大学英语精读5课后翻译

To master a large ( a large number of , a large quantity of, a great amount of ) vabulary is crucial (vital, impportant) to the fluency in a foreign language. It is showed (suggested, indicated) by the statistics (figures) which are unofficial but freque Unit 1 To master a large vocabulary is crucial to the fluency in a foreign language. It is showed by the statistics which are unofficial but frequently quoted concerning the Cambridge First Certificate Examination that those students with a vocabulary of less than 3,500 words are less likely to succeed in the exam. The latest (recent) research also indicates that the native speaker of English knows at least 16,000 words, when he has received education until he is 18 or more. Unless you are proficient in a language such as Spanish or German, there is no short-cut to a large vocabulary. You have to depend on diligence and dedication. Of course, you can guess from context the meaning of some new words you come across in reading, but you often have to look up a dictionary to clarify the exact meanings. A practical method to learn new words may be reading widely, especially reading those interesting and exciting. To read the same book repeatedly is good for you: each time you read it you will learn different new words, and the familiar context also helps you to engrave those words on your minds deeply. Unit 2 1、I don’t think it is realistic to turn to him for help. As a matter of fact, he himself is in need of help. 2、More and more people are being awakened to the urgent need of combating air pollution. 3、There are visible signs that some of the time-honored old traditions and values are no longer cherished by the young people. 4、Many of us find the notion of a boundless universe hard to grasp. 5、There being so many loopholes in the laws and regulations, it is little wonder that a handful of speculators got rich overnight. 6、An unprecedented boom in tourism brought sudden prosperity to the small border town, which was formerly inhabited by only three hundred people. 7、In the light of this information, that country already has the capabilities to make nuclear weapons. 8、Regardless of repeated warnings from his friends, he staked all his money on highrisk ventures. Unit 3 If you set out to do some business but failed, don' t lose your confidence. There are great difference between that“ I failed three times ”and “I'm a failure.”As long as you try to learn a lesson from your failure, instead of holding a negative attitude about yourself or identifying yourself with failure, you are very likely to be successful in the future. Have you ever thought about that those who have failed again and again, are always the victims of bad self-image? They failed often because of internal reasons, rather than negative reasons. Numerous examples verify that if those people could be prevailed upon change their view and set up positive self-image, their performance would change miraculously. Success can come at any time, whenever you are thirty, forty or when it seems that you've failed in your whole life. Success in early years is sweet, but the late one is much more tasty. Unit 4 1、Far from being permissive, many parents are putting tremendous pressure on their children to be exceptional in everything. 2、Owing to her academic excellence, this Changsha girl has been accepted by several prestigious, American universities, including Harvard, Yale and MIT. 3、Many parents start their children in piano or violin lessons at ever-earlier ages in hopes that they will become exceptional pianists or violinists. 4、In modern society, clothing styles change yearly. Some are in this year but will be out the next. 5、More likely than not, what this“new” parenting idea brings about will be“super problems” rather than “super kids”. 6、Young people should be given the opportunity to take the initiative, to take responsibility for their mistakes and credit for their achievement. 7、In my view, he is so weak-willed that he could hardly give up smoking. To my surprise, he has easily cured himself of this bad habit. 8、Demands on students have to be tailored to their interests and abilities. Unit 5 Scientists are a small group of people who are striving to gain insight into nature and seek for laws in the superficial disorder. They have a special ability to think and analyze, and unlimited patience in observing and collecting date. However, not all scientific discoveries can be ascribed to abilities and patience; they usually connect closely with creative imagination. Of course, the leap of imagination is often the first step leading to discoveries. Moreover, scientists are famous for their honesty. They put a high premium on honesty, mainly because that honesty is cardinal to their career. Every theory they put forward has to be further tested. Every error and lie are sure to be found. So, if finding some evidence contradiction with their ideas, scientists modify even abandon their ideas, instead of concealing them. In this way, they accumulate an immense amount of knowledge, which can help us understand ourselves and surroundings better. Unit 6 One day, we received an invitation from my father to his sixtieth birthday party. Jenny regarded it as my father’s actively reaching out to a reconciliation, so we should accept it. I was in the midst of abstracting an important case and preparing for the coming examinations at that time, hence I only used the simplest words to tell her no day to reconcile forever. My refusal apparently made Jenny depressed, but as a rational woman, she didn’t quarrel with me. She just tried to persuade me. But it only made me furious, thinking that Jenny made me upset deliberately. I must have been crazy them, because I did a thing for which I would never forgive myself-I shouted at Jenny and hurled the telephone at her. But once I threw it, I regretted. When I turned back to see her, she had disappeared. I went out to look for her everywhere, but in vain. I was scared to death, not knowing what to do next. When I was going to give up, I suddenly saw Jenny sitting in front of our house. I walked forward to her, saying “Jenny, I’m sorry-” But she interrupted my apology and said, ”love means not ever having to say you’re sorry.” Unit 7 1、When I was a kid, I was so fascinated with the idea of travelling round the world that I would spend hours in my grandfather’s spinning the globe and dreaming of the places I would like to visit. 2、A time bomb exploded this afternoon in one of London’s biggest supermarkets, evoking a great panic among the population. 3、Accompanied by his father, Bill went to the police station ago confessed to the police officer that he had robbed an old man of his gold watch two weeks before. 4、After getting engaged to Jane, Stephen started working hard for the first time in his life. And before long he distinguished himself as a young theoretical physicist. 5、Prof. Stone is distinguished for his sternness. But, to everyone’s surprise, the speech he made at his daughter’s wedding last Saturday was full of wit and humor. 6、It’s amazing that so many people are willing to do voluntary work for the benefit of the community.