Unit11.The essayist’s language expresses rich and (subtle) meanings.2. The stockbrokers (were overtaken ) by the sharp drop in the stock market last Tuesday.3. Biologists have estimated that there are around one million animal and plant (species) living and growing in the rainforests.4. In the United States the cost of living has been steadily rising in the past few (decades )5. The quickly growing company has ambitious plans to expand beyond national (. boundaries )6. That computer store is having a sale of (audio) software; let’s go and have a look.7. To be safe, you may put on your dark glasses to avoid the sun shining (directly) into your eyes.8. When the kitchen is finished, I’m going to (focus ) my attention on the garden shed.9. In a serious (. tone ) of voice, the doctor warned him to keep off sugar.10. She (cupped) her hands around the mug of hot coffee to warm them.1.I didn’t expect you to be so efficient; (at that rate ) , the task will be finished ahead of schedule.2. (For the sake of )safety, you must keep all medicines away from children.3. When we (come to ) know these new employees better, we will assign more suitable tasks to each of them.4. This evening dress is rather expensive since it is made (by hand )5. In the World Cup, England tried to beat its long-term rival Argentina and qualify from the “Group of Death” and (vice versa)1.年轻人有时会抱怨无法和父母沟通。
(communicate with)Answer: Young people sometimes complain of being unable to communicate with their parents.2. 能在中国云南的一个苗家村落住下来一直是玛丽长久以来的梦想,现在她终于梦想成真了。
(to take up residence)Answer: It has been Mary’s long cherished dream to take up residence in a Miao village in Yunnan, China. Now her dream has finally come true.3. 家养的动物习惯于依赖人,因此很难能在野外活下来。
(survive) Answer: Domestic animals are used to depending on humans, so it is difficult for them to survive in the wild.4. 他突然有种恐惧感,觉得自己会因为经济不景气而被公司裁员。
(overtake) Answer: He was suddenly overtaken by a fear that he would be laid off by the company because of depression.5. 我估计公交路线上堵车了,因为我都等了30分钟也没见一辆车开过去。
(figure)Answer: I figure that there is a traffic jam on the route of the bus, for I’ve waited for 30 minutes without seeing one passing by.1. Choice SentenceI say he, though I really don’t have a clue if she is a he or vice versa.Simulated ReproductionThere is no reason for anyone to threaten us or vice versa. Simulated Translation尽管存在贸易摩擦,美国离不开中国,反之亦然。
Answer: In spite of trade frictions, the US cannot do without China or vice versa.2. Choice Sentence“Why are you here,” I found myself asking him.Simulated ReproductionAfter one month of working in the company, John found himself doing paperwork all day long.Simulated Translation如果你发现自己工作没有效率,你最好休息一会儿。
Answer: If you find yourself working without efficiency, you’d better relax for a while.3. Choice SentenceHe turned his head this way and that listening to that tone. Simulated ReproductionThe former CEO tried to change the company this way and that but succeeded in nothing.Simulated Translation演讲者先扫视了一下听众,然后才开始发言。
Answer: The speaker glanced around the audience this way and that before he started speaking.4. Choice SentencePossibly the tone of my computer sounded to him like other tree frogs. Simulated ReproductionHis voice on the phone sounded to me like a drowning man. Simulated Translation父亲对我调换工作的意见让我听上去就像警告似的。
Answer: My father’s opinion on my job change sounded to me like a warning.5. Choice SentenceThat we, forthe sake of our relatives, must act now.Simulated ReproductionMany retired Americans have moved from the northern states to Florida for the sakeof sunny weather.Simulated Translation为了更多的工作岗位,工会同意了放弃增加工资的要求。
Answer: The labor union agreed to give up a pay increase for the sake of more job opportunities.Unit21.The theories of relativity have made (. fundamental ) changes in our views of the universe.2. That is our (ultimate) proposal, and no other changes will be considered.3. he forest ire was found to have been (sparked题) by a cigarette end.4. The speaker had (apparently) noticed that his topic wasn’t popular with the audience, so he quickly ended his speech.5. I’ve no (patience) with people who are always complaining of their misfortune.6. I have never imagined that I would be the object of such (curiosity) .7. The doctors tried to (convince) her that she didn’t need to feel depressed about her health.8. The police asked him to describe the accident in every (detail) .9. The quality guarantee and good after-sale services will certainlymeet with positive (responses) from the consumers.10. The story of Harry Potter ((has) stirred) the imagination of children throughout the world.1.The scoundrel has (fooled ) a lot of people (into ) believing he’s a rich man.2. Isn’t this straw hat beautiful? My wife (came upon ) it on her business trip to China last year.3. A group of bystanders was invited to (join in ) the game.4. Scientists will have to (come up with ) new technologies to improve the world’s food and fuel supplies.5. The news of the President’s warlike speech yesterday pushed the stock market to a sharp rise of (up to ) 120 points.1.记者敦促发言人就此次军事打击作出解释。