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Unit onewords in actionExercise one:1. Nowadays people prefer to communicate with one another by e-mail.2. Being tall gave him a(n) advantage over the other players.3. He based his article on the relevant information he had gathered.4. Sometimes she eats a lot and sometimes nothing at all; she just goes from one extreme to the other.5. It is assumed that the Internet is an efficient means of communication.Exercise 3:1. It is not that I dont like this singer. The fact is that Im not very fond of country music.2. The cost is directly related to the amount of time spent on the project.3. We are paid according to how much work we do.4. To a certain extent, it was my fault that we lost the match.5. Girls may bring their boy friends to the party and vice versa.6. He is always ready to help others; no doubt hell be willing to help you , too.7. You must pay $2000; or else, you will have to go to prison.8. cleared up9. or else10. at all costs11. sure enough12. He cannot ride a bicycle, let alone a motorbike.13. What he talked about in yesterdays lecture is based on what he says in the article.14. Its no use worrying about Jim; he is now with his aunt who loves him and will no doubt take good care of him.15. He wants to improve his English by reading dictionaries, but in my view it is not an effective method of learning.16. I called Linda last night and asked her if the exhibition of Chinese painting in her university was worth seeing.Translation from Chines to english:1. 这个婴儿还不会爬,更不要说走了.(let alone)The baby cant even crawl yet, let alone walk!2. 威尔声称谋杀案发生时,他正在与一群朋友吃饭,但是我认为他在说谎.(claim, in ones opinion)Will claimed he was dining with a group of friends at the time of the murder, but in my opinion he told a lie.3. 一定程度阅读速度与阅读技巧密切相关.有了阅读技巧,你就可以更好地应对课外阅读了.(to a certain extent, relate .to., cope with)To a certain extent the speed of reading is closely related to reading skills; and with reading skills you can cope with outside class reading better.4. 根据规则他俩都可以参加比赛.(according to)According to the regulation/rule, they both can play the game .5. 有些人想当然地认为日语中的每一个词在汉语中都有对应的词语.(assume, equivalent)Some people assume that there is a Chinese equivalent for every Japanese word.6. 我们已将所有的相关信息告知了警方.(relevant)We have passed all relevant informantion on to the police.7. 关于那件事你问我再多的问题也没有,因为我是不会回答你的.(its no use)It is no use asking me any more questions about that matter because i wont answer.8. 事先没有仔细阅读合同就签了名是吉姆的错误.(on ones part)It was a mistake on Jims part to sign the contract without reading it carefully.9. 他们拒绝向我们提供所需要的全部信息.(provide.with.)They refused to provide us with all the information we need.10. 这起事故与三年前发生的一起事故极为相似.(similar to)This accident is very similar to the one that happened three years ago.11. 这部影片是根据莎士比亚的戏剧改编的.(base on)This film is based on a play by Shakespeare.12. 如果你的英语和电脑技能都掌握得好,那么你在谋职时就一定比别人更有优势.(have advantage over)If you have a good command of English and computer skills, you will surely have an advantage over others in finding a job.13. 然而大量的教学活动建立在行为主义心理学基础之上。However, a great deal of teaching is still based on behaviorist psychology.Unit TwoWords in action:Exercise 2:1.The government is trying hard to create more jobs for young people.2.She finds herself in conflict with their parents over her future career.3.The traffic accident involved two cars and one truck.4.The two parties finally overcame their differences on the matter of interest rate.5.Some strange customs have survived from earlier times.6.Please let us know if you can attend the meeting scheduled for the coming Thursday.7.She frowned with displeasure as she was reading her sons school report.8.Students are likely to let their minds wander if the teachers lectures are dull and boring.9.I always feel so guilty about not visiting my parents more often, but I do have lots of things to cope with ever day.10.The local farmers sustained heavy losses during the flood season.11.The next morning we all went out to survey the damage caused by the fire.12.By asking that private question, youve put me in a rather awkward position.13.I really cannot recall the details of their argument, but I do think that both of them were stubborn.14.The sudden appearance of a tiger from the woods terrified us all.15.International students are required to carry medical insurance as a condition of enrollment.16.Adapting to a new culture is no easy task because there are lots of cultureal differences to overcome.Exercise 3: 1.The old man was sick of having arguments all the time with his wife.2.You really cant imagine what I have gone through,” Mary said, choking back her tears.3.Compared with growing up in primitive societies, growing up in today world is in some ways harder.4.When I first settled into teaching in this small town, I felt very awkward for my neighbors wanted to know everything about me.5.The boys would give anything to meet that football star.6.Tom rushed into the room when Jane and I were in the midst of a conversation.7.Its true that his father is a world-famous movie star, but Jack became famous in his own right.8.I cannot carry the heavy box on my own; it is too heavy for me.9.A t first he found it extremely hard to fit in with his colleagues at the new company .10.When I was in my teens, I gradually grew apart from my parents, only to realize how wrong I was in my later years.11.Im sorry to hear that youre suffering from a severe cold. No wander you did not turn up at the party yesterday.12.It is not a healthy habit staying up too late.13.I was annoyed with my mothers tight control over me and ended up shouting at her one day.14.The boy was scared of his mother because she would always scold him if he did anything wrong.15.Because of my carelessness, I soon found myself in trouble again and then I realized that what my mother had said was right.16.He is not a very responsible person. For instance, he promised to come to our meeting , but never even responded when we invited him.Translation: 1.很多老师不赞同这种做法.Many Teachers frowned on this practice.2.当我想从草地上穿过去的时候,有位老人在旁边怒视着我.An old man glared at me when I was trying to cut across the lawn.3. When I mentioned my father, she showed a smile of recognition on her face.4. 我的大孩子比较听话,而小的那个非常倔.我现在还常回想起小的孩子在中学毕业后是如何执意要出国读书的.My firstborn was quite obedient, whereas my younger child was very stubborn. I can still recall now how the younger child insisted on going abroad to study after he finished his secondary school.5当海啸(tsunami)袭来时,许多东南亚国家遭受了巨大的损失.(sustain)Countries in South East Asia sustained great losses when the tsunami struck the area.6 每当做母亲的拿弟弟跟哥哥做比较,弟弟就要抗议.(compare with, protest)Every time the mother tries to compare theyounger brother with his elder brother, the younger one will protest.7.当他初到这个新新的时候，发现自己与其他同学格格不入。(fit in with)He found himself unable to fit in with his classmates when he first came to this school.8. 她脸上气急败坏的表情实在把我吓坏了,我再也不敢说个不字.(terrify)The fury on her face terrified me, I dared not say no t her again.9.怪不得你最后闯出祸来，原来你从来不听你父母的管教。（no wonder, end up in trouble）No wonder you ended up in trouble. You never followed your parents advice.10.他花了整整两年的时间才慢慢适应了这个新环境。It took him two years to adapt to the new environment.Unit three Words in action:Exercise 1: 1.The film reveals the complicated social relations during the 1970s.2.His mother criticized him for behaving badly towards the guest.3.He is a competent doctor and can handle his patients very efficiently.4.His teachings have influenced the lives of millions.5.O.K., Ive done everything you aksed. Now are you satisfied?6.It was not a very interesting play and failed to entertain the audience.7.If he dies without making a will, his close relative will inherit the house.8.Whatever you say will not affect my decision; so its no use arguing with me.9.The whole world is now confronted with the problem of terrorism.10.To overcome their problems and make more money, they saught new ways to expand their business.11.Since he had caught this dangerous disease, he was soon isolated from the other patients.12.Since we have only two professors of psychology, we have to restrict the number of students on this course.13.Though she answered all the questions, she was not optimistic about the results of the exam.14.Dont be so selfish, let us share your books.15.Dont mention that she has put on weight; she is rather sensitive about it.Exercise 2:1.The chairman of the Science Club summed up the meeting by repeating the main points discussed.2. We hope that our research will have an impact on the environment , especially the quality of air in cities.3.I know you are still angry with John but please be polite when you respond his questions.4. In general, the people in Beijing are warm and friendly and the food is good, too.5.My lecture today falls into three sections.6.Please dont make any nooise; the teachers are at work.7.During the examinatin period, I would like to shut myself off from everything and just focus on my studies.8.I did so badly in my last two tests that I feel I am no longer in control of my studies.9.I want to llive a happy life, free from problems and worries , but it is just so difficult.10.Unless you are in good shape physically, you will not be able to climb the Great Wall.Translations: 1. 威廉非常喜欢那女孩子,所以他尽力讨好她,并且很有信心可以赢得她的心.(impress; optimistic)William likes the girl a lot so he tries very hard to impress her and is optimistic that he will win her heart.2. 他有创造性,对未来也有很好的判断力,可就是喜欢秘而宣.(creative; vision; keep sth to oneself)He is very creative and has a good vision of the future, but he likes to keeps things to himself.3. 他们来自一个贫穷的小山村,那里的人们远离现代文明.(shut off)They came from a poor village where people were shut off from modern civilization.4. 我们要努力工作,争取达到我们所订下的目标.(achieve the goals; make an effort)We must work hard and make an effort to achieve the goals that we have set.5. 我们应该满足于我们所拥有的一切,不该对周围的事情过分吹毛求疵.(be content with; critical)We should learn to be content with all that we have and should not be too critical about things around us.6. 他们经常代表学校参加辩论比赛; 今晚我们将 会庆祝他们的成功.( represent; throw a party)They often represent our school in debating competitions; tonight we will throw a party to celebrate their success.7. 通过读书,他不仅开阔视野,而且学会了不断完善自己的人格. (expand ones horizons; improve)Through reading, not only has he expanded his horizon, he has also learned to keep improving his character.8. 为把那个女孩从火中救出,两名警察牺牲了他们的生命. (sacrifice)Two policemean sacrifiecd their lives in order to save that girl from the fire.9. 稳定的,无冲突的夫妻关系对家庭中的孩子有好处.(stable, conflict)A stable relationship without conflicts between husband and wife benefits the children in the family.Unit 4Exercise 2:1.exclaimed 2. arrange 3. aroused 4. resembles 5. volunteered 6. appreciate7. requires 8. cracked 9. miracle 10. victims 11. precious 12. delicate 13. expected 14 interviewedExercise 31. I am feeling too tired to drive any longer; will you take over?2.I think you can get through the first two chapters within an hour as you are a fast reader.3.It is far beyond my imagination. Theres no way Im agreeing to this!4.Leave off making that noise! Cant you see Im trying to work?5.He took it apart piece by piece, and put it back together again.6.Since graduation I havent really kept in touch with people I knew at school.7.No sooner had he sat down than he found it was time to go.8.To reserve a place for the game, you need to pay $100 in advance.9.Since youre my best friend, my mother says shes looking forward to meeting you.10.The company will arrange for a taxi to meet you at the airport.11.Their old house had been large and spacious; in contrast, the new London flat seemed cramped and dark.12.When the little childs parents died one after another, my uncle took on the responsibility of taking cae of the child.13.He made sure to warn the driver that the roads were floded.14.Weve bought our new house but we cannot move in till the end of this month15.Unless I get a satisfactory repsonse fom you within a month, I shall put this matter in the hands of my lawyer.16.I want to buy a necklace of pears to go with this new dredd.17.People in that remote area mostly live in poverty.Translations: 我们一知道成绩就互相联系吧.(get in touch; as soon as)Lets get in touch as soon as we know the results of the exam.那音乐激起他强烈的思乡之情.(arouse)The music aroused an intense feeling of homesickness in him.你已工作一个上午了,该休息一下了.(deserve)Youve been working al morning you deserve a rest now.我刚躺下,电话铃就响了.(no soonerthan)I had no sooner lain down than the telephone rang.医生说我疲劳过度,劝我不要再接受更多的工作(take on).My doctor says Im too tired and has advised me not to take on any more work.珍妮自愿负责聚会后的清洁打扫工作.(volunteer)Jenny volunteered to clear up after the gathering.演讲的题目提前一个星期宣布,但是演讲者的名字不会提前告知.(in advance)The subject of the talk is announced a week in advance, but the name of the speaker is not.你的考试成绩没有达到所要求的标准,换句话说,你考试不及格.(in other words)Your performance in the exam did not reach the required standard in ther words, you failed.她病得厉害,必须停止工作.(leave off)She was so ill that she had to leave off work.现在没有办法知道结果会怎样,案子的决定权在法官手里, 我们所能做的就是等待.(In the hands of)There is no way to tell what is going to happen. The case is in the handes of the judge, and all we could do is to wait.Unit fiveWords in action:Exercise 2:1. senior2. defined3. occur4. options5. disturbed6. soak7. tossed 8. navigate9. matters10. depressedExercise 3:1. became well acquainted with2. took us by surprise3. gather ou thoughts4. turned out5. hang up6. in reality7, In spite of8. lit up9. hemmed and hewed10. turned intoTranslations:我们是好朋友,可他居然将这么大的一件事瞒着我, 实在令我吃惊.(keep strh from, take sb by surprise)We are good friends; however, he kept such an important matter from me, which took me by surprise.考试得不得一百分不要紧.重要的是别失去自信心.(matter, lose confidence in)It doesnt matter if you can not get full marks for the exam; what matters is not to lose confidence in yourself.昨天晚上倔和我聊天,并安慰我说,这种病并不难治理,还没人死于这种病.(chat with , assure, die of)He chatted with me last night and reassured me that the disease wasnot hard to cure and that nobody had ever died of it.她决心用钢铁般的意志来克服生活中的种种障碍.(determined , a will of iron, obstacle)She was determined to overcome all the obstaclesin her life with a will of iron.事实是他早就收到我的钱了,却有意不给我回条确认.这实在让我气坏了.( turn out, acknowledge, drive sb crazy)It turned out that he had already received my money, but did not acknowledge the receipt of it on purpose. This really drove me crazy.在走上讲台叙述自己的经历之前,他悄悄地坐在礼堂的一角集思冥想.(gather ones thoughts)Before he went onto the stage to share his experiences, he sat quietly in a corner of the auditorium, gathering his thoughts.他当场承认他要出国留学,因为他想念国外的教育会给他将来的研究工作打开大门.(admit, spot, open doors)He admitted on the spot that he would go overseas for further study ashe believed overseas education would open the door to his future research看到自己的侄女几年内就长成了一个美丽的姑娘,玛丽的叔叔的脸上满是笑容.(turn into, light up)Marys uncles face lit up when he saw his niece had turned into a pretty young lady in just a few years.Unit sixWords in action:Exercise 2:1. delivered2. released3. permission4. rented5. miserable6. explod7. pressed 8. motion8. motion 9. barely10. enthusiasm11. knelt12. request13. policy 14. necessitiesExercise 3:1. go wrong2. broke down 3. on my way to 4. by himself5. in time6. set the stage for7. set out for8. make fun of9. pleaded for10. in disbeliefTranslations:1.Straighten up! Your feet should keep time to the rhythm of the music.2.She slipped a note into his hand. He was very unhappy after reading it, as he thought that she was making fun of him3.The thief pleaded for our mercy when he was caught. He said hed had stolen the food because his mother was starving to death and there was barely any food left in thehouse.4.They have made a rfequest for more electricity supplies, which we should satisfy in order to release them from the pressure they are under.5.They made the rounds with the wine bottle; each took a gulp and then they set out for the forest.6.My TV set broke down; I have ordered a new one online and the shop is going to have it delivered to the door.7.His words made everyone unhappy and stop eating. After a while. They resumed eating, but they all looked as if something was weighing on their minds.8.We stared at him in disbelief, astonished that someone as gentle as he is could interrupt us so rudely.Unit sevenWords in action:Exercise 2:1. faciliate2. tends3. hurt4. ensure5. blessed6. trembled7. curiously8. failure9. inventionExercise 3:1. After taking the test, many students found that it was quite difficult, bu by no means as diffcult as their teacher had told them.2.Although most of us would think that men and women ae equal, many of us may still take it for granted that womenshould do all the housework.3.Foods such as vegetables and fruit are not very fattening and can certainly contribute to good health.4.If he had any spare money at his disposal, he would invite his girlfriend out for dinner.5.Believe me, Ill resort to everybodys views before making our final decision.6.We should take into account any possible means to get the job done by the end of this week.7.Sometimes misunderstandings may arise from very small matters which we may not be aware of, such as a wrong word or phrase used in our conversation with others.8.The dirty kitchen has not been cleaned for months and it has given rise to various diseases.