Unite 1

1.选词填空

explore(v.勘探，探测) transmit(v.传送，传递，传播) resource(n.资源) emerge(v.出现，为···所公认) yield(v.产生，出产，屈从，让步) pose(v.摆姿势，导致) assume(v.认为，假定，假设) confidence(n.信任信赖，自信心) inherit(v.沿袭，秉承，继承) comprehensive(a.综合的，多方面的)

1. Given the chance to show his ability, he regainedconfidence and began to succeed in school.

2. It is so difficult to explore the bottom of the ocean because some parts are very deep.

3. It was about 30 seconds before Alex emerged from the water; we were quite scared. 4. We often assume that when other people do the same things as we do, they do them for the same reasons; but this assumption is not always reasonable.

5. There is widespread concern that the rising unemployment may pose a threat to social stability.

6. After a(n) comprehensive physical exam, my doctor said I was in good condition except that my blood pressure was a little high.

7. It is well known that China is a country with rich natural resources and a very big population.

8. Some people believe that the earth can yield enough food to support at least twice its present population.

9. Saminherited the gift of imagination from his family, but he lacked the driving power to take action.

10. A bee that has found honey is able to transmit to other bees the information they need in order to collect the honey. 2.15选10

attain赢得，获得，得到 fascinating迷人的，吸引人fulfill履行，执行 pursue追求，致力于 available可获得的可利用的 qualify使合适，合格 raise提升，增加 passion强烈的爱好，热爱 virtually实际上 classify分类归类 acquire获得，取得，学到 fashionable流行的 especially特别的 sample样品，标本 prosperous繁荣的 University students come from different parts of the country with various purposes. However, a closer look at their reasons for studying at the university will enable us to (1)classify them roughly into three groups: those who have a(n) (2)passion for learning, those who wish to (3)attain a bright future, and those who learn with no definite purpose. Firstly, there are many students who learn simply because they (4)pursue their goal of learning. Some read a wealth of British and American novels because they are keenly interested in literature. Others sit in front of thecomputer screen, working on a new program, (5)virtually day and night, because they find some computer programs (6)fascinating, and they dream of becoming a \day. Secondly, there are students who work hard mainly for a better and more (7)prosperous future. It seems that the majority of students fall into this group. After admission to the university, they read books after books to (8)acquire knowledge from all of the resources which are (9)available to them, and finally, to succeed in the future job market. Thirdly, there are still some students who learn without a clear goal. They take courses, finish homework, enjoy life on campus, but don't want to

(10)sample anything new or challenging. They have no idea what they will be doing after college. And they may end up with nothing in their lives. 3.选词组

open the door to 给···以机会 in advance 预先，提前 all at once 同时，一下子 reap the benefits (of) 得享（某事物）的好处make the most of最大限度的利用某物 over time逐渐地，慢慢地 get by过活，活的去 stand a chance (of)有（做成某事）的希望 remind ... of 使某人想起 take pleasure in乐于做某事 1. My familygot by on my father's unemployment benefit after he lost his job. 2. Many subway riders read books or listen to music in order to make the most of their time on the way to work.

3. In order to make sure he would be able to attend the meeting, I called him up two weeksin advance.

4. Experts say our company is amazing in that sales have been increasing steadily over time .

5. In order to reap the benefits of the physical exercise, you have to exercise regularly, and for at least half an hour each time.

6. They all tried to talk all at once , but I couldn't hear anything they said.

7. Yellow flowers in the field always remindmeof my childhood in the countryside. 8. We have been practicing for so long and so hard that our team should stand a chance ofwinning the game.

9. Research on genes will open the door to exciting new medical treatments. 10. Every one of you has made a contribution and I take pleasure in acknowledging what each of you has done to make this academic convention such a success.

4.汉译英

孔子是中国历史上著名的思想家、教育家，是儒家学派（Confucianism）的创始人，被尊称为古代的\圣人\（sage）。他的言论和生平活动记录在《论语》（The Analects）一书中。《论语》是中国古代文化的经典著作，对后来历代的思想家、文学家、政治家产生了很大影响。不研究《论语》，就不能真正把握中国几千年的传统文化。孔子的很多思想，尤其是其教育思想，对中国社会产生了深远的影响。在21世纪的今天，孔子的学说不仅受到中国人的重视，而且也越来越受到整个国际社会的重视。

Confucius was a great thinker and educator in Chinese history. He was the founder of Confucianism and was respectfully referred to as an ancient \life story were recorded in The Analects. An enduring classic of ancient Chinese culture, The Analects has had a great influence on the thinkers, writers, and statesmen that came after Confucius. Without studying this book, one could hardly truly understand the thousands-of-years' traditional Chinese culture. Much of Confucius' thought, especially his thought on education, has had a profound influence on Chinese society. In the 21st century, Confucian thought not only retains the attention of the Chinese, but it also wins an increasing attention from the international community.

Unite 2

1. 选词填空

embarrass（使尴尬，使窘迫）polish（擦光，擦亮，修改，上润光剂）emotional（情绪上的，情感上的）efficiency（效率，效能）curb（控制。抑制）await（等待）donation（捐助）dump（丢弃，扔掉）stuff（装满，填满）historical有关历史的

1. He has a special feeling for the brilliant birds, and each spring he eagerly awaits their return.

2. Thanks to the efficiency of air transport, everyone is free to go anywhere at any time.

3. John believes that the donation of food to the hungry is more helpful than giving money.

4. Mary was a careful speaker; every word seemed to have been polished before it was allowed to escape through her lips.

5. When she heard it was snowing in the city they were going to, she stuffed two more sweaters into her bag.

6. During our stay in Europe we visited many places of historical interest, including several castles.

7. The wedding ceremony of my sister was a very emotional experience for our family.

8. He was embarrassd when he discovered that he didn't have enough money to pay for the red wine he had ordered.

9. The local government is pressed to find new places to waste. 10. The new system designed to dump harmful emissions (排放物) from factories will be put into use soon.

10. The new system designed tocurb harmful emissions (排放物) fromfactories will be put into use soon. 2.15选10