Unit 1
1.选词填空
explore (v.勘探，探测) transmit(v. 传送，传递，传播) resource(n. 资源)
emerge(v, 出现，为...所公头) yield(v.产生， 出产，屈从，让步) pose(v. 摆姿，导致) assume(v. 认为，假定，假设) confidence(n.信任信赖，自信心) inherit(v,沿袭，秉承，继承) comprehensive(a. 综合的，多方面的)
1. Given the chance to show his ability, he regained (confidence)and began to succeedin school. 2 . It is so difficult to (explore) the bottom of the ocean because some parts are verydeep. 3. It was about 30 seconds before Alex (emerged) from the water; we were quite scared.
4. We often (assume) that when other people do the same things as we do, they do thenfor the same reasons; but this assumption is not always reasonable.
5. There is widespread. concern that the rising unemployment may (pose) a threat to social stability.
6. After a(n) (comprehensive) physical exam, my doctor said I was in good conditionexcept that my blood pressure was a little high.
7. It is wel1 knovn that China is a coIntry with rich natural resources and a very bigpopulation. 8. Some people believe that the earth can( yield) enough food to support at least twice its present population.
9 . Sam(inherited) the gift of imagination from his fanily, but he lacked the driving power to take action.
10. A bee that has found honey is able to( transmit) to other bees the information they need in order to collect the honey. 2. 15选10
attain赢得，获得，得到 fascinating迷人的，吸引人 fulfill履行，执行 pursue追求，致力于做 available可获得的可利用的 qualify 使合适，合格 raise提升，增加 passion强烈的爱好，热爱 virtually 实际上 classify分类归类 acquire获得，取得，学到 fashionable流行的especially 特别的 sample样品，标本 prosperous繁荣的
University students come from different parts of the country with various purposes.However, a closer look at their reasons for studying at the university will enable usto (1)classify them roughly into three groups: those who have a(n) (2) passion forlearning, those who wish to (3)attain a bright future, and those who learn with nodefinite purpose. Firstly， there are many students who learn simply because the( 4) pursue their goal of learning. Some read a wealth of British and American novelsbecause they are keenly interested in literature. Others sit in front of the computerscreen, working on a new program, (5) virtually day and night， because they find sonecomputer prograns (6) fascinating, and they dream of beconing a \day.Secondly. there. are. students who work hard mainly. for a hetter and nore (7)
prosperousfuture. It seems that the majority of students fall into this group. After admission tohe university, they read books after books to (8)acquire knowledge from all of theresources which are (9) available to them, and finally, to succeed in the future jonarket. Thirdly, there are still some students who learn without a clear goal. Theytake courses, finish homework, enjoy life on caumpus, but don’twant to (10) sample anything new or chal lenging. They have no idea what they will be doing after college.And they may end up with nothing in their lives.
3.选词组
open the door to给...以机会 in advance预先，提前 all at once同时，一下子 reap the benefits (of) 得享(某事物)的好处make the most of最大限度的利用某物 over time 逐渐地，慢慢地 get by过活，活的去 stand a chance (of)有 (做成某事)的希望 remind....of使某人想起take pleasure in乐于做某事
1. My fanilygot by on my father’ s unemployuent benefit after he lost his job.
2. Many subway riders read booksor listen to music in order to make the most of their time he way to work.
3. In order to make sure he would be able to attend the meeting,I called him up two weeks in advance
4. Experts say our company is amazing in that sales have heen increasing steadily over time
5.In order to reap the benefits of the physical exercise, you have to exerciseregulary, and for at least half an hour each time.
6. They all tried to talk all at once, but I couldn’tapos; t hear, anything they said. 7. Yellow flowers in the field always remind me of my childhood in the countryside.
8. We have been practicing for so long and so hard that our team should stand achance of wining the game.
9. Research on genes will open the door to exciting new medical treatments.
10. Every one of you has made a contribution and I take pleasure in acknowledgingrhat each of youl has done to make this academic convention such a success. 4.翻译
Socrates was a classical Grcck phi losopher who is crodi teod with laying the fundamentals（基础) of modern Western philosophy. He is a myster ious figure known chiefly through the
accountsoflater classical writers, especially the writings of his most fanous student Plato. Socrates has become well known for his contribution to the field of ethics. Hi s method of teaching, knownas the Socratic Method, by asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking andto explain ideas remains a commonly used tool in a wIde range of discussions. He also made 1mportant and lasting contributions to the field of epistemology （认识论）and logic, and the influence of his idcas and approach remains a strong foundation for Westernphi losophy that fol lowed. Sccrates was the most colorful figure in the history of ancient
ph losophy. His fane was widespread in his own tine, and his rane soon became a household word although he cons tre ted no philosopnical sys tem, establi shed no school, and founded ro sectzongCorfucius was a great thinker and educator in Chinese history. He was the founderof Confucianism and. was respectfully referred to as an ancient\sage”His words andlife. story were recorded in The Analects. An enduring classic of ancient Chineseculture, The Analects has had a great influence on t hinkers, writers, and stat smenthat came after Confucius. Without studying this book, one could bardly trulyunderstand the thousands -of –years’traditional Chinese culture. Much of Confucius’ thought, especially his thought on education, has had a profound infltence on Chinesesociety. In the 21st century, Confucian thought not only retains the attention of theChirese, but it also wins an iacreasing attention from the international comunity.
苏格拉底是古希腊哲学家，被誉为现代西方哲学的奠基人。他是一个谜一 般的人物， 人们主要通过后米的一些古典作家的叙述，尤其是他最著名的学生柏拉图的作品去了解他。苏
格拉底以他对伦理
该方法在各种讨论中仍被普遍使用。他还在认识论和逻辑领域作出了重大而深远的贡献。他的思想和方法所带来的影响一直是后 来的西方香学的坚实基础。苏格拉底是古代哲学史上最丰富多彩的人物。他在他那个时代已威名远扬。虽然他未曾建立什么哲学体系，未曾设立什么学派，也未曾创立什么宗派，但他的名字很快就变得家喻户晓了。
孔子是中国历史上著名的思想家、教育家，是雷家学派(Confucianism) 的创始人，被尊称为古代的“圣人”(sage)。他的言论和生平活动记录在《论语》(The Analects) 一-书中，《论语)是中国古代文化的经典著作，对后来历代的思想家、文学家、政治家产生了很大影响。不研究《论语》，就不能真正把握中国几千年的传统文化。孔子的很多思想，尤其是其教育思想，对中国社会产生了深远的影响。在21世纪的今天，孔子的学说不仅受到中国人的重视，而且也越来越受到整个国际社会的重视。
第三版新视野大学英语读写教程Unit1
