1、第一课Paraphrase:1. Our house is 23 feet above the sea level.2. The house was built in 1915, and since then no hurricane has done any damage to it.3. We can make the necessary preparations and survive the hurricane without much damage.4. Water got into the generator, it stopped working. As a result all
2、 lights were put out.5. Everyone go out through the back door and get into the cars.6. The electrical systems in the cars had been destroyed / ruined by water.7. As John watched the water inch its way up the steps, he felt a strong sense of guilt because he blamed himself for endangering the whole f
3、amily by making the wrong decision not to flee inland. 8. Oh God, please help us to get through this dangerous situation 9. Grandmother Koshak sang a few words alone and then her voice gradually grew dimmer and stopped.10. Janis didnt show any fear on the spot during the storm, but she revealed her
4、feelings caused by the storm a few nights after the hurricane by getting up in the middle of the night and crying softly.Translation (C-E)1. Each and every plane must be checked out thoroughly before taking off.2. The residents were firmly opposed to the construction of a waste incineration plant in
5、 their neighborhood because they were deeply concerned about the plants emissions polluting the air.3. Investment in ecological projects in this area mounted up to billions of Yuan.4. The dry riverbed was strewn with rocks of all sizes.5. Although war caused great losses to this country, its cultura
6、l traditions did not perish.6. To make space for modern high rises, many ancient buildings with ethnic cultural features had to be demolished.7. In the earthquake the main structures of most of the poor-quality houses disintegrated.8. His wonderful dream vanished into the air despite his hard effort
7、s to achieve his goals.第二课Paraphrase:1. Serious-looking men were so absorbed in their conversation that they seemed not to pay any attention to the crowds about them. 2. At last the taxi trip came to an end and I suddenly discovered that I was in front of the gigantic City HALL. 3.The rather strikin
8、g picture of traditional floating houses among high, modern buildings represent the constant struggle between traditional Japanese culture and the new, western style. 4. I suffered from a strong feeling of shame when I thought of the prospect of meeting the mayor of Hiroshima in my socks. 5. The few
9、 Americans and Germans also seemed to feel restrained like me. 6. After three days in Japan one gets quite used to bowing to people as a ritual in greeting and to show gratitude 7. I was on the point of showing my agreement by nodding when I suddenly realized what he meant His words shocked me out o
10、f my sad dreamy thinking. 8. and nurses walked by carrying surgical instruments which were nickel plated and even healthy visitors when they see those instruments could not help shivering.9. I have the chance to raise my moral standard because of the illness.Translation1. There is not a soul in the
11、hall. The meeting must have been put off.2. That modern construction looks very much like a flying saucer. 3. Sichuan dialect sounds much the same as Hubei dialect. It is sometimes difficult to tell one from the other.4. The very sight of the monument reminds me of my good friend who was killed in t
12、he battle.5. He was so deep in thought that he was oblivious of what his friends were talking about.6. What he did had nothing to do with her.7. She couldnt fall asleep as her daughters illness was very much on her mind.8. I have had the matter on my mind for a long time.9. He loves such gatherings
13、at which he rubs shoulders with young people and exchanges opinions with them on various subjects.10. It was only after a few minutes that his words sank in. 11. The soil smells of fresh grass.12. Could you spare me a few minutes?13. Could you spare me a ticket?14. That elderly grey-haired man is a
14、coppersmith by trade.第三课Paraphrase:1. Ogilvie said these words with great contempt and sudden rudeness as if he was spitting. He threw away his pretended politeness.2. When they find who killed the mother and the kid and then ran away, they will deal out the maximum punishment, and they will not car
15、e who will be punished in this case or what their social position is.3. The Duchess was supported by her arrogance coming from her noble family who had belonged to the nobility for more than three hundred years. So she did not give in easily.4. The Duchess was a good actress and she appeared so firm
16、 about their innocence that, for a brief moment, Ogilvie felt unsure if his assumption about them was right. But the moment was very short and passed quickly.5. The house detective was in no hurry. He enjoyed his cigar and puffed a cloud of blue cigar smoke in a relaxed manner. At the same time, his
17、 eyes were fixed disdainfully on the Duchess as if he was openly daring her to object to his smoking a cigar, as she had done earlier.6. If anybody who stays in this hotel does anything wrong, improper or unusual, always get to know about it. There isnt much that can escape me.7. The Duchess kept fi
18、rm and tight control of her mind which is working quickly. The Duchess is thinking quickly, but at the same time keeping her thoughts under control.8. Furthermore, when they stopped for petrol, as it would be necessary, their speech and manner would reveal their identity. British English would be pa
19、rticularly noticeable in the South.9. She mustnt make any mistakes in her plan, or waver in mind and show indecision or deal with the situation carelessly due to small-mindedness. In other words she had to take a big chance, to do something very daring, so she must be bold, resolute, decisive and ri
20、se to the occasion.Translation1. There is no need for hurry. Take your time.2. Are you suggesting that I am telling a lie?3. He tried every means to conceal the fact.4. Our chance to succeed is very slim. Nevertheless we shall do our utmost.5. We will have our meeting at 10 tomorrow morning unless n
21、otified otherwise.6. Neither of us is adept at figures.7. Would it be possible to reach that place before dark assuming we set out at 5 am?8. He was reluctant to comply with her request.9. I know you are from the South of China. Your accent has betrayed you.10. We have no alternative in this matter.
22、第四课Paraphrase:1. “Dont worry, young man, well do a few things to outwit the prosecution.”2. I was suddenly engulfed by the whole affair.3. I was the last one to expect that my case would develop into one of most famous trials in American history.4. “This is a completely inappropriate jury, too ignor
23、ant and partial.”5. Today the teachers are put on trial because they teach scientific theory; soon the newspapers and magazines will not be allowed to express new ideas, to spread knowledge of science.6. “It is doubtful whether man has reasoning power,” said Darrow sarcastically, scornfully.7. . acc
24、used Bryan of demanding that a life or death struggle be fought between science and religion. 8. People paid in order to have a look at the ape and to consider carefully whether apes and humans could have a common ancestry. 9. Darrow surprised everyone by asking for Bryan as a witness for Scopes whi
25、ch was a brilliant idea. 10. Darrow had gotten the best of Bryan, who looked helplessly lost and pitiable as everyone ignored him and rushed past him to congratulate Darrow. When I saw this, I felt sorry for Bryan.Translation:1 I did not anticipate that I would get involved in this dispute 2 You mus
26、t involve yourself in the work if you want to learn something.3 Racial discrimination still exists in various forms in the United States though racial segregation violates the law.4 The jury deliberated and brought in a verdict of guilty. 5. He thought the two views could be reconciled. 6. The spect
27、ators hearts went out to the defendant. 7. When he read articles, he always had a dictionary on hand.8. The construction of the dam got under way before any environment impact assessment had been done.第五课Paraphrase1. This dreadful scene makes all human endeavors to advance and improve their lot appe
28、ar as a ghastly, saddening joke.2. The country itself is pleasant to look at, despite the sooty dirt spread by the innumerable mills in this region.3. The model they followed in building their houses was a brick standing upright.4. These brick-like houses were made of shabby, thin wooden boards and
29、their roofs were narrow and had little slope.5. When the brick is covered with the black soot of the mills it takes on the color of a rotten egg.6. Red brick, even in a steel town, looks quite respectable with the passing of time.7. I have given Westmoreland the highest award for ugliness after havi
30、ng done a lot of hard work and research and after continuous praying.8. They show such fantastic and bizarre ugliness that, in looking back, they become almost fiendish and wicked.9. It is hard to believe that people built such horrible houses just because they did not know what beautiful houses wer
31、e like.10. People in certain strata of American society seem definitely to hunger after ugly things; while in other less Christian strata, people seem to long for things beautiful.The 11. These ugly designs, in some way that people cannot understand, satisfy the hidden and unintelligible demands of
32、this type of mind.12. The place where this psychological attitude is found is the United States.Translation1. The cultural diversity of Shanghai Expo is the richest ever seen on earth.2. The poverty of that region is beyond imagination.3. Dont ask him about his fathers death in the car accident; don
33、t even allude to it.4. On the vast expanses of wilderness there is not a single tree in sight.5. Despite severe natural catastrophe, people in the stricken areas still believe in love and the future.6. On the whole your report is well-written, but there is still plenty of room for improvement.7. Ive
34、 made up my mind not to buy a car as I prefer to ride a bike in the city.8. Many childrens love of Internet games borders upon craziness.第六课Paraphrase：1. Mark Twain is known to most Americans as the author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Huck Finn is noted for
35、 his simple and pleasant journey through his boyhood which seems eternal and Tom Sawyer is famous for his free roam of the country and his adventure in one summer which seems never to end. The youth and summer are eternal because this is the only age and time we knew them. They are frozen in that ag
36、e/season for all readers.2. His work on the boat made it possible for him to meet a large variety of people. It is a world of all types of characters.3. All would reappear in his books, written in the colorful language that he seemed to be able to remember and record as accurately as a phonograph.4.
37、 Steamboat decks were filled with people who explored and prepared the way for others and also lawless people or social outcasts such as hustlers, gamblers and thugs.5. He took a horse-drawn public vehicle and went west to Nevada, following the flow of people in the gold rush.6. Mark Twain began to
38、work hard as a newspaper reporter and humorist to become well known locally.7. Those who came pioneering out west were energetic, courageous and reckless people, because those who stayed at home were the slow, dull and lazy people.8. Thats typical of California.9. If we relaxed, rested or stayed awa
39、y from all this crazy struggle for success occasionally and kept the daring and enterprising spirit, we would be able to remain strong and healthy and continue to produce great thinkers.10. At the end of his life, he lost the last bit of his positive view of man and the world.Translation1. 汤姆的聪明丝毫不亚
40、于班上的第一名学生。Tom was every bit as intelligent as the top boy in his class. 2. 对贫困的担心使他忧虑重重。He was obsessed with fear of poverty. 3. 洞庭湖盛产鱼虾。Dongting Lake teems with fish and shrimps. 4. 在压力下，他别无办法，只好离职。Under pressure, he had no choice but quit. 5. 那时许多儿童死于天花。At that time, many children succumbed to sma
41、ll pox.6. 他发现船舱里进了很多水，十分惊恐。Much to his horror, he found the cabin flooded. 7. 直到半夜医生才做完手术。Not until midnight did the surgeon finish the operation. 8. 彼得的特点正是如此。Thats Peter all over. 9. 历史课使我对古代文明有所了解。The history course has acquainted me with ancient civilizations. 10. 新上演的那出话剧充分表现了年轻人的追求和烦恼。The pursuit and anxiety of young people find expression in the newly-staged play.第六课修辞1 Metaphor2 Metaphor3 Metaphor4 Metaphor5 metonymy6 metaphor7 Alliteration8 Alliteration9 Personification10 antithesis
