大学体验英语综合教程4课文翻译和课后答案

UnitI<5>1・TaXeS are an ObligatiOn WhiCh may fall On everybody.2・We applauded the authority,S decision not to CIOSe the hospitaL3・The doctor's instructions must be fulfilled exactly; the SiCk man, S Iife depends On it.4・Do these OPiniOn POlIS really mirror What PeOPIe are thinking?5・I Prefer to think Of memorizetion as a StePPing-Stone to flexibility in USe Of WOrdS and PhraSeS・6・ In her OffiCe memos She tended to devalue the WOrk done by her Staff・7・ The history Of railroad transport has PartIy been a his to:TyOf StriVing for greater efficiency and PrOfit8.He took on the new POSt WithOUt having the faintest idea Of What it entailed ・9 ・HeiS SUPPOSedIy One Of the greatest experts in that field・10. AbSOIUte SeCreCy is essentia 1. COnSeqUentIy , the fewer WhO are aware Of the PrOjeCt the better・<6>1 ・ThiS PeriOd is USUalIy refer to as the POStWar PeriOd・2 ∙ It WOUld be a Setback at best if We Were denied the USe Of their SOftWare・3.We make PeOPIe men tally Old by retiring them, and We may even by the Same token make them PhySiCalIy Old.4.I know that the PUbliC at Iarge are∏, t interested in this issue.5 ・My SiSter WaS always hold UP to me as a model Child・<8>1.随着职务的提升，他担负的责任也更大了。

翻译Unit 11、随着职务的提升，他担负的责任也更大了。

(take on)With his promotion, he has taken on greater responsibilities.3、闲暇时玛丽喜欢外出购物，也她相反，露西却喜欢待在家里看书。

(as opposed to)Mary likes to go shopping in her spare time, as opposed to Lucy, who prefers to stay at home reading.5、我们已尽全力想说服他，但是却毫无进展。

(strive,make no headway)We have striven to the full to convince him, but we have made no headway. Unit 21、宪法规定公民享有言论自由。

（provide for）The Constitution provides for citizen’s freedom of speech.3、我们早在会阅读之前就已经掌握了一些词汇。

(long before)We have learned some words long before we can read.5、新税法不是要惩罚富人，而是要给穷人以公平和机会。

(rather)The new tax law is not to punish the rich. Rather it is to bring justice and opportunity to the poor.Unit41、我爷爷虽然70岁了，但他的爱好广泛，从下国际象棋到爬山，多种多样。

(range from ... to)My grandfather’s interests range from playing chess to climbing mountains although he is 70 years old.3、他大公无私的精神和天赋使他适合担当大多数学生梦想得到的那项工作。

Unit1无名英雄：职业父亲意味着什么？在我们的孪生女儿出生后的第一次“约会”时，我和丈夫一起去看了一部名为《玩具故事》的电影。

我们很喜欢这部片子，但随后我丈夫问道：“父亲在哪儿呢？”起初我还认为因为一个小小的失误而批评一部很吸引人的家庭影片似乎是太偏狭了。

可后来越想越觉得这一疏忽太严重了。

父亲不仅没有出现，他甚至没有被提到——尽管家中有婴儿，说明他不可能离开太长时间。

影片给人的感觉是，父亲出现与否似乎是个极次要的细节，甚至不需要做任何解释。

新闻媒体倾向于把父亲的边缘化，这只是一个例子，它反映了在美国发生的巨大的社会变化。

大卫?布兰肯霍恩在《无父之国》一书中将这种倾向称之为“无需父亲”观念。

职业母亲（我想这应是与无职业母亲相对而言的）奋斗的故事从媒体上无尽无休地轰击着我们。

与此同时，媒体上绝大多数有关父亲的故事又集中表现暴力的丈夫或没出息的父亲。

看起来似乎父亲惟一值得人们提及的时候是因为他们做家务太少而受到指责的时候（我怀疑这一说法的可靠性，因为“家务”的定义中很少包括打扫屋顶的雨水沟、给汽车换机油或其它一些典型地由男人们做的事），或者是在他们去世的时候。

当布兰肯霍恩先生就“顾家的好男人”一词的词义对父亲们进行调查时，许多父亲都回答这一词语只有在葬礼上听到。

这种“无需父亲”综合症的一个例外是家庭全职父亲所受到的媒体的赞扬。

我并非暗指这些家庭全职父亲作出的承诺不值得人们的支持，我只是想指出在实际生效的双重标准：家庭全职父亲受到人们的赞扬，而家庭全职母亲和养家活口的父亲，所得到文化上的认同却很少，甚至完全得不到。

我们用来讨论父亲角色（即没出息的父亲）的话语本身就显示出人们对大多数男人默默无闻而自豪地履行对家庭承担的责任缺乏赏识。

我们几乎从来没听到“职业父亲”这一说法，在人们呼吁应该考虑给予工作者在工作地点上更大的灵活性时，很少有人认为这种呼吁不但适用于女子，同样也适应于男子。

我们这个社会表现出似乎家庭职责对父亲来说并不象对母亲那么重要——似乎事业上的满足就是男人生活的全部。

Unit 1无名英雄：职业父亲意味着什么？在我们的孪生女儿出生后的第一次“约会”时，我和丈夫一起去看了一部名为《玩具故事》的电影。

我们很喜欢这部片子，但随后我丈夫问道：“父亲在哪儿呢？”起初我还认为因为一个小小的失误而批评一部很吸引人的家庭影片似乎是太偏狭了。

可后来越想越觉得这一疏忽太严重了。

父亲不仅没有出现，他甚至没有被提到——尽管家中有婴儿，说明他不可能离开太长时间。

影片给人的感觉是，父亲出现与否似乎是个极次要的细节，甚至不需要做任何解释。

新闻媒体倾向于把父亲的边缘化，这只是一个例子，它反映了在美国发生的巨大的社会变化。

大卫?布兰肯霍恩在《无父之国》一书中将这种倾向称之为“无需父亲”观念。

职业母亲（我想这应是与无职业母亲相对而言的）奋斗的故事从媒体上无尽无休地轰击着我们。

与此同时，媒体上绝大多数有关父亲的故事又集中表现暴力的丈夫或没出息的父亲。

看起来似乎父亲惟一值得人们提及的时候是因为他们做家务太少而受到指责的时候（我怀疑这一说法的可靠性，因为“家务”的定义中很少包括打扫屋顶的雨水沟、给汽车换机油或其它一些典型地由男人们做的事），或者是在他们去世的时候。

当布兰肯霍恩先生就“顾家的好男人”一词的词义对父亲们进行调查时，许多父亲都回答这一词语只有在葬礼上听到。

这种“无需父亲”综合症的一个例外是家庭全职父亲所受到的媒体的赞扬。

我并非暗指这些家庭全职父亲作出的承诺不值得人们的支持，我只是想指出在实际生效的双重标准：家庭全职父亲受到人们的赞扬，而家庭全职母亲和养家活口的父亲，所得到文化上的认同却很少，甚至完全得不到。

我们用来讨论父亲角色（即没出息的父亲）的话语本身就显示出人们对大多数男人默默无闻而自豪地履行对家庭承担的责任缺乏赏识。

我们几乎从来没听到“职业父亲”这一说法，在人们呼吁应该考虑给予工作者在工作地点上更大的灵活性时，很少有人认为这种呼吁不但适用于女子，同样也适应于男子。

我们这个社会表现出似乎家庭职责对父亲来说并不象对母亲那么重要——似乎事业上的满足就是男人生活的全部。

Unit 1Passage AEx.5 1. obligation 2. applauded 3. fulfilled 4. mirror 5. flexibility6. devalue7. striving8. entailed9. supposedly 10. ConsequentlyEx6. 1. refer to as 2. at best 3. by the same token 4. at large 5. help u p …as1．随着职务的提升，他担负的责任也更大了。

With his promotion,he has taken on greater responsibilities.2．他感到他没有必要再一次对约翰承担这样的责任了。

He felt he did not have to make such a commitment to John any more. 3．闲暇时玛丽喜欢外出购物，与她相反，露西却喜欢呆在家里看书。

Mary likes to go shopping in her spare time, as opposed to Lucy,who prefers to stay at home reading.4．说好听一点,可以说他有抱负，用最糟糕的话来说，他是一个没有良心或没有资格的权力追求者。

At best he’s ambitious,and at worst a power-seeker without conscience or qualifications.5．我们已经尽全力想说服他，但是却毫无进展。

Ex14. 1. equality 2. sustained 3. clue 4. expansiveness 5. was sacked6. defined7. sphere8. sour9. depressing 10. divisionEx15. 1. in the way 2. falling apart 3. have ruled out 4. at this rate 5. took upPassage B Ex. 17 Translate the following sentences into English.1．因特网的普及给人们提供了迅速，方便的获取信息的机会。

大学体验英语综合教程4课后习题答案Unit 1 Passage AEx.3 1.B, 2.A, 3.D, 4.D, 5.C Ex.4 1.media 2.images 3.abusive 4.fulfilling 5.recognition 6.status 7.stresses 8.aware 9.deserve Ex.5 1. obligation 2. applauded 3. fulfilled 4. mirror 5. flexibility6. devalue 7. striving 8. entailed 9. supposedly 10. Consequently Ex6. 1. refer to as 2. at best 3. by the same token 4. at large 5. hold up …asEx.8 Translate the following sentences into English. 1. With his promotion, he has taken on greater responsibilities. 2. He felt he did not have to make such a commitment to John any more. , who prefers to stay at home reading. 3. Mary likes to go shopping in her spare time, as opposed to Lucy-seeker without conscience or qualifications. 4. At best he’s ambitious, at worst a power5. We have striven to the full to convince him, but we have made no headway. Ex.9 1. It seems the only time she feels very happy is when she is back home with her parents, or when she has received their letters. 2. One exception to the rule is that parents are allowed to attend the classes. 3. Martin is not good in sports, but when it comes to mathematics, he's the best in the class. 4. Today, there is widespread agreement among university students that computers are becoming more and more important in their studies and lives. 5. As students, we need to improve our English — not only in reading, but in writing and speaking as well. Ex12 1.D, 2.C, 3.A, 4.C, 5.A Ex13 1.redefined 2.sphere 3.accomplishment 4.opposite 5.playmates 6.emotionally 7.equality 8.initiative 9.status 10.change Ex14. 1. equality 2. sustained 3. clue 4. expansiveness 5. was sacked 6. defined 7. sphere 8. sour 9. depressing 10. divisionEx15. 1. in the way 2. falling apart 3. have ruled out 4. at this rate 5. took up Ex. 17 1. The popularity of Internet provides people with quick and convenient access to information. 2. Sin ce he doesn’t agree to this plan, there is not much point in thinking about it any more. 3. I haven't seen it myself, but it is supposed to be a very good film. 4. If you don't work hard, you'll end up nowhere. 5. It's up to the United States to take the initiative in banning nuclear weapons. Unit 2Ex2. 1.A, 2.C, 3.A, 4.A, 5.C Ex4 1.warned munication 3.dangerous 4.identities 5.cheated 6.illustrates 7.advantages 8.differently 9.appearance 10.opportunities Ex5. 1.awaited, 2.have overtaken, 3.pose, 4.cues, 5.has undermined, 6.soptted, 7.judged, 8.distracted, 9.offend, 10.mask Ex6. 1.brought out, 2.with the exception of, 3.thanks to, 4.taken in, 5.capable of Ex8. 1. He is no more fit to be a headmaster than any schoolboy would be. 2. As for her father, she is not sure whether he will accept her and her baby. will benefit 3. Staying up late will undermine one’s health while going to bed early and getting up early it. 4. The ambassador personally conveyed the president’s message to the premier. 5. The girl decided to open up and tell the police what she had seen. Ex9. 1. I happen to know the new method is no more reliable than the old one. 2. I cannot be happy unless I have found a job. 3. Man should provide positive models for kids who might otherwise be out street. 4. A fish doesn’t know what water is. Likewise, we often do not think too much about the culture we are raised in. 5. At first glance, a book is often judged by the quality and appearance of its cover, not by its content 文化存在差异吗？文化存在差异吗？Ex12. 1.A, 2.A, 3.C, 4.B, 5.A Ex14. 1.embarrassed, 2.tutor, 3.potential, 4.hence, 5.yield, 6.affection, 7.appropriate, 8.presentation, 9.romantic, 10.recommendation Ex15. 1. in terms of, 2.participating in, 3.get down to, 4.base...on, 5.acts on Ex16. 1. courtesy 2.gentleman 3.embarrass cation 5.personality 6.behavior 7.affection 8.satisfy 9.appropriate Ex17. 1. Excessive exercises does more harm than good to one’s health. Therefor e we must control the amount of exercise we do. 2. He made a few attempts to join in their conversation, but he gave up out of timidness. 3. Trains cannot compete with planes in terms of convenience and speed. 4. Making a comparison between Chinese and American cultures will help you to better understand and adapt to your study environment in the USA. 5. It is a traditional Chinese virtue for the young on buses to yield their seats to the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled. Unit 32． 1.illegal, 2.illegal, 3.legal, 4.illegal, 5.legal, 6. legal, 7. legal, 8. legal 4．1.misconceptions ws 3.restrictions age 5.scope 6.consequences 7.myths 8.ethical 5. 1. violated 2. derive 3. blocked 4. default 5. rationalized 6. quoted 7. exclusive 8. contacted 9. anonymous 10. charge 6 1. is up to 2.resulted in 3.was charged with 4.was unlikely 5. handing out 8. 1. It is simply unbelievable for him to change 500 dollars for a haircut. 2. People grant you the privilege, so you should serve the people wholeheartedly.3. The weather forecast is very important so that we can decide when to go to sea. 4. The sound of guns violated the usual calmness of Sunday morning, and people had a strong feeling that the war was coming. 5. 5. Even Even Even though though though you you you read read read three three three pages pages pages per per per minute, minute, minute, you will you will by by no no no means means means finish finish finish the the the book book book by by by the the the end end end of of of this this weekend. 9． 1. But to be honest you should not risk it if you know for sure. 2. If you are late for the meeting, you will not be blamed by the person in charge of the meeting, but you’ll feel a little shameful. 3. Whether we like a particular piece of news or not, all we have to do is sit in front of the TV. 4. I like reading science fiction or something exciting like that, such as the X Files. 5. You should think about the fact that nowadays many people care about the quality of a TV set more than its price. 12． 1.F, 2.T , 3.T, 4.F 4.F, , 5.F 14. 1.have witnessed 2. trample 3. abusing 4.manual 5. duplicated 6. knowingly 7. tactic 8. patrolling 9. budget 10. enforce 15. 1. end up 2. give...short shrift 3. step up ...to 4. infringed on 5. doesn’t fit into16. 1 a fine 2. rights/law 3. to violate law/rights 4. money 5.deadlines6.a presentation 7. rehearsals 8. a copy/money 9. permission 10.an interview17. 1. He can beat his opponent easily without giving a second thought. 2. With little or no knowledge of driving, he drove the car onto the road. 3. It is illegal to make an unauthorized change in the construction of the bridge. 4. I could accept this fact calmly because I knew if I were not able to finish the mission, chances were that the team would be defeated. 5. Children in remote mountain areas are lacking in scientific and cultural knowledge.Unit 43． 1.A, 2.B, 3.C, 4.C, 5.A. 4．1.preparation 2.indicate 3.capable 4.analysis 5.particularly6.occupations 7.neither 8.professional 5. 1. sensitive 2. classification 3. sufficiently 4. steer 5. familiarity 6. consequently 7. reward 8. qualifications 9. fundamentals 10. evaluate 6. 1. As for 2. focus…on 3. benefit…from 4.4. failed to failed to 5. relevant to 7．1.the 1.the standard standard standard of of of English English English / / / broad broad broad prospects prospects 2.proficiency 3.food 3.food and and and drink drink 4.the 4.the rules rules rules of of grammar 5.habits of hearing and speaking 6.the instructions/the rules of grammar 7.personal danger 8.documents 9.prejudices 10.broad prospects 8. 1. My grandfather’s interests rang from playing chess to climbing mountains although he is 70 years.2. Surprisingly, Tom’s grandmother plays with dolls at the age of 80.3. His selflessness and talent qualify him for the job most students dream to get. 4. What interpretation would you put on his odd/strange dream? 5. The brand-new car our boss has just bought id capable of making 200 kilometers an hour. 12． 1.D, 2.C, 3.A, 4.D, 5.B 14. 1. beyond 2. champions 3. ignored 4. obliged 5. sheer 6. lagged 7. prospects 8. proficiency 9. prejudice 10. claim15. 1. in a way 2. drawing up 3. calls for 4. signed up for 5. set…ba ck 17. 1. He suggested at the board meeting that the easy task should be left to Mary whose health is poor. 2. Mr Brown, who is in Hong Kong now, has a lot of teaching experience and will come to teach our students in the spring. 3. This is the best hotel in our city: the food is good and the same is true of the service. 4. In order to attract more passengers, the caption assured all the passengers of the safety of traveling by ship. 5. His new car, for which he had paid ￥150 000, was seriously damaged in an accident and was beyond repair. Unit 52． 1) T 2) T 3) T 4) F 5) T 6) T 7) T 8) T 9) T 10) F 4． 1.moral 2.cheat 3.cynical 4.tainted 5.virtue 6.thriving 7.exclusive 8.reinforce 5. 1. morality 2. quest 3. downright 4. advocated 5. contemporaries 6. deceiving 7.exclusive 8. obstructing 9. captured 10. conscience 6. 1. took to 2. goes back 3. carry… out 4. pointed to 5. in opposition to8. 1. The airplane they boarded soared out of sight right after it took off. 2. At the meeting, the two sides had a hot debate. The reformers put forward many reforming measures. 3. 3. In In In the the the long long long run, run, run, we we we should should should learn learn learn more more more about about about science science science and and and technology. technology. technology. Besides Besides Besides our our our major major major subjects, subjects, knowledge of computers, English and driving is necessary for our work. 4. She does gymnastic exercises four times a week in the quest to achieve the perfect body. 5. Every morning in the park, some old people are doing physical exercises there, chatting with each other at the same time. 9． 1. His solution to the problem goes something like this. 2. In her essay, she characterizes the whole era as a period of radical change. 3. Actually, as we know, the advancement of technology stands at the center of economic grown. 4. The subject is so difficult that we cannot understand anything of it. 5. The investigation committee consists of four groups, each playing its own special role in implementing the investigation. Key to Exercises 12． 1.B 2.C 3.A 4.A 5.A 14. 1. compelled 2. compassion 3. disclosure 4. exploring 5. malnourished 6. plaguing 7. pledge 8. breach 9. span 10. transaction 15. 1. sitting idle 2. broke down 3. in all respects 4. gave… credit 5. by the conduct of17. 1. Won’t it be bet ter if we take measures to change the present situation? 2. I didn’t give him credit for such a skill. (I didn’t give credit to him for such a skill.)3. They have been learning English up to now, though in their advanced age. 4. He has not been to school for seven days because of illness. 5. The children ran out of the classroom, jumping and singing\ Unit 62． 1.B, 2.A, 3.C, 4.D, 5.C, 6.B, 7.A 4．1.portrayed 2.revealed 3.depression 4.game 5.admiration6.connection 7.uninterested 8.loyal 9.including 10.psychological 5. 1. achievement 2. self-esteem 3. primitive 4. aroused 5. identified 6. confrontation 7. conflict 8. soaring 9. abandoned 10. professional 6. 1. through thick and thin 2. root for 3. backed up 4. belonged to 5. stave off 8. 1. She portrayed her childhood as a time of wonder and discovery. 2. Experiments showed that nonsmokers committed fewer errors than smokers. 3. Football fans are often highly regarded not for their own achievement, but through their connection to a team that wins. -hour movie could not hold our attention. 4. Despite the actors’ wonderful acting, the three5. Professor Wang is the only doctor I can rely on to save my son. 男人工作有利于健康男人工作有利于健康12. 1. C 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. A 14. 1. victim 2. depress 3. devote 4. concluded 5. beneficial 6. recreational 7. propelled 8. financial 9. nothing 10 regardless 15. 1. along with 2. agree with 3. in terms of 4. go back to 5. be responsible for 17. 1. We don’t think your proposal is quite in place, so you should give it up.2. When he arrived home, he found nothing but some broken furniture there. 3. Given the condition of the engine, it is a wonder that it even starts. 4. In terms of employment, the hotel industry is the second largest industry in this country. 5. Everyone in this country had the right to live where he wants to, regardless of the color of his skin. Unit 72. 1.A, 2.D, 3.C, 4.B, 5.C 4. 1.reluctance 2.succession 3.uncertain 4.financial 5.identity 6.conflicts 7.recognize 8.successfully 9.opportunities 5. 1. succession 2. prevalent 3. fragile 4. generated 5. accomplish 6. graceful 7. imposed 8. insecurity 9. indispensable 10. acclaim 6. 1. at stake 2. clings to 3.hang on 4. turned ... over 5. referred to ... as 8. 1. Although he said he had done a lot for the case, his success was at least in part due to luck. 2. The issue to be discussed is critical, because it will determine the future of many people. 3. I’ll try my best to avoid imposing my ideas on others.4. Rarely can people face up to the defects in their own characters in such a situation.5. College life is referred to as the most beautiful period of one’s life.12. 1.A, 2.B, 3.C, 4.A, 5.D 13. 1. Social Security. 2. company's 401 (k) retirement. 3. their investment. 4. company's 401(k). 5. 5. Different Different Different attitudes attitudes 6.Positive 7.Less 7.Less working working working people people 8.much 8.much responsibility responsibility responsibility for for for their their their employee's employee's retirement 9.qualify for a decent pension 10.don't send anything ahead 14. 1. certify 2. consulted 3. monthly 4. maintained 5. benefits 6. survey 7. restless 8. aggressive 9. evaporated 10. maximum 17. 1. Generally speaking he is quite learned, especially in the field of mathematics. However, when it comes to politics, he knows nothing. 2. According to the survey they made of the 1000 workers who missed out on the chance to go to university, their failure in the college entrance examinations had a profound effect on their later life. 3. 3. Owing Owing Owing to to to cost cost cost rise, rise, rise, employers refuse employers refuse to to pay pay pay the the the retirement retirement retirement pension pension pension for for for their their their employees. employees. employees. On On On the the the flip flip flip side, side, employees are unwilling to stay in the same company for their whole lives. 4. Since you’ve told me who should take responsibility for the matter, I will not pursue it any further. 5. I will try to set aside half an hour each day to do some exercise even in the busiest season. Unit82 1.D, 2.D, 3.D, 4.B, 5.D, 6.A, 7.B, 8.B. 4. 1.potential 2.created 3.distribution 4.consumers 5.overcome 6.express 7.affection 8.global 9.fashionable 10.impressive 5. 1. rescue 2. fancy 3. potential 4. dilemma 5. restricted 6. descendant 7. affections 8. sample 9. were estimated 10. version 6. 1. has taken root 2.turned out 3.in person 4.ran into 5.prefer…to8. 1。

Lead-inIn Britain, people tend to make jokes about some jobs or professions, or to hold stereotyped views of them. For example, sailors are supposed to have a "wife" in every port, university professors are often seen as absent-minded or forgetful. there are a lotof dirty jokes about sales representatives and they are generally regarded as not particularly dependable other jobs may be well-paid or very responsible, but thegeneral public think they are funny or rather boring. For instance, in most other European countries to be an engineer is to be somebody. Funnily enough, in Britain engineers are thought of as gloomy rather than cheerful as result of people'signorance of the importance of engineers in society在英国,人们倾向于使开玩笑某种工作或职业,或持有的观点。

例如,水手们应该有一个“妻子”在每一个端口,大学教授往往被视为心不在焉或健忘。

有很多肮脏的销售代表,他们通常认为是开玩笑不是特别可靠的其他工作可以高薪或非常负责任,但公众认为他们有趣或而无聊。

Unit1 PA无名英雄：职业父亲意味着什么？在我们的孪生女儿出生后的第一次"约会”时，我和丈夫一起去看了一部名为《玩具故事》的电影。

我们很喜欢这部片子，但随后我丈夫问道："父亲在哪儿呢？”起初我还认为因为一个小小的失误而批评一部很吸引人的家庭影片似乎是太偏狭了。

可后来越想越觉得这一疏忽太严重了。

父亲不仅没有出现，他甚至没有被提到——尽管家中有婴儿，说明他不可能离开太长时间。

影片给人的感觉是，父亲出现与否似乎是个极次要的细节，甚至不需要做任何解释。

新闻媒体倾向于把父亲的边缘化，这只是一个例子，它反映了在美国发生的巨大的社会变化。

大卫?布兰肯霍恩在《无父之国》一书中将这种倾向称之为"无需父亲”观念。

职业母亲（我想这应是与无职业母亲相对而言的）奋斗的故事从媒体上无尽无休地轰击着我们。

与此同时，媒体上绝大多数有关父亲的故事又集中表现暴力的丈夫或没出息的父亲。

看起来似乎父亲惟一值得人们提及的时候是因为他们做家务太少而受到指责的时候（我怀疑这一说法的可靠性，因为"家务”的定义中很少包括打扫屋顶的雨水沟、给汽车换机油或其它一些典型地由男人们做的事），或者是在他们去世的时候。

当布兰肯霍恩先生就"顾家的好男人”一词的词义对父亲们进行调查时，许多父亲都回答这一词语只有在葬礼上听到。

这种"无需父亲”综合症的一个例外是家庭全职父亲所受到的媒体的赞扬。

我并非暗指这些家庭全职父亲作出的承诺不值得人们的支持，我只是想指出在实际生效的双重标准：家庭全职父亲受到人们的赞扬，而家庭全职母亲和养家活口的父亲，所得到文化上的认同却很少，甚至完全得不到。

我们用来讨论父亲角色（即没出息的父亲）的话语本身就显示出人们对大多数男人默默无闻而自豪地履行对家庭承担的责任缺乏赏识。

我们几乎从来没听到"职业父亲”这一说法，在人们呼吁应该考虑给予工作者在工作地点上更大的灵活性时，很少有人认为这种呼吁不但适用于女子，同样也适应于男子。

大学体验英语综合教程4（第二版）课后句子翻译答案Unit 1Passage A1.随着职务的提升，他担负的责任也更大了。

With his promotion,he has taken on greater responsibilities.2.他感到他没有必要再一次对约翰承担这样的责任了。

He felt he did not have to make such a commitment to John any more.3.闲暇时玛丽喜欢外出购物，与她相反，露西却喜欢呆在家里看书。

Mary likes to go shopping in her spare time, as opposed to Lucy,who prefersto stay at home reading.4.说好听一点,可以说他有抱负，用最糟糕的话来说，他是一个没有良心或没有资格的权力追求者。

At best he’s ambitious,and at worst a power-seeker without conscienceor qualifications.5.我们已经尽全力想说服他，但是却毫无进展。

We have striven to the full to convince him ,but we have made no headway.Passage B1因特网的普及给人们提供了迅速，方便的获取信息的机会。

The popularity of Internet provides people with quick and convenientaccess to information.2. 既然他不同意这个计划，再考虑此事就没有多大意义。

Since he doesn’t agree to this plan, there is not much point in thinkingabout it any more.3.我本人没有看过这部电影，不过它应该是一部很好的片子。

Unit 11 .Taxes are an obligation which may fall on everybody.2 .We applauded the authority's decision not to close the hospital.3 .The doctor's instructions must be fulfilled exactly; the sick man's life depends on it.4 .Do these opinion polls really mirror what people are thinking?5 .I prefer to think of memorization as a stepping-stone to flexibility in use of words and phrases.6 .In her office memos she tended to devalue the work done by her staff.7 .The history of railroad transport has partly been a history of striving for greater efficiency and profit8. He took on the new post without having the faintest idea of what it entailed .9 .He is supposedly one of the greatest experts in that field.10. Absolute secrecy is essential. Consequently,the fewer who are aware of the project the better.1 .This period is usually refer to as the postwar period.2 .It would be a setback at best if we were denied the use of their software.3. We make people mentally old by retiring them, and we may even by the same token make them physically old.4. I know that the public at large aren't interested in this issue.5 .My sister was always hold up to me as a model child.1.随着职务的提升，他担负的责任也更大了。

综合4unit1-6答案Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaReading and understandingDealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events (proceed)2 the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another (transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way (detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon (upcoming)5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving (revert)7 to say what happened (recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.It is n‘t easy to make the (1) transition from a busy university student to an unemployed young adult (2) slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show, wondering if and how their career is going to (3) proceed. Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivity like this, when (4) recounting how they felt at the time, refer to the same strange psychological effect. As the days pass, they begin to feel (5) detached from any sense of pressure to go and look for a job, and tend to regard (6) upcoming interviews as if they were not very important. Typically, back at home after three or four years away, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases, become dependent again on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London. (comprehensive)2 I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving licence. (cop)3 Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford? (aerial)4 Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office. (clutched)5 You should speak to Toby; he‘s an supporter of flexible working hours. (advocate)6 I hurt my leg ba dly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn‘t got better completely. (healed)6 Answer the questions about the words.1 Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospects, or (b) no future?2 Is a tricky problem (a) difficult, or (b) easy to solve?3 If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel (a) tired, or (b) more active than usual?4 Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don‘t want to, or (b) help you by listening to what you have to say?5 If you feel apathy, do you want to (a) change the world, or (b) stay at home and do nothing?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1 Is fork out (a) a formal, or (b) an informal way of saying to pay for something?2 If you are in the same boat as another person, are you (a) making the same journey together, or (b) in the same difficult or unpleasant situation?3 If you feel you have come full circle, do you (a) feel you are back where you started, or (b) feel a sense of satisfaction because you have completed something?4 If someone takes a soft line, do they deal with a person (a) in a kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in a lazy way without making a decision?5 If you strike the right note about something, are you expressing yourself (a) well, or (b) badly?6 If you do something by all means, do you (a) try your best to do it, or (b) not care about it?7 If you nudge someone back into the saddle, are you encouraging them to (a) take responsibility again, or (b) take it easy?8 If you talk through a problem with someone, do you (a) examine it carefully and sensitively, or (b) refer to it quickly and then change the subject?Active reading (2)If you ask meDealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 funny or entertaining (amusing)2 used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of good luck (fortunately)3 an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank (loan)4 to take an amount or number from a total (deduct)5 the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event (highlight)6 to show that you understand someone‘s problems (sympathize)7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.A A fter three years at university, I‘m now quite heavily in debt.B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it‘s like to have financial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn‘t need to take out a student (3) loan when I was at university, because I had a part-time job.A What did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4) demanding.B Yes, it was. I had to get the right balance between work and study. But the other people who worked there were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6) highlight of the weekend was always Saturday night when we worked overtime.A But I don‘t expect you made a lot of money?B No, there wasn‘t much after they‘d (7) deducted tax and pension contributions. But it was enough to keep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3 I think she‘ll get a good degree, but I wouldn‘t risk my money on the exact result.4 The money I spent at college was more than what I earned in my part-time job.5 The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6 Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7 I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key:(1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If something is not all it’s cracked up to be, is it (a) valid and interesting, or (b) just a little bit disappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored by what they say?3 If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likely to feel (a) stressed, or (b) relaxed?4 If something happens out of the blue, is it (a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5 If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition, or (b) it happened almost by chance?6 Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come very often, or (b) the food the pub offers most often?7 If something is dead easy, is it (a) very easy, or (b) not easy at all?8 If you treat someone to something, do you (a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly to them?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the place happier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informal expression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?) …This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a question to the reader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had my eye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here ―kind of‖ is a sort of discourse marker of informal speech (showing something is general, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, Icould use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it‘s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it‘s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything …This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (pretty well). Language in useword formation: compound nouns1 Write the compound nouns which mean:1 a degree which is awarded a first class (a first-class degree)2 work in a hospital (hospital work)3 a ticket for a plane journey (a plane ticket)4 a discount for students (a student discount)5 a pass which allows you to travel on buses (a bus pass)6 a room where an interview is held (an interview room)7 a period spent in training (a training period)word formation: noun phrases2 Write the noun phrases which mean:1 a career which is rewarding from the financial point of view (a financially rewarding career)2 legislation which has been introduced recently (recently introduced legislation)3 instructions which are more complex than usual (unusually complex instructions)4 an institution which is orientated towards academic (academically orientated work)5 work which makes physical demands on you (physically demanding work)6 information which has the potential to be important (potentially important information)7 candidates who have been selected after a careful procedure (carefully selected candidates)8 a coursebook in which everything has been planned beautifully (a beautifully planned textbook)try as … might3 Rewrite the sentences us ing try as … might .1 I‘m trying to fill this last page, but I just can‘t think of anything.Try as I might to fill this last page, I just can‘t think of anything.2 I try to be friendly with Marta, but she doesn‘t seem to respond.Try as I might to be fr iendly with Marta, she doesn‘t seem to respond.3 I try hard to get to sleep, but I can‘t help thinking about my family.Try as I might to get to sleep, I can‘t help thinking about my family.4 He just doesn‘t seem to get the promotion he deserves, even th ough he keeps trying.Try as he might, he just doesn‘t seem to get the promotion he deserves. / Try as he might to get the promotion he deserves, he just doesn‘t seem to get it.5 I keep trying to remember her name, but my mind is a blank.Try as I might to remember her name, my mind is a blank.given that …4 Rewrite the sentences using given that …1 Since I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.Given that I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.2 Xiao Li has the best qualifications, so she should get the job.Given that Xiao Li has the best qualifications, she should get the job.3 Since we‘re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.Given that we‘re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.4 Since it‘s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.Given that it‘s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.clauses introduced by than5 Rewrite the sentences using clauses introduced by than .1 She‘s experienced at giving advice. I‘m more experienced.She‘s less experienced at giving advice than I am. / I‘m more experienced at giving advice than she is.2 You eat too much chocolate. It isn‘t good for you.You eat too much chocolate than is good for you.3 She worked very hard. Most part-timers don‘t work so hard.She worked harder than most part-timers do.4 You have arrived late too many times. That isn‘t acceptable.You have arrived late more times than is acceptable.5 I don‘t think you should have given so much personal information. It isn‘t wise.I think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations6 Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.1 highlight A highlight is the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event.(a) What would you like to be the highlight of your career?I would like the highlight of my student career to be to receive a national award for the best student research project.(b) How can you highlight an important sentence in a text?You can underline it in pencil or pen or you can use coloured pens or highlighters.(c) What are the edited highlights of a football match?The highlights are when someone scores a goal or prevents one from being scored.2 loan A loan is an amount of money someone borrows from someone else.(a) Have you ever taken out a loan?No, I haven‘t. But my parents have taken out several loans to buy kitchen equipment.(b) What is the best way to pay off a loan?It is best to pay a loan off quickly, although you will still have to pay some interest.(c) If you have a library book on loan, what do you have to do with it?You have to return it before the date it is due, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.3 thrive To thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.(a) What sort of business thrives best in your part of the country?In my part of the country, light industries and electronics companies thrive.(b) Which sort of plants thrive in a hot climate?In a hot climate you can see tropical fruit and vegetables thrive and also tropical plants and trees. (c) Why do you think some couples thrive on conflict?It is difficult to understand why some couples thrive on conflict. Maybe each one wants to compete with the other or maybe they enjoy ―kissing and making up‖ after the conflict.7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.If you ask me, real life is not all it‘s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money. It‘s just so expensive out here! Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bank manager wants repayments on my student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water, electricity and my mobile bills keep coming in, and all th at‘s before I‘ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me out of the blue, asking if I‘m interested in buying a pension. At this rate, I won‘t even last till the end of the year, let alone till I‘m 60.（☞翻译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表达出来的意思。

英文背诵部分第一单元英文翻译：Human beings live in the realm of nature.They are not only dwellers in nature,but also transformers of it.With the development of society and its economy,pepole tend to become less dependent on nature directly,but indirectly their dependence grows. Human beings are connected with nature by “blood ”ties.No one can live outside nature.However,the previous dynamic balance between man and nature has shown signs of breaking down .Problems such as the population explosion,ecological imbalance and the shortage of natural resources has become major factors keeping human society from being further developed.Professor Spirkin holds that the only choice for human being is the wise organization of production and care for Mother Nature.第二单元英文翻译：Nowadays,many people are enjoying the benefits brought about by material and technological advances unimaginable in previous eras.With the development of science and technology,people’s standard of living is getting higher and higher.People’s life expectancy has soared,too.However,oddly enough,many peopke do not feek happier than they used to be.Itcan be seen that there is no close correlation beween people’s income and their happiness.Happiness cannot,after all,be bought with money.Although the majority of people are not very satisfied with their lives,they are happy to be alive,and the more time they get on earth,the better off they feel they’ll be.What is important is that material wealth is far from enough.People need spiritual happiness,too.第三单元英文翻译：We all known that knowledge is power but we are seldom aware of how difficult knowledge transfer is.According to Victoria Griffith,there are many barriers to knowledge transfer and lack of trust is one of the major ones.It seems to her that people are only willing to absorb knowledge readily from those they know and trust.For example,in the early 17th century,Galileo argued that the earth and other planets move around the sun,but this knowledge was rejected by the general population at that time because the Italians over three hundred years ago trusted the Roman Churchmore than they trusted science.What was worse,Galileo had to spend the rest of his life under house arrest for his ideas.Victoria Griffith reminds us thar knowledge transfer is still a tough problem although we are living in the “knowledge era”.第四单元英文翻译：Some people think that they’ve fulfilled their tasks as long as they go on duty and come off duty on time.They never think about what is meant by “work”and why they should work at all.In fact,”work”involves such qualities as wisdom, enthusiasm, imagination and creativity.To do his work well,a worker mudt have a spirit of dedication,and be capable of bearing harships and standing hard work.In addition,he should have initiative and creativity.Having initiative means the worker should be ready to grasp every opportunity to display his outstanding ability.In affition,a worker should make clear the nature and significance of the work he does,be responsible for whatever he isdoing and plunge himself into the work with vigorous enthusiasm.If he can do so,he will find a job no longer a burden but an indispensable part of his life.Whatever he does,he can always find values and pleasure in the work and achieve extraordinary results in otherwise ordinary work.第五单元英文翻译：Many people want to be famous because fame can bring them both honor and respectfrom the public.In most cases,fame can also help them gain wealth.But,after all,very few people can really become famous while most people,including most artists,are unlikely to become famous.It is true that some failure for some people at certain times in their loves does motivate them to strive even harder so as to achieve final success.For example,Thomas Edison,thefamous American inventor,had tried hundreds of materials before he finally found the suitable fuse for the electric bulb. However, unfortunately, for most people failure is rhe end of their struggle.Therefore,in my opinion,success is one thing and fame is another. As long as youhave tried your best,you’re already successful whether you are famous or not.第六单元英文翻译：What is truth?Truth is the correct reflection of people’s knowledge about the objective world and its laws.Truth makes people full of hope and life full of brilliance and glory.Thereforek,many people regardd the pursuit of truth as the ultimate goal of their lives.In human history,many people devoted their lives to the pursuit of truth and made outstanding contributions to mankind.Truth is both absolute and relative.We say that truth is absolute because truth can objectively reflect the essentials of things. However, any truth is but people’s correct understanding of the development of things at a certain stage. Therefore,truth is relative and develops constantly.Sometimes,the brilliance of truth may seem beyond their reach. In fact,it is close at hand.We can find truth as long as we keep pursuing it heart and soul.。

大学体验英语4课后翻译第一篇：大学体验英语4课后翻译大学体验英语综合教程4课后翻译1.随着职务的提升，他担负的责任也更大了。

With his promotion, he has taken on greater responsibilities.2.他感到他没有必要再一次对约翰承担这样的责任了。

He felt he did not have to make such a commitment to John any more.3.闲暇时玛丽喜欢外出购物，与她相反，露西却喜欢呆在家里看书。

Mary likes to go shopping in her spare time, as opposed to Lucy, who prefers to stay at home reading.4.说好听一点,可以说他有抱负，用最糟糕的话来说，他是一个没有良心或没有资格的权力追求者。

At best he’s ambitious, and at worst a powe r-seeker without conscience or qualifications.5.我们已经尽全力想说服他，但是却毫无进展。

We have striven to the full to convince him, but we have made no headway.1.要是他适合当校长，那么哪个学生都可以当。

He is no more fit to be a headmaster than any schoolboy would be.2.至于她的父亲，她不敢肯定他是否会接收她和她的小孩。

As for her father, she is not sure whether he will accept her and her baby.3.晚睡会损害健康而早睡早起有益于健康。

Staying up late will undermine one’s health while going to bed early and getting up early will benefit it.4.大使亲自向总理转达了总统的问候。

Unit 11 。

Taxes are an obligation which may fall on everybody。

2 .We applauded the authority’s decision not to close the hospital。

3 。

The doctor’s instructions must be fulfilled exactly; the sick man's life depends on it。

4 .Do these opinion polls really mirror what people are thinking?5 。

I prefer to think of memorization as a stepping-stone to flexibility in use of words and phrases.6 .In her office memos she tended to devalue the work done by her staff.7 .The history of railroad transport has partly been a history of striving for greater efficiency and profit8。

He took on the new post without having the faintest idea of what it entailed。

9 .He is supposedly one of the greatest experts in that field。

10。

Absolute secrecy is essential。

Consequently，the fewer who are aware of the project the better.1 。

This period is usually refer to as the postwar period.2 .It would be a setback at best if we were denied the use of their software.3. We make people mentally old by retiring them，and we may even by the same token make them physically old.4. I know that the public at large aren’t interested in this issue.5 .My sister was always hold up to me as a model child.1.随着职务的提升，他担负的责任也更大了.With his promotion , he has taken on greater responsibilities。

新标准大学英语综合教程4课后答案及课文翻译1.阅读理解Social NetworkingSocial networking has grown rapidly over the past few years, and many people now have accounts on such sites as MySpace and Facebook. Sites like these allow people to connect with friends, share photos, videos, and other information, and play online games.Despite its popularity, however, social networking also has its drawbacks. Many people now use these sites to post messages containing sensitive personal information, such as their address and phone number. This information can easily be seen by anyone, potentially allowing identity thieves to gain access to your personal information. It is also important to be aware of the fact that your profile may be seen by potential employers, and therefore it is best to be careful about what information you include in your profile.In addition, it is important to remember that social networking sites are constantly changing. This means that you need to stay on top of the latest features and trends. It is also import ant to be respectful of other people’s views and opinions, and to abide by the terms of use of the site.Finally, it is important to remember that social networking sites are only one of many ways to connect with people. It is possible to meet and talk to interesting people in the real world as well.1. What are some of the advantages of social networking?A. It allows people to protect their personal information.B. It makes it easy to find new friends.C. It allows people to share photos and videos.D. It allows people to stay up-to-date on the latest trends.答案：C、D2. What is one of the potential risks of using social networking sites?A. Potential employers may view your profile.B. It encourages people to be disrespectful of others.C. Identity thieves may gain access to your personal information.D. You may post messages containing sensitive information.。

大学体验英语综合教程4第五单元课文翻译passagea道德利益怎样在商业中遵纪守法获得成功道德利益，它存有于商业中，以及所有其他领域里。

大家都晓得各行都须要有一点伦理道德―你无法永远蒙骗顾客并九死一生脱逃。

但是如果你果真能够九死一生脱逃，那即使你的幸运地――利润昂格吕尔县滚滚而来！这可能将就是你所寄希望于的好处，为此你不愿退出自己的寄希望于。

寻求道德利益的概念是商界思考伦理道德的新途径，这种新途径不是仅仅用于调节奢望与良知之间的冲突。

如果人们具有道德目标意识不仅不会削弱他们获得成功的动力，反而能帮助他们个人和公司获得最大成功，即最高利润。

人们对商业顺利总是所持愤世嫉俗的态度。

大家对商业道德的认知大致如下：道德行为是社会为了保护公众利益不受商业欺诈而强迫商界咽下的一服苦药。

道德可以阻碍利欲熏心的人们为达至目的而实行的冷酷无情的犯罪行为。

挣钱就不可避免地必须被自私、欺诈和剥削的犯罪行为所亵渎。

崇尚利润与任何道德、公平、体面和仁慈的事情就是背道而驰的。

对挣钱抱持猜测的态度由来已久。

圣经警告说道，一个有钱人必须步入天堂比使一头骆驼躲进针眼还要容易。

十九世纪法国小说家巴尔扎克（honorédebalzac）写到：“在每一笔非常大财富背后都暗藏着非常大的罪恶。

”英国作家切斯特顿在20世纪初也阐释过同样的主题，表示商人是“唯一要对其职业永远说抱歉的人。

”现代媒体常常把商业定义为一种既贪婪又自私的运作，过程就是极其腐败和高傲的。

在电视和电影中，商业赚钱充满著了自私、剥削和尔虞我诈。

这些细腻的描写日后甚至显得更加刻薄。

1969年，在非利普?萝斯的《我爱你》一剧中的商人哥伦布忠告剧中主人公时说，“必须想要在商界站住脚，你就得多少有点做贼的本领”。

华尔街20世纪80年代的偶像哥登?节科存有一句经典名句：“自私为不好”，与他较之，哥伦布看上去就鹿一个慈祥而明智的父亲形象。

然而一些重要的商界观察家对此又有不同的看法。

大学体验英语综合教程4（第二版）课后句子翻译答案Unit 1Passage A1.随着职务的提升，他担负的责任也更大了。

With his promotion,he has taken on greater responsibilities.2.他感到他没有必要再一次对约翰承担这样的责任了。

He felt he did not have to make such a commitment to John any more.3.闲暇时玛丽喜欢外出购物，与她相反，露西却喜欢呆在家里看书。

Mary likes to go shopping in her spare time, as opposed to Lucy,who prefersto stay at home reading.4.说好听一点,可以说他有抱负，用最糟糕的话来说，他是一个没有良心或没有资格的权力追求者。

At best he’s ambitious,and at worst a power-seeker without conscienceor qualifications.5.我们已经尽全力想说服他，但是却毫无进展。

We have striven to the full to convince him ,but we have made no headway.Passage B1因特网的普及给人们提供了迅速，方便的获取信息的机会。

The popularity of Internet provides people with quick and convenientaccess to information.2. 既然他不同意这个计划，再考虑此事就没有多大意义。

Since he doesn’t agree to this plan, there is not much point in thinkingabout it any more.3.我本人没有看过这部电影，不过它应该是一部很好的片子。

7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.I.yo.as.me.rea.lif.i.no.al.it’.cracke.u.t.be.Twelv.year.a.schoo.an.thre.year.a.university.teacher.ba ngin.o.abou.opportunitie.i.th.bi.wid.worl.beyon.ou.sheltere.lif.a.students.an.wha.d..find?Tr.a..migh.t.sta.cheerful.al..eve.ge.i.hassle.sometime.wit.peopl.(especiall.boys.god.whe.wil.the.gr o.up?).bu.mostl.wit.money.It’.jus.s.expensiv.ou.here.Everyon.want..slic.of.you.Th.Inlan.Revenu.wan ndlor.want.th.rent.gas.water.e in.in.an.al.that’.befor.I’v.ha.anythin.t.eat.An.the.som.brigh.spar.call.m.ou.o.th.blue.askin.i.I’.intereste.i.buyin..pension.A.thi. rate..won’s.til.th.en.o.th.year.le.alon.til.I’.60.（.翻译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表达出来的意思。

如最后一句译文加了“领养老金”，点出了与上一句的关联。

）依我看, 现实生活与人们想象的不一样。

我们上了12年的中、小学, 又上了3年的大学, 这期间老师们一直在没完没了地谈论在安宁的学生生活之外那个广阔天地里的各种机会, 可我遇到的又是什么呢？无论我怎么想保持心情愉快, 麻烦事总是接踵而来：有时是跟人争吵（尤其是跟男孩, 天哪！他们什么时候才能长大？）, 但通常是为钱发愁。

Handouts and Key to book4 unit1-4Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaBackground informationAbout the passage: This is an article by an Education Correspondent, Alexandra Blair, published in September 2008 in The Times, a long-established British quality newspaper. In Europe generally, and in Britain in particular, for a number of years there has been a rising number of students who go to university and therefore more new graduates seeking employment. However, for many graduates finding a job became harder in 2008–2009 because the economic downturn –then a recession – meant that many employers were reducing their workforce. After their final exams, some students rested in the summer before looking for jobs and then they found that it was difficult to find employment in their field or at the level they wanted. The article addresses the problems of such new graduates who might be stuck at home and advises their parents to be there for their children (ie to be available if their children want to talk about the problem or if they need help). The article recommends finding work in a bar or supermarket rather than sitting unemployed at home since this is more likely to lead to better employment later. The style is partly of a report, but also of a humorous comment for light entertainment (seen in the jokey language and problem-solving advice to parents).Why finding a job in 2008 is so difficult for university graduates?Universities in Europe, particularly in Britain, have expanded greatly in the last fifteen years (over 45% of young adults now go on to higher education), so there are more graduates looking for jobs. This competitive situation became a lot worse in 2008 onwards with the credit crunch and economic depression, which meantthat there were fewer jobs available and a rise in unemployment. Thus new graduates have to be active to seek a job, they need to fill in many application forms and try to get job interviews: they won‘t find employment by lying on the sofa at home.Culture pointshonours degree: Traditionally, in the British university system, BA and BSc honours degrees are awarded in different categories: a first class degree (written using Roman numbers as I), a second (divided into two subcategorie s, written as IIii and IIii, which are called ―a two one‖ and ―a two two‖), a third (written III) and a pass degree. Most people get a second. There are also ordinary degrees with more general courses of study without these categories.Generation Y and Grunt: The main idea here is that there is a succession of different generations or cohorts of adults who come into the workforce in North America which are given different informal names to characterize them. First, ―Baby boomers‖ were born in the great incr ease (the boom) of births after World War II (1946–1960), followed by ―Generation X‖ people (born1960–1980) who were said to bring new attitudes of being independent, informal, entrepreneurial, and expected to get skills and have a career before them. ―GenerationY‖ or the ―Millenial Generation‖ (born 1980s and 1990s and becoming adult in the new millenium) are now making up an increasing percentage of the workforce; they are said to be spoilt by doting parents, to have structured lives, to be used to teamwork and diverse people in a multicultural society. In the passage, this generation is now becoming (morphing into) Generation Grunt, which is an ironic name referring to repetitive, low status, routine or mindless work – this may be the only workavailable to some graduates, who may have to take very ordinary jobs to get experience before they find something more suitable. ―Grunt‖ also refers to coarse behaviour or bad manners and to the deep sound that is made by a pig; when people ―grunt‖ they express dis gust but do not communicate with words – this may be how the parents of new graduates think their children communicate with them!A comprehensive refers to a British type of secondary school which became popular in the1960s. Before that there were academic ―grammar schools‖ and more general ―secondary modern‖ schools for those who did not pass the grammar school entrance tests, but the comprehensive schools were designed for all students in a social philosophy of bringing diverse students together whether they were academic or not. Those students who went to a comprehensive school probably felt that had to study particularly hard (I worked my backside off) to get to university, compared to those who went to grammar schools where all students were academic –comprehensive students felt they had to struggle to get to university.Chicken suit This refers to a large yellow costume that someone wears which makes the person look like a giant chicken. Before he became a famous actor, Brad Pitt once dressed in such a costume when he had a job advertising for a restaurant called El Pollo Loco (The Crazy Chicken‘ in Spanish) – the job meant that he had to walk around the streets like a chicken to attract customers to come to the restaurant.Language points1 Those memories of forking out thousands of pounds a year so that he could eat well and go to the odd party, began to fade. Until now. (Para 1)The parents paid a lot of money for their son‘s university fees and living expenses (so that he could eat well) and for occasional social events – at graduation these memories of money were mostly forgotten because the parents were proud. But now the parents are thinking of money again because the son doesn‘t have a job and doesn‘t seem to be actively seeking one.2 This former scion of Generation Y has morphed overnight into a member of Generation Grunt. (Para 2)The distinguished son of Generation X (of the parents‘ generation who worked hard, got jobs, and had good careers and expected their son to do the same) has changed into a member of Generation Grunt – he doesn‘t seem to communicate much, lies around and doesn‘t get a job (or can only do a low status routing job).3 I passed the exams, but at the interviews they accused me of being …too detached‟ and talking in language t hat was …too technocratic‟, which I didn‟t think possible, but obviously it is. (Para 5)He passed the entrance exams for a government post, but he was criticized in the selection interviews: They said he was detached (not personally involved) and too technocratic (he used the language of a technical expert or high authority). As a new graduate he probably wanted to show his expertise in his language so he can‘t understand this criticism.4 For the rest it is 9-to-5 “chilling” before heading to the pub. (Pa ra 6)The others who do not have a routine low status job (like stacking goods on a supermarket shelf) chill out all day (they spend their time casually relaxing –they don‘t look for work) and go to pub for a drink in the evening.5 I went to a comprehens ive and I worked my backside off to go to a good university …(Para6)He went to a school for students of all abilities (not to a special school for academic students) and so he had to work very hard to enter a good university: Your backside means your bottom – the part of your body that you sit on – to work your backside off is informal and it means you work very hard indeed.6 … but having worked full-time since leaving school herself, she and her husband find it tricky to advise him on how to proceed. (Para 7)The mother has always had a full-time job (presumably the father is also working full-time), so she does not have relevant personal experience. For her, it is tricky to give advice (difficult to do).7 Carry on life as normal and don‟t allow them to abuse your bank account or sap your reserve of emotional energy. (Para 11)The advice from Gael Lindenfield here is that parents should live as usual. They should neither let theirchildren spend the parents‘ money unnecessarily, nor let the problem take a way all their energy and emotions. Sap their reserve means use up their store of emotional energy.8 After that the son or daughter needs to be nudged firmly back into the saddle. (Para 12) Then the parents should gently push their children firmly so that they get back into control of their lives.Reading and understanding2 Choose the best answer to the questions.Teaching tipsGo over the correct answers with Ss and ask them to explain why the other answers are wrong (See below).1 Why hasn‘t Jack Goodwin got a job yet?(a) He doesn‘t have a very good degree.(No, he has a 2:1 which is considered a good degree. )(b) He refuses to apply for jobs with low salaries.(He feels he should get a better job after studying at university.)(c) It isn‘t easy to get a job in the current financial climate.(This may be true but the passage does not mention this.)(d) He prefers to stay at home and help his family.(No, he doesn‘t seem to be helping his family: he watches TV and talks to friends.)2 How does he spend a typical day?(a) Doing a temporary job.(No, some of his friends are working in temporary jobs but he doesn‘t want to do this.)(b) Watching television.(He watches TV a lot.)(c) Queuing up in the university careers service.(No, he went there once but he didn‘t want to queue so he walked away.)(d) Preparing for the next job interview.(No, he doesn‘t seem to be preparing for interviews.)3 How do most of his friends spend the day?(a) They do nothing all day and go to the pub in the evening.(All except one of them do nothing except chill, then they go to the pub.)(b) They do outdoor activities such as sailing.(No, none of them seem to do outdoor activities; there is no mention of sailing.)(c) They are forced to work by their parents.(No, only one of them has been forced out to stack shelves by his parents; the others seem to be like Jack.)(d) They do part-time jobs such as working in a bar.(No, the text mentions bar work but none of Jack‘s friends seem to do this work.)4 How are Jack‘s parents help ing him?(a) By looking for jobs for him.(No, Jack has tried to get a job himself; there‘s nothing here about his parents helping him look fora job.)(b) By paying for a trip to South America.(No, although he is going on a three-week trip to South America, the passage does not say that Jack‘s parents have paid for this.)(c) By gradually making him more financially aware.(The passage does not say so explicitly, but this is the implication about the cut-off point after the trip when he may be expected to pay rent and contribute to the household bills.)(d) By threatening to throw him out of the house.(No, they haven‘t threatened to do this, but they definitely want him to work after he gets back fromhis trip.)5 What does Gael Lindenfield say about Jack‘s parents?(a) They have not really understood Jack‘s problems.(No, she doesn‘t say this; she says they must balance being positive with not making life too comfortable. This doesn‘t mean they haven‘t understood Jack‘s problems.)(b) They have made life too comfortable for Jack.(No, she says they must balance comfort with being positive. This doesn‘t necessarily mean that they have already made life too comfortable for Jack.)(c) The approach they have chosen is the right one.(She says they have struck exactly the right note.)(d) They need help from a psychologist.(No, she doesn‘t say this.)6 What do Whoopi Goldberg, Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt have in common?(a) They all did bar work before going to university.(No, we don‘t know from the passage if any of them did this.)(b) They took part in protests against nuclear power plants.(No, we don‘t know is any of them did this)(c) They learnt to act by dressing up as giant chickens.(No, only Brad Pitt did this.)(d) They all did temporary jobs at one stage in their lives.(This is right, although they all had completely different temporary jobs.)Dealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events (proceed)2 the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another (transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way (detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon (upcoming)5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving (revert)7 to say what happened (recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.It isn‘t easy to make the (1) transition from a busy university student to an unemployed young adult (2) slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show, wondering if and how their career is going to (3) proceed. Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivity like this, when (4) recounting how they felt at the time, refer to the same strange psychological effect. As the days pass, they begin to feel (5) detached from any sense of pressure to go and look for a job, and tend to regard (6) upcoming interviews as if they were not very important. Typically, back at home after three or four years away, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases, become dependent again on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London. (comprehensive)2 I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving licence. (cop)3 Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford? (aerial)4 Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office. (clutched)5 You should speak to Toby; he‘s an supporter of flexible working hours. (advocate)6 I hurt my leg badly a couple of months ago, an d it still hasn‘t got better completely. (healed)6 Answer the questions about the words.1 Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospects, or (b) no future?2 Is a tricky problem (a) difficult, or (b) easy to solve?3 If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel (a) tired, or (b) more active than usual?4 Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don‘t want to, or (b) help you by listening to what you have to say?5 If you feel apathy, do you want to (a) change the world, or (b) stay at home and do nothing?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1 Is fork out (a) a formal, or (b) an informal way of saying to pay for something?2 If you are in the same boat as another person, are you (a) making the same journey together, or(b) in the same difficult or unpleasant situation?3 If you feel you have come full circle, do you (a) feel you are back where you started, or (b) feel a sense of satisfaction because you have completed something?4 If someone takes a soft line, do they deal with a person (a) in a kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in a lazy way without making a decision?5 If you strike the right note about something, are you expressing yourself (a) well, or (b) badly?6 If you do something by all means, do you (a) try your best to do it, or (b) not care about it?7 If you nudge someone back into the saddle, are you encouraging them to (a) take responsibility again, or (b) take it easy?8 If you talk through a problem with someone, do you (a) examine it carefully and sensitively, or(b) refer to it quickly and then change the subject?Reading and interpreting8 Answer the questions.1 ―Will he ever get a job?‖ Who is asking this question? What mood does it express?The parents are asking this because the paragraph is addressed to parents (earlier it says ―your graduate son‖). The mood seems to express patience or resignation because the word ―ever‖ suggests that getting a job will take a long time.2 Who describes Generation Y as ―rebels without a cause‖? Is it a fair descriptio n?This is the writer‘s description to indicate that this generation is rebelling against parents or society, but they have nothing particular to rebel against. This doesn‘t seem very fair because the students are trying to find work – it is just that they don‘t like their parents nagging them. So they are a bit rebellious against their parents, but no more than that.3 Jack ―walked into the university careers service and straight back out again‖. What does this suggest about Jack‘s character?It suggests that Jack is not very determined. As soon as he saw the queue he left without waiting and without trying to ask about jobs or careers.4 Jack spent the summer ―hiding‖. Hiding from what? Why are quotation marks used?Probably this means he was hiding from the world of work, staying at home and not looking for a job. The quotation marks tell us that he wasn‘t literally hiding, he just spent a lot of time at home.5 How is Mrs Goodwin‘s point of view affected by her own personal experience?In one way her expe rience hasn‘t affected her attitude: She left school and went immediately to a job (without going to university) and has been working full-time since then and yet she is sympathetic and takes a soft line.6 How is Lindenfield‘s point of view affected by he r own personal experience?Her personal experience was that she worked in a bar before finding her first proper job as an aerial photographic assistant. So she says such work is a great networking opportunity. If new graduates are good at such work and bright, cheerful and polite, they will soon be promoted. Her personal experience thus reflects – or perhaps has created – her point of view.7 What would the first two paragraphs have focused on if they had been presented from the point of view of the students rather than the parents?The first two paragraphs would have focused on the need for the new graduates to rest for a bit after their hard studies. It is OK for students to relax with the TV or to socialize with friends for a while, thenthey can start a serious search for employment after that.Active reading (2)If you ask meBackground informationThis is an informal and personalized account of an economics graduate who gets a job in a pub for a year and then has an opportunity to be successful (a lucky break). She works in a London pub called ―The Salisbury‖or ―The Marquis Salisbury‖, named after someone who was the British Prime Minister three times between1885 and 1902 and whose family once owned the pub‘s land. The 100 year old pub is in Leadenhall Street, just off the Charing Cross Road and Leicester Square. Daytime customers can get a pub lunch and eveningcustomers include many office workers and theatre goers (the pub is near many West End theatres). The interior of this pub is dazzling, with large mirrors, cut glass and a mahogany décor.British pubs are often named after famous people (Robin Hood, The Duke of Wellington) or royalty (The Queen’s Arms, the Prince of Wales) or historical symbols (The Rose and Crown to represent King Edward III, The Royal Oak to represent King Charles II who once hid in a large oak tree). Other names often include colours and animals (The Red Bull, The Black Horse, The Golden Lion, The Swan) or symbols of traditional trades (The Compasses for carpenters, The Three Hammers for blacksmiths, The Three Tuns for winemakers).As the pub is a social place to meet as well as a place to get a drink, people often play games like dominoes or darts or join a quiz or competition. A common expression is to ―go down the pub‖ or ―go round to the local‖ (both meaning to go to the local pub).Culture pointspub in London: A pub is a place where people go for a drink and to meet friends and socialize. People can play games – such as darts, cards, dominoes – in a pub and pubs often have quiz nights, with prizes for the winners, and live music (See also Background information)The Salisbury is a well-known pub in central London (See also Background information)London School of Economics is a distinguished university in central London, famous for social sciences.Language points1 If you ask me, real life is not all it‟s cracked up to be. (Para 1)In my opinion (If you ask me introduces an opinion), real life is not everything that people say it is. If a thing is cracked up to be, people normally praise it but in the opinion of the speaker they are wrong.2 … spending money when you don‟t have any is dead easy. (Para 7)Dead here means very. For example, we can say dead tired (exhausted), a dead loss (a complete loss or useless), a dead weight (very heavy, difficult to lift).3 What were the odds on anyone being so nice? (Para 11)What are the chances that someone would be so nice? The writer is emphasizing here that such kindness is very unusual.4 … looking back after all these years, you o nly need one or two breaks in your life to succeed. (Para 13)A break here means a chance to be successful. A lucky break is an unexpected opportunity. Reading and understanding2 Choose the best answer to the questions.1 What did the writer want to do after finishing her degree?(a) To do an MA at the London School of Economics.(b) To earn some money to pay off her loan.(c) To start working as soon as possible.(d) To return home and help her mother.2 Why did she ask for a job in The Salisbury?(a) She was hungry and thirsty.(b) She thought it would lead to better things.(c) She was a friend of the landlord.(d) She had the idea when she saw the landlord working.3 What did she buy with her first salary?(a) A bunch of flowers.(b) A CD and a plant for the flat she lived in.(c) A ham sandwich and a glass of beer.(d) She didn‘t have any money left after paying the bills.4 Why did Tony give her £20,000?(a) He found out it was her birthday and wanted to help.(b) He trusted her and thought it would help her.(c) He wanted her to leave the pub and work for him.(d) He was secretly in love with her.5 What did she do with the money?(a) She used it to pay for her course at the LSE.(b) She lost a lot of it in the 2008 stock market crash.(c) She invested it and paid back Tony and other investors.(d) She used it to start her own business.6 Why was Tony pleased when she repaid the loan?(a) He had had an accident and needed the money for a wheelchair.(b) It meant that he would be able to see her again.(c) It proved that he had been right to invest in her.(d) She paid back the loan with a lot of interest.3 Work in pairs and answer the questions.What do we know about the writer‘s:1 family background?Her mother had worked hard for 15 years to support h er education but couldn‘t afford any further support. Her father wasn‘t around most of the time. He didn‘t have any money because he spent it on gambling on dog racing or drinking in pubs.2 career as a student?She had a good degree in economics and wanted to study for a masters course at the London School of Economics.3 ambition?She wanted to get a job in finance or investments in London because then she would be able to use her degree.4 appreciation of other people?She appreciated Mike‘s friendliness with customers and his skill, and she appreciated Tony as a nice person; later she appreciated the trust of Tony and his friends5 love life?We don‘t know much about this, except that she doesn‘t like boys to hassle her. She thinks they are immature.6 financial expertise?It must be quite good: She invested the £20,000 and made enough profit to pay the money back with interest and set up her own company.7 sense of responsibility?She has a strong sense of responsibility because she paid back the money to the investors and paid them an annual interest for the loan.8 philosophy of life?She believes that you should work hard; you may need one or two breaks to succeed but youshould know how to use the breaks. You should be honest and responsible with people who trust you.Dealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 funny or entertaining (amusing)2 used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of good luck (fortunately)3 an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank (loan)4 to take an amount or number from a total (deduct)5 the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event (highlight)6 to show that you understand someone‘s problems (sympathize)7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.Teaching tipsWhen Ss have completed the blanks with the correct form of the appropriate words, ask them to practice reading the dialogue, trying to make their reading sound as conversational as possible. Choose a pair to perform their reading to the class. The class listens and gives the performing pair a rating on a scale of 1-10 for fluency and naturalness.A Af ter three years at university, I‘m now quite heavily in debt.B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it‘s like to have financial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn‘t need to take out a student (3) loan when I was at university, because I had a part-time job.A What did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4) demanding.B Yes, it was. I had to get the right balance between work and study. But the other people who worked there were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6) highlight of the weekend was always Saturday night when we worked overtime.A But I don‘t expect you made a lot of money?B No, there wasn‘t much after they‘d (7) deducted tax and pension contributions. But it was enough to keep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3 I think she‘ll get a good degree, but I wouldn‘t risk my money on the exact result.4 The money I spent at college was more than what I earned in my part-time job.5 The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6 Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7 I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key: (1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If something is not all it’s cracked up to be, is it (a) valid and interesting, or (b) just a little bitdisappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored by what they say?3 If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likely to feel (a) stressed, or (b) relaxed?4 If something happens out of the blue, is it (a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5 If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition, or (b) it happened almost by chance?6 Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come very often, or (b) the food the pub offers most often?7 If something is dead easy, is it (a) very easy, or (b) not easy at all?8 If you treat someone to something, do you (a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly to them?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the place happier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the bigwide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informal expression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?) …This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a question to the reader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had my eye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here ―kind of‖ is a sort of discourse marker of i nformal speech (showing something is general, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, I could use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it‘s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it‘s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything …This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (pretty well).9 Answer the questions.1 What is the focus of each section of the story?• The first part is the background before the story really begins. It focuses on the writer‘s financial problems after graduation and on her need to work since her family cannot support her.• The second part focuses on nice people who help the writer, mainly on Mike who gives her a job in a pub.。