新世纪博士综合英语Unit2_A_Deadly_Drug__A_New_Gener.
新世纪英语综合教程第二版unit2全文翻译
He worked himself to death, finally and precisely, at 3:00 A.M. Sunday morning.他终于累死了,The obituary didn’t say that, of course. It said that he died of a coronary thrombosis----I think that was it----but everyone among his friends and acquaintances knew it instantly. He was a perfect Type A, a workaholic, a classic, they said to each other and shook their heads----and thought for five or ten minutes about the way they lived.讣告并没有这么说.讣告说他死于冠桩血栓---应该就是这种病吧----但他所有的朋友和熟人全都立刻就知道他其实是累死的.他是典型的A型血人,典型的工作狂,所谓的精英,他的朋友们一边摇头一边交谈,花上五到十秒钟反省自己的生活方式.This man who worked himself to death finally and precisely at 3:00 A.M. Sunday morning---on his day off---was fifty one years old and a vice-president. He was, however, one of six vice-presidents, and one of three who might conceivably---if the president died or retired soon enough---have moved to the top spot. Phil knew that.那累死在周日凌晨三点---这天是他的假期---的死者今年51岁, 是一家公司的副总裁. 不过,那家公司有六个副总,他是其中三名有望升任总裁----如果老总去世或是及时退休的话--的副总之一, 他很有希望爬到颠峰, 非尔明白这一点.He worked six days a week, five of them until eight or nine at night, during a time when his own company had begun the four-day week for everyone but the executives. He worked like the Important People. He had no outside “extracurricular interests,” unless, of course, you think about a monthly golf game that way. To Phil, it was work. He always ate egg salad sandwiches at his desk. He was, of course, overweight, by 20 or 25 pounds. He thought it was okay, though, because he didn’t smoke.他每周工作六天, 其中五天一直到晚上八点或九点. 这时,公司已开始实行四工作日制, 当然,这不包括行政人员. 非尔和每一个所谓的”重要人物”一样, 没有任何业余爱好, 当然了,每月打一次高尔夫除外.但对非尔来说, 这也是工作.非尔总是坐在办公桌前啃鸡蛋沙拉. 当然了,他体重超标,大概超重20或25磅. 不过非尔觉得那没关系, 因为他从不吸烟.On Saturdays, Phil wore a sports jacket to the office instead of a suit,because it was the weekend.周六时,非尔会把西装换成运动装,因为周末到了.He had a lot of people working for him, maybe sixty, and most of them liked him most of the time. Three of them will be seriously considered for his job. The obituary didn’t mention that.非尔有一大群下属为他工作,估计有六十人吧,大部分的人在大部分的时候都很喜欢他们的上司. 其中三人将角逐非尔现在的位置.讣告也没有提到这一点.But it did list his “survivors” quite accurately. He is survived by his wife, Helen, forty-eight years old, a good woman of no particular marketable skills, who worked in an office before marrying and mothering. She had, according to her daughter, given up to compete with his work years ago, when the children were small. A company friend said, “I know how much you will miss him.” And she answered, “I already have.”不过,讣告明确地提到了他的”未忘人”. 非尔撇下了他的妻子海伦. 她是个好女人, 今年四十八岁, 没有多少经商头脑. 在做妻子和母亲之前,她一直在办公室做一名小职员. 他们的女儿说,母亲多年前就放弃了同父亲的工作竞争, 在孩子们都还很小的时候. 公司一个朋友安慰海伦道:” 我知道你会非常非常想念他.” 海伦答道:” 我已经想念了好多好多年.”“Missing him all these years,” she must have given up part of herself which had cared too much for the man. She would be “wel l taken care of.”“这么多年来,我每天都在想他”, 海伦许会因为过分思念丈夫而失落了自我吧. 她将得到”最好的照料”.His “dearly beloved” eldest of the “dearly beloved” children is a bard-working executive in a manufacturing firm down South. In the day and a half before the funeral, he went around the neighborhood researching his father, asking the neighbors what he was like. They were embarrassed.他”最最亲爱”的长子是南部一家工厂的行政人员, 他同父亲一样卖力地工作.在葬礼的前1.5天, 他走访了很多邻居想要找回他的父亲, 他向邻居们询问父亲的情况. 邻居们感到很尴尬,因为他们对他的父亲几乎一无所知.His second child is a girl, who is twenty-four and newly married. She lives near her mother and they are close, but whenever she was alone with her father, in a car driving somewhere, they had nothing to say to each other.老二是女儿, 今年二十四岁, 最近刚结婚. 她和母亲住得很近,她们亲密无间, 但每每她与父亲独处, 比如坐车去某个地方时, 他们从来都无话可说.The youngest is twenty, a boy, a high-school graduate who has spent the last couple of years, like a lot of his friends, doing enough odd jobs to stay in grass and food. He was the one who tried to grab at his father, and tried to mean enough to him to keep the man at home. He was his father’s favorite. Over the last two years, Phil stayed up nights worrying about the boy.最小的儿子今年二十岁, 高中毕业生, 和他的朋友们一样靠着零零总总的工作赚钱来换取毒品.他确曾努力地想要留住他的父亲, 他确曾尝试过让父亲觉得自己很重要,重要到足以使父亲留在家里. 他是非尔最喜欢的孩子,在过去的两年里, 非尔常常彻夜难眠,为他担心.The boy once sa id, “My father and I only board here.”男孩曾经宣称, “我和爸爸只是寄居在这!”At the funeral, the sixty-year-old company president told the forty-eight-year-old widow that the fifty-one-year-old deceased had meant much to the company and would be missed and would be hard to replace. The widow didn’t look him in the eye. She was afraid he would read her bitterness and ,after all, she would need him to straighten out the finances-the stock options and all that.葬礼上, 六十一岁的公司总裁安慰四十八岁的寡妇说, 那五十一的过世者对公司多么重要, 大家会多么想念他, 找到一个接替他的人将多么困难. 可怜的女人不敢抬头看他, 她怕他看出她是多么地痛苦. 毕竟, 她需要他帮她理清所有财产问题-优先控股权以及诸如此类的事情.Phil was overweight and nervous and worked too hard. If he wasn’t at the office, he was worried about it. Phil was a Type A, a heart-attack natural. You could have picked him out in a minute from a lineup.非尔超重, 神经质, 工作得太玩命. 即使他不在办公室, 他也总是想着公司的事情. 非尔是典型的A型血, 心脏病易患群体. 你花一分钟就能从人潮中轻易地认出他.So when he finally worked himself to death, at precisely 3:00 A.M. Sunday morning, no one was really surprised.所以当他终于在周日凌晨三点累死时, 并没有谁真正大吃一惊.By 5:00 P.M. the afternoon of the funeral, the company president had begun, discreetly of course, with care and taste, to make inquiries about his replacement, one of the three man. He asked around:” who ‘s been working the hardest?”葬礼当天下午,五点后, 公司总裁开始慎重, 仔细, 挑剔地考虑非尔的接班人, 他问那三个职员, “你们谁工作最最卖力呢?”。
新世纪大学英语综合教程2课文5
Why Character CountsStephen R. Covey1)Some time ago I was asked to consult for a bank that was having a problem withemployee morale. "I don't know what's wrong," complained their young president sadly. Bright and attractively capable, he'd risen through the ranks only to see his institution faltering. Productivity and profits were down. He blamed his employees."No matter what incentives I provide," he said, "they won't shakeoff this gloom and doom."2)He was right. The atmosphere seemed poisonedwith suspicion and lack of trust. Fortwo months I ran workshops, but nothing helped. I was stumped.3)Finally, in more casualconversations, the truth emerged. The boss, who was married,was having an affair with an employee. And everyone knew it.4)It wasobvious now that the company's poor performance was caused by his conduct.But the greatest damage this man was doing was to himself. He was thinking only of his own pleasure and satisfaction disregarding long-term consequences. Moreover, he had violated a sacredtrust with his wife.5)In a word, his failing was one of character.What Really Matters6)Character is made up of those principles and values that give your life direction,meaning and depth. These constitute your inner sense of what's right and wrong based not on laws or rules of conduct but on who you are.7)They include such traits as integrity, honesty, courage, fairness and generosity whicharise from the hard choices we have to make in life. So, wrong is simply in doing wrong, not in getting caught.8)Yet some people wonder if our inner values matter anymore. After all, hasn'tour noted bank executive succeeded in every visible way, despite his moral failing? 9)This question demonstrates a dilemma of our modern life. Many have come to believethat the only things we need for success aretalent, energy and personality. But history has taught us that who we are is more important than who we appear to be.10)During the nation's first century and a half, almost everything in the literature ofsuccess and self-help focused on what could be called thecharacter ethic. Such eminent figures as Benjamin Franklin and ThomasJefferson made clear their belief that we can only experience true success andhappiness by making character the guideline of our lives.11)After we moved into the industrial age and after World War I, the basic view ofsuccess shifted to what we could call the personality ethic. Success became morea function of charm, skills and techniques that lubricate the process ofhuman interaction. Rather than struggle with difficult issues of right and wrong, we turned to making things run smoothly.12)Some of that philosophy expressed itself with harmless but superficial mottoes, suchas "smiling wins more friends than frowning." Other ideas wereeven deceptive, faking interest in others' hobbies so they will like you, for instance. 13)With a value system based solely on skill and personality, we find heroes inathletes, musicians and in powerful business executives. But despitethe admiration we feel for these achievers, we shouldn't necessarily look upon them as role models. While skill is certainly needed for success, it cannever guarantee happiness and fulfillment. These come from developing character.Start at Home14)You can begin to build character at any age. The key is learning how to look within to work inside out.15)With the inside-out approach, private victories precede public victories. These privatevictories are simply promises you make to yourself and others and then keep.16)Day by day, as you make and keep increasingly challenging promises, you will bemaking deposits in your "character account." What begins as great effort willeventually become a habit. And as you get into the habit of building character in the smaller areas of your life, your ability to develop character strength in more important spheres will grow.17)Private victories therefore lead to your larger public victories. For instance, to gainmore freedom to think and act in your job, you must first be amore responsibleemployee. To create a happy marriage, first be the kind of person who generates love, generosity, dependability and trust.18)There's no more essential ingredient for character growth than trust. Whether it is trustwe earn from colleagues or a spouse, it is built slowlyover time inan infinite variety of circumstances.19)Another way to build character is to admit your mistakes. Character is revealed inhow we handle things that go wrong.20)The best opportunities to build character, however, are within our families, where weare constantly tested and most vulnerable to lapses. True character begins at home. 21)Often we sense that we can get away with things around those who know us best, whowill love us regardless of our conduct. This can end up destroying our character and our relationships. How often have we heard of someone who is an excellent employee but treats his or her spouse like a piece of furniture?22)All our relationships follow the patterns of life; they have ups and downs. This is whyour families provide a critical measure of our character and the opportunity, again and again, to nurture it.23)What became of the bank president who was involved sexually with anemployee? When I confided to him what I knew of his affair and the effect it was having on his staff, he ran his fingers through his hair. "I don't know where to begin,"he said.24)"Is it over?"25)He looked me directly in the eye. "Yes. Absolutely."26)"Then begin by talking with your wife," I answered.27)He told his wife, who forgave him. Then he called a meeting of his staff andaddressed their morale problem. "I have found the cause of the problem," he said. "It is me. I am asking you to give me another chance."28)It took time, but eventually the employees' morale, a sense of openness, optimism andtrust improved. In the end, however, the executive was doing himself the greatest favor. He was finding his own path to character.。
新世纪大学英语综合教程2 unit2单词讲解
stretch v. e.g. The eagle stretched its wings. 雄鹰展翅。 e.g. The desert stretches for thousands of miles. 沙漠连绵数千里。 stretch out 伸直;伸出 e.g. She stretched out in the sun. 她伸开四肢躺在太阳下。 e.g. Endless hot summer days stretched out before us. 炎炎夏日无尽头。 stretch endlessly 无尽地延续
conscious realize, aware of e.g. I was conscious that I made a mistake. e.g. Suddenly I became conscious of someone watching me from a distance. 我突然察觉到远处有人在看着我。 unconscious adj. 无意识的，失去知觉的； 不省人事的
response n. 回答，反应 in response to 作为对…的反应 make/give a response 作出回应/给予答复 respond v. 响应，回答 e.g. He responded to my suggestion with a smile. 他对我提出的建议报以一笑。 respond to 反应，回答 e.g. After listening to our report, they responded by nodding. respond by 以…方式反应
condemn v. be sentenced to 1. state the punishment e.g. The prisoner was condemned to death. 2. express strong disapproval of 谴责，非难 e.g. We all strongly condemn violence of any sort. 我们强烈谴责任何形式的暴力行为。 3. compel or force into a particular state or activity 使处于(某种特定地位或境界) e.g. His bad leg condemned him to a wheelchair. 他的坏腿使他只好整天坐在轮椅上。 Patterns: condemn sb. to… 判…刑; 被迫处于... condemn sb. for … 因…而宣告某人有罪 condemn …as 把…谴责为… condemnation n. 谴责，指责，定罪
新世纪大学英语：综合教程第二册（全）
新世纪⼤学英语：综合教程第⼆册（全）新世纪⼤学英语：综合教程第⼆册（全）U1Text AComprehension CheckI Directions（Part 1）1) risk2) pulled3) shepherded4) lodging5) ranger6) sacks7) bundles8) noted9) simple10) kinII Directions （Part 2）1) F2) F3) T4) F5) T6) T7) T8) F9) T10) FIII Directions （Part 3）1) D2) C3) B4) A5) BSelf-testB 12) D 13)C 14) B 15) B 16)C 17)D 18) A 19) D 20) BII Directions （Part 2）1) run contrary to2) pull over3) risk his life4) picked, up5) Come on in6) take a gamble7) help out8) in, circumstances9) have in mind10) pulled away11) stand out12) rely onIII Directions （Part 3）1) F2) A3) D4) C5) B6) EIV Directions （Part4）1) exhausting2) to complete3) to do4) laughing, talking5) informedU2Text A Comprehension Check I Directions（Part 1）3) good4) self-fulfilling5) great6) upward7) hopeful8) problems9) positive10) ongoingII Directions （Part 2）1) T2) T3) F4) T5) F7) T8) T9) T10) FIII Directions （Part 3）1) C2) D3) D4) B5) ASelf-testI Directions（Part 1）1) A 2) D 3) C 4) D 5) B 6)C 7) A 8)D 9) B 10) C 11) A 12) C 13) D 14) D 15) B 16) C 17) B 18) C 19) D 20) C II Directions （Part 2）1) in terms of2) run into3) from a new perspective6) resulting in7) in reverse8) get the hang of9) by choice10) make a difference11) live through12) had no ideaIII Directions （Part 3）1) E2) D3) A4) F5) C6) G7) BIV Directions （Part4）1) E2) A4) C5) DU3Text A Comprehension CheckI Directions（Part 1）1) prospects2) storage3) used4) doubt5) siren6) fool7) sardines8) 17/seventeen9) withered1) T2) F3) T5) F6) F7) F8) T9) T10) TIII Directions （Part 3）1) A2) C3) D4) B5) BSelf-testI Directions（Part 1）1) D 2) B 3) A 4) C 5) B 6)C 7) B 8) B 9) A 10)D 11) C 12) B 13) C 14) A 15) B 16) C 17) B 18) D 19) A 20) C II Directions （Part 2）1) in a sense2) pack up3) come up with4) on the side5) came across6) put, to the test7) stay the course8) plunged into9) stick it out10) get the idea11) flooded in12) walk the streets2) frame3) unload4) rub5) dust6) neglectIV Directions （Part4）1) A3) B4) C5) D6) AU4Text A Comprehension CheckI Directions（Part 1）1) application2) first3) confidence4) start5) lightness6) faith7) love8) cancer9) waste10) courageII Directions （Part 2）1) F3) T4) F5) T6) F7) F8) F9) T4) B5) CSelf-testI Directions（Part 1）1) A 2) C 3) D 4) B 5) C 6)D 7) B 8) A 9) A 10) B 11) C 12) B 13) D 14) B 15) C 16) A 17) D 18) C 19) B 20) A II Directions （Part 2）1) drop out2) in the thick of3) Truth be told4) stumbled into5) on the sidelines6) sign off7) fall out8) hand in hand9) take a chance10) fell away11) drown out12) start overIII Directions （Part 3）1) C2) E3) J4) D5) G6) H7) I8) F9) B10) A5) P6) P7) A8) PU5Text A Comprehension CheckI Directions（Part 1）1) granted2) future3) unimaginable4) listless5) appreciation6) senses7) blessed8) hazily9) pity10) fullnessII Directions （Part 2）1) T2) T3) F4) F5) F6) T7) F8) T9) F10) TIII Directions （Part 3）Self-testI Directions（Part 1）1) B 2) A 3) D 4) A 5) C 6)A 7) D 8)B 9) B 10)C 11)B 12)C 13) A 14) B 15)D 16) D 17) C 18) A 19) B 20) D II Directions （Part 2）1) long for/longed for2) take in3) in search of4) are in debt to5) had racked his brain6) in particular7) propose a toast8) keep back9) fell into debt10) bestow on11) be singled out12) break the newsIII Directions （Part 3）1) C2) A3) B4) D5) B6) CIV Directions （Part4）3) would take4) had shifted5) was6) could do7) was8) had to9) was10) would be11) happenedU6Text A Comprehension CheckI Directions（Part 1）1) vital2) two3) score4) specified5) role6) oneness7) direction8) loyalty9) rash10) meritsII Directions （Part 2）1) T2) F3) F4) F5) T6) T7) F8) T9) F2) A3) C4) D5) BSelf-testI Directions（Part 1）1) B 2) A 3) D 4) C 5) A 6)D 7) B 8) C 9) A 10) D 11) B 12) C 13) A 14) B 15) D 16) A 17) B 18) C 19) B 20) C II Directions （Part 2）1) feel free2) to his credit3) get in the way4) in line with5) Assess, on its merits6) took in/has taken in7) take up8) shift the blame onto9) followed the herd10) lose heart11) In view of12) pave the way forIII Directions （Part 3）1) B2) E3) C4) F5) A6) DIV Directions （Part4）1) A2) A3) B4) C5) B。
新世纪大学英语综合教程2课后答案（第二版）第二单元
Optimism and Positive ThinkingEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆Working with Words and Expressions1.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentenceswith them. Change the form where necessary.▆Answers:1)positive2)startled3)perspective4)harden5)shape6)address7)crises8)curse9)incredible10)conversely11)issue12)response13)prior14)rare15)accomplish2.In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand theirmeanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆Answers:1)get the hang of2)have lived through3)makes a difference4)have no idea5)concerned with6)slipped over7)ran into8)in reverse9)mull over▆Increasing Y our Word Power1.Decide whether “do”, “make”or “take”is needed to complete each of thefollowing sentences. Changethe verb form where necessary.1)does2)make3)take4)do5)make6)Take7)done8)taken9)making10)took2.In each of the following sentences you are given two confusable words orexpressions in brackets.Choose the appropriate one to fill in the blank. Youmay consult a dictionary if necessary.▆Answers:1)concerned2)Concerning3)reject4)declined5)unconscious6)subconscious7)former8)preceding9)raise10)rise3.Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese equivalentin Column B. You mayconsult a dictionary if necessary.▆Answers:1)d2)j3)k4)a5)b6)h7) c8)f9)l10)e11)g12)iGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTT ask 1: When it is used as a conjunction, “as”can mean “when / while”, “though / although”, “since / because”, “in the way / manner tha t”,etc., and it can also be used in a comparative structure.Studythe following sentences and explain the meaning of “as” in eachsentence.▆Answers for reference:1)in the way /manner that2)though / although3)when4)since5)used in a comparison6)though7)while8)in the way thatT ask 2: Complete the following sentences after the example by translating theChinese into English, using “as”as a relative pronoun.▆Answers for reference:1)as you describe / have described / described2)as concern every one ofus3)As is well known4)As we all can see5)as you show / as you have shownfor your teacher6)As is reported / announced in today’s papersClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆Answers:1)p erspective2)d espair3)necessity4)p erform5)C onversely6)prophecy7)w here8)a s9)a chieve10)recognize11)d ealt w ith12)a ttitude13)channels14)c oncernedTranslationTranslate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆Answers for reference:1)Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this. /The only people who canfully appreciate this are those who have lived through asimilar experience.2)Scientists have been hard pressed to figure out how these particles form/ areformed and interact (with oneanother).3)Those who have got the hang of Rubik’s Cube (Magic Cube) can return each face toconsi sting of one colour inno time.4)The individual success of the employees in a team environment results in successfor the company.5)The war, although successful in military terms, left the economy almost in ruins.6)He decided to channel his energies into something useful, instead of being glued to /sitting in front ofthe TV set all day long.7)There’s a difference between strength and courage. It takes strength to survive. Ittakes courage to live.8)She was by nature a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping handto others. Theme-Related WritingDo either of the following two writing tasks. You may draw on some useful ideasand expressions from a variety of sources, such as the two texts in this unit or theInternet.1) Having read the two passages in this unit, you may have come to a betterunderstanding of life and the timeswhen pessimistic and optimistic thoughtstake turns to affect your behaviour. Write a letter of encouragement (ofabout 150 words) to one of your high school friends who failed in the collegeentrance examination. Tell him or her about your new understanding of theneed to remain optimistic.2) The writers of the two texts in this unit convey to us the message that weneed to look at the positive side ofanything that comes to us and that weneed to take an optimistic and positive attitude toward life. Write an essay (ofabout 150 words) to share your ideas with your classmates. The followinghints may be of some help:a. What is meant by “thinking positively”?b. What is the connection between success and optimism?c. How can we keep an optimistic and positive attitude?▆Sample Letter for T ask 1:Dear Weihua,I know you are still feeling upset about your results in the college entrance examination. I’ve just read an article about how pessimistic and optimistic thoughts can affect our behaviour and I’m now sending you a copy, hoping that it will help you step out of the shadows.Naturally, failing the college entrance examination can be very depressing, yet if you continue to dwell on the past, you will never be able to pick yourself up and focus on what is more important for now and the future. Life is full of trials and anyone may suffer setbacks. We must take an optimistic attitude towards the things we have to deal with. Optimism and positive thinking are powerful forces. Good things do come true if we picture them often. Please do have confidence in your potential. Just work hard and prepare for another chance.You will make it.Yours,Janet(152 words)▆Sample Essay for T ask 2:Thinking positively means allowing your mindto be filled with optimistic feelings, and alwayshoping for the best though still aware of thedifficulties that might be involved.The human mind is powerful; thoughts ofoptimism and pessimism can be a self-fulfillingprophecy. Though it might seem impossible tosome, positive thinking and success actually havea cause-and-result relationship. The reason isthat a person with positive thinking will alwaysbroadcast goodwill and confidence and that kindof radiating attitude will take a hold on everybody.Gradually, people’s attitude will shift towards moretrust and respect. This not only opens up mo reopportunities for the individual, but it also feedsback emotionally, and the cycle continues.Though the shaping of a positive or negativepersonality often happens subconsciously, it ispossible to control such processes consciously. Aperson can try visualizing favourable situations,whether it is remembering a contest won as achild or imagining getting that job offer so longsought after. Over timecircumstances will changeaccordingly. (169 words)。
新世纪大学英语综合教程2课文翻译
新世纪大学英语综合教程2课文翻译Unit 1Text AHigh Hopes for High-Speed RailChina's high-speed rail system has become a nationwide marvel, with its network stretching thousands of kilometers. The success of China's high-speed rail is not merely due to its impressive scale, but also its advanced technology and smart management.One of the most significant advantages of high-speed rail is its ability to greatly reduce travel time between cities. For example, the travel time between Beijing and Shanghai has been shortened from over 10 hours to around 4 hours, making it more convenient for people to conduct business or visit family and friends. Moreover, high-speed rail offers a comfortable and pleasant travel experience, with spacious seats, stable speeds, and minimal noise.In addition to its convenience, high-speed rail also brings economic benefits. The development of high-speed rail has boosted tourism, as more people are now able to explore new destinations within a short period. Furthermore, high-speed rail has stimulated economic growth in various regions, as it facilitates the movement of goods and services, connecting both urban and rural areas.Moreover, high-speed rail contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions. Comparing to road and air travel, high-speed rail has a significantly smaller carbon footprint. By providing a more eco-friendly option, high-speed railhelps to mitigate the negative impacts of transportation on the environment.The success of China's high-speed rail system has attracted attention from around the world. Many countries, including the United States, have expressed interest in learning from China's experience and implementing their own high-speed rail networks. China's high-speed rail not only serves as a symbol of national pride but also showcases the country's technological advancements.In the future, China aims to further improve its high-speed rail system by enhancing safety measures and developing even faster trains. With ongoing advancements and investments in high-speed rail, China is expected to maintain its leading position in this field and continue to shape the global transportation landscape.Text BThe Benefits of Learning a Second LanguageLearning a second language is advantageous for various reasons. Firstly, being bilingual opens up a world of opportunities. Knowing a second language can create new career opportunities, as it broadens one's ability to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds. In an increasingly globalized world, being bilingual is an asset that can set individuals apart in the job market.Secondly, learning a second language enhances cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that individuals who are bilingual have improved memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. This maybe due to the constant mental exercise required to switch between two languages, which stimulates the brain and strengthens cognitive functions.Additionally, learning a second language fosters cultural understanding and empathy. Language is deeply connected to culture, and by learning a new language, individuals gain insight into the customs, traditions, and beliefs of another culture. This not only promotes intercultural understanding but also encourages individuals to be more open-minded and tolerant.Furthermore, learning a second language can be a source of personal satisfaction and fulfillment. Language learning is a lifelong journey that allows individuals to constantly expand their knowledge and improve their language skills. The ability to communicate effectively in another language can boost self-confidence and provide a sense of achievement.In conclusion, learning a second language is a valuable investment with numerous benefits. From professional advantages to cognitive development and cultural understanding, being bilingual offers a wide range of advantages. Therefore, individuals should seize the opportunity to learn a second language and embrace the enriching experiences that come with it.。
新世纪博士综合英语Unit2 A Deadly Drug, A New Generation课文及译文
A Deadly Drug, A New Generation一种致命的药物，新的一代These heroin users are the kids next door-or closer这些海洛因使用者就在孩子们身边By Henry Pierson Curtis亨利.皮尔森.柯蒂斯1.Inside a nightclub, where a party known as a "rave" was under way, 16-year-old Sarah Jenkins could feel the beat of the music pulsating through the dance floor. Tall, with sandy hair, she moved with the dancers and felt her senses heighten. Her eyes took in the psychedelic light show flashing bright colors across the ceiling and walls.在一家夜总会内，有一个被称为“锐舞”的派对正在进行。
16岁的莎拉.詹金斯，高挑的身材，沙质头发，通过舞池的节奏能感觉到音乐的节拍；她随着舞者移动，感觉很兴奋；她的眼睛吸入了天花板和墙壁反射的迷幻的灯光，闪烁着明亮的色彩。
2.Raves like this one in Orlando, Fla., are the places to be for suburban teens like Sarah. And while they may appear safe, many have a sinister edge: trolling the periphery of the dance floor are dealers looking to sell marijuana, cocaine, heroin and psychedelics such as Ecstasy.像在佛罗里达州奥兰多市这个派对一样的“锐舞”派对是适合像萨拉这样的郊区青少年的地方。
新世纪大学英语综合教程2课文翻译及课后答案完整版
新世纪大学英语综合教程2课文翻译及课后答案完整版导读：6根据密歇根大学研究人员的研究结果，别是在如今21世纪多元化的工作场所，密歇根大学的心理学家杰弗里·桑切斯–伯克斯研究的是不同文化包括美国文化的团队合作，知道答案确实会很有帮助，以优异成绩从大学毕业时，TextB诚聘：具有团队精神者哈拉·埃斯特罗夫·马拉诺1你跟他人合作愉快吗？身在职场，与他人合作良好意味着你是团队的一分子，这在几乎所有的招聘要求里都是关键的一部分。
2最起码而言，它意味着你可以哈拉·埃斯特罗夫·马拉诺1你跟他人合作愉快吗？身在职场，与他人合作良好意味着你是团队的一分子，这在几乎所有的招聘要求里都是关键的一部分。
2最起码而言，它意味着你可以在工作场所与人和睦相处，具备一定的社交技能，可以与其他员工保持开放而有益的关系。
总体而言，你可以完成自己需要完成的事情，不管是撰写调查报告，还是推出新的销售报告，或者只是保证公司日复一日地正常运作。
3从较深层次来看，具有团队精神也就意味着控制自己的情绪，将其转化为有效的沟通。
这可能并非易事，要视工作环境、你的个性以及团队其他成员的个性而定。
4人们通常认为，在工作中我们应该控制情绪，感情过于外露是大忌。
我们常认为，―专业‖就意味着克制自己的思想和言语，遵守办公室规范。
5但具备团队精神要求能够解读他人的情绪，包括积极的和消极的，还有介于二者之间的。
然后你就可以相应地做出回应，以便完成自己手头的工作。
6根据密歇根大学研究人员的研究结果，在办公室里压制自己的情绪也许是一个错误，特别是在如今21世纪多元化的工作场所。
如果没有人情味、一心扑在工作上，工作效率也会受到影响。
密歇根大学的心理学家杰弗里·桑切斯–伯克斯研究的是不同文化包括美国文化的团队合作风格。
他说，“东亚、拉丁美洲以及中东文化倾向于认为，在工作中，社会和情感关系，与专注于手头的任务一样重要。