English Book 5课文讲解和练习答案L14.docVIP

II. Vocabulary A.1. a shred of2. substance (basic idea, essence), substance (real content meaning)3. A multitude of4. symphony5. reminiscent6. dormant7. relieved from/of8. attuned to B.1. The prize fighter ducked at the coming. . .2. . . .came the melodious notes. . .3. . . .waved frantically ...In an erratic way would not mean excitedly.4.. . . his heart throbbing ...5.. . . brighter by day.6.. . . to slow down in a ...7.. . . ,suddenly showed themselves up.8. Liza shrilled when ... C.1. The roaring traffic at last died down with the coming of the night./As night fell, the traffic noise died down at last.2. To perpetuate the memory of the martyrs, people have erected/built a bronze monument./A bronze monument was set/put up to perpetuate. . .Statues and sculptures are usually made of bronze, and not of brass, which is usually, used for making ornaments and musical instruments.3. At the meeting he talked/spoke in detail about what he had witnessed/seen and heard during his visit to the U.S.4. The excellent performance of the comedian sent up peals/bursts/gales of laughter from the audience.5. The trees are to be planted at intervals of two metres.6. This medicine is supposed/said to have some effect on lung cancer.7. The leader/chairman/head of the delegation made a warm speech/gave a passionate speech in response to the friendly welcome, given to him by the local people/to the hospitable welcome from the local people.8. The new economic policies have speeded up production in industry and agriculture.9. Camouflaged by the night/Under the camouflage of the night, small animals move about in the woods looking/searching for food.10. In any case, the development of listening and speaking abilities/skills will continue to be stressed/will receive continuous attention. D.1.sweet-tongued: always saying nice, flattering wordsstrong-limbed: having strong limbsthick-headed: stupidhigh-pitched: shrillhigh-heeled: (of leather shoes) having high