大学英语A2课后短文填空及句子翻译.docVIP

Unit 1 The real challenge to us teacher is combining the best of both worlds into one . Creativity and basic skills need to be considered in terms of being means to an [end], rather than simply as ends in themselves . Some Chinese students may not [perform] well in hypothetical settings ,but when it comes to [facing] real life challenges and issues ,they are more than [competent] in resolving most of them, [equipped] as they are with their strong skill .The U.S. system may? be [designed] to aim more at producing top of the cream students ,but that [approach] may do damage to the big bulk of the [rest] of the student body .The Chinese education system is [definitely] not perfect ,but it does produce a [quality] workforce ,And I truly believe that solid basic knowledge/skill focus is the single biggest force driving the rise of Chinese as a country . 翻译： 背离传统需要极大的勇气。 It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition. 汤姆过去很腼腆，但这次却非常勇敢能在大庭广众面前上台表演了。 Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience. 很多教育家认为从小培养还自动创新精神是很可取的 Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age. 假设那幅画确实是名作，你觉得值得购买吗？ Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy it? 如果这些数据统计上是站得住脚的，那它将会帮助我们认识正在调查的问题。 If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating Unit 2 How dose spending connect to happiness? One explanation lies in conspicuous consumption . The idea is that the rich dont accumulate wealth simply in order to [consume] it . Rather they accumulate wealth in order to display it , and their happiness is [fueled] by their neighbors envy . As a result ,the country finds itself in the grips of a luxury fever ----families with [annual ] incomes of $50,000 try to emulate the consumption of those with $70,000 , who in turn try to emulate those with $140,000 ,and so an . I