理工类英语概括大意（四）_职称英语

理工类英语概括大意（四）

文章来源：文章作者：发布时间：2007-05-08 01:39 字体： [大中小]　进入论坛

(单词翻译:双击或拖选)

Radio and Television

　?There are few homes in Britain today that do not have either a radio or television set. Both of them have become an essential part of our life, keeping us informed of the news of the day, instructing us in many field of interest, and entertaining us with singing, dancing and acting¹.
　　Marconi, the Italian inventor who gave us the radio, probably didn't realize what effects his great invention would have on the world in the years to come. Radio has, perhaps, had as much influence on the world as any other communications device². Events of universal interest can be reported to the entire globe a few seconds after they happen. Explorers in remote areas, ships at sea, even astronauts circling the earth are able to keep in touch with civilization by means of radio.
　　Television is another major instrument of communication, permitting us to see as well as to hear the performer. Since its appearance, TV has had a tremendous³ effect on the daily life of people everywhere.
　　Improvements⁴ of all kinds are constantly being made in television so that reception will be as close to perfect as possible. Perhaps the most recent advancement⁵ of significance has been "Telstar". The specially-equipped space capsule, orbiting⁶ the globe, make it possible for the entire world to be closer than ever before. Now a family in Manchester can watch on TV a football match in France , a ski tournament in Norway, or a parade in Japan as these events are actually happening.

练习：
1． Paragraph 1____________.
2． Paragraph 2____________.
3． Paragraph 4____________.

A) The popularity⁷ radio and TV in Britain
B) The invention of the radio
C) The latest development of TV
D) The importance of the radio

4． In today's world radio and TV have become ___________.
5． People make constant efforts to improve __________.
6． A telstar is a satellite that _____________.
7． With the help of the telsar, events can be reported to listeners and viewers and almost _____.

A) at the same time as they occur
B) a basic necessity of life
C) sends out signals all the time
D) travels around the globe
E) the reception of their TV sets

Keys: A D C B E D A

点击

收听单词发音

1 acting
n.演戏，行为，假装；adj.代理的，临时的，演出用的
参考例句：
Ignore her,she's just acting.别理她，她只是假装的。 During the seventies,her acting career was in eclipse.在七十年代，她的表演生涯黯然失色。

2 device
n.器械，装置；计划，策略，诡计
参考例句：
The device will be in production by the end of the year.该装置将于年底投入生产。 The device will save much time and effort for us.这种装置会使我们节省大量时间和气力。

3 tremendous
adj.巨大的，极大的；很好的，非常好的
参考例句：
This book was the outcome of a tremendous amount of scientific work.这本书是大量科学研究工作的成果。 There is a tremendous difference between them.他们之间有着极大的差别。

4 improvements
增加或修改( improvement的名词复数 )；改进；改善；改良
参考例句：
improvements in efficiency at the factory 工厂效率的提高 They've spent a lot of money on home improvements. 他们花了很多钱装修家居。

5 advancement
n.前进，促进，提升
参考例句：
His new contribution to the advancement of physiology was well appreciated.他对生理学发展的新贡献获得高度赞赏。 The aim of a university should be the advancement of learning.大学的目标应是促进学术。

6 orbiting
a.环绕的
参考例句：
This orbiting telescope is the largest optical instrument in space. 这种轨道望远镜是宇宙中最大的光学仪器。来自中级百科部分 Let's pretend we' re on the spaceship orbiting round the earth ! 让我们假装是在沿轨道绕地球运转的宇宙飞船上！

7 popularity
n.普及，流行，名望，受欢迎
参考例句：
The story had an extensive popularity among American readers.这本小说在美国读者中赢得广泛的声望。 Our product enjoys popularity throughout the world.我们的产品饮誉全球。

上一篇：理工类英语概括大意（三）下一篇：理工类英语概括大意（五）