考研英语易考范文背诵MP3 09

[00:01.19]易考范文九
[00:04.48]In the picture, a man is applying paint to a table.
[00:10.60]He does it so carefully that every inch of the table is coated with paint,
[00:15.85]which symbolizes¹ wealth according to the picture.
[00:19.36]The message conveyed in the picture is clear:
[00:22.42]we should carry out the policy that people in China reach the goal of common wealth,
[00:28.43]an indispensable premise² for us to build a harmonious³ society.
[00:32.59]Thanks to the Reform and Opening-up policy,
[00:36.31]some people in China have removed their financial stress and led a comfortable life.
[00:42.21]But meanwhile, as China is a country with vast territory and a large population,
[00:47.94]there exist some isolated⁴ mountainous villages,
[00:51.56]where people cannot afford medical treatment, education, even daily necessities.
[00:57.79]When the coastal⁵ cities develop rapidly, these poverty-stricken regions remain backward.
[01:04.46]There's no denying that the widening gap between the rich and the poor
[01:09.82]as well as that between the urban and rural areas could jeopardize⁶ the social stability.
[01:15.73]In light of the grievousness of the issue,
[01:18.74]it is imperative⁷ for governments at all levels to take effective steps
[01:23.44]to reduce economic imbalances and bridge the widening gap.
[01:28.03]Of supreme⁸ importance is that the interests of low-income people must be protected.
[01:33.94]Only when people equally benefit from economic prosperity can we construct a harmonious society.

1 symbolizes   

v.象征，作为…的象征( symbolize的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• The use of light and dark symbolizes good and evil. 用光明与黑暗来象征善与恶。
• She likes olive because It'symbolizes peace. 她喜欢橄榄色因为它象征着和平。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 premise   

n.前提；v.提论，预述

参考例句：

• Let me premise my argument with a bit of history.让我引述一些史实作为我立论的前提。
• We can deduce a conclusion from the premise.我们可以从这个前提推出结论。

3 harmonious   

adj.和睦的，调和的，和谐的，协调的

参考例句：

• Their harmonious relationship resulted in part from their similar goals.他们关系融洽的部分原因是他们有着相似的目标。
• The room was painted in harmonious colors.房间油漆得色彩调和。

4 isolated   

adj.与世隔绝的

参考例句：

• His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. 他的不良行为只是个别事件。
• Patients with the disease should be isolated. 这种病的患者应予以隔离。

5 coastal   

adj.海岸的，沿海的，沿岸的

参考例句：

• The ocean waves are slowly eating away the coastal rocks.大海的波浪慢慢地侵蚀着岸边的岩石。
• This country will fortify the coastal areas.该国将加强沿海地区的防御。

6 jeopardize   

vt.危及，损害

参考例句：

• Overworking can jeopardize your health.工作过量可能会危及你的健康。
• If you are rude to the boss it may jeopardize your chances of success.如果你对上司无礼，那就可能断送你成功的机会。

7 imperative   

n.命令，需要；规则；祈使语气；adj.强制的；紧急的

参考例句：

• He always speaks in an imperative tone of voice.他老是用命令的口吻讲话。
• The events of the past few days make it imperative for her to act.过去这几天发生的事迫使她不得不立即行动。

8 supreme   

adj.极度的，最重要的；至高的，最高的

参考例句：

• It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
• He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。