Unit6新世纪研究生英语阅读B课文答案翻译Unit 6The New American DreamersRuth SidelText and language points1. She is the prototype of today’s young woman—confident, outgoing, knowledgeable, involved. She is active in her school, church, or community. She may have a wide circle of friends or simply a few close ones, but she is committed to them and to their friendship. She is sophisticated about the central issues facing young people today—planning for the future, intimacy, sex, drugs, and alcohol—and discusses them seriously, thoughtfully, and forthrightly.She wants to take control of her life and is trying to figure out how to get from where she is to where she wants to go. Above all, she is convinced that if she plans carefully, works hard, and makes the right decisions, she will be a success in her chosen field; have the material goods she desires; in time, marry if she wishes; and, in all probability, have children. She plans, as the expression goes, to “have it all.”/ n. someone or something that is one of the first and most typical prototype /examples of a group or situation 原型；典型；样板Examples:The prototype of this particular computer was developed by an American in 1975.No damage to the prototype aircraft was reported after its first test flight.Baltimore is now cited as the prototype of successful civicentrepreneurship .outgoing/ ? ?? / a.liking to meet other people, enjoying their company, and being friendly towards them 爱交际的；外向的Examples:We're looking for someone with an outgoing personality.I am an outgoing, lively person who enjoys adventures and meeting new people. knowledgeable: knowing a lot 知识渊博的；有见识的Examples:She’s very knowledgeable about plants.We are looking for people who are knowledgeable about the oil and banking industries.The sales staff are all knowledgeable, helpful, and cheerful.involved: giving a lot of time or attention to someone or something; emotionally committed 关注的；投入的Examples:She was deeply involved with the local hospital.I was so involved in my book I didn’t hear you knock.committed / / a. willing to work hard and give your time and energy to something; believing strongly in something 尽心尽力的；效忠的；坚定的Examples:We are fully committed to Equal Opportunity policies.The company looks for highly committed people who are willing to study for further professional qualifications in their own time./ a. having a lot of experience of life and good judgment sophisticated /about socially important things 老练的; 世故的Examples:Sophisticated readers understand the book’s hidden meaning.She was glamorous (富有魅力的) and sophisticated, but seemed a little lonely.intimacy / ? ? ?/ n. the state of having a close personal relationship with someone; the act of sex 亲密关系；亲近；性行为Examples:His claims to be on terms of intimacy with the President are somewhat exaggerated (夸大的).Building houses far apart reduces intimacy among neighbors.Intimacy between teachers and students is not recommended.figure out: to think about a problem or situation until you find the answer or understand what has happened 算出；领会到；断定Examples:Can you figure out how to do it?If I have a map, I can figure it out.He needs to sit down and figure out how many people are coming.convinced: feeling certain that something is true 确信的；深信的Examples:Molly agreed, but she did not sound very convinced.I was convinced that we were doing the right thing.Herschel was firmly convinced of the possibility of life on other planets.forthrightly: directly and honestly, used in order to show approval 直率地；直截了当地In the election of 2004, President Bush ran forthrightly on aclear agenda for US's future and the US responded by giving him a mandate.If Alito is asked such questions, and refuses to answer forthrightly and completely, the Senate should simply not consent to his appointment.With the humility and generosity of spirit for which he is well known, John Paul speaks forthrightly to all people.1. 她是现今年轻女子的典型——自信外向、知识渊博、做事投入。
Language structuresThis part is focused on:the adverbial clause of purposethe adverbial clause of resultthe adverbial clause of concessionthe adverbial clause of comparisonthe adverbial clause of timethe adverbial clause of mannerthe adverbial clause of reason1. vaccinate 注射疫苗vaccinate sb. against 给某人接种疫苗以防止protect sb against…保护…不得（…疾病）2. smallpox 天花V accination immunizes people against smallpox种牛痘能使人免患天花。
3. Rialto 纽约百老汇戏院区; 大城市剧院区4. Keep fit5. prize-awarding ceremony6. Luggage van7. Injection8. Student representative9. awful-indistinct-clear; (English conversation tape)dreadful-boring-interesting; (film)horrible-unpleasant-enjoyable (pop music tape)10. Be bound to do…11. intent upon/on doing sth. 对某事专心致志; 一心一意要做某事be intent upon/on sth. 对某事专心致志; 一心一意要做某事of intent 有意地, 蓄意地to all intents and purposes (=to all intents; to all intent and purpose) 在各个主要方面, 无论从哪一点来看，实际上, 事实上, 实质上12. understand…thoroughly.Dialogue 1New words and expressions1. be concerned about / for …--Naturally we were concerned for him when we heard of the accident.--They appeared completely unconcerned about what they had done.--be much concerned about2. interfere viinterfere in / with--interfere in sb.'s private affairs--If you had not interfered, I should have finished my work by now.--Come on Sunday if nothing interferes.--Don't interfere with him.--Sedentary habits often interfere with health.Word family:interferefering adj.interferer n.3 relieve v. lessen (pain, anxiety, or trouble)---We were relieved to hear that she was out of danger.---The doctors did their best to bring relief to the patient.Comparison: relieve releaserelieve 减轻,除去(痛苦). 指暂时的而不是永久地解除.常与of连用.release释放,解除.指从某种束缚或是痛苦中解放出来,常与from连用.e.g.---You’d better relieve your wife of her housework.---They decided to release the bird from his cage.4. pleading adj. begging.恳求的，请求的plead vi. 恳求；请求--She wept and pleaded until he agreed to do as she wished.--She pleaded for more time to pay.plead vt. 申诉；为…辩护--He had a good lawyer to plead his case.--He pleaded that he was not guilty.Word family: pleadable adj.plead against 反驳; 劝人不要...plead with 向...恳求comparison: plead begplead普通用语，表示“急切地恳求”。
