Unit 1 Section A
Words in use 3.
1 confidence 2 explore 3 emerged 4 assume 5 pose 6 comprehensive 7 resources 8 yield 9 inherited 10 transmit Banked cloze 6
1 D 2 H 3A 4B 5M 6 F 7O8 I 9 G 10 J Expressions in use 7
1. got by 2. make the most of 3. in advance 4. over time 5. reap the benefits of 6. all at once 7. remind… of 8. stand a chance of 9. open the door to 10. take pleasure in Translation 10
苏格拉底是古希腊哲学家，被誉为现代西方哲学的奠基人。他是一个谜一般的人物，人们主要通过后来的一些古典作家的叙 述，尤其是他最著名的学生柏拉图的作品去了解他。苏格拉底以他对伦理学的贡献而闻名。他的教学法亦称为苏格拉底法，即通过提问和回答来激发批判性思维以及阐述观点。该方法在各种讨论中仍被普遍使用。他还在认识论和逻辑领域做出了重大而深远的贡献。他的思想和方法所带来的影响一直是后来的西方哲学的坚实基础。苏格拉底是古代哲学史上最丰富多彩的人物。他在他那个时代已威名远扬。虽然他未曾建立什么哲学体系，未曾设立什么学派，也未曾创立什么宗派，但他的名字很快就变得家喻户晓了。 Translation 11.
Confucius was a great thinker and educator in Chinese history. He was the founder of Confucianism and was respectfully referred to as an ancient \recorded in The Analects. An enduring classic of ancient Chinese 3 culture, The Analects has had a great influence on the thinkers, writers, and statesmen that came after Confucius. Without studying this book, one could hardly truly understand the thousands-of-years' traditional Chinese culture. Much of Confucius' thought, especially his thought on education, has had a profound influence on Chinese society. In the 21st century, Confucian thought not only retains the attention of the Chinese, but it also wins an increasing attention from the international community.
Section B
Language focus 5
1.stimulate 2.potential 3. cultivate 4.instinct 5.confident 6.assured 7.curiosity 8.participate 9.approach 10.capacity expressions in use 6
1. into 2.like 3.to 4.up 5.to 6.up 7.off 8.in sentence structure 7
1. Some people have pets and regard them as friends while other people dislike pets and think they may cause diseases.
2. Jerry is very bold and likes taking risks while his brother is extremely careful and thinks things through before doing anything.
3. Beijing is a busy city with a large population while my hometown is very quiet with a small population. 8
1. It is Sam that/who thinks that the greatest achievement of last century was the landing of mankind on the moon.
2. It was during my undergraduate studies that I found out what my passion was.
3. It is the curiosity and creativity of children that causes many educators to believe that teaching should stimulate children’s interest in learning. Collocation 9
1. make 2. make 3. do 4. make 5. make 6. do 7. do 8. do
Unit 2 Section A
Words in use 3.
1. awaits 2. efficiency 3. donation 4. polished 5. stuffed 6. historical 7. emotional 8. embarrassed 9. dump 10. curb Banked cloze 6
1G 2K 3L 4O 5A 6D 7E 8F 9B 10J Expressions in use 7
1. made it 2. after all 3. strip off 4. with open arms 5. throw away 6. straighten up 7. keep back 8. free of/from
Translation 10
圣诞节是一个被广泛庆祝的文化节日，全世界有许许多多的人在12月25日庆祝这一节日。它是为了纪念耶稣基督的诞辰。该节日最早可追溯到公元336年。渐渐地，这一节日演变为一个既是宗教又是非宗教的节日，越来越多的非基督徒也方励之庆祝圣诞节。如今，圣诞节在便于被作为一个重大的节日和公共假日来庆祝。不同国家的圣诞节风俗也各不相同。现代浒的圣诞节风俗包括圣诞礼物、唱圣诞歌曲、参加教堂活动、摆放各种圣诞装饰品和圣诞树、举行家庭聚会以及准备一顿特别的大餐。对小孩子们来说，空上节日充满了幻想和惊喜。据传说，圣诞老人会在圣诞夜从烟囱进入每户人家，给乖巧听话的孩子带来礼物。由于圣诞节送礼物以及许多其他方面推动了基督徒和非基督徒的经济活动，圣诞节也因此成为商家的一个重大活动和主要销售季。
Translation 11
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, August 15 of every year is a traditional Chinese festival-the Mid-Autumn Festival. This day is the middle of autumn, so it is called Mid-Autumn. One of the important Mid-Autumn Festival activities is to enjoy the moon. On that night, people get together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, looking up at the bright moon and eating moon cakes. The festival is also a time for family reunion. People living far away from home will express their feelings of missing their hometowns and families at this festival. There are many customs to celebrate the festival, all expression people’s love and hope for a happy life. Since 2008, the Mid-Autumn Festival has become an official national holiday in China. Section B
Section B
Language focus 4
1. awkward 2. stretch 3. overtaking 4. delicate 5. anticipate 6. immense 7. reluctance 8. suspicious 9. complain 10. melted expressions in use 5
1. out 2. for 3. with 4. in / of 5. in 6. down 7. to 8. aboard sentence structure 6
1. All of Justin’s pain disappeared. So did the ache in his legs.
2. His father doesn't’ have great hope for him now. Nor does his mother.
3. CNN then reported the story and so did other television news programs and major newspapers.
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1. Not that I don’t like your apple pie, but (that) my doctor tells me not to have any. 2. Not that she is unwilling to help you, but (that) she is tied up with extra work these days.
3. Not that some coffee beans or tea bags are more flavorful than others, but (that) people love changes. Collocation 8
1. effort 2. decision 3. preparations 4. arrangements 5. meal 6. mess 7. complaints 8. attempts 9. sense 10. excuses 11. suggestions 12. contribution
Unit 3 Section A
Words in use 3.
1. competitive 2. transform 3. typical 4. response 5. adopted 6. focused 7. compensate 8. analyze 9. regulate 10. estimate Banked cloze 6
1J 2H 3L 4N 5F 6I 7E 8A 9C 10 O Expressions in use 7
1. fired off 2. keep up with 3. set up 4. account for 5. stand out 6. add to 7. take the lead 8. at a disadvantage 9. in large part 10. visit with Translation 10
伦敦地铁是英国的一个快速交通运输系统，服务于大伦敦的大部分地区。地铁系统因其他地 第18页共33页 铁隧道的典型形状也被称为地下管道。伦敦地铁始建于19世纪中期，是世界上最早的地下铁路系统。它的第一段地铁于1863年开始运营。自此，伦敦地铁不断延伸，发展成为一个包括12条线路、275个车站、铁轨总长超过250英里的地铁杰作，其中有45%在地下运行。就路线长度而言，它是世界上第四大地铁系统，也是车站数量最多的地铁系统之一。作为一个走遍伦敦的经济便捷的途径，伦敦地铁一向是每天数百万通勤者以及在节假日游历伦敦的游客的首选。伦敦地铁已成为伦敦的一个国际标志。2013年伦敦举办了各种各样的活动，庆祝地铁运营150周年，纪念这一里程碑。 Translation 11
China’s space industry was launched in 1956. Over the past decades, China’s space industry has created one miracle after another. In 1970 China launched its first man-made earth satellite, ranking China the fifth country in the world to independently develop and launch man-made earth satellites. In 1992 China began to carry out the manned spaceflight program. In 2003 China launched Shenzhou-5, a manned spaceship. The successful launch made China the third country to launch manned spaceships. In 2007 Chang’e-1,, the first lunar-orbiting man-made satellite, was sent to space. In 2013 Shenzhou-10, the fifth manned spaceship was launched successfully, laying the foundation for building the Chinese Space Station. Section B
Language focus 4
1. concerned 2. release 3. positive 4. ceased 5. enable 6. decline 7. scheduled 8. essential 9. neglect 10. arouse expressions in use 5
1. of 2. to 3. with 4. of 5. from 6. but 7. to 8. for sentence structure 6
1. To make a good impression on the interviewer, he planned to get a new haircut and buy a new suit.
2. To greatly improve people’s living standards, we should attach great importance to the development of the economy.
3. The customs officers examine people who want to cross the bridge to prevent anyone from carrying guns or drugs. 7
1. People do not feel sorry for John because he is shy and awkward in front of others. 2. The traffic accident did not happen because the driver was not skillful at driving. Collocation 8
1. homework 2. lecture 3. course(s) 4. exam 5. presentations 6. research project 7. degree 8. shopping 9. washing 10. exercise 11. things 12. more good than harm
Unit 4 Section A
Words in use 3.
1. involve 2. fulfilled 3. intense 4. advocate 5. circumstances 6. respond 7. subsequent 8. confined 9. reconciled 10. distinct Banked cloze 6
1L 2N 3J 4F 5M 6C 7H 8K 9A 10E Expressions in use 7
1. shield … from 2. make sense of 3. called on 4. in need 5. are/get caught up in 6. relate to 7. sum up 8. count on 9. In her words 10. reserved for Translation 10
作为通过中国游历亚洲的首批欧洲人之一，马可.波罗可能是中国最熟知的外国商人和航海家。从1271年到1295年，他和他的家人游历广泛，遍及欧洲和亚洲。期间，他在中国留居了17年。他的著作《马可.波罗游记》描述了他游历亚洲的旅程，让欧洲人首次全面领略了包括中国、印度和日本在内的远东地区的情况。从他的文字叙述中，西方人第一次了解到瓷器、煤炭、火药、印刷术、纸币有及丝绸。在15世纪末和16世纪欧洲发现与征服的大航海时代，马可.波罗所记录的大量新的地理信息得到了广泛使用。在他去世后这几个世纪里，马可.波罗获得了他在有生之年未曾获得的赞誉。马可.波罗的故事鼓舞了其他无数的探险者去踏上征程，发现世界。。 Translation 11
Zheng He was the most famous maritime explorer in Chinese history. In 1405 AD, the ruler of the Ming Dynasty sent Zheng He on a voyage to the Western Seas in order to strengthen border defense and develop trade by sea. In the following 28 years, Zheng He led his fleet, made seven voyages to the Western Seas with over 100,000 crew members in total, and visited more than 30 countries and regions. The fleet traveled far into South Asia and West Asia, and made all the way to the content of Africa. Zheng He’s voyages to the Western Seas were a great feat in the worlds navigation history. It showed Zheng He’s outstanding navigation and organization talents; meanwhile, it exhibited the national strength and prestige of the Ming Dynasty, Ming Dynasty and overseas countries.
Section B
Language focus 4
1. collapse 2. heal 3. lean 4. reflected 5. slippery 6. identify 7. abolished 8. ignore 9. aspiration 10. betrayed expressions in use 5
1. lean on 2. pull over 3. is grateful for 4. filled up with 5. broke through 6. brought… to a halt
7. letting go of 8. held on 9. turned off 10. beat them to it sentence structure 6
1. it used to be that there were many fish in the river and people swam in it.
2. It used to be that Tom was afraid of heights, but he has got over the fear now.
3. It used to be that John assisted his wife with housework, but now he is too busy to do so. 7
1. Standing alongside him in front of a farmhouse was a woman in an elegant dress. 2. Hung inside the hut are fruits and vegetables, including apples, grapes and corn. 3. The strange man came into the house. Covered with mud were his shoes. Collocation 8
1. carried out/conducted 2. gave/delivered/presented 3. enroll in/take 4. invented/coined 5. created 6. put in/devote 7. delivered/gave/offered 8. put forward /offer/provide 9. take 10. write/finish/complete
Unit 5 Section A
Words in use 3.
1. annual 2. contract 3. distinction 4. substantial 5. furnished 6. amateur 7. assemble 8. react 9. apparent 10. magnificent Banked cloze 6
1K 2D 3C 4B 5H 6O 7F 8M 9A 10G Expressions in use 7
1. passed away 2. left behind 3. give away 4. had no intention of 5. Up to 6. regardless of 7. might (just) as well 8. fall ill 9. in attendance 10. to this day Translation 10
有关古代奥林匹克运动会的最早文字记载可追溯至公元前776年。古代待奥运会每4年举办一次，在8月6日与9月19日之间的一个纪念宙斯的宗教节日期间举行。第一届现代奥运会于1896年在希腊雅典举办。奥运会的标志由五个大小相同的套环组成，代表着五大洲的联合和来自世界各地运动员的大聚会。奥运会真正腾飞、成为一项国际体育盛会是在1924年之后，即第8届奥运会在巴黎举办之后。这一年，来自44个国家约3，000名运动员同场竞技，并且第一次在奥运会上增加了闭幕式这一仪式。同年，冬季奥运会首次亮相，比赛项目包括花样滑冰、冰球、雪橇和冬季两项运动。80年后，2004年夏季奥运会在相隔一个多世纪后再次在雅典举办，来自201个国家的近11，000名运动员展开竞技，创下参赛车数量之最。 Translation 11
Tai Chi is a kind of martial arts, and a fitness exercise as well. It has a long history in China. With slow and gentle movements, Tai Chi is suitable for people of any age, sex, or body type to practice. It can be used to provide self-defense as well as build the body. Therefore, it has become very popular among Chinese people. During its development, Tai Chi borrowed and absorbed desirable elements from traditional Chinese philosophy, medicine, and martial arts, and it has developed into a sport with unique features. As a unique sport in China, Tai Chi is also gaining increasing popularity among many foreign friends.
Section B
Language focus 4
1. critical 2. humble 3. underline 4. mutual 5. accomplish 6. adapt 7. emphasized 8. overcome 9. demanding 10. considerable
expressions in use 5
1. for 2. on 3. to 4. in 5. out 6. for 7. with 8. on 9. in 10. at sentence structure 6
1. It is thought that writing about troubling experiences helps people deal with them.
2. It is reported that a film by an unknown director has won the first prize in the film festival.
3. It was known that this world-famous company evolved from a small company with a few people and a single office. 7
1. The ticket is a good deal, but the trip is not without problems.
2. They knew this was not without risk, but they encouraged us to carry out the plan.
3. Based on the evidence of murder case, the policeman’s concerns are not without foundation. Collocation 8
1. playing 2. do 3. go 4. go 5. doing 6. play/do 7. played 8. keep 9. overcome 10. achieved 11. set 12. earned