专业学位硕士研究生英语教程Unit-4词汇及课后答案

PAGEPAGE6Unit4ArtofLifeWordBank（audio-:与听力有关<->visual）audible(able->ible):adj. thatisheardorthatcanbeheard可听见的(basis->base:n./vt.以为基础/根据;bebasedonsth.)basement:n.thelowesthabitablestory(可居住的楼层)ofabuilding地下室beneath:prep.lowerthan;below低于…，在…下方betray(->betrayal/treason):v.theactofcommittingtreasonagainst背叛bust:n. asculpturerepresentingaperson'shead,shoulders,andupperchest半身像callus:v.toformordevelopahardenedtissue结痂（茧）cast:v.toform(liquidmetal,e.g.)intoaparticularshapebypouringintoamold铸造;broadcast广播choke:v.tohavedifficultyinbreathing,swallowing,orspeaking哽塞dab:v.toapplywithshort,pokingstrokes轻拍;patdimensional:adj.having,orseemingtohave,lengthdepth,andheight空间的，维度的(dwindle->)dwindling:adj.decreasing;becomingless 流逝的estranged:adj.being(alien外星人->alienate->)alienatedormadedistant疏运的flick:v./n. totouchorhitwithalight,quickblow轻拍，轻击hibiscus:n.(US)atropicalplantwithlargebrightlycoloredflowers芙蓉，木槿knead:v.tosqueeze,press,orrollwiththehands轻柔，按摩lotion:n.a(medical->)medicatedliquidforexternal[apply(1)申请；应用]application洗剂（液）massage:(US) torubpartsofthebodytoaid(circulate-))circulationorrelaxthemuscles按摩necktie:n.anarrowfabricbandofvarying(different)length(wear->)wornaroundtheneckandtiedinaknotclosetothethroat领带;tie:vt.~ahorsetoabigtree.(patriot->爱国者)patriarch:n.amanwhorulesafamily,clan(家族),ortribe(部落)族长(酋长);arc-/arch-穹顶(proud=)prideful:adj.arrogant(->arrogance);disdainful傲慢的，轻蔑的;beproudofsb./sth.=pride(vi.)onsb./sth.=takepride(n.)insb./sth.以某人或某物而感到自豪；reconcile:v. tosettleorresolve调停，决绝,和解;council议会；consult咨询->consultant顾问(relief->)relieve:v.tocausealesseningor(alleviate->)alleviationof减缓;torelievesb.=gotosb.’sreflief.=torescuesb.解救某人sculpt(->sculpture):v.toshape,mold,orfashion(imitate模仿)especiallywith(precise->)precision雕塑shrug:v.toraise(theshoulders)耸肩snore:n./vi.theactoraninstanceofsnoring打鼾splatter:v.tospatter(v.溅污n.滴落),especiallytomoveorfallsoastocausesplashes飞溅[dwell居住；~onsth.老在想…]squeeze:v.topressgently,asinaffection挤，捏(stubborn)stubbornness:n.firmness倔强;bear->bore->borntissue:n.asoft,absorbentpieceofpaperusedastoiletpaper,ahandkerchief,oratowel纸巾toenail:n.thethin,horny,transparentplatecoveringtheuppersurfaceoftheendofatoe脚趾甲;nail:n./vt.钉子/指甲tuft:n.ashortcluster(簇群)ofhair,orgrass一族，一从vanity:n.excessiveprideinone'sappearanceoraccomplishments虚荣；VanityFair名利场vengeance:n.inflictionofpunishmentinreturnforawrongcommitted报复，复仇；revenge:n./vivolunteer:n./vi.tooffertogiveoutofone'sownwill(意志/遗嘱)志愿whimsical:adj.erratic(n./adj.不稳定的,奇怪的)inbehaviorordegreeof unpredictability反复无常;predict预测；dict-:speak.dictionary词典/字典wiggle:v.tomoveorcausetomovefromsidetosidewithshortirregular(<->regular)twistingmotions扭动，摆动PhrasesandExpressionsatthefarendof:atthedistantendof在另一边getintouchwith:tomaintain(=keep)contactwith保持联系[contactsb.bythe(telephone)number]hold(->held->held)onto:tocontinuetodosomething;persist坚持/抓住;holdon(=waitforamoment)<->hangup挂断电话inanattemptto:trytodosth./makinganefforttodosth.力图，试图makepeace:tomaintainorobserve(遵守/观察)astateofquietnesswithoutconflicts维和shrug...off:toraiseshouldersasashowcaseofdistain(使变色,弄脏,伤害名誉)耸肩表示不屑;stain(n./vt)污渍ReadingComprehensionI.Choosethebestforeachofthefollowing.1."ItwasanotherofthethingsIhadwatchedhishelpersdoformonths,andnow,inanattempttoholdontowhatIcouldofhim,Ihadvolunteeredtodoitmyself"(Para.3)Heretheword"another"refersthat(D)A."Forgiveyourselfbeforeyoudie.Thenforgiveothers."B.theywerecallusedandcurled,andhistoenailswereyellow.C.Morrielikedbeingheldandtouched.Andatthispoint,anythingIcouldsharewithhimtomakehimhappy,Iwasgoingtodo.D.Ihadasmalljaroflotion,andIsqueezedsomeintomyhandsandbegantomassagehisankles.2.WhatdidMorrieregretinhislifeaccordingtothepassage?(C)A.Forgivenessandtolerance. B.Impatienceandcarelessness.C.Prideandvanity. D.Peaceandstillness.3.WhydidMorriesayhewaslucky?(A)A.Becausehehadgotenoughtimetoreconsiderhislife.B.Becausehehadacceptedhisfriend'sexplanationandrebuilttheirfriendship.C.Becausehemethisbestfriendinhislife.D.Becausehegotcomfortfromhisfriends.4."Irolledhistoesbetweenmyfingers,lostinthetask."(Para.30)Heretheword"lost"impliesthattheauthorlost (D)A.hisbestfriend B.hisvaluablememoryC.hisheart D.himselfindeepthought5.WhydidMitchhesitatewhenMr.Morriewantedhimtobehisanotherson?(C)A.BecausehewasreluctanttobeMorrie'sson.B.BecausehethoughtMorriewasnotqualified.C.Becausehethoughtitsomehowseemedtobetrayhisownfather.D.Becausehethoughttheywerenotsointimate.II.Completethefollowingsummaryofthetextbyfillingintheblankswithwords.Theinitialletterofeachwordhasbeengiventoyou."Forgiveyourselfbeforeyoudie.Thenforgiveothers."(lie->)Lyingonhisbed,Morriewassoseriouslyillthathecouldnoteven(1)wigglehistoes.Icametoseehimonarainyday.Havingseenhissickly(sick=ill;car-sick;sea-sick;air-sick;sickly:adj.有病的,苍白的)face,Ifeltsosorryforhim.Atthattime(Then),I(2)volunteeredtodosomemassageforhim.Also,ofcourse,Morrielikedbeing(hold)heldand(3)touched.Andatthispoint,anythingIcoulddotomakehimhappy,Iwasgoingto(would)do.Morriethenstartedatopicof(4)forgivenesswithme.Hetoldmethatitismost(very)importantnotonlytoforgive(5)othersbut(6)ourselves.Inordertoproveit,herecalledasadstorybetweenhisfriendNormanandhim.Itpained(vt.)himsomuch.Healsosaidhewasluckytogetenoughtimetothinkofhislife,whileIfeltsosadbecauseofhisterribleillness.Ipressedmythumbintohis(7)hardenedfleshandhedidn'tevenfeelit.Healsoremindedmeofthingspulling(acting)indifferent(8)directions.[remindsb.ofsth.提醒某人某件事] Laterhesaidmovingly(很动人地)thathewishedIwerehisanotherson.Atfirst,Ifeltafraid,asif(9)acceptinghiswordswouldsomehow(10)betraymyownfather.Butjustforawhile(moment)IrealizedthatallIwasafraidofwassayinggood-bye.VocabularyI.Choosetheanswerthatbestcompleteseachsentence.1.Thiswillhelpto__B___thehardshipofthe[seek(political)refuge寻求避难]refugees(难民).A.relish(mean意味) B.relieve C.(vivre->)revive (再生/恢复/苏醒) D.rely(on)=depend(on)依赖2.She(feel->)feltthe___A__(compete->)competitionbetweenthetwobrothers.A.intense(激烈的) B.intensive(密度高的)C.intention(n.打算目的) D.intend(vt.打算)3.Thebride(新娘)and(bride)groom(马夫/新郎)promisedto__D___eachotherthroughsicknessandhealth(->healthy).A.nag(唠叨anaggingwife) B.blame C.spoil[宠坏/弄砸了a~ed(spoilt)child) D.cherish(vt.hope)4.Youcouldfeelthe__B___intheroomas(when)wewaitedforourexamresults.A.intense(adj.) B.tension(n.) C.tense(1.紧张的;2.n.时态;3.密度) D.(extensive<->)intensive(密度或强度)5.Angela__D___withdisappointmentwhenshewastoldthatshehadnotgotthejob.A.signed[1.vt.署名;2.n.(sign+nature=)signature签名] B.[signal:1.n.信号;2.vt.发信号)signaled C.persisted (~insth./doingsth.=insistonsth./doingsth.坚持做某事) D.sighed(叹气)6.Ifhecanjust___C__alittlelonger,wecangivehimahand(help帮…一把).A.holdback (restrict保留) B.holdin C.holdon=wait D.holdup=block阻塞7.Thisisapolitical__B___an(economy经济)economic(与经济有关的；economical节约的)question.A.aswell B.aswellas=and C.asmuch D.asusual=asbefore8.Shecan__C___hertroublesandkeep(smile->)smiling.A.keepoff远离 B.takeoff起飞/开始/脱衣服C.shrugoff表示不以为然 D.layoff=drop裁员9.Thetwocaptains(船长/队长/上校/上尉;hat)__C___acoin[(1)n.硬币;(2)vt.生造词]beforethematch.A.toss B.aretossed C.tossed抛 D.tossedfor10.Ihaven'treallykept__A___peopleIknewatschool.A.intouchwith B.outoftouchwithC.tothetouch D.touching=moving感动人的II.Fillintheblankswiththewordsorphrasesgivenbelow.Changetheformwherenecessary.squeeze massage choke vanity forgivetuft dimension reconcile flick audiblesnore mourn betray forget strange1.Wouldyousqueezesomeorangesandmake(for)meaglassofjuice?2.The(argue->)argumentestrangedhimfromhisbrother.3.Thebirdhadatuft(一蔟,一缕)offeathersontopofitshead.4.Healmost chokedtodeathonafishbone.5.Hehasforgivenyouforinsulting(侮辱)him,andistryingtosaveyou.[Saveme/Helpme->help!]6.The(electricresistance)resistancegroupwasbetrayedtothegovernmentbyoneofitsownmembers.7.Heandhisbrotherswerereconciled(和解)afterafierce(=severe)familyquarrel.8.Spaceisconsideredtobethree-dimensional.9.Allshopswillbeclosedtodayasasignof(morning#)mourningfortheking.10.Theaudience(听众/观众)applauded(clapped)loudlyattheendoftheconcert.TranslationPutthefollowingparagraphsintoChinese.Thiswasafewdaysafterthe"Nightline"interview.Theskywas(raining#)rainyanddark,andMorriewasbeneathablanket.Isatatthefarendofhischair,holdinghisbarefeet.Theywerecallusedandcurled,andhistoenailswereyellow.Ihadasmalljaroflotion,andIsqueezedsomeintomyhandsandbegantomassagehisankles.ItwasanotherofthethingsIhadwatchedhishelpersdoformonths,andnow,inanattempttoholdontowhatIcouldofhim,Ihadvolunteeredtodoitmyself.ThediseasehadleftMorriewithouttheabilityeventowigglehistoes,yethecouldstillfeelpain,andmassageshelpedrelieveit.Also,ofcourse,Morrielikedbeingheldandtouched.Andatthispoint,anythingIcoulddotomakehimhappy,Iwasgoingtodo.参考译文：这是“夜线”专访的几天以后，天空中阴霾密布。莫里盖着毯子，我坐在他那张躺椅的另一头，握着他裸露的脚。脚上长满了硬皮，而且呈蜷曲状，脚趾甲呈黄颜色。我拿着一瓶润肤液，挤一点在手上，然后按摩他的脚踝处。 这是几个月来我看见那些助手们常替莫里做的事情之一，我现在自告奋勇地要做这事，为的是尽我所能帮助他，疾病甚至剥夺了莫里扭动脚趾的功能，然而他却依然有疼痛感，而按摩可以缓解痛楚，再说，莫里喜欢有人去触摸他。在这个时候，只要是能使他开心的，任何事我都愿意去做。ExercisePutthefollowingintoEnglishbyusingpropermodalauxiliaries.1他妻子虚荣自私，他本不该娶她．2我们本来应该关心由于工农业不可抵挡的扩展加速了物种灭绝的发生。3这份研究报告可能已经改变了关于智力问题的先天和后天之争。4他不可能去过你家，他不知道你家的地址。5如果走另外一条路，我们可“到得更早些。6商会就合同条款和市政府进行的谈判一定已经陷入了僵局。7(当时)时问还早，所以他本不必把车开那么快。8在那样的情况下我本来能够保持积极的态度和避免感情冲动。9两个与心脏病有关的状况必然使特别老化的大脑雪上加霜了。10她还没有康复，不该那么早出院。参考译文：1.Hiswifeisvainandselfish.Heoughtnotto(shouldnothavedone)havemarriedher.2.Weshouldhavebeenconcernedaboutthespasm(一阵的)ofextinction,whichhasbeenacceleratedbytheinexorable(exorable可说服的,可用恳求打动的)(expand->)expansionofagricultureandindustry.3.Thestudy(researchreport)mayhavealtered(#changed)thenature(v.s.=against)vsnurturedebate(争论)aboutintelligence.4.Hecan’thavebeentoyourhome.Hedidn’tknowyouraddress.5.Ifwehadtakentheotherway(road/path),wemighthavearrivedearlier.6.TradeUnionmusthavebeenindeadlocknegotiationwithCityHall(Government)overthetermsofcontract.7.Itwasearly,soheneedn’thavedrivensofast.8.Inthat(circle->cycle->recycle->)circumstance,Icouldhavekeptapositive(active)attitudeandavoidedemotionaloutbursts.[burstintotears/laughter(笑声)]9.Twoconditions(symptoms症状)linkedtoheartdiseasemusthavebeenparticular(especially)hard(difficu