大学英语三(综合教程)第二单元.doc

大学体验英语三（综合教程）Unit 2 Nobel Prize WinnersListen and TalkLead inEach year the respective Nobel committees send 1) to thousands of scientists, members of academies and university professors 2) , asking them to nominate (提名) candidates for the Nobel Prizes for the coming year. These prize nominations must3) the respective Nobel Committees of the prize-awarding institutions before February 1 of the year for which the nomination is being made. The prize-awarding4) for the Physics and Chemistry awards is the Swedish Academy of Sciences. The nominations received by each committee are then evaluated with the help of 5) . When the committees have presented their recommendations to the prize-awarding institutions, a 6) is taken for the final choice of Laureates (获奖者). The choice of that years Laureates is announced immediately after the vote in October each year. The prizes are awarded at the Prize Awarding Ceremony at the Concert Hall in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 10 (the Anniversary of Alfred Nobels death). At the Prize Award Ceremony in Stockholm, the King of Sweden hands each Laureate a7) and a 8) . The Ceremony 9) a banquet at the Stockholm City Hall for about 1,300 people, 10) 250 students.Key:1. invitations; 2. around the world; 3. reach; 4. institution; 5. specially appointed experts; 6. vote; 7. diploma; 8. medal; 9. is followed by; 10. includingPassage A: Einsteins Compass2. Answer the following questions with the information from the passage. 1) Why did Einstein look puzzled when his baby sister was first presented to him?Because his baby sister was totally different from a toy he believed his mother would give him.2) How did the compass arouse Einsteins curiosity? It revealed to him that what the eyes could see of the world was but a very small part, most of it was hidden somewhere and was to be explored.3) What impressed Einstein as holy when he was 12? The concept to prove theorems of invisible angles and lines.4) Why did Einstein believe that beauty lies in the simplistic?Because in this way he could see truths of the apparently complex nature.5) What made Einstein successful in his exploration of the universe?His passionate curiosity, patience and determination.3. Choose the best answer to each question based on the information you obtain from the passage. 1. The compass Einstein got at the age of five is especially worth mentioning, because it _. A) started his research on relativity B) gave him the insight of its structure C) sparked his curiosity in exploring the universe D) helped him recover soon from the disease2. We can safely conclude that Einsteins achievements are mainly due to his _. A) curiosity, humor and passion B) patience, humor and determination C) determination, patience and passion D) persistence, determination and curiosity3. In the course of Einsteins intellectual development, he benefited much from _. A) communicating intellectually with adults B) playing with other children C) dining with medical students D) building houses of cards4. Einsteins ability to explain profound theories in simple words shows that _. A) he was good at condensing the essence of his thoughts B) he had a good command of communication skills C) he believed that beauty exists in simple things D) he was an expert in organizing ideas5. Mathematics performed a very important function in Einsteins scientific career in that _. A) it helped him to stay with problems longer B) it helped uncover the mysteries of the universe C) it greatly enriched his childhood D) it enabled him to prove the laws of NewtonAnwser: 1.C, 2.D, 3.A, 4.C, 5.B4.Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word. It seems the young Albert Einstein was never exactly an ordinary child. When he was given a c_at the age of five, it ignited his i _. Not only was the young Albert passionately c_, he was also remarkably p_and would not easily give up on a problem. Alberts development was also s_by the company of intelligent adults such as an uncle of his who was an engineer and a medical student who was a friend of the family. Einstein was i_to take up mathematics by Euclidean geometry. His true g_lay in his ability to express c_ideas in simple language. By the age of twenty-six Einstein had already produced his most famous work, although he never stopped looking for answers.Anwser: 1.compass 2.inspiration 3.curious 4.persistent 5.stimulated 6.inspired 7.genius 8.complex 5. One word is wrongly used in each of the following sentences. Underline the wrong word and write out the correct one. Model:Einsteins theories of relatively contributed much to the development of science.(relativity) 1.The spokesman was merely given a condense version of the document, so he didnt know much about the details. ( ) 2.Stouts curious in science was sparked by the fascinating stories about Nobel Prize winners. ( ) 3.When there is too much smoke in the room, the devise would automatically turn on the alarming system. ( ) 4.Anyone without patience and persistent is unlikely to make a good researcher. ( ) 5.There is convinced evidence that stress is partly responsible for his failing health. ( ) Anwser: 1.The spokesman was merely given a condense version of the document, so he didnt know much about the details. (condensed) 2.Stouts curious in science was sparked by the fascinating stories about Nobel Prize winners.(curiosity) 3.When there is too much smoke in the room, the devise would automatically turn on the alarming system.(device) 4.Anyone without patience and persistent is unlikely to make a good researcher.(persistence) 5.There is convinced evidence that stress is partly responsible for his failing health.(convincing)6. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. convince apparent curiosity detail stir fundamental patience respond ultimate spark 1. The theories of relativity have made _ changes in our views of the universe. 2. That is our _ proposal, and no other changes will be considered. 3. The forest fire was found to be _ by a cigarette end. 4. The speaker had _ noticed that his topic wasnt popular with the audience, so he quickly ended his speech. 5. Ive no _ with people who are always complaining of their misfortune. 6. I have never imagined that I would be the object of such _ . 7. The doctors tried to _ her that she didnt need to be in depression about her health. 8. The police asked him to describe the accident in every _ . 9. The quality guarantee and good after-sale services will certainly meet with positive _ from the consumers. 10. The story Harry Potter _ the imagination of children throughout the worldAnwser: 1.fundamental, 2.ultimate, 3.sparked, 4.apparently, 5.patience, 6.curiosity, 7.convince, 8.detail, 9.responses, 10. (has) stirred 7. Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage. Make changes where necessary.1. The scoundrel has _ a lot of people _ believing hes a rich man.2. Isnt this straw hat beautiful? My wife _ it on her business trip to China last year.3. A group of bystanders was invited to _ the game.4. Scientists will have to _ new technologies to improve the worlds food and fuel supplies.5. The news of the Presidents warlike speech yesterday pushed the stock market to a sharp rise of _ 120 points.Anwser: 1.fooled . into, 2.came upon, 3.join in, 4.come up with, 5.up to 8. Translate the following sentences into English.1. 记者敦促发言人就此次军事打击作出解释。（to press for）Reporters pressed the spokesman for an explanation of the military attack.2. 他的竞选运动未能使选民相信他就是参议员的合适人选。(to convince )His election campaign failed to convince the voters that he was the right person for the Senator.3. 尽管我承认有问题存在，但我并不认为这些问题不能解决。（while）While I admit that there are problems, I dont agree that they cannot be solved.4. 他在电视上的第一次演讲给听众留下了深刻的印象。(impression)His first speech on TV made a deep impression on his audience.5. 一切事物都是互相联系又互相作用的。(to interact with)All things are interrelated and interact with each other.9. First notice the italicized structural similarities between the choice sentences and their simulated reproductions, and then do the simulated translation of the Chinese sentences. 1. They might have thought him slow, but there was something else evident. You might have thought plastic bags convenient, but they can result in serious pollution. 她本以为历史就是一堆乏味的名字和日期而已，但易教授的讲座彻底改变了她的看法。 2. All he could do was stare with questioning eyes. All the doctors could do is ease his pain, without an effective cure for his disease. 飞机失事后，幸存者们唯一能做的就只有待在荒岛上等待救援了。 3. Hermann Einstein brought Albert a device that did stir his intellect. The Nobel Prize winner made a speech that did stir our students interest in science. 这个小男孩偶然读到了一些关于百慕大三角（Bermuda Triangle）的故事。正是这些故事激发了他对自然界奥秘的好奇心。 4. The invisible force was evidence to Albert that there was more to our world that meets the eye. The strange radio signals from space were evidence to scientists that life might exist in outer space. DNA检测结果向警方证明凶手另有其人。 5. He was convinced that beauty lies in the simplistic. The judge was convinced that she had nothing to do with the murder. 达尔文坚信进化论（the theory of evolution）的基础是物竞天择。 1. She might have thought that history was just boring names and dates, but Professor Yis lectures completely changed her view.2. After the plane crash, all the survivors could do was wait for rescue on this desert island.3. The little boy happened to read some stories about Bermuda Triangle that did stir his curiosity in the mysteries of nature.4. The DNA test result was evidence to the police that the murderer was someone else.5. Darwin was convinced that the theory of evolution is based on natural selection.Passage B: The Wake-up Call from Stockholm12. Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage. 1. Nabeels reaction disappointed his father; the possible explanation of it might be _. A) he had little idea of the importance of the Nobel Prize B) he took it for granted that his father should be the winner C) he was more interested in the king than the Prize D) he was afraid his friends would look down upon him2. Zewail has pioneered in the field of femto-chemistry, which can be regarded as a revolution in _. A) chemistry and physics B) chemical reaction and atomic structure C) laser technology and molecule research D) chemistry and other sciences related3. Zewail attended several universities; they are, in order of time, _. A) the Alexandria University, the University of Pennsylvania, Caltech B) the Alexandria University, the University of Pennsylvania and UC Berkeley C) the University of Pennsylvania, Caltech and UC Berkeley D) the University of Pennsylvania, UC Berkeley and Caltech4. Zewail chose Caltech over the other top American universities mainly because _. A) there were already 26 Nobel Prize winners among the faculty members B) he appreciated the hearty welcome presented by the people there C) he found it a better place to specialize in dynamics D) the Mediterranean climate of California was agreeable5. The editor thought it incredible to hear Zewail on the phone within the week of his receiving the Nobel Prize, because he thought _. A) Zewail would go and visit to Hollywood B) Zewail might be busy handling calls and e-mails C) Zewail should be occupied with dinner parties D) Zewail would have no time to do any papersAnwser: 1.A, 2.D, 3.B, 4.B, 5.C13. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. breakthrough elegant probe retire transition handful classical swift faculty reaction 1. Such names as Bach and Beethoven would come to mind when _ music is played. 2. The medical lab is reported to have made an exciting _ in cancer research. 3. The old mansion was furnished with great _ . 4. He accepted an invitation to join the _ as a full professor. 5. Usually this disease is not curable, but in a _ of cases the patients have survived. 6. The psychiatrist tried to _ into my mind and discover what I was thinking. 7. When the thief saw the police entering the hall, he made a _ escape. 8. Parents should give sound advice to their children during their _ from childhood to manhood. 9. My _ to his proposal were not quite what he had expected. 10. The normal _ age in this country is 60 for men and 55 for women. Anwser: 1.classical, 2.breakthrough, 3.elegance, 4.faculty, 5.handful, 6.probe, 7. swift, 8.transition, 9.reactions, 10. retirement 14. Complete