Unit1Passage A4. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary1.The group elected one of its members to be their spokesperson.小组选出他们的一名成员以作他们的代言人2.Wage increases are being kept to a(n) minimum in many companies because of the economic depression.由于经济不景气,在许多公司里工资增长被保持最低。
3.The engineering profession now has many distinct branches.工程专业现在有许多突出的分支机构4. Now that you're 13 you should have more sense of responsibility.现在你十三岁了你应该有更多的责任感5.Students usually pursue one or more of the subjects which they have studied at "A" level, such as Art, Drama, English, Music, etc.学生们通常追求的一个或多个学科,在他们已研究过的水平,如艺术、戏剧、英语、音乐等6.We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.我们应该确使我们尽可能充分地利用资源7. Congress is considering measures to restrict the sale of cigarettes.国会正在考虑采取措施限制出售香烟8. College courses should be designed to equip students with knowledge and skills to help them survive in modern society.大学课程的设计应使学生具备知识和技能,以帮助它们在现代社会生存9. The local government granted $1.1 million so that the old theatre could be taken down and rebuilt.当地政府提供赠款110万美元使旧剧院可以重建。
10.For his achievement in the medical field, the Mayor awarded him a medal of merit.对他的成就在医疗领域,市长授予他一枚奖章可取的地方1.elected（选举）2.minimum（至少，最少量）3.distinct,（分开，分支）4.responsibility,（负责）5.pursue （追求，继续）6.exploit（开发）7.restrict（限制）8.equip（使具备）9.granted（授予，补助金）10.awarded （奖品）plete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage1.The organization provides information on health issues to the public at large该组织提供信息对整个公众的健康问题作出了重要的贡献2.On the basis of what the Minister says, we will learn whether the Government's thinking has advanced.在此基础上的部长说,我们将学习到政府是否的思想已前进。
3. I'd like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.我想说两句话来支持他的提议。
4. In response to your advertisement in the Bedfordshire Reporter, I am writing to apply for the post of secretary. 在回应你的广告,我现在正在写英国记者申请担任秘书。
5. Our company is aiming at a 50% increase in production this year.本公司以生产今年增加50%。
1.at large,（整个）2.on the basis of（在……基础上）3.in support of,（支持）4.apply for,（回应）5.is aiming at（增加）7.Translate the following sentences into English.1. 任何年满18岁的人都有资格投票(vote)。
(be eligible to)Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to vote.2.每学期开学前，这些奖学金的申请表格就会由学校发给每一个学生。
(apply for, scholarship)A form to apply for these scholarships is sent by the university to each student before the start of each semester.3. 遵照医生的建议，我决定戒烟。
(on the advice of)On the advice of my doctor, I decided to give up smoking.4.公园位于县城的正中央。
(be located in)The park is located right in the center of town.5.这所大学提供了我们所需的所有材料和设备。
(facilities)The university provides all the materials and facilities we desire。
Passage B14.Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary1. Reducing unemployment will be the main challenge for the new government.减少失业人数对新政府来说是一项重要的挑战。
2.He said she had transformed him from a hard-drinking person to a devoted husband and father.他说她改变了他留给人们的拼命喝酒的人的印象，成为了一个甘于奉献的丈夫和父亲。
3. The new toy didn't engage the child's attention for long; a few minutes later he cried again.这个新玩具没有长时间吸引儿童的注意力，几分钟后他又哭了。
4.The tragedy occurred only a few minutes after take-off; more than one hundred people were killed in the crash. 这场悲剧发生在起飞后的几分钟,超过一百人在事故中丧生。
5.My tutor urged me to take the time to read at least three books on the list.我的导师强烈要求我花时间去阅读列在名单上的至少三本书。
6. The band were forced to cancel their appearance at the recent MTV awards ceremony due to George's poor health.由于乔治的健康状况不佳，在最近的MTV颁奖典礼，乐队被迫取消他们的表演，。
7. They accused him of having a prejudice against his women employees.他们控告他有对女性员工的偏见。
8.The mutual understanding between the couple provides a solid foundation for their marriage.这对夫妇之间的相互了解，为他们的婚姻提供一个坚实的基础。
9.All non-violent (非暴力的) religious and political beliefs should be respected equally.所有非暴力的宗教和政治信仰应该得到尊重一视同仁。
10. At the meeting, she made a number of constructive remarks to help us to improve our work.所有非暴力在这次会议上,她做了一些建设性的评论帮助我们改善我们的工作的宗教和政治信仰同样应该受到尊重。
1.challenge（挑战）2.had transformed（改变）3.engage（吸引）4.occurred,（发生）5.urged,（强烈要求）6.cancel,（取消）7.prejudice, （偏见）8.foundation, （基础）9.beliefs,（信念）10.constructive （积极的，建设性的）15.Translate the following sentences into English.1. 他内心深处知道，他们永远也不会再见了。
(in one’s heart)He knew in his heart that they would never meet again.2.他们同意出版他的第一本书后，他终于感到自己快要成功了。
(on the road to)He finally felt that he was on the road to success after they agreed to publish his first book.3.他停下来喝了一口(a sip of)水，然后继续讲话。