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1、ParaphraseUnit1,texta: 1 They did not make me happy, however, as this was the day I was to be thrown into school for the first time. (para. 1)Paraphrasing: But my new clothes did not bring any happiness to me, because it was the day I was forced to go to school for the first time.2. I did not believ

2、e there was really any good to be had in tearing me away from my home and throwing me into the huge, high-walled building. (para. 5)Paraphrasing: I didnt think it was useful to take me away from home and put me into that building with high walls.3. It seemed that my misgivings had had no basis.It se

3、emed I was wrong to think that school was dreadful place4. In addition, the time for changing ones mind was over and gone and there was no question of ever returning to the paradise of home.Besides, it was impossible for us to quit school and return to the good old days when we stayed home playing a

4、nd fooling around all day. Our childhood was gone, never to come back.5. Nothing lay ahead of us but exertion, struggle, and perseverance.The life that was waiting for us at school would be full of great effort and determination to do well.6. Those who were able took advantage of the opportunities f

5、or success and happiness that presented themselves. When opportunities came along, capable students would seize them to achieve success and happiness.Unit21. If banks were required to sell wallets and money belts, they might act less like churches.2. Everything about him suggested a carefully dresse

6、d authority.3.I was especially aware of him because he looked more like a kid from a prep school than a customer in a West Side bank.Unit41.Ausable did not fit the description of any secret agent Fowler had ever read about. (para. 1)Paraphrasing: According to what Flower had experienced Ausable was

7、not at all what a secret agent should look like.2. Someday soon that paper may well affect the course of history. (para. 5)Paraphrasing: In the near future, this document might probably have an effect on the development of history.3. you gave me quite a start. (para. 8)Paraphrasing: You surprised me

8、. 4. and with a face that suggested the look of a fox.His face reminded people of fox.5. Except for the gun, he did not look very dangerous. He didnt make people frightened if didnt have a gun in his hand. 6. Im going to raise the devil with the management this time.Now Im going to protest strongly

9、about this situation to the managers of the hotel.7. Maxs face was black with anger as he backed swiftly toward the window.Max moved backwards to the window and he turned very angry.8. Send him away or Ill shoot and take my chance.Ask him to leave. If he didnt leave I would fire and risked my life t

10、o die with both of you.Unit51.“She has form. That cannot be denied. But has she got feeling? I am afraid not. In fact, she is like most artist: she is all style without any sincerity.”Unit61. I did not ask them, though, as that would show my ignorance.I didnt know what they would do with my radiator

11、, but I didnt ask them because that would show my lack of knowledge about the use of green bananas.2. He, in turn, inspected me carefully, as if to make sure I grasped the significance of his statement. As a result, he looked at me closely, as if he wanted to guarantee that I understood the importan

12、ce of what he said.p 3. The occasion called for some show of recognition on my part.It is necessary for me to show my agreement with what he said.4. They gave me extra bananas to take along in case my radiator should give me trouble again.They gave me more green bananas to take with me so that I wou

13、ld be able to deal with it if my radiator should leak again.5. But once a conscious breakthrough to a second center is made, a life-long perspective and collection can begin.p But once you make a serious effort to overcome your prejudice and go out to meet or embrace different cultures, for the rest

14、 of your life your mind will keep broadening as you experience and benefit from more and more treasures of other cultures.Unit81. He had his thumb out and held a gas can in his other hand. (para. 1)l He held his thumb out, making a gesture of asking for a free ride, and the gas can was in his other

15、hand to show that he was out of gas and needed a lift to the nearest gas station.2. “I dont want to get involved” has become a national motto. (para l The idea to avoid trouble by neglecting the hitchhikers has guided peoples behaviors in the whole country.3. Who would feed him, shelter him, carry h

16、im down the road? (para 3)l Who would give him some food, offer a place for him to sleep at night, and give him a free ride when he needs it.4. It would be cashless journey through the land of the almighty dollar. (para. 5)I would travel without a penny through the country where money was extremely

17、important. 5. I was amazed by peoples readiness to help a stranger, even when it seemed to run contrary to their own best interests. (7)l It is shocking that people offered me help whenever I ask for, and sometimes it was opposite to their own interest.6. I didnt know whether to kiss them or scold t

18、hem for stopping. (8)l I didnt know whether I should thank them for their kindness or criticize them for running the risk of to offer free ride to a stranger.7. People dont have no heart anymore. (9)l Not all the people are so ungrateful.8. Those who had the least to give often the most. (10)l Peopl

19、e who are rich are often generous to offer as much as possible.10. But what I found most touching was the fact that they all did it as a matter of course. (11)But what affected me emotionally was that they helped people for nothing and they regarded it as the most natural way to act11. This revelati

20、on made my night there all the more special. (13)l What he said about the customs there gave me unusual warmth of going back home.12. In spite of everything, you can still depend on the kindness of strangers. (15)l Although there some people who are indifferent to other peoples needs, I find on the

21、whole people are kind enough to help when it is needed.Unit91. The policeman on the beat moved up the avenue impressively. (para. 1) The policeman was checking the area he is assigned to in the street vigorously and attractively. 2. The impressiveness was normal and not for show, for spectators were

22、 few. (para. 1)The police officer walked that way habitually, not to attract attention or admiration because there were few people in the streets to be impressed. 3. The area was one that kept early hours. (para. 2) People in that area closed their stores pretty early. 4. We figured that in twenty y

23、ears each of us ought to have our fate worked out and our fortunes made, whatever they were going to be. (para. 7) We thought by that time we would have found out our fate and known how much we have achieved materiallywhether our fortune huge or small. 5. But after a year or two we lost track of eac

24、h other. (para. 9)We kept in touch with each other for a year or two, and then we havent heard from or heard of each other. l 6. Ive had to compete with some of the sharpest brains going to get my money. A man gets stuck in New York. It takes the West to make a man really keen. (para. 13 )l In order

25、 to make money, I had to compete with the most shrewd and crafty people. A man is unable to go very far or to be very successful in New York where life is boring and opportunities for change are few. He has to go to the West to become an wise and exciting person.7. I should say not! (para. 16)Of cou

26、rse I am not going to leave immediatelyl 8. How has the West treated you, old man? (para. 22)How well did you do in the West, old friend?l 9. Chicago thinks you may come over our way and telegraphs us she wants to have a chat with you. (para. 31)The Chicago Police Department thinks you may come to N

27、ew York, sent us a telegraph and asked us to help them arrest you. 10. Somehow I couldnt do it myself, so I went around and got a plain clothes man to do the job. (para. 33) l For some reason I couldnt arrest you myself, so I had a policeman not wearing a uniform do it.Unit101. To survive in prison,

28、 one must develop ways to take satisfaction in ones daily life. (Para. 2)One must find ways to enjoy ones daily life to live through the harsh life in prison.2. Some of my comrades joked that I was a miner at heart. (para. 4)Some of my comrades said jokingly that I worked as if I were a miner3. The

29、sense of being the owner of the small patch of earth offered a small taste of freedom. (para. 8)Being aware that you could grow whatever you wanted on a small piece of land enabled you to enjoy a small amount of freedom4. In some ways, I saw the garden as a metaphor for certain aspects of my life. (para. 9)I found handling certain aspects of my life is similar to tending a garden. 5.