第一篇：新編大學英語長篇閱讀

第一套題

How to Make Friends at Work From being well-connected to having someone lend you a hand when needed, the advantages of having friends at work are many.If you regularly find yourself in a cold corner on your office floor, here are tips that you can use to win friends and make office buddies for life.Bring something for everyone in your office every once in a while

Whether it is a bag of lollies, biscuits, Tim Tams or a box of doughnuts from Dunkin? Donuts, it would be nice if you brought your office colleagues a little something every now and then.Food is a sure-fire way of letting your office mates know that you are putting in a genuine effort to be friends with them and that you care about them.And best of all, if you consider yourself an amateur baker, why not bake a lot of your best brownies or cookies for your friends at work?

Sympathize with your colleagues at work

Everyone at work has their own share of problems.There are really no exceptions.If you want to make friends at work, you must learn to sympathize with fellow colleagues and help them out in whichever way you can.For example, if your colleague is going through a rough patch with her husband and her marriage is on the rocks, don?t hesitate to ask if you can temporarily help her out by picking up some of her daily tasks.Genuine sympathy never goes unnoticed and a work place is no different.Work for your team, not for yourself

While it is easy to get carried away and think about your own benefit all the time, you should remember that your progress at work lies in the progress of your teammates and vice versa.If you go out of the way to help your colleagues at work, they will hopefully reciprocate by crediting you with their success.Go out for lunch with your colleagues

We all love to have lunch buddies at work, don?t we? That?s exactly why you should make an attempt to go for lunch with the people who you want to be friends with at work.A chat over lunch will not only allow you to be better friends with your workmates, but will also provide a window of opportunity for you to catch up on all the latest gossip at work.So catch up with a buddy at work for lunch, whether it is in the office cafeteria or at the neighborhood take-away joint.Involve your colleagues in your life outside work

Involving your colleagues in your life outside word is one of the first signs of trust and friendship that you can give out.Tell your workmates about your family, tell them about your relationships tell them about the problems you face in your personal life and tell them what you?ve been up to outside the confines of the walls of your office.Your colleagues will feel connected to you in a more-than-just-professional way.For all you know, you may even find your next vest friend right in your workplace!However, make sure that you share only the things that are t host appropriate to be shared in an office environment.Be human-Have an opinion

If you really want to make friends at work, don?t be afraid to have an opinion or voice out how you feel, even if it means being bad-tempered at times.While most management experts and books will tell you to carry a positive attitude at work all the time, that may not go well in helping you be popular at work.Your workmates expect you to have a mind of your own and more importantly, expect you to voice your opinion.If you are going to hold a poker face all the time, you may seem like your boss?s puppet who only does what the boss says.1.According to the writer, giving some desserts to your colleagues is a way to______.A.show your favorite food and taste

B.prove you are a god cook

C.let your office mates know you are friendly

D.let your office mates know you are generous 標準答案：C 2.What is suggested for sympathizing with your colleagues at work in the passage?

A)Sharing their problems in private life

B)Helping them get through hard times

C)Feeling sorry for their misfortune

D)Asking what?s going on about their marriage 標準答案：B 3.Teamwork is emphasized in making friends at work because______.A.you may easily lose control of yourself at work

B.your colleagues will help you at work

C.your success depends on others? progress

D.your sympathy for others is very important 標準答案：C 4.Why is going out for lunch with colleagues advisable for making friends at work? A.Because chatting over lunch allows you to know more about the latest news at work.B.Because people all love to have lunch together.C.Because gossip over lunch is very funny.D.Because cafeterias and take-away joints are very popular.標準答案：A 5.By involving your colleagues in your life outside work, you can______.A.tell them your personal problems

B.show your trust and friendship

C.reduce your stress at work

D.overcome the limitations of office work 標準答案：B

第二套題

All You Remember

All you remember about your child being an infant is the incredible awe you felt about the precious miracle you created.You remember having plenty of time to give all your wisdom and knowledge.You thought your child would take all of your advice and make fewer mistakes, and be much smarter than you wee.You wished for your child to hurry and grow up.All you remember about your child being two is never using the restroom alone or getting to watch a movie without talking animals.You recall afternoons talking on the phone while sitting in the bedroom closet, and being convinced your child would be the first Ivy League college student to graduate wearing pullovers at the ceremony.You remember worrying about the bag of M&M?s melting in your pocket and ruining your good dress.You wished for your child to be more independent.All you remember about your child being five is the first day of school and finally having the house to yourself.You remember joining the PTA and being elected president when you left a meeting to use the restroom.You remember being asked “Is Santa real?” and saying “yes” because he had to be for a little bit longer.You remember shaking the sofa cushions for loose change, so the tooth fairy could come and take away your child?s first lost tooth.You wished for your child to have all permanent teeth.All you remember about your child being sever is the carpool schedule.You learned to apply makeup in two minutes and brush your teeth in the rearview mirror because the only time you had to yourself was when you were stopped at red lights.You considered painting your car yellow and posting “taxi” sign on the lawn next to the garage door.You remember people staring at you, the few times you were out the car, because you kept moving your foot and making acceleration noised.You wished for the day your child would learn how to drive.All you remember about your child being 10 is managing the school fund raisers.You sold wrapping paper for paint, T-shirts for new furniture, and magazine subscriptions for shade trees in the school playground.You remember storing a hundred cases of candy bars in the garage to sell so the school band could get new uniforms, and how they melted together on an unseasonably warm spring afternoon.You wished your child would grow out of playing an instrument.All you remember about your child being 12 is sitting in the stands during baseball practice and hoping your child?s team would strike out fast because you had more important things to do at home.The coach didn?t understand how busy you were.You wished the baseball season would be over soon.All you remember about your child being 14 is being asked not to stop the car in front of the school in the morning.You had to drive two blocks further and unlock the doors without coming to a complete stop.You remember not getting to kiss your child goodbye or talking to him in front of his friends.You wished your child would be more mature.All you remember about your child being 16 is loud music and undistinguished lyrics screamed to a rhythmic beat.You wished for your child to grow up and leave home with the stereo.All you remember about your child being 18 is the day when he was born and having all the time in the world.And, as you walk through your quiet house, you wonder where he went and you wish your child hadn?t grown up so fast.1.How did you feel when you faced the lovely infant you created? A.Nervous.B.Worried.C.Awesome.D.Optimistic.標準答案：C 2.You wished your child aged two to______.A.become more independent B.use the restroom alone C.watch movies without talking animals D.like popular M&M?s 標準答案：A 3.You finally had the house to yourself because______.A.the kid went to the grandparents? house

B.the kid went to play outside

C.the kid went to school

D.the kid became very quiet 標準答案：C 4.You had to brush your teeth in the car because______.A.this was your habit

B.it was your job to drive for your child and you were very busy

C.your child enjoyed seeing you do it

D.you often got up late 標準答案：B 5.Which of the following is not true according to paragraph 4?

A.You once considered painting your car yellow.B.Sometimes you withed your child could drive himself.C.People stared at you because you made acceleration noises.D.Sometimes you wanted to be a taxi driver.標準答案：D

第三套題

College Freshman Year Mistakes You are bound to mess a few things up during freshman year, and that?s okay!Here are some common mistakes that students make during their first semester or two, and suggestions about how to avoid them.Skipping class So much freedom!Nobody can force you to do to class anymore!However, nobody can force you to pass your classes anymore either, so you?d better take responsibility and go.Not studying enough It's time to readjust your expectations of workload from what you had in high school.In college, teachers expect you to put in 2-3 hours of work outside of the classroom for every credit of coursework--and sometimes more.Not doing the reading This is a mistake that high school students make too, but it's one you might be able to get away with in high school.Read your syllabus frequently and make sure you keep up, at least most of the time.Frequent and excessive partying Speaking of freedom, it can be intoxicating to have the freedom to party whenever you want and for as long as you want.Many freshmen go completely overboard, which can lead to a host of serious problems.Remember, you have your whole life to have fun.It doesn't all have to happen the second you leave your parent's home.Going home too often Homesickness is a common freshman problem, and it's tempting to go back to the comforts of home as much as possible.But you're never going to get over your homesickness if you keep going home.Instead, get involved on campus and make new friends.Similarly, if you come to campus with a ready-made group of friends, branch out.Not finding “your own thing”

Many incoming students do what they think they're supposed to do, based on peer pressure, parental expectations, or from watching too many bad TV shows and movies about college.College gives you an opportunity to try out lots of new things and befriend lots of new people, so explore!Don't join a fraternity or sorority because that's what you think college is supposed to be like--and don't not join a fraternity or sorority because your friends turn up their noses.Don't get involved with student government because that's what your dad did.Be yourself.Not opening your mind On campus, you're bound to be exposed to all kinds of ideas that are different from your own, and all kinds of people you never thought you'd be dealing with.While this may be uncomfortable, it's one of the reasons why college is such a great learning experience, so be prepared to listen and learn.Unhealthy eating habits Getting used to eating healthfully on your own is tricky, and it's no wonder that so many students gain the Freshman Fifteen.Don't worry about being perfectly healthy your first semester, but avoid doing things like eating pizza in the middle of the night or eating fries with every meal.And try to get a little exercise, even if that just means walking to class.Not asking for help Yes, you need to learn to be independent.But part of being independent is taking the initiative to get help if you need it.If you're having problems in class, visit the professor's office hours, or spend some time at the campus tutoring center.If you're having trouble coping, get some help at the campus counseling center.Find out what resources are available and use them.1.What?s the writer?s suggestion concerning going to class? A.You should enjoy the freedom of not being forced to go to class.B.You should be responsible for your study and go to class.C.You should reduce the burden of study.D.You should set aside two to three hours for after-class study.標準答案：B 2.What will result in a lot of serious troubles for the freshmen? A.They spend too much money on partying.B.They have fun all the time.C.They become extremely keen on partying.D.They enjoy themselves the moment they leave home.標準答案：C 3.To overcome homesickness, what can freshmen do on campus? A.Keeping away from old friends.B.Participating in campus activities and making new friends.C.Going to the same college with the ready-made friends.D.Making the dormitory as comfortable as home.標準答案：B 4.We can know from the passage that freshmen can find their own thing through___.A.being themselves B.taking part in a student government C.joining a fraternity or sorority because it is popular with most people D.exploring new things and making a lot of new friends 標準答案：A 5.Which of the following expressions has the closest meaning to “turn up one?s noses” in paragraph 7? A.look up to someone B.ignore C.investigate D.look down upon someone 標準答案：D

第四套題

Animal, Vegetable, Science, Ethics: Interview with Jonathan Balcombe Author, ethologist and biologist Dr.Jonathan Balcombe is breading new ground in our understanding of and appreciation for animals.For many, Second Nature, his last book, was the first introduction to his fascinating and brace new world of animal behaviorism.His new book, The Exultant Ark: A Pictorial Tour of Animal Pleasure, promises to broaden even more the base of his audience with compelling visual references for all of the major insights in the book.Not only does Balcombe make us rethink our attitudes toward and relationships with non-human animals;he also compels us to turn that knowledge into action.FFh(Free From Harm)interviewed Balcombe to get a deeper understanding of his ideas and in particular how they apply to animals used in agriculture.FFH: Some scientists just do their research, write their reports and visit conferences.But you seem to have a more active role in being an animal advocate.To what extent do you apply your study or animals to action for animals? JB: I consider my job as an animal advocate at least as important as my role as a scientist.I apply my study and knowledge of animals to action through my writings-books, blogs, scholarly papers, book chapters, etc., and through public speaking.FFh: How does science intersect with ethics in your analysis of animal behavior? JB: Animal behavior is one of the nearest windows onto animals? inner lives.The way animals behave helps to demonstrate their feelings, and I like to say that feelings are the bedrock of ethics.FFH: How do you explain why the study of animal behavior, ethology, has remained so underdeveloped up to the present time? JB: Observing animal behavior is so absorbing that I?m a bit puzzled as to why there was so relatively little written about it before Darwin?s time.But let?s give science its due;after a period of near-sighted denial when it was doubted even whether animals were conscious, the latter 20th century has seen the emergence of ethology as a lively and very active field.I view ethology?s contributions to our understanding of animals as one of the pillars supporting the animal rights movement.FFH: In what major directions do you see this discipline is heading? JB: I am encouraged by the recent rise in studies on animal emotions and cognition.I think these trends will continue.We are beginning to see more studies that combine behavior with non-invasive brain imaging and measures of biochemical changes to show parallels between humans and non-human animals.This sort of evidence is very persuasive, and I believe it has a key role in compelling the sort of paradigm shift people in this social movement are hoping for.FFH: What can a better understanding of pleasure in animals do to help us understand ourselves better? JB: Recognizing and accepting animal pleasure is an act of basic empathy.It is recognizing that-when it comes to the experience of a quality of life-they are us and we are them.FFH: How did you go about selecting the images in The Exultant Ark? JB: Some images were easy to select because they were both beautiful and they “shouted” animal pleasure.Others were more subtle and requited communication with the photographer to help clarify what was going on when the photo was taken.I also had a framework into which I wanted to organize the photos, and some otherwise legitimate images just didn?t fit that framework.FFH: With regard to farmed animals, what unique ethical questions do we face with the knowledge we have of their behavior and intelligence? JB: There?s really just one primary ethical question here: How can we possibly justify damaging these animals, crowding them into places that deny even their most basic needs, and then shipping them in terribly stressful conditions to the horror of their slaughter-when we don?t even need to eat them to begin with? The answer is clear: We can?t.FFH: What opposing views of animal behavior serve to justify the treatment of farmed animals today? What are their sources? JB: I?ve yet to see a single opposing view that justifies our treatment of farmed animals.FFH: How important do you think veganism is as an ethical and practical solution to the fate of animals used in agriculture today? JB: Veganism is as vital as it is easy.I regard it as the Holy Grail of personal activism for animals, the environment, and human health.It is also a useful tool for addressing this nation?s economic problems.1.What?s the purpose of the interview with Dr.Balcombe? A.To discover something new in people?s understanding of and appreciation for animals.B.To introduce Balcombe?s theory about animal behaviorism.C.To encourage people to reconsider their attitudes toward and relationships with animals.D.To get further understanding of Balcombe?s ideas and especially how they apply to farmed animals.標準答案：D 2.Which of the following words or phrases can replace the word “bedrock” in parapgraph6? A.solid rock B.condition C.ground rock D.foundation 標準答案：D 3.How does Dr.Balcome think of ethology, the study of animal behavior? A.People in Darwin?s time knew nothing about ethology.B.Ethology will arouse people?s denial and doubt.C.By offering better understanding of animals, ehtology plays a vital role in the animal rights movement.D.Despite its underdevelopment at present, ethology will still be absorbing.標準答案：C 4.What does “these trends” refer to in paragraph 10?

A.Recent rise in studies on animal emotions and cognition.B.Recent recognition of the importance of ethology.C.Recent recognition of the close relationship between animals and human beings.D.Recent rise in the animal rights movement.標準答案：A 5.According to Dr.Balcome, what images can be easily selected into The Exultant Ark? A.Images demonstrating the relationship between human beings and animals.B.Images showing how human beings protect animals.C.Images both beautiful and representing animals? pleasure.D.Images more subtle and requiring communication with the photographer.標準答案：C

第五套題

Six Bermuda Triangle Theories The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, off the Florida coast that has reportedly the highest number of cases of planes and ships mysteriously disappearing without a trace.It is a region roughly in the shape of a triangle located between Miami on the Florida coast and two islands, the island of Bermuda and the island of San Juan in Puerto Rico.Also known as the “Devil?s Triangle”, the Bermuda Triangle remains a mystery unsolved even today.Here are some theories that attempt to explain the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle.Theory 1: Effect of a comet The first theory that we?ll discuss here is the theory that a comet from outer space crashed into the Earth thousands of years ago, near the area, which is now the The Bermuda Triangle.People who believe in this theory also seem to believe that somewhere in the depths of the ocean, there must lie the remains of this comet and it is the electromagnetic attractions of the comet that cause all the havoc, including interruptions of aircraft signals.No traces of a comet or anything similar to it has been found yet and in the absence of proof, this theory remains nothing but an assumption.Theory 2: Time warp

This theory is one of the most popular theories in spite of the fact that there is nothing to prove it.The “time warp” theory claims that the reason for so many disappearances is time travel.In other words, this theory says that whenever something ends up at the Bermuda Triangle, it either travels back in time or to some time in the future.There are also people who have reported seeing a huge tunnel-shaped cloud around the region, which they believe is a tunnel for time travel.Theory 3: City of Atlantis

This theory is supported by some people who believe that the lost city of Atlantis was located somewhere close to the Bahamas.What they also believe is that the mysterious city of Atlantis still lay buried somewhere below the ocean and legend has it that this city was powered by energy obtained from powerful crystals.According to this theory, the effect of the remains of these crystals is what is responsible for the aircraft radio signals going out of control.There are ever supposed proofs for that, the most important one being the Bimini Road, which is a peculiar cock structure that appears to be an ancient dockyard.Theory 4: U.S.military base

Ever heard about Area 51? It is a base of the U.S.Air Force where testing of military equipment is carried out and which is notorious for many reported UFO sightings.Well, there is a similar testing base of the U.S.Navy on the Andros Islands in the Bahamas.Some people believe that there is something more to it than a mere weapon testing base and that it is the location where the government has built equipment to communicate with the extraterrestrial.And it is this supposedly advanced technology that has got something to do with the vanishing of ships and planes!

Theory 5: Rough weather

This is one of the more practical theories explaining the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle.The Atlantic Ocean is famous for its storms, hurricanes and rough weather.Violent storms and hurricanes cause the waves to rise as high as 80 feet or more.Add to that the strong currents of the Gulf Stream and you have a situation from which it is almost impossible to escape!Even more danger lurks beneath the ocean as this is the deepest region in the Atlantic, the location of the Puerto Rico trench.So, if a ship or an aircraft gets trapped in the storm and sinks deep into the water, it can very well appear to have disappeared without a trace!

Theory 6: Human error

Believed to be the NO.1 reason for the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle, this theory states that it all happens as a result of human error.The area surrounding the Bermuda Triangle consists of a string of islands, each very similar to the other.Because of this, it is very difficult to find your way there.Moreover, the rough weather and storms add to the risk factor.In such a scenario, once you are lost, it will be very difficult to return.Also, the area over the Bermuda Triangle experiences a lot of air traffic which increases the probability of disasters.1.The Bermuda Triangle is a region _____.A.in the eastern part of the North Atlantic Ocean B.where lots of ships and planes disappeared mysteriously C.in the shape of a triangle located among three islands D.whose mystery has been well explained with many theories 標準答案：B 2.Concerning the comet theory, which of the following is true? A.There is adequate evidence to prove the theory.B.The comet is huge and aggressive.C.Some remains of the comet have been found.D.The electromagnetic attractions of the comet have caused all the disasters.標準答案：D 3.The time warp theory _____.A.is believed by those who have seen a tunnel for time travel B.believes that time travel causes so many ships and planes to disappear C.claims that all the ships and planes disappearing in the area have traveled to some time in the future D.is convincing because of the existence of the tunnel for time travel 標準答案：B 4.It?s said that the mysterious city of Atlantis was powered by energy got from_____.A.powerful crystals B.electricity C.water D.the sun 標準答案：A 5.According to Theory 3, why is the lost city of Atlantis related to the disappearances of planes and ships in the Bermuda Triangle? A.Because the lost city was located in the area.B.Because there were many crystals in the city.C.Because the remains of the city were powered by crystals.D.Because the remains of the crystals make the aircraft radio signals out of work.標準答案：D

第六套題

Memories in the Rain The door slammed behind me once again, as I ran from the world I knew all too well.I needed an escape.I felt as if my mind and my soul were being chocked.I jumped in the car and started down the long drive, not knowing where I would end up, but knowing anywhere would be better than here.Night had begun to fall, and as the miles that separated me from home increased, I began to relax.It seemed as though my car knew where to take me, because the drive was effortless.I ended up along the narrow road adjacent to the river.It was one of the roads I had driven daily as a teen.I hadn?t been on this road for years.My life now, as an adult, was too busy to take time out for joy rides.I had deadlines to meet, PTA meetings to attend, bills to pay and a husband to pacify.I smiled as I drove past the places that I?d spent so many evenings, parked with friends along this road.I had lost touch with some precious memories, but they seemed to be flooding back, filling my heart.I pulled over underneath a familiar gnarled tree and got out.The wind had started blowing and I could smell the incoming rain.Pushing my hair out of my eyes, I ran to the tree and searched the trunk.It didn?t take long for me to find what I was looking for.Julie and Danny, True Love Always.Time and weather had faded the words, but they were still there.Tears came to my eyes as I traced the words lovingly with my fingers.This was Danny?s favorite spot.I turned and walked toward the river and my tears seemed to act as a cue for the rain to start falling.I sat on a rock, eyes closed, listening to the sound of the raindrops meeting the river.I felt his hands cup my cheek and his lips gently touch mine.His scent was mixed with the smell of the fresh rain and I could feel his warmth next to me.I didn?t dare open my eyes, instead, I slid my arms around his neck and kissed him the way I?d kissed him two decades ago.Tears slid down my cheeks as we embraced.I had spent years trying to forget how his arms felt around me, and here they were again, stronger than ever.I could feel the need in him and I wondered if he knew how badly I needed him, too.The rain was coming down in torrents now, but it didn?t matter.I could feel his warm breath against my skin as he kissed my neck.I ran my hands over his strong chest, and through his blonde hair.Even soaking wet, I remembered the feel of it, the feel of him.A loud clap of thunder forced me to open my eyes and I realized that I was alone with my memories.The accident hadn?t happened far from here.The road winds along the river and the girl driving Danny?s car that night wasn?t the first to miss the hairpin turn.The car rolled and the driver?s side was crushed.They said the driver died instantly, but Danny held on for a few hours.Those few hours seemed like an eternity.He had been so young, and I hadn?t known how to say goodbye.For 20 years I?ve tried to replace the memories of that night with memories of better ones, memories of his smile, his kiss and of the wonderful person that I had come to love.I closed my eyes again and remembered Danny introducing me to his friends as “the one”.I wondered what my life might have been like had Danny not died that night, so many years ago.Would I really have been “the one”?

As I got up to leave, I felt a warmth enveloping me.I blew a kiss to that old gnarled tree as I climbed, soaking wet, into my car and began my journey home.Thank you, Danny.You were always there when I needed you.1.Why did the writer need an escape away from home? A.Because she wanted to relive her old memories.B.Because she knew the world around her all too well.C.Because her mind and soul were badly hurt.D.Because she wanted to take time out for a joy ride.標準答案：C 2.Where did the writer end up after a long driver away from home? A.In a forest.B.In a park beside the river.C.On a road near the river.D.At the end of the road.標準答案：C 3.Where were the words “Julie and Danny, True Love Always” written on? A.A car.B.A leaf.C.A rock.D.A trunk.標準答案：D 4.What was the most probable relationship between Danny and Julie? A.Boyfriend and girlfriend.B.Brother and sister.C.Husband and wife.D.Classmates.標準答案：A 5.Who was driving the car when the accident happened that night? A.A girl.B.A taxi driver.C.Danny.D.Julie.標準答案：A

第七套題

Is Valentine’s Day Necessary? On Valentine?s Day, I received an e-mail from a friend.“Are you husband and you celebrating Valentine?s Day?” he asked.“Strange question,” I thought.“Of course we celebrate, doesn?t everyone? We may not have a party, but we?ll definitely do something special for this day.”

My friend?s simple inquiry bothered me throughout the day to the extent that I was encouraged to observe who was and wasn?t celebrating.I was also curious to find out the degree of seriousness that matched this day of love.The first person I spoke with was my neighbor.“Do you buy your wife a Valentine?s Day gift?” I asked in a cheerful voice.“No one tells me when to buy a gift for my wife,” he replied proudly.“I buy her chocolate and flowers when I feel like doing so.” He emphasized the word “I” as he poked himself in the chest.“Have a happy Valentine?s Day,” I said to him.“And to you, too,” he said with a smile.“It?s not necessary to choose a day to say ?I love you? to your spouse,” he continued.As everyone knows, Valentine?s Day is celebrated on February 14 every year.Although it has its origin I Christianity, it?s a non-religious custom observed globally nowadays.Traditionally, the day celebrates romance, but it?s also a day to honor the ones we love.It appears that what was once a relatively low-key day when children made cards at school for their classmates and parents, and men gave their lovers chocolate or flowers, has grown in many regions into an occasion for elaborate gift-giving, romantic adventures and a number of public activities.From the very beginning of February, jewelers, department stores, as well as other commercial enterprises, offer discounts to shoppers.Flower shops are full of red roses and restaurants advertise their special meals which can melt lovers? heart.Love or romantic comedy movies are always on throughout this month.By Monday morning this past week, everyone who watched television had learned the prices of roses all over the world, and throughout the day, bumped into enthusiastic hostesses at restaurants greeting prospective guests at the curb.At school, I asked the students in my English class to talk about couples they admire.As teenagers, they were excited to discuss the claimed extra-marital affairs of two pop stars.One girl was, however, delighted by the legend of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai-a well-known tale of forbidden lovers who, after death, had a lasting reunion in the form of butterflies.The story id commonly referred to as China?s Romeo and Juliet.Students exchanged beautiful hand-made cards;colleagues gave each other a single red rose, and many e-greeting cards were sent.My single friends from English Corner, dressed in their finest, as young as pre-teens, optimistically went off to a Valentine?s Day theme party.At the end of the day when I returned home, I realized that my neighbor?s attitude was certainly reasonable-we should not need a special day to express our love.If we consider all the joy and merriment of the day, we can find that the celebration of Valentine?s Day is much more than saying “I love you” or giving old-fashioned symbolic gifts-it is a day of fun.Surely, we can feel love and affection every day of a year.But how wonderful it is to have one day to express our love for our friends, family, and lovers if we are fortunate to have one.Although some romantically-unattached people feel neglected on Valentine?s Day, regardless of age or circumstance, it is a day to be colorful-wear colorful dresses, eat colorful candies, and receive colorful flowers.Valentine?s Day is a day to say to the ones you love, “I love you every day, and today I love you more.”

1.How will the writer celebrate Valentine?s Day? A.Have a big party.B.Travel around.C.Rest at home.D.Do something special.標準答案：D 2.The writer was encouraged by her friend?s question to _____.A.find out how serious people are in celebrating Valentine?s Day B.learn about the history of Valentine?s Day

C.find out the reasons why people celebrate Valentine?s Day D.tell people the importance of Valentine?s Day 標準答案：A 3.Valentine?s Day is celebrated _____nowadays.A.for religious purposes B.as a non-religious custom C.as a very important occasion

D.through people?s making fun of each other 標準答案：B 4.Traditionally, Valentine?s Day is also a day _____.A.for people to be romantic B.to honor those we admire C.for people to look for a lover D.to honor those we love 標準答案：D 5.In the past, on Valentine?s Day, _____.A.children made cards for their classmates and parents B.men bought fashionable clothes for their lovers C.jewelers sold poor quality goods to customers D.restaurants offered special meals 標準答案：A

第八套題

How to Make Friends at Work From being well-connected to having someone lend you a hand when needed, the advantages of having friends at work are many.If you regularly find yourself in a cold corner on your office floor, here are tips that you can use to win friends and make office buddies for life.Bring something for everyone in your office every once in a while

Whether it is a bag of lollies, biscuits, Tim Tams or a box of doughnuts from Dunkin? Donuts, it would be nice if you brought your office colleagues a little something every now and then.Food is a sure-fire way of letting your office mates know that you are putting in a genuine effort to be friends with them and that you care about them.And best of all, if you consider yourself an amateur baker, why not bake a lot of your best brownies or cookies for your friends at work?

Sympathize with your colleagues at work

Everyone at work has their own share of problems.There are really no exceptions.If you want to make friends at work, you must learn to sympathize with fellow colleagues and help them out in whichever way you can.For example, if your colleague is going through a rough patch with her husband and her marriage is on the rocks, don?t hesitate to ask if you can temporarily help her out by picking up some of her daily tasks.Genuine sympathy never goes unnoticed and a work place is no different.Work for your team, not for yourself

While it is easy to get carried away and think about your own benefit all the time, you should remember that your progress at work lies in the progress of your teammates and vice versa.If you go out of the way to help your colleagues at work, they will hopefully reciprocate by crediting you with their success.Go out for lunch with your colleagues

We all love to have lunch buddies at work, don?t we? That?s exactly why you should make an attempt to go for lunch with the people who you want to be friends with at work.A chat over lunch will not only allow you to be better friends with your workmates, but will also provide a window of opportunity for you to catch up on all the latest gossip at work.So catch up with a buddy at work for lunch, whether it is in the office cafeteria or at the neighborhood take-away joint.Involve your colleagues in your life outside work

Involving your colleagues in your life outside word is one of the first signs of trust and friendship that you can give out.Tell your workmates about your family, tell them about your relationships tell them about the problems you face in your personal life and tell them what you?ve been up to outside the confines of the walls of your office.Your colleagues will feel connected to you in a more-than-just-professional way.For all you know, you may even find your next vest friend right in your workplace!However, make sure that you share only the things that are t host appropriate to be shared in an office environment.Be human-Have an opinion

If you really want to make friends at work, don?t be afraid to have an opinion or voice out how you feel, even if it means being bad-tempered at times.While most management experts and books will tell you to carry a positive attitude at work all the time, that may not go well in helping you be popular at work.Your workmates expect you to have a mind of your own and more importantly, expect you to voice your opinion.If you are going to hold a poker face all the time, you may seem like your boss?s puppet who only does what the boss says.1.What is suggested for sympathizing with your colleagues at work in the passage?

A)Sharing their problems in private life

B)Helping them get through hard times

C)Feeling sorry for their misfortune

D)Asking what?s going on about their marriage 標準答案：B 2.Teamwork is emphasized in making friends at work because______.A.you may easily lose control of yourself at work

B.your colleagues will help you at work

C.your success depends on others? progress

D.your sympathy for others is very important 標準答案：C 3.Why is going out for lunch with colleagues advisable for making friends at work? A.Because chatting over lunch allows you to know more about the latest news at work.B.Because people all love to have lunch together.C.Because gossip over lunch is very funny.D.Because cafeterias and take-away joints are very popular.標準答案：A 4.By involving your colleagues in your life outside work, you can______.A.tell them your personal problems

B.show your trust and friendship

C.reduce your stress at work

D.overcome the limitations of office work 標準答案：B 5.What is the writer?s attitude toward making friends at work?

A.Objective

B.Optimistic

C.Negative

D.Positive 標準答案：D

第九套題

All You Remember

All you remember about your child being an infant is the incredible awe you felt about the precious miracle you created.You remember having plenty of time to give all your wisdom and knowledge.You thought your child would take all of your advice and make fewer mistakes, and be much smarter than you wee.You wished for your child to hurry and grow up.All you remember about your child being two is never using the restroom alone or getting to watch a movie without talking animals.You recall afternoons talking on the phone while sitting in the bedroom closet, and being convinced your child would be the first Ivy League college student to graduate wearing pullovers at the ceremony.You remember worrying about the bag of M&M?s melting in your pocket and ruining your good dress.You wished for your child to be more independent.All you remember about your child being five is the first day of school and finally having the house to yourself.You remember joining the PTA and being elected president when you left a meeting to use the restroom.You remember being asked “Is Santa real?” and saying “yes” because he had to be for a little bit longer.You remember shaking the sofa cushions for loose change, so the tooth fairy could come and take away your child?s first lost tooth.You wished for your child to have all permanent teeth.All you remember about your child being sever is the carpool schedule.You learned to apply makeup in two minutes and brush your teeth in the rearview mirror because the only time you had to yourself was when you were stopped at red lights.You considered painting your car yellow and posting “taxi” sign on the lawn next to the garage door.You remember people staring at you, the few times you were out the car, because you kept moving your foot and making acceleration noised.You wished for the day your child would learn how to drive.All you remember about your child being 10 is managing the school fund raisers.You sold wrapping paper for paint, T-shirts for new furniture, and magazine subscriptions for shade trees in the school playground.You remember storing a hundred cases of candy bars in the garage to sell so the school band could get new uniforms, and how they melted together on an unseasonably warm spring afternoon.You wished your child would grow out of playing an instrument.All you remember about your child being 12 is sitting in the stands during baseball practice and hoping your child?s team would strike out fast because you had more important things to do at home.The coach didn?t understand how busy you were.You wished the baseball season would be over soon.All you remember about your child being 14 is being asked not to stop the car in front of the school in the morning.You had to drive two blocks further and unlock the doors without coming to a complete stop.You remember not getting to kiss your child goodbye or talking to him in front of his friends.You wished your child would be more mature.All you remember about your child being 16 is loud music and undistinguished lyrics screamed to a rhythmic beat.You wished for your child to grow up and leave home with the stereo.All you remember about your child being 18 is the day when he was born and having all the time in the world.And, as you walk through your quiet house, you wonder where he went and you wish your child hadn?t grown up so fast.1.You wished your child aged two to______.A.become more independent B.use the restroom alone C.watch movies without talking animals D.like popular M&M?s 標準答案：A 2.You finally had the house to yourself because______.A.the kid went to the grandparents? house

B.the kid went to play outside

C.the kid went to school

D.the kid became very quiet 標準答案：C 3.You had to brush your teeth in the car because______.A.this was your habit

B.it was your job to drive for your child and you were very busy

C.your child enjoyed seeing you do it

D.you often got up late 標準答案：B 4.Which of the following is not true according to paragraph 4?

A.You once considered painting your car yellow.B.Sometimes you withed your child could drive himself.C.People stared at you because you made acceleration noises.D.Sometimes you wanted to be a taxi driver.標準答案：D 5.The reason why you wished the baseball season would be over soon is that______.A.it was boring to you

B.the child was not good at baseball

C.you had some more important business to do

D.you think it was tiring for the child 標準答案：C

第十套題

College Freshman Year Mistakes You are bound to mess a few things up during freshman year, and that?s okay!Here are some common mistakes that students make during their first semester or two, and suggestions about how to avoid them.Skipping class So much freedom!Nobody can force you to do to class anymore!However, nobody can force you to pass your classes anymore either, so you?d better take responsibility and go.Not studying enough It's time to readjust your expectations of workload from what you had in high school.In college, teachers expect you to put in 2-3 hours of work outside of the classroom for every credit of coursework--and sometimes more.Not doing the reading This is a mistake that high school students make too, but it's one you might be able to get away with in high school.Read your syllabus frequently and make sure you keep up, at least most of the time.Frequent and excessive partying Speaking of freedom, it can be intoxicating to have the freedom to party whenever you want and for as long as you want.Many freshmen go completely overboard, which can lead to a host of serious problems.Remember, you have your whole life to have fun.It doesn't all have to happen the second you leave your parent's home.Going home too often Homesickness is a common freshman problem, and it's tempting to go back to the comforts of home as much as possible.But you're never going to get over your homesickness if you keep going home.Instead, get involved on campus and make new friends.Similarly, if you come to campus with a ready-made group of friends, branch out.Not finding “your own thing”

Many incoming students do what they think they're supposed to do, based on peer pressure, parental expectations, or from watching too many bad TV shows and movies about college.College gives you an opportunity to try out lots of new things and befriend lots of new people, so explore!Don't join a fraternity or sorority because that's what you think college is supposed to be like--and don't not join a fraternity or sorority because your friends turn up their noses.Don't get involved with student government because that's what your dad did.Be yourself.Not opening your mind On campus, you're bound to be exposed to all kinds of ideas that are different from your own, and all kinds of people you never thought you'd be dealing with.While this may be uncomfortable, it's one of the reasons why college is such a great learning experience, so be prepared to listen and learn.Unhealthy eating habits Getting used to eating healthfully on your own is tricky, and it's no wonder that so many students gain the Freshman Fifteen.Don't worry about being perfectly healthy your first semester, but avoid doing things like eating pizza in the middle of the night or eating fries with every meal.And try to get a little exercise, even if that just means walking to class.Not asking for help Yes, you need to learn to be independent.But part of being independent is taking the initiative to get help if you need it.If you're having problems in class, visit the professor's office hours, or spend some time at the campus tutoring center.If you're having trouble coping, get some help at the campus counseling center.Find out what resources are available and use them.1.What will result in a lot of serious troubles for the freshmen? A.They spend too much money on partying.B.They have fun all the time.C.They become extremely keen on partying.D.They enjoy themselves the moment they leave home.標準答案：C 2.To overcome homesickness, what can freshmen do on campus? A.Keeping away from old friends.B.Participating in campus activities and making new friends.C.Going to the same college with the ready-made friends.D.Making the dormitory as comfortable as home.標準答案：B 3.We can know from the passage that freshmen can find their own thing through___.A.being themselves B.taking part in a student government C.joining a fraternity or sorority because it is popular with most people D.exploring new things and making a lot of new friends 標準答案：A 4.Which of the following expressions has the closest meaning to “turn up one?s noses” in paragraph 7? A.look up to someone B.ignore C.investigate D.look down upon someone 標準答案：D 5.According to the writer, the reason why your going to college is a learning experience is that_____.A.you?ll definitely encounter different ideas and various people B.you?ll develop good study habits C.you?ll acquire knowledge and skills D.you?ll make some mistakes 標準答案：A

第十一套題

Six Bermuda Triangle Theories The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, off the Florida coast that has reportedly the highest number of cases of planes and ships mysteriously disappearing without a trace.It is a region roughly in the shape of a triangle located between Miami on the Florida coast and two islands, the island of Bermuda and the island of San Juan in Puerto Rico.Also known as the “Devil?s Triangle”, the Bermuda Triangle remains a mystery unsolved even today.Here are some theories that attempt to explain the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle.Theory 1: Effect of a comet The first theory that we?ll discuss here is the theory that a comet from outer space crashed into the Earth thousands of years ago, near the area, which is now the The Bermuda Triangle.People who believe in this theory also seem to believe that somewhere in the depths of the ocean, there must lie the remains of this comet and it is the electromagnetic attractions of the comet that cause all the havoc, including interruptions of aircraft signals.No traces of a comet or anything similar to it has been found yet and in the absence of proof, this theory remains nothing but an assumption.Theory 2: Time warp

This theory is one of the most popular theories in spite of the fact that there is nothing to prove it.The “time warp” theory claims that the reason for so many disappearances is time travel.In other words, this theory says that whenever something ends up at the Bermuda Triangle, it either travels back in time or to some time in the future.There are also people who have reported seeing a huge tunnel-shaped cloud around the region, which they believe is a tunnel for time travel.Theory 3: City of Atlantis

This theory is supported by some people who believe that the lost city of Atlantis was located somewhere close to the Bahamas.What they also believe is that the mysterious city of Atlantis still lay buried somewhere below the ocean and legend has it that this city was powered by energy obtained from powerful crystals.According to this theory, the effect of the remains of these crystals is what is responsible for the aircraft radio signals going out of control.There are ever supposed proofs for that, the most important one being the Bimini Road, which is a peculiar cock structure that appears to be an ancient dockyard.Theory 4: U.S.military base

Ever heard about Area 51? It is a base of the U.S.Air Force where testing of military equipment is carried out and which is notorious for many reported UFO sightings.Well, there is a similar testing base of the U.S.Navy on the Andros Islands in the Bahamas.Some people believe that there is something more to it than a mere weapon testing base and that it is the location where the government has built equipment to communicate with the extraterrestrial.And it is this supposedly advanced technology that has got something to do with the vanishing of ships and planes!

Theory 5: Rough weather

This is one of the more practical theories explaining the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle.The Atlantic Ocean is famous for its storms, hurricanes and rough weather.Violent storms and hurricanes cause the waves to rise as high as 80 feet or more.Add to that the strong currents of the Gulf Stream and you have a situation from which it is almost impossible to escape!Even more danger lurks beneath the ocean as this is the deepest region in the Atlantic, the location of the Puerto Rico trench.So, if a ship or an aircraft gets trapped in the storm and sinks deep into the water, it can very well appear to have disappeared without a trace!

Theory 6: Human error

Believed to be the NO.1 reason for the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle, this theory states that it all happens as a result of human error.The area surrounding the Bermuda Triangle consists of a string of islands, each very similar to the other.Because of this, it is very difficult to find your way there.Moreover, the rough weather and storms add to the risk factor.In such a scenario, once you are lost, it will be very difficult to return.Also, the area over the Bermuda Triangle experiences a lot of air traffic which increases the probability of disasters.1.Concerning the comet theory, which of the following is true? A.There is adequate evidence to prove the theory.B.The comet is huge and aggressive.C.Some remains of the comet have been found.D.The electromagnetic attractions of the comet have caused all the disasters.標準答案：D 2.The time warp theory _____.A.is believed by those who have seen a tunnel for time travel B.believes that time travel causes so many ships and planes to disappear C.claims that all the ships and planes disappearing in the area have traveled to some time in the future D.is convincing because of the existence of the tunnel for time travel 標準答案：B 3.It?s said that the mysterious city of Atlantis was powered by energy got from_____.A.powerful crystals B.electricity C.water D.the sun 標準答案：A 4.According to Theory 3, why is the lost city of Atlantis related to the disappearances of planes and ships in the Bermuda Triangle? A.Because the lost city was located in the area.B.Because there were many crystals in the city.C.Because the remains of the city were powered by crystals.D.Because the remains of the crystals make the aircraft radio signals out of work.標準答案：D 5.What do we learn about Area 51 according to the passage? A.It?s a testing base of the U.S.Air Force.B.It?s located on the Andros Islands.C.It?s the location to communicate with the extraterrestrial.D.It?s famous for the sightseeing of UFOs.標準答案：A

第十二套題

Is Valentine’s Day Necessary?

On Valentine?s Day, I received an e-mail from a friend.“Are you husband and you celebrating Valentine?s Day?” he asked.“Strange question,” I thought.“Of course we celebrate, doesn?t everyone? We may not have a party, but we?ll definitely do something special for this day.”

My friend?s simple inquiry bothered me throughout the day to the extent that I was encouraged to observe who was and wasn?t celebrating.I was also curious to find out the degree of seriousness that matched this day of love.The first person I spoke with was my neighbor.“Do you buy your wife a Valentine?s Day gift?” I asked in a cheerful voice.“No one tells me when to buy a gift for my wife,” he replied proudly.“I buy her chocolate and flowers when I feel like doing so.” He emphasized the word “I” as he poked himself in the chest.“Have a happy Valentine?s Day,” I said to him.“And to you, too,” he said with a smile.“It?s not necessary to choose a day to say ?I love you? to your spouse,” he continued.As everyone knows, Valentine?s Day is celebrated on February 14 every year.Although it has its origin I Christianity, it?s a non-religious custom observed globally nowadays.Traditionally, the day celebrates romance, but it?s also a day to honor the ones we love.It appears that what was once a relatively low-key day when children made cards at school for their classmates and parents, and men gave their lovers chocolate or flowers, has grown in many regions into an occasion for elaborate gift-giving, romantic adventures and a number of public activities.From the very beginning of February, jewelers, department stores, as well as other commercial enterprises, offer discounts to shoppers.Flower shops are full of red roses and restaurants advertise their special meals which can melt lovers? heart.Love or romantic comedy movies are always on throughout this month.By Monday morning this past week, everyone who watched television had learned the prices of roses all over the world, and throughout the day, bumped into enthusiastic hostesses at restaurants greeting prospective guests at the curb.At school, I asked the students in my English class to talk about couples they admire.As teenagers, they were excited to discuss the claimed extra-marital affairs of two pop stars.One girl was, however, delighted by the legend of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai-a well-known tale of forbidden lovers who, after death, had a lasting reunion in the form of butterflies.The story id commonly referred to as China?s Romeo and Juliet.Students exchanged beautiful hand-made cards;colleagues gave each other a single red rose, and many e-greeting cards were sent.My single friends from English Corner, dressed in their finest, as young as pre-teens, optimistically went off to a Valentine?s Day theme party.At the end of the day when I returned home, I realized that my neighbor?s attitude was certainly reasonable-we should not need a special day to express our love.If we consider all the joy and merriment of the day, we can find that the celebration of Valentine?s Day is much more than saying “I love you” or giving old-fashioned symbolic gifts-it is a day of fun.Surely, we can feel love and affection every day of a year.But how wonderful it is to have one day to express our love for our friends, family, and lovers if we are fortunate to have one.Although some romantically-unattached people feel neglected on Valentine?s Day, regardless of age or circumstance, it is a day to be colorful-wear colorful dresses, eat colorful candies, and receive colorful flowers.Valentine?s Day is a day to say to the ones you love, “I love you every day, and today I love you more.”

1.The writer was encouraged by her friend?s question to _____.A.find out how serious people are in celebrating Valentine?s Day B.learn about the history of Valentine?s Day

C.find out the reasons why people celebrate Valentine?s Day D.tell people the importance of Valentine?s Day 標準答案：A 2.Valentine?s Day is celebrated _____nowadays.A.for religious purposes B.as a non-religious custom C.as a very important occasion

D.through people?s making fun of each other 標準答案：B 3.Traditionally, Valentine?s Day is also a day _____.A.for people to be romantic B.to honor those we admire C.for people to look for a lover D.to honor those we love 標準答案：D 4.In the past, on Valentine?s Day, _____.A.children made cards for their classmates and parents B.men bought fashionable clothes for their lovers C.jewelers sold poor quality goods to customers D.restaurants offered special meals 標準答案：A 5.Most students in the writer?s English class are interested in _____.A.love stories of famous leaders B.love affairs of some pop stars C.well-known tales in the history D.examples of long-lasting marriage 標準答案：B

第二篇：新編大學英語期末考試試卷

新編大學英語A2期末考試試卷

Part I Listening Comprehension(20%)Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations.At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C)and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Section A.A.An advertisement B.A newspaper C.Their work D.A dream A.On foot B.By car C.By bus D.By bike A.Three B.Four C.Five D.Six A.The restaurant provides good food B.She enjoys her part-time job C.The restaurant offers cheap food D.There are several cooks in the restaurant.A.The movie was disappointing B.The movie was expensive to see.C.He wants to see the movie again.D.He should have seen the movie at home.A.$ 64 B.$ 86 C.$96 D.$140 A.To stay at home B.To go to bed immediately C.To see a movie D.To go to a party.A.Tom is unable to hear well.B.Tom didn’t say anything at the meeting.C.Tom doesn’t listen to him.D.Tom went out before the meeting was over.A.She bought something for her aunt.B.She was there only briefly.C.She missed it.D.She went to it on her way to the hospital.A.One hour and a half.B.Half an hour.C.45 minutes.D.40 minutes.Section B.Compound Dictation.Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times.During the first reading, you should listen carefully for a general idea of the whole passage.Then listen to the passage again.When the first part of the passage is being read, you should fill in the missing word during the pause at each blank.After listening to the second part of the passage you are required to write down the main points according to what you have just heard.Finally, when the passage is read the third time you can check what you have written.In many ___11___ of the world people clap hands to show that they like or __12___ of something.In the theater, at a concert, or at a football game, people ____13____ hands after they see something they like.In Russia the actors, ___14___, and athletes clap ____15_________ the audience.In most countries, however, the performers are happy to receive the applause.They don’t clap back to their fan.A very long time ago clapping meant the ___16____of what it means now.When people did not like an actor or a performer they clapped.They were trying to make as much noise as possible.They continued to clap until the actor left the ___17_____.At some time in history the ___18___of clapping changed.It became a compliment instead of an insult.Now when an audience wants to show great admiration for a performer, they not only clap but they ____19____.That is called a standing ovation.A standing ovation is the dream of every performer._________________20___________________________!Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension(35 minutes)(40%)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage One Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Joseph Weizenbaum，professor of computer science at MIT, thinks that the sense of power over the machine ultimately corrupts the computer hacker(黑客)and makes him into a not very desirable sort of programmer.The hackers are so involved with designing their programs, making it more and more complex and bending it to their hill, that they don’t bother trying to make it understandable to other users.They rarely keep recorders of their programs for the benefit of others, and they take rarely time to understand why a problem occurred.Computer science teachers say they can usually pick out the prospective hackers in their courses because these students make their homework assignments more complex than they need to be.Rather than using the simplest and most direct method, they take joy in adding extra steps just to prove their ingenuity.But perhaps those hackers know something that we don’t about the shape of things to come.“ That hacker who had to be literally dragged off his chair at MIT is now a multi-millionaire of the computer industry,” says MIT Professor Michael Dertouzos.“ And two former hackers became the founders of the highly successful Apple home computer company.”

When seen in this light, the hacker phenomenon may not be so strange after all.If, as many psychiatrists say, play is really the basis for all human activity, then the hacker games are really the preparation for future developments.Sherry Turkle, a professor of sociology at MIT, points out that the computer, because it seems to us to be so “ intelligent”, so “capable”, so “human”, affects the way we think about ourselves and our ideas about what we are.She says that computers and computer toys already play an important role in children’s efforts to develop an identity by allowing them to test ideas about what is alive and what is not.21.The Passage tells about_____.what has caused the emergence of computer hackers the strange behavior of the computer hackers the importance of bringing up computer hackers different opinions concerning the hacker phenomenon 22.Professor Weizenbaum believes the hackers’ strange behavior is caused by_____.their deliberate attempts to make their problems complex and impracticable their incompetence in making new computer programmes their ignorance of the responsibility they should assume their strong desire to control the computer 23.In Professor Bertouzos’ opinion, which of the following is true?___ The hackers are likely to be very successful business man.Only a few hackers will be successful in their later life.The hackers probably have better insight into the future than other people.The computer industry will certainly make the hackers millionaires.24.The phrase“to develop an identity”(Line7, Para.4)probably means_________.to cultivate creativity to seek an answer to become distinguished to form a habit 25.The passage tries to convey to its readers the idea that______.perhaps the hacker phenomenon is a welcome development the computer hackers are the hope of the computer industry.The computer hackers could be useful if under proper guidance The hackers may prove indispensable to the computer industry.Passage Two Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Within about 50 million years, one of the mammals that lives in a marine environment, the whale, has developed into the largest of all animals forms.However, at least for the last 150 years, trouble has closed in on whales from humans.Whales have been hunted since about the eleventh century.Certain types of whales have been hunted too much.Recently, their number has been reduced so greatly that they are in danger of becoming extinct.People are worried about the fact that the number of whales is getting smaller and smaller.They are working to save them.There are reasons why people want to protect the whales.One reason is that whales help to keep a balance between plants and animals.People have been throwing their wastes into the oceans and seas, and these wastes increase the amount of salt in ocean and seawater.The increased salt helps some plants and some very small creatures to grow but these plants and small creatures are harmful to fish.However, whales are eating large numbers of plants and animals that grow in very salty water.In this way, whales are doing a good job as they keep the ocean water clean enough for the fish.In addition, because fish supply necessary food for many people, whales become our good friends which we want to save.Some people are now working to save whales by using the law.They hold meeting to ask fishermen to reduce the number of whales which can be killed in a year.They also work within countries to persuade law makers to make whaling against the law and to make the use of whale products against the law too.Now this struggle to save whales is going on in many places in the world.Some governments will not let people sell whale products in their countries.Other governments have changed the law about whaling.Many people believe that since the number of whales is regarded as a serious world problem, the remaining whales will be saved.26.The passage mainly discussed ________.the protection of whales the strange behaviors of whales the mysterious life of whales the advantages of too many whales 27.From the passage we know that during the last 150 years humans have______.returned to nature learned how to swim threatened the existence of some marine mammals begun to harvest certain plants from the ocean as food 28.According to the passage, certain kinds of whales will soon _______.kill most of the plants and small creatures find some other places to live in die out die from pollution 29.Salt in the oceans usually ______.decreases the plants which are harmful to fish gets rid of harmful plants and creatures removes the wastes thrown into them increases the plants and small creatures that do harm to fish 30.Whales are helpful to humans because______.they eat a large quantity of plants and creatures harmful to fish they make the oceans more and more salty they often save sailors lost in a storm they can communicate with humans Passage Three Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others.These may show strengths that you can use in your work.A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career.A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work.So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school.On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard.Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value.A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details.This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work.You may be good at mental work or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills.If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it.If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers.You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example.Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself.You may be all thumbs when you handle tools, perhaps you are a poor speller of cannot add up a column of figures.It is better to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist.Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background.You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.31.Which of the following best sums up the first paragraph? The importance of doing well at school.Using school performance to help to choose a career.The importance of being good at all subjects.The indirect value of school work.32.The writer thinks that for a student to have a part-time job is probably______.a waste of time that could have been spent on study useful for his future work a good way to earn extra money a good way to find out his weak points 33.According to the passage, if a student’s school record is not good, he______.will be a complete failure in his future work will not be able to find a suitable job will regret not having worked harder at school may do well in his future work 34.Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for job hunting? Mathematics English

Technical Drawing History 35.The whole passage centers on _____.choosing a career according to what one is skilled in acquiring knowledge by working hard at school finding one’s strong and weak points developing one’s abilities useful in school work Part III Vocabulary and Structure(15%)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are four choices marked A., B., C.and D..Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.36.The general strike is a means of _______________ the total authority of the government.A.incorporating

B.reinforcing

C.challenging

D.transforming 37.They work hard to ________ a barren landscape into an area of beautiful pastureland.A.transform

B.transition

C.transit

D.transport 38.George took _________ of the fine weather to do a day’s work in his garden.A.chance

B.interest

C.advantage

D.charge 39.I’d rather you ________ make any comment on the issue for the time being.A.don’t

B.wouldn’t

C.didn’t

D.shouldn’t 40.The new shopping center will not be ________ until next year.A.useful

B.available

C.avail

D.using

41.Shall we _______ girl ________ roses?

compare … for

B.compare … like

C.compare … with

D.compare … to 42.Please _____________ me if you feel sick.A.turn down

B.turn to

C.turn up

D.turn toward 43.____________ the teacher last night, I would have asked him about.A.Had I seen

B.I had seen

C.If I saw

D.If I have seen 44.Stop making so much noise, for you are _______ me from my work.A.attracting

B.distracting

C.contracting

D.contacting 45.The forest was ________ to few trees by the great fire.A.reduced

B.lessened

C.decreased

D.restricted 46.Let’s think of a situation _________ this idiom can be used.A.where

B.which

C.that

D.what 47.People will not believe those who always ________.A.argue

B.exaggerate

C.quarrel

D.tell truth 48.When _________ the evidence of his guilt, he confessed at once.A.faced up with

B.met with

C.opposed by

D.confronted with 49.His plan was rejected, ______ of its merits.A.regardless

B.countless

C.because

D.involving 50.Any country in the world should always be _______ with other countries.A.on peace

B.at peace

C.at ease

D.in case 51.________ it’s raining heavily, we’ll have to put off the picnic.A.Now that

B.Unless

C.If

D.If only 52.He looks _______ young, in fact he is in his fifties.A.apparently

B.evidently

C.plainly

D.clearly 53.The failure in the experiment _______ the carelessness of the young assistant.A.results in

B.results from

C.leads to

D.as a result 54.His younger brother is _______________________ he.A.ten centimeters tall than

B.ten centimeters taller than C.ten centimeters as taller than

D.ten centimeters taller as 55.He __________ works in that University.A.no longer

B.no more

C.longer than

D.no more than 56.Speech difficulties may sometimes be ________ if a person is shown where to place the tongue and teeth to make sounds.A.overpaid

B.overstated

C.overturned

D.overcome 57.His position is _______ to hers.A.inferior

B.high

C.low

D.good 58.He seems to __________ criminals.associated into

B.associated in C.associated with

D.associated to 59.I’m sure Harry will remember, but why not give him a ring _______ he forgets? A.in the case

B.in case of C.in case

D.in the case of 60.Only under special circumstances __________ to take make-up tests.A.freshmen are permitted

B.are freshmen permitted C.permitted are freshmen

D.are permitted freshmen 61.He is a very ________ secretary.So the boss wants to promote him.A.unless

B.effective

C.adequate

D.efficient 62.Generally, most of the people in world are not willing to __________ force to solve the dispute.A.ask for

B.like

C.resort to

D.get 63.The new arrival was ______ the famous scientist.A.none but

B.nothing but C.none other than

D.nothing other than 64.Human beings have _______ themselves to very diverse environments with the help of fire, agriculture and machines.A.adapted

B.adopted

C.adepted

D.addicted 65.It’s necessary ___________ the dictionary immediately.A.that he returned

B.that he return C.that he will return

D.that he has to return Part V Cloze(10%)Directions: For each of the following blanks four choices are given, choose the most appropriate one.The first man who cooked his food, instead of eating it raw, lived so long ago that we have no idea who he was or where he lived.We do know, however, that(66)thousands of years, food was always eaten cold and(67).Perhaps the cooked food was heated accidentally by a(68)fire or by the melted lava from an erupting(69).When people first tasted food that had been cooked, they found it tasted better.However,(70)after this discovery, cooked food must have remained a rarity(71)man learned how to make and light(72).Primitive men who lived in hot regions could depend on the heat of the sun(73)their food.For example, in the desert(74)of the southwestern United States, the Indians cooked their food by(75)it on a flat(76)in the hot sum.They cooked piece of meat and thin cakes of corn meal in this 77).We surmise that the earliest kitchen(78)was a stick(79)which a piece of meat could be attached and held over a fire.Later this stick was(80)by an iron rod or spit which could be turned frequently to cook the meat(81)all sides.Cooking food in water was(82)before man learned to make water containers that could not be(83)by fire.The(84)cooking pots were reed or grass baskets in which soups and stews could be cooked.As early as 166 B.C., the Egyptians had learned to make(85)permanent cooking pots out of sandstone.Many years later, the Eskimos learned to make similar pans.66.A)in

B)on

C)through

D)of 67.A)raw

B)crude

C)man-made

D)fresh 68.A)forest

B)cooked

C)kitchen

D)lightning 69.A)volcano

B)cave

C)mountain

D)valley 70.A)through

B)since

C)soon

D)even 71.A)when

B)which

C)until

D)as 72.A)food

B)a fire

C)himself

D)it 73.A)to cook

B)cooking

C)cooked

D)cook 74.A)places

B)realms

C)areas

D)domains 75.A)beating

B)frying

C)drying

D)placing 76.A)stone

B)board

C)table

D)plate 77.A)zone

B)sector

C)method

D)fashion 78.A)utensil

B)instrument

C)tool

D)equipment 79.A)by

B)over

C)on

D)to 80.A)supported

B)replaced

C)changed

D)switched 81.A)by

B)on

C)over

D)at 82.A)incapable

B)unavoidable

C)impossible

D)unpopular 83.A)broken

B)destroyed

C)spoiled

D)pierced 84.A)newest

B)latest

C)first

D)worst 85.A)stronger

B)better

C)more

D)longer Part V Writing(15%)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic “A Job-Applying Letter ” You should write at least 100 words and your composition should be based on the following : 1)Reason for writing(including how you found out about the job)2)Relevant information about yourself 3)How to contact you 4)Closing Keys: 聽力答案：

１－５ ＡＣＣＡＡ

６－１０ ＣＡＣＣＤ

11.parts 12.approve

13.clap

14.performers 15.together with 16.opposite

17.stage 18.meaning 19.not only clap but they stand up and clap 20.Many actors say that is what they work so hard for----Applause!Applause!21-25 D D C B A

26-30 ACCDA

31-35 BBDDA 36~ 40 CACCB

41~45 DBABA 46~ 50 ABD A B

51~55 A ABB A 56~60 D A CCB

61~ 65 DCCA B 66----70.DAAAD

71---75.CBACD

76---80.ACADB

81-85.BCBCC

第三篇：新編大學英語4翻譯

新編大學英語4課文翻譯及課后答案

Unit 1

享受幽默—什么東西令人開懷？ 聽了一個有趣的故事會發笑、很開心，古今中外都一樣。這一現象或許同語言本身一樣悠久。那么，到底是什么東西會使一個故事或笑話讓人感到滑稽可笑的呢？ 我是第一次辨識出幽默便喜歡上它的人，因此我曾試圖跟學生議論和探討幽默。這些學生文化差異很大，有來自拉丁美洲的，也有來自中國的。我還認真地思考過一些滑稽有趣的故事。這么做完全是出于自己的喜好。為什么聽我講完一個笑話后，班上有些學生會笑得前仰后合，而其他學生看上去就像剛聽我讀了天氣預報一樣呢？顯然，有些人對幽默比別人更敏感。而且，我們也發現有的人很善于講笑話，而有的人要想說一點有趣的事卻要費好大的勁。我們都聽人說過這樣的話：“我喜歡笑話，但我講不好，也總是記不住。”有些人比別人更有幽默感，就像有些人更具有音樂、數學之類的才能一樣。一個真正風趣的人在任何場合都有笑話可講，而且講了一個笑話，就會從他記憶里引出一連串的笑話。一個缺乏幽默感的人不可能成為一群人中最受歡迎的人。一個真正有幽默感的人不僅受人喜愛，而且在任何聚會上也往往是人們注意的焦點。這么說是有道理的。甚至有些動物也具有幽默感。我岳母從前經常來我們家，并能住上很長一段時間。通常她不喜歡狗，但卻很喜歡布利茨恩—我們養過的一條拉布拉多母獵犬。而且，她們的這種喜歡是相互的。布利茨恩在很小的時候就常常戲弄外祖母，當外祖母坐在起居室里她最喜歡的那張舒適的椅子上時，布利茨恩就故意把她臥室里的一只拖鞋叼到起居室，并在外祖母剛好夠不到的地方蹦來跳去，一直逗到外祖母忍不住站起來去拿那只拖鞋。外祖母從椅子上一起來，布利茨恩就迅速跳上那椅子，從它那閃亮的棕色眼睛里掠過一絲拉布拉多式的微笑，無疑是在說：“啊哈，你又上了我的當。” 典型的笑話或幽默故事由明顯的三部分構成。第一部分是鋪墊（即背景），接下來是主干部分（即故事情節），隨后便是妙語（即一個出人意料或令人驚訝的結尾）。如果這個妙語含有一定的幽默成分，這個笑話便會很有趣。通常笑話都包含這三部分，而且每部分都必須交代清楚。如果講故事或說笑話的人使用聽眾都熟悉的手勢和語言，則有助于增強效果。我們可以對幽默這種娛樂形式，進行分析，從而發現究竟是什么使一個有趣的故事或笑話令人發笑。舉例來說，最常見的幽默有以下幾種，包括了從最顯而易見的幽默到比較微妙含蓄的幽默。“滑稽劇”是最明顯的幽默。它語言簡單、直截了當，常常以取笑他人為樂。說笑打鬧這種形式過去是、現在仍然是滑稽說笑演員和小丑的慣用技巧。它為不同年齡、不同文化背景的人們所喜愛。幾乎本世紀的每個講英語的滑稽說笑演員都曾以這樣或那樣的方式說過下面這則笑話。一位男士問另一位男士：“昨晚我看到的那位和你在一起的貴婦是誰？”那位男士回答道：“那可不是什么貴婦，那是我老婆。”這個笑話的幽默之處在于第二位男士說他的妻子不是一位貴婦，也就是說她不是一個高雅的女人。這個笑話并沒有因為經常講而變得不再那么好笑。由于這是一個經典笑話，觀眾都知道要說什么，而且因為大家對這個笑話很熟悉而更加珍愛它。中國的相聲是一種特殊的滑稽劇。相聲中兩名中國喜劇演員幽默地談論諸如官僚主義者、家庭問題或其他一些有關個人的話題。相聲隨處都能聽到，無論是在鄉村的小舞臺上，還是在北京最大的劇院里，抑或在廣播、電視上。它顯然是中國人家喻戶曉的一種傳統的幽默形式。“俏皮話”不像滑稽劇那樣淺顯，它是因語言的誤用或誤解而引人發笑。我特別喜歡的一個例子是三位年長的紳士在英國乘火車旅行的故事。當火車慢慢停下來時，第一位紳士問道：“這是Wembley(溫布利)嗎？”“不，”第二位紳士說：“是Thursday(星期四)。”“我也是，”第三位說道，“讓我們下車喝杯啤酒吧。”我們知道上了年紀的人往往耳背，因此會把Wembley（溫布利）聽成了Wednesday（星期三），把Thursday（星期四）聽成了thirsty（渴了），這樣一來就為第三位老人的妙語做好了鋪墊。著名的中國漫畫家和幽默家丁聰便是一位俏皮話大師。在他的一幅幽默漫畫中，一位老師說：“你為什么一字不改地抄別人的作業？”那位年輕的學生回答道：“我沒有一字不改地抄。我把作業上的名字改成自己的了。”在丁聰的另一幅經典漫畫里，一位生氣的父親問道：“告訴我，1加2等于幾？”兒子說：“我不知道。”這位不耐煩的父親接著說道：“比方說，你、你媽媽和我，我們加起來一共是幾個，傻瓜？”兒子得意地回答道：“是三個傻瓜。” 這些故事無論是漫畫還是笑話，是由演滑稽劇的喜劇演員說還是由搭檔的相聲演員講，都為各地人們所喜愛。人們喜愛這些有趣的故事，因為它們貼近現實生活，而且里面那些出人意料的妙語十分有趣。雙關語是一種更微妙的俏皮話。它使用的技巧是利用發音相似的詞或同一個詞的不同意思。有些批評家認為雙

關語是最低級的幽默，但我不同意這種觀點。雙關語與其他形式的幽默相比需要更細微、更巧妙的語言技巧；然而，簡單的雙關語甚至很小的孩子也能利用。例如，謎語或腦筋急轉彎問題常使用雙關語做鋪墊、制造故事情節，而且更多地是用在妙語部分。雙關語是我最早懂得的幽默。記得大約在五歲時我聽到了下面這個謎語。一個人問：“什么東西整個兒是黑的、白的和紅的？”另外一個人通常猜不出來，于是問道：“我不猜了。是什么呀？”出謎語的人回答：“是報紙。”如果你知道在英語中“red（紅色）”和“read（讀）”的讀音一樣但意思完全不同，答案就很明顯了。12 DOUBLE ENTENDRES（法語中的“一語雙關”）是雙關語的特殊形式, 其中的詞或短語有雙重意思。兩個意思往往很不相同，一個比較恰當，另一個往往比較粗俗—但并不總是這樣。我喜歡那個關于一位中學教師和校長因看見學生在學校操場上接吻而感到擔心的故事。故事并不過火。那位教師對學生們說；“我和校長已經決定停止在學校操場上接吻。”聽到笑聲，她意識到她沒有把意思表達清楚，于是補充說：“我的意思是不能再在我們的鼻子下面發生接吻這樣的事了。”當然，這個解釋并沒有糾正她的第一句話，反而使這個笑話的雙重含義變得更加好笑。一些專業的幽默家認為如今的幽默大多缺乏智慧，不夠巧妙。他們不喜歡在幽默中過多使用有色情意味或粗俗的語言，而且覺得大多數幽默家缺乏創造性。的確，現在有些幽默令人震驚，但我認為這不是幽默的過錯。幽默本身是活潑健康的，它還會繼續生存下去，只因為每天都有有趣的事情發生。一些有幽默感的人會看到聽到這些有趣的事情，并把它們編成妙趣橫生、令人開心的笑話和故事。

Unit 2

便箋的力量 我當體育編輯，最早是為蒙比利埃（俄亥俄州）的《企業導報》工作，當時我很少收到體育迷的來信。因此，一天早晨放在我桌上的一封來信把我吸引住了。打開來信，我看到了下面的話：“關于老虎隊的述評很不錯，再接再厲。”簽名的是體育編輯堂?沃爾夫。當時我只是一個十幾歲的小伙子（為每一豎欄寫一英寸文字，稿酬總計達15美分），因此他的話最鼓舞人心了。我把這封信一直放在書桌的抽屜里，后來它的邊角都卷起來了。每當我懷疑自己不是當作家的料時，重溫一下堂的便箋，就又會樹起信心來。后來，我逐漸對堂有所了解，知道給各行各業的人寫快捷而鼓舞人心的便箋是他養成的習慣。他告訴我說：“當我使別人充滿信心時，我也感覺好極了。” 因此毫不奇怪，他的朋友圈子就像附近的伊利湖那么大。去年他去世了，享年75歲。電話與悼函像潮水般涌向報社，都來自于曾經得到過他激勵（文字）的人們。多年來，我努力效仿堂以及我的其他朋友，他們關心別人，常寫一些鼓舞人心的話語，因為我覺得，他們這樣做是很有意義的。在這樣一個慣于冷漠、無動于衷的世界上，這種便箋給人們帶來了溫暖和安慰。我們都時不時地需要鼓勵，大家知道幾行贊揚的話會改變一個人的一天，甚至一生。那么，這些激勵人心的便箋的作者為什么寥若晨星呢？我猜想很多人回避寫，是因為他們太看重人們的看法。他們擔心會被誤解，怕別人覺得他們自作多情或者言不由衷。還有，寫也要花時間，遠不如打電話方便。當然打電話的缺點是：說過的話留不住。而一張便箋使我們的良好意愿顯得更加珍貴。便箋是白紙黑字記錄在案的東西，而且我們寫下的字可以反復閱讀，細細品味并珍藏起來。盡管寫便箋會多花一些時間，但一些非常忙的人也在這么做，其中包括喬治?布什。有人說，他政治上的成功在很大程度上歸功于他那枝隨時準備寫字的筆。這是怎么回事呢？在他整個職業生涯中，每次與人們接觸之后，他幾乎都隨后寫封信，內容親切——一句贊美之辭，一行表揚的話，或一段感謝語。他不僅寫給朋友和同事，還寫給萍水相逢的人以及完全陌生的人——比如那位借傘給他的人，后來收到他熱情的贊揚信，感到很驚訝。那些通常做作的公司高層經理們，其領導作風只能被形容為強硬、冷漠、脫離群眾。甚至這些人也開始學習寫便箋去鼓舞人心，且從中獲益匪淺。唐納德?彼得森，福特公司的前主席，把每天寫便箋鼓勵同事當作一件日常工作。該公司在80年代時走出低谷取得成功主要是他的功勞。“我只不過匆匆地在備忘錄或信的角上寫一些鼓舞人心的話，然后傳遞出去，”他說道。“每天最重要的一段時間，就是鼓舞那些為你工作的人的那10分鐘。” “太多的時候，”他發表自己的看法說，“那些我們真正喜歡的人并不知道我們是怎么看待他們的。太多的時候，我們會以為，我并沒有說過什么批評的話，為什么非得去說好話呢？我們忘了，人類需要正面的肯定或鼓勵——事實上，我們靠這個取得進步，獲得成功！” 怎樣才能寫出振奮精神、溫暖人心的信呢？只要我們懷有要表示感激之情的心愿。寫這種便箋的高手都具有我所謂的 “４S”技巧。１）真誠(sincere)。沒人要聽虛假的贊美。２）簡短(short)。如果不能用三句話表達出你的意思，你很可能過火了，寫得太長。３）具體(specific)。贊揚一位業務伙伴 “演講精彩”太籠統含糊；告訴他“關于沃倫?巴菲特的投資策略講得很精彩”才是一語中的。４）自然(spontaneous)。這使得便箋充滿了生氣，洋溢著熱情，并使讀者的心靈長久地感受這種生氣和熱情。16 當你非得到處找寫信用品時，寫出來的東西就難以自然，因此我總是把紙、信封和郵票放在手邊，甚至在旅行時也是如此。信封信箋不需要很花哨，重要的是要表達的思想。17 那么，你周圍又有誰值得你寫便箋表示感謝或鼓勵呢？一位鄰居？為你服務的那位圖書館管理員？一位親戚？你的市長？你的伙伴？一位教師？你的醫生？你不必富有詩意。如果你需要一個寫的理由，就找一個生活中的重要事件，例如你們共同參加的某個特殊事件的周年紀念日、生日或者節日。例如，過去的25年里，我總是為遠方的朋友每年準備一張圣誕卡，而且常常在上面親筆寫上一句感謝或祝賀的話。鑒于圣誕節的氛圍，就一年來所取得的成功與得到的好運特意表示謝忱似乎是最恰到好處的。不要吝嗇你的贊美之言。像“最了不起的”、“最聰明的”、“最漂亮的”這種最高級的表達法——使大家都感到高興。即使你的贊美之詞稍稍超前了一點也沒關系，記住，夢想的實現往往孕育于期望之中。今天，我收到了以前的老板和精神導師諾曼?文森特?皮爾的一封溫暖的贊揚信。這張小小的便箋上滿是鼓舞人心的詞句，這促使我坐到了打字機前來完成幾封我早就該寫的信。我不知道這些信會不會使別人的一天別有意義，但是，對我自己確實如此。正如我的朋友堂?沃爾夫所說的：使別人充滿信心，也就使我自己感覺很好。

Unit 3

從文化角度看性別角色 在過去的幾十年里，已經無數次地證實了這樣一個事實：構成男子陽剛之氣和女子陰柔之氣的各種不同類型的行為、情感、和興趣都既是遺傳又是文化熏陶的結果。在成長的過程中，每個孩子學會了細微的行為舉止，數量之多數以百計，這一切都帶有文化的烙印，成了他們性別特征的一部分。有些行為舉止是直接學到的。也就是說，別人教孩子如何恰如其分地行事, 男有男的規矩, 女有女的標準。另一些跟性別有關的具體舉止是無意識地或間接地學會的，因為文化為女孩子和男孩子提供的形象、向往的目標以及成人的榜樣各不相同。例如，最近對美國公立學校的一項研究顯示，在教育中存在一種男孩比女孩更受偏愛的文化偏見。據研究人員反映，這種偏愛是無意的、不知不覺的，但它確實存在，并每年都在影響著數百萬計學生的生活。為了研究在教育中存在的性別偏愛，戴維?賽德克博士和邁拉?賽德克博士夫婦錄制了教師在課堂上課的情形。他們的研究顯示，許多自認為無性別偏愛的教師驚奇地發現，從錄像帶上看他們竟是那么偏心。從幼兒園到研究生課程，都可以看到教師們請男生回答問題的次數遠比女生多。這對學習過程有著巨大的影響，因為總的來說，那些積極的課堂活動參與者對學習更加樂觀有信心，并能在今后取得更大的成就。事實上，在20世紀60年代末期，當美國東北部多所最好的女子學院向男生開放之后，教授們和女學生們都發現男孩們正在“接管”課堂討論，而女生積極參與的程度則明顯下降。近年來，在法學院和醫學院的課堂上也發現了類似的情況：與男生相比女生處于次要的地位。賽德克夫婦所做的研究顯示，教師有時候會按照固有的性別模式給女孩子和男孩子不同布置的任務，這樣便不知不覺地使女孩子不能像男孩子一樣積極地參與。例如，有位教師在給幼兒園的孩子上自然科學課時，不斷地讓小男孩去操作科學“實驗”，而讓女孩子只是做一些安放材料的工作。既然使用課堂材料動手操作是早期教育的一個重要方面，這些女孩子就這樣被剝奪了重要的學習經歷，這會影響到她們今后的整個人生。美國教師中一個具有代表性的想法是，男孩擅長數學和自然科學，這些學科都是“難懂的”、“適合于男性的”，而女孩會在語言和閱讀技能上比男孩強。這是教育中性別偏見的另一種表現。結果美國的男孩們確實在閱讀上出了問題，而在數學方面女孩盡管在九歲以前一直比男孩強，但此后卻落在了他們后面。這成了預言自我應驗的一個例子。然而這些特征是文化造成的，而非遺傳的原因。例如，在德國，讀書學習都被看作是“適合于男性的”，于是在閱讀上有問題的便是女孩子了。而在日本，由于早期教育似乎不分性別，女孩和男孩在閱讀上就旗鼓相當。在教育過程中對女孩和男孩的不同態度始于家庭。例如，有一項研究顯示了這樣一種情況：讓學齡前兒童看一幢房子的圖片，然后要他們說出家里允許他們走開多遠，這時男孩所指的范圍要比女孩大得多，女孩指出的范圍很有限，而且離家很近。女孩們不像男孩那樣受到鼓勵去發展求知欲和動手能力，盡管這些正是與外部世界打交道時有用的；對女孩灌輸的結果是：對自己家外面的世界充滿了恐懼，且期望別人對自己的優良品格和循規蹈矩的服從精神加以認可。這類教誨從家庭一直延續到課堂。于是，在課堂里我們常常可以看到女孩們更依賴教師，更注重作業的形式和整

潔而非內容，更在乎她們所給的答案是否“正確”而不在乎智力方面的獨立自主以及分析能力和創造能力的提高。教育過程占據了孩子除睡眠以外的大部分時間，社會則通過這一過程加強了它固有的價值觀，并按其傳統的、期望的模式造就了不同性別的人。

Unit 4

關于創造力的培養——鼓勵孩子思考 教育界和商業界的專家們說, 具有創造性是通向光明前程的關鍵。本文將介紹一下學校和家長如何才能鼓勵孩子發展這一至關重要的能力。如果1925年迪克?德魯聽從了他老板的意見，也許我們就不會有遮護膠帶這種用品 了。現在我們幾乎離不開它。德魯當時就職于“明尼蘇達制造和礦業公司”，通常稱為3M公司。在工作中，他研制了一種用于膠帶有黏性那面的物質，黏性很強，能使物體粘在一起。但是老板卻不讓他做進一步的研究。最后德魯只好利用自己的時間改進了這種膠帶。這種膠帶現已被人們廣泛使用。而他原來工作過的3M公司也從自己的失誤中吸取了教訓：現在該公司鼓勵員工抽出15%的工作時間專門用來開動腦筋搞創新。現在這種策略已被越來越多的公司所采用，而且全國各地的專家認為，對待孩子也應仿效這種做法，無論是在家里還是在學校。他們認為，如果我們教育孩子進行創造性思維，他們就能在明天的社會中更好地發揮作用。受益于創造性的不只限于音樂和藝術領域。能取得成功的學生和成人都是那些會尋求各種辦法解決問題的人。5 創造性并非與生俱來，也不一定就是高智慧的特征。一個人智力高并不意味著他必然能創造性地發揮才智。創造性是指能利用已有的資源想出新點子，而這些點子有助于解決某方面的問題。遺憾的是，學校還沒有想到要促使學生發揮創造性。許多教育者十分看重考試分數，強調閱讀、寫作和數學能力，往往因追求正確的答案而犧牲了對創造性的培養。其結果是，孩子們能夠反饋所學的知識，卻不知道如何靈活地應用知識。比如，他們可能熟記乘法表，卻不會用它來解決數學應用題。然而，在有些學校里，教育者們正逐漸認識到這一問題，并致力于研究能啟發學生創造性的新的教學方法。一些教師把基礎知識和要求學生發揮想象力的活動結合起來。比如，教師不再簡單地問學生哥倫布何時發現了新大陸，他們可能讓學生思考如果哥倫布首先到達的不是加勒比地區而是紐約，情況會是如何。要回答這一問題，學生必須應用自己掌握的關于哥倫布、紐約和加勒比地區的知識。教師們認為即便學生的回答會很可笑，也毫無關系，這也許是通向創造性的重要一步。專家認為，在課堂以及在家里，必須允許孩子們有些荒唐的念頭。家長和教師們則有責任和孩子共同努力，使那些念頭成為切實可行的建議。最好的辦法是通過提問來鼓勵孩子，同時對他們的想法和新點子表示贊賞。專家認為必須創造一個可以自由發揮創造力的氛圍，一個尊重和贊賞而不是鄙視或不理會荒誕想法的環境。8 在家里，家長可以做一些鼓勵孩子發揮創造力的事情。如果遇到合適的問題，家長可以就該問題征求孩子的意見，讓他們參與決策。家長可以幫助孩子了解不同的決策將會帶來的各種后果。家長還應鼓勵孩子大聲談論他們正在做的事情。思維能力和語言能力是緊密相關的。大聲地談論有助于提高語言能力和思維能力。具有幽默感對于開發孩子的創造力也非常重要。當家長表現出幽默時，孩子們就看到了最地道的創造性。從本質上看，幽默跨越了常規界限，打破了固有模式。要創造往往也得如此。給孩子一些選擇的余地也很重要。應該允許孩子自己做決定并清楚其后果，要讓孩子從盡可能早的年齡開始這樣做。做決定有助于培養思維能力，即便只是在午餐的兩種食物的選擇上做決定也行。隨著孩子慢慢長大，家長應讓孩子自己做主支配時間或金錢；當他們作出錯誤的決定時，不要不假思索地給予過多的幫助。這種做法可能會使孩子迷惑不解，但這沒有關系。因為富有創造力的人有很強的動力，使他們能夠從混亂中創造秩序。這是他們的一個最重要的特點。

Unit 6

風險與你 在說不定的某個時候，我們大家都曾充當過疑病癥患者的角色,只憑一些輕微的癥狀便懷疑自己得了某種可怕的病。有的人只要一聽說一種新的疾病，就會去檢查，看自己是否可能患了這種病。然而，對疾病的恐懼并非我們唯一的恐懼。同樣，患病的危險也并非我們唯一會遇上的危險。現代生活中充滿了各種各樣的威脅，諸如對我們生命的威脅，對我們平和心境的威脅，對我們家人的威脅，對我們未來的威脅。從而產生了好些問題，我們不得不問自己：我買的食品安全嗎？給孩子們的玩具會傷害他們嗎？我們家的人是不是不該吃熏肉？我度假時會不會遭搶劫？我們的疑

慮就無休止地增加。對生活中風險的擔憂與疑病癥有相似之處；二者的恐懼或憂慮皆起因于信息不全面。但二者之間也存在一個明顯的差別。疑病癥患者通常可以求助于醫生，以便澄清疑慮——要么你得了你所懷疑的疾病，要么你沒得。但當涉及到其它形式的風險時，事情就要困難得多，因為對許多風險來說，情況并不那么簡單。風險幾乎總是一個可能性的問題而無確定性可言。你也許會問：“我該不該系安全帶？”如果你坐的車要與其它車正面相撞，那當然該系安全帶。倘若你的車側面被撞，結果你被困在車里，又因安全帶裝置遭破壞而無法掙脫，那怎么辦呢？這是否意味著你該再花些錢在車內安一個保險氣袋呢？同樣，在正面相撞的情況下，保險氣袋完全可以救你一命。但是，萬一正當你在高速公路上開車時，保險氣袋突然意外充氣膨脹，從而導致了本來絕不會發生的事故，那又該如何是好？ 上面說的這一切，只是從另一角度說明我們所做的事沒有一件是百分之百安全的。有些風險——常常是潛在的重大風險——與我們的每個業余愛好、所做的每項工作、所吃的每種食物有關，換句話說，與所進行的任何活動有關。但我們又不能，也不該因危險存在于我們將要做的每件事，而變成戰戰兢兢的神經癥患者。有些活動是比其它活動更危險。關鍵在于要讓自己了解相應的風險，然后相機行事。例如，兩車相撞時，大車總的說來要比小車安全些。可究竟能安全多少呢？答案是這樣：在一起嚴重的車禍中坐小車喪生的可能性是坐大車的兩倍左右。然而，大車通常比小車貴（并且消耗更多的汽油，由此給環境帶來了更大的風險！）。那么我們該怎樣確定什么時候值得為降低風險增加花費呢？例如，避免風險最保險的做法也許是去買一輛坦克或裝甲車，從而把撞車時死亡或受傷的風險降到最小。然而，即便你買得起，這筆額外的費用以及忍受坦克或裝甲車所帶來的不便是否值得呢？ 在我們尚不知所涉及的風險程度之前，我們還無法回答這些問題。那么，我們該如何去衡量風險程度呢？有些人似乎認為答案只不過是一個簡單的數字。例如，我們知道每年大約有25,000 人死于車禍。相比之下，每年只有大約300人死于礦山事故和災難。這難道就意味著乘坐汽車要比采礦危險得多嗎？未必。事實是，在美國每年大約有兩億人經常性地以車代步；而大概只有70萬人從事采礦作業。我們評估一種風險時，所需要的有關數字是一個比率或分數。該分數的分子告訴我們在某個特定時期由于從事某種特定活動而喪生或受傷的人數；其分母告訴我們在這一時期從事這種活動的總人數。這樣，所有的風險程度都是由比率或分數表示，其大小介于0（無風險）到1（完全風險）之間。7 通過把所有風險都簡化為這種比率或分數，我們便可以開始比較不同種類的風險，如比較采礦與乘坐汽車。這個比率越大，也就是說它越接近1，那么有關活動的風險就越大。在剛才討論的例子中，我們可以用每一活動中死亡的人數除以參與該活動的總人數，從而找出汽車旅行與采煤的相對安全性。此處，我們可以很清楚地看到，乘坐汽車旅行的風險是每一萬人中大約有一人喪生；而就采礦而言，其危險程度是每一萬礦工中大約有四人死亡。所以，盡管在車禍中喪生的人遠比采礦要多，其實后者的風險是前者的四倍。這些比率使我們能夠對毫不相干的活動或情形的危險性加以比較，即便差別如蘋果與橘子那樣大也能比較。如果你反對冒險，你就會選擇風險比率較小的活動。如果你無所畏懼，那么你往往會對高比率不太在乎，除非它們大得令人難以承受。我們一旦明白了風險是永遠無法從任何情況中完全去除的，因而就沒有絕對安全的事，我們也就會明白問題的關鍵不是要徹底避免風險，而是要理智地管理風險。風險管理需要兩大要素：常識以及與我們可能要承擔的風險的性質和程度相關的信息。

第四篇：新編大學英語第四冊漢譯英（精選）

1.中庸思想（doctrine of the mean）是儒家思想的核心內容。孔子所謂的“中”不是指“折中”而是指在認識和處理客觀事物時的一種“適度”和“恰如其分”的方法。孔子主張不僅要把這種思想作為一種認識和處理事務的方法來看待，而且還應該通過自身修養和鍛煉，把它融入自己的日常行為當中，使之成為一種美德。中庸思想是儒家思想的核心，也是中國傳統文化的重要組成部分。從它形成到現在，一直為民族精神的構建、民族智慧的傳播、民族文化的發展發揮著不可估量的作用。

2.中國四大名著是指三國演義The Romance of the Three Kingdoms、水滸傳Outlaws of the Marsh、西游記Journey to the West和紅樓夢A Dream in Red Mansions四部著名小說。它們的創作時間均處于元末明初至清代期間，其內容反映了中國古代政治和軍事斗爭、社會矛盾、文化信仰等各個方面。四大名著具有很高的藝術水平，代表了中國古典小說的高峰。書中的許多人物和場景在中國家喻戶曉，并且已經深深的影響了整個民族的思想觀念和價值取向。四本著作在中國古代民俗、封建制度、社會生活等多個領域皆有巨大的研究價值，是中國乃至全人類的寶貴文化遺產。

3.近年來，隨著互聯網技術的迅猛發展，互聯網經濟已經成為一個熱門話題。以蓬勃發展的電子商務為代表的互聯網經濟已經成為經濟發展的重要引擎。我國政府高度重視發展互聯網經濟，提出了“互聯網+”的概念，以推動互聯網與醫療、交通、教育、金融、公共服務等領域的結合。這將為互聯網經濟的發展提供極大的發展潛力和更廣闊的發展空間。隨著“互聯網+”戰略的深入實施，互聯網必將與更多傳統行業進一步融合，助力打造“中國經濟升級版”

4.蘇州園林是中國古典園林最杰出的代表，大部分為私家所有。蘇州園林始于春秋，興于宋元，盛于明清。清末蘇州已有各色園林170余處，為其贏得了“園林之城”的稱號。先保存完好的園林有60多處，對外開放的有十余處。其中滄浪亭、獅子林、拙政園和留園分別代表著宋元明清四個朝代的藝術風格，被稱為“蘇州四大名園”。蘇州園林宅園合一，可賞，可游，可居，其建筑規制反映了中國古代江南民間的生活方式和禮儀習俗。蘇州園林不僅僅是歷史文化的產物，同時也是中國傳統思想文化的載體。1997年，蘇州園林被聯合國教科文組織列入“世界遺產名錄”

5.中華文明曾對世界文明產生過重大影響。近年來，隨著我國經濟的發展和國際地位的提升。越來越多的中國元素為當今世界時尚、文學、影視作品等提供了創作靈感，成為熱門題材。這一現象表明，世界需要中國文化。在這種背景下，我國決定實施文化“走出去”的戰略，以加強中過與世界其他各國的文化交流。經過數年的努力，這項工程已經取得了很大的成績。文化“走出去”大力推動了我國文化產業的發展，正成為提升我國國家形象和綜合實力的有效途徑。

6.博鰲亞洲論壇是一個非政府、非營利性的國際組織。它是由25個亞洲國家和澳大利亞發起的，于2001年正式成立，總部位于中國的海南省博鰲鎮。博鰲亞洲論壇以平等、互惠、合作和共贏為主旨，致力于推動亞洲各國之間的經濟交流、協調與合作，并增強亞洲與世界其他地區的對話和聯系。它為有關國家的政府、企業及專家學者提供了一個共商亞洲以及全球事務的高層次平臺。通過區域經濟一體化合作，博鰲亞洲論壇將推進亞洲國家實現發展目標，為建設一個更加繁榮、穩定、和平的新亞洲作出重要貢獻。

7.城鄉一體化是我國現代化和城市化發展的一個新階段，是要通過對城鄉發展實行統籌規劃，并通過體制改革和政策調整，破除城鄉二元經濟結構，實現城鄉在政策上平等，在產業發展模式上互補，讓農村居民享受到與城鎮居民同樣的文明和福利。城鄉一體化是一項重大而深刻的社會變革，它使整個城鄉經濟能夠全面、協調、可持續地發展。只有大力推進城鄉一體化，妥善處理城鄉關系，加強城鄉合作，縮小城鄉差距，才能確保到2020年我國實現全面建設小康社會的宏偉目標。

8.近年來，社會的發展和就業形勢的變化對大學生提出了更高的要求。越來越多的大學生不在局限于書本知識的學習，他們開始走出“象牙塔”，利用業余時間積極投身于社會實踐活動。通過社會實踐活動，大學生可以更多地了解社會，增強社會責任感，提高分析問題和解決問題的能力。同時，參加社會實踐活動還可以幫助學生認識到自身的不足，明確未來努力的方向。所有這些都將為他們積累社會閱歷和工作經驗，為未來的就業或創業打下良好的基礎。

第五篇：英語長篇文章

(一)The silence of the father At the age of 6.The playground, a little boy learn to ride a bike, standing next to his father.Without a guide, no comfort, the little boy is naturally fell and broke, and his legs was bleeding profusely.Finally, the child sitting on the ground, crying, crying.Father is still stood straight, eyes filled with disdain and cold.Children yearn to father's encouragement.No;How eager to dad hugs children, or not.Just empty eyes, let the child feel cold and ruthless.Finally, the child stopped crying, stubbornly stand up, get in the car, began to try again.Father is interest already, turned around, exceed big step, go.Behind it is a metal of the friction with the ground, his father just inadvertently back to the head, hands trembling.Children stood up, thinking of father just cold still look in the eyes, two lines of tears somehow slip his cheek.One step, two step, three steps...His father's footsteps still firm.At the age of 13.In the auditorium, the little boy was surrounded by the crowd took to the stage.Once again raised the cup, cheers tide once again.Honor, close in flash repeatedly, the children struggled to find his father.The crowd, but without him, the audience seats, only a him.Moment, the hall seemed empty, only a child with his father in the eye.Still so cold, is still so.The hollow eyes in father ten-fold trophy to fade.Stood up to his son, a grabbed the trophy, close the father did not hesitate to give it to the background of the teacher.Again, two lines of tears involuntarily flow down, one step, two step, three steps...His father's footsteps still firm.Yesterday.School, a youth with his father as a farewell.No greetings, no comfort, no hug, without a word.Staring at his father, and the lines of his deep, add some grey in his hair.Eyes with tears rolling, repressed.In the fuzzy, father's cold.There are some bright eyes.Shaking the hands of his sons, midair stopped, and shrink back.Pointed to the door, the father turned around again, did not move.Looks at the back of my father passed away.And close to the corner, father settle, looking back, glanced at, see son.Young people watched his father, also can not suppress the tears flowing down at last.In silence, in the heart is so warm, one step, two step, three steps...It is today.The examination room.One child in written on the silence of the father, filled with gratitude and pride.My father, his feelings such as cotton fine autumn rain, the gentle spring breeze, no ups and downs, just indifferent silence.The silence of the father, I really appreciate it.（二）With my parents Maybe we grew up no longer need parents much nagging, parents may be busy, forgot to talk with us, may be working, learning, entertainment occupied most of our time, so, for the word “communication”, we have already strange.Once upon a time, parents often listen to my heart;But now, the parents only listening to me will focus on learning situation.After the report, not dad's cell phone call, is mother's pager began to shake.I had lost his temper, but my parents only left helpless expression in my heart, and do they must do things in a hurry.I really want to let them like when I was young, listen to me about something interesting and naive, also want to find the sort of dad, mom touched my head say naive feeling.But for me, it's just a kind of desire, having a desire to communicate with heart.My heart always have your chest impulse, but watching them tired expression, the haggard faces of the looked at them, and I had to turn to the tongue pharynx back.Even though I can't really understand them, but I know, what they need now is a cup of warm tea or wash feet a basin of water, so the full words slowly sank to the bottom of my heart, the desire to communicate with them also cannot achieve.In my 15 years old birthday that day, the parents said a sentence “happy birthday”, even without any gift, and I know that they, too, looking for communication with me.Remember the other day I cough all night long, in addition to grandma stew soup and a few words of words is no other.I know parents busy, there would be no more complain, just silently without a word.And an afternoon nap, I saw my father is using hand touched my forehead, mother also with a soft hand hot hand took mine, and I am both surprised and excited, father covered in mud and mother with frying let me feel their love to me again.Namely at that time, wordless communication let's all about the desire to each other.Silent communication that we no longer feel the diaphragm, silent communication that we have to know each other.In modern society, seems to let more people to look for communication, rather than put it in front.Let's try to find it, no matter it is silent or audio, because the soul of communication good relaxed, happy.Learning of junior middle school three year life is coming to an end, we will run to a new starting point.At this point, how much I want to stay this colorful middle school life, how would you want the full understanding of communication class!The site of some of the moving scene came in my mind.Grade last semester in one day, the class will hold a class meeting, the class meeting began quietly.Who was the first speaker? As usual, this is our monitor.I'm thinking about.The corner of the classroom suddenly gave a clash of the tables and chairsbegan to write two Japanese papers.Accurately speaking, is not to write, is posted.With one more piece of modern Japanese literature, at three o 'clock in the afternoon at two o 'clock in the morning the next day another Japanese classic literature.Feel the efficiency is quite high.15, can finally idly watching cartoon.“The burning eyes shayna, now set out to 13.Is about a week ago, see a netizen signing on a BBS images, eye immediately was robbed in the past.Noticed that it has ”red-violet“ and ”い と う の い ぢ artist“, then baidu search, the result is found the film.Today's cartoon is more look not to come over, thought not so much time and energy to slowly, so the recent basically don't watch the movie, just watching a movie.Middle school students summer vacation happy zhou ji Summer vacation, my grandma and uncle are going to visit in Hong Kong, our family also to take this opportunity to travel to Hong Kong.So, we a line of seven people take the travel company car on August 16 went to Hong Kong.To Hong Kong in the afternoon, we went to Ocean Park.Buy a ticket, we take the cable car to the mountain to see the animals in the sea.The animals there are various, wonders, attracted many Chinese and foreign tourists.With people, let's walk into the aquarium.”Wow!“ I as if place oneself in the boundless sea, all kinds of fish around me joyfully ”dance“.The most lovely to count the lion fish, it has covered with flowers spots clothes, dance in the coral, deducing the wonderful dance.The clown fish is the most shy, small body, scales have red, yellow...Uniform color, hiding in the coral, looked at us, face red, like a shy little girl.Is at this time, again to a big fish, although I don't know its name, but look into the eyes of straight turn it which were ga zi ng, ridiculous, I give it a funny name ”foolish fish“.Just as I was with relish to enjoy the ”foolish fish“, a monster in my side swimming, near, near, oh, turns out to be a devil fish.It set a round fin, swaying wire, the long tail in the water to swim with pride.The appearance is somewhat like the devil.At sea is a great variety of fish, make a person dazzling.Here, I not only saw a variety of fish, but also know the process of their growth, there is no knowledge learned from books, is really kill two birds with one stone!Take people a long time, has the short oftwo infantry formations from the Beijing military region, a once in taihang mountain killed Japanese flower of the ”star“ ABuGuiXiu, another emerging as the ”first group“ of jinan 31 YingMo unit.The footsteps of footsteps, forcefully to continue the long march;Million mighty armies of courage of high precision, like a great river.Like the blue ocean, like the waves of whiteyeardeng xiaoping.People will never forget, just eight months after the 35th anniversary of National Day parade, deng xiaoping at the great hall of the east hall of a finger shocked the world: the Chinese army to cut one million.Like the shown on the big parade of imposing manner, like the rainbow on the stage of China's big disarmament, is of epoch-making significance of the whole.Through the strategic adjustment, the PLA has reduced the number of the major military commands and officers, and increased army aviation, electronic confrontation forces such as modern arms forces.Newly formed group army, the special for the first time exceeded the infantry...With ”yeh ting independent regiment“ tiejun, 18 wheeled armored fighting vehicle thundered past.From the horses to motorized to mechanization, the army of the people's liberation army has been basically formed a three-dimensional form a complete set of equipment system and comparison of mobile warfare support security system.As army a microcosm of upheaval, the mechanization of giants, with a fierce roars in majesty, waterfall of diarrhea.Daring to the tiananmen rostrum, mechanized formations of team leaders put up your hands.Tiananmen square, in 1900, the cannon on the qianmen, the eight more than 2900 punching the invaders in the palace held a ”parade“.Today, tiananmen square became a sea of 100000 double arm swing dance bunting, wreaths, woven elegantly beautiful picture, woven jiang zemin about military construction 20 eye-catching Chinese characters of ”general requirements“ : being qualified politically and competent militarily, a fine style, a strong sense of discipline and adequate logistical support.The scene, make the west on a balcony, a professor at the university of macau, a 65old Cheng Xianghui mixed feelings: ”.The article is that there is a armament construction of a peaceful environment, need such a strong national defense.“ The old man's words, says the rise and fall of the Chinese nation one hundred's show: a solid defense, a powerful army, is always the reliable guarantee for national prosperity and people's well-being.Like this waving flags, our army modernization construction of the relay with handed down from generation to generation;Like the straight strip on the feet, with Chinese characteristics a good soldier of the road more walk more wide.From the personnel quality historic leap to the establishment of highly efficient, from the long-term development of conventional weapons to defense cutting-edge technology breakthrough, from single service to the synthesis of various services and arms, and synchronous development of the republic of the people's army is the rapid change with their own appearance, to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity provides strong powerful guarantee...Like a magnificent symphony, the end of a century review's gallery.11 when 5 points, four strategic missiles in the swing of the second artillery troops into a square at the same time, a mighty fleet of 10 air echelon to the low-level.Pierce the clouds and mist.25 painted camouflage of helicopter as green share, 107 new bombers, strike aircraft, like silver lightningI JunWei zhuang, zhuang wei in our country.The ground and tielui rolling;The air and warhawk roar.From land to fly the sky, from the ”millet plus rifles“ to the ”rocket“, China's defense modernization progresses day by day.Eight guards machine spray colorful color smoke, also has failed in tiananmen square five-color wreath form a huge dove pattern.Overlooking the square the arm like forest, in the 200 m fly domestic peers of the republic of armed helicopter Ma Xiangsheng, blood boiling, who hold the coloured ribbon was dancing? The people, ”he said.The Chinese people to stand up and the party's people's army.At 11 of 13 points, a military band played the last note, the parade lasted more than an hour ended the parade On the morning of October 1, military commission chairman jiang zemin inspected bus slowly east review armed forces.10 36 points, when jiang zemin spoke on tiananmen gate, military music echoed again over tiananmen square, great momentums of such the parade began.Like a flame flow drag, bright-coloured ensign first came into the line of sight of people.156 armed guards the ceremonial players that the sacred banner of blood.“Magnificent jinggangshan, bayi military flag is red, the first time, people have the army...” Together under the flag of the people's army from victory to victory, from glory to glory.“Forward, forward, forward...” 17 contingent with steps and acoustic, accept the country and the dignity of the people's review.Army three color camouflage, as if in the autumn colors of pastureblack ribbon, blue shawl sketch out the elegant demeanour, the majesty of his massive face engraved on the sea.Marine parade, with an average age of 18 shows people's navy toward the hope of the new century.In the sea, and lift them from pale blue to deep blue;In the sea, and lift them from abroad in the world.Black and white uniform, showing the spirit of roam the earth paratroopers athletes soar the skies, as was a sublime as hero troops, today, huang jiguang people of tropical rainforest volley wings, snow area plateau beyond, the former land tiger on the wings of an eagle.Parade through the individual power, such as strong breeze roar, such as spring thunder rolling.The youth of the olive green, armed police officers and soldiers blood cast shield;The orange like the sunrise, is the female militia phalanx dashing...“Forward, forward, forward...” Warriors, majestic.25 mechanized formations appear in front of people.Tanks streaming, BuZhanChe, armored vehicles was splendid, a MOE howitzers, bombard, plus howitzer, rocket gu and self-propelled anti-aircraft gun chin...Martial music sound, rumble of the motor.The tiananmen square, and the Beijing, the whole China, in this moment resonates--This is 13 National Day military parade in the largest arms.Was born in the new period of reform and opening-up of army aviation, marines, armed special police, reserve forces, today for the first time into the specially-built force.All this, attached to a century great nameyeararmed fighters aviation joint formation flying over tiananmen square for the first time.A bow shot Sirius.Gold pieces medium-range and long-range missiles handheld device maker e-ten blazing, like a mighty dragona concern.For care, maybe only need a simple greeting, or a knowing smile, can let a person smile, let a person experience motherly care.Don't be too stingy, a greeting, a smile won't let you lose what, can let your personality get distillation.Read “a dream of red mansions” inductive, and Lin sister a dream of red mansions, casually over a few times before, today again stressed, unexpectedly found himself more and more to the younger sister Lin has a new knowledge and understanding.At first, the Lin sister cry and ChouYan feel unreasonable, how much is a good family, why to a little bit sad tears? Are so petty, compared with treasure chai is not a good family demeanor and temperament.He saw her, always let a person feel depressed and dull.Is this what she calls a “depression”? Slowly, I was her outstanding talent and surprise.She is full of talent, no one can and might;Her story and her stubborn temper, she is more innocent and pure...Her story is sympathetic, although also was born in the home of the rulers, but have been sick, out the door, little unexpectedly in the medicine bubble older, already the body more weak, sickly may be “only child”, parents of the “eye” of love and love.Family's custom, etiquette than that those who are poor, but it's more shows her distinctive character, showing her and she is cautious.The literature of the dai jade, poetry is unsurpassable composition and intelligent, but the face of cynicism, I don't know aspirant treasure jade, she instead of blame, instead of partial lavishly.She is really don't like the moral codes of the family, the treasure jade cynicism, this should be the treasure jade, and the further development of the dai jade love, treasure jade they finally find a bosom friend of each other.Everyone advised treasure jade to study hard, earning fame, dai jade was shown to fame.In her delicate appearance, but with a despised and spit on the old feudal imperial fame.I most admire her this!Although the dai jade not to take an examination of fame of the treasure jade appreciation, but she patiently taught xiang ling poetry, educate xiang ling.She is not opposed to knowledge and the literature, just hate fame.She carefully, patience, wholeheartedly teach xiang ling poetry, in order to let the sisters to get rid of the fate, who can compare with her? No know!Besides, said her purity and not a trace of all.Lin sister read “the west chamber”, this is a top on acid at the time, especially for family, but also can't read.Lin sister didn't want to so much, she read “is” the west chamber “, ”the worship of the ying-ying went and Cui Yingying persistent love to read and appreciate the beauty of meantime.Treasure sister criticism “sister Lin how to read this book? I tell the old lady.” Treasure chai sets in the dai jade in the heart of the images of good sister.But treasure elder sister? Really good? A reputation everywhere left her gentle is virtuous, but in eavesdropping on being found when others speak said “sister Lin just came up.” Framed by sister Lin.This to the poor sister Lin, can't find the bosom friend, no one can listen to her words, only and the treasure jade also can talk, they often play small temper in front of him.Sister good values of compassion, Lin came to Jia Fu alone, alone here, sponsor, what matter all to be careful, watch others everywhere, I'm afraid others joke, she said she did not know the rules.She is very sensitive about everything around, weak nervous moments in defence of his, this is the result of her own, the character of revolt, her mouth speak words like a knife, others said she was “a bad mouth.” She also had to do so.She is insignificant, neither master Jia Fu's finances, and regardless of daily chores, so, how is locked and the servants are not value her, and there is no shelter her, how don't injury situation facing the fallen petal;Were missing mother how not shed tears? Others not have this kind of feeling, couldn't understand her, and said she was only crying, said the body of her sick, said her petty...To repay past debt, tears flow for twenty years, how many tears will flow dry, and how much debt it has finished.Her fate is bumpy.Cao xueqin “a sad tears” and her tears all have too much similar.Sister Lin in a busy, have not yet enjoy onto hand left earth, and the treasure jade love became a bubble, just like that.May be the go to, the debt is finished, tears...Pure, innocent, not complicated, tenacious inner net against feudalism, warm and bold in the pursuit of his own happiness.Dai jade is made of water, pure water, but can impact rock cliffs, isn't a lake water, but the water has been forward flow.Sigh sigh only the net of the old society to Lin sister too much depressed and dull, sigh sigh god playing tricks on people, only lovers but can't together, beautiful dai jade but can't get your own happiness, but her pursuit, doing his best.Die may be in the great house collapsed Jia Fu before god for his life as thin as paper a kind of compensation, the scene when she don't have to look at houses down, she don't have to experience the pain, she can no longer suffering!God is the biggest gift for her keep her beautiful, although brought some desolate.Search bandar was swept away by a broken seat.Treasure chai can only lived alone...Sister Lin not only weep is nothing.Instead, she is bold to pursue their own happiness, against the spirit of the bondage of feudal ethical code is worth for sure.She is truly a pure, pure “psychic baoyu.Read the camel xiangzi feeling when I was small I know China has a writer named Lao she.His name in my heart has always been a tragedy.I knew he was specially written for the poor, designed for the poor, know he beat and scold suffered humiliation in the ”cultural revolution“, the last than ”a shameful life“, and threw herself into the lake.In him I see the scholar's moral integrity, see China at the time of darkness.”Camel xiangzi is Lao she famous work, but I haven't read.I know it is about a coachman's miserable experience, I can't bear to see another tragedy.See, the in the mind uncomfortable along while, much is not good.But I just found out that, after watching the “camel xiangzi did not call a person tears touching plot, it from the beginning to the end with a flat tone, but can't help to let your xiangzi untimely.It is about a driver in the 30 s to make a living.Xiangzi a teenager from the country came to the countryside, when he is pure and firm, he had a simple dream: make money, buy their own cars.For a few years later, he finally had a new car.He could have a better life, but because of the simple into the jaws, caught by the army.Though he escaped in the future, also stole three camels, bought more than 30 yuan, but his dream has been shattered.Without a car.Everything from scratch.The arrest brought him great blow.He wanted to stand up, but found himself is far less strength.He just want to laptop hoping to make money, what don't entertain wild hope.Unexpectedly, bad things always let him hit.To help master of his cart, he had been cheated, money to buy the camels and their hard-earned hard-earned money all let a wicked detective to cheat.He once again fall into the abyss of pain.Dealership owner liu three yes, the daughter of their played a small means cheat him and she got married.He don't love their, have to get married.When their really pregnant, can he thought a good dad.During this time, he met little child, one to dwell in the painting of the girls from poor families.They gradually produced a sincere affection.But their because died during childbirth.Their dead, he's not tore heart crack lung of sad, but did not have children, this made him very sad.Little children want to go with him, two people don't speak, finally missed the chance.When the persecution in the outside do not fight against being cheated again, he looks for the small blessing son, found that she had committed suicide.I don't know the persecution will once again stand up, forget the past start again, after all, he's not too old.But, can he? If a person after experienced so much blow can also stand up, seem to be very difficult.Story no xiangzi the fate of the future, but for our endless imagination.He is like a book of small and medium-sized horse grandpa, there was a miserable old age, the homelessness, or really wake up, really start again? We all want to be the latter.Because who also don't want to see a person, have a miserable life.But at that time, the lower the working people, who isn't life like that? I this lifetime of the protagonist, the hero of the ”crescent moon“, they are the witness of The Times.Miserable experience not only stop on them, and even continue to the next area, and down.To get liberation and the people well is not easy to take charge of the masters, how long is not good, here comes a cultural revolution.The drama increasingly fierce, finally caused the ”10 years of chaos“ in Chinese history.During this period, the people suffer, how much less than before liberation.A few days ago, watched a TV called contemporary workers, specially to visit some of Beijing's taxi driver.They earn money in addition to own use, but also for the company to pay installment payment of cost of rent or buy a car.Money really fell on their own hands, just enough for a family dinner.So they had to postpone a little and a little time to go home, some drivers just sleep four or five hours a day.There was a man said the phrase: ”if I hadn't really no way out, really don't do this.“ Is this the story of xiangzi and how many have some similar? The history of China, China's development, after many ups and downs.Today's millennium hard-won.But we don't know that China will not repeat mistakes of the past.We can only pray, won't.Read ”how the steel was tempered“ inductive recently, read ”how the steel was tempered“ book, feeling deep.Read when the mood is with the growth of Paul ko ezer gold, fate and ups and downs.To savor the book, taste the spirit of Paul.Increasingly feel that we should be learn from the spirit of Paul nutrition, firm the ideal faith, set up the correct world outlook, the outlook on life and values.Remember some words in the book popular: ”human life is the most precious.When he look back on the past, should not regret for mediocre...almost no one willing to mediocrity of life, because even the grass is also trying to add a trace of green for spring, hope on nor been left his own shadow.But not everyone had a piece of good steel.So how the steel was tempered? I believe you will appear in the mind of the fire of steel-making scenes.In fact, life is like steel!Nothing is born, “iron” into “steel”, there is only one wayin the wars of the battlefield, in the face of the test of life and death, he did not retreat;The raging blizzard's construction site, in the face of human unbearable labor intensity and cold, he didn't fell.In the case of blind, sick, in the face of lost manuscript, body go from bad to worse relentless strikes, he still didn't give in, finally from a young boy, he was born poor grew into a have lofty ideals, noble character and tenacious style of communist fighter.Life, can be said to be a tortuous and bumpy road.In the journey of life, you will meet heavy difficult, want to go to the blow in the face of failure and the pain of not understood, and so on.However, all this is temporary.After the break barriers, overcome difficulties, the