大学英语精读预备级翻译习题答案

1、Unit 11. What the boy likes to do most is putting together building blocks.2.In terms of previous working experience, John is the best choice for this position.3. My physics teacher often uses analogy to explain some difficult concepts.4. With the help of his family and friends, Tom built up his pub

2、lishing business bit by bit.5. Linda was not able to go to that famous college, but she planned to start all over again rather than give up the challenge.6. This company has a very good public image. People always associate its product with high quality and good service.Unit 21. The children were pr

3、etty annoyed that their parents won t allow theto play around the railway track.2. I bet if I pick up a little speed I will reach the destination sooner than they do.3. You don t want to go out in such rotten weather. Its better for yostay home and stretch your legs and do some physical exercises.4.

4、 It s half past ten, and you are not supposed to be sleeping! Ithead for the airport to pickup your cousin.5. Who came up with the idea to ask Mike to take over the Project.6 The school makes no distinction in treating students from different racial backgrounds.Unit 31. He is a qualified mechanic, b

5、ut he winds up with a job in international trade.2. He enrolled in an elementary computer training program in his spare time, but he fails to get through.3. After the interviews, the principal chose several outstanding university graduates to work as teachers.4. This contract is very important to ou

6、r company. The more concrete it is, the better. I need to talk it over with my colleagues.5. The boy suffers from severe leukemia and has to be transferred to a big hospital for further treatment.6. When he heard that the school where his father worked had closed down , tears rolled down his cheeks.

7、Unit 41. Mr. Bruce made an apology for disrespect for the local traditions.2. At the meeting the two parties exchanged their opinions on the relationship between the two countries.3. he is in such a bad mood that it is not appropriate for him to appear in public.4. You should at least try not to spi

8、ll the water when carrying it.5. the argument of this scientist received tremendous support from academic circles.6. No matter what difficulties you may come across, we will pull you trough.Unit 51. Will mobile communication edge out fixed lines as the most frequently used means of communication?2.

9、I pointed at the clock on the wall. My daughter took the hint and sped up dressing herself.3. Please switch off your cell phone or set it in silent mode during the meeting.4. Meteorologists are on the lookout for the progress of the typhoon so as to alert the public in time.5. Xiao Zhang cited the s

10、teady economic growth in China and its bright future to explain his decision to return to work here.Unit 61. Jimmy raced to the sidewalk, picked up the purse, which he held high up, and shouted,“Mom! Youve dropped you purse”.2. Father has been in a rather bad shape recently.lIl return to Beijing to

11、care for him as soon as Im finished with writing this novel.3. It suddenly came to me that he had asked me to pack up for himbecause he was leaving on a business trip tomorrow.4. She gathered up her belongs and left home quickly.5. He wont listen to anyone. I dont know what to do with him.Unit 71. A

12、fter drinking three jars of beer, Mary could hardly get to her feet.2. Some real estate developers are now eager to sell their houses for fear that the prices might drip.3. When Linda opened the door, she was shocked by what she saw. All the cupboard doors were wide open, and there were clothes and

13、books lying here and there on the floor.4. Mike has already got tired of long speech given by his boss every week. He always dozed off in the middle of it.5. Finland is remarkable for its large number of lakes. I have been there once or twice, and I like it very much.6. At Betty s third birthday, Da

14、d gave her an interesting box. Once you opened it, a lovely rabbit would pop out.Unit 81. Human beings long to go to other stars rather than just observe them with telescopes and satellites.2. Many brightened (up) at the thought that she was going to have dinner with an extraordinary and famous acto

15、r.3. Robert had planned to finish off his oil painting in the park, but hefound himself wandering about.4. It was tough walking on the snow-covered roads. I was tired out after walking for a while.5. Mark shut himself up in his office and worked very hard for three days.All his colleagues thought th

16、at he must leave off work immediately, otherwise he would fall ill.6. In this school, students are often late for class. Whats worse, teachers seem to have got used to it.Unit 91. He hopes he can set a world record in the 100-meter race in the nextOlympic Games and then retire with honor.2. Unfortunately he developed cancer. To make matters worse, he didn thave enough money for treatment.3.I believe these scientists have considerable influence over many government decisions.4. He was crippled in a car accident, which was cause