全新版大学英语综合教程2课文原文及翻译

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Unit1

Onewayof summarizingthe Americanposition 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 teachersare

fearful that if skills are not acquiredearly, they may never be

acquired; there is, on the other hand, no comparablehurry 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.

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 exaggerating 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).

But assumingthat the contrast I havedevelopedis valid,

and that the fostering of skills and creativity are both

worthwhile goals,the importantquestion becomes this: Can

we gather, from the Chineseand Americanextremes, a

superior way to approach education, perhaps striking a

better balance between the poles of creativity and basic

skills?

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Unit2

Waltonset upa college scholarshipfund for employees'

children, a disaster relief fund to rebuild employee homes

damagedby fires, floods, tornadoes, and the like. He

believed in cultivating ideas and rewarding success.

"He'd say, 'That fellow worked hard, let's give him a

little extra,'" recalls retired president Ferold ,

whowasstunnedat suchgenerosityafter the stingy

employer he left to join Wal-Mart"I. hadto changemywayof

thinking when I came aboard."

"Thereasonfor our success,"saysWalton,in a company

handout,"is our peopleand theway they'retreated andthe way

they feel about their company. They believe things are

different here, but they deserve the credit."

Adds companylawyer Jim Hendren:"I've never seen anyone

yet who worked for him or was around him for any length of

time who wasn't better off. And I don't mean just financially,

although a lot of people are. It's just something about him --

coming into contact with Sam Walton just makes you a better

person."

Makingthe journeyfromlog cabin to WhiteHouseis part

of the American Dream. But when Jimmy Carter was defeated in

his attempt to gain a second term as President of the United

States he found himself suddenly thrown out of the

WhiteHouseandbackin his log cabin. This is howhe coped.

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Unit3

SEAN:If that sort of thing happenedonly oncein a

while, it wouldn't be so bad. Overall, I wouldn't want to

trade

my dad for anyone else's. He loves us kids and Mom too. But

I think that's sometimes sto do things

for us, things he thinks are he needsto give

them more thought because:

SEAN,HEIDIandDIANE:(In unison)Fatherknowsbetter!

(The lights quickly fade to black and then come up a

second or two later. DIANE stands alone at the Down Right edge

of the stage. HEIDI and SEAN enter Down Left and cross to the

edge of the stage. )

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 that's dear old

dad. Actually, he is a dear. He just doesn't stop

to think. And it's not just one of us who've felt the heavy

hand of interference. Oh, no, all three of us live in

constantdreadknowingthat at anytime disaster canstrike

because: Father knows better.

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Unit4

I'd never realized how important daily routine is: dressingfor

work, sleepingnormalhours. I'd neverthought I relied so much on

co-workers for company. I began to understand why long-term

unemployment can be so damaging, whylife without anexternally

supporteddaily plan canlead

to higher rates of drug abuse, crime, suicide.

To restorebalance to mylife, I force myselfback into the

real world. I call people, arrange to meet with the few

remaining friends who haven't fled New York City. I try to

at least get to the gym,so as to set apart the weekendfrom

the rest of my week. I arrange interviews for stories,

doctor's appointments-- anythingto get meout of the house

and connected with others.

But sometimes being face to face is too much. I see a

friend andher ringing laughter is intolerable -- the noise of

conversation in the restaurant, unbearable. I make my

excuses and flee. I re-enter my apartment and run to the

computer as though it were a place of safety.

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 disappears.

Thought you were safe sharing secrets with Internet

friends? Wait for

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Unit5

The runway felt different this time. It startled him for a

brief moment. Then it all hit him like a wet bale of hay.

Thebar wasset at nine incheshigher than his personal best.

That's only one inch off the National record, he thought.

The intensity of the moment filled his mind with anxiety.

He began shaking the tension. It wasn't working.

He became more tense. Why was this happening to him now, he

thought. He began to get nervous. Afraid would be a more

accuratedescription. What washe going to do?Hehad never

experienced these feelings. Then out of nowhere, and from the

deepestdepthsof his soul, he pictured his 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.

Sohe did. Alongwith shakingthe tension fromhis 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 fully pickeduphis pole. Hefelt

his heart pounding. He was sure the crowd did, too. The

silence was deafening. When he heard the singing of some

distant birds in flight, he knew it was his time to fly.

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Unit6

Racingthe clock everydayis suchan exhaustingeffort

that when I actually have a few free moments, I tend to

collapse. Mostly I sink into a chair and stare into space

while I imaginehowlovely life wouldbe if only I possessed

the organizational skills and the energy of my

superheroinesIn. fact, I wastea gooddeal of mysparetime

just worrying about what other women are accomplishing in

theirs. Sometimes I think that these modern fairy tales

create as many problems for women as the old stories that

had us biding our time for the day our prince would come.

Yet superwomen tales continue to charm me. Despite my

friend's warningagainstbeingtakenin, despite everything

I've learned, I find that I'm not only willing, but positively

eager to buy that bridge she mentioned. Why? I

supposeit has somethingto do with the appeal of an

optimistic approach to life -- and the fact that

extraordinary deeds have been accomplished by determined

individuals whorefusedto believe that "you can't" wasthe final

word on their dreams.

Men have generally been assured that achieving their

heart's desires wouldbe apiece of ,of course, have

always believed that we can't have our cake and eat it too-the

old low-dream diet. Perhaps becominga superwoman is an

impossible dream for me, but life without that kind of fantasy

is as unappealing as a diet with no treats.

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1) The young woman described to the policemen the way the

man ran up to her and grabbed the bag from her hand.

2) All the people working for Sam Walton admire the way he

manages Wal-Mart and the way he treats his employees.

3) The neighbors were disgusted at the way he talked to his

old father.

4) It's amazing the way the eight-year-old boy managed to

stay so calm when he faced the emergency.

1. You will find yourself penniless in a month.

2. He found himself lying in a hospital ward.

3. She found herself faced with the toughest job she had

ever taken.

4. Susan found herself in a trap from which she could not

escape.

1) Obviously what the speaker wanted to emphasize was the

impact of these findings rather than the process that led

to these findings.

2) It seemsthat heis neverbotheredaboutwhatpeoplewould

think about his behavior.

3) The CEO never hesitates to let his employees know what he

is planning for the company.

4) Thescientist will showthe audiencewhata tele-operated

robot can do for a family.

5)Despite all this she manages to get her act together.

1、Sheherself believedin freedom,somuchso that

shewould rather die than live without it.

2、Assuming the proposal is accepted,where are we going to get

the money?

3、Only by rewarding success can you bring out the best in

your employess.

4、It ’s amazing the eight-year-old boy managed to stay so

calm when he faced the emergency.

5、Allen shouldhaveknown betterthan to lendsucha large

sum of money to that untrustworthy cousin of his.

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