精读4第二版课后翻译1-5.doc

第一单元： I know I could rely on my brother to stand by me no matter what (whatever) happened. As a rule, the younger generation tends to be more interested in the present rather than the past unlike the older generation, but both generations will stand to lose if they do not respect the other’s needs. The Chinese written language has been a major factor for integrating the whole nation. In traditional Chinese art and literature, the bamboo and the pine tree always symbolize moral integrity and uprightness. Queen Elizabeth I ruled England for 45 years, and the nation prospered under her rule. Democracy means that the majority rules. But that’s not all. Respect for minority’s right to disagree is also an integral part of democracy. The two rules are of equal importance. A nation cannot be strong unless it is well-integrated politically, economically, culturally as well as geographically. The party was boring, so he slipped out of the room and went home. But the road was so muddy after the rain that he slipped and fell into a ditch. Her health was such that she would not dare to be exposed to the sun even in winter lest she got sunstroke. I was drowning my sorrow one night in a small restaurant when he came over to me and slipped a roll of money in my pocket. P25翻译： 1. He is being investigated for receiving bribes. 2. The government started airdropping food to areas being cut off by the flood. 3. People are much concerned about how the charity money is being used. 4. The exact locations of the laboratories are being kept secret for reasons of security. 5. What’s the matter with Jim today? I think he’s being rather rude, not his usual self. 6. The local public security bureau is being criticized for being soft on white-collar crime. 7. The car accident investigator is accused of being one-sided, favoring the offender. 8. The project coordinator complains that almost half of his time is being spent on meetings and reports. 9. His latest novel being adapted for TV has been