【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 re looking to develop their (artistic) interests.4. It is surprising that you don39。t know about such a(n) (historic) event. It marked the beginning of a new period for our nation.5. They hoped to create a puter which could (pute) at 10 times the speed of puters on the market.6. Education is a(n) (continuous) learning process that never ends. A teacher has the responsibility of making students think for themselves by giving effective guidance.7. On the one hand, we should make efforts to improve the economy。 on the other hand, we must keep a balance between (economic) development and environmental protection.8. Some successful people managed to gain (fame) and fortune even though they dropped out of school.9. A(n) (electron) is a very small piece of matter with a negative electrical charge, found in all atoms.10. The (atomic) bombs, also known as nuclear bombs, would cause disasters if they were used in wars.11. I never felt anxious or (envious) when somebody else got a higher position or made a lot of money.12. The effects of this medicine will (vary) according to a person39。s health, weight, and sex.l Banked ClozeParents and teenagers have different or even opposite things to worry about. For example, while a mother might have a hard time understanding why her teenagers39。 room is always a(n) (1) (embarrassment) of dirty stuff, the teenagers are more worried about their next exams and may think it is (2) (ridiculous) for their mother to insist on keeping a clean room. It is therefore important for you to (3) (appreciate) the differences and learn to municate with your teenagers properly. (4) (Otherwise), your teenagers may say nothing and shut you out of their personal lives. Their refusal to talk with you may even create (5) (emotional) stress in your effective ways to municate can (6) (reverse) the situation of a difficult relationship, (7) (reduce) the stress of your life, and lead to a friendly relationship with your teenagers. First, you should learn to discuss serious problems in daily conversations. So, important topics, such as driving a vehicle and building a(n) (8) (romantic) relationship, could be dealt with through daily , learn to be an active listener. Many parents are so (9) (overwhelmed) with their work that they could hardly take some time for their (10) (beloved) children. Spend your time listening carefully to what your children like to talk about, and make sure your children feel they are being taken seriously. This will increase the chances of good munication.l Language Focus – Expressions in Use 1. After 10 years of fulltime training, she has finally (made it) as a professional dancer.2. (After all) , what is the point in taking part in the petitive event if the result is only to prove how inpetent you are?3. Redecorating the house is a challenging task. It39。s necessary to (strip off) the wallpaper first.4. I never really had any problems with change. On the contrary, I wele change (with open arms) .5. A lot of what we (throw away) is made from raw materials which are not renewable.6. Megan and John realized that their house was too messy for a new baby, so they decided to (straighten up) their house before the baby was born.7. Jennifer couldn39。t (keep back) her tears when she saw the sick children at a new blood cancer center in Virginia.8. We want to give all children a world (free of/from) violence.l Translation216。 英譯漢Christmas is a widely observed cultural holiday, celebrated on December 25 by millions of people around the world. It memorates (紀念) the birth of Jesus Christ. The festival dated from as early as 336 AD. Gradually it evolved into a religious as well as secular (非宗教的) celebration, celebrated by an increasing number of nonChristians. Today Christmas is observed as an important festival and public holiday around the world. Christmas customs differ in different countries. Popular modern customs of the holiday include an exchange of Christmas cards and gifts, Christmas singing, church attendance, the display of various Christmas decorations and trees, family gatherings, and a special meal preparation. To small children, the festival is full of fantasy and surprise. Legend (傳說) has it that Santa Claus will enter each house through the chimney and bring gifts to wellbehaved children on Christmas Eve. Because giftgiving and many other aspects of the Christmas festival heighten economic activity among both Christians and nonChristians, the holiday has also bee a significant event and a key sales period for businesses.圣誕節(jié)是一個被廣泛慶祝的文化節(jié)日，全世界有許許多多的人在1 2月2 5日慶祝這一節(jié)日。它是為了紀念耶穌基督的誕辰。該節(jié)日最早可追溯到公元3 3 6年。漸漸地，這一節(jié)日演變?yōu)橐粋€既是宗教又是非宗教的節(jié)日，越來越多的非基督徒也慶祝圣誕節(jié)。如今，圣誕節(jié)在全球被作為一個重大的節(jié)日和公共假日來慶祝。不同國家的圣誕節(jié)風俗也各不相同?，F(xiàn)代流行的圣誕節(jié)風俗包括交換圣誕賀卡和圣誕禮物、唱圣誕歌曲、參加教堂活動、擺放各種圣誕裝飾品和圣誕樹、舉行家庭聚會以及準備一頓特別的大餐。對小孩子們來說，這個節(jié)日充滿了幻想和驚喜。據(jù)傳說，圣誕老人會在圣誕夜從煙囪進入每戶人家，給乖巧聽話的孩子帶來禮物。由于圣誕節(jié)送禮物以及許多其他方面推動了基督徒和非基督徒的經(jīng)濟活動，圣誕節(jié)也因此成為商家的一個重大活動和主要銷售季。216。 漢譯英每 年 農(nóng) 歷（Chinese lunar calendar）八 月 十 五 是我 國 的 傳 統(tǒng) 節(jié) 日 —— 中 秋 節(jié)（the MidAutumn Festival）。這時是一年秋季的中期，所以被稱為中秋。中秋節(jié)的一項重要活動是賞月。夜晚，人們賞明月、吃月餅，共慶中秋佳節(jié)。中秋節(jié)也是家庭團圓的時刻，遠在他鄉(xiāng)的游子，會借此寄托自己對故鄉(xiāng)和親人的思念之情。中秋節(jié)的習俗很多，都寄托著人們對美好生活的熱愛和向往。自2008年起，中秋節(jié)成為中國的法定節(jié)假日。According to the Chinese lunar calendar, August 15 of every year is a traditional Chinese festival — the MidAutumn Festival. This day is the middle of autumn, so it is called MidAutumn. One of the important MidAutumn Festival activities is to enjoy the moon. On that night, people gather together to celebrate the MidAutumn Festival, looking up at the bright moon and eating moon cakes. The festival is also a time for family reunion. People living far away from home will express their feelings of missing their hometowns and families at this festival. There are many customs to celebrate the festival, all expressing people39。s love and hope for a happy life. Since 2008, the MidAutumn Festival has bee an official national holiday in China.Unit 2 – Section B l Language Focus – Words in Use 1