1、Unit 1 Part Reading Task Vocabulary 1. 1)respectable 2)agony 3)put down 4)sequence 5)hold back 6)distribute 7)off and on 8)vivid 9)associate 10)finally 11)turn in 12)tackle 2. 1)has been assigned to the newspapers Paris office. 2)was so extraordinary that I didnt know whether to believe him or not.
2、3)a clear image of how she would look in twenty years time. 4)gave the command the soldiers opened fire. 5)buying bikes well keep turning them out. 3. 1)reputation; rigid; to inspire 2)and tedious; Whats more; out of date ideas 3)compose; career; avoid showing; hardly hold back posed 2.severe 3.agon
3、y 4.extraordinary 5.recall mand 7.was violating 8.anticipate 1.at 2.for 3.of 4.with 5.as 6.about 7.to 8.in;in 9.from 10.on/upon Comprehensive Exercises Cloze 1.hold back; tedious; scanned; recall; vivid; off and on; turn out/in; career 2.last; surprise; pulled; blowing; dressed; scene; extraordinary
4、; image; turn; excitement Translation 1.1)As it was a formal dinner party, I wore formal dress, as Mother told me to. 2)His girlfriend advised him to get out of /get rid of his bad habits of smoking before it took hold. 3)Anticipating that the demand for electricity will be high during the next few
5、months, they have decided to increase its production. 4)It is said that Bill has been fired for continually violating the companys safety rules. /Bill is said to have been fired for continually violating the companys safety rules. 5)It is reported that the government has taken proper measures to avo
6、id the possibility of a severe water shortage. /The local government is reported to have taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage. 2. Susan lost her legs because of/in a car accident. For a time, she didnt know how to face up to the fact she would never (be able to)
7、walk again. One day, while scanning (through) some magazines, a true story caught her eye/she was attracted by a true story. It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer. Greatly inspired, Susan began to feel that she, too, would finally be able to lead a useful life. Unit 2 Pa
8、rt Reading Task Vocabulary 1. 1)absolutely 2)available 3)every now and then 4)are urging/urged 5)destination 6)mostly 7)hangs out 8)right away 9)reunion 10)or something 11)estimate 12)going ahead 2. 1)in the examination was still on his mind. 2)was completely choked up by the sight of his team losin
9、g in the final minutes of the game. 3)was so lost in study that she forgot to have dinner. 4)has come up and I am afraid I wont be able to accomplish the project on time. 5)of equipping the new hospital was estimated at2 million. 3. 1)were postponed; the awful; is estimated 2)reference; not availabl
10、e; am kind of 3)not much of a teacher; skips; go ahead 1.to 2.for 3.at 4.from 5.in 6.to;on 7.on 8.with 1.more or less 2.kind of/sort of 3.Somrthing 4. kind of/sort of 5. more or less 6. or something Comprehensive Exercises Cloze 1.chocked up; awful; practically; neighborhood; correspondence; availab
11、le; destination; reunion; Mostly; postponing; absolutely 2.how; savings; embarrassment; phone; interrupted; touch; envelope; signed; message; needed Translation1.1)Half an hour had gone by, but the last bus hadnt come yet. We had to walk home. 2)Mary looks as if she is very worried about the Chinese
12、 exam because she hasnt learned the texts by heart. 3)Since the basketball match has been postponed, we might as well visit the museum. 4)He stayed in Australia with his parents all the way through World War . 5)Since I graduated from Nanjing University in 1985, I have kind of lost touch with my cla
13、ssmates.2. It is not easy to keep in touch with friends when they are far away. This is certainly true in my case. It has been a couple of years since I left my old neighborhood and all the friends I had there. Ive been meaning to write to them but something or other comes up and I just dont seem to
14、 find the time. Now I have kind of lost touch with them. They are always on my mind, however, and I think I will certainly make an effort to keep up correspondence with them in future.Unit 3 Part Reading Task Vocabulary 1. 1)brief 2)in terms of 3)cut off 4)tend 5)anyway 6)precise 7)in the form of 8)
15、initiative 9)convey 10)in two minds 11)concept 12)grasp 2. 1)has ensured their team a place in the Cup Final. 2)medical workers responsibility to heal the wounded and rescue the dying. 3)entertain as well as educate the learner. 4)can do without air and water. 5)is likely to be held in June. 3. 1)li
16、es in; contact between 2)basis of; is likely; sufficient; at the moment 3)the steady; ensures; will be highly 1.regained 2.undecided 3.undersupplied 4.disabled 5.precondition 6.foresight 7.mispronounced 8.enrich 1. bad; poor; dry; agree; attack; colored; short; late; ancient; remember; go; young; di
17、fficult; dislike; likely; trust 2. 1)majority 2)accepted 3)increased 4)weaknesses 5)local 6)late 7)wrong 8)false Comprehensive Exercises Cloze 1. highly; bring about; evident; rate; sufficient; put across; proportion; Hence; ensure 2. understand; travel; practical; use; Another; likely; affect; deve
18、lopments; supply; Someday Translation1.1)As is predicted by scientists, global pollution has become one of the most serious problems humans are faced with. 2)Competition for these jobs is very tough we have five times as many applicants this year as we did last year / there are five times as many ap
19、plicants this year as there were last year. 3)As the facts show, educational programs need to fit into the national plan for economic development. 4)The car burns too much gas, and moreover, the price is almost twice as much as I intend to pay. 5)To understand a great international event, we, first
20、of all, need to consider the historical and political background to it. 2. It is hard to imagine how our forefathers could do without so many conveniences that modern technology has brought about. Back then only a small proportion of the population enjoyed the comforts of life. The majority didnt ev
21、en have sufficient food, not to speak of/let alone the privilege of being educated. However, many people blame modern technology for creating so many problems. They want to slow down the rate of progress. But no one can put the clock back. Unit 4 Part Reading Task Vocabulary 1. 1)wreck 2)balance 3)a
22、pproaching 4)handle 5)discard 6)Above all 7)diet 8)do with 9)checked on 10)cleaned up 11)weekly 12)principles 2. 1)to look for survivors were abandoned after it had been/was determined that all the people in the sunken ship had died. 2)was amazed that Bob left a well-paid job to travel around the wo
23、rld. 3)for a loan has been turned down by many a bank as her business is small and she could provide no guarantee. 4)express her thoughts with precision, so people often misunderstand her. 5)will weaken our determination to modernize our country in the shortest possible time. 3. 1)for sale; hunting
24、for; be amazed by 2)become skilled; handle their; loans 3)character; by calling on; he passed away 1.personal;personnel 2.sometime; Sometimes; some time; sometime d; e; h; c; g; a; b; f Comprehensive ExercisesCloze 1.sponsored; determination; turned away; assumed; capacity; skilled; loan; character;
25、 hunting; for sale; send for 2.save; recent; modest; grow; dream; immigrants; business; engineering; invest; rich Correcting Non-standard English 1.”Mr.Craw, snow pretty soon.” Correction:”Mr.Crawford, its going to snow pretty soon.” 2.”When winter come, you give me job clearing snow at the factory.
26、” Correction:” When winter comes, please give me the job of clearing snow at the factory.” 3.”I like a buy a house.” Correction:” Id like to buy a house.” 4.”Mr.Claw, I sell my house!” Correction:” Mr.Clawford, Ive sold my house!” 5.“Mr.Claw, I buy a farm.” Correction:” Mr.Clawford, Ive bought a far
27、m.” Translation1.1)It is reported that UN mediators have worked out a plan which they hope will be acceptable to both sides. 2)Doris walked in the forest cautiously, afraid of being attacked by giant snakes. 3)Earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disasters cannot be prevented, but action can be t
28、aken to protect life and property. 4)I bought a new issue of my favorite sports magazine and hurried home, anxious to amuse myself reading it. 5)Helen lacks confidence. Ive never known anyone so unsure of herself. 2. After graduating from college, Tony decided to start his own business. At the begin
29、ning, many a bank turned down his request for a loan. But he was not a bit discouraged, and continued to call on one banker after another seeking help. Impressed by his determination and optimism, one banker finally agreed to loan him the money. Now he has become a wealthy businessman. Talking about
30、 his amazing achievement, Tony says that it is important to create rather than wait for opportunities. Test Yourself (Unit 1-4) Part Writing An Unforgettable Lesson In my grade school days, some of my classmates and I would spend our lunch money at the store close to the school. After the meal, wed
31、walk around, talking and laughing for the rest of the lunch hour. A girl named Nancy was usually with us. But on that particular day she wasnt there, and as we chatted away, we ended up talking about Nancy. Since opinions about her all seemed to be negative, I added,” Nancy isnt very smart, either.
32、Shes always asking others for their homework.” When she saw me the next day, Nancy asked,” Did you say you thought I wasnt smart?” As I stood there looking Nancy in the face, I wished a thousand times that I could take back my cruel words. As I began to answer Nancys question I experienced the worst
33、 feeling that I had ever had up to that point in my life. In an apologetic voice I answered,” Yes, Nancy, I said it. But Im truly sorry.” Nancy accepted my apology. But that day as I stood there, with my heart in my throat, I learned a lesson: Never say anything about someone that you wouldnt want t
34、hem to hear. Part CABDADC 8.youre interested in others 9.secrets 10.make sacrifices of your time and energy Part Section A 47-56 A K I E B J M F G D Section B 57-66 CCDAB BBCAB Part 67-86 ABCDA DAABD BCBCA DBBAB Part 87.tried hard to keep in touch with him 88.saw people distributing advertisements a
35、nd sample products. 89.must have been completely lost in what he was reading 90.has the responsibility to educate the youth 91.humans and animals are far less different than we usually assume Unit 5 Part Reading Task Vocabulary 1. 1)monthly 2)acquaintances 3)classic 4)look; in the eye 5)manufactured
36、 6)options 7)finance 8)replacement 9)survived 10)pick out 11)married 12)grabbed at 2. 1)survived a car crash that killed both her parents. 2)almost embarrassed to death when Sarah read my poem out to the whole class. 3)of the Childrens Hospital will care for the seriously injured pupils. 4)several p
37、hone calls making inquiries about the position of Chief Financial Officer. 5)straighten out all your financial problems if you join our club. 3. 1)inquiry; died of hunger; people survived 2)Instantly; give up his; retire; replace him; executive 3)his beloved; odd jobs; and all that 1.embarrassment 2
38、.survivors 3.newly 4.marketable 5.monthly petition 7.conceivable 8.respectable1.the poor 2.The deceased/ The dead 3.the disabled 4.the French 5.The accused 6.the young 7.The unemployed 8.the latter the former Comprehensive Exercises Cloze 1.died of; instantly; classic; ask around; surviving; retire;
39、 executive; replacement; stock; look; in the eye 2.impressed; diligence; Instead; Contrary; professionally; perform; personal; balance; commitment; revealed Translation1. 1)Im not sure where you can find a good carpenter youd better ask around. 2)Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared his
40、throat and looked up at the painting on the wall. 3)Michael was survived by three sons, two daughters, and his wife Elizabeth. 4)As a financial expert, William advised us to invest our money in the stock market. 5)We small retailers cant compete with supermarkets in pricing and sales. 2. My dad is a
41、 hard-working executive of a manufacturing firm. He works six days a week. Every day he has to straighten out various kinds of problems so that he often stays up late/ nights. However, he tries his best to balance/ maintain a balance between work and family. On Sundays my dad usually stays at home a
42、nd cares for us as much as he can. To my greatest joy, he cooks our favorite dishes and plays ball with us. Unit 6 Part Reading Task Vocabulary 1. 1)fertile 2)reflected 3)overseas 4)slim 5)split 6)sustained 7)glow 8)thrust 9)keen 10)bud 11)previous 12)whichever 2. 1)of carpets and furniture in the b
43、edroom disgusts me. 2)corresponding with Henry after the death of her mother. 3)is best located at an isolated place far from cities. 4)was so absorbed in the game on TV that I didnt hear Martin come in. 5)players grip the ball. 3. 1)to broaden; make their way 2)disgusts; take a chance on 3)the gran
44、d; and overseas; reflected 1.frightened; afraid/ frightened 2.alike/ similar; similar 3.alive; living 4.sleeping; asleep1.disappointed; disappointment; disappointing; disappoint; disappointingly; disappointing 2.attractive; attract; attraction; attractively; unattractively; unattractive Comprehensiv
45、e Exercises Cloze 1.identifying; gripped; margins; corresponding; overseas; more than a little; hesitated; grateful; made my way; going my way 2.first; ring; Nor; another; threw; deliberately; reasoned; himself; restaurant; matter Translation 1.1)Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave
46、me a few words of wisdom which impressed me deeply. 2)Never tell my parents about my injuries and Ill be very grateful to you (for it). 3)At the meeting some of our colleagues put forward sensible suggestions about improving our working environment. 4)The managements has/ have agreed to grant the wo
47、rkers a 10% pay rise in response to union pressure. 5)It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the house a thorough cleaning before we arrived. 2. Not rich himself, Uncle Li never hesitates to help others. Previous to / Before his retirement, through Project Hope he located the addresses of two
48、 country kids who grew up in poor families but had a keen desire to study. From then on he sent them money regularly. Later the two made their way to college, and even got a chance to study overseas. Unit 7 Part Reading Task Vocabulary 1. 1)go (very) far 2)has expanded 3)In the interest(s) of 4)only
49、 to 5)encountered 6)has cooperated 7)assessed 8)(had) switched 9)horizons 10)gaze 11)disaster 12)wiped out 2. 1)a long/ long-running controversy over whether the book should be published or not. 2)felt relieved after her first meeting with Tom had gone smoothly. 3)suddenly went wrong with my computer when I was in the middle of writing the essay. 4)is obvious t
