新核心大学英语读写教程1翻译答案—Unit1.2.3

1、Unit 1 Freshman Convocation1.Complete the following sentences.Many “intellectual ghosts” showed a total disregard for(表现出完全超越的态度) the accepted boundaries between different field of knowledge.Da Vinci made painstakingly precise observations of everything and put to use everything he learned(把一切学以致用).

2、Many MIT faculty members are crazy about multidisciplinary thinking (酷爱跨学科思考) . For example, professors from the climate science political science departments collaborate creatively with the subject of economics (创新地与经济学合作) to find solutions for the demand for new energy sources.The second facet of

3、da Vincis character that fits with MIT (与MIT一致) is his respect for and curiosity of nature (他对大自然的敬重与好奇) ,both as a scientist and an engineer.Students at first class universities will encounter a great many extraordinary teachers, perhaps the most stimulating minds and inspiring models (最激情飞扬的大师和启迪智

4、慧的楷模) they will ever know.There is a good chance that the students will never live and work in a community with as rich as many different cultures and backgrounds (大批不同文化与背景者) as they will at MIT.Translate the following Chinese sentences into English.大学新生将会发现大学是一个启迪他们研究、学习、成长的地方。(an inspiring palce

5、to do something)Freshman will discover that college is an inspiring place to study ,learn and grow.对于达芬奇来说，正是他那种渴望探求一切、解释一切、把所学的一切付诸于实践的强烈好奇心使他在多种领域产生兴趣。(it was simply . that)For Leonardo da Vinci ,it was simply his desire to explore everything ,to explain everything ,and to put to use everything he

6、 learned that guided his interests.达芬奇具有吸引我们的三大特质：他的跨学科的好奇心、他对设计的自然法则的尊重以及解决实际问题的澎湃激情。(fascinated by ,admiration for ,enthusiastic passion for)We are fascinated by da Vincis three characters ,namely ,his multidisciplinary curiosity ,his respect for the designed natural laws and his enthusiastic pass

7、ion for solving problem.你只有像达芬奇一样，具有坚定的好奇心，才会充分利用好大学里自己宝贵的时光。(as . as ,to use ones time to its fullest potential)As long as you are as determined in your studies and are as curious about the world around you as da Vinci was ,then you will use your time in college to its fullest potential. 我们早就知道成功人士

8、不是袖手旁观，听之任之，而是采取主动性创造奇迹。(have long since observed ,people of accomplishments ,sit back ,take ones own initiative)It has long since been observed that people of accomplishments rarely sat back and let things happen to them ,but instead take their own initiative to happen to things.Unit2 Understanding

9、 ScienceComplete the following sentences according to the Chinese given in brackets.Scientific knowledge can be of great help for governmental decision-making (十分有助于政府决策)and the results of these decision are everywhere.The invention of the Internet causes the rapid development of globalization（触发了全球

10、化的快速发展）.Science helps satisfy our natural curiosity （满足我们天生的好奇心）by answering question about the nature without resorting magic for explanation（而无需借助魔法来作出解释）.The inventors of the mouse tried to figure out how many buttons a mouse should have.（计算出鼠标应该有多少按键）It seems to me that a doctor can change the w

11、hole society thoroughly（彻底改变整个社会）.We must provide decent accommodation for the poors.（为穷苦人提供像样的住房）A nearsighted person cannot focus properly on distant objects.（正确地聚焦看远处的物体）Toms mother does not allow him to enroll in this cooking class. （报名参加烹饪课）Translate the following Chinese sentences into English

12、.要清楚地理解电对我们的生活有多么重要，只要试过一天没有电的日子。(to make it clear how . just try doing . )To make it clear how electricity is important to our life ,just try have a day without power.先进技术不能解决一切难题，但它确实在经济发展的各个领域里起到了非常重要的作用。( .doesnt . , but it does . )Advanced technology doesnt find a solution to every problem ,but

13、 it does play a very important role in many aspects of economic development.清单上所有条目都可被视为科学重要特征，但没有一项是不可或缺的条件。(All of these . ,but none of them . )All of these item on the checklist can be considered as important characteristics of science ,but none of them should be interpreted as all-or-nothing.问题是

14、一些万无一失的科学调研可能会走进死胡同，并不能开展持续的研究。(the problem is that . )The problem is that some perfectly scientific investigations may run into a dead end and not lead to ongoing research.对自然灾害的科学预测能确保政府做好应急工作，让市民有足够的时间获得安全保障。(ensure that . )Scientific forecasting of natural disasters can ensure that there will be

15、 enough time for the government to prepare for the emergencies and that citizens are given enough time to get to safety.Unit3He made a speech at the protest, which stired up racial hatred ( 是在煽动种族仇恨).2) We have a whole string of complaints(一连串的投诉信) about the SMS spam (垃圾短信) coming from telecommunica

16、tions service providers.3 His account of the car accident missed out two of the most important facts4) There were too many things happening all at once（同时发生). I could not take it all in.) Every student passed the final examination, with the exception of John ( 除了John 以外).6) Although she was not awar

17、ded the Nobel Prize, she will go down in history ( 名留青史) because of her sizable 7) Nowadays many young people are self-appointed champions of the environmental protection ( 环保卫士) and are trying to make the world a greener place for future generations.8) He never takes the easy path, but is always re

18、ady to take on difficult tasks ( 承担艰巨任务) .9) Hopefully an inter-laboratory standards program will be established prior to further studies 在进一步研究之前) .10) As he grew up, the memory of his childhood gradually faded away ( 也逐渐消逝了).1) 诺贝尔奖评奖委员会重发现而轻发明这一事实同样引起了激烈的争议。(Also controversial is the fact thatAls

19、o controversial is the fact that the Nobel Prize Committee has emphasized discoveries over inventions.2) 圣雄甘地曾被五次提名, 显然是最有资格获得诺贝尔和平奖的人，却由于在获奖提名截止日两天之前遭到暗杀而永远与之失之交臂。 (being assassinated)Mahatma Gandhi would seem to be the person most deserving the Nobel Peace Prize. Despite being nominated for the prize five times, he missed o