高级英语课后paraphrase.doc

高级英语1册课后Paraphrase参考答案 Lesson 1 Our house is 23 feet above sea level. The house was built in 1915, and since then no hurricane has done any damage to it. We can make the necessary preparations and survive the hurricane without much damage. Water got into the generator, it stopped working. As a result all lights were put out. Everyone go out through the back door and get into the cars! The electrical systems in the cars had been destroyed/ruined by water. As John watched the water inch its way up the steps, he felt a strong sense of guilt because he blamed himself for endangering the family by making the wrong decision not to flee inland. Oh, God, please help us to get through this dangerous situation. She sang a few words alone and then her voice gradually grew dimmer and stopped. Janis didn’t show any fear on the spot during the storm, but she revealed her feeling caused by the storm a few nights after the hurricane by getting up in the middle of the night and crying softly. Lesson 2 1. Serious-looking men were so absorbed in their conversation that they seemed not to pay any attention to the crowds around them. 2. At last the taxi trip came to an end and I suddenly discovered that I was in front of the gigantic City Hall. 3. The rather striking picture of traditional floating houses among high, modern buildings represents the constant struggle between traditional Japanese culture and the new, Western style. 4. I suffered from a strong feeling of shame when I thought of the prospect of meeting the mayor of Hiroshima in my socks. 5. The few Americans and Germans also seemed to feel restrained like me. 6. After three days in Japan one gets quite used to bowing to people as a ritual in greeting and to show gratitude. 7. I was on the point of showing my agreement by nodding when I suddenly realized what he meant. His words shocked me out of my sad dreamy thinking. 8. …and nurses walked by carrying surgical instruments which were nickel plated and even healthy visitors