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Unit 5 3.Answer the following questions with the information you got from the passage.1. In the little boys point of view, what was “Information, please?”Answer:“Information please” knew everything2.Why did the little boy pick up the telephone receiver one day when he was home alone?Answer:Because he was hurt by a hammer and there was nobody around, so he tried to get comfort from the telephone3. From the conversations between the little boy and the operator, what kind of person do you think the operator was?Answer:She was kind, patient, and understanding.4. Why was the author unable to forget his childhood conversations with the operator?Answer:Because the operator gave him her kindness, understanding, concern and patience.5. Why did the operator remember her conversation with the child?Answer:She took a personal interest in him and thought she could help him.7.Translate the following sentences into English.1. 这些观众一定是错过了看他们的音乐演出，否则他们会给予高度评价的。(must have done, speak highly of)Answer:The audience must have missed their musical performance, or they would have spoken highly of it.2. 尽管她远在他乡，不知怎么她总能感觉到母亲的深切关怀。(somehow, sense) Answer:Somehow she could sense her mothers deep concern though she was far away from home.3. 这位接线员每天从家里到工作地点路上要花两个小时左右。(spend, or so) Answer:The operator had to spend two hours or so on her way from her home to the workplace every day.4. 他感激她的同情和理解，因为在当时对他来说这意味着许多。(appreciate) Answer:He appreciated her sympathy and understanding, which meant a lot to him during that time.5. 她终于来到电话亭，投入硬币后便开始往巴黎拨打电话。(finally, dial) Answer:She finally arrived at a telephone booth and put in the coins before dialing Paris.1为什么有些雇员如此努力地工作 , 却在第一个三个月结束前就被解雇了?因为你是我的朋友，我会很乐意帮你学英语。2 进房间时，我的疼痛一定很明显，因为我遇到的第一个人问我“你还好吗？”3 到了老年时，那些对大学美好时光的回忆从未真正地从脑海中消退。4 这个加拿大年轻人本不打算在中国待很长时间，但他却爱上了一位中国姑娘并且和她结了婚1 Why is it that some employees should work so hard, only to be laid off at the end of the first three months? 2 I can readily help you with your English, now that you are my friend.3 My pain must have been obvious when I entered the room, for the first person I met asked me “Are you OK?”4 As he grew into old age, the memories of those good days in college never really left him.5 The Canadian young man hadnt expected to stay in China for long but he fell in love with a Chinese girl and married her.Passage b ranslate the following sentences into English.1. 你电脑用得越熟练，你找到担任秘书工作的可能性就越大。(the more.the more.) Answer:The better you can use a computer, the more likely you are to find a job as a secretary.2. 他喜欢通过电子邮件而不是通过电话和同事分享信息。(share.with., rather than) Answer:Hed like to share information with his colleagues by email rather than by telephone.3. 对美国人来说，生活在一个没有汽车的地方是不可思议的。(imagine doing) Answer:For Americans, its hard to imagine living in a place where there are no cars.4. 他们得出的结论是使用真皮制品从长远的观点来看还是相对便宜的，因为真皮制品比较经久耐用。(come to a conclusion, in the long run) Answer:They came to the conclusion that itll be cheaper in the long run to use real leather because it will last longer.5. 这些日子他一直忙于寻找有效的网址。(be involved in, seek out) Answer:These days he has been involved in seeking out effective websitesUnit 6 he following questions with the information you got from the passage.Passage a1. Why did the author say that volunteering in Sydney helped her prepare for her involvement in the Winter Games in 2002?Answer:It was a good opportunity to learn more about staging a major multi-sport event.2. Before the author became part of this massive event, how aware was she of the emotions involved in it?Answer:Little did she know just how much the experience would offer her such powerful feelings and a strong sense of pride.3. What was the authors responsibility as a supervisor in the Main Press Center ?Answer:Being a volunteer in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me.4. How important was her work in the Main Press Center for the journalists?Answer:Without her work, the journalists would not get their articles back to their home news desks and the stories of the emotional highs and lows of the competitors would never reach the outside world.5. Can you name some other areas where you think volunteers are very important?Answer:Areas such as transportation, information technology, housekeeping or security services are very important.7.Translate the following sentences into English.窗体顶端1. 我不知道事情会变成这样。(little do I know.) Answer:Little did I know that thing would turn out like that.2. 他并不想买车，但是我说服他买了一辆。(be keen on) Answer:He wasnt keen on buying a car, but I talked him into it.3. 成为2008 年北京奥运会志愿者队伍中的一员将会是我一生中难得的经历。(a once-in-a-lifetime experience) Answer:Being a volunteer in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me.4. 吸烟是导致肺癌的主要因素。(contributing to) Answer:Cigarette smoking is a major factor contributing to lung cancer.5. 这两所大学下个月将联合举行艺术表演。(stage) Answer:The two universities will unite to stage an art show next month.他认定读英语原版小说能使自己更多地了解英语的习惯表达。然而他们毫不怀疑政府的帮助将给予他们重建家园的巨大力量。她担任教授的助理工作，维护实验室的仪器设备。作为他的老同学，我们感到他的捐助对学校的发展是一个有益的贡献。亲历这一具有历史意义的伟大改革以及对我们贡献的认可，我们都将永远铭记在心。1 He decided that reading original English novels would give him a better understanding of English idioms.2 But little did they suspect just how much the aid of the government would offer them the power to rebuild their homes.3 Her job is as an assistant of the professor in the laboratory where she maintains the instruments and equipment.4 As his former fellow classmates, we all feel his donation is a valuable contribution to the development of the school.5 The experience of being involved in such a great historic reform and the recognition we were given for our contributions is what we will remember forever.Passage b11.Answer the following questions with the information you got from the passage.窗体顶端1. Which city hosted the Winter Olympics in the year 2006?Answer:The city of Turin, Italy.2. For what reasons did the city launch the project Youth of 2006?Answer:To involve right from the present the young people of the city and have them participate as “ambassadors” of Turin.3. Can you name some activities offered by the volunteers for the Olympics?Answer:Such as welcoming people at the airport, providing security or catering service, giving a hand in administrative task, etc.4. What were the three basic requisites for becoming a volunteer of the Olympics?Answer:They had to be at least 18 years old, could speak English and had the spirit to serve.5. Were the volunteers paid for their work?Answer:No, but they got room and board and some special clothing.15 ranslate the following sentences into English. .窗体顶端1. 北京将于2008 年举办第29 届夏季奥运会。(host) Answer:Beijing will host the 29th Summer Olympic Games in the year 2008.2. 充足的新鲜空气有助于身体健康。(contribute to) Answer:Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health.3. 无论发生什么情况， 他就是一言不发。 (no matter what) Answer:No matter what happened, he would not say a word.4. 我从她那儿得知， 你还从事另一项重要的工作。(as well) Answer:I learned from her that you undertook another important job as well.5. 我渴望有机会参加2008年北京奥运会志愿者活动。(participate in) Answer:I long to have the opportunity of participating in the 2008 Beijing volunteer activities.General Writing Passive Voice Generally, we prefer the active voice to the passive voice in English writing, However, there are situations in which passive voice is preferable. The passive voice is used when the actor is unknown or unimportant or when we want to draw attention to the person, place, or thing being acted upon. Besides, we choose to use the passive voice when it requires an impersonal tone voice, such as scientific writing, which often describes procedures-and not the individuals who carry them out.1). Many people believe that the basketball team will win the game this time.2). They didnt know whether there was water in the lake in winter.3). The workers are pulling down the old hotel at the corner of the street.4). They young girl thought that someone was following her so she kept turning round to have a look from time to time.5). The tourist asked the policeman and he told him that the hotel was on the Fifth Street.Answer: 1. It is believed that the basketball team will win the games this time.2. It was not known whether there was water in the lake in winter.3. The old hotel at the corner of the street is being pulled down (by the workers).4. The young girl thought that she was being followed (by someone) so she kept turning round to have a look from time to time.5. The tourist asked the policeman and was told that the hotel was on the Fifth Street.3. Change the poorly used passive voice into active voice. 1. I listened carefully so that the speaker could be heard clearly by me.2. He tried to act cool when he slipped on the ground, but he was still laughed at by the other students.3. Standing at the top of the mountain, the whole city can be seen.4. The biology students went to the forest, where many old trees were examined.5. To save time, my paper was written on a computer.Answer: 1. I listened carefully so that I could hear the speaker clearly2. He tried to act cool when he slipped on the ground, but the other students still laughed at him.3. Standing at the top of the mountain, you can see the whole city.4. The biology students went to the forest, where they examined many old trees.5. To save time, I wrote my paper on a computer.4. Read the following passage and underline the parts in passive voiceAnswer: 1.were required .had not originally been scheduled3.was asked 4.to be felt5.had been informed 6tobe marked with 7as paced outUnit 73.Answer the following questions with the information you got from the passage.窗体顶端1. Who can benefit from doing undergraduate research?Answer:Both students and professors.2. Why does Professor Ralph Edison say that research can be exciting? Answer:Because a research project gives students an opportunity to answer real-life questions.3. Why does Arthur Hannah say that undergraduate research is a whole new mode of learning?Answer:Because research forces students to look for information they dont know, not for knowledge they already have.4. Why do some students do research without caring for money or credit?Answer:Because they work as volunteers, pursuing a career that requires altruistic commitment.5. What kind of learning strategies does Professor Edison encourage the students to use in learning a discipline?Answer:To learn actively, to see a discipline as evolving, and to rethink things constantly.Answer: 1.demonstrated, 2.passively, 3.independent, 4.plug, 5.constitute, 6.spurs, 7.original, 8.mode, 9.constantly, 10.intensiveAnswer: 1.onbasis 2.transformedinto 3. pointed out 4.are beneficial to 5.on my own Answer: 1.basis 2.constitute 3.evolve 4.mode 5.transform 7.Translate the following sentences into English.窗体顶端1. 这次贸易谈判非常成功， 它对双方都有着特别大的好处。(be beneficial to) Answer:The trade negotiation is a big success, so it can be uniquely beneficial to both parties.2. 我们班的同学或多或少都参加过学生会组织的活动。(involve, one way or another) Answer: Our classmates have been involved, one way or another, in the activities organized by the Student Union.3. 对一个没有受过高等教育的人来说，这是他能得到的最理想的工作之一。(available) Answer:Its one of the most desirable jobs available to a man without higher education.4. 从事科研工作能激发大学生的独立思考和有效学习的能力。(spur) 2. Answer:Doing research can spur undergraduate students independent thinking and effective learning.5. 学费每年都在上涨，这已成为贫困家庭学生很重的负担。(constitute, poverty-stricken) Answer:The cost of tuition continues to climb each year, which has constituted a heavy burden upon students from poverty-stricken backgrounds.8. Read and compare the English sentences, paying attention to their italicized parts and translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences. 1 The new distribution mechanism of the company is an encouragement for this kind of training that can expand the mind of the employees in ways the previous policy couldnt.2 To improve your achievements, you have to get the feeling that better marks are not just out there for you to accept them passively, but rather that it needs your constant efforts to go after them.3 Every day thousands of people get onto the Internet. Some do it for information, some for communication, some just for relaxation.4 Instead of using the method he did show them to work out the problem, the teacher encouraged and even forced the students to look for methods he didnt use in class.5 When you see the task as a challenge rather than a burden, youll get a lot more excited about the things youre to be faced with.Passage b 12.Answer the following questions with the information you got from the passage.窗体顶端1. How does the authors young son learn something new?Answer:He emulates what his father does and adds his own creative skills.2.How did the author reach his goal of playing tennis on the pro circuit?Answer:He creatively emulated those successful players. He read books and magazines for articles on techniques, watched top pro matches on television or videotapes and went to see pros play in person. While studying, he would make observations and notes.3. What rewards did the author get by mastering his method of emulation?Answer:He succeeded every time he tried, and started a new business which now includes several complex enterprises.4. If the author were your teacher in a business or computer class, what would you expect him to do to help you learn better?Answer:He would try to set a good example for the students, and get the poorer students to emulate the better ones.5. What do you think of the authors method of learning?Answer:Open. Its a good way to learn. But perhaps the author should consider some other methods, not just emulation. For example, if you insist on emulation, youll only go to the English corner if you know someone will be there whose English is better than you.2. Answer: 1.significant, 2.attained, 3.purchases, 4.utilizing, 5.converted, 6.complex, 7.clue, 8.minor, 9.creatively, 10.observationsAnwser: 1.in person 2.consists of 3.o 4.transitions.to 5.play.back 15.Translate the following se