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沈妤身为当代国内顶流大学的大学生,也是要专注学习的。今天,让我们一起进入大学英语的学习中……
第一单元
一想到可以和一群优秀的同龄人一起在这所著名学府合作,竞争,她充满了兴奋与激情。(the thought filled)
the thought that she could collaborate and pete with excellent peers in this prestigious university filled her with excitement and passion
时间见证了这所大学悠久的历史,自由的学术氛围和充满活力的校园生活。(time has witnessed)
time has witnessed the long history, free academic atmosphere and energetic campus life of the university
南京这座古老而美丽的城市发生过许多重大的历史事件。(nanjinghas seen)
nanjing, an ancient and beautiful city,has seen many significant historical events
重游青年时代曾经学习和工作过的地方时,他回忆起许多美好的往事。(a visit)
a visit to the places where he studied and worked during his youth brought back many fond memories
北京大学始建于1898年,是中国历史最悠久的大学之一,是中国第一所国立综合性(prehensive)大学,它的成立标志着中国高等教育近代史的开端。北大的校园被称为“燕园”,位于北京西郊海淀区。
peking university was established in 1898 and is one of the oldest universities in china it was the first national prehensive university in china,and its establishment marked the beginning of china`s modern history of higher education peking university`s campus, known as “yan yuan”, is situated at haidian district in the western suburb of beijing
北京大学是一所以文理基础教学和研究为主的综合性大学,为国家培养了大批人才。爱国(patriotism)、进步、民主、科学的传统精神和勤奋、严谨(preciseness)、求实(factualism)、创新的学风在这里生生不息、代代相传。
peking university is a prehensive university focusing on the teaching and research of basic disciplines throughout the arts and sciences is has cultivated a large number of acplished individuals to the benefit of the country the university`s traditional emphasis on patriotism, progress, democracy, and science, together with its educational standards of diligence, preciseness, factualism, and innovation, has been passed down from generation to generation
第二单元
一旦有了孩子,母亲的心就很难从孩子身上移开了。(take sb`s mind off)
it`s hard to take a mother`s mind off her child once she has one
一个健康的家庭应该公开谈论家庭成员离世的话题,帮助孩子克服恐惧,而不是避开这个话题。(keep off)
rather than keeping off the topic of the death of a family member, a healthy family should talk about it openly and help children to overe the fear
他顾不上擦去头上的汗水,就去营救剩下的伤员。(wipe off)
he didn`t even stop to wipe the sweat off his forehead before he went to rescue the rest of the injured
他们被切断了与外界的联系,只有来自朋友和家人的电子邮件和视频信息。(cut off)
their relation with outside was cut off, but they only can receive email and video information from families and friends
孩子,你一天天地在进步,在发展:这两年来你对人生和艺术的理解又跨了一大步。我愈来愈爱你了,除了因为你是我们身上的血肉所化出来的而爱你以外,还因为你有如此焕发的才华而爱你;
my child, you are making progress and developing day by day: in the last two years your understanding of life and art has taken another great step forward i love you more and more, not only because you are the product of our flesh and blood, but also because you are so brilliant
正因为我爱一切的才华,爱一切的艺术品,所以我也把你当作一般的才华,当作一件珍贵的艺术品而爱你。你得千万爱护自己,爱护我们所珍视的艺术品!
──节选自《傅雷家书》
it is because i love all talents and all works of art that i love you as a general talent, as a precious work of art you have to take care of yourself, our cherished work of art!
— excerpted from fu lei’s letters to his son
第三单元
乡村音乐是当今美国最流行的音乐形式之一。(the most)
country music is one of the most popular forms of music in the united states today
在中国,没有那种古典音乐能像京剧那样受欢迎。(nocould rival)
no classical music could rival beijing opera in terms of its popularity in china
对军人来说,没有一首歌能像国歌那样令人受鼓舞。(noasas)
there is no song as inspiring as the national anthem for a soldier
在世界上任何其他地方,你都找不到与中国的长城一样令人惊叹的围墙。(nowhereasas)
nowhere else in world can you find a wall as amazing as the great wall in china
作为诗书礼乐之邦(a country of poetry, calligraphy, rite, and music),在古代哲学和文化孕育之下,中国有着源远流长的音乐文明。也许对于世界上其他地方的人们而言,音乐只是娱乐和消遣。但从周朝开始,音乐就成为了中国高等教育的重要支柱(pillar)。
as a country of poetry, calligraphy, rite, and music, china has a long and influential history of music civilization based on the philosophy and culture of ancient china perhaps for other people around the world, music is meant mainly for amusement and entertainment but since the time of the zhou dynasty, music has played the crucial role of an important pillar in china’s higher education
孔子是一位杰出的音乐教师和才华横溢的音乐家,他能专业地弹奏好几种乐器。他曾经教导过他的学生,“兴于诗(start with poems),立于礼(emphasize ceremonies),成于乐”。
confucius, a prominent music teacher and talented musician, who was able to play several instruments expertly, taught his students that: “to educate somebody, you should start with poems, emphasize ceremonies, and finish with music”
第四单元
没有一个参赛者能追上那个不知疲倦的领跑者。(in the lead)
none of the petitors could catch up with the untiring runner who was in the lead
球员们状态很好,最后以3:2赢得了比赛。(in the zone)
the football ream was in the zone and won the game with a score of 3 to 2
如果你花很大力气健身的话,迟早会取得好效果的。(in the long run)
if you make a great effort to keep fit with exercise, it will pay off in the long run
能否在决赛中取胜还是悬而未决的事,但她对自己信心满满。(up in the air)
whether she can win the final is still up in the air, but she is fully confident in herself
武术,又称中国功夫(kung fu),伴随着中国历史与文明发展,走过了几千年的风雨历程。它是从古代军事战争(military warfare)中传承下来的一种技术。如今,它被视作一种传统的运动,越来越流行,甚至代表中国文化。
wushu, also known as chinese kung fu, has gone through thousands of years of ups and downs along with the development of chinese history and civilization it is a technique inherited from ancient military warfare nowadays, it is regarded as a traditional sport gaining more and more popularity and even stands as a representative for chinese culture
其风格包括少林、太极(tai chi)和气功,在全球范围内有很多追随者。与其它运动相比,在战斗风格上,功夫倡导美德与和平,而不是侵略或暴力。习武不仅可以强健体魄,更让我们充满安全感。
styles include shaolin, tai chi and qigong, with many followers worldwide pared with other sports, in fighting style, kung fu advocates virtue and peace, not aggression or violence practicing wushu not only builds up our body and mind but also enhances our sense of security
以上题目来源于新目标大学英语系列教材(第二版)前四章课文a后的课后练习中。全篇适合反复听读。