现代大学英语精读3第二版UNIT1课后答案

define this word (This word can be defined as…)

2) 反感这种对待 To resent this treatment

3) 使学生沮丧 To frustrate/depress students

4) 宣战 To declare war

5) 对结果进行评估 To evaluate the result

6) 履行义务To fulfill one’s obligation/to perform one’s duty

7) 缩小差距 To narrow the gap

8) 扩大业务 To expand business

9) 陈述事实 To present facts

2. Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the appropriate word listed below.

1) occurrence occur 2) had applied, applicants, pursuit, occurring

3) involved, handled, handling, apply 4) observant, occurrence

5) observation, observed, occur 6) handle, occurs

7) observe, application 8) occurred, involvement

9) observers, handled 10) observation

3. Translate

1). He is so devoted to his research that the idea that he will soon have to retire never occurs to him.

2). Many people have observed that, without effective checks, we have a tendency to abuse our power.

3). Some countries refuse to get involved in this dispute and they resent any foreign interference.

4). The control of the sand storms involves a tremendous amount of work and money.

5). You have to take into consideration the local conditions when you apply these technologies.

6). All applicants will have to fill out this form and mail in an application fee of 50 dollars.

7). Based on his careful observation of children’s behavior he came to the conclusion that learning is a natural pleasure.

8). In a country of many nationalities, ethnic harmony reuires very careful handling.

9). The government is determined to punish all the corrupt officials involved.

10). Cheating at exams does not occur very often. But when it does, the school takes a very tough