【正文】 elp at the right time, and above all, hard work. 3. They are not doing this to gain recognition or money。 15. DXIV.Computers, just like any new technology, have a negative side. As more and more puters are used in production lines, many jobs are being taken over by putercontrolled machines. As a result, many workers are finding themselves jobless. This constitutes a threat to social security. Another problem is puter crimes. For example, some people are finding ways to break into the bank puter systems and transfer large sums of money to their own accounts. There have been many reports like this. One more negative effect of puters is that they bring about health problems. Sitting in front of puters all day undoubtedly affects people’s health. Back pain, wrist pain, failing eyesight, to name only a few.Section BReading skillsI. 1. D 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. BComprehension of the TextII. 13. B 11. B 9. B 7. A 5. B 3. B XI. 1. 盡管那項計劃一開始就證明是不切實際的,但是他們還是堅持要實施. 2. 我無法說服他接受這項計劃,也無法使他認識到這項計劃的重要性. 3. 你是怎么把那么多東西塞進這個小行李箱的?4. 別人對他怎么看,他全不在意. 5. 我能否指出你犯了個小錯誤. 6. 他母親讓他開車慢一點兒,但是他從不把她的話放在心上. ClozeXII. 1. Bs3. nor do we have her telephone number4. nor would I like to go to work immediately5. nor would I TranslationX. 1. Despite the fact that she is the only child in her family, she is never babied by her parents. 2. Mike didn39。10. A Word BuildingVI. 1. observe—observer: one who observes a person or an event2. ski—skier: one who skis3. visit—visitor: one who visits somebody or some place4. learn—learner: one who learns something5. report—reporter: one who reports on persons or events for a newspaper6. drink—drinker: one who often drinks alcohol, esp. too muchVII.1. tropical 2. musical 3. occasional 4. environmental 5. global 6. dangerous 7. natural 8. central Sentence structureVIII.1. They didn39。8. G 6. E 5. J 3. D 10. outV. 1. O 8. of 6. to 4. in 2. upon 7. unfair 9. prevented from4. recovered with 3. deal with 10. interactIV.1. interact with 5. acceptable6. recognition 4. temporary 2. reject 7. B 5. A 3. C 14. B 15. AStructured WritingXIV.A larger and larger part of society is expressing its concern about environmental protection. Active in their concern, teachers and students hold specific meetings to discuss environmental protection. Also, city planners take environmental problems into serious consideration. And, though reducing pollution can be expensive, factories often take every possible measure to do their part. Many people are concerned and active because air and water pollution affects everyone and makes it difficult for cities to survive and businesses to make a profit.Section BComprehension of the TextI. Main idea of Para. 1: Studying in a different country is a new experience, but there are also some challenges.Main idea of Para. 2: The first stage of cultureshock adjustment is “the honeymoon”.Main idea of Para. 3: The second stage of culture shock, “the hostility stage”, eventually occurs.Main idea of Para. 4: At this point, some defense mechanisms are devised to protect yourself against the effects of culture shock.Main idea of Para. 6: The third stage of culture shock adjustment, “recovery”, starts.II.1. D 12. C 10. C 8. D 6. B 4. A 2. B 8. acceptableSentence StructureVIII.1. much less can he write English articles2. much less can he manage a big pany3. much less could he carry it upstairs4. much less have I spoken to him5. much less to read a lot outside of itIX.1. Having meals at home can cost as little as two or three dollars, whereas eating out at a restaurant is always more expensive.2. We thought she was rather proud, whereas in fact she was just very shy.3. We have never done anything for them, whereas they have done so much for us.4. Natalie prefers to stay for another week, whereas her husband prefers to leave immediately.5. Some praise him highly, whereas others put him down severely.TranslationX.1. She wouldn39。 6. preferable 4. considerable 2. desirable 10. explanation 8. congratulation 5. civilization 3. appointment10. KWord BuildingVI.1. mitment7. E5. O4. N2. C10. forV.1. L 6. to 2. at 9. consequently 7. fulfill 5. petent 3. efficientUnit 1Section A: VocabularyIII.1. charge 2. convention 4. obtain 6. asessing 8. conducting 10. significanceIV.1. behind3. in 5. to 2. attraction 4. impression 6. position7. confusion 9. consideration 11. acquisition 12. depressionVII.1. advisable 3. favorable 5. remarkable 7. drinkablet take a drink, much less could she stay for dinner.2. He thought I was lying to him, whereas I was telling the truth.3. How do you account for the fact that you have been late every day this week?4. The increase in their profits is due partly to their new market strategy.5. Such measures are likely to result in the improvement of work efficiency.6. We have already poured a lot of time and energy into the project, so we have to carry on.XI.1. 我認為他不會搶劫,更不用說暴力搶劫了.2. 男工平均工資每小時10美元,而女工才每小時7美元.3. 自然界的平衡一旦遭到破壞,就會帶來很多不可預(yù)知的影響.4. 期終考試迫在眉睫,你最好多花點時間看書.5. 有趣的是,部分原因是由于產(chǎn)地的變化.6. 最近一次調(diào)查表明,婦女占總勞動力的40%.ClozeXII.1. C 3. B 5. D 7. C 9. A 11. D 13. C2. A 4. D 6. C 8. BVocabularyIII.1. utilize 3. considerable 7. alleviate 8. appreciate 9. furthermore 2. gone through 5. adjusting to6. familiar to 7. In spite of 8. were tired of 10. came toUnit 2Section AVocabularyIII. 1. promising 2. amusing 3. lowered 4. persisted 5. rank 6. swear 8. presence 9. frowning 10. approximatelyIV. 1. on 3. on 5. by 7. in 9. on 2. K 4. H 7. M 9. B t lose heart despite of lots of frustration.2. Despite the heavy rain,the boys played football in the yard all afternoon.3. I will try my best despite the slim chances of success.4. Despite a t