填词
Unit 1
1. If you are trying to learn another language, you can?t allow your inhibition (拘束感) to control our progress. You must
be confident and willing to make mistakes.
2. Nigel tells some quite incredulous3. When traveling to certain tropical countries, find out what diseases are endemic地方性的)to the region and take the necessary medications.
4. When Olivia, whose grandparents are from Spain, visited the country for the first time, she had an eerie(怪异的)feeling that she had been there before.
5. Although traveling can be exhausting, I always feel exhilarated兴奋的)when I arrive in a new country.
6. After spending several days hiking across the mountains with little food and water, Chen?s speech was slurred and he did not appear lucid明白的)
7. Every New Year?s Eve, James loves to get decked out (装扮)in his party hat and clothes.
8. There are many amazing places to see in Egypt, but the Temple of Karnac, in Luxor, is certainly one of the most awe-inspiring恐惧的)sights I have ever seen.
9. We planned to have a barbecue last night, but the temperature plummeted (垂直下落)in the afternoon so we ended up eating indoors with the heater turned on.
10. I?ve found that in most countries the local people are quite graciousThey want visitors to leave with wonderful impressions of their country.
Unti 2
1. Green plants elaborate(详尽说明) organic(有机体) compounds from inorganic by means of photosynthesis（光合作
用）.
2. Many court cases in the past 15 years havs shown that a competent physician who carries out euthanasia(安乐死)
will suffer no prosecution [,pr?si'kju:??n] (起诉).
3. Euthanasia has been a very controversial有争议的) issur in Europe since at least 1936.
4. The facts he had collected through on-the-spot(当场) observation provided him with ammunition(辩论中可攻击对
方的信息,事实) for his argument.
5. We will never take compassion怜悯) on snake-like scoundrels(恶棍).
6. 76% of those who participated in the poll gave almost the same response7. John?s arthritis(关节炎) is getting so unbearable these days that he has to be hospitalized住院).
8. Hatred against those spreading rumors about him surged up within him.
9. Despite some exceptions, compassionate killings are dealt with very moderately10. The advocates of euthanasia have been working with such great zealEuropean countries.
Unit 3
1. Very many of the things we bend over backwards拼命) to do involve taking some risk.
2. Joe said that the first time he was at the conference he was just like a babe in the woods.
3. Sometimes, even a chance(随意的) remark may result in tragedy.
4. The odds(机会) are usually in favor of those who are brave enough.
5. Mind you: she always smites血口喷人).
6. Dick is not the kind of person who likes to splash挥霍).
7. You can rest assured(确信无疑) that the sum is not always shinning on him.
8. I asked him to beat a hasty悬崖勒马) but my words were like water off a duck?s back.
Unit 4
1. I don?t want to get involved2. Humorous writers often touch our hearts with their writings.
3. If you litter, you will spoil the natural beauty of the surroundings.
4. Consumers help boost5. Sandra doesn?t seen to get on6. Employees usually take care not to get cross7. A friction(爱挑剔的) manager is also fond of flinging mud at(恶言) other people.
8. She didn?t seem to understand you, so you should have a heart-to-heart talk with her.
9. Don?t be disappointed. There?s still a profusion(丰富) of chances for you to mend fence with her.
10. Sandra bite her tongue off whenever she thought of her rudeness at the party.
Unit 5
1. This high tech is more of a bane灭亡) than a boon(福音) for mankind.
2. He listened to these small-town anecdotes轶事) with contempt.
3. George resented returning to this kind of mundane世俗的) routine.
4. Light is a stimulus to growth in plants.
5. To me that?s what is really intriguing(好奇) about him.
6. All the schools in the city were closed during the epidemic(流行病) of scarlet fever.
7. Mother was in the midst of a bout(一阵子) of house cleaning.
8. His hatred of her was almost pathological病态的).
Unit 6
1. 1.A bite of wisdom and experience go a long way(大有帮助).
2. How？By being older, wiser and asking embarrassing quentions.
3. They also give parents and prospective students the opportunity to ask searching questions…
4. By going to open days, parents and their children can gauge评价) the culture of the institution…
5. While not disputing(质疑) the importance of any of these, I had a different agenda:…
6. Many universities did their utmostto separate students from their parents…
7. So, masquerading伪装) as a mature student, I often sneaked(潜行) in to the back of the student sessions.
8. … and the chap at University of London seemed a bit out of touch孤陋寡闻).
9. And, of course, they deserve荣耀) when they get in.
Unit 7
1. All men recognize the right of revolution; that is , the right to refuse allegiance(效忠于) to, and to resist, the
government, when its tyranny暴政) or its inefficiency are great and unendurable.
2. In an international conference UN Secretary General Kofi Annan says that the freshly minted plans for Iraq will dissolve as soon as they begin to take shape.
3. Vistors soon began to flock(涌入) in from county houses, villages and lonely uplands to see the reception, or if not to
see it, at any rate to be near it.
4. It seems to me if I were young and in love I should never deem认为) a man of ordinary caliber(能力) worthy of my
devotion.
5. And Mr. Brooke looked so contented and cheerful that Meg was ashamed to lament悲伤) her hard lot.
6. I handled this amazing antiquity(古物) with the greatest possible tenderness(温柔), lest it should fragment in my
hands.
7. When it comes to trade in the underdeveloped parts of the world, most Western countries want to have a finger in every pie8. Whilst(同时) the film does become somewhat over-indulgent(放纵的) in parts, its nostalgic(怀旧) feel is excellently
used to make all of us want to hark back to(回想起) the care-free days of childhood.
9. Research projects should be relevant to the requirements of the county and should help in improving the quality of
life of the people.
10. Legal advice needs to be tailored to specific circumstances, and you should therefore consult with an attorney for
advice regarding your particular situation.
11. Because nomadic(游牧) life style is often unstable and hostile, nomades are always fighting their way through harsh
elements and foreign territories in the effort to carve out niches赢得一席之地) for themselves.
12. We expect the group consisting of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia still to notch up达到) growth
of almost 2% this year.
Unit 8
1. “And, madam,” continued she, “she has had the audacity鲁莽,大胆) to affront(冒犯) your ladyship and to call you
ugly—Yes, madam, she called you ugly old cat to my face.”
2. The “get-rich-quick” efforts in attemptint to achieve and sustain a opulent富裕的) life style will invatiably involve
corruption, aggression in humans.
3. It was well worth one?s while, even if he had no idea of buying or selling, to loiter(徘徊) through the bazaars and
observe the various sorts of traffic that were going forward.
4. I can state in all sinceritythat I wish nothing but freedom, justice and equality, life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness for all people.
5. Elegant Venetian buildings and palaces peer(比得上) over the ancient maze of narrow streets and labyrinth(错综复杂
的) canals(管道、运河) that contrive(巧妙地策划) to make this a unique city.
6. No wonder that those who conducted such an infraction(违法) of the rights of humanity should have sought to
veil(掩饰) the enormity(弥天大罪) from the eyes of the world.
7. It was the soft, amiable(亲切的) Negro voice, like those I remembered from early childhood, with the note of
docile(温顺的) subservience(服从) in it.
8. Great commanders do not condescend(屈尊) to fight in person but conduct the field operations by orders delivered
through aideds-de-camp.
9. It was true that her profileyour breath away.
10. The painter was sitting before the open window, an easel(画架) in front of him, a palette(调色板) in his left hand,
painting with deft灵巧的), swift touches.
Unit 9
1. The root cause of the grave(严重的) historical error that is undermining逐渐削弱) American image and interest is
the outcome of its misguided foreign policy which is designed to favor specific individuals and political groups at the expense of the will and aspirations(强烈愿望) of the general public.
2. Afghanistan?s future as a democratic nation hinges on(取决于) the government?s ability to emancipate(解放) Afghan
women in all spheres of society.
3. Father Claude taught the boy to respect the rights of others, to espouse支持) the cause of the poor and weak and to
revere(敬畏) God.
4. Some of these lizards(蜥蜴) inhabit the high and damp parts of the islands, but they are much more numerous in the
lower and sterile(贫瘠) districts near the coast.
5. It is an interesting paradoxnson?s reputation as the chief English man of letters of his age seems secure
for all time, his works, for the most part, have long ceased to be read.
6. Our village life would have stagnated(停滞) if it had not been for the unexplored forests and meadows(牧场) which
surrounded it.
7. Night was falling rapidly, and their predicament(窘境) was rendered doubly worse when they could not even find the
trail which they had been following.
8. The man is mad—quite mad—and we cannot longer jeopardize(冒..危险) our own throats merely to humor his crazy
and criminal whims(突发奇想).
9. What I can say is that the uprising in Iraq will continue and the American public may well wake up to the deaths of
thousands of its sons and daughters.
10. He felt the good and bad within himself inextricably复杂地) mingled and overlapping.
Unit 10
1. Most visitors to America?s national parks rarely stray走失) more than a few yards from their cars or tour buses
because it?s easy to be lost in valleys(山谷) and among trees.
2. Your children should go out in the fresh air rather than huddling up against the radiator(暖气片) like that.
3. She spent the day traipsing(闲逛) round the shops, but found nothing suitable to buy.
4. After so many years of hard life experiences, he has formed a habit of keeping reticence(沉默寡言) about his past,
which makes his colleagues very suspicious of him.
5. She was very tense(紧张的) as she was waiting for the interview because she know there were a lot of candidates
competing for the position in this big company.
6. Psychologists(心理学家) were astounded(震惊的) to discover that volunteers in the experiment were often willing to
inflict(把…强加给) pain on others if they were told to.
7. Pigeons are gregarious(爱交际的) bird but blackbirds tend to be solitary(独居的).
8. People who have been involved in serious accidents often need some counseling(咨询服务) to help them recover
from the terrible experiences.
9. Passengers without proper documentation10. She refuses to come down(处罚,批评) squarely直接地) on either side of the arguments.
11. Judging from your examination results, I think that you have grounds for cautions optimismabout getting a
university place.
12. After looking at all the applications, we reached a tentative暂定的) conclusion that three or four people might be
worth interviewing.
13. A succession丑闻) and revelations has undermined the government?s prestige(威信) over the past year.
14. If you confide信任) someone you can share your feelings and secrets with him because you trust him not to tell
other people.
15. Hitler?s invasion of Poland led to the tragedyof the Second World War and the Holocaust(大屠杀) is one of the
greatest tragedies the world has ever known.
16. For this venture to be really successful we must start by mustering集合) the enthusiasm of parents, teachers and
pupils.
17. When Mary?s lost her money during her travel abroad, a friend said to her: “ Console(安慰) yourself—it could have
been worse. What if you?d had your passport stolen as well as your money!”
18. Five years of psychotherapy [sa?k??θer?pi:] (心理疗法) helped him to deal with his childhood traumas心灵创伤).
19. I really can?t figure out20. Her anger, embarrassment and reserve were melted awayUnti 11
1. It has been alleged that the factory is dumping noxious有害的) chemicals in the river.
2. Odor(气味) can become a probem if the ventilation in the room is inadequate. The new technique involves surgeons
making small incision切口) in the skin into which tubes are inserted.
3. Social workers have dismissed the government?s latest efforts to sort out the homeless problem as purely cosmetic装
点门面的).
4. Seeing the children in the park prompted(促使) thoughts of his own sons on the other side of the Atlantic.
5. If there are no complications并发症), the doctor says that she?ll be able to come home within two weeks.
6. It is one of those glossy magazines with endless pictures of minor celebrities and socialites (社会名流)attending
balls.
7. “Spitting image” is a British television program which satirizes讥讽) the political events of the past week.
8. I hereby certify证实) that the above information is true and correct.
9. I enjoy working in general medicine but I hope to be able to specialize精通) in the future.
10. The money he got from teaching evening classes provides a supplement额外费用) to his income of his job to pay
the 10-year housing loan.
11. A quarter of all burglaries(入户盗窃) are carried out in the homes whose owners have failed to take basic precaution(预防措施) to lock doors and windows.
12. The agency was not accredited(认可) by the Philippine Consulate to offer contracts to Filippinos abroad.
13. He had a suspicion that the certificate was forgery(伪造), but on closer inspection(检查), it seemed OK.
14. It was snowing heavily in the mountain area. The drivers were facing the dual(二重的) hazards危险) of black ice
and frozen snow.
15. There documents should never leave the room for they are of high confidential(机密的).
16. As one of the nations premiere重要的) scientist, he committed to attracting young people to science.
17. The Beatles? rise to fame was quite phenomenal(惊人的)—in less than two years it was a household(家喻户晓的)
name, for nobody had heard anything like that before. His inability to admit that he is wrong is a flaw(缺点) in his character.
18. All luggages is screened检查过的) at the airport to make sure it contains nothing illegal or dangerous.
19. She was momentarily顷刻之间) confused with road signs but soon found out the right way in the downtown of the
big city.
20. Somewhere a band was playing and brightly colored flags were fluttering飘动) in the breeze.
Unit 12
1. We can?t assume2. The group remain steadfast3. Among other things, the museum boasts an unrivaled4. People who live in crowded cities often experience breathing problems during the summer when high temperature
combine with stagnant polluted air.
5. The closure of the factory could devastate6. Through history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the
universe.
7. Northern areas of the country were engulfed8. Some of the concerns of the 1960?s, such as environmentalism, are received renewed support today.
9. The television coverage of so many starving people was designed to pick/stir up the public conscience10. The detail of her wildlife painting is a testament to her power of observation.
11. He has this theroy that suffering can ennoblea person?s character.
12. The arrival of a group of friends on Saturday infuses
汉译英
Unit1
1. After climbing up to the top of the mountain and looking afar from the vantage point, I saw laid out before me a spectacular view, which was one of the most awe-inspiring view I have ever beheld; but equally exhilarating was the fact that some distance away a hawk was soaring high, and then, for an instant, it suddenly plummeted down into the canyon.
2. My fondest memory is of spending a few days with a family in a mountain village, dinnering with them and enjoying various dishes endemic to the region. It is of mellow sweetness to have watched them, decked out in their traditional garb, moving around the house. Of course, a stay there for some more days involves some degree of ?roughing-it?.
Unit 2 安乐死
不少病入膏肓者为了求得解脱往往要求医生使用致命药物；也有一些病人家属觉得彻底治愈病人已经无望，因此要求医生不要对病人再进行保命式的治疗。最近，“安乐死”这一问题在欧洲国家已酿成一场激烈的大争论。 Quite a few terminally ill patients would often like their doctors to administer lethal drugs to them to be relieved of suffering; there are also some of their families who would prefer that doctors withdraw any life-prolonging treatment since there is no hope of effecting an ultimate cure. This problem has lately boiled into a fierce public debate in some European countries.
反对者认为“安乐死”无异于谋杀，是不符合伦理道德的。而倡导者则认为，既然病人自己举得生不如死，干嘛不让他们以一种体面、人道的方式结束自己的生命呢？我们应该尊重病人的最终选择。
Those who are opposed to Euthanasia believe/argue that it is no different from murder and that it is unethical, while the pro-euthanasists contend that since the incurably ill consider their existence more of a torment and suffering, why not let them end their lives in a decent and humane way? We ought to respect the patients? final decision.
人们对“安乐死”可能被人滥用，或不必要使用的担心不无道理，但只要政府和有关方面措施得力，医院严格控制，这个问题最终或许可以得到解决。
The fear that “mercy kill” will be abused or used unnecessarily is not groundless.But with effective measures rigorously taken by government and the departments concerned ,and under tightly controlled conditions in hospitals ,this problem would most probably be resolved in the end.
Unit 3赌博
我们这么冒险尝试，无非是为了与自己或命运赌一把，并从中实现自我价值。其后果不是被闹个灰头土脸，就是历经磨难，终成事业，或是一直得到上帝的眷顾，一帆风顺，而后无比自豪。
The plunge we take is no different from the gamble we are taking against chance, against destiny, and in the course of it we may realize ourselves as an added bonus. And as a consequence we would be either bled white or finally make a career after painstaking efforts, or in rare cases, be continuously blessed with an unhindered advance, and we would take great pride in our obtained success.
一旦一个人沉溺于赌，他不仅会挥霍掉多年辛勤工作换来的财产，而且也会失去尊严和良知，所以奉劝这类人赶紧打住停手，脱离无穷的烦恼。
If a man makes gambling an obsession, he will not only lose his property gained through years of toil, he will also lose his dignity and conscience. Therefore it is advisable that they beat a hasty retreat from such an indulgence and be away from the sea of troubles.
从好的方面来看，如果我们在与命运的抗争中胜出，形势又对我们非常有利，那么这时，赌或冒险就不再是一种致命的毒药，而是一种摆脱无聊和无趣的良方，很可能会游离液我们保持良好的心情，有耐心和乐观向上，而这会给我们带来无穷的好处。
On the bright side of the coin, we win in the struggle against destiny, and the odds are in our favor, then gambling is no longer a toxic drug, rather it is one against boredom and apathy, and may well preserve our good temper, patience and optimism, which will do us a world of good.
Unit 4
1． There are some successful people in every walk of life. On the one hand, their successes depend on their born genius, later effort and support from their family; on the other hand, their successes are attributed to virtues as a being. These successful people seldom contradict others unless in a life-and-death struggle. If necessary, they know how to swim with the tide and tailor their words to the tastes of other fellows.. They will say things in season and do things in moderation
2. They are marvelous at adapting themselves to the surroundings and good at pleasing the ears of other people. They are quite easy-going and will never fling mud at people. If they happen to have friction with someone, they will try to have a heart-to-heart talk with him in a placid mood. They will never do what they will bite their tongue off later on.
Unit 5笑
笑扮演的作用与角色比人们想象的复杂，发笑的原因众说纷纭，人们不仅在感觉良好时会由衷的笑，而且回应对方一些普通的话时或在一些不是令人舒服的场景中也会笑，如对滑稽可笑的东西感到惊讶时，会自然地的发笑；甚至面临威胁时，笑可以作为一种舒缓紧张气氛的方法。
The role of laughter is more complex than people have imagined. People laugh for a variety of reasons. People laugh not only when they feel good, but in response to mundane statements and in uncomfortable situations as well. For example, when people are surprised at funny-looking things, their natural reaction is laughter. When they feel awkward about something or when they are at a loss what to do, they can?t help laughing. Even in a threatening situation, laughter may serve as a way of calming down the tense atmosphere.
我们为什么笑？令人信服的解释有待更多的证明。但全世界人们都相信笑有很多好处，笑能使人们保持身心健康，笑可以作为人与人之间交流的润滑剂，因为研究表明人们在社交场合中笑得可能性比独处时大，笑能消除人们之间的障碍，建立相互之间的关系。
Why do we laugh? A convincing explanation waits for more confirmation. But people all over the world are convinced that it is pretty good to laugh. Laughter enables people to keep healthy physically and mentally and laughter functions as some kind of social lubricant for people?s communication because studies have shown that people are more likely to laugh in social settings than when they are alone, and it can break down barriers and forge a connection with each other. Unit 6
1. After the scores of the matriculation are known, parents want to know more about universities home and abroad by reading prospectuses and surfing university websites, and do their utmost to choose an ideal institution of higher education for their children. Some parents even think that nothing beats seeing for themselves. They will take their children to see the campus, halls of residence, cafeterias. They make enquiries at such departments as Students Affairs Office to be better-informed.
2. Some universities in the U. S. are open to parents by setting up open days in order that parent can know more about academic administration, accommodations, food, workload, and job prospects. But there are some differences between their list of priorities. As a rule, children tend to listen to their parents because a bit of their parents? wisdom and experience go a long way.
Unit 7全球化
语言是价值观念体系和文化表达形式的载体，是团体和个人身份的决定因素。然而，据估计世界上6000种语言中，50%的语言都处在消亡的边缘，事实上，平均每两星期就有一种语言消亡。造成语言消亡的原因是多方面的，但英语在全球盛行难辞其咎，它的一统天下是令人担忧的。
Languages are vehicles of value systems and of cultural expressions and they constitute a determining factor in the identity of groups and individuals. Yet, it is reckoned that more than fifty per cent of the world?s 6000 languages are on the verge of becoming extinct. And, as a matter of fact, one language disappears on average every two weeks. Many factors contribute to language extinction. But the English language prevalent worldwide is certainly to blame and its hegemony is worrisome.
有大量的证据表明，美国在许多方面无疑都扮演着全球领头羊的角色。它在输出其高科技产品和商业产品的同时，也在潜移默化地向世界兜售美国的价值观念，因此，有人对全球化嗤之以鼻，担心全球化其实就等同于美国化。这种担心并非夸大其词。
There is overwhelming/compelling evidence that the United States is undoubtedly a global leader in many ways. While exporting its high-tech products and commercial artifacts, the United States is subtly imposing American values on the world. Therefore, some people turn their noses up at globalization, fearing that it is in fact equivalent to Americanization. Such fears are not over-blown.
Unit 8
1. Owing to the fierce competition, he was compelled to be busy with his work all day long. He could hardly afford the time to phone his aged parents, to say nothing of going back often to take care of them. He never thought of his parents without feeling apologetic, knowing that he was unworthy of their kindness.
2. It seemed to J. B. Priestley that wearing clothes properly was a full-time job. Therefore, he always cheerfully bagged and sagged as if he had slept in his suits. And he could not understand how a man could contrive to look neat and spruce and do anything else.
3. The sober young man has a certain air of arrogance about him. It is incredible that you should have wrung friendliness out of him. Unit 9环保
从全球范围看，环保运动已经开展了数十年，公众的环保意识也已相应的提高了。但尽管如此，地球母亲的健康仍在以史无前例的速度恶化，许多人不禁要问人类何时才能扭转局势。
At the global level, the environmental movement has already been under way for decades and the public awareness of environmental protection has been correspondingly enhanced. In spite of this, the health of Mother Earth is still deteriorating at an unprecedented rate. Many people can?t help wondering how long it will take for human beings to turn things around.
在过去的几十年里，由于不遵循基本的生态原则，一些欠发达国家虽取得了经济的快速发展，却牺牲了环境，更为糟糕的是，他们没能采取有力措施控制人口过度增长，结果是环境恶化，人口膨胀使得越来越多的人陷于贫困。 Without abiding by the basic ecological principles, some underdeveloped countries have achieved rapid economic growth in the past decades but at the expense of the environment. To make matters worse, they have failed to put effective brakes on the overgrowth of their populations. As a result, environmental degradation and population expansion are driving an ever-increasing number of people into poverty.
汉译英
Unit 1
爬到山顶找了个有利地形放眼远眺，只见群山逶迤，如龙蛇腾走，蔚为壮观，这是我所见过的最令人敬畏的景象。不远处，一只雄鹰展翅高飞，猛然又一个俯冲直至深谷，让人不由得直呼过瘾。
After climbing up to the top of the mountain and looking afar from the vantage point, I saw laid out before me a spectacular view, which as one of the most awe-inspiring view I have ever beheld; but equally exhilarating was the fact that some distance away a hawk was soaring high, and then, for an instant, it suddenly plummeted down into the canyon. 我记忆中最令人回味的是住在一山村的农家，与他们共进晚餐，品尝山区特有的菜肴。看着他们穿着传统的盛装进进出出，我们心里暖哄哄的，当然，如果你要在那里呆的时间比较长，你可得准备“吃些苦，受些罪”
My fondest memory is of spending a few days with a family in a mountain village, dining with them and enjoying various dishes endemic to the region. It is of mellow sweetness to have watched them, decked out in their traditional garb, moving around the house, of course, a stay there for some more days involves some degree of “roughing-it”.
Unit 2
不少病入膏肓者为了求得解脱往往要求医生使用致命药物；也有一些病人家属觉得彻底治愈病人已经无望，因此要求医生不要对病人再进行保命式的治疗。最近，“安乐死”这一问题在欧洲国家已酿成一场激烈的大争论。
Quite a few terminally ill patients would often like their doctors to administer lethal drugs to them to be relieved of suffering; there are also some of their families who would prefer that doctors withdraw any life-prolonging treatment since there is no hope of effecting an ultimate cure. This problem has lately boiled into a fierce public debate in some European countries.
反对者认为“安乐死”无异于谋杀，是不符合伦理道德的。而倡导者则认为，既然病人自己举得生不如死，干嘛不让他们以一种体面、人道的方式结束自己的生命呢？我们应该尊重病人的最终选择。
Those who are opposed to Euthanasia believe/argue that it is no different from murder and that it is unethical, while the pro-euthanasists contend that since the incurably ill consider their existence more of a torment and suffering, why not let them end their lives in a decent and humane way? We ought to respect the patients? final decision.
人们对“安乐死”可能被人滥用，或不必要使用的担心不无道理，但只要政府和有关方面措施得力，医院严格控制，这个问题最终或许可以得到解决。
Unit 3
我们这么冒险尝试，无非是为了与自己或命运赌一把，并从中实现自我价值。其后果不是被闹个灰头土脸，就是历经磨难，终成事业，或是一直得到上帝的眷顾，一帆风顺，而后无比自豪。
The plunge we take is no different from the gamble we are taking against chance, against destiny, and in the course of it we may realize ourselves as an added bonus. And as a consequence we would be either bled white or finally make a career after painstaking efforts, or in rare cases, be continuously blessed with an unhindered advance, and we would take
great pride in our obtained success.
一旦一个人沉溺于赌，他不仅会挥霍掉多年辛勤工作换来的财产，而且也会失去尊严和良知，所以奉劝这类人赶紧打住停手，脱离无穷的烦恼。
If a man makes gambling an obsession, he will not only lose his property gained through years of toil, he will also lose his dignity and conscience. Therefore it is advisable that they beat a hasty retreat from such an indulgence and be away from the sea of troubles.
从好的方面来看，如果我们在与命运的抗争中胜出，形势又对我们非常有利，那么这时，赌或冒险就不再是一种致命的毒药，而是一种摆脱无聊和无趣的良方，很可能会游离液我们保持良好的心情，有耐心和乐观向上，而这会给我们带来无穷的好处。
On the bright side of the coin, we win in the struggle against destiny, and the odds are in our favor, then gambling is no longer a toxic drug, rather it is one against boredom and apathy, and may well preserve our good temper, patience and optimism, which will do us a world of good.
Unit 4
在各行各业都有一些成功人士。一方面他们成功离不开与生俱来的天赋，后天的努力以及家人的支持等因素。但另一方面更离不开做人的品行。这些成功人士不到生死存亡的关头，很少与人冲突，必要时他们知道怎样随波逐流，说话能迎合三教九流的品味，讲话恰如其分，说话适可而止。
There are some successful people in every walk of life. On the one hand, their successes depend on their born genius, later effort and the support from their family and other factors. On the other hand, their successes are attributed to virtues as a human being. These successful people seldom contradict others unless in a life-and-death struggle. If necessary, they know how to swim with the tide and tailor their words to the tastes of other fellows. They will say things in season and do things in moderation.
他们非常擅长适应周围的环境，取悦于他人，绝不背后诽谤别人。他们往往很随和，很少与人发生摩擦，一旦与人有了分歧，他们会心平气和的找人谈心，他们从来不会做让自己后悔得要死的事。
They are marvelous at adapting themselves to the surroundings and good at pleasing the ears of other people . They never fling mud at others behind their back. They are usually easy-going and seldom contradict (have conflicts with) others. If they happen to have friction with someone, they will have a heart-to-heart talk with him in a placid mood. They will never do anything that makes them bite their tongues off later on.
Unit 5
笑扮演的作用与角色比人们想象的复杂，发笑的原因众说纷纭，人们不仅在感觉良好时会由衷的笑，而且回应对方一些普通的话时或在一些不是令人舒服的场景中也会笑，如对滑稽可笑的东西感到惊讶时，会自然地的发笑；甚至面临威胁时，笑可以作为一种舒缓紧张气氛的方法。
The role of laughter is more complex than people have imagined. People laugh for a variety of reasons. People laugh not only when they feel good, but in response to mundane statements and in uncomfortable situations as well. For example, when people are surprised at funny-looking things, their natural reaction is laughter. When they feel awkward about something or when they are at a loss what to do, they can?t help laughing. Even in a threatening situation, laughter may serve as a way of calming down the tense atmosphere.
我们为什么笑？令人信服的解释有待更多的证明。但全世界人们都相信笑有很多好处，笑能使人们保持身心健康，笑可以作为人与人之间交流的润滑剂，因为研究表明人们在社交场合中笑得可能性比独处时大，笑能消除人们之间的障碍，建立相互之间的关系。 Why do we laugh? A convincing explanation waits for more confirmation. But people all over the world are convinced that it is pretty good to laugh. Laughter enables people to keep healthy physically and mentally and laughter functions as some kind of social lubricant for people?s communication because studies have shown that people are more likely to laugh in social settings than when they are alone, and it can break down barriers and forge a connection with each other. Unit 6
在中国，每年的高考成绩公布后，学生家长会通过看学校简历，浏览网站等各种方法了解国内外大学的情况，竭力为自己的孩子选择一所理想的高等学府。甚至有些家长认为没有什么比亲眼目睹更好，会亲自带着孩子到学校去看看校园，学生宿舍，食堂，向有
关部门如学生处以及所在专业进行咨询，了解情况。
After the scores of the matriculation are known, parents want to know more about universities home and abroad by reading prospectuses and surfing university websites, and do their utmost to choose an ideal institution of higher education for their children. Some parents even think that nothing beats seeing for themselves. They will take their children to see the campus, halls of residence, cafeterias. They make enquiries at such departments as Students Affairs Office and the schools of their majors to be better informed.
美国的一些大学对家长开放，设立开放日，是为了让家长了解学籍管理，住宿，伙食，学业负担，师资阵容，就业前景等情况，但父母与孩子对优先考虑事项会出现一些分歧，最后孩子通常还是应该听父母的，因为父母的一点智慧和一点经验就大有帮助。
Some universities in the U.S. are open to parents by setting up open days in order that parents can know more about academic administration, accommodations, food, workload, and job prospects. But there are some differences between their list of priorities. As a rule, children ought to listen to their parents because a bit of their parents? wisdom and experience go a long way.
Unit 7
语言是价值观念体系和文化表达形式的载体，是团体和个人身份的决定因素。然而，据估计世界上6000种语言中，50%的语言都处在消亡的边缘，事实上，平均每两星期就有一种语言消亡。造成语言消亡的原因是多方面的，但英语在全球盛行难辞其咎，它的一统天下是令人担忧的。
Languages are vehicles of value systems and of cultural expressions and they constitute a determining factor in the identity of groups and individuals. Yet, it is reckoned that more than fifty per cent of the world?s 6000 languages are on the verge of becoming extinct. And, as a matter of fact, one language disappears on average every two weeks. Many factors contribute to language extinction. But the English language prevalent worldwide is certainly to blame and its hegemony is worrisome.
有大量的证据表明，美国在许多方面无疑都扮演着全球领头羊的角色。它在输出其高科技产品和商业产品的同时，也在潜移默化地向世界兜售美国的价值观念，因此，有人对全球化嗤之以鼻，担心全球化其实就等同于美国化。这种担心并非夸大其词。
There is overwhelming/compelling evidence that the United States is undoubtedly a global leader in many ways. While exporting its high-tech products and commercial artifacts, the United States is subtly imposing American values on the world. Therefore, some people turn their noses up at globalization, fearing that it is in fact equivalent to Americanization. Such fears are not over-blown.
Unit 8
由于竞争激烈，他不得不整天忙于工作，几乎抽不出时间给年迈的父母打电话，更不用说常回家看看他们了，每次想起父母他心中总是充满歉意，他明白他有负于父母的恩情。
Owing to the fierce competition, he was compelled to be busy with his work all day long. He could hardly afford the time to phone his aged parents, to say nothing of going back often to see/visit them. He never thought of his parents without feeling apologetic, knowing that he was unworthy of their kindness.
在J. B. Priestley看来，穿戴整齐似乎要花费大量时间，因此，他总是乐于穿得松松垮垮的，看上去就好像是和衣而睡的那样，他弄不明白有人是如何做到既穿得整洁漂亮，又能做事的。
It seemed to J. B. Priestley that wearing clothe properly was a full-time job (cost a lot of time). Therefore, he always cheerfully bagged and sagged as if he had slept in his suits. And he could not understand how a man could contrive to look neat and spruce and do anything else.
Unit 9
从全球范围看，环保运动已经开展了数十年，公众的环保意识也已相应的提高了。但尽管如此，地球母亲的健康仍在以史无前例的速度恶化，许多人不禁要问人类何时才能扭转局势。
At the global level, the environmental movement has already been under way for decades and the public awareness of environmental protection has been correspondingly enhanced. In spite of this, the health of Mother Earth is still deteriorating at an unprecedented rate. Many people can?t help wondering how long it will take for human beings to turn
things around.
在过去的几十年里，由于不遵循基本的生态原则，一些欠发达国家虽取得了经济的快速发展，却牺牲了环境，更为糟糕的是，他们没能采取有力措施控制人口过度增长，结果是环境恶化，人口膨胀使得越来越多的人陷于贫困。
Without abiding by the basic ecological principles, some underdeveloped countries have achieved rapid economic growth in the past decades but at the expense of the environment. To make matters worse, they have failed to put effective brakes on the overgrowth of their populations. As a result, environmental degradation and population expansion are driving an ever-increasing number of people into poverty.
Unit 10
当人们经受了某种天灾人祸以后，身体上和感情上的创伤会使他们长时间感到疲惫不堪，这时候除了适当的医学治疗以外，亲朋好友或心理咨询家酒必须使出浑身解数，说出恰当的话来安慰他们，以使他们能摆脱心理困扰
After undergoing some disasters and sufferings, people will feel exhausted from physical and emotional traumas for quite a long time. Thus, besides proper medical treatment, their relatives, friends or counselors should muster all their sources and expertise to come up with the right words to soothe them to get rid of mental disturbance.
霍利没有留在家里享受家庭宠物无忧无虑的生活，而是承担了陷入痛苦孩子们感情上的责任。她并不要求给予她自己多大的关注，只是默默的奉献挚爱和安慰，在那漫长而痛苦难熬的一天里，她不知疲倦的给人们以无声的慰藉。
Holly didn?t stay home and enjoy the carefree life of a house pet, but took on the emotional responsibility of troubled children. She called no significant attention to herself, but quietly expressed love and consolation. She diligently kept up her silent comfort throughout that long, difficult day.
Unit 11
这家极富盛名的医院里，绝大部分手术都是以平安无事结束。但也不能忽视病人的权利，由于医生有权利进行整容手术，病人就必须自己去查明医生的专业背景，决定他或她对医生曾经接受的培训情况是否感到宽心，病人还必须调查打算做手术的场所情况，以保手术结果万无一失
In this most prestigious hospital, the vast majority of operations conclude without incident, but the right of the patients shouldn?t be ignored. Since doctors have the right to perform cosmetic operations, it is up to the patient to monitor their background and decide whether he or she feels comfortable with their training. A patient should also investigate the facility where a procedure (operation) would be performed to make sure that the operation can be made successfully. 整容手术在当今看来似乎很时髦，很多爱美人士为了改变面貌不惜经受外科手术之苦和可能致命的风险。即使一些失败的手术和死亡病例在社会上激起片刻的波动或几个表示担心的咨询电话，但事实上美容诊所里的预约电话还是响个不停。
Nowadays cosmetic surgery seems very fashionable. In order to have makeovers (improve their features), many people who love beauty are willing and ready to undergo the suffering of a surgical operation and bear the risk of losing their lives. Even if some failed operations and cases of death caused a momentary flutter in society and a few concerned calls, in fact the phones in the beauty clinics still kept ringing for new appointments.
Unit 12
如果一个国家要长久生存下去，就必须进行改革，不是为了改革而改革，而是为了实现理想，追求幸福而进行改革。虽然我们伴随着时代的节奏前进。但我们的使命却是永远的。我们的希望、我们的心灵和我们的双手，永远和各大洲热爱和平、追求子女幸福的人们连在一起。
If a country is to endure for a long time, it has to change. No change for change?s sake but change to realize our ideal and pursue out happiness. Though we march to the music of our time, our mission is timeless. Our hopes, our hearts and our hands are always with those on every continent who love peace and seek happiness.
在21世纪开始之际，让我们大家肩负起更多的神圣的责任，不仅仅是为我们自己喝我们的家庭，也为我们的国家和社会的发展。我们应该问的不是我们的国家能为我们做什么，而是我们能为我们的国家做什么。
At the beginning of the 21st century, let us all take more sacred responsibility not only for ourselves and our families, but also for the development of our country and society. We should ask ourselves what we can do for our country rather than what our country can offer to us.