L5-U1-P4-1 Listening : Mysteries of Nature 1 

自然的奥秘1

There are many mysteries in nature.

自然界中有许多奥秘。

Mysteries are things we don't understand, such as how the Egyptian pyramids were built. 

奥秘就是我们不理解的事物，比如埃及金字塔是如何建造的。

In fact, we are surrounded by mysteries. 

事实上，我们被奥秘所包围。

What we know about the world seems like very little. 

我们对世界的了解似乎非常有限。

Thing we don't understand are...mysteries. 

我们不理解的事物就是……奥秘。

Mysteries are things we don't understand, such as how the Egyptian pyramids were built. 

奥秘就是我们不理解的事物，比如埃及金字塔是如何建造的。

Scientists tell us that what we see in the universe is only a small part of what is there. 

科学家告诉我们，我们在宇宙中看到的只是其中很小的一部分。

The rest is invisible, including dark matter and dark energy. 

其余的部分是看不见的，包括暗物质和暗能量。

These two unknowns make up around 95% of the universe. 

这两种未知物质构成了宇宙的大约95%。

Evidence for their existence comes from their effects on what we can observe, such as the motion and positions of distant galaxies. 

它们存在的证据来自于它们对我们能观察到的事物的影响，比如遥远星系的运动和位置。

Most of what makes up the universe is invisible. 

宇宙的大部分组成是看不见的。

Evidence for their existence comes from their effects on what we can observe, such as the motion and positions of distant galaxies. 

它们存在的证据来自于它们对我们能观察到的事物的影响，比如遥远星系的运动和位置。

The rest is invisible, including dark matter and dark energy.

其余的部分是看不见的，包括暗物质和暗能量。

Yet, though we know very little, we are able to build airplanes and communicate with smartphones. 

然而，尽管我们知之甚少，我们却能够制造飞机并用智能手机交流。

In some ways we humans are very smart, or at least we think we are. 

在某些方面，我们人类非常聪明，或者至少我们自认为是这样。

We still need to face big issues, like climate change, and that is going to be a huge challenge. 

我们仍然需要面对重大问题，比如气候变化，而这将是一个巨大的挑战。

The challenge for humans will be our ability to adapt to our changing environment. 

人类面临的挑战将是我们适应环境变化的能力。

The challenge for humans will be our ability to adapt to our changing environment. 

人类面临的挑战将是我们适应环境变化的能力。

The rest is invisible, including dark matter and dark energy.

其余的部分是看不见的，包括暗物质和暗能量。

In fact, we are surrounded by mysteries. 

事实上，我们被奥秘所包围。

These two unknowns make up around 95% of the universe. 

这两种未知物质构成了宇宙的大约95%。

Scientists tell us that what we see in the universe is only a small part of what is there. 

科学家告诉我们，我们在宇宙中看到的只是其中很小的一部分。

We still need to face big issues, like climate change, and that is going to be a huge challenge. 

我们仍然需要面对重大问题，比如气候变化，而这将是一个巨大的挑战。

What about other forms of life? 

其他生命形式呢？

How do they adapt? 

它们如何适应？

Seasonal variations, for example, can be one of the greatest challenges for animals to overcome. 

例如，季节变化可能是动物需要克服的最大挑战之一。

Overcoming such challenges is a great achievement, but hardly easy. 

克服这些挑战是一项伟大的成就，但绝非易事。

Some birds migrate thousands of kilometers each year to deal with seasonal changes. 

一些鸟类每年迁徙数千公里以应对季节变化。

These migrations are amazing. 

这些迁徙令人惊叹。

Why do birds migrate? - to deal with seasonal changes. 

鸟类为什么迁徙？——为了应对季节变化。

Overcoming such challenges is a great achievement, but hardly easy. 

克服这些挑战是一项伟大的成就，但绝非易事。

Birds don't carry maps or compasses, yet they know where to go. 

鸟类没有地图或指南针，但它们知道该去哪里。

They have developed the ability to see the Earth's magnetic field. 

它们已经发展出感知地球磁场的能力。

This ability is a wonder of nature. 

这种能力是大自然的奇迹。

It takes advantage of the fact that the Earth is like a huge bar magnet. 

它利用了地球像一个巨大的条形磁铁这一事实。

It has a north pole, which is positive, and a south pole, which is negative. 

它有一个正极的北极和一个负极的南极。

Somehow the birds are able to see this magnetic field and use it to their advantage. 

不知何故，鸟类能够感知这个磁场并加以利用。

Somehow the birds are able to see this magnetic field and use it to their advantage. 

不知何故，鸟类能够感知这个磁场并加以利用。

And even the way birds fly together is amazing. 

甚至鸟类一起飞行的方式也令人惊叹。

Many migrating birds fly in a V formation. 

许多迁徙的鸟类以V字形飞行。

They do this to conserve energy. 

它们这样做是为了节省能量。

In a V formation, birds can use the energy of the birds in front of them. 

在V字形中，鸟类可以利用前面鸟类产生的能量。

This energy comes from the air currents generated by the wings. 

这种能量来自翅膀产生的气流。

Conserving energy is necessary for the birds to survive the long journey. 

节省能量对于鸟类在长途旅程中生存是必要的。

How do the birds know this? 

鸟类是如何知道这一点的？

It's truly amazing how the birds know this. 

鸟类知道这一点真是令人惊叹。

Why do birds fly in a V formation? - To conserve energy. 

鸟类为什么以V字形飞行？——为了节省能量。

Birds don't carry maps or compasses, yet they know where to go.

鸟类没有地图或指南针，但它们知道该去哪里。

They have developed the ability to see the Earth's magnetic field. 

它们已经发展出感知地球磁场的能力。

And even the way birds fly together is amazing.

甚至鸟类一起飞行的方式也令人惊叹。

L5-U1-P4-2 Listening : Mysteries of Nature 2 

自然的奥秘2

Another amazing example of survival is the salmon.

另一个令人惊叹的生存例子是鲑鱼。

Salmon spend most of their lives in the ocean, which is saltwater. 

鲑鱼一生中大部分时间生活在海洋中，那是咸水环境。

Yet, when it's time to breed, they do so in freshwater rivers. 

然而，当繁殖季节到来时，它们会在淡水河流中繁殖。

Salmon can adapt their bodies to survive in both saltwater and freshwater. 

鲑鱼能够调整自己的身体，以适应咸水和淡水环境。

When it's breeding time, they return to the same river where they were born. 

当繁殖季节到来时，它们会回到它们出生的同一条河流。

It seems as if they have a built-in map that guides them for hundreds of miles. 

它们似乎有一个内置的地图，指引它们游过数百英里。

Where do salmon spend most of their lives? - In the ocean. 

鲑鱼一生中大部分时间生活在哪里？——在海洋中。

Once they leave the saltwater, they don't eat.

一旦离开咸水环境，它们就不再进食。

They are determined to finish their journey, despite the many obstacles. 

尽管有许多障碍，它们仍决心完成旅程。

They swim against strong currents, jump over waterfalls and try to escape the claws of hungry bears. 

它们逆着强流游泳，跳过瀑布，并试图逃脱饥饿熊的爪子。

Many die along the way, but enough of them survive to breed and produce the next generation. 

许多在途中死去，但仍有足够多的鲑鱼存活下来繁殖并产生下一代。

Once they have laid their eggs, they die, having completed their journey. 

一旦产下卵，它们就会死去，完成了它们的旅程。

It seems that their purpose in life is just to reproduce. 

似乎它们生命的唯一目的就是繁殖。

What do they do after laying the eggs? - they die 

它们产卵后会做什么？——它们会死去。

They are determined to finish their journey, despite the many obstacles. 

尽管有许多障碍，它们仍决心完成旅程。

They swim against strong currents, jump over waterfalls and try to escape the claws of hungry bears. 

它们逆着强流游泳，跳过瀑布，并试图逃脱饥饿熊的爪子。

Migration takes animals to new, more favorable environments when the seasons change. 

当季节变化时，迁徙将动物带到新的、更有利的环境。

Some of these journeys are long and dangerous, along routes with no obvious landmarks. 

其中一些旅程漫长而危险，沿途没有明显的地标。

The longest migration is that of the Arctic tern. 

最长的迁徙是北极燕鸥的迁徙。

It flies from pole to pole, twice a year. 

它每年两次从一极飞到另一极。

If a tern achieves its average lifespan of 20 years, the distance it has flown will be equivalent to a journey to the moon and back. 

如果一只燕鸥达到其平均寿命20年，它飞行的距离将相当于往返月球的距离。

A landmark is something easy to see and remember, like ...a river or bay. 

地标是容易看到和记住的东西，比如……一条河流或海湾。

Some of these journeys are long and dangerous, along routes with no obvious landmarks. 

其中一些旅程漫长而危险，沿途没有明显的地标。

Humans also migrate, but seldom if ever for seasonal variations. 

人类也会迁徙，但很少因为季节变化。

Unfortunately, human migrations are often due to human activities. 

不幸的是，人类的迁徙通常是由于人类活动。

Since the beginning of the 21st century, large scale migrations have become a global problem. 

自21世纪初以来，大规模迁徙已成为一个全球性问题。

Millions of migrants have had to leave their countries and look for new homes. 

数百万移民不得不离开自己的国家，寻找新的家园。

Many have died along the way or lived as refugees in camps until they are admitted into a new country. 

许多人在途中死亡，或在难民营中生活，直到被接纳到一个新的国家。

So the question remains as to how our global community will face these challenges. 

因此，问题仍然在于我们的全球社会将如何面对这些挑战。

Millions of migrants have had to leave their countries and look for new homes. 

数百万移民不得不离开自己的国家，寻找新的家园。

Most human migrations are due to ...human activities. 

大多数人类迁徙是由于……人类活动。

Humans also migrate, but seldom if ever for seasonal variations. 

人类也会迁徙，但很少因为季节变化。

Unfortunately, human migrations are often due to human activities. 

不幸的是，人类的迁徙通常是由于人类活动。

Since the beginning of the 21st century, large scale migrations have become a global problem. 

自21世纪初以来，大规模迁徙已成为一个全球性问题。

Millions of migrants have had to leave their countries and look for new homes. 

数百万移民不得不离开自己的国家，寻找新的家园。

Salmon spend most of their lives in the ocean, which is saltwater. 

鲑鱼一生中大部分时间生活在海洋中，那是咸水环境。

It seems that their purpose in life is just to reproduce. 

似乎它们生命的唯一目的就是繁殖。

Unfortunately, human migrations are often due to human activities. 

不幸的是，人类的迁徙通常是由于人类活动。

Since the beginning of the 21st century, large scale migrations have become a global problem. 

自21世纪初以来，大规模迁徙已成为一个全球性问题。

Some of these journeys are long and dangerous, along routes with no obvious landmarks. 

其中一些旅程漫长而危险，沿途没有明显的地标。

Salmon spend most of their lives in the ocean, which is saltwater. 

鲑鱼一生中大部分时间生活在海洋中，那是咸水环境。

Humans also migrate, but seldom if ever for seasonal variations. 

人类也会迁徙，但很少因为季节变化。

Unfortunately, human migrations are often due to human activities. 

不幸的是，人类的迁徙通常是由于人类活动。

L5-U1-P4-3 Vocabulary : Social Relations 

社会关系

To criticize someone is to point out their faults or mistakes.

批评某人是指出他们的错误或过失。

Some people appreciate constructive criticism, which can help them develop their skills.

有些人欣赏建设性的批评，这可以帮助他们提高技能。

Some people cannot take any criticism without feeling hurt.

有些人无法接受任何批评而不感到受伤。

Learning how toprovide and take constructivecriticism is an important skill.

学习如何提供和接受建设性批评是一项重要技能。

To praise someone is to let them know that they have done a good job.

表扬某人是让他们知道他们做得很好。

Some people expect to be praised when they have performed well.

有些人在表现良好时期望得到表扬。

Knowing when and how to praise someone is an important skill.

知道何时以及如何表扬某人是一项重要技能。

It’s important not topraise people when they haven’tdone a good enoughjob.

当人们做得不够好时，不表扬他们是很重要的。

To apologize to someone is to admit that you have done something wrong or hurtful.

向某人道歉是承认你做了错事或伤害了别人。

One way to apologize is to say you are sorry.

道歉的一种方式是说对不起。

If your apology isn't accepted, it means the person hasn't forgiven you.

如果你的道歉没有被接受，这意味着那个人还没有原谅你。

If you accidentally hurt someone it's usually a good idea to apologize.

如果你不小心伤害了某人，通常道歉是个好主意。

If someone rejects your apology, it means they haven’t forgiven you.

如果某人拒绝你的道歉，这意味着他们还没有原谅你。

To forgive someone is toaccept theirapology.

原谅某人是接受他们的道歉。

To order people to do something means to use your power or position to get them to do it.

命令某人做某事意味着利用你的权力或职位让他们去做。

Many people dislike being ordered to do things.

许多人不喜欢被命令去做事。

In many cases, it's better to make a request than order someone to do something.

在许多情况下，提出请求比命令某人做某事更好。

A boss may order his employees to do something and they will usually agree to do it,even if they don't want to.

老板可能会命令他的员工做某事，他们通常会同意去做，即使他们不想。

If someone doesn’t follow orders, he or she may be punished.

如果某人不服从命令，他或她可能会受到惩罚。

To encourage someone is to support their efforts and help build their confidence.

鼓励某人是支持他们的努力并帮助建立他们的信心。

A good teacher encourages students to do their best.

一个好老师鼓励学生尽力而为。

To discourage someone is to take away their confidence.

使某人灰心是剥夺他们的信心。

Some people are discouraged if they don't reveive praise or recognition for their work.

如果他们的工作没有得到表扬或认可，有些人会感到灰心。

To forgive someone is to accept their apology.

原谅某人是接受他们的道歉。

If your apology isn't accepted, it means the person hasn't forgiven you.

如果你的道歉没有被接受，这意味着那个人还没有原谅你。

Many people dislike being orderded to do things.

许多人不喜欢被命令去做事。

Knowing when and how to praise someone is an important skill.

知道何时以及如何表扬某人是一项重要技能。

One way to apologize is to say you are sorry.

道歉的一种方式是说对不起。

L5-U1-P4-4 Vocabulary : Science Vocaluary

There are many different cycles in nature, such as the cycle of seasons.

自然界中有许多不同的循环，例如季节的循环。

A cycle is a series of events that repeat, such as the daily cycle of light and dark.

循环是一系列重复发生的事件，比如白天和黑夜的日常循环。

The time it takes for a cycle to repeat itself is its period.

一个循环重复自身所需要的时间就是它的周期。

The number of times a cycle repeats itself within a period of time is its frequency.

一个循环在一段时间内重复自身的次数就是它的频率。

To evolve means to change or improve over a period of time.

进化意味着在一段时间内发生变化或得到改进。

In biology, the theory of evolution says that advanced life forms, such as humans, have evolved from lower forms of life.

在生物学中，进化论表明，像人类这样的高等生命形式是从低等生命形式进化而来的。

Life forms evolve because they have to adapt in order to survive.

生命形式会进化，是因为它们为了生存必须去适应（环境）。

According to science we have all evolved from simple one-celled organisms.

根据科学（理论），我们都是从简单的单细胞生物进化而来的。 

A force of attraction brings two objects closer together, such as the force of gravity.

引力会使两个物体相互靠近，比如重力。

A force of repulsion pushes two objects away from each other, such as the force between two electrons.

斥力会使两个物体相互远离，比如两个电子之间的力。

Gravity is a force of attraction between two objects with mass.

重力是两个有质量的物体之间的一种引力。

If two people are attracted to each other they want to be together.

如果两个人相互吸引，他们就想要在一起。

To transform means to change from one form into another.

“transform”的意思是从一种形式变成另一种形式。

A transformation occurs when an object takes on a new appearance or structure.

当一个物体呈现出新的外观或结构时，就发生了一次转变。

In marriage, a wife's attempt to transform the behavior of her husband is often unsuccessful.

在婚姻中，妻子试图改变丈夫行为的尝试往往是不成功的。

Over a period of time, the process of evolution can transform the appearance of species of life.

在一段时间内，进化的过程能够改变生物物种的外观。

A good leader can transform an unsuccessful company into a successful one by changing how it is organized.

一位优秀的领导者可以通过改变公司的组织方式，将一家不成功的公司转变为一家成功的公司。

To inherit something means to get it without having to ask or work for it.

“inherit”某样东西意味着无需索要或为之付出努力就能得到它。

A child from a very rich family may inherit a lot of money.

一个来自非常富裕家庭的孩子可能会继承一大笔钱。

Eye and hair color are inherited traits.

眼睛和头发的颜色是遗传特征。

He inherited a large fortune when his parents died, so he doesn't have to work anymore.

他父母去世时，他继承了一大笔财产，所以他再也不用工作了。

A good friend of mine has never had to work, because everything he has is inherited.

我的一个好朋友从来不必工作，因为他拥有的一切都是继承来的。

A good leader can transform an unsuccessful company into a successful one by changing how it is organized.

一位优秀的领导者可以通过改变公司的组织方式，将一家不成功的公司转变为一家成功的公司。

A cycle is a series of events that repeat, such as the daily cycle of light and dark.

循环是一系列重复发生的事件，比如白天和黑夜的日常循环。

Gravity isa force of attraction between two objects with mass.

In human interactions,there are also forces of attraction.

Two people may find each other attractive.

If two people are attracted to each other, they want to be together.

There are many different cycles in nature, such as the cycle of seasons.

自然界中有许多不同的循环，比如季节的循环。

Life forms evolve because they have to adapt in order to survive.

生命形式会进化，是因为它们为了生存必须去适应（环境）。

If two people are attracted to each other, they want to be together.

如果两个人相互吸引，他们就想在一起。

L5-U1-P4-5 Dialogue : Handling Office Confiicts

W: Excuse me, do you have a minute?

W：打扰一下，你这会儿有空吗？

B: I'm sorry, not right now. I'll be free in about 15 minutes. Could you come back then?

B：很抱歉，现在没有。我大概15分钟后有空。你那时能再来吗？

W: No, I'm afraid we have an emergency upstairs.

W：不行，恐怕楼上出了紧急情况。

B: Can't you handle it?

B：你处理不了吗？

W: No, I think it would be best if you were there.

女：处理不了，我觉得你在那儿的话会是最好的。

B: OK, I'll finish this call and be right with you.

男：好的，我打完这个电话就马上和你一起去。

B: OK, what is it?

男：好的，怎么了？

W: Kevin and Bob are shouting at each other, and it's upsetting everyone.

女：凯文和鲍勃在互相大喊大叫，这让大家都很心烦。

B: Oh, not again. Those two have got to grow up. Who started it?

男：哦，别又这样。那两个人得成熟点了。是谁先挑起的？

W: I'm not sure, but they were even pushing each other.

女：我不确定，但他们甚至还互相推搡了。

In this case, "they have to grow up" means ...to act like adults and not children.

在这种情况下，“他们得成熟点”意思是……表现得像成年人，而不是像孩子一样。

Kevin and Bob are shouting at each other, and it's upsetting everyone.

凯文和鲍勃在互相大喊大叫，这让大家都很心烦。

B: OK, this is unacceptable. You run on ahead and warn them that I'm coming. I want them to calm down before I get there. Can you do that?

B：好的，这是不能接受的。你先跑过去，警告他们我要来了。我希望在我到那儿之前他们能冷静下来。你能做到吗？

W: OK, I'll do what I can to calm them down. But you know Kevin, he is such a hot head.

女：好的，我会尽力让他们冷静下来。但你是知道凯文的，他是个急性子。

This isn't the first time they have had problems .

这已经不是他们第一次出现问题了。

I want them to calm down before I get there.

我希望在我到那儿之前他们能冷静下来。

You run on ahead and warn them that I'm coming .

你先跑过去，警告他们我马上就到。

W: No, I'm afraid we have an emergency upstairs.

W：不行，恐怕楼上出了紧急情况。

B: OK, Kevin, I've warned you before. This has got to stop.

男：好的，凯文，我之前警告过你。这种事必须得停止了。

K: Yes, I know. But Bob doesn't cooperate. He is impossible to work with.

凯：是的，我知道。但鲍勃不配合。和他一起工作根本就不可能。

B: Even so, you can't go around pushing people. That's no way to handle things. If you weren't doing such a good job, I'd have to let you go right now. Your behavior just isn't acceptable.

男：即便如此，你也不能随便去推人。那可不是解决问题的办法。如果你工作没做得这么好的话，我现在就不得不解雇你了。你的行为实在是不能接受。

K: Yeah, I understand and I'm sorry. I just can't stand working with him.

凯：是的，我明白，我很抱歉。我只是受不了和他一起工作。

B: I'm not sure what to do. What would you do if you were me? Do you have any suggestions?

男：我不确定该怎么办。如果你是我的话，你会怎么做？你有什么建议吗？

K: To be honest, if I were you, I wouldn't have the two of us work in the same office. I know Bob has been with the company longer than I have, but he's doing a terrible job. When you are not around, he just bullies people. People are afraid of him.

凯：说实话，如果我是你的话，我不会让我们俩在同一个办公室工作。我知道鲍勃在公司的时间比我长，但他工作做得非常糟糕。你不在的时候，他就欺负人。大家都怕他。

I know Bob has been with the company longer than I have, but he's doing a terrible job. 

我知道鲍勃在公司的时间比我长，但他工作做得非常糟糕。

B: OK, I'll look into it a bit more. But you've got to promise me to keep cool and not let this happen again.

男：好的，我会再深入调查一下。但你得向我保证要保持冷静，别再让这种事发生了。

K: OK, I'll try to handle things differently next time.

凯：好的，下次我会试着用不同的方式处理事情。

But you've got to promise me to keep cool and not let this happen again.

但你得向我保证要保持冷静，别再让这种事发生了。

Your behavior just isn't acceptable.

你的行为实在是不能接受。

What would you do if you were me?

如果你是我的话，你会怎么做？

OK, I'll look into it a bit more. 

好的，我会再深入调查一下。