Individual个人的，个人 independent自主的，不相关联的 Present现在的，目前的 despite不管，尽管 Developed先进的，发达的 contests争夺竞争 Remarkable异常的，引人注目的 coined创造 Insurance保险 inherent固有的，内在的，天生 Established已建立的 contracts契约 Separate分开分离
For several centuries, cricket (板球) has been a very popular sport in England. It has been enjoyed by both professional and (1)(amateur) players. This super-popular game is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players. It can provide you with health benefits like building (2)(endurance), balance, and physical fitness. But for a team sport, cricket also places (3)(individual) players under unusual pressure because every team player is (4)(independent) of each other. Cricket might have started in early 16th-century England. Written records (5)(present) evidence of a game known as creag being played by Prince Edward at Newenden, Kent in 1301; and it is possible, (6)(despite) no hard evidence, that this was a form of cricket. By the end of the 18th century, cricket had (7)(developed) into a national sport of England. The growth of the British Empire led to cricket being played abroad and by the mid-19th century the first international (8)(contests) were held. Cricket has had a(n) (9)(remarkable) impact on popular culture in England. It has had an influence on the vocabulary of the English language, with such phrases as that's not cricket (10)(coined) to describe unfair behavior in general.
3. 选词组
regardless of不管 give away暴露 fall ill生病 pass away去世 up to达到，至多 have no intention of doing sth.不打算做某事 leave behind把···抛在脑后 忘记拿走 might (just) as well还不如 in attendance出席 to this day直到现在
1. I felt terribly sorry to learn that his sister (passed away) after having fought against cancer for three years.
2. The Chinese swimmer was (left behind) at the beginning of the women's 100-meter freestyle final, but she didn't give up and finally took the lead.
3. The rich man thinks that he will die in disgrace if he does not (give away) his money for the public good.
4. They (had no intention of) letting him go and would like him to stay on after his present contract expires. 5. (Up to) seven million students are graduating from university this year. This will undoubtedly add to the employment pressure in the job market.
6. If he is determined to do something, he will do it (regardless of) what other people will say.
7. The movie was a complete waste of time. I (might (just) as well) have stayed at home.
8. The authorities promise to introduce an effective health service so that people do not need to spend too much money when they (fall ill) .
9. Thousands of people were (in attendance) at yesterday's strike, which caused great confusion.
10. They got to know each other in their 20s and (to this day) they are still in close touch with each other.
4. 翻译
The first written records of the ancient Olympic Games date to 776 BC. The ancient Olympics were held every four years between August 6 and September 19 during a religious festival honoring Zeus (宙斯). The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The Olympic symbol consists of five interlaced rings of equal dimensions, representing the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games. The Olympics truly took off as an international sporting event after 1924, when the 8th Olympic Games were held in Paris. Some 3,000 athletes from 44 nations competed that year, and for the first time the Games featured a closing ceremony. The Winter Olympics debuted (问世) that year, including such events as figure skating, ice hockey, bobsledding and the biathlon. Eighty years later, when the 2004 Summer Olympics returned to Athens for the first time in more than a century, nearly 11,000 athletes from 201 countries competed, breaking the then record of participating countries.
有关古代奥林匹克运动会的最早文字记载可追溯至公元前776年。古代奥运会每4年举办一次，在8月6日与9月19日之间的一个纪念宙斯的宗教节日期间举行。第一届现代奥运会于1896年在希腊雅典举办。奥运会的标志由五个大小相同的套环组成，代表着五大洲的联合和来自世界各地运动员的大聚会。奥运会真正腾飞、成为一项国际体育盛会是在1924年之后，即第8届奥运会在巴黎举办之后。这一年，来自44个国家约3000名运动员同场竞技，并且第一次在奥运会上增加了闭幕式这一仪式。同年，冬季奥运会首次亮相，比赛项目包括花样滑冰、冰球、雪橇和冬季两项运动。80年后，2004年夏季奥运会在相隔一个多世纪后再次在雅典举办，来自201个国家的近11000名运动员展开竞技，创下参赛国数目之最
太极拳（Tai Chi）是一种武术（martial arts）项目，也是一种健身运动，在中国有着悠久的历史。太极拳动作缓慢而柔和，适合任何年龄、性别、体型的人练习。太极拳既可防身，又能强身健体，因而深受中国人的喜爱。太极拳在发展的过程中，借鉴并吸收了中国传统哲学、医术、武术的合理内容（element），成为特色鲜明的一项运动。作为中国特有的一种运动形式，太极拳也越来越受到众多外国朋友的喜爱。
Tai Chi is a kind of martial arts, and a fitness exercise as well. It has a long history in China. With slow and gentle movements, Tai Chi is suitable for people of any age, sex, or body type to practice. It can be used to provide self-defense as well as build the body. Therefore, it has become very popular among Chinese people. During its development, Tai Chi borrowed and absorbed desirable elements from traditional Chinese philosophy, medicine, and martial arts, and it has developed into a sport with unique features. As a unique sport in China, Tai Chi is also gaining increasing popularity among many foreign friends.
Unit 6
1. 选词填空
Controversial引起争论的，有争议的 assess评价，评定 resolve解决，下定决心 decrease减少 alter使变化 abandon放弃，抛弃 indicate表明，指示 undermine逐渐削弱，逐渐损害
compromise危及，损害。妥协和解 conventional常例的，传统的
1. Studies (indicate) that children who often take part in cooperative programs benefit a lot more than other children.
2. They are such a(n) (conventional) family — they must have been shocked when their son dyed (染) his hair pink.
3. Testing students by examinations has long been regarded as a reliable way to (assess) students' ability.
4. Many power stations have been modernized to give off less pollution, or they were moved further away from the living areas in order to (decrease) the damage. 5. Unemployment has come down slightly, but this does not (alter) the fact that it is still a major problem.
6. Mr. Smith is not doing well; the doctor told us that several colds (has undermined) his health.
7. The best way to deal with problems at home is to talk things out calmly and honestly and try to reach a(n) (compromise) .
8. Darwin's theory of evolution remains (controversial) partly because it challenges the religious belief that God created man.
9. It was reported the president had (resolved) to fight if war was necessary, even if it meant destroying his chances of re-election.
10. I had to (abandon) one of my email accounts as it was filled with junk mail.
2. 15选10
Withdraw撤走拿走 reliable可靠的，可信赖的 Committing保证，承诺 decline下降，辞谢，谢绝 Opportunity机会 contrasting对比对照 Interfering干预妨碍 schedules安排，时刻表进度表 Consistent一致的，连续的 burning燃烧的发热的 Decrease减少，减小 flexible灵活的，易弯曲的 Compromising妥协，退让 generate形成，造成，产生 Circumstance环境，境遇
Nowadays college education cost is rising sharply. More and more college students have to work in order to (1)(generate) income to support themselves. But how can you prevent working from (2)(interfering)with your study? Firstly, plan your class and work (3)(schedules) as far ahead as possible. Arrange your classes in a way so that you have one or two days for work. Secondly, use time well instead of (4)(burning) the midnight oil. Studying late until midnight may make you tired and take a(n) (5)(consistent) toll on your health. Use those 10 minutes waiting for the bus to read a few more pages. If your job has a lot of downtime (自由支配时间), use the (6)(opportunity) to do school assignments. Never try to cut corners by copying assignments from other students. Thirdly, set a goal for your academic performance. You'll probably have to (7)(decrease) your work hours, or even, if possible and necessary, (8)(withdraw) from the workforce to be successful in study. After all, it is not a good idea to risk (9)(compromising) your student career with part-time jobs. Fourthly, inform all your professors, teaching assistants and employers about your situation so that they can be (10)(flexible) as well. Winning their support is the best way to keep them on your side.
3. 选词组
take a toll on对···产生不良影响
in other words换言之，换句话说
drop out退出，脱离辍学 in turn相应地，依次地 at risk (of)处境危险，受到威胁 interfere with妨碍阻止 be accustomed to习惯 contribute to促成，造成 cut back on削减，缩减 hold on to继续感到，仍然相信
1. The new government has committed to (cutting back on) emissions of greenhouse gases.
2. My parents do not object to my taking part-time jobs, but they remind me not to let them (interfere with) my school work.
3. Anger, worry, disappointment, these negative emotions (take a toll on) your heart, brain and body.
4. If a person adopts an unhealthy lifestyle, he will surely be (at risk of) developing diseases.
5. Most people were ready to give up on him when he (dropped out) of school, but later he returned and earned his degree.
6. Drinking too much can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, which (in turn) can lead to heart attack or stroke.
7. Low-cost airlines are emerging all over Asia; this will (contribute to) the development of the world's air-travel market as a whole.
8. When you move to a new country, you may find the food there strange and you may miss the familiar smells of the food you (are accustomed to) in your own country. 9. Although he kept trying and failing, I always (held on to) the belief that he would succeed one day.
10. The tax only affects people with an annual income over $200,000 — (in other words) , it will only affect the very rich.
4. 翻译
Gap year (间隔年) refers to a period of time —not necessarily a year — in which students take time off and do something other than schooling, such as travel or work. The year out is most commonly taken after high school and before going to university. During this time, a student might travel, engage in volunteer work or undertake (承担) a working holiday abroad. A new trend is to participate in international education programs that combine language study, home stays, cultural exchange, community service, and independent study. The practice of taking a year out developed in the United Kingdom in the 1960s. It has grown very popular among students in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. In the United States, however, the practice of taking a year off remains the exception (例外). But in recent years, taking a year out has become slightly more common for Americans. Some 40,000 American students participated in 2013 in gap year programs, an increase of almost 20% since 2006. Universities such as Princeton University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology have formal policies allowing students to defer (延期) admission.
间隔年指的是学生休假不去上学而去旅行或工作等的一段时间，但不一定是一年。间隔年通常选在高中毕业和进入大学之前的一段时间。在这段时间里，学生可以旅行、参加志愿者工作或是在国外边打工边度假。一种新潮流是参加语言学习、住家、文化交流、社区服务和自主学习于一体的国际教育活动。间隔年的做法于20世纪60年代兴起于英国。
它在英国、澳大利亚、新西兰和加拿大已经变得非常流行。但是在美国，间隔年的做法仍然只是个别现象。不过近年来，间隔年对美国人来说变得稍微普遍起来。2013年有大约四万美国学生参加了间隔年活动，比2006年增加了近20%。普林斯顿大学、哈佛大学、麻省理工学院等大学都有明文规定允许学生延迟入学。
改革开放以来，中国的教育事业得到了快速发展，取得了引人瞩目的成就。中国政府把教育摆在优先发展的地位，坚持科教兴国（revitalize the country），全面提倡素质教育 (quality-oriented education)。同时，积极推进教育公平，保障人人有受教育的机会。中国的教育成就反映在两个不同的层面：一个是全面普及了九年义务教育（nine-year compulsory education），另一个是实现了高等教育大众化（mass higher education）。教育的发展为中国的经济发展和社会进步作出了重大贡献。近年来，为适应社会、经济发展的需要，中国政府不断加快培养各领域的急需人才。
Since its economic reform and opening-up to the world, China's education has gone through rapid development and made remarkable achievements. The Chinese government gives top priority to the development of education, persists in revitalizing the country by science and education, and fully advocates quality-oriented education. Meanwhile, it actively promotes equality in education to guarantee everyone access to education. China's achievements in education can be reflected in two different layers: One is the popularization of the nine-year compulsory education; the other is the realization of mass higher education. The development of education has made significant contributions to China's economic development and social progress. In recent years, to satisfy the needs of social and economic development, the Chinese government has sped up the training of qualified personnel urgently needed in various fields.