Unit 1
Section A. The Temptation of a Respectable Woman
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. II, p. 8
Her husband expected his friend, Gouvernail, to stay about one or two weeks in
their home.
He was a boring and withdrawn person with a strange personality.
She decided to leave for her aunt's house and wouldn't come back till Gouvernai
l left their home.
A once ambitious person, Gouvernail now became one with the mere desire to enjo
y a genuine life now and then.
His tones of voice and personal charm.
She was afraid that she could not resist being attracted by Gouvernail.
He mistook his wife's feeling towards Gouvernail for pure dislike.
She had overcome both her misunderstanding of and her subtle feelings towards G
ouvernail.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. III, p. 8
Idle melting
imposes
penetrate
presence
nuisance
nonsense
keen
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IV, p. 9
run down
taken seriously
drinking in
in no sense made excellent observations on
counted on
for my part
make a fuss
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. V, p. 9
sanctions
Restrictions
fine
limits
problems
tax
duty
responsibility
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VI, p. 10
justify
glorify
exemplifies
classified
purified
intensify
identify
terrified
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VII, p. 10
bravery
jewellery
delivery
machinery
robbery
nursery
scenery
discovery
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VIII, p. 11
She said it might have been all right, if the weather had been goodMrs. Baroda
said she might have liked Gouvernail if he had been like the others.
If I had been there, I could have helped you.
He could have got tickets if there had been some cheap ones.
Mrs. Baroda might have yielded to the temptation if she hadn't been a respectab
le and sensible person.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IX, p. 11
"You were different then." "So was she."
"You used to say he was a man of wit."
"So he is."
"You've made a mistake here."
"Oh, so I have. Thank you."
"Children should behave themselves."
"So should adults. ."
"This glass is cracked."
"Oh, so it is. I hadn't noticed."
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. X, p. 12
He imposed his company upon her in spite of her repeated hints of hoping to be
left alone.
His friends can never count upon how he is going to act under given conditions,
as he is always full of surprises.
Don't make a fuss about such a small thing because that is the last thing I exp
ected.
Besides being an upright and respectable woman Mrs. Baroda was also a very sens
ible one.
She had never known her thoughts to be so confused, unable to gather anything f
rom them.
From Gouvernail's talk, Mrs. Baroda came to know that his periods of silence we
re not his basic nature, but the result of moods.
To Gaston's delight, his wife had finally overcome her dislike for Gouvernail a
nd invited Gouvernail to visit them again wholly from herself.
Mrs. Baroda felt confused with Gouvernail's puzzling nature and found it hard t
o penetrate the silence in which he had unconsciously covered himself.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. XI, p. 12
在一起呆了几天,她仍感到对这个客人很陌生,只得大部分时间让丈夫陪着他.
加斯顿拉了拉妻子的衣袖,双手搂着她的腰,快乐地望着她那充满困惑的眼睛.
他在她身旁的长凳上坐下,丝毫不曾想到她可能会反对他坐在那儿.
他的话变成了一串毫无意义的动词,名词,副词和形容词,她陶醉在他的声音里.
那晚,巴罗达太太很想把自己的一时荒唐告诉丈夫—也是她的朋友,但还是忍住了.
他照例说了些诸如这个季节的夜风对身体不好之类的话.后来,望着茫茫夜色,他开始谈了起
来.
"噢,"她笑着,在他唇上印了长长的温柔的一吻,"我一切都已经克服了!你会看到的,这次我
会对他很好."
而现在他只求能生存,只是偶尔才能体验到一丝真正的生活的气息,就像此刻这样.
Section B. The Obligations and Responsibilities to Marriage
XVI. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. B
《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVII, p. 24
obligation
continuity
sacrific acknowledged
passion
scattered
worship
elastic
《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVIII, p. 24
in; in
in/by
to
on
at behind
to
from
Unit 2
《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVIII, p. 41
Other writers might have written stories about London.But only he could have
created the character David who gave his creator permanent fame.
China has provided more applause,more honor and of course,more profit where
this scientist is concerned them any other countries。
He had an wrge to execute this skill perfectly。
This physical transformation plus the skill with which he executed it again are
surely the secrets of Chaplin’s great comedy.
But that shock roused his imagination Chaplin didn’t have his jokes written
into a sript in advance;he was the kind pf comic who used his physical senses
to invent his art as he went along.
He also has a deep need to be loved and a corresponding fear of being
restrayed。The two were hard to combine amd sometimes-as in his early marriages-
the collision between them resulted in disaster.
It’s doubtful whether she can find her way into perfect acting,though she
never loses her faith in her own ability.
It was a relief to know that he finally finished the book before his
death.Which was regarded as a fitting memorial to his life as a writer.
Unit 3
Section A. Longing for a New Welfare System
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. II, p. 66
He means that a welfare client is believed to lie to get a little extra welfare
money and those caseworkers know it well.
He has chosen to live an honest life by drumming up some business outside and d
rawing cartoons for magazines.
They know clearly that they are being made fools of by some of their clients, a
nd they feel they are entitled to have clients bow to them as compensation.
He doesn't think those caseworkers are to blame so he isn't being bitter.
Because he believes it practically requires people to lie.
He had to call a caseworker he called Suzanne first. After giving a little lect
ure, Suzanne was supposed to notify the medical worker, who would certify that
there was a problem. Then the medical worker called the wheelchair repair comp
anies to get the cheapest bid. Then the medical worker alerted the main welfare
office. They considered the matter for days before calling back and approving
the repair, if he was lucky.
The system so easily lends itself to abuse by the welfare givers as well as by
the clients.
He dreams of a new system that will encourage the clients and help them to deve
lop their talents, rather than seek to convict them of cheating.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. III, p. 66
convicted
donation
bleeding
entitled
profile
pension
thrive
receipt
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IV, p. 67
up
to
back
of
around
into
for
to
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. V, p. 67
pressure
hardships
pain
defeat
delay
hunger
conditions
temper
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VI, p. 68
longish
animal-like
selfish
honey-like
ball-like
boyish
yellowish
goodish
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VII, p. 68
politicians
technician
comedian
musicians
physicians
electricians
beautician
magician
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VIII, p. 69
The wanted man is believed to be living in New York.
Many people are said to be homeless after the floods.
Three men are said to have been arrested after the explosion.
The prisoner is thought to have escaped by climbing over the wall.
Four people are reported to have been seriously injured in the accident.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IX, p. 69
He tried sending her flowers, but it didn't have any effect.
I don't regret telling her what I thought, even if I upset her.
She remembered reading a biography about Charlie Chaplin, which described him a
s a Marxist.
We regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you employment.
He welcomed the new student and then went on to explain the college regulation
s.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. X, p. 70
You are legally entitled to take faulty goods back to the store where you purch
ased them, but you are supposed to account for why you want to do so.
You only need to fill out a form to get your membership, which entitles you to
a discount on goods.
One year ago, the car dealer tried to drum up buyers by offering good services.
Now, his business is thriving.
The crime was looked into carefully before he was convicted of murder.
I called the Freeway Service Patrol for help after my car broke down on the fre
eway. Twenty minutes later, they came to my rescue and left a $ 150 receipt.
Faced with the threat of losing their jobs, these workers yielded to the manage
ment's advice and went back to work .
The middle-aged man who took the boy bled the father for $20,000 as a compensat
ion for the loss of his company.
The man living on welfare began to set up his own market, one step at a time an
d his business is thriving.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. XI, p. 70
每个人都觉得靠社会福利救济的人在骗人.
但即使我抵抗不住这种诱惑,我投稿的那些大杂志也不愿给自己惹麻烦.
社会工作者心底里知道许多救济对象在欺骗他们,因此他们觉得,作为补偿,他们有权让救济
对象点头哈腰.
她这是在暗示我:得哀求她了.但是我却将她顶了回去.
苏珊娜试图就修理轮椅的问题训斥我.由于福利部门不愿花钱好好地修,所以我的轮椅经常
坏.
我当然得经常用我的轮椅.我是一个工作很积极的人,又不是植物人.
如何逐渐脱离福利照顾,这在法律条款中没有明确规定.
我们需要一位律师来捍卫福利救济对象的权利,因为这一福利体制不仅容易使救济对象滥用
权力,也很容易使福利提供者滥用权力.
Section B. A Blind Man Helped Me See the Beautiful World
XVI. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions
even though
annoyed
struck me
out of tune
motionless
just as
hardly
satisfaction
《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVII, p. 81
skimmed
steer
chartered
angle
overhead
magic
realm
stack
《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVIII, p. 82
Only a few crumbling 破裂的 walls bear witness to the past greatness of the cit
y of Aksum.
At first he was way ahead of me, but I'm slowly but surely catching him up.
I was loaded with many parcels (包裹), unable to walk any faster.
The place was deserted and there was no sign of human beings living there.
These instruments should be switched on and checked before we start our work.
My friend was dressed in a black coat whereas I had gone there in jeans.
All those connected with the mission were in prayer for her, but her life was n
ot spared.
May I excuse myself/be excused for a while, Mr. Davis
Unit 4
Section A. The Telecommunications Revolution《读写教程 IV》: Ex. II, p. 95
The living standards in the developing world will be greatly improved.
The author refers to those places without telecommunications facilities such as
telephones, which hinders exchange of information.
Because advanced communications and subsequent widespread access to information
technologies enable the developing regions to shorten the process of changing
from labor-intensive assembly work to industries that involve engineering, mar
keting and design.
Because they believe it is in bad need of any phones and it lacks experience in
weighing costs and choosing between technologies.
First, it sold a 30% stake in its national phone company to two Western compani
es to quicken the import of Western technology. Second, it had leased rights to
a Dutch-Scandinavian group of companies to build and operate an advanced digit
al mobile phone system.
Wireless. For it's cheaper to build radio towers than to string lines across mo
untain ridges and it is a reliable service.
Because customers there talk two to four times as long on the phone as people i
n North America.
Because mobile phones make it possible for them to keep contact with each other
even when they are caught in the traffic jams.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. III, p. 95 recession
disposal
condensed
strategic
revenue
persist
utilities
desperate
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IV, p. 96
lags far behind
are stuck with
going for
remain in contact
keep pace with
at your disposal
dates from
only scratch the surface of
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. V, p. 96
sales
health
will
trade
education
growth
understanding
idea
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VI, p. 97
superpower
superabundant
supermarket
super-speed
super-computers
superman
superstar
super-efficient
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VII, p. 97
auto-timer
auto-racing
auto-focus
autograph
auto-reverse
autopilot
autobiography
auto-industry
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VIII, p. 98
Concentrate on indoor delights rather than outdoor fights and you'll be much be
tter appreciated.
As a result of the development of the information superhighway many people may
eventually be able to work at home rather than go to an office.
Some people say that this term pupils' achievements will be measured by a forma
l test rather than by their teachers' assessment.
They argued that their products should be developed on the basis of need rather
than profit.
During weekends the businessmen may spend some time establishing friendship and
mutual trust rather than discussing any particular item of business.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IX, p. 99 Petrol now is twice as expensive as it was a few
years ago
Theirs is about three times as big as ours
Latin American customers talk two to four times as long on the phone as people
in North America
the fee for cell phones is typically twice as much as for calls made over fixed
lines
can transmit 250,000 times as much data as a standard telephone wire
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. X, p. 99
By installing the latest wireless transmission systems, a parade of urban cente
rs and industrial zones from Beijing to Budapest are stepping directly into the
Information Age.
Widespread access to information technology promises to condense the time requi
red to change from labor-intensive assembly work to industries that involve eng
ineering, marketing and design.
Modern communications will give countries like China and Vietnam a huge advanta
ge over countries stuck with old technologies.
There is little dispute that communications will be a key factor separating the
winners from the losers.
The economy of the country is stuck in recession and it barely has the money to
scratch the surface of the problem.
Businesses eager for reliable service are willing to pay a significantly high p
rice tag for a wireless call.
Having an operation there is like having an endless pile of money at your dispo
sal.
For countries that have lagged behind for so long, the temptation to move ahead
in one jump is hard to resist.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. XI, p. 100
一个将会大大提高发展中国家生活水准的转变正方兴未艾.
所有这些发展中地区都把先进的通信技术看作一种能跨越经济发展各阶段的
.
问题是,它的国内电话系统是一堆生了锈的 20世纪 30 年代的老古董.
通信工程也是上海实现其成为一流金融中心这一梦想的关键.
整个拉丁美洲对无线电通信的需求和使用已急速增加.
泰国也在求助于无线电通信方式,以便让泰国人在发生交通堵塞时能更好地利用时间.
移动电话在商界成为时尚,使人们在交通堵塞时也能与外界保持联系.
总有一天,他们将能在信息高速公路上与美国和西欧并驾齐驱.
Section B. The Information Superhighway
XVI. Read the following statements carefully, and decide whether they are true
(T) or false (F) according to the text.
1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8. T
《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVII, p. 111
Unit 5
Section A. Choose to Be Alone on Purpose
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. II, p. 124
All 22 million of people live alone, which suggests that it is an overwhelming
phenomenon in the United States.
Because they can find inspiration in solitude.
The more capable the person is of thinking on his own, the less his need for st
aying with others.
It depends. If he lives with them, the friends' temporary leaving will be recei
ved as a welcome change. However, if he lives alone, the temporary absence of f
riends will leave him nothing but the feeling of emptiness.
The need to talk is the most basic need of a solitary person.
He may call friends to tell them important things, or talk to himself, his pet
s, the television, or even to strangers in the supermarket.
He should stay rational, settle himself in a comfortable and pleasant way and w
ait for anythin g happy that may happen.
As ordinary people's solitary condition of living differs from that of the grea
t minds like the poets and philosophers, they should cherish the thought that "
since we are here, we may as well stay and make the best of it".
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. III, p. 124
dictate choked
humble
justice waterproof
slippery poetry supreme
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IV, p. 125
cast out
all by himself
stay up late
was fond of
at one sitting
filled up with
speaks highly of
have sought out
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. V, p. 125
idea
offer
proposal
belief
request
control 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VI, p. 126
underestimated
underpaid
overslept
Underdeveloped
overestimated
overcharged
underweight
overloaded
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VII, p. 127
simplified
electrician
recovery
underwent
autobiography
underline
terrorist
over-react
promotion
products《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VIII, p. 127
The more openly you and your doctor can talk together, the better the service y
our doctor will be able to give you.
The more Renee Henry learnt about the therapy, the more she became convinced th
at it was right for her.
The more a nation's companies locate factories abroad, the smaller will be the
country's recorded exports.
The less exercise you do, the more unfit you will become, and the harder everyd
ay tasks will seem.
Remember that the less processed a food, the higher its mineral and vitamin con
tent.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IX, p. 128
You might as well go there to see whether there is the information you need
We might as well call it freedom
You may as well ring and tell them you're going to visit them
We might / may as well walk home
We might / may as well find an easier one to read
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. X, p. 128
Poets and philosophers all speak highly of themselves for seeking out solitude,
from which they can draw inspiration.
A humble person tends to suffer from solitude, feeling himself inadequate compa
ny, longing for others to be around.
The widowed old lady was so lonely that she would talk at length to the strange
rs in the supermarket about her pets.
The condition of loneliness rises and falls, but our need to talk goes on forev
er - the need of telling someone the daily succession of small observations and
opinions.
To a person living alone, it's important to stay rational and settle down and m
ake himself comfortable, and find some grace and pleasure in his condition.
If you live with other people, their temporary absence can be refreshing.
Scientific surveys show that those who live alone talk at length to themselves
and their pets and the television.
It's important to stop waiting and settle down and make ourselves comfortable,
at least for the time being.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. XI, p. 128
孤独或许是这里的一种民族弊病,它比起其他任何过错更加令人难以启齿.而另一方面,故意
选择独处,拒绝别人的陪伴而非为同伴所抛弃,这正是美国式英雄的一个特点.
孤独的猎人,孤独的探险者,在鹿群和狼群中间冒险,去征服广袤的荒野,这时他们并不需要
有人陪伴.梭罗独居在湖畔的小屋,有意抛弃了城市生活.现在,这成了你的个性.
独处的灵感是诗人和哲学家最有用的东西. 他们都赞成独处.
也许你已经注意到,这些艺术家类型的人,大多是到户外独处,而家里则自有亲人们备好了热
茶,等着他们回家.
美国的独处高士是梭罗.我们钦佩他,并非因为他倡导自力更生精神,而是因为他孤身一人在
瓦尔登湖畔生活,这是他自己想要这么做的.他独居在湖畔的树林中.
其他人不在的时候你可以放飞你的灵魂,让它充满整个房间.你可以充分享受自由.你可以随
意来去而无需道歉.
重要的是要在我们自身的条件下发现一些优雅和乐趣,不要做一个以自我为中心的英国诗人,
而要像一个被关在塔楼里的公主,耐心地等待着我们的童话故事进入快乐的结局.
毕竟,事已至此,这或许不是我们所期望的局面,但眼下我们不妨称之为家吧. 不管怎么说,
没有什么地方比家还好.
Section B. Roommate Conflicts
XVI. Read the following statements carefully, and decide whether they are true
(T) or false (F) according to the text.
1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. F 6. T 7. T 8. F《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVII, p. 141
vibrate
holy
tolerate
stale
disorder
chew
abstract
exclaimed
《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVIII, p. 141
When he received the admission notice from the university, he knew it was time
he struck out on his own.
His roommate always turns up the CD player to the highest point, which makes hi
m miserable.
Every time she tried to argue with her identical twin Katie, she ended up cryin
g her eyes out.
Serious violence has sprung from the conflict over insignificant, irritating di
fferences.
There are many people who believe sincerely that you can train children for lif
e without resorting to punishment.
Alan signed a dorm contract with his roommate to head off possible conflicts.
He was required to fill in a form before the job interview.
Her husband used to slap her around, which led to the breakup of her marriage
Unit 6
Section A. Bribery and Business Ethics
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. II, p. 153
Because they don't know how serious the problem of bribery is.
He will bribe the officials.
Because these practices are likely to be morally wrong and may be certain forms
of bribery.
These companies may be required to reveal such information by the U.S. Securiti
es and Exchange Commission (SEC), whose duty is to collect certain information
about enterprises so as to protect investors.
They wanted to avoid an unfavorable conclusion drawn from the investigation of
their possible violations of U.S. business laws.
They might make large payments to ruling families or their close advisers, or m
ake donations to party bank accounts.
It refers to a rare edition of a book with $20,000 slipped within its page.
It favors a code of conduct and has proposed a council for managing the code, w
hich can distinguish between commissions paid for real services and exaggerated
fees that really amount to bribes.
No. Because its members have different opinions about the duties of the ICC.
Yes, More than 300 U.S. companies, for example, admitted that they had made que
stionable payments.
《读写教程 IV》: Ex. III, p. 153
Substantial
procedural
negotiation
rejected
withdrawn
commissions
financed
secure by
in
of