Unit 2IV Practice with words and expressionsA. Look up the dictionary and explain in the meaning of the italicized words.1. lump: the feeling you get in your throat when you are going to cry.2. rub shoulders with: (informal)meet and mix with (people)3. martyred: (the city) that has been made to suffer4. screech: make a harsh’ piercing sound5. arresting: striking, attracting and holding the attention6. stunning: very attractive; delightfully beautiful7. sink in: (to be) fully absorbed or understood8. schools: groups of people sharing the same thought9. by trade: by occupation; by way of making a livingV.Translation1)There is not a soul in the 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 the 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 couldn't fall asleep as her daughter's 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 at which he rubs shoulders with young people andexchange 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 coppersmith by trade.Unit 3IV Practice with words and expressions1. A set of rooms, usually expensive in a hotel2.directly and sharply3.well-appointed, excellently furnished and arranged4.arrangement of furniture etc.5.hitting and then escaping, usually of an automobile driver who fleesfrom the scene of an accident in which he or she is involved6.smoothness in manner or flavor of food7.to stand up suddenly8.extremely bad; scoundrel, vallain9.to burn or shine with an unsteady light that goes on and off quickly10.to do sth someone has asked you to do11.to hide so as to be difficult to find12.upset and shocked13.need14.to fix or hold( eyes, attention etc) firmlyV. Translation1.There is no need for hurry. Take your time.2.Are you suggesting that I’m telling a lie?3.He tried every means to conceal the fact.4.Our chance to succeed is very slim. Nevertheless we shall do ourutmost.5.We will have our meeting at 10 tomorrow morning unless notifiedotherwise.6.Neither of us is adept at figures.7.Would it be possible to reach that place before dark assuming we setout 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 betrayedyou.10.We have no alternative in this matter.Unit 4IV Practice with words and expressionsA.1. present, available2. teacher3. directly4. a small often outdoor shop for showing things; a cooked sausage in abun5. face flushed with rosy color6. immersed; thoroughly familiar with7. became more enthusiastic8. shouted loudly9. find agreement between10. fullness or loudness of sound11.a person who peddles goods in the streets by shouting; kinds of goods that a store has to sell13. recorded, not cancelledV. Translation1 I did not anticipate that I would get involved in this dispute2 You must 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 spectators' heart went out to the defendant.7 When he reads articles, he always has a dictionary on hand.8 The construction of the dam got under way before any environment impact assessment had been done.Unit 5IV Practice with words and expressionsB.1. profitable2. dwellings, homes3. refer to4. wound, hurt5. absurd, ridiculous6. exactly upright, vertical7. unsafely, insecurely8. unfriendly, hostile9. insensitive without feelings10. Hateful or disgusting things11. carelessness, oversight12. building(esp a large and imposing one)13. causesV. Translation1.The cultural diversity of Shanghai Expo is the richest ever seen onearth.2.The poverty of that region is beyond imagination.3.Don’t ask him about his father’s death in the car accident; don’t evenallude 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 stricked areas stillbelieve in love and future.6.On the whole your report is well-written, but there is still plenty ofroom for improvement.7.I’ve made up my mind not to buy a car as I prefer to ride a bike inthe city.8.Many children’s love of Internet games borders upon craziness.Unit 7IV Practice with words and expressionsA1.enlarged by a new addition to the original space2.plain-looking3.to achieve something, to become successful4.cheap-looking, of bad quality5.loose-fitting trousers of some strong cotton-cloth, often with a partextending up over the chest, worn, usually over other clothes, to protect against dirt and wear6.rounded or large in an attractive way7.a state of imaging or pretending something is real; falsity8.to stare back at another until the gaze of the one stared at is turnedaway9.untanned or partially tanned cattle hide10. a day, often the same day every week, when the clothes, linens, etc.of a household are washed11.carefully expressed12.attracting attention by being unpleasantly colorful and bright13.a block of rock salt placed in a pasture for cattle, etc. to lick14.to talk much and rapidly15.an ornament, like a bowl of flowers, placed in the center of a table16.lot, fateV. Translation1.A big fire burned to the ground more than 300 homes in the slumneighborhood.2.If you are upright and not afraid of losing anything, you will be ableto look anyone in the eye.3.This blouse doesn’t match the color or the style of the skirt.4.Let’s talk about the matter over a cup of coffee.5.He couldn’t imagine why people were opposed to his views.6.Stepping out of a car the official was confronted by two terrorists.7.As long as we stick to these principles, we will surely succeed.8.She was shocked at the news, but before long she recomposedherself.9.It’s hard to trace the origin of the reference.Unit 14IV Practice with words and expressionsB.1)preparing, writing down2)very fast and violently3)obtaining, getting4)returned5)frontiers6)ancient time7)evil8)agree9)hold talks with our enemy10)sadly, deplorablyV.Translation1)This is true of the rural area as well as of the urban area.2)He was counting on their support.3)I don't remember his exact words, but I'm sure he did say something to that effect.4) The guests were overwhelmed by the warm reception.5)They overwhelmed the enemy by a surprise attack.6)Their difficulty is our difficulty just as we view their victory as our own victory.7)It is clear that German fascists were trying to put the people in that region under their domination.。