大学英语 精读 第二册 翻译 UNIT4-10

UNIT4 1\The little girl ran so fast that she was thrown off balance and fell over. 2\I was impressed by his devotion to research but I did not have the slightest interest in his profound theories. 3\Be sure not to say anything capable of being misunderstood. 4\I was so bewildered by their conflicting advice that I did not know how to act. 5\At first this complicated problem frustrated them, but after thinking it over carefully they finally worked out a solution. 6\ The head of the sports delegation beamed with delight when a young pioneer presented him with a bunch of flowers. 7\I really don’t see why our English teacher should single out our monitor for praise since we have all done quite well this term. 8\I believe in the theory that the higher animals developed from the lower ones. UNIT5 1\If the rich countries spent more money on green industries, instead of on building up military machines and nuclear weapons, many of today’s widespread pollution problems would gradually disappear. 2\The burning of coal not only consumes the oxygen in the house but also gives out poisonous gases. 3\Apparently, finding alternative energy sources is essential to the steady development of our economy. 4\Solar cells can absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity. 5\If the temperature on the earth continues to go up from year to year, the polar ice caps will begin to melt and, in all likelihood, half of the buildings in coastal cities will disappear beneath splashing sea waves. 6\Because these creatures are small and tend to hide beneath leafy plants, they are not always visible to the naked eye. 7\As a result of exposure to atomic radiation, he finally collapsed at work. 8\There is distinct evidence of the connection between heavy pressure of work and some disorders of the body. UNIT6 1\If you keep on trying, you will be able to resolve this difficult problem sooner or later. 2\We anticipate that we will encounter resistance to our plan. 3\Jim’s friends said that the noise pollution in their city was terrible, but they had to live with it. 4\At first Tom thought that with his knowledge, skill and experience he was bound to find a satisfactory job. 5\It would be wise to handle this delicate problem with calmness and patience. 6\Dick thought that if he wasn’t able to take the machine apart, chances were that no other worker in the plant could, either. 7\Do you think bus drivers should take full responsibility for the passages’ safety? UNIT7 1\Under the leadership of the local government, the villagers rose to the serious food crisis caused by the floods. 2\The exhibition is very popular and is attracting a steady stream of visitors. 3\When Mom came upstairs to check on us kids, I turned over and pretended to be asleep. 4\Waging a battle against the drug pushers was a challenge to Armstead. She felt rather nervous but she decided to confront them. 5\The old lady told me to be cautious and not to talk to the guys hanging out on the street corner. 6\A health organization prompted the local government to raise a three-million-dollar fund for a new hospital. 7\Opening the door, the man who had set fire to the church found himself confronted by a dozen policemen with guns. 8\It is reported that the fire which raged for more than two hours started in an abandoned warehouse. UNIT8 1. Vast amounts of investment have enabled the economy of the area to grow rapidly. 2. They launched a campaign to raise money for a new hospital. 3. It is true that success lies in diligence. 4. Men of high moral standards, they are never to be tempted to take such expensive gifts. 5. There are indications that numerous factories are faced with a very difficult situation. 6. The police arrested the criminal on a charge of armed robbery several hours after they found an important clue to his identity. 7. Investigation has revealed that retirement tends to cause psychological troubles for some people. 8. The medical team did more than complain about the relatively poor working conditions at the local hospital. For instance, several doctors bought simple medical instruments with their own money. UNIT9 1.Everything indicates that something has gone wrong with his plan. 2.The author thinks that we should not take it for granted that those who score high on intelligence tests will certainly do well in practical work. 3.I singled out a few English idioms to test my classmates 4.Three professors were invited to design the curriculum for new teachers assess. 5.This is but just a small loss to us. Don't make a fuss over it. 6.He scored far more than any of his opponents, which proved him a worthy winner. 7.The two animals are alike in appearance, but they belong to different species. 8. I don't know for sure whether the bank will grant him the loan he has applied for. UNIT10 1.Through the article the author wants to convey to the readers his opinion on praise and criticism. 2.Of the dozen of waitresses in the restaurant, only three have had any previous experience. 3. Though he isn't much of a scholar, the teacher does know how to teach a course in a lively and interesting manner. 4.We often find that to apply a rule is much more difficult than to know it. 5.She never scolds her children for squabbling. Instead, she gives them a few words of praise when they play quietly. 6.Mr. Green was always critical of his daughter's writings, but somehow he commented favorably on that poorly written poem of hers. 7.Quite a few students in our class were publicly criticized by the teacher for failing to hand in their compositions on time. 8.A good teacher should be very alert to his students' progress. If their progress is ignored, the students will feel discouraged.