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《高级英语》第一册第1课习题和答案Exercises for Lesson one撰写人: Kitty No.1I.Multiple-choice1.It grows louder and more _____ until you round a corner and see a fairyland of dancing flashes, as the burnished copper catches the light of _____ lamps and braziers.A.distinct, innumerableB.clear, countlessC.distinct, numerableD.clear, innumerable2.If he does guess correctly, he will price the item high, and __ little in the bargaining.A.produceB.resignC.surrenderD.yield3.The seller makes a point ______ protesting that the price he is charging is depriving him ______ all profit.A.of…fromB.from…ofC.of…ofD.from…from4.The shop-keepers speak in slow, measured tones, and the buyers ______.A.follow suitB.take suitC.follow suitsD.take suits5.Motors and bicycles threaded their way among the ______ of the people entering and leaving the market.A.crowdB.throngsC.crowdD.crowds6.As you approach it, a tinkling and banging and clashing begins to impinge______ your ear.A.onB.toC.atD.against7.Little donkeys with harmoniously tinkling bells ______ among the throngs of people.A. threads their wayB.thread their wayC.threads their waysD.thread their ways8.The tin of the stall-holders crying their wares, …and of ______ purchasers arguing and bargaining is continuous and makes you dizzy.A.would-beB.will-beC.shall-beD.could-be9.The shop-owner instructs, and sometimes ______ with a hammer himself.A. takes a handB.takes handsC.takes handD.takes two hands10. The pole is attached ______ the one end ______ an upright post, and ______ the other end ______ a blind-folded camel.A.at…at, at…atB.to…at, to…atC.at…to, at…toD.to…at, to…at11.Every here and there, a doorway gives ______ a sunlit courtyard.A.a glance ofB.a glimpse ofC.a stare ofD.a survey of12.The boss asked me if I would ____ to take the new mission.A.considerB.acceptC.approveD.agree13.He was asked to account _____ the loss of the market in Shanghai.A.forB.ofC.onD.about14.We always _____ our success to our parents, teachers and colleagues.A.obligeB.contributeC.delicateD.attribute15.In most public places, smoking is not ____.A.letB.legalC.allowedD.promised16.The architecture of Gothic style refers to an architectural style prevalent in _____ Europe from the 12th through the 15th century.A.easternB.eastC.eastlyD.western17.____________ lies in the Middle East.A.MongoliaB.IndiaC.LebanonD.Thailand18.The boulevard was crammed with gay, laughing _________.A.crowdsB.throngsC.peopleD.men19.Wine is one of the many _________ that France sells abroad.moditiesB.merchandiseC.goodsD.wares20.Every night, when my head touches the pillows, I felt a wave of ______.A.dizzyB.dizzyingC.dizzinessD.dizziesII.Write out the new words and phrases in the blanks according to the meanings: 1.()a market or street of shops and stalls 市场, 集市2. ()dim; indistinct 模糊旳;朦胧旳3. ()having musical tones combined to give a pleasing effect; consonant (音调)友好旳, 悦耳旳4. ( ) that can be conceived, imagined 可想象旳, 想得到旳5.()a loud, continuous noise 喧闹声, 嘈杂声6. ()(of a sound) made softer than is usual (声音)减弱旳7. ()suggestive of the grave or burial; dismal; gloomy 坟墓般旳;阴森森旳8. ()互助会, 协会9. ()支架, 脚手台架, 搁凳10.()strike, hit or dash; have an effect 撞击, 冲击;对……有影响11. ()火盆;火钵12. ()(单复同)风箱13. ()complex; full of elaborate detail 错综复杂旳;精心制作旳14. ()strange or different in a way that is striking or fascinating 奇异旳;异常迷人旳15. ()involving great expense; costly; lavish 豪华旳;奢侈旳;昂贵旳16. ()a confusing, intricate network of winding path ways 迷津;迷宫17. ()feeling or expressing disdain; scornful and aloof; proud 轻视旳;蔑视旳18.()a large bundle 大包, 大捆19. ()the seed of flax 亚麻籽20. ()likely to fall into pieces; shaky 要倒塌似旳;摇摇欲坠旳21. ()make small or insignificant; make seem small in comparison 使矮小, 使显得矮小, 使无足轻重22.()moving or acting quickly and lightly 灵活旳, 敏捷旳23. ()大梁24.()a slow, small flow 细流, 涓流25. ()flow or leak out slowly, as through very small holes 渗出;慢慢地流1.III. Paraphrase:2.As you approach it, a tinkling and banging and clashing begins to impinge on yourear. ________________________________________.The seller makes a point of protesting that the price he is charging is depriving him of all profit.____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________.The red of the live coals glows bright and then dims rhythmically to the strokes of the bellows._______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________. IV.Point out the figures of speech used in each sentence.1.Boys and girls, tumbling in the streets and playing, were moving jewels.( )2.It is a vast, somber cavern of a room.( )3.The pen is mightier than the sword.( )4.As you approach it, a tinkling and banging and clashing begins to impinge on your ear.( )5.We spent a sleepless night on the project.( )6.Ancient girders creak and groan.( )7.The burnished copper catches the light of innumerous lamps and braziers.( )1.V.Proofreading2.The roadway is narrowed every a few yards by little stalls.______3.Shopkeepers dealing with the same kind of goods do not scatter themselves overthe bazaar.__________4.Desks in the classroom are arranged at interval of 10 feet._______5.College students could be well prepared for independent thinking should be lessemphasis on grades in high school.____________6.He believes that his nation should commit itself to achieve the goal, before thedecade is out, of landing a man on the moon.___________1.VI.Translate the following sentences into English.2.他会竭力协助你。
Unit 1I. Paraphrase:1. We are now 23 feet above the sea level.2. The house was built in 1915, and since then no hurricane has done any damage to it.3. We can make careful preparations and come through it.4. Water got into the generator. It stopped working. So the lights were put out.5. Everybody go out through the back door and run to the cars.6. The electrical systems had been watered and stopped working.7. As John watched the water inch its way up the steps, he felt a strong sense of guilt because he blamed himself for endangering the whole family by deciding not to flee inland.8. Oh God, please help us overcome this storm.9. She sang a few words alone and then she stopped.10. Later on, Janis .showed a sign of sufferingⅡ. Translation (C-E)1. Each and every plane must be checked out thoroughly before taking off.2. The residents were firmly opposed to the construction of a waste incineration plant in their neighborhood because they were deeply concerned about the plant’s emissions polluting the air.3. Investment in ecological projects in this area mounted up to billions of Yuan.4. The dry riverbed was strewn with rocks of all sizes.5. Although war caused great losses to this country, its cultural traditions did not perish.6. To make space for modern high rises, many ancient buildings with ethnic cultural features had to be demolished.7. In the earthquake the main structures of most of the poor-quality houses disintegrated.8. His wonderful dream vanished into the air despite his hard efforts to achieve his goals. Ⅲ. Translation (E-C)1. 但是,和住在沿海的其他成千上万的居民一样,约翰不愿舍弃家园,除非他的家人---妻子珍妮丝和他们的七个孩子,大的11岁,小的才3岁---明显处于危险之中。
高级英语第一册课后习题答案Lesson11)A bazaar is a market or street of shops and stands in Oriental countries.Such bazaars are likely to be found in Afghanistan,the Arabian Peninsula,Cyprus,Asiatic Turkey and Egypt.2)The bazaar includes many markets:cloth—market,copper—smiths’market.carpet—market,food—market,dye—market,pottery—market,carpenters’market,etc.They represent the backward feudal economy.3)A blind man could know which part 0f the bazaar he was in by his senses of smell and hearing.Different odours and sounds can give him some ideas about the various parts 0f the bazaar.4)Because the earthen floor,beaten hard by countless feet,deadens the sound of footsteps,and the vaulted mudbrick walls and roof have hardly and sounds to echo. The shop-keepers also speak in slow, measured tones, and the buyers follow suit.5)The place where people make linseed oil seems the most picturesque in the bazaar. The backwardness of their extracting oil presents an unforgettable scene.II .1)little donkeys went in and out among the people and from one side to another2)Then as you pass through a big crowd to go deeper into the market, the noise of the entrance gradually disappear, and you come to the much quieter cloth-market.3)they drop some of items that they don't really want and begin to bargain seriously for a low price.4)He will ask for a high price for the item and refuse to cut down the price by any significant amount.5)As you get near it, a variety of sounds begin to strike your ear.Ⅲ. See the translation of text.IV.1)n. +n..seaside, doorway, graveyard, warlord2)n. +v..daybreak, moonrise, bullfight3)v. +n..cutback, cutthroat, rollway4)adj. +n..shortterm, softcoal, softliner, hardware5)adv. +v. .output , upgrade, downpour6)v. +adv..pullover, buildupV.1)thread (n.) she failed to put the thread through the eye of the needle.(v.) He threaded through the throng.2)round (v.) On the 1st of September the ship rounded the Cape of Good Hope. (adv.) He wheeled round and faced me angrily.3)narrow(v.) In the discussions we did not narrow the gap any further. (adj.)He failed by a very narrow margin.4)price(n.) The defence secretary said the U.S.was not looking for an agreement at anyprice.(v.)At the present consumption rates(of oil)the world may well be pricing itself out of its future.5) (v.)live About 40%of the population lives on the land and tries to live off it.(adj.)The nation heard the inaugural speech in a live broadcast.6)tower (n.)The tower was built in the 1 4th century.(v.)The general towered over his contemporaries.7)dwarf (v.)A third of the nation's capital goods are shipped from this area,which dwarfs West Germany's mighty Ruhr Valley in industrial output.(n.)Have you ever read the story of Snow White and the Dwarfs?Ⅵ.1)light and heat:glare,dark,shadowy,dancing flashes.the red of the live coals,glowing bright,dimming,etc.2)sound and movement:enter,pass,thread their way.penetrate,selecting,pricing,doinga little preliminary bargaining,din,tinkling,banging,clashing,creak,squeaking,rumbling,etc.3)smell and colour:profusion of rich colours,pungent and exotic smells,etc.Ⅶ.1)glare指刺眼的光;brightness指光源发出的强烈稳定的光,强调光的强度。
第一课 Face to face with Hurricane Camille1.We re elevated23feet.We’re23feet above sea level.2.The place has been here since1915,and no hurricane has bothered it.The house has been here since1915,andno hurricane has ever caused any damage to it.3.We can batten down and ride it out.We can make the necessary preparations and survive the hurricane without much damage.4.The generator was doused,and the lights went out.Water got into the generator and put it out.It stopped producing electricity,so the lights also went out.5.Everybody out the back door to the cars!Everybody goes out through the back door and runs to the cars!6.The electrical systems had been killed by water.The electrical systems in the car(the battery for the starter) had been put out by water.7.John watched the water lap at the steps,and felt a crushing guilt.As John watched the water inch its way up the steps,he felt a strong sense of guilt because he blamed himself forendangering the whole family by deciding not to flee inland.8.Get us through this mess,will you?Oh God,please help us to get through this storm safely9.She carried on alone for a few bars;then her voice trailed away.Grandmother Koshak sang a few words alone and then her voice gradually grew dimmer and finally stopped.10.Janis had just one delayed reaction.Janis displayed the fear caused by the hurricane rather late.第二课 Hiroshima-the “Liveliest” City in Japan 1.Serious-looking men spoke to one another as if they were oblivious of the crowds about them…They were so absorbed in their conversation that they seemed not to pay any attention to the people around them.2.At last this intermezzo came to an end,and I found myself in front of the gigantic City Hall.At last the taxi trip came to an end and I suddenly found that I was in front of the gigantic City Hall.3.The rather arresting spectacle of little old Japan adrift amid beige concrete skyscrapers is the very symbol of the incessant struggle between the kimono and the miniskirt. The traditional floating houses among high modern buildings represent the constant struggle between old tradition and new development.4.…experiencing a twinge of embarrassment at the prospect of meeting the mayor of Hiroshima in my socks.I suffered from a strong feeling of shame when I thought of the scene of meeting the mayor of Hiroshima wearing my socks only.5.The few Americans and Germans seemed just as inhibited asI was.The few Americans and Germans seemed just as restrained as I was6.After three days in Japan,the spinal column becomes extraordinarily flexible.After three days in Japan one gets quite used to bowing to people as a ritual to show gratitude.7.I was about to make my little bow of assent,when the meaning of these last words sank in,jolting me out of my sad reverie.I was about to show my agreement by nodding when I sudd enly realized what the meaning ofhis words.His words shocked me out my sad dreamy thinking.8....and nurses walked by carrying nickel-plated instruments,t he very sight of which would send shivers down the spine of any healthy visitor....and nurses walked by carrying surgical instruments whic h were nickel plated and even healthy visitors when they see t hose instruments could not help shivering.9.Because,thanks to it,I have the opportunity to improve my character.I have the chance to raise my moral standard thanks to the il lness.第三课 Blackmail1.The words spat forth with sudden savagery,all pretense of b landness gone.Ogilvie said these words suddenly and rudely,throwing awa y his pretended politeness.2.When they find who done that last night,who killed that kid an‘its mother,then high-tailed it,they’ll throw the book,an d never mind who it hits,or whether they got fancy titles nei ther.When they find who killed the mother and the kid and t hen ran away,they'll carry out the maximum punishment no matter who will be punished in this case or what their social position is.3.The Duchess of Croydon-three centuries and a half of inbredarrogance behind her-did not yield easily.The Duchess was supported by her arrogance coming from p arents of noble familieswith a history of three centuries anda half.She wouldn’t give up easily.4.Even the self-assurance of Ogilvie flickered for an instant. The Duchess appeared so firm about their innocence thatOgilvie felt unsure if his assumption for a moment.But the mo ment was very short.5.The house detective took his time,leisurely puffing a cloud of blue cigar smoke,his eyes sardonically on the Duchess as if challenging her objection.The house detective was took his time smoking his cigar and puffed a cloud of blue smoke leisurely.At the same time,his eyes were fixed on the Duchess with contempt as if he was o penly daring her objection as she has done earlier.6.There ain’t much,out of the way,which people who stay in t his hotel do,I don’t get to hear about.No matter who stays in this hotel does anythingimproper,I a lways get to know about it.7.The Duchess of Croydon kept firm,tight rein on her racing m ind.The Duchess of Croydon is thinking quickly,but at the same t ime keeping her thoughts under control.8.And when they stopped for petrol,as they would have to,th eir speech and manner would betray them,making them co nspicuous.Furthermore,when they had to stopfor petrol,their speech and manner would make them noticeable and reveal their id entity.9)I know you are from the South.Your accent has betrayed you.10)We have no alternative in this matter.第四课 The Trial That Rocked the World1.”Don’t worry,son,we’ll show them a few tricks.”Don’t worry,young man.We have some clever and unexp ected tactics and we will surprise them in the trial.2.The case had erupted round my head…The case had come down upon me unexpectedly and viol ently.3.No one,least of all I,anticipated that my case would snowba ll into one of the most famous trials in U.S.history.I was the last one to expect that my case would become o ne of the most famous trials in US history.4.”That’s one hell of a jury!”The jury iscompletely inappropriate.5.”Today it is the teachers,”he continued,”and tomorrow the magazines,the books,the newspapers.”“Today it is the teachers who are put on trial because of t eaching scientific theory,”he continued to say,”Soon the mag azines,the books and newspaper will not be allowed to spreadideas of science.”6.“There is some doubt about that,”Darrow snorted.“There is some doubt about whether man has reasoning p ower,”said Darrow scornfully.7....accused Bryan of calling for a duel to the death between sc ience and religion....accused Bryan of challenging a life and death strugglebe tween science and religion.8.Spectators paid to gaze at it and ponder whether they mightbe related.People had to pay in order to have a look at the ape and t o consider carefully whether they and the apes could have a co mmon ancestry.9.Now Darrow sprang his trump card by calling Bryan as a wit ness for the defense.Darrow surprised everyone by asking for Bryan as a witne ss for the defense which was a clever idea.10.My heart went out to the old warrior as spectators pushed by him to shake Darrow’s hand.I felt sorry for Bryanas the spectators rushed past him to c ongratulate Darrow.第五课 The Libido for the Ugly1.…it reduced the whole aspiration of man to a macabre and depressing joke.This dreadful scene makes all human endeavors to advance and improve their lot appear as a ghastly,saddening joke.2.The country itself is not uncomely,despite the grime of the endless mills.The country itself is pleasant to look at,despite the sooty dirt s pread by the innumerable mills in this region.3.They have taken as their model a brick set on end.The model they followed in building their houses was a brick s tanding upright.4.This they have converted into a thing of dingy clapboards, with a narrow,low-pitched roof.These brick-like houses were made of shabby,thin wooden bo ards and their roofs were narrow and had little slope.5.When it has taken on the patina of the mills it is the color of an egg long past all hope or caring.When the brick is covered with the black soot of the mills it ta kes on the color of a rotten egg.6.Red brick,even in a steel town,ages with some dignity. Even in a steel town,old red bricks still appear pleasing to the eye.7.I award this championship only after laborious research a nd incessant prayer.I have given Westmoreland the highest award for ugliness after having done a lot of hard work and research and after contin uous praying.8.They show grotesqueries of ugliness that,in retrospect,becom e almost diabolical.They show such fantastic and bizarre ugliness that,in looking b ack,they become almost fiendish and wicked.9.It is incredible that mere ignorance should have achieved such masterpieces of horror.It is hard to believe that people built such horrible houses just because they did not know what beautiful houses were like. 10.On certain levels of the American race,indeed,there see ms to be a positive libido for the ugly…People in certain strata of American society seem definitely to hunger after ugly things;while in other less Christian strata,pe ople seem to long for things beautiful.11.They meet,in some unfathomable way,its obscure and unintelligible demands.These ugly designs,in some way that people cannot understan d,satisfy the hidden and unintelligible demands of this type of mind.12.Out of the melting pot emerges a race which hates beaut y as it hates truth.The place where this psychological attitude is found is the Unit ed States.1.The cultural diversity of Shanghai Expo is the richest ever se en on earth.2.The poverty of that region is beyond imagination.3.Don’t ask him about his father’s death in the car accident;d on’t even allude to it.4.On the cast expanses of wilderness there is not a single tree in sight.5.Despite severe natural catastrophe,people in the stricken ar eas still believe in love and the future.6.On the whole your report is well-written,but there is still pl enty of room for improvement.7.I’ve made up my mind not to buy a car as I prefer to ride a bi le in the city.8.Many children’s love of Internet games borders upon crazin ess.第六课 Mark Twain-Mirror of America。
高级英语一课后习题答案高级英语一课后习题答案随着全球化的发展,英语已经成为了世界上最重要的语言之一。
对于许多人来说,学习高级英语已经成为了必不可少的一项技能。
而高级英语一课后习题则是帮助学生巩固所学知识的重要工具。
下面将为大家提供一些高级英语一课后习题的答案,希望能对大家的学习有所帮助。
第一题:1. The main purpose of this text is to _______.答案:inform the readers about the benefits of learning a second language.第二题:2. According to the text, which of the following is NOT a benefit of learning a second language?答案:Improved physical health.第三题:3. What does the word "linguistic" mean in the text?答案:Related to language.第四题:4. What is the author's opinion about learning a second language?答案:It is beneficial for personal and professional development.第五题:5. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?答案:Learning a second language can enhance cognitive abilities.第六题:6. According to the text, which of the following is NOT a way to improve language skills?答案:Watching movies without subtitles.第七题:7. What does the word "immersion" mean in the text?答案:Being surrounded by a language and culture.第八题:8. What is the author's opinion about language classes?答案:They provide a structured learning environment.第九题:9. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?答案:Learning a second language can open up new opportunities.第十题:10. According to the text, why is it important to practice speaking a second language?答案:To improve fluency and pronunciation.通过以上习题的答案,我们可以看到学习高级英语的好处。
Lesson 1II .1)little donkeys move with difficulty through crowds of people.2)Then as you pass through a big crowd to go deeper into the market, the noise of the entrance gradually disappears, and you come to the relatively quieter cloth-market.3) They drop some of items that they don't really want and begin to bargain seriously for a low price.4) He will ask for a high price for the item and refuse to cut down the price by any significant amount.5) As you get near it, a variety of sounds begin to strike your ear.Ⅲ1.此时此刻显现在我脑海中的这个中东集市,其入口处是一座古老的砖石结构的哥特式拱门。
你首先要穿过一个赤日耀眼、灼热逼人的大型露天广场,然后走进一个凉爽、幽暗的洞穴。
这市场一直向前延伸,一眼望不到尽头,消失在远处的阴影里。
2.对于顾客来说,至关重要的一点是,不到最后一刻是不能让店主猜到她心里究竟中意哪样东西、想买哪样东西的。
3而在卖主那一方来说,他必须竭尽全力地声称,他开出的价钱使他根本无利可图,而他之所以愿意这样做完全是出于他本人对顾客的敬重。
4. 作为磙轴,磙轴的一端与一根立柱相连,使石磙可以绕立柱作旋转运动,另一端则套在一头蒙着眼罩的骆驼身上,通过骆驼不停地绕圈子走动来带动石磙旋转。
高级英语第一册课后习题答案Lesson11)A bazaar is a market or street of shops and stands in Oriental countries.Such bazaars are likely to be found in Afghanistan,the Arabian Peninsula,Cyprus,Asiatic Turkey and Egypt.2)The bazaar includes many markets:cloth—market,copper—smiths’market.carpet—market,food—market,dye—market,pottery—market,carpenters’market,etc.They represent the backward feudal economy.3)A blind man could know which part 0f the bazaar he was in by his senses of smell and hearing.Different odours and sounds can give him some ideas about the various parts 0f the bazaar.4)Because the earthen floor,beaten hard by countless feet,deadens the sound of footsteps,and the vaulted mudbrick walls and roof have hardly and sounds to echo. The shop-keepers also speak in slow, measured tones, and the buyers follow suit.5)The place where people make linseed oil seems the most picturesque in the bazaar. The backwardness of their extracting oil presents an unforgettable scene.II .1)little donkeys went in and out among the people and from one side to another2)Then as you pass through a big crowd to go deeper into the market, the noise of the entrance gradually disappear, and you come to the much quieter cloth-market.3)they drop some of items that they don't really want and begin to bargain seriously for a low price.4)He will ask for a high price for the item and refuse to cut down the price by any significant amount.5)As you get near it, a variety of sounds begin to strike your ear.Ⅲ. See the translation of text.IV.1)n. +n..seaside, doorway, graveyard, warlord2)n. +v..daybreak, moonrise, bullfight3)v. +n..cutback, cutthroat, rollway4)adj. +n..shortterm, softcoal, softliner, hardware5)adv. +v. .output , upgrade, downpour6)v. +adv..pullover, buildupV.1)thread (n.) she failed to put the thread through the eye of the needle.(v.) He threaded through the throng.2)round (v.) On the 1st of September the ship rounded the Cape of Good Hope. (adv.) He wheeled round and faced me angrily.3)narrow(v.) In the discussions we did not narrow the gap any further. (adj.)He failed by a very narrow margin.4)price(n.) The defence secretary said the U.S.was not looking for an agreement at anyprice.(v.)At the present consumption rates(of oil)the world may well be pricing itself out of its future.5) (v.)live About 40%of the population lives on the land and tries to live off it.(adj.)The nation heard the inaugural speech in a live broadcast.6)tower (n.)The tower was built in the 1 4th century.(v.)The general towered over his contemporaries.7)dwarf (v.)A third of the nation's capital goods are shipped from this area,which dwarfs West Germany's mighty Ruhr Valley in industrial output.(n.)Have you ever read the story of Snow White and the Dwarfs?Ⅵ.1)light and heat:glare,dark,shadowy,dancing flashes.the red of the live coals,glowing bright,dimming,etc.2)sound and movement:enter,pass,thread their way.penetrate,selecting,pricing,doinga little preliminary bargaining,din,tinkling,banging,clashing,creak,squeaking,rumbling,etc.3)smell and colour:profusion of rich colours,pungent and exotic smells,etc.Ⅶ.1)glare指刺眼的光;brightness指光源发出的强烈稳定的光,强调光的强度。
高级英语1测试题及答案一、选择题(每题2分,共20分)1. What does the word "innovative" mean?A. TraditionalB. InnovativeC. ConservativeD. Outdated答案:B2. Which of the following is not a form of renewable energy?A. Solar energyB. Wind energyC. Fossil fuelsD. Hydropower答案:C3. The phrase "break the ice" is used to describe:A. Starting a fightB. Making a jokeC. Introducing a new productD. Starting a conversation答案:D4. In the sentence "She is a quick learner," the word "quick" refers to:A. SpeedB. IntelligenceC. WeightD. Temperature答案:B5. Which of the following is a compound word?A. ClassroomB. ComputerC. UniversityD. Library答案:A6. The verb "to access" is commonly used to mean:A. To enterB. To retrieveC. To ignoreD. To exit答案:B7. What is the past tense of "to lead"?A. LedB. LeadC. LeaderD. Leading答案:A8. The word "meticulous" is an adjective that describes someone who is:A. CarelessB. MessyC. CarefulD. Disorganized答案:C9. In the context of a business meeting, "to table a motion" means:A. To put it on the tableB. To delay the discussionC. To propose a motion for considerationD. To end the discussion答案:C10. The phrase "to go viral" is commonly used to describe when:A. A video becomes very popular onlineB. A virus spreads in a computer systemC. A person becomes illD. A rumor spreads quickly答案:A二、填空题(每题2分,共20分)1. The opposite of "extroverted" is _________.答案:introverted2. The word "serendipity" refers to the occurrence of__________ events.答案:pleasant3. "To be on the fence" means to be _________.答案:undecided4. The term "ephemeral" is used to describe something that lasts for a(n) _________.答案:very short time5. The phrase "to bite the bullet" means to _________.答案:face a difficult situation6. The word "quarantine" is often used in the context of_________.答案:disease control7. The verb "to debunk" means to _________.答案:expose the falseness of8. The adjective "tenacious" is used to describe someone who is _________.答案:determined9. "To be in the limelight" means to be _________.答案:in the public eye10. The word "ubiquitous" means _________.答案:present, appearing, or found everywhere三、阅读理解(每题2分,共20分)阅读以下短文,并回答问题。
Unit1Paraphrase:1. We’re 23 feet above sea level.2. The house has been here since 1915, andno hurricane has ever caused any damage to it.3. We can make the necessary preparations and survive the hurricane without much damage.4. Water got into the generator and put it out. It stopped producing electricity, so the lights also went out.5. Everybody goes out through the back door and runs to the cars!6. The electrical systems in the car (the battery for the starter) had been put out by water.7. As John watched the water inch its way up the steps, he felt a strong sense of guilt because he blamed himself for endangering the whole family by deciding not to flee inland.8. Oh God, please help us to get through this storm safely9. Grandmother Koshak sang a few words alone and then her voice gradually grew dimmer and fi nally stopped.10. Janis displayed the fear caused by the hurricanerather late. 1. 每架飞机起飞之前必须经过严格的检查。
Lesson 1The Middle Eastern BazaarII . 1) little donkeys thread their way among the throngs of people. 1) little donkeys thread their way among the throngs of people. little donkeys went in and out among the people and from one side to another2) Then as you penetrate deeper into the bazaar, the noise of the entrance fades away, and you come to the muted cloth-market. Then as you pass through a big crowd to go deeper into the market, the noise of the entrance Then as you pass through a big crowd to go deeper into the market, the noise of the entrance gradually disappear, and you come to the much quieter cloth-market.3) they narrow down their choice and begin the really serious business of beating the price down they drop some of items that they don't really want and begin to bargain seriously for a low price.4) he will price the item high, and yield little in the bargaining He will ask for a high price for the item and refuse to cut down the price by any significant amount.5) As you approach it, a tinkling and banging and clashing begins to impinge on your ear As you get near it, a variety of sounds begin to strike your ear. X .1)一条蜿蜒的小路淹没在树荫深处A zig-zag path loses itself in the shadowy distance of the woods. 2)集市上有许多小摊子,出售的货物应有尽有At the bazaar there are many stalls where goods of every conceivable kind are sold. 3)我真不知道到底是什么事让他如此生气。
Lesson One1. I can’t imagine what prompted him to pursue a graduate program at his age.2. He set out at six. an hour ahead of his usual time for going to of fice.3. I could see Jimmy was eager to tell me about the interview. Laughi ngly, he said, “When I walked to the desk, the manager looked up , t ook stock of me, then asked me a few questions and said ‘ OK’.”4. Virtually under house arrest, the general took refuge in tradition al Chinese calligraphy and found peace and solace in ink and water.5. As the Shanghai-Beijing train was due to leave at 17:25, I had to take a taxi.6. Like Mrs Taylor, Mrs Green lives a lonely life on a skimpy pension. Cooped up in a small dreary room day after day, she is starved for c ompany.7. The woman scientist said, “ I can do without jewels, I can even d o without a car, but I can’t do without my books and laboratory.”8. The hustle and bustle before setting out, the car ride and the pic nic itself filled the children with thrill and excitement.9. As the boat sailed on, the young girls were enthralled by the pict uresque scenery around them.10. Annie was surprised to find Stephen in the corridor. “What is he doing here at this hour of the night?” she asked herself.11. for a moment I did not recognize her, for instead of the lively g irl I knew, she looked like a fashion model in her new green velvet d ress and green shoes, her hair done up at the top.12. This was his first visit to his home village after forty years and he brought with him many nostalgic memories.13. That night she tossed and turned in her bed, unable to go to slee p, all kinds of thoughts flashing through her mind.14. It is quite a job cooking a good dinner for twelve.15. As the twin sisters look very much alike, people often mistake one for the other.16. When the old lady got home, she found the door open and everything in the drawers of her dresser had been tossed and turned over and o ver. She tried to check what was missing and found, to her dismay, se veral pieces of jewelry including a pearl necklace, a pair of gold ch ain bangles, and three precious stone brooches had disappeared.17 I ought to have taken trolley bus No.21. What I saw one morning I ran as fast as I could to the stop and got on. It was too late when I found I had taken the wrong trolley bus, for it was a No. 15 which I had mistaken for a No.21.but the conductor said I could change t the next stop.18. The friend she missed most was Lee, a shy girl who had never refu sed her anything.Lesson Two1. She opened the window and found a crowd of children, shabby in dress and dirty from play, gathered at the gate.2.A new upsurge in economic construction is taking shape in our country.3. As a child Bill was quite naughty, and his mother envisioned him as an im aginative architect.4.They confronted reality with courage, and would never capitulate in the face of difficulty.5. Susan is not bright, but she is painstaking; as a result she always comes ou t top in the examinations.6. They are ready to deal with an enemy assault at any time.7. Mr Johnson is a man of moral integrity, and his behavior is impeccable.8. Our new 18-story office building looks most imposing.9. They have achieved great success in the realm of foreign affairs in the past few years.10.Tom is a slick politician, never making a commitment and always giving a dubious reply.11.After dinner he described at length the strange customs he had found in tha t exotic land.12.At first I could not understand why he resigned. It turned out that he had plans of his own.13. Wars and natural disasters in those years had reduced the village people to dire poverty. The small neighboring town became a place all would like to e scape to .14.Huge investment in urban infrastructures is a prerequisite of building Shang hai into a truly great metropolis.15.The students were required to write a composition after they returned from the picnic and this took all the fun out of the activity.16. Youngsters and adults alike should be advised against extravagant habits. Lesson three1 What Tom needs at present is not financial support but wholesome advice.2 The two brothers resemble each other in all respects except ( in) temperame nt.3 My advice is that from now on you have nothing to do with him.4 It is no exaggeration to say Bob owes all he now has to your father.5 The proposal might be turned down at the meeting though I am in favor of it.6 The way he laughed made my flesh creep.7 The sharp –edged irony in his essays distinguishes him from other 8riters.9 Roy’s references to the mismanagement in his factory revealed his ignorance.10 How is it that your arrival has anticipated your telegram?11 As your parents see the matter in a different light they probably will not c onsent to the plan.12 The incongruities between his income and his expenditure have thrown dou bt on his character.13 Hostile feelings are usually caused not so much by dislike as by wounded pride.14 A judge must be detached when weighing evidence.Lesson 41. As the footsteps came near, she roused herself, picked a book from the she lf and pretended to be reading.2. During the two-hour performance, the audience sat there entranced and thun derous applause broke out when the curtain fell.3. At midnight the Japanese tourists stood in the hall of the ancient temple, lis tening to the ringing of the bell reverberating through the valley.4. If you take a stroll along the Nangjing road after supper, you will see a myriad of dazzling lights which make Nanjing road as bright as day.5. The next day when she drew the curtain and opened the window, she fo und the fog had blotted out the whole view: the mountain, the lake and everyt hing.6. Owing to mismanagement and slack business the firm went bankrupt.7. Prostitution is a plague which should be eliminated right away.8. The pleasant conversation was drowned by the noisy firecrackers.9. She felt enraptured as she roamed amidst miles of green foliage in the hills.10. The sofa sank in under the constant weight of the occupant--- a full 120 kg.11. Manufacturers who overlook the quality of their products are bound to fail in competition.12. Since you disapprove (of) the project why did you vote for it?13. As he has been exceedingly busy these days, his occasional absence from the regular meetings is readily understood.14. If you see a roach in your house there must be at least five hundred of them, for the roach multiplies very fast.Lesson Five1. More and more foreign businessmen have come to see that investment in China involves little task.2. May I ask, if you were in my position, how would you deal with this fo rmidable enemy?3. When she got home, Rose was stunned at what she saw before her. Som eone must have slipped in through the broken window. Then, it occurred to he r to do what was the most sensible thing under the circumstances--- to call the police.4. The new inventions are bound to bring great profits to our enterprise.5. The shadow of terrorism looms larger and larger in some Western countri es.6. The girl made strict demands on herself and worked very hard.7. You must not forget that sound judgment is supposed to be her forte.8. His brother excels in water color rather than in oil painting.9. Well, much effort has been made to rid the house of the roachesbut in vain.You mustn’t lose hope. Try again and again.10. Fred was not aware that his short hair and new clothes had given him aw ay.11. In recent years some women, though not many, have distinguished themsel ves in the political arena or the financial world hitherto monopolized by men.12. I hope you will take into account the state of mind he was in under those circumstances and give him another chance.13. Many students are thrown into a state of confusion and anxiety when they find the values gained in college are out of place in society at large.14. The mother said, “ My son, listen to me. Quit gambling. If you do not, i t will involve you deeply in d ebt and you will be ruined.”15. I will introduce you to her but I warn you beforehand that she moves in very exclusive social circles.16. The book deals with the life and experiences of a self-made man.17. I was told he had been taken in. To put it bluntly, that man is a fool.18. College students are much more concerned with job opportunities after the ir graduation nowadays than a few years ago.Lesson 71 The preface to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English was written by Randolph Quick.2 In his article he paid tribute to China’s great achievements.3 Justice prevailed; the guilty man who had killed her father was punished.4 He is a famous director, but he is always simply dressed, amiable and easy of approach, never using pretentious language in his talk.5 The food is only so-so in that restaurant; the one redeeming feature is its fi ne service.6 Jack said he felt drawn to this singer.7 Though a bedridden invalid, she remains optimistic about life.8 We should go ahead defying all difficulties.9 When he heard the news, smile faded from his face.10 Mary intended to expand her article into a book.11 The plane fully loaded with cargo and passengers took off on time.12 They are facing unprecedented difficulties, and it is our indispensable duty to help them.13 He and Jack studied in the same class for three years, and he took Jack in to his confidence, telling him everything concerning his affairs.Lesson 8Translation1 The traditional feast has gone out of fashion, giving way to seafood, and sp ecial night snacks are in fashion now.2 Although steamed mandarin fish was on the menu, I was told it was it was not available that day.3 He had to decline the offer, for the terms seemed unacceptable to his corpor ation.4 The local people spared no expense to renovate Yi Garden and Da Long Te mple, which are of historical and cultural value and are great attractions to tou rists.5 I remember the party was held in that hotel. The ballroom then was certainl y not luxurious by today’s standards.6 Like the other guests, she dipped the freshly boiled shrimp into the sauce b efore she put it in her mouth; she found it very, very tasty.7 Many Americans like Chinese cuisine, and Sichuan-style cooking in particula r.8 In recent years in Shanghai and other large cities, the typical Chinese breakf ast of porridge or gruel has been supplanted by bread and milk which is more nutritious and time-saving.9 In summer when she gets home from office, leather shoes are cast in favor of slippers.10 Vacuum packing is adopted so as to keep the food free of bacteria.11 She wears shorts, rather than skirts, for shorts are in fashion now, but year s ago well-bred young ladies were mostly seen in dresses.12 Generally speaking, the defeated general should be removed from his post, but I hope Mr. Lee will be an exception to the practice. Give him another ch ance. That is my idea.13 Now writers may choose from a wide variety of topics, many of which we re taboos in those years.14 Restraint in her manner became more marked as the conversation went on.15 Before work the girls rolled up their sleeves to keep them free of soot and dirt.16 The old lady watched with amazement as the youngster wolfed down plates of food in no time.17 In my grandfather day, people in his village never went to the butcher for meat.18 They killed their own pigs for the Spring Festival. As a rule the hog was bound tight and placed on a thick board and the slaughtering was done in vie w of village people, mainly young men and boys. My father thought the scene distasteful and was never a spectator to it.Lesson 9He was born in a peasant family and grew up in an environment of poverty. Do not worry. The insurance company will remunerate you for your loss. When people asked me why I would go to study abroad, I was hard put (to i t) to answer the question.Three people were cruelly killed last night, and the police are trying to ascerta in the facts about the murder.Ten years ago Jack made a meager 500 dollars a month.Tom thought it profitable to be in the second-hand car business. Sometimes he bought an old car for 200 dollars, but with a turn of the wrist he could sell it for 400 dollars.The police officer Hunter was on leave, but as soon as he was given the urge nt task, he pitched in without the least hesitation.After the death of Mr Johnson, his wife became the company’s president both in name and in reality.His son has a poor physique and is prone to illness.The ruffian dropped his gun and ran down the street, with two policemen in h ot pursuit.He gave in to our persuasion and acquiesced in Bill’s suggestion.Mr Brown decided to endow the university where he had studied for four year s.Insufficiently trained workers are prone to turn out rejects (defective goods, su bstantial product).She was hard put to find a solution to the domestic financial crisis.Lesson 10In fairness to him, he is a good actor, though not without his limitations.She never imagined that her husband’s joke could actual ly have put her guests on edge.3.The great success of the battle owed much to the timing of the attack that t ook the enemy by surprise.4.I find him very agreeable, and I am sure you will enjoy his company imme nsely as he is a jovial fellow, always in the best of humor.5. It was the first time he played billiards. He listened carefully to the instruct ions given him by John and took them seriously.6. She knew the old man was getting sore. As she looked out of the corner of her eye, she found him trying hard to hide his feelings with a forced smile.7.I had no idea that he was the celebrated actor. When he talked he had none of that air of professionalism.8. The last time I saw Vance was in his home town in the seventies. I found him a disillusioned man. His dream, his hope, the things that he stood for had all been shattered.9. Though a good hand at bridge, this time he decided to watch rather than pl ay.10 .Having heard what she had to say, he grew meditative and the angry exp ression on his faced softened.11.I detected a trace of mockery in his eyes as he heaped his praises on the writer.12. Forced into a corner , he had to fight back and this he did with all his st rength and he survived.13. We had three games of chess yesterday, and I was beaten in all three. The news is no surprise , since he is a professional and you are an amateur.14.The tone in his voice told me that what he had just said could not be the whole story. There was something else though I knew not what。