大学英语精读第四册作文参考答案汇总

现代大学英语精读4答案【篇一：现代大学英语精读4 课后翻译答案】.尚不知飞机坠毁的原因。

the cause of the aircraft crash is so far unknown.2.地球转暖的原因目前在科学家当中还在热烈争论。

the cause of global warming is still hotly debated among scientists.3.他把他的一生都献给了环保事业。

he devoted all his life to the cause of environmental protection.4.历史上这条河给我们造成了大量的问题。

the river has caused us a lot of trouble in history.5.你认为国际恐怖主义的高涨是什么造成的？what do you think caused the upsurge of international terrorism?6.我们必须团结那些反对过我们的人。

we must try and unite with those who have opposed us.7.任何进步和改革都会遭到反对。

there is always opposition to any progress and reform.8.有些人对新事物总是反对的。

some people are always opposed to new things.9.这些贷款中不少从未归还。

这些呆账最后导致了这个世界上第二大经济强国的经济危机。

a lot of those loans were never repaid. that high ratio of bad debts finally led to the financial crisis in thissecond economic power in the world.10.工商银行现在给那些缴不起学费的学生提供一种特别贷款。

Key to the Exercises 3.15) out of sight16) in this instance17) to think well/ill of sb18) to confront sb with sth19) to lag behind20) to confer sth on sb21) for my money22) to be too much for sb23) to make for24) to set out to do sth25) few and far between26) to aspire to27) at the best of times28) all over again29) to do away with30) to stand to lose4.Increase your vacabulary with the help of the rules of word-building 1) Find the most useful derivativesof the following.satisfy: satisfied, satisfying, satisfactory, satisfaction, unsatisfied, dissatisfiedresist: resistance, resistant, irresistiblejust: unjust, justice, injustice, justify, justified, justification, justifiable cohere: coherent, coherence, incoherent, incoherencecenter ( v): center (n. ), central, centralize, centralization,decentralize, decentralizationvisit: visitor, visitation, revisit (The following words are also related to visit: visible,invisible, visibility, vision, visual, television, supervise)integrate: integration, integrated, integral, disintegrate, disintegration, integrityMore Work on theTextVocabulary1.1) into Chinese.1) into Chinese.(1)浴巾(2) (美)小学(3)永恒的真理(4)文件柜(5)纯属无稽之谈(6)违规行为(7)常客(8)新鲜空气(9)格调很高的独自(一个人唱高调)(10)一种固定的观点(11)时事(当前国内外大事)(12)身体障碍(13)可怕吓人的风(14)令人厌恶的景象(15)言语障碍(16)使人兴奋冲动的爱国激情(17)无情的人侵者(18)首相(19)国际联盟(国联)(20)思维过程(思想方式)(21)条理清楚的文章(22)一个完整的体系(23)一位口译好手(24)一种不可阻挡的趋向(25)烂苹果(26)根据事实(启示〉写成的(27)一位点头之交2) into English.(1) to sink one's head(2) to sink the ship(3) to contemplate the meaning of life(4) to catch the light(5) to ruin one's health(6) to ruin the country(7) to bang the desk(8) to playa prominent role(9) to hold a prominent position(10) a pious Buddhist(11) to gain a reputation(12) to satisfy one's ego(13) to give sb the third degree(14) to devise a teaching method(15) to slide a gun into sb's hand2.1) Synonyms.(1) to spring (to jump, to leap)(2) lest (for fear that)(3) utterly (completely)(4) to symbolize (to represent)(5) to sink one's head (to lower ... )(6) to contemplate (to think/ponder)(7) spectacles (glasses)(8) impediment (barrier, obstacle)(9) to collapse (to fall/to tumble down)(10) to ruin (to destroy)(11) to vanish (to disappear)(12) oddly (strangely)(13) to aspire to (to desire/to aim for)(14) to do away with (to eliminate)(15) to stop/give up (smoking) (to quit)(16) deficiency (weakness, fault, shortcoming)(17) folly (stupidity)2) Antonyms.(1) coherent (incoherent)(2) mental (physical)(3) disinterested (interested)(4) hideous (pleasant)(5) settled (unsettled)(6) frequent (infrequent)(7) integration (disintegration)(8) proficient (incompetent)(9) to destroy (to create)(10) to surpass (to lag behind)(11) remorseless (remorseful)(12) to vanish (to appear)(13) accustomed (unaccustomed)(14) irreverent (reverent)(15) few and far between (many, innumerable, countless, numerous) (6) loyalty (disloyalty)(17) contented (discontented)(18) pre-war (post-war)(19) prominent (unimportant)3. Translate1) I knew I could expect my brother to stand by me whatever happened.2) As a general rule, young people tend to be more interested in the present and the future.3) Both sides will stand to lose if they do not compromise.4) It is our hope to integrate all the courses and teaching materials.5) The Chinese written language has been a major factor for integrating our nation.6) In traditional Chinese art, thebamboo stands for moral integrity and uprightness.7) The great majority of the people stand for reform.8) Queen Elizabeth the First ruled England for 45 years, and the country prospered under her rule.9) The truth is always in the hands of a small minority at first. That's the rule.10) Democracy means that the majority rules, but the minority's right to disagree is also respected. These two basic rules are of equal importance.11) A nation cannot be strong unless it is well-integrated economically, politically and culturally as well as geographically.13) The party was boring, so she slipped out of the room and went home.14) The road was muddy. He slipped and fell into the river. 15) One day I was drowning my sorrows in a restaurant because I was broke when he came and slipped a roll of money into my hand.16) The Court of Florida ruled that it was necessary to recount the votes.17) The idea that the sun moves round the earth ruled ancient scholars for more than a thousand years.18) The hutongs are an integral part of old Beijing.19) Days slipped by and I still had not made much progress.20) He weighed every word carefully lest he should make a mistake.21) Her health was such that she would not go out in the sun even in winter lest she got sunstroke. 4.1)c.2) A.3) D.4) A.5) B.6) B.7) C.8) B.9) A.10) C.11)D12) A.13) A.14) B.5.1) (1) sexy (2) sexual (3) sexy (4) sexist (5) sexual2) (1) uninterested (2) disinterested(3) disinterested (4) disinterested, uninterested3) (1) Literary (2) literally (3) literate(4) literal (5) literary4) (1) bulging (2) sticking out of (3) bulging (4) bulging (5) sticking out of ( 6) protruding, protruding5) (1) slid (2) slip (3) slipped (4) sliding (5) slip6) (1) prestige (2) reputation (3) reputation (4) prestige61) decisive2) sang beautifully3) robust4) soft5) democratic6) eloquent7) have lost his appetite.8) The slice of meat was so thickthat it was quite (transparent). 9) His room was surprisingly cleanand tidy. It was almost as cleanas (pigsty).10) Many people are just as originalas (parrots).7(1) their(2) even(3) reason(4) disagree(5) to express(6) thinking(7) for(8) dealing with(9) Staying(10) hungry(11) gains(12) born of(13) can(14) superficial(15) whenIII Grammar11) Point out the parallel construction and its grammatical form in each of these sentences.(1) not by thought; by an invisible and irresistible spring in his neck-twoprepositional phrases (contrast)(2) unconscious prejudice; 19norance; hypocrisy-three noun phrases (listing) (3) as proficient as most businessmen's golf; as honest as most politicians' intentions; as coherent as most books that get written-three comparative adjective phrases (listing)(4) all shouting the same thing; all warming their hands at the fire of their own prejudicestwo absolute constructions (listing)(5) watching the crowds cheering His Majesty the King; asking myself what all the fuss was about-two present participle phrases (as object complements, listing)(6) prejudices are called loyalties; pointless actions are turned into customs by repetition- two clauses(listing)(7) three coordinate clauses (listing)(8) to appreciate little that which we have; to long for that which we have not-two infinitive phrases as subject (contrast)(9) to be; not to be-two infinitive phrases as subject (choice)(10) give me liberty; give me death-two imperative clauses (choice)(11) is written without effort; is read without pleasure-two passive verb phrases (contrast)(12) you can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time; you can't fool all of the people all of the time-two coordinate clauses connected by "but" (series plus contrast)The first clause itself contains two parallel constructions-all of the people some time; some of the people all of the time-connected by "and" (choice) 2) Study and point out the function of the italicized part of these sentences.(1) adjective phrase as subject complement(2) deaf: adjective forming a complement to "someone" with "born"bitterly determined to find out about sound: adjective phrase as complement to "someone"(3) adjective phrase as subject complement(4) adjective phrase as attributive modifying "good life" (an adjectivephrase modifying a noun should be placed after the noun)(5) adjective phrase as subject complement21) Thomas Edison says that genius is one percent inspiration andninety-nine percent perspiration. 2) Suzhou is known for its canals, gardens and tree-lined streets.3) The morning was dark, cold with a little snow in the air.4) The unemployed man wanted a job rather than welfare.Or: The unemployed man wanted to find a job rather than to apply for welfare.5) Crawling down a mountain issometimes harder than climbing up.6) The essay is difficult to understand not because there are a lot of technical terms but because there are quite a few involved sentences. Or: The essay is difficult to understand not because of the technical terms 10 it but because of the involved sentences.7) For further information, you can either consult an encyclopaedia or surf the Internet.8) Not only China but also the rest of the world will benefit from her WTO entry. It is a win-win event.Or: As a win-win event, China's WTO entry will be of benefit to both China and the rest of the world.9) The job of the university is not only making specialists of itsstudents but also helping them become civilized citizens.Or: The job of the university is both to make specialists of its students and to help them become civilized citizens.10) Going to classes, doing his homework and reading occupy most of his waking hours at college.31) 20 years later he returned as poor as when he had left.2) He arrived home from acoast-to-coast journey a bag of bones.3) The girl stared at her parents, puzzled, troubled and annoyed.4) The proposal was dismissed asimpractical and unfeasible.5) Just some twenty feet away, crouched the wolf, ready to jump on the boy at any moment.6) The audience sat open-mouthed, watching the conjurers performing all sorts of tricks.7) The detective was lying awake in bed, thinking how they could capture the wanted man alive.8) The talk show host was pleased that he had passed through the crowd unrecognized.9) Sincere, compassionate, forgiving, Linda is the soul of the true, the good and the beautiful.10) Diogenes was lying in the sunshine, shoeless, bearded, and half-naked, but contented and happy.41) You can force a student to attend classes, but you cannot force him to think.Or: You can force a student to attend classes, but not to think.2) The study of literature can help you to understand not only other people but also yourself.3) You can improve your writing by reading good models and by practicing writing.4) In the Middle Ages, people believed that the eatth was flat and that it was the center of the universe.5) I can afford neither the time nor the money to play golf with those big cheeses.6) Xiao Jin could not decide whether to apply for graduate studies right after college or to get a job first. 7) Love cures people-both those who give it and those who receive it.8) Excellent firms don't believe in perfection, only in constant improvement and constant change.9) Many things cannot be learned in the classroom, such as planning one's time, working on one's own and managing one's own affairs. 10) In the past ten years people, especially old people, have been concerned more about their health than about their income.51) looks, being complimented, will say, has come, felt, was, was always looking for, to hurt, was called, believed, heard, would come, take, replace, might/would happen, to make, would/might get, to fool, would say.2) became, should be removed, (I) 've learned, wouldn't really want, is, provides, isn't, dies, crashes, will lay, have been lying, find, rotting, sprout, goes on.61) C.2) D.3) B.4) D.5) A.6) C.7) B.8) A.9) C.10) B. 1l)C.12) D.13) A.14) B.15) D.16) A.Translate 1) into Chinese (1) 专业的历史工作者 (2) 基于常识的反应 (3) 事物的这种状况 (4) 意见不一的历史学家 (5) 已经准备好了的现成的东西 (6) 一个个人喜好不同的问题 (7) 截然不同的观点 (8) 民间故事 (9) 书面文件 (10) 过去的遗留物 (11) 人的动机和行为 (12) 复杂和精细 (13) 商船 (14) 一旦发生潜艇战 (15) 一个粗糙的理论 (16) 好战的行为；战争行为 (17) 宣传机器 (18) 德国外交部长 (19) 实力平衡 (20) （事物的）因果 (21) 海岸炮兵 (22) 终极关怀 (23) （事物的）近因 (24) 人们常说的一句话 (25) 不会出错的解释 (26) 绝对有效的模式 (27) 永不停止的探索 (28) 一个难以达到但又十分诱人的目标 1. Give synonyms and antonyms of the following. 1) synonyms(1) elusive : puzzling, baffling(2) intriguing: fascinating(3) evident: clear, plain, obvious, noticeable(4) ultimate: final, last(5) to revise: to correct, to change, to alter, to modify, to rewrite(6) to probe: to dig into, to investigate, to look into(7) belligerent: warlike, warring, aggressive, hostile(8) in addition to: besides, apart from, plus2）into English (1) to gain new insights (2) to revise one ’s ideas (3) to trace the cause (4) to begin from this premise (5) to open fire on/at (6) to give equal weight to sth (7) to support a certain view (8) to influence the government (9) to destroy the balance of power (10) to form an alliance (11) to repay the loans (12) to contemplate war (13) to fill in the gaps (14) to conclude the quest (15) to view sth from a certain perspective (16) to benefit from the comparison (17) to eliminate from the comparison (18) to dig into the problem (19) to be immersed in a vast sea (20) to stem from a different point of view (21) to be destined to do sth (22) to ignore the fact (23) to make an assumption (24) to defeat the enemy (25) to win back one ’s lost territory (26) to sink a boat (27) to intercept the secret message (28) to piece together evidence (29) to approximate the truth (30) to master new techniques(9)in the event of: in the case of, should sth occur(10)nonetheless: nevertheless, in spite of that, just the same(11)to conclude ( the quest) : to end (the search / probing)(12)to denote: to refer to(13)persuasively: convincingly(14)more or less: on the whole, generally speaking(15)moreover: in addition, besides, apart from that, what’s more(16)by way of: through2)antonyms(1)to be faulted: to be praised(2)exhilarating: depressing(3)unquestioned: doubtful(4)validity: unsoundness, weakness(5)premise: conclusion(6)motivation: effect(7)proportionate: disproportionate(8)pro-British: anti-British(9)to take into account: to ignore(10)crude (theory): a well-developed (theory), a sophisticated (theory)(11)confused: clear, clear-minded(12)professional: non-professional, amateurish2.Replace the words in bold type with words and phrases you know that convey more or less thesame meaning.1)simple/primitive; told; thick2)pondering/thinking about; future/fate; insignificant3)completely/entirely; different/opposite4)consider/regard; look at; angles/points of view5)knows very well; growing/increasing; complaints6)besides/apart from; easy; in the case of/if there is7)purposely paid no attention to8)generally/on the whole; however/but; come from/originate from9)absolutely reliable; wipe out/get rid of; bound to3.Translate1)The cause of the aircraft crash is so far unknown.2)The cause of global warming is still hotly debated among scientists.3)He devoted all his life to the cause of environmental protection.4)The river has caused us a lot of trouble in history.5)What do you think caused the upsurge in international terrorism?6)We must try and unite with those who have opposed us.7)There is always opposition to any progress and reform.8)Some people are always opposed to new things.9) A lot of those loans were never repaid. That high ratio of bad debts finally led to thefinancial crisis in this second economic power in the world.10)The Business Bank now offers a special loan to students who can’t pay for theireducation.11)The boy asked Mrs. Stow for the loan of her binoculars.12)She concluded her speech by saying that she hoped she could come again some day andsee more of the country.13)As soon as they concluded the investigation, they were to report to the Security Council.14)During his visit, he will conclude a new trade agreement with India.15)Based on those reasonable doubts, the jury had to conclude that the boy was not guilty.16)She is flying to New York by way of Tokyo.17)I’d like to say a few words about the situation in the sixties of the last century by way ofan introduction to the movie.18)They decided to recall their ambassador by way of protest.4.Put the most appropriate words in the blanks.1)while/although; to2)over/about; with3)to; in4)led to/resulted in/caused5)with; lends/gives/brings6)from; in7)as to; of8)in the even of; survive9)to; to; study10)out; in11)in; weight/priority12)denote; of13)immersed/buried; more or less14)rather; the more15)at; stems from/comes from/originates from/results from16)base; filled inKey to Exercise of Unit FourP.107 ex.39. to put back one’s head10.to put down a drink11. in case12.to squint at sth. Out of the corner of one’s eye13. to stand next to sth.14. to be lost in the contemplation of sth.15. to feel like sth.16. with---and all17. round the corner18.by this/that time19. to start off20. to walk abreast21. to be at one’s ease22. to weave sb. In23. to save sb. From24. to talk one’s heart to sb.25. not for all the money in the world26.to knock sb. Down27. to say sth. In a strained voice28.to get beyond sb.29. for God’s sake30. to do sth. By accidentP.108.5 March the words or expressions inthe two columns that have similar meanings.A. 1=B. 4 A. 2=B. 6A. 3=B. 8 A. 4 =B. 10 A.A. 5=B. 12 A. 6=B. 11A.7=B. 15 A. 8=B.17A.9=B. 16 A.10 =B. 1A.11=B. 3 A.12=B. 7A.13=B. 18 A.14=B. 20A.15=B. 5 A. 16=B. 14A.17.=B. 9 A.18=B. 2A.19=B. 13 A.20 =B. 196. Give the equivalent of the following in British English.1. lift2.flat3. lorry4. autumn5.trousers6. term7. film8. cinema9. motorbike 10. sweet 11. cock 12. toilet 13. pavement 14. clever 15. cheque 16. boot 17. railway 18. undergroundP.113 More Work on the Test1.T ranslate1.)Into Chinese1.难以解决的问题2.一本难以看懂的书3.一个爱交际的女人4.黑市5.黑色幽默6.害群之马7.黑人权利8.缺少表达能力的人9.全国性运动10.赞扬或恭维的话11.调皮的男孩12.某些大人物们13.种族隔离的学校14.他的无可争议的权威15.一个地位很高的人士16.公海17.上流社会18.机密消息19.冷淡而缺少人情味的门20.冷淡的公文式的信21.真诚的羡慕22.不自然的，紧张的说话的声音2）Into English1. to celebrate the Golden Jubilee2. to excite admiration3. to touch the conscience4. to win the prize5. to receive the reprimand6. to omit the words7. to renounce the prizes8. to avert a crisis9. to attend the ceremony10. to exhibit a works of art11. to indulge the pleasures12. to guard a child13. to feel up to it14. to bring sth. to a close15. to weave sb. in16. to save sb. from a situation17. to talk out one’s heart to sb.18. to knock sb. down19. to pour sb. a drink20. to raise (lift ) one’s glass二．Translate1.Import of the country’s beef wassuspended because of the mad cowscare.2.During the war, they had to suspendthe construction of the railway.2.it was a serious offence to take drugs, Robert was suspended from school for two weeks.3.She was reading in a hammock suspended from two tree branches.4.T he sales suspension has brought us heavy losses.5.T his is perhaps the longest suspension bridge in Asia.6.T he author is very good at creating suspense.7.H e used to watch wit great envy children of wealthy people go to school.8.I rather envy their school for its beautiful campus.9.S he averted her face so that people wouldnot see her blush.10.He has always had an aversion to publicity.11.The government’s policy succeeded in averting a serious economic recession. 12.Michael Jordan is the envy of many black kids.13.Every summer, hundreds of thousands of people are sent to guard the riverbanks against floods.14.it was not easy to get the golden apple, for it was guarded by a furious giant. 15.Xicheng was practically unguarded so Zhuge Liang narrowly escaped being captured.16.The prisoners of war killed the guards and escaped into the woods.17.He is probably the greatest guard in the history of basketball.18.They took Americans off guard by launching a sudden attack on a Sunday. 19.There were two armed soldiersstanding guard at the bridge.20.Napoleon exhibited his military talent early in life.21.These exhibits are all insured and carefully guarded.22.When the exhibition is over, the exhibit will be given to the host country as gifts.23.She is going to exhibit some of her most recent sculptures at the National Art Gallery.四．Put the most appropriate words in the blanks.1. C2. A3. B4. A5. D6. B7. C 8. D 9. A五．Study the difference between the following pairs or groups of words1. 1) renounce 2) announce3) renounce 4)denounce2. 1) avoid , prevent 2) prevent3. 1) divided 2) segregated3)divided 4)separated4. 1) personage 2) person3) personality 4)person5. 1)complementary 2) complimentary 3) complimentary 4) compliment6. 1) secret 2) confidential3) secret 4) confidential, secret七．Choose the best word or phrase for each blank from the four supplied in brackets.1.sensible2. larger3. Unfortunately4. original5. receipt6. rejoin7. viciously 8. demanded 9. marched 10. assumed 11. cases 12. get away 13. protest 14. had spoken to15. couldn’t really have comfortedMore Work on the Text二．Complete the following sentences with the right form of theverb in the brackets.1.is2. are3. was4. frightens5. are6. is7. were all8. was9. knows10. are 11. are, am 12. is13. was 14. has 15. is, is三．Rewrite the sentences using the pattern shown in the example.1.It is now believed that foreign languageare most easily learnt by children under14.2.It is reported that the negotiationsbetween the two countries had made headway.3.It has been confirmed that a majorbreakthrough has been achieved in cancer research.4.It is strongly recommended that fishingin the lake be strictly forbidden during the spring season.5.It is agreed among the rival companiesthat joint efforts should be made toprevent the price of color TV from going through the floor.6.It shouldn’t be assumed that all ourproblems will be resolved overnight.7.It is generally assumed that depressionaffects a person’s health in many ways. 8.It was announced yesterday that a newtax law would be imposed beginning next year.9.In ancient times, it was believed that theheart , not the brain, was the center of thought.10.It is predicted (in a medical report) thenumber of AIDS victims in Asia will increase sharply in the next decade.四．Translate the sentences into English1.It’s widely rumored that Linda’s beingpromoted.2.It is estimated that the project will costRMB three billion.3.It is assumed that the Labor Party willremain in power.4.It was proposed a few years ago thatthe president be elected for one term only.5.It was announced that another bridgeacross the Yangtze would be built next year.6.it was believed even then that theabnormal state of affairs wouldn’t last long.二．Paying special attention to subject –verb agreement.1. The jury is having trouble reaching a verdict.2. Whenever either of us is in a tight corner, we always come to each other’s help.3. Statistics are facts obtained from analyzing information given in numbers.4. Statistics is a branch of mathematicsconcerned with the study of information expressed in numbers.5. Neither his friends and nor his father was admitted by Tsinghai University.6. Xiao Li is one of the best foot players at our university who have ever participated in intercollegiate championships.五．Put in appropriate connectives. 1.as, where, that/which, if/whether , but.if2.When, if, Then, that/which, than六．Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.1.B2. A3. A4. D5. C6. A7. D8.C9.C 1O.C 11. B 12.D 13. A 14. D 15.B 16 C。

大学英语精读第四册课后作文1. Last weekend, I went hiking with my friends in the mountains. The weather was perfect and the scenery was breathtaking. We had a great time exploring nature and taking in the fresh air.2. One of the highlights of the trip was when we reached the summit and saw the panoramic views of the surrounding area. It was truly a moment of awe and appreciation for the beauty of the world.3. After the hike, we had a picnic by a crystal-clear lake. We enjoyed delicious food, played games, and simply relaxed in the peaceful surroundings. It was a perfect way to end the day.4. As we made our way back down the mountain, Icouldn't help but feel grateful for the experience. Being in nature always brings me a sense of peace and rejuvenation that I can't find anywhere else.5. Overall, the hiking trip was a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It reminded me of the importance of taking time to connect with nature and recharge both physically and mentally. I can't wait for the next adventure!。

大学英语读写教程4课后答案unit3作文全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Unit 3:Writing TaskTopic: My Favorite HolidayIntroduction:As a student in college, I have experienced a variety of holidays throughout my life. However, there is one holiday that stands out among the rest - my favorite holiday. In this essay, I will discuss the reasons why this holiday is so special to me and how I typically celebrate it.Body:My favorite holiday is Christmas. This holiday holds a special place in my heart because it is a time when my whole family comes together to celebrate. I have many fond memories of decorating the Christmas tree with my parents and siblings, baking cookies, and exchanging gifts. The atmosphere duringChristmas is always warm and festive, filled with love and laughter.One of the things I love most about Christmas is the tradition of giving and receiving gifts. I enjoy picking out special gifts for my family members and seeing their faces light up when they open them. It is a time of year when we truly show our appreciation for one another and spend quality time together.Another aspect of Christmas that I cherish is the food. My family always prepares a big Christmas dinner with all the traditional dishes like roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. We sit down together at the table and enjoy a delicious meal while reminiscing about past holidays and making new memories.Conclusion:In conclusion, Christmas is my favorite holiday because it brings my family closer together and allows us to create lasting memories. The traditions, the food, and the time spent with loved ones make this holiday truly special. I look forward to celebrating Christmas each year and am grateful for the joy it brings.Overall, my favorite holiday is Christmas because of the love, joy, and togetherness it brings.篇2Unit 3: A Letter to a FriendDear Sam,I hope this letter finds you well. It has been quite some time since we last spoke, and I wanted to take this opportunity to catch up and share with you what has been happening in my life.Firstly, I wanted to share some exciting news with you. I have recently been accepted into a study abroad program in Italy. I will be spending the next semester in Florence, immersing myself in the culture, learning the language, and hopefully making new friends from all over the world. I am both nervous and thrilled at the prospect of this new adventure, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.In addition to my studies, I have also been keeping busy with various extracurricular activities on campus. I have joined a photography club where I have been honing my skills behind the camera, capturing beautiful moments and scenes around the university. I have also started volunteering at a local shelter,helping out with the animals and making a difference in the community.On a more personal note, I have been focusing on self-care and mindfulness. I have been practicing yoga and meditation regularly, which has helped me de-stress and find inner peace amidst the chaos of daily life. I have also been reading more books, exploring new hobbies, and spending quality time with loved ones.I would love to hear how you have been doing as well. Please share with me any updates or news from your end, and let's make plans to catch up soon. I miss our long conversations and laughter, and I hope we can reconnect soon.Take care, my friend, and know that you are always in my thoughts.Warm regards,[Your Name]篇3Unit 3: Childhood MemoriesPart 1: Reading Skills1. Answer the questions in Part A.a. Why does the writer think his childhood was wonderful?The writer thinks his childhood was wonderful because he was able to play freely in the countryside, climb trees, swim in the river, and play with his friends without any worries. He also mentions that the people in his village were kind and caring, which made his childhood even more special.b. What did the writer learn from his grandmother?The writer learned the importance of hard work and honesty from his grandmother. She taught him that these qualities were essential for success in life and that he should always strive to do his best in everything he does.c. Why does the writer consider himself lucky?The writer considers himself lucky because he had a happy childhood surrounded by loving family and friends. He acknowledges that not everyone has the same opportunities that he had, and he is grateful for the memories and experiences that shaped him into the person he is today.2. Answer the questions in Part B.a. What did the writer do every summer during his childhood?The writer spent every summer in his village, where he enjoyed the freedom of playing with his friends and exploring the surrounding countryside. He climbed trees, swam in the river, and played various games with his friends, making the most of his time away from school.b. How did the writer's grandmother influence him?The writer's grandmother influenced him by teaching him the values of hard work and honesty, which he carried with him throughout his life. She also showed him unconditional love and support, which gave him the confidence to pursue his dreams and goals.c. What impact did the writer's childhood have on his adult life?The writer's childhood had a significant impact on his adult life, as it helped shape his values, work ethic, and relationships with others. The memories and experiences from his childhood continue to inspire him to strive for success and happiness in all aspects of his life.Part 2: Writing SkillsWrite a short essay (150-200 words) about your own childhood memories. Include details about where you grew up, your favorite activities, and the people who influenced you the most.Growing up in a small town in the countryside, my childhood was filled with endless adventures and unforgettable memories. I spent my days exploring the lush green fields, climbing trees, and playing games with my friends until the sun went down. I remember the sweet smell of honeysuckle in the air and the sound of laughter echoing through the neighborhood.One person who had a profound impact on my childhood was my grandfather. He taught me the value of hard work and perseverance, and he always encouraged me to follow my dreams. His wisdom and kindness shaped me into the person I am today, and I will always be grateful for the lessons he taught me.Looking back on those carefree days, I feel fortunate to have grown up in such a warm and loving environment. The friendships I made and the experiences I had during my childhood continue to inspire me to live life to the fullest and cherish every moment.。

大学英语精读第三版第四册答案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;painIt 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 asa 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;Bill is a mature young man who is no longer dependent on his parents for decisions.2 这个地区有大量肉类供应,但新鲜果蔬奇缺;There are abundant supplies of meat in this region, but fresh fruit and vegetables are scarce.3 工程师们依靠工人们的智慧发明了一种新的生产方法,使生产率得以提高;Drawing on the wisdom of the workers, the engineers invented a new production method that led to increased productivity.4 他花了许多时间准备数学考试,因此当他获知自己只得了个B时感到有点失望;He spent a lot of time preparing for his math exam. Hence he was somewhat disappointed to learn that he got only a B.5 我们有充裕的时间从从容容吃顿午饭;We have ample time for a leisurely lunch.6 地方政府不得不动用储备粮并采取其他紧急措施,以渡过粮食危机;The local government had to draw on its grain reserves and take other emergency measures so as to pull through the food crisis.Unit3翻译1 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;In the preface to one of his plays, Bernard Shaw advances the idea that people are more superstitious today than they were in the Middle Ages.2 丈夫死后,她只好独自挑起抚养五个孩子的经济重担;After her husband died, she had to bear the severe financial burden of raising five children by herself.3 证明或驳斥某个论点的最好办法之一是从亲身经历中举出例子;One of the best ways to prove or refute a point is to cite examples from your own experience.4 亨特说贝蒂老是夸大他的缺点,这话很可能会引起一场争吵;Hunt's statement that Betty always exaggerates his faults may well lead to a quarrel.5 我当时对她绝对信任,无论她告诉我什么,我都会相信;I trusted her so much that I would have swallowed any story she told me.6 一家人聚拢来讨论经济问题时,父亲一开头就说,每月存点钱是绝对必要的,遇到紧急情况,我们可以依靠积蓄;When the family gathered to discuss matters of finance, Father started off by saying that it was absolutely necessary to set aside some money each month, for in an emergency we could fall back on our savings.Unit4;翻译有时,倒霉的事儿似乎会到处跟随着你;就举不久前我所遭遇到的事为例吧;一天我开车去附近一座城市出差,在一个十字路口,见到红灯亮起我便将车停了下来;可是,突然一辆黑色的别克车从后面向我的车子撞过来;我受了点伤;万分忿怒之下我咒骂着下了车,可却发现那车的女驾驶员像是被撞得不省人事了,她那坐在车后的小孩也受伤了;我只好在口袋中摸找报了警;几分钟后一辆警车开来,急忙将女士和小孩送往医院;而我却被告知要待在原处;事实上,尽管我对这事毫无责任,我在两小时后方得以离开现场;回到家,精神力气好像一点儿都没有了;至于出差的事么,我只好取消了;为此,我的工作也受到很大损失;至今,我仍搞不明白这车祸到底是怎么回事;Sometimes bad luck seems to follow you everywhere. Take, for instance, what happened to me not long ago. One day I drove to a nearby city on business. At a junction I pulled the car to a halt as the red light was on; however, a black Buick suddenly collided into my car from behind.I was slightly injured. Wild with anger I cursed and got out only to find that the woman driver of the other car appeared to have been knocked unconscious and her young child, who was sitting in the rear of the car,was hurt, too. I had to fumble in my pockets for my mobile phone and call the police. In a few minutes a police car came and rushed the lady and her child to hospital. I was, however, asked to stay where I was. In fact, I didn't leave the scene until two hours later although I was not to blame at all. By the time I got home all my energy seemed to have deserted me. As to the business trip, I had to cancel it. As a result, my work suffered enormously. Up to now, I still can't make sense of the accident.Unit5翻译1 我确信这项所谓 so-called 明智的决定,与期望相反,会带来极其严重的后果;I am convinced that, contrary to expectations, the so-called informed decision will bring very grave consequences.2 诚然,他曾欺骗你,但他已经承认自己做错了,并道了歉;所以你不应该老是以怀疑的态度对待他;It's true he once deceived you, but he has admitted he has done wrong and apologized. So you shouldn't always treat him with suspicion.3 他在这个问题公开进行辩论之前就已表明了自己的立场;He had taken a stand on the issue before it was openly debated.4 在调查过程中,他们发现了种种形式的政治腐败,并揭露了许多贪官污吏corrupt officials;In the course of their investigation, they discovered various forms of political corruption and exposed a number of corrupt officials.5 玛丽的两难处境是：把真相告诉老板从而失信于她的同事,还是让老板蒙在鼓里从而辜负他的信任;Mary's dilemma was whether to betray her colleagues by telling her boss the truth or to betray his trust by keeping him in the dark about it.6 首先,是什么使你认为这项规划会促进改革其次,你怎么知道这些改革会让全县得到好处Now, in the first place, what has made you think led you to think this program will promote reforms, and in the second, how do you know these reforms will benefit the whole county;Unit6翻译1 那位卫生部副部长一再强调把中西医结合起来是多么重要;The vice minister of health has emphasized time and again how important it is to integrate traditional Chinese medicine with western medicine.2 热天很难保藏食品,使之保持新鲜与食用安全;很自然,许多人觉得在夏季还是不上饭店为好;In hot weather it is rather difficult to preserve food and keep it fresh and safe to eat. Naturally, many people prefer not to eat in restaurants during the summer months.</3 阅读时在作者强调的论点底下划线,对我们会有所裨益;It will do us good to underline the points that the author emphasizes in his book.4 经过好几天侦查,警方终于弄清这起谋杀案和新近发生的越狱事件有关;After days of inquiry the police finally tied up the murder with the case of the recent escape from prison.5 我想劝说他们采纳我们的计划,首先因为这一计划所需资金较少,其次,不会造成环境污染;I want to persuade them to adopt our plan, because, in the first place, it calls for less funds and, in the second place, it will not cause environmental pollution.6 父亲用绳子把芹菜 celery 扎在一起,放在河里浸了浸,然后拿到菜场去卖;Father bound the celery together with a rope and dipped it in the stream for a while before he took it to the market for sale.Unit7翻译1 法庭的判决引起史密斯先生的朋友们的气愤,他们相信他是无辜的;The court's judgment aroused anger among Mr. Smith's friends, who believed that he was innocent.2 当我们经过那家价格昂贵的餐馆时,父亲催我们快走,他说在这样高档的fancy 地方用餐是大大超过我们的经济能力的;As we passed the expensive restaurant, father hurried us along saying that it was well beyond our means to have dinner at such a fancy place.3 老师在评价一篇文章并给它打分 grade vt. 时,可能是根据总的印象而不是根据仔细的分析 analysis;A teacher may evaluate and grade an essay on the basis of his general impression rather than on a detailed analysis.4 小狗 puppy 将我的一张画搞坏了,我真想对它发火,可它那十分可爱cute 的样子使我不禁笑着把它从地上抱了起来;be inclined to, ruinI was inclined to get angry at the puppy for ruining my painting but he was so cute that I could not help but laugh and pick him up.5 爱德华 Edward 常常喜爱在那间可以眺望大海的房间里朗诵诗歌;Edward was in the habit of reciting poems in the room overlooking the sea.6 安东尼 Anthony 彻夜未眠,因为他对于是否得插手此事举棋不定;Anthony stayed up all night because he just could not make up his mind whether or not to take a hand in the matter.。

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.。

大学英语精读第四册第三版课后习题答案Unitl1) thoughtful.2) might as well/may as well/could as well.3) draw your atte nti on to4) marvelous5) settle for6) done with7) Competitive competitive8) pain s/pa ined9) bonus10) shri nk11) delivery12) overheard13) sour14) for rent15) stack16) reproduce1) inqu ired2) in formed3) awful4) settle for5) trash6) claimed7) Normally8) a piece of cake9) be done with10) en able11) am en titled12) quite a while1) ask for2) was set up/has bee n set up3) pulled up4) gives off5) was held up6) keep up7) ran over8) made up9) be left out10) cut off1) 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 bee n at the job for hours, but we hardly made a dent in it.4) You have no bus in ess say ing those n asty things about Dick.in teresti ng 5) Wemight as well listen to the radio program since there isn't anything on television.1) sta ndee2) payee3) gran tee4) addressee5) a pers on who is abse nt6) a pers on who is being trained7) a divorced pers on8) a pers on who is appo in ted1) output2) breakdow n3) setup4) Takeoff5) drawbacks6) breakthrough7) cutback8) takeover1) paper, store, shop, case, cream2) making, keep ing, bath ing, con diti oning, walk ing3) market, way, stop, board/smith, ground4) pill, water, material, point, machine5) pour, look/put/come, come,6) out, back/up, through/dow n/out1) a doze n years2) doze ns of times3) two doze n passe ngers4) doze ns of phone calls5) three doze n boxes6) a doze n bottles/a doze n bottles of wine1) a great deal of pain "has bee n caused by evils which have n ever happe ned"2) the elderly lady Miss Morris quarrelled with was none other than her future mother-i n-law3) this essay is well-writte n except for a few grammatical mistakes4) I just caught the train in time5) You can't eat your cake and have it too1) You ought to know better than to go swimming straight after a meal.2) Uncle Rob should have known better tha n to trust that treacherous son of his.3) Sally is old eno ugh to know better tha n to spe nd 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 threate ning them with bodily harm.6) You ought to know better tha n to go out in this freez ing weather in those thin clothes. You'll get froze n.1) delivery2) a piece of cake3) inquire4) pulli ng up5) stacks6) deadli ne7) marvelous8) en able9) cut into10) settle for11) settled our acco unts12) minimum13) known better tha n1) advertiseme nt/ad2) read3) No4) like5) words6) towards7) which8) sizes9) sitti ng10) water11) bottle12) one13) started14) passed15) run/pass16) into17) coming18) if19) quit20) hour21) wrote翻译1) 我们接到通知，财政部长将于次日接见我们。

Key to the Exercises 3.15) out of sight16) in this instance17) to think well/ill of sb18) to confront sb with sth19) to lag behind20) to confer sth on sb21) for my money22) to be too much for sb23) to make for24) to set out to do sth25) few and far between26) to aspire to27) at the best of times28) all over again29) to do away with30) to stand to lose4.Increase your vacabulary with the help of the rules of word-building1) Find the most useful derivativesof the following.satisfy: satisfied, satisfying, satisfactory, satisfaction, unsatisfied, dissatisfiedresist: resistance, resistant, irresistiblejust: unjust, justice, injustice, justify, justified, justification, justifiable cohere: coherent, coherence, incoherent, incoherencecenter ( v): center (n. ), central, centralize, centralization,decentralize, decentralizationvisit: visitor, visitation, revisit (The following words are also related to visit: visible,invisible, visibility, vision, visual, television, supervise)integrate: integration, integrated, integral, disintegrate, disintegration, integrityMore Work on theTextVocabulary1.1) into Chinese.1) into Chinese. (1)浴巾浴巾(2) (美)小学小学(3)永恒的真理文件柜永恒的真理 (4)文件柜(5)纯属无稽之谈纯属无稽之谈(6)违规行为违规行为(7)常客常客(8)新鲜空气新鲜空气(9)格调很高的独自(一个人唱高调) (10)一种固定的观点一种固定的观点(11)时事(当前国内外大事) (12)身体障碍身体障碍(13)可怕吓人的风可怕吓人的风(14)令人厌恶的景象令人厌恶的景象(15)言语障碍言语障碍(16)使人兴奋冲动的爱国激情使人兴奋冲动的爱国激情 (17)无情的人侵者无情的人侵者(18)首相首相(19)国际联盟(国联) (20)思维过程(思想方式) (21)条理清楚的文章条理清楚的文章(22)一个完整的体系一个完整的体系(23)一位口译好手一位口译好手(24)一种不可阻挡的趋向一种不可阻挡的趋向(25)烂苹果烂苹果(26)根据事实(启示〉写成的启示〉写成的(27)一位点头之交一位点头之交2) into English. (1) to sink one's head (2) to sink the ship (3) to contemplate the meaning of life (4) to catch the light (5) to ruin one's health (6) to ruin the country (7) to bang the desk (8) to playa prominent role (9) to hold a prominent position (10) a pious Buddhist (11) to gain a reputation (12) to satisfy one's ego (13) to give sb the third degree (14) to devise a teaching method (15) to slide a gun into sb's hand 2. 1) Synonyms. (1) to spring (to jump, to leap) (2) lest (for fear that) (3) utterly (completely) (4) to symbolize (to represent) (5) to sink one's head (to lower ... ) (6) to contemplate (to think/ponder) (7) spectacles (glasses) (8) impediment (barrier, obstacle) (9) to collapse (to fall/to tumble down) (10) to ruin (to destroy) (11) to vanish (to disappear) (12) oddly (strangely) (13) to aspire to (to desire/to aim for) (14) to do away with (to eliminate) (15) to stop/give up (smoking) (to quit) (16) deficiency (weakness, fault, shortcoming) (17) folly (stupidity) 2) Antonyms. (1) coherent (incoherent) (2) mental (physical) (3) disinterested (interested) (4) hideous (pleasant) (5) settled (unsettled) (6) frequent (infrequent) (7) integration (disintegration) (8) proficient (incompetent) (9) to destroy (to create) (10) to surpass (to lag behind) (11) remorseless (remorseful) (12) to vanish (to appear) (13) accustomed (unaccustomed) (14) irreverent (reverent) (15) few and far between (many, innumerable, countless, numerous) (6) loyalty (disloyalty) (17) contented (discontented) (18) pre-war (post-war) (19) prominent (unimportant) 3. Translate 1) I knew I could expect my brother to stand by me whatever happened. 2) As a general rule, young people tend to be more interested in the present and the future. 3) Both sides will stand to lose if they do not compromise. 4) It is our hope to integrate all the courses and teaching materials. 5) The Chinese written language has been a major factor for integrating our nation. 6) In traditional Chinese art, the bamboo stands for moral integrity and uprightness. 7) The great majority of the people stand for reform. 8) Queen Elizabeth the First ruled England for 45 years, and the country prospered under her rule. 9) The truth is always in the hands of a small minority at first. That's the rule. 10) Democracy means that the majority rules, but the minority's right to disagree is also respected. These two basic rules are of equal importance. 11) A nation cannot be strong unless it is well-integrated economically, politically and culturally as well as geographically. 13) The party was boring, so she slipped out of the room and went home. 14) The road was muddy. He slipped and fell into the river. 15) One day I was drowning my sorrows in a restaurant because I was broke when he came and slipped a roll of money into my hand. 16) The Court of Florida ruled that it was necessary to recount the votes. 17) The idea that the sun moves round the earth ruled ancient scholars for more than a thousand years. 18) The hutongs are an integral part of old Beijing. 19) Days slipped by and I still had not made much progress. 20) He weighed every word carefully lest he should make a mistake. 21) Her health was such that she would not go out in the sun even in winter lest she got sunstroke. 4. 1)c. 2) A. 3) D. 4) A. 5) B. 6) B. 7) C. 8) B. 9) A. 10) C. 11)D 12) A. 13) A. 14) B. 5. 1) (1) sexy (2) sexual (3) sexy (4) sexist (5) sexual 2) (1) uninterested (2) disinterested (3) disinterested (4) disinterested, uninterested 3) (1) Literary (2) literally (3) literate (4) literal (5) literary 4) (1) bulging (2) sticking out of (3) bulging (4) bulging (5) sticking out of ( 6) protruding, protruding 5) (1) slid (2) slip (3) slipped (4) sliding (5) slip 6) (1) prestige (2) reputation (3) reputation (4) prestige 6 1) decisive 2) sang beautifully 3) robust 4) soft 5) democratic 6) eloquent 7) have lost his appetite. 8) The slice of meat was so thick that it was quite (transparent). 9) His room was surprisingly clean and tidy. It was almost as clean as (pigsty). 10) Many people are just as original as (parrots). 7 (1) their (2) even (3) reason (4) disagree (5) to express (6) thinking (7) for (8) dealing with (9) Staying (10) hungry (11) gains (12) born of (13) can (14) superficial (15) when III Grammar1 1) Point out the parallel construction and its grammatical form in each of these sentences. (1) not by thought; by an invisible and irresistible spring in his neck-two prepositional phrases (contrast) (2) unconscious prejudice; 19norance; hypocrisy-three noun phrases (listing) (3) as proficient as most businessmen's golf; as honest as most politicians' intentions; as coherent as most books that get written-three comparative adjective phrases (listing) (4) all shouting the same thing; all warming their hands at the fire of their own prejudicestwo absolute constructions (listing) (5) watching the crowds cheering His Majesty the King; asking myself what all the fuss was about-two present participle phrases (as object complements, listing) (6) prejudices are called loyalties; pointless actions are turned into customs by repetition- two clauses (listing) (7) three coordinate clauses (listing) (8) to appreciate little that which we have; to long for that which we have not-two infinitive phrases as subject (contrast) (9) to be; not to be-two infinitive phrases as subject (choice) (10) give me liberty; give me death-two imperative clauses (choice) (11) is written without effort; is read without pleasure-two passive verb phrases (contrast) (12) you can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time; you can't fool all of the people all of the time-two coordinate clauses connected by "but" (series plus contrast) The first clause itself contains two parallel constructions-all of the people some time; some of the people all of the time-connected by "and" (choice) 2) Study and point out the function of the italicized part of these sentences. (1) adjective phrase as subject complement (2) deaf: adjective forming a complement to "someone" with "born" bitterly determined to find out about sound: adjective phrase as complement to "someone" (3) adjective phrase as subject complement (4) adjective phrase as attributive modifying "good life" (an adjective phrase modifying a noun should be placed after the noun) (5) adjective phrase as subject complement 21) Thomas Edison says that genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. 2) Suzhou is known for its canals, gardens and tree-lined streets. 3) The morning was dark, cold with a little snow in the air. 4) The unemployed man wanted a job rather than welfare. Or: The unemployed man wanted to find a job rather than to apply for welfare. 5) Crawling down a mountain is sometimes harder than climbing up. 6) The essay is difficult to understand not because there are a lot of technical terms but because there are quite a few involved sentences. Or: The essay is difficult to understand not because of the technical terms 10 it but because of the involved sentences. 7) For further information, you can either consult an encyclopaedia or surf the Internet. 8) Not only China but also the rest of the world will benefit from her WTO entry. It is a win-win event. Or: As a win-win event, China's WTO entry will be of benefit to both China and the rest of the world. 9) The job of the university is not only making specialists of its students but also helping them become civilized citizens. Or: The job of the university is both to make specialists of its students and to help them become civilized citizens. 10) Going to classes, doing his homework and reading occupy most of his waking hours at college. 31) 20 years later he returned as poor as when he had left. 2) He arrived home from a coast-to-coast journey a bag of bones. 3) The girl stared at her parents, puzzled, troubled and annoyed. 4) The proposal was dismissed as impractical and unfeasible. 5) Just some twenty feet away, crouched the wolf, ready to jump on the boy at any moment. 6) The audience sat open-mouthed, watching the conjurers performing all sorts of tricks. 7) The detective was lying awake in bed, thinking how they could capture the wanted man alive. 8) The talk show host was pleased that he had passed through the crowd unrecognized. 9) Sincere, compassionate, forgiving, Linda is the soul of the true, the good and the beautiful. 10) Diogenes was lying in the sunshine, shoeless, bearded, and half-naked, but contented and happy. 41) You can force a student to attend classes, but you cannot force him to think. Or: You can force a student to attend classes, but not to think. 2) The study of literature can help you to understand not only other people but also yourself. 3) You can improve your writing by reading good models and by practicing writing. 4) In the Middle Ages, people believed that the eatth was flat and that it was the center of the universe. 5) I can afford neither the time nor the money to play golf with those big cheeses. 6) Xiao Jin could not decide whether to apply for graduate studies right after college or to get a job first. 7) Love cures people-both those who give it and those who receive it. 8) Excellent firms don't believe in perfection, only in constant improvement and constant change. 9) Many things cannot be learned in the classroom, such as planning one's time, working on one's own and managing one's own affairs. 10) In the past ten years people, especially old people, have been concerned more about their health than about their income. 51) looks, being complimented, will say, has come, felt, was, was always looking for, to hurt, was called, believed, heard, would come, take, replace, might/would happen, to make, would/might get, to fool, would say. 2) became, should be removed, (I) 've learned, wouldn't really want, is, provides, isn't, dies, crashes, will lay, have been lying, find, rotting, sprout, goes on. 61) C. 2) D. 3) B. 4) D. 5) A. 6) C. 7) B. 8) A. 9) C. 10) B. 1l)C. 12) D. 13) A. 14) B.15) D.16) A.Translate 1) into Chinese (1) 专业的历史工作者专业的历史工作者(2) 基于常识的反应基于常识的反应(3) 事物的这种状况事物的这种状况(4) 意见不一的历史学家意见不一的历史学家(5) 已经准备好了的现成的东西已经准备好了的现成的东西 (6) 一个个人喜好不同的问题一个个人喜好不同的问题(7) 截然不同的观点截然不同的观点(8) 民间故事民间故事(9) 书面文件书面文件(10) 过去的遗留物去的遗留物(11) 人的动机和行为的动机和行为(12) 复杂和精细杂和精细(13) 商船(14) 一旦发生潜艇战旦发生潜艇战(15) 一个粗糙的理论个粗糙的理论(16) 好战的行为；战争行为战的行为；战争行为(17) 宣传机器传机器(18) 德国外交部长国外交部长 (19) 实力平衡力平衡 (20) （事物的）因果事物的）因果 (21) 海岸炮兵岸炮兵 (22) 终极关怀极关怀 (23) （事物的）近因事物的）近因 (24) 人们常说的一句话们常说的一句话 (25) 不会出错的解释会出错的解释 (26) 绝对有效的模式对有效的模式 (27) 永不停止的探索不停止的探索 (28) 一个难以达到但又十分诱人的目标个难以达到但又十分诱人的目标 1. Give synonyms and antonyms of the following. 1) synonyms (1) elusive : puzzling, baffling (2) intriguing: fascinating (3) evident: clear, plain, obvious, noticeable (4) ultimate: final, last (5) to revise: to correct, to change, to alter, to modify, to rewrite (6) to probe: to dig into, to investigate, to look into (7) belligerent: warlike, warring, aggressive, hostile (8) in addition to: besides, apart from, plus 2）into English (1) to gain new insights (2) to revise one ’s ideas (3) to trace the cause (4) to begin from this premise (5) to open fire on/at (6) to give equal weight to sth (7) to support a certain view (8) to influence the government (9) to destroy the balance of power (10) to form an alliance (11) to repay the loans (12) to contemplate war (13) to fill in the gaps (14) to conclude the quest (15) to view sth from a certain perspective (16) to benefit from the comparison (17) to eliminate from the comparison (18) to dig into the problem (19) to be immersed in a vast sea (20) to stem from a different point of view (21) to be destined to do sth (22) to ignore the fact (23) to make an assumption (24) to defeat the enemy (25) to win back one ’s lost territory (26) to sink a boat (27) to intercept the secret message (28) to piece together evidence (29) to approximate the truth (30) to master new techniques (9)in the event of: in the case of, should sth occur (10)nonetheless: nevertheless, in spite of that, just the same (11)to conclude ( the quest) : to end (the search / probing) (12)to denote: to refer to (13)persuasively: convincingly (14)more or less: on the whole, generally speaking ’s more (15)moreover: in addition, besides, apart from that, what(16)by way of: through 2)antonyms (1)to be faulted: to be praised (2)exhilarating: depressing (3)unquestioned: doubtful (4)validity: unsoundness, weakness (5)premise: conclusion (6)motivation: effect (7)proportionate: disproportionate (8)pro-British: anti-British (9)to take into account: to ignore (10)crude (theory): a well-developed (theory), a sophisticated (theory) (11)confused: clear, clear-minded (12)professional: non-professional, amateurish 2.Replace the words in bold type with words and phrases you know that convey more or less the same meaning. 1)simple/primitive; told; thick 2)pondering/thinking about; future/fate; insignificant 3)completely/entirely; different/opposite 4)consider/regard; look at; angles/points of view 5)knows very well; growing/increasing; complaints 6)besides/apart from; easy; in the case of/if there is 7)purposely paid no attention to 8)generally/on the whole; however/but; come from/originate from 9)absolutely reliable; wipe out/get rid of; bound to 3.Translate 1)The cause of the aircraft crash is so far unknown. 2)The cause of global warming is still hotly debated among scientists. 3)He devoted all his life to the cause of environmental protection. 4)The river has caused us a lot of trouble in history. 5)What do you think caused the upsurge in international terrorism? 6)We must try and unite with those who have opposed us. 7)There is always opposition to any progress and reform. 8)Some people are always opposed to new things. 9) A A lot lot lot of of of those those those loans loans loans were were were never never never repaid. repaid. repaid. That That That high high high ratio ratio ratio of of of bad bad bad debts debts debts finally finally finally led led led to to to the the financial crisis in this second economic power in the world. 10) The The Business Business Business Bank Bank Bank now now now offers offers offers a a a special special special loan loan loan to to to students students students who who who can can can’’t t pay pay pay for for for their their education. 11) The boy asked Mrs. Stow for the loan of her binoculars. 12) She concluded her speech by saying that she hoped she could come again some day and see more of the country. 13) As soon as they concluded the investigation, they were to report to the Security Council. 14) During his visit, he will conclude a new trade agreement with India. 15) Based on those reasonable doubts, the jury had to conclude that the boy was not guilty. 16) She is flying to New York by way of Tokyo. 17) I’I’d like to say a few words about the situation in the sixties of the last century by way of d like to say a few words about the situation in the sixties of the last century by way of an introduction to the movie. 18) They decided to recall their ambassador by way of protest. 4. Put the most appropriate words in the blanks. 1)while/although; to 2)over/about; with 3)to; in 4)led to/resulted in/caused 5)with; lends/gives/brings 6)from; in 7) as to; of 8) in the even of; survive 9) to; to; study 10) out; in 11) in; weight/priority 12) denote; of 13) immersed/buried; more or less 14) rather; the more 15) at; stems from/comes from/originates from/results from 16) base; filled in Key to Exercise of Unit FourP.107 ex.3 9. to put back one’s head 10.to put down a drink11. in case12.to squint at sth. Out of the corner of one’s eye13. to stand next to sth.14. to be lost in the contemplation of sth.15. to feel like sth.16. with---and all17. round the corner18.by this/that time19. to start off20. to walk abreast21. to be at one’s ease22. to weave sb. In23. to save sb. From24. to talk one’s heart to sb.25. not for all the money in the world26.to knock sb. Down27. to say sth. In a strained voice28.to get beyond sb.29. for God’s sake30. to do sth. By accidentP.108.5 March the words or expressions inthe two columns that have similar meanings.A. 1=B. 4 A. 2=B. 6A. 3=B. 8 A. 4 =B. 10 A.A. 5=B. 12 A. 6=B. 11A.7=B. 15 A. 8=B.17A.9=B. 16 A.10 =B. 1A.11=B. 3 A.12=B. 7A.13=B. 18 A.14=B. 20A.15=B. 5 A. 16=B. 14A.17.=B. 9 A.18=B. 2A.19=B. 13 A.20 =B. 196. Give the equivalent of the following in British English.1. lift2.flat3. lorry4. autumn5.trousers6. term7. film8. cinema9. motorbike 10. sweet 11. cock 12. toilet 13. pavement 14. clever 15. cheque 16. boot 17. railway 18. undergroundP.113 More Work on the Test1.T ranslate1.)Into Chinese1.难以解决的问题2.一本难以看懂的书3.一个爱交际的女人4.黑市5.黑色幽默6.害群之马7.黑人权利8.缺少表达能力的人9.全国性运动10.赞扬或恭维的话11.调皮的男孩12.某些大人物们13.种族隔离的学校14.他的无可争议的权威15.一个地位很高的人士16.公海17.上流社会18.机密消息19.冷淡而缺少人情味的门20.冷淡的公文式的信21.真诚的羡慕22.不自然的，紧张的说话的声音2）Into English1. to celebrate the Golden Jubilee2. to excite admiration3. to touch the conscience4. to win the prize5. to receive the reprimand6. to omit the words7. to renounce the prizes8. to avert a crisis9. to attend the ceremony10. to exhibit a works of art11. to indulge the pleasures12. to guard a child13. to feel up to it14. to bring sth. to a close15. to weave sb. in16. to save sb. from a situation17. to talk out one’s heart to sb.18. to knock sb. down19. to pour sb. a drink’s glass20. to raise (lift ) one二．Translate1.Import of the country’s beef wassuspended because of the mad cowscare.2.During the war, they had to suspendthe construction of the railway.2.it was a serious offence to take drugs, Robert was suspended from school for two weeks.3.She was reading in a hammock suspended from two tree branches.4.T he sales suspension has brought us heavy losses.5.T his is perhaps the longest suspension bridge in Asia.6.T he author is very good at creating suspense.7.H e used to watch wit great envy children of wealthy people go to school.8.I rather envy their school for its beautiful campus.9.S he averted her face so that people wouldnot see her blush.10.He has always had an aversion to publicity.11.The government’s policy succeeded in averting a serious economic recession.12.Michael Jordan is the envy of many black kids.13.Every summer, hundreds of thousandsof people are sent to guard the riverbanks against floods.14.it was not easy to get the golden apple, for it was guarded by a furious giant.15.Xicheng was practically unguarded so Zhuge Liang narrowly escaped being captured.16.The prisoners of war killed the guards and escaped into the woods.17.He is probably the greatest guard in the history of basketball.18.They took Americans off guard by launching a sudden attack on a Sunday. 19.There were two armed soldiersstanding guard at the bridge.20.Napoleon exhibited his military talent early in life.21.These exhibits are all insured and carefully guarded.22.When the exhibition is over, the exhibit will be given to the host country as gifts.23.She is going to exhibit some of her most recent sculptures at the National Art Gallery.四．Put the most appropriate words in the blanks.1. C2. A3. B4. A5. D6. B7. C 8. D 9. A五．Study the difference between the following pairs or groups of words1. 1) renounce 2) announce3) renounce 4)denounce2. 1) avoid , prevent 2) prevent3. 1) divided 2) segregated3)divided 4)separated4. 1) personage 2) person3) personality 4)person5. 1)complementary 2) complimentary3) complimentary 4) compliment6. 1) secret 2) confidential3) secret 4) confidential, secret 七．Choose the best word or phrase for each blank from the four supplied in brackets.1.sensible2. larger3. Unfortunately4. original5. receipt6. rejoin7. viciously 8. demanded 9. marched10. assumed 11. cases 12. get away13. protest 14. had spoken to15. couldn’t really have comfortedMore Work on the Text二．Complete the following sentences with the right form of theverb in the brackets.1.is2. are3. was4. frightens5. are6. is7. were all8. was9. knows10. are 11. are, am 12. is13. was 14. has 15. is, is 三．Rewrite the sentences using the pattern shown in the example.1.It is now believed that foreign languageare most easily learnt by children under14.2.It is reported that the negotiationsbetween the two countries had madeheadway.3.It has been confirmed that a majorbreakthrough has been achieved incancer research.4.It is strongly recommended that fishingin the lake be strictly forbidden duringthe spring season.5.It is agreed among the rival companiesthat joint efforts should be made toprevent the price of color TV from going through the floor.6.It shouldn’t be assumed that all ourproblems will be resolved overnight.7.It is generally assumed that depressionaffects a person’s health in many ways.8.It was announced yesterday that a newtax law would be imposed beginning next year.9.In ancient times, it was believed that theheart , not the brain, was the center ofthought.10.It is predicted (in a medical report) thenumber of AIDS victims in Asia willincrease sharply in the next decade. 四．Translate the sentences intoEnglish1.It’s widely rumored that Linda’s beingpromoted.2.It is estimated that the project will costRMB three billion.3.It is assumed that the Labor Party will remain in power.4.It was proposed a few years ago that the president be elected for one term only.5.It was announced that another bridge across the Yangtze would be built next year.6.it was believed even then that the abnormal state of affairs wouldn’t last long.二．Paying special attention to subject–verb agreement.1. The jury is having trouble reaching a verdict.2. Whenever either of us is in a tight corner, we always come to each other’s help.3. Statistics are facts obtained from analyzing information given in numbers.4. Statistics is a branch of mathematicsconcerned with the study of information expressed in numbers.5. Neither his friends and nor his fatherwas admitted by Tsinghai University.6. Xiao Li is one of the best foot players at our university who have ever participatedin intercollegiate championships.五．Put in appropriate connectives.1.as, where, that/which, if/whether , but.if2.When, if, Then, that/which, than 六．Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.1.B2. A3. A4. D5. C6. A7. D8.C9.C 1O.C 11. B 12.D 13. A 14. D 15.B 16 C。