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[模拟] 工程硕士（GCT）英语模拟62词汇语法第1题：The______ choice for a consumer, therefore, is the choice among the available ones that will enable him or her to maximize utility.A.optimalB.optionalC.opticalD.optimistic参考答案：A答案解析：the optimal choice意为“最佳选择”。

optinal意为“可选择的";optical意为“光学的";optimistic意为“乐观的”。

第2题：The local people could hardly think of any good way to ______poverty they had endured.A.shake offB.ward offC.put offD.take off参考答案：A答案解析：根据题意，只有shakeoff“摆脱，抖落”后面可接poverty，表示“摆脱贫穷”。

ward off意为“避开，挡住”；put off意为“推迟”；take off意为“起飞，脱掉，分开”。

第3题：He kept a ______ hold on her hand as he helped her over the fence.A.solidB.stiffC.firmD.rigid参考答案：C答案解析：题意是“他紧紧抓住她的手”，英语对应表达是He kept a firm hold on her hand...。

C．firm符合表达的习惯。

第4题：What the leader does and says ______ of great importance.A.isB.wasC.areD.were参考答案：A答案解析：在一般情况下，由what引导的主语从句放在句首时，主句谓语用单数形式，故排除C，D项。

工程硕士研究生英语基础教程(英译汉Unit1-15)Unit 1-it’s what you learn.两位美国名人解释为什么不A.1.Two noted Americans explain why it’s not what you earn是你所挣的而是你所学的更重要。

是你所挣的而是你所学的更重要。

else, but I have always believed I couldn’t be outworked.2.I have never thought I was better than anyone 我从不认为我那时比其他任何人强，但我一直相信我当时干的活儿别人都赶不上。

3.Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.看着存款数增加比我当时原本可以买到的任何东西都更让我满足。

4. I took a genuine interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup ideas.我发自内心地关心她们的问题，并能理解她们的愿望，给她们出些该如何化妆的点子。

5. I ended up selling a record amount of cosmetics. 结果我创下了化妆品销售量的最好成绩。

Unit2A.1. With the click of a mouse, information from the other end of the globe will be transported to your computer screen at the extremely fast speed of seven-and-a-half times around the earth per second. 要用鼠标点一下，在地球另一端的信息马上就会以每秒钟绕地球七周半的惊人速度传输到你的电脑屏幕上。

Summary on the text：The story is about an incident that happens between a father and his son. The small boy’s misunderstanding of the difference in measuring temperature on a Fahrenheit and a Celsius Scale causes him to believe that he is dying of a high fever. He spends a day bravely waiting to die before his father discovers and corrects his mistake. 文章摘要：这个故事是关于发生在一位父亲和他的儿子之间的一个事件。

小男孩对华氏温度计和摄氏温度计测量标准的误解使他相信自己会死于高烧。

他花了一天的时间勇敢地等待死亡的来临，直到他的父亲发现并改正了他的错误。

summary ['sʌm(ə)rɪ] n.概要,摘要adj.简易的,扼要的measure ['meʒə] n.测量,措施,程度,尺寸vt.测量,估量,权衡vi.测量,估量Fahrenheit ['fær(ə)nhaɪt; 'fɑː-] n.华氏温度计,华氏温标adj.华氏温度计的,华氏的Celsius ['selsiəs] n.摄氏度adj.摄氏的celsius scale 摄氏温度标Main points：要点1）What made the boy think that he was going to die? 是什么造成男孩觉得自己快要死了？2）Why did the boy keep tight control over himself throughout the day? 为什么男孩整天都心事重重？throughout the day整天TEXTHe came into the room to shut the windows while we were still in bed and I saw he looked ill. He was shivering, his face was white, and he walked slowly as though it ached to move. 他走进房间去关窗户的时候我们都还在睡觉，我看到他好像病了。

[模拟] 工程硕士（GCT）英语模拟32词汇语法第1题：Maggie ran back to the kitchen, eggs ______ carefully in her hands.A.to be heldB.heldC.were heldD.holding参考答案：B答案解析：该句为独立主格结构，后半部分是eggs being held的省略形式。

第2题：We'll all take a vacation in the mountains as soon as I finish working ______ my project.A.onB.withC.inD.about参考答案：A答案解析：workon意为“致力于，工作于”，本句意为“一旦我完成项目的工作，我们就去山里度假”。

第3题：______ , he does get annoyed with her sometimes.A.Although much he likes herB.Much although he likes herC.As he likes her muchD.Much as he likes her参考答案：D答案解析：副词置前构成让步从句。

第4题：He always did well at school ______ having to do part-time jobs every now and then.A.in spite ofB.regardless ofC.on account ofD.in case of参考答案：A答案解析：四选项的意思分别为：A．“尽管”；B．“不考虑，不顾”；C．“因为，由于”：D．“如果发生……，万一……”。

第5题：It seems oil ______ from this pipe for some time. We'll have to take the machine apart to put it right.A.had leakedB.is leakingC.leakedD.has been leaking参考答案：D答案解析：根据句中的时间状语for some time，空格上的时态可有二种选择：现在完成时与现在完成进行时。

工程硕士(GCT)英语分类真题完成会话篇(三)完成会话题Directions:In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that most appropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. Steve: Hi, my name is Steve. It's nice to meet you.Jack: I'm Jack. ______A.My name is Jack, you know.B.How are you, Steve?C.It's pleasure to meet you, Steve.D.You're busy, aren't you?答案：C[解答] 本对话的功能是相互介绍打招呼。

应注意问候“It's nice to meet you”和回应“It's pleasure to meet you”之间的对应关系。

其他选项的说法不符合这个语境。

2. Jill: Hi, Jane, this is Jill. Do you have time to talk?Jane: Hi, Jill, ______. I was just watching TV.A.so whatB.no doubtC.some timeD.sure答案：D[解答] 应该判断出，“sure(没问题)”是用来回应“Do you have time to talk?”这个问题的。

综合英语（1）课后翻译练习参考答案（Unit 1-10）Unit 11. He has prepared answers to the questions that he expects to confront during the interview.2. His sad story touched us so deeply that we nearly cried.3. The two of them are walking hand in hand along the riverbank, chatting and laughing.4. When he heard the exciting news, tears of joy welled up in his eyes.5. People from Shanghai can understand Suzhou dialect with ease, for Shanghai dialect and Suzhou dialect have much in common.6. Henry and his wife are looking into the possibility of buying a new house within three years.7. He finally gave in to his daughter's repeated requests to further her education abroad.8. We locked all our valuables away before we went on holiday.9. Although we have parted from each other, I hope that we will remain good friends and that we will care for and help each other just as we did in the past.10. At that critical moment, the army commander summoned all the officers to work out new strategies and tactics which would make it possible to conquer the enemy.Unit 21. Yesterday, a government delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs arrived in South Africa and began a 3-day friendly visit to the country.2. It is awfully funny to observe these caricatures which satirize social ills.3. Computers are one of the most useful teaching aids, for all your lessons as well as all the questions asked and all the answers provided can be shown on a screen.4. Zhang Li’s mother fell ill suddenly the day before yesterday, he sent for a doctor immediately.5. He failed in the college entrance examination last year, but he did not feel disappointed. Instead, he continued to study hard, passed the examination successfully and became a student in a famous university this year.6. There are many English words that this middle school student cannot pronounce correctly.7. In this new era of information explosion, we have to make constant efforts to renew our knowledge. Only thus can we become adjusted to the requirements of our work.8. With his shirt tucked into the top of his trousers and a leather bag tucked under his arm, the boy looked just like a boss.9. Although she is only eight years old, the little girl is already very good at calculating fractions. No wonder her parents feel very proud of her.10. All the neighborhood have heard about the news, but you haven't. Don't you think it is very strange?Unit 31. I am sorry I am late; I was at a meeting and couldn't get away.2. At the concert, whenever a singer finished singing a beautiful song, the audience would burst into loud cheers to show their appreciation.3. As a stylish dresser, she is always wearing stylish clothes, but she seldom cares about what she eats or drinks.4. The nurse tells me that the doctors have done wonders for your heart disease.5. When awarding the prize, the chairman complimented the winner on his great contribution to mankind.6. This problem has bothered the experts for many years.7. The crowd of demonstrators melted away when the police arrived.8. Since punctuality is a good habit, we should pay much attention to it and make great efforts to cultivate this good habit.9. The old man cherishes that girl, as if she were his own daughter.10. It is just a routine physical checkup, nothing to get worded about.Unit 41. It is a systematic attempt to strengthen our competitive ability.2. The police in this district know where the thieves hang out.3. The agreements signed will break down all barriers to free trade.4. It was a very difficult situation, but he handled it quite successfully.5. He is my best friend. I just can't turn my back on him now that he needs my help.6. So long as you work hard, you are bound to succeed and realize your ambition sooner or later.7. Although he hates the job, yet he is determined to stick it out because he needs the money to support his family.8. That cancer patient kept an optimistic attitude towards his disease, persisted in combating it, and conquered it in the end.9. This university has a staff of more than 2000, including about 150 professors and over 500 associate professors.10. The concert was held to mark the 75th anniversary of the composer's death.Unit 51. That psychiatrist, who had talked about his patients, was charged with violating professional ethics.2. Hanging on the walls of the classroom are some famous sayings, which inspire and urge people to exert themselves.3. All kinds of commodities are available. Nothing is in short supply.4. We all trust the president of the board of directors, who is a man of absolute integrity.5. Before we vote for him, we want to know what he stands for.6. The defendant couldn't account for the fact that the money was found in his house.7. When I saw that he was right, I had to back down.8. She has been appointed sales director, for she is both clever and diligent.9. One of the biggest challenges faced by the present government is that of creating more jobs.10. The enemy succumbed soon after our soldiers stormed its stronghold.Unit 61. The dilemma she is facing is whether to tell her husband the truth about his fatal disease.2. Don’t you think it a sort of stigma that you, already in your thirties, still have to depend on your old parents?3. Almost all the governments in the world are very much concerned about the financial issue.4. With regard to the seminar on English teaching (the English seminar), I suggest we hold it at the weekend (this weekend).5. Whether to go abroad for further education or not is entirely up to you.6. Just a single spark can lead to an explosion in a room filled with gas.7. No matter what efforts the government has made, the price of housing has barely declined.8. In order to pass TOEFL, he has devoted every minute of his spare time to English studies.9. With his acting potential, the young man is likely to be a superstar in the field of entertainment.10. It is believed that sibling jealousy exists more in a rich family than in a poor one.Unit 71. I scrambled up the cliff for a better view of the sea.2. He lunged at the burglar and wrestled with him for the weapon.3. I figure that our national economy will continue to develop rapidly.4. The chairman made effort to reassure the shareholders that the company's bad results would not be repeated.5. Stop acting like a baby! Pull yourself together!6. Being very much a private man, he does not confide in anyone.7. We all hate the terrorists' indiscriminate violence against ordinary people.8. Many people in this country are alarmed by the dramatic increase in violent crime.9. We anticipated that the enemy would try to cross the river. That was why we destroyed the bridge.10. I am indebted to all the people who worked so hard to make the party a great success.Unit 81. At Christmas people enjoy themselves very much; they visit one another and present each other with Christmas cards and presents.2. The walls of her bedroom and living room are all decorated with pictures of pop stars and film stars.3. Sophia teased Tom about his new hat mildly, but Tom teased her about her curly hair unmercifully.4. He had attained remarkable achievements which surpassed the goal he had set for himself.5. He kept crying bitterly and I tried to persuade him not to give way to grief.6. I took it for granted that you would want to see the play, so I bought you a ticket.7. They have relegated these problems somewhere down on the priority list.8. I am going to address the letter to Donna in care of her lawyer.9. I could not account for the lump in my throat as I was telling her the news.10. Sailors signal with flags by day and with lights at night.Unit 91. Towering above all the others, this mountain peak commands a fine view.2. I have asked my friends to recommend a doctor who is good at treating children.3. The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree.4. Direct contact with the patients suffering from SARS must be avoided at all costs.5. Being cruel, treacherous, and unscrupulous, that terrorist committed murder, arson, and every crime imaginable.6. That old woman is always interfering in other people's affairs.7. After having several influential papers published, he became quite distinguished in the academic world.8. The huge outdoor amphitheater is an attractive place, where symphonies by great musicians are played every summer.9. He packed a briefcase with what might be required, while I packed a suitcase with all the things that might be needed.10. We Chinese usually associate the Spring Festival with family reunion.Unit 101. Some students longed to study what they want to, not what they are asked to.2. Many volunteers rendered a valuable service to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.3. The world economy is in a desperate situation, so all governments must take desperate measures to cope with it.4. Scissors, knives, matches and medicine must be kept beyond the reach of children.5. I always keep a sum of at least 1, 000 yuan on hand, in case of an emergency.6. Honest people despise lies and liars.7. It was a long time before I began to feel at home in English.8. Because of the financial recession, some of the entrepreneurs who are running small and middle-sized businesses are, so to speak, up to their necks in debt.OR: Because of the financial recession, some of those running small and medium-sized businesses are, so to speak, up to their necks in debt.9. He is a man who always mouths fine words about people to their faces and speaks ill of them behind their backs.10. I was greatly scared by the zest demonstrated by those radicals.。

My First JobTwo noted Americans explain whyIt’s not what you earn----it’s what you learnCompiled by Daniel LevineThe Auto Prepper (Jay Leno)I acquired a very strong work ethic from my parents, both of whom lived through the Great Depression. They couldn’t understand people who didn’t work regularly. I once told my mom that Sylvester was getting $12 million for ten weeks of work. “What’s he going to do the rest of the year?” She asked.我从父母那儿获得了很强的工作道德观。

他们俩都经历过大萧条时期，对不是按常规工作的人感到难以理解。

我曾经告诉我妈妈，西尔维斯特·史泰龙工作10周挣1200万美元。

“那他在一年其余的日子里干什么呢?”她问。

I took my parents’ work ethic into my first job at Wilmington Ford near my hometown of Andover, Mass, when I was 16. I worked until five or six o’clock on school days and put in 12-hour days during the summer as a prepper. This meant washing and polishing the new cars, and making sure the paper floor mats were in place. Another responsibility was taking off the hubcaps at night, so they wouldn’t get stole n and replacing them the next day. This was hard work because we had about seven acres of cars.我把父母的工作道德观带人了我在故乡马萨诸塞州安多佛镇附近的威尔明顿镇福特汽车专营店干的第一份工作。

Unit11.Two noted Americans explain why it’s not what you earn‐it’s what you learn. 1、两位美国名人解释为什么不是你所挣的而是你所学的更重要。

2.I have never thought I was better than anyone else, but I have always believed I couldn’t be outworked.2、我从不认为我那时比其他任何人强，但我一直相信我当时干的活儿别人都赶不上。

3.Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.3、看着存款数增加比我当时原本可以买到的任何东西都更让我满足。

4. I took a genuine interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup ideas.4、我发自内心地关心她们的问题，并能理解她们的愿望，给她们出些该如何化妆的点子。

5. I ended up selling a record amount of cosmetics.5、结果我创下了化妆品销售量的最好成绩。

3. she had polished all the furniture before the gusets arrived. (Host 主人 hostess )3.她在客人们到达之前把所有家具都擦亮了. (polish)4.Some managers have no idea how to handle people. Conminute。

4.有些经理不知道如何与人打交道。

(handle)5.We finished the work in record time. 5.我们完成那项工程的时间打破了记录(record)6.she likes everything to be in place before she starts working.(in place)6.她喜欢东西都摆好以后再开始工作。

[模拟] 工程硕士(GCT)英语模拟124词汇语法第1题：Would you please ______ an example for the children?A.makeB.doC.takeD.set参考答案：D答案解析：set (give) an example to (for) sb．这是一个固定词组搭配，意为“树立榜样”。

第2题：I wish I ______ with you to the movie last night.A.have goneB.goC.had goneD.could go参考答案：C答案解析：wish后所接的宾语从句中要用虚拟语气。

对过去的事情表示遗憾时，从句中的谓语动词用过去完成时或“would (could, might) + have+动词过去分词”。

该句意思是，“昨天晚上要是和你去看电影就好了”。

第3题：The human body is composed of organs, each ______ a definite job to do.A.haveB.hasC.to haveD.having参考答案：D答案解析：each having a definite job to do是现在分词的独立结构，each是having的逻辑主语。

如果选择B项，则逗号后为一个完整的句子，在英语中两个完整的句子要用连词连接，而不能仅用逗号连接。

第4题：______ to the doctor right away, he might have been alive today.A.If he wentB.Were he goneC.Should he have goneD.Had he gone参考答案：D答案解析：当表示与过去事实相反的虚拟语气时，订从句中要用过去完成时，这时可把had 放于句首，把if省略，形成倒装语序。

第5题：Only when he had done it ______ that he had made a mistake.A.he then realizedB.did he realizeC.before he realizedD.he realized参考答案：B答案解析：当“only+状语从句”位于句首时，句中的主语和谓语要倒装。

Unit 1词汇1.They made regular visits to the park on the suburbs during the weekends2.She was promoted to division manager last year.3.We tried to walk to the park but ended up taking a taxi there4.His handling of these important issues was highly praised5.Thomas bought a new hat to replace the one he had lost.6.The movie received generally favorable reviews7.Thank you for all the time and effort you have put in.8.make sure you’re ho me by midnight.9.He was hit by a falling tree and killed on the spot.10.The earthquake survivors are in desperate need of help语法1.I think I have seen your teacher twice this week.2.The fire started at seven last night.3.When the old lady entered the apartment, the thief had escaped already.4.We did not catch what the stranger said.5.When they finally got to the hotel, night had fallen already.6.The visitors have just arrived from America.7.By the time he gets home, his father will have left for shanghai.8.We will not start the project before he has come back from the United States.9.He lost his new knife shortly after he had bought it.10.The fire has been burning up for three hours before the firemen arrived.11.I told him that he could go there after school.Unit 2词汇1.Frequent cultural exchange will certainly help foster friendly relations between our two universities.2.The competition among these companies at the printing market has become very intense in this city.3.To date, we have not received any replies from them.4.In this competition world, it is better for any firm to gain technology superiority.5.The organization works to promote friendship between nations.6.It is reported that the far area is now on the verge of war again.7.There is an obvious trend that young people like less formal clothing.8.We should look at these events which happened two hundred years ago from their historical perspective.9.The outstanding businessman agreed that the last decade was favorable for the emergence.10.The witness provide that the killer of the student was a man of medium height.语法1.That man has never known to tell a lie.2.The children have been told many times not to go near the street.3.The new type of computer is going to be turned out the month after next.4.After the synthetic had been developed, engineers had a better choice for materials for construction.5.After being tested in many ways, this newly-designed machine will be put into use in the near future.6.His parents died when he was young, so he was brought up by his grandma.7.Lead has been used as a material for sculpture since the time of the early Greeks.8.We heard that Mary had been given a raise by her employer.9.He ordered the work to be started at once.10.He was thought to be clever but dishonest.Unit 3词汇1.The man became rich enough making a wise investment.2.That strange animal belongs to a species that I haven’t seen before.3.Bananas grow best in tropical climates.4.He is getting suspicious of my staying away so long.5.A child’s character is greatly influe nced by his home enviroment.6.If you are in doubt about his ability to do the task, don’t entrust him with it.7.The Mexican minority in the south western part of the United States numbers up to 3 million.8.There was a tremendous explosion, and the building fell down.9.The company went out of business because it couldn’t sell its products.10. A political dispute involving six nations may be settled by an agreement between them.11.All this occurred in an already desperately poor country.12.Why don’t you do somethin g sensible in your spare time？13.She dieted constantly in order to preserve her youthful figure.14.The government plans seem good in theory but I doubt if they will work in practice.语法1Peter’s record was not so good as all the players on the team.2The team is good, but not as good as ours.3This tool is almost as useful as that one.4He will not be old enough to vote in this year’s election.5Bob’s work proved not much better than that of others.6They are more friendly than my other neighbors.7I think he is three years older than I.8Can we do our work better with less money and fewer people?9She is the younger and more beautiful of the two sisters.10H e can run as fast as I do.11T he more medicine I take, the worse I seem to feel.12W hy is there less traffic on the streets in February than in May?13P rices for cars in the US can run as high as $20000.14T his room is three times as big as that one.15T his year, the grain production was three times as much as last year.Unit4词汇1His failure resulted from not working hard enough.2All the buildings had been turned into hospitals.3Though it looked like rain this morning it has turned out to be a fine day.4Sandy and Mary began to discuss old times in earnest.5Over nine-tenths of the inhabitants there belong to the main nationality.6 A kind person will turn a blind eye to trivial faults in others.7These children look on their teachers as their friends.8The killing were said to have been carried out by members of the people’s temple.9I find to my cost that a broken leg can be very painful.10W e were afraid he would be nervous on stage, but in the event he performed beautifully.语法1It seems very difficult to stop the child crying.2We are glad to have helped you when you needed our help.3The teacher made the students do their exercises.4The doctor found it difficult to treat this infection.5He couldn’t help but cry when his toy car fell into the river.6What to be done next will be discussed at today’s meeting.7He sent his son to the doctor to be given an x-ray check.8The story was said to have been based on the information from a reliable source.9Mother warmed him not to touch the electric lamp.10H e finds it difficult to adapt himself to the climate here.Unit 5词汇1Many things considered impossible in the past are common today.2The machine being produced in our factory these days is a new type of electronic computer.3The noise of desk being opened and closed could be heard out in the street.4Having heard that Barton had been promoted, his friends came to congratulate him.5Surrounded by the police, the kidnappers had no choice but to surrender.6Never losing faith in himself, James Watt went on with his experiment.7There are four factories in our institute, each having over 100 workers.8The driver seeing a bomb on the road, the car was stopped.9The weather being fine, they decided to go out for a stroll.10F ound in all parts of the country, pines are the most common trees in the part.11C ommercial banks make the most of their income from interest earned on the loans and investments in stocks. 12R eturning to my apartment, I found my watch missing.13H aving been served lunch, the committee members discussed the problem.14T he police pursued the criminal continuously, finally catching him.15S he finished her work, tired and worn out. Wear语法1The baby was waked by the deafening sound.2The wounded man was taken to hospital.3This is a mistake often made through negligence.4 A bus coming from the opposite direction knocked down the cyclist.5He sent away the barking dog at once.6Standing on the top of the hill, we came in sight of the whole waterfall.7Driven by despair, many unemployed school-leavers have degenerated into criminals.8All the planes departing for London are carefully searched and checked before taking off.9 A boy believed to have killed a roommate has escaped from the city.10M ost cars imported from Japan are used as taxis.Unit6词汇1The advice is used to measure the range of the gun.2The artist spent many years on his monumental painting, which covered all the walls of the exhibition hall.3This truck was carrying a load of bananas.4The design is worthless for all practical purposes.5This experienced editor is said to be able to reduce the misprints to almost nil.6The company has expanded its operations in Stanford by opening a new branch office there.7There is a distinct improvement in your study; you must have put in more effort.8The firm is now in the process of moving the main equipment to a new place.9My grandfather was a career teach er; it’s the only job he’d ever done.10I n system development, the specification refers to a description of how the design of a system, device, or program is to be implemented.语法1Many people favor building more nuclear power plants.2Professor Smith heard the students talking about him and he pretended not to mind.3Driving to the office was very slow this morning because of the traffic.4I would appreciate your keeping it a secret between us.5The doctor has difficulty in treating this infection.6This house needs painting; I will call the repair company tomorrow.7I am in the habit of brushing my teeth twice a day.8Would you mind turning off the recorder? I am working on my paper now.9With my helping her do this, she will have no difficulty persuading them to accept her plan.10Y ou need to know that resisting arrest is a crime.11I have to tell you that it is no use talking to him about this.12D oing work means moving a body through a distance by a force.13S he regretted her having made a big mistake in the examination.14B esides mastering the technology of designed ships, he also learned how to build them.15I t is a waste of time arguing about it with them.Unit 7词汇1Transformation in the color of sea water from blue to green seems to be caused by high and low concentration of salt.2Students must have access to good books.3Poor health and lack of money may both be barriers to educational progress.4It was so kind of you to send that message via Jim.5It has been necessary to devise a system of universal schooling.6The report alleged that the motive was financial.7These characteristics of British industry are a legacy of pre-war unemployment.8These planes are among the most sophisticated aircraft now being manufactured.9It is a striking indictment of our educational system that so many children can’t read or write.10L ack of employment tends to make women vulnerable to depression.语法1He often visited the grain mile of Peter, who liked to experiment with new things.2She found a place in the building which she used as her first laboratory.3Do you know the exact time when the meeting will begin?4She wanted to join the group of men whose work was to explore the mysteries of the mountains.5This is the reason why an airplane can’t fly in space.6More and more people are beginning to learn English, which is becoming popular here.7The factory in which I worked last year was equipped with the latest machinery.8This is the house about which I wrote to you last year when I was in this city.9He is the very man whom we have been looking for.10I t’s the best film that I’ve ever seen.11T his is Peter whose sister you met last week.12T hese were the graduate assistants whose responsibility it was to do the research work in the lab.13H e will never forget the days when he spent with his grandma.14T he tree, the branches of which are almost bare, is a very old one.15A n old friend from abroad, whom I was expecting to stay with me, telephoned from the airport.Unit 8词汇1The shop assistant wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible.2I behaved badly yesterday and I am ashamed of myself now.3Hugs have a long tradition here, just to show friendliness to each other.4Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the 50th annual CSI show & convention in Las Vegas, March 29 – April 1.5I am stifling in this close room.6We reserve all rights to allow or terminate a membership without any prior notification.7Nothing in history assures the success of our civilization.8The passengers withdrew against the wall as the car passed by.9The wheels of the car stuck in the mud and we could not go on.10I f you wish to review a book that you already own or have access to for social thought and research, feel free to submit it.语法1He walked into the restaurant as if it had belonged to him.2Don’t eat that fruit unless it is ripe.3I don’t think it’ll rain, but I’ll take an umbrella in case it does.4She felt very silly when everyone laughed at her question.5He insured his car in case he had an accident.6Put your luggage in the van quickly now that the train will be off in a minute.7That’s a good suggestion! Let’s finish our work now so that we can be free this evening.8Even if we can make laws to protect certain animals, we are frequently incapable of controlling the environment. 9Rare animals are still hunted, even though we can now imitate their skins with other materials.10U nless you understand this rule, you will have difficulty.11T he doctor urges that he should have an operation on his back so that his health will improve quickly.12T hey went wherever they could find a good job.13N o matter who inspected this radio, he should have put his identification number on the box.14A lthough what happened in that developed country sounds like science fiction, it could occur elsewhere in the world.15W hat woke me up last night was a big noise.Unit 9词汇1His wife left him when the children were small, so he effectively brought up the family himself.2More likely than not, she’ll end up in court over this problem.3We’re looking for someone who will be able to motivate the staff to work hard.4She is right, in a sense, because we did agree to wait, but only until June.5Listen to both sides and you will be enlightened.6He tends to view most issues from a philosophical perspective.7They work as a group – no one person is allowed to dominate.8The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition.9The average people are a lot better off than they were forty years ago.10H arlem has been advanced to a higher position.11A s the organizer of the team, he took the lead in setting the pace of the project.12S cientists successfully found that some kinds of bacteria grow very fast because he can replicate by themselves. 13M anagers of this generation are more likely to exercise participatory management in their own companies.14W ithout strong background of education and skills, it is very hard for anyone to operate a business successfully. 15R apid mounting of daily expenses is a threat to social stability.语法1Last week he promised that he would come today, but he hasn’t arrived yet.2He is trying all kinds of materials to learn which of them can be used.3His family had almost forgotten what his face was like.4It is obvious that we should spend the money on more important things.5We were greatly amused by what you told us.6That is what I’m doing now; I would like you to know I can finish it by myself.7At about the same time, doctors began to understand that dirt and disease went together.8The problem is which is the cheapest way?9These exercises are different from what you expect.10W hat really interested him was to return to school.11W hether the flower is black will be known tomorrow.12N ot one of us has a clear idea about what the others want to do.13I will let you know where the meeting will be held.14T he question is whether it will be safe to land men there.15H e was afraid of what would happen to his child.Unit 10词汇1Jane used to be slow in class, but now she is getting ahead.2Nobody is able to explain the origin of this commonly-used expression. Paul reminds me very much of a schoolmate I used to know at university.3Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched.4They hauled the boat up onto the shore.语法1Was it he who broke the glass yesterday?2It is for this reason that he refused to take the job.3Do be careful in making such experiments.4It was not until 11 last night that the meeting came to an end.5It was in 1990 that the economy started to be revived.6Who was it t hat spoke first at yesterday’s meeting?7No force on earth can hold back the wheel of history.8George did tell me yesterday that he put the dictionary on the table before he left.9It wasn’t for personal interests that they did all this.10W here in the world did you go yesterday afternoon?Unit 11词汇1The endgame is quite difficult to deal with2Her uninhibited laughter surprised everybody3The country exploits its natural resoures in coal and timber4The audience held their breath as the acrobat walked along the tightrope.5The citizens had some skepticism about the government’s policy6Fog enveloped the airport that morning7Behavior is a composite of individual and group influences8they’ve been guzzling beer all evening9there is some old ,smelly stuff in the back of the refrigerator10H e has got a nifty little gadget for squeezing oranges语法1So fast does light travel that it is difficult for us to imagine its speed.2Hardly had the plane landed when the people ran toward it3There existed a certain doubt among the students as to the necessity of the work4So severe was the storm that the pilot couldn’t fly through it5Seldom did I make any mistakes during my past five years of service here6No sooner had the words been spoken than he realized that he should have remained silent7Only when you have obtained sufficient data can you come to a sound conclusion8Scarcely had he gone out when it started to snow9Many a time have we tried that test10Wood does not conduct electricity , nor does rubber.11N ot until Mr .Smith come to China did he know what kind of a country it is12N ancy works in a huge shop which opened not long ago , and so does Alan .13S he is not found of cooking , shopping and cleaning, nor am I .14R arely have I heard of such l silly thing.15H ere comes the girl you want to seeUnit 12词汇1When I said no , she became rude and aggressive .2I think there is less brand loyalty in computers than there was a few years age. 3Emergency relief will be sent to the areas most affected by the hurricane4My work hours are almost identical to my daughter’s school hours5What was his motive for committing the crime6He was tested for brain damage and mental disorders7I’m not with of the address ,but it’s a round here somewhere.8Power plant employees must follow a very specific safety guideline语法1If I weren’t dressed in this uniform , I wouldn’t feel so conspicuous.2I would gladly have attended your wedding if you had invited me3Jean would go to New York City, but she has no money now.4Were he here , he would help us without any hesitation.5What would you do if war were to break out ?6He looks as if he knew nothing about the news.7I would have invited her to the party , but I don’t know her well.8But for the rain , we would have reached our destination before 5 yesterday. 9But that he had seen it , he could not have believed it.10W ithout water, there would be no plants on the earth.11I’d rather he visited me tomorrow.12S upposing the weather were bad, where would you go?13M ike hoped that she would answer his letter.14I’d just as sooner you didn’t tell her about it .15S he studied very hard at the university for fear that she would fall behind Unit 13词汇1The union is on strike in pursuit of a 10% pay increase.2He will do anything to achieve his aim.3His refusal to talk is the main obstacle to peace.4The house strikes you as welcoming when you go in5We owe loyalty to our motherland.6All drivers suffer the tortures of traffic and bad weather.7He tried hard to live up to his parents’ expectations.8Marriage is a significant commitment.9They have barely enough to pay the rent this month.10T he meeting has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. Unit 14词汇1Branch officials can access the central data bank.2The scientist abandoned his research for lack of found.3The climbers had hit their limits of their endurance.4The instinctive act of a frightened person is to run away.5The origin of the universe transcends human understanding.6Who will undertake the job of decorating the classroom.7Only about a thousand people could be admitted to witness the ceremony8The space program is the evolution of years of research.9That is nothing less than a miracle10J ohn is ill and has been replaced in our team by Tom.语法1Hardly had he seen me when he ran away2Never has she had any experience in teaching English.3The door opened and in came the important man.4The bus driver said to them, “here you are”.5Not only is he helpful, but also he is very kind.6Were you in his situation,you would oppose the plan.7old as he is , he is still working in the factory8He didn’t finish the homework , nor did I.9Only when he got to school will he realize what happened to his friend.10H ad you much trouble with the job, you could come to her for helpUnit 15词汇1It was a high-level meeting that triggered bitter bureaucratic debates2We anticipate great pleasure from our visit to London.3It is quite indifferent to me whether you go or stay4The markings are so blurred that it is difficult to identify5Nothing can compensate the young mother for the loss of her favorite daughter 6Sophisticated laser experiments are performed regularly in the laboratory7The disable aircraft plunged to the ground and burst into flames8I assume you always get up at the same time9The state has planned to invest two millions in the dam.10W hile an author is yet living we estimate his powers by his worst performance.。