1、Unite 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 regained confidence and began to succeed in scho
2、ol. 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 assum
3、ption 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 cou
4、ntry 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. Sam inherited the gift of imagination from his family, but he lacked the driving power to take action.10. A bee that has found h
5、oney 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 sample样品,标本 p
6、rosperous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 wish to (3) at
7、tain 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 the compute
8、r 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 majority of stu
9、dents 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 market. Thirdly, there are still some students who learn without a clear goal. They
10、 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 benefits (of
11、) 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 family got 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 of their
12、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 weeks in 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 exercise
13、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 remind me of my childhood in the countryside.8. We have been practicing for so long and so hard that our team should stand a chance o
14、f winning 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.汉译英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
15、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 a great thinker and educator in Chinese history. He was the founder of Confucianism and was respectfu
16、lly 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, writers, and statesmen that came after Confucius. Without studying this book, one could hardly truly und
17、erstand 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, Confucian thought not only retains the attention of the Chinese, but it also wins an increasing attention
18、from the international community.Unite 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. He has a special feeling for the brilliant birds, and each spring he eagerly awaits their return. 2. Tha
19、nks 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 careful speaker; every word seemed to have been polished before it was allowed to escape through her lips. 5.
20、 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 several castles. 7. The wedding ceremony of my sister was a very emotional experience for our family. 8. He
21、 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 designed to dump harmful emissions (排放物) from factories will be put into use soon.10. The new system designed
22、to curb harmful emissions (排放物) from factories will be put into use soon.2.15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curious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other
23、wise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 always a(n) (1) embarrassment of dirty stuff, the teenagers are more worried about their next exams and may think it is (2)
24、ridiculous for 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. (4) otherwise, your teenagers may say nothing and shut you out of their personal lives. Their refusal to talk with
25、 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, and lead to a friendly relationship with your teenagers. First, you should learn to discuss serious problems in
26、 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 active listener. Many parents are so (9) overwhelmed with their work that they could hardly take some time for the
27、ir (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 the 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f
28、ree 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 point in taking part in the competitive event if the result is only to prove how incompetent you are? 3. Redecoratin
29、g 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. A lot of what we throw away is made from raw materials which are not renewable. 6. Megan and John realized that the
30、ir 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 a new blood cancer center in Virginia. 8. We want to give all children a world free of/from violence.4.汉译英每 年 农 历(Ch
31、inese 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2008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 C
32、hinese 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 gather together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, looking up at the bright moon and eating moon c
33、akes. 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 celebrate the festival, all expressing peoples love and hope for a happy life. Since 2008, the Mid-Au
34、tumn Festival has become an official national holiday in China.Unite 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estimate估计,估算 competitive竞争性强的,有竞争力的compensate补偿,弥补 adopt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 crea
35、tive 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 student does in his spare time because every student has different interests. 4. A month ago I wrote to the store c
36、omplaining 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 of a sudden, he lost his interest in engineering, and focused his attention on learning a foreign language. 7. If
37、 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 analyze the causes of my failure. 9. When you do yoga, try to regulate your breathing. Dont breathe too fast and mak
38、e 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 see
39、ks 寻找,追求post邮件,张贴,快速行进 connectivity连通性transform改变改观There have been increased demands for higher education to provide students with better courses and more opportunities. To deal with this (1) complex issue, colleges and universities are turning to the Internet for quick (2) access to its rich educat
40、ional resources. Now the Internet has been accepted as the (3) preferred technology to many other methods in colleges and universities. Many teachers now routinely (4) post their teaching materials online. A growing number of schools offer at least some (5)courses over the Internet. There are two di
41、fferent models of making use of the Internet for higher education. The first model (6) undergraduate to improve existing courses by using the Internet. This model provides high-speed Internet (7) connectivity to all students, faculty, and staff. While this model uses the Internet, it doesnt (8) requ
42、ire many changes, and it keeps most existing institutional structures unchanged. A different, more revolutionary model regards the Internet as (9) indispensable to an important change in higher education, for it is believed that the Internet can (10) transform teacher-centered instruction into stude
43、nt-centered learning. This, as a result, will bring about basic change to our university education.3.选词组keep up with保持,同步,和朋友保持联系 set up建立设立创立fire off开枪,匆忙发出 take the lead树立榜样,带头add to增加,增添 stand out显眼,突出,出色in large part多半,在很大程度上 visit with叙谈闲谈account for占据,是的原因,解释 at a disadvantage处于不利地位的1. I fired
44、 off a letter of complaint to the manager of the store as soon as I found they had sold me a pair of mismatched shoes. 2. People browse the Internet, read newspapers and watch TV to keep up with what is happening in the world. 3. The university has set up another large laboratory for students to des
45、ign more complicated robots. 4. I find it very difficult to account for the fact that two of our best students failed the exam. 5. In the current economy, with unemployment high and competition for jobs fierce, your resume needs to stand out for all the right reasons. 6. She is getting popular since
46、 she appeared in a TV interview last month. Her new movie will no doubt add to her growing fame. 7. The developed countries should take the lead in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (排放) and provide support for the developing nations to follow. 8. If your spoken English is not very good, then you may be at a disadvantage when you are looking for a job. 9. Their success was due in large par