全新版大學(xué)英語(yǔ)(第二版)綜合教程2課文背誦段落原文及翻譯1-5單元完整版

1、Unit112 One way of summarizing the American position is to state that we value originality and independence more than the Chinese do. The contrast between our two cultures can also be seen in terms of the fears we both harbor. Chinese teachers are fearful that if skills are not acquired early, they

2、may never be acquired; there is, on the other hand, no comparable hurry to promote creativity. American educators fear that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge; on the other hand, skills can be picked up later.美國(guó)人的立場(chǎng)可以概括起來(lái)這么說(shuō)，我們比中國(guó)人更重視創(chuàng)新和自立。我們兩種文化的差異也可以從我們各自所懷的憂慮中顯示出來(lái)。中國(guó)老師

3、擔(dān)憂，如果年輕人不及早掌握技藝，就有可能一輩子掌握不了；另一方面，他們并不同樣地急于促進(jìn)創(chuàng)造力的開展。美國(guó)教育工作者那么擔(dān)憂，除非從一開始就開展創(chuàng)造力，不然創(chuàng)造力就有可能永不再現(xiàn)；而另一方面，技藝可于日后獲得。13 However, I do not want to overstate my case. There is enormous creativity to be found in Chinese scientific, technological and artistic innovations past and present. And there is a danger of e

4、xaggerating creative breakthroughs in the West. When any innovation is examined closely, its reliance on previous achievements is all too apparent (the standing on the shoulders of giants phenomenon).但我并不想夸大其辭。無(wú)論在過(guò)去還是在當(dāng)今，中國(guó)在科學(xué)、技術(shù)和藝術(shù)革新方面都展示了巨大的創(chuàng)造力。而西方的創(chuàng)新突破那么有被夸大的危險(xiǎn)。如果仔細(xì)審視任何一項(xiàng)創(chuàng)新，其對(duì)以往成就的依賴那么都顯而易見“站在巨人肩

5、膀之上的現(xiàn)象。14 But assuming that the contrast I have developed is valid, and that the fostering of skills and creativity are both worthwhile goals, the important question becomes this: Can we gather, from the Chinese and American extremes, a superior way to approach education, perhaps striking a better b

6、alance between the poles of creativity and basic skills?然而，假定我這里所說(shuō)的反差是成立的，而培養(yǎng)技藝與創(chuàng)造力兩者都是值得追求的目標(biāo)，那么重要的問(wèn)題就在于：我們能否從中美兩個(gè)極端中尋求一種更好的教育方式，它或許能在創(chuàng)造力與根本技能這兩極之間獲得某種較好的平衡？Unit24 Yet I feel nothing more than a passing whim to attain the material things so many other people have. My 1999 car shows the wear and tea

7、r of 105,000 miles. But it is still dependable. My apartment is modest, but quiet and relaxing. My clothes are well suited to my work, which is primarily outdoors. My minimal computer needs can be met at the library.然而，想要得到其他那么多人都有的物質(zhì)的東西，對(duì)我來(lái)說(shuō)，只不過(guò)是轉(zhuǎn)瞬即逝的念頭而已。我的汽車是1999年的產(chǎn)品，到現(xiàn)在開了十萬(wàn)五千英里，已經(jīng)很破很舊了，但是它依然可靠。我

8、的住房不大，但是很安靜，住著挺舒心。我的衣服很適合于我的工作，主要都在戶外。我對(duì)計(jì)算機(jī)的很少的需求，可以在圖書館得到解決。5 In spite of what I dont have, I dont feel poor. Why? Ive enjoyed exceptionally good health for 53 years. Its not just that Ive been illness-free, its that I feel vigorous and spirited. Exercising is actually fun for me. I look forward to

9、 long, energizing walks. And I love the can do attitude that follows.盡管有些東西我沒(méi)有，我并不感到貧窮。這是為什么五十三年來(lái)我一直非常健康。我不但不生病，而且精力充分，情緒飽滿。鍛煉對(duì)我而言是確確實(shí)實(shí)的快事，我樂(lè)意長(zhǎng)距離步行，越走越有勁。我喜愛步行后隨之產(chǎn)生的一種“什么都干得了的心態(tài)。6 I also cherish the gift of creativity. When I write a beautiful line of poetry, or fabricate a joke that tickles someone

10、, I feel rich inside. Im continually surprised at the insights that come through my writing process. And talking with so many interesting writer friends is one of my main sources of enjoyment.我還十分珍惜我的創(chuàng)作才能。當(dāng)我寫出美麗的詩(shī)句或編造出能把人逗樂(lè)的笑話時(shí)，我內(nèi)心感到很富有。通過(guò)寫作而獲得的洞察力，不斷地令我驚奇。而與那么多寫作朋友交談，是我樂(lè)趣的主要源泉之一。Unit3SEAN: If that

11、sort of thing happened only once in a while, it wouldnt be so bad. Overall, I wouldnt want to trade my dad for anyone elses. He loves us kids and Mom too. But I think thats sometimes the problem. He wants to do things for us, things he thinks are good. But he needs to give them more thought because:

12、DIANE: Can you imagine how humiliated I was? An honor student, class president. And Father was out asking people to have their sons call and ask me to the prom! But thats dear old dad. Actually, he is a dear. He just doesnt stop to think. And its not just one of us whove felt the heavy hand of inter

13、ference. Oh, no, all three of us live in constant dread knowing that at any time disaster can strike because: 如果那類事情只是偶爾發(fā)生,那也不是那么糟.總的來(lái)說(shuō),我不想和別人交換爸爸.他愛我們這些孩子,還有媽媽.但我認(rèn)為有時(shí)候那就是問(wèn)題所在.他要為我們做一些事情,一些他認(rèn)為是好的事情.但是他需要更多的考慮.因?yàn)椋捍靼玻耗隳芟胂蟮轿矣卸鄟G臉么?作為一個(gè)優(yōu)秀學(xué)生,一個(gè)班長(zhǎng).父親總是出去請(qǐng)人們讓他們的兒子打 叫我去畢業(yè)舞會(huì)!但是我親愛的老爹呀,實(shí)際上他是個(gè)親愛的人.他只是無(wú)法停止操心.這不是

14、我們中唯一一個(gè)感覺受到嚴(yán)重干擾的人.噢,不,我們?nèi)齻€(gè)都活在無(wú)時(shí)無(wú)刻的了解哪些的無(wú)休止的恐懼當(dāng)中.Unit410 Id never realized how important daily routine is: dressing for work, sleeping normal hours. Id never thought I relied so much on co-workers for company. I began to understand why long-term unemployment can be so damaging, why life without an ex

15、ternally supported daily plan can lead to higher rates of drug abuse, crime, suicide.以前我從未意識(shí)到日常的生活起居是多么重要，如穿戴整齊去上班，按時(shí)就寢。以前我從未想過(guò)自己會(huì)那么依賴同事做伴。我開始理解為什么長(zhǎng)時(shí)間的失業(yè)會(huì)那么傷人，為什么一個(gè)人的生活缺少了外部支持的日常方案就會(huì)導(dǎo)致吸毒、犯罪、自殺率的增長(zhǎng)。11 To restore balance to my life, I force myself back into the real world. I call people, arrange to me

16、et with the few remaining friends who havent fled New York City. I try to at least get to the gym, so as to set apart the weekend from the rest of my week. I arrange interviews for stories, doctors appointments - anything to get me out of the house and connected with others.為了恢復(fù)生活的平衡，我強(qiáng)迫自己回到真實(shí)世界中去。我

17、給別人打 ，與所剩無(wú)幾的仍然住在紐約城的幾個(gè)朋友安排見面。我至少設(shè)法去去健身房，以便使周末與工作日有所不同。我安排采訪好寫報(bào)道，預(yù)約看醫(yī)生安排任何需要我出門與他人接觸的活動(dòng)。12 But sometimes being face to face is too much. I see a friend and her ringing laughter is intolerable - the noise of conversation in the restaurant, unbearable. I make my excuses and flee. I re-enter my apartmen

18、t and run to the computer as though it were a place of safety.但有時(shí)面對(duì)面地與人相處實(shí)在難以忍受。我與一位朋友見面，她那種響亮的笑聲讓人忍無(wú)可忍飯店里的噪雜談話聲也讓人受不了。我找了個(gè)藉口逃之夭夭。我重新回到我的公寓，沖向電腦，似乎那兒才是一個(gè)平安的地方。13 I click on the modem, the once-annoying sound of the connection now as pleasant as my favorite tune. I enter my password. The real world d

19、isappears.我點(diǎn)擊鼠標(biāo)，翻開調(diào)制解調(diào)器，曾經(jīng)聽了就煩的連接聲此刻聽起來(lái)就如同最心愛的曲子那么悅耳。我鍵入密碼。真實(shí)世界轉(zhuǎn)瞬便消逝了。Unit59 The runway felt different this time. It startled him for a brief moment. Then it all hit him like a wet bale of hay. The bar was set at nine inches higher than his personal best. Thats only one inch off the National record,

20、 he thought. The intensity of the moment filled his mind with anxiety. He began shaking the tension. It wasnt working. He became more tense. Why was this happening to him now, he thought. He began to get nervous. Afraid would be a more accurate description. What was he going to do? He had never expe

21、rienced these feelings. Then out of nowhere, and from the deepest depths of his soul, he pictured his mother. Why now? What was his mother doing in his thoughts at a time like this? It was simple. His mother always used to tell him when you felt tense, anxious or even scared, take deep breaths.這一回，那

22、跑道顯得有些異樣。剎那間，他感到一陣驚嚇。一種惶惑不安的感覺向他襲來(lái)。橫桿升在高出他個(gè)人最高紀(jì)錄9英寸的高度。他想，這一高度與全國(guó)紀(jì)錄只差1英寸了。這一刻緊張異常，他感到焦慮不安。他想擺脫緊張情緒。沒(méi)有用。他更緊張了。在這種時(shí)刻怎么會(huì)這樣呢，他暗暗思忖著。他有點(diǎn)害怕起來(lái)。說(shuō)是恐懼也許更為恰當(dāng)。怎么辦？他以前從來(lái)不曾有過(guò)這種感覺。這時(shí)，不知不覺地，在內(nèi)心最深處，出現(xiàn)了他母親的身影。為什么是在這一刻？記憶中，母親在這種時(shí)刻會(huì)怎樣做呢？很簡(jiǎn)單。母親過(guò)去總跟他說(shuō)，當(dāng)你覺得緊張、焦慮、甚至害怕的時(shí)候，就深深地吸氣。10 So he did. Along with shaking the tension

23、from his legs, he gently laid his pole at his feet. He began to stretch out his arms and upper body. The light breeze that was once there was now gone. He carefully picked up his pole. He felt his heart pounding. He was sure the crowd did, too. The silence was deafening. When he heard the singing of

24、 some distant birds in flight, he knew it was his time to fly.于是他深深吸了一口氣。在擺脫腿部肌肉緊張的同時(shí)，他輕輕地把撐竿放在腳邊。他開始舒展雙臂和上身。剛剛飄過(guò)一陣輕風(fēng)，此刻消失了。他小心翼翼地拿起撐竿，只覺得心怦怦在跳。他相信觀眾們的心也在怦怦跳動(dòng)。場(chǎng)上鴉雀無(wú)聲，令人透不過(guò)氣來(lái)。當(dāng)他聽見遠(yuǎn)處飛鳥啼鳴時(shí)，他知道，自己飛身起躍的時(shí)刻到了。Unit1要提高我們的英語(yǔ)水平，關(guān)鍵是多讀，多寫，多聽，多說(shuō)。此外，盡可能多背熟一些好文章也十分重要。如果你腦子里沒(méi)有儲(chǔ)存好大量好的英語(yǔ)文章更多，你就不能用英語(yǔ)自由地表達(dá)自己的思想。一邊學(xué)一邊總結(jié)

25、經(jīng)驗(yàn)也很有幫助，因?yàn)檫@樣做，我們就能搞明白那種學(xué)習(xí)方法是更有效的，能夠產(chǎn)生最理想的效果。只要我們堅(jiān)持努力學(xué)習(xí)，到時(shí)候我們就會(huì)完成掌握英語(yǔ)的任務(wù)。To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English wri

26、ting in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due

27、 course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2隨著捐款源源不斷的進(jìn)來(lái),我校明年的財(cái)務(wù)狀況會(huì)好很多.這樣我們就能集中應(yīng)對(duì)我們作為教育工作者必需承當(dāng)?shù)淖钪匾娜蝿?wù),鼓勵(lì)學(xué)生實(shí)現(xiàn)他們的學(xué)業(yè)目標(biāo),培養(yǎng)他們成為有責(zé)任感、靠的住的人,使他們對(duì)將來(lái)的生活有所準(zhǔn)備,并在他們追求物質(zhì)及精神滿足的過(guò)程中給予引導(dǎo)。With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able

28、 to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material s

29、atisfaction.Unit3約翰遜先生的兒子喬治愛在晚上聽重金屬heavy metal音樂(lè)，這使社區(qū)其他居民無(wú)法入眠。疲憊不堪的鄰居們終于失去了耐心，決定直接干預(yù)。他們打 給約翰遜先生，坦率地把想法告訴了他。約翰遜先生向鄰居保證他一定會(huì)解決這個(gè)問(wèn)題。放下 他便去訓(xùn)斥兒子：“你這是怎么了？你該懂得不能為了你自己的娛樂(lè)而阻礙disturb別人。結(jié)果喬治拿CD跟同學(xué)換了電腦游戲軟件。George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard fo

30、r other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as h

31、e put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement. In the end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4也許你羨慕我，因?yàn)槲铱梢越柚?jì)算機(jī)在家里工作。我也這么想，互聯(lián)網(wǎng)使我的工作方便多了。我可以通過(guò)電子郵件撰寫，編輯并交出我的文章，在網(wǎng)上與我的同事聊天，與老板

32、討論的工作。我用鼠標(biāo)一擊，馬上就能拿到我要的一切資料更多，獲得最新的消息?？墒牵硪环矫?，用網(wǎng)絡(luò)通訊有時(shí)也令人沮喪。系統(tǒng)有可能癱瘓，更糟的是，因?yàn)闆](méi)有面對(duì)面交談的情感提示，鍵出的詞有時(shí)候似乎很難理解。Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click