Unit 2
IV Practice with words and expressions
A. Look up the dictionary and explain in the meaning of the italicized words.
1. lump: the feeling you get in your throat when you are going to cry.
2. rub shoulders with: (informal)meet and mix with (people)
3. martyred: (the city) that has been made to suffer
4. screech: make a harsh’ piercing sound
5. arresting: striking, attracting and holding the attention
6. stunning: very attractive; delightfully beautiful
7. sink in: (to be) fully absorbed or understood
8. schools: groups of people sharing the same thought
9. by trade: by occupation; by way of making a living
V.Translation
1)There is not a soul in the hall．The meeting must have been put off．
2) That modern construction looks very much like a flying saucer.
3)Sichuan dialect sounds much the same as Hubei dialect. It is sometimes difficult to tell one from the other.
4)The very sight of the monument reminds me of my good friend who was killed in the battle.
5)He was so deep in thought that he was oblivious of what his friends were talking about.
6)What he did had nothing to do with her.
7)She couldn't fall asleep as her daughter's illness was very much on her mind.
8)I have had the matter on my mind for a long time.
9)He loves such gatherings at which he rubs shoulders with young people and
exchange opinions with them on various subjects.
10)It was only after a few minutes that his words sank in.
11)The soil smells of fresh grass.
12)Could you spare me a few minutes?
13)Could you spare me a ticket?
14)That elderly grey-haired man is a coppersmith by trade.
Unit 3
IV Practice with words and expressions
1. A set of rooms, usually expensive in a hotel
2.directly and sharply
3.well-appointed, excellently furnished and arranged
4.arrangement of furniture etc.
5.hitting and then escaping, usually of an automobile driver who flees
from the scene of an accident in which he or she is involved
6.smoothness in manner or flavor of food
7.to stand up suddenly
8.extremely bad; scoundrel, vallain
9.to burn or shine with an unsteady light that goes on and off quickly
10.to do sth someone has asked you to do
11.to hide so as to be difficult to find
12.upset and shocked
13.need
14.to fix or hold( eyes, attention etc) firmly
V. Translation
1.There is no need for hurry. Take your time.
2.Are you suggesting that I’m telling a lie?
3.He tried every means to conceal the fact.
4.Our chance to succeed is very slim. Nevertheless we shall do our
utmost.
5.We will have our meeting at 10 tomorrow morning unless notified
otherwise.
6.Neither of us is adept at figures.
7.Would it be possible to reach that place before dark assuming we set
out at 5 am.
8.He was reluctant to comply with her request.
9.I know you are from the South of China. Your accent has betrayed
you.
10.We have no alternative in this matter.
Unit 4
IV Practice with words and expressions
A.
1. present, available
2. teacher
3. directly
