大学英语3背诵段落

Unit 1

Just as my father’s death had changed Jimmy’s world overnight, September 11th changed our lives; the world we’d known was gone. But, as we sang for Jimmy and held each tight afterward praying for peace around the world, we were reminded that the constant love and support of our friends and family would get us through whatever life might present. The simplicity with which Jimmy had reconciled everything for us should not have been surprising. There had never been limitations to what Jimmy’s love could acco mplish.

有如父亲的去世一夜之间改变了吉米的世界，9•11也改变了我们的生活；我们熟悉的世界不复存在了。但是，当我们为吉米唱歌，相互紧拥，祈祷全球和平时，我们也意识到，朋友、家人间永恒的爱和支持可以让我们克服生活中的任何

困难。吉米以朴素的方式为我们协调了眼前的一切，他做到这一点并不令人吃惊。吉米的爱可以征服一切，这是任何东西都限制不了的。

The Statue of Liberty called Liberty Enlightening the World, is amonument celebrating US independence and the France-America alliance. Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie has become universally recognized Queen of the Dolls. The American Gothicinterpretates of the solomn pride of American farmers, and it was inspired by the Gothic window of an old farmland. American coins honor prominent figures of the US government——mostly famous former president. But the Buffalo Nickel honors a pair of connected tragedies from the settlement of the American frontier-the destruction of buffalo herds and the American Indians.After the war,a character called Uncle Sam began appearing in political cartoons, and became American’s most popular symbol.

Unit 4 总结性翻译背诵

自由女神像，又称为自由照耀世界，是一座庆祝美国独立和美法联盟的纪念碑。自从1959年面世，芭比娃娃就成为全球公认的“娃娃女王”。美国哥特式体现了美国农民庄严的自豪，灵感来自于一所古老农舍的哥特式窗户。美国的硬币都用来纪念美国政府的杰出人物，其中大部分是著名的前总统，野牛镍币是为了纪念野牛群和美洲印第安人的灭绝。山姆大叔这一人物在1812年的战争之后开始出现在政治漫画中，成为最受美国人欢迎的象征。

Unit 5 Para.

"Time seems to stand still. In the total silence, I feel my own pulse quicken and hear my breathing asit begins to match hers, breath for uneven breath. Our eyes meet and somehow, together, we becomeaware that this is a special moment between two human beings ... Her long fingers curl easily aroundmy hand and I nod my head slowly, smiling. Without words, through yellowed eyes, I receive my thank-you and her eyes slowly close.

时间似乎停滞了。在一片寂静中，我感觉自己的脉搏加快了，我听到自己的呼吸开始伴随着她那不均匀的呼吸一起一落。我们互相对视，不知怎么的，我们都意识到，这是两个生命间的一个特殊时刻。她那细长的手指很轻易地就拢住了我的手，我微笑着慢慢点了点头。无需任何语言，我从她发黄的眼睛中感受到了她对我的谢意，她慢慢闭上了眼睛。

Unit 6 Para.e 4

In addition to preparing their houses, people in these regions need to prepare themselves. Theyshould have supplies of water and food at home and at work. It is best to store several gallons of waterper person. It is also important to have something that can clean water and kill bacteria, so water fromother sources can be made safe to drink. Store one week's food for each person. Earthquake survivalsupplies include a radio receiver, a torch, extra batteries, first-aid supplies, a spade, a tent, some rope,and warm clothing. Experts also suggest the following: 除做好房屋的防震外，这些地区的人们还需要为自身做些防备。他们应该在家里和工作地储备些水和食物。最好每人储备几加仑水。储备一些可以净化水和消灭病菌的东西也很重要，这样就可以安全地饮用其他来源的水了。每人准备一周的食物。地震救生储备还包括无线电接收器、手电、备用电池、急救用品、铁锹、帐篷、绳子和保暖衣物。此外，专家们还提出了以下建议：

Unit 7 Para. 2

Gates' success stems from his personality: an unbelievable and at times frightening blend of high-voltage brilliance, drive and competitiveness. When the chairman and CEO walks through the corridors of Microsoft, it is like a switch being turned on; everything and everyone around him is charged with 10,000 volts of electricity. Gates sets the example and Microsoft employees follow. The schedule he keeps is one hint as to what he expects from his employees. It's not unusual for the "dean" of the "Microsoft campus" to put in 16-hour days.

盖茨的成功源自他的人格：他才华横溢、冲劲十足、争强好胜，这些加在一起令人难以置信，有时甚至令人畏惧。当这位董事长兼首席执行官走过微软大楼的走廊时，他身边的人和物就像被打开了电源，充了一万伏电。盖茨树立了榜样，微软的员工紧随其后。他的工作安排暗示着他对员工的期待。这位“微软校园”的“校长”经常每天工作16小时。