大学英语cloze翻译

大学英语3期末考点总结一、选词填空A homesteader (自耕农) is a person who lives a self-reliant lifestyle with major emphasis on home production. while the Industrial Age is being replaced by information and electronics, some people try to seek an escape from the social, environmental, and economic madness of the modern age and begin to consider returning to the country. As this lifestyle is so enjoyable, satisfying and rewarding, more and more people are prepared to quit their job in the city and start a new and more meaningful life on their various farms. For some it has become not only a way of life, but a way of looking at the world.Of course, life in the country can be pretty tough. While it is an enjoyment to be so close to Nature, you may have to reduce your dependence on fuels by cutting back on your daily consumption. You may also have to prepare your own meals every day and provide your own low-cost entertainment without the luxuries that are common in cities. On balance, however, living in the country has long been a part of the American Dream. Generations of Americans have considered the country an ideal setting in which to live and raise a family.Despite the name, the Underground Railroad was not really a railroad, but was a network of people who assisted fugitive slaves. Many fugitives who escaped to the North and Canada received assistance along the way from individuals who wereinvolved in this network. By the early 19th century, the organization became so successful that it is estimatedthat that between 1810 and 1850,100,000 slaves escaped from the South through the Underground Railroad.It was not a(n) coincidence that it was called the Underground Railroad. Steam railroads had just emerged and the terms used to describe the people who helped and the fugitives were related to the railroad line. Fugitive slaves were called "parcels" and "passengers", the helpers were the "conductors", the people who provided their homes as refuge were called "stationmasters," and the homes were referred to as "depots" or "stations".The route used was an important part of a successful escape. There were numerous secret routes that a conductor could use.The one used depended on where the search parties and slave catchers were stationed. Some trips required the use of many different routes. If it appeared that they might be in danger, a guide would change paths. Some guides and fugitives even hid out in bushes and swamps for many days until it was safe to continue on. Quickness was not the main concern , instead safety was most important and as a result they often zigzagged in order to avoid capture.Statistics show that at some point in your life, you will get robbed. Things get even worse for apartment dwellers because so many people pass in and out of an apartment building, and it is much tougher to keep non-residents out.So what to do? Don't panic. Yes, apartments are liable to robbery, but there areoptions other than barricading yourself in your apartment with a shotgun. We suggest that you use some common sense to shift that target from your door. Then the burglar will rob the less guarded, not you.We know what you're thinking: "I' ll never get robbed. Who'd want to steal a half can of Diet Coke and an electric toothbrush?" If those really are the only things in your apartment, you have every reason not to worry. However, if you have something you'd like to keep - say, a TV, a stereo, a computer, a Picasso - it's wise to be cautious .Your goal is not to set up any sophisticated security systems to hold thieves at bay; your goal is to keep criminals from even trying to break into your apartment in the first place. I f someone really wants to break in, chances are that he/she is going to find a way by breaking a window or climbing up the fire escape. Therefore, you should remove all signs that say, "Hey, look at me! Lots of goodies and no security! Come on in! " Lock the door when you leave. Don't leave the windows open all day long. Don't tape notes on the door directed to your mate reading "Gone all day! Left the door unlocked for you! " Just use your brains!Wake up each day and give gratitude for what you have. Instead of giving any thought at all to what you do not have in your life, just spend as much time as you possibly can each day giving thanks for all of the people, opportunities, material possessions, good health and any other things that you have in your life that make it so good. It is said that we take so much for granted that we sometimes forget tobe thankful for the small things that make our lives so much richer. If you have ever been out of breath or under water for too long, the next breaths you take are that much sweeter.Tell others how much you love and cherish them every chance you get. You may never see someone again so you always want to leave them by telling them just how special they are to you. When you are telling them how much you care about them and how thankful you are for having them in your life, give them specific examples of what you love about them the most.Take the time to appreciate every little thing in your life. When the sun is shining , the grass is wet beneath your feet and your dog is barking, give thanks for these small miracles . Every moment we have is a gift . Use your time to show and tell others how important and special they are. Giving someone your time and kind words is the greatest gift of all.二、翻译句子1、我们的计算机系统出了毛病，但我觉得问题比较小。

UNIT1AWhen Hitler decided to launch his invasion of Russia, he thought that nothing could stand in the way of his armies.当希特勒决定推出他的入侵俄罗斯,他认为没有什么能阻碍他的军队。

Conquest, it seemed, was inevitable.征服,似乎是不可避免的。

He had surprise on his side, catching Stalin off his guard by launching his attack without a declaration of war.他有惊喜在他这边,捕捉斯大林不备,推出他的攻击没有宣战。

Hitler expected the campaign to last only a few months.希特勒希望活动只持续几个月。

In the event, it was to drag on for much longer.在这次事件中,它是拖累了。

Like Napoleon before him, he had made a fatal mistake in failing to reckon with the severity of the Russian weather.就像在他之前的拿破仑,他犯了一个致命的错误,没有对付俄罗斯天气的严重程度。

Many German soldiers were to die from the cold as winter set in, bringing the German advance to a halt.许多德国士兵死于寒冷的冬天开始,将德国提前停止。

BWhat flies without wings, hits without hands, and sees without eyes?什么苍蝇没有翅膀,没有手,看到击中没有眼睛吗?The white dragon, or avalanche.白色的龙,或雪崩。

全新版大学英语综合教程2unit7选词填空cloze（中文翻译）1)Students from countries such as China, which has a drastically different culture and language from the US, have to absorb a great deal of cultural shock when they first arrive.来自中国等国家的学生，有着和美国完全不同的文化和语言，当他们第一次到达是，必定要吸收大量的文化冲击。

2)Persist（持续的）headache can be a(n) indication of a serious problem, so do not hesitate to contact your doctor.持续的头痛可能是严重的问题的一个标志，所以不要犹豫，联系你的医生。

3)A miniature garden takes little space but adds much beauty to the landscape.一个微型花园占地小却增加了很多美丽的风景。

4)It is more than a little ironic that some insurance companies can’t even ensure their own survival.这不仅仅是一个小小的讽刺，有些保险公司甚至不能保证自己的生存。

5)This former chemistry student stumbled into the baking business when he took a part-time job at a bakery and learned the art of bread making in the summer time.当在夏季时他找到了一份在一家面包店的兼职工作并学习做面包的艺术，这位从前学化学的学生闯入了烘焙领域。

全新版大学英语综合教程4语句翻译+短文翻译+课后背诵段落+cloze1(1，2，3，4，6，7单元)UNIT 1攻势已经持续了三天，但是我们并没有取得多少进展。

我们在前线与敌人交战的部队遇到了强力的抵抗。

师长〔DIVISION COMMANDER〕命令我们营〔BA TTALION〕绕到敌人后方发起突然袭击。

然而，要绕到敌人后方，我们必须越过一片沼泽地〔MARSHLAND〕。

我们很多人担忧会陷入泥潭之中。

我们营长决定冒一下险。

我们在夜幕掩盖下出发，不顾困难，奋勇向前。

幸运的是，夜间温度突然下降到摄氏零下20度，烂泥地都结上了冰。

由于这寒冷的天气，我们于天亮前到达并从敌人后方发起进攻。

这一下扭转了战局。

敌人没有戒备，不久便投降了。

The offensive had already lasted three days,but we had not gained much ground.Our troops engaging the enemy at the front were faced with strong/fierce/stiff resistance.The division commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy and launch a surprise attack.To do so,we had to cross marshland and many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in the mud.Our battalion commander decided to take a gamble.We started under cover of darkness and pressed on in spite of great difficulties.By a stroke of luck,the temperature at night suddenly dropped to minus 20 degrees Celsius and the marsh froze over.Thanks to the cold weather,we arrived at our destination before dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear.This turned the tide of the battle.The enemy,caught off guard, soon surrendered.UNIT 2汽车自从发明以来使交通运输发生了革命性的变化，永远改变了人们的生活、旅行和办事的方式。

大学英语4课后cloze及翻译原题带答案Cloze1In the 21st century, clouds and stormy weather no longer automatically bring operations to a halt or force a change in targets（目标）. Technologies such as the Global Positioning System now allow cruise missiles（巡航导弹）and other smart weapons to home in on（瞄准并飞速接近）their targets. But the weather still is a factor that must be reckoned with, especially with precision-guided weapons that must be highly accurate （高度精确）to be effective.Fortunately, the ability to obtain weather forecasts will get better. In the next few years, remote weather sensors（传感器）will grow rapidly on unmanned vehicles. This will create a network of observing platforms that will give commanders an instant overview of weather inthe battle zone（战场）. In some areas you’ll have direct delivery of weather information straight from the computes to black boxes in aircraft and other vehicles. That will be especially important for target-bound aircraft（瞄准目标的飞行器）.Such technology will give whoever possess it a tremendous edge（优势）over their enemy and enable them to use developing weather conditions to their advantage. As we get superior satellites into space, we’ll gain huge advantages in observing meteorological conditions in denied areas（盲区）, where we don’t have people on the ground. And our modeling ability will continue to improve as our computers get more powerful. The past 10 years have witnessed a revolution in our communications and computer abilities. It’s exciting to think of what the next 10 years will bring.在第二十一世纪，云层和暴风雨天气不再自动带来业务停顿或迫使目标的变化（目标）。

Unit1.Cloze 1:When hilter decided to launch his (1) invasion of russia .he thought that nothing could (2) stand in the way of his armies.(3) Conquest,it seemed,was inevitable . He had surprise on his side , (4) catching Stalin off his guard by (5) launching his attack without a (6) declaration of war.Hitler expected the (7) campaign to last only a few months. In the event ,it was to (8) drag on for much longer.Like Napoleon before him ,he had made a fatal mistake in failing to (9) reckon with the severity of the Russian weather.Many German soldiers were to die from the cold as winter set in, (10) bringing the German advence to a halt.Translation1). Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm.多贝蒂先生和他的家人目前正在农场忙于秋收。

（be engaged in doing in）2). We must not underestimate the enemy. They are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.我们不能低估敌人，他们装备了最先进的武器。

When I think of people in this world who have really made a difference, I think of my parents. They were truly saints among ordinary people.I was one of the ten children my parents adopted. They rescued each of us from a life of poverty and loneliness. They were hardly able to restrain themselves from bringing home more children to care for. If they had had the resources they certainly would have.Most people do not realize how much they appreciated someone until they pass away. My sisters and brothers and I did not want this to happen before we uttered the words "Thank you" to our parents.Although we have all grown up and scattered about the country, we got back together to thank our parents. My brother Tom undertook the task of organizing the event. Every Friday night, Mom and Dad have had the ham dinner special at the same restaurant for the last twenty years. That is where we waited without their knowing. When we first caught a glimpse of them coming across the street, we all hid underneath a big table. When they entered, we leapt out and shouted, "Thank you, Mom and Dad." My brother Tom presented them with a card and we all hugged. My Dad pretended that he had known we were under the table all along.Women who exercise regularly need to be careful with what they eat. Researchers have found evidence that even moderate exercise can result in losing iron. They said that women who exercise regularly, especially in endurance activities, typically lose iron. In order to prevent this from becoming a problem, it is important that those wom en consum e more meat or take supplements to replace the iron lost. Those who do not bother to get plentiful amounts of iron may begin to feel weak and tired. "If you can get the recommended daily allowance of iron in your diet, you will probably perform better," said one diet specialist. "One shortcoming of taking iron pills is that the pill form is not well absorbed and can som etimes make you sick. It is preferable that you try to remedy the deficiency by getting more iron-rich meats in your diet."There are ways to help your body store away the iron it takes in. By getting plenty of Vitamin C, your body is able to process , or use, the iron better. Researchers acknowledge that everyone's body is different and the problem will be less serious for some. Because it is impossible to decide whether or not this could be a problem for you, health specialists say it is advisable to check your iron levels. Even when you can't feel it, you may still have a problemWhile many private schools are focusing more on values, public schools are moving toward testing standards. The national government demands academic success and tests are taken as a key measurement for a school's performance. Schools with low test scores face penalties such as a reduction in money to run their schools. And, even individual teachers are being graded on how they're preparing their students for these tests."We have concentrated too much on teaching the kids how to take these tests," commented one elementary school teacher. "We should be providing a more comprehensive curriculum to these kids. We should be cultivating leadership and curiosity. Unfortunately, there is never time."One school principal remarked, "It's true that it would be beneficial to our kids if they were getting better scores on the subjects being tested. The trouble is that in poorer areas of the city like ours, kids start school less equipped to perform well. We have many obstacles to overcome before we can teach them basic subjects. All schools are not alike, so they shouldn't be tested that way.""The goal is to improve performance in schools that are not providing their students with tools for success," said one government official. He admits, however, that he is having a hard time convincing faculty and teachers this plan will work.For many, beauty and fashion are permanently linked. With regard to fashion, the Barbie doll has been consistently in style. From the first Barbie dolls, Mattel took care to dress them in detailed, fashionable clothes. Some observers note that the fashions of the Barbie doll trace fashion trends perfectly since 1959. While critics complain that the models do not represent "average" female bodies, they also complain about the Barbie doll's size. Som e have criticized the dimensions of the Barbie doll as an unattainable ideal of the female shape.Charlotte J ohnson, the Barbie doll's first dress designer, explained that the doll was not intended to reflect a fem ale figure realistically, but rather to portray a(n) exaggerated shape underneath fashionable clothes. However, the unrealistic dimensions of the doll have brought the strongest criticism regarding the doll's encouragement of an obsession with weight and looks.Convinced of the negative effects of the Barbie doll on children, Cathy Meredig of High Self Esteem Toys developed a more realistically proportioned doll in 1991. Her doll did not sell well, however.Throughout the years, the Barbie doll has had several competitors, but none have been able to compete with the glamour offered by the Barbie doll.Do you know February 2nd is Groundhog's Day (土拨鼠日)? Legend has it that on this morning, if a groundhog can see its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it cannot see its shadow, spring is on the way. Some believe that the means of forecast is rather arbitrary and is often incorrect. Others argue that it is significant because it recognizes that the different parts of nature are connected in some way. Each part is dependent on the rest of the parts for a healthy system. Some farmers pay close attention to the behavior of ducks and geese whenpredicting the weather. It is sensible to guess an early winter is coming when you see ducks and geese moving south in October. Many dog owners can tell when winter or spring will come by stroking their pet. In preparation for winter, a dog's hair becomes thicker. Dogs lose hair as spring sets in.Information gathered from nature can help people to take precautions against a hard winter or bad storm. Some animals are even believed to be able to detect when an earthquake will occur. People holding this belief even go further to say that information gathered by computers is often detect and nature is far more accurate: Isn't it time we started paying attention to what is around us?Bill Gates is known around the world for the founding of Microsoft. And, most people are quite aware that his Bill Gates is known around the world for the founding of Microsoft. And, most people are quite aware that his evolution from computer hacker to the world's richest man was due in large part to his partner Paul Allen. But, while Gates' fame has mushroomed since the beginning of Microsoft, Allen has remained less famous. Many around the world have followed the life of Gates, but are ignorant of what has happened to Allen. In fact, as most in the Northwest can tell you, Allen has made quite a(n) impact on the region and the world. In 2000, he retired from Microsoft, but the company retains him as a permanent advisor to top executives. Not all of Allen's interests involve commercial success. Allen has given four hundred million dollars in charity to the University of Washington for science and technology research. He created the Experience Music Project in Seattle, employing famous architect Frank Gehry to design the building. This is not his only contribution to the arts. Allen is very involved with modernizing Hollywood's movie technology. His film studio is the most advanced in the world. He has also built a sports empire, buying both a basketball and a football team as well as helping to support a local stadium, and he owns a sports magazine. Oh, and let's not forget, Allen is the seventh richest man in the entire world. Not bad.You have probably heard of Dolly. She is the world's first cloned sheep and quite famous. You would never know that she was such a famous animal just by looking at her, though. "She's about as unrem arkable-looking as any sheep there ever was," commented one scientist who tends to the famous sheep.Now that Dolly has successfully been cloned, there are many scientists observing her every movement. Their hope is that they never detect anything remarkable with Dolly. One of the scientists humorously remarked, "It's quite a(n) boring job always sitting around hoping nothing will actually happen." But that's what they have essentially done. They hope that any differences between Dolly and the sheep she was copied from are so minor that they go unnoticed."We don't want Dolly to live longer or jump higher. Some say that we are deliberately trying to create animals with remarkable qualities. This is not true. We simply are showing that we can make a(n) identical copy of the original safely and that the sheep is normal."Despite the protests of the scientists working on the project, the debate over whether cloning is safe goes on. The US congress organized a national commission to study the legal and moral implications of cloning. Many would like to abolish all research on cloning. And while everyone argues, the scientists are simply continuing to watch Dolly.My friend, Anna, said to me before I married Mike, "He's fine now, but wait until after you've married him." She thought that her own experience with marriage was applicable to mine. Without even being asked, she cited all of the problems she's had with her husband. The disputes ranged from him not sharing responsibility for household tasks to how often he went out at night. And every time, Anna complained, her husband would find justification for what he did. "If I were you," she advised, "I'd get everything documented in writing. If there is something desirable about him now, make sure you get an agreement from him that he will continue it after you are married." I tried to dispose of her advice saying that I thought Mike and I could handle it without such an agreement. She just dismissed what I had to say with laughter. "You can't believe him just because what he said. Once you marry him, he'll think he owns you, and everything will change," she said.I tried to ignore her advice, but the next day I changed my mind and talked to Mike. "Mike,"I said, "I'm not going to marry you unless you promise to always stay the same."He replied, "You've been talking to Anna again, haven't you无论你是多么富有经验的演说家，无论你做了多么充分的准备，你都很难在这样嘈杂的招待会上发表演讲。

第一章clozerealmelementalobtainstubbornlytransferredtransformedsubduedexpansionirreplaceableextinctdynamicvergemoderateecologicalrational翻译：1. The village is so close to the border that the villagers live in constant fear ofattacks from the enemy.2. In only twenty years the country was transformed into an advancedindustrial power.3. This company has evolved into one of the major chemical manufacturingbases in this region.4. Given the current financial situation, it is inevitable that the US dollar will befurther devalued.5. The government's call for suggestions about the control of water pollutionproduced very little response from the citizens.6. The weather showed no signs of getting better so the government calledupon us to get prepared for floods.7. At one time scientists thought that there was nothing smaller than an atombut now most people know that an atom consists of even smaller particles.8. The students were all very much concerned about the World Cup, spendingat least two hours every day watching the live matches on TV.9. The department store lost out because loans were very hard to come by andit could not start business on time.10. We can't go there for a walk because there is a navy base there, which isoff limits to tourists.第二章clozeemphasizeOppositeimprovedluxuriesbenefitedobviouslyconsciouslyfractureseternalgroundbreakingentitledcorrelationdependsexclusively翻译：1. He really knows a lot about theory, but when it comes to actual work, heseems to be quite ignorant.2. The latest survey shows / showed that the majority of the citizens support/ supported the government's plan to build a new library.3. The two countries could reach agreement successfully on scientific andtechnological cooperation because several factors favorable to their cooperation had been at work.4. I saw the film when I was in the primary school, but the title just won'tcome to mind for the moment.5. He has been stuck with heavy debt though he works about twelve hoursevery day on average.6. Is it necessary to know his height? To me, it is irrelevant to whether hecan be a good lawyer or not.7. The cupboard is built into the wall so that it both saves space and isconvenient to use.8. These workers earn more than we do, but the other side of the coin is thattheir job is more dangerous.9. Helen majors in economics at the university and at the same time shestudies philosophy as her second major.10. What is most important is that you must find out and solve the problemsby yourselves. It makes no difference whether I go there or not.第三章clozetopiccreatesreallygraspsureoppositecontradictoryrealityphysicalrigidityindividualhumilityrainbowfalsehood翻译：1. Most people strongly believe that the court will no doubt punish the bank robbers severely.2. The medical workers overcame one difficulty after another in their long-term quest for a cure for the disease.3. Acting on the information they received, the police closed off the streets and caught the bank robbers.4. We were amazed at learning that the newly-built TV factory can produce 500,000 TV sets in the first year.5. The government is looking into the causes of so many layoffs and is trying to help the laid-off workers to be re-employed.6. To expand the sales of its product, the company has taken up various measures to open up new markets and to improve its services.7. He has neglected his studies to such an extent that I am afraid it is impossible for him to catch up with the other students in a month.8. The fireworks factory was closed last month for failing to comply with the government safety regulations.9. It remains to be seen whether our football team can beat its opponent.10. Mr. Smith predicted that the recent oil discoveries, together with the use / employment of new technologies, would lead to a decline in the price of crude oil.第四章clozephysicalcompellednecessitysupportmentalidealizestatusvaluesclassifiedessentialmindattitudefortunate翻译：1. As more and more details of her private life were disclosed by the media, she was compelled to resign her post as general manager (or: resign as general manager / resign from the post of general manager) of the company.2. She is very satisfied with her new job as it coincides with her interests.3. I bought this shirt because the price was reduced from 300 yuan to 80 yuan.4. To bring her children up, the mother really went through all kinds of hardships.5. The police have ruled out murder in the case of the old lady's death.6. The municipality (municipal government) promised to take effective steps as soon as possible to solve the problems of air pollution.7. I did not go in for the Campus Tennis Championships held last month because of my injured leg.8. If you can get the support of the majority of the girls, you stand a good chance of winning the election and becoming Chairman of the Students Union.9. Not all the books he wrote were as successful as this one so I recommend that you borrow it from the library and read it.10. At the 2004 Athens Olympic Games Liu Xiang won the championship of the men's 110-meter hurdle and broke the world record, which had been previously held by an American athlete.第五章clozechasereputationdedicaterewardsufficientlymeasuredassureMomentarycelebritytargetfranklibertyillusoryregard翻译：1. He attempted to save the enterprise which was on the verge of collapse but failed.2. The president has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his first term.3. The young teacher is skilled at motivating his students to study hard.4. She loves giving parties and does so whenever she can find an excuse.5. I’m afraid that you’ll have to compete with at least fifty people for an administrative post in this company.6. To be frank, I don’t think you stand a good chance of getting promoted even if you are loyal to the company.7. It was obvious that his speech aroused the sympathy of the audience for the victims of the earthquake.8. Though he has repeatedly assured me of his ability to promote our company’s products, I’ll give him another interview before hiring him. 9. The company’s investment ended in failure due to the wrong strategic decisions of the general manager and so the board of directors decided to throw him out.10. I know you are tired but try to hang on a little bit longer. We will reach the peak in half an hour.第六章clozewithersensefaithfulcommitaspirationsgratitudedawnsaccumulatednourishmentpreoccupiedflowerstenderedweaveelevate翻译1. The ambassador to the U.N. was invested with full authority to deal with all the foreign affairs concerning his country on behalf of his government.2. All the way on the train I had been preoccupied with the result of the term examination until the conductor reminded me of the arrival of my destination.3. Although her husband's name did not appear on the list of the people who got killed in the traffic accident, she kept walking to and fro, anxious to see him back home sooner.4. I was setting out to translate the contract into English when it dawned upon me that both parties involved were Chinese companies.5. At the party, people sang and danced with abandon, totally forgetting the troubles in their lives.6. With the great aspirations to become an astronaut, Jackson committed himself to the 2-year strenuous constitution training.7. His paintings, drawing on timeless fairy stories, exemplified the Europeans' taste of that period.8. The bus driver didn't want to take any responsibility for the accident and so he took every means to put the blame on the passengers on board.9. He not only risked his own life to save the old man from the burning house but made some room in his own house for him to settle down.10. From childhood, she tried to live by the teachings of her parents and gradually accumulated a set of standards of conduct.第七章clozeluxuriesfrugaltradingcurtailsplendidhobbiesimpulsebarewastefuldenydeprivationmaintainresolveconsumption翻译：1. She is a very capable housewife but she likes to purchase things on impulse. Her kitchen cabinets are always full of clutter that will eventually be discarded.2. University students should have the resolve to live a frugal lifestyle and should not try to keep up with the Joneses or follow trends and fads. They should know that only when you mind the pennies will the dollars take care of themselves.3. The couple are high-ranking executives of big companies. They eat out at least five days a week due to the lack of time for home cooking.4. The two signatures appear all of a piece. Even experienced experts may find it difficult to identify any difference between them.5. The editor of the journal cut out all the pictures attached to the article because the length of the article was restricted to only two pages.6. As a member of the standing committee, he has been tackling unemployment and traffic problems during the past three years.7. The old man made a will before his death, giving away all his savings to our school as scholarships, a decision sanctioned by his children.8. The doctor assured his patient that if he took the medicine three timesa day for three months without interruption, he would recover from the illness for good.9. Only when I looked back on my past experiences did I realize that my four-year period at university was the most care-free time in my life. 10. If we want to excel others in technological innovation, we must keep track of all the new ideas and developments in the field of science and technology.第八章clozedisasterssuredhastenedgentlyafflictedtenderparalyzedabandonmentsubtlepossessperceptionprocessionimposetravel-stained翻译：1. Fearing that she couldn't stand the blow, the police broke to the old woman as gently as possible the news of her son's death in the air crash.2. Investigations revealed that the road accident was caused solely by the driver who drove against traffic regulations.3. He is as mean as Shylock. When it comes to money, all the promises he's made to his friends count for nothing.4. Since last year, the company has been unable to sell its products, but it was the recent unsuccessful foreign trade deal that hastened its bankruptcy.5. He booked his ticket half a month in advance to assure himself of going back home on time to spend the Spring Festival with his family.6. At first, she had some worries about telling the truth. However, at length, she spoke out the secret that she had kept in her heart for several years.7. Helen tried to control her mood, but her trembling hands betrayed her nervousness.8. Annie was awarded a scholarship at school. When she told her parents the good news, she could not conceal her eagerness for praise from them though she claimed that it was nothing special at all.9. The leader of the rescue team told me under his breath that he had little hope of finding more survivors from the mine accident.10. In the early days of World War II, the German submarines ran riot in the Atlantic Ocean. However, when radar was invented in Britain, the Germans began to suffer heavy losses.。

Unit 1There are many paths to greatness. Some people go down in history for their 1)_ influential _political 有许多道路的伟大。

有些人在历史上有影响力的政治领导。

leadership. Other are remembered for spectacular scientific 2)__ breakthroughs _ for composing great 其他的都记得壮观的科学突破创作伟大的交响乐，symphonies, or writing 3)__ brilliant __ poetry. But whatever path they take, great people seem to 4)__ share __ a 或书写辉煌的诗。

但无论他们采取的路径，伟大的人似乎有few common characteristics. They are relentlessly 5)__ optimistic __ and persistent; they have both intellectual 一些共同的特点。

他们乐观不懈和持续的；他们的知识技能skills and the ability to work well with other people; and they love their work. In fact, 6)_ for _ these people, work 和工作的能力，以及与其他人，他们热爱自己的工作。

事实上，is more like an obsession than a job. Of course, many of the questions about greatness 7)__ remain __, 对于这些人来说，工作更像是一个痴迷于工作。

当然，许多问题仍然没有答案的伟大。

When I think of people in this world who have really made a difference, I think of my parents. They were truly saints among ordinary people.I was one of the ten children my parents adopted. They rescued each of us from a life of poverty and loneliness. They were hardly able to restrain themselves from bringing home more children to care for. If they had had the resources they certainly would have.Most people do not realize how much they appreciated someone until they pass away. My sisters and brothers and I did not want this to happen before we uttered the words "Thank you" to our parents.Although we have all grown up and scattered about the country, we got back together to thank our parents. My brother Tom undertook the task of organizing the event. Every Friday night, Mom and Dad have had the ham dinner special at the same restaurant for the last twenty years. That is where we waited without their knowing. When we first caught a glimpse of them coming across the street, we all hid underneath a big table. When they entered, we leapt out and shouted, "Thank you, Mom and Dad." My brother Tom presented them with a card and we all hugged. My Dad pretended that he had known we were under the table all along.Women who exercise regularly need to be careful with what they eat. Researchers have found evidence that even moderate exercise can result in losing iron. They said that women who exercise regularly, especially in endurance activities, typically lose iron. In order to prevent this from becoming a problem, it is important that those wom en consum e more meat or take supplements to replace the iron lost. Those who do not bother to get plentiful amounts of iron may begin to feel weak and tired. "If you can get the recommended daily allowance of iron in your diet, you will probably perform better," said one diet specialist. "One shortcoming of taking iron pills is that the pill form is not well absorbed and can som etimes make you sick. It is preferable that you try to remedy the deficiency by getting more iron-rich meats in your diet."There are ways to help your body store away the iron it takes in. By getting plenty of Vitamin C, your body is able to process , or use, the iron better. Researchers acknowledge that everyone's body is different and the problem will be less serious for some. Because it is impossible to decide whether or not this could be a problem for you, health specialists say it is advisable to check your iron levels. Even when you can't feel it, you may still have a problemWhile many private schools are focusing more on values, public schools are moving toward testing standards. The national government demands academic success and tests are taken as a key measurement for a school's performance. Schools with low test scores face penalties such as a reduction in money to run their schools. And, even individual teachers are being graded on how they're preparing their students for these tests."We have concentrated too much on teaching the kids how to take these tests," commented one elementary school teacher. "We should be providing a more comprehensive curriculum to these kids. We should be cultivating leadership and curiosity. Unfortunately, there is never time."One school principal remarked, "It's true that it would be beneficial to our kids if they were getting better scores on the subjects being tested. The trouble is that in poorer areas of the city like ours, kids start school less equipped to perform well. We have many obstacles to overcome before we can teach them basic subjects. All schools are not alike, so they shouldn't be tested that way.""The goal is to improve performance in schools that are not providing their students with tools for success," said one government official. He admits, however, that he is having a hard time convincing faculty and teachers this plan will work.For many, beauty and fashion are permanently linked. With regard to fashion, the Barbie doll has been consistently in style. From the first Barbie dolls, Mattel took care to dress them in detailed, fashionable clothes. Some observers note that the fashions of the Barbie doll trace fashion trends perfectly since 1959. While critics complain that the models do not represent "average" female bodies, they also complain about the Barbie doll's size. Som e have criticized the dimensions of the Barbie doll as an unattainable ideal of the female shape.Charlotte J ohnson, the Barbie doll's first dress designer, explained that the doll was not intended to reflect a fem ale figure realistically, but rather to portray a(n) exaggerated shape underneath fashionable clothes. However, the unrealistic dimensions of the doll have brought the strongest criticism regarding the doll's encouragement of an obsession with weight and looks.Convinced of the negative effects of the Barbie doll on children, Cathy Meredig of High Self Esteem Toys developed a more realistically proportioned doll in 1991. Her doll did not sell well, however.Throughout the years, the Barbie doll has had several competitors, but none have been able to compete with the glamour offered by the Barbie doll.Do you know February 2nd is Groundhog's Day (土拨鼠日)? Legend has it that on this morning, if a groundhog can see its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it cannot see its shadow, spring is on the way. Some believe that the means of forecast is rather arbitrary and is often incorrect. Others argue that it is significant because it recognizes that the different parts of nature are connected in some way. Each part is dependent on the rest of the parts for a healthy system. Some farmers pay close attention to the behavior of ducks and geese whenpredicting the weather. It is sensible to guess an early winter is coming when you see ducks and geese moving south in October. Many dog owners can tell when winter or spring will come by stroking their pet. In preparation for winter, a dog's hair becomes thicker. Dogs lose hair as spring sets in.Information gathered from nature can help people to take precautions against a hard winter or bad storm. Some animals are even believed to be able to detect when an earthquake will occur. People holding this belief even go further to say that information gathered by computers is often detect and nature is far more accurate: Isn't it time we started paying attention to what is around us?Bill Gates is known around the world for the founding of Microsoft. And, most people are quite aware that his Bill Gates is known around the world for the founding of Microsoft. And, most people are quite aware that his evolution from computer hacker to the world's richest man was due in large part to his partner Paul Allen. But, while Gates' fame has mushroomed since the beginning of Microsoft, Allen has remained less famous. Many around the world have followed the life of Gates, but are ignorant of what has happened to Allen. In fact, as most in the Northwest can tell you, Allen has made quite a(n) impact on the region and the world. In 2000, he retired from Microsoft, but the company retains him as a permanent advisor to top executives. Not all of Allen's interests involve commercial success. Allen has given four hundred million dollars in charity to the University of Washington for science and technology research. He created the Experience Music Project in Seattle, employing famous architect Frank Gehry to design the building. This is not his only contribution to the arts. Allen is very involved with modernizing Hollywood's movie technology. His film studio is the most advanced in the world. He has also built a sports empire, buying both a basketball and a football team as well as helping to support a local stadium, and he owns a sports magazine. Oh, and let's not forget, Allen is the seventh richest man in the entire world. Not bad.You have probably heard of Dolly. She is the world's first cloned sheep and quite famous. You would never know that she was such a famous animal just by looking at her, though. "She's about as unrem arkable-looking as any sheep there ever was," commented one scientist who tends to the famous sheep.Now that Dolly has successfully been cloned, there are many scientists observing her every movement. Their hope is that they never detect anything remarkable with Dolly. One of the scientists humorously remarked, "It's quite a(n) boring job always sitting around hoping nothing will actually happen." But that's what they have essentially done. They hope that any differences between Dolly and the sheep she was copied from are so minor that they go unnoticed."We don't want Dolly to live longer or jump higher. Some say that we are deliberately trying to create animals with remarkable qualities. This is not true. We simply are showing that we can make a(n) identical copy of the original safely and that the sheep is normal."Despite the protests of the scientists working on the project, the debate over whether cloning is safe goes on. The US congress organized a national commission to study the legal and moral implications of cloning. Many would like to abolish all research on cloning. And while everyone argues, the scientists are simply continuing to watch Dolly.My friend, Anna, said to me before I married Mike, "He's fine now, but wait until after you've married him." She thought that her own experience with marriage was applicable to mine. Without even being asked, she cited all of the problems she's had with her husband. The disputes ranged from him not sharing responsibility for household tasks to how often he went out at night. And every time, Anna complained, her husband would find justification for what he did. "If I were you," she advised, "I'd get everything documented in writing. If there is something desirable about him now, make sure you get an agreement from him that he will continue it after you are married." I tried to dispose of her advice saying that I thought Mike and I could handle it without such an agreement. She just dismissed what I had to say with laughter. "You can't believe him just because what he said. Once you marry him, he'll think he owns you, and everything will change," she said.I tried to ignore her advice, but the next day I changed my mind and talked to Mike. "Mike,"I said, "I'm not going to marry you unless you promise to always stay the same."He replied, "You've been talking to Anna again, haven't you无论你是多么富有经验的演说家，无论你做了多么充分的准备，你都很难在这样嘈杂的招待会上发表演讲。