新编大学英语第二册答案完整版

Unit 1

●Part Two Reading centered activitiesPre-reading

Reading Comprehension

1.Understanding the structure of the passagePara.1-4 c para.5-7 a para.8-11 b para.12-13 d2. 1) They would stare at them.2) He felt embarrassed/ ashamed3) He never let on.

4) He usually walked there with the help of his son5) He was pulled on a child’s sleigh to the subway station6) He like basketball, dances, and parties7) He asked them to sit down and fight with him.8) He was proud of his son

9) He missed him very much and was sorry for what he had thought about him.10) He learned to have a good heart from his father.3. 1) C 2) A 3) C 4) B 5) D 6) A7) B 8) C 9) D 10) A4. Understanding the reference Words.1)the difficulty in coordination the steps2)whether a person has a good heart3) a good heart4)the baseball team5)sat down to fight

6)what the son has achieved7)sensed

8)the reluctance to walk with him●Vocabulary1. 1) urged2) halted3) bother4) embarrassed5) adjusted6) complain7) kid

8)engage9)subject10)saw to it that11)coordinate12)participate2.Word-buildingpatiencebitternessfortuneknowledgeablereluctantentrancecomplaintenviousmemorablefrustration1)bitter2)fortunate3)patience4)memorable5)reluctant6)entrance7)complaints8)envious9)knowledgeable10)frustration●Translation

1.He walks slowly because of his bad leg.

2.He came to the meeting despite his serious illness.3.He saw to it that the same mistake didn’t happen again.

4.Now that they’ve got to know each other a little better, the get along just fine.5.Then I found myself surrounded by half a dozen boys.6.I send you my best wishes on this happy occasion.●Part Three Further development3.What is love?

1)causes2)offers3)to4)not5)tell6)calls7)attracted8)discovers9)weak10)disappointed11)distance12)out

●Part Four Writing and T ranslation2. Translation Practice1.From Chinese into English1)support a big family

2)care for her children and parents3)pay for his children’s education4)after years of diligent research5)the financial burden on his shoulders

6)She has a golden heart/ a heart of gold and loves people around her.

7)My father has never bought any toys and candies for my younger brother and me, but Iknow he loves us.

8)My parents do their best to meet our needs and always keep their promises.2.From English into Chinese

1)他从来不感到疲劳，⾮常喜欢⼲活，⽽且说话不多。

2)有她陪在⾝边我很⾼兴并感到安全，尤其是在天⽓不好的时候。3)从他那⾥得到的⼀切我们都很感激，⽽且下决⼼要努⼒学习来报答他。

4)她常常给我们讲⼀些很有趣的故事，⽽且从这些故事中我能能够知道⾃⼰该什么，不该做什么。Unit 2

●Part T wo Reading centered activitiesPre-reading

Reading Comprehension

1.Understanding the main idea of the passage

1)different2)problems3)communication4)translator5)trust6)acceptance7)exaggerate8)superlatives9)metaphors10)generalizations11)unsupportive12)literally13)rethink14)translate

2.Understanding Specific Information1) F 2) T 3) F 4) T 5) T 6) F 7) T 8) T 9) T 10) T●V ocabulary1.1) mess2) repeat3) mislead4) intends5) tend6) exaggerates7) frustrating8) misinterpreted9) acceptance10) trust2. Step One

1) f 2) c 3) a 4) k 5) I 6) e 7) h 8) j 9) g 10) b 11) dStep Two

1)conveyed/ conveyed2)assistance3)encounter4)conflict5)emphasis

6)reacted7)recognize8)manner

9)assumed/assume10)emerged/emerges11)ignore

3. 1) out 2) on 3) with 4) of 5) In 6) in 7) to 8) on 9) At 10) of●Translation

1.I went to the dentist yesterday to have a bad/decayed tooth pulled out.2.The development of things depends fundamentally on internal causes.3.All roads lead to Rome.

4.I meant/intended to give you that book today, but I forgot to bring it with me.5.I was on the verge of accepting his advice.6.Divorce is not a matter you can afford to take lightly.●Part Three Further development4 .A Letter for JamesDear James,How are you?very busyto get readyplayfriendswongreatgot memobile phonegotta go

Please write back.

●Part Four Writing and T ranslation4.Translation Practice

1)Misunderstandings are very common in our daily lives.

They will cause problems and unnecessary trouble: ruin friendships, bring misery.2)There are many ways to avoid misunderstandings1.Do not use words that may have double meanings.2.Express ideas and pronounce words clearly.

3.Emphasize the main points.

4.Don’t pretend to understand when you don’t.

5.Ask for clarification when not clear about the meaning.6.Be aware of the gender differences in communication.

3)Many misunderstandings can be avoided if we are careful enough. Life withoutmisunderstandings will be better and happier.Unit 3Part TwoPost-reading

●Reading Comprehension

1.Understanding the Organization of the Text1)Introduction (para.1)

Each person has the potential to win in his own way.2)The meaning of “winner” and “loser”(Par. 2)

A winter is one who responds genuinely by being trustworthy and responsiveA loser is one who fails to respond genuinely

3)Few people are winners and losers all the time.(Par.3)4)Winners (Par. 4-7)Characteristics of a winner:A.A winter is genuine

B.A winner is not afraid to do his own thinking and to use his own knowledge.C.A winner is flexible.D.A winner has a love for life.

E.A winner cares about the world and its people.5)Losers (Para. 8-10)

Possible causes: Poor nutrition, cruelty, unhappy relationship, disease, continuingdisappointments, and inadequate physical care.Characteristics of a loser:

A.A loser lacks an ability to appropriately express himself through a full range ofpossible behavior.

B.A loser has difficulty giving and receiving love.2.Understanding Specific Information1) C 2) D 3) A 4) B 5) C●V ocabulary1.

1) appreciateA.感激B. 欣赏，赏识2 ) Capacity

A. 容量，容积，容纳⼒B. 能⼒，⼒量，才能3)channelA. 频道

B. 把---导向，引导，集中4)contribute

A. 捐献，捐赠，贡献出B. 有助于，促成5)flexible

A. 有弹性的，柔韧的B. 灵活的，可变通的6) guiltA. 罪，罪⾏B. 内疚，⾃责，悔恨7) potentialA. 潜在的，可能的B. 潜⼒，潜能8) rigid

A. 硬的，不易弯曲的B. 严格的，刻板的2．achieve---achievementdepend---dependencecruel---cruelty

genuine---genuinenessaware---awarenesscapable---capabilityexpect---expectationlimit---limitationunique—uniquenessrespond—respons-edisappoint---disappointment

behave—behavior

1) expectation 2) limitations 3) capability 4) achievement 5) response 6) awareness 7) behavior 8) disappointment 9) cruelty10) dependence

3. 1) entered into 2) channeled ---into 3) holds/held back4) unaware of 5) separates---from 6) referred to ---as

7) lived up to 8) calls for 9) contributes to 10) sees/ saw ---as Translation1. Lack of confidence contributed to his failure.

2. She has shown great courage in the face of her serious illness.3.We came to the conclusion that she was telling the truth.4.His secretary failed to tell him about the meeting.

5.Learning languages isn’t just a matter of memorizing words.6.Once she has made her decision, no one can hold her back.7.It’ll be difficult to live up to the standards set by our captain.

8.The scientist referred to this discovery as the most exciting new development in this field.Part Four

Writing and Translation2. Translation Practice

1)Failure is the mother of success.

2)Any man who is afraid of failure will/can never win.

3)Success means that you enjoy/love and are good at doing what you are doing now.4)One who is eager to win will not necessarily win quickly.

5)A successful person doesn’t ask for things from others. On the contrary/ Instead, he will askhimself: “ What can I leave to this world?”

6)A real winner is someone who makes the greatest contributions to the society, not the one whois the richest, or the most famous.3. Writing

Some people say that winning means being rich, some say winning means being powerful, and other think winning meansbeing happy. I think winning means doing what you should do and being good at it. Most of us can only live in this world forno more than 70 or 80 years. We shouldn’t think too much about what we can get form this world. Instead, we should thinkabout what we can leave in this world. The one who can make more contributions to the world is a real winner. For example,cleaning the street is a humble job in many people’s eyes, but in my opinion, street cleaners can also be great winners. Theymake our city more beautiful. They give us a better environment and consequently a better life. But, on the contrary, somepeople make money at the cost of the environment. Some are even worse: they cheat or kill others in order to gain power orearn money. Winners or losers? It’s time to g ive it a second thought.Unit 4Part TwoPost-Reading

Reading Comprehension

1. Understanding the Organization of the Text

1)Introduction (Para. 1-2)

The term placebo is introduced: when it is prescribed and what it is.2)The study of the placebo(Para.3-7)

i)The placebo works because the human mind fools itself.ii)The placebo makes the wish to get better become reality.iii)The doctor

70 percent or the peopleonly 25 percent of the people

3)seasickness, coughs, colds, pain after an operationnothing at all

The first group showed no changes from the way old people in that village had always been.a placebo

The second group had much better health and a lower death rate.a real drug which was intended to help with the problems of old age.

The third group showed much the same results as the group that took the placebo.4)if the placebo can have bad effects it should never be used.2. Understanding Specific Information

1) Y es 2) No 3) Maybe 4) Y es 5) Y es 6) No 7) Y es 8) Maybe●V ocabulary1.

1) A. a substance used for treating illness, especially a liquid you drinkB. the treatment and study of illness and injuries2) A. an act of firing a gunB. an injection of a drug

3) A. the part of a spacecraft in which astronauts live and work

B a plastic container shaped like a very small tube with medicine inside4) A. become whole and sound, return to health

B. cause to become mentally or emotionally strong again after a bad experience5) A. a particular way of behaving towards someone or of dealing with them.B. a method that is intended to cure an injury or illness.

6) A. the process of cutting into someone’s body to repair or remove a part that is damagedB. the process of making a machine or system work

7) A. a person or their particular problem that a doctor is dealing withB. a situation that exists, especially as it affects a particular person or group8) A. make someone think that a particular thing is true; indicate

B. tell someone your ideas about what they should do, where they should go, etc.2. 1) a 2) e 3) f 4) d 5) g 6) h 7) c 8) b●Translation

1)All I can say is that we are extremely sorry.2)In many cases regulations alone will not work.

3)He is highly likely to succeed because of his intelligence and diligence.4)She stared at me as if I were a stranger.

5)It is reported that three people were injured in the traffic accident yesterday.6)I feel angry at the way he (has) treated me.

7)The patient is much the same this morning as he was yesterday.8)I’d like to stay (at) home this evening rather than go out.Part Four

Writing And Translation2) Translation practiceA: What are you doing?

B: I’m reading a magazine, Psychology.

A: Well, it must be fun to learn something about psychology.B: Y ou bet. Psychology has broad applications in our daily life.A: For example…?

B. For example, people can’t resis t the temptation to buy clothes on sale; patients feel much betterafter they’ve taken some placebos.

A.Wait, …wait. I don’t think it has anything to do with psychology.

B.It does have something to do with psychology. People can’t help buying clothes on salebecause they have a very powerful psychological need that they feel they must satisfy.

Patients who have taken some placebos feel much better because they constantly tell themselves that they will becomebetter, and their strong will makes the wish to get better become reality.

A: Oh, I see. Does psychology also play a role in such cases as talking with friends and listening to fast music?B.Y es, talking with friends can be relaxing, and listening to fast music can make people

energetic or dynamic. According to psychology, these are god ways of keeping a distance from depression and pressure.3. WritingSample 1

Psychology plays an important role in our daily life. Our feeling and attitudes color the way we behave. Confidence is a goodexample.

In reality, a great number of people complain that they are not able to do something or that their difficulties are too great toovercome. In some cases, this may be true. But in other cases, it means that these people allow themselves to getdiscouraged.

For example, a confident man can accomplish many things. If you have confidence, you believe you can do things well. Y ou

might not always do as well as you hope, but you will try harder the next time. A man who lacks self-confidence might not beable to complete simple tasks. Without confidence you are likely to be nervous, unsure of yourself and confused about whatto do and how to do it. Y ou may think you will fail, so as a result you will not try hard enough.

As the old saying goes, where is a will, there is a way. In other words, if you have the will or the determination to dosomething, you will always find a way to do it. Having confidence is an important part of our life.Sample 2

In our daily life, we often have to buy things. Most of us cannot really distinguish good quality form bad quality. Obviously wecan see if an apple is rotten, but we cannot always see if something is well made. What thoughts make us buy things?A women may decide to buy a particular style of dress because several of her friends choose that style. She wants to be likeher friends. A man might decide to buy a particular coat because it is expensive. He thinks that since it is expensive it mustbe of good quality. A student who has a

lot of money might decide to buy a jacket because it was designed by a well-known designer. Wearing a jacket with thedesigner’s name on it makes him feel important.

These are not the logical reasons for buy things, but they explain the motivation behind people’s actions or behav ior. Itmeans that psychology or our mental state plays an important role in many aspects of our daily life.Unit5Part TwoPost-Reading

●Reading Comprehension

1. Understanding the Organization of the Text

I Introduction: Questions concerning dreams have puzzled human beings. (para.1)II Dreaming and sleeping (para. 2-3)1) When does dreaming occur?When we are in REM sleep.

2) What are the main purposes of sleeping?To give us rest and to allow us to dream.III Possible causes of dreams (para. 4-6)1)Physiological

Example: Sleeping with one’s feet too close to a heater may cause one to dream of walking on hot coals.2)Reflection of inner fears

Example: Worrying about losing one’s job may cause one to dream of losing one’s job.IV Dreaming interpretation (para.7-9)

1)The earliest dream dictionary included symbols such as drinking wine to indicate a short lifeand drinking water to indicate a long life.

2)Artemidorus’ dictionary includes symbols such as right hand (father), left hand (mother) anddolphin (a good omen).

3) Most experts warn that dream interpretations should be treated with care.2 Understanding Specific Information1) T 2) T 3) T 4)T 5) F 6) T 7) T 8) T 9) F 10) F

●V ocabulary

1 1) explanation 2) enthusiasts 3)frustrating 4)popularity 5) unconscious6) electrical 7) movements 8) recognizable 9) interpretation 10) countless2 Task A

1) asleep 2) sleepless 3) sleep 4) sleepy 5) asleep 6) slept 7) sleeping, sleep8) sleeperTask B

1)submerged: (cause to) go below the surface of the sea, river or lake （使）浸没，淹没2)subculture: the behavior, practices, etc. associated with a group within a society亚⽂化3)submarine: a special type of ship which can travel under water潜⽔艇

4)subway: (BrE) a path for people to walk under a road or railway地下通道; (AmE) a railwaythat runs under the ground地铁

5)subzero: (of temperatures) below zero零度以下的

6)Subtropical: related to an area near to a tropical area, or typical of that area副热带的，亚热带的

7)subspecies: a subdivision of a species（物种的）亚种

8)subnormal: below an average or expected standard, especially of intelligence低于正常的

3. 1) progressed 2) puzzled 3) process 4) reflected 5) predict 6) advances 7) symbol 8) ancient 9) error 10) conscious 11)analysis 12) innerTranslation

1 Y ou will see that what I am saying now will come true.2 The lecture was so boring that half (of) the students fell asleep.

3 The problem of unemployment is tied up with the development of new technology.4 His appearance has changed so much that you may well not recognize him.5 The castle dates back to the 14th century.

6 She has never done anything for them, whereas they have done everything they can for him.Part Three Further Development1 V ocabulary Review

1) A natural: not involving anything made by people天然的，⾃然的B neutral: (of colors) not very strong or bright不鲜艳的，暗淡的C natural: normal; usual正常的，惯常的

D neutral: not saying or doing anything that would encourage or help any of the groupsinvolved in an argument or war.中⽴的，不偏不倚的

2) A shattered: (cause to ) break suddenly into very small pieces（使）粉碎

B crashing: hit something or someone extremely hard while moving, in a way that causes a lotof damage or makes a lot of noise 撞击

C cracked: do something with a sudden sharp noise 劈啪地响

D crashed: a violent accident involving one or more vehicles（汽车的）撞车事故；（飞机的）失事E crack: (cause to ) break without dividing into separate parts（使）开裂

3) A ancient: of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time, or very old古代的，远古的，古⽼的B early: near the beginning of (a period of time), or before the usual, expected or planned time 早的，早期的C previous: happening or existing before the one mentioned先前的，以前的4) A sign: something which shows that something exists or is happing迹象

B symbols: a shape or design that is used to represent something such as an idea象征C signal: a sound or action that you make in order to give information to someone or tell themto do something信号

D signs/symbols: a standard mark that is used to represent something符号，记号5) A view: state of seeing or being seen from a particular place视野，视域B vision: power of seeing; sight视⼒

C vision: a picture in one’s mind of a possible situation or scene（对⼀可能情况或场景的）构想，设想；念头D outlook: your general attitude to life and the world（对⽣活、世界的）观点，见解E view: personal opinion or attitude观点，看法

6) A errors/mistakes: things done incorrectly through ignorance or wrong judgment错误，失误B fault: if something bad that has happened is your fault, you should be blamed for it 过错C error: a moral wrong道德上的错误

D fault: something that is wrong with a machine, system, design, etc., which prevents it from working properly故障E mistake: (by mistake) if you do something by mistake, you do it without intending to错误地，（并⾮故意）7) A confused: unable to think clearly迷惑的，糊涂的B confusing: difficult to understand, puzzling令⼈迷惑的

8) A conscious: noticing the existence or presence of something particular意识到的，知道的B unconscious: in the state of having lost consciousness 失去知觉的C subconscious: present at a hidden level of the mind 潜意识的，下意识的

D consciousness: the state of being awake, thinking and aware of what is happening around you 意识，神志清醒2 Matching Symbols with Interpretations

1)d 2) k 3) a 4) j 5) G 6) h 7) c 8) l 9) e 10) f 11) I 12) b

13) Falling down from a high place: It may predict a heart attack.14) Eating spoiled（馊的）food: It may predict a stomach problem.15) Choking（窒息）: It may be caused by using a quilt that is too heavy.More symbols and their interpretations:

Being dead: The dreamer may experience a new start in life.Getting lost on a journey: The dreamer is unable to see the future.

Finding a lot of money: The dreamer is about to find out something hidden about himself.

Wild animals: The dreamer feels attacked and wants a chance to show his real power and strength.Part Four Writing and Translation2 Translation Practice梦是⼼灵的谈话

⼈类⾄今尚未开启通往梦的世界的⼤门。尽管我们很多⼈意识到做梦的价值，希望了解我们在梦中的活动，但⼤多数⼈在睡眠中仍觉得像进⼊梦幻世界⼀样。有些⼈认为梦中的⽣活跟醒着的⽣活⼀样真实，⽽且在积极寻找⽅法控制睡眠时的思维活动，然⽽很少有⼈会将清醒时发⽣的事情跟梦中发⽣的事情联系在⼀起。

⼼理学家和⼼理⽞学家在20 世纪90 年代普遍认为，我们的梦境包含着⽇常⽣活的内容。因此，学习记住并“挖掘”梦境是⾮常有⽤的。纵观历史，⼟著居民们就曾特意集体漫游梦境以解决问题，或根据部落所梦见的未来⽣活设定⽅向。许多重要的科学发现就来源于梦境中发⽣的事件。3 WritingSampleA Nightmare

I grew up in the country and life was hard at that time. I used to share a bed with my younger brother. We would often fight forspace.

One night, I had a terrible dream. In the dream, our village was occupied by foreign invaders. The invaders were taking awayproperty and children from households. They set houses on fire and killed anyone who did not obey them. I managed to hidein a pile of hay. I could hear my heart thumping when I saw some foreign soldiers coming toward our house. I couldn’t seethem clearly because my eyes were covered with hay. I could hear them coming nearer and talking angrily. But I didn’tunderstand anything that they said. Just then, I realized that one of my arms was not fully covered. I wanted to hide it but Idared not move. Then one of the soldiers discovered me. I was almost scared to death. But still I didn’t move. Then I felt asevere pain on my left arm/ I was wounded by a soldier with a sword.

I woke up and realized that I had just had a nightmare. But my left arm was hurting. My brother’s leg had been pressing on myarm.(210 words)Unit6Part TwoIn-Class ReadingPre-readingSamples

1._____ I like fresh fruit, vegetables, pork, seafood, all kinds of nuts, etc. I don’t like beef, lamb,chicken and pickles.

_____ Although I’m not a vegetarian, I like vegetables and fruit most. I eat a lot of them. I also like seafood because I wasborn in a city on the coast. I’ve been exposed to seafood ever since my childhood. I don’t eat meat, any kind of meat.2._____ The reason why I eat certain foods or don’t eat certain foods is simple: taste. In other

words, I eat what tastes good, and don’t eat what does n’t. But there is one exception. I’ve never tried snake because I’mscared by the creature. The mere mention of the word “snake”makes my skin crawl.

_____ I think our eating habits were formed at home when we were very young. For example, my mother is an excellentcook, especially good at cooking seafood and vegetables. I ate a lotof them at home. Gradually I’ve become used to this diet.

3.Y es. People in Guangzhou eat rats, snakes and many other birds or animals. It is said that theyeat anything with 2 legs except human beings and anything with 4 legs except tables.

Although it is an exaggeration, it shows they really eat a wide range of things. Many people think that’s strange because ratsand snakes are nauseating. I also find eating raw fish strange, because I think raw fish contains a lot of bacteria.Post-reading

1.Finding Food T aboos

India cow 1) Cows help plow the fields.2) Cow manure can be used as fertilizer.

3) Cow manure can be dried and burned to make a cooking fire.The united States dog 1) Dogs serve as companions for people.2) Dogs serve as protection against thieves.

Ancient Egypt & Israel pork 1) Pork cooked insufficiently may spread disease.2) People did not want to stay in one place to raise pigs.2.Understanding the Details

1)nutrition, religion, the ways of different people2)butterflies, rats, termites3)calories, protein

4)there is plenty of land for raising cattle and their meat can be shipped cheaply for longdistances by railroads.

5)They go wherever they want to in the streets; they can eat anything from the supplies ofthe foodsellers on the streets3 DiscussionSamples1)Differences:

___ People in Northern China like noodles, jiaozi, steamed rolls, etc., while people in Southern china prefer rice.___ People in Northern China eat a lot of Chinese cabbage (⼤⽩菜)，while people in Southern China eat a lot of othervegetables.

___ People in East China eat a lot of seafood, while people in West China eat a lot of beef and lamb.

___ People in some provinces, such as Sichuan, Hunan and Hubei, like food that tastes hot, while people in some otherplaces in Jiangsu and Zhejiang enjoy food that tastes a little bit sweet.Reasons:

I think the differences are related to people’s tastes, the availability of foods, weather, soiland geographical conditions, etc.

2)___ When I see people eat things I don’t like, my first reaction is disgust. I just can’t

understand how people can eat such nauseating things. Sometimes I feel that people are cruel when they eat some animalswhich are a help to human beings.

___ I don’t mind what other people prefer eating. People can have different likes and dislikes in different aspects. Nowadays

a variety of foods are available in most places of the coutry and people can have a good choice. Many of us even enjoy foodsfrom other countries. But

we have to think about our environment as well as health before eating. SARS has already taught us a good lesson in eating.Vocabulary

1.1) common 2) appropriate 3) forbidden 4) supplies 5) related6) evidence 7) requires 8) raise 9) spread 10) sufficiently2.1) disgusting 2) habit 3) insects 4) reasonable 5) relatively6) animals 7) harvested 8) grow 9) nearly 10) other

11) altogether 12) consumed 13) avoided 14) popular 15) offers16) served 17) would 18) enjoyed 19) considered 20) reject3.1) g 2) f 3) b 4) c 5) h 6) e 7) I 8) d 9) a 10) jTranslation

1.We regard him as one of the best players in the game.

2.The scientist picked up those little pieces of rock and carefully put them into a box.3.The population of China is almost five times as large as that of the United States.4.The reason why grass is green was once a mystery to the little boy.5.She was standing by the window, apparently quite calm and relaxed.6.Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales.7.She put on dark glasses as a protection against the strong light.8.He could no longer be trusted after that incident.Part Three

Further Development

1.Jokes and Riddles About FoodStep one

1)Pear. 2) Mushroom.2 Food Proverbs

1)d: Half a loaf is better than none.有⼀点总⽐没有好。

Meaning: Even if you have only a little, it is better than none at all.2)e: The proof of the pudding is in the eating.布丁好坏，⼀尝便知。

Meaning: Something new can only be judged to be good or bad after it has been tried orused.

3)b: Too many cooks spoil the broth.厨师多了烧坏汤。

Meaning: if there are too many people trying to do the same job at the same time, thejob will not be done well.

4)f: One man’s meat is another man’s poison.甲之熊掌，⼄之砒霜

Meaning: Something that one person likes may not be liked by someone else.

5)g: Y ou can’t have your cake and eat it too. 两者不可兼得。

Meaning: if you eat your cake, you can’t have it. In other words, one can’t have twogood things at once.

6)c: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.不要把⼀切希望寄托在⼀件事上。Meaning: Don’t depend completely on one thing or one course of action in order toachieve success. Or one should try alternative ways.7)a: It’s no use crying over spilt milk.事后不要⽆益地后悔。

Meaning: It’s useless to waste time feeling sorry about an earlier mistake or problemthat can’t be changed.3 Preparing FoodStep OneSamples

1)Rice, tomato soup with eggs, some pineapple, roast chicken leg, baked beans, someapples

2)Rice, onion with eggs (fried), tomato slices with sugar, potato crisps, some milk.3)Roast potato, fried chicken leg, tuna, tomato soup with eggs, some pineapple.4)Six boiled eggs, some milk, baked beans, tomato soup, some apples.5)Rice, two omelets, some tuna, some pineapple, some yogurt.4 Eating at Cassandra’sOmitted5 Places to EatOmitted

6 Our Eating HabitsStep TwoSimilarities:

___ Spend 10 to 12 hours eating in a normal week.___ Eat three meals a day.

___ Eat a lot of fresh vegetables, fresh meat, biscuits, and chocolates.___ Have meals in the school cafeterias most of the time.___ Don’t cook.___ Like fast food.Differences:

___ Food likes are different.___ Food prepares are different.Step Three

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Writing And T ranslation2 Translation Practice

1)What is unusual is the fact that many students don’t eat vegetables2)Students from the North like pasta, for example, noodles and dumplings.

3)Students brought up near the sea eat seafood, while those from West China enjoy beef andlamb.

4)What is worth mentioning is that some girls are on a diet to keep a slim figure.5)Food likes and dislikes vary from one student to another.

6)Some students are keen on meat of all kinds, while others prefer fruits and nuts.

7)In some families, parents do most of the cooking, while in other, grandparents will take onthe responsibility.

8)Generally speaking, most of the students eat at school cafeterias, but some students fromwealthy families have meals in restaurants.

9)It is very surprising that some students often eat at restaurants because students don’t usuallyearn money,

10)Cooking, traditionally undertaken by mothers, has been often taken over by fathersnowadays.3 WritingOur Eating Habit

The survey shows that students usually spend little time eating. They eat three meals a day, with rice as their basic food(staple). Students from the North like pasta, for example, noodles, steamed bread, and dumplings. Most students like freshfish, seafood and eggs. Only a few students say that they are keen on meat of all kinds. Most students eat their meals at theschool cafeterias. They do n’t cook at home, and some haven’t even tried cooking. Their parents or grandparents do thecooking in their families.

What is unusual is the fact that many students don’t eat vegetables. They think fruit can provide all the necessary nutrientstheir bodies need. With some students, milk is gradually taking the place of water and other drinks. Besides, in many families,it is now the father who does most of the cooking. The role of the mother seems to have changed a lot.Unit 7Vocabulary1.1) save

A. help someone by making it unnecessary for them to do something unpleasant or inconvenient

B. keep money so that you can use it later, especially when you gradually add more money over a period of time2) mission

A. an important job that someone has been given to do especially when they are sent to anotherplace

B. a group of important people who are sent by their government to another country to discuss something or collectinformation3) do

A. be suitable or acceptableB. cook4) expose

A. leave something no longer covered or protectedB. make known (something secret), reveal5) modesty

A. behavior in which one avoids talking about one’s abilities, qualities, or possessionsB. the quality or state of being not large in size or amount, or not expensive6) observe

A. watch someone or something carefullyB. obey (a law, rule or custom)7) flight

A. a set of stairs between one floor and the nextB. a journey in a plane or space vehicle8) bow

A. v. bend your body over something, especially in order to see it more clearly

B. n. a knot of cloth or string with a curved part on either side, used especially for decoration9) pick up

A. lift something up from a surface

B. learn something by watching or listening to other people10) take

A. need or require

B. understand or interpret in a particular way2.

1)expose: reveal2)abrupt: sudden3)accomplish: achieve4)surpass: exceed5)feasible: workable6)assure: convince7)discourage: dissuade8)inevitable: unavoidable9)farewell: goodbye

10)caution: warning11)compliment: praise12)honor: respect13)proposal: suggestion14)modify: change

15)frustration: disappointment3.1)with2)arranged3)majority

4)proportion/percentage5)similar6)reaches7)including8)background9)parents10)if/whether11)who12)both13)meetings14)families15)dating16)before17)decision18)parents19)marriage20)rateTranslation

1.If you sing the song several times, your children will (begin to) pick up the words.2.We tried to assure the nervous old man that flying/air travel was safe.3.An inadequate supply of vitamin A may lead to night blindness.

4.I can use a computer, but when it comes to computer repairing, I know nothing about it.5.Many a mother tries to have her dreams realized by her daughter.6.The bad weather discouraged people from attending the parade.7.I gave him some pills to ease his pain.

8.The job involves traveling/working abroad three months each year.Writing and TranslationTranslation Practice1)有志者事竟成。2)乱七⼋糟。

3)鸟以群分，物以类聚。4)⽔⽕不容。5)有其⽗必有其⼦。6)眼不见，⼼不烦。7)没有不散的宴席。8)英雄所见略同。9)厨师多坏⼀锅汤。10)病从⼝⼊，祸从⼝出。WritingSample 1

Dining Customs in China

Every country has its own peculiar dining customs. The Chinese feel that the first rule of being a courteous guest is to bemodest. When a person is invited to dinner, he will decline first