第一课

Paraphrase:

?1. Our house is 23 feet above the sea level.

?2. The house was built in 1915, and since then no hurricane has done any damage to it.

?3. We can make the necessary preparations and survive the hurricane without much damage. ?4. Water got into the generator, it stopped working. As a result all lights were put out. ?5. Everyone go out through the back door and get into the cars.

?6. The electrical systems in the cars had been destroyed / ruined by water.

?7. As John watched the water inch its way up the steps, he felt a strong sense of guilt because he

blamed himself for endangering the whole family by making the wrong decision not to flee inland.

?8. Oh God, please help us to get through this dangerous situation

?9. Grandmother Koshak sang a few words alone and then her voice gradually grew dimmer and

stopped.

?10. Janis didn’t show any fear on the spot during the storm, but she revealed her feelings caused by

the storm a few nights after the hurricane by getting up in the middle of the night and crying softly.

Translation (C-E)

1. Each and every plane must be checked out thoroughly before taking off.

neighborhood because they were deeply concerned about the plant’s emissions polluting the air. 3. Investment in ecological projects in this area mounted up to billions of Yuan. 4. The dry riverbed was strewn with rocks of all sizes.

5. Although war caused great losses to this country, its cultural traditions did not perish.

6. To make space for modern high rises, many ancient buildings with ethnic cultural features had to be demolished.

7. In the earthquake the main structures of most of the poor-quality houses disintegrated. 8. His wonderful dream vanished into the air despite his hard efforts to achieve his goals.

第二课

Paraphrase:

1. Serious-looking men were so absorbed in their conversation that they seemed not to pay any attention to the crowds about them.

2. At last the taxi trip came to an end and I suddenly discovered that I was in front of the gigantic City HALL.

3.The rather striking picture of traditional floating houses among high, modern buildings represent the constant struggle between traditional Japanese culture and the new, western style.

4. I suffered from a strong feeling of shame when I thought of the prospect of meeting the mayor of

2. The residents were firmly opposed to the construction of a waste incineration plant in their

Hiroshima in my socks.

5. The few Americans and Germans also seemed to feel restrained like me.

6. After three days in Japan one gets quite used to bowing to people as a ritual in greeting and to show gratitude

7. I was on the point of showing my agreement by nodding when I suddenly realized what he meantHis words shocked me out of my sad dreamy thinking.

8. … and nurses walked by carrying surgical instruments which were nickel plated and even healthy visitors when they see those instruments could not help shivering. 9. I have the chance to raise my moral standard because of the illness. Translation

1. There is not a soul in the hall. The meeting must have been put off. 2. That modern construction looks very much like a flying saucer.

3. Sichuan dialect sounds much the same as Hubei dialect. It is sometimes difficult to tell one from the other.

4. The very sight of the monument reminds me of my good friend who was killed in the battle. 5. He was so deep in thought that he was oblivious of what his friends were talking about. 6. What he did had nothing to do with her.

7. She couldn’t fall asleep as her daughter’s illness was very much on her mind. 8. I have had the matter on my mind for a long time.

9. He loves such gatherings at which he rubs shoulders with young people and exchanges opinions with them on various subjects.

10. It was only after a few minutes that his words sank in. 11. The soil smells of fresh grass. 12. Could you spare me a few minutes? 13. Could you spare me a ticket?

14. That elderly grey-haired man is a coppersmith by trade. 第三课 Paraphrase:

1. Ogilvie said these words with great contempt and sudden rudeness as if he was spitting. He threw

away his pretended politeness.

2. When they find who killed the mother and the kid and then ran away, they will deal out the

maximum punishment, and they will not care who will be punished in this case or what their social position is.

3. The Duchess was supported by her arrogance coming from her noble family who had belonged to

the nobility for more than three hundred years. So she did not give in easily.

4. The Duchess was a good actress and she appeared so firm about their innocence that, for a brief

moment, Ogilvie felt unsure if his assumption about them was right. But the moment was very short and passed quickly.

5. The house detective was in no hurry. He enjoyed his cigar and puffed a cloud of blue cigar smoke

in a relaxed manner. At the same time, his eyes were fixed disdainfully on the Duchess as if he was openly daring her to object to his smoking a cigar, as she had done earlier.

6. If anybody who stays in this hotel does anything wrong, improper or unusual, always get to know

about it. There isn’t much that can escape me.

7. The Duchess kept firm and tight control of her mind which is working quickly. The Duchess is

thinking quickly, but at the same time keeping her thoughts under control.

8. Furthermore, when they stopped for petrol, as it would be necessary, their speech and manner

would reveal their identity. British English would be particularly noticeable in the South. 9. She mustn’t make any mistakes in her plan, or waver in mind and show indecision or deal with

the situation carelessly due to small-mindedness. In other words she had to take a big chance, to do something very daring, so she must be bold, resolute, decisive and rise to the occasion. Translation

1. There is no need for hurry. Take your time. 2. Are you suggesting that I am telling a lie? 3. He tried every means to conceal the fact.

4. Our chance to succeed is very slim. Nevertheless we shall do our utmost. 5. We will have our meeting at 10 tomorrow morning unless notified otherwise. 6. Neither of us is adept at figures.

7. Would it be possible to reach that place before dark assuming we set out at 5 am? 8. He was reluctant to comply with her request.

9. I know you are from the South of China. Your accent has betrayed you. 10. We have no alternative in this matter. 第四课 Paraphrase:

1. “Don’t worry, young man, we’ll do a few things to outwit the prosecution.” 2. I was suddenly engulfed by the whole affair.

3. I was the last one to expect that my case would develop into one of most famous trials in

American history.

4. “This is a completely inappropriate jury, too ignorant and partial.”

5. Today the teachers are put on trial because they teach scientific theory; soon the newspapers and

magazines will not be allowed to express new ideas, to spread knowledge of science. 6. “It is doubtful whether man has reasoning power,” said Darrow sarcastically, scornfully.

7. …. accused Bryan of demanding that a life or death struggle be fought between science and religion.

8. People paid in order to have a look at the ape and to consider carefully whether apes and humans could have a common ancestry.

9. Darrow surprised everyone by asking for Bryan as a witness for Scopes which was a brilliant idea.

10. Darrow had gotten the best of Bryan, who looked helplessly lost and pitiable as everyone ignored him and rushed past him to congratulate Darrow. When I saw this, I felt sorry for Bryan.

Translation:

1． I did not anticipate that I would get involved in this dispute 2． You must involve yourself in the work if you want to learn something.

3． Racial discrimination still exists in various forms in the United States though racial segregation violates the law.

4． The jury deliberated and brought in a verdict of guilty. 5. He thought the two views could be reconciled. 6. The spectators' hearts went out to the defendant. 7. When he read articles, he always had a dictionary on hand.

8. The construction of the dam got under way before any environment impact assessment had been done. 第五课 Paraphrase

1. This dreadful scene makes all human endeavors to advance and improve their lot appear as a

ghastly, saddening joke.

2. The country itself is pleasant to look at, despite the sooty dirt spread by the innumerable mills in

this region.

3. The model they followed in building their houses was a brick standing upright.

4. These brick-like houses were made of shabby, thin wooden boards and their roofs were narrow

and had little slope.

5. When the brick is covered with the black soot of the mills it takes on the color of a rotten egg. 6. Red brick, even in a steel town, looks quite respectable with the passing of time.

7. I have given Westmoreland the highest award for ugliness after having done a lot of hard work

and research and after continuous praying.