全新版大学英语综合教程4【课后答案】.doc

全新版大学英语综合教程4 习题答案上海外语教育出版社II. Translation1. 多尔蒂先生Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm.2. 我们不能We must not underestimate the enemy. They are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.3. 菲尔已3个月Having been cut of a job/Not having had a job for 3months, Phil is getting increasingly desperate.4. 作为项目经理Sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgment.5. 既然已证实Since the chemical plant was identified as the source of solution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs.攻势已经持续了3天The offensive had already lasted three days, but we had not gained much ground. Our troops engaging the enemy at the front were faced with strong/fierce/stiff resistance. The division commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy and launch a surprise attack. To do so, however, we had to cross a marshland and many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in the mud. Our battalion commander decided to take agamble. We started under cover of darkness and pressed on in spite of great difficulties. By a stroke of luck, the temperature at night suddenly dropped to minus 20 degrees Celsius and the marsh froze over. Thanks to the cold weather, we arrived at our destination before dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear. This turned the tide of the battle. The enemy, caught off guard, soon surrendered.1) 空气中有一种There was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the distance. 2) 在有些非洲国家The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problem. 3) 研究表明The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with global temperatures. 4) 最近公交汽车The frequency of the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minutes recently 5) 那位跳水运动员The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach. 2. 汽车自从发明以来Automobiles have, since their invention, revolutionized transportation, changing forever the way people live, travel, and do business. On the other hand, they have brought hazards, especially highway fatalities. However, today the application of computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars makes it possible to eliminate most of traffic accidents. For example, electronic sensors mounted in your car can detect alcohol vapor in the air and refuse to start up the engine. They can also monitor road conditions by receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellites and greatly reduce your chances of getting stuck in traffic jams. 1) 尽管在此次紧急迫降Despite the inadequate length of the airstrip in this emergency landing, the veteran pilot managed to stop the plane after taxiing for only a short while. 2) 在记者反复追问下Grilled by the reporters, the movie star eventually blurted (out) that she had undergone two plastic surgeries. 3) 我们有技术We have the technology and our partner has the capital. Working together, well have the future in our hands. 4) 要是我事先知道If I had known beforehand that you would bring so many friends home, I would have made better preparations. You see, I have barely enough food and drinks for a snack. 5) 当人们得知地震People gave generously upon learning that new school rooms with stronger structures were to be built in the earthquake-stricken area.2. 常言道，好的开端是 Well begun, half done, as the saying goes. It is extremely important for a job applicant to do his homework while seeking employment. From my standpoint, whether or not one has done his homework clearly makes a differences in his chance of success. I have a friend who is earning somewhere in the neighborhood of 100,000 dollars a years in a large computer software company. He told me that from his own experience the decision makers who interview prospective employees like people who are well prepared. Those who make no endeavor to learn as much about his prospective employer as possible don't have much of a chance of success. 1.) 因为约翰 Due to his pessimistic outlook on the European economy, John has moved his assets from Europe to elsewhere.2) 我喜欢雇佣I like hiring young people. They are earnest learners and committed to work.3) 玛丽和她那些Unlike her girl friends who center their lives on their children, Mary cares more about her personal growth.4) 有一大批同事Why is it that a considerable number of colleagues are at odds with you?5) 中国政府出台The Chinese government has introduced a variety of policies to strengthen cooperation with developing countries.2全球化对中国Globalization has great implications for young Chinese. For example, young farmers are moving on a large scale to urban areas to look for jobs. And for those young people who aspire to study abroad or work in foreign-invested enterprises, English has become increasingly important. At the same time, a considerable number of overseas Chinese students have returned home in recent years, for they hold an optimistic outlook for the long-term growth of the Chinese economy. The internet has strengthened the links between Chinese young people and those elsewhere. They follow the latest trend and copy foreign fashions. Some of them dont seem to care for traditional Chinese virtues, let alone carry them forward, which has given rise to worries that the traditional Chinese culture might one day vanish.1) 我的直觉是I have an instinct that Henry will seek to join the expedition, because he is something of an adventurer.2) 即使置身于一个嘈杂He is capable of sticking to the task at hand, even if he is exposed to noises.3) 这个商标是The trademark was registered in accordance with the laws hitherto in force.4) 奇怪的是Oddly enough, many people volunteered to help organize the meeting, but only a few turned up.5) 老师那充满The teachers affectionate words, along with his candid comments, changed the way Mike perceived the society and himself.2.就我来说，我发现外表往往是靠不住的 For my own part, I find that appearances are all too often deceptive. For instance, you might be wrong if you judged by appearances only people like Edward Hyde Burton. In appearance, he seemed a man all of a piece. He was a tiny little fellow with white hair and mild blue eyes, gentle and candid. Nevertheless, he turned out to be very cruel. He insulted and fooled Lenny who was down and out and made him commit himself to an insane venture. What was still more surprising was that he was completely indifferent to Lennys death. Without doubt, Burton was a man with a heart of stone.他们正在探索They are exploring the new frontiers of medical science in an attempt to find remedies for incurable diseases/ cures for diseases that are beyond remedy so far.我的数学老师Her unique teaching methods apart, Ms Wilson, my math teacher, never tried to cram knowledge into my head.中央电视台The regular weather forecast by the Central TV Station keeps us up with the changes of weather wherever we go on a trip.可怕的爆炸The appalling explosion started a big fire and caused the partial collapse of the building.在现代社会In the modern world, there are more ways than ever to waste away time, and all kinds of distractions are eating into our precious time.当今我们处于持续压力下Today we are under constant pressure to work longer hours, to produce more, and to possess more. Lots of people hold the wrong perception that happiness lies in working hard and earning well/ good money.Many women today feel the same stress to work and get ahead and, at the same time, to nurture their offspring and shoulder the burden of domestic responsibilities.Research shows that workaholism tends to distance us from our immediate families. It forces us to toil longer and longer hours, leaving a minute fraction of our time to be physically and emotionally available to our loved ones. Intimacy among family members is doomed to die in the process.中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。China is one of the oldest cultures in the world, from which much that constructs the foundation of the modern world is derived. China is witnessing the fastest development of its economy and experiencing a new industrial revolution. Also, China has started the ambitious program for exploring the outer space, including to complete a space station by 2020. Currently, being one of the largest exporters in the world, China is attracting massive foreign investment. Simultaneously, it has invested billions of dollars overseas. In 2011, China surpassed Japan as the worlds second-largest economy.茶马古道(Tea-horse Ancient Road)两边Along the Tea-horse Ancient Road lived more than 20 minori¬ties. Concentrations of beautiful and mysterious natural landscapes and traditional cultures developed in various sites，including Dali old city, Lijiang old city, Shangrila, Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon, Potala Palace. The road features temples, rock paintings, post houses, ancient bridges and plank roads. It is also home to many national minorities and their dances and folk customs. Today, although the traces of the ancient road are fading away, its cultural and historic values remain.中医是世界医学Is the world's medical heritage of traditional Chinese medicine. The doctor of traditional Chinese medicine is superior to western medicine in many ways. Because of its effect and the way of healing, now more and more popular in the world of traditional Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine originated in ancient times, was developed for a long time, it has collected a variety of methods to treat different conditions at the. Traditional Chinese medicine pay attention to the balance of the body system, once the body system balance, the disease will disappear. Physical damage of the system is the root of the disease.中国公司想创造世界品牌。Chinese companies want to create world brands andthe foreign companies want to increase the selling inChina which all change the Chinese designindustry.The Chinese manufacturers realize that theyhave to design better products if they want tostand out in the domestic markets as well as distinguish themselves in the foreignmarkets.Previously,the overseas caompanies always took the products which were designed insomewhere to Chinese market,but now the foreign companies such as Sony begins to realizethat the Chinese consumers become more and more fastidious and no longer easy to besatisfied.太极拳Taijiquan is one of the internal styles of Chinesemartial art. It is based on the principle of the softovercoming the hard and originated in ancient Chinaas a martial art and a means of self-defense. Overtime, people began to exercise it to improve theirhealth and well-being. Practicers move their bodies slowly，gently and with thought whilebreathing deeply，so it is sometimes referred to as “moving meditation”.Chinese commonlypractice Taijiquan in nearby parks in early morning.中国教育者Chinese educators have long realized the importance of reading for the country. As early as 2003, some educators proposed to set up a National Book and Copyright Day. They emphasized that people should read good books, especially the classics. Through reading, people can better learn to be grateful, responsible and cooperative. And these essential qualities are just what education wants to cultivate. Reading is particularly important for middle school students, if they do not develop an interest in reading during this critical period, it will be difficult for them to get into the habit of reading in the future。