1、.Unit 1Passage A So Much to Learn - It was the last day of final examinations in a large Eastern university. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors huddled, discussing the exam due to begin in a few minutes. On their faces was confidence. This was their last exam before they we

2、nt on to commencement and jobs. Some talked of jobs they already had; others of jobs they would get. With all this assurance of four years of college study, they felt ready and able to conquer the world. The approaching exam, they knew, would be a snap. The professor had said they could bring any bo

3、oks or notes they wanted, requesting only that they did not talk to each other during the test. Jubilantly, they filed into the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. And their smiles broadened as the students noted there were only five essay-type questions. Three hours passed. Then the pro

4、fessor began to collect the papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. No one spoke as the professor faced the class with the papers in her hand. She surveyed the worried faces before her, then asked: “How many completed all five questions?” Not a ha

5、nd was raised. “How many answered four?” Still no hands. “Three? Two?” The students shifted restlessly in their seats. “One, then? Certainly somebody finished one.” But the class remained silent. The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I expected,” she said. “I just want to impress

6、upon you that, even though you have completed four years of engineering, there are still many things about the subject you dont know. These questions you could not answer are relatively common in everyday practice.” Then, smiling, she added: “You will all pass this course, but remember that even tho

7、ugh you are now college graduates, your education has just begun .” The years have obscured the name of this professor, but not the lesson she taught. (321 words) Passage A Translation - A篇 學(xué)無止境 故事發(fā)生在一所東部大學(xué)里。那是終考的最后一天。一幢教學(xué)樓的臺階上圍著一群大四的工科生，都在談?wù)摷纯叹鸵_始的考試。他們臉上都帶著自信。這是畢業(yè)前的最后一場考試了，考完后，即是畢業(yè)典禮。然后他們將各奔前程。 話題

8、轉(zhuǎn)到了工作上，有的談起了找好的工作，有的則談?wù)撝业墓ぷ鳌?年的大學(xué)學(xué)習(xí)給了他們自信，使他們覺得自己足以征服世界。 眼前這場考試，不過是一碟小菜罷了。老師已經(jīng)說過可以攜帶所需的任何書本或筆記，只要不在考試時交頭接耳就行了。 學(xué)生們興高采烈地步入教室。試卷發(fā)下來了?？吹街挥?道論述題，他們一個個臉笑上開了花。 3小時過去后，老師開始收卷。學(xué)生們先前的那份自信再也看不到了，而是滿臉驚慌。老師握著試卷，面對全班，大家都沉默不語。 她掃了一眼眼前這一張張不安的臉，問道：5道題全答完的有多少？ 沒人舉手。 做完4道的有多少？ 還是沒人舉手。 3道呢？兩道呢？ 學(xué)生們再也坐不住了。 那么一道呢？總有做完

9、一道的吧。 教室里依然鴉雀無聲。老師擱下試卷，說道：這我早料到了。 我只是想讓你們牢牢記住，即使你們已經(jīng)完成了4年工科學(xué)習(xí)，這個領(lǐng)域你們還有很多東西要學(xué)。其實(shí)，你們答不出的這些問題在日常生活中很常見。她笑了笑，接著說，這門課你們都能通過，但要記住，你們雖然已經(jīng)大學(xué)畢業(yè)，但學(xué)習(xí)才剛剛開始。 多年后，我已忘了這位老師的姓名，但牢牢記住了她的教誨。Passage ANotes to the Text 1. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors huddled, discussing the exam due to b

10、egin in a few minutes:A group of engineering seniors gathered together on the steps of one building. They were discussing the exam which was going to begin in a few minutes.一幢教學(xué)樓的臺階上圍著一群大四的工科生，都在談?wù)摷纯叹鸵_始的考試。engineering seniors: students who major in engineering and study in the 4th year of a course

11、in a U.S. college美國大學(xué)四年級工科生huddle:to (cause to ) crowd together, in a group(使)擠作一團(tuán)，(使)聚成一堆Examples: The flood victims were cold so they huddled together for warmth that night.那一天晚上災(zāi)民冷得擠在一起取暖。He lay huddled amongst his blankets in bed, his knees almost touching his chin.他用毛毯裹著在床上縮成一團(tuán)，膝蓋幾乎碰著下巴。due:(sh

12、owing arrangements made in advance ) expected; supposed (to)Examples:The next train to London is due here at 4 oclock.去倫敦的下一趟班車應(yīng)在4點(diǎn)鐘到這里。The plane that was due to arrive at 10 has been delayed for 2 hours by a heavy fog.由于大霧，原定在10點(diǎn)鐘到的班機(jī)已經(jīng)推遲了2個小時。2. On their faces was confidence. This is an inverted s

13、entence. The natural word-order of the sentence is Confidence was on their faces.他們臉上都帶著自信。3. Some talked of jobs they already had; others of jobs they would get.Some talked about jobs they had already had; others talked about the jobs they would get.有的談起了找好的工作，有的則談?wù)撝业墓ぷ?。talk of: talk about談起Examp

14、les:We were just talking of the matter before you came in.你進(jìn)來之前我們正在談這件事。He talked of going abroad at his birthday party.在生日晚會上他談到自己將出國的事。some ., others., still others.Examples: On weekends, college students have various kinds of activities. Some go to their part-time jobs; others to cinemas and thea

15、ters; and still others to the gymnasium to exercise themselves.大學(xué)生周末有各種各樣的活動。有的去做兼職工作。有的去電影院；還有的去體育館鍛煉。4. With all this assurance of four years of college study, they felt ready and able to conquer the world: Four years of study at college had given them the confidence in their ability and power. Th

16、ey thought they were ready and able to gain control over whatever they would do after graduating from college.4年的大學(xué)學(xué)習(xí)給了他們自信，使他們覺得自己足以征服世界。5. The approaching exam, they knew, would be a snap: They knew the approaching exam would be very easy.眼前這場考試，不過是一碟小菜罷了。You can use each of the following expressi

17、ons to say that something is easy. It is easy / a snap /a piece of cake / no sweat.這是一件很容易的事。6. file into: to march or walk in a single line in the specified direction魚貫而入，排成縱隊(duì)前進(jìn)Example: As the audience filed into the stadium, they found the pop group was already there.觀眾們涌進(jìn)運(yùn)動場時，發(fā)現(xiàn)流行樂團(tuán)已經(jīng)到了。c.f. file

18、 out of魚貫而出，排成縱隊(duì)退出Example: When the audience filed out of the stadium after the concert was over, they found it had started to snow.音樂會結(jié)束后，走出體育場的觀眾發(fā)現(xiàn)已經(jīng)開始下雪了 。7. pass out: to give out; distribute分發(fā)Examples:He is standing in front of the supermarket, passing out flyers to customers.他站在超市前面，向過往的路人發(fā)傳單。P

19、lease pass out these sheets to the students in the lecture hall.請把這些紙發(fā)給坐在報告廳的學(xué)生。8. no longer:not any more; not at the present time不再Examples: He no longer drives to work ever since his doctor told him to exercise more.自從他的醫(yī)生要他多鍛煉以來，他就再也沒有開車上班了。He no longer lives in this apartment for he has bought a

20、 large house near where he works.他在工作地方的附近買了一棟大房子，再也不用住公寓了。9. survey: to look at, examine or consider ( a person, place or condition ) as a whole縱覽，審視，全面地觀察Examples: You can survey the countryside from the top of the hill.你可以從山頂俯視鄉(xiāng)村。The fighter surveyed his enemy for any weakness.戰(zhàn)士審視著敵人，以發(fā)現(xiàn)其弱點(diǎn)。10.

21、The students shifted restlessly in their seats:The students were feeling very uneasy and they were changing their body positions all the time.學(xué)生們再也坐不住了。shift: to change position or direction; to move from one place to another改變(位置或方向)；變換，轉(zhuǎn)移，移動Examples: When Paul found that the teacher was reading hi

22、s composition to the class, he began to shift uncomfortably in his seat.當(dāng)保羅發(fā)現(xiàn)老師正在對全班念他的作文時，他開始坐立不安。The wind which was blowing from the south has shifted to the north.原來刮的南風(fēng)已轉(zhuǎn)成北風(fēng)了。11. I just want to impress upon you that , even though you have completed four years of engineering, there are still many

23、 things about the subject you dont know. I just want to make you remember that, even if you have finished four years of engineering, there are still many things about the subject you dont know.我只是想讓你們牢牢記住，即使你們已經(jīng)完成了4年工科學(xué)習(xí)，這個領(lǐng)域你們還有很多東西不懂。impress upon: to make the importance of (sth.) clear to somebody

24、 else銘刻；使銘記Examples: The professor impressed upon his students the importance of learning how to learn at college.教授要他的學(xué)生牢牢記住在大學(xué)學(xué)會如何學(xué)習(xí)的重要性。His songs are strongly impressed on my memory.他的歌聲使我難以忘懷。12. The years have obscured the name of this professor, but not the lesson she taught: After all these y

25、ears, I dont remember clearly the name of the professor, but I do remember clearly the lesson she taught.多年后，我已忘了這位老師的姓名，但牢牢記住了她的教誨。obscure:to hide; to make difficult to see or understand遮蔽；隱藏；使朦朧；使難理解Examples: The moon was obscured by clouds.月亮被云彩遮住了。His fame was obscured by the fame of his wife.妻子

26、的聲望使他暗淡失色。Unit 2Passage AInternet and Education- Education plays a very important role in everybodys life. We go to school because we want to know more about the world around us and at the same time extend our horizons of thinking. The typical classroom used to be the place where teachers and studen

27、ts were working and exploring the wonderful world of knowledge together, but now everything has changed. Technology is taking over those interactions and introducing us to a whole new approach of learning. The Internet is one of those approaches. Learning via the Internet is a new style that many pe

28、ople believe is more successful than the conventional form of teaching. The Internet allows schools to develop a large amount of learning material that is accessible for students online anytime. There are so many choices of courses and subjects or time frames that completing a program is not an issu

29、e for students anymore. We found that online education gives us excellent sources of information, saves our time, money and it is extremely convenient. Not long ago we used to go to the library every time we needed information and spent hours searching for the right sources. Today there is a library

30、 in our house and it is available 24 hours a day. From my personal experience, as a first time mother, I found that using information online is very helpful. While I am at home with my baby, I am still able to connect to the world and search for any educational materials I need. I am also able to ex

31、change thoughts, opinions and information with my classmates without leaving my house. The Internet is not only a big information provider but also saves us money and time. People are predicting that education will be much cheaper in the future because of Internet access to information. The cost of

32、land, buildings and wages for teachers are continuously increasing and that makes conventional education more expensive than online education. In addition, regular courses (offline) depend heavily on books and other traditional paper-based materials while online education posts lectures, notes, and

33、assignments electronically and that saves thousands of dollars every year. There is also no need for the classroom itself because most programs online require participation in discussion and group projects via e-mail. The Internet classes and courses are also very convenient because there are no phy

34、sical restrictions as in conventional education like space and time limitations. First, in classroom-based education there is a limitation on the number of students that are allowed in each class while Internet education is available to everyone because a classroom is not an issue there. Students do

35、nt have to struggle in order to register for the classes they like. In addition, there is no time limitation so students can repeat exercises as many times as they need. Education will spread out more and more online and students will have more choices on how and when to take their courses and class

36、es. They will easily be able to take the classes they want and repeat material on the Internet as many times as they need. The Internet is a wonderful opportunity to have a good time but also to learn something in a convenient and less expensive way. In my opinion online life in the future is simply

37、 inescapable. (546 words) Passage ATranslation-A篇 因特網(wǎng)與教育教育在每個人的生活中都扮演著一個非常重要的角色。我們上學(xué)是因?yàn)橄肓私庵車氖澜?，同時也拓寬自己的視野。過去，傳統(tǒng)的教室常是老師和學(xué)生共同研究和探索美妙的知識世界的場所，但現(xiàn)在，一切都發(fā)生了改變。先進(jìn)的技術(shù)正逐步取代這些交互式的活動并給我們帶來一種全新的學(xué)習(xí)方式。 國際因特網(wǎng)便是其中的方式之一。通過因特網(wǎng)學(xué)習(xí)是一種新的學(xué)習(xí)方式，許多人認(rèn)為它比傳統(tǒng)的教學(xué)方式更加有效。有了因特網(wǎng)，學(xué)校能夠開發(fā)出大量的學(xué)習(xí)材料以供學(xué)生隨時從網(wǎng)上獲取。在網(wǎng)上，學(xué)生對各種課程和時間段有多種選擇。因此，完成一項(xiàng)教

38、育計劃對學(xué)生而言就不再成為問題了。我們發(fā)現(xiàn)，在線教育為我們提供了絕好的信息資源，節(jié)約了時間和金錢，而且十分方便。 以前，每當(dāng)需要查找資料的時候，我們總是去圖書館并在那兒花上幾個小時找尋所需的資料。今天，我們自己家里也擁有了一座圖書館，而且一天24小時開放。以我初為人母的個人經(jīng)驗(yàn)來看，我發(fā)現(xiàn)使用網(wǎng)上信息對我非常有幫助。當(dāng)我在家照看孩子的時候，我仍然可以和外界保持聯(lián)系并搜尋任何我所需要的教育資料。我還可以在家中和我的同學(xué)們交流思想、觀點(diǎn)和信息。 因特網(wǎng)不僅僅是一個巨大的信息源，而且還能夠?yàn)槲覀児?jié)約時間和金錢。有人預(yù)言，由于可以通過因特網(wǎng)獲取信息，未來的教育將會比現(xiàn)在便宜得多。購置土地和建筑房屋的費(fèi)

39、用，以及教師的工資都在持續(xù)增長，這就使傳統(tǒng)教育比在線教育花費(fèi)更多。此外，常規(guī)的（離線）課程，嚴(yán)重地依賴于書本和其它傳統(tǒng)的印刷資料。然而，在線教育則通過電子手段來顯示教師授課內(nèi)容、學(xué)生筆記和布置作業(yè)，這樣每年可以節(jié)約數(shù)千美元。同時，在線教育還不需要教室，因?yàn)榇蟛糠志W(wǎng)絡(luò)課程要求學(xué)生通過發(fā)送電子郵件來參與討論和進(jìn)行小組項(xiàng)目。 在因特網(wǎng)上開班授課也非常方便，因?yàn)樗幌駛鹘y(tǒng)教育那樣有時間和空間上的客觀限制。首先，以教室進(jìn)行教學(xué)對于每個班上課的學(xué)生有數(shù)量限制，然而，教室對網(wǎng)絡(luò)教育來說根本不是問題，每個人都可以在網(wǎng)上接受教育。學(xué)生們不必拼盡全力地去注冊他們喜歡的課程。此外，因?yàn)闆]有時間限制，所以只要學(xué)生需要

40、，他們可以反復(fù)做練習(xí)。 教育會越來越多地在網(wǎng)上推廣開來。 在以什么方式和什么時間上課的問題上，學(xué)生們會有更多的選擇。他們將很容易就找到自己喜歡的班，而且可以多次復(fù)習(xí)教學(xué)內(nèi)容，使用教材，直到滿意為止。因特網(wǎng)不僅為我們尋找樂趣提供了一個絕妙的機(jī)會，而且可以讓我們以更方便和更經(jīng)濟(jì)的方式學(xué)到知識。在我看來，未來的在線生活是不可避免的。 Passage ANotes to the Text 1. play a role: to play a part in a play; take part in and make changes happenExamples: She plays the leadin

41、g role in a television show. 她在一個電視劇中擔(dān)任主角。 Does religion have a role to play in society today? 宗教在現(xiàn)代社會還有作用嗎？ 2. We go to school because we want to know more about the world around us and at the same time extend our horizons of thinking. (Para. 1) We go to school because we want to know more about th

42、e world and at the same time learn to think more deeply and in wider background. 我們上學(xué)，因?yàn)槲覀兿Ｍ私庵車檬澜?，同時開闊我們的視野。3. extend:1) (to cause ) to reach, stretch, continue; to add to in order to make bigger or longerExamples: The forest extends in all directions as far as the eye can see. 森林朝四周延伸，一望無際。 We ha

43、ve planned to extend our publishing of childrens books. 我們已計劃擴(kuò)展我們的少兒書的出版范圍。 2) to offer or giveExamples: I should like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness. 我對你的善意表示感謝。 The bank has agreed to extend us money to buy our house. 銀行已同意向我們發(fā)放購房貸款。4. explore: to search and discoverExamples: If I ha

44、ve time in the summer, Id like to explore some of the less well-known area of the country. 如果我有時間，我想去國內(nèi)不那么有名的地方去探險。 Lets explore this issue / question / topic / idea more fully. 讓我們更充分地探討這一問題/話題/觀點(diǎn)。5. Technology is taking over those interactions and introducing us to a whole new approach of learning

45、. (Para. 1) Technology is being used to communicate in learning, and leading us to a completely new method of learning. 先進(jìn)的技術(shù)正逐步取代這些交互式的活動并給我們帶來一種全新的學(xué)習(xí)方式。6. take over:to take control of somethingExamples: This firm has taken over three companies this year. 這家公司今年已兼并了三家公司。 Ive asked my assistant to t

46、ake over preparing the reports. 我已要求我的助理接管準(zhǔn)備報告的工作。7. approach: 1) n. the way to deal with somethingExamples: Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it. 因?yàn)槲覀兊难芯恐两襁€沒有得到這一問題的答案，我們需要采取一種不同的方法。 Michael is always very logical in his

47、 approach. 邁克在處理方法上總是很講邏輯。 2) v. to deal with somethingExamples: We needs to find the best way of approaching the problem. 我們需要找到處理這一問題的最佳方法。 I must tell him that I cant loan my few savings to him, but I dont know how to approach this topic. 我必須告訴他我不能把我不多的存款借給他，但我不知怎樣觸及這一話題。8. accessible:easy to rea

48、ch, get into, obtain, use, or talk toExamples: The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and air. 這一勝地可經(jīng)由公路、鐵路和空中方便到達(dá)。 Storing customer details on computer makes them readily accessible. 將顧客信息儲存在計算機(jī)中，查找非常容易。9.There are so many choices of courses and subjects or time frames that completing a pro

49、gram is not an issue for students anymore. (Para. 2) Students can choose from so many courses and subjects or schedules that it is no longer a problem for students to complete an educational program. 在網(wǎng)上，學(xué)生對各種課程和時間段有多種選擇。因此，完成一項(xiàng)教育計劃對學(xué)生而言就不再成為問題了。10. source:the place sth. comes from or start at, or t

50、he cause of sth.Examples: Oranges are a good source of vitamin C. 桔子是維生素C的很好的來源。 Experts are trying to find /locate the source of the pollution in the water supply. 專家正在努力查找水污染的來源。11. In addition, regular courses (offline) depend heavily on books and other traditional paper-based materials while onl

51、ine education posts lectures, notes, and assignments electronically and that saves thousands of dollars every year. (Para. 4) Besides, traditional courses depend heavily on books, notes, and other traditional materials in the form of paper; but online education can be done with the help of the Inter

52、net. In this way thousands of dollars can be saved every year.此外，常規(guī)的（離線）課程，嚴(yán)重地依賴于書本和其它傳統(tǒng)的印刷資料。然而，在線教育則通過電子手段來顯示教師授課內(nèi)容、學(xué)生筆記和布置作業(yè)，這樣每年可以節(jié)約數(shù)千美元。12. in addition (to): besides; furthermore; used when adding another fact to what has already mentioned Examples: The hotel itself can accommodate 80 guests, a

53、nd in addition, there are several apartments. 賓館本身可住80人，并且還有幾套公寓套房。 In addition to apples you asked for, I bought you some oranges. 除了你要的蘋果，我還買了桔子。13. issue: a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking aboutExamples: The need for more staff is not at issue, but finding suitable people

54、 has not been an easy job. 需要更多員工并不是問題，但是找到合適的人不是件簡單的事。 Dont worry about who will do it-thats just a side issue. 不要擔(dān)心誰來做這事這只是一個次要問題。14. Education will spread out more and more online and students will have more choices on how and when to take their courses and classes. (Para. 6) Education will be carried out more and more online. And students will have more c