1、Unit 1 1.11) Autumn has arrived here on the heels of a hot summer with unexpected speed.2) As a diplomat, he has witnessed the birth of the new nation and is well placed to observe its growth during this critical period of its history. .3) When you make travel plans, youd better assume that every fl
2、ight can be late.4) I have made it quite clear from the beginning that I want to be part of the team, John said.5) When Alice first came to the country, she was shocked by the way of life there that was totally alien to her and the hostile environment where local people looked at her with a suspicio
3、us eye.6) Andrew made an initial contribution. But there is as yet no firm commitment to further cash payments.7) For the first time in decades, the leaders of the two nations shook hands and sat down to talk.8) Do fish feed on each other? Yes. At least many of them do.9) Our old classroom building,
4、 which was built a century ago, has become a sort of a local landmark.10) The dwarf sees farther than the giant when he stands on the latters shoulder.11) AIlI these parts are supposed to fit together in this device.12) We visited the local markets and saw a wonderful array of fruit and vegetables.1
5、3) I am afraid this plan of yours does not fit into the companys overall marketing strategy.14) Astronauts have brought back specimens of rock from the moon.15) If one wants to explore the possibilities of Europes political future, one needs to examine thedevelopment of European culture.16) A set of
6、 gears are installed to control the speed and direction of the vehicle.4.2我们每年花费巨额资金观察气候的变化以及群星的运行。诚然这是必要的，但是我们忽视了海洋对我们这颗行星的影响，为了解海洋所做甚少。海洋对我们的生存至关重要。它们以其表层下的无数物种为我们提供给养。它们帮助减轻我们日益增长的人口对地球造成的负担。另外，海洋在调控气候方面起着重要的作用。因此，我们必须增加对海洋探测的投入。Every year we spend huge amounts of money observing the change in ou
7、r climate and the movement of the stars. True, this is necessary, but we have overlooked the influence of the oceans on our planet, and have done little to understand them. The oceans are vital to our survival. With countless species beneath their surface, they provide for us. They help ease the bur
8、den of our growing population on Earth. Besides, the oceans play an important role in climate control. Therefore, we must increase the amount of funding for ocean exploration.Unit 31.11. As the strikers lingered on the streets, refusing to disband, the police finally stepped in usingtear gas.2. Ive
9、conducted interviews and made recommendations, but never been in charge of actualhiring and firing.3. Writing a dictionary is an arduous and difficult task but after years of hard work we are finallygetting there.4. In his recent speech about the global climate change from the overheating atmosphere
10、, Professor MacDonnell noted that last summer was one of the hottest since records began in 1880.5. Whenever you see or hear something new, you go through a series of cognitive processes, which are the processes that result in learning.6. Once we pull together all the facts, well be able to understa
11、nd the situation better.7. Scientists declared that the discovery could not only validate Einsteins theory of relativity butalso add to their understanding of the universe.8. One of the greatest recording artists of all time, Stevie Wonder is possibly the only person Iwould consider a musical genius
12、.9. How do you punish, or treat, a minor who commits murder? How should he be punished?People hold different views on the matter.10. In business, a vice president usually reports directly to the president or CEO of the companyand is a member of the executive management team.11. Personal finance refe
13、rs to all financial decisions and activities of an individual or household,such as budgeting, insurance, savings and retirement planning.12. The best coaches I ever had in football were also the coaches who possessed a deep sense ofhumility. They were always thinking about those they were leading an
14、d rarely about themselves.13. The director general delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of collaboration between universities and businesses for a vibrant economy.14. The guarantee could be worthless if the company goes bankrupt.15. The senior management of a company is a group of high leve
15、l executives that actively participate in the daily tasks of managing that company.16. It often happens that interns are faced with the problem of not having enough work, or being given busy work that doesnt really add value to the company.17. The decisive man is calm and cool under pressure; he can
16、 make decisions on the fly.4.2雇主在招聘时会在求职者身上找寻一一些特质。第一一是领导能力。最高效的公司要招有发展前途的人，而不是缺少进取精神（the spirit of enterprise)的人。他们希望每个人都有进步的空间，并且最终能组建自己的常胜之队。第二是抱负。有抱负的员工多数时候接受挑战，并且能克服困难。为了更好的解决方案，他们拼命工作，从而使公司更具竞争力。第三是创造力。最成功的公司因为创新和对现状的持续改进而蓬勃发展。这些公司寻找的人不仅能自主工作，还能想出新办法完成老任务。最后是激情，尽管所有雇员都在乎薪水，最受雇主欢迎的却是热爱工作如同热爱报酬的
17、员工。When recruiting, there are certain attributes that employers look for in job applicants. First is leadership. The most efficient organizations have their eyes on those who have development potential as opposed to those who lack the spirit of enterprise. They want each individual to have room to p
18、rogress, and, in time, be able to create their own winning teams. Second is ambition. Ambitious employees are those who, most of the time, embrace challenges and are able to overcome obstacles. They work like hell towards better solutions, thus making the organization more competitive.Third is creat
19、iveness. The most successful companies thrive because of innovation and a consistent improvement on their current situation. They are looking for those who can not only work autonomously, but also come up with fresh ways to complete old tasks. Last is passion. Although all employees care about salar
20、y, the most sought-after are the ones who enjoy work as much as reward.Unit 41.11. The best cooking oils are usually extracted without heat and left with their natural color.2. Steve Jobs gave a great amount of thought to the design of Apple products.3. In war times gold is more desirable because it
21、 is highly portable.4. The end of WWIl in Asia had a lot to do with the dropping of two atomic bombs on Japan.5. A bus overturned in Warsaw when fighting broke out between the driver and a passenger.6. A chemical property is any aspect of a substance which is only seen by means of a chemical reactio
22、n.7. Most students nowadays know that DNA contains the blueprint of life, but few remember the name of the German scientist who first discovered and isolated the DNA molecule.8. Mark is getting registered as a disabled person. He will soon be able to park his car near entrances.9. She stirred her po
23、rridge with a silver spoon.10. This product purifies waste water by removing heavy metalsfrom it.11. Emissions of radioactive materials from the Fukushima nuclearplant have been cut by half over the past month, its operator saidMonday.12. Vitamin C helps ease stress from either worry or intense phys
24、ical exercise.13. The fog disappeared ltle by lttle over the land.14. As more people come down with the flu, I suspect a large outbreak will be inevitable.15. If greenhouse gases continue to be emitted in their present quantities, we will experience an unprecedented rate of sea-level rise.4.2你听说过我们大
25、学的史密斯教授吗？他在自然杂志上发表了一篇论文，声称他发现了一种可以在用于治疗艾滋病的新方法，并说他的方法比现有现有技术更简便、更加有效。论文刊登后，学校非常重视，给了他大量的研究经费，让他购买更高级的仪器，媒体采访接踵而来，让史密斯教授应接不暇，大概也是因为记者们认为史密斯教授对医学的贡献巨大，未来可能获得诺贝尔奖，然而，也有其他科学家怀疑这位媒体眼中的天才科学家撒了谎，他们声称按照史密斯教授在论文上披露的实验方法做完实验后，达不到他声称的那样的结果，是意思教授反驳说这些同行的实验和观测有误。到底谁对，我们目以待。Have you heard about Prof. Smith from o
26、ur university? He published a paper in Nature, claiming that he had discovered a new method that could be used in treating AIDS, and that his method was simpler and more effective than current technology. Our university thought highly of his paper, giving him a great amount of money in the form of a
27、 research grant so that he could buy more advanced instruments. Prof. Smith has been bombarded with media interviews, likely because reporters believe that he might be awarded the Nobel Prize for his contribution to medicine. However, some scientists suspect that the professor, biliant according to
28、the media, might have lied. They claim that by the end of their own experiments, following the method revealed in Prof. Smiths paper, they couldnt produce the same results as he had claimed. Prof. Smith has reacted by saying these colleagues made mistakes in their experiments and observations. Well
29、wait and see who is right.Unit 51.11) We had a detailed discussion of Jane Austens writing style.2) A motivated and committed team is vital to business success.3) The experiment is at best only partially successful, leaving much to be desired.4) Nearly everyone here hails from a small town at the fo
30、ot of Mount Eden.5) Despite the weak economy, these CEOs are quite confident about the future of their own business.6) You have to be aware of cultural differences when doing business in a globalized market.7) Professional translators quite often specialize in just one field, for example law or medi
31、cine.8) When pursuing the deeper meaning of any event in history, it is essential to understand its historical context.9) Professor Peterson was invited to give a speech at a conference held for the top executives at Fortune 500 companies.10) The most common mistake one may commit is submitting a on
32、e-size-fits-all application letter that lacks personality.11) It is the way a team plays as a whole that determines its success, not the individual stars.12) An example of mobile communication is sending emails from a computer using a wireless network at your local coffee shop.13) Only if you have b
33、een in the deepest valley, can you ever know how impressive it is to be on the highest mountain.14) Believe it or not, it is very important to sharpen up your communication skills to excel in every area of your life.15) Speaking of Tom, it seems all his time is taken up with social engagements.4.2现代
34、技术影响着我们交流的方式。例如短信语言十分简练，包括许多缩略语和首字母缩略词，为了让别人更好的理解信息、避免误解，人们还使用修饰性的表情符号来澄清语气和或者情绪。在数字化交流中使用的简略形式正在悄然渗入我们口语中。一些人以负面的甚至严厉的评论来回应这一句话，他们认为这种变化是一种灾难，因特网正在毁灭语言，但大多数专家认为语言正在自我演变。技术向来会对语言产生影响。这种演练应该被视作视作进步，退步。Modern technology impacts on the way we communicate. For example, the language of texting is streaml
35、ined, with many abbreviations and acronyms. To get their message across and avoid misunderstanding, people also use qualifying emoticons to clarify tones or moods. The economic forms used in digital communication are creeping into our spoken language. Some people respond to the change with negative and even harsh comments. They think this type of change is a disaster and the Internet is killing off our language. But most experts believe that languages have a way of evolving and technology has always had an effect on language. The evolution should be viewed as progress, not regression.
