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Unit 1

⑴、But often it is not until we fall ill (生了病)that we finally learn to appreciate good health.

⑵、A rich old lady lay dead at home for two weeks（死了躺在家里两个星期）—and nobody knew anything about it.

⑶、It's said he dropped dead from a heart attack （出死于心脏病）when he was at work

⑷、Don't sit too close to the fire to keep warm—you could easily get burned, especially if you fall asleep（睡着了）.

⑸、In those days people believed in marrying young（早结婚）and having children early.

⑹、Little Tom was unable to sit still for longer than a few minutes（坐着不超过几分钟）.

1、多尔蒂先生和他的家人目前正在农场忙于秋收。

Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm.

2、我们不能低估敌人，他们装备了最先进的武器。

We must not underestimate the enemy. They are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.

3、菲尔已经三个月没有找到工作了，正变得越来越绝望。

Having been cut of a job/Not having had a job for 3months, Phil is getting increasingly desperate.

4、作为项目经理，山姆办事果断，工作效率高，且判断准确。

Sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgment.

5、既然已证实这家化工厂是污染源，村委会决定将其关闭，为此损失了一百个工作岗位。

Since the chemical plant was identified as the source of solution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs.

Unit 2

①、A new swimming pool (游泳池) on the campus is due to open up next week.

②、Sue sailed into her room with her drawing board (画板), whistling a merry tune.

③、Over three centuries English gradually swallowed French, and by the end of the 15th century what had developed into being was a modified, greatly enriched Middle English (丰富了的中古英语)。

④、The predictions about carbon dioxide and its role in global warming set forth by Arrhenius were virtually ignored for over half a century, until scientists began to detect a disturbing change (令人不安的变化) in atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide.

⑤、A new component system (such as a new braking system) in a fully developed prototype (得到完全开发的样机)。

⑥、Canned foods(罐装食物)are popular because they are already partially prepared and cooked, can be stored without refrigeration for long periods, and are generally low in cost. ⑦、As the percentage of older people in the population increases and the size of the working population (工作人口) declines, traditional methods for caring for the old may need to be modified.

⑧、Scientists who question the global warming trend point to three puzzling differences(令人费解的不同之处) between the predictions of the global warming models and actual

behavior of the climate.

1、空气中有一种不寻常的寂静，只有远处响着大炮的声音。

There was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the distance. 2、在某些非洲国家的城市的扩展已引起生活水平相当大的下降和社会问题的增多。The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problems.

3、研究表明大气中的二氧化碳的含量与全球温度密切相关。

The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with global temperatures.

4、最近公共汽车的车辆行驶频率一有改善，从15分钟缩短到12分钟一班。

The frequency of the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minute recently.

5、哪位跳水运动员立在跳水板边沿，只等教练发出信号便会立即跳下。

The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach. Unit3

1、尽管在此次紧急迫降中，飞机跑道不够长，但经验老到的飞行员还是让飞机滑行了

很短的一段时间后就停下来了。

Despite the inadequate length of airstrip in this emergency landing , the veteran pilot managed to stop the plane after taxiing for only a short while.

2、在记者反复追问下，该影星终于说漏了嘴，承认自己做过两次整容手术。

Grilled by the reporters, the movie star eventually blurted (out) that she had undergone two plastic surgeries.

3、我们有技术，我们的合伙人有资金。一起干我们就掌握了未来。

We have the technology and our partner has the capital. Working together, we will have the future in our hands.

4、要是我事先知道你会带这么多朋友回家，我会好好准备的。你看，我现有的食品和

饮料连小吃一顿都不大够。

If I had known beforehand that you would bring so many friends home, I would have made better preparations. You see, I have barely enough food and drinks for a snack.

5、当人们知道地震灾区将要建造结构更牢固的新校舍时，纷纷慷慨解囊。

People gave generously upon learning that new school rooms with stronger structures were to be built in the earthquake-stricken area.

Unit 5

1、我的直觉是亨利会设法参加这次探险，因为他有一点冒险家的气质。

I have an instinct that Henry will seek to join the expedition, because he is something of an adventurer.

2、即使置身于一个嘈杂的环境中，他也能坚持做手头的工作。

He is capable of sticking to the task at hand, even if he is exposed to noises.

3、这个商标是依据迄今有效的法律注册。

The trademark was registered in accordance with the laws hitherto in force.

4、奇怪的是，许多人自愿帮助组织会议，但是只有少数几个人到场。

Oddly enough, many people volunteered to help organize the meeting, but only a few turned up.

5、老师那充满关爱的话语，以及坦诚的评价改变了迈克对于社会和他自己的看法。

The teacher’s affectionate words, along with his candid comments, changed the way Mike perceived the society and himself.

Unit 6

1、他们正在探索研究医学的新领域，试图治疗那些目前还无药可治的疾病。They are exploring the new frontiers of medical science in an attempt to find remedies for incurable diseases/ cures for diseases that are beyond remedy so far.

2、我的数学老师威尔逊女士不仅教学方法独特，而且她从不试图往我脑子里硬塞知识。

Her unique teaching methods apart, Ms Wilson, my math teacher, never tried to cram knowledge into my head.

3、中央电视台的定时天气预报使得我们旅行时不管走到哪儿都能知道天气的变化。

The regular weather forecast by the Central TV Station keeps us up with the changes of weather wherever we go on a trip.

4、可怕的爆炸引起了一场大火，并造成这幢大楼大部分倒塌。

The appalling explosion started a big fire and caused the partial collapse of the building.

5、在现代社会里，浪费时间的方式比以往任何时候都要多，各种各样的娱乐消遣正在吞噬我们宝贵的时间。

In the modern world, there are more ways than ever to waste away time, and all kinds of distractions are eating into our precious time.

Unit 7

1、武装部队的一些高级军官发动了一场政变，推翻了政府，从而使该国陷入一片混乱。

Some high-ranking officers of the armed forces started a coup, toppling the government and throwing the country into chaos.

2、下滑的市场粉碎了她快速致富的幻想。

The falling market shattered the illusion about getting rich quickly

3、回顾二次世界大战的历史，我们可以看到同盟国的形成是当时的政治、军事形势发展的自然结果。

Thinking back on the history of World War II, we can see that the formation of the Allies was the natural product of the development of political and military circumstances then.

4、吉姆称保罗是宗教的狂热分子，刺痛了保罗，但保罗无心吵架，他干脆假装没听见。

Paul felt stung when Jim called him a religious fanatic. But as he was in no mood for

a quarrel //not in a quarreling mood, he simply pretended not to hear it.

5、人们说时间会治愈一切创伤。但对在这一事件中失去亲人的人们而言，时间能填补他们心中的空白吗？

People say that time heals all wounds. But for those who have lost their loved ones in

the event, will time fill up the void in their hearts?

①、As the boy grew older (随着这男孩的日渐长大)，picture books no longer

satisfied his thirst for knowledge.

②、Born to a family of professional musicians, she sings as beautifully as a

nightingale // sings like a nightingale (她唱起歌来向夜莺一样好听).

③、One problem with these officials is that they don’t see themselves as servants of the

people.(他们并不是把自己看作是人民的仆人)

④、As she had left her key in the office (由于她把钥匙忘在办公室了)，Lucy had to stay with

her neighbor for the night.

⑤、Don’t ask why now.Just do as you are told (就按告诉你的那样做)。I will explain to

you later.

⑥、Areas once regarded as rural (曾经被认为是乡下的地区) are quickly disappearing into

the growing city.

⑦、John often drinks tea with his meal, as they do in China (就像人们在中国那样)。

⑧、As he was brave and loyal as well (由于他既勇敢有忠诚)，Henry was soon promoted to

General.