UNIT 11.在生活中，我們最愚蠢的行為就是太執著于自己的東西，不愿意放棄。（cling to sth,let go）2.我愿意在IT行業工作，但我不知如何著手。（go about sth）3.許多人都已意識到與大自然和諧相處的重要性。（aware of,in harmony with）4.像“代溝”這樣的問題是不可以被掩蓋起來的。（sweep.under the carpet）5.我始終不懂什么事使她煩心。（eat away at）6.他一生都與世無爭。（at peace with）7.他沒有說出自己的想法。一則她未必理解，二則他怕自己得不到她的寬恕。（for one thing for another）8.隨著歲月流逝，他對中國文化越來越感興趣。（roll by） UNIT 21.這種情景總是令我感動，讓我深思。（set sb.doing sth.）2.別怪她了，在類似情況下，你自己也會這么做的。(undercircumstances)3.我們應當為自己所擁有的一切而心存感激，而不是對任何事情都漫不經心。（be appreciative of/grateful for,take for granted）4.他也許會答應改變，但無非又是說一套做一套罷了。（its the same old story of）5.我苦苦思索該怎樣把這可怕的消息告訴他。（race ones brains about sth,break the news to sb.）6.我將永遠無法報答父母為我所做的一切。（repay sb. for sth）7.且讓我再次感謝大家的參與，祝你們工作順利.（it remains to sb. to do sth ）8.我一開始就說過，他會給我們惹麻煩。（right from the beginning）UNIT 31.聽說他的新書是根據發生在田納西州一個小鎮上的真事寫的。（rumor has it that）2.他在中學教書，但也兼職做些翻譯來賺取外快。（on the side）3.自信是件好事，但自信與自負（conceit）是有區別的。（theres a difference between .and）4.只有堅持到底的人才會成功。半途而廢的人永遠也無法實現夢想。（stick it out）5.一個真正的英雄有勇氣，有高尚的目標，而且樂于奉獻。（make sacrifices）6.任何人只要拿起這本小說讀了第一段，就會發現很難把它放下。（be hard pressed to do sth.）7.從某種意義上說，生活就像游泳。如果你總是扶住池邊，就永遠也學不會。（in a sense）8.一個名族的前途在很大程度上取決于其教育與培養的質量。（in a large measure）UNIT 41.只有那些有過類似經歷的人，才能夠完全理解這一點。（live through）2.科學家們一直沒弄明白這些粒子是怎么形成的，又是如何相互作用的。（figure out）3.我要特別感謝每一個在這些年來以不同方式做出貢獻的人。（in one way or another）4.團隊環境中員工個人的成就能帶來公司的成功。（result in）5.這場戰爭，雖說從軍事角度而言是成功的，卻令經濟幾乎崩潰。（in terms）6.他決定把自己的精力用到有意的事上，而不是整天守在電視機前。（channel sth. into）7.力量與勇氣是有區別的，生存需要力量，生活需要勇氣。（it takes sth.to do sth.）8.她天生就是個非常溫柔親切的人，總是樂于向別人伸出援手。（by nature）UNIT 51.他為我們公司當顧問，工作中遇到困難時我們經常向他請教。（consult）2.不要試圖去作弊-你絕不會得逞的。（get away with sth.）3.不論可能面臨什么樣的困難，我父親總是很樂觀。他給我們樹立了一個正面的榜樣。（regardless of ,role model）4.這本小說描寫了20世紀二三十年代中國一個大家族的興衰沉浮。（ups and downs）5.做事只有好心是不夠的，還要有理智。（in good faith）6.考試前開夜車（burn the midnight oil）,你也許能考個好分數，但從長遠看，平時用功才能真正取得學業成功。（in the long turn）7.不要長時間盯著電腦屏幕，每過一陣就要抬眼看看遠處。（once in a while）8.從別人所犯的錯誤中吸取教訓是很有益處的。（to ones advantage）UNIT 61.只有通過反復實踐我們才能學習和進步。（by trial and error）2.你應該知道心靈的教育是很有必要的。它會使你與眾不同。（distinguish.from）3.一個追求完美的人對痛苦的容忍度往往很低。周圍的事物會讓他們看不順眼。（strive for ,a low threshold of）4.他們認為正直是個原則問題，愿意為之犧牲一切。（a matter of ,for ones sake）5.人們根據你交往的朋友來判斷你。如果與壞人為伍，你就是自找麻煩。（invite）6.直言不諱（speak ones mind）,不顧其他人的感受不是一種美德。（without regard to）7.她的敏感令她承受比普通人所能想象的要多。（expose to）8.我們必須使人們意識到保護環境的必要性。（awaken sb. to sth.）UNIT 71.我們一起工作已經很長時間了，從來沒有因為意見分歧而妨礙到我們之間的友誼。（get in the way of sth.）2.這項協議將為兩國間的持久和平鋪平道路。（pave the way for）3.他們通常要等你開始放松警惕，才提出他們的要求。（let ones defenses down）4.要有勇氣面對自己的失誤，不要出了問題就想把責任推到別人身上去。（shift the blame onto sb.）5.如果你經常擔驚受怕，你會發現這本書很有幫助。（more often than not）6.我既然接受了這個職位，就會盡自己所能完成本職工作。（to the best of ones ability）7.如果你每天要做的事情沒有計劃，你就很可能做不了多少事。（Chances are high that）8.真是英雄所見略同啊，你的想法跟他的完全一致呢。（in line with）UNIT 81.誠然，沒有人是完美的，但我們總是可以做得更好。（It is ture that .but.）2.莫扎特（Mozart）常被稱為有史以來最偉大的音樂家之一。（refer to as ,pf all time）3.人人都會遇到逆境，但你的生活質量在很大程度上取決于你如何利用可用資源去應對逆境。（up into）4.寫作時，你可以利用親身經歷舉例來解釋自己的觀點。（draw on）5.圣誕節是嚴冬中的一絲溫暖（warmth），黑暗里的一盞明燈。（in the depth of）6.有時，當我們試圖得到更多時，收獲卻越少。（go for）7.如果你不愿意原諒那些傷害過你的人，一心想要以其人之道還治其人之身，只會令你的生活更糟糕。（in kind）8.許多農場主聲稱今夏的惡劣天氣使他們絕望了。（drive sb. to sth.）UNIT 11. In life our stupidiest course of action is to cling too much to what we have and refuse to let go.2. Im willing to work in the IT industry, but have no idea how to go about it.3. Many people are aware of the importance of living in harmony with nature.4. Problems like the generation gap cannot be swept under the carpet.5. I never did understand what was eating away at her.6. He has been at peace with the world all his life.7. He did not speak out/say what he thought. For one thing, she might not understand. For another, he was afraid that she might not forgive him.8. As the years rooled by, he became increasingly interested in /fascinatedUNIT 21.Such a sight always moves me and sets me thinking. 2. Stop scolding/blaming heryoud have done the same thing under/in similar circumstances.3.We should be appreciative of/grateful for what we have instead of taking everything for granted.4. He may promise to change, but its the same old story of saying one thing and doing another.5. I racked my brains about how to break the terrible news to him.6. It will be impossible for me to repay my parents for everything they have done for me.7. For now, it reminds to me to thank you once more for joining us and wish you good luck in your work.8. I said right from the beginning that he would cause us trouble.UNIT 31. Rumor has it that his new book is based on a true story about a family in a small Tennessee town.2. He teaches in a middle school, but he does some translation work on the side to bring extra cash/money.3.Its good to be confident (about yourself), but there is a difference between confidence and conceit.4. Only those who stick it out can achieve success. Those who give up halfway will never realize their dreams.5. A true hero possesses/has courage, a noble purpose and a willingness to make sacrifices.6.Anyone who picked up this novel and reads the first paragraph will be hard pressed to put it down.7. In a sense, life is like swimming; if you keep holding on to the sides of the pool, you (will) never learn.8.The future of a nation depends in a large measure upon the quality of education and trainingUNIT 41.Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this. /The only people who can fully appreciate this are those who have lived through a similar experience. 2. Scientists have been hard pressed to figure out how these particles form and interact (with one another). / are formed3. Id like to express my special thanks to everyone who has contributed over the years in one way or another.4. The individual success of the employees in a team environment results in success for the company.5. The war, although successful in military terms, left the economy almost in ruins.6. He decided to channel his energies into something useful, instead of being glued to the TV set all day. / instead of sitting in front of the TV set all day long.7. There is a difference between strength and courage. It takes strength to survive. It takes courage to live.8. She was by nature a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping hand to others.UNIT 51 .He consults for out company and we often consult him when we encounter problems in our work.2.Dont try to cheat- youll never get away with it.3. My father is always optimistic, regardless of the difficulties that he may face. He is a positive role model for us.4. This novel describes the ups and downs of a big family during Chinas 1920s and 1930s.5. It is not enough to act in good faith. We also need to act reasonably.6. You may score good marks by burning the midnight oil before the exams, but in the long run you have to study hard every day to achieve academic excellence.7. Dont stare at the computer screen for too long. Raise your eyes once in a while and look into the distance.8. Its to your advantage to learn from the mistakes of others.UNIT 61. It is only by trail and error that we learn and progress / make progress.2. You should know that the education of the heart is very important. It will distinguish you from others.3. A person who strives for perfection tends to have a low threshold of pain. Things around bother them.4. They regard honesty as a matter of principle and they are willing to sacrifice everything for its sake.5. People judge you by the company you keep. You are inviting trouble if you get into bad company.6. Speaking your mind without regard to other peoples feelings is not a virtue.7.Her sensitivity exposes her to more suffering and pain than ordinary people can imagine.8.We must awaken people to the need to protect our environment.UNIT 71. We have worked together for a long time and have never let our differing opinions get in the way of our friendship.2. This agreement will pave the way for a lasting peace between the two countries.3.They usually dont mention their requirements until you are beginning to let your defenses down.4. You should have the courage for face your own mistakes. Dont try to shift the blame onto others when things go wrong.5. If you are more often than not affected by fear and worry, you will find this book very useful.6. Now that I have accepted the position, I shall certainly do to the best of my ability all that is required of me. 7. If yo