《综合教程》何兆熊第二册（第二版）Unit One1.Thanks to modern technology, the film about that ancient battle gives the audiencethe illusion of being on the battlefield themselves.2.That ancient city was devastated by then fire, but fortunately the stone tabletsurvived.3.The videotape and the story by the woman filled them with sympathy for the childwho had become an orphan in the earthquake.4.In that earthquake, we heard many stories of teachers who had refused to leavetheir students behind and laid down their lives.5.The construction of the Yu Yuan Garden began in 1558, but it was not completeduntil 1578 because building went off and on for lack o f money.6.In 1980, when I met up with her, she had just returned form abroad with amaster’s degree.7.It was my first visit to New York, but I managed to find my way to the little firm.8.It was hard to make it to the top in the movies industry, but as a director Xie Jindid it.Unit Two1.Many vain young people are obsessed with fancy cars despite the fact that they arenot yet rich enough to afford them.2.Their marriage finally fell apart when his affair with another woman was foundout by his wife.3.For artistic inspiration, the artist lived in the country for three years, where hedenied himself many comports of life.4.I’m not sure if we can have the excursion to Chongming Island tomorrow. It is atthe mercy of the weather.5.When he was young he went to Japan to learn medicine, but after he returned toChina he changed his mind and pursued a career as writer all his life.6.She’s taken up with a man old enough to be her father, which is a disgrace to herparents.7.Since 1978, our economy has witnessed a rapid development; in contrast that ofsome developed countries has declined.8.The earthquake isolated this city from other areas. I’m afraid their food supplieswill not hold out through the winter.Unit 31.The fans waited anxiously in the rain for two hours before the “super girl” finallyshowed up.2.They had been in love for eight years, when they went through many agonies,before they finally got married.3.I was upset by the loss of my wallet, but I could only console myself------ it couldhave been worse. What if I had lost my passport at the airport?4.Given his age and inexperience/Given that he was young and inexperienced, hisperformance in the first movie was excellent.5.Every time he left on business, the manager would authorize his assistant to actfor him, as the business of the company couldn’t wait.6.The poor old man did not have much to eat, but he kept healthy because hebelieved in the benefit of doing exercise.7.Of all the ancient civilizations, only that of China has endured through the agesand is still full of vitality.8.Like many other writers, this young writer focuses on the eternal theme of love.What sets him apart form others is his keen observations of rural life in China.Unit 41.Children may swim here provided that they are accompanied by adults.2.This American journalist made a fool of himself over his remarks about China,because he’s been out of touch with what’s been happening in the country in the past decades.3.Every person has the right to education, regardless of his or her familybackground, sex, and age.4.The invention of the Internet, despite the fact that it has given rise to someproblems, has greatly facilitated almost every aspect of our life, including education, medicine, and business.5.Never overlook your travel insurance when you are planning to spend yourholiday abroad; otherwise you might find yourself in great trouble if any accident should occur.6.In the movie that billionaire was faced with a dilemma------ either divorce his wife,who would then carve out half of his financial empire, or murder her at the risk of being found out by the police.7.As the husband lost his job in the financial crisis, the new couple had to cut downon a lot of things ------ furniture, clothes, records, books, and so on.8.Over thirty years ago, right after the Cultural Revolution, Deng Xiaoping told thepeople that the only way out lay in reform and opening to the outside world.Unit 51.This film actor is more inclined than most people to help the handicapped becausehe himself suffered a stroke years ago.2.The old man is afflicted with rheumatism, but he still goes jogging andmountain-climbing every day.3.Some of the flaws in the American financial system, which had never received dueattention, eventually led to disastrous consequences.4.He held on to his shares of that company when the prices were dropping sharplylast year. Now he has made a fortune.5.Just dismiss the idea from your mind------it’s crazy and not worth thinking aboutat all.6.We were all set to leave for the holiday in New York when the 9/11 incident shookthe whole world.7.If you think I have a magic formula to solve the problem, you are bound to bedisillusioned.8.That Japanese company succeeded in penetrating the US market.Unit 61.Our group was assigned to decorate the garden while the others werepreparing the food in the kitchen.2.On the battlefield the young man was delighted to meet a long-lost brotherwho came out of the blue.3.Who has used up the mild? There is none to put in my coffee.4.Rumor has it that this painting is fake and that the original one was stolenthree years ago.5.One person may not be able to change much, but working together we’ll beable to make a great difference to our country.6.Many burglaries took place because the owners failed to take the precautionof locking their doors and windows.7.the minister flew to the front to negotiate with the rioters in an effort toprevent a civil war.8.I assumed you knew each other because I saw you talking with each other atthe party.Unit 71.He was hospitalized with acute appendicitis, with the result that he missed thefinal examination.2.As many more people came to the lecture than expected, there were notenough handouts to go round.3.No matter what a long day he may have, he makes a point of checking hise-mail inbox before going to bed.4.Unemployment is found in all countries int eh world, but governments vary intheir way to handle the problem5.Anyone who has come to a foreign country for the first time is apt to findeverything around him both strange and interesting.6.The football fans were very disappointed at the performance of the players ofboth teams.7.Never take what he says at face value. Think it over yourself.8.The doctor’s words removed his fears about the operation.Unit 81.After months of negotiation, the two companies finally came up with asolution, which was in essence our original proposal.2.The people of that African tribe worship the moon in much the same way thatour ancestors worshipped the sun.3.It is still a puzzle as to how the ancient Egyptian pyramids were built over4,000 years ago. Some people speculate that they were built by supernatural beings.4.The illegal use of inferior building materials eventually resulted in thecollapse of the hotel.5.at present, many countries are taking action to mitigate the impact of thefinancial crisis on their economy.6.The couple finally divorced after years of incessant quarrels, which hadresulted form a lack of understanding.7.The governments of the two countries agreed to set up a military hotline toreduce the risk of war due to incorrect information.8.Some Chinese students were not very successful in American universitiesbecause they failed to adapt to the new environment there.Unit 91.In October, 1935, the Chinese Red Army, having endured all the hardshipsand sacrifices, finally made/fought their way to the north of Shanxi Province.2.In the economic crisis, the government released a statement, calling upon thepeople to buy local products as far as possible.3.The politicians in various countries are trying to harness nuclear energy andrestore the safe environment of the human race.4.He didn’t hear the doorbell because he was rapt in his work.5.This country suffers from frequent riots because of widespread extremepoverty as well as people’s inherent distrust of the corrupt government.6.In his lecture on the current economic situation, the economist used a lot offigures on the PPT to underline the seriousness of the crisis.7.He answered with a smile, “Not at all. I did this as much for you as formyself.”8. A man is measured not by what he says, but by what he does for his countryand people.Unit 101.He can’t even draw a distinction between French and Spanish, not to sayspeaking them.2.In a craze for cultural relics in the 1990s, old chinaware, such as those handeddown from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, were much sought after by collectors.3.Despite the opposition of most of his advisors, the general decided to take hischances on the battle and suffered a total defeat in the end.4.The Chinese nation has stood up to the vicissitudes of thousands of year andis now in the process of rejuvenation.5.I wish you would confine your talk to the facts rather than spread word aboutthe biased report in that newspaper.6.The first thing he did after his arrival in Paris was to convert all his moneyinto Euros.7.That Shakespearean play was tailored to the taste of the Chinese audiencewhen it was put on the Chinese stage, so much so that it was more like a Chinese play than an English one.8.You must abandon your native language for some time, if you really want toacquire a good competence in English.Unit 111.As my article was over 10,000 words, I finally had to cut out severalparagraphs to satisfy the requirements of the academic journal.2.There is nor running away from the facts, so we must face up to the truth andpay for our mistakes.3.That year, despite the car accident, he was promoted to the next grade after hepassed all the exams required by the school.4.The intellectuals of that country were very critical of the government’s newsocial welfare policy because, according to them, I would bring down the living standards of the working people.5.It is, to be sure, difficult to remove the resentment between them, but it is atleast worth trying.6.The government is taking all possible measures to bring down the prices lestinflation should get out of control.7.As the murderer denied all the charges, we had to convince the jury with moreevidence that he was guilty.8.Finally he managed to forgive his wife for her infidelity and was reconciledwith her after years of separation.Unit 121.His father died when he was only nice years old, leaving the whole familyhelplessly at the mercy of others.2.Her story stirred many beautiful memories of my childhood, which I havealways cherished in my heart.3.The two countries held several rounds of negotiation to settle theirdifferences.4.More and more students are opting for his course because of his humor andenergy as well as his effective way of teaching.5.In his speech the premier vowed to address the serious problem ofunemployment and to boost the income of the common people.6.The former Nazi officer who was arrested last year in Argentina wasprosecuted for the crimes that he had committed during the Second World War.7.The great value of this book rests in the fact that it has influenced andencouraged a whole generation of young people in their struggle against imperialism and feudalism.8.With regard to the silent students, the teacher should try to enhance theirself-confidence and encourage them to voice their ideas in class.Unit 131.Although she has been learning English for ten years, she is still not able tomake herself understood in the language because she has not paid enough attention to oral English.2.Just as our ancestors opened up the ancient Silk Road from China to Europe,so Columbus discovered the sea route between Europe and America.3.When he heard about Mary’s reconciliation with John, he was so jealous thathe was not able to conceal his disappointment.4.That scientist was doing a research project in order to throw some light on thenatural laws governing the aging of human beings.5.I am sorry I gave way the secret because I was not conscious of him standingnearby when I was talking to you.6.Nothing in the world can rival the human brain, not even then most advancedcomputer we can envisage.7.In addition to submitting a term paper, students taking this course will have towrite at least three books reports.8.The two classes are vying for the opportunity to represent our university inthe provincial debating competition.Unit 141.We are trying to console him because his girlfriend had broken off with him.2.The brilliant achievements of the young man put us all to shame.3.as the war in the African country was getting completely out of hand, theUnited Nations, disillusioned about a peaceful solution, decided to take peacekeeping actions.4.Our part was messed up because he did not show up that evening as he hadpromised.5.There are many reasons why they should divorce. To begin with, they are notcompatible at all.6.Many young people aspire to be film stars, but most of them end up doingordinary work.7.You have lost a lot, and it may have been the fault of your parents, but thatdoes not justify your being so rude to them.8.The rainy season usually sets in about mid June in this region, when it isusually fairly cool.。
