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1、口语According to Chinese legend (legend: n 传奇； adj: legendary ) named Zhang San Feng founded(found:建立，创建/set up ; establish； founded-found(find) the art of Tai Chi (martical art: 武术) about eight hundred years ago after observing(observe: 1) =obey/abide by:遵守； 2） watch .carefully: 观察； 3） celebrate: 庆祝)

2、 the movements（动作） of a snake and a megpie（喜鹊） in combat（combat:格斗）. He created a wondrous(wondrous/wonderful )style of martial art that focused on(以。为主要特点feature/ characterize/specialize in ) the powerful elements of softness. Today, Zhangs principles (同音词：principle: 理念， 风格，原则; principal： adj 主要的，基

3、础的； n 本金； 校长 ) and methods of training have been handed down(be handed down：被流传 ; be inherited : 被继承inherit a from b ; 遗产：heritage /legacy -文化遗产：the culture heritage) as Tai Chi. Tai Chi invovles (involve: 包含， 牵连，有关； be involved in ; be involved with; n： involvement) a series of(电视剧：TV series; 一系列：a

4、 series of ; a range of ; a line of ) gentle movements and techniques (技术) that are performed in what appears to be(以。形式体现出来) slow motion. Tai Chi is practised (practisepratice) by 20% of the world population and is fast becoming the most popular exercise in the world today. Tai Chi is excellent for

5、 strengthening (strengthen the body) the body on many levles(in many ways) . The slow paced , gentle movements help the body strengthen bone mass and connective tissue and improve the natural functions of the internal organs(有机的：organic ). Regular Tai Chi practice reduces stress, increases breathing

6、 capacity and improves balance and co-ordination.Because of its gentle nature (be against nature; nature or nurture ; do sth by nature), Tai Chi is accessible to(have access to sth:有机会接触到； accessible: 可以得到的，可以接触的，合适的： sb be used / accustomed / adaptable to sth; sth be accessible/ suitable/ fittable/

7、agreeable to sb ) all ages and physical abilities. Many people with mobility problems and ailments(运动不便和疾病； 病： illness; sickness; ailments; disease; disorder; complaint) practise Tai Chi as therapy . (n疗法； adj : therapy -therapeutical; pharmacy : 药品pharmaceutical ) Tai Chi is particularly suited to

8、older adults and those new to exercise(刚刚开始运动的人). Its gentle and supple movements(舒缓的运动) promote good health and well-being(healthy 健康的； well adv; adj healthy; do well in sth-be good at sth:擅长； be better off /be wealthy :富有的/ be well-being/ be healthy).Unlike Greek architecture, which is an organic

9、combination of blocks(。的有机结合；重点词：organic; inorganic有机的，无机的), Chinese traditional architecture emphasizes unobstructedness(obstruct = restrict= limit=confine=circumscribe=constrain=restrain限制；注意形近字：obstructed: adj 受限制的-obtrusive： 鲁莽的，尖刻的，突兀的sharp; ) and tone（tone:格调）, and displays the rich variance (

10、多样性：variance; diversity; variety)and connotation(内涵； adj含蓄的;connotative and implicit) of the tone with innumerable（innumerable; numerous； multitudinous ：许多的） flowing lines. (流线)Large, solid walls not only function as (起到。的作用)a protective surrounding defense, they also embody（体现，蕴含） tranquility（tranq

11、uiltranquility:宁静）. Secluding the residence from the outside world(seclude/isolate/alienate/estrange/ depart/seperate A from B : 把a与b隔离开来。), the thick, solid walls block noise from outside and keep the inside quiet.（block:阻挡）Partitions (隔断) such as railings, pierced（pierce:刺穿，穿透piece：和平） stonework o

12、r brickwork, and window lattices （花窗）act as（act as; serve as ; work as ; function as :起到。的作用） frames and agents （agent: 物质，手段，方式）of distancing. Connection between the exterior and the interior is one of the artistic methods(artistic：艺术上的artificial :人造的，人工的) used in Chinese architecture. （这是对于中国传统建筑结

13、构的总结，注意掌握）The combination of partition and connection can be achieved with（be fulfilled with: 通过。实现） a bamboo curtain, a door or a window. The lattices in partitions, doors and windows make ideal frames, separating（divide . into= separate .into） the outside scenery into several sections.Simple and e

14、legant beauty is a major feature of the traditional Chinese residence.（这句概括了中国传统民居的特点：简朴之美） Most dwellings(dweller; resident; inhabitant：居民live; reside; inhabit; dwell：居住) have no ceilings, and the beams and rafters are exposed（大梁和椽子都是裸露的）. The railing structure shows even the ground floor(on the go

15、urnd floor/in the first place/ first of all; basically首先; 基础：foundation ; base; ground), accompanied only with（伴有。） some decoration in certain corners. The exterior usually consists of plain brick walls. Wooden eaves(eave:屋檐roof：屋顶; ceiling：棚顶 ; ) are seldom painted, but only coated with (coat-cover

16、)tung oil as a damp-proof treatment(防潮的手段： -proof: shake-proof:防震的; fireproof：防火的)What do you think of the technology or science applied in food processing? How does genetic science influence food production?Are GM crops acceptable?One of Chinas most respected scientists, Yuan Longping , recently ad

17、ded some fuel to the never-ending genetically modified(GM) food debate.（注意表达方式：add some fuel to sth; 转基因食品：GM food） Yuan, an experienced agronomist (农学家)who is popularly known （众所周知）as the “the father of Hybrid （杂交，混血）Rice” told reporters that the public should treat GM foods with caution（小心谨慎）, but

18、 not totally reject（否认反对） them. He said that while some GM crops are disease resistant (抗病的), their safety as a food source hasnt been scientifically proven（得到科学上的证明）. But at the same time they shouldnt be ruled out (排除). They come from genetically modified organisms (plants) that have had their DNA

19、 modified (change; shift; revise ; modify -new：这些是雅思阅读常考的对应关系) by genetic engineering. Recently, the public have been made more aware of the safety concerns around GM foods. （be more aware of ; be made more aware of : 这两个表达的细微差别就在于，一个是主系表结构，表示一种状态；后者是被动语态强调一种“被动”，即：目前的状况不得不使人更加意识到。，所以老麦常说要去“品”英语的味道。

20、） Some GM crops contain proteins that can kill or resist insects, making them easier to grow and more productive, but the long-term health effect on humans hasnt been completely studied.What is your opinion on all this? Should the government allow GM foods to be put on dining table without further f

21、uss （fuss:大惊小怪）?Yes正方观点: 1 Scientist developed them because theyre more productive, nutritious and easier to grow（高产的，有营养的，容易种植） than natural foods. Research has gone on in this field for decades and no known harmful effects have appeared. Imaginary concerns shouldnt keep them from being used. 2 GM

22、foods are particularly important in todays world because of population growth and climate change.（人口增长，气候变化） GM foods can help solve the problem that threatens the human race. 3 GM foods have been used widely in the world. More than half of he worlds soybean （大豆； 豆浆：soy milk）output is from genetical

23、ly modified crops and China imports millions of tons of GM soybeans every year. Weve seen no negative effects.No: 1 The harmful effects of GM foods could take years, or even decades, to appear. (。可能要数年甚至几十年才能表现出来。) If they re consumed over a long time, the effects could be disastrous/catastrophic .

24、（灾难性的）For the safety of mankind we need to be careful about consuming them.2 The crops which use protein to kill insects are one example. If the protein is toxic, it might have a similar effect on human beings, or farm animals that we eat. Before a plants possible toxic effects on human beings are f

25、ully researched, we shouldnt eat it.3 Overall, Chinas food supply is stable and sufficient.（稳定和充足的） And there are other ways of finding new food sources of expanding food production. （提高食品产量）We dont necessarily need to resort to （依靠，诉诸于。）GM food to feed the nation（养活全国的人口）, so we shouldnt rush into

26、this（迫切） without further research.The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the birds nest（鸟巢）, will be the main track and field (track and field: 田径； 另外重点要掌握的有：keep the track of追踪。；关注。 ; sound track音轨; football field足球场; field trip实地考察; internship实习 ; 领域：field; realm; region; world; territory; do

27、main; )stadium for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and will host the Opening and Closing ceremonies (开闭幕式；开学典礼：Orientation Ceremony ；毕业典礼：graduation ceremony).The stadium is conceived as(被看成是conceive: 设想，怀有； inconceivable/unbelievable/ incredible: 难以置信的; conceit：自负 ; ) a large collective vessel(船舱，军舰)

28、, which makes a distinct and unmistakable impression（明显的印象） both when it is seen from a distance and from close up. It meets（satisfy: meet ones need满足某人的需要 ） all the functional and technical requirements（满足所有功能和技术上的要求） of an Olympic National Stadium, but without communicating(vi: 沟通-communicate with

29、; vt: 展现，表达： show; display; express; demonstrate; illustrate) the insistent sameness (固有的相似) of technocratic（注意：technocratic：技术层面的；autocratic:独裁的；democratic: 民主的；bureaucratic:官僚的；aristocratic:贵族的； ） architecture dominated by large spans and digital screens（dominate:控制，占主导地位；adj: dominant; 阅读常见对应关系：m

30、ain/dominant）. The structural elements mutually support each other and converge into a grid-like formation almost like a birds nest with its interwoven twigs.(这句要重点掌握，学习对于建筑外观的描述) The spatial effect（空间效果） of the stadium is novel and radical （新颖激进；注意: “nov”来自new, 本意为新，例如重点词汇：innovate; innovation:革新）a

31、nd yet simple and of an almost archaic immediacy （be of +n :具有，体现; archaic immediacy:复古的感觉，古色古香；注意：阅读考试中immediate和local是对应关进，都表示距离上的不遥远； ）, thus crediting a unique historical landmark （masterpiece; milestone; landmark important stuff）for the 2008 Olympics.The National Aquatics (aquarium : 水族馆underse

32、a worlds) Center, known as “The Water Cube”, will be one of the most dramatic and exciting venues to feature sporting events for the Beijing Olympics in 2008.Being one of the three landmark buildings for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the Centre is located inside the Beijing Olympic Park. Covering a total floor space of 50,000 square meters （占地。）, it has 17,000 seats. It will be a venue for swimming, diving, synchronized diving(双人跳水) and water-polo games during the period of the Olympic Games. After the games, the center will become a recreational （休闲的，娱乐的）wa