大学英语第三册UnitEightcloning)clone(1)

1、 Researchers produced clones from adult mice in 1998. Although two clones are identical genetically, they may develop in different ways. The idea of cloning extinct life forms still belongs to science fiction. Researchers in Japan have cloned eight calves from the cells of a single adult cow. Experi

2、ments try to clone human embryos have met with hostility from some sections of the public. The research has shown that mothers who smoke give birth more frequently to premature or underweight babies. Although a mother panda often gives birth to two cubs, she usually abandons one of them without atte

3、mpting to care for it. The extraordinary experience gave birth to his latest novel. Einstein gave birth to a whole new way of looking at matter and energy. Give + noun + to I felt for all the world as if I was still a child. He looked for all the world like a country doctor. The other phrases of wor

4、ld The sky was dotted with stars. From the top floor we could see the trees dotting the landscape. He forgot the dot on the letter i and so it looked like l. The stars just look like thousands of tiny dots of light. Marriage is a socially recognized and approved union between individuals. Labor unio

5、ns bargained with employers to determine issues such as wages, conditions of work, and worker security. Genes determine how we develop from the moment the sperm fuses with an egg. Fuse two pieces of wire together Fuse metals into a solid mass The two companies are fused by their common interests. Us

6、e /refuse Genetics is the study of the function of behavior of genes. The DNA is divided into units called genes, just like a long train is divided into separate cars. The Human Genome Project has so far identified nearly all of the estimated 31,000 genes in the nucleus of a human cell. The hunter t

7、ook up his quarters in a hut. As the crowd grew, riot police took up their positions. UN peacekeeping forces are expected to take up positions along the Afghanistan border. The other phrases of take He took up his permanent residence in China. More immigrants were admitted to the United States for p

8、ermanent residence in recent years. Campus residence halls provide common settings for students to form new bonds with peers who share similar experiences. Although Euro bills are identical in all countries, each country can issue its own coins. The journalist David Rorvik wrote a true story of a bi

9、llionaires quest to produce a son identical to himself. Be identical to/with Be similar to The two boys looked like twins. He has a twin brother and a younger brother. Unlike my friend, I think there are many positive aspects to being a twin. Catherine got married without telling anyone beforehand.

10、Mum had done most of the cooking beforehand, so we werent tied to the kitchen. My father opposed my wish to become a musician. The local residents strongly opposed the chemical companies dumping their waste in the sea. We are utterly opposed to any form of terrorism. They are strongly opposed to the

11、 presence of American troops in this region. Information theory is primarily a theoretical study. With his brilliant theoretical work, Albert Einstein revolutionized 20th-century physics. Aristotle defined the basic concepts and principles of many of he theoretical sciences, such as logic, biology a

12、nd physics. In principle, quantum theory (量子论) could be used to predict the behavior of any physical, chemical, or biological system. In principle, clones may even be essentially immortal(不朽的), dying only from disease or the deterioration of the environment. The document did not appear to contain an

13、y offensive statements. Minority groups are protected from hateful and offensive speech and actions on campus. Offend The two countries continued to have difficulty reaching a compromise on a solution to the problem of acid rain. In order to reduce carbon monoxide emissions from motor vehicles but a

14、t the same time develop the industry, a compromise was reached. (used in the patterns: compromise with sb. over sth.; compromise on sth.) Israel had originally wanted $1 billion in aid, but compromised on the $650 million. The government has compromised with its critics over monetary policies. Volca

15、noes have the potential to create some of the planets most formidable natural disasters. The best single indicator of a states great-power potential may be its total Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The potential for abuse of genetic engineering has presented society with many ethical and legal controv

16、ersies. Scientists can only speculate on the potential impact of the depletion of the ozone layer. In large cities with a million or more potential customers, there are much larger clothing stores with many more choices of items and styles. College president sent letters to every student saying the

17、drugs on campus would not be tolerated. Teachers will not tolerate cheating on exams, just as parents will not let their children lie and get away with it. Hebrew (希伯来语) is an ancient language that came extinct, but has now been brought back to life and is spoken today. Furniture designs have reflec

18、ted the fashion of every era from ancient times to the present. Dell sells its products directly to customers through the Internet and mail order catalogs rather through retail outlets. Users outside the library can access millions of bibliographic (文献的) records, including the entire card catalog, t

19、hrough the Internet. Dialogue The gunmans threats terrified her into handing over the money. Flying has terrified some people since the terrorists attack on the World Trade Center. During 26 years of research on sharks I have found them to be normally unaggressive and even timid toward man. Greatly

20、affected by EL Nino, areas that are normally wet, such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and eastern Australia have experienced drought. Offspring receive a mixture of genetic information from both parents. Smog, a mixture of smoke and fog, irritates the eyes, throat, and lungs and also damages plants.

21、 A mixture of cultures from around the world is reflected in the street festivals and ethnic celebrations in New York City. The Hubble telescope is a brilliant new device that allows us to peer far more deeply into the heavens. It was his brilliant performance in Hamlet that established his reputati

22、on. With his brilliant theoretical work, Albert Einstein revolutionized 20th-century physics. Although all humans share the same set of genes, individuals can inherit different forms of a given gene, making each person genetically unique. Deficiencies in immune function may be either inherited or ac

23、quired. While people biologically inherit many physical traits and behavioral instincts, culture is socially inherited. He has no son to inherit his land. Mary inherited the money from her parents. Inheritance Inheritable He was making rude comments about her haircut. There has been no comment so fa

24、r from police about the bomb attack happening yesterday. The president refused to comment on the issue of gun violence on campus. The teacher commented on the fact that some students were absent from class. Thomas Edison is considered a genius of invention. From the age of three, she showed signs of

25、 genius. Prodigy On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. As the atomic nuclei are fused together, an extraordinary amount of energy is released. My daughter showed an enthusiasm and curiosity about Chinese history. Science museums stimulate curiosity and allo

26、w people to learn at their own age. As a youth Einstein showed a brilliant curiosity about nature and an ability to understand difficult mathematical concepts. Be curious about Dont let that dog loose in the yard, as it will terrify the kids. Trainees will go through a four-hour lesson before they a

27、re let loose on the controls. The operation to transplant a kidney is now fairly routine. To repair injuries such as burns, skin is sometimes transplanted from one area of the boy to another. Tea was transplanted from China to India and Sri Lanka. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are abou

28、t four inches tall. In some instances, surgeons may perform a lung transplant to save a patients life. Advances in organ transplantation have brought new hope to those afflicted with diseased organs. Cloning may generate genetically modified animal organs that are suitable for transplantation into h

29、umans. He lashed out at them with his fists. It seemed that he was going to lash out at the saleswoman, but he controlled himself. It seemed for a while that infants were immune to Aids. My brother seems to be immune to colds- he just never gets them. A healthy immune system protects the body agains

30、t bacteria, viruses, and other harmful agents. Football is not immune to economic recession. Be immune against evil influences Be immune from taxes He had the notion that high position could render him immune from punishment. Be exempt from taxes He is exempt from working overtime because of his bad health. Exempt sb. from military service The two colleges will be merged to form a university. In the story he merged his mind with the robots and shared its thoughts. In the great melting pot like New York City cultures are merged and traditions lost. The mo