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英语专业综合教程第二册课后翻译答案

英语专业综合教程第二册课后翻译答案

Unit11 Animal conservationists strongly disapprove of experimenting on animals2 Shelie walked into the museum under the stern gaze of the curator3 After a spell in the advertising business , Jim began to work for a large insurance firm4 It was estimated that 50,000 people flooded into London over the weekend for the opening of the Commonwealth Games5 He rushed into the busy street and mingled with the crowed , hoping in that way the police would not spot him6 He tiptoed quietly out of the room so as not to wake her up7 He bought the painting as a status symbol , not because he was particularly interested in art8 Jim was always disappointed that his son never followed in his footsteps and took over the farmUnit21 He admitted that his failure was caused by his lack of confidence2 Visitors are required to sign their names on arrival3 We've invited them to the party , but we'll have to put it off because of the baby's sick4 We must take steps to help the families of those who were hurt5 The teacher took great pains to make sure that we all understood the text6 Today we're going to focus on the issue of the homeless people7 We wondered whether you would be so kind as to attend our end-of-the-year party8 He assured his mother that everything was all rightUnit 31 Most people in the Middle East believe in Islam2 As the fire was destroying the building , we just stood and stared at all this3 He relied more on intuition than logic in solving the case4 The country is going though a very difficult period , after the earthquake5 Last week the board of directors authorized the installation of a new computer system6 This area has been the greatest beneficiary of a large restoration program7 The government finance higher education with tax money8 He insisted that what he said was true , even though the police refused to believe himUnit 41 The new system will be introduced over a six-month transition period2 The police officers claimed that their actions in the riots were purely defensive3 About $250,000 worth of medical supplies has been distributed among families affected by the epidemic4 The products used to be made locally , but now they are mostly mass-produced in the Far East5 The president's position on the federal deficit was endorsed by a large majority of the Senate6 Sarah was looking out of the window and giving us a running commentary of what was happening out in the street7 We are now facing the most serious challenge in our history and are dependent on you , our allies , for supportThere has been too much shown on TV and too much reported in newspaper of all kinds of crimes -----described in such detail that even children know how to duplicate what they have seen or readUnit 51.Shanghai ranks as one of the most prosperous cities in the world2.If you are walking in the mountains , strong boots and waterproof clothing are essential 3.Some teachers devote too much time to helping their students' study but neglect their sports activities4.Some personal characters play a vital role in the development of one's intelligence5.The president's refusal to meet the press reveals just how serious the crisis is6.It's perfectly natural that parents feel protective towards their children , even when they have grown up7.He wanted desperately to confide in someone about his feelings of failure8.As some experts pointed out , suicidal rates are much higher in some occupations than in othersUnit71.They were all staring at me -----honestly , i had never felt so embarrassed in my whole life 2.Before you can make the right choice , you need a lot more information3.The party failed to convince the majority of the voters that it was capable of governing the country4.To keep slim , she denied herself ice-creams5.Recently he has taken up with two bad boys , which makes his parents very angry6.Have you read these newspaper reports ? They totally contradict each other7.In a number of professions it is possible to continue working beyond the retirement age 8.When he was in the mood , he would sing his favourite songUnit 81.He is inclined to lose his temper when he is playing with his younger brother2.Since the accident he's only been able to walk with the aid of a stick3.I think that's true to a degree , but the situation is not quite so simple4.My father said that if we believed that something was true , we should hold on to it5.He's very disillusioned at the government's handling the economy6.We were all set to go on vacation when we heard the news7.The sun's rays can penetrate the sea to a depth of 20 metres8.His flattering words led up to a request for moneyUnit 91.He scooped up the little boy and ran from the fire2.The boss assigned me to check the quality of all goods leaving the factory3.We have taken all the precautions we can against the painting being stolen4.The company is selling off some of its buildings in an effort to accumulate capital5.When you are learning to drive , having a good teacher makes a big difference6.Rumour has it that he was killed in a raid in the local area7.Adam's refusal to work overtime enraged his boss8.I was pleasantly surprised to see an old friend who appeared at the party out of the blueUnit 111.He was hospitalized with acute appendicitis , with the result that he missed the final examination2.As many more people came to the lecture than expected , there were not enough handouts to go round3.No matter what a long day he may have , he makes a point of checking his e-mail box before going to bed4.Unemployment is found in all countries in the world , but the governments vary their way to handle the problem5.Anyone who has come to a foreign country for the first time is apt to find everything around him both strange and interesting6.The football fans were very disappointed at the performance of the players of both teams 7.Never take what he says at face value . Think it over yourself8.The doctor's words removed his fears about the operationUnit 121.On average , 18% of our daily calories come from sugar2.Ford Automobile Plant was shut down for two months as a result of the strike3.He's decided to give up his business and dedicate himself to charity4.The cultural life in the country cannot compare with that of a large city5.The country's independence celebrations carried on as if nothing had happened6.The report allows the readers to make a direst comparison between the two types of car 7.The existing (present ) stocks of coal should meet our needs for the coming year8.He remained there for hours deep in thought , contemplating the mysteries of the universeUnit 151.Bad luck has come upon us ever since we moved into the new house2.Renovating your house can be a costly and time-consuming business3.The government is planning to simplify the tax laws so that they are easier to operate 4.Before moving abroad , he had to part with the favourite books that had been kept for years 5.The railways have been deprived of the fund they need for modernization6.After so many years toiling and moiling for other people , he was glad to have the chance of working for himself7.You can deposit your valuables in the hotel safe8.I have to draw upon my savings to pay for the repairsUnit 161.The damage is due to his negligence , so he'll have to pay for it2.The house was hidden from view by a row of tall trees3.When the results of the vote were announced , the Prime Minister was acknowledged defeat 4.We must face up to our responsibilities and try not to get out of them5.Do as i tell you and you shall be set free6.That book is really worth reading if you're going to take the English exam7.Some government officials would not go of power once they have seen its benefits8.The government has been overthrown and the military has kept the country under control。

(完整版)英语专业综合教程2课后题翻译答案

(完整版)英语专业综合教程2课后题翻译答案

Unit11.那部关于古代战争的电影采用了先进的技术,令观众仿佛身临其境。

Thanks to advanced technology, the film about the ancient battle gives the audience the illusion of being on the battlefield themselves.2. 在那场大火中,整个古城毁于一旦,但是这块石碑却幸运地保存了下来。

(devastate)That ancient city was devastated by the fire, but fortunately the stone tablet survived.3.他们看了那段录像,听了那位妇女的讲述,心里充满了对那位地震孤儿的同情。

The videotape and the story by the woman filled them with sympathy for the child who had become an orphan in the earthquake.4.那场大地震中,我们听到过太多太多教师的事迹,他们拒绝离开学生自己逃生,献出了自己的生命。

(leave behind)In that earthquake, we heard many stories of teachers who had refused to leave their students behind and laid down their lives.5.豫园的建造始于1558年,但由于资金短缺时建时停,1578年才完成。

The construction of the Yu Yuan Garden began in 1558, but it was not completed until 1578 because building went off and on for lack of money.6. 1980年我遇到她时,她刚从国外读完硕士回来。

大学英语综合教程2课后答案

大学英语综合教程2课后答案

大学英语综合教程2课后答案Unit 1: Finding Time for EverythingSection Anguage focus:1.Stress is a major problem that affects manystudents.2.As a student, you may find it stressful tomanage your time effectively.3.One way to overcome stress is to prioritizeyour tasks and create a schedule.4.By doing this, you can allocate specific timeslots for different activities.5.It is important to set realistic goals and avoidoverworking yourself.2.Vocabulary:–allocate: to assign or distribute something–prioritize: to determine the order ofimportance of tasks or activities–manage: to handle or control–stress: pressure or tension caused bydemanding circumstances–overwork: to work excessively or too hardprehension questions:1.Why is stress a major problem for students?2.What is one way to overcome stress?3.How can creating a schedule help manage timeeffectively?4.Why is it important to set realistic goals?5.What can happen if you overwork yourself? Section Bnguage focus:1.I regret not taking advantage of all theopportunities to learn.2.My biggest challenge is time management.3.In order to succeed, I need to prioritize mytasks.ck of sleep affects my performance in class.5.It is important to strike a balance between academics and extracurricular activities.2.Vocabulary:–regret: to feel sorry or remorseful about something–take advantage of: to make use of opportunities or benefits–challenge: a difficult task or situation–prioritize: to determine the order of importance of tasks or activities–lack: the absence or insufficiency of something–strike a balance: to achieve a harmonious combination of different elementsprehension questions:1.What do you regret about your learning experience?2.What is your biggest challenge as a student?3.How can prioritizing tasks help you succeed?4.How does lack of sleep affect your performancein class?5.Why is it important to strike a balance betweenacademics and extracurricular activities?Unit 2: Communication StrategiesSection Anguage focus:1.Effective communication requires goodlistening skills.2.Paying attention to nonverbal cues isimportant.3.To show active listening, you can maintain eyecontact.4.Asking clarifying questions can help youunderstand the speaker’s message.5.Paraphrasing is a useful technique to ensureaccurate understanding.2.Vocabulary:–effective: producing the desired outcome or result–communication: the act of exchanging information or ideas–listening skills: the ability to receive and interpret verbal and nonverbal messages–cues: signals or indications–active listening: fully concentrating on and engaging with the speaker–clarifying: seeking additional information or explanation–paraphrasing: restating information or ideas using different wordsprehension questions:1.What are the requirements for effective communication?2.How can you show active listening?3.What is the purpose of asking clarifying questions?4.How can paraphrasing help ensure accurate understanding?Section Bnguage focus:1.I find it difficult to express my ideas clearly inEnglish.2.Nonverbal communication plays a vital role inconveying emotions.3.I sometimes struggle with understandingcolloquial expressions.4.Clarifying misunderstandings is important toavoid conflicts.ing appropriate body language can enhancecommunication.2.Vocabulary:–express: to convey or communicate thoughts or feelings–ideas: thoughts or concepts–clearly: in a way that is easy to understand–nonverbal communication: communication through gestures, facial expressions, etc.–vital: crucial or essential–convey: to communicate or transmit–emotions: feelings or moods–struggle: to have difficulty or face challenges–understanding: comprehension or awareness–colloquial: informal or everyday language–misunderstandings: incorrect interpretations or perceptions–conflicts: disagreements or disputes–body language: nonverbal signals expressed through posture, gestures, etc.prehension questions:1.What do you find difficult in expressing your ideas in English?2.What role does nonverbal communication play in conveying emotions?3.Why do you sometimes struggle with understanding colloquial expressions?4.Why is it important to clarify misunderstandings?5.How can appropriate body language enhancecommunication?Unit 3: Cultural DifferencesSection Anguage focus:1.Cultural differences can lead tomisunderstandings between people.2.Respecting and understanding other cultures isimportant for effective communication.3.Learning about cultural norms and customscan help bridge the gap.4.It is important to be open-minded and toleranttowards different perspectives.5.Being aware of cultural sensitivities canprevent unintentional offenses.2.Vocabulary:–cultural differences: variations in customs, behavior, and beliefs between cultures–misunderstandings: incorrect interpretations or perceptions–respect: admiration and consideration for others’ rights and beliefs–understanding: comprehension or awareness–cultural norms: accepted standards of behavior within a particular culture–customs: traditions or practices–bridge the gap: to diminish differences or connect different cultures–open-minded: receptive to new ideas or perspectives–tolerant: accepting and showing understanding towards differences–perspectives: viewpoints or opinions–aware: conscious or knowledgeable about something–cultural sensitivities: awareness of cultural issues and potential offensesprehension questions:1.What can cultural differences lead to between people?2.Why is it important to respect and understandother cultures?3.How can learning about cultural norms andcustoms help bridge the gap?4.What attitudes are necessary when dealingwith different perspectives?5.How can being aware of cultural sensitivitiesprevent unintentional offenses?Section Bnguage focus:1.I have encountered cultural barriers whilecommunicating with international students.ck of awareness about cultural differencescan lead to misunderstandings.3.I make an effort to learn about differentcultural practices and customs.4.Being open-minded has helped me appreciatediverse perspectives.5.Respecting others’ cultural sensitivities isessential for effective communication.2.Vocabulary:–encountered: experienced or come across–cultural barriers: obstacles or challenges related to cultural differences–lack of awareness: insufficient knowledge or understanding–efforts: attempts or endeavors–practices: customary actions or behaviors–customs: traditions or habits–open-minded: receptive to new ideas or perspectives–appreciate: to value or recognize the worth of something–diverse: different or varied–perspectives: viewpoints or opinions–respecting: showing consideration or admiration–essential: necessary or crucialprehension questions:1.Have you ever encountered cultural barriers while communicating with others?2.What can lack of awareness about cultural differences lead to?3.How do you make an effort to learn about different cultural practices and customs?4.What benefits have you gained from being open-minded?5.Why is it essential to respect others’ cultural sensitivities?。

新标准大学英语综合教程二unit 8课后答案

新标准大学英语综合教程二unit 8课后答案

4 Translate the sentences into Chinese.1 As for the unfortunate people who can command everything they want, who can gratify every caprice and lay their hands on almost every object of desire – for them a new pleasure, a new excitement is only an additional satiation. In vain they rush frantically round from place to place, trying to escape from avenging boredom by mere clatter and motion. (In vain 一句翻译时要倒装。

)对于那些能够掌控想要的一切、能满足每一次心血来潮、能得到几乎每一样希望得到的东西的不幸之人来说,一种新的乐趣,一种新的刺激也只不过是增加了一份厌腻而已。

他们疯狂地从一个地方冲到另一个地方,企图靠喧闹和骚动来逃避无聊的报复,这么做是徒劳的。

2 They have their compensations. The long hours in the office or the factory bring with them as their reward, not only the means of sustenance, but a keen appetite for pleasure even in its simplest and most modest forms. But Fortune’s favored children belong to the second class.Their life is a natural harmony.(not only … but …部分的内容是 bring 的宾语,即 reward 的具体体现。

新世纪英语专业综合英语第二册unit8课后练习答案

新世纪英语专业综合英语第二册unit8课后练习答案

Unit 8Text comprehensionI. Decide which of the following best states the author’s purpose of writing.AII. Judge, according to the text, whether the following statements are true or false.1.T2. T3. F4. F5. FIII. Answer the following questions.1.The answer to this question can be found in Paragraph2. People’s concern for global warmingis based on fear of low-lying nations being awash in seawater, frequent hurricanes and change of rain and drought patterns.2.Refer to Paragraph3. Humans are responsible for the rising concentration of greenhouse gasesfor the emission of carbon dioxide from their power plants and cars, the decomposition of their trash, their breeding of cattle and use of fertilizers.3.The concentration of greenhouse gases traps excessive heat and prevents it leaving the Earth,hence the global warming.4.The change of climate would bring disastrous consequences to humans. An increase in heatand rain would cause more diseases in equatorial regions. More intense rains would bring about severe flooding and more deaths. And even moderate rise in sea level could threaten the low-lying islands and nations. Besides, high temperature could lead to more cases of deaths from heart disease and respiratory problems.5. A number of actions should be taken. In the short term, we should reduce the emission ofheat-trapping gases and mitigate the impact of global warming through careful planning. In the long term, we should adopt policies that encourage the use of alternative and clean fuels, and stop deforestations.IV. Explain in your own words the following sentences.1.Global warming will probably be the most serious threat to our Earth, if we do not take intoaccount of some other possible disasters, such as another world war, collision of our Earth with some small orbiting planet, or spread of incurable diseases.2.In terms of human health, it is those who live in the poorer countries who will suffer most,because they do not have money to protect themselves as climate changes.VocabularyI. Explain the underlined part in each sentence in your own words.1. except, apart from2. essentially, basically3. whenever it is possible4. over a long period5. different, replacementII. Fill the blank in each sentence with a word taken from the box in its appropriate form. 1. focus 2. much the same 3. consciousness 4. threat 5. deserved 6. decomposed 7. revealed 8. frequentIII. Fill the blanks with the appropriate forms of the given words.1. perusal2. intensified3. excessive4. speculative5. abundance6. inclusive7. emits8. locally IV. Choose the word or phrase that can replace the underlined part in each sentence without changing its original meaning.1. A2. D3. B4. C5. D6. A7. C8. AV. Give a synonym or an antonym of the word underlined in each sentence in the sense it is used.1. mainly, basically, firstly2. unfortunately, unluckily3. exclude4. part, division5. decrease, lowering6. unavailable7. weak, insecure, unsafe8. irresponsibleVI. Write in each space one word that has the same prefix as underlined in each given word.1. centimeter2. kilometer3. synthetic4. superior5. submerge6. astronomy7. microwave8. overloadGrammarI. Complete the following sentences using the appropriate verb forms.1. began; have had2. Have; talked; have talked; talked3. has invented4. have telephoned; went5. have been6. has got/ has gotten7. has been8. have forgotten9. has gone; did he go10. was; has disappearedII. Make sentences using the time adverbials given.The answers are open. We use the simple past when the time adverbial specifies a particular time in the past. We use the present perfect when the time adverbial indicates the duration of an event or state.III. Compare the following pairs of sentences and explain the difference.1. a. The verb here is in simple present form. “Has got” signals stative possession. “Got” is oftenomitted in written style. b. “Has gotten” means “has obtained” and conveys the sense of an accomplishment.1. a. It reflects the speaker’s point of view. The speaker just heard the news and wants to know ifthe listener just heard it too. b. This sentence is spoken more likely with the listener’s perspective in mind (i.e. the listener has just heard the news).2. a. It is a definite query about a past event. b. It is a question about an indefinite past event.3. a. It conveys the sense that he is still suffering from the pain. b. It refers to a past event thathas no present relevance.4. a. Jim’s is in Italy now or he is on his way there. b. Jim has now left Italy.5. a. It is in the morning that the speaker asks the question. b. It is in the afternoon or eveningthat the speaker asks the question.6. a. The present perfect tense suggests that “today” is not finished at the time of speaking.Perhaps the speaker will drink more before today is finished. b. The past tense here is used to present a fact that happened today.7. a. It implies that he has passed away. b. He is still living in the village.IV. Correct the errors, where found, in the following sentences.1.have had → have2.have → been beying → lying4.bore → bear5.Rang → Rung6.rised → risen7.cleaned → clean; created → create8.the first “had” → hasIV. Fill in the blanks with because, as, since, seeing that, for or because of.1. As/Since2. because/as3.As/Since/Seeing that4. because5.because of6. As/Since7. for8. as/because9. because of 10. forVI. Make sentences of your own after the sentences given below, keeping the parts in italics in your sentences.1. e.g. I’ve no complaint. As far as I’m concerned, everything was perfect.I don’t enjoy traveling, I’m afraid. As far as I am concerned, it would just be a waste of money.2. e.g. According to the continental theory, the surface of the Earth is like the cracked shell of a soft-boiled egg.According to the recent polls, sixty to seventy percent of Americans consider themselves to be moderately happy and one in twenty persons feels very unhappy.TranslationI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 到因特网上查一查就可以证明,全球变暖这个主题在公众意识中已经和麦当娜和微波炉一样根深蒂固了。

大学英语综合教程2Unit8翻译习题(含答案)

大学英语综合教程2Unit8翻译习题(含答案)

大学英语综合教程2Unit8翻译习题(含答案)第一篇:大学英语综合教程2 Unit8 翻译习题(含答案)Unit81.经过几个月的讨价还价,这两家公司最后达成了一个解决方案,这个方案实质上就是我们最初的建议。

(come up with)After months of negotiation, the two companies finally came up with a solution, which was in essence our original proposal.2.这个非洲部落的人民对月亮的崇拜,就和我们的祖先对太阳的崇拜差不多。

(in the same way that)The people of that African tribe worship the moon in much the same way that our ancestors worshipped the sun.3.四千多年前古埃及金字塔是如何建成的至今还是个谜。

有些人猜测它们是外星人造的。

(speculate)It is still a puzzle as to how the ancient Egyptian pyramids were built over 4,000 years ago.Some people speculate that they were built by supernatural beings.4.非法使用劣质建筑材料最终导致了宾馆的倒塌。

(result in)The illegal use of inferior building materials eventually resulted in the collapse of the hotel.5.当前,许多国家正纷纷采取行动,缓解金融危机对经济的冲击。

(take action)At present, many countries are taking action to mitigate the impact of the financial crisis on their economy.6.这对夫妇由于多年的争吵而最终离婚,这种争吵其实都是因缺乏理解引起的。

全新大学英语综合教程 第二册 第八单元A篇课后题答案

全新大学英语综合教程 第二册 第八单元A篇课后题答案

Vocabulary2.1) was lined with people who came to welcome the distinguished foreign guests.2) the boss silenced all lively conversation in the office.3) wearing a pair of sun glasses, the famous movie star passed the crowed unnoticed.4) looked deserted.5) were stricken by it.Word formation1. age-old 古老的air force 空军daughter-in-law 儿媳妇first-rate 一流的greenhouse 温室half brother 同母异父兄弟;同父异母兄弟ice-cream 冰激凌lifelike 逼真的light year 光年salesperson 售货员;推销员self-centered 以自己为中心的,自私的threefold 三倍overuse 过度使用stone-still 石头似的一动不动worldwide 全世界范围的;在全世界范围的2. Poverty-stricken peopleHeart-breaking newsNewly-built databaseWell-fed kidsSuccessful spacewalkPeace-loving peopleNeed-based scholarshipscolor-blind peopleTranslation1.this is a prosperous town, but there is still poverty in the midst of wealth and abundance.2.the brown family was stricken with one misfortune after another, but their children nevercomplained.3.the museum is designed in such a way that it stands in perfect harmony with its surroundings.4.it was a miracle that these flowers did not wither at all in the blazing sun.5.flocks of sheep feed on the patches of vegetation that rise above the winter snow.。

英语专业综合教程2课后题翻译答案.doc

英语专业综合教程2课后题翻译答案.doc

Unitl1.那部关于古代战争的电影采用了先进的技术,令观众仿佛身临其境。

Thanks to adva need tech no logy, the film about the an cie nt battle gives the audie nee the i1lusion of being on the battiefield themselves.2.在那场大火中,整个古城毁于一旦,但是这块石碑却幸运地保存了下来。

(devastate) That ancient city was devastated by the fire, but fortunatcly the stone tablet survived・3.他们看了那段录像,听了那位妇女的讲述,心里充满了对那位地震孤儿的同情。

The videotape and the story by the woman filled them with sympathy for the child who had become an orphan in the earthquake.4.那场大地震屮,我们听到过太多太多教师的事迹,他们拒绝离开学生自己逃生,献出了自己的生命。

(leave behind)In that earthquake, we heard many stories of teachers who had refused to leave their students behind and laid down their 1ives.5.豫园的建造始于1558年,但由于资金短缺时建时停,1578年才完成。

The construction of the Yu Yuan Garden began in 1558, but it was not completed until 1578 because building went off and on for lack of money.6.1980年我遇到她时,她刚从国外读完硕士回来。

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U n i t8F o c u s o n G l o b a l W a r m i n gText comprehensionI. AII. 1. T; 2. T; 3. F; 4. F; 5. F.III.1. Paragraph2. Because global warming may be the single largest threat to our planet(the earth). Low-lying nations could be awash in seawater, rain and drought patterns across the world could change, hurricanes could become more frequent, and El Ninos could become more intense.2. Paragraph3. Our factories, power plants, and cars burn coal and gasoline and spit out carbon dioxide, produce methane by allowing our trash to decompose in landfills and by breeding large herds of methane-belching cattle, and release nitrogen oxide by using nitrogen-based fertilizers.3. Paragraph4. The increased concentrations of greenhouse gases prevent additional thermal radiation from leaving the Earth, so cause the global warming.4. Paragraph 7. A slight increase in heat and rain in equatorial regions would increase vector-borne带菌媒介引起的diseases such as malaria; more intense rains and hurricanes could cause more severe flooding and more deaths in coastal regions and along riverbeds; even a moderate rise in sea level could threaten the low-lying islands; hotter summers couldlead to more cases of heatstroke, hospital admissions and deaths among vulnerable people with heart problems or respiratory problems.5. Paragraph 8 and 10. We can curb our consumption of fossil fuels and use technologies to reduce the emission of heat-trapping gases like carbon二氧化碳 dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxides, and protect the forests in the world, and we can also advocate policies that will combat global warming over the long term, things like clean cars, environmentally responsible renewable energy technologies, and stopping the clear-cutting of valuable forests.IV.1. Global warming will probably be the most serious threat to our Earth, if we do not take into account of some other possible disasters, such as another world war, collision of our Earth with some small orbiting planet, or spread of incurable diseases.2. In terms of human health, the people of the poorer countries will suffer most, because their countries do not have money to protect them when climate changes.Structural analysisSub-ideas in the second part.1) the causes of the rising concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (Paragraphs 3 and 4)2) the effect of such concentration on climate change (Paragraphs 5 and 6)3) the potential threat of global warming to human health and survival (Paragraph 7)Part one. Vocabulary1 Phrase1. with the exception of: except, apart from 除……之外,不包括……在内2. In essence = essentially, basically 本质上,根本上3. wherever possible: whenever it is possible 只要可能4. over the long term: over a long period 从长远看5. alternative = substitutable, different, replaceableII.1. focus;2. much the same;3. consciousness;4. threat;5. deserved;6. decomposed;7. revealed;8. frequent.III. Word derivationFill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the given words.1. Her natural good sense was improved by the perusal (peruse) of the best books.2. Efforts to reach the injured men have been intensified (intense) because of a sudden deterioration of weather conditions.3. I knew he deserved to be punished but making him stay in every night for a year is a little excessive (excess).4. Theories of the origin of life are partly speculative (speculate), since there is so little direct evidence available.5. This is a book that contains an abundance (abundant) of valuable information.6. The cost of the flights, accommodation and car rental is two thousand dollars inclusive (include).7. When an iron object is heated in a fire, it glows red and emits (emission) radiation.8. We hardly ever go into London. Whatever we need we can buy locally (local).1. peruse v. 熟读,精读perusal n. 熟读,精读;仔细研究e.g. 他每天都要读各种报纸。

He perused the newspapers every day.2. intense a. 强烈的,剧烈的,热烈的intensify v. 增强,强化;加剧intensive n. 强烈的;密集的intensification n. 增强,加强,强化e.g. 我的工作非常紧张,以至于我没有时间休息。

My work is so intense that I even have no time to take a rest. 我的初次失败更坚定了我成功的信念。

My first failure only intensified my desire to succeed.我们有十天的强化训练。

We have ten days of intensive training.3. excess a. 过量的,额外的excessive a. 过多的,过分的e.g. 这个胖男孩节制饮食以减轻过量的体重。

The fat boy went on a diet to get rid of his excess weight.4. speculate v. 推测,好奇speculation n. 沉思,推测;投机speculative a. 推测的,推理的;投机的speculator n. 投机者,投机商人e.g. 我猜想的全错了。

My speculations proved totally wrong.他是一个冷酷的投机者。

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