【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 nt of science and technology, people’s standard of living is getting higher and higher. People’s life expectancy has soared, too.However, oddly enough, many people do not feel happier than they used to be. It can be seen that there is no close correlation between people’s ine and their happiness. Happiness cannot, after all, be bought with money.Although the majority of people are not very satisfied with their lives, they are happy to be alive, and the more time they get on earth, the better off they feel they’ll be. What is important is that material wealth is far from enough. People need spiritual happiness, too.Themerelated WritingSample Essay:The Impact of the Mobile Phone on People’s livesAmong the many technological inventions, the mobile phone impresses me most.The mobile phone brings considerable convenience to our lives. It not only enables us to keep in touch with each other almost anytime and anywhere but also helps us solve problems or do business efficiently. In emergencies, a mobile phone can even be a lifesaver. Besides, its multifunctions add ease and color to our lives. With a mobile phone, we can receive mail, read news, listen to music, play games, and take pictures.Yet, the mobile phone has its disadvantages, too. Most of us have experienced the nuisance of unwanted or wrong calls. We are inconvenienced by calls on occasions when we least expect one. Besides, the technology infrastructure to support mobile munication has consumed valuable natural resources and caused significant environmental problems. It is reported that electromagnetic radiation waves from the phone may result in health problems.Despite its negative side, the advantages of the mobile phone outweigh its disadvantages. I believe that with advances in science and technology, improved and safer models of mobile phones will surely serve us still better.U3 a way on such an extent that up off into 1. Most people strongly believe that the court will no doubt punish the bank robbers severely. 2. The medical workers overcame one difficulty after another in their longterm quest for a cure for the disease. 3. Acting on the information they received, the police closed off the streets and caught the bank robbers. 4. We were amazed at learning that the newlybuilt TV factory can produce 500,000 TV sets in the first year. 5. The government is looking into the causes of so many layoffs and is trying to help the laidoff workers to be reemployed. 6. To expand the sales of its product, the pany has taken up various measures to open up new markets and to improve its services. 7. He has neglected his studies to such an extent that I am afraid it is impossible for him to catch up with the other students in a month. 8. The fireworks factory was closed last month for failing to ply with the government safety regulations. 9. It remains to be seen whether our football team can beat its opponent. 10. Mr. Smith predicted that the recent oil discoveries, together with the use / employment of new technologies, would lead to a decline in the price of crude oil.U 4填單詞填詞組 a chance/stood a chance out of through the strict sense a guess a living with in for their teeth into完型填空 句子翻譯1. As more and more details of her private life were disclosed by the media, she was pelled to resign her post as general manager (or: resign as general manager / resign from the post of general manager) of the pany. 2. She is very satisfied with her new job as it coincides with her interests. 3. I bought this shirt because the price was reduced from 300 yuan to 80 yuan. 4. To bring her children up, the mother really went through all kinds of hardships. 5. The police have ruled out murder in the case of the old lady39。s death. 6. The municipality (municipal government) promised to take effective steps as soon as possible to solve the problems of air pollution. 7. I did not go in for the Campus Tennis Championships held last month because of my injured leg. 8. If you can get the support of the majority of the girls, you stand a good chance of winning the election and being Chairman of the Students Union. 9. Not all the books he wrote were as successful as this one so I remend that you borrow it from the library and read it. 10. At the 2004 Athens Olympic Games Liu Xiang won the championship of the men39。s 110meter hurdle and broke the world record, which had been previously held by an American athlete. 短文翻譯Some people think that they39。ve fulfilled their tasks as long as they go on duty and e off duty on time. They never think about what is meant by work and why they should work at all. In fact, work involves such qualities as wisdom, enthusiasm, imagination and creativity. To do his work well, a worker must have a spirit of dedication, and be capable of bearing hardships and standing hard work. In addition, he should have initiative and creativity. Having initiative means the worker should be ready to grasp every opportunity to display his outstanding ability. In addition, a worker should make clear the nature and significance of the work he does, be r