Post-Reading 1. 1 speculations 2 exploded 3 sex/gender 4 economy 5 typical 6
personal control 7 optimistic 8 extroverted 9 fluctuates/changes 10 genetic makeup 11
close relationships 12 marriage 2. Key: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 3. 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 A 1.
(略?/p>
Vocabulary 1. Directions: Match each word in Column A with its synonym in Column B.
Column A Column B extroverted conflicting rage depression competing biased mythical
variable gloom thought preserve fury prejudiced disprove alternative fictitious
changeable option reveal maintain reflection outgoing explode show 2.Fill in the blanks
with an appropriate word Directions: Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word
from the box. Change the form if necessary. restraint preserve undertake illusion exceed
intimate indulge pursuit capacity deprive ground (v. optimistic 1 I discussed with my
intimate friends whether I would further my studies after graduation.
【译文】我和我?/p>
好朋友探讨毕业后是否要深造?/p>
2 The book describes a young man whose relentless
(
坚持不懈?/p>
pursuit of excellence is conducted with single-minded determination.
【译
文?/p>
该书描述了一个一心一意追求卓越的年轻人?/p>
3 Paul had been wondering what
research he should undertake in order to get his doctorate (
博士学位
.
【译文?/p>
保罗?/p>
想为了拿到博士学位,他应当做哪方面的研究?/p>
4 They have been deprived of the
fuel necessary to heat their homes.
【译文?/p>
他们用于家庭取暖的燃料被拿走了?/p>
5 If
you use the method with great care and restraint, you will always be able to get the same
results.
【译文】如果你能小心翼翼地、有限制地使用这种方法,你总能得到同样
的结果?/p>
6 Our capacity for giving care, love and attention is limited.
【译文】我们给
予关心、爱和注意的能力是有限的?/p>
7 The president says he is optimistic that an
agreement can be worked out soon.
【译文】总统说他对达成协议持乐观态度?/p>
8 The
representatives of the citizens suggested preserving the character of the town even if the
facilities are improved.
【译文】民众的代表建议即使改善城镇的设施,也应当保?/p>
城镇的特色?/p>
9 In the hot sun the surface of the road seems wet, but that is only a(n
illusion.
【译文】在烈日下,路面看起来有点潮
湿,但那只是幻觉?/p>
10 Their fears are grounded in superstition.
【译文】他们的
恐惧植根于迷信?/p>
11 He returned to Britain so that he could indulge his passion for