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Unit 1无名英雄：职业父亲意味着什么？在我们的孪生女儿出生后的第一次“约会”时，我和丈夫一起去看了一部名为《玩具故事》的电影。
我们很喜欢这部片子，但随后我丈夫问道：“父亲在哪儿呢？”起初我还认为因为一个小小的失误而批评一部很吸引人的家庭影片似乎是太偏狭了。
可后来越想越觉得这一疏忽太严重了。
父亲不仅没有出现，他甚至没有被提到——尽管家中有婴儿，说明他不可能离开太长时间。
影片给人的感觉是，父亲出现与否似乎是个极次要的细节，甚至不需要做任何解释。
新闻媒体倾向于把父亲的边缘化，这只是一个例子，它反映了在美国发生的巨大的社会变化。
大卫?布兰肯霍恩在《无父之国》一书中将这种倾向称之为“无需父亲”观念。
职业母亲（我想这应是与无职业母亲相对而言的）奋斗的故事从媒体上无尽无休地轰击着我们。
与此同时，媒体上绝大多数有关父亲的故事又集中表现暴力的丈夫或没出息的父亲。
看起来似乎父亲惟一值得人们提及的时候是因为他们做家务太少而受到指责的时候（我怀疑这一说法的可靠性，因为“家务”的定义中很少包括打扫屋顶的雨水沟、给汽车换机油或其它一些典型地由男人们做的事），或者是在他们去世的时候。
当布兰肯霍恩先生就“顾家的好男人”一词的词义对父亲们进行调查时，许多父亲都回答这一词语只有在葬礼上听到。
这种“无需父亲”综合症的一个例外是家庭全职父亲所受到的媒体的赞扬。
我并非暗指这些家庭全职父亲作出的承诺不值得人们的支持，我只是想指出在实际生效的双重标准：家庭全职父亲受到人们的赞扬，而家庭全职母亲和养家活口的父亲，所得到文化上的认同却很少，甚至完全得不到。
我们用来讨论父亲角色（即没出息的父亲）的话语本身就显示出人们对大多数男人默默无闻而自豪地履行对家庭承担的责任缺乏赏识。
我们几乎从来没听到“职业父亲”这一说法，在人们呼吁应该考虑给予工作者在工作地点上更大的灵活性时，很少有人认为这种呼吁不但适用于女子，同样也适应于男子。
我们这个社会表现出似乎家庭职责对父亲来说并不象对母亲那么重要——似乎事业上的满足就是男人生活的全部。
KeysUnit 2Part I Pre-readingSection B Listening Practice1. course2. caused3. traces4. written5. diversity6. creatures7. habitats8. persistPart II Active Reading: HistoryTask One1. C2. D3. D4. C5. DPart III Language FocusTask One1. inscribe2. unadorned3. transform4. superiority5. proclaims6. renowned7. surrender8. fuse9. Conquesting10. shrewdTask Two1. Just like a sculptor can carve a statue from an unadorned stone, we can transform our mysterious future into anything that we can imagine.2. These books are a narrative of the development of individual reason and conscience during the Enlightenment.3. More importantly, it gives the players a chance to show off their skills to distinguish the genuine antiquities from the fake ones.4. You can create something exciting when you combine traditions of the past with the innovations of the future in a right way.5. The entry of Qing Army into Shanhaiguan Pass proclaimed that the reign of Ming Dynasty approached its end.6. A renowned scholar asserted that these techniques should be applied to the realm of financial supervision.Part IV Chinese & Foreign Culture IntroductionTask OneShen Nong and Huang Di were the representatives of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.Shen Nong, also called Yan Di, lived in the Jiang River valley and his surname was Jiang. He is credited with the invention of farming and medication. He invented the wooden plow and taught people the art of agriculture. By experimenting with various plants, he discovered medicinal herbs and taught people how to treat diseases. Huang Di, also called Xuan Yuan or You Xiong, lived in the Ji River valley, and his surname was Ji. He is resourceful in invention as well as in war and is credited with the invention of many things, like carts and boats, clothes, houses, writing, and silkworm breeding and silk weaving.Wars urged the mixture and the assimilation of different tribes and eventually formed a tribal alliance of Huang Di and Yan Di. Huang Di became the chief.Tradition has it that Chinese civilization originates from the era of Huang Di and Yan Di, for they are the ancestors of Chinese people, that is why the Chinese call themselves the descendants of Yan and Huang.Task Two15世纪后期，在西班牙女王的支持下,意大利航海家克里斯多弗·哥伦布于1492年率领船队穿越浩瀚的大西洋，抵达了西印度群岛的一些小岛。
Unit 11. The Labor Party’s electoral strategy, which was based on a tactical alliance with other minor parties, has proved successful.劳动党的选择策略已经证明是成功地，这个策略主张和其他的小党派组成一个策略联盟。
2. The government troops recaptured the city from the rebels at the cost of two thousand casualties政府部队以二万人的伤亡为代价，从版乱者手中重新占领了这所城市。
3. By a stroke of good luck, Genelle, who had been buried in the rubble for more than 26 hours, came our alive. 。
非常侥幸地是，Genelle在瓦砾里埋了26个小时，竟然活着。
4. My brother wasn’t badly hurt, but he injured his leg and had to limp around for a few weeks.我的兄弟伤得不重，但他伤了腿，不得不跛行好几周。
5. The aircraft was subjected to a test of temperatures of minus65 degrees and plus 120 degrees.飞行物要能承受零下65度和120多度温度的考验。
6. Tax incentives combined with cheap labor will attract companies to the western regions of our country away from the east coast.有廉价劳动力的税收刺激将吸引更多的公司到我国远离东海岸的西部地区。
Unit 2 Text APage 37Pair Work1. How important was the automobile industry in the twentieth century?The automobile industry ranked as among the most lucrative and powerful industries of the twentieth century.2. What will happen to cars and roads in the twenty-first century?Cars and roads will be revolutionized in the twenty-first century.3. Why does the author say the key to tomorrow's "smart cars" will be sensors?Because it is sensors that will enable vehicles and roads to be able to see, hear, feel, smell, talk, and act.4. How would sensors help reduce traffic fatalities?Sensors can sense if a driver is drunk and refuse to start up the engine.5. What is the function of the radars hidden in the bumpers?The radars hidden in the bumpers can scan for nearby cars. If you make a serious driving mistake the computer will sound an immediate warning.6. How will a smart car alert a driver who feels drowsy?If the driver's eyelids close for a certain length of time and his or her driving becomes erratic, a computer in the dashboard could alert the driver.7. What makes it possible for smart cars to determine their approximate location?GPS makes it possible for smart cars to determine their location on the earth to within about a hundred feet.8. What are the prospects for applications of GPS?With the price of microchips dropping so drastically, future applications of GPS are virtually limitless.9. What is "telematics" expected to achieve in increasing the efficiency and safety of highwaytransportation?It is expected to put smart cars on smart highways.10. What are traffic engineers doing on Interstate 15 close to San Diego?They are installing an MIT-designed system which will introduce the "automated driver". 11. What hopes do promoters of the smart highway have for its future?They have great hopes for its future. By 2010, telematics may well be incorporated into one of the major highways in the United States. By 2020, telematics could be adopted in thousands of highways in the United States.12. What are the advantages of smart highways?Smart highways could be an environmental boon, saving fuel, reducing traffic jams, decreasing air pollution, and serving as an alternative to highway expansion.Page 38Working on Your Own1.Part One Paras. 1-3 New technology will have a dramatic impact on cars andhighways in the 21st century.Part Two Paras. 4-9 With the aid of advanced technology, smart cars will be sodesigned that they can help eliminate traffic accidents,determine their own precise locations and warn of traffic jams.Part Three Paras. 10-13 GPS and "telematics" will make it possible to build smarthighways, which will benefit us in a number of ways.2.1) Smart cars can see, hear, feel, smell, talk, and act;2) They can eliminate most of car accidents;3) They can alert the police and provide precise location of your car if stolen;4) They can monitor one's driving and the driving conditions nearby;5) They can alert the driver who feels drowsy;6) They can locate your car precisely and warn of traffic jams.Page 38Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) cure (2) impact (3) orbiting satellites (4) warn of (5) location (6) At any given time (7) vibrate (8) detected (9) calculate (10) convertedPage 41V ocabulary1.1) expansion 2) automated 3) vapor 4) take control of5) hazards 6) satellite 7) vibrated 8) magnetic9) bunched 10) in the air 11) got/was stuck in 12) approximatelyPage 422.1) send out 2) stand up for 3) pass for 4) were closing in on5) starting up 6) went through 7) fill out 8) fall intoPage 433.1) The new car design incorporates all the latest safety features.2) To suspend our hammock, we need to find two trees ten feet apart.3) Jason faces up to 10 years in prison for offering bribery money to the US navy officialresponsible for awarding lucrative contracts to his construction firm.4) Manufactures usually begin by building the prototype of a new model before they set up afactory to make the cars.5) Medical evidence shows that smoking and lung cancer are correlated in all racial groups.Page 434.1) the application / remote / has turned into a reality / are poised to2) that vibrate / can detect / frequency3) lanes / are mounted in / alert a / hazardPage 44II Word Formationkilo-kilogram Medicare-medical care memo-memorandum email-electronic mail gym-gymnasium comsat-communications satellite lib-liberation newscast-news broadcast doc-doctor skyjack-sky hijack vet-veterinarian Eurodollar-European dollar prep-preparatory brunch-breakfast and lunch auto-automobile telecast-television broadcast flu-influenza Oxbridge-Oxford and CambridgePage 45III Usage1) swimming pool 2) drawing board 3) enriched Middle English 4) disturbing change 5) fully developed prototype 6) Canned foods 7) working population 8) puzzling differencesPage 46I. Cloze(1) computerized (2) start up (3) be poised to (4) alert(5) hazards (6) monotonous (7) take control of (8) steer9(9) lane (10) decrease (11) calculate (12) eliminate(13) getting stuck in (14) mounted (15) detect (16) vaporPage 472.(1) generates (2) related (3) revolutionized (4) enabled (5) opportunities(6) overall (7) manufacturing (8) dependent (9) interact (10) fatalitiesPage 47II Translation1) There was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the distance.2) The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problems.3) The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with globaltemperatures.4) The frequency of the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minute recently.5) The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach.Page 482.Automobiles have, since their invention, revolutionized transportation, changing forever the way people live, travel, and do business. On the other hand, they have brought hazards, especially highway fatalities. However, today the application of computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars makes it possible to eliminate most of traffic accidents. For example, electronic sensors mounted in your car can detect alcohol vapor in the air and refuse to start up the engine. They can also monitor road conditions by receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellites and greatly reduce your chances of getting stuck in traffic jams.。
Unit1If you had had a spark(火花) of consideration for your family ,you wouldn't have taken so many stupid risks.如果你有为你的家人多一点考虑，你就不会有那么多愚蠢的风险。
Due to the lack of labor force, even women in this village were compelled(被迫) to work in the coal mines.由于缺乏劳动力这个村的妇女甚至被迫在煤矿工作。
We went through lovely countryside with great mountains, some of them beautiful and green and wooded, while others bare(赤裸) and wild.我们沿途经过风景秀丽的乡村，那里山峦起伏，有一些被森林覆盖，郁郁葱葱，风景宜人；另一些则是荒山秃岭，草木不生。
The cleaner took off his coat and began to scrape(擦去) the ashes from the furnace with his bare hands.清洁工脱掉外套，开始用他的赤裸的双手擦去炉上的灰烬。
People in that area are already threatened with environmental destruction(破坏) since 60% of the forest there has been destroyed. 人们已经感受到环境破坏方面的威胁，因为有60％的森林已被破坏。
6. The auto company has seen a huge increase in the output(产量) of private can this year due to the improved working efficiency.汽车公司已经看到了今年由于提高了工作效率，私人产量大幅增加。
unit2新标准大学英语综合教程4答案(含Unit-text)unit2新标准大学英语综合教程4答案(含Unit-text)作文Suggested answerMo Yan's recent novel Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out is a bizarre fantasy of a rich landlord and his family set against 50 years of social change in rural China. This fascinating novel is translated into English in 2008.The landlord Ximen Nao is executed early in the Chinese Revolution. In hell, he refuses to admit his wrongdoing, and Yama, the King of Hell, allows him to return reincarnated in the successive forms of five animals—a donkey, an ox, a pig, a dog and a monkey—so that he can find out his guilt. The animals, each connected to Ximen's family, see the changes in rural China over 1950–2000, but cannot help the family. One strength is how Mo Yan creates exaggerated and absurd scenes which are vivid and humorous, and gives a tragic insight into past situations: When pigs get ill and die villagers try many methods to get rid of the bodies and finally putthem in the river. When the donkey dies in the great famine, it is instantly turned into pieces of meat; in more recent times, the monkey has a short life while people ride in luxury cars and wear Rolex watches. This scene shows typical humour: "The loudspeakers blared so loud a farmer's wife had a miscarriage, a pig ran headlong into a wall and knocked itself out, a whole roost of laying hens took to the air, and local dogs barked themselves hoarse."The main characters are hard-working, stubborn, human and independent; other characters are shown through satire. Ximen's final reincarnation is as a big-headed boy with an unusual memory and a gift for language—possibly an ironic reference to the writer who has appeared in a mocking manner in several scenes in the novel.Unit text1. C an we the formalities and get right down tobusiness?Your answer Correct answerneglect forego2. T he actress spoke in such a heavy northernthat I could barely understand her.Your answer Correct answerdialect dialect3. T here's nothing left to do now but theresults.Your answer Correct answerawait await4. I love going on vacation, but I always in asea of work when I return.Your answer Correct answercited drown5. A fter three huge successes, George becameone of the most people in Hollywood.Your answer Correct answerinfluential influential6. T here have been far too manydisappearances in this town for my taste.Your answer Correct answermysterious mysterious7. I t drives me crazy that Steve can sit aroundand be when there's so much work to do!Your answer Correct answerdrowned idle8. H is shifty eyes and smarmy personality dolittle to a trustworthy character.Your answer Correct answerfoster foster9. S he brings her lunch to work, but today shedecided to eat out.Your answer Correct answernormally normally10. The of alcohol as an illegal drug will onlymake the problem worse.Your answer Correct answerobstacle classification 11. "Don't your little brother! Take him withyou."Your answer Correct answerexclude exclude12. It's difficult for someone of his to go out inpublic unrecognized.Your answer Correct answerobstacle stature13. My interview with a panel of professors isthe only left before I earn my degree.Your answer Correct answerforegoing obstacle14. After years of, the old house on the cornerwas finally torn down.Your answer Correct answeridlling neglect15. If you want to write a book about traveling inEurope, it's to have actually been therebefore.Your answer Correct answeradvantageous advantageous 16. I'm going to invest my money in Microsoft,and I strongly suggest you do.Your answer Correct answerlikewise likewise17. It is critical to your sources when you makean argument.Your answer Correct answerclassify cite18. This month's bestselling novel has a(n) thatis rarely seen in literature.Your answer Correct answerstature originality19. It's difficult to with people if you don't speakthe same language.Your answer Correct answerinteract interact20. It's common for politicians to use almostanything as against their opponents.Your answer Correct answerammunition ammunitionSection B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.21. The toughest thing about moving away waswhen I had to part my book collection.Your answer Correct answerwith with22. The spring season, it were, doesn't reallyexist here since we go straight from winter into summer.Your answer Correct answeras as23. Please leave me alone; I'm simply lookingsome peace and quiet.Your answer Correct answerfor for24. After looking at his old pictures, Jameslonged go back to China.Your answer Correct answerto to25. Just tell me the truth and don't toy myemotions!Your answer Correct answerwith with26. Mona decided to seek her biological parentsafter she found out she was adopted.Your answer Correct answerout out27. the most part, I think the kids enjoyed ourvacation this year.Your answer Correct answerFrom For28. She picks up some extra money by being atour guide the side.Your answer Correct answerby on29. I think the reason we're such good friends isbecause we have so much common.Your answer Correct answerin in30. If you learn to look this class as anopportunity, you might not be so miserable.Your answer Correct answerat uponYour answer Correct answer(31) enlightenment recommendation(32) adventurer adventurer(33) stereotypical stereotypical(34) gratuitous gratuitous(35) tackle confront(36) indubitably enlightenment(37) undoing sacrifice(38) suicide undoing(39) desperately desperately(40) confront tacklebdbca。
Unit 2•评估母乳喂养的锐减程度•assess the extent of decline in breast-feeding•不良改变的诱发因素•the major factors responsible for the negative change•就住房和一般生活成本而言•in terms of housing and general cost of living•被奶瓶文化所取代•give way to the “bottle culture”•补充其他食物be supplemented with other foods•对延长母乳喂养产生不利影响•Militate against prolonged breast-feeding•宏观经济与社会文化因素的复杂交织•complex interactions between broad economic and socio-cultural factors•把负面的变化归因于从发达国家舶来的态度和影响•attribute the negative change to attitudes and influences imported from the developed world•不符合母亲的营养意识•fall short of the mother’s nutritional awareness•等同于极端的个人及社会贫困•be synonymous with extreme individual and community povertyTask 1 (Page 32)1. D2. C3. E4. A5. B6. L7. K8. O9. J10. N11. F12. M13. M14. HTask 2 (Page 33)1) The report attempts to evaluate current maternal perceptions of infant-feeding amongdifferent ethnic, religious, cultural, and socio-economic groups in Nigeria. The research questions include: What is the current situation of the decline in breast-feeding in Nigeria?What are the major factors responsible for the negative change? How to institute corrective educational measures? (B)2) The metropolitan Lagos is heterogeneous in its ethnic and socio-economic composition. (B)3) Most of the earlier reports attributed the negative change to attitudes and influencesimported from the developed world and the preference for bottle-feeding by the urbanized African. (L)4) For most Nigerians, urban existence means extreme individual and community poverty.Implicit in this is a great pressure on mothers to spend more time trying to augment the family income at the expense of caring adequately for their children. (M)5) Childhood malnutrition is more a result of objective conditions of people’s lives thanignorance on the mother’s part. (N)Task 3 (Page 42)1. h2. j3. m4. n5. q6. v7. u8. a9. t10. b 11. s12. l 13. c14. d15. r16. p17. e18. o19. k20. i21. g22. f23. wTask 41) The government accorded him the rank of Colonel.授予，给予present with, grant, confer, give, render2) She did not understand the dimension of her plight.方面scope, extent3) Today his company continues to thrive.兴旺，繁荣flourish, bloom, prosper, grow rich4) The discrepancy between press and radio reports is obvious.差异difference, disparity, divergence, disagreement, dissimilarity, incongruity, contradiction, inconsistency, incongruousness, discordance5) None of these buildings are noteworthy for their architecture.值得关注的，重要的，显著的great, magnitudinous, important, notable, signif icant, exceptional, towering, extraordinary, outstanding, remarkable6) We will institute some legal proceedings against the company.开始实行，着手，提起（诉讼）initiate, introduce, originate, launch, start, begin7) She keeps extolling his managerial skills.赞美acclaim, praise, pay tribute to, glorify, applaud, compliment8) They attribute their success to external causes such as luck.归因于ascribe, assign, credit9) The heterogeneous society of today should be taken into account.各种各样的varied, mixed, diversified, assorted, diverse10) The great virtue of camping is its cheapness.优点plus, strength, advantage, asset, benefit, merit11) Going grey is not necessarily synonymous with growing old.等同于equivalent to, identical to, equal to, the same as, identified with, tantamount to, similar to12) She felt an overwhelming desire to have another child.难以抑制的，强烈的overpowering, strong, compelling, uncontrollable, compulsive, irresistible, forceful, powerfulThe most formal ones are: disparity, ascribe, augment, incongruity, acclaim, initiate, burgeon, compelling, confer, pay tribute to, incongruous, tantamount to, discordance, compulsive, identi- fied with, assorted, meritTask 5 (Page 44)1) At least 29% of the families had incomes below N 2oo every month, which was much lowerthan the minimum required living in a city ranked among the most expensive in the world when it comes to housing and general cost of living.2) As could be clearly seen from the present study, th ere was a wide gap between women’sactual infant-feeding practice and their opinions on what the practice should be like. In most of the cases the mothers’ nutritional awareness is better than their actual practice, and this is contradictory to the widely held beliefs that those illiterate and urbanized women suffer from inappropriate counseling.3) M ost of the earlier reports believe that people’s attitudes chang e negatively because of theinfluences from the developed world and the preference of bottle-feeding to breast-feeding by the urbanized African. Clearly such explanations are too simple and only suit a small number of people for they neglect the harsh realities of urban existence, which makes it diff icult for the mothers to prolong breast-feeding.Task 6 (Page 44)Main idea: Research shows that childhood malnutrition is more a result of objective conditions of people’s lives than ignorance on the mother’s part.Task 7 (Page 45)The major objective of the research paper is to assess the extent of decline in breast-feeding as well as the factors responsible for the negative change, and measures to tackle the problem. The study sample comprised 558 randomly selected women residents in Surulere, Nigeria. An interview was conducted by a standard questionnaire to obtain information. Research shows that the decline in breast-feeding in Nigeria is mainly due to the harsh realities of urban existence, which means extreme individual and community poverty. The current trend will not be reversed if the major structural defect of urban life in the developing world is not eliminated or controlled. Much can be done to educate the mothers on the use of hygienically acceptable supplementary foods from relatively inexpensive but nutritious locally available staple foods.Task 10 (Page 45)Breastfeeding Faces Challenges in ChinaUrbanization is closely linked to modernization, industrialization, and the sociological process of rationalization. Urbanization can describe a specif ic condition at a set time, i.e. the proportion of total population or area in cities or towns, or the term can describe the increase of this proportion over time. So the term urbanization can represent the level of urban development relative to overall population, or it can represent the rate at which the urban proportion is increasing.Upon hearing her baby wail, Zhang Shuyi finds herself at her wit’s end. Although she waspreviously confident that she would be able to breastfeed her child properly, she worries that she might not be able to give her baby enough milk.After giving birth to her son two years ago, 35-year-old Zhang, a doctor at the Capital Institute of Pediatrics in Beijing has continued to practice exclusive breastfeeding in strict accordance with international standards.Task 12 (Page 54)1) Para K Its topic sentence: Complex interactions between broad economic and socio-cultural factors inf luence infant-feeding practices in the developing countries.2) Para O Its topic sentence: Perhaps more lasting benefits will be achieved by emphasizing the education of mothers on how to prepare and use hygienically acceptable supplementary foods from relatively inexpensive but nutritious locally available staple foods.Academic Survival SkillsTask 1 (Page 58)Question 2S trong author version: Anyanwu (1985) claimed that “for most Nigerians, urban existence is synonymous with extreme individual and community poverty” for the great economic pressure on the mothers leave them little time to care adequately for their children. W eak author version: For most Nigerians, the great economic pressure on the mothers leave them little time to care adequately for their children, thus “urban existence is synonymous with extreme individual and community poverty”(Anyanwu, 1985).Question 3 Strong author version: Anyanwu (1985) claimed that it would be better if emphasis could be put on the education of mothers “on how to prepare and use hygienically acceptable supplementary foods from relatively inexpensive but nutritious locally availab le staple foods.” Weak author version: It will be better if emphasis can be put on the education of mothers “on how to prepare and use hygienically acceptable supplementary foods from relatively inexpensive but nutritious locally available staple foods” (A nyanwu, 1985).Task 2 (Page 59)1) Direct quotation. 2) The original source is quoted with a brief explanation in the beginning of the sentence. 3) The original source is quoted with the author’s comment inserted in the middle of the sentence.Task 3 (Page 59)A summary is much shorter than the original source for it only contains the main idea, omitting the details, while a paraphrase is usually the same length as the original source, making changes in vocabulary and structures about some diff icult words and expressions.Task 4 (Page 60)2) Chinese big cities suffer from congestion due to the steadily increasing number of vehicles.3) Some complex sentences may be meaningless.4) Learners are active for they attempt to learn from their experiences.5) Some educators believe that the choice of major makes the biggest difference for students entering college, while others think differently.6) Social networking services (SNS) has changed the way people socialize.7) Hirshi and Gottfreds on advance the theory of “self-control”to explain people’s propensity to commit or refrain from crimes.Task 6 (Page 64)Paragraph 2 Summary:Gordon and Taylor argue that the difficulties experienced by people with writing will become easier if they learn to deal with their reactions to it appropriately. Paragraph 3 Summary:Frick argues that education has been signif icantly changed by technology at some major turning points in history. The f irst example was the primitive modes of communication in prehistoric times.Paragraph 4 Summary: Hewitt believes that acts of academic dishonesty undermine the validity of the measure of learning.Paragraph 5 Summary: Edelso argues that besides natural resources, there are more important factors determining the wealth of people—the fundamental political and legal institutions of a nation.。
Unit TwoMan and TechnologyEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions1.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete thefollowing sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)productivity2)phenomenon3)isolation4)gradual5)opponent6)advent7)genetic8)universal9)extreme10)nasty11)boom12)formal13)survey14)Similarly15)modify16)rough2. In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do youunderstand their meanings Do you know how to use them in the proper context Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)at the same time2)are stuck with3)for certain4)make no difference5)on average6)when it comes to7)are better off8)built into9)come to mind10) close to11)in favor of▆ Increasing Your Word Power1.You will read six pairs of words which are similar in meaning but are different inusage. Reflect on the differences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blank with a proper one. Change the form if necessary.▆ Answers:1)exterior2)external3)delightful4)pleasant5)separate6)isolate7)company8)companion9)acquire10)learn11)ripe12)mature2. Fill in each blank with one of the words listed below in the appropriate form,paying special attention to the meaning and spelling.▆ Answers:1)accept2)oppression3)loss4)excerpts5)depression6)loose7)except8)expectations9)lose10)suppress3.Words that come from the same root may be said to belong to the same family. Gettingacquainted with each member of the family is a sure way to increase your word power.Now complete the following table with words of the same family. You may consult a dictionary if necessary.▆ Answers:1)technology2)eternity3)miracle4)relevance5)analysis6)luxurious7)leisurely / leisured8)subjective9)prosperous10)innovativeGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: Complete the following sentences with appropriate connectives listed in the following table.▆ Answers:1)Whatever2)Although / Though3)whereas4)However5)though / although6)Granted / Granting that7)as8)WhileTask 2: Translate the following sentences into English.▆ Answers for reference:1)Though it was raining hard, yet they went on playing football.2)You will have to attend the commencement whether you are free or busy.3)She leaves her bedroom windows open, however cold it is.4)We will make a trip even if / though the weather is bad.5)No matter who / Whoever you are, you must abide by the law.6)Difficult as the job was, they decided to accept it.7)No matter what I say or how I say it, he always thinks I’m wrong.8)She seems to have a ready answer, whenever / no matter when I ask her a question. ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)emphasize2)opposite3)improved4)luxuries5)benefited6)obviously7)consciously8)fractures9)eternal10)groundbreaking11)entitled12)correlation13)depends14)exclusivelyTranslation1.Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions givenin brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)He really knows a lot about theory, but when it comes to actual work, he seems to bequite ignorant.2)The latest survey shows /showed that the majority of the citizens support / supportedthe government’s plan to build a new library.3)The two countries could reach agreement successfully on scientific and technologicalcooperation because several factors favorable to their cooperation had been at work.4)I saw the film when I was in the primary school, but the title just won’t come to mindfor the moment.5)He has been stuck with heavy debt though he works about twelve hours every day onaverage.6)Is it necessary to know his height To me, it is not relevant to whether he can be agood lawyer or not.7)The cupboard is built into the wall so that it both saves space and is convenient touse.8)These workers earn more than we do, but the other side of the coin is that their job ismore dangerous.9)Helen majors in economics at the university and at the same time she studies philosophyas her second major.10)What is most important is that you must find out and solve the problems by yourselves.It makes no difference whether I go there or not.2.Translate the following passage into English.▆ Answers for reference:Nowadays, many people are enjoying the benefits brought about by material and technological advances unimaginable in previous eras. With the development of science and technology, people’s standard of living is getting higher and higher.People’s life expectancy has soared, too.However, oddly enough, many people do not feel happier than they used to be. It can be seen that there is no close correlation between people’s income and their happiness. Happiness cannot, after all, be bought with money.Although the majority of people are not very satisfied with their lives, they are happy to be alive, and the more time they live on earth, the better off they feel they’ll be. What is important is that material wealth is far from enough. People need spiritual happiness, too.Theme-Related WritingWrite an essay of no less than 150 words about a technological invention. Your writing should cover the following points:1) a brief description of the invention2) the positive impact of the invention on people’s life3) the negative impact of the invention on people’s life4) your opinion▇Sample essay:The Impact of the Mobile Phone on People’s LivesAmong the many technological inventions, the mobile phone impresses me most.The mobile phone brings considerable convenience to our lives. It not only enables us to keep in touch with each other almost anytime and anywhere but also helps us solve problems or do business efficiently. In emergencies, a mobile phone can even be a life-saver. Besides, its multi-functions add ease and color to our lives. With a mobile phone, we can receive mail, read news, listen to music, play games, and take pictures.Yet, the mobile phone has its disadvantages, too. Most of us have experienced the nuisance of unwanted or wrong calls. We are inconvenienced by calls on occasions when we least expect one. Besides, the technology infrastructure to support mobile communication has consumed valuable natural resources and caused significant environmental problems. It is reported that electromagnetic radiation waves from the phone may result in health problems.Despite its negative side, the advantages of the mobile phone outweigh its disadvantages. I believe that with advances in science and technology, improved and safer models of mobile phones will surely serve us still better. (184 words)。
填空单词Unit1:1.The police blundered（失误）badly by arresting the wrong man.（警察逮捕了一个错误的人，导致警察失误。
）2.The house was severely destroyed, so the couple spent thousandsof dollars renovating（装修）it.（房子被严重摧毁，所以这对夫妇花了数千美元来装修它。
）3.The pilot was forced to ditch（抛弃）the jet plane in the Gulf becausepilot of the hijacking.（由于劫持飞行员，飞行员被迫抛弃了海湾地区的喷气式飞机。
）4.Unlike the Satellite, it has no internal（内置的）battery, though itwill accept external batteries made for the iPad.（与Satellite不同，它没有内置电池，但它可以接受为iPad制造的外置电池。
）5.The basis for training relies on the dog’s natural instinct（本能）tohunt.（训练的基础依赖于狗的狩猎天性本能）6.The plaster（石膏）was beginning to fall from the walls.（石膏开始从墙上掉下来。
）7.During each war ,the monopoly capitalists amassed fabulous（丰富的）wealth.（在每场战争中，垄断资本家积累了丰富的财富。
）8.At college, he studied English and did amateur（业余的）boxing.（在大学期间，他学习英语并做了业余拳击）Unit2:1.I’m sorry to bother（打扰）you, but can you direct me to the railwaystation?（我很抱歉打扰你，但你能指引我去火车站吗？）2.His father grew increasingly nervous at his son’s disregard（无视）for danger.（他儿子无视危险，父亲越来越紧张。
Key to book4 unit1-6Unit 1Active reading (2)8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informal expression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?) …This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a question to the reader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had my eye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here “kind of” is a sort of discourse marker of informal speech (showing something is general, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, I could use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it’s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it’s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything …This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (pretty well).Language in usetry as … might3 Rewrite the sentences using try as … might .1 I’m trying to fill this last page, but I just can’t think of anything.Try as I might to fill this last page, I just can’t think of anything.2 I try to be friendly with Marta, but she doesn’t seem to respond.Try as I might to be friendly with Marta, she doesn’t seem to respond.3 I try hard to get to sleep, but I can’t help thinking about my family.Try as I might to get to sleep, I can’t help thinking about my family.4 He just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserves, even though he keeps trying.Try as he might, he just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserves. / Try as he might to get the promotion he deserves, he just d oesn’t seem to get it.5 I keep trying to remember her name, but my mind is a blank.Try as I might to remember her name, my mind is a blank.given that …4 Rewrite the sentences using given that …1 Since I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.Given that I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.2 Xiao Li has the best qualifications, so she should get the job.Given that Xiao Li has the best qualifications, she should get the job.3 Since we’re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.Given that we’re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.4 Since it’s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.Given that it’s rather late, I t hink we should leave this last task until tomorrow.clauses introduced by than5 Rewrite the sentences using clauses introduced by than .1 She’s experienced at giving advice. I’m more experienced.She’s less experienced at giving advice than I am. / I’m more experienced at giving advice than she is.2 You eat too much chocolate. It isn’t good for you.You eat too much chocolate than is good for you.3 She worked very hard. Most part-timers don’t work so hard.She worked harder than most part-timers do.4 You have arrived late too many times. That isn’t acceptable.You have arrived late more times than is acceptable.5 I don’t think you should have given so much personal information. It isn’t wise.I think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations6 Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.1 highlight A highlight is the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event.(a) What would you like to be the highlight of your career?I would like the highlight of my student career to be to receive a national award for the best student research project.(b) How can you highlight an important sentence in a text?You can underline it in pencil or pen or you can use coloured pens or highlighters.(c) What are the edited highlights of a football match?The highlights are when someone scores a goal or prevents one from being scored.2 loan A loan is an amount of money someone borrows from someone else.(a) Have you ever taken out a loan?No, I haven’t. But my parents have taken out several loans to buy kitchen equipment.(b) What is the best way to pay off a loan?It is best to pay a loan off quickly, although you will still have to pay some interest.(c) If you have a library book on loan, what do you have to do with it?You have to return it before the date it is due, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.3 thrive To thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.(a) What sort of business thrives best in your part of the country?In my part of the country, light industries and electronics companies thrive.(b) Which sort of plants thrive in a hot climate?In a hot climate you can see tropical fruit and vegetables thrive and also tropical plants and trees.(c) Why do you think some couples thrive on conflict?It is difficult to understand why some couples thrive on conflict. Maybe each one wants to compete with the other or maybe they enjoy “kissing and making up” after the conflict.7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.If you ask me, real life is not all it’s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money. It’s just so expensive out here! Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bank manager wants repayments on my student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water, electricity and my mobile bills keep coming in, and all that’s before I’ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me out of the blue, asking if I’m interested in buying a pension. At this rate, I won’t even last till the end of the year, let alone till I’m 60.（☞翻译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表达出来的意思。
一、单词填空Unit 11.The enormous(庞大的) oil spill on Alaska’s North Slope region in 1989 was a disaster(灾难、灾祸) for Alaskan sea animals.2. Due to the lack of labor force, even women in this village were compelled(迫使) to work in the coal mines.3. The travel agency promised to offer foreign travelers everything from historical monuments and castles to modern leisure activities.4. According to the rules set by the company, anyone who is regularly late for work is likely to be disciplined(训导) or dismissed.5. People in that area are already threatened with environmental destruction (破坏)since 60% of the forest there has been destroyed.6. The auto company has seen a huge increase in the output of private cars this year due to the improved working efficiency.7. Under the severe attack from enemy aircraft, the troops were forced to retreated from the front.8. The tennis match was abandoned at half-time because of the harsh weather conditions.9. The policeman searched the building thoroughly but did not find any trace of the criminal.10. Survival of the Fittest is an eternal truth of nature.11. A series of new policies have been introduced in the region in the hope of attracting foreign investment.12. The military government refused to transfer power to a democratically elected civilian government.13. Many people tend to justify the breakdown of their marriage on the grounds of conflict of personalities.14. The substance on the new medicine is believed to be safe,nonetheless, the Food and Drug Administrations is going to examine it all the same.15. It has been a long tradition for businesses in this area to make contributions to the local charities.16. In order to achieve a higher GDP, the government has taken various measures to accelerate the rate of economic growth.17. Deforesting and global warming threaten to ruin the current and future state of our environment.Unit 31.After gold was first discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, many people traveled all the way to California in quest of gold and fortune.2.He had finished his speech, but somehow he remained at the microphone for a few minutes, gazing at the audience.3.Medical research has proved that people who consume large amounts of animal fats are more likely to get cancer and heart disease than those who do not.4.My father’s job is to look through a microphone at viruses day and night, and his biggest wish is that I could follow suit and do likewise.5.They filled a large cooking vessel(容器) with vegetables and let it simmer over the campfire.6.She wanted to improve her English so she could qualify herself as a translator.7.I can’t play the piano like I used to-my fingers have gone stiff from lack of practice.8.He felt as if his whole world had collapsed when he learned that his child had been killed in the accident.9.Some scientists predict that the Earth’s temperature would rise by as much as 5 over the next 20 years if we didn’t take effective measures.10.The worsening economic conditions will inevitably lead to more crimes and more victims.11.He appeared to have grasped what I said in class, but I could not tell whether he had absorbed every detail.12.His proposal of decreasing production was turned down since all the board members thought it was sheer nonsense.13.The company is planing to construct a palm oil refinery with the capacity of refining 300 tons of palms to cooking oil per day.14.The public transport system in the region has been completely paralyzes since the bus drivers started a strike in the morning.15.We thought we’d do an exchange. She’ll come over here at Easter and I’ll go there in summer.Unit 61.It used to be rare to see people sleeping on the street of London, but these days it’s becoming increasingly commonplace.2.Those psychologists believe that one’s childhood experiences will have an enduring influence on his or her future work and personality.3.As the music started, the lights in the theatre began to dim.4.As a fresh graduate, Jim seems to have the ambition to command everything in the world.5.Her colleagues were afraid to work with her, because she won’t tolerate any imperfection in her own or anyone else’s work.6.The girl remains in serious bu stable condition in the intensive care unit in the hospital.7.At the last ring of the bell, all the people at the party joined in with abandon shouting joyfully and merrily, to welcome the arrival of the New Year.8.We should devote our finite life to the infinite cause of serving the people.9.I never thought he was capable of doing such a mean thing to his brother - that was totally disgusting!10.It seems to me that this novelist delights in weaving elaborate and complicated plots in his works.11.Our car broke down, so we had to rent a car, which was an additional financial burden on my family.12.Jim had high aspirations(愿望)to open a law firm even before he graduated from the law school.13.She felt a deep sense of gratitude to the teacher who had financed her through college education.14.His friends deserted him since they were fed up with his endless complaining about his family, colleagues, work, and everything.15.He has remained faithful to the President’s administration when so many others have spoken out against it.16.The president of the university promised that once he had commi t ted to this course of action, he would try his best to have it fulfilled.Unit 71.I don’t think it necessary to furnished our apartment a second time since we will sell it soon.2.He made a firm resolve to give up smoking and drinking as soon as he discovered that he had a heart trouble.3.To reduce the risks of railway accidents, we spend over ten million yuan on maintain the railway lines every year.4.My parents lived a frugal lifestyle all their lives. For one thing, they never discard anything that was still of use; for another, they never purchased things on impulse.5.The government has refused to sanction a further cut in the rate of corporate tax.6.As Linda is a career woman and her husband works abroad, they cannot raise their newborn son all by themselves and have to employ a babysitter on a fixed term of five years.7.My apartment was badly furnished because the workers did not strip the original paint off the walls before they started painting.8.When we learned that the local college had only the bare essentials in terms of equipment, we decided to donate a million yuan so that they could improve their teaching facilities.9.The Jones purchased a second-hand car for $1200;it was a real bargain,, but I wonder how long it will last.10.It is always good to read some English novels in your spare time.If you cannot understand the original,you may read the simplified versions which are also available in the local bookstore.11.Sam said to the girl,”I will trade you some of my chocolate for some of your ice cream.”12.Since you’re decided to simplify your life and have moved into a smaller house,you are going to have to make an effort to downsize your furniture and belongings.13.Representatives from the two nations had worked together on numerous occasions before the peace treaty was signed to end the border conflicts.14.When the factory closed,the machinery was sold off for only a fraction of its true value.15.At the press conference the new president made it plain that he would do his utmost to build “a government of the people,by the people for the people” as advocated by Lincoln.16.Diets that are high in saturated fat tend to block our arteries(动脉), thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains.17.The children are busy rolling ,folding, and cutting paper in a handcrafting competition.Unit 81.Based on his experiences as a judge and writer during the past 30 years, his new book covers all his reflections on life and justice.2.There is no doubt that the improper medical treatment hasten his death.3.There was only one solitary hotel left standing after the earthquake.4.How the massive stones were brought here from hundreds of miles away remains an unsolved mystery to modern man.5.Emily Dickinson is known for her brilliant flights of fancy in her poems about love,death and natural scenery.6.I’ll not be able to attend the conference in New York unless someone covers my expenses.7.In his talk,the doctor pointed out that many women pursue a slender figure at the cost of their health,by taking pills,having operations,and so on.8.The money from the donors will be used for the purchase of computer equipment for the school.9.There’s a notice outside the building which says “No admission before 12 noon”.10.The play’s message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by the child audience.11.Although she appeared quite cold and harsh ,her smiling eyes betrayed her care and love toward the children.12.Nothing can be more exciting than the first time you receive red roses from the one you love.They have special significance to your youth.13.The boy inherited a big house from his father, but he cannot legally take possession of the property until he is 18 yeas old.14.In the mornings in Disneyland there is always a procession of cartoon figures greeting the children.15.She dropped a few hints about her birthday to make sure that no one would forget it.16.He was taking drugs and trying to conceal it from his parents.二、短语填空Unit11. Shortly after the government‟s new po licy was put into effect , the economy of our country began to show signs of recovery. 后不久，政府的新政策付诸实施，我国经济开始出现复苏迹象。
Key to book4 unit1-7Unit 1 Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaReading and understandingDealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events (proceed)2 the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another (transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way (detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon (upcoming)5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving (revert)7 to say what happened (recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.transition from a busy university student to an unemployed young adultIt isn’t easy to make the (1)(2) slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show, wondering if and how theircareer is going to (3) proceed. Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivity like this,when (4) recounting how they felt at the time, refer to the same strange psychological effect. As thedays pass, they begin to feel (5) detached from any sense of pressure to go and look for a job, and tendto regard (6) upcoming interviews as if they were not very important. Typically, back at home afterthree or four years away, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases,become dependent again on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need tomake other changes.1 I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London. (comprehensive)2 I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving licence. (cop)3 Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford? (aerial)4 Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office. (clutched)(advocate)5 You should speak to Toby; he’s an supporter of flexible working hours.(healed)6 I hurt my leg badly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn’t got better completely.6 Answer the questions about the words.1 Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospects, or (b) no future?2 Is a tricky problem (a) difficult, or (b) easy to solve?3 If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel (a) tired, or (b) more active than usual?, or (b) help you by4 Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don’t want tolistening to what you have to say?5 If you feel apathy, do you want to (a) change the world, or (b) stay at home and do nothing?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1 Is fork out (a) a formal, or (b) an informal way of saying to pay for something?2 If you are in the same boat as another person, are you (a) making the same journey together, or (b) in the same difficult or unpleasant situation?3 If you feel you have come full circle, do you (a) feel you are back where you started, or (b) feel a sense of satisfaction because you have completed something?4 If someone takes a soft line, do they deal with a person (a) in a kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in a lazy way without making a decision?5 If you strike the right note about something, are you expressing yourself (a) well, or (b) badly?6 If you do something by all means, do you (a) try your best to do it, or (b) not care about it?7 If you nudge someone back into the saddle, are you encouraging them to (a) take responsibility again, or (b) take it easy?8 If you talk through a problem with someone, do you (a) examine it carefully and sensitively, or (b) refer to it quickly and then change the subject?Active reading (2)If you ask meDealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 funny or entertaining (amusing)2 used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of good luck (fortunately)3 an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank (loan)4 to take an amount or number from a total (deduct)5 the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event (highlight)(sympathize)6 to show that you understand someone’s problems7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.A After three years at university, I’m now quite heavily in debt.fortunately IB I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it’s like to have financial problems. But (2)didn’t need to take out a student (3) loan when I was at university, because I had a part-time job.A What did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4) demanding.B Yes, it was. I had to get the right balance between work and study. But the other people who worked there were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6) highlight of the weekend was always Saturday night when we worked overtime.A But I don’t expect you made a lot of money?deducted tax and pension contributions. But it was enough B No, there wasn’t much after they’d (7)to keep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3 I think she’ll get a good degree, but I wouldn’t risk my money on the exact result.4 The money I spent at college was more than what I earned in my part-time job.5 The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6 Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7 I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key:(1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions., is it (a) valid and interesting, or (b) just a little bit1 If something is not all it’s cracked up to bedisappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored by what they say?3 If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likely to feel (a) stressed, or (b) relaxed?4 If something happens out of the blue, is it (a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5 If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition,or (b) it happened almost by chance?6 Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come very often, or (b) the food the pub offers most often?7 If something is dead easy, is it (a) very easy, or (b) not easy at all?8 If you treat someone to something, do you (a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly to them?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the place happier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informalexpression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?) … This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a question to the reader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had my eye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here “kind of” is a sort of discourse marker of informal speech (showing something is general,vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, Icould use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it’s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it’s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything … This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (pretty well).Language in useword formation: compound nouns1 Write the compound nouns which mean:1 a degree which is awarded a first class (a first-class degree)2 work in a hospital (hospital work)3 a ticket for a plane journey (a plane ticket)4 a discount for students (a student discount)5 a pass which allows you to travel on buses (a bus pass)6 a room where an interview is held (an interview room)7 a period spent in training (a training period)word formation: noun phrases2 Write the noun phrases which mean:1 a career which is rewarding from the financial point of view (a financially rewarding career)2 legislation which has been introduced recently (recently introduced legislation)3 instructions which are more complex than usual (unusually complex instructions)4 an institution which is orientated towards academic (academically orientated work)5 work which makes physical demands on you (physically demanding work)6 information which has the potential to be important (potentially important information)7 candidates who have been selected after a careful procedure (carefully selected candidates)8 a coursebook in which everything has been planned beautifully (a beautifully planned textbook)try as … might3 Rewrite the sentences using try as … might .1 I’m trying to fill this last page, but I just can’t think of anything.Try as I might to fill this last page, I just can’t think of anything.2 I try to be friendly with Marta, but she doesn’t seem to respond.Try as I might to be friendly with Marta, she doesn’t seem to respond.3 I try hard to get to sleep, but I can’t help thinking about my family.Try as I might to get to sleep, I can’t help thinking about my family.4 He just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserves, even though he keeps trying.Try as he might, he just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserves. / Try as he might to get the promotion he deserves, he just doesn’t seem to get it.5 I keep trying to remember her name, but my mind is a blank.Try as I might to remember her name, my mind is a blank.given that … 4 Rewrite the sentences using given that … 1 Since I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.Given that I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.2 Xiao Li has the best qualifications, so she should get the job.Given that Xiao Li has the best qualifications, she should get the job.3 Since we’re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.Given that we’re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.4 Since it’s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.Given that it’s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.clauses introduced by than5 Rewrite the sentences using clauses introduced by than .1 She’s experienced at giving advice. I’m more experienced.She’s less experienced at giving advice than I am. / I’m more experienced at giving advice than sh is.2 You eat too much chocolate. It isn’t good for you.You eat too much chocolate than is good for you.3 She worked very hard. Most part-timers don’t work so hard.She worked harder than most part-timers do.4 You have arrived late too many times. That isn’t acceptable.You have arrived late more times than is acceptable.5 I don’t think you should have given so much personal information. It isn’t wise.I think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations6 Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.1 highlight A highlight is the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event.(a) What would you like to be the highlight of your career?I would like the highlight of my student career to be to receive a national award for the best studentresearch project.(b) How can you highlight an important sentence in a text?You can underline it in pencil or pen or you can use coloured pens or highlighters.(c) What are the edited highlights of a football match?The highlights are when someone scores a goal or prevents one from being scored.2 loan A loan is an amount of money someone borrows from someone else.(a) Have you ever taken out a loan?No, I haven’t. But my parents have taken out several loans to buy kitchen equipment.(b) What is the best way to pay off a loan?It is best to pay a loan off quickly, although you will still have to pay some interest.(c) If you have a library book on loan, what do you have to do with it?You have to return it before the date it is due, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.3 thrive To thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.(a) What sort of business thrives best in your part of the country?In my part of the country, light industries and electronics companies thrive.(b) Which sort of plants thrive in a hot climate?In a hot climate you can see tropical fruit and vegetables thrive and also tropical plants and trees.(c) Why do you think some couples thrive on conflict?It is difficult to understand why some couples thrive on conflict. Maybe each one wants to competewith the other or maybe they enjoy “kissing and making up” after the conflict.7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.If you ask me, real life is not all it’s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life asstudents, and what do I find?Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys,god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money. It’s just so expensive out here! Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bank manager wantsrepayments on my student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water, electricity and my mobile billskeep coming in, a nd all that‘s before I‘ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me outof the blue, asking if I‘m interested in buying a pension. At this rate, I won‘t even last till the （?翻译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表the year, let alone till I‘m 60.达出来的意思。
Unit 2 Text APage 37Pair Work1、How important was the automobile industry in the twentieth century?The automobile industry ranked as among the most lucrative and powerful industries of the twentieth century、2、What will happen to cars and roads in the twenty-first century?Cars and roads will be revolutionized in the twenty-first century、3、Why does the author say the key to tomorrow's "smart cars" will be sensors?Because it is sensors that will enable vehicles and roads to be able to see, hear, feel, smell, talk, and act、4、How would sensors help reduce traffic fatalities?Sensors can sense if a driver is drunk and refuse to start up the engine、5、What is the function of the radars hidden in the bumpers?The radars hidden in the bumpers can scan for nearby cars、If you make a serious driving mistake the computer will sound an immediate warning、6、How will a smart car alert a driver who feels drowsy?If the driver's eyelids close for a certain length of time and his or her driving becomes erratic, a computer in the dashboard could alert the driver、7、What makes it possible for smart cars to determine their approximate location?GPS makes it possible for smart cars to determine their location on the earth to within about a hundred feet、8、What are the prospects for applications of GPS?With the price of microchips dropping so drastically, future applications of GPS are virtually limitless、9、What is "telematics" expected to achieve in increasing the efficiency and safety of highwaytransportation?It is expected to put smart cars on smart highways、10、What are traffic engineers doing on Interstate 15 close to San Diego?They are installing an MIT-designed system which will introduce the "automated driver"、11、What hopes do promoters of the smart highway have for its future?They have great hopes for its future、By 2010, telematics may well be incorporated into one of the major highways in the United States、By 2020, telematics could be adopted in thousands of highways in the United States、12、What are the advantages of smart highways?Smart highways could be an environmental boon, saving fuel, reducing traffic jams, decreasing air pollution, and serving as an alternative to highway expansion、Page 38Working on Your Own1、Part One Paras、1-3 New technology will have a dramatic impact on cars andhighways in the 21st century、Part Two Paras、4-9 With the aid of advanced technology, smart cars will be sodesigned that they can help eliminate traffic accidents,determine their own precise locations and warn of traffic jams、Part Three Paras、10-13 GPS and "telematics" will make it possible to build smarthighways, which will benefit us in a number of ways、2、1) Smart cars can see, hear, feel, smell, talk, and act;2) They can eliminate most of car accidents;3) They can alert the police and provide precise location of your car if stolen;4) They can monitor one's driving and the driving conditions nearby;5) They can alert the driver who feels drowsy;6) They can locate your car precisely and warn of traffic jams、Page 38Language Sense Enhancement1、(1) cure (2) impact (3) orbiting satellites (4) warn of (5) location (6) At any given time (7) vibrate (8) detected (9) calculate (10) converted Page 41V ocabulary1、1) expansion 2) automated 3) vapor 4) take control of5) hazards 6) satellite 7) vibrated 8) magnetic9) bunched 10) in the air 11) got/was stuck in 12) approximatelyPage 422、1) send out 2) stand up for 3) pass for 4) were closing in on5) starting up 6) went through 7) fill out 8) fall intoPage 433、1) The new car design incorporates all the latest safety features、2) To suspend our hammock, we need to find two trees ten feet apart、3) Jason faces up to 10 years in prison for offering bribery money to the US navy officialresponsible for awarding lucrative contracts to his construction firm、4) Manufactures usually begin by building the prototype of a new model before they set up afactory to make the cars、5) Medical evidence shows that smoking and lung cancer are correlated in all racial groups、Page 434、1) the application / remote / has turned into a reality / are poised to2) that vibrate / can detect / frequency3) lanes / are mounted in / alert a / hazardPage 44II Word Formationkilo-kilogram Medicare-medical care memo-memorandum email-electronic mail gym-gymnasium comsat-communications satellite lib-liberation newscast-news broadcastdoc-doctor skyjack-sky hijack vet-veterinarian Eurodollar-European dollar prep-preparatory brunch-breakfast and lunch auto-automobile telecast-television broadcast flu-influenza Oxbridge-Oxford and CambridgePage 45III Usage1) swimming pool 2) drawing board 3) enriched Middle English 4) disturbing change 5) fully developed prototype 6) Canned foods 7) working population 8) puzzling differences Page 46I、Cloze(1) computerized (2) start up (3) be poised to (4) alert(5) hazards (6) monotonous (7) take control of (8) steer9(9) lane (10) decrease (11) calculate (12) eliminate(13) getting stuck in (14) mounted (15) detect (16) vaporPage 472、(1) generates (2) related (3) revolutionized (4) enabled (5) opportunities (6) overall (7) manufacturing (8) dependent (9) interact (10) fatalities Page 47II Translation1) There was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the distance、2) The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problems、3) The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with globaltemperatures、4) The frequency of the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minute recently、5) The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach、Page 482、Automobiles have, since their invention, revolutionized transportation, changing forever the way people live, travel, and do business、On the other hand, they have brought hazards, especially highway fatalities、However, today the application of computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars makes it possible to eliminate most of traffic accidents、For example, electronic sensors mounted in your car can detect alcohol vapor in the air and refuse to startup the engine、They can also monitor road conditions by receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellites and greatly reduce your chances of getting stuck in traffic jams、。
Unit ONEEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆Working with Words and Expressions1.In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete thefollowing sentences with the words given. Change the form where necessary.▆Answers:1) spark2) compelled3) bare4) scrape5) destruction6) output7) retreat8) tipped9) miracle10) eternal11) pile12) transfer13) mass14) thereby15) have emerged16) trigger17) threaten18) consumed19) hollow2.In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Complete thesentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆Answers:1) show signs of2) cope with3) lives in fear of4) tough it out5) cut down6) from head to foot7) searched out8) nothing short of9) As yet10) settle in11) take heart▆Increasing Your Word Power1.You will read six pairs of words which are similar in meaning but are different in usage.Reflect on the differences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blankwith a proper one. Change the form if necessary.▆ Answers:1) temptation2) attraction3) chance4) opportunity5) states6) country7) warned8) threatened / threatens9) refuse10) reject11) total12) gross2. A blend is a word produced by combining parts of other words, such as “comsat” fromTry to find out what words the following blends are “communications” and “satellite”.formed from. You may consult a dictionary if necessary.▆ Answers:Blend Formation Meaningsmog smoke + fog烟雾blog web + log博客brunch breakfast + lunch早午餐（早餐和午餐合为一餐）autocide automobile + suicide撞车自杀chunnel channel + tunnel海峡隧道motel motor + hotel汽车旅馆netizen net + citizen网民sci-fi science + fiction科幻小说workaholic work + alcoholic工作狂wi-fi wireless + fidelity无线网络3.Fill in the blanks in Column B with an adjective in Text A. The target adjective must beopposite in meaning to the one in Column A and must form a correct collocation with thenoun in Column C.▆ Answers:1) individual2) contradictory3) destructive4) rational5) primitive6) synthetic7) distant8) pessimistic9) irreplaceable10) enormousGrammar in Context1.Study the following sentences from Text B and point out the grammatical function of eachof the present participles used as an adverbial.▆ Answers:1) an adverbial of accompanying circumstances2) an adverbial of accompanying circumstances3) an adverbial of result4) an adverbial of result5) an adverbial of manner; accompanying circumstances6) an adverbial of result7) an adverbial of time2. Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English,using a present participle as an adverbial.▆ Answers:1) killing thousands upon thousands of people2) raising the average yield by 15 percent3) trying to deduce its operating principle4) Seeing that everyone was bending over his / her book5) Not having heard from his parents for a long time6) leaving the project unfinished7) Turning to the right8) Not wanting to make the patient nervousCloze▆Complete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:(1) realm(2) elemental(3) obtain(4) stubbornly(5) transferred(6) transformed(7) subdued(8) expansion(9) irreplaceable(10) extinct(11) dynamic(12) verge(13) moderate(14) ecological(15) rationalTranslation1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for Reference:1) The village is so close to the border that the villagers lived in constant fear of attacks from the enemy.2) In only twenty years the country was transformed into an advanced industrial power.3) Seeing the project successfully completed, those who had invested so much time and energy in it felt very proud.4) Given the current financial situation, it is inevitable that the US dollar will be further devalued.5) There are so many vehicles nowadays that the roads in this area are barely adequate to cope with the present traffic.6) The weather showed no signs of getting better so the government called upon us to get prepared for floods.7) Alice had been confined to bed for over 10 years after the traffic accident, and so her recovery seemed nothing short of a miracle.8) The students were all very much concerned about the World Cup, spending at least two hours every day watching the live matches on TV.9) Thomas said that his family had settled in Florida more than half a century ago.10) Ask for help. Don’t tough it out yourself. I learned this lesson early in my life.2. Translate the following passage into English.▆ Answers for reference:Human beings live in the realm of nature. They are not only dwellers in nature, but also transformers of it. With the development of society and its economy, people tend to become lessdependent on nature directly, but indirectly their dependence grows.Human beings are connected with nature by “blood” ties. No one can live outside nature. However, the previous dynamic balance between man and nature has shown signs of breakingdown. Problems such as the population explosion, ecological imbalance and the shortage ofnatural resources have become major factors keeping human society from being further developed.Professor Spirkin holds that the only choice for human beings is the wise organization of production and care for Mother Nature.Theme-Related Writing▆ Write an essay of no less than 150 words on the topic “My Understanding of Environmental . Your writing should cover the following points:Protection”1) the relationship between man and the environment2) the urgency of environmental protection3) ways to protect the environment▆Sample essayMy Understanding of Environmental ProtectionMan and the environment are closely related. Man relies on the environment for water, foodand shelter. A harmonious relationship between man and the environment is essential for humansurvival on the earth.However, man and the environment have never been on such bad terms as they are now. Associety develops, man’s transformation of nature has severely polluted his living environment. Deforestation leads to changes in rainfall patterns, causing devastating floods, droughts and sandstorms. The discharge of chemical pollutants endangers our health and the lives of otherbeings. And mass production has resulted in the shortage of irreplaceable natural resources suchas coal and oil. If we take no immediate and effective steps to protect our environment, humanbeings may be the next species to become extinct.We should do our best to protect our environment by planting more trees, taking care ofwildlife, reducing industrial wastes, using renewable energy, and imposing heavy fines on environmentally-unfriendly activities, so as to preserve the environment for future generations.(167 words)Unit TwoMan and TechnologyEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions3.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete thefollowing sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)productivity2)phenomenon3)isolation4)gradual5)opponent6)advent7)genetic8)universal9)extreme10)nasty11)boom12)formal13)survey14)Similarly15)modify16)rough4.In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do youunderstand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)at the same time2)are stuck with3)for certain4)make no difference5)on average6)when it comes to7)are better off8)built into9)come to mind10)close to11)in favor of▆Increasing Your Word Power1.You will read six pairs of words which are similar in meaning but are different in usage.Reflect on the differences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blank with a proper one. Change the form if necessary.▆ Answers:1)exterior2)external3)delightful4)pleasant5)separate6)isolate7)company8)companion9)acquire10)learn11)ripe12)mature2.Fill in each blank with one of the words listed below in the appropriate form, payingspecial attention to the meaning and spelling.▆ Answers:1)accept2)oppression3)loss4)excerpts5)depression6)loose7)except8)expectations9)lose10)suppress3.Words that come from the same root may be said to belong to the same family. Gettingacquainted with each member of the family is a sure way to increase your word power.Now complete the following table with words of the same family. You may consult adictionary if necessary.▆ Answers:1)technology2)eternity3)miracle4)relevance5)analysis6)luxurious7)leisurely / leisured8)subjective9)prosperous10)innovativeGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: Complete the following sentences with appropriate connectives listed in the following table.▆ Answers:1)Whatever2)Although / Though3)whereas4)However5)though / although6)Granted / Granting that7)as8)WhileTask 2: Translate the following sentences into English.▆ Answers for reference:1)Though it was raining hard, yet they went on playing football.2)You will have to attend the commencement whether you are free or busy.3)She leaves her bedroom windows open, however cold it is.4)We will make a trip even if / though the weather is bad.5)No matter who / Whoever you are, you must abide by the law.6)Difficult as the job was, they decided to accept it.7)No matter what I say or how I say it, he always thinks I’m wrong.8)She seems to have a ready answer, whenever / no matter when I ask her a question. ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)emphasize2)opposite3)improved4)luxuries5)benefited6)obviously7)consciously8)fractures9)eternal10)groundbreaking11)entitled12)correlation13)depends14)exclusivelyTranslation1.Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given inbrackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)He really knows a lot about theory, but when it comes to actual work, he seems to be quiteignorant.2)The latest survey shows /showed that the majority of the citizens support / supported thegovernment’s plan to build a new library.3)The two countries could reach agreement successfully on scientific and technologicalcooperation because several factors favorable to their cooperation had been at work.4)I saw the film when I was in the primary school, but the title just won’t cometo mind for the moment.5)He has been stuck with heavy debt though he works about twelve hours every day on average.6)Is it necessary to know his height? To me, it is not relevant to whether he can be a good lawyeror not.7)The cupboard is built into the wall so that it both saves space and is convenient to use.8)These workers earn more than we do, but the other side of the coin is that their job is moredangerous.9)Helen majors in economics at the university and at the same time she studies philosophy asher second major.10)What is most important is that you must find out and solve the problems by yourselves. Itmakes no difference whether I go there or not.2.Translate the following passage into English.▆ Answers for reference:Nowadays, many people are enjoying the benefits brought about by material andtechnological advances unimaginable in previous eras. With the development of science andtechnology, people’s standard of living is getting higher and higher. People’s life expecta soared, too.However, oddly enough, many people do not feel happier than they used to be. It can beincome and their happiness.seen that there is no close correlation between people’sHappiness cannot, after all, be bought with money.Although the majority of people are not very satisfied with their lives, they are happy tobe alive, and the more time they live on earth, the better off they feel they’ll be. What isimportant is that material wealth is far from enough. People need spiritual happiness, too.Theme-Related WritingWrite an essay of no less than 150 words about a technological invention. Your writing shouldcover the following points:1) a brief description of the invention2) the positive impact of the invention on people’s life3) the negative impact of the invention on people’s life4) your opinion▇Sample essay:The Impact of the Mobile Phone on People’s LivesAmong the many technological inventions, the mobile phone impresses me most.The mobile phone brings considerable convenience to our lives. It not only enables us tokeep in touch with each other almost anytime and anywhere but also helps us solve problems ordo business efficiently. In emergencies, a mobile phone can even be a life-saver. Besides, itsmulti-functions add ease and color to our lives. With a mobile phone, we can receive mail, readnews, listen to music, play games, and take pictures.Yet, the mobile phone has its disadvantages, too. Most of us have experienced the nuisanceof unwanted or wrong calls. We are inconvenienced by calls on occasions when we least expectone. Besides, the technology infrastructure to support mobile communication has consumedvaluable natural resources and caused significant environmental problems. It is reported thatelectromagnetic radiation waves from the phone may result in health problems.Despite its negative side, the advantages of the mobile phone outweigh its disadvantages. Ibelieve that with advances in science and technology, improved and safer models of mobilephones will surely serve us still better.(184 words)Unit ThreeFame and SuccessEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in ActionWorking with Words and Expressions1. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆Answers:1)fortune2) dull3) chased4) launched5) accompanied6)intrinsic7) ranks8) publicity9) sufficiently10) image11)target12) transform13) temporarily14) cover15) bored16) audiences17) regard18) acknowledged19) predict2. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆Answers:1)thrown out2) and so on3) for dear life4) set their sights on5) was tired of6)turn away7) hang on8) in his presence 9) live with10) nothing but11)for good12) set out13) What if14) tire of▆Increasing Your Word Power1. Study the following usage notes about the verbs in the box..Now complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate word from the above box.▆Answers:1)grasped2) was snatched 3) Clasping 4) Catch5) seized6)gripped7) grabbed8) clutch2. The following table shows some typical verb + noun collocations, as indicated by the symbolExamine the table carefully and then fill in each blank in the following sentences with a suitable verb from the table.▆Answers:1)reached / secured2) achieved/ attained 3) attained / reached4)reach / secure 5) achieved / realized/ fulfilled6) fulfill / meet / satisfy3. Fill in the blanks in Column B with an adjective in Text A. The target adjective must be oppositein meaning to the one in Column A and must form a correct collocation with the noun in Column C.▆Answers:1)dull 2) competitive 3) same 4) momentary 5) specific 6) sufficient 7) cruel 8) humble9) famous 10) reasonableGrammar in context1. Study the following sentences and point out the grammatical function of each of the infinitive phrases.▆Answers:1) (real) subject2) object complement3) object4) adverbial of purpose5) adverbial of purpose6) object to the verb “make”7) adverbial of result8) subject, predicate9) attributive modifying “ways”10) predicate2. Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets into English.▆Answers:1) To become a famous writer2) to take traveler’s checks3) to employ a young engineer4) take the machine apart5) To understand the situation completely6) to rise higher in position7) to find that the train had left 10 minutes before8) to apply for a known job opening9) to make trouble10) To be more exactClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆Answers:1) chase 2) reputation 3) dedicate / devote 4) reward 5) sufficiently 6) measured7) assure 8) Momentary 9) celebrity 10) target 11) frank 12) liberty13) illusory 14) regardTranslation1.Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)He attempted to save the enterprise which was on the verge of collapse but failed.2)The president has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his first term.3)The young teacher is skilled at motivating his students to study hard.4)She loves giving parties and does so whenever she can find an excuse.5)I’m afraid that you’ll have to compete with at least fifty people for an administrative post inthis company.6)One of the main reasons why they have messed up their lives is that they did not have agood school education when young.7)Mary is already famous, but she is not happy at all because she’s been obsessed withthoughts of becoming even more famous.8)With the development of science and technology, people now can have easy access toeducational, medical and many other kinds of information.9)The company’s investment ended in failure due to the wrong strategic decisions of thegeneral manager and so the board of directors decided to throw him out.10)I know you are tired but try to hang on a little bit longer. We will reach the peak in half anhour.2.Translate the following passage into English.▆ Answers for reference:Many people want to be famous because fame can bring them both honor and respect fromthe public. In most cases, fame can also help them gain wealth. But, after all, very few people canreally become famous while most people, including most artists, are unlikely to become famous.It is true that some failure for some people at certain times in their lives does motivate themto strive even harder so as to achieve final success. For example, Thomas Edison, the famous American inventor, had tried hundreds of materials before he finally found the suitable fuse forthe electric bulb. However, unfortunately, for most people failure is the end of their struggle.Therefore, in my opinion, success is one thing and fame is another. As long as you have triedyour best, you’re already successful whether you are famous or not.Theme-Related WritingWrite a composition of no less than 150 words on the topic “Fame —Good or Evil?”. Your papershould cover the following points:1) the advantages of being famous2) the disadvantages of being famous3) your attitude towards fameSample essay:Fame — Good or Evil?Fame has always been pursued by many people for the advantages it brings about. Fame canassure one of a high social status, high regard, great admiration, etc.Fame can also bring onewealth as a celebrity has more chances to earn big money. Besides, the applause and flowers from-confidence and increase one’s sense of fulfillment.fans may boost one’s selfHowever, fame can ruin one’s life, too. It deprives one of his privacy. As a public figure, he is often chased by fans and journalists, and his private life never escapes t he media’s attention orpublic curiosity. Fame also places one under great pressure. He has to work in line with public expectations and thus becomes the slave of his own success.So fame is a double-edged sword. I don’t seek fame and I don’t envy those who are famous.TheI highly appreciate what the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow says about fame: “talent of success is nothing more than doing well whatever you do without a thought of fame.Unit FOUREnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▇Working with Words and Expressions1 In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.■Answers:1) mass2) gambled3) voluntary4) hunted5) classified6) abolished7) division8) senseless9) fashions10) coordination11) declarations12) committed13) necessity14) moderately15) slightest16) considerable17) evaluate18) derived2In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Complete the sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.■Answers:1) stands/stood a chance2) ruled out3) consist /consists of4) gone through5) in the strict sense6) At a guess7) earns a living8) coincide with9) gone in for10) got their teeth into▆ Increasing Your Word Power1 Word Buildingand Did you notice the suffix -ary and -ory in words such as “voluntary” -ary or -ory can be added to a noun to “satisfactory” in Texts A and B? The suffixform an adjective. Now add the suffixes of -ary or -ory to the nouns in the following table to form adjectives, then translate them into Chinese.▆ Answers:nouns suffixes adjectives Chinese meaningplanet-ary / -ory planetary行星的congratulation congratulatory祝贺的contradiction contradictory矛盾的，对立的custom customary通常的，习惯的；惯例的document documentary公文的，文件的explanation explanatory解释的；说明的imagination imaginary想象中的，虚构的introduction introductory介绍的，导言的legend legendary传说（中）的，传奇的migration migratory迁徙的，移居的vision visionary有远见的；不实际的1) imaginary2) congratulatory3) Migratory4) documentary5) legendary6) introductory7) contradictory8) explanatory2 Study the following usage notes and then complete each of the followingsentences with an appropriate word from the box.▆ Answers for reference:1) vocation2) posts3) trade4) job5) work6) profession7) career8) position3 Underline the mistakes in the following sentences, paying special attention to theuse of prepositions. Write down your corrections in the space provided. If there isno mistake, write “No Mistake”．▇Answers:1) ( of ) Natural disasters are inevitable and they are independent on man’will.2) ( against ) This incident can by no means justify their discrimination for t heblack people.3) ( for ) My son has little aptitude of sport but he excels in music.4) ( with ) The deceased musician was buried in his home village inaccordance to his wishes.5) ( over ) The mayor (市长) presided on the ceremony to lay the foundationstone of the new museum.6) ( of ) Truth be told, I am envious about his fame and success though Ialways pretend otherwise.7) ( in ) The old man’s will was signed at the presence of twowitnesses—his younger sister and one of his favourite students.8) ( No Mistake ) When Britain declared war on Germany, Jack’s grandpa joined thearmy and his grandma was frightened for his safety all thetime.9) ( of ) The marketing strategy that I designed proved successful and myboss was very appreciative for my efforts.10) (No Mistake ) The new theatre is very spacious, but unfortunately, it is difficultof access for wheel-chair users.11) ( for ) Edward Snowden was on a plane bound to Moscow when he gotto know that his passport had been revoked (吊销) by the USgovernment.12) ( of ) Professor Peterson is very contemptuous for the so-called“popular” writers, whom he describes as talentless andworthless.Grammar in Context1Turn the following complex sentences into simple sentences.▇Answers for reference:1) I don’t remember having borrowed/borrowing anything from you.2) She’ll stay here for a couple of weeks before going on to New York.3) The prospect of Professor Smith’s coming to see us cheered us all.4) Jim, a man of strong character, naturally didn’t give in.5) Arriving at the school gate, he found his classmates had already assembled.2Replace the that-clause in each of the sentences with a prepositional phrase.▇Answers for reference:1) He was afraid of falling behind the others.2) We were all amused at Henry’s running after the dog in his slippers.3) Have they informed you of the change in the plan?4) We’re grateful to you for having given us so much help.5) We assured them of our willingness to cooperate with them.ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letterof each is given.▇Answers:(1) enjoy(2) physical(3) compelled(4) necessity(5) support(6) mental(7) idealize(8) status(9) values(10) classified(11) essential(12) mind(13) attitude(14) fortunateTranslation1 Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or expressionsgiven in brackets.▇ Answers for reference:1) As more and more details of her private life were disclosed by the media, shewas compelled to resign her post as general manager (or: resign as generalmanager/ resign from the post of general manager) of the company.2) She is very satisfied with her new job as it coincides with her interests.3) I bought this shirt because the pricet was reduced from 300 yuan to 80 yuan.4) To bring her children up, the mother really went through all kinds of hardships.5) The police have ruled out murder in the case of the old lady’s death.6) The municipality (municipal government) promised to take effective steps assoon as possible to solve the problems of air pollution.7) I did not go in for the Campus Tennis Championships held last month because ofmy injured leg.8）If you can get the support of the majority of the girls, you stand a good chance of winning the election and becoming Chairman of the Students Union.9) Not all the books he wrote were as successful as this one so I recommend thatyou borrow it from the library and read it.10) At the 2004 Athens Olympic Games Liu Xiang won the championship of themen’s 110-meter hurdle and broke the world record, which had beenpreviously held by an American athlete.2 Translate the following passage into English.▇Answers for reference:go on duty Some people think that they’ve fulfilled their tasks as long as theyand come off duty on time. They never think about what is meant by “work” and w they should work at all. In fact, “work” involves such qualities as wisdom, enthusiasm, imagination and creativity.To do his work well, a worker must have a spirit of dedication, and be capable ofbearing hardships and standing hard work. In addition, he should have initiative andcreativity. Having initiative means the worker should be ready to grasp everyopportunity to display his outstanding ability.In addition, a worker should make clear the nature and significance of the workhe does, be responsible for whatever he is doing and plunge himself into the work。
Unit 2为什么数字文化对你有好处？最近，新闻媒体以及社会学家和行为学家们都发出大量警告指出：网络空间危险重重。
其实，万维网与世界上其它任何事物一样并非天然地有害。
它并非某种看不见摸不着的实体，能使危险降临进入它的每一个人。
实际上，网络就其本身而言是相当无害的，它没有超越其使用者并改变他们的存在的特殊功能。
正如古老的传说指出的一样，吸血鬼不请不会自入家门来伤害你，互联网也不会不请自来地使你堕落。
除孩子和意志薄弱者外，它不可能造成本来就不存在的东西…（1）如同酒精的作用一样，网络仅仅是将已有的事物放大：专家们担心，网上盛行的隐藏装假对参与数字文化的人来说是危险的。
他们告诉我们，我们不知不觉地全都会使用假身份，一个个变得残缺不全面目全非，以至于连自己都不敢肯定自己究竟是谁。
全错。
只有那些在“现实生活”中表现得诡秘莫测，毫不坦诚的人，才感到被迫要在网上伪装自己并用其它方法提供虚假情况。
网络只不过为他们增添了一种实施欺骗的工具。
因为我们了解现实生活中的这些人，所以被这些人欺骗的可能性很小。
因特网并不会“引起”人们去装扮成另一些人。
至于数字文化中人被这些不诚实的家伙欺骗的问题，就如同“现实”生活中一样，网上同样有许多“信号”会揭露他们的骗术。
有水平的网迷能识别在线人行为所发出的很多危险信号。
尤其是经过一段时间之后，别的用户的意图常常是非常清楚的。
有人试图在网上欺骗我们时，常常会明白无误地表现为自我矛盾，这是力求取信而过分涂抹，甚至说话虚假、令人难信的必然迹象。
同样，与在“现实世界”中一样，许多其它令人讨厌的倾向在网上也都能很容易地识别出来。
孤芳自赏（一切围绕“我我我”）在网络上也老远就会被发现，因为他们都是些只说别人反话或坏话的人，认为只有吹灭他人的蜡烛自己才能闪光的人。
（2）网络能让人展现其最好的一面：“现实生活”中爱好交往和直率的人在网上也会展现相同的个性。
多数人网上和网下都一样爱找乐趣，即使不是有过之而无不及，也与他们平时在聚会上、在工作中和在当地的酒吧里一样喜欢寻找乐趣。
应Key to book4 unit1-4Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaReading and understandingDealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events (proceed)2 the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another (transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way (detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon (upcoming)5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving (revert)7 to say what happened (recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.It isn‘t easy to make the (1) transition from a busy university student to an unemployed young adult (2) slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show, wondering if and how their career is going to (3) proceed. Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivity like this, when (4) recounting how they felt at the time, refer to the same strange psychological effect. As the days pass, they begin to feel (5) detached from any sense of pressure to go and look for a job, and tend to regard (6) upcoming interviews as if they were not very important. Typically, back at home after three or four years away, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases, become dependent again on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London. (comprehensive)2 I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving licence. (cop)3 Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford? (aerial)4 Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office. (clutched)5 You should speak to Toby; he‘s an supporter of flexible working hours. (advocate)6 I hurt my leg badly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn‘t got better completely. (healed)6 Answer the questions about the words.1 Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospects, or (b) no future?2 Is a tricky problem (a) difficult, or (b) easy to solve?3 If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel (a) tired, or (b) more active than usual?4 Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don‘t want to, or (b) help you by listening to what you have to say?5 If you feel apathy, do you want to (a) change the world, or (b) stay at home and do nothing?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1 Is fork out (a) a formal, or (b) an informal way of saying to pay for something?2 If you are in the same boat as another person, are you (a) making the same journey together, or (b) in the same difficult or unpleasant situation?3 If you feel you have come full circle, do you (a) feel you are back where you started, or (b) feel a sense of satisfaction because you have completed something?4 If someone takes a soft line, do they deal with a person (a) in a kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in a lazy way without making a decision?5 If you strike the right note about something, are you expressing yourself (a) well, or (b) badly?6 If you do something by all means, do you (a) try your best to do it, or (b) not care about it?7 If you nudge someone back into the saddle, are you encouraging them to (a) take responsibility again, or (b) take it easy?8 If you talk through a problem with someone, do you (a) examine it carefully and sensitively, or (b) refer to it quickly and then change the subject?Active reading (2)If you ask meDealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 funny or entertaining (amusing)2 used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of good luck (fortunately)3 an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank (loan)4 to take an amount or number from a total (deduct)5 the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event (highlight)6 to show that you understand someone‘s problems (sympathize)7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.A After three years at university, I‘m now quite heavily in debt.B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it‘s like to have financial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn‘t need to take out a student (3) loan when I was at university, because I had a part-time job.A What did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4) demanding.B Yes, it was. I had to get the right balance between work and study. But the other people who worked there were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6) highlight of the weekend was always Saturday night when we worked overtime.A But I don‘t expect you made a lot of money?B No, there wasn‘t much after they‘d (7) deducted tax and pension contributions. But it was enough to keep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3 I think she‘ll get a good degree, but I wouldn‘t risk my money on the exact result.4 The money I spent at college was more than what I earned in my part-time job.5 The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6 Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7 I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key:(1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If something is not all it’s cracked up to be, is it (a) valid and interesting, or (b) just a little bit disappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored by what they say?3 If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likely to feel (a) stressed, or (b) relaxed?4 If something happens out of the blue, is it (a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5 If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition, or (b) it happened almost by chance?6 Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come very often, or (b) the food the pub offers most often?7 If something is dead easy, is it (a) very easy, or (b) not easy at all?8 If you treat someone to something, do you (a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly to them?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the place happier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informal expression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?) …This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a question to the reader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had my eye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here ―kind of‖ is a sort of discour se marker of informal speech (showing something is general, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, Icould use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it‘s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it‘s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything …This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (pretty well). Language in useword formation: compound nouns1 Write the compound nouns which mean:1 a degree which is awarded a first class (a first-class degree)2 work in a hospital (hospital work)3 a ticket for a plane journey (a plane ticket)4 a discount for students (a student discount)5 a pass which allows you to travel on buses (a bus pass)6 a room where an interview is held (an interview room)7 a period spent in training (a training period)word formation: noun phrases2 Write the noun phrases which mean:1 a career which is rewarding from the financial point of view (a financially rewarding career)2 legislation which has been introduced recently (recently introduced legislation)3 instructions which are more complex than usual (unusually complex instructions)4 an institution which is orientated towards academic (academically orientated work)5 work which makes physical demands on you (physically demanding work)6 information which has the potential to be important (potentially important information)7 candidates who have been selected after a careful procedure (carefully selected candidates)8 a coursebook in which everything has been planned beautifully (a beautifully planned textbook)try as … might3 Rewrite the se ntences using try as … might .1 I‘m trying to fill this last page, but I just can‘t think of anything.Try as I might to fill this last page, I just can‘t think of anything.2 I try to be friendly with Marta, but she doesn‘t seem to respond.Try as I migh t to be friendly with Marta, she doesn‘t seem to respond.3 I try hard to get to sleep, but I can‘t help thinking about my family.Try as I might to get to sleep, I can‘t help thinking about my family.4 He just doesn‘t seem to get the promotion he deserve s, even though he keeps trying.Try as he might, he just doesn‘t seem to get the promotion he deserves. / Try as he might to get the promotion he deserves, he just doesn‘t seem to get it.5 I keep trying to remember her name, but my mind is a blank.Try as I might to remember her name, my mind is a blank.given that …4 Rewrite the sentences using given that …1 Since I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.Given that I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.2 Xiao Li has the best qualifications, so she should get the job.Given that Xiao Li has the best qualifications, she should get the job.3 Since we‘re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.Given that we‘re all here, I thin k it would be a good idea to get down to some work.4 Since it‘s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.Given that it‘s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.clauses introduced by than5 Rewrite the sentences using clauses introduced by than .1 She‘s experienced at giving advice. I‘m more experienced.She‘s less experienced at giving advice than I am. / I‘m more experienced at giving advice than she is.2 You eat too much chocolate. It isn‘t good for you.You eat too much chocolate than is good for you.3 She worked very hard. Most part-timers don‘t work so hard.She worked harder than most part-timers do.4 You have arrived late too many times. That isn‘t acceptable.You have arrived late more times than is acceptable.5 I don‘t think you should have given so much personal information. It isn‘t wise.I think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations6 Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.1 highlight A highlight is the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event.(a) What would you like to be the highlight of your career?I would like the highlight of my student career to be to receive a national award for the best student research project.(b) How can you highlight an important sentence in a text?You can underline it in pencil or pen or you can use coloured pens or highlighters.(c) What are the edited highlights of a football match?The highlights are when someone scores a goal or prevents one from being scored.2 loan A loan is an amount of money someone borrows from someone else.(a) Have you ever taken out a loan?No, I haven‘t. But my parents have taken out several loans to buy kitchen equipment.(b) What is the best way to pay off a loan?It is best to pay a loan off quickly, although you will still have to pay some interest.(c) If you have a library book on loan, what do you have to do with it?You have to return it before the date it is due, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.3 thrive To thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.(a) What sort of business thrives best in your part of the country?In my part of the country, light industries and electronics companies thrive.(b) Which sort of plants thrive in a hot climate?In a hot climate you can see tropical fruit and vegetables thrive and also tropical plants and trees. (c) Why do you think some couples thrive on conflict?It is difficult to understand why some couples thrive on conflict. Maybe each one wants to compete with the other or maybe they enjoy ―kissing and making up‖ after the conflict.7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.If you ask me, real life is not all it‘s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money. It‘s just so expensive out here! Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bank manager wants repayments on my student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water, electricity and my mobile bills keep coming in, and all that‘s before I‘ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me out of the blue, asking if I‘m interested in buying a pension. At this rate, I won‘t even last till the end of the year, let alone till I‘m 60.（☞翻译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表达出来的意思。
综合教程第四册（综英4）第二部上海外语教育出版社课后翻译答案Unit 1I had arranged for them to meet each other at the pub, but the young man never turned up.You cannot tell merely from appearances whether things will turn out unfavourable 不利的to us or not.The soldier，who stand in the gap首当其冲in every battle，gained the highest honors of the country.The chairman spoke so forcefully that the rest of the committee yield to屈服让步his opinion.They are well to do now，but along the way they had their ups and downs.There are two questions to which I will adress myself in the lecture.We are planning a big Christmas party in your honour.Hearing that tune threw my mind back to my childhood.Unit 2The pigeon was wedged in the fork叉of a branch and it fell after a while.The payment that the motorist will have to make will be proportional to the damage he has done to other person’s car.You can only enter the cave by inching through a narrow tunnel on your stomach.（inch慢慢前进tunnel隧道，地道）He took pains to explain to me that I was not being dismissed 解雇because I didn’t do my work well but because the company was confronted by financial troubles.The enlistment征募of young soldiers infused灌输new hope and morale斗志into the army.Once the older boys stake a claim to the lawn，no other boys dare go on it.The man following her made her uneasy and she couldn’t help quickening her steps. Unit 3There’s no denying that smoking is addictive.And once you are addicted it,it’s very difficult to get ride of the habit.In a Japanese-made video game, players can simulate模仿the experience of AIDS from HIV infection until death.I’m sure he is in earnest 认真的when he said you could use this money to continue your study of music.We can only increase production at the expense of quality, which could ruin the company’s reputation. 一……为代价的She is not often given to anger, but this time she really lost her temper.沉浸于A teacher of foreign language should possess at the very least a graduate degree from a certified认证的educational university or institute协会if he is to teach in high school.I soon perceived that I couldn’t make him change his mind.领会，感知Unit 4Their cattle were branded with the letter “C” so that they could be easily identified.打烙印于In this season he has really come into his own as a goal scorer.进入全胜时期An economic crisis is hanging over that country.笼罩He is the man who really gives the order, but he always remains in the background.在幕后After dispatching派遣the messenger ,what is left for us to do is nothing but to wait. You just have to call and he’s here in a flash.立刻They have lived in the shadow of war for altogether seventeen years.These are the last seven Northeast Tigers in existence.if human beings failed to protect them,the tigers of this species would face extinction.Unit 5Your remarks do make sense, but the way of expression borders on rudeness.相邻于，近于Any unemployed person counts as deserving government help.（count as算做，看成）On the whole I am quite/rather satisfied with the experiment.A person’s appearance makes a difference in how others judge him.Advertising tends to portray描绘women in very traditional roles.Having inherited a considerable wealth,the twin sisters were eager to show off their jewelry.Public interest has once again shifted its focus to the changes in the urban environment.关注点转移The new type of trains can run smoothly at the speed of about 500 kilometres per hour; in contrast,与……相比the old ones are slow and clumsy.Unit 6The hall resonated with共鸣the notes of the trumpet solo独奏.In my mind’s eye,I saw the pale face of the mother at the news of her son’s death. 在我的脑海里The way he walks reminds me of the way his father used to walk.I mixed the dates up and arrived on the wrong day.Her heart swelled with pride when she learned that her daughter had been admitted by Oxford University.膨胀Theoretically speaking，all the citizens should have direct access to information without waiting for being filtered过滤by the government or the media.理论上说Democrats have launched a campaign to win women voters over in this presidential election.发射，发起After he inherited his father’s estate ,he was immersed in all kinds of pleasure.Unit 7For the sake of your family, you should look before you leap 跳跃and not take so many risks.I felt somewhat out of sorts because of last night’s heavy drink.身体不适的His father pulled endless wires and helped him find a position in an inflated肿胀的government department.（pull wire 拉线）If you go through his letter carefully,you can find his real intention between his lines.I knew I was downright rude to him, but I found excuses for myself. 彻底的，完全的Many of the outstanding figures of the past were exceptionally特殊地versatile多才多艺的men. Leonardo da Vinci, for instance, rolled a painter and an inventor into one.（roll into one兼为一体）He finally committed suicide after being under the torment of insomnia for many years.（committed suicide自杀身亡）He was dumb with amazement.哑的Unit 9With the development of economy, large numbers of farmers flooded from the countryside into cities to seek a job.Young as he is, all judges share the opinion that his performance at the international piano competition has come close to perfection.Perhaps because of the spirits she had drunk, she was in a daze all the way to London.在恍惚中；茫然；In this mountain retreat休息寓所you can find the best climate in the country.He leaned back into his seat and relaxed, savoring the comfort. 尽情享受的What makes this young couple proud is that their child could recite poems from memory at the age of three.He repeated in public what he had said in private. *A family vibrant充满生气的with life and love is to be built with the joint efforts of all its members. 充满活力Unit 10The government promises that it will spare no effort to support our environmental protection projects.She had no knowledge of Chinese history, geography and culture before she came to China.The fire that broke out in the kindergarten endangered 23 children’s lives.We tried our best to head Henry off the topic, because we knew he would reveal confidential information.The sonorous响亮的voice of the speaker is echoing round the hall回响. Diligence and loyalty sometimes compensate for the lack of ability. 勤奋As far as I know, he was one of the few people who got out of the rat race.He left a few men behind to clean up the last of the enemy positions.敌人的阵地Unit 12The film is about an elderly lady and a young nurse who befriended her.In a family, a cell of society, women as mother and wife play an unregarded but important role.不受注意的Having experienced many changes of history, many rises and falls of fortune财富，命运, it is at present a city vibrant with life and energy.We cannot interpret his words in a modern light,以现在的观点but must understand the limitations imposed on加于him by the time in which he wrote.The jury pronounced him innocent of fraud, though the evidence against him is a fact to which we can not close our eyes.假装没有注意到。
Unit TwoMan and TechnologyEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions1.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete thefollowing sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)productivity2)phenomenon3)isolation4)gradual5)opponent6)advent7)genetic8)universal9)extreme10)nasty11)boom12)formal13)survey14)Similarly15)modify16)rough2. In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do youunderstand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)at the same time2)are stuck with3)for certain4)make no difference5)on average6)when it comes to7)are better off8)built into9)come to mind10) close to11)in favor of▆ Increasing Your Word Power1.You will read six pairs of words which are similar in meaning but are different inusage. Reflect on the differences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blank with a proper one. Change the form if necessary.▆ Answers:1)exterior2)external3)delightful4)pleasant5)separate6)isolate7)company8)companion9)acquire10)learn11)ripe12)mature2. Fill in each blank with one of the words listed below in the appropriate form,paying special attention to the meaning and spelling.▆ Answers:1)accept2)oppression3)loss4)excerpts5)depression6)loose7)except8)expectations9)lose10)suppress3.Words that come from the same root may be said to belong to the same family. Gettingacquainted with each member of the family is a sure way to increase your word power.Now complete the following table with words of the same family. You may consult a dictionary if necessary.▆ Answers:1)technology2)eternity3)miracle4)relevance5)analysis6)luxurious7)leisurely / leisured8)subjective9)prosperous10)innovativeGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: Complete the following sentences with appropriate connectives listed in the following table.▆ Answers:1)Whatever2)Although / Though3)whereas4)However5)though / although6)Granted / Granting that7)as8)WhileTask 2: Translate the following sentences into English.▆ Answers for reference:1)Though it was raining hard, yet they went on playing football.2)You will have to attend the commencement whether you are free or busy.3)She leaves her bedroom windows open, however cold it is.4)We will make a trip even if / though the weather is bad.5)No matter who / Whoever you are, you must abide by the law.6)Difficult as the job was, they decided to accept it.7)No matter what I say or how I say it, he always thinks I’m wrong.8)She seems to have a ready answer, whenever / no matter when I ask her a question. ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)emphasize2)opposite3)improved4)luxuries5)benefited6)obviously7)consciously8)fractures9)eternal10)groundbreaking11)entitled12)correlation13)depends14)exclusivelyTranslation1.Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions givenin brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)He really knows a lot about theory, but when it comes to actual work, he seems to bequite ignorant.2)The latest survey shows /showed that the majority of the citizens support / supportedthe government’s plan to build a new library.3)The two countries could reach agreement successfully on scientific and technologicalcooperation because several factors favorable to their cooperation had been at work.4)I saw the film when I was in the primary school, but the title just won’t come to mindfor the moment.5)He has been stuck with heavy debt though he works about twelve hours every day onaverage.6)Is it necessary to know his height? To me, it is not relevant to whether he can be agood lawyer or not.7)The cupboard is built into the wall so that it both saves space and is convenient touse.8)These workers earn more than we do, but the other side of the coin is that their job ismore dangerous.9)Helen majors in economics at the university and at the same time she studies philosophyas her second major.10)What is most important is that you must find out and solve the problems by yourselves.It makes no difference whether I go there or not.2.Translate the following passage into English.▆ Answers for reference:Nowadays, many people are enjoying the benefits brought about by material and technological advances unimaginable in previous eras. With the development of science and technology, people’s standard of living is getting higher and higher.People’s life expectancy has soared, too.However, oddly enough, many people do not feel happier than they used to be. It can be seen that there is no close correlation between people’s income and their happiness. Happiness cannot, after all, be bought with money.Although the majority of people are not very satisfied with their lives, they are happy to be alive, and the more time they live on earth, the better off they feel they’ll be. What is important is that material wealth is far from enough. People need spiritual happiness, too.Theme-Related WritingWrite an essay of no less than 150 words about a technological invention. Your writing should cover the following points:1) a brief description of the invention2) the positive impact of the invention on people’s life3) the negative impact of the invention on people’s life4) your opinion▇Sample essay:The Impact of the Mobile Phone on People’s LivesAmong the many technological inventions, the mobile phone impresses me most.The mobile phone brings considerable convenience to our lives. It not only enables us to keep in touch with each other almost anytime and anywhere but also helps us solve problems or do business efficiently. In emergencies, a mobile phone can even be a life-saver. Besides, its multi-functions add ease and color to our lives. With a mobile phone, we can receive mail, read news, listen to music, play games, and take pictures.Yet, the mobile phone has its disadvantages, too. Most of us have experienced the nuisance of unwanted or wrong calls. We are inconvenienced by calls on occasions when we least expect one. Besides, the technology infrastructure to support mobile communication has consumed valuable natural resources and caused significant environmental problems. It is reported that electromagnetic radiation waves from the phone may result in health problems.Despite its negative side, the advantages of the mobile phone outweigh its disadvantages. I believe that with advances in science and technology, improved and safer models of mobile phones will surely serve us still better. (184 words)。
