题目

2 Complete the sentences with the expressions below. Change the form where necessary.think ... through dedicate ... to strike a balance dumb downthink on your feet water down add up to in secret1 The simplified version ______ the novel so much that it's not really worth reading anymore.2 It is your ability to ______ and adapt to the changing working environment that makes you survive in the job market.3 Some of the more forthright (直率的) sections in his presentation were ______ so as not to offend some of the audience.4 These steps are small, but they can ______ giant steps in improving your communication skills.5 Don't make the decision to drop the Oral English course right away - ______ the matter ______.6 Andy wants to ______ more time ______ improving his interpersonal skills.7 They call for ______ between the use of digital platforms and traditional means of communication.8 They have been preparing for the New Year's party ______ so others wonder what programs there will be at the party.

2 Complete the sentences with the expressions below. Change the form where necessary. think ... through dedicate ... to strike a balance dumb down think on your feet water down add up to in secret 1 The simplified version ______ the novel so much that it's not really worth reading anymore. 2 It is your ability to ______ and adapt to the changing working environment that makes you survive in the job market. 3 Some of the more forthright (直率的) sections in his presentation were ______ so as not to offend some of the audience. 4 These steps are small, but they can ______ giant steps in improving your communication skills. 5 Don't make the decision to drop the Oral English course right away - ______ the matter ______. 6 Andy wants to ______ more time ______ improving his interpersonal skills. 7 They call for ______ between the use of digital platforms and traditional means of communication. 8 They have been preparing for the New Year's party ______ so others wonder what programs there will be at the party.

题目解答

答案

1. 简化版小说“dumbs down”原作，使其不再值得阅读。 2. 能够“think on your feet”并适应环境变化是关键。 3. 演讲中直率部分被“watered down”以避免冒犯观众。 4. 小步骤可“add up to”巨大进步。 5. 不要立即决定放弃课程，需“think the matter through”。 6. Andy希望“dedicate more time to”提升人际技能。 7. 需“strike a balance”于数字平台与传统沟通方式之间。 8. 他们“in secret”筹备新年派对，故他人不知具体节目。 答案： 1. The simplified version dumbs down the novel so much that it's not really worth reading anymore. 2. It is your ability to think on your feet and adapt to the changing working environment that makes you survive in the job market. 3. Some of the more forthright sections in his presentation were watered down so as not to offend some of the audience. 4. These steps are small, but they can add up to giant steps in improving your communication skills. 5. Don't make the decision to drop the Oral English course right away - think the matter through. 6. Andy wants to dedicate more time to improving his interpersonal skills. 7. They call for striking a balance between the use of digital platforms and traditional means of communication. 8. They have been preparing for the New Year's party in secret so others wonder what programs there will be at the party.

解析

本题主要考查对所给短语的理解和运用，解题思路是根据句子的语境和语义，选择合适的短语，并根据语法规则对短语形式进行必要的变化。

  1. 对于句子 “The simplified version ____ the novel so much that it's not really worth reading anymore.”，根据语境，简化版的小说应该是把原著变得简单、降低了质量，“dumb down” 有“简化；使……变得浅显易懂”的意思，且主语 “The simplified version” 是第三人称单数，所以用 “dumbs down”。
  2. 句子 “It is your ability to ____ and adapt to the changing working environment that makes you survive in the job market.” 表达的是在工作市场中生存需要具备某种能力，结合 “adapt to the changing working environment” 可知，需要能够快速思考并适应变化，“think on your feet” 表示“快速思考；随机应变”，符合语境。
  3. “Some of the more forthright (直率的) sections in his presentation were ____ so as not to offend some of the audience.” 中，为了不冒犯观众，演讲中直率的部分应该是被淡化、削弱减轻，“water down” 有“冲淡；削弱”的意思，这里用被动语态 “were watered down”。
  4. “These steps are small, but they can ____ giant steps in improving your communication skills.” 意思是小步骤积累起来能成为巨大的进步，“add up to” 表示“总计；等于；意味着”，符合语义。
  5. “Don't make the decision to drop the Oral English course right away - ____ the matter ____.” 说不要马上做决定，应该是要把事情想清楚，“think...through” 表示“仔细考虑；想通”，所以填 “think; through”。
  6. “Andy wants to ____ more time ____ improving his interpersonal skills.” 表达 Andy 想要把更多时间用于提升人际技能，“dedicate...to” 表示“致力于；奉献于”，“to” 是介词，后面接动名词，所以填 “dedicate; to”。
  7. “They call for ____ between the use of digital platforms and traditional means of communication.” 指的是在数字平台和传统沟通方式的使用之间需要达成某种状态，“strike a balance” 表示“取得平衡”，“call for” 后面接动名词，所以填 “striking a balance”。
  8. “They have been preparing for the New Year's party ____ so others wonder what programs there will be at the party.” 从 “others wonder what programs there will be at the party” 可知他们是秘密准备派对，“in secret” 表示“秘密地”，符合语境。