综合教程Unit

The glass castle1 I never believed in Santa Claus.2 None of us kids did. Mom and Dad refused to let us. They couldn't afford expensive presents; and they didn't want us to think we weren't as good as other kids who; on Christmas morning; found all sorts of fancy toys under the tree that were supposedly left by Santa Claus. So they told us all about how other kids were deceived by their parents; how the toys the grown-ups claimed were made by little elves wearing bell caps in their workshop at the North Pole actually had labels on them saying MADE IN JAPAN.3 "Try not to look down on those other children;" Mom said. "It's not their fault that they've been brainwashed into believing silly myths."4 We celebrated Christmas; but usually about a week after December 25; when you could find perfectly good bows and wrapping paper that people had thrown away and Christmas trees discarded on the roadside that still had most of their needles and even some silver tinsel hanging on them. Mom and Dad would give us a bag of marbles or a doll or a slingshot that had been marked way down in an after-Christmas sale.5 Dad lost his job at the gypsum mine after getting in an argument with the foreman; and when Christmas came that year; we had no money at all. On Christmas Eve; Dad took each of us kids out into the desert night oneby one. I had a blanket wrapped around me; and when it was my turn; I offered to share it with Dad; but he said no thanks. The cold never bothered him.I was five that year and I sat next to Dad and we looked up at the sky. Dad loved to talk about the stars. He explained to us how they rotated through the night sky as the earth turned. He taught us to identify the constellations and how to navigate by the North Star. Those shining stars; he liked to point out; were one of the special treats for people like us who lived out in the wilderness. Rich city folks; he'd say; lived in fancy apartments; but their air was so polluted they couldn't even see the stars. We'd have to be out of our minds to want to trade places with any of them.6 "Pick out your favorite star;" Dad said that night. He told me I could have it for keeps. He said it was my Christmas present. "You can't give me a star" I said. "No one owns the stars." "That's right;" Dad said. "No one else owns them. You just have to claim it before anyone else does; like that dago fellow Columbus claimed America for Queen Isabella. Claiming a star as your own has every bit as much logic to it."7 I thought about it and realized Dad was right. He was always figuring out things like that.8 I could have any star I wanted; Dad said; except Betelgeuse and Rigel; because Lori and Brian had already laid claim to them.9 I looked up to the stars and tried to figure out which was the best one. You could see hundreds; maybe thousands or even millions; twinkling in the clear desert sky. The longer you looked and the more your eyes adjusted to the dark; the more stars you'd see; layer after layer of them gradually becoming visible. There was one in particular; in the west above the mountains but low in the sky; that shone more brightly than all the rest.10 "I want that one;" I said.11 Dad grinned. "That's Venus;" he said. Venus was only a planet; he went on; and pretty dinky compared to real stars. She looked bigger and brighter because she was much closer than the stars. Poor old Venus didn't even make her own light; Dad said. She shone only from reflected light. He explained to me that planets glowed because reflected light was constant; and stars twinkled because their light pulsed.12 "I like it anyway;" I said. I had admired Venus even before that Christmas. You could see it in the early evening; glowing on the western horizon; and if you got up early; you could still see it in the morning; after all the stars had disappeared.13 "What the hell;" Dad said. "It's Christmas. You can have a planet if you want."14 And he gave me Venus.15 That evening over Christmas dinner; we all discussed outer space. Dad explained light years and black holes and quasars and told us about the special qualities of Betelgeuse; Rigel; and Venus. Betelgeuse was a red star in the shoulder of the constellation Orion. It was one of the largest stars you could see in the sky; hundreds of times bigger than the sun. It had burned brightly for millions of years and would soon become a supernova and burn out. I got upset that Lori had chosen a clunker of a star; but Dad explained that "soon" meant hundreds of thousands of years when you were talking about stars.16 Rigel was a blue star; smaller than Betelgeuse; Dad said; but even brighter. It was also in Orion—it was his left foot; which seemed appropriate; because Brian was an extra-fast runner.17 Venus didn't have any moons or satellites or even a magnetic field; but it did have an atmosphere sort of similar to earth's; except it was super-hot—about five hundred degrees or more. "So;" Dad said; "when the sun starts to burn out and earth turns cold; everyone here might want to move to Venus to get warm. And they'll have to get permission you're your descendants first."18 We laughed about all the kids who believed in the Santa myth and got nothing for Christmas but a bunch of cheap plastic toys. "Years from now; when all the junk they got is broken and long forgotten;" Dad said; "you'llstill have your stars."玻璃城堡我从来不相信有圣诞老人..我们家的孩子没人相信;因为爸爸妈妈不让我们相信..他们买不起昂贵的礼物;也不想让我们觉得我们比不上别的孩子——在圣诞节早上;他们从圣诞树下找到各种各样的新奇玩具;据说是圣诞老人留下的..所以他们告诉我们其他的孩子怎样被父母骗了;说那些大人们所说的由戴着有铃铛的帽子的小精灵在他们的北极工厂所做的玩具其实标签上都写着“日本制造”..“尽量不要看不起其他小孩;”妈妈跟我们说;“他们被洗脑了;以致相信那些愚蠢的童话;这并不是他们的错..”我们也庆祝圣诞节;但通常比12月25日晚大约一周..那时候可以找到人们丢弃的非常好的蝴蝶结、包装纸及松针几乎完好就被人们扔在路旁的圣诞树;有些树上甚至还挂着一些银色的闪光金属箔..爸爸和妈妈会给我们一包彩色玻璃弹子或一个洋娃娃或弹弓;那是在圣诞节后商品大减价时买来的..在与工头吵了一架后爸爸丢了石膏矿的工作;所以在那年的圣诞节;我们一贫如洗..圣诞前夕;爸爸把我们轮流带到荒野的夜幕中..我当时裹着一床毯子;在轮到我的时候;我要把毯子分给爸爸一些;但爸爸说不用;他从不怕冷..那年我五岁;我挨着爸爸坐下;我们一起抬头看天空..爸爸很喜欢谈论星星..他告诉我们随着地球的自转星星怎么旋转、穿行于夜空..他教我们怎么辨别星座;怎么通过北极星找路..他喜欢强调一点：那些闪亮的星星是对像我们这样住在荒野里的人的特别款待..他说;那些有钱的城里人虽然住在漂亮的公寓里;他们却看不到星星;因为空气被严重污染了..如果我们想与他们中的任何一个交换住所;那我们肯定是疯了..那天晚上爸爸对我说：“挑一颗你最喜欢的星星吧..”他说我可以一直拥有那颗星星;那是给我的圣诞礼物..我说：“你不能给我星星;没有人拥有这些星星..”爸爸说：“对;其他任何人都不拥有这些星星..所以现在你只要在其他人之前声称它是你的;就像拉丁佬哥伦布替伊莎贝拉女王声称美洲是他们的那样..声称一颗星星是你的;其中的道理与那个是完全一样的..”我想了想;发现爸爸是对的..他一直都是这样推理的..爸爸说我可以要我想要的任何星星;除了参宿四和参宿七猎户座的两颗星星;因为洛丽和布赖恩已经认领了这两颗..我抬头看着星星;想挑出最好的那颗..在清朗的荒野的夜空中;有成百、成千甚至上万颗星星在闪烁..看的时间越久你的眼睛就越适应黑暗;你就可以看到更多的星星..渐渐地它们一层层地呈现在你的眼前..其中有一颗很特别;它在山的西面;但处于低空;显得比其他所有的星星都更亮..“我要那颗;”我说..爸爸笑了..“那是金星;”他说..金星只是一颗行星;他接着讲;与真正的恒星相比她非常小..她看起来更大、更亮是因为她比其他星星离我们近得多..可怜的金星甚至不能自己发光;爸爸说..她发出的光是反射光..他跟我解释说行星稳定发光是因为反射光是持续的;恒星闪烁是因为它们的光是不稳定的..“不管怎样;我就喜欢它;”我说..在那个圣诞前我就喜欢金星..傍晚时你可以看到它在西边的地平线上亮着..如果你起得早;尽管其他星星这时已经消失了你却还可以看到它..“没关系;”他说：“这是圣诞节;如果你想要一颗行星那就拿去吧..”然后他把金星给了我..晚上吃圣诞晚餐时;我们一起讨论了外太空..爸爸解释了什么是光年、黑洞、类星体;并告诉了我们参宿四、参宿七及金星的特征..参宿四是猎户座猎人肩上的一颗红色的星星..它是天空中肉眼能见到的最大的星星;比太阳还大几百倍..它已经炽热地燃烧了几百万年;并很快会变成一颗超新星然后烧毁..我为洛丽挑了这么一颗破星星而难过时;爸爸解释说“很快”指的是我们谈论星星后的几十万年之后..参宿七是颗蓝色的星星;比参宿四小;但比它更亮;爸爸说..它也是猎户座的;但是在猎人的左脚上;这看起来很适合布赖恩;因为他跑得超快..金星没有像月亮那样的卫星或其他卫星;甚至没有磁场;但它有着与地球相似的空气;只是它的空气超热;大约有五百度甚至更高..“所以;”爸爸说;“当太阳开始燃尽时地球将变冷;生活在地球上的每个人都可能会想搬到金星上取暖..这样的话;他们得先经过你的子孙的同意..”我们嘲笑那些相信圣诞童话的小孩;他们除了一堆廉价的塑料玩具外什么也没得到..“再过些年;他们所得到的垃圾玩具都坏了;被他们抛在脑后;”爸爸说;“你们的星星却还是你们的..”。

全大学英语综合教程第一册UNIT4Unit 4 American DreamPart I Pre-reading TaskListen to the recording two or three times and then think over the following questions: 1. According to Dr. Hertz, what did the American Dream mean to his grandparents? 2. In Dr. Hertz's opinion, who wants people to believe in the American Dream? Why? 3. Why does Dr. Hertz say the American Dream is in one's head and in one's pocket? 4. What do you understand by the American Dream?The following words in the recording may be new to you:poverty n. 贫穷advertising n. 广告宣传Part IIText AThe American Dream means different things to different people. But for many, particularly immigrants, it means the opportunity to make a better life for themselves. For them the dream is that talent and hard work can take you from log cabin to White House. TonyTrivisonno did not rise quite so high, yet he managed to make his own dream e true.TONY TRIVISONNO'S AMERICAN DREAMFrederick C. CrawfordHe came from a rocky farm in Italy, somewhere south of Rome. How or when he got to America, I don't know. But one evening I found him standing in the driveway, behind my garage. He was about five-foot-seven or eight, and thin. "I mow your lawn," he said. It was hard to prehend his broken English. I asked him his name. "Tony Trivisonno," he replied. "I mow your lawn." I told Tony that I couldn't afford a gardener. "I mow your lawn," he said again, then walked away. I went into my house unhappy. Yes, these Depression days were difficult, but how could I to turn away a person who had e to me for help? When I got home from work the next evening, the lawn had been mowed, the garden weeded, and the walks swept. I asked my wife what had happened. "A man got the lawn mower out of the garage and worked on the yard," she answered. "I assumed you had hired him." I told her of my experience the night before. We thought it strange that he had not askedfor pay. The next two days were busy, and I forgot about Tony. We were trying to rebuild our business and bring some of our workers back to the plants. But on Friday, returning home a little early, I saw Tony again, behind the garage. I plimented him on the work he had done. "I mow your lawn," he said. I managed to work out some kind of small weekly pay, and each dayTony cleaned up the yard and took care of any little tasks. My wife said he was very helpful whenever there were any heavy objects to lift or things to fix. Summer passed into fall, and winds blew cold. "Mr. Craw, snow pretty soon," Tony told me one evening. "When winter e, you give me job clearing snow at the factory." Well, what do you do with such determination and hope? Of course, Tony got his job at the factory. The months passed. I asked the personnel departmentfor a report. They said Tony was a very good worker. One day I found Tony at our meeting place behind the garage. "I want to be 'prentice," he said. We had a pretty good apprentice school that trained laborers. But I doubted whether Tony had the capacity to read blueprints and micrometers or do precision work. Still, how could I turn him down? Tony took a cut in pay to bee an apprentice. Months later, I got a report thathe had graduated as a skilled grinder. He had learned to read the millionths of an inch on the micrometerand to shape the grinding wheel with an instrument set with a diamond. My wife and I were delighted with what we felt was a satisfying end of the story. A year or two passed, and again I found Tony in his usualwaiting place. We talked about his work, and I asked him what he wanted. "Mr. Craw," he said, "I like a buy a house." On the edge of town, he had found a housefor sale, a plete wreck. I called on a banker friend. "Do you ever loan money on character?" I asked. "No," he said. "We can't afford to. No sale." "Now, wait a minute," I replied. "Here is a hard-working man, a man of character, I can promise you that. He's got a goodjob. You're not getting a damn thing from your lot. It will stay there for years. At least he will pay your interest." Reluctantly, the banker wrote a mortgagefor $2,000 and gave Tony the house with no down payment. Tony was delighted. From then on, it was interesting to see that any discarded odds and ends around our place — a broken screen, a bit of hardware, boards from packing — Tony would gather and take home. After about two years, I found Tony in our familiar meeting spot. He seemed to stand a little straighter. He was heavier. He had a look of confidence. "Mr. Craw, I sell my house!" he said with pride. "I got $8,000."I was amazed. "But, Tony, where are you going to live without a house?" "Mr. Craw, I buy a farm." We sat down and talked. Tony told me that to own a farm was his dream. He loved the tomatoes and peppers and all the other vegetables important to his Italian diet. He had sent for his wife and son and daughter back in Italy. He had hunted around the edge of town until he found a small, abandoned piece of property with a house and shed. Now he was moving his family to his farm. Sometime later. Tony arrived on a Sunday afternoon, neatly dressed. He had another Italian man with him. He told me that he had persuaded his childhood friend to move to America. Tony was sponsoring him. With an amused look in his eye, hetold me that when they approached the little farm he now operated, his friend stood in amazement and said, "Tony, you are a millionaire!" Then, during the war, a message came from my pany. Tony had passed away. I asked our people to check on his family and see thateverything was properly handled. They found the farm green with vegetables, the little house livable and homey. There was a tractor and a good car in the yard. The children were educated and working, and Tonydidn't owe a cent. After he passed away, I thought more and more about Tony's career. He grew in stature in my mind. In the end, I think he stood as tall, and as proud, as the greatest American industrialists. They had all reached their success by the same route and by the same values and principles: vision, determination, self-control, optimism, self-respect and, above all, integrity. Tony did not begin on the bottom rung of the ladder. He began in the basement. Tony's affairs were tiny; the greatest industrialists' affairs were giant. But, after all, the balance sheets were exactly the same. The only difference was where you put the decimal point. Tony Trivisonno came to America seeking the American Dream. But he didn't find it — he created it for himself. All he had were 24 precious hours a day, and he wasted none of them. (1110 words)New Words and Expressionsdriveway n. 宅旁私家车道mow v. 修剪（草坪），刈（草）prehend vt. understand fullylawn n. 草地，草坪turn away refuse to help (sb.) or to allow (sb.) to enter a place 拒绝帮助；不让…进入weed v. 除去…的杂草；除草 n. 杂草，野草assume vt. suppose 假设；以为pliment▲ vt. praise 赞扬 n. 赞美的言辞或行为work out plan; solve; calculate 制定出；解决；算出weekly a. happening once a week or every week 每周的；一周一次的clean up make clean and tidy 打扫，清除helpful a. giving help; useful 有帮助的；有用的do with (used in questions with what) 对待，处理determination n. 决心，决定personnel n. 人事部门；全体人员，全体职员apprentice n. 学徒capacity n. the ability to understand or do sth. 能力，才能micrometer n. 测微计，千分尺precision n. the quality of being exact 精密；精确（性）turn down refuse 拒绝graduate v. （使）毕业 n. （尤指大学）毕业生skilled a. having skill; needing skill 熟练的，有技巧的；技术性的grinder n. 磨工grind (ground) vt. 磨，磨碎，碾碎instrument n. 工具，器械，仪器for sale intended to be sold 待售wreck n. 残破物；（尤指失事船只、飞机等的）残骸call on visit (sb.) for a short time 拜访banker n. 银行家；银行高级职员loan vt. lend (sth.) 借，贷 n. 贷款；借，贷character n. （人的）品德；品质；性格damn a.，n. (infml) (usu. used in negatives) of even the smallest amount 丝毫reluctantly ad. 勉强地reluctant a.mortgage▲ n. 抵押借款，按揭discard vt. (fml)throw away 抛弃odds and ends 零星杂物，琐碎物品screen n. 纱门，纱窗；屏；荧屏hardware n. 五金器具；（计算机的）硬件spot n. a particular place；a small dirty mark 地点；斑点confidence n. 信心amaze vt. surprise (sb.) very much 使惊愕，使诧异amazement n. 惊愕，诧异pepper n. 辣椒；胡椒粉Italian a. 意大利的diet n. food and drink usually taken by a person or group 日常饮食send for ask for the arrival of 派人去叫，召唤；派人去取hunt v. 寻找；打猎abandon vt. give up pletely or forever 抛弃，放弃property n. land, buildings or both together; sth. which is owned （房）地产；财产shed n. 小屋，棚 vt. 使脱落；使流出，散发出sometime ad. 某个时候sponsor vt. 为…做保证人；主办，发起 n. 保证人；主办者，发起人amuse vt. cause to laugh or smile; cause to spend time in a pleasant manner 逗乐；给…提供娱乐approach v. e near(er) to 接近millionaire▲ n. 百万富翁pass away (euph) (esp. of a person) die 去世handle vt. manage; control 管理，处理；操纵livable a. fit or pleasant to live in 适于居住的homey a. (infml) pleasant; like home 舒适的；像家一样的tractor n. 拖拉机stature n. 身材，身高；境界industrialist n. 工业家，实业家route n. 路线，路程principle n. guiding rule for behavior; basic truth 信条；原则；原理vision n. the ability to make great plans for the future; sight; the ability to see 远见；视觉。

UNIT 1大一新生日记星期日从家里出发后，我们开车开了很长一段时间才到达我住的宿舍楼。

我进去登记。

宿舍管理员给了我一串钥匙，并告诉了我房间号。

我的房间在6楼，可电梯坏了。

等我们终于找到8号房的时候，妈妈已经涨红了脸，上气不接下气。

我打开门锁，我们都走了进去。

但爸爸马上就从里面钻了出来。

这个房间刚刚够一个人住，一家人都进去，肯定装不下。

我躺在床上，不动弹就可以碰到三面墙。

幸亏我哥哥和我的狗没一起来。

后来，爸爸妈妈就走了，只剩下我孤零零一个人。

周围只有书和一个箱子。

接下来我该做什么？星期一早上，有一个为一年级新生举办的咖啡早茶会。

我见到了我的导师，他个子高高的，肩膀厚实，好像打定了主意要逗人开心。

“你是从很远的地方来的吗？”他问我。

他边说话边晃悠脑袋，咖啡都洒到杯托里了。

“我家离爱丁堡不太远，开车大约6个小时，”我说。

“好极了！”他说，接着又走向站在我旁边的那个女孩儿。

“你是从很远的地方来的吗？”他问。

但不等那女孩儿作出任何回答，他就说到，“好极了！”然后就继续向前走。

他啜了一口咖啡，却惊讶地发现杯子是空的。

妈妈打来电话。

她问我是不是见到了导师。

星期二我觉得有点儿饿，这才意识到我已经两天没吃东西了。

我下楼去，得知一天三餐我可以在餐厅里吃。

我下到餐厅排进了长队。

“早餐吃什么？”我问前面的男生。

“不知道。

我来得太晚了，吃不上早餐了。

这是午餐。

”午餐是自助餐，今天的菜谱是鸡肉、米饭、土豆、沙拉、蔬菜、奶酪、酸奶和水果。

前面的男生每样儿都取一些放到托盘上，付了钱，坐下来吃。

我再也不觉得饿了。

妈妈打电话来。

她问我有没有好好吃饭。

星期三早上9点钟我要去听一个讲座。

我醒时已经8:45了。

竟然没有人叫我起床。

奇怪。

我穿好衣服，急匆匆地赶到大讲堂。

我在一个睡眼惺忪的女生旁边坐下。

她看了看我，问：“刚起床？”她是怎么看出来的？讲座进行了1个小时。

结束时我看了看笔记，我根本就看不懂自己写的字。

那个女生名叫苏菲，和我一样，也是英语文学专业的学生。

综合教程Unit 1 Never Say GoodbyeText I课文参考译文：永远不说再见10岁那年，突然面临要从我唯一熟悉的家搬走，我感到痛苦万分。

我的全部生活,虽然简单，但都是在那所古老的大房子里度过的。

而且一家人四代同堂，在那间屋子里和和睦睦，有过悲伤也有过欢乐。

搬家的最后日期到来的那一刻，我跑到那如同避风港的小后门廊边，一个人坐在那里，全身颤抖，泪水从心头涌出。

忽然，我感到有只手搭在我的肩膀上。

我仰起头,看到了外公。

“这不大好受，对吧，比利?”他温柔地说道，在我旁边的台阶上坐了下来。

“外公，”我哭着回答，“我怎么能够向您和我所有的朋友说再见呢?”他望向那些苹果树，盯着看了好一阵子。

“再见是一个多么令人伤心的词，”他说，“对朋友说再见，听起来太决绝，太冷酷无情了。

我们似乎有很多种说再见的方式，但它们都有一个共同之处，那就是让人感到悲伤。

”我继续看着他的脸。

他轻轻地握住我的手。

“跟我来,我的朋友。

”他轻声说。

我们手牵着手，走到前院他最喜欢的地方，那里，一大簇红色的玫瑰丛异常夺目。

“比利，你在这里看到了什么?”他问。

我看着那些花朵，不知该说些什么，然后回答道，“我看到了平静而美丽的东西，外公。

”他跪了下来，把我拉近了一点。

“比利，不仅仅是玫瑰本身看起来漂亮，是你心里那处特别的地方让它们如此美丽。

”他的目光再次和我的目光相遇。

“比利,很久很久以前我就种下了这些玫瑰在你妈妈出生之前。

我在大儿子出生那天把花苗栽在了土里,这是我对上帝表达感激之情的方式。

那个男孩的名字叫比利，和你的名字一样。

我过去常常看到他为你的外婆摘玫瑰花。

”此刻,我看到了外公眼中的泪花。

我以前从没见他哭过。

他的声音变得有点沙哑。

“有一天，一场可怕的战争爆发了，我的儿子，和其他很多人的儿子一样，背井离乡去和敌人作战。

我送他走到车站.... 3个月后，一封电报发来了，说我的儿子在意大利的一个小村子阵亡了。

我能记起来的这辈子和他说过的最后一句话就是再见。

课后练习答案（全新版大学英语综合教程第二版）第2册UNIT 1I. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) insert 2) on occasion 3) investigate 4) In retrospect 5) initial 6) phenomena 7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) not in the least 11) promote 12) emerged2. Rewrite each sentence…1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and the south2) is said to be superior to synthetic fiber3) as a financial center has evolved slowly4) is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3. Complete the sentences1) be picked up, can’t accomplish, am exaggerating2) somewhat, the performance, have neglected, they apply to3) assist, On the other hand, are valid, a superiorII. Confusable Words1.1) continual 2) continuous 3) continual 4) continuous2.1) principal; 2) principal; 3)principle 4) principles 5) principalIII. Usage1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/by yourself/on your ownComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) contrast 2) exaggerating 3) priority 4) on the other hand 5) promoting 6) pick up7) assist 8) accomplish 9) on occasion 10) neglecting 11). worthwhile 12)superior2. Theme-related1. end2. perform3. facing4. competent5. equipped6. designed7. approach8. rest 9. definitely 10. qualityII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.4) Assuming (t hat) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it?5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2. Translate the passageTo improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-known essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.课后练习答案（全新版大学英语综合教程第二版第2册UNIT2）Text AA Life Full of RichesI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) abrupt 2) emotional 3) bless 4) wear and tear5) dated 6) consequences 7) seemingly 8) in contrast to9) Curiosity 10) genuine 11) primarily 12) sentiments2. Rewrite each sentence…1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first2) vital to the existence of all forms of life3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy5) tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice3. Complete the sentences1) a lingering, fabricating, sentiments2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attainII. Words with Multiple Meanings1. It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Don’t take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5. My uncle will take me (alone on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8. If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III. Usage1. hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. not having6. to say7. to open8. being helpedComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) falling into 4) bracket 5) deny 6) tangible7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place 10) abrupt 11) focus 12) donations2. Theme-related1) consume 2) fueled 3) annual 4) plain 5) physically6) security 7) indicates 8) equally 9) traditional 10) followsII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs.2. Translate the passageWith more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit 3 The Generation GapText A Father Knows BetterI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) typical 2) dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare 6) came over 7) interference8) fading 9) narrowed down 10) frank 11) schemes 12) at any rate2. Rewrite each sentence…1) consists of five generals and four police officers.2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3. Complete the sentences1) hysterical, was handed down by, should have known better than2) twisted, over and over, talented son,3) patience, not to keep him in suspense, assured…repeatedlyII. Collocation1. adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6. likely7. fortunate8. keenIII. Usage1. be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. be banned6. beComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) typical 2) welfare 3) constant 4) frank 5) talent 6) dumb 7) know better than that8) repeatedly 9) dread 10) interference 11)bet 12)assure2. Theme-related1. despite2. really3. same4. contact5. admitted6. attempt7. not8. tend 9. different 10. mannerII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2. Translate the passageGeorge, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CDs for computer games sof tware from his classmates.Unit 4Text A A Virtual LifeI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) conversely 2) but then 3) symptom 4)spitting 5) abusing6) tone 7) took (her) in 8) editing 9)have arranged 10) in sight11) stretched 12) data2. Rewrite each sentence…1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) find themselves getting sucked in3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) fled their country to avoid military service/ fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) restore people's confidence in it.3. Complete the sentences1) the virtual/ on line/ via2) nightmare/ routine/ any appointment/ arrange for3) cue/ remarks/ his tuneII. Collocation1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vacation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don't worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. Usagel. hard 2. difficult3. impossible4. tough5. hard6. easyComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) Internet 2) click3) virtual 4) routines5) arrange 6) nightmare7) annoying 8) connection9) crawls 10) take in11) spit 12) data13) sucked into 14) At times15) flee 16) on line2. Theme-related1) companion 2) deliver3) access 4) enables5) customers 6) delights7) provides 8) small9) remote 10) informationII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2. Translate the passagePerhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit 5 Overcoming ObstaclesText A True HeightVocabularyI. 1.1) startled 2) mere3) motion 4) sweating5) stretched out 6) vain7)On one occasion 8) anxiety9) emotions 10) ashamed of11) In my mind's eye12) recurring2.1) Mrs. White's birthday coincides with her husband's.2) They make big profits on the stuff they sell by creating an artificial shortage, which sends the prices soaring / results in the soaring of prices.3) It has been a week of alternate sunshine and rain.4) Politics and philosophy have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her, as she waited for her first TV interview.3.1) media; dedication to; grace.2) his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3) emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII. Collocation1) Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2) In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (should) continue her educa?tion to acquire still another degree.3) There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safe?guard the welfare of animals.4) Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5) Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6) Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III. Words with Multiple Meanings1.1 work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2. Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6. To my disappointment, the manager's plan of promoting the new products doesn't work at all.7. The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don't know how to learn.8. The medicine began to work one hour after the child took it..Comprehensive txercisesI. Cloze(A) Text-related1. In my mind's eye2. groan3. competitor4. intensity5. anxiety6. tense7. sweat8. tension9. soaring10. recurring11. brought me back to earth12. fantasy13. sweat14. congratulate15.numerous16. media(B)Theme-related1. engineer2. forget3. convinced4. how5. build6. accident7. thought8. only9. sharp10. touched11. instructions12. finallyII. Translation1.1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business.2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3) We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I don’t want to see me beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t / don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of / Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blowmade her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and help me survive the crisis.”Unit 6 Women, Half the skyText A A Woman Can Learn Anything a Man CanI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) cultural/culture 2)indication 3) miniature 4) ironic 5) stumbled into 6) decent7)buzzing 8) abnormal 9) mechanical 10) shuddering 11) implied 12)leap2. Rewrite each sentence…1) Convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office2) Didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker3) Their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) Allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day5) Couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fasci nating.3. Complete the sentences1) will not panic/ feel panic, will be at a disadvantage2) hybrid, transmission3) carve, one indication, to distinguishII. Collocation1. also2. as well/too3. too4. too5. as well/too6. too 7 also 8. alsoIII. Usage1. I’ve had enough2.when I was old enough to work and earn money3. can’t get enough sleep at night4. had so far collected enough of them5.have strong enough arms6. have just enough money to live onComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) stumbled into 2) not know the first thing about 3) mechanical 4) when it comes to5) hybrid 6) gritted her teeth 7) premise 8) at a disadvantage 9) panic10) cultural 11)flexible 12)imply2. Theme-related1. chair2. force3. secrets4. painstaking5. recognized6. steered7. essentially8.obsevation 9. women 10. tutor 11.inspired 12.unlessII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) He is a man of few words, but it comes to playing computer games, he is too clever for his classmates.2) Children who d on’t know any better may think these animals are pretty cute and start playing with them.3) There is no way to obtain a loan, so as to buy the new equipment, I’ll just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4) The hunter would not have fired the shots if he had not seen a herd of elephants coming towards his campsite.5) I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory --- he does not seem to remember painful experiences in the past, particular those of his own doing.2. Translate the passage:Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She craves knowledge and works hard. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the same work, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It is ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institutions of higher education. When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight. So she gritted her teeth and complained to the President. The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equity advocate.Unit 7 Learning about EnglishText A The Glorious Messiness of EnglishI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phra ses…1) Strictly speaking 2) drifted 3) resembles 4) invaded5) is conquered 6) fascinating 7) snack 8) put into practice9) source 10) climate 11) surrendered 12) were aroused2. Rewrite each sentence…1) an absolute necessity rather than a luxury2) is a valuable addition to the football team.3) will get out of control, if the firemen do not arrive within ten minutest4) alternative but to go via Vancouver to get to Seattle.5) declared all beef imports will be banned for the next six months as an emergence measure to stop the spread of mad cow disease3. Complete the sentences1) systematic, have invented, to a very real extent, mysteries2) to establish, to be modified/ modifying3) tolerance towards, strike out, enrichII. Synonyms1. wish, wish, want, want/wish2. skin, hide/skin, hide, skin3. raise/rear, raise, rear/raise, raise4. royal, kingly/royal, sovereign, royal/ kinglyIII. Usage1. Indeed2. though3. Frankly4. Moreover5. To my knowledge6. however7. nevertheless8. Yet9. instead 10. in other wordsComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) fascinating 2) tolerance 3) invented 4) addition 5) ban6) corrupt 7) out of control 8) influenced 9) elite 10) came up with11) establishing 12) Massive 13) sources 14) enrich2. Theme-related1) early 2) similar 3) source 4) observation 5) examine6) features 7) declared 8) stronger 9) accident 10) sprungII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policy went into effect.2) On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to her habitual frown.3) He paused for effect, then said:” We can reach/ enter these markets through new channels.4) The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish young musical talents5) We have no way to protect our personal liberties until we have established a sovereign state./ We can’t protect our personal liberties unless we, first of all, establish a sovereign state.2. Translate the passageThough how the English language came into existence remains a mystery to many people, linguists believe that English and most other European languages have descended from a common source: the Indo-European parent language. English was first spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded England in the fifth century. They passed onto us the basic vocabulary of English. In over fifteen centuries of its development, English has enriched itself by massive borrowing. As British immigrants landed in America and established the United States as an independent nation, a new variety was added to the English language: American English. Though some people worry that the language is running out of control, many native speakers of English take pride in the tolerance of their language.。

上unit1——TRAITS OF THE KEY PLAYERS关键员工的特征1.What exactly is a key player?A“Key Player"is aphrase that I've heard about from employers during just about every search I've conducted.I asked a client——a hiring manager involved in a recent search—to define it for me."Every company has a handful of staff in a given area of expertise that you can count on to get the job done.On my team of seven process engineers and biologists,I've got two or three whom I just couldn't live without,”he said."Key players are essential to my organization.And when we hire your company to recruit for us,we expect that you'll be going into other companies and finding just that:the staff that another manager will not want to see leave.We recruit only key players.”关键员工到底是什么?在我进行的每一次搜索中，我都会从雇主那里听到“关键员工”这个词。

(全新版)大学英语《综合教程》第一册Unit5 (Unit 5)In today's fast-paced world, the importance of learning English cannot be overstated. English has become a universal language, connecting people from different cultures and backgrounds. As an integral part of the curriculum, the "Comprehensive Tutorial" series of textbooks aims to provide students with a solid foundation in the English language. In this article, we will explore the key features and benefits of the newest edition of the "Comprehensive Tutorial" series, specifically focusing on Unit 5.Unit 5 of the "Comprehensive Tutorial" series introduces students to the theme of "Education." This unit aims to enhance students' language skills while also providing them with valuable knowledge about the education system and its challenges. The unit comprises various sections, each targeting different language aspects and addressing specific educational topics.One of the highlights of Unit 5 is its focus on vocabulary expansion. The unit includes a wide range of academic and educational vocabulary words that students can incorporate into their everyday language use. From "curriculum" to "plagiarism," students will gain a comprehensive understanding of essential terms related to education. Numerous exercises and activities within the unit make it possible for students to actively engage with the new vocabulary and reinforce their learning through practice.Furthermore, Unit 5 also emphasizes writing skills. It includes a section dedicated to academic writing, guiding students through the process ofconstructing well-structured essays. The unit introduces students to various types of essays commonly encountered in an academic setting, such as argumentative essays and descriptive essays, providing them with a step-by-step approach to master each style. By following the provided guidelines and practicing the given exercises, students can enhance their writing abilities and prepare themselves for future academic challenges.In addition to vocabulary expansion and writing skills, Unit 5 also focuses on developing students' listening and speaking skills. Through a variety of authentic recordings and interviews, students are exposed to real-life situations related to education. They have the opportunity to listen to different accents and improve their listening comprehension skills. The unit also incorporates interactive speaking activities, enabling students to engage in discussions and express their opinions on a range of educational topics. These activities foster a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to actively participate and communicate in English.Another unique component of Unit 5 is its incorporation of cultural insights. The unit explores the significance of education in different cultures around the world, shedding light on educational practices, beliefs, and traditions from diverse perspectives. By understanding the cultural nuances associated with education, students develop a global mindset and become more open-minded individuals.To enhance self-assessment and independent learning, Unit 5 includes regular self-evaluation exercises and a comprehensive review section at the end of the unit. These features allow students to gauge their progress,identify areas of improvement, and reinforce their understanding of the unit's content.In conclusion, Unit 5 of the "Comprehensive Tutorial" series offers a comprehensive and engaging approach to learning English in the context of education. Through its focus on vocabulary expansion, writing skills, listening and speaking abilities, cultural insights, and self-assessment, the unit equips students with the necessary tools to excel in their language learning journey. The newest edition of the textbook serves as a valuable resource for both teachers and students, providing a solid foundation for developing a strong command of the English language.。

全新版大学英语综合教程第四册Unit 1 Text BWould nature be on the side of the Allied forces as they prepared to invade mainland Europe or would it favour the Germans? No one was certain.大自然会站在秣马厉兵准备进攻欧洲大陆的同盟国一方，还是会偏袒德国人？谁也说不准。

The Normandy Landings诺曼底登陆1. The largest and most ambitious military expedition in history was the invasion of Normandy in northern France by British, American and Canadian forces that took place in the summer of 1944. Even nature played a role.2.It took more than a year for military planners to orchestrate every movement of troops, artillery, ships and aircraft and to set everything in place for the move that was to open up a second front in Europe. This would liberate France and way for the final assault on Germany itself.历史上最大最具野心的军事远征是1944年夏天英国、美国和加拿大军队在法国北部发动的诺曼底入侵。

甚至自然也发挥了作用。

军事侵略家精心安排军队、大炮、船舰和飞机的每一步运作，将进军的一切准备就绪去翻开在欧洲的第二战线，这种准备花了一年多的时间。