全新版大学英语综合教程4
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UNIT 1
1. 1) 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 increasingly
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.
UNIT 2
1. 1) There was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the distance.
2) The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problem.
3) The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with global temperatures.
4) The frequency of the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minutes recently 5) The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach.
UNIT 3
1. 1) Despite the inadequate length of the airstrip in this emergency landing, the veteran pilot
managed to stop the plane after taxiing for only a short while.
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2) Grilled by the reporters, the movie star eventually blurted (out) that she had undergone two plastic surgeries.
3) We have the technology and our partner has the capital. Working together, we’ll have the future in our hands.
4) If I had known beforehand that you would bring so many friends home, I would have made better preparations. You see, I have barely enough food and drinks for a snack.
5) People gave generously upon learning that new school rooms with stronger structures were to be built in the earthquake-stricken area.
UNIT 4
1. 1)Due to his pessimistic outlook on the European economy, John has moved his assets from Europe to elsewhere.
2) Ilike hiring young people. They are earnest learners and committed to work.
3) Unlike her girl friends who center their lives on their children, Mary cares more about her personal growth.
4) Why is it that a considerable number of colleagues are at odds with you?
5) The Chinese government has introduced a variety of policies to strengthen cooperation with developing countries.
UNIT 5
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1) Grandma took it for granted that food prices would soar, so she bought a lot of rice. 2) I can quote you several instances of her dedication to science.
3) The 1980s saw the start of the swift development of some special economic zones in China. 4) Tension between the two countries stemmed in part from the latest spy affair.
5) Peter has worked in a law firm for many years. You can consider having him as your lawyer to
act on your behalf when you need legal help.
UNIT 6
1) They are exploring the new frontiers of medical science in an attempt to find remedies for
incurable diseases/ cures for diseases that are beyond remedy so far.
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2) Her unique teaching methods apart, Ms Wilson, my math teacher, never tried to cram
knowledge into my head.
3) The regular weather forecast by the Central TV Station keeps us up with the changes of
weather wherever we go on a trip.
4) The appalling explosion started a big fire and caused the partial collapse of the building. 5) In the modern world, there are more ways than ever to waste away time, and all kinds of
distractions are eating into our precious time.
UNIT 7
1. Some high-ranking officers of the armed forces started a coup, toppling the government and
throwing the country into chaos
2. The falling market shattered her illusion about getting rich quickly.
3. Thinking back on the history of the World War II, we can see that the formation of the Allies
was the natural product of the development of political and military circumstances then. 4. Paul felt stung when Jim called him a religious fanatic. But as he was in no mood for a
quarrel/not in a quarreling mood, he simply pretended not to hear it.
5. People say that time heals all wounds. But for those who have lost their loved ones in the
event, will time fill up the void in their hearts?
UNIT 8
1) Janet was just the kind of girl Mike knew he could trust, so he bared his heart to her on their first
date.
2) At first the girls played on the fringe of the dark forest, now laughing, now screaming, but
before long they were out of sight.
3) The moment the football players disembarked from the plane, they saw a fleet of cars waiting
for their arrival.
4) Carson condemned his opponent for using misleading information to smear his character. 5) Alex gave the policeman a wallet stuffed with banknotes. He said he had found it on the curb
when he hopped off his school bus.
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