1、1Unit 11.选词填空explore(v.勘探,探测) transmit(v.传送,传递,传播) resource(n.资源) emerge(v.出现,为所公认) yield(v.产生,出产,屈从,让步) pose(v.摆姿势,导致) assume(v.认为,假定,假设) confidence(n.信任信赖,自信心) inherit(v.沿袭,秉承,继承) comprehensive(a.综合的,多方面的)1. Given the chance to show his ability, he regainedconfidence and began to succeed in school
2、. 2. It is so difficult to explore the bottom of the ocean because some parts are very deep. 3. It was about 30 seconds before Alex emerged from the water; we were quite scared. 4. We often assume that when other people do the same things as we do, they do them for the same reasons; but this assumpt
3、ion is not always reasonable. 5. There is widespread concern that the rising unemployment may pose a threat to social stability.6. After a(n) comprehensive physical exam, my doctor said I was in good condition except that my blood pressure was a little high. 7. It is well known that China is a count
4、ry with rich natural resources and a very big population.8. Some people believe that the earth can yield enough food to support at least twice its present population. 9. Saminherited the gift of imagination from his family, but he lacked the driving power to take action.10. A bee that has found hone
5、y is able to transmit to other bees the information they need in order to collect the honey.2.15 选 10attain 赢得,获得,得到 fascinating 迷人的,吸引人 fulfill 履行,执行pursue 追求,致力于 available 可获得的可利用的 qualify 使合适,合格raise 提升,增加 passion 强烈的爱好,热爱 virtually 实际上classify 分类归类 acquire 获得,取得,学到 fashionable 流行的especially 特别的
6、sample 样品,标本 prosperous 繁荣的University students come from different parts of the country with various purposes. However, a closer look at their reasons for studying at the university will enable us to (1)classify them roughly into three groups: those who have a(n) (2)passion for learning, those who w
7、ish to (3)attain a bright future, and those who learn with no definite purpose. Firstly, there are many students who learn simply because they (4)pursue their goal of learning. Some read a wealth of British and American novels because they are keenly interested in literature. Others sit in front of
8、the computer screen, working on a new program, (5)virtually day and night, because they find some computer programs (6)fascinating, and they dream of becoming a “Bill Gates“ one day. Secondly, there are students who work hard mainly for a better and more (7)prosperous future. It seems that the major
9、ity of students fall into this group. After admission to the university, they read books after books to (8)acquire knowledge from all of the resources which are (9)available to them, and finally, to succeed in the future job 2market. Thirdly, there are still some students who learn without a clear g
10、oal. They take courses, finish homework, enjoy life on campus, but dont want to (10)sample anything new or challenging. They have no idea what they will be doing after college. And they may end up with nothing in their lives.3.选词组open the door to 给以机会 in advance 预先,提前all at once 同时,一下子 reap the bene
11、fits (of) 得享(某事物)的好处 make the most of最大限度的利用某物 over time 逐渐地,慢慢地get by 过活,活的去 stand a chance (of)有(做成某事)的希望remind . of 使某人想起 take pleasure in 乐于做某事1. My familygot by on my fathers unemployment benefit after he lost his job.2. Many subway riders read books or listen to music in order to make the most
12、 of their time on the way to work. 3. In order to make sure he would be able to attend the meeting, I called him up two weeksin advance.4. Experts say our company is amazing in that sales have been increasing steadily over time .5. In order to reap the benefits of the physical exercise, you have to
13、exercise regularly, and for at least half an hour each time.6. They all tried to talk all at once , but I couldnt hear anything they said.7. Yellow flowers in the field always remindmeof my childhood in the countryside.8. We have been practicing for so long and so hard that our team should stand a c
14、hance ofwinning the game. 9. Research on genes will open the door to exciting new medical treatments.10. Every one of you has made a contribution and I take pleasure in acknowledging what each of you has done to make this academic convention such a success.4.翻译Socrates was a classical Greek philosop
15、her who is credited with laying the fundamentals (基础)of modern Western philosophy. He is a mysterious figure known chiefly through the accounts of later classical writers, especially the writings of his most famous student Plato. Socrates has become well known for his contribution to the field of et
16、hics. His method of teaching, known as the Socratic Method, by asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to explain ideas remains a commonly used tool in a wide range of discussions. He also made important and lasting contributions to the field of epistemology (认识论)and logic,
17、 and the influence of his ideas and approach remains a strong foundation forWestern philosophy that followed. Socrates was the most colorful figure in the historyof ancient philosophy. His fame was widespread in his own time, and his name soon became a household word although he constructed no philo
18、sophical system, established no school, and founded no sect (宗派). 苏格拉底是古希腊哲学家,被誉为现代西方哲学的奠基人。他是一个谜一般的人物,人们主要通过后来的一些古典作家的叙述,尤其是他最著名的学生柏拉图的作品去了解他。苏格拉底以他对伦理学的贡献而闻名。他的教学法亦称为苏格拉底法,即通过提问和回答来激发批判性思维以及阐3述观点。该方法在各种讨论中仍被普遍使用。他还在认识论和逻辑领域作出了重大而深远的贡献。他的思想和方法所带来的影响一直是后来的西方哲学的坚实基础。苏格拉底是古代哲学史上最丰富多彩的人物。他在他那个时代已威名远扬。虽
19、然他未曾建立什么哲学体系,未曾设立什么学派,也未曾创立什么宗派,但他的名字很快就变得家喻户晓了。 孔子是中国历史上著名的思想家、教育家,是儒家学派(Confucianism)的创始人,被尊称为古代的“圣人“(sage) 。他的言论和生平活动记录在论语 (The Analects)一书中。 论语是中国古代文化的经典著作,对后来历代的思想家、文学家、政治家产生了很大影响。不研究论语 ,就不能真正把握中国几千年的传统文化。孔子的很多思想,尤其是其教育思想,对中国社会产生了深远的影响。在 21 世纪的今天,孔子的学说不仅受到中国人的重视,而且也越来越受到整个国际社会的重视。Confucius was
20、a great thinker and educator in Chinese history. He was the founder of Confucianism and was respectfully referred to as an ancient “sage“. His words and life story were recorded in The Analects. An enduring classic of ancient Chinese culture, The Analects has had a great influence on the thinkers, w
21、riters, and statesmen that came after Confucius. Without studying this book, one could hardly truly understand the thousands-of-years traditional Chinese culture. Much of Confucius thought, especially his thought on education, has had a profound influence on Chinese society. In the 21st century, Con
22、fucian thought not only retains the attention of the Chinese, but it also wins an increasing attention from the international community.Unit 21. 选词填空embarrass(使尴尬,使窘迫)polish(擦光,擦亮,修改,上润光剂)emotional(情绪上的,情感上的)efficiency(效率,效能)curb(控制。抑制)await(等待)donation(捐助)dump(丢弃,扔掉)stuff(装满,填满)historical 有关历史的1. H
23、e has a special feeling for the brilliant birds, and each spring he eagerly awaits their return. 2. Thanks to the efficiency of air transport, everyone is free to go anywhere at any time. 3. John believes that the donation of food to the hungry is more helpful than giving money. 4. Mary was a carefu
24、l speaker; every word seemed to have been polished before it was allowed to escape through her lips. 5. When she heard it was snowing in the city they were going to, she stuffed two more sweaters into her bag. 6. During our stay in Europe we visited many places of historical interest, including seve
25、ral castles. 7. The wedding ceremony of my sister was a very emotional experience for our family. 8. He was embarrassd when he discovered that he didnt have enough money to pay for the red wine he had ordered. 9. The local government is pressed to find new places to waste. 10. The new system designe
26、d to dump harmful emissions (排放物) from factories will be put into use soon.10. The new system designed tocurb harmful emissions (排放物) from factories will be put into use soon.42.15 选 10emotional 令人动情的,感情脆弱的 romantic 浪漫的多情的空想的ridiculous 可笑的,荒谬的 overwhelmed 淹没压倒embarrassment 窘迫,难堪 appreciate 感激欣赏增值cur
27、ious 好奇的 awkwardness 笨拙粗略难为情cultivate 耕作种植 reverse 反转颠倒parental 父母的亲本的 therefore 因此,所以reduce 减少缩小 beloved 被热爱的,亲爱的otherwise 否则另外Parents and teenagers have different or even opposite things to worry about. For example, while a mother might have a hard time understanding why her teenagers room is alwa
28、ys a(n) (1)embarrassment of dirty stuff, the teenagers are more worried about their next exams and may think it is (2)ridiculousfor their mother to insist on keeping a clean room. It is therefore important for you to (3)appreciate the differences and learn to communicate with your teenagers properly
29、. (4)otherwise, your teenagers may say nothing and shut you out of their personal lives. Their refusal to talk with you may even create (5)emotional stress in your life.Learning effective ways to communicate can (6)reverse the situation of a difficult relationship, (7)reduce the stress of your life,
30、 and lead to a friendly relationship with your teenagers. First, you should learn to discuss serious problems in daily conversations. So, important topics, such as driving a vehicle and building a(n) (8) romantic relationship, could be dealt with through daily conversations.Second, learn to be an ac
31、tive listener. Many parents are so (9)overwhelmed with their work that they could hardly take some time for their (10)beloved children. Spend your time listening carefully to what your children like to talk about, and make sure your children feel they are being taken seriously. This will increase th
32、e chances of good communication.3.选词组make it 获得成功,准时到达 with open arms 热烈地,欣然strip off 揭开 去掉 脱掉 keep back 抑制,控制,隐瞒free of/from 无拜托了的 after all 毕竟终究straighten up 直起身,把弄整洁 throw away 扔掉丢弃1. After 10 years of full-time training, she has finally make it as a professional dancer. 2.After all , what is the
33、 point in taking part in the competitive event if the result is only to prove how incompetent you are? 3. Redecorating the house is a challenging task. Its necessary to strip off the wallpaper first. 4. I never really had any problems with change. On the contrary, I welcome change with open arms . 5
34、. A lot of what we throw away is made from raw materials which are not renewable. 6. Megan and John realized that their house was too messy for a new baby, so they decided to straighten up their house before the baby was born. 7. Jennifer couldnt keep back her tears when she saw the sick children at
35、 a new blood cancer center in Virginia. 8. We want to give all children a world free of/from violence.54.翻译Christmas is a widely observed cultural holiday, celebrated on December 25 by millions of people around the world. It commemorates (纪念) the birth of Jesus Christ. The festival dated from as ear
36、ly as 336 AD. Gradually it evolved into a religious as well as secular (非宗教的) celebration, celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians. Today Christmas is observed as an important festival and public holiday around the world. Christmas customs differ in different countries. Popular modern c
37、ustoms of the holiday include an exchange of Christmas cards and gifts, Christmas singing, church attendance, the display of various Christmas decorations and trees, family gatherings, and a special meal preparation. To small children, the festival is full of fantasy and surprise. Legend (传说) has it
38、 that Santa Claus will enter each house through the chimney and bring gifts to well-behaved children on Christmas Eve. Because gift-giving and many other aspects of the Christmas festival heighten economic activity among both Christians and non-Christians, the holiday has also become a significant e
39、vent and a key sales period for businesses.圣诞节是一个被广泛庆祝的文化节日,全世界有许许多多的人在 12 月 25 日庆祝这一节日。它是为了纪念耶稣基督的诞辰。该节日最早可追溯到公元 336 年。渐渐地,这一节日演变为一个既是宗教又是非宗教的节日,越来越多的非基督徒也庆祝圣诞节。如今,圣诞节在全球被作为一个重大的节日和公共假日来庆祝。不同国家的圣诞节风俗也各不相同。现代流行的圣诞接风俗包括交换圣诞贺卡和圣诞礼物、唱圣诞歌曲、参加教堂活动、摆放各种圣诞装饰品和圣诞树、举行家庭聚会以及准备一顿特别的大餐。对小孩子们来说,这个节日充满了幻想和惊喜。据传说,
40、圣诞老人会在圣诞夜从烟囱进入每户人家,给乖巧听话的孩子带来礼物。由于圣诞节送礼物以及许多其他方面推动了基督徒和非基督徒的经济活动,圣诞节也因此成为商家的一个重大活动和主要销售季。每 年 农 历(Chinese lunar calendar)八 月 十 五 是我 国 的 传 统 节 日 中 秋 节(the Mid-Autumn Festival) 。这时是一年秋季的中期,所以被称为中秋。中秋节的一项重要活动是赏月。夜晚,人们赏明月、吃月饼,共庆中秋佳节。中秋节也是家庭团圆的时刻,远在他乡的游子,会借此寄托自己对故乡和亲人的思念之情。中秋节的习俗很多,都寄托着人们对美好生活的热爱和向往。自 200
41、8 年起,中秋节成为中国的法定节假日。According to the Chinese lunar calendar, August 15 of every year is a traditional Chinese festival the Mid-Autumn Festival. This day is the middle of autumn, so it is called Mid-Autumn. One of the important Mid-Autumn Festival activities is to enjoy the moon. On that night, people
42、 gather together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, looking up at the bright moon and eating moon cakes. The festival is also a time for family reunion. People living far away from home will express their feelings of missing their hometowns and families at this festival. There are many customs to
43、 celebrate the festival, all expressing peoples love and hope for a happy life. Since 2008, the Mid-Autumn Festival has become an official national holiday in China.Unit 31. 选词填空response 反应,响应 transform 使改观,使变形focus 焦点重点,集中于 analyze 分析,剖析6estimate 估计,估算 competitive 竞争性强的,有竞争力的compensate 补偿,弥补 adopt
44、采用采纳收养typical 典型的有代表的 regulate 调整校准调节1. To make our companies competitive in the market, we have to be more creative and productive. 2. People are beginning to realize that to transform nature at will is the biggest mistake that man has ever made. 3. It is difficult to conclude what a(n) typical stu
45、dent does in his spare time because every student has different interests. 4. A month ago I wrote to the store complaining about its bad service, but I havent gotten a(n) response yet. 5. Some of your suggestions have been adopted , but others have been turned down as they are not workable. 6. All o
46、f a sudden, he lost his interest in engineering, and focused his attention on learning a foreign language. 7. If a company decreases health benefits for its employees, they should increase salaries to compensate the workers. 8. I failed to pass the exam although I had worked very hard. I should anal
47、yzethe causes of my failure. 9. When you do yoga, try to regulate your breathing. Dont breathe too fast and make sure you breathe only through your nose. 10. It was difficult to estimate how many people had been wounded in the earthquake.2.15 选 10complex 复杂的 access 享用权,享用机会preferred 提出,提升 require 要求undergraduate 大学生 大学的 accountable 可解释的可说明的acquire 获得得到 tranmits 传输传送indispensable 不可或缺的 creativity 创造性,创造力referred 提及,针对 seeks 寻找,追求post 邮件,张贴,快速行进