综合英语unit2

大学英语综合教程unit2 textA课文翻译You Changed My Life, Miz LaneWHY NOT?! I must have said that a million times growing up. My grandparents raised me in a Philadelphia suburb, and whenever I couldn’t have something I wanted, I’d say, "Why not?!” even though I knew the reason: there was no money for extras. To me, Why not?! were words of complaint. It wasn’t until I met Miz Lane, the schoolteacher across the street, that I learned Why not?! are the two of the most powerful words in the English language-the words of possibility.No one expected me to amount to much. Not my parents, who abandoned my brothers and me. Not my grandparents, who loved us but were too overwhelmed with keeping us fed and clothed to think beyond the basics. Not my teachers, who saw a kid more interested in sports than books. And certainly not me. The only place I didn’t feel lost was the playground. I was small but fast and good at playing ball.My grandparents’ neighborhood was one modest square block in an otherwise affluent area. Miz Lane and her family moved in when I was nine. Her son, Norman, and I were both little and scrawny. People said we looked like brothers. One day Norman and I got into a sandlot fight (the "you’re the new kid on the block” fight). After an unimpressive pugilistic m oment (by our neighborhood standards), he asked, "Want to come over for peanut butter and jelly?” I sure did!The first time I stepped inside the Lanes’ house, I could tell it was different. There was a warmth to it, a warmth I’d never known. And it came from Norman’s mom, Miz Lane. She sat us downand fixed us peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I depended on the free lunch program at school, so that was a real treat.Miz Lane must have sensed that I was hungry for more than food. She asked about me. What was my favorite sport? Did I like to ride bikes? "You come over anytime,” Miz Lane said.I did, almost every day. Norman got to be my best friend, and the Lanes’ house was my refuge, especially after my grandmother died when I was 10. That summer, Norman went away to camp. I still dropped by. Miz Lane would fix me a snack. I’d help her do the dishes. She’d comb my hair (I was sporting an Afro then). It took a while to work through the kinks, and that’s when we had our best talks. She’d have me read from Miss Manners or the encyclopedia. She never stopped teaching, not even during summer vacation.One day that fall, I told her, "I’m thinking about trying out for the school play.” Not that there was any chance I’d make it. "Why not?!” Miz Lane said. "You’l l never know how good you are until you try.”I was stunned. No one had ever had that kind of faith in me before. The next day, I tried out. To my surprise, I landed a role. I raced straight from school to Miz Lane’s. "They chose me!”"Why not?!” she said. Her smile told me she knew I’d had it in me all along."Why not?!” Miz Lane asked when I mentioned learning the cello. "Why not?!” she demanded when she urged me to take collegepreparatory courses instead of vocational classes. "Get ready for college. Don’t let others define your possibilities.”Norman and I went away to college. He graduated. I didn’t. Maybe it was because I missed Miz Lane’s daily wisdom. My girlfriend and I had a baby. I dropped out and moved back in with my grandfather. I got a job as a stock boy. At first, I was too embarrassed to visit Miz Lane. I felt I’d let her down.I’d let myself down too. I wanted to do bigger things. But how?I had no money, no degree, a child to support. All of a sudden, I heard Miz Lane’s voice in my he ad, clear as a bell: Why not?!I enlisted in the Air Force and went to tell Miz Lane. "I’m going to make something of myself,” I said. She hugged me. I’d never felt so proud.The Air Force trained me to be a translator and stationed me in Germany. My secret dream was to play pro soccer. I was a good player, still fast, and I made the Air Force team.The day before a big playoff game, I got word that Norman died in a car accident. I dedicated the game to my best friend. In the second half I jumped up to kick the ball. I landed funny. My knee buckled. Just like that, my dream was finished.I went back to Philly for Norman’s funeral on crutches. Soon as Miz Lane saw me, she cried, "From now on, you’re my son.”It was a responsibility I had to live up to. "I’d like to stay in sports, go back to school to study athletic training,” Isaid. Guess what Miz Lane said. "Why not?!”At St. Joseph’s University I was the head athletic trainer by day and a student by night. At graduation, Miz Lane’s smile told me again: I knew you had it in you.I got a job as the Philadelphia 76ers head athletic trainer.A few years later I landed an executive position. I thought I’d hit the jackpot. So I was taken aback when Miz Lane said, "I know there’s something bigger waiting for you.”"How do you know that?” I asked."Your story is an inspiration to everyone in this neighborhood,” she said. "You need to write a book to show other people how they can do what you did.”"I can’t write a book!”"Why not?!” Miz Lane said. And as usual, she was right.Last year I wrote Rules of the Red Rubber Ball, a book about finding and following your dreams. Now I travel the world, talking to business groups and most importantly, to kids. If I could make something of myself, I tell them, they can too. It’s my way of following in the footsteps of the best teacher I ever had. Why not?!为什么不呢？！ I must have said that a million times growing up.我必须说，一百万次成长起来。

仅做参考好好学习，天天向上Unit 2Factors That Affect Career Choices影响职业选择的因素The first step in planning a career for yourself or someone else is to learn as much as possible about the person’s interests, aptitudes, and skills.为自己或别人制定职业规划的第一步是要尽可能多的认识对象的兴趣、能力和技能之所在。

Each person’s career goes through stages, and the stage you are in will influence your knowledge of and preference for various occupations. The main stages of this career cycle follows.每个人的职业所经历的阶段,并且这些阶段将影响你的知识,和对各种职业的偏爱。

职业的主要循环阶段如下。

Growth Stage The growth stage lasts roughly from birth to age 14 and is a period during which the person develops a self-concept by identifying with and interacting with other people such as family, friends and teachers. Toward the beginning of this period, role playing is important, and children experiment with different ways of acting; this helps them to form impressions of how other people react to different behaviors and contributes to their developing a unique self-concept or identity. Toward the end of this stage, the adolescent (who by this time has developed preliminary ideas about what his or her interests and abilities are) begins to think realistically about alternative occupations.成长阶段成长阶段大约是从出生持续到14岁,在这个阶段的人通过与别人认识和相互影响来增强自我了解,例如家庭、朋友和老师。

Energy in TransitionThe era of cheap and convenient sources of energy is coming to an end. A transition to more expensive but less polluting sources must now be managed.John P. Holdren能源转型能源资源价格低廉、使用便捷的时代已经过去，目前应向尽管价格较高、但污染较小的资源转变。

约翰·P·霍德雷恩Understanding this transition requires a look at the two-sided connection between energy and human well-being. Energy contributes positively to well-being by providing such consumer services as heating and lighting as well as serving as a necessary input to economic production. But the costs of energy －including not only the money and other resources devoted to obtaining and exploiting it but also environmental and sociopolitical impacts －detract from well-being.了解这一转变，需首先考察一下能源和人类幸福的双重关系。

从积极的意义上说，能源为人类幸福作出了贡献，它为经济生产活动提供必要投入的同时，也提供了诸如取暖、照明等消费服务。

然而，人类为利用能源所付出的代价却削弱了能源为其带来的利益，这种代价不但包括为获取和利用能源所投入的资金和其他资源，而且包含了能源开发和利用所产生的环境影响和社会政治影响。

Unit 2★Text AVocabularyI. 1. 1) abrupt 2) emotional 3) bless 4) wear and tear 5) dated6）consequences 7）seemingly 8) in contrast to 9) Curiosity 10) genuine11) primarily 12) sentiments2. 1) When you are confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiestone first.2) Water is vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) There is still some confusion among the students about what to do after classto follow up on the subject.4) As a person of simple living habits, he needs nothing more than a job and anapartment to be happy.5) It tickled him to think that she’d come to as his advice.3. 1) a lingering, fabricating, sentiments2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attainII.1.It’s a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2.She arrived early and took a front row seat.3.Don’t take me for a fool.4.It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5.My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7.Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8.If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III.1.hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. not having written6. to say7. to open8. being helpedComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) falling into 4) bracket 5) deny6) tangible 7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place 10) abrupt11) focus 12) donations2. 1) consume 2) fueled 3) annual 4) plain 5) physically 6) security7) indicates 8) equally 9) traditional 10) followsII. Translation1.1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why my parents never tookme to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go throughanother difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have alwaystried hard to meet our minimal needs.2. With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better offfinancially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.★ Text BComprehension Check: b b d c d dLanguage Practice1. f c g e b a h d2.1) stunned 2) hold (fast) to 3) folks 4) generosity 5) discount 6) liable7) ranks 8) on the run 9) make up 10) blends in 11) by all accounts 12)comes into contact with。

学海无涯Unit1One way of summarizing the American position is to state that we value originality and independence more than the Chinese do. The contrast between our two cultures can also be seen in terms of the fears we both harbor. Chinese teachers teachers are are fearful that if skills skills are are not acquired acquired early, early, they may never be acquired; there is, on the other hand, no comparable hurry to promote creativity. American educators fear that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge; on the other hand, skills can be picked up later.However, I do not want to overstate my case. There is enormous creativity to be found in Chinese scientific, technological and artistic innovations past and present. And there is a danger of exaggerating creative breakthroughs in the West. When any innovation is examined closely, its reliance on previous achievements is all too apparent (the "standing on the shoulders of giants" phenomenon).But assuming that the contrast I have developed is valid, and that the fostering of skills and creativity are both worthwhile goals, the the important important important question becomes this: Can question becomes this: Can we gather, from the Chinese and American extremes, a superior way to approach education, perhaps striking a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills?Walton set up a college scholarship fund for employees'children, a disaster relief fund to rebuild employee homes damaged by fires, floods, tornadoes, and the like. He believed in cultivating ideas and rewarding success."He'd say, 'That fellow worked hard, let's give him a little extra,'" recalls recalls retired retired retired president president president Ferold F. Ferold F. Arend, who was stunned at such generosity after the stingy employer he left to join Wal-Mart. "I had to change my way of thinking when I came aboard.""The reason for our success," success," says says Walton, in a company handout, handout, "is our people "is our people and the way they're treated treated and and and the the way they feel about their company. They believe things are different here, but they deserve the credit."Adds company lawyer Jim Hendren: "I've never seen anyone yet who worked for him or was around him for any length of time who wasn't better off. And I don't mean just financially, although a lot of people are. It's just something about him -- coming into contact with Sam Walton just makes you a better person." Making the journey from log cabin to White House is part of the American Dream. But when Jimmy Carter was defeated in his attempt to gain a second term as President of the United States he found himself suddenly thrown out of the White House and back in his log cabin. cabin. This This is how he coped.SEAN: If that sort of thing happened only once in a while,it wouldn't be so bad. Overall, I wouldn't want to trade my dad for anyone else's. He loves us kids and Mom too. But I I think that's sometimes the think that's sometimes the problem. problem. He He He wants wants wants to to to do do do things things for us, things he thinks thinks are are good. But he needs needs to to give them more thought because:SEAN, HEIDI and DIANE: (In unison) Father knows better! (The lights quickly fade to black and then come up a second or two later. DIANE stands alone at the Down Right edge of the stage. HEIDI and SEAN enter Down Left and cross to the edge of the stage. )DIANE: Can you imagine how humiliated I was? An honor student, class president. And Father was out asking people to have their sons call and ask me to the prom! But that's dear old dad. Actually, he is a dear. He just doesn't stop to think. And it's not just one of us who've felt the heavy hand of interference. Oh, no, all three of us live in constant constant dread dread knowing that at any time disaster disaster can can strike because: Father knows better.I'd never realized how important daily routine is:dressing for work, sleeping normal hours. I'd never thought I relied so much on co-workers for company. I began to understand why long-term unemployment can be so damaging, why life without an externally supported daily plan can lead to higher rates of drug abuse, crime, suicide.To restore balance to my life, I force myself back into the real world. I call people, arrange to meet with the few remaining friends who haven't fled New York City. I try to at least least get get get to to to the the the gym, gym, gym, so so so as as to set set apart apart apart the the the weekend weekend weekend from from the rest of my week. I arrange interviews for stories, doctor's appointments -- anything to get me out of the house and connected with others.But sometimes being face to face is too much. I see a friend friend and and her ringing laughter laughter is is intolerable intolerable -- -- the noise of conversation in the restaurant, unbearable. I make my excuses and flee. I re-enter my apartment and run to the computer as though it were a place of safety.I click on the modem, the once-annoying sound of the connection now as pleasant as my favorite tune. I enter my password. The real world disappears.Thought you were safe sharing secrets with Internet friends? Wait for the doorbell...The runway felt different this time. It startled himfor a brief moment. Then it all hit him like a wet bale of hay. The bar was set at nine inches higher than his personal best. That's only one inch off the National record, he thought. The intensity of the moment filled his mind with anxiety. He began shaking the tension. It wasn't working. He became more tense. Why was this happening to him now, he thought. He began to get nervous. Afraid would be a more accurate accurate description. description. description. What was What was he he going to do? going to do? He He had never had never experienced these feelings. Then out of nowhere, and from the the deepest deepest deepest depths depths depths of his soul, of his soul, he he pictured pictured pictured his his his mother. Why mother. Why now? What was his mother doing in his thoughts at a time like this? It was simple. His mother always used to tell him when you felt tense, anxious or even scared, take deep breaths.So he did. Along with shaking the tension from his legs, he gently laid his pole at his feet. He began to stretch out his arms and upper body. The light breeze that was once there was now gone. He carefully picked up his pole. He felt his heart pounding. He was sure the crowd did, too. The silence was deafening. When he heard the singing of some distant birds in flight, he knew it was his time to fly.Racing Racing the the clock every day is such an exhausting exhausting effort effortthat when I actually have a few free moments, I tend to collapse. Mostly I sink into a chair and stare into space while I imagine how lovely life would be if only I possessed the organizational skills and the energy of my superheroines. In fact, I waste a good deal of my spare time just worrying about what other women are accomplishing in theirs. Sometimes I think that these modern fairy tales create as many problems for women as the old stories that had us biding our time for the day our prince would come.Yet superwomen tales continue to charm me. Despite my friend's warning against being taken in, despite everything I've learned, I find that I'm not only willing, but positively eager to buy that bridge she mentioned. Why? I suppose it has something to do with the appeal of an optimistic approach to life -- and the fact that extraordinary deeds have been accomplished by determined individuals who refused to believe believe that that "you can't" can't" was was the final word on their dreams. Men have generally been assured that achieving their heart's desires would would be a be a piece of cake. Women, Women, of of of course, course, have always believed that we can't have our cake and eat it too-the old low-dream diet. Perhaps becoming a superwoman is an impossible dream for me, but life without that kind of fantasy is as unappealing as a diet with no treats.1) The young woman described to the policemen the way the man ran up to her and grabbed the bag from her hand.2) All the people working for Sam Walton admire the way he manages Wal-Mart and the way he treats his employees.3) The neighbors were disgusted at the way he talked to his old father. 4) It's amazing the way the eight-year-old boy managed to stay so calm when he faced the emergency.1. You will find yourself penniless in a month.2. He found himself lying in a hospital ward.3. She found herself faced with the toughest job she had ever taken.4. Susan found herself in a trap from which she could not escape.1) Obviously what the speaker wanted to emphasize was the impact of these findings rather than the process that led to these findings.2) It seems that he is never bothered about what people would think about his behavior.3) The CEO never hesitates to let his employees know what he is planning for the company.4) The scientist will show the audience what a tele-operated robot can do for a family.5)Despite all this she manages to get her act together.1、She herself believed in freedom,so much so that she would rather die than live without it.2、Assuming the proposal is accepted,where are we going to get the money?3、Only by rewarding success can you bring out the best in your employess.4、It It’’s amazing the eight-year-old boy managed to stay so calm when he faced the emergency.5、Allen Allen should should should have have have known better known better than to lend such such a large a large sum of money to that untrustworthy cousin of his.。

大学综合英语教材1unit2答案Unit 2: College LifeIn this unit, we will explore various aspects of college life, including time management, social interactions, and academic responsibilities. By the end of this unit, you should have a better understanding of what it takes to succeed in college. Let's dive in!Section 1: Time ManagementEffective time management is crucial for college students. It helps us balance our academic workload and personal life. Here are a few strategies to improve time management skills:1. Create a schedule: Establish a weekly or daily schedule to allocate time for different tasks, such as attending classes, studying, and leisure activities. Stick to the schedule as much as possible to ensure productivity.2. Prioritize tasks: Identify the most important tasks and prioritize them accordingly. Focus on completing urgent assignments first, then move on to less time-sensitive tasks.3. Avoid procrastination: Procrastination can lead to unnecessary stress and poor academic performance. Break down big tasks into smaller, manageable parts, and tackle them one by one. This will help avoid last-minute rushes and ensure better quality work.Section 2: Social InteractionsCollege provides numerous opportunities to meet new people and develop social skills. Here are some tips for successful social interactions:1. Join clubs and organizations: Engaging in extracurricular activities allows you to meet like-minded individuals and build lasting friendships. Choose clubs that align with your interests or try something new to broaden your horizons.2. Attend campus events: Participate in on-campus events and social gatherings to mingle with fellow students. This not only helps you connect with others but also offers a chance to explore different cultures and perspectives.3. Be open-minded: College is a diverse environment with students from various backgrounds. Embrace diversity and be respectful of different opinions. Engage in meaningful conversations and broaden your worldview.Section 3: Academic ResponsibilitiesCollege academics require dedication and responsibility. Here are some strategies to tackle your academic responsibilities effectively:1. Attend classes: Regular attendance is vital for understanding course materials and engaging in class discussions. Take thorough notes and actively participate in class activities.2. Establish study routines: Find a study routine that works best for you. Whether it's studying alone or in groups, find a quiet and productive space where you can focus and concentrate.3. Seek help when needed: Don't hesitate to reach out for assistance when faced with academic challenges. Consult your professors, attend office hours, or seek support from tutoring services. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.Conclusion:College life is an exciting and transformative period. With proper time management, successful social interactions, and the ability to handle academic responsibilities, you can make the most of your college experience. Remember to balance your priorities, connect with others, and stay committed to your academic goals. Best of luck on your journey through college!。

The Company ManEllen GoodmanWords and Expressions:obituary: n. 讣闻；讣告an article about sb's life and achievements, that is printed in a newspaper soon after they have died obit: n. ab abbreviation of obituary: 讣告coronary: adj. (medical 医) 冠状动脉的connected with the heart, particularly the arteries that take blood to the heartcoronary (heart) disease 冠状动脉（心脏）病a coronary patient (= sb suffering from coronary disease) 冠状动脉疾病患者Derivation:corona: n. 【不规则形式】 pl. coronae(astronomy 天) also informal halo（尤指在日食或月食期间的）日冕，日华，月华a ring of light seen around the sun or moon, especially during an eclipsecoronal: adj. （与）某物的冠（或冕等）（有关）的of or relating to the crown or corona of somethingn. （头戴的）花环，花冠 a garland or wreath for the headHer eyes sparkled beneath a coronal of flowers. 她的眼睛在花冠下炯炯有神。

coronation: n. 加冕；加冕典礼a ceremony at which a crown is formally placed on the head of a new king or queen thrombosis: n. 【不规则形式】 pl. thromboses(medical 医) 血栓形成a serious condition caused by a blood clot (= a thick mass of blood) forming in a blood vessel (= tube) or in the heartcoronary thrombosis: n. (medical 医) 冠状动脉血栓形成a blocking of the flow of blood by a blood clot in an artery supplying blood to the heart acquaint: v. [VN] ~ sb/yourself with sth(formal) 使熟悉；使了解to make sb/yourself familiar with or aware of sthPlease acquaint me with the facts of the case. 请把这事的实情告诉我。

Section Four Consolidation ActivitiesI. Vocabulary1. Word Derivation1) widow n.→ widowed a.①她守寡十年了。

She has been a widow for ten years.②一个寡母要抚养四个孩子长大成人确实不易。

It’s really not easy for a widowed mother to rear up four children.2)nerve n.→ nervous a.→ nerveless a.①当赛车手要有胆量。

It takes nerve to be a racing driver.②她胆怯地一笑。

She gave a nervous laugh.③刀子从她那无力的手中落下。

The knife fell from her nerveless fingers.3)precise a.→precision n. → precisely adv.①那东西正好在她遗落的那个地点找到了。

It was found at the precise spot where she had left it.②你的报告不够准确。

Y our report lacks precision.③那正是我的意思。

That is precisely what I mean.4)compete v.→ competitive a.→ competition n.①几家公司正为争取一项合同而互相竞争。

Several companies are competing (against/with each other) for the contract/to gain the contract.②我们公司在世界市场上已不占优势。

Our firm is no longer competitive in world markets.③他获诗歌比赛第一名。