新标准大学英语综合教程4(unit1-6)课后答案及课文翻译(16)

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Miller‘s argument here is that you should not read everything, but that you should choose very

carefully and selectively. This means you should resist the temptation to read some things which are not really going to add to your knowledge or enjoyment (not every book will do this, only some). Here, he says that in this way, we grow (we ―increase our stature‖). That is, we grow by not reading many books. The implication is that if we choose the very best books and read these few really carefully we will get the best from them – and grow by such selection. Miller discusses 100 books which he things are such books.

5 All on the side, as it were. (Para 7)

Cendrars was a man of action who spent most of his time on travels and adventures. Surprisingly (you would think he did not have time), he read a lot in different languages and even wrote many books – this was in addition to his main activities.

6 For, if he is anything, Cendrars, he is a man of action, an adventurer and explorer, a man who has known how to “waste” his time royally. (Para 7)

Cendrars had a huge reputation as a man of action, travelling, having adventures and exploring

different countries and yet he read a lot (he knew how to use the little time available to read). ―Waste‖ is in quotes to show irony (reading isn‘t a waste of time), that he reads in a royal manner (ie very thoroughly). The sentence structure here is quite French with the repetition of ―he‖.

Reading and understanding 1 What does Miller consider to have been an advantage during his writing career?

(a) To have been able to read all the books he wanted.

(b) To have grown up in a room full of books.

(c) To have written without the aid of a library.

(d) The fact that he never wanted to own any books.

2 What did three stars on a book mean in the public library in Miller‘s youth?

(a) Young people weren‘t allowed to read them.

(b) They were the most popular books in the library.

(c) They were intended for children.

(d) They were more exciting than one-star books.

3 Why does Miller hope the star system still exists in public libraries?

(a) It is an efficient system which works well.

(b) It discourages people from reading inappropriate books.

(c) It makes people interested in reading.

(d) It makes it easier for people to recognize books.

4 Why do people lend books, in Miller‘s opinion?

(a) Because they feel the need to share their feelings.

(b) It‘s the best way to make a friend.

(c) It‘s less risky than lending money.

(d) Because it‘s not possible to possess a book for ever.

5 According to Miller, what should you do when you find a book you want to read?

(a) Pick it up and start reading.

(b) Ask a friend for advice about the book.

(c) Think about whether you really need to read it.

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