苏州大学研究生英语读写佳境课后中译英

1、Unit 11. After climbing up to the top of the mountain and looking afar from the vantage point, I saw laid out before me a spectacular view, which as one of the most awe-inspiring view I have ever beheld; but equally exhilaration was the fact that some distance away a hawk was soaring high, and then,

2、 for an instant, it suddenly plummeted down into the canyon.2. My fondest memory is of spending a few days with a family in a mountain village, dinnering with them and enjoying various dishes endemic to the region. It is of mellow sweetness to have watched them, decked out in their traditional garb,

3、 moving around the house, of course, a stay there for some more days involves some degree of “roughing-it”.Unit 21. Quite a few terminally ill patients would often like their doctors to administer lethal drugs to them to be relieved of suffering; there are also some of their families who would prefe

4、r that doctors withdraw any life-prolonging treatment since there is no hope of effecting an ultimate cure. This problem has lately boiled into a fierce public debate in some European countries.2. Those who are opposed to Euthanasia believe/argue that it is no different from murder and that it is un

5、ethical, while the pro-euthanasists contend that since the incurably ill consider their existence more of a torment and suffering, why not let them end their lives in a decent and humane way? We ought to respect the patients final decision.3. The fear that mercy killing may be abused or used unneces

6、sarily is not groundless. But with effective measures rigorously taken by the government and the departments concerned, and under tightly controlled conditions in hospitals, this problem would most probably be resolved in the end.Unit 31. The plunge we take is no different from the gamble we are tak

7、ing against chance, against destiny, and in the course of it we may realize ourselves as an added bonus. And as a consequence we would be either bled white or finally make a career after painstaking efforts, or in rare cases, be continuously blessed with an unhindered advance, and we would take grea

8、t pride in our obtained success. 2. If a man makes gambling an obsession, he will not only lose his property gained through years of toil, he will also lose his dignity and conscience. Therefore it is advisable that they beat a hasty retreat from such an indulgence and be away from the sea of troubl

9、es. 3. On the bright side of the coin, we win in the struggle against destiny, and the odds are in our favor, then gambling is no longer a toxic drug, rather it is one against boredom and apathy, and may well preserve our good temper, patience and optimism, which will do us a world of good. Unit 41.

10、 There are some successful people in every walk of life. On the one hand, their successes depend on their born genius, later effort and the support from their family and other factors. On the other hand, their successes are attributed to virtues as a human being. These successful people seldom contr

11、adict others unless in a life-and-death struggle. If necessary, they know how to swim with the tide and tailor their words to the tastes of other fellows. They will say things in season and do things in moderation.2. They are marvelous at adapting themselves to the surroundings and good at pleasing

12、the ears of other people . They never fling mud at others behind their back. They are usually easy-going and seldom contradict (have conflicts with) others. If they happen to have friction with someone, they will have a heart-to-heart talk with him in a placid mood. They will never do anything that

13、makes them bite their tongues off later on.Unit 5 1. The role of laughter is more complex than people have imagined. People laugh for a variety of reasons. People laugh not only when they feel good, but in response to mundane statements and in uncomfortable situations as well. For example, when peop

14、le are surprised at funny-looking things, their natural reaction is laughter. When they feel awkward about something or when they are at a loss what to do, they cant help laughing. Even in a threatening situation, laughter may serve as a way of calming down the tense atmosphere.2.Why do we laugh? A

15、convincing explanation waits for more confirmation. But people all over the world are convinced that it is pretty good to laugh. Laughter enables people to keep healthy physically and mentally and laughter functions as some kind of social lubricant for peoples communication because studies have show

16、n that people are more likely to laugh in social settings than when they are alone, and it can break down barriers and forge a connection with each other.Unit 61. After the scores of the matriculation are known, parents want to know more about universities home and abroad by reading prospectuses and

17、 surfing university websites, and do their utmost to choose an ideal institution of higher education for their children. Some parents even think that nothing beats seeing for themselves. They will take their children to see the campus, halls of residence, cafeterias. They make enquiries at such depa

18、rtments as Students Affairs Office and the schools of their majors to be better informed.2. Some universities in the U.S. are open to parents by setting up open days in order that parents can know more about academic administration, accommodations, food, workload, and job prospects. But there are so

19、me differences between their list of priorities. As a rule, children ought to listen to their parents because a bit of their parents wisdom and experience go a long way.Unit 71. Languages are vehicles of value systems and of cultural expressions and they constitute a determining factor in the i

20、dentity of groups and individuals. Yet, it is reckoned that more than fifty per cent of the worlds 6000 languages are on the verge of becoming extinct. And, as a matter of fact, one language disappears on average every two weeks. Many factors contribute to language extinction. But the English langua

21、ge prevalent worldwide is certainly to blame and its hegemony is worrisome.2. There is overwhelming/compelling evidence that the United States is undoubtedly a global leader in many ways. While exporting its high-tech products and commercial artifacts, the United States is imposing American values o

22、n the world. Therefore, some people turn their noses up at globalization, fearing that it is in fact equivalent to Americanization. Such fears are not over-blown.Unit 81. Owing to the fierce competition, he was compelled to be busy with his work all day long. He could hardly afford the time to phone

23、 his aged parents, to say nothing of going back often to see/visit them. He never thought of his parents without feeling apologetic, knowing that he was unworthy of their kindness.2. It seemed to J. B. Priestley that wearing clothe properly was a full-time job (cost a lot of time). Therefore, he alw

24、ays cheerfully bagged and sagged as if he had slept in his suits. And he could not understand how a man could contrive to look neat and spruce and do anything else.3. The sober young man has a certain air of arrogance about him. It is incredible that you should have wrung friendliness out of him.Uni

25、t 9 1. At the global level, the environmental movement has already been under way for decades and the public awareness of environment protection has been correspondingly enhanced. In spite of this, the health of Mother Earth is still deteriorating at an unprecedented rate. Many people cant help wond

26、ering how long it will take for human beings to turn things around.2. Without abiding by the basic ecological principles, some underdeveloped countries have achieved rapid economic growth in the past decades but at the expense of the environment. To make matters worse, they have failed to put effect

27、ive brakes on the overgrowth of their populations. As a result, environmental degradation and population expansion are driving an ever-increasing number of people into poverty.Unit 101. After undergoing some disasters and sufferings, people will feel exhausted from physical and psychological traumas

28、 for quite a long time. Thus, besides proper medical treatment, their relatives, friends or counselors should muster all their sources and expertise to come up with the right words to soothe them to get rid of mental disturbance.2. Holly didnt stay home and enjoy the carefree life of a house pet, bu

29、t took on the emotional responsibility of troubled children. She called no significant attention to herself, but quietly expressed love and consolation. She diligently kept up her silent comfort throughout that long, difficult day.Unit 111In this most prestigious hospital, the vast majority of opera

30、tions conclude without incident, but the right of the patients shouldnt be ignored. Since doctors have the right to perform cosmetic operations, it is up to the patient to monitor their background and decide whether he or she feels comfortable with their training. A patient should also investigate the facility where a procedure (operation) would be performed to make sure that the operation can be made successfully.2Nowadays cosmetic surgery seems v