Reference answer： 在某个时间点上，宇宙肯定只有现在的一半大。
3. The Big Bang is the leading theory that almost all astrophysicists believe explains the origin of the universe.
Reference answer： 大爆炸是一条重要理论，几乎所有的天体物理学家都认为它解释了宇宙的起源。
4. As something becomes compressed, as matter was when the universe was young, it becomes hot.
Reference answer： 物体受压缩会变热，而这正是宇宙年轻时物质所处的情况。
5. Once the universe had reached 300,000 years old, atoms could form, and electrons were now bound to a nucleus.
Reference answer： 一旦宇宙达到了30万岁，原子就能形成了，而电子和原子核就束缚在一起。
1. After the devastating earthquake struck this region, [few buildings remained intact](很少有建筑完好无损).
2. [Although this problem has been solved theoretically](虽然这个问题在理论上得到了解决), the solution is hard to put into practice.
3. [The more you are prepared to give](你准备付出的越多), the more you will get.
4. People are advised to keep away from this metal, as it gives off a kind of [radiation that can harm the body](对身体有害的辐射).
5. The inscription on the tablet is valuable as it [records the evolution of Chinese calligraphy](记录着中国书法的演变).
第六单元
Part 1
4. Working with words and phrases
(d)1. penalty a. the part of a gun that you press with your finger to fire it (g)2. trap b. a sudden movement down or forwards (h)3. statue c. a state of calm or comfortable rest
(a)4. trigger d. a punishment for breaking a law, rule, or contract (c)5. repose e. long or longer than usual or expected
(b)6. plunge f. acting or done quickly, and without thinking carefully about the results (e)7. extended g. an unpleasant situation from which it is difficult to escape
(f)8. impetuous h. an image of a person or an animal that is made in solid material such as
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stone or metal and is usually large
resting upon carve at full length squeeze spying wide awake soldierly alive let go of conceal keen ravage got to impetuous colossal
1. Though he is
(alive) to the danger of the work, he has still applied for it.
2. The manager was surprised when he came back and found his secretary sitting in his chair with her feet
(resting upon) his big desk.
(wide awake) while driving.
3. Under the influence of alcohol it's hard to stay 4. A small
(squeeze) of the chemical, and the carrier would blow himself into pieces.
(let go of) his handgun and pulled out his sword.
5. The Japanese officer didn't open fire. Instead he 6. They lay
(at full length) on their backs on the beach after swimming in the sea for about an hour.
(conceal) his birth information.
7. Tom's adopted parents tried to
8. Psychologists talked about the importance of body language, physical appearance and clothing but they were not so 9. He
(keen) on what we actually talked about.
(got to) his feet, as if by standing he meant to begin correcting what could not be corrected.
(spying) on the gang's movements for two months.
10. The police have been
7. Practice: translation 1. One sunny afternoon, a few weeks later, Carter Druse lay at full length upon his stomach. Reference answer： 几周后一个阳光明媚的下午，卡特?德鲁兹直挺挺地俯卧着。
2. That was why Carter Druse had been sent to the road to make sure that no enemy soldier spied on the valley, where the Union Army was hiding.
Reference answer： 这正是卡特?德鲁兹受命在这条路上放哨的原因，他的职责就是确保没有敌军士兵侦察联邦军藏身的峡谷。
3. Suddenly, as if a messenger of fate came to touch him on the shoulder, the young man opened his eyes.
Reference answer： 突然，仿佛命运信使拍了拍他的肩膀，这位年轻人睁开了眼睛。
4. The rider sat straight, a strong clutch upon the reins to hold his charger from too impetuous a plunge.
Reference answer： 骑手端坐着，勒紧了缰绳，避免战马过于冲动。
5. Why are you making this into a mystery? I order you to report. Was there anyone on the horse? Reference answer： 不要故弄玄虚。我命令你报告实情。马背上有人吗？
1. [He rested his head on the pillow] (他头靠在枕上) to make himself more comfortable.
2. [Aiming at the target] (瞄准了靶子), I pulled the trigger but missed it.
3. There he was — [in plain sight] (完全暴露了自己) as he moved out of the cave for water and food.
4. In order to get more juice, he [gave the orange another squeeze] (又挤了一下橙子)。
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5. She sat down beside her husband, clutching his hands to [keep him from too impetuous a cry] (避免他太冲动叫喊起来).
Part 2
4. Working with words
A. Match the words (1―5) in the text with their definitions (a—e).
(c)1. incentive a. a contestant that you are matched against; opponent (e)2. maximum b. a particular method or plan for achieving something
(b)3. tactic c. something that makes you want to do something or to work harder (d)4. objective d. something that you plan to achieve, especially in business or work a)5. oppositione. the greatest quantity or amount possible, allowable, etc
1. pay off the loan [还清贷款]
2. go beyond your limit [超出你的底线]
3. price range [价位]
4. set out your objectives [理清你的目标]
5. gain the best deal [完成一笔最合算的交易]
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