大学英语第三册课后题
大学英语三课后习题翻译及答案
Unit 1From her accent I guess she’s from the Northeast.从她的口音我猜她是来自东北地区的。
It was very clever of her to turn his argument against himself.她很聪明，使他对自己的论点I found a couple of shoes under the bed but they don’t make a pair.我在床下发现了一双鞋，但他们不做一双4. Dr. Bright always takes his time as he examines his patients andtreats them with extreme care.Bright博士总是把他的时间用于他检查他的病人，并把他们的极端护理5. British companies are trying to avoid the fate their Americancounterparts have already suffered.英国公司正试图避免他们的美国同行已经遭受的命运。
6. Wilfred’s remarks confirmed me in my opinion that he was anhonorable young man.威尔弗雷德的话证实了我在我看来，他是一个光荣的年轻人7. The key witness for the prosecution was offered police protectionafter she received death threats.检察机关的主要证人在收到死亡威胁后提供了警方的保护8. I thought that was the end of the matter but subsequent eventsproved me wrong.我认为这是事情的结束，但随后的事件证明我错了。
大学英语3第3版课后题翻译答案
Unit11 Shyness can vary from feeling mild discomfort to high levels of anxiety (从感觉轻微的不适高度的焦虑) that impact us in almost everything we do.2 Despite his stubbornness, he knew in his heart that he should avoid arousing any suspicions(避免引起任何怀疑).3 It will be interpreted as criticism no matter what you say.（成批评，无论你说什么).4 Let’s not allow ourselves to be upset by trifles (让我们不要为小事情烦心) (which) we should ignore and forget.5 Too much time spent dwelling on the past (花太多的时间老是想着过去) can get in the way of enjoying life as it happens.6 People who believe they can accomplish goals and solve problems (相信自己能够完成目标解决问题的人) are more likely to do well in school.1.人们认为，悲观常常会导致绝望、疾病和失败。
It is believed that pessimism often leads to hopelessness, sickness and failure. 2.于此相反，乐观主义能使你幸福、健康和成功。
Optimism, by contrast, can make you happy, healthy and successful.当你做某件事失败时，把失败当做一种学习的经历并从中汲取益处。
新视野大学英语第三版第三册课后习题答案
Unit 1 The Way to SuccessSection A1 Understanding the text.1 He achieved fame for his wit，wisdom，civic duty，and abundant courage.2 They were thought to be slow learners in childhood，but they overcame their childhood difficulties and made magnificent discoveries that benefit the entire world today。
3 His strong will.4 It means to keep their focus on achieving a positive end result，instead of letting small problems get in the way of good results。
5 Because they have the will to overcome profound obstacles and to work diligently in the pursuit of their goals, and have the passion for success.6 Because firms preferred to hire less qualified men rather than risk hiring a female lawyer, which was unprecedented.7 We should never give up on our dream，and one day we can change the world and make ita better place.8 The secret of success is built upon a burning inward desire——-a robust, fierce will and focus———that fuels the determination to act，to keep preparing，to keep going even when we are tired and fail.2 Critical thinking1 You may have tried and failed many times before you finally get success。
(新编大学英语三课后习题答案汇总)BOOK3书上英语答案
Unit 1 PersonalityVocabulary (P16)1. 1) self-conscious 2) self-confidence 3) self-esteem 4) self-destructive 5) self-worth6) self-concept 7) Self-awareness 8) self-assurance/self-confidence2. 1)B 2)I 3)L 4)A 5)H 6)D 7)E 8)N 9)J 10)M 11)C 12)F 13)G 14)K3. 1) profound 2) jealousy 3) numerous 4) overweight 5) overcome 6) eventually7) slim 8) compliments 9) diminish 10) reassurance 11) detrimental12) isolated 13) self-esteem 14) accented4. 1) reflected 2) concerned/worried 3) profound effect/influence 4) viewed/regarded5)sensitive 6) respond/react 7)eliminated 8)overcome my fear9) concentrate on 10) made no commentTranslation (P17)1) You should spend a reasonable amount of time relaxing and exercising.2) In general children are healthier and better educated than ever before.3) When the right opportunity comes along, he’ll take it.4) Every day he sets aside some time to be with his family and enjoy life.5) I remember those dark streets and walking hand in hand with my father.6) He finally failed to live up to his parents’ expectations.7) In contrast, our use of oil has increased enormously.8) He succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness.Part Four Writing and Translation (P46)2. Translation Practice1) It is believed that pessimism often leads to hopelessness, sickness and failure.2) Optimism, by contrast, can make you happy, healthy and successful.3) When you fail in something, profit from the failure as a learning experience.4) Think about your strengths and build up self-confidence in front of problems or difficulties.5) Don’t let negative thoughts hold you back.6) Everyone has experienced failures and disappointments, so don’t blame yourself too much.Unit 2 Myths and LegendsVocabulary (P62)1. 1) A. invitation B. invited C. inviting 2) A. prepare B. prepared C. preparation D. preparatory/preparation3) A. discoveries B. discoverers C. discovered4) A. approval B. approve C. approved D. approving E. disapprove5) A. eloquent B. eloquence C. eloquently6) A. faithful B. unfaithful/faithless C. faith d. faithfully7) A. occasional B. occasionally C. occasion8) A. delivery B. delivering C. delivered9) A. troublesome B. troubled C. troubled D. troubling10) A. assurance B. assured C. assure2. 1) got/ran into trouble 2) no trouble 3) asking for trouble 4) have … trouble5) troublewith6) in serious/deep/big trouble 7) get/getting … into trouble8) took the trouble3. 1) with a pattern of roses 2) prepared a wonderful/goof meal for us3) promised faithfully 4) deliver this letter5) a selection of milk and plain chocolate 6) keep out of mischief/behave themselves7) the sound of distant thunder 8) received approval from the government9) in spite of the fact that he drank too much 10) agree whether the drug is safe or notPart Three Further Development5. Complete the following Ancient Chinese story by translating the Chinese into English(P93)1) the true reason why there was no such animal in Guizhou2) they were of no use at all in this place3) when he saw the donkey all of a sudden, he thought it was a monster4) he hid himself in the trees while looking at the donkey5) what kind of animal is this and why does it look different from other animals that I’ve seen?6) But one day the donkey stretched its thin neck and cried7) the tiger discovered that the donkey didn’t have any other skills besides crying8) But he dared not rush to it and eat it just as he did to other animals9) This did irritate the donkey (made the donkey angry), who raised its hind leg and kicked the tiger10) This time he rushed to it without hesitation and bit its rhroatPart Four Writing and Translation2. Translation Practice(P96)万物之初，天地还是一体，充满混沌。
大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案
大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案Unit11) accent2) turn against3) a couple of4) takes his time5) fate6) confirmed7) witness8) subsequent9) stands a chance10) trial1) belief2) brilliant3) employment4) has saved up5) stood a chance6) were awarded7) Presumably8) conducted9) casual10) around (which student life) revolves1) Joe wrote to say that he had to put off his visit because of his illness.2) Despite the noise, they went on working as if nothing were happening.3) Traffic was held up for several hours by the accident.4) Called (up) on to speak at the meeting, I couldn't very well refuse.5) Mrs. Stevenson looked in the cupboard and found there was not a single lump of sugar left.6) It was the rumor that turned Joe against his twin brother.7) We wondered how Sara was getting on in her new job.8) Although Anne agreed with me on most points, there was one on which she was unwilling to give in.9) Visitors could photograph almost anything here without having to ask for permission.10) Whether we make an excursion or stay home will depend on tomorrow's weather.1) uncertain，unafraid，unacceptable，unfamiliar，unequal；2) unanswered，unattached，unknown，undecided，unexpected；3) unhappily，unskillfully，unconsciously，unnecessarily，uncomfortably；4) unsay，undress，untie，unlock，unload。
全新版大学英语第三册 Unit 1 课后习题答案
Hardships working hard both in winter and in summer harsh environment and weather condition anxious moments after the writer quit his job cutting back on daily expenses solitude
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23. 怆然离去 leave with a feeling of sorrow 24. 自豪感 a sense of pride 25. 一旦形势好转 once economic conditions improve 26. 赚钱 earn money
The Countryside The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of farmland, as well as open spaces, they imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley.
大学英语3课后题答案（含post-reading）
⼤学英语3课后题答案（含post-reading）Unit 1 Personality(P14)Post Reading3 Reading Comprehension1. Understanding the Organization of the Text1) Introduction (Para. 1):Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people.2) Reasons why shyness can have a negative effect (Para. 2-3)People’s self-concept has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.People with high self-esteem usually act with confidence.People with low self-esteem are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others.3) Ways of overcoming shyness (Para. 4-15)i) Recognize your personal strengths and weaknesses.ii) Set reasonable goals.iii) Don’t waste time and energy on destructive feelings such as guilt and shame.iv) Don’t be afraid to speak up and give your point of view.v) Do not make negative comments about yourself.vi) Accept criticism thoughtfully.vii) Profit from failures and disappointments by viewing them as learningexperiences.viii) Do no associate with people who make you feel inadequate.ix) Set aside time to relax, enjoy hobbies, and reevaluate your goals regularly.x) Practice being in social situations.4) Conclusion (Para. 16)The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential.2. Understanding Specific Information1) F 2) T 3) T 4) T 5)F 6) T 7) F 8) F 9) T3. （略）Vocabulary Practice1．”Self-” is a prefix which means ‘of, to or by oneself or itself.’Words with the prefix “self-” that appear in the text: self-conscious, self-concept, self-assurance, self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-destructive, self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-rejection, self-confident.1. self-conscious (worried and embarrassed about what you look like or whatother people think of you)2. self-confidence (belief in one’s own ability, power, judgment, etc.; confidence in oneself)3. self-esteem (the feeling that you are someone who deserves to be liked, respected, or admired)4. self-destructive (with thoughts or actions that are counter to one’s own best interests)5. self-worth (the value you give to your life and achievements)6. self-con cept (one’s conception or general idea of one’s own basic character and nature)7. Self-awareness (realistic knowledge and judgment about oneself)8. self-assurance / self-confidence (the belief that you are able to deal with people and problems easily)2. 1) B 2) I 3) L 4) A 5)H 6) D 7) E8) N 9) J 10) M 11) C 12)F 13)G 14) K3. 1) profound 2) jealousy 3) numerous 4)overweight 5) overcome6) eventually 7) slim 8) compliments 9)diminish 10) reassurance11) detrimental12) isolated 13) self-esteem 14) accented4. 1) reflected 2) concerned / worried 3) profound effect / influence4) viewed / regarded 5) sensitive 6) respond / react7)eliminated 8) overcome my fear 9) concentrate on10) made no commentTranslation1. You should spend a reasonable amount of time relaxing and exercising.2. In general children are healthier and better educated than ever before.3. When the right opportunity come along, he’ll take it.4. Every day he sets aside some time to be with his family and enjoy life.5. I remember those dark streets and walking hand in hand with my father.6. He finally failed to live up to his parents’ expectations.7. In contrast, our use of oil has increased enormously.8. He succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness.Part Four Writing and Translation(P 46)2. Translation PracticeFrom Chinese into English1) It is believed that pessimism often leads to hopelessness, sickness andfailure.2) Optimism, by contrast, can make you happy, healthy and successful.3) When you fail in something, profit from the failure as a learning experience.4) Think about your strengths and build up self-confidence in front of problemsor difficulties.5) Don’t let negative thoughts hold you back.6) Everyone has experienced failures and di sappointments, so don’t blameyourself too much.Unit 2 Myths and Legends(P60)Post Reading3 Reading Comprehension1. Testing Your Memory1) Because they were invited to a feast in the sky.2) He saw the birds were busy preparing.3) He planned to go to the feast / sky with the birds.4) They didn’t agree because Tortoise was mischievous / cunning and ungrateful.5) With a sweet tongue, he convinced the birds that he was a changed man.6) He made two wings with all the feathers he got from each bird.7) All of you.8) Nuts, meat and fish soup, pounded yam, yam soup, palm wine, etc.9) For whom have you prepared this feast?10) Because he knew the answer would be “For all of you”, which wa s his new name.So he could enjoy all the food first.11) They were very angry.12) They took back the feathers they had lent him.13) He asked them to take a message to his wife.14) Parrot, because he wanted to take advantage of the chance to get revenge.15) He asked Parrot to tell his wife to bring out all the soft things in his house and cover the ground with them so that he would be able to land safely. But Parrot told his wife to bring out all the hard and sharp things instead.16) His shell was broken into hundreds of pieces.2. Finding the Best SummarySample:Ekwefi is telling a story about Tortoise. Long long ago, there was a famine, and the birds got an invitation from the sky to attend a feast there. Tortoise learned about it and with his sweet tongue he persuaded the birds to take him with them and so each bird lent him a feather. Tortoise cunningly thought of an idea that enabled him to have all the food by naming himself "All of you". When they reached the sky, they received a warm welcome, and soon the food was presented to them. Then he asked one of the people in the sky, "For whom have you prepared all this feast?" The man replied: "For all of you." So he ate almost all the best food. The birds became very angry and took back their feathers before flying home. Without feathers, he had to jump onto the ground and his shell was broken into pieces.3. Acting out the Story（略）4. Taking SidesSample:1) I don't admire Tortoise's cleverness. He was unwise to cheat all the birds. After his mischief, how could he have face to live together with them any longer? He would have no friends at all. He was clever, but at the same time he was also stupid . When all the birds became so angry, how could he have trusted Parrot? He should have jumped into the sea to avoid being hurt.I sympathize with the birds. They took Tortoise out of kindness, but after flying such a long distance, they had to fly back home on an empty stomach. They were formally invited, but the food was eaten by Tortoise. I think the birds were very unlucky.2) I learned from the story that a) we should be honest, and shouldn't cheat others. If we cheat others, we will be punished in the end; b) we shouldn't be carried away by sweet words, like the birds; c) a leopard can't change its spots, nor can Tortoise. He was cunning, he could never change his personality and behave himself.Vocabulary Practice1. 1) A. invitation B.invited C. inviting2) A. prepare B.prepared C. preparationD. preparatory / preparation3) A. discoveries B. discoverers C.discovered4) A. approval B.approve C. approved D. approvingE. disapprove5) A. eloquent B. eloquence C.eloquently6) A. faithful B.unfaithful/faithless C. faith D.faithfully7) A. occasional B. occasionally C.occasion8) A. delivery B.delivering C. delivered9) A. troublesome B. troubled C.troubled D. troubling10) A. assurance B.assured C. assure2. 1) got / ran into trouble 2) no trouble 3)asking for trouble4) have … trouble 5) troublewith 6) in serious/deep/big trouble7) get/getting … into trouble 8) took the trouble3. 1) with a pattern of roses2) prepared a wonderful / good meal for us3) promised faithfully4) deliver this letter5) a selection of milk and plain chocolate6) keep out of mischief / behave themselves7) the sound of distant thunder8) received approval from the government9) in spite of the fact that he drank too much10) agree whether the drug is safe or notPart Four Writing and Translation(P 96)2. Translation PracticeFrom English into Chinese万物之初，天地还是⼀体，充满混沌。
新标准大学英语3课后习题答案
Unit 21.When was the last time you were in _______ with your childhood friends?A. contextB. contactC. controlD. content2.Like a boat at sea, his mind started to _______ when he wasn't interested.A. floatB. soarC. sinkD. drift3.Mrs Jones didn't trust Jack, so she was very _______ to let him cut her grass.A. reluctantB. reluctantlyC. enthusiasticD. enthusiastically4.My house seems to be in a _______ state of disrepair—something is always broken!A. perpetuallyB. perpetualC. perpetuityD. perpetuate5.The problem needs to be looked at from a historical _______ .A. prospectiveB. directiveC. perspectiveD. executive6.Dr. Carter has written _______ about the brain and its influence on our emotions.A. extensivelyB. intensivelyC. extensiveD. intensive7.The accident of last week _______ a review of school safety policy.A. promptedB. promptC. promptingD. prompts8.I am easily _______ by ice cream, so it's probably the best if I don't look at the dessert menu.A. temptB. temptsC. temptingD. tempted9.Wouldn't it be _______ if we didn't need to worry about money?A. predictableB. marvellousC. astonishingD. depressing10.Researchers claim that there is a _______ link between caffeine and headaches.A. definiteB. definitelyC. definitionD. defined11.It's incredible to see how newborn babies are completely _______ on other people for everything.A. dependingB. dependenceC. dependentD. dependents12.The criminal devised an _______ plan to escape from prison.A. intrinsicB. intricateC. intrepidD. intrusive13.The court brought a _______ against the escaped prisoner.A. persecutionB. persecuteC. prosecutionD. prosecute14.Thank you for the offer to stay for dinner, but we don't want to _______.A. poseB. composeC. proposeD. impose15.Pedro's friends organized a friendly _______ to help him deal with his alcohol abuse.A. contraventionB. inventionC. interventionD. prevention16.It's impossible to not be impressed by the Taj Mahal and _______ at its beauty.A. respectB. flauntC. marvelD. admire17.We should hire an _______ reviewer who isn't biased one way or the other.A. internalB. outdoorC. indoorD. external18.I'm so excited for the new movie that waiting all year for it has been like _______.A. torturesB. torturingC. tortuousD. torture19.Dylan likes to write _______ during his free time on the weekend.A. poetryB. poetC. poeticD. poem20.The waterfall provided a _______ source of soothing background noise.A. continualB. continueC. continuingD. continuityUnit 31.Next summer, the developers plan to _____ the old school into a museum.A. convertB. converseC. convertsD. converge2.Can you tell me what steps _____ a valid research proposal?A. constitutionB. constituteC. constituentD. consist3.The school received more money and _____ has been able to hire more teachers.A. consequenceB. consequentialC. consequentD. consequently4.Different cultures' varying conceptions of _____ are visible in the types of clothes they generally wear.A. jealousyB. modestyC. notorietyD. clarity5.Unfortunately, I didn't practice enough so I failed to _____ for the team.A. qualifyB. succeedC. thriveD. attempt6.Her job is to gather the data and then _____ the results to determine their significance.A. analysisB. analyzeC. analyticalD. analyst7.My _____ clouded my judgment and prevented me from acting rationally when I saw my girlfriend with another man.A. modestyB. clarityC. jealousyD. notoriety8.Jim is in Thailand on vacation; he loves to travel to _____ places.A. eroticB. roboticC. exoticD. mitotic9.Love him or hate him, the President of the United States is one of the most _____ people in the world.A. influentialB. domesticC. instinctiveD. intransigent10.In a change of pace from his recent international focus, the Prime Minister spoke last night about _____ issues.A. exoticB. rhythmicC. expressiveD. domesticUnit 41.Some people have an unhealthy _____ with technology and need to have every new gadget available.A. sessionB. obsessionC. recessionD. cessation2.After much _____, Heather was finally able to convince her boss to award her employees witha holiday bonus.A. desistenceB. consistenceC. insistenceD. resistance3.It's hard to _____ what the future might look like, but science fiction writers have been d oing it for over a hundred years.A. visualizeB. conferC. mechanizeD. ascertain4.I know almost everyone loves her new book, but I'm not even _____ interested in reading it.A. massivelyB. supposedlyC. entirelyD. remotely5.Even though Mr Lewis didn't say it out loud, the _____ in his speech was that his staff didn't work hard enough.A. personificationB. implicationC. justificationD. explanation6.Many people complain that the cost of education is prohibitively expensive, but I think the cost of _____ is much higher.A. ignoreB. ignorantC. ignoranceD. ignoring7.After he lost the competition, Lawrence felt completely and utterly _____.A. dispiritedB. inquisitiveC. observantD. unchanged8.We need to come up with a _____ explanation for why we missed class yesterday.A. plausibleB. sentientC. staggeringD. corporate9.Paul has become very _____ and conceited since he first tasted fame.A. arroganceB. elegantC. eleganceD. arrogant10.Dinosaurs have been _____ for approximately 65 million years!A. succinctB. extinctC. instinctD. blinkedUnit 71. My parents always taught me to _____ in the face of adversity.A. perseveranceB. severeC. severanceD. persevere2. Could you please _____ the plant so it's not in front of the television?A. punctuateB. actuateC. situateD. fluctuate3. The Prime Minister's speech will be remembered as one of the most _____ speeches ever given.A. historicB. historyC. historicalD. historian4. Shelley had the _____ of being ahead of her time; she should've been born fifty years from now.A. fortuneB. misfortuneC. fortunateD. misfortunate5.Mark can run a five-kilometre race pretty fast, but do you think he could _____ that speed for an entire marathon?A. extendB. protectC. sustainD. prolong6. If you _____ David from the equation, do you still think his team could win the championship?A. detractB. distractC. protractD. subtract7. She was, _____, one of the smartest students I've ever taught.A. incidentB. incidenceC. incidentalD. incidentally8. Do you think it's just a _____ that the car breaks down every time Sheila drives it?A. coincidenceB. coincidentC. coincidentalD. coincidentally9. My mother has _____ memory —she only remembers what she wants to remember.A. defectiveB. correctiveC. selectiveD. elective10.It's hard to believe how _____ people are until you see the helplessness of a newborn baby.A. unluckyB. vulnerableC. insignificantD. functional11. In order to make cookies, you need to _____ together a lot of ingredients.A. mergeB. blendC. mingleD. unite12.His first novel was a failure, but his four _____ books were instant bestsellers.A. successiveB. precedingC. simultaneousD. subsequent13.I've never felt so _____ as when I saw the Himalayas and looked up at Mount Qomolangma.A. insignificantB. vulnerableC. fortunateD. amazing14. Dr Carter was _____ a genius since no one else could replicate his work.A. evidentlyB. evidentC. evidenceD. evidential15.Would you please turn off your cell phones for the _____ of the flight?A. sessionB. preservationC. durationD. termination16.My daughter has been sick and kept me awake for three _____ nights.A. consecutiveB. subsequentC. succeedingD. adjacent17. William takes pride in his ability to _____ his parents' plans when he doesn't agree with them.A. frustratingB. frustrationC. frustrateD. frustrated18. Call the doctor! Nancy is _____, and I don't know what to do!A. non-responseB. non-responsibleC. non-respondingD. non-responsive19.There is a high _____ that we will get five inches of snow tonight.A. probabilityB. chanceC. oddsD. possibility20.Robots are now a reality, but they still aren't very _____ to be useful.A. functionB. functionalC. functioningD. functionaryUnit 81. Harold _____ waited in the lobby for them to call him into the interview.A. nervouslyB. essentiallyC. anomalyD. blindly2. We need to _____ natural resources today if we want our children to have them tomorrow.A. reserveB. disserveC. conserveD. preserve3. I want the senator to make a _____ apology for his insensitive remarks.A. sincereB. humbleC. festiveD. morbid4. I love Sundays because they are the only chance I get to _____ around and do nothing.A. sneakB. crawlC. runD. lounge5. We're going to throw Maria an amazing _____ when she returns from Spain.A. celebrateB. celebrationC. celebratoryD. celebrating6. The chocolate cake was a tiny bit of _____ in an otherwise ordinary meal.A. decadentB. decadentsC. cadenceD. decadence7. My dog, Rex, was a _____ member of the family for 15 years.A. belovedB. belittledC. bemusedD. belonged8. It's impossible to _____ torture as a means of questioning.A. beautifyB. justifyC. certifyD. mystify9. Don't _____ around the house at night; the noises keep me awake.A. loungeB. popC. preachD. sneak10.I can't even describe the _____ I felt when I found out she got fired.A. furyB. furiousC. furorD. furiously。
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第一单元1.I dropped out of Reed College after the first 6 months, but thenstayed around as a drop-in for another 18 months or so before I really quit.我在里德学院读了6个月就退学了，但是作为旁听生又在那里待了18个月左右，然后才真正离开学校。
2.My biological mother was a young, unwed college graduate student,and she decided to put me up for adoption.我的生母是个年轻未婚的研究生，因此她决定把我送给别人收养3.It was pretty scary at the time, but looking back it was one of thebest decisions I ever made.这在当时看来非常可怕，但现在回头看看，那是我做过的最棒的决定之一。
4.And much of what I stumbled into by following my curiosity andintuition turned out to be priceless later on.我依照好奇心和直觉做事，大多事后证明是非常值得的。
5.None of this had even a hope of any practical application in my life. 这一切在我的生活中是否实用，我不抱希望。
1 Every time I saw the straw hat] (每当我看到那顶草帽), it reminded me of the tour I had made years before.2. This is [the most wonderful time that I have ever had] (我度过的最美好的时光).3. [I'm honored to attend the closing ceremony of the conference] (我很荣幸能参加大会闭幕式) and give you a speech.4. Bill Clinton has helped to get the two American journalists released and he seems to [have a hope of making peace] (有希望调解) between North Korea and the US。
5. One friend of mine has decided to [quit his/her well-paid but demanding position] (辞去那份工资高但要求也高的工作) recently Steve Jobs was adopted several months after birth since his biological mother was a young, unwed college graduate student. As his parents had promised, Jobs did go to college 17 years later. However, he found the college was much too expensive and he couldn't see the value of attending it, so he dropped out six months later. Then he dropped in on a calligraphy class which he found fascinating. He learned serif and sanserif typefaces and many other things, of which he found an application 10 years later—they were all designed into the first Macintosh computer. It made all the difference in Jobs' life. If he had never dropped out, he would have neverdropped in on the calligraphy class, and personal computers might not have had the wonderful typography that they do. Therefore, one has to trust in something—his/her gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever, and this approach will give one the confidence to follow whatever he/she trusts in.第五单元Finally, without further ado, Lindsey was handcuffed and charged with the robberies having taken place in Portland. She was escorted to the jail nearby for booking. Lindsey went to court and the jury found her guilty of all the robberies, and she was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The police were happy to have solved this case and to have the right twin in prison, but the sister that should have been in prison was neither Lindsey nor Sara. Their mom had given birth to triplets and the woman the police had最后，没有再费什么时间，琳赛就被戴上手铐，罪名是在波特兰犯有抢劫罪，随后被押送到附近的监狱，等候起诉。
在法庭上，陪审团认为，琳赛在所有那些抢劫案中的罪名成立，于是，她被判了十五年监禁。
警方因为抓获了双胞胎中犯罪的那个，并结了案，感到非常欣慰。
但事实上，应该坐牢的那个人既不是琳赛也不是萨拉，她们的母亲当时生了三胞胎，应该被警方抓进监狱的是其中另外一个孩子：辛迪。
1. If you ask the fast runner to set the pace, then [most of them will be left behind] (他们中的大多数人都将落后).2. My brother did not want to [be tied to a steady job] (被稳定的工作所束缚).3. They set off [in search of the lost child] (寻找失踪的孩子).4. [Accidents due to driving at high speed] (因高速驾驶而造成的交通事故) were very common that month.5. [He was charged with murder] (他被指控杀人) but foundinnocent laterLindsey learned from TV news that she or her twin sister Sara was accused of some robberies in Portland, Oregon.Lindsey knew that she was not the perpetrator, and that Sara had been killed the year before in a car accident. In order toremove herself from the case, she drove over to Sara's home and found three numbers with Oregon area codes. One of them was Sara's ex-boyfriend named Johnny, who told Lindsey that Sara had gone with him on three of the four crimes.After coming back, she went to the police department to hand in her proof. But there, right before her eyes, stood her mother and her sister "Sara"! Lindsey had the instinct that she had been betrayed by her family, but she was unable to defend her innocence. Lindsey was put in prison, not knowing that she had another sister Cindy, one of the triplets, who should be put behind bars.第七单元1.It is a most extraordinary thing, but I never read a patentmedicine advertisement without being forced to draw theconclusion that I am suffering from the particular diseasesaid in the ad and dealt with in its most deadly form.此事绝对非同小可，只要我一看到专利药品的广告，就会不自觉地得出结论：我患上了广告中所说的疾病，并且已经病入膏肓。