大学英语读写教程(第二版)第二册课文

一个疑惑不‎解的小孩提‎的一个问题‎促使卡尔·格林思考：虽然他没有‎贵重的财物‎，但他在其他‎许多方面却‎是富有的。

富足的一生‎卡尔·格林首次面对这‎个问题，是在200‎3年12月‎初，我第一次为‎救世军摇铃‎募捐的时候‎。

当时我就站‎在沃尔玛商‎场入口处门‎外，对每一位向‎我的红壶里‎投入捐款的‎人都报以一‎声“谢谢”和一个微笑‎。

一位穿着整‎洁的妇人牵‎着她的幼子‎向放壶的台‎子走过来。

她在钱包里‎摸着找钱时‎，孩子抬头看‎了我一眼，问我：“你穷吗？”当时他眼里‎充满疑惑和‎好奇，时至今日仍‎历历在目。

“嗯，”我结结巴巴‎，边想边回答‎，“我比有些人‎拥有的多，但比其他人‎拥有的少。

”母亲因为孩‎子问了一个‎在社交上不‎该问的问题‎，训斥了他一‎顿，他俩便匆匆‎地赶去购物‎。

但是孩子的‎问题却一直‎在我的心头‎挥之不去。

我从不认为‎自己“穷”，但有些事我‎不可否认。

每当我填1‎040税务‎申报表时，我都属于收‎入最低的档‎次之一。

在过去的三‎十五年中，我只出去度‎过一次假。

我的电视机‎是黑白的，还是八年前‎别人送给我‎的。

然而，想要得到其‎他那么多人‎都有的物质‎的东西，对我来说，只不过是转‎瞬即逝的念‎头而已。

我的汽车是‎1999年‎的产品，到现在开了‎十万五千英‎里，已经很破很‎旧了，但是它依然‎可靠。

我的住房不‎大，但是很安静‎，住着挺舒心‎。

我的衣服很‎适合于我的‎工作，主要都在户‎外。

我对计算机‎的很少的需‎求，可以在图书‎馆得到解决‎。

尽管有些东‎西我没有，我并不感到‎贫穷。

这是为什么‎？五十三年来‎我一直非常‎健康。

我不但不生‎病，而且精力充‎沛，情绪饱满。

锻炼对我而‎言是确确实‎实的快事，我乐意长距‎离步行，越走越有劲‎。

我喜爱步行‎后随之产生‎的一种“什么都干得‎了”的心态。

我还十分珍‎惜我的创作‎才能。

当我写出美‎丽的诗句或‎编造出能把‎人逗乐的笑‎话时，我内心感到‎很富有。

UNIT 1I am frequently asked the question ,”Can you use chopsticks”I have lived in Korea ,Japan and China .In each country , I have ,more often than not and without having requested one ,been given a fork when one was available .I have politely refused and said that I would be fine with chopsticks .Sometime, I have to make further explanation. Chopsticks are the least of my worries when I am eating in an Asian home or restaurant .In fact ,learning how to use chopsticks takes me nothing but a few weeks .This is not to say I was skillful, though .Learning how to use chopsticks is easy for me ,whereas learning the rituals and how to conduct myself at the table is quite difficult .Just how many times do I have to say ”no ,thank you” when I really mean”no ,thank you ,I truly am full ”?How do I get away with refusing more food without offending someone ?If I insist and I still get more ,is it appropriate just not to eat it ?This would be impolite where I come from.I have enjoyed many great meals and my interactions with the people have been great .I am increasingly aware that I will never be able to give back as much as I have received. I don’t know how I can ever thank all of the people who introduced me to eating in Asia.UNIT 2This was what all of the training and pain was about-winning .I watched TV to see the young runner who had been under my coaching for the lastfew years .I would have been there on the spot had it not been for the traffic problem .I couldn’t make it even on my bicycle. While I watched the young runner enter to the cheers of thousands of people ,I could not help thinking of the pains that he had gone through in his training.The young runner was hardly considered to be promising when he first came to me .There were countless training sessions full of pain for him .I had seen fatigue written on his face I had heard him swear at me .I had been indifferent to his anger and pain .It was clear that only hard work could earn him success .I had smiled to myself when I found that he had too much passion to give up .And he would persist with the training until he reached perfection .I had never forgot to remind him that despite the challenges he had to keep on practice. It was unfair that he had no time for his G F. But that was life for him.The thunderous shouts and cheers drew me back to the TV screen .Oh, my dear ,the young runner was gaining speed .He was running to the finish line .He was strong enough to beat other runners .His courage ,heart and discipline together with his years of practice won him the honor. Tears rolled down my cheeks when I found on the screen the young runner was looking around .I understood at once that he was looking for me .For year ,he had become so used to my presence ,success or failure .It must have seemed strange for him to find me missing.UNIT 3I didn’t marry for all the” right reasons” .Love had nothing to do with marriage .And ,for my husband’s part, well, I suspect love was on his mind either .He married me because I made him feel young .He was such an ordinary man going around his very ordinary midlife crisis .He was divorced ,looking for younger women and a career change .That didn’t bother me, though .He was still fairly charming ,pretty handsome and above all rich .I married for money ,and I don’t have any doubt about it .My friends don’t applaud my decision ,but I can also tell that they wish, at least a little bit ,for some of the same things that I now enjoy .They always prefer to speed a lot of time by my swimming pool than at their common little homes .And another thing, they are always complaining about their ”beloved”. ”He’s always watching how much I spend.”” It’s become more like a business relationship than a marriage.’My husband, however ,doesn’t care how much I spend and our marriage never become a business because it already was one. Y ou could say, we have a mutual understanding .We are very realistic about the whole thing .It is painful for my friends when they realize that love is just an illusion. Marriage for love never existed for me. And, he’ll never divorce me .He’d lose too much money.UNIT 4Love is important because without it life has no meaning orpurpose .ILove allows us to do more than we could ever accomplish without its power. So often we take good care of our physical needs .We make sure our bodies are fed ,cleaned ,clothed, exercised and rested .However ,we tend to overlook the most important need-love .Of course, as a society ,love is not overlooked .Popular media constantly places great emphasis on what we need to do to attract” love”. But being loved is not as powerful an emotional need as that desire to love someone else.The need to love and care for other is built into us biologically .This need is what allows parents to give up sleep and food while raising their children. This need is what allows people to put themselves at risk to save other from natural disasters or threats.Love means to cherish ,hold dear, and treasure. We do not hurt, harm ,or cause pain to those we love ;rather, we seek to alleviate their suffering .It’s not about wanting to possess or control others; it’s about wanting to set them free .Love is the power that allows the wheel of life to continue turning ,for when we love beyond our own needs and desires. We sacrifice our time ,our energy, our wishes, and sometimes even ourselves because of love .It is love that allows emergency services personnel to face danger. It is love that allows soldiers to risk everything. The ultimate definition of love is not about feeling good but rather about doing good.UNIT 5“Knock it off!” Billy would not cease banging his foot on the table. Mrs.Stewart had lost all patience in telling him to stop. Her words were falling on deaf ears .She had asked her son to quit doing sth. that was bothering her so many times that she hardly even knew the words were coming from her mouth .Billy had got used to this .He just ignored his mom’s expressions like these .He banged on without a pause.She used to try to phrase her words in positive ways like,” When you bang on the table that way ,it upsets me. Would you mind doing sth. else that is a little quieter? ”There was warmth in her voice and she had all of the best intentions. But when she actually managed to get Billy’s attention in this way, he simply replied ,’But I’m bored.’’ She tried to offer him a bunch of alternatives, but nothing worked and it all became too tedious .It had become noticeable even to herself that she was increasingly using negative expressions.Mrs.Stewart seems to understand that even if she shouts she can’t expect Billy to respond immediately. But she still believes that to keep on applying the pressures might work someday .Children may learn that arguing no longer works because of her continuous shouting.UNIT 6What’s in a name? Y our fate could have been entirely different if youhad been given a different name at your birth. Some of us recognize that our name does not necessarily fit and start using a different name rather than the one we were given. Many of us choose to use our middle name so we can be true to our parents, and at the same time be more confident. Some people who have changed their name claim that their professional lives improved .They feel better about themselves so they are more likely to achieve more .But those who have changed their names are not just being overly sensitive. Name themselves convey some information causing others to make judgment based solely on them .Here is an example :A magazine declined to print a writer’s name simply because the editor thought it suited a baseball player more than an art critic .Another example: A women at a party became embarrassed when she wanted to be introduced to a man she had declined because of his name .One study showed that teachers give different grades to the identical essays written by boys with different names. Similarly, girls’popularity can be related to their names.Y et, which name works and which does not depend on the times .The good qualities of a well-liked president or actor can often influence how a name is seen .But if a name becomes too well-known ,it might also fall out of favor as parents look for sth. a little more unique for their child.UNIT 7I was in a bad temper .I was just like the stress in my life that wasrunning out of control .I could probably attribute it to financial stress .My company was cutting jobs and they were evaluating each worker’s performance .This was inevitable in those days of rising competition and shrinking companies .The companies were getting smaller because of the hopeless economic conditions .I knew I was being considered as one of the workers they would let go though I had been overworking .Or maybe it was my home life .My wife and I had gotten in an argument and my 19-year-old daughter announced that she was leaving the house to move in with her boyfriend.I am usually not a person of quick temper ,but yesterday was different .I rode my bike to work as usual；it’s about 20 kilometers .I had stopped for a red light and then proceeded when the light turned green .I had assumed the car coming from my right would stop, but instead it went right on through the red light and nearly hit me .I barely had time to react .I grabbed my bike lock and threw it at his car ,hitting his rear window and making a crack.The driver stopped and got out of the car. I laid my bike down and picked up the bike lock from the ground for protection .Then he reached for his phone to call the police.UNIT 8It is strange that some people tell us the economy is bad and the job market is changing for the worse, especially for young people. Thispuzzles me. From my perspective, the world is never seen so many inc re dible oppo rtunities for yo ung p eop le exiting co llege. Trends toward specialized careers and lower salaries leave economists and sociologists fearful that the next generation of employees will be confined to roles that are too narrow and thus not regarding enough. Many say corporations are taking advantage of the labor force. But, no one is forcing our youth into such occupations. If a rewarding job does not exist in the current system, they’ll have to create it for themselves. The Internet has already answered students’cries for more career possibilities. The next breakthrough to create something truly creative is bound to happen anything now. At the same time let’s ensure that students are prepared for the day when their chances are coming. By telling our young people everything has already been done and that there is nothing left to dream about, we are robbing them of the opportunity to create a system that is new and exciting, outside the confines of what is currently imaginable. But then again, maybe I’m wrong. Maybe I shouldn’t worry about our youth at all. Their ability to challenge what is before them and defy our unnecessary worries is their great strength. Maybe by telling them they can’t, we are in effect encouraging them to create something truly incredible. All in all, the future for the young people is not gloomy; instead, it is promising.UNIT 9Journalists play a very important part in the way we see the world around us .It is unfortunate that increasingly the standpoint of the reporter or the news agency is advanced in the story .This is not good reporting , which should involve all of the key facts and an account of those facts in an objective manner .In this way ,the public can take the information and form its own opinion .It is the responsibility of the media to ensure that this happens.Far too often these days ,reporters from scattered places around the globe are looking for the most thrilling stories instead of focusing on the stories that are the most important .News has become a form of entertainment rather than an accurate source of information .It used to be that we could count on our news media to find information we are interested in, but nowadays many media organizations have owners who have political aims ,and many reporters even receive wages from political groups .Naturally, we cannot expect the truth from such journalists. Another problem is that any person or organization can post information on the internet without considering whether it is true or not .It has become a real nuisance to find information that has been put out in such manners .Good reporting has become unusual indeed.UNIT 10In the summer of 1940,the German air force attempted to win air advantage over southern Britain and the English Channel by destroyingthe RAF and the British aircraft industry .This attempt came to be known as the Battle of Britain .The Germans had invaded Belgium and the Netherlands in May 1940,using the Lightning War technique that largely relied on close coordination between ground troops and the air force .Although the air force proved effective in this role ,it was not trained for the longer-range operations that became part of the Battle of Britain.It is widely believed that had the Germans succeeded in their aim of destroying the RAF ,they would have been able to invade Britain relatively easily .This was, after all , at a time when the country was the only European power resisting Nazi Germany ,even though she did enjoy great support from her partners.Although the fear of a German invasion was real , it was real ,it was perhaps unfounded. When planning the air attacks the Germans made the mistake of regarding the English Channel as a relatively minor obstacle , little more than a wide river crossing. In addition, even if Hitler had achieved his aim of destroying the RAF, Germany might still have failed to establish a foothold, because the British Royal Navy was enormously strong. There was nothing to stop them from withdrawing their aircraft out of range of the German fighters.。

"Very hesitantly I selected a tube of blue paint, and with infinite precaution made a mark about as big as a bean on the snow-white field. At that moment I heard the sound of a motorcar in the drive and threw down my brush in a panic. I was even more alarmed when I saw who stepped from the car: the wife of Sir John Lavery, the celebrated painter who lived nearby.“我迟疑不决地选了一管蓝色颜料，然后小心翼翼地在雪白的底子上的画上蚕豆般大小的一笔。

就在这时，我听到车道上传来一辆汽车的声音，于是一份耕耘，一份收获答案只是参考，请大家努力自学惊恐地丢下我的画笔。

当我看清是谁从汽车里走出来时，更是惊慌失措。

来者正是住在附近的着名画家约翰?莱佛利爵士的妻子。

"'Painting!' she declared. 'What fun. But what are you waiting for? Let me have the brush — the big one.' She plunged into the paints and before I knew it, she had swept several fierce strokes and slashes of blue on the absolutely terrified canvas. Anyone could see it could not hit back. I hesitated no more. I seized the largest brush and fell upon my wretched victim with wild fury. I have never felt any fear of a canvas since."‘在画画呢!’她大声说道。

21世纪⼤学英语读写教程第⼆册Unit 11.I’ve always envied painters and poets —I have no artistic abilitiesat all.2.He’s struggling to overcome his fear of flying, but he stillpanics sometimes when he has to board a plane.3.She held her newborn baby with infinite tenderness.4.The whole nation was plunged into profound grief when Princess Diana died in an accident.5.The volunteers’ mission is to work with the police to reduce crimeon the streets of New York.6.The city is planning a public campaign to awaken people to the problem of noise pollution.7.He was knocked unconscious by a stone, and after I revived him, he didn’t recognize me.8.Once their books are open, A students don’t let anything distractthem from their studies.9.Amanda wasn’t feeling well that day but she performed in the playwith her accustomed ease.10.When you feel overwhelmed by the complications of life in the big city, it’s good to retreat to the countryside for a few days.11.In times of war, people usually buy and store more food as a precaution against shortage.12.The closing of the cigarette factory had disastrous effects on the town’s economy.1. Though excited about the beautiful scenery he was painting, Churchill kept thinking about his daughter Marigold. delighted with2. He struggled for many years before his efforts produced results.bore fruit3. I wonder who kept Clementine from feeling lonely while her husband was painting in Scotland.kept Clementinecompany4. In a market-driven economy, a business can’t depend on the government to help it out.rely on5. Home is the place where you can always find comfort when you meet with frustration（挫折）in your career.takerefuge6. Non-Smoking Day is part of a campaign to make people realize the dangers of smoking.awaken people to7. If you drink any more of that wine, you’ll suffer in the morning.pay the price8. The construction workers happened to find some ancient coins that were made in the 13th century. chance upon9. He was in his 40s when he first attempted to learn calligraphy. triedhis hand at10. Two men suddenly appeared and attacked the girl, but unfortunately some passersby heard her screams and saved her. came toher rescueUnit 21.Please label all the boxes clearly so that we’ll know which ones areours and which belong to you.2.It’s not a simple question. Many different factors have convergedto create the current crisis.3.I can never repay my parents for the many sacrifices they made forme.4.Research shows that humor and fear are two excellent ways to motivate students.5.At first tea was produced only in China; it was later transplantedto India and Japan.6.The sight of the animals’ sufferings so horrified him that he vowednever to visit the zoo again.7. A mother’s bond with her newborn baby is an infinitely deep one that nothing can replace.8.In Australia, women constitute 51% of the population, but occupy only 19% of the managerial positions.9.Thousands of striking workers surged into the city square, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.10.There was a deep-rooted racial prejudice long before the two countriesbecame rivals and went to war.11.Mary resents having to go to work while her husband sits about the house all day.12.Not all of the author’s recommendations for improving students’performance at school are logical.1.His knowledge that he’d done wrong led him to surrender to the police. sense of guilt2. It was a long and difficult journey, full of strange adventures, butin the end we reached our destination. Finally3. Her early life filled her with deep respect for traditional family values.imbued her with4. Don’t go too close! Elephants are very protective of their children. offspring5. When I first saw my test results I was shocked — but they gave mea strong reason to study harder. horrifiedmotivated me to6. The study ended with several pieces of advice for improving the education system. First of all, it said, we have to lengthen the breaks between classes.recommendations To startwith7. Don’t be too willing to believe! If he intended to give you the job,he would have called you by now.na?ve8. According to the stereotype, boys perform well in math and science; on the other hand, girls are better at languages.by contrastUnit 31.We expected Ellen to do well, but when she got straight A’s she surpassed all our expectations.2.You made a good decision, and I thoroughly approved of it.3.They arrived at the stadium three hours early to ensure that they’dget good seats.4.The company is now thriving thanks to the skillful management andoutstanding technology.5.The directors’ disagreement rapidly escalated into a fight, so the meeting became more exciting than anyone had expected.6.As a junior member of the school’s teaching staff, Janet didn’t feel qualified to discuss the issue with the principal.7.The 20-year-old tennis player’s dream is to represent China at thenext Olympics.8.It was becoming apparent that the elderly chemist’s skills were no longer needed.9.I don’t understand how you can justify spending money on space exploration when there are hungry children in the world.10.Many of the conflicts that spring from cultural differences can be avoided if you keep an open mind.1. You don’t have to support his plan if you think it’s crazy.go along with2. Oh, stop complaining about the rain! It’s good from the standpointof farmers.from the farmers’viewpoint3. This 67-year-old Canadian novelist has delighted a large number of readers with his tales of mystery.multitudes of4. Another joint venture in auto manufacturing has started to experience financial problems.run into5. For Sally, the wonderful evening of music and dancing had finishedtoo soon.come to an end6. Rosemary acquired the basics of Chinese very quickly because she used the language at every opportunity.picked up7. Sometimes when I had trouble controlling my temper, I hardly knew whatI was saying or doing. At times8. Once he’d gotten used to eating with chopsticks, he preferred themto a knife and fork. gotteninto the habit of9. Seeing that she had nothing to say after brief greetings, I tried mybest to ease the awkwardness of the first meeting. smooth over10. I thought the man was lying to protect his wife, but in fact it wasthe reverse.the other wayaroundUnit 41.After Henry lost his job, he couldn’t even afford the necessitiesof life.2.Our current economic circumstances preclude any nonessential purchases.3.The article puts a lot of emphasis on the value of failure as a learning experience.4.Success that comes too easily makes people more prone to failure when real challenges arise.5.Scientific discoveries would make greater contributions to societyif all of them are properly applied to industrial production.6.Nancy distinguished herself as an ice-skater at a very early age, winning three national competitions before she was fifteen.7.She was so obsessed with ice-skating that she never had time for normal childhood activities and experiences.8.Failure is painful for adults and children alike, but it can also bea good teacher.9.Sam called the interviewer to enquire about why his application had been turned down.10.My first impulse was to tell him he was a fool, but I controlled myself.11.Years of living overseas had made her practically a foreigner in her own country.12.The lecturer’s remarks prompted a storm of excited questions fromthe audience.1. We put in a request for a little extra time to finish the project,but the board rejected it. turn down2. The politician enjoyed a successful career but his relationship withhis family suffered. at the cost of3. The author is of the opinion that early success may eventually proveharmful to a p erson’s all-round development. in the long run4. I mistakenly took your umbrella —I’m sorry. byaccident5. The bookshop was on the brink of failing until they expanded theirmerchandise (商品) to include CDs and cassettes. branchout into6. With this out-of-date equipment, you can’t expect good results.count on7. Students sometimes get in the habit of discussing class with annoying comments. When that happens, teachers are advised to send them to theschool psychologist.In suchcases8. From the time she started her own business, she’s been more satisfiedwith her life. ever sinceUnit 51.There are plenty of companies that are eager to sponsor young athletes if theyshow enough promise.2.To succeed in life it is not sufficient only to have talent, capacity and training,one must also have determination or a strong will.3.I don’t claim to be an expert on modern art, but I do know this painting isugly!4.When his prospective employers learned that he had had a drinking problem, they decided against hiring him.5.The position requires a master’s degree and a minimum of two years’ work experience.6.David struggled for years to make it as an actor, but ultimately gave up an wentback to his musical career.7.Overseas students are eligible to enroll in all the regular courses, providedthey have the necessary qualifications.8. A Korean company is planning to open a factory here, which will provide employment for about 2,000 people.9.I’d always worked in an academic setting, so my new position as an office manager was a big change for me.10.It’s much easier for big businesses to get bank loans than it is for small companies.11.There’s a new exhibit of classical artwork at the museum —do you want to go?12.The city government’s first priority is to build a new airport this year.1. He finishes his working day at 6:30. gets off(work)2. Steve tried to work two jobs in addition to studying full time, but he justwasn’t able to cope with it. couldn’t take it3. I think it’s unfair that people who have no other people that they support financially have to pay more taxes. dependents4. We’d better delay our trip until the weather clears up. Postpone5. Wishing isn’t enough; you have to be ready to work hard to fulfill your dream. make your dream come true6. She was so small, she almost had to run in order to stay next to me.along side7. When I recall my university years, I realize what a luxury it was to have nothingto do but pursue an education. look back on8. If you don’t put on some warmer clothes, you’re going to get a cold in theend.end up with acoldUnit 61.Stephen Hawking soon proved himself to be a scientist of great insight and creativity.2.Fear of making mistakes is one of the main obstacles to mastering spoken English.3.The disease affected his muscles and nervous system and gradually paralysed him.4.Cloning, a technological breakthrough, poses some serious ethical (伦理的) problems.5.This book has been proclaimed a modern masterpiece.6.The storms are predicted to reach the North of the country tomorrow morning.7.Initially, his theories created a lot of controversy in scientific circles, butnow they’re widely accepted.8.The old man lives alone and is rarely visited by his neighbors, who considerhim eccentric.9.The government must take some measures to narrow the gap between the rich andthe poor.10.Although he knew he would inherit a great fortune from his father, Richard was determined to earn his own living.1. Big industries that are the source of a lot of pollution pay special taxes that finance environmental clean-up projects. responsible for2. We bought these chairs only last year and they’re collapsing already.falling apart3. Each of us has to solve the problems posed by life in our own way. work out4. Haven’t your parents ever said anything about your spending time in the company of such eccentric things. hanging around with5. Just as Jane put the glass on the table, the cat jumped up and caused it to fall. knocked it off6. Fascinated by the stars and planets, the boy wished to become a professional astronomer someday. dreamedof becoming7. Many educators say that an ability to perform well on tests is completely unrelated to true intelligence.has nothing to do with8. Alfred was a great philosopher and a talented musician as well. at once……and9. Plenty of people who had trouble in school later proved to be creative geniuses. turned out10. Of course you have trouble learning if you never take the trouble to look upnew words in the dictionary. BotherUnit71.Part of a psychiatrist’s work is to provide counseling to help students with personal problems.2.When I’m very angry, I find it best to isolate myself from other people fora little while.3.It’s very sad that many AIDS victims find themselves shunned by friends and neighbors who can’t overcome their fears and prejudices.4.The government official comments on the present economic situation with moderate satisfaction, saying that it is showing signs for the better.5.Mary sneaked off to Paris last weekend all by herself without letting anyone know. She said she just suddenly felt like going away for a few days, and went.6.Many educators feel our schools do too little to promote creativity and critical thinking.7.If our institutions do not have good administration, money will be lost andnothing can be achieved.8.On her way to the airport, it flashed into Catherine’s mind that she’d forgottenher passport.9. A genius is someone who not only has ideas, but also knows how to formulate them in words and communicate them to others.10.Mr. Smith kept himself indoors for a whole week without even opening the windows and his suspicious neighbors reported this to the police.1. How can you expect anyone to have trust in you when you are so careless in everything you do? believe in2. I’m so sorry, but I really can’t go out tonight — I have to do the homeworkI’ve been neglecting. catch up onmy homework3. When we’ve used all our oil supplies, it’ll be too late to look for othersources of energy.run out of4. In spite of what most scientists seem to think, measurements and calculationsare not the only way to discover truth. Regardless of5. With the rapid development of this area, all these old buildings will soon betorn down to clear the space for new ones. make room6. I can’t even afford a bicycle, not to mention a car! let alone7. If a friend is having difficulties, don’t just ask if there’s anything youcan do. Think up something appropriate and do it. in trouble。

新标准大学英语第二册（第二版）全册课文第一单元Unit 1 At the AirportSection AText AConversation 1M: Good afternoon. May I help you?W: Yes. I want to change my ticket to an earlier flight. My name is Lisa Johnson, and my confirmation number is 123456.M: Let me check. OK, Lisa. We have an available seat for you on the 3:00 p.m. flight. Is that OK?W: Yes, that’s perfect.M: Alright. I’ve changed your reservation. Here is your new ticket. Have a nice flight!W: Thank you very much!Conversation 2M: Hi, I’ve got some extra t ime before my flight. Do you know if there’s a restaurant around here?W: Yes, there are a few restaurants in the airport. If you go to the second floor, there’s a food court with different options.M: Thanks! I’ll go check it out.W: You’re welcome!Text BConversation 1M: Excuse me. Is this seat taken?W: Oh, no. You can take it.M: Thanks. Can I use the pillow and the blanket?W: Sure. Help yourself. They are free for use during the flight.M: Great!Conversation 2M: Excuse me, is there a restroom on the plane?W: Yes, there’s one at the back of the airplane.M: How long does the flight take?W: The flight takes about four hours, including a stopover in Chicago.M: Oh, I see. Thank you!Section BText AListening 1Narrator: Welcome to the English Language Study Program at our university. Today, we are going to talk about the courses you will take during your studies. As you know, we have different levels—elementary, intermediate, and advanced. The courses you take will depend on your language ability. If you are an elementary student, you will begin with basic grammar and vocabulary classes. In these classes, you will learn simple sentence structures and common words. You will also practice listening and speaking skills through conversations and group activities. In the intermediate level, you will build on what you learned in the elementary level. You will study more complex grammar and expand your vocabulary. You will also read short stories and articles to improve your reading comprehension. In the advanced level, you will focus on advanced grammar, such as conditional sentences and reported speech. You will also read authentic materials like newspapers and academic texts. You will have the opportunity to express your opinions and ideas through debates and presentations. We hope you enjoy your studies here!Listening 2Narrator: Welcome to our university’s library. Here you will find a wide range of resources for your studies. Let me introduce you to the different sections in our library. We have a fiction section where you can find popular novels and literature. If you are interested in history or biographies, you can check out our non-fiction section. We also have a reference section with dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference books. In addition, we have a periodical section where you can find newspapers and magazines. If you are looking for computer resources or e-books, we have a digital section as well. Finally, we have a quiet study area where you can study in peace. Please be reminded to keep your noise level down and respect other students’ study time. Enjoy your time in the library!Text BListening 1Narrator: Welcome to the English Language Study Program at our university. Today, we are going to talk about the courses you will take during your studies. As you know, we have different levels—elementary, intermediate, and advanced. In the elementary level, you will start with learning basic greetings, introducing yourself, and asking simple questions. You will also learn about daily routines, family members, and describing people and places. In the intermediate level, you will continue to build on what you learned in the elementary level. You will study more complex grammar, such as past tenses and conditionals. You will also learn how to express your opinions and arguments in spoken and written English. In the advanced level, you will focus on academic skills, such as writing essays, giving presentations, and participating in discussions. You will also work on your listeningand reading skills through various authentic materials. We wish you success in your language studies!Listening 2Narrator: Welcome to our university library. Here you will find a wide range of resources to support your studies. Let me take you on a tour of our library. On the ground floor, we have the circulation desk where you can borrow and return books. We also have a self-checkout machine, which allows you to check out books by yourself. On the first floor, you will find the reference desk where our librarians are available to assist you with your research. This floor also houses our quiet study area, where you can concentrate on your studies without distractions. The second floor is home to the computer lab and the multimedia center, where you can access online databases and multimedia materials. Finally, on the third floor, we have group study rooms that can be booked in advance for group projects or study sessions. We hope you make good use of our library resources and have a productive academic experience!第二单元Unit 2 Taking a TaxiSection AText AConversation 1M: Excuse me, is this seat taken?W: No, it’s not. You can have it.M: Thank you.W: You’re welcome.Conversation 2M: Pardon me, do you know how much longer it will take to get to the airport?W: I think it should be about another 10 minutes. The traffic is quite heavy today.M: OK, thanks for letting me know.Text BConversation 1M: Excuse me, is this your bag?W: No, it’s not mine. Maybe it belongs to the passenger who sat here before me.M: Oh, I see. I’ll ask the flight attendant to take care of it.Conversation 2M: Do you mind if we lower the window a little? It’s too hot here.W: No, I don’t mind. Feel free to adjust the temperature to your comfort.Section BText AListening 1Narrator: Welcome to the English Language Study Program at our university. Today, we are going to talk about the courses you will take during your studies. In the elementary level, you will learn the basics of English, including greetings, introductions, and daily routines. You will also learn about different countries, cultures, and customs. In the intermediate level, you will build on what you learned in the elementary level. You will study more complex grammar topics, such as verb tenses, conditionals, and reported speech. You will also practice your reading and writing skills through various texts and assignments. In the advanced level, you will focus on academic English and critical thinking skills. You will learn how to write research papers, give presentations, and participate in discussions. You will also study advanced grammar structures and expand your vocabulary. We hope you enjoy your language studies!Listening 2Narrator: Welcome to our university library. We have a wide collection of books and resources to support your studies. On theground floor, you will find our fiction and non-fiction sections. The fiction section has a variety of novels, short stories, and poetry collections. The non-fiction section includes books on various subjects, such as history, science, and philosophy. On the first floor, we have our reference section, where you can find dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference materials. We also have a periodical section, which houses newspapers, magazines, and journals. The second floor is home to our digital section, where you can access e-books, online databases, and multimedia materials. Finally, we have a quiet study area on the third floor, where you can study in a peaceful environment. We hope you make the most of our library resources and have a successful academic journey!Text BListening 1Narrator: Welcome to the English Language Study Program at our university. Today, we are going to talk about the courses you will take during your studies. In the elementary level, you will learn the basics of English, such as greetings, introducing yourself, and asking and answering questions. You will also learn about different topics, including family, hobbies, and daily routines. In the intermediate level, you will continue to build on what you learned in the elementary level. You will study more complex grammar, such as different verb tenses and conditionals. You will also practice your listening and speaking skills through various activities and conversations. In the advanced level, you will focus on academic English and critical thinking skills. You will learn how to write essays, give presentations, and participate in discussions. You will also study advanced grammar and vocabulary to improveyour language proficiency. We wish you success in your language studies!Listening 2Narrator: Welcome to our university library. We have a wide range of resources to support your academic journey. On the ground floor, you will find our fiction section, where you can discover popular novels, classic literature, and poetry collections. The non-fiction section, also located on this floor, has books on various subjects, such as history, science, and philosophy. On the first floor, we have our reference section, which includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference materials. The periodical section is also on this floor, where you can find newspapers, magazines, and academic journals. In addition, we have a digital section on the second floor, where you can access e-books, online databases, and multimedia resources. Finally, we have a quiet study area on the third floor, where you can focus on your studies without distractions. We hope you find our library resources helpful and have a rewarding academic experience!(1208 words)。

Unit 1 一小步，重返我们的始发地阿波罗登月任务本应揭示月球的真相，但实际上却让我们更了解了地球和人类自身。

1969年7月，尼尔·阿姆斯特朗和巴兹·奥尔德林刚从月球返回。

人们给他俩播放了录像短片，上面记录了全世界对登月的反响。

他俩看到美国新闻主播沃尔特·克朗凯特在擦拭泪水；从中国到巴西，人们簇拥在电视机前；电视机专卖店外的人行道上也挤满了敬畏不已的观众。

奥尔德林转向阿姆斯特朗说：“尼尔，我们错过了整场好戏。

”这一评论让人想起乔治·哈里森（甲壳虫乐队成员之一）的抱怨。

他说，甲壳虫乐队觉得自己是局外人，因为“我们是唯一无缘看到‘甲壳虫’演出的人”。

奥尔德林的话揭示了阿波罗任务的一个惊人事实：它们不是关于月球，而是关于地球。

登月背后的思考从登月任务实施之初，即阿波罗8号飞船的成员作为第一批飞离地球的宇航员时就初露端倪了。

当他们在1968年平安夜围绕月球飞行时，他们真正好奇的不是飞船下方的死寂晦暗的月球，而是远方那个鲜活蔚蓝的地球。

这三个人，是第一批近距离俯瞰月球的地球人，他们心里油然而生一股崇敬之情，因为他们是第一批从浩瀚穹宇眺望地球的宇航员。

目睹地球从月平线上升起，他们觉得自己很渺小。

他们向全世界亿万听众诵读《圣经·创世纪》的开篇，结束时问候大家：“圣诞快乐，上帝保佑你们，地球人！”在随后的四年里，阿波罗任务教会我们作为人类意味着什么：一句话，永不满足现状。

好奇心没有穷尽，它只是不断找到新目标。

这一转变有多快，彼得·康拉德可谓感受良多。

他是月球行走第三人（也是第一个在月球上摔倒的人）。

一旦阿姆斯特朗和奥尔德林摘得首次登月的桂冠之后，没有人再对阿波罗12号感兴趣了。

康拉德后来和其他过了气的美国名人一起出现在美国运通金融公司的广告中，其中包括为兔八哥配音的梅尔·布兰科。

然而，从诸多方面看，康拉德参加的探月飞行是所有阿波罗任务中最有趣的一次。

新视野英语第二册翻译汉译英01.她连水都不愿喝一口，更别提留下来吃饭了。

She wouldn't take a drink, much less would she stay for dinner. 02.他认为我在对他说谎，但实际上我讲的是实话。

He thought I was lying to him, whereas I was telling the truth. 03.这个星期你每天都迟到，对此你怎么解释？How do you account for the fact that you have been late every day this week?04.他们利润增长，部分原因是采用了新的市场策略。

The increase in their profits is due partly to their new market strategy.05.这样的措施很可能会带来工作效率的提高。

Such measures are likely to result in the improvement of work efficiency.06..我们已经在这个项目上投入了大量时间和精力，所以我们只能继续。

We have already poured a lot of time and energy into the project, so we have to carry on.07. 尽管她是家里的独生女，她父母也从不溺爱她。

Despite the fact that she is the only child in her family, she is never babied by her parents.08. 迈克没来参加昨晚的聚会，也没给我打电话作任何解释。

Mike didn't come to the party last night, nor did he call me to give an explanation.09.坐在他旁边的那个人确实发表过一些小说，但决不是什么大作家。

一个疑惑不解的小孩提的一个问题促使卡尔·格林思考：虽然他没有贵重的财物，但他在其他许多方面却是富有的。

富足的一生卡尔·格林首次面对这个问题，是在2003年12月初，我第一次为救世军摇铃募捐的时候。

当时我就站在沃尔玛商场入口处门外，对每一位向我的红壶里投入捐款的人都报以一声“谢谢”和一个微笑。

一位穿着整洁的妇人牵着她的幼子向放壶的台子走过来。

她在钱包里摸着找钱时，孩子抬头看了我一眼，问我：“你穷吗？”当时他眼里充满疑惑和好奇，时至今日仍历历在目。

“嗯，”我结结巴巴，边想边回答，“我比有些人拥有的多，但比其他人拥有的少。

”母亲因为孩子问了一个在社交上不该问的问题，训斥了他一顿，他俩便匆匆地赶去购物。

但是孩子的问题却一直在我的心头挥之不去。

我从不认为自己“穷”，但有些事我不可否认。

每当我填1040税务申报表时，我都属于收入最低的档次之一。

在过去的三十五年中，我只出去度过一次假。

我的电视机是黑白的，还是八年前别人送给我的。

然而，想要得到其他那么多人都有的物质的东西，对我来说，只不过是转瞬即逝的念头而已。

我的汽车是1999年的产品，到现在开了十万五千英里，已经很破很旧了，但是它依然可靠。

我的住房不大，但是很安静，住着挺舒心。

我的衣服很适合于我的工作，主要都在户外。

我对计算机的很少的需求，可以在图书馆得到解决。

尽管有些东西我没有，我并不感到贫穷。

这是为什么？五十三年来我一直非常健康。

我不但不生病，而且精力充沛，情绪饱满。

锻炼对我而言是确确实实的快事，我乐意长距离步行，越走越有劲。

我喜爱步行后随之产生的一种“什么都干得了”的心态。

我还十分珍惜我的创作才能。

当我写出美丽的诗句或编造出能把人逗乐的笑话时，我内心感到很富有。

通过写作而获得的洞察力，不断地令我惊奇。

而与那么多写作朋友交谈，是我乐趣的主要源泉之一。

但是在我生活中，有一个重要方面我并不那么富有。

在一个对物资财富的追求投入如此之多心力的社会中，我觉得很不自在。