新时代交互英语第一册读写译第四单元答案4

1. I’ve always been an optimist

suppose that is rooted in my belief that the power of creativity and intelligence can make the world a better place. (Para. 1 ) optimist n. one who usually expects a favorable outcome.乐观派；乐观主义者

---oppo: pessimist

He’s such an eternal optimist that he always believes that good things will happen. optimism n. 乐观主义; 乐观 --- oppo: pessimism

optimistic adj. 乐观的 ---oppo: pessimistic

be rooted in to have developed from something and be strongly influenced by it 深植于

The country's economic troubles are rooted in a string of global crises.

This feeling of rejection is often deeply rooted in childhood.

root n. the main cause of a problem. : Money is the root of evil.

creativity n. 创造力; 艺术创新. creative adj. producing or using new and effective ideas, results, etc 有创造力的

He came up with a really creative solution to the problem.

creative power 创造力, 创作力; creative talent 创作的才能

2. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved learning new things and solving problems. (Para. 2 )

as / so long as只要: You can go out to play as long as you stay in the back yard. first time in seventh grade, I was hooked. (Para. 2 )

Hook: 1) v. (informal) to succeed in attracting someone: Cigarette ads are designed to hook young people. Open this book and read a few pages and you will be hooked.

2) v. to catch a fish with a hook：I hooked a 20-pound salmon last week. At the first cast I hooked a huge fish.

3) n. 钩子，鱼钩：Put your coat on the hook. He felt a fish pull at his hook.

4. And after 30 years,I’m still as inspired by computers as I was back in seventh grade. (Para. 4 )

Inspire v. 1) to encourage someone by making them feel confident and eager to do something

We need a new captain—someone who can inspire the team. adj. 得到灵感的, 有灵感的inspired poem有感而作的诗；an inspired

inspiring鼓舞的She was a very strong, impressive character and one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met.

5. Computers have transformed how we learn, giving kids everywhere a window into all of the world’s knowledge. (Para. 6 ): transform v. to change the nature, function, or condition of 使变形；使改观;转变;改造

She transformed the room by painting it.她油漆了房间使它为之一新。

6. But for all the cool things that a person can do with a PC… (Para. 8)

for all：in spite of a particular fact, quality, or situation

For all her rudeness, she is actually quite a kind-hearted old soul.

For all my love of landscape, nothing could persuade me to spend another day in the Highlands.

7. There are still far too many people in the world whose most basic needs go unmet. (Para. 8)

far too many/much/long/soon much too much, long, soon, etc.

It costs far too much money.

It’s far too early to tell if she’ll be OK.

8. I believe that my own good fortune brings with it a responsibility to give back to the world. (Para. 9)

fortune n. 1) a very large amount of money：

My first painting sold for ￡ 25; a small fortune then for an art student.

2) chance, and the good or bad influence that it has on your life

I felt it was useless to struggle against fortune命运.

I had the good fortune to work with a brilliant head of department.

tell sb's fortune: to tell someone what will happen to them in the future by looking at their hands, using cards, etc. She paid $5 to have her fortune told.她花5块钱算了个命

9. My life, Melinda, and I have committed to improving health and education in a way that can help as many people as possible. (Para. 10)

commit v. 1) to say that someone will definitely do something or must do something 对...作出保证；承诺；

He has clearly committed his government to continuing down the path of economic reform.

commit yourself to (doing) something to say that you will definitely do something Sorry, I’ve committed myself to working for Clive.

2) to do something wrong or illegal：commit a crime犯罪/ murder谋杀/ suicide自杀Hitler himself committed suicide as Soviet forces were closing in on Berlin.

3) to decide to use money, time, people, etc. for a particular purpose

A large amount of money has been committed to t his project.

commitment n. 1) a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way

Are you ready to make a long-term commitment?

2) the hard work and loyalty that someone gives to an organization, activity, etc.

Her commitment to work is beyond question.

3) something that you have previously arranged to do at a certain time and that prevents you from doing anything else at that time：She’s got several teaching commitments over the summer.

10. I believe that the death of a child in Africa is no less poignant or tragic than the death of a child anywhere else. (Para. 10)

no less than: as many/much as: He’s lined up for no less than four US television interviews.

No less than 35 percent of the country is protected in the form of parks and nature sanctuaries.

的，诊断的 Doctors depend on accurate diagnostic

tools 诊断工具.

释放你的创造力 我 一 直 就 是 个 乐 观 的 人 。 坚 信 人 类 凭 借 自 己 的 创 造 力 和 聪 明 才 智 可 以 让 世 界 变 得越 来 越 美 好 。 从记事起，我就热衷于了解新事物，喜欢解决难题。所以七年级时我第一次坐在计算机前时，马上就被它迷住了。那是一台破旧笨重的老式电传打字机，跟咱们今天拥

有的计算机比，它简直什么都干不了。但正是它改变了我的生活。 30 年前，我和朋友保罗·\u33406X 伦创办微软时，我们幻想“每个家庭、每张书桌上都能摆上一台计算机”。这在那个年代听上去真有些异想天开，要知道当时大多数的计算机都还像电冰箱一般大小。但是我们相信个人电脑将改变世界。今天它的确做到了。

30 年后，我仍然像七年级的时

候那样从计算机上获得灵感。 我相

信计算机是我们用来满足好奇心及

实现创造愿望的最神奇的工具——

它帮助我们去解决那些光靠人力即

便是最聪明的人也难以解决的问

题。

计算机已经改变了我们的学习

方式，它为全球各地的孩子们开启

了一扇通向世界知识的窗户。它让

持 密 切 联 系 ，不 管 他 们 身 在 何 处 。 就像我的朋友沃伦·\u24052X 菲特一样，我为每天都能做自己热爱的事情而感到无比幸运。他把工作当成是。“跳着踢踏舞去上班”。我在微软的日子一如既往充满挑战，但使我。跳着踢踏舞去上班”的原因是，

每当我们向人们展示某些新成果，让他们看到计算机能辨认笔迹、语音

或者能存储值得保留一辈子的照片的时候，能听到他们对我说：“真不

知道你还能用电脑干这些名堂”。

但是，尽管个人电脑能帮助人做许多很酷的事情，但还是有许多

别的方式可以让我们应用自己的创造力和聪明才智，来建设我们的世

界。全球仍有许许多多的人连最基本的生存需求都得不到满足。举例来

说，每年仍有成百上千万的人死于那些在发达国家易于预防和治疗的疾

病。

我认为我个人所拥有的大量财富也使我负有回馈社会的责任。我的

妻子梅琳达和我已致力于帮助尽可能多的人改善健康和获得教育。

作为一个父亲，我相信，一个非洲孩子的死去所引起的痛苦和悲

伤丝毫不亚于任何其他地方孩子的死亡，我还相信，不用花多大代价就

可以让这些孩子的生活大为改观。

我仍是一个坚定的乐观主义者，坚信即便是世界上最棘手的问题都

有取得进展的可能——而这样的进步其实每天都在发生。我们看到治疗

恶疾的新药和诊断疾病的新器械不断出现，而且，发展中国家的健康问

题也得到了更多的重视。 我为医药、教育、当然还有技术发展的美好前景而振奋。我相信，凭借人类与生俱来的发明创造力和敢于挑 战 困 难 的 精 神 ，在 有

生 之 年 我 将 有 幸 看 到 人 类 在 所 有 这 些 领 域 创造 出 令 人 惊 叹 的 成 就 。

Reading 2

Language study:

1. Known in the family as Little Dragon, Lee was actually sickly and weak; he took up martial arts as a means of self-protection around his tough neighborhoods and soon became agile and versatile. (Para. 1 ) Take up: 1) if you take up an activity or a subject, you become interested in it and spend time doing it, either as a hobby or as a career Angela used to be a model, and decided to take it up again. 2) if you take up a job, you begin to work at it He will take up his post as the head of the civil courts at the end of next month. 3) if you take up an offer or a challenge , you accept it

1) a method, system,

object, etc. that you use

as a way of achieving a

result

What would be the

most effective means

of advertising our

product?

We have no means of

transport except for

two bicycles.

2) [plural] the money or income that you have

Paying for children to go

to a private school is

beyond the means of

most people.

by means of using a particular method or system There’s a two years

course taught by

means of lectures and

seminars.

by no means not at all

It is by no means

certain that the game

will take place.

2. On the side, Lee mastered every physical technique of fighting, becoming almost supernaturally good. (Para. 2)

on the side used to say that someone does work in addition to their regular job Most consultants do

private work on the side.

A part-time job can

help you make a little

money on the side. 3. At parties he did

one-finger push-ups and would gladly remove his shirt to show off his “muscles on

top of muscles.” (Para. 2)

because you are very proud of it

Peter was keen to show off his new car.

He actually enjoys his new hair-style, and has decided to

start showing it off.

2) to try to impress people and make them admire your abilities,

achievements , or possessions

Pay no attention to Susan — she's just showing off.

4. …and consumed massive doses of massive vitamins, herbs, and liquidized steaks. (Para. 3)

consume v.

1) (formal) to eat or drink something

He’s able to consume vast quantities of food.

The children consumed all the hot dogs and hamburgers.

2) to use time, energy, goods, etc.

As a country, we consume a lot more than we produce.

A smaller vehicle will consume less fuel.

3) [literary] (a feeling or idea) to affect someone very strongly, so that he

cannot think about anything

else

She was scared by the depression which threatened to consume

her.

He was consumed with guilt after the accident.

time-consuming a.

consumption n.

5. He considered himself a sharp dresser... (Para. 3) Paraphrase: He believed that he was dressed well and attractively. sharp:a. if someone looks sharp, they are dressed well and attractively

Tod looked really sharp in his new suit.

6. The word people used most often in describing Lee was intense; … (Para. 4)

intense

新时代交互英语----读写译（第二册）教案

1) if you describe a person as intense, you mean that they appear to concentrate very

hard on everything that they do, and they feel and show their emotions in a very

extreme way

I know he's an intense player, but he does enjoy what he's doing.

She can be so intense, it makes me exhausted.

2) having a very strong effect or felt very strongly

Young people today are under intense pressure to succeed.

He took an intense interest in all religious matters.

3) intense activity is very serious, uses a lot of effort, and often involves doing a great

deal in a very short time

The job demands intense concentration.

At least 3000 people were killed in a week of intense fighting.

7. Deciding that film was the best way to dispel martia l art’s reputation as glorified street fighting. (Para. 5)

reputation n. the opinion that people have about a particular person or thing because of what has happened in the past

His approach had won him a reputation as a tough manager.

Judge Kelso has a reputation for being strict but fair.

8. Many assumed that the fight sequences used a stuntman or other tricks… (Para. 5)

assume v.

1) to think that something is true, although you have no definite proof

I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you'd g one out.

It seems reasonable to assume that (he book was written around 70 A. D.

2) assume control/power/responsibilities, etc. (formal) to start to have control, responsibility, etc.

or to start in a particular position or job

Whoever they appoint will assume responsibility for all financial matters.

Jim Paton will assume the role of managing director.

3) assume a manner/air/expression, etc. (formal) to behave in a way that does not show how you

really feel, especially in order to seem more confident, happy, etc. than you are

Andy assumed an air of indifference whenever her name was mentioned.

Assumption n. .

sequence n.

1) one part of a story, film, etc. that deals with a single subject or action

The best sequence of the film occurs when Ruth stops at a house he used to live in.

2) the order that something happens or exists in, or the order it is supposed to happen or exist in

The questions should be asked in a logical sequence.

Be careful to perform the actions in the correct sequence.

3) a series of related events, actions, etc. that happen or are done in a particular order

He’s had a sequence of business failures.

consequence n. something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.

He broke the law, and now he must face the consequences of his actions. subsequently adv. (formal) after an event in the past

intense

1) if you describe a person as intense, you mean that they appear to concentrate very

hard on everything that they do, and they feel and show their emotions in a very

extreme way

I know he's an intense player, but he does enjoy what he's doing.

She can be so intense, it makes me exhausted.

2) having a very strong effect or felt very strongly

Young people today are under intense pressure to succeed.

He took an intense interest in all religious matters.

3) intense activity is very serious, uses a lot of effort, and often involves doing a great

deal in a very short time

The job demands intense concentration.

At least 3000 people were killed in a week of intense fighting.

7.Deciding that film was the best way to dispel martial art’s reputation as glorified street fighting. (Para. 5)

reputation n. the opinion that people have about a particular person or thing because of what has happened in the past

His approach had won him a reputation as a tough manager.

Judge Kelso has a reputation for being strict but fair.

8. Many assumed that the fight sequences used a stuntman or other tricks… (Para. 5)

assume v.

1) to think that something is true, although you have no definite proof

I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you'd gone out.

It seems reasonable to assume that (he book was written around 70 A. D.

2) assume control/power/responsibilities, etc. (formal) to start to have control, responsibility, etc.

or to start in a particular position or job

Whoever they appoint will assume responsibility for all financial matters.

Jim Paton will assume the role of managing director.

3) assume a manner/air/expression, etc. (formal) to behave in a way that does not show how you

really feel, especially in order to seem more confident, happy, etc. than you are

Andy assumed an air of indifference whenever her name was mentioned.

Assumption n. .

sequence n.

1) one part of a story, film, etc. that deals with a single subject or action

The best sequence of the film occurs when Ruth stops at a house he used to live in.

2) the order that something happens or exists in, or the order it is supposed to happen or exist in

The questions should be asked in a logical sequence.

Be careful to perform the actions in the correct sequence.

3) a series of related events, actions, etc. that happen or are done in a particular order

He’s had a sequence of business failures.

consequence n. something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.

He broke the law, and now he must face the consequences of his actions.

subsequently adv. (formal) after an event in the past

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The book was subsequently translated into 15 languages.

9. He had a mansion in Hong Kong surrounded by an eight-foot stone wall topped with broken

galss and

spikes, (Para. 5)

surround v.

1) [usually passive] to be all around someone or something on every side

The town is surrounded on all sides by hills.

He glared at the people who surrounded the tent.

2) if police or soldiers surround a place, they arrange themselves in positions all the

way

around it

Armed police surrounded a house in the High Street.

3) to be closely connected with a situation or event

Some of the issues surrounding alcohol abuse are very complex.

Silence and secrecy surround the murder.

surrounding a. [only before noun] near or around a particular place

Troops sealed off the surrounding area.

surroundings n. [plural] the object, buildings, natural things, etc. that are around a

person or thing at a particular time

It took me a few weeks to get used to my new surroundings.

10. For someone in such superb condition to die abruptly was so strange that rumors have

flown ever

since. (Para. 6)

superb a. [no comparative] extremely good

The waters are crystal clean and offer a superb opportunity for swimming.

11. One rumor claims that, like Elvis Presley, Lee is still alive and waiting to return to public

life. (Para. 6)

claim v. & n.

1) to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved

The product claims "to make you thin without dieting".

Peter claimed that he'd been dining with friends at the time of the murder.

2) to officially demand or receive money from an organization

He should be able to claim the price of the ticket back.

You can claim on the insurance if you have an accident while on vacation.

3) a statement that something is true, even though it has not been proved

Gould rejected claims that he had acted irresponsibly.

They made claims they couldn't live up to.

Translation”

李小龙

凯瑟琳·\u20811X鲁斯

按照中国的天干地支来算，李小龙生于龙年辰时。他出生时，父亲所在的香港粤剧团正在美国演出，当时他父亲是团内的一位名丑。虽然这个孩子被家人称为“小龙”，但其实他体弱多病。为了在弱肉强食的街区里保护自己，李小龙开始习武，不久后就练得身手敏捷，技艺超群。18岁时李小龙获得了全港恰恰舞公开赛冠军，一年后，他回到美国，学习哲学和医学。

闲暇之余，李小龙学会了各种格斗技巧，并逐渐变得难寻敌手。到了后来他要不就是苦练功夫，钻研武学，要不就是教别人习武。走在大街上，他对着树干和杂物练习踢腿；坐在饭桌前，他冲着旁边的空椅子练习劈掌。看电视的时候，他会练习缓起仰卧起坐；即便睡觉的时候，他也会施展拳脚。在聚会上，他会做单指俯卧撑，而且很喜欢脱掉上衣，向众人炫耀他极佳的肌肉线条。李小龙认为全神贯注的投入是习武修行的一半，而冥想和精神训练则是他每日训I 练中最重要的必修课。

李小龙的妻子琳达．埃默芮曾是他武馆的一名学员。他们的第一次约会是在西雅图太空针塔的顶楼共进晚餐。李小龙夫妇育有两名子女：李国豪和李香凝。他们养的大丹犬波波并不是很讨客人们喜欢，因为它总是淌着口水。李小龙在餐馆吃饭时总是一次要点两人的份量，他的最爱是蚝油牛肉。他常喝菊花茶，自己调制的高蛋白饮料，以及含大剂量维生素、中草药和榨牛排的汤。他衣着讲究，喜欢穿绸衫，而且总是自己熨衣服。

人们喜欢用”亢奋”一这样的字眼来描述李小龙。众所周知，他性格急躁，缺少耐性，只有在谈及武术时才有些不同。他会为自己讲的笑话大笑，另外，他还有个让别人有些恼火的习惯，那就是坐车的时候总喜欢唱着歌自娱自乐。不过，大家也觉得他善良有同情心，乐于帮助那些素昧平生的人。当时武术被看作是披着华丽外衣的街头暴力，而李小龙坚信电影是改变这一偏见的最好方法。他开始拍摄自己的电影，并集编剧、演员、导演和武术指导于一身。他在美国拍摄的电影有《精武门》、《猛龙过江》，他的最后一部影片《龙争虎斗》是电影史上最成功的商业影片之一。很多人推测他电影中的武打场景起用了特技演员或者加入了特效处理，但事实上，所有的动作都是由李小龙亲自完成的。他甚至还不得不放慢动作速度，要不然，摄像机摄录到的只能是一片模糊。作为世界上片酬最高的演员，李小龙激励了一代又一代的美国人练功习武。他在香港有一所大宅院，石墙高八英尺，上面布满了碎玻璃和铁蒺藜。宅院里的每一间房子都上了锁，另外还有专人看家护院。

李小龙计划35 岁退休，然后多花些时间陪伴家人，做些对社会有益的事情。但是他在32岁时因脑肿瘤辞世。有那样身体条件的人如此突然去世实在不可想象。因此，从那时起流言就从未停止过。有一种说法是，李小龙和猫王一样还活着，某一天还会再回到人们面前。然而李小龙的遗体就安葬在西雅图——和他的儿子李国豪安葬在一起。李国豪也是一位演员，同样也是突然遭遇不幸：1993 年，28 岁的他在拍摄影片《乌鸦》的时候意外中弹身亡。

王鹏举译