英语期末大一下

Unit 5

I was curious to see if this was a new service the airport had put in place. Certainly, I had never been “helped” before. I saw several other men and women dressed like my new friend, loosely assembled, and talking with each other, waiting without enthusiasm for tables to become empty. At that point, one of them would disengage from the group, clear any trash left on the table, wipe it down, and return to their co-workers. 4-B

1. He found the noise of the printer a distraction. 2. The audience was deeply impresses by the little actress balancing act on the arms of a chair.

3. At midnight he disengaged from his friend’s birthday party and drove home. 4. The new employees were hired on a trial basis for three months. 5. It was said that he would make a play for the director’s post. 6. The new policy needs to be polished before it is put I place. 7. They suspected Robert of stealing Tom’s money. 8. The basketball player was removed from his team. 9. She impressed me as a woman of a woman of great kindness and strong will. 10. The blue curtain is in beautiful contrast with the wall.

1. The old fellow grabbed my tray with a smile and was off, limping heavily on one leg that was obviously shorter than the other.

这位老伙计笑着一把抢下我的盘子就走了。他走起路来瘸得很厉害，两条腿很明显长短不一。

2. Pulling back my chair as I hurriedly retrieved three one-dollar bills from my pocket, he smiled and said, “God bless you.”

他把椅子往后拉的时候，我匆忙从兜里掏出三张一美元的纸币，他笑着说：“上帝 保佑你！”

3. I was curious to see if this was a new service the airport had put in place. 我感到很新奇，想知道这是不是机场新的服务项目。

4. At that point, one of them would disengage from the group, clear any trash left on the table, wipe it down, and return to their co-workers.

那个时候，他们中才会有一人从扎堆中出来，清理留在桌上的垃圾，把桌子上上下下擦干净，然后又回到那群工友身边。

5. I never once suspected Mr. Foster was making a play for tips. 我从未怀疑福斯特先生是为了小费而作秀。

1.Standing by and chatting with her fellow waitresses, she was waiting without enthusiasm for him to finish his meal (毫无热情地等着他用完餐).

2. Cheering, laughing and dancing like a butterfly (一边高喊欢笑，一边像蝴蝶一样翩翩起舞), she waited for the wedding moment.

3. I was deeply impressed by the girl (深深地被这个女孩打动了) who looked so

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weak, yet ran like the wind in the race.

4. Whether you gave her tips or not (不管你给不给小费), she just served you warm-heartedly with smiles.

5.Faced with the big problem at work, _we are in urgent need of help from the other departments. (我们迫切需要其他部门的帮助).

1. ______________, (以夸张手势) she ushered them inside. 2. He__________________ ( 匆匆看一眼) over the notes.

3. This apple appears bigger_________________ （与那个比较）

4. ________________________（我蒙受了奇耻大辱）in front of all my friends. 5. If you________________ （怀疑有煤气泄露）do not turn on an electric light.

Unit 6

When researchers have asked students whether debt will cause them to delay marriage ， parenthood or homeownership, a few say that debt indeed will have that effect. But studies show that deeds don’t match words: People get married, have kids and buy houses when they want to, and debt has little to do with the timing. Some people make a loftier claim: that debt forces people to grow up. 4-B

1. We’ve invited friends to supper and it’s too late to postpone it now. 2. The couple are ready to make every sacrifice if they can get their child into a foreign university.

3. Assuming risks simple means accepting the possibility that a loss may occur and being prepared to pay the consequences. 4. The private sector, in contrast, is being asked to take a bigger role than the public sector.

5. The old worker told of his suffering in the old society. 6. They propose at the conference that one effective method of debt management is to stop buying on credit. 7. The child was completely absorbed in the interesting book. 8. The terrible car accident resulted from the driver’s carelessness. 9. The old man wheedled the secret out of the innocent girl. 10. You should first make a claim for unemployment benefits.

1. That’s especially true of the majority of high school graduates who go on to college or trade school, where people commonly get student loans and credit cards, even if they don’t have jobs.

尤其对大多数高中毕业就上大学或职业学校的学生来说，情况更是如此。在大学或职业学校里，尽管学生没有工作，通常也可以申请学生贷款和信用卡。

2. But critics worry that corrosive social effects result from the habit of taking on debt before one has sufficient income to repay. 但是评论家们担心，这种个人还没有足够的收入来还款就背上债务的习惯会造成

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不良的社会影响。

3. The economy boomed, MTV broadcasted from exotic spring-break locales, Friends portrayed young adults living comfortably in roomy apartments in Manhattan.

经济蓬勃发展，复活节假在异国旅游胜地拍摄的MTV充斥荧屏，《老友记》描述了一群年轻人在曼哈顿宽敞公寓里的舒适生活。

4. Some worry that all this debt forces grads to forsake exciting but low-paying jobs in favor of dreary but well-paying jobs. 有人担心，这些债务将迫使毕业生放弃令人振奋但薪水不高的职业，而去从事沉闷乏味但收入丰厚的工作。

5. Some people make a loftier claim: that debt forces people to grow up. 有些人甚至自负地声称：债务会催人成长。

1. The belief _that the interest on the loan will increase(贷款利率将上调) in the near future has not been confirmed.

2. Due to inflation, the price skyrocketed(物价飞涨).

3. They felt that their leader forsook them in the hour of their need (在他们需要的时候离弃了他们).

4. It seems that even though the oil price is going down (油价正在下滑), the economic recession is suppressing driving.

5. After the Duke’s death, his eldest son made a claim of the title(要求继承爵位).

1. His illness _____________________(由于吃了变质的食物).

2. Parents always _________________ (作出牺牲) meet children’s needs. 3. Their legends _________(讲述了) how their ancestors came here.

4. __________________________(不要承担过多的责任) than you can handle.

5. His violent behaviors _________________ (与….有关系) these computer games.

Unit 7

Overcome with emotion, the old man thanked the soldier, promising to hang the picture above the fireplace. A few hours later, after the soldier had departed, the old man set about his task.

True to his word, the painting went above the fireplace, pushing aside thousands of dollars worth of art. His task completed, the old man sat in his chair and spent Christmas gazing at the gift he had been given. 4-B

1. The father beamed with delight when seeing his son succeeded in his career. 2. The cloudy morning gave way to a clear evening.

3. The trainer looked on eagerly, anxious to see if the trainee had at last learnt the diving skills.

4. They created a meal planning website which features recipes and personalized

nutrition tips.

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5. The government has rescued the firm from bankruptcy by giving it a grant. 6. The medicine could help ease the pain. 7. I can not finish my work today, so I will have to with it tomorrow. 8. My grandma away peacefully in her sleep last night.

9. The life boat was sent out to the sailors from the sinking ship.

10. The party tried to aside unpopular representatives and nominate candidates

capable of explaining government decidions. 7-A

Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they travelled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of their family estate. The widowed elder man looked on with satisfaction as his only child became an experienced art collector. The son’s trained eye and sharp business mind caused his father to beam with pride as they dealt with art collectors around the world.

许多年前，有位富翁，他和爱子都非常热爱艺术品收藏。他们一起周游世界，只收藏最好的艺术珍品。他们家的墙壁上装点着毕加索，凡·高，莫奈以及其他许多艺术名家的无价珍品。这位丧偶的老人看着自己唯一的儿子逐渐成长为经验丰富的艺术品收藏家，感到无比欣慰。在他们与世界各地的艺术品收藏者打交道时，儿子老练的眼光、敏捷的商业头脑，使父亲无比欣喜，倍感骄傲。

1. The lady in fur coat is very rich, and purchased thousands of dollars’ worth of clothes at one time (她一次就购买了价值数千美元的衣服).

2. Whoever violates the law (不管谁触犯了法律) should be severely punished. 3. Last night he came home very late. Tired and sleepy, he fell asleep the instant he touched the pillow (又累又困，倒头便睡).

4. Madame Curie and his husband _shared a passion for scientific research (志同道合，酷爱科学研究), and they devoted themselves to their great career.

5. They have three dogs to look after, not to mention the cat and the bird (且不说那只猫和那只鸟了).

1. After the earthquake, the people ________________________ (开始重建家园).

2. They ________________________________________ (正在设法排除万难) to finish the task by the end of the month.

3. We should _______________________ (看到事物光明的一面).

4. __________________________(即将到来的购物节) is aimed to boost the retail sales in the city.

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5. Mrs. Jones ____________________ (并没有害怕) during the flood.

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