1、Unit 15. Fill the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary1. The essayists language expresses rich and subtle meanings. 2. The stockbrokers were overtaken by the sharp drop in the stock market last Tuesday. 3. Biologists have estimated that there are around one million anim
2、al and plant species living and growing in the rainforests.4. In the United States the cost of living has been steadily rising in the past few decades 5. The quickly growing company has ambitious plans to expand beyond national boundaries 6. That computer store is having a sale of audio software; le
3、ts go and have a look.7. To be safe, you may put on your dark glasses to avoid the sun shining directly into your eyes.8. When the kitchen is finished, Im going to focus my attention on the garden shed.9. In a serious tone of voice, the doctor warned him to keep off sugar.10. She cupped her hands ar
4、ound the mug of hot coffee to warm them. 7. Translate the following sentences into English. 1. 年轻人有时会抱怨无法和父母沟通。(communicate with)Young people sometimes complain of being unable to communicate with their parents2. 能在中国云南的一个苗家村落住下来一直是玛丽长久以来的梦想，现在她终于梦想成真了。(to take up residence).It has been Marys long c
5、herished dream to take up residence in a Miao village in Yunnan, China. Now her dream has finally come true.3. 家养的动物习惯于依赖人，因此很难能在野外活下来。(survive)Domestic animals are used to depending on humans, so it is difficult for them to survive in the wild.4. 他突然有种恐惧感，觉得自己会因为经济不景气而被公司裁员。(overtake)He was suddenl
6、y overtaken by a fear that he would be laid off by the company because of depression.audio boundary cup (v.) decade directlyfocus overtake Species subtle tone5. 我估计公交路线上堵车了，因为我都等了 30分钟也没见一辆车开过去。(figure)I figure that there is a traffic jam on the route of the bus, for Ive waited for 30 minutes withou
7、t seeing one passing by.6. Translate the following sentences into Chinese, paying special attention to the italicized parts. 1. This initiative out-competes its competitors in the rough and tumble of the marketplace.Answer: 这一举措在竞争艰难而残酷的市场上胜过了所有对手。2. The generation gap shows clearly on spending: you
8、ng people would spend on all kinds of stuff, while elders tend to economize.Answer: 代沟明显表现在消费上：年轻人什么都会去买，而老年人则喜欢节俭。3. The invention of machinery had brought into the world a new era the Industrial Age. Money had become king.Answer: 机器的发明使世界进入了一个新纪元工业时代，金钱主宰了一切。4. Every life has its roses and thorns
9、.Answer: 每个人的生活都有酸甜苦辣。5. Dr. McKinley broke his neck to make the public aware of the grave environmental problems.Answer: 麦肯立博士竭尽全力唤起公众对严峻的环保问题的关注。6. I was extremely terrified by that news.Answer: 那条消息让我毛骨悚然。7. She used so many technical terms in her speech that the audience could make neither head
10、nor tail of it .Answer: 她在演讲中用了许多术语，听众听得莫名其妙。8. These problems are too complicated to be explained clearly in a few words.Answer: 这些问题盘根错节，三言两语说不清楚。Uint 24. One word is wrongly used in each of the following sentences. Underline the wrong word and write out the correct one1. The spokesman was merely
11、given a condense version of the document, so he didnt know much about the details. (condensed)2. Stouts curious in science was sparked by the fascinating stories about Nobel Prize winners. (curiosity)3. When there is too much smoke in the room, the devise would automatically turn on the alarming sys
12、tem. (device)4. Anyone without patience and persistent is unlikely to make a good researcher. (persistence)5. There is convinced evidence that stress is partly responsible for his failing health. (convincing)5. Fill the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.pparent convi
13、nce curiosity detail fundamentalpatience respond spark stir ultimate1. The theories of relativity have made fundamenta changes in our views of the universe.2. That is our ultimate proposal, and no other changes will be considered.3. he forest ire was found to have been sparked by a cigarette end.4.
14、The speaker had apparently noticed that his topic wasnt popular with the audience, so he quickly ended his speech.5. Ive no patience with people who are always complaining of their misfortune. 6. I have never imagined that I would be the object of such curiosity .7. The doctors tried to convince her
15、 that she didnt need to feel depressed about her health.8. The police asked him to describe the accident in every detail .9. The quality guarantee and good after-sale services will certainly meet with positive responses from the consumers. 10. The story of Harry Potter (has) stirr the imagination of
16、 children throughout the world. 7.Translate the following sentences into English. 1. 记者敦促发言人就此次军事打击作出解释。(press for)Answer: Reporters pressed the spokesman for an explanation of the military attack.2. 他的竞选演讲未能使选民相信他就是参议员的合适人选。(convince)Answer: His election speech failed to convince the voters that he
17、 was the right person for the Senate seat.3. 尽管我承认有问题存在，但我并不认为这些问题不能解决。(while)Answer: While I admit that there are problems, I dont agree that they cannot be solved.4. 他在电视上的第一次辩论给观众留下了深刻的印象。(impression)Answer: His first debate on TV made a deep impression on his audience.5. 一切事物都是互相联系又互相作用的。(intera
18、ct with)Answer: All things are interrelated and interact with each other.6. Translate the following sentences into Chinese, paying special attention to the underlined parts.1. He had the patience and determination that kept him at things longer than most others.Answer: 他有耐心和毅力，使他做事时坚持的时间比其他大多数孩童都长。（
19、根据上下文，增加原文中省略的词语）2. Basically, the theory proposed, among other things, that the maximum speed possible in the universe is that of light; .Answer: 就其基本内容而言，这一学说提出的论点包括：光速是宇宙中最快的速度；.（增加修饰语，以示强调）3. . and Zewail would hear from the world. Two thousand e-mails would zoom his way within a few days .Answe
20、r: 扎威尔将收到世界各地的来信。短短几天时间里 2000封电子邮件接踵而至。（增加量词、修饰语以及原文上下文中所省略的部分）4. But first, the 53-year-old man would share the news with his family.Answer: 但是，这位 53岁的科学家将首先与家人共享这条喜讯。（增加量词以及原文上下文中所省略的部分）Unit 35. Fill the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.attain attractive brand cam
21、paign importmanufacture market modest precise sponsor1. I dont think that the amount of studying you did in high school would be sufficient for you to attain good marks in university.2. Because of the impact of poor sales in other Asian countries, there has been a modestdecrease in house sales in Ch
22、ina this year.3. Some young people find computer games so attractivethat they can hardly pull themselves away to tend to other matters.4. The victim was able to give a precisedescription of the drunken driver, which was rather helpful to the police.5. Some non-governmental organizations are planning
23、 a public campaignto awaken people to the problem of noise pollution.6. The cost of producing a tube of toothpaste is about 3 yuan, so we will market it at 5.50 yuan to ensure our profits.7. Mike is now the director of a factory which manufactures canned food.8. Plenty of football and basketball clu
24、bs are eager to sponsor young athletes if they show great promise.9. The sweaters are made of wool imported from Australia.10. According to a recent survey, youths are beginning to have a lot of influence on the products and brandstheir parents choose.7. Translate the following sentences into Englis
25、h.1. 思想是通过语言来表达的。(by means of)Answer: Thoughts are expressed by means of language.2. 我今年买的新书多得难以数清。(keep count of)Answer: I have bought so many new books this year that its really difficult for me to keep count of them.3. 这位老太太确信，今天她儿子会回家来为她庆祝生日。(feel assured)Answer: The old lady feels assured that
26、her son will come back home today to celebrate her birthday.4. 他妈妈坚持说他每月的零用钱不能超过 100元。(exceed)Answer: His mother insisted that his pocket money should not exceed 100 yuan per month.5. 上个月我们买了一辆车，是用我的名字登记的。(register)Answer: We bought a car last month, which was registered under my name.3. Complete th
27、e definitions of the following commercial terms by choosing from the words in the table and using them in proper forms to complete the sentences.A. Complete the definitions with the words given in the table.reduction specific consumermoney home shop1. distributor: an agent who supplies goods to stor
28、es and other businesses that sell to consumers2. retailer: a person or business that sells goods to customers in a shop3. revenue: moneythat a business or organization receives over a period of time, especially from selling goods or services 4. discount: a reductionof the usual price of something5.
29、niche market: a speciicarea of marketing which has its own particular requirements, customers and products6. household appliance: a piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, used in peoples home(s)B. Complete the sentences with the commercial terms above.1. To out-compete our competitors,
30、 we invest 20% of our annual revenuein new technologies. 2. Their wholesale price was six dollars, but the retailerwould sell for twelve or more.3. You get an extra 5% discountif you buy your software online.4. As the sole distributorof Haier products in the UK, Home Electricals has spared no effort
31、s on expanding the market.5. Ever since the blooming of online B2C and C2C businesses, it has been no longer easy to find a profitable niche mark.6. Most materials used to manufacture household asuch as microwave ovens and television sets can be recycled. 6. Translate the following sentences into Ch
32、inese and use the omission technique to deal with the underlined parts if necessary.1. There was no snow, but the leaves were gone from the trees, and the grass was dead.Answer: 天未下雪，但叶落草枯。2. Instead of one old woman knocking me about and starving me, everybody of all ages knocked me about and starv
33、ed me.Answer: 那时打我并且使我挨饿的不只是一个老太婆，而是老老少少各式各样的人。3. We can measure the amount of water in a pot, but we cant measure its heat. We dont have an instrument for that.Answer: 我们能测量罐内的水量，但不能测量水的热度，我们还没有这种仪器。4. As the temperature increases, the volume of water becomes greater.Answer: 温度增高，水的体积就增大。5. His tel
34、escope and his experiments were always bringing him new surprises, and he made notes of his work every day.Answer: 他的望远镜和实验总是给他带来惊奇的新发现，他每天都把工作情况记录下来。Unit 45. Fill the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. combat controversy excessive instinct irrationalprohibition reck
35、less regulation stir string1. A hacker attacked an e-commerce marketplace site. This is the latest in a of online break-ins in which credit card numbers were stolen.2. The coming of IBMs CEO caused a of excitement on the campus.3. Browns comments on the project caused unexpected 4. To poverty in the
36、 city, millions of dollars have been spent on training the unemployed workers. 5. You will be overweight if you consume amounts of fat.6. The effective implementation of environmental laws and is the responsibility of the local government.7. Trust your and do what you think is right.8. After 20 hour
37、s of non-stop partying, scores of the bravest or most men will risk their lives in a three-minute dash from six fighting bulls.9. The on street begging will be in force next month.10. The court gave the heavy sentence, in response not to the facts of the case but to the public fear. Answer:1. string
38、 2. stir 3. controversy 4. combat 5. excessive 6. regulations 7. instincts 8. reckless 9. prohibition 10. irrational 7. Translate the following sentences into English. 1. 这支乐队 20 世纪 80 年代凭借那张专集一举成名。(shoot to fame)Answer: The band shot to fame in the 1980s with that single album.2. 冒一下险吧，你可能还是会输，但赢的机
39、会却增加了。2. Answer: Take a risk, and you may lose again, but you would have improved your chances to win.3. 科学家正极力研究治愈艾滋病 (AIDS) 的良方。(push . to the limits)Answer: Scientists are pushing themselves to the limits in their research for finding a cure for AIDS.4. 现在我们知道了网络的意义：鼠标一点就能知晓天下大事。(point)Answer: No
40、w we see the point of the Internet: we can get information from all over the world just by clicking the mouse.5. 一些人认为政府迟早会将克隆人类的研究纳入规范。(regulate; sooner or later)Answer: Some people believe the government will regulate the research of human cloning sooner or later.6. Translate the following sentenc
41、es into Chinese,paying special attention to the underlined parts. 1. We place the highest value on our friendly relations with developing countries. Answer: 我们高度地珍视同发展中国家的友好关系。 2. He is not only responsible for the sales of the products, but also responsible for advertising. Answer: 他不仅要负责产品的销售，还要负责
42、广告宣传。3. I went to see him, but he had been out.Answer: 我去看他，可他已经出去了。4. He is no smoker, but his father is a chain-smoker.Answer: 他倒是不抽烟，但他爸爸却一支又一支不停地抽。5. We had a long discussion before we reached an agreement.Answer: 我们讨论了很久才达成协议。Unit 55. Fill the blanks with the words given below. Change the form
43、where necessary. assume commit confuse hint misleadpeculiar puzzle qualify retreat vague1. Being the son of a professor does not him for the scholarship consideration.2. The police suspect that it was John who the murder.3. So far, the new manager has given little that he wont be any different from
44、the former one.4. From all the indications, it is safe to that the prices of cars will go down by large margins.5. Some of his instructions are outdated and others are too to be understood.6. The local dialect sounds a little to the people from the north.7. The failure of the movie hastened her deci
45、sion to from the glamorous screen and spend more time with her family.8. The womans headache the doctor; he couldnt find the cause.9. The state has laws that protect consumers against fraud or sales practices.10. He tried to explain the complicated theory to me, but I got even more by the technical
46、terms in his explanation. Answer: 1.qualify, 2.(had) committed, 3.hint, 4.assume, 5.vague, 6.peculiar, 7.retreat, 8.puzzled, 9.misleading, 10.confused7. Translate the following sentences into English.1. 知道原理是一回事，但要付诸实践又是另外一回事。(its one thing . its another .)Answer:Its one thing to understand the prin
47、ciple, its another thing to put it into practice.2. 据报道，慢跑 (jogging) 可将患心脏病的可能性减少三分之二。(less likely)Answer:It is reported that jogging makes you three times less likely to suffer from a heart attack.3. 根据最新调查，半数英国人不清楚欧元与英镑的比值。(have no idea / in relation to)Answer:Almost half of the British people hav
48、e no idea what the euro is worth in relation to the pound, according to the latest survey.4. 这片土地本应建成一个供大家享用的公园，但现在却立起了几栋公寓楼。(should have done)Answer:The area should have been made into a park for everyone to enjoy but now some apartment buildings stand there.5. 不知道所有这些相关信息能否凑成一幅关于他的清晰图画。(add up to)
49、Answer:Im wondering whether all the related information could add up to a clear picture of him.6. Translate the following sentences into Chinese, paying special attention to the underlined parts.1. When I walked out of the terminal, I was facing the same crowd of taxi drivers milling about in front of every airport the world over.Answer:走出机场大楼我就看到外面好多出租汽车司机在穿梭走动，这（一现象）在世界各地的机场都是一样的。2. Mr. Myles still smiled but his voice had a little bit of irritation in it, unusual to Rob.Answer:迈尔斯先生仍然面带微笑，可是他
