21世纪大学英语读写教程第4册课后翻译18单元.doc

Unit 1 Americans tend to define people by the jobs they have/do. Such characteristics as their family and educational backgrounds are considered less important. His uncompromising personality explains why he could no longer put up with his employer and eventually submitted his resignation. If you really want to learn English well, you must put in a lot of time and energy, or you’ll go nowhere. The same can be said of other subjects. Some actors’ fame is built on their innate beauty, but despite his short stature, Dustin Hoffman rose above and it is his excellent acting that sets him apart. 5.After he took charge, we discovered that there were striking differences between him and his predecessor. He had the drive and passion, came up with many new ideas, and focused his work on how to raise our morale. Deng Xiaoping made history when he declared China’s reform and opening-up policy. Despite tremendous obstacles, he made lasting contributions to our country’s modernization with his unrelenting efforts. Why could someone with a genius IQ be left behind by a hardworking person with an average IQ? It has to be acknowledged that besides one’s IQ, many other factors have much to do with one’s achievements 8.This teacher is really remarkable in first motivating her students, so she can teach them something. It’s not that she is talented, it’s that she is obsessed with drawing their attention in class. Unit 2 1.He glared at John and was sore at his denial of cooperation.Or:He glared at John and was annoyed by his refusal to cooperate 2.John’s sincere speech shows his gratitude to the people who rendered him generous help when he was in difficulty. 3.He is something of a stamp collector. The fact that once he saved up for two years to buy a rare stamp is proof of it. 4.The beauty of these roses could not be overstated. They took /caught all the visitors’ fancy in one way or another. 5.At first he took it for granted that they should build more highways in this area. The