新世纪研究生公共英语教材课后答案

第一单元：CLOZE：BDCAB ADABB DBDAA CCDCB、Translation:1.His dream of becoming a footble star faded out as timewent by .2.A Boeiay/Boeing 747 aircraft didn’t gain enough height to climb the mountain.In a twinking ,it crash into the mountain and blew up .No one survied in the accident.3. Student have easy access to the resource in the libracy. so they are supposed to make the best of it .4.Titanic,the most luxurious ship in the world at the time .hit an icebery when she was under the way to the USA.Consequently, the ship sank into Atlantic Ocean and thousands of people died in this shipwreck.5.Every summer, all the tourists pour into this famous beach ,they packed like sardines on the beach to enjoy the sunshine.6.They have been to ST louis once and have a vague konwledge of its wonderful food ,but the day of their glory is over now ,they laspse into a humble silence and learn to disappear when the ruthless lindneer approches. Supplementary Readings第二单元：Vocabulary StudyCLOZE: CBDAD CDBAC BBCCD ABCAC.Translation:1.Some cyber gurus claim that internet will precent wars reduce pollution and combat various of inquality.2.Although,internet can undernible fosters communication, It will not put an end to wars . since wars are by no means cause by the failure of different people to understand each other equlty.3.The internet can help reduce energy comsumption and pollution ,only if doing things online replace realworld activies.4.The poor are not shunning the internet because they cannot affort it the problem is that they lack the skills to exploit it efficiently, therefore, it make more sense to improve universal literacy than universal.5.Thanks to internet ,income inequality between people doing similar jods in different countries has been reduced. however, the inequality between information works in poor countries and their porrest compatroits has been increased.6.If human nature remains stablely changed ,desipte the claim of technologist predict ,humanity cannot simply incent away its failing.Supplementary Readings第三单元：CLOSE: CBDAB DBCCA ACDAC CADABTranslation:1.Many stuies indicate that thedesert air is so dry that it contains any moisture.2.Although the children form age 5 to 16 must go to school in Britain according to the laws ,about 1%of the children still can not read when they have primary school.3.After heared the news ,I knew i fell vestless again within a fornight .4.We think unanimouly to answer the question ,we must look more closely at the faces.5.Though out the world, goverment at all levels are taking effectively measures to prevent environment pollution.6.Some people think that the objective items ,such as multiple choices, should be used for an examation, others donot agree, because they believe that this kind test has some bad effect on students leaning.Supplementary Readings第四单元CLOSE: ACDCB BCCBD CDCBA ADCDBTranslation:1.I find that walking along the quiet lake can provide refreshment form a day is sedentary jod.2.Exercising and relexing youself is often prescribed as an effective cure for fatigue.3.The less active you are ,the faster aging process accelerates and the more vulnerable you became to physical and psychological problems.4.We are collecting money for repairs to the chur .if any of you would like to make a contribution ,we shall be most grateful.5.The scientist are currently focus on making experiment,in hope of finding effective methods to cure cancers. 5.The speach that the chairman delivered at the conferences made much sense to regain the confidence of empolyees.Supplementary Readings第五单元CLOSE :ADBBA DDCBA CCADB DCABATranslation:1.Tt is generally accepted that the upbring of the childild with the home is closely related to the education of the child in school.2.Jennifer is the chief of personal for the NewYork Heracal Tribune ,where she is also responsible editcrical work in the fied of public relations .3. It was two years ago that Jeff met Rose at his sister"s birthaday party ,they had been communited with each other by email since then the more Jeff know Rose ,the more he like her.4. The measure is effective not only in providing job opportunity for the laid-off works ,but also in limiting price increases.5Similarly , they inefficiency treated the political and economical back ground of the cinspiracy.6Tremendacs capital has met the needs of rapid economic growth on one hand and has caused the in flation on the other hand.Supplementary Readings第六单元CLOSE:: BBACB BCAAD CBABD BBCCBTranslation:1.Passing the English examination should enhance your chances of getting the post.2.The discovery of god in the valley will enrish the mountain area.3. Only when police confronted her with evidence ,did she admited that she had stolen the money.4. The meting will afford you an opportunity of hearing good public speakers.5. An offical statement laid to rest the remain fears aout possible redundancies in the industry.6.MARY IS pretty bright ,ASa matter of ,her teacher told me that she is certain to get a university place thisyear.Supplementary Readings第七单元：Vocabulary Study1.downsized2.dynamic3.yield4.had guaranteed5.inflict6.budget7.priority8.accelerating9.shirk 10.vitally11.jiopardize 12.criteriaCLOSE：CDBCA BCBBA DDABA BCCDCTranslation:1.Black people in this area complained to the goverment that they had been subjected to repeated racial attacks from the local police officers.2.The goverment officers are inclined to apply the science and technology to short -term projects ,which is benifical to scientific development.3.The precious manager did not want to invest time and money in training the employees who could leave the company any times,an a result of which ,there was a scrious talent drain.4.We are collecting money for repairs to the church ,if any of you would like to make a contribution ,we shall be most grateful .5.The scientist are currently focus on making expeiments,in hope of finding efctive methods to cure cancers.6.The speach that the chairman delivered at the conferences made much sense to regain the confidence of empolyees.Supplementary Readings第八单元CLOSE: CACDA BAACD DBDCB ACDABTranslation:1.Mexico city is one of the most popucated cities in the world.2.The finding shows that a substantial difference between the opinions of men and woman.3. I can’t remember whether i left my credit card home or in the car .4.We cannot assume the suspects to be gulity simly because they are deliveed to remain silent.5.The main question that faces Chinese economists at present is how to use the price levers and the competition system to direct resources into areas which yield better returns.6.It is assumed in the next 20 years the most surprisiing development will take pace in the space flight ,but now space craft a being developed and they can be used many times instand of only one.Supplementary Readings第九单元：CLOSE: CDBAA DABCC DBCBC DABBATranslation:1.On those days and nights when I was waiting for the results of the Entrance Examination,my heart was filled with wonder(or uncertainty).Iwondered what the fouture held for me,of surprise and excitement or disappointment and sorrow.2.The little girl ran swiftly to catch up with her mother and stretched out her hand to her mother,crying for more candies and drinks.But the mother persisted that they had bought encough.3.His wife was sent into the operation room.He walked to and fro outside,smoking one cigarette after another.When he saw the door opened,he felt a thrill of tenseness.4.Under the gaze of his colleagues,he flushed with embarrassment and bowwed hi head.He casually took up a newspaper and hid hi face behind it,petending to be reading it.5.They fixed all their attention on the research project on hand.They believed that as long as they didn’t lose heart,they woule succeed in thesse experiments in time.6.She had just given birth to an infant when her husband left/deserted her.In despair,she shut herself and the infant in aroom,claiming that they would perish together.Thanks to the policemen who came in time,the mother and the daughter escaped death by a hair’s breath(or had a narrow escape).Supplementary Readings第十单元：CLOSE：CABBD ADADA DDCCC BCADATranslation:1.we must figure out how to solve the tissue-rejecuion problem.2.his behavior under fire approved him a man of courage.3.In addition to the impressiveness of the settings,there is aue of the camera that at times seems magical.4.At first,no ready technical data were available,but we managed to go without.5.She has some difficulty in giving shape to her ideas.But she resembles her mother in the way she moves her hands when she talks.6.The most part of their designs corresponds to actual needs and regulations on environmental demand,the other part needs reconsidering.第十一单元：CLOSE：ACDAB DCACB CCADC DBDADTranslation:1.The main concern of the people is that if China’s urban economy can not join international intercourse,our country will be in a disadvantageous situation in the world market.2.Smuggling operations not only disorder out markets,and evade custom duty,but also harm the survival and development of national industry.3.To promote the rapid development of economy the government is trying to restore public confidence in its management of the econmy.4.This popular theory must be discarded in the light of new findings for the benefit of the majority of the people.5.In order to protec t the environment,traditional farming methods are coming into use in many areas in Europe.6.Because of the time limit and the shortage of human resources,the firm has not yet managed to find new premises that are suitable for their purpose.Supplementary Readings第十二单元Vocabulary Study:1.proactive2.disseminate3.incentive4.leverage5.facilitate6.precedent7.demonstratedpensation9.justify 10.implement 11.initiative 12.preventiveCLOSE:ADBCA CAADD BBDAD DCCBCTranslation:1.Electronic communication tools facilitate information sharing by enabling people to send one another messages,files,data and images.2.The only way to differentiate yourself form the competition is through service.3.The less there is to justify atraditional custom,the harder it is to get rid of it.4.In high school,students should build on their prior knowledge,learning more-varied and more-sophisticated problem-solving techniques.5.You are not required to simply memorize information. You must be able to demonstrate that you can use that information and apply it in a practical way.6.A well-balanced life is necessary to live in today’sworle. Without a well-balanced life a person can neither function properly nor develop into a well-rounded individoual.Supplementary Readings第十三单元CLOSE: CDBCC DADAB ABCCB DBDDATranslation:1.Planning so far ahead makes no sense.So many things will have changed by next year.2. The main problem that people are facing ing the 21st century is that the rapid increase of population is a heavy burden for developing countries.3.The key is that in regard to the modern scientific and technical books,especially textbooks,their authors should revise them at short intervals if they wish to keep pace with the times.4.The company has been accused of trying to seel their products under the guise of market research in order to get more profits since 1989.5.Tears are a natural form of expression.As they can convey a multitude of feelings,such as happiness,sadness,loneliness,fear,comfort,anger,or frustration,it provides ahealthy outlet for emotions.6.On one hand,the Government of China has has already made great efforts to mobilize people to improve the ecological environment in the light of local conditions. On the other hand,greater efforts should be made to further raise people’s awareness of the environment and spread knowledge about the environment. Supplementary Readings第十四单元CLOSE: ABBDC CADCC BDABC ACADDTranslation:1.All the employees in the company are confident that before too long we will make a wise decision on this.2.Twenty years ago,because of his unemployment ,he couldn’tafford to buy a bicycle,let alone a car.3.Despite the fact there was almost no hope of finding the missing boy,the search party still went on looking.4.Unfortunately,George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this reward on his behalf.5.Currently,the individuals who might have caused the accident are under investigation.6.It was suggested that as the largest non-public high-tech industry in China,they should devote themselves to the development of their own products instead of simply assembling for foreign companies.Supplementary Readings第十五单元Supplementary Readings。

UNIT ONE Party PoliticsP8 I Comprehension Check1-5 DCDAB 6-10 DDCABP10 Vocabulary StudyI 1-5 CBADB 6-10 CDBCDII 1.etiquette 2.looped 3.unaccountable 4.told off 5. conspicuously 6. pesky 7.let loose 8.racy 9.murky 10.ticklishP11III TranslationTo invite eminent persons to help make advertisements should be regarded as one of the best advertising strategies and could, of course, produce a spectacular(powerful) VIP effect, privided that those celebrities are perfectly willing to accept the invitation and, more importantly, the products to be advertised are genuine and of fair prices. Sometimes, while a commodity is of inferior quality, the advertisement is full of words lavishing praise on it, if a celebrity shows up as an image agent for such a product, the advertisement could, if any, be temporarily successful before it turns the brand of the product in question notorious and, more disastrously, ruins the reputation of the eminent person thereafter. So, the famous are well advised to think more than twice before they agree to appear on the commercial.P13 Key to Supplementary ReadingsA.1-5 FFFTT 6-10 FTFTTB.1-5 FTFTF 6-10 FTFTFUNIT TWO The New SinglesP29 I Comprehension Check1-5 BDBDC 6-10 ACCADP31 Vocabulary StudyI 1.neo-realist 2.neo-Nazis 3.Neo-fascist 4.neocolonialism 5. neologisms 6.neo-Darwinist7.neoclassical 8. neonatesII 1.fostering 2.reaved 3.holy grail 4.mainstay 5.twenty-somethings 6.heterosexuals 7.mandatory 8.embracing 9.meditating 10.fusionP32III TranslationNowadays in the city’s tonier residential districts there are peple named as singles, who are usually young, rich and tech-savvy professionals and choose independently their own lifesyles. The number of singles has increased dramatically over the recent years. The reasons of remaining single are various:some may be busy exploring careers without putting their marriage into the agenda, some may indulge in their jobs, travel, entertainment, physical fitness or friendship, More than 80% of them have not abandoned the value of marriage, and they say they aspire to marry or they want to be married someday, but they are patient and feel content being single until they meet the right person.Key to Supplementary Readings(略)UNIT THREE Doctor’s Dilemma:Treat or Let Die?P51 Comprehension Check1-5 BCCBD 6-10 DCDADP53 V ocabulary StudyI 1.outstrip 2.limbo 3.ceased 4. in the wake of 5. paramount 6.ethical 7.prolonged 8. thorny9.congenital 10.subsequentlyII 1.euthanasia 2.salvaged 3.deformity 4.defects 5. handicaps 6.lingering 7. grapple 8. allegedly 9.acquitted 10.frontiersIII TranslationPeople who are energetic, happy, and relaxed are less likely to catch a cold than those who are depressed, nervous, or angry. When the brain is “happy”, it sends messages to our organs that help keep the body healthy and sound. Your chance of developing the common cold, pneumonia, or even cancer may very well be decreased by keeping your brain in a healthy state. In addition, happy and relaxed people are prone to better health practices than their negative and stressed counterparts. They are more likely to get plenty of sleep and to engaged in regular exercise, and have been shown to have lower levels of certain stress hormones.P59 Key to Supplementary ReadingsA.1-5 FTFTF 6-10 TTTFT B 1-5 FFTTF 6-10 TFTFFUNIT FOUR The Cultural Patterning of SpaceP71 Comprehension Check1-5 BABCC 6-9 DDDBP73 V ocabulary StudyI 1-5 begja 6-10 hcifdII 1.anthropologists 2. Patterns 3.tangible 4. persistent 5. infringe 6. integrate 7. secular 8. spatial 9.florist’s 10.ArchitectureIII TranslationAs one travels abroad and examines the ways in which space is handled, startling variations are discovered; differrences which we react to vigorously. Since none of us are taught to look at space as isolated from other associations, feelings cued by the handling of space are often attributed to something else. In growing up people learn literarily thousands of spatial cues, all of which have their own meanings in their own contexts.当人们到海外旅游时，如果留心观察外国人如何处理空间关系，就会发现许多令人惊讶的不同之处；而这些不同之处总让我们反应强烈。

第一单元：Vocabulary Study：1. permanent2.had assembled3.discharging4.meekly5.apprentice6.partiality7.obscure8.exalted9.intruding 10cordially 11ambition 12.gallantlyCLOZE：BDCAB ADABB DBDAA CCDCB、Translation:1. His dream of becoming a football star faded out as time went by.2. A Boeing 747 aircraft didn’t gain enough height to climb the mountain.In a twinkling, it crashed into the mountain and blew up. No one survived in the accident.3. Students have easy access to the library resource, so they are supposed to make the best of it.4. Titanic, the most luxurious ship in the world at the time, hit an iceberg when she was under the way to the US. Consequently, the ship sank into the Atlantic Ocean and thousands of people died in this shipwreck.5. Every summer, all the tourists pour into this famous beach. They lie packed like sardines on the beach to enjoy the sunbathing.6. They have been to St. Louis once and have a vague general knowledge of its wonderful food, but the day of their glory is over now. They lapse into a humble silence and learn to disappear when the ruthless engineer approaches.第二单元：Vocabulary Study1.advocated2.extravagant3.vulnerable4.guru5.potential6.dispel7.shunned8.acclaimed9.enthusiasts10.staveoff11.attendant 12.venturedII.l. eradicated 2. enthralled 3. obso1ete 4. disproved 5. foster 6. ludicrous 7. apparent 8. avert9. displaced l0. compatriots 1 l. endeavors l2. hailedCLOZE: CBDAD CDBAC BBCCD ABCAC.Translation:1. Some cyber gurus claim that the internet will prevent wars, reduce pollution and combat various forms of inequality.2. Although, the internet undeniable fosters communications, it will not put an end to wars, since wars are by no means caused by the failure of different people to understand each other adequately.3. The internet can help reduce energy consumption and pollution, only if doing things online genuinely displaces real-world activities.4. The poor are not shunning the internet because they cannot afford it. The problem is that they lack the skills to exploit it efficiently. Therefore, it makes more sense to aim for universal literacy than universal internet access.5. Thanks to the internet, income inequality between people doing similar jobs in different countries has been reduced. However, the inequality between information workers in poor countries and their poorest compatriots has been increased.6. If human nature remains stubbornly unchanged, despite the claims of the techno-prophets, humanity cannot simply invent away its failings.课文参考译文:因特网不能做什么？1 在1858年第一根横穿大西洋的通讯电缆铺设成功时，维多利亚时代的积极分子们曾欢呼说：“像电报这种为世界各国交流思想的工具诞生之后；那些根深蒂固的偏见与敌意不可能再长时间存在了。

新世纪研究生公共英语教材阅读B第二版课后练习题含答案简介《新世纪研究生公共英语教材阅读B第二版》是一本针对研究生英语学习而编写的辅导教材。

该教材分为两部分，包括听说和阅读。

其中，阅读部分共分为10个单元，每个单元包含一篇阅读材料和相关练习题。

为了帮助学生更好地掌握教材内容，我们针对该教材的阅读部分提供了答案和解析。

第一单元阅读材料The Year of the HorseThe year of the horse is fifth in the Chinese zodiac. It is a symbol of speed, power, and luck. People born in this year are thought to be intelligent, independent, and hardworking. They tend to be ambitious and enjoy taking risks. The year of the horse is sd to bring good fortune, and many people believe that starting a new venture or project during this time will bring success.练习题1.What is the year of the horse known for?A. Intelligence, independence and hard workB. Speed, power and luckC. Collaboration and teamworkD. None of the above答案：B2.What type of person is born in the year of the horse?A. Ambitious and enjoys taking risksB. Lazy and unmotivatedC. Unintelligent and dependentD. None of the above答案：A3.What do many people believe about starting a new venture orproject during the year of the horse?A. It will bring bad luckB. It will have no impactC. It will bring successD. None of the above答案：C第二单元阅读材料The Benefits of GardeningGardening is a popular hobby for many people. It involves planting, cultivating, and mntning plants and flowers. In addition to being a rewarding and enjoyable activity, gardening also has a number of health benefits. Studies have shown that spending time outdoors and with naturecan reduce stress levels and provide a sense of well-being. Gardening also provides moderate exercise and can help improve muscle strength and flexibility. Additionally, growing your own fruits and vegetables can provide a source of healthy and fresh produce for you and your family.练习题1.What is gardening?A. A popular indoor activityB. A hobby involving plants and flowersC. A profession involving animal careD. None of the above答案：B2.What are some health benefits of gardening?A. Reduced stress levels and a sense of well-beingB. Decreased physical activityC. Increased joint pnD. None of the above答案：A3.What is a potential benefit of growing your own fruits andvegetables?A. A source of unhealthy and stale produceB. A source of fresh and healthy produceC. A source of unhealthy and spicy produceD. None of the above答案：B结论通过阅读以上两篇材料和相关练习题，我们可以更好地了解“马年”和园艺对我们的生活和健康的影响。

新世纪研究生公共英语教材阅读B课后答案UNIT ONE Party PoliticsP8 I Comprehension Check1-5 DCDAB 6-10 DDCABP10 Vocabulary StudyI 1-5 CBADB 6-10 CDBCDII 1.etiquette 2.looped 3.unaccountable 4.told off 5. conspicuously 6. pesky 7.let loose 8.racy 9.murky 10.ticklish III TranslationP14 Key to Supplementary ReadingsA.1-5 FFFTT 6-10 FTFTTB.1-5 FTFTF 6-10 FTFTFUNIT TWO The New SinglesP29 I Comprehension Check1-5 BDBDC 6-10 ACCADP31 Vocabulary StudyI 1.neo-realist 2.neo-Nazis 3.Neo-fascist 4.neocolonialism 5. neologisms 6.neo-Darwinist7.neoclassical 8. neonatesII 1.fostering 2.reaved 3.holy grail 4.mainstay 5.twenty-somethings 6.heterosexuals 7.mandatory 8.embracing 9.meditating 10.fusionIII TranslationKey to Supplementary Readings(略)UNIT THREE Doctor’s Dilemma:Treat or Let Die?P51 Comprehension Check1-5 BCCBD 6-10 DCDADP53 V ocabulary StudyI 1.outstrip 2.limbo 3.ceased 4. in the wake of 5. paramount6.ethical7.prolonged8. thorny9.congenital 10.subsequentlyII 1.euthanasia 2.salvaged 3.deformity 4.defects 5. handicaps 6.lingering 7. grapple 8. allegedly 9.acquitted 10.frontiersIII TranslationP59 Key to Supplementary ReadingsA.1-5 FTFTF 6-10 TTTFTB.1-5 FFTTF 6-10 TFTFFUNIT FOUR The Cultural Patterning of SpaceP71 Comprehension Check1-5 BABCC 6-9 DDDBP73 V ocabulary StudyI 1-5 begja 6-10 hcifdII 1.anthropologists 2. Patterns 3.tangible 4. persistent 5. infringe 6. integrate 7. secular 8. spatial9.florist’s 10.ArchitectureIII TranslationUNIT FIVE Can You Raise a Polite Kid in This Rude World?P94 Comprehension Check1-5 BDADB 6-9 AADBP95 V ocabulary StudyI 1-5 deigj 6-10 hfabcII 1.provocative 2. notional 3. curb 4.devastating 5. appalling 6.perspective 7. counterpart 8. fray 9.defuse 10.frustratedIII TranslationUNIT SIX The New American DreamersP115 Comprehension Check1-5 DEAAC 6-10 DCDABP117 V ocabulary StudyI outgoing 2.petite 3.emphatically 4.self-possessed 5. quest6.personable7. fantasized8. buy into9.defer 10.caught upII 1.involved 2. committed 3. figure out 4. convinced 5.affluent 6. tied down 7. quest 8. the end of the rainbow 9.therapeutic 10. formulatingIII TranslationP126 Key to Supplementary ReadingsA.1-5 CCBDD 6-8 AAAB.1-5 FFFTF 6-10 TTTFTUNIT S EVEN A Son’s Restless JourneyP143 Comprehension Check1-5 ABDCB 6-8 DABP144 V ocabulary StudyI 1.carped 2. embodied 3. agonized 4. outright 5. peered6.mediocre7. inundated8. bucked9. snarling at 10.petered outII 1.obsolete 2.wince 3.grueling 4. whizzed through 5. pretentious 6.squelched 7.mull 8. jaded 9. misgivings 10. sanctuary 11.unfazed 12.posed 13.scoffed 14. misbehaved III TranslationP150 Key to Supplementary ReadingsA.1-5 DCCDB 6-10 ABAABB. 1-5 FTFTF 6-10 FTTFF 11-15 TTFFFUNIT EIGHT Sex RolesP169 Comprehension Check1-5 DCABA 6-10 CCBADP171 V ocabulary StudyI 1-5 jhgab 6-10 idcfeII 1. aggressive 2. stereotyped 3. inhibit 4. masculine 5.disapproval 6.subsistence 7. speculate 8.perceive 9. socialize10.proneIII TranslationP181 Key to Supplementary ReadingsA.B.1-5 TFFTT 6-9 TFTTUNIT NINE Animal EmotionsP193 Comprehension Check1-5 DADCC 6-10 BBACDP195 V ocabulary StudyI 1. parlance 2. stringent 3. ascribed 4. symposium 5. copious6. aversion to7. warrant8. manipulated9. garnered 10.lingeredII 1. hormones 2. predators 3.elated 4. elicited 5. entail 6. anecdotes 7. controversial 8. legitimize 9. wake 10.dejectedly III TranslationP200 Key to Supplementary ReadingsA.1-5 TTTTF 6-10 FTFFTB.1-5 TFFTT 6-10 FFTFTUNIT TEN Is Science Dangerous?P214 Comprehension Check1-5 BBDAC 6-10 BCADBP216 Vocabulary StudyI 1.standing by 2. conjured up 3. cherishes 4. stick to 5. shoulder 6. siblings 7. came by 8. dressing up 9.tyranny 10. come into playII 1. reverberates 2. appropriate 3. dispassionately 4. emphatically 5. rationed 6. enlightened 7. proscribed 8. blameworthy 9. confidentiality 10. implicationIII TranslationP222 Key to Supplementary ReadingsA.1-5 TTFFT 6-10 TFTTTB. 1-5 TFFFT 6-10 TFFFT。

听力:Lesson1 43312 11334 32314 , part B 42221Lesson2 42443 22332 33231 , 13424Lesson3 24312 24423 13312 , 12244Lesson4 44113 22441 13413 , 24214Lesson5 12433 24123 31312 , 32321Lesson6 11142 44241 14123 , 31344Lesson7 31234 33441 31444 , 44314Lesson8 11211 34211 24213 , 没有（Part B 可能不考）阅读理解课后答案:Unit 1 vocabulary study第一部分选择32142 34234第二部分替换etiquette ，looped, unaccountable , told off, conspicuously , risky , let loose , racy ,nurky , ticklishUnit 2 vocabulary study第一部分选词填空neo-realist 新现实主义, neo-Nazis 新纳粹主义，Neo-fascist 新法西斯主义，neocolonialism新殖民主义，neologism新词，neo-Darwinist 新进化论, neoclassical新经典, neonate新生儿第二部分选词填空Fostering，has raved , holy grail , mainstay ,twenty-something , Heterosexual , mandatory , embracing , meditating , fusionUnit3 vocabulary study第一部分替换Outstrip ，limbo ,ceased ,in the wake of , paramount ,ethical , prolonged ,thorny ,congenital, subsequently第二部分选词填空Euthanasia ,salvaged ,deformity ,defects ,handicaps , lingering ,grapple ,allegedly , acquitted ,frontiersUnit4 vocabulary study第一部分连线1B 2E 3G 4J 5A 6H 7C 8I 9F 10D第二部分选词填空Anthropologists , patterns , tangible , persistent , infringe , integrate, secular , spatial , florist’s , architectureUnit5 vocabulary study第一部分连线1d 2e 3i 4g 5j 6h 7f 8a 9b 10c第二部分选词填空Provocative , notional , curb , devastating, appalling , perspective ,counterpart ,fray , defuse , frustratedUnit6 vocabulary study第一部分替换Outgoing ,petite ,emphatically , self-possessed ,quest ,personable ,fantasiled, buy into , defer , caught up第二部分选词填空Involved , committed , figure out , convinced , affluent , tied down , quest , the end of the rainbow ,therapeutic , formulatingUnit7 vocabulary study 没讲Unit8 vocabulary study第一部分连线1j 2h 3g 4a 5b 6i 7d 8c 9f 10e第二部分选词填空Aggressive , stereotyped ,inhibit ,masculine , disapproval , subsistence , speculate , perceive ,socialize , prone 相信能就一定能考试时间6月17号东校区三教（逸夫教学楼）选择是难，更何况是心灵选择。

第一单元：Vocabulary Study：1.permanent2.had assembled3.discharging4.meekly5.apprentice6.partiality7.obscure8.exalted9.intruding 10cordially 11ambition 12.gallantlyCLOZE：BDCAB ADABB DBDAA CCDCB、Translation:1.His dream of becoming a footble star faded out as timewent by .2.A Boeiay/Boeing 747 aircraft didn’t gain enough height to climb the mountain.In a twinking ,it crash into the mountain and blew up .No one survied in the accident.3. Student have easy access to the resource in the libracy. so they are supposed to make the best of it .4.Titanic,the most luxurious ship in the world at the time .hit an icebery when she was under the way to the USA.Consequently, the ship sank into Atlantic Ocean and thousands of people died in this shipwreck.5.Every summer, all the tourists pour into this famous beach ,they packed like sardines on the beach to enjoy the sunshine.6.They have been to ST louis once and have a vague konwledge of its wonderful food ,but the day of their glory is over now ,they laspse into a humble silence and learn to disappear when the ruthless lindneer approches.第二单元：Vocabulary Study1.advocated2.extravagant3.vulnerable4.guru5.potential6.dispel7.shunned8.acclaimed9.enthusiasts10.staveoff11.attendant 12.venturedCLOZE: CBDAD CDBAC BBCCD ABCAC.Translation:1.Some cyber gurus claim that internet will precent wars reduce pollution and combat various of inquality.2.Although,internet can undernible fosters communication, It will not put an end to wars . since wars are by no means cause by the failure of different people to understand each other equlty.3.The internet can help reduce energy comsumption and pollution ,only if doing things online replace realworld activies.4.The poor are not shunning the internet because they cannot affort it the problem is that they lack the skills to exploit it efficiently, therefore, it make more sense to improve universal literacy than universal.5.Thanks to internet ,income inequality between people doing similar jods in different countries has been reduced. however, the inequality between information works in poor countries and their porrest compatroits has been increased.6.If human nature remains stablely changed ,desipte the claim of technologist predict ,humanity cannot simply incent away its failing.第三单元：Vocabulary Study1.sank2.clear3.rainfall4.drought5.Flowering6.loose7.pores8.graze9.spine 10.trapped 11.venture 12.fertileCLOSE: CBDAB DBCCA ACDAC CADABTranslation:1.Many stuies indicate that thedesert air is so dry that it contains any moisture.2.Although the children form age 5 to 16 must go to school in Britain according to the laws ,about 1%of the children still can not read when they have primary school.3.After heared the news ,I knew i fell vestless again within a fornight .4.We think unanimouly to answer the question ,we must look more closely at the faces.5.Though out the world, goverment at all levels are taking effectively measures to prevent environment pollution.6.Some people think that the objective items ,such as multiple choices, should be used for an examation, others donot agree, because they believe that this kind test has some bad effect on students leaning.第四单元Vocabulary Study1.Physical2.accumulation3.diversity4.precipitated5.muscular6.pathological7.symptomatic8.vigorous9.psychologically 10.Anxiety 11.restored 12.refreshedCLOSE: ACDCB BCCBD CDCBA ADCDBTranslation:1.I find that walking along the quiet lake can provide refreshment form a day is sedentary jod.2.Exercising and relexing youself is often prescribed as an effective cure for fatigue.3.The less active you are ,the faster aging process accelerates and the more vulnerable you became to physical and psychological problems.4.We are collecting money for repairs to the chur .if any of you would like to make a contribution ,we shall be most grateful.5.The scientist are currently focus on making experiment,in hope of finding effective methods to cure cancers. 5.The speach that the chairman delivered at the conferences made much sense to regain the confidence of empolyees.第五单元Vocabulary Study1.uniform2.distinguish/recognize3.ascertained4.recognized5.unique6.outlet7.tactile8.rigid9.secure 10.acquisition 11.fruitful 12.foundationCLOSE :ADBBA DDCBA CCADB DCABATranslation:1.Tt is generally accepted that the upbring of the childild with the home is closely related to the education of the child in school.2.Jennifer is the chief of personal for the NewYork Heracal Tribune ,where she is also responsible editcrical work in the fied of public relations .3. It was two years ago that Jeff met Rose at his sister"s birthaday party ,they had been communited with each other by email since then the more Jeff know Rose ,the more he like her.4. The measure is effective not only in providing job opportunity for the laid-off works ,but also in limiting price increases.5Similarly , they inefficiency treated the political and economical back ground of the cinspiracy.6Tremendacs capital has met the needs of rapid economic growth on one hand and has caused the in flation on the other hand.第六单元Vocabulary Study1.As a matter of fact2.are plagued3.versus4.have ben reflecting on5.positive 6is implementing 7.will enroll 8.has been enriched 9.aspiration 10.academic 11.well-informed mitment toCLOSE:: BBACB BCAAD CBABD BBCCBTranslation:1.Passing the English examination should enhance your chances of getting the post.2.The discovery of god in the valley will enrish the mountain area.3. Only when police confronted her with evidence ,did she admited that she had stolen the money.4. The meting will afford you an opportunity of hearing good public speakers.5. An offical statement laid to rest the remain fears aout possible redundancies in the industry.6.MARY IS pretty bright ,ASa matter of ,her teacher told me that she is certain to get a university place this year. 第七单元：Vocabulary Study1.downsized2.dynamic3.yield4.had guaranteed5.inflict6.budget7.priority8.accelerating9.shirk 10.vitally 11.jiopardize 12.criteriaCLOSE：CDBCA BCBBA DDABA BCCDCTranslation:1.Black people in this area complained to the goverment that they had been subjected to repeated racial attacks from the local police officers.2.The goverment officers are inclined to apply the science and technology to short -term projects ,which is benifical to scientific development.3.The precious manager did not want to invest time and money in training the employees who could leave the company any times,an a result of which ,there was a scrious talent drain.4.We are collecting money for repairs to the church ,if any of you would like to make a contribution ,we shall be most grateful .5.The scientist are currently focus on making expeiments,in hope of finding efctive methods to cure cancers.6.The speach that the chairman delivered at the conferences made much sense to regain the confidence of empolyees.第八单元Vocabulary Study1.acid2.shaded3.knock-on4.Drain5.banks6.spacing7.band8.needles9.filter 10.altitudes 11.variables anismCLOSE: CACDA BAACD DBDCB ACDABTranslation:1.Mexico city is one of the most popucated cities in the world.2.The finding shows that a substantial difference between the opinions of men and woman.3. I can’t r emember whether i left my credit card home or in the car .4.We cannot assume the suspects to be gulity simly because they are deliveed to remain silent.5.The main question that faces Chinese economists at present is how to use the price levers and the competition system to direct resources into areas which yield better returns.6.It is assumed in the next 20 years the most surprisiing development will take pace in the space flight ,but now space craft a being developed and they can be used many times instand of only one.第九单元：Vocabulary Study1applied 2repentance 3penetrated 4monkey-like 5contrast 6impressed 7passionate 8awakened 9succeeded 10blossoms 11expectant 12opportunityCLOSE: CDBAA DABCC DBCBC DABBATranslation:1.On those days and nights when I was waiting for the results of the Entrance Examination,my heart was filled with wonder(or uncertainty).Iwondered what the fouture held for me,of surprise and excitement or disappointment and sorrow.2.The little girl ran swiftly to catch up with her mother and stretched out her hand to her mother,crying for more candies and drinks.But the mother persisted that they had bought encough.3.His wife was sent into the operation room.He walked to and fro outside,smoking one cigarette after another.When he saw the door opened,he felt a thrill of tenseness.4.Under the gaze of his colleagues,he flushed with embarrassment and bowwed hi head.He casually took up a newspaper and hid hi face behind it,petending to be reading it.5.They fixed all their attention on the research project on hand.They believed that as long as they didn’t lose heart,they woule succeed in thesse experiments in time.6.She had just given birth to an infant when her husband left/deserted her.In despair,she shut herself and the infant in aroom,claiming that they would perish together.Thanks to the policemen who came in time,the mother and the daughter escaped death by a hair’s breath(or had a narrow escape).第十单元：Vocabulary Study：1.in his own right2.make good use of3.ready for4.went forth5.are looking forward to6.figure out7.assembled8.were dissolving9.withstand 10.controversy 11.an obstacle 12.resembleCLOSE：CABBD ADADA DDCCC BCADATranslation:1.we must figure out how to solve the tissue-rejecuion problem.2.his behavior under fire approved him a man of courage.3.In addition to the impressiveness of the settings,there is aue of the camera that at times seems magical.4.At first,no ready technical data were available,but we managed to go without.5.She has some difficulty in giving shape to her ideas.But she resembles her mother in the way she moves her hands when she talks.6.The most part of their designs corresponds to actual needs and regulations on environmental demand,the other part needs reconsidering.第十一单元：Vocabulary Study：1.monarch2.throne3.ambassador4.preceded5.refined6.rival7.functions8.efficiency9.inspiration 10.spitting 11.grace 12.preserveCLOSE：ACDAB DCACB CCADC DBDADTranslation:1.The main concern of the people is that if China’s urban economy can not join international intercourse,our country will be in a disadvantageous situation in the world market.2.Smuggling operations not only disorder out markets,and evade custom duty,but also harm the survival and development of national industry.3.To promote the rapid development of economy the government is trying to restore public confidence in its management of the econmy.4.This popular theory must be discarded in the light of new findings for the benefit of the majority of the people.5.In order to protec t the environment,traditional farming methods are coming into use in many areas in Europe.6.Because of the time limit and the shortage of human resources,the firm has not yet managed to find new premises that are suitable for their purpose.第十二单元Vocabulary Study:1.proactive2.disseminate3.incentive4.leverage5.facilitate6.precedent7.demonstratedpensation9.justify 10.implement 11.initiative 12.preventiveCLOSE:ADBCA CAADD BBDAD DCCBCTranslation:1.Electronic communication tools facilitate information sharing by enabling people to send one another messages,files,data and images.2.The only way to differentiate yourself form the competition is through service.3.The less there is to justify atraditional custom,the harder it is to get rid of it.4.In high school,students should build on their prior knowledge,learning more-varied and more-sophisticated problem-solving techniques.5.You are not required to simply memorize information. You must be able to demonstrate that you can use that information and apply it in a practical way.6.A well-balanced life is necessary to live in today’sworle. Without a well-balanced life a person can neitherfunction properly nor develop into a well-rounded individoual.第十三单元Vocabulary Study:1.circle2.unsolved3.watchers4.self-image5.counter-measures6.unconscious7.rapport8.flashed9.dominance 10.disinterest 11.undemonstrative 12.positionedCLOSE: CDBCC DADAB ABCCB DBDDATranslation:1.Planning so far ahead makes no sense.So many things will have changed by next year.2. The main problem that people are facing ing the 21st century is that the rapid increase of population is a heavy burden for developing countries.3.The key is that in regard to the modern scientific and technical books,especially textbooks,their authors should revise them at short intervals if they wish to keep pace with the times.4.The company has been accused of trying to seel their products under the guise of market research in order to get more profits since 1989.5.Tears are a natural form of expression.As they can convey a multitude of feelings,such as happiness,sadness,loneliness,fear,comfort,anger,or frustration,it provides ahealthy outlet for emotions.6.On one hand,the Government of China has has already made great efforts to mobilize people to improve the ecological environment in the light of local conditions. On the other hand,greater efforts should be made to further raise people’s awareness of the environment and spread knowledge about the environment.第十四单元Vocabulary Study:1.recognized2.credited3.features4.expertise5.considerable6.supervison7.flaw8.recruit9.twist 10.strain 11.devastate 12.budgetCLOSE: ABBDC CADCC BDABC ACADDTranslation:1.All the employees in the company are confident that before too long we will make a wise decision on this.2.Twenty years ago,because of his unemployment ,he couldn’tafford to buy a bicycle,let alone a car.3.Despite the fact there was almost no hope of finding the missing boy,the search party still went on looking.4.Unfortunately,George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this reward on his behalf.5.Currently,the individuals who might have caused the accident are under investigation.6.It was suggested that as the largest non-public high-tech industry in China,they should devote themselves to the development of their own products instead of simply assembling for foreign companies.。

Lesson11.The representative presented to the committee a petition signed by 1,200 electors asking fora thorough probe into the financial scandal surrounding the candidate for the regionalsegislature.2.The landlady fired the servant who pocketed household funds for his own use.3.After exploring for more than half a year, the ecologist felt a great thrill from spotting therare species at the foot of the mountain.4.“Better late than never” is a platitude that is very familiar to most English speakers.5.The couple had been trying to satisfy all the needs of their only youngster, who had beenimportuning for more pocket moneny all the time.6.The unruly crowd became even more boisterous when the negotiator tried to quiet them.7.The belief that one should work hard and be honest is deeply ingrained in our culture.8.The company was financially cornered and almost went into bankruptcy during last year’seconomic recession.9.The employees tried to avoid every risk that might incur her displeasure during the firstmonth after her divorce.10.In order to prevent a sudden outbreak of hostilities, we must make no provocative move.Replce the italicized parts in the following sentence with the appropriate forms of words or expressions from the text.11.The author of the book made a comparative study of courtesy between the two differentcultrues. (etiquette)12.After long night of revelry at the New Year’s Eve party ,most of the guests weredrunk.(looped)13.Since the beginning of last month, she has suffered now and then from a sharp andunexplained headache for which the doctors are trying to find a cure.(unaccountable)14.The security guard spoke angrily and seriously to the group of noisy boys acting up in thegarden of the hotel. (told off )pared with all his peers, the young engineer had been noticeably successful in thatfield.(conspicuously)16.Many men tend to regard daily housework such as cooking, cleaning and laundry to be anirritating nuisance. (pesky)17.The psychiatrist encouraged his patient to release all his resentment at the way life hadtreated him.(let loose)18.In this lively romantic historical novel, the author narrates a riveting love story between twogreat figures of the 19th century. (race)19.She was depressed by the gloomy, fog-bound scene on the waterfront and felt even morelonely.(murky)20.The chairman advised both parties to calm down and be rational because thy had reached asensitive stage of their business negotiations.(ticklish)Lesson21.Italian neo-realist cinema focused on working—class subjects, using amateur actors andfilming on location, rather than in the studio.2.Despite his wartime atrocities,(暴行)Hitler is still revered by neo-Nazi in many countries.3.Neo-fascist groups are an increasing threat to ethnic minorities across Europe.4.By neocolonialism we mean the practice of granting a sort of independence with theconcealed intention of making a liberated country a client—state.5.The tutor tried hard to dissuade(阻止) students from using neologism in formal writing.6.He is a neo-Darwinis t who always preaches that the evolutionary development of plants andanimals is principally determined by natural selection, and that acquired characteristics cannot be inherited.7.The architect traveled around the whole of Europe seeking Palladio’s wonderful 16th-centuryneo-classical buildings.8.In view of the still unknown physical risks that cloning might impose on neonates, caution isappropriate.9.The challenge for the future lies in fostering conditions in cities that will be favorable toeconomic growth.10.The old lady raved about her grandchildren for about an hour.11.Gene therapy-----the actual correction or replacement of defective gene sequences in theembryo or the adult ------is the holy grail of genetic medicine.12.Through genetic engineering, will scientists be tampering with the genetic diversity that hasbeen the mainstay of human survival in the past?13.A news release by the Chinese Ministry of Personnel printed in a few leading newspapers andon news websites caught the attention of thousands of twenty-somethings in October.14.For many reasons, the vast majority of heterosexuals still prefer the “old—fashioned”,sexual way of producing children. No other method better expresses the loving union of a man and a woman seeking to make a baby.15.It is absolutely mandatory that every driver of a vehicle must pass a driver’s license test.16.In today’s lightning—speed world many singles are embracing the newest trend inrelationship ----- speed dating-------to size up a potential love interest.17.As a young man, he spent a lot of time meditating upon the purpose of life.18.She really enjoyed the film because it was a(n) fusion of history and contemporary events.Lesson 31.In China, home computer ownership is expected to exceed that of the U.S. and Europecombined. ( outstrip )2.The company has been placed in a state of uncertainty as the board decides what to donext.( limbo)3.He wrote quickly, but from time to time the stopped and outbreak of civil war. ( ceased)4.Thousands of refugees left the country following the outbreak of civil war.( in the wake of)5.An airline spokesman stated that the safety of passengers was absolutely of the most important.(paramount)6.The use of animals in scientific tests raises difficult moral questions. (ethical) coverage of the match had to be extended when it went into over—time.（prolonged）8.He’s a good person to be with if ever you’re in a tough situation. ( thorny)9.He seemed to be a born liar. ( congenital)10.The operation was rather painful, but I felt a lot better afterwards. (subsequently)11.In the Netherlands euthanasia has already been legalized.12.Some observers doubt whether the peace process can be salvagedck of essential minerals can cause deformity in unborn children.14.All the cars are tested for defects before they leave the factory15.We help people with mental or physical handicaps to find work16.She had a(n) lingering sense of guilt for some time after breaking off her relationship withHenry.17.The Government has to grapple with the problem of unemployment.18.He was arrested for allegedly stabbing his former wife19.To her relief she was acquitted of all the charges laid against her.20.The frontiers of medical knowledge are being pushed farther outwards as time goes on.Lesson 41.Westerners perceive shape and dimensions. (size)2.see cross—cultural varieties of spatial perception (types)3.any intrusion of one activity into a space (penetration)4.essence of beauty the Japanese call “shibumi”(core)5.the word means “in a house” or “from a chamber”(room)6.adaptations to specific environment (adjustments)7.the amount of distinguishing landmarks in a region (distinctive)8.make careful distinctions among different spatial elements (differentiation)9.secular and sacred activities are kept apart. (holy)10.different perceptions of time may cause cultural conflicts. (clashes)11.Time is not a “mere connection”, as some English anthropologists would lead us to believe,but one of the most basic organizing systems of life, because all situational behavior has a temporal and a spatial dimension.12.Patterns are those implicit cultural rules by means of which sets are arranged so that theytake on meaning.13.In fact, compared with more tangible assaults on his character------namely Jones’pendingsexual—harassment lawsuit and the federal investigation into White—water ------words in a book could barely hurt him.14.A small but persistent group of critics, many of them supported by the oil and coal industries,still don’t buy it.15.Mr. Smith, who was worried that the ban might infringe on the rights of law—abiding gunowners , had already voted against the bill.16.After all, scientists noted, HIV is a retrovirus, a class of infectious agents known for theiralarming ability to integrate their own genes into the DNA of the cells they infect.17.Suddenly, perfectly secular folks were throwing around words like sanctity and dredging upmedieval—era arguments against the hubris of science.18.My study of space---- how people experience it and create a model of the spatial world in thecentral nervous system-----forced me to acknowledge the perceptual clichés of my culture. 19.My ignorance of both hydroponics and of florist’s shops made me feel somewhat ill at ease.Consequently I did not communicate in the manner I generally use when I am speaking on afamiliar subject in a familiar setting.20.To understand an organization, you have to consider all of its components. Organizations arenetworks of related parts. Each element works together with the others to support efficient operations. The new MBA buzzword for it all is Organizational Architecture.Lesson 51.sat in rapt attention (complete; engrossed)2.pay for the use of the inn’s facilities (resources; means)3. a seemingly intelligent couple condone behavior that is so obviously rude (overlook; ignore)4.witness the abominable display (contemptible)paring assessments of (appraisals)6.her friend’s mother was livid (furious)7.learn to behave more gallantly than they feel (bravely; politely)8.call a neighbor a jerk (idiot; fool)9.become aggressive, demanding and rude at the slightest provocation(irritation; annoyance)10.the result of thoughtlessness rather than of deliberate aggression. (intentional; purposeful)11.It is not our desire to be provocative, but the status quo cannot continue. Neither can thepresent standoff, without the danger of a more serious confrontation that nobody wants.12.Like all derivatives, they function, essentially, as bets on the direction of particular markets.So coveted is such insurance that the total face amount -----or “notional value”-----of swaps and similar contracts has soared to an astronomical $11 trillion.13.Annoyed, shareholders have moved to curb such abuses-----just as they have moved toremove a number of CEOs in recent months.14.The day was star—crossed, Friday, October 13th, on the eve of the second anniversary of a(n)devastating market crash.15.In a(n) appalling demonstration of the mistreatment of recruits and their meager food rations,in March 1993 four sailors on Russky Island in the Far East died of malnutrition.16.Even more interesting, from a business perspective,is the so—called intranet----thecollection of networks that connect computers within corporations---- that both Sun and Microsoft have targeted as a rich area for growth.17.She was at times less successful winning over her counterpart at the U.N., who, likeNapoleon’s army, travels on his stomach.18.Members of the NASA—led team arrived in Washington fully prepared to enter the fray.19.Negotiation could sometimes defuse these situations and produce more acceptableconsequences for both parties.20.It may not seem much consolation to point out that the teacher, too, becomes frustrated whenhis efforts appear to produce less than obvious result.Lesson 61.Marsgall’s skills and her pleasant and sociable personality made her very effective in herpublic relations job. (outgoing)2.Mary was small, pretty, and very ambitious (petite)3.He has always strongly and clearly denied the allegations. (emphatically)4.On the surface Dana was calm and self—assured, but I knew that this wasn’t completely thecase. (self-possessed)5.Many of its best—educated residents have been driven to neighboring counties in search ofbetter jobs. (quest)6.He was certainly the most attractive and pleasant lecturer there. (personable)7.For a while she imagined that she was a rich woman, living in a beautiful house. (fantasized)8.I like the idea of getting married but I don’t accept the traditional view of what marriageshould be all about. (buy into)9.They decided to postpone the wedding until Pam’s mother was out of the hospital (defer)10.The government got involved in a bitter dispute between the miners and theiremployers.( caught up)11.Fathers are encouraged to be more involved with their families.12.Edinburgh sees itself as a university of the new millennium, committed to research andteaching.13.I couldn’t figure out who the lady with the sunglasses was.14.Researchers are convinced that there is a genetic cause for the disease.15.Spatial mobility tends to be highest among the most affluent groups on the one hand and thepoorest on the other.16.She didn’t want to be tied down by a full-time job.17.She loves her life and is immersed in the quest for knowledge for knowledge’s sake.18.It seems like everybody in America is looking for the end of the rainbow19.Some claim that the herb has therapeutic value for treating pain.20.She has lots of good ideas, but she has difficulty formulating them.Lesson 71.The old lady complained continuously about the way her granddaughters dressed.(carped)2.His painting gave a concrete form to the spirit of the age.(embodied)3.The poor couple suffered great pain every night over the decision to send their sons to schooland keep their only daughter at home to help with farming work.(agonized)4.He issued an open and direct denial of the story that he was involved in bribery.(outright)5.Bill looked hard at the computer screen, wondering what his programming mistakewas.(peered)6.Mary’s parents knew clearly that their daughter’s poor scores would keep her out of anyprestigious university.(mediocre)7.The company was flooded with application letters after their advertisement for newemployees appeared in local newspapers.(inundated)8.The manager stubbornly opposed the suggestion to reduce his staff despite his failingbusiness.(bucked)9.John Bull is always speaking sharply to the workers for no apparent reason.(snarling at )10.The rain came gradually to a stop before we got started.(petered out)11.Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting became popular.12.It is ver hard for me not to wince when I see a nurse putting a needle into my arm.13.No one would deny that the marathon is the most grueling event in the sports meet.14.The whizzed through the rehearsal so that there would be time for a short meeting.15.The film star made a(n) pretentious speech to journalists, stating that he only cared about art,not wealth.16.The senator squelched the reporters who tried to interrupt him during his speech.17.It took a long time for him to mull over the whole thing before eventually making a decision.18.It was exciting to see such a movie for the first time, but we soon became jaded when ourTV was flooded with programs of a similar kind.19.Jane hoped her new housemaid could be trusted, but she will had some misgivings.20.When the war broken out, a large number of refugees crossed the border, seeking sanctuaryin the neighboring country.21.Fame happened almost overnight for the 25-year-old actress, but she has been unfazed by allthe recent media attention.22.The man posed as a health-worker in order to get into the old lady’s house, and then stole hermoney.23.Years ago, people would have scoffed at the notion that robots would operate on patientsinstead of surgeons.24.Mrs. Williams was upset when she heard that her son had misbehaved at school.Lesson 81.This hostile and aggressive attitude towards the host country evidently grows out of thegenuine difficulty which the visitor experiences in the adjustment process.2.Many teachers have stereotyped opinions concerning naughty pupils.3.It is natural for people to have hope, admiration, and jealousy. To inhibit such feelings is cruelbecause it goes against human nature.4.Some research suggests that woman with masculine-sounding names such as “Sam”and“Chris” are more successful in the business world.5.It’s said that in Slav areas it is not wise to nod approval or shake one’s head in disapproval,because the meanings of these gestures are opposite to the anglicized cultural meanings.6.In this poverty—stricken area, many of the families are forced to live at the subsistence level.7.We must first understand the ordinary rules of stability and the pervasive patterns of naturalhistory before we can speculate on the origin of the major body plants.8.He was only able to perceive black and white: he could not see properly.9.In recent years, young parents, female professionals, and well-educated parents are morelikely to socialize their children into more equal gender roles.10.Men are more prone to revenge injuries than to requite kindness, says Thomas Fuller.。