期末考前英语复习资料.doc

一、 听力
1. In the past, Brazilian family sizes were much larger than today. In the 1990s, family size suddenly decreased. What is causing these changes? In the past, people started families in their early twenties. Today, many young men and women are going to school and getting a job first. They get married and have families later. In 1980, only about half of all homes had a television. Today, most homes have a TV, and evening shows called novelas are very pepular. The men and women on these shows are single or have small family. They have exciting lives. People watching want this life, too.
2 San Luis Obispo itself is a very laid-beak city. It has a number of parks, cafes, and open areas where people can relax. And even in the downtown area, there are very few cars and almost no traffic. The city is also very safe. Believe it or not, many people don’t lock their doors during the day … or at night. In addition to these things, San Luis Obispo also has a lively arts scene. Every summer there are free concerts and a number of music and art festivals. And finally, San Luis Obispo is a healthy environment. Fresh fruit and vegetables are all grown locally. And there is no smoking in restaurants and most outdoor public places.
3. Zeb Hogan, from the United States, is working with local people to save fish such as the giant salmon in Mongolia. Hogan is part of a project to bring to urists to rivers in Mongolia. They pay to catch salmon for sport, and then  them—throw them back into the water. The fish are not hurt, and the people in Mongolian villages make money from the tourism.Tuy Sereivathana (known as Vathana), from Cambodia, is working to save Asian elephants. He builds schools where students learn about conservation. Also, he teaches farmers ways to keep their land safe from elephants, so farmers don’t kill them. For example, he shows them how to use fireworks to scare elephants, or to put hot chili peppers on fences around their fields . The farmers keep their crops, and the elephants keep their lives.
二、 选词填空
1. Accidentally, the whole incident was captured 2 Those who had been kidnapped described how they were scared and in physical and emotional3. It was not long before help arrivedin the form of 4. Despite a great deal of practice, Alice remained anawkward  5. A few hours ago, there was a head-on crash 6. I am wondering when Tom is going to settle  7. The event features a large indoor display of local crafts8. There are some birds nesting  9. A chill ran through 10. True, Linda makes almost no typing errors, but then11. It seems like everyone writes a blog   12. I often watch the sports events broadcast on cable13. Michael was always late for class, but that day he, for once, 14. During my mother’s last days, I spent many hours by her side,15. They have assigned me the role of a heartless financier, who is obsessed with.
2. In a TV interview after the election, the elected congresswoman said repeatedly how grateful 2. More and more people now understand the importance of striking a balance3. Lots of people enjoy cooking yet hate to wash up.4. In the plane crash over the weekend, the sole  5. More and more people are becoming increasingly aware that climate change affects every aspect  6. He used to enjoy going out todine  7. It is a tradition of American universities to invite prominent  8. Apart fromoccasional 9. The elder gentleman looked over his shoulder  10. The new product was developed in response to  11. The young man drank too much at the party and couldbarely12. Students should be encouraged toadopt13. Politicians always try to avoid expressing in public opinions that are considered extreme14. I love the job, and it's an added bonus  15. It seemed that the employment opportunities available fell short of16. As some of the issuessurrounding.
3. 1.Technology may be Traditionally perceived.2.I've experimented with different ways to make a living.3.today the first step in learning about a school's culture,~~website.4.having been in the real estate business for a long time,for that matter.5.more than a third of British clerks say their job is meaningless.6.shocking figures have shown that half of the animals in the world have vanished 7.Samsung who has a history of producing anti-Apple advertisements,poked fun at8.there is no agreement on the exact date when the modern internet came into being.9.it's a nice hotel,casual,comfortable and chic.most of all,10.in traditional cultures.the cycle 11.Although expanding into new markets can seem like a daunting process because it involves risk taking,it can open up.12.Our business model is out of date.13.Albert Einstein put it best.14.CEO Smith often attributed/attributes..15.Core values are the fundamental beliefs of a person or an organization.16.Did anybody watch last night's final episode of China's Got Talent?
三、中英翻译
如果你有充分的准备，你在国外的工作假期可能是你所能得到的最有意义的经历之一。这里有一些建议。首先，你需要通过浏览相关网站来明智地选择你的目的地。然后填写必要的文件，申请签证，并尽早预订您的航班。在你离开之前，试着学习一些新的工作技能，这样可以让你在国外有更多的就业机会，并帮助你攒够足够的钱去旅行。到达国外后的几周内，人们常常感到压力过大或有些困惑，所以要做好心理准备。与当地人交朋友，而不是独自冒险。在可能的情况下，去观光游览，用文字或图片捕捉到你去过的地方。最后，永远跟着你的心去做你真正想做的事
If you are fully prepared, your working holiday abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can ever have. Here are some tips. First, you need to choose your destination wisely by browsing relevant websites. Then fill out the necessary paperwork, apply for a visa and book your flight as early as possible. Try to learn some new job skills prior to your departure,which can give you more employment options abroad and help you save up enough money for travel. Within weeks of arriving in a foreign country, people often feel stressed out or kind of confused, so be prepared for the emotional stress. Make friends with local people instead of taking the adventure solo. And whenever possible, go on sightseeing excursions and capture the places you visit in words or pictures. Last, always follow your heart and do what you truly want to do. 
做祖父母在中国是件大事。中国的祖父母以他们对照顾第三代的责任的奉献而广为人知。然而，这是父母之间冲突的主要原因以及他们的成年子女，因为在生活方式和养育方式等方面，两代人之间存在着明显的差异。你可以期望父母帮助你管理你的家庭，承担照顾孩子的责任，因此减轻你作为父母的负担，但你必须知道，你必须经常把自己的养育观念抛在脑后。与此同时，成年的孩子不能把父母的好意视为理所当然。当你努力平衡家庭和家庭的时候你的父母帮了你很多在事业上，你肯定会在他们年老时照顾他们，以报答他们的好意。
To be a grandparent is a big deal in China. Chinese grandparents are widely known for their devotion to the responsibilities of taking care of the third generation. This, however, is a primary cause of the conflict between parents and their adult children, for there exist apparent differences in aspects like lifestyle and parenting approaches between the two generations. You can expect parents to help you manage your household and take on childcare duties, thus relieving you of your burden as a parent, but you must know, very often, you have to leave your own parenting ideas behind. Meanwhile, the adult child simply can't take the kindness of his/her parents for granted. As your parents helped you out when you struggled to balance family and career, you are certainly expected to repay their kindness by taking care of them when they get old.
在你的社区里，可能有一些富裕的家庭，他们住在大房子里，乘坐越野车。虽然附近的一些人一点也不关心，但其他人可能觉得不仅要跟上他们，而且要超越他们。你可能认为一点点嫉妒就能激励你更加努力地工作，为更好的生活而奋斗。但是，如果你坚持要跟上琼斯一家，那你就是在迎风前进。前方的是失望，而不是满足，因为如果你赊帐购买，你最终会发现自己负债累累，即使你一周工作90小时，也无法偿还。
In your neighborhood there may be some wealthy families who live in big houses and ride in SUVs.While some people in the neighborhood don't care a bit about that ,others may feel like not only keeping up with them,but outdoing them,for that matter. You might think a little envy can motivate you to work harder and strive for a better life.But if you hold onto the idea of keeping up with the Joneses,you are chasing the wind.what lies ahead is disappointment.not contentment,because if you buy on credit,you'll ultimately find yourself deeply in debt/run into debt that you cannot pay/repay even if you work 90 hours a week.