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4.2Vocabulary Exers(p161):

Thrust      overseas       fertile      split      keen      sustain      grip    reflect Identify     margin        previous    hesitate   bud       whichever    slim   glow

1)      The former lake bed is now a ______ plain producing crops of wheat. (fertile)

2)      Aunt Pat’s rough, red hands _____ a life of hard physical labor.  (reflected)

3)      If you are living ______, you may not have to pay tax in your own country.  (overseas)

4)      Helen is pretty, of _____ build, with blue eyes. (slim)

5)      We _____ the boards down the middle to use them for the back of the shelves. (split)

6)      Only the hope that the rescuers were getting nearer _____ the trapped miners.   (sustained)

7)      The _____ of the setting sun reddened the stream.  (glow)

8)      The kidnappers _____ the boy into the car and drove off. (thrust)

9)      It is common knowledge that dogs have a _____ sense of smell.  (keen)

10)   The usually cold winter caused many plants to _____ late this year.  (bud)

11)   Training is provided, so no _____ experience is required for the job. (previous)

12)   We can go to the seven o’clock performance or the eight --- ______ suits you best. (whichever)

4.3Translation (p165):

1) 我上大学之前,祖父对我说的那几句充满智慧的话给我留下深刻印象. (wisdom)

   Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave me a few words of wisdom which impressed me deeply.

2) 千万别把我的伤势告诉父母,我会很感激你的.(be grateful to sb. for sth.)

   Never tell my parents about my injuries and I’ll be very grateful to you (for it).

3) 我们有几个同事在会上提出了改进工作环境的合理建议.(sensible)

   At the meeting some of our colleagues put forward sensible suggestions about improving our working environment. 

4)迫于工会的压力,资方(management) 同意给工人增加10%的工资. (in response to)

   The management has/have agreed to grant the workers a 10% pay rise in response to union pressure.

5) 女主人考虑得很周到,在我们到来之前把房子打扫得干干净净.(thoughtful)

   It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the house a thorough cleaning before we arrived.

Questions and Answers

1. What do you think is the reason that John Blanchard came to the Grand Central Station?

2. Who do you think he was waiting for?

3. Why did he straighten his uniform?