泛读教程3word pretest题目和答案

K e y s t o R e a d i n g C o u r s e2Unit 1 ReadingSection AWord PretestReading ComprehensionVocabulary BuildingWord Search1. assignment2. irony3. reverse4. accomplish5. assemble6. squeeze7. sensual8. fragment9. narcotic 10. adolescenceUse of English1Bob agreed to take on the leadership of the expedition.2The world was taken in by his fantastic story of having got to the Pole alone.3He took up his story after a pause for questions and refreshments.4That takes me back to the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji.5The members of the party took it in turns to steer the boat.6They took it for granted that someone would pick up their signals and come to their aid.Stems7proclaim: to announce officially and publicly; to declare8percentage: a proportion or share in relation to a whole; a part9confirm: to support or establish the certainty or validity of; to verify10affirm: to declare positively or firmly; to maintain to be true11centigram: a metric unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram12exclaim: to express or utter(something) suddenly or vehementlySynonyms1. adaptability2. purposeClozeimportant second France student bilingualmonolingual serious means use difficultSection BSection CUnit 2 MusicSection AWord Pretest1. B2. C3. B4. C5. B6. BReading comprehension1. folk2. capacity3. sensuous4. qualified5. abuse6. stuff7. mood8. clarity9. striveSemantic variations1. B2. B3. B4. B5. AStems13compose: to make up the constituent parts of; to constitute or form14contract: to reduce in size by drawing together, to shrink15dispose of: to get rid of, to throw out16impose: to obtrude or force( oneself, for example) on another or others 17subtract: to make away, to deduct18deposit: to put (money) in a bank or financial accountSynonyms1. discriminating2. widespread3. compatibility4. clearness5. association Clozemusic form south danceinterest instruments voice rootsSection B1. F2. T3. F4. F5. F 7 T 8. F 9 F 10. F11. F 12. T 13. T 14. F 15 TSection C1. D2. A3. D4. D 6. D 7. D 8. AUnit 3 GenerationSection AWord Pretest1. C2. C3. B4. C5. B6. C7. C8. AReading Comprehension1. D2. C3. C4. A5. B6. C7. A8. BVocabulary BuildingWord search1. lull2. associate3. client4. utterly5. certificate6. rags7. jerk8. foreman9. demanding 10. sentimentalSemantic variations1. C2. C3. B4. A5. B6. CStems19transmit: to send from one person, thing, or place to another; to convey 20deduce: to reach (a conclusion) by reasoning21eject: to throw out forcefully; to expel22compel: to force, drive, or constrain23project: to thrust outward or forward24conduct: to lead or guideAntonyms1. hopeless2. disobedient3. weighty4. agree5. clearCloze1. B2. C3. C4. B5. C6. C7. C8. C9. A 11. C 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. CSection C1. F2. T3. T4. T5. F6. F7. T8. F9. T 10. TUnit 4Section AWord Pretest10. CReading ComprehensionVocabulary BuildingWord Search1. slanting2. equator3. amplifier4. vapor5. desert6. latitude7. atlitude8. monsoon9. drain 10. precautionSemantic VariationsStems25division: one of the parts, sections or groups into which something is divided 26evident: easily see or understood; obvious27individual: a single human being considered apart from a society or community 28sustain: to support from below; to keep from falling or sinking; to prop29visible: possible to see; perceptible to the eye30obtain: to succeed in gaining possession of as the result of planning or endeavor;to acquireSynonyms1. mixture2. eternalClozeradio incorrect predict misunderstandingunexplained happen up rightSection BSection CUnit 5 WorkSection AWord Pretest1C 2A 3B 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 C 8 CReading Comprehension1-8 C A A C C BVocabulary BuildingWord Search1 intangible 2. crave 3 ego 4 attributable 5 stall 6 tool up 7 at stake 8. cram 9. forfeit31By the time I opened the can its contents had gone off.32I’ll go over how it works before you try it yourself.33I was told it would be repaired free of charge, but the man in the shop has gone back on his promise.34The book was so popular that there weren’t enough copies to go round.35His shop has gone out of business after making heavy losses.36The trade has gone from bad to worse and staff are being laid off.Stems1-6 BADAACSynonyms 1-5 graceful spontaneously oppose usual clientClozestaff maximize objectives participate potentialskills easier appointed specific commitmentSection B1-5 ACBFT 6-10 FACDB 11-15 CBTFTSection C1-5 FTFTF 6-10 TFTFTUnit 6 The African-AmericansSection AWord Pretest1. C2. A3. C4. A5. B6. A7. C8. CReading Comprehension1. F 2T 3T 4F 5T 6F 7T 8TVocabulary BuildingWord Search1. destined2. relief3. segregation4. boycott5. sit-in6. legacy7. chronicle8. assault9. plight 10. vigilanceSemantic Variations1C 2A 3C 4A 5B 6CStems1. evolution: the theory that groups of organisms change with passage of time, mainly asa result of natural selection, so that descendants differ morphologically and physiologically from their ancestors2. ascend: to go or move upward3. devolve: to pass on or delegate to another4. migrate: to change location periodically, especially by moving seasonally from one region to another5. export: to send or transport (a commodity, for example) abroad, especially for trade or sale6. condescend: to descend to the level of one considered inferior; to lower oneself Antonyms1. observe2. admit3. dismiss4. eulogize5. advanceClozeNominated raised immigrated earned roseAssignment position army autobiography speaker11F 12F 13T 14TSection C1A 2D 3D 4C 5C 6B 7D 8CKeys to Reading Course 2Unit 7 Greek StoriesSection AWord PretestReading Comprehension5. CVocabulary BuildingWord matchripple a little wave on the surface of watermischief naughty behavior by childrenhospitality welcoming behaviorbillow a large sea wavespell delightful influencenymph a goddess of natureband a group of musiciansuitor a man wishing to marry a particular womanmortal a human beingwarrior a soldiercrafty cunninghostile unfriendlymerry cheerfultame not wildcontent satisfiedresume to take againgloom darknessdespise to look down on with contemptdismay a strong feeling of fear, anxiety and hopelessnessdusk the time just before nightSemantic Variations1-6 CAAAACStems37tendency: movement or prevailing movement in a given direction2. conservative: favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change3. preserve: to keep in perfect or unaltered condition; tending to oppose change38valuable: of great importance39available: present and ready for use; at hand; accessible40prevail: to be most common or frequent; to be predominantAntonyms1. forbid2. clarifyCloze1-5 CCACD 6-10 TTFFF 11-15 TTBBCSection C1-5 CADBA 6-8DCCUnit 8 Attitude Towards LifeSection AWord Pretest: BACBA BCAReading Comprehension: CABBC BBBVocabulary BuildingWord matchastonishing surprisingconsiderate thoughtful of other pers ons’ wishes, needs or feelingspreach to advise or urge others to accept (sth. one believes in)strenuous taking or needing great effort or strengtharena an enclosed area for sports, public entertainments, etc.adversity bad fortune, troublebatter to damage, break, or cause to lose shapereverse the opposite, the other way roundpenetrate to see into or throughself-esteem one’s good opinion of one’s own worthdoom to cause to suffer sth unavoidable and terribleemerge to come out or appear from inside or from being hiddenblessing a gift from God or anything that brings happiness and good fortune mess up to get into disorder; to spoil, etc.devastating completely destructivecommon denominator a quality or belief shared by all the members of a group odds the probabilities that sth will or will not happenstack to arrange dishonestly so as to give oneself an unfair advantage motive to provide with a strong reason for doing sth.falter lose strength or effectiveness; weakenSemantic Variations: CBBACBStems1 prescribe to advise the use of a medicine2 description an account of a person in words3 terrain a stretch of land, with regard to its natural features4 subscribe to pay regularly in order to receive a magazine, newspaper, etc.5 territorial of a count ry’s territory6 extraterrestrial of or from outside the earth or its atmosphereAntonymsappear ready hide s skillful carelessClozeintelligent activities workout attitudeoff reducing seem asideSection BUnit 9 First AidSection AWord Pretest. . . . . . . .Reading comprehension. 2. C. 3. D. 4. B/D/A/C. . . . A/B/DVocabulary BuildingWord SearchUse of Englishgovernment has come in for a lot of criticism.2. It’s hard to come to terms with the government’s defense policy.3. After retiring in 1980 he has decided to make a comeback to the political scene.4. The situation has come to the boil now that the government has to face a vote of confidence.5. The tax cuts announced in the Budget do not come into effect until next year.6. The miners came out on strike against the government’s privatization plans.Stems41solo: a composition or passage for an individual voice or instrument, with or without accompaniment42series: a number of objects or events arranged or coming one after the other in succession43isolate: to set apart or cut off from others44desert: to withdraw from, especially in spite of a responsibility or duty; to forsake 45peninsula: a piece of land that projects into a body of water and is connected with the mainland by an isthmus46exert: to put to use or effect; to put forth47insulate: to prevent the passage of heat, electricity or sound into or out of somewhere, especially by surrounding with a non-conducting materials48insert: to put or set into, between or amongSynonyms49give 2. stop 3. antiseptic 4. block 5. penetrateClozePedestrians adults declining avoid signals case impaired fatalitiesSection BSection CKeys to Reading Course 2Unit 10 MarriageSection AReading Comprehension5. BVocabulary BuildingWord matchquotation a sentence or passage taken from a bookartificial not naturalanguish very great pain or suffering, esp. of the mindanniversary a day which is an exact year or number of years after something has happened superstition a belief based on association of ideas instead of reason or factbouquet a bunch of flowersheed to give attention toescort to accompanyconfetti small pieces of colored paper thrown on weddingsconceal to hideconsent agreementasunder apartvow a solemn promise or declaration of intentionrites forms of behavior with a fixed pattern for a religious purposesermon to talk usually based on a sentence from the Bible and given as part of a church service Use of English50Will you please keep me company for a while?51I couldn’t keep a straight face when he told me of his plan.52The staff are going to be kept in the dark about the firm’s plans for the future.53I’ll keep an open mind until we’ve discussed it.54I’ll keep away from her until she’s feeling more optimistic.55Try to keep your head even if you don’t know what’s going to happen.Stems56briefly: for a short time; in as few words as possible57astronaut: a person trained to pilot, navigate, or otherwise participate in the flight of aspacecraft58abridge: to reduce the length of (a written text); to condense59fuse: to blend thoroughly by or as if by melting together60astronomy: the scientific study of matter in outer space, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy and evolution of celestial bodes and phenomena61confusing: unclear or difficult to understand62abbreviate: to reduce (a word or phrase) to a shorter form intended to represent the full formSynonyms1. naughty2. divineClozewrong dislike midnight standard homelife convinced meantime capitalSection BUnit 11 CreativitySection A Word Pretest1-5: B, A, A, B, A 6-8: B, A, AReading Comprehension1-6: A, C, A, A, C，CVocabulary Building ---Word Matchglow to give out heat or lightinstinctive(of ideas, behaviors) natural, not based on learning or thinkingexemplify to serve as examplefunnel a wide-mouthed tube used for pouring liquids into a narrow-necked container prelude a short piece of music that introduces a large musical workapplaud to praise by clapping one’s handsflash to shine suddenly and brightlyattend to to direct one’s interest and effort topotential the ability to develop, achieve or succeedimpulse a sudden wish to do somethingdoze to sleep lightlyevaluate to judge the value or degree ofresurgence a return to power, life and activitystuck unable to gosketch to describe roughlyUse of English63The Austrians made peace with Napoleon.64They couldn’t make out what the enemy were trying to say.65Seeing the enemy’s guns facing him made hi hair stand on end.66The onset of winter made things worse for the troops.67While they were on leave the sailors made the most of their freedom.68I make no secret of my loathing for war.Stems69accordance: agreement; conformity70disclose: to make known (something heretofore kept secret); to reveal71inclusive: including the specified extremes or limits as well as the area between them72core: the hard or fibrous central part of certain fruits, such as the apple or the pear, containing the seeds73enclose: to surround on all sides; to close in74conclude: to bring about a final agreement or settlement75encouragement: the act or words of encouraging76close: a cabinet or enclosed recess for storing linens, household supplies, or clothingAntonyms1. lose 2. horizontal 3. sterile 4. old 5. identicalClozename managed worked after feelparents computers playing to spend tradeUnit 12 TravelSection AWord PretestReading ComprehensionVocabulary BuildingWord SearchUse of English77They are putting on a version of “Cinderella” on ice.78The opening of his one-man show has been put off until he recovers from his illness.79I can’t put my finger on what it was that I disliked about the performance.80Put your previous failures behind you and think of what your next venture might be.81 A plan has been put forward to prevent valuable paintings being sold to collectorsand galleries abroad.82They tried to put pressure on the Arts Council to supports the newly-formed orchestra Stems: the act of saying or reading aloud to be recorded or written by another: a small part; a bit: serving as a sign, symptom, or token of; something that is signified: to state, tell about, or make known in advance, especially on the basis of special knowledge : being contrary to; being inconsistent with: small parts broken off or detachedSynonyms1. chief2. examine3. fame4. local5. soleClozefound trade famous spread discoveryidea support offered valued saltSection BSection CUnit 13 ExaminationsSection AWord Protest1. A2. C3. A4. B5. C6. A7. B8. BReading Comprehension1. B2. C3. C4. A5. C6. BVocabulary BuildingWord SearchSemantic Variations1. B2. B3. A4. C5. C6. BStems83occupation: an activity that serves as one’s regular source of livelihood; a vocation 84broadcast: to transmit (a radio or television program) for public or general use 85captive: taken and held prisoner, as in war86capture: to hold; to occupy87abroad: out of one’s own country88perceive: to become aware of directly through any of the sense, especially sight or hearing89conceive: to form or hold an idea90broaden: to make or become broaderSynonyms1. thwart2. huge3. break4. obvious5. accomplishClozeadvantage meaningful disadvantages subject expressingreading unsatisfactory giving arise pictureSection B1. C2. D3. B4. B8. F 10. T 11. T 13. A 14. BSection C1. F2. F3. T4. T5. T6. T 8. T 9. T 10. TUnit 14 Intellectual PropertySection AWord Pretest1. B2. A3. B4. A5. A6. B7. C8. BReading Comprehension1. B2. C3. C4. B5. C6. B7. AVocabulary BuildingWord Search1. procedure2. variety3. multiple4. application5. promote6. diligent7. novelty8. judicial9. disclosure 10. stimulusUse of English91This cloudy weather is getting me down.92I would like to get this meeting over with as quickly as possible.93You won’t be able to get through to her what she has to do.94His refusal to commit himself gets on my nerves.95Thomas and David get along very well.96One of these days I must get round to replying to all this correspondence.Stems1. densely: the quality of being packed or crowded together2. defense: the act of defending against attack, danger, or injury3. credit: an arrangement for deferred payment of a loan or purchase4. condense: to make (a liquid) thicker by removing some of the water5. incredible: too strange to be believed; unbelievable6. dense: difficult to see throughSynonyms1. rival2. final3. variety4. personal5. barClozebasis revised minimum addition works participated adopted conceptsSection B1. T2. F3. F4. A5. A6. C7. F8. T9. F 10. F11. T 12. T 13. C 14. B 15. CSection C1. B2. A3. B4. A5. B6. D7. A8. AUnit 15 LawSection AWord pretest1. C2. A3. B4. B5. C6. BReading Comprehension2. T3. F4. T5. F6. F7. F8. T9. T 10. TVocabulary BuildingWord Search97espionage 2. anonymity 3. extortion 4. prosecutor 5. sue 6. accuse 7. indict 8. plead9. testimony 10. verdict 11. probation 12 reverseSemantic Variations1. C 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. BStems98corruption: the act of being venal; dishonesty99pendulum: a body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back andforth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices,especially clocks100erupt: to become violently active101bankruptcy: the state of being unable to pay one’s debts102dependable: reliable, trustworthy103interrupt: to break the continuity or uniformity of104independence: the state or quality of being independent105suspend: to cause to stop for a period: to interruptAntonyms1. frequently2. prohibition3. agreement4. disapprove5. fairnessClozeadmitted survey caught relatives vehicles admission threatened increase professionalunskilledSection B1. D2. A3. C4. A5. B6. C7. B8. T9. T 10. T11. T 12. T 13. FSection C1. D2. C3. C4. B5. B6. D7. B8. DUnit 16 World War IISection AWord Pretest106A107A108A 109B 110B 111C 112C 113AReading Comprehension 114C115C116C117A 118A 119AVocabulary BuildingWord Search120raid121ordeal122wail123commuter124smash125neutral126devastate127armistice128disarm129grievance130puppet131appeasementSemantic Variations132B133A134B135A136C137BStems138spectator:an observer of an event139inspect:to examine carefully and critically, especially for flaws 140inspire:to affect, guide, or arouse by divine influence141respectively:each separately in the order mentioned142suspicious:arousing or apt to arouse suspicon; questionable143expire:to come to an end; to terminate144prospect:something expected; a possiblity145perspective: a mental view or outlook146spectacle:something that can be seen or viewed, especially somethingof a remarkable or impressive nature147circumspect:looking round on all sides watchfully; prudentSynonyms148huge149ultimate150conquer151deadly152disturbanceClosebase undetected took bombed fleet heart sunk lost declared troopsSection B153B154A155B156T157T158F159T160T161T162T163B164C165C166F167T168F Section C169F170F171T172T173F174T175F176T177F178TUnit 17 HousingSection AWord Pretest2. BReading Comprehension1. TVocabulary BuildingWord Search1. sociologist2. spontaneously3. hassle4. sneak5. fee6. jack7. spacious8. cozy9. crawl 10. customarySemantic Variations1. C2. A3. A4. B5. B6. AStems1. sensible: reasonable2. structural: of, relating to, having, or characterized by structure3. sensitive: feeling readily, acutely, or painfully4. consent: to give assent, as to the proposal of another; to agree5. destructive: causing destruction; ruinous6. construction: the act or process of constructingAntonyms1. attached2. helpful3. fixed4. limited5. displeasureClozeplentiful fire inexpensively room spread disastrous difficult uncomfortable Section B1. C2. D3. B4. D5. F6. T7. T8. F9. C 10. B11. F 12. T 13. T 14. C 15. ASection C1. A2. B3. D4. B5. D6. C7. C8. A9. C 10. AUnit 18 DramaWord Pretest1. B2. B3. B4. A5. B6. A7. A8. BVocabulary BuildingWord Matchsparse thinly spread or distributedbequeath to leave something, especially property, to another by willprecisely exactlyethics moral principlesproposition proposal, suggestiondisloyalty behavior of being not loyalfidget to move one’s body about restlesslywrangle to quarrel angrily and noisily, arguepresume to supposeturn down to refuseconversant familiarfurnish to put furniture, carpets, curtains, and other things into a roomdiscreditable shamefulsolicitor lawyerhire-purchase a way of buying goods gradually; installmnet planSemantic Variations1. C2. A3. C4. B5. A6. AStems1. chronometer a very exact clock for measuring time2. encyclopedia a book or set of books containing information on every branch of knowledge, or on one particular branch, subjects or on numerous aspects of a particular field, usually arranged alphabetically3. autograph a person’s own signature or handwritin g4. chronic lasting for a long period of time or marked by frequent recurrence, as of certain diseases5. diagram a plan, sketch, drawing, or outline designed to explain how something works6. pedestrian a person who is walking esp. in an area where vehicles go7. calligraphy the art of fine handwritingl handwriting8. recycle to use againSynonyms1. show2. contradict3. exact4. refuse5. withdrawClozetypes difference focuses struggle decidesinvolves society human reformation Opposingprevail symbolizes。

一1. Please figure out the total cost.A. numberB. work outC. count【参考答案】： B2. Many readers do not realize how much faster they can read and they plod along at one-third their possible speed all their lives.A. read carefullyB. read quicklyC. read slowly【参考答案】： C3. The students spend so many hours reading every day that they get eyestrain.A. tiredB. pain in the eyesC. squint eyes【参考答案】： B4. Although they live in the big city now, they still cling to their small town values.A. give upB. stick toC. glue together【参考答案】： B5. The bodyguards should always remain alert.A. aggressiveB. attentiveC. strong【参考答案】： B6. It is the common Chinese notion that the elderly should be respected.A. ideaB. superstitionC. notice【参考答案】： A7. You are wasting your potential on this job.A.hidden abilityB. rich knowledgeC. great energy【参考答案】： A8. Look out of the window and you can savor the view of the mountain.A. noticeB. seeC. appreciate【参考答案】： C9. Many of these writers used to study in writing clinics.A. hospitalsB. circlesC. workshops【参考答案】： C10. Her objective is to get a college education.A. dreamB. aimC. promise【参考答案】： B…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....二1. After World War II, the "beatniks" appeared in America who had long hair, wore strange clothes, and were strongly against social convention.A. unconventional peopleB. poor artistsC. foolish youngsters精品文档【参考答案】：A2. Don't try to persuade me to buy this painting; it is not worth a hill of beans.A. a pile of coinsB. anythingC. the money that can buy a hill of beans【参考答案】：B3. Carol flaunts before her classmates her new coat which she bought yesterday.A. shows offB. talks aboutC. tries on【参考答案】：A4. She has a natural aptitude for music.A. ineptitudeB. tasteC. ability【参考答案】：C5. She pleaded with the officer to give her a ticket.A. discussed withB. argued withC. asked in a begging way【参考答案】：C6. My brain may be old, but it is not addled.A. confusedB. damagedC. stupid【参考答案】：A7. He was the glee club manager, but he couldn't sing a noteA. joy clubB. singing clubC. speech club【参考答案】：B8. His checkered career is full of ups and downsA. unevenB. controlledC. smooth【参考答案】：A9. The child's stubbornness infuriated the mother.A. comfortedB. angeredC. pleased【参考答案】：B10. Mozart was a child prodigy; he composed a symphony at the age of seven.A. ordinary childB. healthy childC. unusually clever child【参考答案】：C11. Though he was of obscure birth, he became a successful statesman later in life. 精品文档。

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泛读UNIT1-10 WORD PRETEST 教师：周黎UNIT 1Please figure out the total cost. =work out计算出总成本count 数数Many readers do not realize how much faster they can read and they plod along at one third their possible speed all their lives. =read slowly进展缓慢，吃力行走，慢速阅读eyestrain=pain in the eyes眼疲劳，squint at/through斜眼看to/towards倾向于Cling to紧紧抱住，依恋，坚持=stick toAlert=attentive be attentive to her studies/guests aggressive侵犯，挑衅的；敢作敢为Notion=idea superstition迷信It's the common Chinese notion that the elderly should be respected.Potential=hidden abilitySavor=a ppreciate欣赏Look out of the window and you can savor the view of the mountain. Writing clinics=workshopsObjective=aim My objective is to get a college education.UNIT 2Beatniks=unconventional peopleIt's not worth a hill of beans=things of little value=anythingFlaunt(=show off) before sb炫耀Aptitude=ability SAT=Scholastic Aptitude Test赛达Ineptitude=inabilityShe has a natural aptitude for music.She pleaded with the officer to give her a ticket.= asked in a begging wayMy brain may be old, but it is not addled.=confusedGlee club manager=singing club, sing a note音符Her checkered career is full of ups and downs.=unevenThe child's stubbornness infuriated the mother.=angeredMozart was a child prodigy.=unusually clever child天才儿童Compose a symphony交响曲Though he was of obscure birth, he became a successful statesman later in life. =unknownan obscure family 卑微的家庭be of obscure(/humble) birth(/origin)出生卑贱UNIT 3Don't make any snap decision until you've calmed down.=hasty仓促的I try to be broadminded but do feel antipathy toward people who are dirty.= dislikeantiquity=ancient times古代antique古代的assume(that)=suppose假定aspiration=ambition抱负perspiration=sweat汗水establish democracy建立民主制国家conviction=belief (信仰)，persuasion说服，（宗教，政治方面的）信仰preserve world peace维护世界和平It's his firm conviction that every effort should be made to preserve world peace.a token of one's esteem =symbol, respectHer generosity is one of her most pleasing traits.=characteristicsPerceive sth/that= notice Only an artist can perceive the fine shades of color in the painting.A person's stance sometimes can tell a lot about him.=way of standing站姿UNIT4Eradicate the disease from the world=remove=wipe out , be diligent in one's work=hard-working,erect=put up/build建立，树立，设立,establish=set upThe price of the pelt of the sheep has dropped in market.=fur皮毛The room is exclusively for women.=onlyThe playground is the children's favorite haunt.=place where they often go常去之处Show ingenuity doing=cleverness Frankness--be frank with sb-to be frank坦白真诚Make toys out of scraps of discarded wood残余物，废弃的Use……as decoys to attract=lures诱饵flock羊，牛群 a flock of children =crowdThe military government has banned strikes and demonstrations（罢工和游行）.=forbidden The leopard（豹）is stronger than any other of the great predators.= animals that eat other animals食肉动物predatory：捕食其他动物的，食肉的，prey猎物Let's meet halfway and each pay half the damage.=compromise折中The lovers arranged a secret rendezvous.=appointmentUNIT5There were deeper tensions underlying last week's outburst（爆发事件）.=behindI don't subscribe to the idea that money can bring happiness.=support同意covenant=agreement（尤指定期付款的）契约The war was a time of tribulation for all of us.=suffering灾难The version of what happened flies in the face of all the evidence.=is contrary toThe government has succumbed to pressure from the press.=given in屈服She was garbed in India shawls（方形披肩）.=dressedHorseback riding helped the weary（疲劳的）statesman shed his tensions.=get rid o f摆脱It is difficult to discern the truth of an event from a newspaper report=see clearly识别UNIT6Wearing cosmetics does harm to the skin.=makeup化妆品We can't afford to spend money on luxuries.=expensive and unnecessary goods奢侈品Tea originated in china; it was once an exotic drink in Europe.=foreignOrange trees are alien to Canada.=foreignEven saints have been known to resort to violence.=us e诉诸The bank arranged a loan of $500 for home improvements.=sum of money lent贷款You must exploit every opportunity to learn new things.=utilize=use利用，剥削，压榨assimilate=absorb吸收，同化the phonological of the English language=pronunciational grammatical语法的，syllabic音节的a species of =kind种类The Origin of the Species《物种起源》Sensitive people are quickly touched by something beautiful or sad.=delicate敏感的irritable易怒的She turned hysterical at the loss of her dog.=wildly emotional歇斯底里的，情绪暴躁的UNIT7I gave him my pledge that I will vote for him.=promiseHer words stung him bitterly.= hurt刺痛budget=financial plan预算sustain=maintain +a strike维持sustainable development可持续发展We have a substantial tobacco crop this year. =largeWhat does it feel like to be a civilian again after 20 years in the army?=private citizen平民百姓civilized person先进的，文明的uniformed person穿制服的/军服的The members were unanimous in approving the project.=in complete agreement一致同意的bring changes to the fabric of that country's society=structure社会结构，织物UNIT8Sentimentality（多愁善感）is traditionally considered a feminine quality. =womanlydelicate微妙的，娇弱的，精美的，易碎的delicacy ，cowardly胆小的Some people have a bias against foreigners.=prejudice偏见Boys and girls are segregated in this school.=separated隔离Smoking is prohibited on school grounds.=banned禁止enforce=carry out实施enforcementIt's the Congress that institutes the laws in the country.=establishesHe turned his back on those against him.=ignored turn a deaf ear to充耳不闻Thousands of spectators jammed the stand to watch the football match.=people注：此处由于有thousands of的限制，spectators =people，spectators体育比赛的观众，audience 一般的观众、听众，若没有thousands of的限制，则可选audience; specter鬼魂，幽灵She has only a superficial understanding of economic.=shallow浅显的，肤浅的The steel industry was geared toward the needs of the war.=adapted to适应be assigned to分配UNIT9The swallows arced across the sunset sky.=flew in a curve曲线You can breathe the incense of cedar in the garden.=sweet smel l香气The old cathedral（大教堂）is dwarfed by the skyscrapers（摩天大楼）that surround it.=make appear smallThe bus stumbles to the countryside.=moves slowly and heavilyThe romance of the sea beckoned the old sailor.=attracted示意，吸引，repel排斥cavernous=large deep dark，cavern大而深的洞穴A detective story usually has an intricate plot.=complicated错综复杂的，intricacyBefore dinner there's always a hustle and bustle in the kitchen.=busy action繁忙astound=astonish sb by sth震惊The museum has a display of valuable antiques.=ancient and valuable objects古董dilemma=difficult choice窘境，进退两难A gourmet always want the best food, not the most.=person who's expert in the choice of food美食家UNIT10I have so many intrusions on my time that it's difficult to get my work done.=disturbance干扰intrude, disturbHis own personal future is at stake.=at risk=in danger危险Don't just stand there in the threshold, come in!=doorway门口causeway 辅路，（香港）铜锣湾，driveway汽车道Do you have a valid reason for being late？= reasonable有根据的，有效的The plant converts crude oil（原油）into gasoline（汽油）.=changes天然石油She humiliated him in front of his friends.=embarrassed /make…ashamedThe time had come to say good-bye. At mother's cue, we all ascended.=signal暗示seminars=lectures for discussion研讨会You can identify me by a green carnation(康乃馨)in my lapel(西服上的翻领).=know认出，ultimate goal =final最终目标。