1 . 下面是一篇关于伟大的历史学家司马迁的文章。
_________________ on the great historian Sima Qian.

2 . 单词释义

a. to make a short loud sound by a dog b. the largest amount allowed or possible c. to have as parts or members, or to be those parts or members d. to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else e. a short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one done by students as part of the work for a course f. something made in an earlier period and collected and valued because it is beautiful, rare, old or of high quality g. to control or have a lot of influence over sb. / sth., especially in an unpleasant way h. to rub something using a piece of cloth or brush to clean it and make it shine

1. What really caught the collector’s eye was the bowl. It was a rare antique worth thousands.
2. We’ve got to write an essay on the scientists who devoted their whole life to China’s nuclear programme.
3. Stay away from the dog, for it always barks at strangers.
4. Many people associate China with ancient traditions, green tea, Wushu, and calligraphy.
5. The course comprises a class book, a practice book and an audio tape.
6. The old craftsman removed his glasses and began polishing them with his handkerchief.
7. The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum.
8. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.

3 . The teacher said, “Hand in your essays on the problem of air pollution tomorrow.” (变间接引语)

7 . 汉译英
1. luxury n.奢华--- ______ adj. 奢侈的，豪华的
2. resist vi.＆vt.抵制；反抗；抵挡---______n.抵制；反对；抗拒；电阻
3. essay n.文章-- ______ n.散文家
4. accurate adj精确的；准确的--- ______ adj.不准确的；错误的--- ______adv. 精确地，准确地--- accuracy n. 准确性，精确性
5. librarian n.图书管理员；图书馆馆长--- ______ n. 图书馆；书房，书斋
6. Christian n.基督徒 adj.基督教的---______ n. 基督；救世主

8 . Complete the dialogues with the correct forms of the words in the box.

luxury          prospect          rural          absence prediction          essay          network          emphasis

1. A: Why are you so concerned?
B: We can’t win the case in the____________ of relevant evidence
2. A: It’s difficult to make accurate ____________about the effects on the environment.
B: I couldn’t agree more. We should place more____________ on environmental protection.
3. A: What are you working on?
B: I’m writing an ____________on how to integrate individuals’ values and society’s needs.
4. A: How do you find working in your new office?
B: It’s great! The office____________ allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer.
5. A: I don’t quite understand your choice. What might be the advantages of living in remote____________ areas?
B: The ____________of getting a high-paying jo is low, but I find it more meaningful to help people there. In addition, I have the____________ of breathing fresh air every day.

9 . 你应该把文章润色一下再交给老师。（polish up，essay）（汉译英）