Unit现代大学英语精读
现代大学英语 精读4 UNIT1-UNIT6 短语句子翻译(全)另附重点课文全文翻译
浴巾a bath towel 文法学校a grammar school永恒的真理the eternal truth文件柜a filling cabinet新鲜空气fresh air纯属无稽之谈utter nonsense 违规行为delinquent behavior常客a frequent visitor高品德的high-minded monologue 固定的观点a settle view 时事current affairs身体障碍a physical impediment一阵狂风a hideous wind令人厌恶的景象a hideous sight言语障碍 a speech impediment 使人兴奋冲动的爱国激情heady patriotism无情的人侵者the remorseless invaders 首相the Prime Minister 烂苹果rotten apples国际联盟the League of Nations 思维过程a mental process 条理清楚的文章a coherent article一位点头之交a nodding acquaintance一个完整的体系a coherent system一位口译好手a proficient interpreter 一种不可阻挡的趋向an irresistible trend逐字逐句的激励literally inspired夜生活evening life食宿board and lodging 供吃住的寄宿舍boarding-house瞬间a split second玻璃弹子glass marbles做徒劳无益的事whipping the dead horse阿司匹林片aspirin tablets在此情况下in the circumstances提前in advance走过场a matter of form 楼梯间平台的窗户landing window紧张气氛the tense atmosphere毛线针knitting needles梦游to walk in one’s sleep飞机翼展the wingspan of a plane专业的历史工作者professional historians基于常识的反应a common-sense reaction事物的这种状况this state of affairs意见不一的历史学家contending historians老生常谈的事a cut-and-dried matter一个个人喜好的问题a matter of personal preference截然不同的观点diametrically opposed points of view民间故事folk tales书面文件written documents过去的遗留物the remains of the past人的动机和行为human motivations and behavior复杂和精细sophistication and subtlety 商船merchant ships 一旦发生潜艇战in the event of a submarine warfare一个粗糙的理论a crude theory 好战的行为belligerent acts宣传机器a propaganda machine德国外交部长the German foreign secretary权力平衡the balance of power因果关系the cause and effect海岸炮兵the shore batteries 终极关怀the ultimate concern 近因 a proximate cause人们常说的一句话a well-used phrase不会出错的解释 a foolproof explanation绝对有效的模式a model of unquestioned validity 永不停止的探索a never-ending quest一个难以达到但又十分诱人的目标an elusive yet intriguing goal难以解决的两难困境an insoluble dilemma 一本难以看懂的书an incomprehensible book一个爱交际的女人a sociable woman 黑市the black market黑色幽默black humor 害群之马black sheep黑人权利black power表达能力不强的人inarticulate people 全国性活动 a nationwide campaign赞美的话complimentary remarks 淘气男孩a mischievous boy一些有权力的人物certain powerful quarters 种族隔离的学校segregated schools 不可争议的权威indisputable authority公海high sea 上流社会high society 机密的消息confidential information 冷漠的门impersonal doors客观的信an impersonal letter 真诚的羡慕an unselfish envy紧张的声音a strained voice度假别墅holiday villa 一个著名的电视名人a famous television personality刻薄下流语言obscene language 下流故事an obscene story银行袭击a bank raid生产双层玻璃公司a double-glazing company联合抵押joint mortgage 拌嘴a cross word永远达不到的目标an unattainable goal 乡村和西部音乐country and western music加重了的潜水腰带a weighted diving belt 心碎heart-broken以自我为中心的人a self-centered man光是重量sheer weight光是运气sheer luck 一派胡言sheer nonsense军号声bulge call 人工呼吸kiss of life一串气泡 a trail of bubbles一点点关心one tiny scrap of care非理性因素non-rational factors 过去的好日子good old days思想模式thought patterns 陈旧的故事stock anecdotes思路brain path 鲜明的对比 a striking contrast 强烈的满足感keen satisfaction 感情上的联想sentimental association 一场恶吵a bitter quarrel酸葡萄sour grapes毫无根据的意见groundless opinions社会地位social position重要而有说服力的因素 a potent factor怀疑的余地room of doubt一种教条的观点great intellects大学者们great intellects不可避免的结果inevitable result 长期的斗争age-long struggle互相矛盾冲突的观点conflicting ideas鲜明的例子striking examples根深蒂固的信仰deeply-rooted convictions仅仅是断言bare assertion低头to sink one's head 使船沉没to sink the ship思考生命的意义to contemplate the meaning of life让阳光一下照着to catch the light毁了一个人的身体to ruin one's health 毁了国家to ruin the country猛敲桌子to bang the desk 扮演一个重要的角色to playa prominent role占有重要的位置to hold a prominent position 一个虔诚的佛教徒a pious Buddhist获得一种名声to gain a reputation 满足一个人的虚荣心to satisfy one's ego严刑逼供to give sb the third degree 发明一种教学方法to devise a teaching method在某人手中悄悄塞一支枪to slide a gun into sb's hand引起一些兴趣to whip up a little interest让谈话继续下去to keep the ball rolling让谈话开始to set the ball rolling一个作风古怪的百万富翁an eccentric millionaire分配资金to allot capital 勒紧裤带to tighten one’s belt 讲一句话to make a remark伸出一只手to stretch out one’s hand 润润嘴唇to moisten one’s lips抱怨天气to complain of the weather将棍子用力插入沙中to plunge the stick into the sand 突然冲我来了to turn on me 使某人心烦to get on on e’s nerve是某人将某事忘得精光t o put something out of someone’s mind脱钩t o come off the hook做填字游戏t o do a crossword puzzle 擤鼻涕to blow one’s nose 在鼻子上涂粉to powder one’s nose 提出案发时不在现场的证据to give an alibi获得新的深刻认识to gain new insights修改一个人的观点to revise one’s ideas追查起因to trace the cause 从这前提出发to begin from this premise朝目标开火to open fire on/at给以同样重视to give equal weight to sth支持某一观点to support a certain view 对政府施加影响to influence the government破坏实力平衡to destroy the balance of power组成联盟to form an alliance偿还贷款to repay the loans 考虑战争的问题to contemplate war填补缺口to fill in the gaps 结束探索to conclude the quest从某一角度看问题to view sth from a certain perspective从比较中获益to benefit from the comparison消灭差别to eliminate from the comparison 深入研究问题to dig into the problem 淹没在大海之中to be immersed in a vast sea从不同的观点出发to stem from a different point of view命中注定要做某事to be destined to do sth无视这个事实to ignore the fact作出假设to make an assumption 打败敌人to defeat the enemy夺回失土to win back one’s lost territory沉船to sink a boat截获机密to intercept the secret message将证据凑在一起to piece together evidence接近真理to approximate the truth 掌握新技术to master new techniques庆祝他的50华诞to celebrate its Golden Jubilee 引起羡慕to excite admiration触动良心to touch the conscience得奖to win the prize受到训斥to receive a reprimand省去这些字to omit the words宣布放弃奖金renounce the prizes 避免一场危机avert a crisis参加仪式attend the ceremony 展示一件艺术品exhibit a work of art尽情享受乐趣to indulge in pleasures 保护一个孩子guard a child感到有能力做某事feel up to do something 使某事正式结束bring sth to a close挥手让某人进去wave sb in使某人不必处于某种场合to save sb from a situation向某人说说心里话to talk out one’s heart to sb 把某人打翻在地knock sb down给某人斟酒pour sb a drink 举杯祝酒raise one’s glass从大腿上慢慢流下来trickle down her legs像鲸鱼一样喷水puff like a whale想雪一样融化掉melt down like snow 一眼看清了当时的情况sum up the scene进行电视采访do their interview 心存怨恨bear resentment难受的想吐feel sick in the stomach 突然大声的怒气冲冲的冲进来come in like thunder 渐渐散去drift away gradually 看中某人的意见value one’s opinion提高在某人心中的地位increase one’s standing with sb使自己振作起来pull oneself together 开始提供晚餐serve dinner 禽抱一个拿枪的劫匪tackle an armed robber和某人厮守下去stick with sb 系上腰带fasten the seat belt虐待妻子abuse one’s wife 和很多人乱搞男女关系screw his way around碰某人一个手指头lay a finger on sb 进行人工呼吸catch sb trying to do sth用力把自己身体升起heave oneself up浮出水面float to the surface在水下拼命挣扎thrash about under the water 使自己依靠在某物上prop oneself against冲出水面break surface 抓住某物seize hold of sth 把自己用力拉起来haul oneself up 紧紧锁住某人双手pinion one’s arms 把某人挡开fend sb off击中某处land a blow 呆在水下stay under in the water将这些观点加以归类to classify propositions 持有一种意见to hold an opinion 建立信念to establish convictions 颠倒过程to reverse the process 对是否是真相提出疑问to question the truth 获得财富to acquire wealth接受一种新的信念to adopt a new belief 放弃信念to abandon belief证明完全相反to demonstrate the contrary 相信这一事实to credit the fact 怀有一种意见to entertain an opinion使这个字的意思延伸一下to extend the term珍惜他们的尊敬to value their respect轻视他们的意见to belittle their opinions考虑某一点to make an allowance改变我们的思维模式to alter our thought patterns走同样的路to take the same course鹦鹉学舌般重复他人的思想to parrot others' ideasUNIT 11、我知道，不管发生什么I knew I could expect my brother to stand by me whatever happened.2、一般情况下As a general rule, young people tend to be more interest in the present and the future.3、如果他们双方不妥协Both sides will stand to lose if they do not compromise.4、我们希望使我们It is our hope to make all the courses and teaching materials integrated.5、中国的书面文字The Chinese written language has been a major factor for integrating our nation.6、在中国的传统艺术中In traditional Chinese art, the bamboo often stands for moral integrity and uprightness.7、绝大多数人都赞成深化改革The great majority of the people stand for further reform.8、伊丽莎白一世Queen Elizabeth the First ruled England for 45 years, and the country prospered under her rule.9、真理一开始The truth is always in the hand of a small minority at first. That's the rule.10, 民主意味着由Democracy means that the majority rules, but the minority’s right to disagree is also respected. These two basic rules are of equal importance.11、一个国A nation cannot be strong unless it is well-integrated economically, politically and culturally as well as geographically.12、那次晚会很乏味The party was boring, so she slipped out of the room and went home.13 路很泥泞The road was muddy. He slipped and fell into the river.14、有一天，我因为One day I was drowning my sorrows in a restaurant because I was broke when he came and slipped a roll of money into my hand.15、佛罗里达州The Court of Florida ruled that it was necessary to recount the votes.16、认为太阳绕着地球The idea that the sun moves round the earth ruled ancient scholars for more than a thousand years.17、这些胡同The hutongs are an integral part of old Beijing.18、日子一天天过去Days slipped by and I still had not made much progress.19、他怕犯错He weighed every word carefully lest he should make a mistake.20、她的身体糟糕到了Her health was such terrible that she would not go out in the sun even in winter lest she get sun-stroke.你能强迫一个Y ou can force a student to attend classes, but you cannot force him to think.学习文学The study of literature can help you to understand not only other people but also yourself.通过阅读范文Y ou can improve your writing by reading good models and by practicing writing.在中世纪In the Middle Ages, people believed that the earth was flat and that it was the center of the universe.我既没有时间I can afford neither the time nor the money to play golf with those big cheeses.小金Xiao Jin could not decide whether to apply for graduate studies right after college or to get a job first.爱能改善人们Love cures people-both those who give it and those who receive it.优秀的企业Excellent firms don't believe in perfection, only in constant improvement and constant change.许多东西Many things cannot be learned in the classroom, such as planning one's time, working on one's own and managing one's own affairs.在过去的10年里In the past ten years people, especially old people, have been concerned more about their health than about their income.UNIT21、我们公司在这么短It is a miracle how our company has developed into a multinational in sucha short span of time.2、那个国家的平均寿命The average life span of that country has increased from 42 years to 50 years in a matter of two decades.3、这两个国家的冲突The conflict between the two countries has spanned more than half a century.4有四座大桥There are four bridges spanning the river.5、我对你非常感谢I'm much obliged to you. Without your help, I would never have finished the book.6、不，这个聚会No, you are not obliged to go to the party. You don't have to go if you don't want to.7 人们找她She’s always ready to oblige when people come to her for help.8 山谷里有一个小湖In the valley is a small lake right between a meadow and a hill. It is a perfect spot for picnic .9、他坐在一个阴凉Sitting in that shady spot he soon dozed off.10、他看见我把一个塑料He criticized me on the spot when he saw me throw a plastic bag by the roadside.11 那是一件白底蓝点It is a white shirt with blue spots. It looks quite pretty.12、这位侦探发现了The detective spotted the suspect and he walked and arrested him.13、有一个气球爆了One of the balloons popped and it gave me quite a start.14 在上课的时候进It is very impolite to keep popping in and out of the classroom when the class is still going on.15、当他看见那位小伙子When he saw the young man ready to pay for the BMW in cash, his eyes almost popped out of his head.16、在那些国家里水比油In those countries, water is worth a lot more than oil. Friends will often bring dollars' worth of water as a gift.17、这个项目完成When this project is completed, it will benefit about a hundred thousand people. It will be well worth the effort and investment.18、这电影不值得看两遍This movie is not worth seeing twice. In fact, it's not worth seeing at all.19 我觉得那地方值得I think it is worthwhile to visit that place. I hear they have kept all their traditional houses intact-houses that were built in Ming-Qing styles.20、贾宝玉当他父亲Jia Baoyu was sick and tired of being his father's worthy son. He yearned for freedom.1.看来病人在这个城市It seems the patient has no relatives in this city.2.交朋友易It’s easy to make friends but difficult to keep them.3.他总是懂的朋友He can always understand what his friends are thinking and worrying about.4.或许根本就不是Perhaps it wasn’t Xiao Jiang at all who had left the tap running all night.5.那男孩一点也不The boy had no idea how he had become an old man in half a day.6.不知道王宁I wonder how Wang Ning has been doing in London. I haven’t heard from himfor almost a year.7.你出生于什么样的家庭It doesn’t matter what family you were born into. The real test ishow far you can go from where you started.8.她简直不相信She simply couldn’t believe what she saw. It was only yesterday that the twintowers were standing there.9.第八号陪审员Juror No. 8 pointed out that it might have been someone else who had stabbedthe boy’s father to death.10.在市场经济中In the market economy, it is primarily by individuals and firms rather than bygovernment agencies that decisions about what to produce, how much to produce are made.UNIT31.尚不知飞The cause of the aircraft crash is so far unknown.2.地球转The cause of global warming is still hotly debated among scientists.3.他把他的一He devoted all his life to the cause of environmental protection.4.历史上这条The river has caused us a lot of trouble in history.5.你认为国际恐怖主义的What do you think caused the upsurge of international terrorism?6.我们必须团结那些反对We must try and unite with those who have opposed us.7.任何进步和改革都会There is always opposition to any progress and reform.8.有些人对新事物总是Some people are always opposed to new things.9.这些贷款中不少从未归还A lot of those loans were never repaid. That high ratio of bad debts finally led to the financial crisis in this second economic power in the world.10.工商银行现在给The Business Bank now offers a special loan for students who can't pay for their education.11.这男孩问斯多太太能否将她的The boy asked Mrs.Stow for the loan of her binoculars.12.她在结束讲话时Her concluded her speech by saying that she hoped she could come again some day and see more of the country.13.他们一结束调查就As soon as they concluded the investigation, they were to report to the Security Council.14.在他访问期间，During his visit, he will conclude a new trade agreement with India.15根据这些有理疑点，陪审团只能得出结论，这个少Based on those reasonable doubts, the jury had to conclude that the boy was not guilty.16.他将经东京飞往纽约She is flying to New York by way of Tokyo.17.我想谈谈上世界60年代的情I'd like to say a few words about the situation in the sixties of the last century by way of an introduction to the movie.18.他们决定召They decided to recall their ambassador by way of protest.1.英雄是具有非凡品Heroes and heroines are people with unusual qualities.2.名流是因媒体炒作而出名Celebrities are people who become famous because of publicity through the media.3.在中国大陆，“爱人In China mainland, "sweet heart" often refers to a person's husband or wife.4.一个不能共患难的朋友A fair-weather friend is one who will desert you as soon as you are introuble.5.从广义上说，货币指Broadly speaking, money refers to anything generally accepted in exchange for other goods and services.6.一个坐在扶手椅里的An armchair revolutionary is one who talks about revolution, but who doesn't put what he says into practice.7.鲁教授说一个好教师应努力使自己成Professor Lu says that a good teacher is one who does all he/she can to make himself/herself unnecessary for the students.8.经济学定义为研究商品和服务的生产、分配和消费的社会Economics is defined as the social science that deals with the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. 9.DVD是上面能储藏大量在计算机DVD is a disk on which large amounts of information, especially photographs and video can be stored, for use on a computer.10.《牛津高级学生词典》The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary defines "workaholic" as "a person who works most of the time and finds it difficult to stop working in order to do other things".UNIT41、因为疯牛病Import of that country’s beef was suspended because of the mad cow scare.2、在战争期间During the war, they had to suspend the construction of the railway.3、吸毒是一件严重It was a serious offence to take drugs. Robert was suspended from school for two weeks.4、她正躺在悬挂She was reading in a hammock suspended from two tree branches.5这次暂停销售The sales suspension has brought us heavy losses.6 这也许是亚洲This is perhaps the longest suspension bridge in Asia.7这个作家善于制造悬念。
现代大学英语精读第5册unit1.2,3,4,6,10课后翻译
1. A white lie is better than a black lie,一个无关紧要的谎言总比一个善意的谎言要好。
2.To upset this cultural homicide, the Negro must rise up with an affirmation of his own Olympian manhood.为了挫败各种蓄意培植的低人一等的心态，黑人必须直起腰来宣布自己高贵的人格。
3.…with a spirit straining toward true self-esteem, the Negro must boldly throw off the manacles of self-abnegation…黑人必须以一种竭尽全力自尊自重的精神，大胆抛弃自我克制的枷锁。
4.What is needed is a realization that power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power issentimental and anemic.必须懂得没有爱的权力是毫无节制、易被滥用的，而没有权力的爱则是多愁善感、脆弱无力的。
5.It is precisely this collision of immoral power with powerless morality which constitutes the major crisis of ourtimes.正是这种邪恶的权力和没有权势的道义的冲突构成了我们时代的主要危机。
6.Now, early in this century this proposal would have been greeted with ridicule and denunciation, as destructive ofinitiative and responsibility.在本世纪之初，这种建议会受到嘲笑和谴责，认为它对主动性和责任感起到负面作用。
现代大学英语精读1Unit_3_课后练习答案
Unit 3Preview1. Listen to the recording of the text and choose the statement that best reflects your understanding.1. C2. A3. C4. D5. CVocabulary1. Become familiar with the rules of word formation.1. Give the parts of speech of the following words and study how they are formed.1. “un-“ here is an adjective prefix which means “not”.2. “-able” is an adjective suffix which means something that can be done ora quality something or someone has（可以的或必须的；有某种特性或倾向的）．3．“fore-”is a prefix which means‘‘before’‘or‘’in front of’（指时间、职位、位置在前面）．4. Suffix “-en” turns some adjectives and nouns into verbs.5. Prefix “re-“ means “again”.6. These compound nouns are formed by objects + v + –er/or.7. These compound adjectives are formed by adj + n + –ed.2. Decide which of the following words can be used both as verbs andnouns.All these words can be used both as nouns and verbs with only the following exceptions which are usually used as verbs:TendReplace (corresponding noun: replacement)Die (When used as a noun, it is a different word.)Condemn (corresponding noun: condemnation)Occur (corresponding noun: occurrence)Complain (corresponding noun: complaint)Protect (corresponding noun: protection)3 Translate the following expressions4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets.1. represent, represented2. employer, unemployed, employees, reemployed3. well-informed, information4. informer, inform, authorities5. complaints, complain, unemployment6. insult7. insulting, insult8. representative9. be insulted2 Complete the following verb + noun collocations or expressions1 mind (his own business)2 plant / grow / harvest / reap (the rice)3 dig / sink (a well)4. (catch) fish / birds / crabs / mice/ a thief / a cold / the meaning / the disease5 till / improve / conserve (the soil)6 plough (the field)7 (condemn) the enemy / the killings8 (attract) attention / interest / criticism9 (gather) flowers/ nuts / information /troops3. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets according to the patterns given in bold.1. it was fate that2. it was/is his son who3. it was in the United States that4. begging for food with a golden bowl5. trying to fly by lifting his hair6. leading the blind7. She used to be rather weak in English8. Ours used to be called a country of bicycles9. There used to be lots of fish, shrimps and crabs4. Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions and adverbs(1) in, of, with, at, with, about/of, to, of, on, to(2) of, for, from, till, on, after, against/from, in(3) to, in, of, of, for, to, for, in, to,(4) down, over, with(5) by, over,(6) along, with, across(7) around/ round, away, with(8) to, up, off, off, on5 Translate the following sentences, using the link +predicative pattern 1. 祝英台虽然不愿意嫁给马家小少爷，但她不能不服从她父亲。
现代大学英语精读第二版Unit
Ethnocentrism
Bentrism? "Ethnic" refers to cultural heritage, and "centrism" refers to the central starting point or the tendency of people to put their own group at the center. "ethnocentrism" basically refers to judging other groups from one’s own cultural point of view, or misinterpreting other cultures because one uses the concepts of his own culture. It is the belief that one particular race or nationality of people is superior to all others.
一位亲眼看见那个妇女被汽车轧过的年轻人同意出庭凭证。我很欣赏他的勇气。
大学教育应该设法保证我们的大学生有进行批判性思维的能力。
College education should see to it that our students are able to do critical thinking.
We at least agree on one thing: We agree not to use force. We agree that we must settle our disputes peacefully.
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桂林向来被我们称为最美的地方，我以前怀疑这种说法。现在我完全同意他们了。一切都美极了，尤其是那些千姿百态的石峰。
现代大学英语精读 Unit ppt课件
Warming up Questions/Activities
• And then the Nightingale began to sing.
• “That is it!” said the little girl. “Listen, listen! And it’s sitting there!”
• Think about how to interpret the story • Know something about the author • Learn to appreciate the beauty in this story W B
and analyze how it is created TR
of the story? 5. If you were the writer, how would you like to end
it? 6. What techniques do you think the author used in W B
“I have nothing to declare but my genius.”
“Men become old, but they never become good.” (Lady Windermere's Fan)
“Men know life too early. Women know life too late. That is the difference between men and women.” (A Woman of No Importance)
• For a long time he stood gazing at her face, so full of serenity, so peaceful, lovely and pure, and he felt spring to his heart that love he had always been searching for and never found.
现代大学英语精读unit课文翻译
现代大学英语精读unit课文翻译Unit 6 Text AThe Green Bananait might have happened anywhere, my encounter with the green banana started on a steep mountain road in the central area of Brazil. My ancient jeep was straining up through beautiful countryside when the radiator began to leak, and I was ten miles from the nearest mechanic. The over-heated engine forced me to stop at the next village, which consisted of a small store and a few houses that we are scattered here and there. People came over to look. They could see three fine streams of hot water spouting from holes in the jacket of the radiator. "That's easy to fix, a man said. He sent a boy running for some green bananas. He patted me on the shoulder, assuring me that everything would work out. "Green bananas," he smiled. Everyone agreed.尽管这种事情在任何地方都可能发生，但我与青香蕉的邂逅却源自于巴西腹地一条险峻的山路上。
杨立民《现代大学英语精读（2）》（第2版）学习指南【词汇短语＋课文精解＋全文翻译＋练习答案】
目 录Unit 1一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 2一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 3一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 4一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 5一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 6一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 7一、练习答案Unit 8一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 9一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 10一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 11一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 12一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 13一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 14一、练习答案Unit 15一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 16一、词汇短语二、课文精解三、全文翻译四、练习答案Unit 1一、词汇短语Text Adisaster [di5zB:stE] n.灾难，灾祸；不幸【例句】These difficulties are caused by natural disasters. 这些困难都是由自然灾害造成的。
【助记】dis（不，没有）+aster（星星）→星星消失了，难道预示着灾难的来临？谐音“点扎死他”，灾难。
semester [si5mestE] n.学期；半年【例句】His writing has improved greatly in this semester. 这学期他的写作有了很大进步。
【助记】seme（看作semi半）+s+ ter（看作terra学期）→半学期beanpole [5bi:npEul] n.（插在地上供豆茎攀缘的）支竿，瘦长之人【例句】Li Ling’s elder sister is short and overweight while her younger sister is a beanpole.李玲的姐姐是个矮胖墩儿，可她妹妹却是个细高个儿。
现代大学英语 精读1 unit 1
Text Analysis
Detailed Analysis
Part I: Sentence Paraphrase
They will be your income, and may it always suffice. (Para. 5)
Inverted sentence
May: in formal English, “may” is used in a blessing to express a hope or wish. e.g.
• the two-fold purpose of university education
Text Analysis
Detailed Analysis
Part I: Main Idea
Retell the teacher’s encounter with the student. Occasion, student’s appearance & question, what the teacher has in mind and what he says, student’s response What is the student’s attitude towards reading Shakespeare and towards the teacher? Find textual evidence. What is the teacher’s attitude towards the student? Find textual evidence. How does the teacher try to explain to the student the importance of reading literature? How do you understand the teacher’s differentiation of the three eight hours and his emphasis on the last third besides work and sleep?
现代大学英语精读第二版UnitUnit句子翻译答案
现代⼤学英语精读第⼆版UnitUnit句⼦翻译答案U n i t 1 1. He is so devoted to his research that it never occurs to him that he will soon have to retire. 他对他的研究如此专⼼致志，从来没有过很快就要退休的念头。
2.Many people have observed that，without effective checks，we all havea tendency to abuse our power. 很多⼈都曾说过，如果没有有效的制约，我们都有滥⽤权⼒的倾向。
3. Some countries refuse to get involved in this dispute and they resent any foreign interference. 有些国家拒绝卷⼊这⼀争端，⽽且他们对外国的⼲涉⾮常反感。
4. The control of sand storms will involve a tremendous amount of work and money. 控制沙尘暴需要⼤量的⼯作和资⾦。
5. You have to take the local conditions into consideration when you apply these technologies. 你们⽤这些技术的时候，必须考虑到当地的条件。
6. All applicants will have to fill out these forms and mail in an application fee of 50 dollars. 所有的申请者都必须填好这些表格，然后邮寄50美元的报名费。
7.Based on his observation of children’s behavior，he came to the conclusion that learning is a natural pleasure. 他根据对孩⼦们⾏为的观察得出结论：学习是⼀种⾃然的乐趣。
Unit 现代大学英语精读第一册The Boy and the Bank Officer答案
Unit Two The Boy and Bank Officer VocabularyI.1.1. n11. n2. n12. n3. v past participle 13. adv4. v past participle 14. adv5. v past participle 15. adj6. n16.adj7. n 17. n8. n18. n9. adj 19. n10. adj 20. n2．1. 头痛8. 雪靴2. 钞票9. 手册3. 祖国10. 店员4. 伤心11. 夜总会5. 握手12. 穿插火力6. 山体滑坡13. 月光3.1. 繁星密布的填空10. 有钱人2. 狂风暴雨肆虐的大海11. 雨季3. 棉花般的雪12. 银发4. 多山地区13. 红润的面颊5. 落基山脉14. 多刺的鱼6. 肉嘟嘟的鼻子15. 瘦骨嶙峋的女孩儿9. 卷曲的毛发18. 华而不实的语言4.1. 一个男子突然站了起来，用他的鞋子朝他扔过去。
幸亏他及时低头躲了过去。
2. 我们再他回家前把房间通通风吧。
3. 她虽然八十大好几了，但还能穿针引线。
4. 我们必须勇敢面对这个危险。
总有人要在我们这里浑水摸鱼。
5. 她清楚地知道，如果她把那钱放进口袋，她就会倒大霉。
6. 会议是由一个刚刚平步青云，掌握大权的妇女主持的。
7. 正如老话所说，剥猫皮可以有很多方法。
〔不必墨守成规〕8. 一对年轻的恋人坠入爱河，仅因为此，他们被人们用石头活活砸死。
9. 我希望贫富差距能够缩小。
前两天我见到一个饿急了的年轻人在一家饭店里狼吞虎咽地吃残羹剩饭。
10.桌子上的食品看起来是如此的诱人，我都流口水了。
2 Complete the following verb+ noun collocation orexpressions.1. have/keep/open/close2. have/keep/ show/ lose3. attend/hold/chair/have/open/close4. change/read/speak5. give/hold6.make/send/save/pay/earn/deposit/withdraw/change/borr ow/lend7. wear/show/give/use8. obey/follow/make/change/break9. have/spend/keep/waste/kill/save/count/lose10. protect/represent/consider3. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets according to the sentence patterns in bold.1. is that we can’t find enough foreign markets2. is that without democracy there is no harmonious society3. is that we should give/allow students more freedom4. is not strong enough to be her husband5. reliable enough to be her husband6. is not big enough to hold so many people7. There doesn’t seem to be any different opinion8. Because at that time there seemed to be enough food for everybody9. Because there didn’t seem to be any good reason at that time.10. because he was being followed at that time11. my car is being repaired/fixed12. I hear it is being criticized by many people13. a good doctor, but he doesn’t know much about history14. an excellent English professor, but she doesn’t know much about history15. we may be poor, but we are no beggars16. I shouldn’t have told her in such a hurry.17. I shouldn’t have gone18. we should have listened to them.4. Fill in blanks with correct forms of the words and phrases listed below1.move in on, happened to 5. Because of, handover2.aware of 6. the other day, on duty3.heard of 7. on the case, as to4.think twice 8. in the first place5. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions or adverbs.1. on 5. down upon2. into 6. up3. up 7. up to4. forward to6. Translate the following sentences into English1.It seemed impossible to me, but all the others looked veryconfident2.We looked around. There wasn’t building standing insight. The earthquake seemed to have destroyed everything.3.–He seemed to be in low spirits these days. I wonder why. --I think it’s because he doesn’t seem to be making much progress in his studies. He is afraid of being looked down upon by his classmates.4.– What are you looking for, Dick--I seem to have lost my key. How annoying!5. If you find a word that does not seem to make any sensein the sentence, you should look it up in the dictionary.That’s the only way to learn to use a word.6. They went on arguing for hours. Neither was willing tolisten to the other. I suddenly remembered someone saying “Discussion is an exchange of knowledge whileargument is an exchange of ignorance〞7. The situation there seems to be very complicated. Thegovernment has promised to look into it.8. My grandpa seems to be getting better and better, but hestill needs somebody to look after him.9. Economists have already come to the conclusion that thecrisis seems to be coming to an end. World economy is looking up.10. When I got well I looked at my bank account. To mysadness, I found my balance was almost zero. All my savings in the past three years were gone.7. Fill in each blank with correct form of the appropriate wordin the brackets. Note that more than one word may be appropriate1. say, ago2. before, remember/recall3. spoke, say4. speak/tell, after, speak5. After, since6. bring/take, since/because (Use “bring〞if she wascoming to you, and “take〞if she was leaving you)7. question, since/when8. Remember, bring9. matter, problemGrammar1.Study the given patterns and rewrite the followingsentences after the example.1.You ought to invite him to sing at the New Year Party2.You ought to do something a bit more challenging3.We ought to start preparing for celebration4.You ought to relax and stop worrying about him.5.If I knew their phone number, I would surely call them.6.If I was in charge here, I would help you.7.If I was offered the job, I would take it for sure.8.If I had a warm coast with me, I wouldn’t feel so cold.9.If his parents could afford it, they would support him atcollege.10.Ted might be able to solve these problems if he were herewith us.2.Rewrite the following sentences by using subjunctivemood after the example.1.Jack shouldn’t have done that /thrown the exam paperto the floor.2.People shouldn’t have wasted waster like that.3.Joe shouldn’t have lied to his parents. / He shouldn’thave spent his parents’ hard-earned money like that.4.I should not have given up so easily.5.I should not have jumped the queue. / He shouldn’t havebehaved like that.6.Li Tong’s parents shouldn’t have read her private letterwithout her permission.7.I don’t think the students should have overacted. (Theyshould have called the security on campus)3.Fill in each blank of the passage with ONE suitable word.(1) types/kinds (2) lending (3) for (4) is (5) pay (6) opening (7) balance (8)store/keep/save/put4.Translate the following sentences using one of the patternslisted in Grammar exercises 1-2.1.You ought to try a different method.2.I think you ought to talk with our writing teacher about it.3.we ought to report the theft to the police immediately4.You ought to go and see your parents more often now thatthey are not in good health.5.You shouldn’t have shouted at the elders like that6.You shouldn’t have been late for such an importantmeeting7.Isn’t Jim your friend You shouldn’t have turneddown/rejected his offer of help.8.As a college students, you shouldn’t have spent all yourfree time playing computer games.9.If I failed this time, I would try for the second time.10.If global warming continued, these islands woulddisappear.11.If I had a million yuan, I would buy my parents anapartment12.If I were elected president of the students’ union, I mightorganize a piano competition.5.Identify and correct the mistake (s) in each of thesentences.1.No one knew what had happened/ was happening there.No one knows what is happening/has happened there.2.My parents had a good reason to be angry with me. Ishouldn’t have lied to them in the first place.3.The new Prime Minister is well aware that his governmentis faced with a lot of problems./ The new Prime Minister is well aware of the problems his government is faced with.4.If you won the prize, what would you do with the money.5.The guest was greeted with a bunch of flowers at theairport.6.The teller was arguing with a young customer aboutsomething when the narrator entered the bank.7.The narrator thought the bank’s policy was ridiculous。
现代大学英语精读3_unit_1课后答案
1)她打算申请那个学术工作。
She intends to apply for that academic position．2)他对他的研究如此专心致志，他从来没有想过很快就要退休这事。
He is so devoted to his research that the idea that he will soon have to retire never occurs to him．3)很多人都注意到了，没有有效的监督，我们都有滥用权力的倾向。
Many people have observed that，without effective checks，we have a tendency to abuse our power·4)学生们必须仔细观察好的作家如何用词。
Students must observe carefully how good writers use words.5)有些国家拒绝卷入这一争端，而且他们对外国的干涉非常敏感。
Some countries refuse to get involved in this dispute and they resent any foreign interference．6)你觉得毒品问题我们应该如何应付？How do you think we should handle the drug problem?7)根据协议，所有的经济政策应该不加歧视地适用于所有人。
According to the agreement，all business policies should apply to everybody without any prejudice．8)要控制沙尘暴，涉及大量的工作和金钱。
The control of the sand storms will involve a tremendous amount of work and money．9)你应用这些技术的时候，必须考虑到当地的条件。
现代大学英语精读BookUnit课文
Book 4-Unit 5Text AThe TelephoneAnwar F. Accawi1.When I was growing up in Magdaluna, a small Lebanese village in the terraced, rockymountains east of Sidon, time didn't mean much to anybody, except maybe to those who were dying. In those days, there was no real need for a calendar or a watch to keep track of the hours, days, months, and years. We knew what to do and when to do it, just as the Iraqi geese knew when to fly north, driven by the hot wind that blew in from the desert. The only timepiece we had need of then was the sun. It rose and set, and the seasons rolled by and we sowed seed and harvested and ate and played and married our cousins and had babies who got whooping cough and chickenpox—and those children who survived grew up and married their cousins and had babies who got whooping cough and chickenpox. We lived and loved and toiled and died without ever needing to know what year it was, or even the time of day.2.It wasn't that we had no system for keeping track of time and of the important events in ourlives. But ours was a natural or, rather, a divine—calendar, because it was framed by acts of God: earthquakes and droughts and floods and locusts and pestilences. Simple as our calendar was, it worked just fine for us.3.Take, for example, the birth date of Teta Im Khalil, the oldest woman in Magdaluna and allthe surrounding villages. When I asked Grandma, "How old is Teta Im Khalil?"4.Grandma had to think for a moment; then she said, "I've been told that Teta was born shortlyafter the big snow that caused the roof on the mayor's house to cave in."5."And when was that?" I asked.6."Oh, about the time we had the big earthquake that cracked the wall in the east room."7.Well, that was enough for me. You couldn't be more accurate than that, now, could you?8.And that's the way it was in our little village for as far back as anybody could remember. Oneof the most unusual of the dates was when a whirlwind struck during which fish and oranges fell from the sky. Incredible as it may sound, the story of the fish and oranges was true, because men who would not lie even to save their own souls told and retold that story until it was incorporated into Magdaluna's calendar.9.The year of the fish-bearing whirlpool was not the last remarkable year. Many othersfollowed in which strange and wonderful things happened. There was, for instance, the year of the drought, when the heavens were shut for months and the spring from which the entire village got its drinking water slowed to a trickle. The spring was about a mile from the village, in a ravine that opened at one end into a small, flat clearing covered with fine gray dust and hard, marble-sized goat droppings. In the year of the drought, that little clearing was always packed full of noisy kids with big brown eyes and sticky hands, and their mothers—sinewy, overworked young women with cracked, brown heels. The children ran around playing tag or hide-and-seek while the women talked, shooed flies, and awaited their turns to fill up their jars with drinking water to bring home to their napping men and wet babies. There were days when we had to wait from sunup until late afternoon just to fill a small clay jar with precious, cool water.10.Sometimes, amid the long wait and the heat and the flies and the smell of goat dung,tempers flared, and the younger women, anxious about their babies, argued over whose turn it was to fill up her jar. And sometimes the arguments escalated into full-blown, knockdown-dragout fights; the women would grab each other by the hair and curse and scream and spit and call each other names that made my ears tingle. We little brown boys who went with our mothers to fetch water loved these fights, because we got to see the women's legs and their colored panties as they grappled and rolled around in the dust. Once in a while, we got lucky and saw much more, because some of the women wore nothing at all under their long dresses. God, how I used to look forward to those fights. I remember the rush, the excitement, the sun dancing on the dust clouds as a dress ripped and a young white breast was revealed, then quickly hidden. In my calendar, that year of drought will always be one of the best years of my childhood.11.But, in another way, the year of the drought was also one of the worst of my life, becausethat was the year that Abu Raja, the retired cook, decided it was time Magdaluna got its own telephone. Every civilized village needed a telephone, he said, and Magdaluna was not going to get anywhere until it had one. A telephone would link us with the outside world. A few men—like the retired Turkish-army drill sergeant, and the vineyard keeper—did all they could to talk Abu Raja out of having a telephone brought to the village. But they were outshouted and ignored and finally shunned by the other villagers for resisting progress and trying to keep a good thing from coming to Magdaluna.12.One warm day in early fall, many of the villagers were out in their fields repairing walls orgathering wood for the winter when the shout went out that the telephone-company truck had arrived at Abu Raja's dikkan, or country store. When the truck came into view, everybody dropped what they were doing and ran to Abu Raja's house to see what was happening. 13.It did not take long for the whole village to assemble at Abu Raja's dikkan. Some of the richvillagers walked right into the store and stood at the elbows of the two important-looking men from the telephone company, who proceeded with utmost gravity, like priests at Communion, to wire up the telephone. The poorer villagers stood outside and listened carefully to the details relayed to them by the not-so-poor people who stood in the doorway and could see inside.14."The bald man is cutting the blue wire," someone said.15."He is sticking the wire into the hole in the bottom of the black box," someone else added.16."The telephone man with the mustache is connecting two pieces of wire. Now he is twistingthe ends together," a third voice chimed in.17.Because I was small, I wriggled my way through the dense forest of legs to get a firsthandlook at the action. Breathless, I watched as the men in blue put together a black machine that supposedly would make it possible to talk with uncles, aunts, and cousins who lived more than two days' ride away.18.It was shortly after sunset when the man with the mustache announced that the telephonewas ready to use. He explained that all Abu Raja had to do was lift the receiver, turn the crank on the black box a few times, and wait for an operator to take his call. Abu Raja grabbed the receiver and turned the crank forcefully. Within moments, he was talking with his brother in Beirut. He didn't even have to raise his voice or shout to be heard.19.And the telephone, as it turned out, was bad news. With its coming, the face of the villagebegan to change. One of the fast effects was the shifting of the village's center. Before the telephone's arrival, the men of the village used to gather regularly at the house of Im Kaleem,a short, middle-aged widow with jet-black hair and a raspy voice that could be heard all overthe village, even when she was only whispering. She was a devout Catholic and also the village whore. The men met at her house to argue about politics and drink coffee and play cards or backgammon. Im Kaleem was not a true prostitute, however, because she did not charge for her services—not even for the coffee and tea that she served the men. She did not need the money; her son, who was overseas in Africa, sent her money regularly. Im Kaleem loved all the men she entertained, and they loved her, every one of them. In a way, she was married to all the men in the village. Everybody knew it but nobody objected. Actually I suspect the women did not mind their husbands'visits to Im Kaleem. Oh, they wrung their hands and complained to one another about their men's unfaithfulness, but secretly they were relieved, because Im Kaleem took some of the pressure off them and kept the men out of their hair while they attended to their endless chores. Im Kaleem was also a kind of confessor and troubleshooter, talking sense to those men who were having family problems, especially the younger ones.20.Before the telephone came to Magdaluna, Im Kaleem's house was bustling at just about anytime of day, especially at night, when the loud voices of the men talking, laughing, and arguing could be heard in the street below—a reassuring, homey sound. Her house was an island of comfort, an oasis for the weary village men, exhausted from having so little to do. 21.But it wasn't long before many of those men—the younger ones especially—started spendingmore of their days and evenings at Abu Raja's dikkan. There, they would eat and drink and talk and play checkers and backgammon, and then lean their chairs back against the wall—the signal that they were ready to toss back and forth, like a ball, the latest rumors going around the village. And they were always looking up from their games and drinks and talk to glance at the phone in the corner, as if expecting it to ring any minute and bring news that would change their lives and deliver them from their aimless existence. In the meantime, they smoked cheap, hand-rolled cigarettes, dug dirt out from under their fingernails with big pocketknives, and drank lukewarm sodas that they called Kacula, Seffen-Ub, and Bebsi.22.The telephone was also bad news for me personally. It took away my lucrative business—asource of much-needed income. Before, I used to hang around Im Kaleem's courtyard and play marbles with the other kids, waiting for some man to call down from a window and ask me to run to the store for cigarettes or liquor, or to deliver a message to his wife, such as what he wanted for supper. There was always something in it for me: a ten or even a twenty-five-piaster piece. On a good day, I ran nine or ten of those errands, which assured a steady supply of marbles that I usually lost to other boys. But as the days went by fewer and fewer men came to Im Kaleem's, and more and more congregated at Abu Raja's to wait by the telephone. In the evenings, the laughter and noise of the men trailed off and finally stopped.23.At Abu Raja's dikkan, the calls did eventually come, as expected, and men and womenstarted leaving the village the way a hailstorm begins: first one, then two, then bunches. 24.The army took them. Jobs in the cities lured them. And ships and airplanes carried them tosuch faraway places as Australia and Brazil and New Zealand. My friend Kameel, his cousin Habeeb, and their cousins and my cousins all went away to become ditch diggers andmechanics and butcher-shop boys and deli owners who wore dirty aprons sixteen hours a day, all looking for a better life than the one they had left behind. Within a year, only the sick, the old, and the maimed were left in the village. Magdaluna became a skeleton of its former self, desolate and forsaken, like the tombs, a place to get away from.25.Finally, the telephone took my family away, too. My father got a call from an old army buddywho told him that an oil company in southern Lebanon was hiring interpreters and instructors. My father applied for a job and got it, and we moved to Sidon, where I went to a Presbyterian missionary school and graduated in 1962. Three years later, having won a scholarship, I left Lebanon for the United States. Like the others who left Magdaluna before me, I am still looking for that better life. (2121 words)。
现代大学英语精读第二版bookunitppt课件
Background
The Man in the Water
• The man was later identified as Arland D. Williams Jr., a bank examiner working for the Federal Reserve system in Atlanta. The 14th Street Bridge was renamed in his honor.
– What does this article concentrate on? Does it focus on the description of the disaster or how people are saved? Why?
Background Category of News
News fall into basic categories: hard news and soft news.
The Man in the Water Unit 4
Questions / Activities Check-on Preview Objectives
Warming up
Warming up Questions / Activities
•Do you know of any disaster(s) that happened in recent years or recently? •When disaster happens, what do we usually want to know? •We sometimes identify some heroes in disasters. What do you think about them?
现代大学英语精读Unit新Spring-Sowing原文
Spring SowingLiam O’Flaherty1.It was still dark when Martin Delaney and his wife Mary got up. Martinstood in his shirt by the window, rubbing his eyes and yawning, whileMary raked out the live coals that had lain hidden in the ashes on thehearth all night. Outside, cocks were crowing and a white streak wasrising from the ground, as it were, and beginning to scatter the darkness. It was a February morning, dry, cold and starry.当马丁。
德莱尼和妻子玛丽起床时，天色仍然很暗。
马丁穿着衬衫站在窗前，揉着双眼，打着哈欠；而玛丽把整夜埋在炉灰里还未烧尽的煤块扒了出来。
屋外，公鸡在啼叫，一道白光正从地平线上升起，一如既往，开始驱散黑暗。
这是一个二月的清晨，寒冷、干燥，星光依稀可见。
2.The couple sat down to their breakfast of tea, bread and butter, in silence.They had only been married the previous autumn and it was hatefulleaving a warm bed at such and early hour. Martin, with his brown hair and eyes, his freckled face and his little fair moustache, looked too young to be married, and his wife looked hardly more than a girl, red-cheeked and blue-eyed, her black hair piled at the rear of her head with a largecomb gleaming in the middle of the pile, Spanish fashion. They were both dressed in rough homespuns, and both wore the loose white shirt thatInverara peasants use for work in the fields.这对夫妇坐下来静静地吃早餐，喝茶，吃着黄油面包。
现代大学英语精读第二版Unit答案
Unit 4Preview2.Do the following exercises.1.Paraphrase the following sentences.1.He had opened his eyes when the sun rose;scratched because he had an itch on the skin; relieved himself like a dog at the roadside…Notice the euphemism “done his business.”The author could not have used the normal expression”used the toilet”because there was no toilet.2.Live simply and freely.Pay no attention to conventions; which are unnatural and useless. Avoid or get rid of all those unnecessary things that make our life complicated and wasteful…3.They own and control him. He is their slave. In order to get some goods that have no true value and will be useless very soon; he has sold the only true; lasting good; his own independence.4.He knew very well what he lived for:it was to change people’s values; to make them know the true meaning of life…5.He was the most popular/important/successful person at this particular moment or his century…2.Translate the words in bold type.1.我们那调皮的猫把我们的新沙发套都抓破了..2.你看问题别那么愤世嫉俗..你怎么能说我们的教育制度不但让我们的年轻人失业;而且使他们无法就业呢3.说来自相矛盾的是;他们越想帮忙;就越是妨碍了经济的发展..4.她正在使尽全力准备这一顿丰盛的晚餐..5.外汇储备太多不一定是件好事;这听起来有点矛盾;但的确是这么回事..6.我至今还不明白他们为什么抱怨我们政府的采购政策..你能跟我详细说说吗7.社会习俗同样也在变..先是量变;然后是质变..但这需要时间..3.Observe how these words are formed.1.-ware:articles of the same general kind2.auto-:prefix; meaning “same” or “self”3.These are compound adjective consisting of a noun and an adjective. In these words; the nouns modify the adjectives. Vocabulary1.Translate the following expressions.Into English1.scratch each other’s backs2.publish or perish3.make RMB convertible4.seek the truth5.discard conventions6.satirize people’s vanity and extravagance7.the island is uninhabited; and being without drinking water; isalso uninhabitable.8.admire their courage/guts/bravery9.neglect one’s duty10.escape/avoid the consequence11.erase/delete sth from one’s memory12.take command13.block the way/stand in the way/be in one’s way14.ruin one’s reputation/nameInto Chinese1.年久失修的防御工事2.临时占用或建造的简陋小棚3.储物缸4.容易变质的商品5.社会旧习6.摇摇晃晃的酒鬼7.隐士住的山洞8.此刻的风云人物9.英雄人物10.决定未来的气势11.咄咄逼人的眼光12.对战争的恐慌13.落石如雨14.一小撮捣乱分子2.Put in the blanks appropriate propositions or adverbs.1.with;of2.with;up3.round4.with;out;of5.to;out;of;for;in6.by;for7.upon;over;to8.For;into 9.in;to;to10.to;out;of;into3.Choose the right words or expressions.1.ashamed;garment2.resulted from;matter3.affairs;requires;restrain4.restrict;empty5.respected;emulating6.empty;bare;bare7.changed;hollow8.vacant;respectfully9.activities;convertughing;behavior4.Replace the italicized parts with words or expressions from the text.1.minds; lunatic2.sick with anxiety; purchase; were highly perishable3.call upon; realm; a large corps of; seek out4.elaborate doctrines/creeds; developed/described/expounded5.approached; rose in respect6.examined/inspected; inhabited; occasionally; discarded7.out of choice/by design; complexities and extravagances8.gave scant; expected him to9.possessed; unanimously elected10.switched; with his air of destiny5.Translate the following sentences using the words listed below in their appropriate forms.1.Only in this way can we give a reasonable account of his strange behavior.2.She claims to possess a magic power--the power to cure diseasessimply by the touch of her hand.3.He appointed five people to handle the case.They formed a strong team. Within days they found in his possession rolls of euros; US dollars and large quantities of valuables the source of which the suspect could not account for.4.In the story; this evil spirit often appears in the form of a pretty young lady.5.He rolled up the painting and said that he would not part with it for less than a million dollars.6.Of all the qualified judges; I don’t know on what account she was appointed to the Supreme court.7.I don’t know enough to form an elaborate theory; but I’m sure that poverty alone cannot account for the increase of the crime rate.8.A big stone suddenly rolled down the hill; so big that it smashed the truck to pieces.9.I said that we must roll up our sleeves and start working; but he just rolled his eyes philosophically and smiled.10.In ancient times; our philosophers believed that a good king should be to the people as a good father is to hi children. He must never treat them cruelly on any account.6.Translate with special attention to the different meanings of the same word or words which happen to have the same spelling.1.这事和我们没有关系;他弄错了抱怨的对象..bark v.狗叫2.据说这种树的树皮含有某种对癌症有疗效的物质..bark n. 树皮3.他们计划在哪里钻一个深洞来处理核燃料..但是这项计划受到了尖锐的批评..drill v. 钻孔； sharp adj. 尖锐的4.这些小学生们知道语言训练需要大量的练习..但他们发现这很枯燥..pupil n. 小学生；drill n. 操练5.他为那位银行要员准备了一桌极其丰盛的酒席;希望这能帮公司得到那笔贷款..难怪他今天穿得这么精神..elaborate adj. 丰盛的； sharp adj. 精神的6.这是大致的意思..以您的聪明;我想我就不用细说了..sharp adj. 机智的； elaborate v. 详细阐释7.瞳孔在昏暗的房间里会放大;以接受更多的光线..pupil n. 瞳孔8.那男子又高又瘦;两眼目光炯炯;鼻子又高又尖..sharp adj. 锐利的；sharp adj. 又高又尖的9.“别胡说八道了”他厉声说道..他嘴巴厉害的出名..坦白说;我们有点怕她..sharply adv. 厉声地； sharp adj. 厉害的10.那个骑车的人来个急转弯;失去了平衡..这事发生在下午八点一刻..sharp adj. 突然的； sharp adv. 整Grammar1.Recognize and learn to use present participles as adverbial modifiers.1 recognize the type of adverbial modifier in these sentences .Pattern 1: 1;4;6;10 pattern 2:3;7;8 pattern 3:2;5;92 rewrite the sentences using present participles .1 They talked to her for a good hour; trying to persuade her to stay on.2 Reading the book again ; she discovered that she had misseda lot in the first reading .3 The door opened .it was Harley ;who entered ;looking dirty and tired ;carrying a suitcase and umbrella.4 Having taken the injured boy and his parents to hospital ;the taxi driver left quickly.5 All those years ;she would often sit by the window and look out ;hoping to see her son returning home.6 Galileo died on January 8; 1642;leaving the world he loved better informed than it was when he entered it.7 Knowing it was dangerous to continue in the dark ;they decided to camp for the night where they were.8 I should wish to die while still at work ;knowing that others will carry on what i can no longer do ; and being content in the thought that what was possible has been done .2plete the sentence by translating the Chinese in brackets ;using either of the patterns below.Note: when ordinal;chiefly“first;”and such words as "next " and"last " are preceded by the definite article ;they are used as nouns .they are often used in these two patterns:the first /next/last+to-infinitivethe first /next/last+relative clause introduced by that or who Used in this way ;they can refer to one person/thing or to more than one .the first pattern is more frequently used than the second.1.The first to participate in the Olympic games2.The last to be promoted in the department3.The first to arrive ;the last to leave4.The first to send man into space;the first who set on the moon5.The next to rise the occasion6.One of the first to apply to become self-governing7.among the first to be considered8.The first to win a grand slam singles champion9.The last to know what had happened between the two of them10.The first to use nuclear weapons3. study the grammatical structure of these involved sentences.1. This is a complex sentenceMain clause :all we require is one garment to keep us warm ;and some shelter from rain and windIn the main clause :Subject: all we requirepronoun +relative clauseLink verb : isPredicative :one garment to keep us warm ;and some shelter from rain and wind noun phrase +prepositional phraseSubordinate clause :since nature did not dress us properly an adverbial clause of reason2. This is also complex sentenceMain clause :i t was a storage jar made of earthenware ;no doubt discardedIn the main clause :Subject: itLink verb : wasPredicative :a storage jar made of earthenware ;no doubt discarded noun phrase +2 past participle phraseSubordinate clause :because a break had made it useless an adverbial clause of reason4.Translate the selection into Chinese我为什么而活贝特朗.罗素三种简单却极为强烈的激情主宰了我的一生：渴望爱情、寻求知识、同情人类的苦难..这三种激情像飓风一般;将我四处吹荡;越过痛苦的海洋;抵达绝望的边缘..我追求爱情;首先因为它能使人欣喜若狂——这种喜悦比较美妙;我愿为几小时的享受而舍弃余生..其次;因为它能驱散孤独感——在那种令人害怕的孤独中;颤抖的意识越过世界边缘;盯着深奥莫测、没有生命的深渊..最后在爱的结合中;我看到了圣人和诗人想象中的天堂景象..这就是我曾寻求的;尽管这对人类生活似乎可望而不可即;但我最终还是找到了我之所求..带着同等的激情;我寻求知识..我希望了解人类的感情..我试图理解.......我获得了一些知识;但不多..爱情和知识;在其可能的范围之内;引导我飞翔天堂;但怜悯心总又把我带回人间..痛苦的哭喊声在我心中回响..饥荒中的儿童、受压迫者折磨的人们、成为孩子累赘而无依无靠的老人;还有随处可见的孤独;但我无能为力;我也痛苦..这就是我的生活..我认为这样的生活是有价值的;如果有机会;我将高高兴兴的以同样的方式再活一回..。
现代大学英语精读unit课后答案
现代⼤学英语精读unit课后答案现代⼤学英语精读u n i t课后答案集团公司⽂件内部编码：（TTT-UUTT-MMYB-URTTY-ITTLTY-Pre-class Work H1. Paraphrase.1) No. 8: The society has not treated the boy very well. Therefore we should at least talk a little bit before we send him to the chair. That's all I want to do. Nothing else.2) No. 9: I'm surprised to hear you say that as if dishonesty has ever been a characteristic peculiar to a specific group.3) No. 8: Nobady has to prove the kid is innocent. According to the principle of law, he is innocent untile proven guilty, and he can only be convicted if his guiltis beyond reasonable doubt.4) No. 4: These two slaps may have been beyond his limit of endurance. The boy has been kicked around so often that he may have been reaching the breaking point when the two slaps come.5) No. 8: If I were tried in court and the verdict would decide whether I would live or be executed, I would want my lawyer to try his best to refute the prosecutor's evidence completely.6) No. 3: Brother, you're really annoying. You sat here and voted guilty like the rest of us. And then, some hypocritical person like a preacher said something with his affected language and voice, you just began to show your sympathy for the boy and then changed your vote. This is the most disgusting... I suggest you go to the church or some other charity institution to contribute some money, which will be more direct and virtuous.2. Learn to use reference books.l) Find the proper definition of the following in the text.(1) charge: to accuse sb. of sth. esp. formally in a court of law(2) term: a period of times(3) state: condition or circumstances(4) plain: simply(5) blade: knife (edge)(6) jam: to squeeze sth. into a space so that it cannot move out(7) bright: smart, clever(8) hang: to make (a jury) unable to reach a unanimous decision(9) given: fixed2) Find the synonyms and antonyms of the following in a thesaurus.(1) fantastic:synonyms: marvelous, extremely good, wonderful, sensational, terrific, fabulous, superb, great antonyms: reasonable, sensible, credible, ordinary, common, moderate(2) peculiar:synonyms: odd, queer, strange, unusual, abnormal, unconventional, weird, eccentric, bizarre antonyms: common, general, universal, usual, ordinary, conventional, familiar3. Word-building.1) Give the corresponding nouns of the following.(1) handle/handling (2) charge(3) accusation(4) supposition (5) disagreement(6) mixture/mix(7) refutation (8) provocation (9) commitment(10) divergence2) Give the corresponding verbs of the following.(I) to try (2) to prosecute(3) to mug(4) to allege (5) to guard(6) to sicken(7) to preach (8) to elevate(9) to tear(10) to bear (11) to accomplish(12) to excite(13) to coincide (14) to forgeMore Work on the TextII. Vocabulary1. Translate.1) into Chinese.(1)犯严重错误 (2)负责处理该案 (3)出庭作证(4)提供证据 (5)验明凶器 (6)抹去指印(7)进⾏盘问 (8)付诸表决 (9)要求表决(10)以不记名投票⽅式表决 (11)投票赞成或反对 (12)投票认为有罪(13)作出判决 (14)判决某⼈死刑 (15)成功地耍⼀个花招(16)堵塞河流2) into English.(1) to quote the Bible (2) to list all the reasons(3) to dial the phone number (4) to define the word(5) to serve a jail term (6) to owe someone an apology(7) to refute an argument (8) to test the sharpness of a knife(9) to clear one's throat (10) to miss the point(11) to set a time limit . (12) to make a rule(13) to split the rent (14) to pass a given point(15) to tear something to shreds/pieces (16) to get back to the point (17) to stab (somebody) in the back2. Give synonyms and antonyms of the following.1) Give synonyms.(1) evident, clear, plain, distinct, conspicuous(2) feeble, weak, inadequate, poor(3) to cry out, to shout, to scream(4) normal, usual, common, routine(5) threat, danger(6) legal advisor, lawyer, attorney(7) proof, material proof, grounds, fact(8) disreputable people, scum, loafers(9) dirty, unclean, rotten(10) disagreement, quarrel, dispute(11) smart, wise, clever, intelligent(12) to thrust, to stick in, to stuff(13) unbelievable, remarkable, amazing(14) to differ, to disagree, to separate(15) to achieve, to carry out, to do, to perform, to realize, to attain, to fulfill(16) proposal, suggestion, recommendation, plan(17) disgusting(18) decision, judgment, opinion(19) intolerable, unacceptable, unthinkable(20) trait, quality, feature2) Give antonyms.(1) inaccurate (2) proud (3) calm, cool(4) innocent (5) to deny(6) defense(7) insensitive (8) strong, solid(9) to disprove, to refute(10) impersonal (11) dishonest(12) irregular(13) negative (14) abnormal3. Translate.1) Our company was heavily in debt when he took over. Weowed the bank about 10 million.2) Lao Song, I owe you an apology. The other day I really behaved like a fool.3) People know very well that they owe everything they have today to the reform and open policy.4) Why did their boat invade our territorial waters They oweus an explanation at least.5) He claimed to have two Ph.D degrees from two universities.6) Both sides claimed to have won the competition.7) The Taipings took the city finally. But the battleclaimed one of their best leaders.8) These patients won the claim of 50 million dollars fortheir damaged health.9) This otherwise wonderful manager is a womanizer.10) Her otherwise perfect family only has one problem: Herlittle daughter is handicapped.11) The Congress will vote on this new tax law sometime next week. The exact time has not yet been fixed.12) Big business will vote for that party. They won't vote otherwise.13) After a heated discussion, they finally put it to a vote. The vote was three to four in Bush's favor.14) John Kennedy was the first Catholic in US history to be voted into the White House.15) In the stock market, people often vote with their feet.16) The problems we now have remind us that social justice is just as important as economic prosperity.17) That day she forgot to remind her husband to get his car fixed.18) The story reminded me of many terrible things that happened in the so-called "cultural revolution."4. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word.1) down 2) in 3) on, off 4) out 5) out 6) out7) over 8) over 9) away with 10) with, without 11) into, in 12) with6. Choose the right words in their proper forms.I) (1) sensible (2) sensitive (3) sensitive (4) sensible2) (1) excited (2) excitable (3) exciting (4) excited3) (1) charged, charged (2) accused (3) charge (4) accusation4) (1) admitted/acknowledge (2) admit/acknowledge (3) acknowledge (4) acknowledge(5) admittedTranslate with special attention to the different meanings of the same word or wordswhich happen to have the same spelling.1)你能不能⽤简单的英语把它说明⽩⼀些2)西班⽛的⾬量集中在平原地区。
现代大学英语第二版精读1-Unit3-TextB
现代⼤学英语第⼆版精读1-Unit3-TextB从美国归来的⼉⼦1)兰特⾦村很⼩，周围环绕着⼀些⽥地，和盖有茅草屋顶的⼩屋，⽥地的主⼈们在⽥地⾥种菜，放⽺。
2)这些⼩屋中最⼩的那个⾥⾯住着⼋⼗多岁的⽼伯尔和他的⽼伴⼉伯尔莎。
⽼伯尔是⼀个被逐出俄国的犹太⼈，他们在波兰定居，他个⼦不⾼，宽肩膀，留着⼀⼩撮⽩胡⼦，不论冬夏，他都戴着⼀顶⽺⽪帽⼦，穿着⼀件棉夹克和⼀双厚实的靴⼦，他拥有半英亩⼟地，养着⼀头母⽜，⼀只⼭⽺和⼏只鸡。
3)⽼两⼝有⼀个⼉⼦叫塞缪尔，四⼗年前去了美国，兰特⾦的⼈都说他在那成了百万富翁，每个⽉兰特⾦的邮差都会给⽼伯尔带来⼀张汇款单和⼀封没⼈能看懂的信，因为⼼⾥⾯有很多英语单词，塞缪尔给他⽗母寄了多少钱⼀直是个秘密，他们似乎从来也不⽤这些钱，花钱做什么？菜园，母⽜和⼭⽺就能给他们提供⼤多数⽣活的必需品。
4)没有⼈会留⼼伯尔把他⼉⼦寄给他的钱存放在那⼉，⼩屋只有⼀个房间，⾥⾯是他们的全部家当，桌⼦、⾁架放奶制品的架⼦、两张床和⼀个泥炉⼦，有时候，鸡把柴房当他们的窝，有时候天冷就进⽕炉旁的鸡笼⾥，天⽓恶劣时，⼭⽺也躲进屋⾥，经济条件好些的村民们已经有了煤油灯，但是伯尔和他的妻⼦不太相信新玩意⼉，只有在安息⽇，伯尔莎才回到商店买些蜡烛，夏天，天⼀亮⽼两⼝就起床了，晚上鸡进笼的时候，他们才休息，在漫长的冬夜，伯尔莎纺纱，伯尔就静静的坐在他的⾝边，共同享受这夜的宁静。
5)偶尔，波尔从犹太教堂回来时会给妻⼦带回些消息，在华沙，⼀些罢⼯⼯⼈要求沙皇退位，有⼀个叫赫兹尔医⽣的⼈提出⼀个想法，认为犹太⼈应重新定居在巴基斯坦。
伯尔莎⼀边听⼀边摇头，他的脸⾊发黄，像卷⼼菜也⼀样满是皱纹，他已经半聋了。
所以波尔不得不向他重复他所说过的每⼀个字。
6)在兰特⾦，除了⽇常琐碎没有什么⼤事发⽣，⼀头母⽜⽣了⼀头⼩⽜，⼀对年轻⼈结婚了，实际上，兰特⾦已经变成了⼀个没有多少年轻⼈的村庄了，年轻⼈有的去扎克洛奇姆了，有的去华沙了，还有的去美国了，像塞缪尔⼀样，她们往家⾥寄回了信和照⽚，照⽚上的男⼈戴着⾼⾼的礼帽，⼥⼠穿着花哨的⾐裙。
现代大学英语精读第二版单元课后答案
Key to ExerciseVocabulary3 Give the word that refers to a person coming from that land or area 答案：1. Japanese2. Italian3. Brazilian4. Iranian5. Cantonese6. Indonesian7. Cuban8. Vietnamese9. Lebanese10. Syrian11. Canadian12. Korean13. Egyptian14. Portuguese15. Indian16. Nepalese17. Chilean18. Russian19. Mexican20. Romanian21. Sudanese22 Mongolian4 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word “addict” or “consider”答案：1 addicts 2 addictive, addicted 3 addiction4 consider, consideration5 considerate6 Considerable, considered2 Complete the following verb noun collections or expressions答案：1. pitch2. meal, dish, food3. guests, friends4. take, plan6. faith, library books, friendship7. hitch8. drive, travel, cover9. people10. people, animals11. test, develop, prove12. conquer, feel13. make, take, accept14 nip15 touch, break3. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets. 答案：1. that all nations realize that global warming is everybody’s bushiness2. that life is always full of opportunities and challenges/risks3. that all this has proved that our efforts have not been in vain4. that the earth moves round the sun5. that she had been admitted to that university6. that wives ought to stay at home7. that the best policy is to tell people the truth8. that he mentioned the other day that9. that our teacher once said that he had noticed that some students still had difficulties with their grammar.5 Fill in the brackets with the correct prepositions or adverbs答案：1 for2 into3 after4 away, over5 out of6 out, into 7. to, in 8 over, out for, for 9 to, about, on, across6. Translate the following sentences into English答案：1. The fuel/gas ran out, but he managed to make a safe landing in rice fields.2. There are already quite a few students who are considering running for the chairman of the Students’ Union.3. That student who was run over by the horse carriage is now out of danger. I consider him really lucky.4. It is said that this well has never run dry in the past hundreds of years, and this has been considered a miracle.5. We are running short of hands. You have just come in the right time.6. I’d rather have som e of our public works run by the state than by private businessmen.7. She warned me not to make friends with those who are always running after name and money.8. We warned them that what they did was against/a violation of the agreement/contract, and we would take legal action.7. Fill in the blanks with the correct word(s) in the brackets. More than one word may be correct.答案：1 remember/memorize2 remember/recall3 remember/recall4 remember, special5 middle6 center7 however, visits8 special, trip 9 particular, tour 10 found, found outGrammar2 Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets, using a what-clause.答案：1. What farmers what most2. what they suggested3. what my parents said to me4. what they were trying to do5. what life was all about6. what they should get out of college7. what we need8. what you look like9. what the village had achieved in the past 30 years10. what the federal government should not do at the moment3 Translate the sentences using a what-clause or a present participle phrase答案：1. Do what you like without caring about what other people think.2. We should find out what the students think about the matter.3. We’ll do what we can to help the earthquake victims.4. I hope what I have written will be of help to other college students.5. Being journalism majors, we ought to keep ourselves informed of whatis happening around the world.6. “Stop thief!” a student called, raising his voice.7. Having nothing more interesting to do, the boy decided to take his alarm clock apart.8. Wang Lan opened the wardrobe, wondering what she should wear to the interview the next day.9. The village head went from door to door telling people to leave for a nearby hill.10. Realizing he’d been deceived, the old man reported the painful experience to the police.4. Fill in each blank of the passage with one suitable word.答案：1 easy2 away3 them4 running5 However6 change7 exercise8 can9 anyone 10 that5 Identify and correct the mistake(s) in each of the sentence.答案：1. Shortly after the Spring Festival, he returned to Beijing to prepare for a job interview.2. I don’t like the way some young people speak to their elders/pe ople older than themselves.3. it was in high school that Tommy first/ for the first time realizedhe was different from his peers.4. Turning the corner of the street, we found a new duck restaurant there. / As we turned the corner of the street, a new duck restaurant came into view.5. What they need most at the moment is encouragement, not merely financial support.6. Making a presentation in English for the first time, I was so nervous that my knees kept shaking. / When I was making a presentation inEnglish fore the first time, I was so nervous that my knees kept shaking.7. Being a spoiled child, Jim is rarely popular with other children.8. While training for the school sports meet, Linda ran at least five kilometers every day.9. He wrote to inform us that he was leaving for Australia next month.10. Knowing Grandma had heart trouble, Dad broke the bad news gently. / As he knew Grandma had heart trouble, Dad broke the bad news gently.Unit 9Key to ExerciseVocabulary6 Translate the following sentences into English答案：1. At first, he was very successful in his business, but then his success turned his head. His partners advised him to be more modest, but he turned a deaf ear to their advice.2. Jingke was very confident/sure that when he unfolded the map he would be able to kill the Emperor of Qin with the sharp knife/dagger hidden in it.3. We ought to welcome more and more wealthy people, but our law must make sure that they have made their fortune in honest ways.4. For years our school has produced many good students, most of whom have important positions in various departments.5. Due to cultural differences many foreigners are turned off at the sight of dog meat or cat meat.6. Whenever you have time, turn it over in your mind, will you?7. She used to consider philosophy dull and boring, but later she found that it turned out to be very interesting.8. His father had just turned fifty, and his hair has turned gray, but otherwise, he is quite all right.9. The power of government officials must be checked and balanced. Otherwise those who are supposed to be people’s servants will turn into people’s masters.10. He believed that it was worth trying because he knew that whatever you do, you must have people’s support.Grammar1 Translate the Chinese答案：1. no matter what / whatever happens2. no matter how old/young they are, whatever their age (is)3. No matter what/ Whatever you say4. no matter how much it costs5. No matter where/ Wherever his business took him6. No matter how / However we tried to reassure her7. no matter where/ wherever you are in the world8. no matter how/ however difficult your workmates/ colleagues are9. no matter how/ however difficult that is10. no matter what /whatever will happen to them2 Complete the response to each of the remarks using the wish that-clause pattern as shown in the examples.答案1. I had realized this2. I could help3. I had a brother4. I had his courage5. We could do more than we did6. I lived7. I had better news8. we could be9. she had listened to 10. I had been taught3 Translate the following sentences, using a conditional clause …答案1. Wherever he goes, he is recognized.2. No matter how hard I try, I can’t persuade him to play the part of Hamlet.3. No matter what you have planned for the future, your parents will support you.4. The boy hates crime and means to stop it whenever he can.5. No matter what you decide in the end, this digital dictionary is yours to keep for a semester.6. No matter how capable and efficient you are, you cannot finish the task on your own in three days.7. A well-known philosopher once said, ‘ I eat and drink whatever I like, and sleep whenever I cannot keep awake. I am in good health.’8.I wish I could go and see my parents whenever I want.9. I wish I could express openly whatever I feel.10. I’ll do whatever I can to restore law and order in the region. ButI wish the riot had never happened.4 Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.答案：1. since2. has3. popular4. idea/ practice5. relationships6. ways7. tradition8. among/ with9. longer 10. text5 Identify and correct the mistakes in each of the sentences答案：1. This free copy is yours no matter whether/ if you buy any of our books. / This free copy is yours whether you buy any of our books or not.2. Wherever the people want us to go, we’d go there.3. In some ways we whish we could turn the clock back.4. On parting, the three of them decided to meet again at the same place in ten years.5. I wish my parents were as understanding as yours.6. The hotel treats its guests equally, no matter where they are from.7. His family and friends are all worried about him, for they haven’t heard from him for six weeks. / As his f amily and friends haven’t heard from him for six weeks, they are all worried about him.8. All these years, I have kept track of the progress of the project.9. Toward 10 pm, the man in the doorway became anxious; he was not sure whether his friend would come. / Toward 10 pm, the man in the doorway became anxious, for he was not sure whether his friend would come.10. I wish the earthquake had never happened.Unit 10Key to exerciseVocabulary2 Complete the following verb noun collocations or expressions答案：1. have / get / show / produce/ achieve the results2. have / take / accept / show / bear / assume responsibility3. discuss / debate / raise/ settle/ confuse / avoid issues4. pursue / have / develop hobbies5. have / make / lose / avoid contact6. save face / lives / time / money/ trouble7. remove roots / chairs/ hats / gloves / shoes / bandages / make-up/ doubts8. cultivate land / field / roses/9. eliminate enemies / rivals / opponents / suspects / errors10. produce oil / cars / cotton / results / a movie11. lack care / time / money / experience / patience / courage12. bury the dead / treasure / past / head13 nourish the plants / children / animals / relationship14. arrange meeting / appointments / time / place / flowers / business affairs6. Translate the following sentences into English答案：1. 如果他们拒绝归还小岛，他们两国的关系就不能完全正常化。
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2. Is the man a racist? Cite textual evidence to support your view.
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Tobias Wolff (1945-)
His Works
Short stories (O Henry Award): • “In the Garden of the North
American Martyrs” (1981) • “Next Door” (1982) • “Sister” (1985) • Our Story Begins (short story
boy; traveled widely with his mother; soon forced to endure life under his strict and cruel stepfather.
• From 1964 to 1968, lieutenant with the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) in Vietnam.
Ku Klux Klan
• Ku Klux Klan also known as KKK: a secret white supremacist organization at various times in American history terrorized blacks and white sympathizers with violent acts of lynching, shootings and whippings.
• Strategy: public rallies and protests
Ideology: some Christian fundamentalist beliefs, Christian Identity, white supremacy
• Financial support: little
• Founded: 1866
• Founder: Confederate Civil War veterans
• Headquarters: Powderly, Kentucky; Butler,
Texas
Indiana; Jasper,
• Background: The Klan has fragmented into
the pages
blur out
the right answer
come up with
the stars
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Mark the following statements T, for true and F for false.
F
1. The story is set in the 1960s in the US when racial issues were hot on everybody’s mind and lips.
• Overt and subtle racism: The Civil Rights Movement did away much overt racism, but racism persists in many subtle forms, in many aspects and on many levels.
scores of competing factions. Most of these
are nominally independent.
• Estimated size: no more than a few thousand,
• Media: mass mailings, leaflets and the Internet
• With the enactment of Congressional legislation and enforcement of the law by the federal government, the
much as possible. • Think about the themes of the story and form your
own opinions.
The Author Hi s Life
• Born in Alabama USA in 1945. • Parents divorced when he was a
T 2. The story happened between two middle-aged people
who had been married for about 30 years.
T 3. The man had never thought that he was a racist and felt
Match the verbs with the nouns.
pitch in on
this trick
pinch
the housework
resort to
the silverware
mop
the floor
spray
her brows
snap through
her indifference
demonstrate
into their house and made some strange noise.
Objectives
• Know something about the author and his works. • Gather some background information about racism
This Boy’s Life Film Poster
His Style
• A direct writing style, obeying the “show, don’t tell” maxim, leaving much to the reader’s intuition
• Non-dramatic, focusing more on the psychological dimensions of a character in dilemmas than on plot development
collection in 2003, The Story Prize in 2004) Memoirs: • This Boy’s Life: A Memoir (1989) • In Pharaoh's Army: Memories of the Lost War(1994) Novels: • The Barrack's Thief (1984, PEN/Faukner Award for Fiction) • Old School (2003)
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Tobias Wolff
• What kinds of person you would like to marry? Have you ever thought of marrying a foreigner or a black person?
Questions / Activities
• Institutional racism: e.g. the Jim Crow laws in the US from 1876 to 1965 mandating segregation in all public facilities in the southern states of the former Confederacy with a supposedly “separate but equal” status for the black Americans; officially overruled with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
greatly wronged by his wife who implied this.
F 4. The man was considerate, rational and forgiving while his
wife was selfish, emotional and ridiculous.
• Hoping to instruct and inspire people to triumph over their situations through character change and development
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Racism
• Definition: Racism is prejudice or discrimination based on the belief that race is the primary factor determining human traits and abilities. Racism includes the belief that genetic or inherited differences produce the inherent superiority or inferiority of one race over another.
• Targeting those set free after the American Civil War—the African Americans, KKK designed to spread fear throughout the Black population that still lived in the southern states. The most hatred was directed against the poor black families in the south who were very vulnerable to attack.