1、1) The rapid advance in gene therapy may lead to the conquest of cancer in the near future.2) Production in many factories has been brought to a halt by the delayed arrival of raw materials due to the dock workers strike.3) Sara has made up her mind that her leisure interests will/should never get i
2、n the way of her career.4) Obviously the reporters question caught the foreign minister off guard.5) The introduction of the electronic calculator has rendered the slide rule out of date.4.1) Being faced with an enemy forces much superior to ours, we had to give up the occupation of big cities and r
3、etreat to the rural and mountainous regions to build up our bases.2) Unity is crucial to the efficient operation of an organization. Failure to reckon with this problem will weaken its strength. In many cases, work may be brought to a halt by constant internal struggle in an organization.3) The Red
4、Army fought a heroic battle at Stalingrad and won the decisive victory against the Germans.In fact, this battle turned the tide in the Second World War. During this famous battle, the Soviet troops withstood the German siege and weakened the German army by launching a series of counterattacks.II. Mo
5、re Synonyms in Context1) During the First World War, battles occurred here and there over vast areas. Some of themost dramatic fighting took place in the gloomy trenches of France and Belgium.2) Elizabeth made careful preparations for the interview and her efforts / homework paid off.3) I spent hour
6、s trying to talk him into accepting the settlement, but he turned a deaf ear to all mywords.4) Pneumonia had severely weakened her body, and I wondered how her fragile body could withstand the harsh weather.III. Usage1) But often it is not until we fall ill that we finally learn to appreciate good h
7、ealth.2) A rich old lady lay dead at home for two weeksand nobody knew anything about it.3) Its said he dropped dead from a heart attack when he was at work.4) Dont sit too close to the fire to keep warmyou could easily get burned, especially if you fall asleep.5) In those days people believed in ma
8、rrying young and having children early.6) Little Tom was unable to sit still for longer than a few minutes.Structure1. 1) To his great delight, Dr. Deng discovered two genes in wild rice that can increase the yield by30 percent.2) To her great relief, her daughter had left the building before it col
9、lapsed.3) To our disappointment, our womens team lost out to the North Koreans.4) We think, much to our regret, that we will not be able to visit you during the coming Christmas.1) These birds nest in the vast swamps (which lie to the) east of the Nile.2) By 1948, the Peoples Liberation Army had gai
10、ned control of the vast areas north of the Yangtze River.3) Michelle was born in a small village in the north of France, but came to live in the UnitedStates at the age of four. 4) The Columbia River rises in western Canada and continues/runs through the United States forabout 1,900 kilometers west
11、of the Rocky Mountains.Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze2. stand in the way4. catching. off his guard6. declaration8. drag on10. bringing.to a halt(A)1. invasion3. Conquest5. launching7. campaign9. reckon with (B)1. allow2.reckoned3. highly4.forecasts5. rapidly6.instant7. delivery8.advantage9. observi
12、ng10.Powerful II. Translation1) Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm.2) We must not underestimate the enemy. They are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.3) Having been cut of a job/Not having had a job for 3months, Phil is getting in
13、creasingly desperate.4) Sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgment.5) Since the chemical plant was identified as the source of solution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs. The offensive had already lasted three
14、days, but we had not gained much ground. Our troops engaging the enemy at the front were faced with strong/fierce/stiff resistance. The division commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy and launch a surprise attack. To do so, however, we had to cross a marshland and
15、many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in the mud. Our battalion commander decided to take a gamble. We started under cover of darkness and pressed on in spite of great difficulties. By a stroke of luck, the temperature at night suddenly dropped to minus 20 degrees Celsius and the marsh fro
16、ze over. Thanks to the cold weather, we arrived at our destination before dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear. This turned the tide of the battle. The enemy, caught off guard, soon surrendered.Unit 21.expansion 2. automated 3. vapor 4. take control of5. hazards 6. satellite 7.vibrated 8
17、.magnetic 9. bunched 10. in the air 11. got stuck in 12.approximately2.1. send out 2. stand up for 3. pass for 4. were closing in on 5. starting up 6. went through 7. fill out 8. fall into1) the application, remote, has turned into a reality, are poised to2) that vibrate, can detect, frequency3) lan
18、es, are mounted in, alert a, hazardII. Word formationKilogram Medical careMemorandum Electronic mailGymnasium Communications satelliteLiberation News broadcastDoctor Sky hijackVeterinarian European dollarPreparatory Breakfast and lunchAutomobile Television broadcastinfluenza Oxford and Cambridge1) s
19、wimming pool2 ) drawing board3 ) enriched Middle English4 ) disturbing change5 ) fully developed prototype6 ) Canned foods7 ) working population8 ) puzzling differences1) computerized 2) start up 3) be poised to 4) alert 5) hazards 6) monotonous 7) take control of 8) steer 9) lane 10) decrease 11) c
20、alculate 12) eliminate13) getting stuck in 14) mounted 15) detect 16) vapor1) generates 2) related 3) revolutionized 4) enabled 5) opportunities 6) overall 7)manufacturing 8) dependent 9) interact 10) fatalities1) There was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the di
21、stance.2) The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problems.3) The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with global temperatures.4) The frequency of the bus service
22、 has been improved from 15 to 12 minute recently.5) The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach. Automobiles have, since their invention, revolutionized transportation, changing forever the way people live, travel, and do business. On the other hand,
23、they have brought hazards, especially highway fatalities. However, today the application of computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars makes it possible to eliminate most of traffic accidents. For example, electronic sensors mounted in your car can detect alcohol
24、vapor in the air and refuse to start up the engine. They can also monitor road conditions by receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellites and greatly reduce your chances of getting stuck in traffic jams. Unit 31) rude 2) physically 3) structure 4) made a difference 5) blurted (out) 6) c
25、huckling 7) Measurable 8) prospective9) preparations 10) Sparkled 11) took a crack at 12) partner1) go after 2) look back at/on 3) be put up 4) stood for 5) build in 6) follow up 7) be hooked up to 8) closed up1) grilled her about where she had been all night2) beyond Cinderellas wildest dreams that
26、 she could one day dance in the Kings palace3) will be in readers hands soon4) do your homework before going on an interview.5) was in the neighborhood of 150 dollars.1)applicants, veteran, the prospective2)From his standpoint, has made every endeavor to goafter3) as the saying goes, to have a crack
27、 at, barely1. Behave 2. used to avoid repetition 3. clean4. get along 5. perform/complete 6. perform/complete7. Study 8. be enough 9. be acceptable1. There is so much to say and it is hard to know where to begin.OK,Ill talk about myself first.2. Thank you very much, John, for your beautiful Christma
28、s card. By the way, I have something here for you.3. The new computer language can be quite easily understood by anyone who can read the daily newspaper.Now, why is this an advantage?4. Im going to work out the outline and will let you know how it goes.By the way, I will see you in February, as I pl
29、an to attend your seminar in Shanghai.5. OK, you got the job.Now, how to maximize your profits with as little effort as possible?6. Chris is back from Australia.Incidentally, those pictures you sent me are wonderful.(1) Prospective (2)As I see it(3) done your homework (4) beforehand(5) Endeavor (6)
30、structure (7) Partners (8) Respond (9) take a crack (10) from the standpoint(11) make a difference (12) follow up(1) encouraging(2) inquiry(3) relevant (4) samples(5) references (6) advice(7) preparing (8) seriously(9) probably (10) exhibit1) Despite thein adequate length of the airstrip in this emergency landing, the veteran pilot managed to stop the plane after taxiing for only a short while.2)G
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