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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上Unit 11. I know I could rely on my brother to stand by me whatever happened.我知道，不管发生什么情况，我都可以依靠兄弟的支持。2. As a rule, the younger generation tends to be more interested in the present rather than the past unlike the older generation, but both generations will stand to lose if they do not r

2、espect the others needs.一般来说，年轻一代与老一辈不同，他们对现在而不是对过去感兴趣。但这两代人如果不互相尊重对方的需要，就都会遭受损失。3. The Chinese written language has been a major factor for integrating the whole nation.中国的书面文字是国家完整统一的一个重要因素。4. In traditional Chinese art and literature, the bamboo and the pine tree always symbolize more integrity a

3、nd uprightness.在中国的传统艺术和文学中，竹子和松树往往象征着道德上的正直和刚正不阿。5. Queen Elizabeth 1 ruled England for 45years, and the nation prospered under her rule.女皇伊丽莎白一世统治英国45年。在她统治时期，国家十分繁荣昌盛。6. Democracy means that the majority rules. But thats not all. Respect for minoritys right to disagree is also an integral part of

4、 democracy. The two rules are equal importance.民主意味着多数人来治理；但不仅如此，尊重少数人反对的权利也是民主不可分的一部分。这两条规则同等重要。7. A nation cannot be strong unless it is well-integrated politically, economically, culturally as well as geographically.一个国家不可能强大，除非她不在地理上，二十在政治、经济、和文化上都是一个整体。8. The party was boring, so he slipped out

5、 of the room and went home. But the road was so muddy after the rain that he slipped and fell into a ditch.晚会十分乏味，所以他就偷偷溜出房间回家了。可是雨后的路非常泥泞，他脚下一滑，掉进了沟里。9. Her health was such that she would not dare to be exposed to the sun even in winter lest she got sunstroke.她身体糟糕到了这种程度，以至于冬天都不敢见太阳，怕中暑。10. I was d

6、rowning my sorrow one night in a small restaurant when he came to me and slipped a roll of money in my pocket.有一天晚上，我正在一家小饭馆里借酒消愁，他突然走了过来，往我手里塞了一沓钞票。3 Translate the sentences into English, using being. 1. He is being investigated for receiving bribes. 2. The government started airdropping food to ar

7、eas being cut off by the flood. 3. People are much concerned about how the charity money is being used. 4. The exact locations of the laboratories are being kept secret for reasons of security. 5. Whats the matter with Jim today? I think hes being rather rude, not his usual self. 6. The local public

8、 security bureau is being criticized for being soft on whit crime. 7. The car accident investigator is accused of being one-sided, favoring the offender. 8. The project coordinator complains that almost half of his time is being spent on meetings and reports. 9. His latest novel being adapted for TV

9、 has been on the New York Times best-seller list for forty-two weeks. 10. The spokesman flatly denied all rumors being circulated at the moment about the presidents health. Unit 21. Zhuge Liang pretended to be very calm and succeed in hiding the fact from Sima Yi that the city was really ungrounded.

10、 He proved himself worthy of the admiration he had received. 2. He knew that a bloody battle was imminent and his army was terribly outnumbered. So he pretended to be retreating quickly to the rear. Actually he was laying a trap for the enemy troops. 3. Social Darwinists asserted that we can compare

11、 human society to the animal world. It did not cross their minds that human beings could be different from other animals. They relied on their brain rather than their instinct. 4. These mass-produced chickens can not compare with the chickens we used to raise at home. Chicken farms may have increase

12、d the output, but they have robbed the chickens of their good taste. 5. The financial bubbles finally burst, causing a serious crisis that swept over the whole world. 6. Thanks to our price edge, our exports to that region increased by 30% compared with the same period the previous year. 7. The repo

13、rters were all bursting with questions. But the government spokesman/spokesperson said that all she knew was that people were watching a play when some thirty armed terrorists burst into the theater. 8. When the prisoners burst out singing, the prison warden was frightened. 9. The area is dotted wit

14、h factories. It also has holiday inns dotted around the whole island. But there are already signs that many local people will rebel against this trend. 10. He declared that all the rebels would be pardoned if they laid down their arms. 1. As the saying goes, theres no smoke without fire. 2. Theres n

15、o denying that the film has no equal in cinema history. 3. I warned him about the danger involved, but he paid no heed to my warning. 4. Theres no generally accepted definition of happiness. 5. These are no ordinary students; they are going to be trained as astronauts. 6. There are no easy or painle

16、ss solutions to the companys financial problems. 7. Away from home for the first time, college students have to do day-day chores themselves. Its no bad thing. 8. The two sides are so far apart on key issues that theres no telling how long the talks could drag on. 9. Thats the kind of holiday I drea

17、m of no telephone, no TV and no worries. 10. Some of the nations top economists say that they see no sign of economic recovery in the country.Unit 31. Our reform and open policy resulted in rapid growth. But we must not forget that the policy in turn resulted from the great liberation of peoples min

18、ds. 2. As a rule/Generally speaking, the fact that you like someone will dispose you to like his ideas, too. 3. It is doubtful if we can find a way to dispose of nuclear waste that is 100 percent secure on day. If possible, we should shift to other energy. 4. I searched around for a set of furniture

19、 that would fit in my small sitting room. But I found them out of stock. 5. When serving the customer, the innkeeper found that the man fit the descriptions of the wanted murder suspect. 6. When asked how to keep fit, he would always give his stock advice: stick to a good eating habit- meaning: no s

20、alt, no sugar, no fat. 7. The water was unfit for swimming, let alone drinking. As a result, many people in the region got sick. 8. He did not lose his temper when he heard this as I thought he would. On the contrary, he was suddenly seized by a fit of laughter. 9. When completed, this subway will b

21、e extended to cover the whole city. 10. That the stock market did not seem to respond to the economic boom puzzled everybody. No wonder people decided to hold their stocks. Unit 41. I saw a boat drifting/floating along the river. I do not intend be like this boat, drifting through life without goals

22、. 2. The peach trees in the valley were in full blossom and she indulged in the pleasure without stop. A short distance in front of her she saw a little hut with beautiful country music drifting out of the windows. (or : The peach trees in the valley were in full blossom, making it difficult to tear

23、 herself from them. some distance in front of her she saw a little hut with beautiful country music drifting out of the windows. ) 3. After my marriage, my friends and drifted apart a little, and I was completely out of my element among those business people I had to work with. Im sick and tired of

24、their business discussions. 4. They already have all the necessary elements for a civil war. The international community has appeared to both sides for a peaceful settlement of their disputes 5. Many people think that the church is losing its appeal although it has accumulated an increasing wealth.

25、6. The ideal of business expansion appeals to me. Today the economy of many of our trade partners is starting to pick up speed. Our domestic market is estimated/ to recover next year. 7. Reform always involves risks, but it is much riskier without reform. Today most people hope for further reform in

26、 spite of the opposition/backlash. 8. He was furious when he read the letter. He tore it up and threw it into the wastepaper basket. Then he ripped a piece off his coat and wrote his last letter by using his own blood as ink. 9. In hindsight/ looking back, we all feel that it was foolish to tear dow

27、n (demolish) this beautiful city wall. 10. You wait at home. I will come and pick you up at around seven. Dont worry. The doctor has assured us that her health will pick up soon. 1. The climate of my hometown is pleasant except in January and August. 2. Except when he is sick/unwell, wan ping spends

28、 about 40 minutes a day jogging. 3. About his special mission he told his family nothing except that he had to be away on business for some time. 4. His parents know that they dont have to do much for their son except to let him be himself. 5. They asked for nothing except what was rightfully theirs

29、. Unit 51. Statistics show that China has a total amount of 2.8 million cubic meters of water resources, second only to Brazil, Russia and Canada, ranking in the fourth (to be updated) in the world. But when divided by 1.3 billion, our average per-capita share of water resources only amounts to abou

30、t one quarter of the worlds average. 2. We have always been heavily burdened with the problem of water shortage. It is said that of the 661 large and medium-sized cities nationwide, about two-thirds are suffering from an acute shortage of water. Beijing is a good example in point. It not only lacks

31、surface water, even its underground water table is dangerously low. It is reported to have dropped by 90 meters. Some scholars suggest we move our capital to some other place. This is of course unfeasible/unrealistic, but the message is clear. 3. Our water resources first of all are not evenly distr

32、ibuted in time or space. They are either too much, causing floods, or too little, causing droughts. 4. In spite of the impressive progress we had achieved in the past years, we are still far from effectively harnessing our rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Soil erosion and desertification are increasing

33、ly threatening our economy and peoples lives. Many of our rivers no longer flow to the sea. In 1998, the Yellow River failed to have enough water to flow the sea for 212 days. 5. Traditionally our water resources have mainly been used to irrigate land, but, in recent years, demands on water for indu

34、strial and domestic use have also been sharply on the rise. They have serious outgrown supplies. 6. Today our scarce resources are becoming even scarcer because a lot of water is being wasted on capacious baths, power showers, flush lavatories, and golf rinks. Moreover, a lot of water is being pollu

35、ted. 7. These two rivers both have their headwater in the country. It therefore makers water an issue for potential serious dispute between the two countries. 8. In recent years, we have pinned great hopes on the project to divert water from the south to the north, hoping that it will once and for a

36、ll solve our flood problem in the south and the drought problem in the north. But there are scholars whose opinions differ. They warn us the that the immunity of the Yangtze to droughts cannot be taken for granted. 1. With better medical care, my grandfather could have lived to eighty. 2. Even at gu

37、npoint I wouldnt renounce my beliefs. 3. Further delay would cause us even greater losses. 4. But for the seat belt, she would have been severely injured in the (road) accident t. 5. A man without a strong sense of justice wouldnt have brought the matter up. 6. Without an experienced guide like her,

38、 we might have been trapped in the jungle. 7. I wonder how many of us would have done the same in his position. 8. With a more sophisticated computer we would have completed the project much sooner. 9. Without a strong will, even a healthy man wouldnt have reached the top of the mountain in two hour

39、s. 10. A less resourceful person wouldnt have been able to carry out the task under such unfavorable conditions. Unit 6 Translate the following sentences into English. 1. Incredible as it may sound, I hear that they charge 40 yuan for a bowl of simple noodles at the airport. 2. Sun Quan finally talk

40、ed everybody into agreeing to put Lu Xun, a young scholar, in charge of/commanding this decisive battle. 3. He was arrested on the charge of smuggling, but in accordance with the law, no citizen can be arrested without evidence. 4. She dropped the plate on the ground, but it miraculously did not bre

41、ak, without so much as a crack. 5. I can assure you that if we dig a well deep enough here, we will strike water. So if you guys have no objection, lets get started. 6. She takes delight in shifting the tables and chairs in this room so as to give the room a new look. 7. The focus of our economic de

42、velopment has shifted from the coastal areas in the east to the central and western areas. 8. He shifted/changed to the highest gear, thus leaving all the other cars far behind. 9. I maintained that smoking should be forbidden, but he disagreed because he said that the tobacco industry was an import

43、ant source of government revenue. 10. The local people raised a strong objection to installing the cable car over that beautiful mountain.2 Translate the sentences into English using it is/was (high) time (that) sb did sth. 1. Weve been training for the whole morning. It,s time we took a break and h

44、ad lunch.2. The Johnsons decided that it was high time their 40-year-old son moved out of their house. 3. Twenty years have passed, and its time we buried the past misunderstandings of our two families. 4. Its time we protested publicly and said no to such gender discrimination in this department. 5

45、. Its time unions and management sat down and worked out a real solution to the problem. 6 Its high time national leaders took stock of their nations resources and worked out realistic plans Unit 91. I have to go to the dentist tomorrow. One of my front teeth is loose.2. Your translation is a bit to

46、o loose. You ought to be more faithful to the original.3. Fashions come and go. A few years ago everybody was wearing tight jeans, but now loose shirts and pants are back.4. Many villagers actually did not like the terrorists, but they had to agree to harbor them because they knew if they didnt,they

47、 would be severely punished.5. After the Civil War, many black people were still subjected to serious racial discrimination. They still could not count on the government to render assistance to them.6. Traditionally women were confined to their homes, deprived of the opportunity to seek employment.

48、But in the course of the war, many women were obliged to go to factories to replace men, and this began to awaken womens social consciousness.7. Man is the only animal that makes a moral distinction between right and wrong. Man alone is capable of dreaming about how to make a paradise on earth of the existing world.8. Many towns and cities have lost their traditional beauty.9. But Pingyao is an exception in that respect. Ironically, it has been able to retain its beauty because for years it was too poor to change.10.She