大学英语精读第三版第四册答案

大学英语精读第三版第四册Book4 Unit3答案上海外语教育出版社董亚芬主编1) cited2) as for3) exaggerate4) Statements5) preface6) justified7) horizon8) authority9) follow up10) advanced11) and so forth12) threw light on/shed light on13) pressing14) burden1) refuted2) swallowed3) predict4) outlined5) proof6) For the sake of7) advanced8) cited9) In a way10) cast11) promptly12) appealed to1) rested on2) fall back on3) appeal to4) followed5) up6) was straying from7) aimed at8) bring out1) If the door was not opened by force, it follows that the burglar hada key2) Children tend to be credulous because they have not had much experience in the real world.3) The information the police had just obtained threw light on the mystery of the stolen antiques.4) The three-month military training may well work a change in his living habits.5) If this is the case, he is fully justified in blaming her.1) a band worn around the ankle2) a little brook3) a little star4) a little stream1) forecasts2) forefathers3) foresight4) foregoing5) forerunner6) forecast/foretell1) sun solar2) dental3)mental4) paternal maternal5) moon lunar6)annual7)night nocturnal8)aural9)fraternal10)eye ocular1) John won't like it but Jack will.2) She was poor but honest.3) I've explained more than once and I'm not going to again.4) Is it a color or black and white film?5) Having washed and changed, Linda went out on to the verandah.6) His aunt and uncle had to work long hours to keep body and soul together.7) Do you want to buy seats in the orchestra or the balcony?8) I should have lent her the money and helped her out of the difficulty.9) Joe hid his face behind his newspaper lest he should have to speak to acquaintances and expose his uneasiness.10) When Sarah was finally reunited with her children at the airport they kissed and hugged each other.1) Because he is good, it doesn't follow that he is bright.2) Just because she failed the exam, it doesn't follow that she has no brains.3) Joan has been to France many a time, but it doesn't follow that she has obtained a good command of French.4) It's true that Ben's got a better job, but it doesn't follow that he'll be paid more.1) I'm sure Jim will come if asked.2) No artistic creation can achieve greatness if divorced from life.3) This hotel, if not well managed, will yield little profit.4) Joe was shocked to learn that his illness could result in total blindness if left untreated.1) To her horror, Mrs. Pride saw her neighbour killed in broad daylight.2) To our amazement, we heard the 70-year-old man had beaten the young athlete in the match.3) To his surprise, Ted found that his learned cousin knew very little about the subject.4) To her great relief, Mrs. Dane found her husband unhurt in the traffic accident.5) To my deep regret, I won't be able to attend the ceremony.6) To their dismay, the travellers found that the bridge had been washed away.1) starts off2) superstitious3) promptly4) exaggerates5) fall back on6) authorities7) aim at8) outlines9) throwing light on10) rests on11) credulous12) burden1) where3) you4) don't5) come6) That's7) change8) over9) even10) reason11) understate12) someone13) task/thing14) way15) no16) much17) no18) position19) those20) can21) an22) little23) on24) hope1) 萧伯纳在他一个剧本的前言中提出这样的看法：今天人们比在中世纪时更加迷信。

Unit 3你能证明地球是圆的吗?来试试看吧!你将依靠你自己的智力还是不得不引用专家的观点呢?我们为什么相信地球是圆的?乔治·奥韦尔记得在什么地方——我想是在《圣女贞德》序言中——肖伯纳评论说,今天我们比在中世纪时更加轻信,更加迷信。

而作为现代轻信的例证,他举出地圆说这一广为传播的信念。

肖伯纳说,普通人举不出一条理由来说明为什么相信地球是圆的。

他全盘接受这一理论,只是因为这一理论中有一种迎合20世纪心态的东西。

当然,肖伯纳是夸大其词了,但他说的也确实有些道理,这一问题值得进一步探讨,因为它会帮助人们看清现代知识的真实情况。

我们究竟为什么会相信地球是圆的呢?我说的不是数千位天文学家、地理学家之类的人,他们可以用观察到的事实或用理论上的根据来证实这一点,我指的是如同你我之辈的报纸的普通读者。

至于“地平说”,我相信我能够加以驳斥。

如果你在天气晴朗的日子站立海边,你可以看到船桅和烟囱沿着地平线移动而不见船体本身。

只有假设地球表面呈曲线状,这一现象才能得到解释。

但不能由此推断地球是球形的。

设想另一个称做“地球卵形说”的理论吧,这一学说声称地球形如蛋状。

对此,我能说什么加以反驳呢?面对“地球卵形说”者,我能打的第一张牌是,可以根据太阳和月亮来类推。

“地球卵形说”者立即回敬道,我无法根据自己的观察得知那些天体是球形的。

我只能得知他们是圆的,而它们完全可能呈扁平的圆盘状。

我对此无言以答。

此外,他还会说,我凭什么理由认为地球一定与太阳和月亮的形状相同?对此,我同样无法解答。

我的第二张牌是地球的影子: 月食期间,地球投在月亮上的影子看上去呈圆形物体状。

但“地球卵形说”者马上要问,我怎么知道月食是由地球的影子造成的呢?回答是,我并不知道,我只是照搬报刊文章和科普小册子上的说法而已。

小小交锋受挫,于是我打出一张王牌“Q”: 专家的看法。

英国格林威治皇家天文台台长总该是权威了,他告诉我说地球是圆的。

“地球卵形说”者用他的“K”牌压倒我的“Q”牌。

大学英语精读第三版第四册课后翻译答案Unit1翻译1) 我们接到通知，财政部长将于次日接见我们。

We were informed that the Minister of Finance was to receive us the next day.2) 我觉得很奇怪，他似乎不记得自己的生日。

I thought it odd that he didn't seem to remember his own birthday.3) 学期论文最迟应在下星期二交来，可是至今大部分学生却几无进展。

Next Tuesday is the deadline for handing in the term papers, but most students have hardly made a dent in the work so far.4) 看到学生人数不断减少，校长心里很难受。

(pain)It pained the headmaster to find the number of students shrinking.5) 在那个国家一般用现金付账，但支票变得普遍起来了，不久会代替现金作为人们结账的一种方式。

Cash is commonly used in paying bills in that country, but checks are becoming more popular and will, in a short while, replace cash as a way for people to settle their accounts.6) 该公司声称，这条河流的污染不是它造成的。

The company claims that it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.Unit2翻译1) 比尔已是个成熟的小伙子，不再依赖父母替他做主。

大学英语精读第三版第四册Book4 Unit9答案1) intrigued2) shallow3) barrier4) enriched5) ignorance6) entity7) dimensions8) grasp9) concept10) mystery11) pursuit12) unify13) gets to the root of14) in all directions15) collecting her wits/gathering her wits16) were held prisoner1) parallel2) baffled3) amazing4) miracles5) hurled6) nevertheless7) resembled8) dedicate9) construct10) next to11) not ... in the slightest12) fascinated/ intrigued13) alien, alien14) comprehension1) live out2) moving around3) take in4) pick out5) made up6) tried on7) consisting of8) set out9) laid out10) held up1) Sarah was greatly fascinated by the movie star's stories of life in Hollywood.2) Why Jack has been behaving so oddly is beyond our comprehension.3) In my opinion, adopted children shouldn't be kept in ignorance about their true origins.4) Their team hadn't lost a game the entire season. Nevertheless, we beat them by a huge margin last night.5) Professor Armstrong was held in great respect because he dedicated himself wholeheartedly to the cause of science.1) magnetic2) cyclical3) physical4) genetic5) mathematical6) scientific7) chemical8) critical9) scenic10) atmospheric1) nonfiction2) nonprofit3) Nonresident4) nonsense5) non-nuclear6) nonviolent7) Non-racist8) nonexistent9) non-verbal10) nonproductive1) proud that you've been chosen for the national basketball team2) very angry that no one agreed with her opinion on the matter3) convinced that her brother was still alive4) most upset that so few people attended the exhibition of paintings5) anxious that she might be ill with / suffering from cancer6) not surprised that he broke his promise again7) felt so relieved that her son's injuries were only slight8) disappointed that you couldn't come to the dinner party1) It suddenly struck me that I hadn't seen Peter all day.2) It suddenly struck me that we ought to make a new plan for increasing production.3) It struck me that nobody was in favor of the changes in our holiday plan.4) From what you've said, it strikes me that you would be better off working for someone else.5) At this point, it suddenly struck Sam that he was wasting his time.1) appears rather unfriendly2) appeared to be talking to himself3) It appears to me that4) appeared confident of victory5) it appears that Alice is now living in the South of France / Alice appears to be now living in the South of France1) dedicated2) mystery3) construct4) get to the root of5) grasp6) dimensions7) parallel8) moving around9) ignorance10) barrier1) after2) Although3) and4) But5) life6) smartness7) conquer/overcome8) as9) showing10) unable11) heart12) over13) enjoying14) named/called15) changed16) for17) not18) among19) for20) theory21) like22) the23) with24) didDictation(听写)When Marie was young her family struggled financially. In order to help cover the costs of her university training, she spent three years in a village teaching the children of a sugar factory owner. For another two years Marie went on working as a private teacher. Shortly before she turned 24, Marie calculated she had saved up just enough money for university studies in Paris. In autumn 1891 a young woman traveled economy-class all the way to Paris. Marie was not as well prepared as her fellow students. Nevertheless, through hard work she completed master's degree in physics and math in only three years. A few years later, Marie began looking for a research topic that would earn her a doctorate in science. No woman in the world had yet completed that degree. In 1903 Marie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and in 1911 the first person to win a second Nobel prize.翻译几年前我父母把我带到美国时，那里的一切对我来说都十分陌生。

大学英语精读第三版第四册Book4 Unit8答案上海外语教育出版社董亚芬主编1) recreation2) stabilize3) At first thought4) species5) Manmade6) simplify7) has been exposed8) mobile9) convenience10) mind you11) varies12) occupation1) in the open2) virtually3) is adjusted4) on the stroke5) Artificial6) entails7) someday8) endeavors9) To a certain extent10) deprived of/deprived them of the11) intense12) geared1) take up2) Deprived of3) derives from4) get away from5) protect from6) withdrew from7) be geared to8) turn over1) Living underground, man would not have to adjust to the weather because the temperature there remains the same and there is no rain, sleet or snow.2) Though the attitude towards space travel varies from person to person,everyone is interested in learning about outer space.3) Though he described the place carefully, I could not visualize it because itwas so different from anything I'd known.4) Steve is just one of those who derive pleasure from helping others.5) A puppet regime was established in the 1930s during the Japanese occupation of Northeast China.1) the science which studies the use of water to produce power2) any of several chemical compounds of hydrogen and carbon3) electricity produced from water power4) a flat-bottomed motor-boat which can move very fast over the surface of water5) the treatment of diseases by the use of water, usu. water containing special chemical substances1) run2) wear3) seat4) manning5) oiled6) surface7) dries8) bus9) cycling10) narrowing11) braved12) wants1) A number of officers were arrested2) Large amounts of public money are wasted3) even a small amount of lead is harmful to children's health4) large amounts of rotten apples5) large amounts of pollutants were already discharged1) There is little to be said for the strange suggestion.2) There is something to be said for both sides of this issue.3) There is plenty to be said for the program laid down some time ago to advance these regions' industrialization.4) There are things to be said for the building of a new airport in thislocality.1) Kent was to a certain extent justified in blaming Jane.2) The western part is to a large extent composed of mountainous country.3) The temperature dropped to such an extent that the farmers had to cover the seedlings with plastic sheets.4) To what extent are you willing to cooperate with us?1) visualize2) At first thought3) someday4) take up5) Mind you6) simplify7) artificial8) get away from9) withdrawing10) exposed to11) species12) recreation1) are2) as3) lifetime4) ocean5) carrying6) where7) make8) exploring9) true10) with11) in12) living13) lack14) study15) remain16) without17) suit/fit18) happen19) blood20) searching/looking21) away22) land翻译1) 有朝一日人们不需要离开城市去寻求宁静。

大学英语精读第三版第四册课后习题答案Unit 1 prehension 1.c 2.b 3. d 4.c 5. b 6. c 7. a 8.d III. V ocabulary 1. 3) draw your attention to 1) thoughtful 2) might as well/may as well/could as well 4) marvelous 5) settle for 6) done with 7) Competitive competitive 8) pains/pained 9) bonus 10) shrink 11) delivery 12) overheard 13) sour 14) for rent 15) stack 16) reproduce 2. 1) inquired 2) informed 3) awful 4) settle for 5) trash 6) claimed 7) Normally 8) a piece of cake 9) be done with 10) enable 11) am entitled 12) quite a while 3. 1) ask for 2) was set up/has been set up 3) pulled up 4) gives off 5) was held up 6) keep up 7) ran over 8) made up 9) be left out 10) cut off 4. 1) It pained Jenny to learn of Jim's refusal to help her with the translation. 2) The extra work to be assigned to you will greatly cut into your spare time. 3) We'd been at the job for hours, but we hardly made a dent in it. 4) You have no business saying those nasty things about Dick. 5) We might as well listen to the radio program since there isn't anything interesting on television. IV IV. . 1. 1) standee 2) payee 3) grantee 4) addressee 5) a person who is absent 6) a person who is being trained 7) a divorced person 8) a person who is appointed 2. 1) output 2) breakdown 3) setup 4) Takeoff 5) drawbacks 6) breakthrough 7) cutback 8) takeover 3. 1) paper, store, shop, case, cream 2) making, keeping, bathing, conditioning, walking 3) market, way, stop, board/smith, ground 4) pill, water, material, point, machine 5) pour, look/put/come, come, 6) out, back/up, through/down/out V. 1) a dozen years 2) dozens of times 3) two dozen passengers 4) dozens of phone calls 5) three dozen boxes 6) a dozen bottles/a dozen bottles of wine VI. 1. 1) a great deal of pain "has been caused by evils which have never happened" 2) the elderly lady Miss Morris quarrelled with was none other than her future mother-in-law 3) this essay is well-written except for a few grammatical mistakes 4) I just caught the train in time 5) You can't eat your cake and have it too 2. 1) You ought to know better than to go swimming straight after a meal. 2) Uncle Rob should have known better than to trust that treacherous son of his. 3) Sally is old enough to know better than to spend all her money on fancy goods. 4) Miss Miller certainly knows better than to explore the desert all alone. 5) His college sons should have known better than to try to get the best out of their employees by threatening them with bodily harm. 6) You ought to know better than to go out in this freezing weather in those thin clothes. You'll get frozen. VII. Cloze 1. 1) delivery 2) a piece of cake 3) inquire 4) pulling up 5) stacks 6) deadline 7) marvelous 8) enable 9) cut into 10) settle for 11) settled our accounts 12) minimum 13) known better than 2. 1) advertisement/ad 2) read 3) No 4) like 5) words 6) towards 7) which 8) sizes 9) sitting 10) water 11) bottle 12) one 13) started 14) passed 15) run/pass 16) into 17) coming 18) if 19) quit 20) hour 21) wrote VIII.翻译翻译1) 我们接到通知，财政部长将于次日接见我们。

⼤学英语精读第三版第四册课后习题答案⼤学英语精读第三版第四册Unit11)A thoughtful person thinks before speaking and considers the feelings of others.2)The library is closing，We might as well/may as well/could as well go home.3)I don’t like to draw your attention to the fact that there is some Sense after all in the speaker's nonsense.4)Harry has a vivid imagination;he can make up marvelous stories.5)Although Margie was swimming so well, she failed to win the first prize and had to settle for the second.6)I'm quite determined to have the thing finished and done with before leaving the office.7)Competitive sports are recommended to young adults to prepare them for the competitive world of college and business.8)It pains/pained me to admit that I was such a fool as to repeat the mistake.9)My boss paid me and added a bonus for the new customers I had signedup.10)A soldier should never shrink from the duty of defending his country even in the face of certain death.11)Due to exceptionally bad weather, the ship arrived late and thedelivery goods was not on time.12)My wife was rather embarrassed when she overheard some of our guestssay they didn't like the meal she’d cooked for them.13)People in my hometown tend to eat more sour food on hot summer dayspresumably because it could help quench their thirst(解渴).14)In the United States it is quite easy to find a place for rent butthe high cost keeps many young people away.15)The professor was reluctant to stop grading the stack of papers onher desk,but she was really too tired to read on.16)Bacteria reproduce themselves by splitting into two.Unit21)The changes in the firm's policy will have to be fundamental if they are to have any effect on its future.2)Last month I deposited 50 yuan in my savings account,but this monthI had to draw 200 to pay for he mp3 player.3)State financial support given in the form of scholarships hasstimulated the students to greater efforts.4)If you spare half an hour for exercises every day you’ll soon be backin good condition/in condition.5)The U.S. dollar fell yesterday against most foreign currencies.6)A country should its natural resources by fighting against waste.7)You can increase a tyre’s grip in winter by slightly lowering itspressure.8)Scientists conceived the idea of the atomic bomb in the 1930s.9)Rhythm is a basic component of music and language.10)Large amounts of food imports placed a great strain(沉重负担) on thecountry's gold reserve.11)When we’re together all he talks about is business.I wish he weremore romantic.12)The first quarter results reflect continued improvements inproductivity.13)The teacher tried to encourage her students to become less dependenton her because she knew they would sooner or late have to take care of themselves.14)Every country considers its internal affairs to be its ownResponsibility.unit31)To support his argument the diplomat cited an article of the Charter(宪章) of the United Nations.2)Credulous people might accept that theory,but as for me,I don’t believe one halt of it.3)Some people tend to,exaggerate when they talk about their own achievements.4)Statements made in anger We often regrettable but difficult to take back.5)Sometimes the preface to a novel or a play is more interesting than the work itself.6)My father always justified his behavior by felling us what his father had taught him to do when he was a child.7)The sun had sunk below the horizon When we arrived at the village.8)accept the authority of our parents when we are young,but mature we may begin to question their advice.9)Since she didn't reply yet you should follow up your letter witha phone call.10)This principle advanced by Lenin remains an incontrovertible（颠扑不破的）truth.11)The meeting was late because the speaker talked on and on about hisfamily,his travels,his publications and so forth.12)No one could say how the magician was able to pull a rabbit out of his hat until he later threw light on/shed light on his tricks.13)It's no good pressing her;sh doesn’t like to be hurried.14)Asian children usually shoulder the burden of caring for their parents when they grow old and not look after themselves. unit41)It took quite a while for the tour guide to herd the scattering of tourists into a minibus.2)Henry was a poor dancer; he kept treading on the toes of his partner.3)Not only passengers sitting at the font of taxis but also those traveling in the rear must be restrained where a seat belt isavailable.4)I thought he was joking must be when he said Helen was pregnant,but she really is.5)The committee needs to be in communication with the program designer,especially at the very beginning of the development.6)Even though he couldn't swim,he managed to make it to the river bank.7)We turned one last time to wave to Mr. And Mrs.Johnson when the train began to pull out of the station.8)Standing before the door he was fumbling/fumbled in his pocket for the key.9)It is not easy to make sense of the maze(错综复杂的)of facts and figures concerning the project.10)Fortunately our town is blessed with an excellent location,a busy highway intersection.11)The plane had already started its descent when the pilot received orders to abort his landing.12)Nowadays countries vary enormously in their supply of early education programs.Unit51)Her suggestion may sound reasonable to in you,but everybody else 's eyes I’m afraid it may seem ridiculous.2)Some doctors believe it is brutal to tell dying patients the truth abouttheir condition because they may become so distressed as to commit suicide.3)We note with satisfaction that all these activities have helped topromote mutual understanding and friendship between our two countries.4)Contrary to the belief of some doctors,even very old and sick peoplewant to know the details of their illness so that they can prepare for death in their own special way.5)Corruption in government is not tolerated in any country that wants to achieve rapid economic growth and improve the life of its citizens.6)Mary betrays her friends by going back on her words.7)The author brings the first chapter of his book to a close by givinga brie account of the advances science has made since liberation.8)In that accident Julian risked her own life to help a disabled woman.9)It pays in the long to introduce new techniques.10)Mrs.Queen gave us a distorted account of what had happened;that’s why we no longer believe in the sincerity of her utterances.11)In every country parents always remember the first time their child utters the word "Mama"or"Dad".12)At times the oral English class was noisy, with everyone participating in an activity at the same time,but at others,the class just sat there and didn't say anything.Unit61)Months of training were a necessary prelude to the championship bout(拳击竞标赛).2)It’s important that everyone on the project keeps to the schedule.3)Seeing that they were very busy then,we took our leave very quicklylest we should be in the way/get in the way.4)Applications should be addressed to the committee and not to individuals.5)The teacher singled out Jennifer for special praise,for she was good at writing short,clear sentences arranged in logical sequence.6)A special commission will be set up within three months to study the question of how to preserve historical houses in the city.7)Her appearance isn’t relevant to whether she can be a good teacher.8)It is not very easy to integrate yourself into a society whose culture is so different from your own.9)So graceful was the dancer that she just seemed to glide over the floor. l0)The ultimate object of scientific inquiry is to discover the laws of nature.11)The driver was still conscious when the ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident.12)Despite continual pain,he refused all drugs.13)Reading between the lines,her husband figured out that she was still bitter about his recent behaviour in spite of the apparently cheerful tone of the letter.14)Owning sets of books is useless unless you read them.15)My aunt almost fainted when she was told that what she bought at a very high price was not the original drawing,but just a copy of it.Unit71)The nurse on duty hurried to Mr.Spenser's ward in answer to his bell.2)Catching sight of its mother,the little child stopped crying and toddled to meet her.3)The football players were trying to make an impression on the national coach.4)Banks have to think of ways of making long-term savings more attractive individuals and businesses.5)Though he had done a day s hard work,he said he wasn’t in the least tired.6)Mr.David in the habit of knitting his brows whenever he concentrates on a difficult problem.7)Mother always taught me to be thrifty and not to live beyond my means8)Fruit is best and cheapest when it is in season9)All of a sudden the train jerked to a stop and in the same instant Everyone on the train knew that something must have gone wrong.10)We would have succeeded in fulfilling the task ahead of schedule if the weather had not taken a hand in/a hand in our plan.11)The two kidnappers him into the back of a jeep and then drove off at full speed.12)The night was very dark,and suddenly a of lightning lit the sky.l3)The Browns were very hospitable to us when we visited Chicago in the summer of 1995.They showed us around most of the city.14)Ways must be found to assure our children a decent start in life. l5)In some countries,the constitution forbid the military use of nuclear energy.Unit81)Some teachers claim that recreation is necessary for children to be able to earn in school but others do not feel that leisure activity is all that imporat.2)In order to stabilize the economy,the government has worked hard to lower the rate of inflation.3)At first thought the problem may seem far too involved but it can certainly be solved when seriously dealt with.4)There is no commercial excuse for hunting an endangered species,such as the whale,out of existence.5)Manmade or artificial fibers(纤维)such as nylon(尼龙)are not as popular nowadays as natural fibers like wool or cotton.6)The book is too difficult for the children.We are trying to simplify it.7)The film has been exposed light.How can you expect the photographs to develop?8)It seems to me that the Americans are a highly mobile people.Most of them like to travel whenever they get the chance.9)The convenience of living underground may not be attractive to people who cannot stand being away from natural sunlight.10)“Did you say you agreed with him?”“Yes,but mind you,I didn’t make any commitment.”11)As these vases are handmade,each one varies slightly.12)After such a long delay the house was finally ready for occupation.Unit91)Throughout history people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.2)The stream was quite shallow so we were able to wade(涉⽔)across sit.3)The mountains acted as a natural barrier to the spread of the highly infectious disease.4)Western culture has been greatly enriched by contact with the civilizations of Asia and Africa.5)I’ve read very little about your work,so I hope you’ll forgive my ignorance.6)Since the war that country has been divided;it is no one political entity.7)Can you specify longer the dimensions of the room?"a Well,it is 10 feet wide,l6 feet long and 12 feet high.8)The gambler had fled to Canada and was beyond the grasp of his creditors.9)When we had the extension to our house built,the concept for it was ours,but we employed an architect to realize it for us.10)How the massive stones were brought here from hundreds of miles away remains a mystery.11)In the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson said that human rights included the preservation of life,liberty,and the pursuit of happiness.12)If the new leader does manage to unify his warring party it will be quite an achievement.l3)He has an inquiring mind and he's never satisfied until he gets to the root of things.l4)The plate fell to the floor,sending bits of china flying in all directions.15)Jane spent the five-minute break between games collecting her wits /gathering her wits and rethinking her strategy for the second half of the match.l6)The pilot and several passengers were held prisoner by the gunmen for 57 hours.。

大学英语精读第三版第四册课后翻译答案Unit1翻译1) 我们接到通知.财政部长将于次日接见我们。

We were informed that the Minister of Finance was to give us an audience /receive us the next day.2) 我觉得很奇怪.他似乎不记得自己的生日。

I thought it odd that he didn't seem to remember his own birthday.3) 学期论文最迟应在下星期二交来.可是至今大部分学生却几无进展。

Next Tuesday is the deadline for handing in the term papers, but most students have hardly made a dent in the work so far.4) 看到学生人数不断减少.校长心里很难受。

(pain)It pained the headmaster to find the number of students shrinking.5) 在那个国家一般用现金付账.但支票变得普遍起来了.不久会代替现金作为人们结账的一种方式。

Cash is commonly used in paying bills in that country, but checks are becoming more popular and will, in a short while, replace cash as a way for people to settle their accounts.6) 该公司声称.这条河流的污染不是它造成的。

The company claims that it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.Unit2翻译1) 比尔已是个成熟的小伙子.不再依赖父母替他做主。

大学英语精读第四册作文参考答案汇总大学英语精读第三版(上海外语教育出版社董亚芬主编)第四册Book4Unit1~Unit10 作文参考答案Unit 1Kid 1:The pay is too low. We workers will get five dollars each. And both of you will collect hundreds. That isn't fair.Kid 2: Five dollars per hour. Otherwise, we'll quit.Boss 1: Geez, that's too much. What do you take us for?Boss 2: Millionaires, huh?Kid 2: Millionaire or no millionaire, we don't care. What we care about is you ought to pay us reasonably.Boss 1: You know, besides your wages, we have to pay for the gasoline and buy gifts for our neighbors who have helped us a lot as you must have seen. That'll be a lot of money.Kid 3: We don't intend to put you in an awkward position. But we do deserve more. Boss 1: How about, say, one dollar and a half per hour?Kid 3: Three dollars.Boss 2: (shakes his head) No. Kids (almost in chorus) Two dollars, no less. Bosses (nod to each other) Done！Unit 2The modern world gets most of its energy needs from coal, oil and natural gas. These sources have one thing in common: once they have been taken from the depths of the earth, they can never be replaced. Naturally, their reserves tend to be on the decrease. However, as economies develop, the world demand for energy is growing enormously day by day. It is quite obvious, therefore, that we are threatened with the approach of energy crisis. What, then, can we do to prevent energy crisis? The answer lies partly in practicing conservation of resources. Large amounts of energy are being wasted in all sections of the modern society so that the present major energy sources will be used up much sooner than expected. If we heighten our awareness of the urgent need to conserve energy, however, we will be able to make the sources last a lot longer. Of course, conservation is not the perfect solution to the energy problem. Eventually, sources like coal and oil will be exhausted. But there are many other energy sources that can be used in place of them, such as nuclear power, wind energy and solar energy. Scientists are now doing their best to develop new sources of energy, which is our hope for the future. We are convinced that so long as both solutions are applied, energy crisis can be prevented.Unit 3Why Should We Attach Importance to Both Theory and Practice?It is generally accepted that theory is based on practice. Galileo, for example, based his studies of natural laws on experimentation and observation. It was by observationthat he proved the theory that the sun is the center of the solar system. Likewise, Comrade Deng Xiaoping's theory concerning the building of socialism with distinctive Chinese features has been established on the basis of revolutionary practice in China today. Beyond doubt, there can be no scientific theory without practice. It is also certain that theory, in turn, serves practice. For instance, astronomers apply theories about the heavenly bodies to foretell eclipses and suchlike. Another case in point is, again, Comrade Deng Xiaoping's theory, which guides the Chinese people on their way to building a prosperous and powerful socialist society. Practice without theory as its guide is like a ship sailing into a port without a pilot. The consequences can be disastrous. In view of the above, we can safely conclude that it is highly important to combine theory with practice in our work. We must never ignore one in favor of the other.Unit 4How to Win the War against TerrorismFew can doubt the harm terrorism produces. News of death and suffering caused by terrorist attacks on innocent people going about their everyday lives is far too common. What can bring one human to behave with such cruelty towards another? Some terrorists may claim that the injustice their group has suffered is so great that any means are justified. They may argue that those stronger than them have used force against their people and that terror is the only weapon left to the weak. Yet such arguments only lead to the ruin of more innocent lives. Two wrongs do not make a right. What can be done to solve the problem? One tactic must be better protection through increased security, making attacks easier to uncover and prevent. Another is to attack the root cause of terrorism, the sources of injustice that fuel its support. Neither task is easy.Unit 5May 8, 1998Dear Sir,I am writing in response to your advertisement in today's Guangming Daily. I wish very much to be considered for the position referred to. I feel that I am competent to perform the duties outlined in your advertisement, for my education and experience are both in line with the requirements of the job you offer. I am twenty-five years of age, and a graduate of Fudan University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Since my graduation in 1996, I have held a job as a salesman in a trade company, where my performance is highly appreciated. Now I would like to move on to a position that requires more individual responsibility. Your advertisement indicates to me that the job opening in your company is exactly what I am looking for. It is the kind of challenge I'd like to meet. If you feel that I might be qualified for the post, I should welcome an interview any time at your convenience. Enclosed you will find my résumé and a recent photo of myself.Yours faithfully,Zhang HuapingUnit6How to Improve Your Reading ComprehensionAs our studying is mostly done through reading, it is self-evident that we should endeavour to improve our reading comprehension. The best way you can become a good reader is through practice. You cannot read a few paragraphs just once in a while and become a fluent reader. You need to read constantly. It is advisable to carry something to read with you wherever you go. Whenever you have the chance, take it out and read a paragraph or two. Once you have made reading a habit, your reading is bound to benefit. To improve your reading comprehension, you also need to develop certain reading skills. For example, a poor reader tends to move his eyes from word to word whereas an efficient reader will move his eyes from thought group to thought group. To pick up speed and fluency, therefore, you should learn to read in thought groups. Mastering such reading techniques is the key to effective reading.Unit 7Sam went to the cinema the other night, but he didn't enjoy it. Entering the cinema, Sam thought of taking off his coat. But the cinema turned out to be very cold and he had to keep his coat on. As there wasn't much space between the rows, his legs began to ache shortly after he took his seat. Worse still, he found it difficult to breathe easily. Looking about, he saw a lot of people were smoking. At last the film started. To his annoyance, the person in front was wearing such a big hat that he could hardly see the screen. To top it all, people all around him made a lot of noise, some telling jokes, others laughing loudly, not to mention a child crying out with pleasure. Needless to say, Sam missed most of the dialogue. He couldn't bear to sit out the rest of the film and went out of the cinema into the cold night in a fury.Unit 8Effects of Technological Advance on HumankindTechnology has brought immense benefits to humankind. Take a look around and you'll find examples too numerous to list. Electric appliances like microwave ovens have rendered our home life much easier and more enjoyable. Also, if you wish to travel to another city or country, the airplane will take you there within a matter of hours. What's more important, the use of advanced technology has made possible enormous increases in our food production capacity, enabling the world's fast-growing population to maintain at least an acceptable standard of living. On the other hand, however, technology has created problems that may threaten human existence. A major hazard is pollution. Indisputably, we have little chance to survive while the land, water and atmosphere are seriously polluted. Furthermore, technology can expose mankind to such threats as a nuclear war. Confronted with the two sets of consequences, we must keep a clear head. Personally, it is important to realize that without technological advance there can be no further progress for human civilization. At the same time, because of the associated hazards, the use of technology must be subjected to careful planning and firm social control.Unit 9As early as I was a high school student I decided to dedicate myself to medical science. This important decision in my life had a great deal to do with my uncle's sudden death. It was like this: One day when I came home from school I was shocked to hear my aunt crying with deep grief. Upon inquiry I learned that my uncle, who had been ill with hypertension for years, died of cerebral haemorrhage that very afternoon. While mourning my uncle's passing I recalled that hypertension was also the root cause of my grandfather's death and my father was afflicted with the same illness. Obviously it is mostly a hereditary disease, able to be passed on through the genes of a parent to a child. So there is a chance I may suffer from it too. As time went on, I uncovered more about hypertension. For one thing, at present it is impossible to effect a permanent cure of the disease. For another, it causes thousands upon thousands of deaths every year. It became clear to me that we got to find ways to make the incurable disease curable and save millions of lives. A likely victim of the disease, I made up my mind that one day I would join hands with the scientists in trying to solve this knotty medical problem.Unit10True Happiness and Hard WorkSome people think that health is essential to happiness. Others believe wealth makes them happy. Still others of a strong intellectual turn of mind look upon wisdom as the source of happiness. In a way, they all have a point. However, health, wealth and wisdom are not gifts dropped from the heaven, but rewards of your own efforts. For instance, you have to work very hard in order to earn your share of money. Indeed, it is work that helps make us healthy, wealthy and wise. True happiness, to my mind, comes first and last from hard work. We derive great satisfaction from our work also because work constitutes a contribution to the modernization effort. As masters of our country, we feel duty bound to do our bit for socialist construction and take pride in the fact that our joint efforts are bringing prosperity to our motherland. And then again, we are eager to become more knowledgeable about and efficient in our lines of work. Work, more than anything else, provides us with the much-desired opportunity to learn and improve ourselves.更多精彩请点击/?id=2465。