Unit1 Ways of Learning
1. (1) 背离传统需要极大的勇气
It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.
(2)汤姆过去也很腼腆,但这次却非常勇敢能在大庭广众面前上台表演了。 Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.
(3)很多教育家认为从小培养孩子的创新精神是很可取的。 Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.
(4)假设那幅画确实是名作,你觉得值得购买吗? Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy it (5) 如果这些数据统计上是站得住脚的,那它将会帮助我们认识正在调查的问题。 If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.
2. To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.
Unit3 The Generation Gap
1. (1) 科学家们找到火星上有水的证据了吗? Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?
(2)计划委员会已经将建核电厂的可能地点缩小到了两个沿海城镇。 The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.
(3)山姆不仅失去了工作,而且还失去了双腿,他只好靠社会救济度过余生。 Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.
(4)由二个人组成的陪审图一致表决认为玛丽有罪。 A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that M