综合教程练习答案Unit-3.ppt

正如科学家所预言的那样，全球污染成了人类面临的最严重的问题之一。(global) As is predicted by scientists, global pollution has become one of the most serious problems humans are faced with. 2) 谋求这些职位的竞争很激烈——今年的求职者（applicant）是去年的五倍。(competition) Competition for these jobs is very tough ─ we have five times as many applicants this year as we did last year. / there are five times as many applicants this year as there were last year. 3) 正如事实表明的那样，教育大纲应当符合国家的经济发展计划。(fit into) As the facts show, educational programs need to fit into the national plan for economic development. 4) 这辆汽车太费油（burn too much gas），而且价钱几乎是我想付的两倍。(moreover) The car burns too much gas, and moreover, the price is almost twice as much as I intend to pay. 5) 要了解一起重大的国际事件，我们首先需要考虑其历史与政治背景。(background) To understand a great international event, we, first of all, need to consider the historical and political background to it. ?很难想象我们的先辈们（forefathers）没有现代技术带来的这么多方便（conveniences），那日子是怎么过的。 It is hard to imagine how our forefathers could do without so many conveniences that modern technology has brought about. 那个时候只有一小部分人享受一些舒适条件（comforts）。 Back then only a small proportion of the population enjoyed the comforts of life. ??大部分人连饭都吃不饱，更不要说（not to speak of）接受教育的特权了。 The majority didnt even have sufficient food, not to speak of / let alone the privilege of being educated. ?然而，许多人责怪现代技术，说它带来了很多问题。 However, many people blame modern technology for creating so many problems. ??他们想减慢进步的速度。但是谁也不能阻止时代的前进。 They want to slow down the rate of progress. But no one can put the clock back. BOOK 1 - Unit 3 - Language Focus - Comprehensive Exercises 4. Translate the following passage into English, using the words and phrases given below. * * BOOK 1 - Unit 3 - - Listening Practice Before you read Text A, we will tell you something about its author. Now listen to the recording. Write down your answers to the following questions according to what you have heard. BOOK 1 - Unit 3 - - Listening Practice 1. Who is th