2) The event will be telecast simultaneously to nearly 100 countries.
3) Telemarketing is becoming less popular now because more people prefer on-line shopping.
4) There is no safe way of disposing of nuclear waste, which can stay
radioactive for 100,000 years.
5) Some old people like to adjust the radio frequency to stations that play their favourite songs of yesteryear.
6) He was nominated (提名) for an Academy Award for an animated film and won an Emmy (艾美奖) for a teleplay .
7) To discuss the issue we held a teleconference in which 10 people from different locations shared their ideas using video connections.
Grammar in Context
1 Examine the following sentences, paying special attention to the two different sentence patterns introduced respectively by so … that and such … that.
1) The periods and fields should complement each other and be interrelated in
such a way that all people can get the most … (Para. 10, Text B, Unit 7)
2) We have hardened ourselves so much in this competitive age that we have forgotten the essence of relationships. (Para. 13, Text A, Unit 2)
Now recast the following sentences using so … that or such … that. 1) The boy is so shy that he flushes (脸红) whenever he speaks to a girl. He is
such a shy boy that he flushes whenever he speaks to girls.
2) The report was so well-written that I couldn’t believe it was written by her. It was such a well-written report that I couldn’t believe it was written by her.
3) He hasn’t seen his son for so long a time that he has almost forgotten what he looks like. He hasn’t seen his son for such a long time that he has almost forgotten what he looks like.
4) There were such a lot of people in the stadium that I believed half of the town were there. There were so many people in the stadium that I believed half of the town were there.
5) Mother rejected my request in such a firm way that I knew I should not bring up the matter again. Mother rejected my request so firmly that I knew I should not bring up the matter again.
2 The italicised subordinators (从属连词) in the following sentences are incorrectly used. Study the sentences carefully and put the correct ones in the brackets.
1) In the UK, up to one third of pipe water leaks away when it reaches its destination (目的地). ( before )
2) Bob was just home from holiday as soon as a friend called to tell him about his father’s death. ( when )
3) Sometimes we put off writing letters of thanks because we think letters can wait after other matters are dealt with. ( until )
4) We shall set off on our journey as planned if only there’s a sudden change in the weather. ( unless )
5) Much although I like chocolate, I have never eaten a single bar of it since I began to put on weight. ( as ) Cloze
Complete the following passage with words and phrases chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.
Mankind hopes for a better world to live in. To this end (1), man has to confront the inevitable conflicts that the future holds in store (2). Since education plays an indispensable (3) role in managing those conflicts, the
following four pillars of education are proposed. Learning to live together calls for (4) an understanding of others and awareness of the diversity (5), similarities and interdependence of all people so that people can implement (6) joint projects. In accordance with (7) the global changes brought about by scientific progress, the emphasis (8) in learning to know should be put on combining (9) a broad general education and the opportunity to study a small number of subjects in depth (10). Associated with the issue of occupational training, learning to do aims to equip (11) people to cope with various situations and work in teams. The fourth pillar is learning to be, which focuses on the complete development of one’s potential when going after a(n) independent (12) critical way of thinking and judgment. Given the convenient access (13) to knowledge in the information era, everyone longs for a way to get the most out of (14) their own specific educational environment. These four interrelated pillars can help us make the best out of education and attain our future ideals.
Translation
1 Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.
1) 积极乐观的生活态度是极其必要的，因为它可为一个人将来学习和工作的成功奠定基础。(indispensable; lay the foundations for)
A positive attitude towards life is indispensable in that / because it lays the foundations for the successes of one’s future work and studies.
2) 中国西部发展急需人才，政府为此制定了优惠政策,号召更多大学毕业生去西部工作。(cry out for; to this end)
West China is crying out for talented people for its development. To this end, the government has laid down / made favorable policies, calling for more college graduates to go and work there.
3) 毕业时，校长将授予你毕业文凭。文凭证明你的专业是工商管理，顺利通过了你必须参加的所有考试。(diploma; certify; specialize)
Upon/on graduation, the president will present you with the diploma, which certifies that you have specialized in business administration and passed all the exams you are required to take.
4) 网虫们(web addicts)很多时间都泡在网上，以至于他们无法分辨虚拟世界与现实世界。(draw a distinction between)
Web addicts spend so much time on the Internet that they are unable to draw a distinction between the virtual world and the real world.
5) 大学将确保每个学生都接触到人类的精神财富，哪怕只是伟大思想家们一小部分的思想和经验。(see to it that; fragment)
A university will see to it that every student is put in touch with mankind’s spiritual resources, even if they are merely fragments of those great thinkers’ minds and experience.