英语复习——2011-2012学年第二学期

Lesson 8A1. The company began aggressive advertising campaigns, increased its variety of beers, and further expanded its markets. By 1991 Coors beer was available in all 50 states. It also worked to improve its image and quell (crush) ongoing boycotts.2. With this strong right-wing views, and close affiliation (association) to the military, he’d long been regarded ad a sworn enemy of the people.3. Adams supported what became known as the Boston tea party, and thereafter he firmly supported the patriotic (nationalistic) measures that led step by step to American independence.4. The best hope is that we will have a rapid mobilization (calling up) of international opinion in support of the movement.5. When he was there, he often gave food and coins to the destitute (poor) children who lived on the street.6. Combining social commentary with rhythmic lyrics (words),heavy bass beats, and remixed or original melodies, rap is one of the most controversial of black musical forms.7. The history of newspapers, magazines, and other publications in the country has varied, depending upon the level of censorship (control) in the ruling government..8. The cause of the incidence has been kept off the air (not broadcasted) in the radio by the administration.9. He took out a court injunction (order) against the newspaper demanding the return of the document.10. A great cheer went up from the crowd as they caught sight of their idol (hero). B1. The congressmen accused politicians of whipping up anti-foreign sentiment in order to win right –wing votes.2. It was a tragic love affair that bought forth only pain.3. His competence as an economist had been reinforced by his successful fight against inflation.4. The cause of the incidence has been kept off the air in the radio by the administration.5. The improvement in standards has been steady and persistent, but has attracted little comment from educationalists.6. Others are using secure Internet connections to intensify relations with some their trading partners.7. Those ideas were persuasive and the Legislature gave us the appropriation. 8. There was a tremendous lack of communication between us .We sometimes misunder stood each other. 9. Children in underachieving schools finally caught up with students in other schools with extra tutoring and help. 10. He was always straightforward and did not understand about strategy and tactic.Lesson 9A1. We now are provided with several television commentators to explain the action to us, with the help of the ubiquitous (ever-present) slow motion instant replay.2. the jury deliberated (discussed) for eighteen minutes and recommended a sentence of from two to five years in the state penitentiary.3. Mr. Annan formally disbanded the fact-finding team Thursday because ofIsrael’s objections to the mission’s composition and mandate (authority). 4. The number of old people is on the rise, and with this fact comes the number of people with chronic (enduring) diseases associated more with old age.5. In the 1984 revised version of The Black and White Truth about Basketball, Greenfield again challenges his readers by asserting that the two races have inherently (intrinsically) different styles on the court.6. I didn’t speak to Dominick Dunne or Mark Fuhrman, because their points of view are unclear, and their factual recitations are patently (obviously) false.7. Sophie asked her mother to pick her up from the camp a day earlier than scheduled. Although Sophie was “sick of camp and ready to come home ”, Ms. Wexler objected, and finally prevailed (triumphed).8. In the years 1659 to 1681 the celebration of Christmas was actually outlawed (forbidden) in Boston and the Christmas spirit was fined.9. The personal computer is only a decade old, and the language it spawned (produced) has made only minor inroads in English, but this will change.10. The case of Hemant Lakhani, the Briton charged in the USA with attempting to sell a missile to an undercover agent from the FBI, has highlighted the threat posed by the ever-expanding illicit (illegal) arms trade.B1. Smokers become addicted to nicotine, and on stopping smoking the sudden loss of nicotine can cause unpleasant symptoms such as irritability, restlessness and craving for a cigarette.2. If these are adhered to they go a long way to ensuring that those who are dying may do so with dignity and without the need to resort to a lethal dose of drugs.3. We should take some comfort from the ability of the judicial system to fight back against corruption.4. Tougher punishments are being handed down these days.5. Robin Thompson spoke on behalf of his colleagues about the issue.6. The bottom line was they would end up the contract if I ever revealed the truth of what happened.7. There is a pernicious culture of excellence: everything has to be not merely good but the best.8. Neither the Trust Fund Bureau, the core of the system, nor any other parts of the FILP have any loans to borrowers who have gone bankrupt, nor do they have any overdue loans to public institutions.9. We expressed our heartfelt thanks for helping us care for Daisy.10. The card has a catchy message :” My heart beats at90/min for you, my blood pressure rises to 120/80 thinking of you.”Lesson 10A1. He hoped to strengthen the position of the sciences in the leading universities.2. We took an abundant supply of food with us when we went hiking in the mountains.3. Conservation is the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effect of human activity.4. And if you’re emotionally connectedto it, you also get intellectually connected to it; you want to learn more about it.5. Relief workers are concerned over the shortage of food and shelter in the refugee camps.6. It is proposed at this conference that the law should impose penalties in companies that use energy wastefully.7. It is hard to believe that in this prosperous country, hunger could be a serious problem.8. We must be careful not to do anything that might endanger the economic recovery.9. This disease is hereditary, so chances are that her daughter may suffer from it too.10. The president relied on the coercive powers of the military and the police to enforce law and order.B1. The main appeal these bonds hold for individual investors is the safety and peace of mind the offer.2. He argues that Americans have been too compliant, too willing to go along with politicians who would reduce their liberties, not expand them.3. Despite these improvements the scientists say that the Baltic Sea continues to be “imperiled by the long-term accumulation of toxic chemicals ”.4. Toxic waste could endanger lives and poison fish.5. The East and the West can work together for their mutual benefit and progress.6. The authorities will be legally bound to arrest any suspects.7. In the United States cyclists are compelled to wear a helmet for the sake of safety. 8. Following the fall of the military dictator in March, the country has had a civilian government..9. After their meeting , both men described the talks as frank, friendly and constructive.10. He was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving..Lesson 11A1. If it continues to (abdicate) its responsibilities then the British government must act immediately in its place.2. Just as you do not wish others to (inflict) their desires upon you, you must leave it to them to be free to follow their own direction in life.3. She was a tough girl-determined, arrogant and (opinionated), with light brown hair and quick, sharp eyes.4. I think feminism is about liberating women from enforced domestic and maternal (drudgery).5. The children have a more (pragmatic) view, only taking in consideration what will work.6. While a quarter of men wash their cars once a week, fewer than one in five women carry out the (chore).7. If she were rich, that wouldn’t stop he caring for children, but she could charge only a(n) (nominal) fee to the mothers who badly needed to work.8. We intend to remove the (onerous) rules and regulations that are discouraging foreign investment in our country.9. He was a lonely, miserable (wretch).10. This newly established institution has to face a whole range of crimes and (delinquencies).B1. Education has been directed at the production of the rational, the free, the independent of mind, the dignified, in short, the autonomous human being.2. It is quite common to hear teachers say that they do not subscribe any particular approach or method in their teaching but are “eclectic”.3. They nearly collided and stood gaping at each other.4. The debate should not, however, center on cost, but should hinge on the ultimate benefit to the nation.5. The layman usually thinks of passenger traffic first, and freight second, but the latter is usually of far greater importance.6. It is by no means certain that we will be able to move to our new office next spring.7. I would say that maleness is purely biological, whereas masculinity is based largely on upbringing and social conditioning.8. I know that if I start watching a soap opera I immediately become hopelessly addicted to it.9. There has been a continuing deterioration in the relations between the two neighboring. countries.10. The journey through the mountains we took last summer was very exciting but was fraught with perils.Lesson 12A1. In 1977, I took my first ever (sabbatical) year, and spent a couple of months at the Australian National University in Canberra.2. He has had (ample) opportunity to exercise leadership, which he almost invariably directs along positive channels, and has improved in the various skills.3. Presumably they are paid their (fabulous) salaries to spot errors such as these.4. It still depends on flow-patterns, even when the air is so thin as to be almost (negligible).5. This would carry with it a responsibility on their part to help devise the tests, or at least to (scrutinize) their content.6. But he was already affected by a(n) (euphoria) which induced courage and recklessness.7. Not only was there physical weakness but also intense loneliness and sometimes mental (anguish) due to lack of occupation in the “workhouse” and the chronic sick wards.8. Worst of all is the sense of utter (futility) because it is far too late to change anything.9. The mood was despairing , (despondent) , and war-weary-apathetic rather than rebellious.10. She was both friendly and intelligent with none of the (vanity) so often associated.B1. This suggests that sterling’s strength, unwelcome though it seemed, may actually have been conducive to Britain’s economic (well-being).2. The coal miners complain that they are ridiculously (underpay), especially as the work is so dangerous.3. We have seen the value of our house (diminish) substantially over the last six months.4. It’s very difficult to (undo) the damage t hat’s caused by inadequate parenting in a child’s early years.5. The company’s benefits (zoomed) from nil in 1981 to about $16 millionlast year.6. But she was an orphan, and the uncle and aunt with whom she lived were not at all (well off).7. For some women at this stage, cooking can become an absorbing hobby rather than the (necessity) of life it was when there were others to feed-a social pleasure or simply a personal indulgence.8. Those words uttered by some political leaders would sound banal and from one or two others (downright) phony.9. Call your doctor for advice if symptoms (persist) for more than a few days.10. Yet there is much of scenic and historic interest here to (delight) the leisurely visitor.Lesson 13A1. The whole nation grieved (was distressed) for the death of the their president John Kennedy.2. The central government collided (conflicted) with city parliament over its industrial plans.3. A subtle influence emanates (originates) from the teacher upon his students.4. At the press conference, the crazy teenagers fully displayed their infatuation (passion) for their favorite movie stars.5. Temples, mosques, churches and synagogues are all sacred (holy) buildings.6. The dinner table was gorgeous (beautiful) with silver, rare china, and flowers.7. Mr. Nathan lamented (complained) the fact that for 40 years Israel had been saying it had no one to talk to and now that the other side was prepared to talk, Israel refused.8. Western efforts to keep criminal money out of the banking system are based on the premise (presupposition) that banks can identify their customers, even when they act through nominees.9. The committee undertook a comprehensive diagnosis (analysis) of the city’s problem.10. The frequent hurtful, infantile (childish) arguments between couples will inevitably lead to disaster.B1. I used to (gaze at) it and wish that I could have a dog just like the one in the picture.2. If you manage to (break free) from your attacker, run to the nearest source of help, Whether i t’s a house with lights on, an open garage, pub or shop, or a police or fire station-any place where you can find people, a telephone, weapons or cover.3. The boys’ attention did not (spring from) concern for Alec but concern for themselves if Alec was cut and needed to see the nurse.4. His lawyers will almost certainly appeal against the (verdict).5. Perhaps we are now in a position to give, from a parental (perspective), an alternative interpretation of what exactly it means to “come to terms with” ac hild’s disability.6. Not only had the children suffered the loss of a parent but the family was further fragmented by the absence of one or more children as a direct or indirect result of the (marital) breakdown.7. China’s foreign policy (rests on) the principle of equality and mutual benefit.8. This high quality wax gives car(permanent) protection against acid rain.9. We know there are senses that feel good, that status and (ego) are important, and that money is not a substitute for health, happiness, companionship, or emotional security.10. The past 10 years have been the happiest and most (fulfilling) of his life. Lesson 14A1. The disorder of his life: the succession of cities, of (transitory) loves, inevitably led to his worsening psychosomatic problems.2. They are told not to store apples in the refrigerator because fresh fruit like apples are (perishable).3. The providers claim that they have the right to make a (surcharge) for delivering the goods outside of the city limits.4. Mr. Bint has a (propensity) to put off decision to the last minute.5. A constitutional amendment (precludes) any president from serving more than two terms, with only one exception during World War II.6. And with the (advent) of television, the cinema chains virtually abandoned the Bmovies overnight.7. The new rich who were building new houses were only too happy to have their (aesthetic) decisions made for them by the “professionals”.8. The test for (homogeneity) in the five community studies did not suggest any significant differences among them.9. Criminals are being found “guilty but mentally ill” rather than “not guilty but mentally (insane)”.10. Consequently, science should contain within it a means of breaking out of one (paradigm) into a better one. B1. Each church needs to ask: is ours a community where all kinds of people can come into an (intimate) relationship with God?2. They are so busy that they may often have to (forgo) social evenings and holidays.3. This was one aspect of his life that Charles found hard to (come to terms with), especially during this period when he was evaluating and reassessing his role in life.4. But speaking of poets and their works has (brought to mind) a brief meeting in Chicago with Carl Sandberg, the great contemporary American poet.5. A yield rate that after a certain point fails to increase proportionately to additional outlays of capital or investments of time and labor is what most economists refer to as “(diminishing) returns”.6. They rely on the fact that brain weight will increase in proportion to body area, which is, (in turn), related to body weight.7. That the worlds of business and education should learn from one another ought to be a truism, given that both worlds and cultures (impinge on) and shape most peo ple’s lives.8. The good doctor may not be everyone’s favorite rugby official, but his word still (carries weight) in New Zealand.9. Distribution problems have probably caused more deaths from (starvation) in recent years than an actual shortage of food.10. “That was a truly delicious piece of pork,”he said. “Yes, wasn’t it?” (echoed) David.。