新世纪大学英语综合教程第二册Unit 3答案.doc

Unit OnePeople Around UsEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions1.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Completethe following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) crease2) hint3) assured4) awaiting5) hovering6) scrawled7) glistening8) frail9) sole10) visible11) engaged12) biased13) dreading14) grinning2.In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit.Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) for fear of2) pulled up3) except for4) get by5) make a living6) every so often7) in the background8) Shut off9) each and every10) as it is11) wraps … around her little finger12) caught us …unawares▆Increasing Your Word Power1.Choose the definition from Column B that best matches each phrasal verb in ColumnA, paying attention to the V+ Prep./Ad. collocation.▆ Answers:1) f2) c3) d4) e5) b6) g7) h8) aFill in each blank in the following sentences with a proper phrasal verb. Change the verb form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) let out2) clean … up3) come through4) waiting on5) picked up6) ended up7) headed for8) ran through2. The prefixes ex-, fore-, pre- mean “former, before, or in advance”while theprefix post- means “after or later than”. Study the following examples and form words by adding ex-, fore-, pre-, post- to the words given in the table and then complete each of the following sentences with a proper word you have just formed. Change the verb form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) foretell2) preview3) forerunner4) postscript5) postgraduate6) precondition7) ex-husbandGrammar in ContextTask 1: Combine the given sentences into one by using attributive clauses.▇Answers for reference:1)I encountered many people whose lives amazed me. (See Para. 3, Text B)2)We drove in silence to the address (that/which)she had given me. (See Para.21, Text B)3)He pushed through the doors and headed for the back room where his apron andbusing cart were waiting. (See Para. 16, Text A)4)I had seen too many people trapped in a life of poverty who depended on the cabas their only means of transportation. (See Para. 6, Text B)5)Their social worker, who stopped to check on Stevie every so often, admittedStevie and his mother had fallen between the cracks. (See Para. 6, Text A)Task 2: Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English. Be sure to use present particles or past particles to modify nouns. ▇Answers for reference:well-considered decision, folded paper, written notice, laptop storing my annual report, a postman delivering express mailCloze▆Complete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1) reliable2) syndrome3) adopted4) got done with5) gloomy6) or something7) chance8) come through9) barely10) in good shape11) booth12) mess13) scrawled14) peeking15) inTranslation▆Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆Answers for reference:1)What I didn’t count on was that over time I would sincerely take pride in beinga social worker.2)Shooting a quick look at the clock on the wall, Grandma let out a cry, “Oh,My dear /My goodness/My gracious, we’re going to miss the train!”3)At the kindergarten entrance, I always see some kids/children holding firmlyon to their parents. Should young parents be sterner towards their kids/children and leave immediately under these circumstances?4)In the dim street light stood a weeping little girl/ a girl weeping.5)When making donations, rich people should be as considerate as possible in ordernot to put the recipient in an embarrassing situation.6)Since last month, my work has been revolving around the routine office duties,so now I am counting the days until the National Day comes, when my friends andI are going hiking in the countryside.▆Translate the following paragraph into English using the words and expressions in the box below.▆ Answer for reference:That was a time when life was difficult for everyone. My family could barely get by on my small income from driving a cab. One late night I responded to a call for a cab ride. To my surprise, when I arrived at the address, I found it was a frail old lay who was awaiting me. After she got into the cab, I engaged her in conversation.I learnt that she was going to the hospice. Her doctor said she didn’t have very long. The old lady told me to drive through the downtown area. She pointed at some old buildings, telling me those were the places where she used to work or live. When the cab finally pulled up in front of the hospice, I didn’t accept her fare. In the rest of the day, I was lost in thought. Though I had to make a living, I lived not for the sole purpose of surviving. When circumstances looked gloomy, the small favour I had done could be a candle light. However faint the light was, it managed to warm up a soul and ennobled me as well. I did take pride in that small favour.Unit TwoLoveEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and ExpressionsIn the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:curledminimumclipyieldedGivenpreservefascinatedaffectioninteracthastegriefdefiespresenceacquiremanipulaterestraintsIn the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:let, loose onfit intohold onstate of affairsin the course ofin vainbuild, onin shortreached forgive and take▆ Increasing Your Word PowerThe prefix over- can be added to nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, meaning “above”, “outside”, “across”, or “too much”. Study the words given in the box and choose the proper word to fill in each of the blanks in the following sentences. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:overcoatoverheadoverjoyedoversleptoverweightoverdueovertimeoverworkingMany words in English can be used both as nouns and as verbs. Listed in the following table are some of these words that you have learned in Unit One and Unit Two. Study them carefully and then complete each of the following sentences with one of them as you see fit. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:crushattributesfancybubbledgraspdrizzlinglabelingyieldListed in the box below are some idiomatic expressions formed with the word “hand”. Study them carefully and try to make out their meanings. You may consult a dictionary if necessary. Then translate the given sentences into English, using one of them.▆ Answers:We are short of hands.I still have some money in hand.Give me a hand with this box, please.I often keep a dictionary at hand.The football fans were out of hand.Hand out the pencils to everyone in the class.This ring was handed down to me by my grandmother.Time’s up. Please hand in your test papers.Please hand on the magazine to your roommates.I’m afraid I can’t help you. I’m a green hand.GRAMMAR IN CONTEXTNow complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English. Make sure that the sentences are in the inverted order.▆ Answers for reference:Sitting on the stairs was / On the stairs was sittingOver the wall came / flewRound the corner wasThen finally cameUnder the table was lyingAt / On the top of (On top of) the hill stoodNow correct the mistakes in the following sentences, if any. Write NONE under the correct sentence(s).▆ Answers for reference:The beaver chews down trees to get food and material to build its home with.Do your parents think Tom is a nice boy to go out with? (Cross out him)The goals for which he has fought all his life seem unimportant to him now. NONE.The essay starts by asking a question, to which the author then gives a positive answer.ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:hastestate of affairsdistinguishedmeeting of mindsblossominner charmintimacyemotionacquiringidealsadmirationlastingaffectionforgehonoroverwhelmingTranslationTranslate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressionsgiven in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:In either friendship or love / In both friendship and love, you should never expect to take / receive the maximum while you give the minimum.I built all my hopes on his promise(s), only to find that he was not a man of sincerity at all.We took Mother to all the best hospitals we could find, but all our efforts were in vain; she failed to survive the disease.Valentine’s Day is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14, a perfect dayto express love to the object of your / one’s affection.In the information era, communications with far-away friends via can be almost / virtually simultaneous.Love needs to be nurtured, and the “eternal / everlasting love” that we all dream to have is not forged until we learn to appreciate and tolerate the other. There’s a difference between strength and courage. It takes strength to survive. It takes courage to live.She was by nature a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping hand to others.Translate the following paragraph into English, using the words and expressions in the box below.▆ Answers for reference:After dinner, we all sat around the hearth. Aunt Susan was still in the grief of losing Uncle Robert. In her soft voice she told us about their past years. Uncle Robert joined the army shortly after they were engaged. Given the critical situation at the time when lots of army men didn’t return alive, you can imagine how much horrified Aunt Susan was every day, and how much overjoyed she was to see Uncle Robert back safe and sound from the European battlefield. Then they got married and brought up five children. For all those years, their affection for each other grew stronger in the course of overcoming difficulties and hardships in life. I was fascinated by Aunt Susan’s story, which was totally different from my ideal of love. They practiced, in their daily life, giving and sharing instead of pursuing passion and romance, or making complaints. Amazingly, such love lasted through their whole life.Unit ThreeFriendshipEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in ActionWorking with Words and Expressions3.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Completethe following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:a)boundb)unfoldedc)possessingd)has surpassede)appointedf)virtuesg)had correspondedh)gazedi)keenj)graspedk)groundedl)sensiblem)commitmentsn)regulating4.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Do youknow how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)distinguish between2)checked up on3)torn down4)make a fortune5)all of a sudden6)lost track of7)Casting an eye over8)broke up9)take pleasure in10)described as11)turned up12)in so far as13)is under arrest14)pass on15)as to▆Increasing Your Word Power1.The preposition “as” is often used together with some verbs to describe thefact that sb./sth. has a particular function, role or job. Translate the following into Chinese, paying attention to the “verb… as” collocation.▆ Answers:1)accept…as 接受……为2)respect… as 尊重……为3)define…as 把……定义为4)describe… as 把……描述成5)picture… as 把……想象成6)regard … as 把……看作7)see…as 把……看作8)view … as 把……看作Now complete the following sentences by using the “verb + as” collocation.1)him both as a father and as a writer2)myself as a swan dancing on the lake3)the challenge as an opportunity to test his courage4)me as one of their family members5)it as a joke6)Mark as being in his late teens, tall and friendly to everyone7)as the greatest painter of his time8)love as a way of life, while others define it as a way to feel2.Did you notice the suffix “-al”or “-ial”in the words “trial”and“arrival” in this unit? The suffix “–al” or “-ial” can be added to verbs to form nouns. Put down the noun forms of the following verbs in the space provided.▆with the suffix “–al” or “–ial” from the above table.1)refusal2)arrivals3)removal4)dismissal5)survival6)proposal7)disposal8)approvalGrammar in context1.In Unit 2 and Unit 3 you find the following sentences containing “no matterwhat”, “whenever” and “whatever.”Now complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the bracket into English, using “no matter what (who, which, how, etc.)” or “whatever (whoever, whichever, however, etc.) .”▆ Answers for reference:1)whichever tent you are not using now2)whoever comes /come first3)whichever / whatever condition our captain thought was the best4)Wherever / No matter where I go5)whatever wishes their child/children expresses/express6)However disappointed / No matter how disappointed you may feel about thesurroundings/ environment/situation7)Whoever breaks it8)whenever he concentrates on a problem2.The structure “It is…that/who…” is used to achieve emphasis, as shown inthe following sentences taken from Text A.Now correct the mistakes in the following sentences, if any. Write NONE under the correct sentence(s).▆ Answers for reference:1)It is not luck but hard work that led him to today’s success.2)Prof. Moen argues that it is energy that makes the world go round.3)It was not until he had proved he was honest that he won the family’s trust.4)It was clearly the headmaster himself who/that opened the door for me.5)NONEClozeComplete the following passage with words and phrases chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each target word is given.▆ Answers:1)classical2)notion3)utility4)ground5)occurs6)goodness7)as to8)possesses9)bound10)mirror11)virtuous12)commitment13)moral excellenceTranslation1.Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:7)The friendship grounded on common / shared interest does not break up easily./ It is not easy for the friendship grounded on common /s hared interest to break up.8)Children must learn to distinguish between violence and bravery / courage incomputer games.9)There spring up so many new things every day in the world that it is no longersensible to expect a person to know / keep track of everything.10)Laws do not regulate such things as betrayal to friends; that is why thereis what we call / is called “the court of morality”.11)Today’s culture is described as“fast-food culture”. Whatever they maybe/are doing, people just pursue the greatest / maximum satisfaction within the shortest time.12)As the saying goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. If you want something,go and earn / work for it.a)Translate the following paragraph into English using the words and expressionsin the box below.▆ Answers for reference:As is commonly acknowledged / It is commonly recognised that humans are social animals. Living together in a community, we naturally expect to have friends. As to what friendship is, we have read different definitions given by Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher,and Cicero, a Roman statesman. No one will deny that some people make friends simply for mutual utility. Once the ground for such friendship disappears, the friendship also breaks up. However, a lot more people long for “soul pals”— those who possess virtues and with whom we can go through trials and tribulations together. Such friendships keep us away from greed and violence and inspire us to have the courage of our convictions. Such is what we call “true friendship”. It is in the company of such friends that we find ourselves surpassingour old selves and becoming better persons / people.Unit FoursportsEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▇ Working with Words and Expressions1.In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Completethe following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▇ Answers:1) narrowly2) proceeded3) features4) crawl5) spun6) flashed7) qualify8) Despite9) congratulate10) consultant11) compete12) disciplined13) confessed14) tripped2. In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit.Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▇ Answers:1) kind of2) are in for3) came in4) rose to their feet5) brought up6) made … a fool of herself7) under wraps8) get hot under the collar9) looked the part10) in an emergency11) has had her eye on12) is … taking shape13) bring out14) put in/ squeeze in15) win … hands down▇Increasing Your Word Power1.Choose two verbs from Column B for each noun in Column A, paying attention tothe v.+ n. collocation. Write down the verbs in the space provided before the corresponding noun. The first item has been done for you.Answers:Column A Column B1)break / set the record applaud form2）embody / represent an idea award hold3）award / win a medal break host4）hold/ host the Olympic Games congratulate reachcross represent5）applaud/ congratulate an Olympicchampion6) form/ forge a friendship embody set7) cross/ reach the finish line forge winNow fill in each blank in the following sentences with a verb in Column B. Change the verb form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)applaud2)embodies/represents3)forged/formed4)congratulated5)broken6)awarded7)crossed/reached8)host2. The suffix “–cy” can be added to some adjectives, nouns or verbs to form nouns, meaning “the state or quality of…”, or “the status or position of…”. Now form new words after the example and give their meanings in Chinese. Consult a dictionaryif necessary.▇Answers:1) accurate →accuracy 精确，准确(度)2) adequate →adequacy 适当；充分3) consistent →consistency 一致性；连贯性4) delicate →delicacy 细致;精致5) efficient →efficiency 效能，效率6) intimate →intimacy 亲密，密切7) president →presidency 总统等的职位8) private →privacy 隐私；独处9) secret →secrecy ；能力10)→self-sufficiency 自给自足self-sufficientNow fill in the blanks in the following sentences by choosing the proper words you have just formed.▇Answers:1) secrecy2) presidency3) consistency4) efficiency5) privacy6) intimacy7) accuracy8) self-sufficiency9) adequacy10) delicacyGrammar in Context1.Study the following sentences, each of which contains either an “appositivephrase” or an “appositive clause”, and then do the following task.Now translate the following sentences into English, using either an “appositive phrase” or an “appositive clause” .▇Answers for reference:1) Football, his only hobby in life, has brought him many friends.2) The President of the company, Mrs Jones, held a press conference after the board meeting.3) The question whether to confess or not has been troubling little Tom.4) You should not have any doubt about the fact that the criminal has been arrested.5) The news was immediately spread far and wide that Beijing had won the bid forthe 2008 Olympic Games.2. Study the following sentences from this unit, paying special attention to theconstructions“not… but…” and “not only/simply…but (also)…”, and then do the following task.Now answer the questions with the help of the hints given in brackets, using the constructions “not… but…” and “not only/simply…but (also)…”.▇Answers for reference:1) No, he didn’t come to help, but to hinder us.2) It is not the players, but the supporters that are responsible for football hooliganism.3) No, their intent is not to catch all speeders but to catch enough to give thema warning.4) I’m not only willing, but (also) eager to join the volunteer team for the World Cup.5) No. He translates into English not only from French, but (also) from Polish.6) Because its appeal lies not only in its story but also in the ethical issues it raises.Cloze▇Answers:(1) disciplined(2) having … eye … on(3) hands down(4) in for(5) hitting(6) under wraps(7) add…support to(8) hot under the collar(9) fouling(10) tremendously(11) reassured(12) qualify(13) formed/forged(14) breakingTranslation1.Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressionsgiven in brackets.▇Answers for reference:1)The gasoline price is now at an all-time high, which has brought about widepublic concern.2)He found that fish and rice feature the Japanese diet, and he then proceededto write a report on Japanese cooking culture.3)The spectators expected me to come in first but they were in for a shock.With a tumble, my chances for a gold medal in figure skating evaporated. 4)He was a beggar but he didn’t look the part at all, because he was clean-shaven,wearing glasses and a brand-new suit.5)Having tripped over another athlete’s foot, he fell down on the track, butsoon rose to his feet and limped to the finish line.6)On such a grand occasion I didn’t want to make a fool of myself, so I decidedto take the challenge and compete against that youngster.2. Translate the following paragraph into English, using the words and expressions in the box below.▇Answers for reference:A gold medal is a tribute to the athletic talent, determination and courage of an Olympic champion. Then how do the athletes make themselves fortunate enough to be so highly honored? The champions who have mounted the winners’ stand can offer an answer based on their own experiences. First, in the course of training, they visualize themselves as champions. Once their dreams of becoming champions take shape, they will cling to them courageously. What’s more, top performers are driven to bring out their best. They discipline themselves and s queeze in every possible minute to practice every day. Despite their relentless efforts, they may sometimes fail to win or narrowly miss a gold medal, yet they believe in themselves and never lose heart. They are ready to take on the most psychologically and technically challenging tasks or competitions. In reality, all champions have experienced lots of hardships on their way to the vital break of their lifetime. So we won’t and can’t say that a champion is lucky. After all, luck only strikes those prepared to capitalize on it.。

Unit3新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程2Unit 3 Text A New words and Expressions1. unparalleled: adj. having no parallel or equal; unmatchedWith the soar of energy costs, this country is confronted with an economic crisis unparalleled in its history.2.depression: n. 1) being depressed; low spiritsHe committed suicide during a fit of depression.他一时想不开, 自杀了。

2) a period when there is little economic activity, and high unemploymentLots of people were deprived of all these property in the Great Depression.3.priority: n.1) (a) (state of) being more important (in rank)The Government gave top priority to reforming the legal system.政府将改革法制列为工作的重点。

2) the thing that is (regarded as) more important than othersYou must decide what your priorities are.4.breadline: n.a very low level of income which allows people to eat but not have any extra things For those people who exist near the breadline, this policy really crushes them.Collocationsbe / live on the breadline非常穷，勉强维持生活be near / below the breadline接近/低于最低生活标准5.banish: v.1) to send sb. away, especially out of the country, as a punishmentHe was banished from his homeland for life.2) to drive (thoughts, etc) out (of the mind)She banished all thoughts of a restful holiday from her mind.她从心里打消了过一个宁静假日的想法。

课后练习答案（全新版大学英语综合教程第二版第2册UNIT3） Unit 3 The Generation Gap Text A Father Knows Better I. Vocabulary 1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases… 1) typical 2) dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare 6) came over 7) interference 8) fading 9) narrowed down 10) frank 11) schemes 12) at any rate

2. Rewrite each sentence… 1) consists of five generals and four police officers. 2) will be in a location overlooking the lake. 3) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people. 4) have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer? 5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.

3. Complete the sentences 1) hysterical, was handed down by, should have known better than 2) twisted, over and over, talented son, 3) patience, not to keep him in suspense, assured…repeatedly II. Collocation 1. adequate 2. anxious 3. certain 4. content 5. crazy 6. likely 7. fortunate 8. keen III. Usage 1. be admitted 2. live 3. be postponed 4. buy 5. be banned 6. be Comprehensive Exercises I. Cloze 1. Text-related 1) typical 2) welfare 3) constant 4) frank 5) talent 6) dumb 7) know better than that 8) repeatedly 9) dread 10) interference 11)bet 12)assure 2. Theme-related 1. despite 2. really 3. same 4. contact 5. admitted 6. attempt 7. not 8. tend 9. different 10. manner II. Translation 1. Translate the Sentences 1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars? 2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns. 3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life. 4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty. 5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned. 2. Translate the passage George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates.

Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.There are seven characters---Father, Mother, Heidi, Diane, Sean, Restaurant Manager, andMrs. Higgins.2.No. Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3.To buy a guitar.4.To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5.He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6.It was unnecessary and embarrassing.7.He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8.He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9.She felt humiliated.10.Because the Thompson had just moved.11.He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman Heidi was.12.Because she couldn’t bear being embarrassed by her father.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. A fast-food restaurant2.The Thompson family dining room3.An office at a high school2.Scene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager.Scene Two: Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom.Scene Three: Father embarrassed Heidi by boating to an official at her new school about how talented she was.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)once in a while(2)for(3)the problem(4)he thinks (5)humiliated(6)class president(7)have(8)Actually(9)stop to think(10)interferenceLanguage Focus VocabularyI1.1)typical2)dumb3)junior 4)glorious5)welfare6)came over7)interference8)fading9)narrowed down10)frank 11)schemes 12)at any rate2.1)consists of five generals and four police officers.2)will be in a location overlooking the lake.3)was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so manypeople.4)have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5)was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1)hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2)twisted; over and over; talented son3)patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyI.Collocation1.adequate2.anxious3.certain4.content5.crazy6.likely7.fortunate8.keenage1.be admitted2.live3.be postponed4.buy5.be banned6.beComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)typical(2)welfare(3)constant(4)frank(5)talent(6)dumb (7)know better than that(8)repeatedly(9)dread(10)interference(11)bet(12)assure2.(1)despite(2)really(3)same(4)contact(5)admitted(6)attempt(7)not(8)tend(9)different(10)mannerII.Translation1.(1)Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2)The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear powerplant to two coastal towns.(3)Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of hislife.(4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5)Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games sof tware from his classmates.。

Unit OnePeople Around UsEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions1.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in thisunit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) crease2) hint3) assured4) awaiting5) hovering6) scrawled7) glistening8) frail9) sole10) visible11) engaged12) biased13) dreading14) grinning2.In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learnedin this unit. Do you know how to use them in the proper context?Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise.Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) for fear of2) pulled up3) except for4) get by5) make a living6) every so often7) in the background8) Shut off9) each and every10) as it is11) wraps … around her little finger12) caught us …unawares▆ Increasing Your Word Power1.Choose the definition from Column B that best matches eachphrasal verb in Column A, paying attention to the V+ Prep./Ad.collocation.▆ Answers:1) f2) c3) d4) e5) b6) g7) h8) aFill in each blank in the following sentences with a proper phrasal verb. Change the verb form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) let out2) clean … up3) come through4) waiting on5) picked up6) ended up7) headed for8) ran through2.The prefixes ex-, fore-, pre- mean “former, before, or inadvance” while the prefix post- means “after or later than”.Study the following examples and form words by adding ex-,fore-, pre-, post- to the words given in the table and then complete each of the following sentences with a proper word you have just formed. Change the verb form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) foretell2) preview3)4) postscript5) postgraduate6) precondition7) ex-husbandGrammar in ContextTask 1: Combine the given sentences into one by using attributive clauses.▇ Answers for reference:1)I encountered many people whose lives amazed me. (See Para. 3, Text B)2)We drove in silence to the address (that/which) she had givenme. (See Para. 21, Text B)3)He pushed through the doors and headed for the back room wherehis apron and busing cart were waiting. (See Para. 16, Text A)4)I had seen too many people trapped in a life of poverty whodepended on the cab as their only means of transportation. (See Para. 6, Text B)5)Their social worker, who stopped to check on Stevie every sooften, admitted Stevie and his mother had fallen between the cracks. (See Para. 6, Text A)Task 2: Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English. Be sure to use present particles or past particles to modify nouns.▇ Answers for reference:well-considered decision, folded paper, written notice, laptop storing my annual report, a postman delivering express mailCloze▆ Complete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)reliable2)syndrome3)adopted4)got done with5)gloomy6)or something7)chance8)come through9)barely10)in good shape11)booth12)mess13)scrawled14)peeking15)inTranslation1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)What I didn’t count on was that over time I would sincerelytake pride in being a social worker.2)Shooting a quick look at the clock on the wall, Grandma let outa cry, “Oh, My dear /My goodness/My gracious, we’re going tomiss the train!”3)At the kindergarten entrance, I always see some kids/childrenholding firmly on to their parents. Should young parents besterner towards their kids/children and leave immediately under these circumstances?4)In the dim street light stood a weeping little girl/ a girlweeping.5)When making donations, rich people should be as considerate aspossible in order not to put the recipient in an embarrassing situation.6)Since last month, my work has been revolving around the routineoffice duties, so now I am counting the days until the National Day comes, when my friends and I are going hiking in thecountryside.2. Translate the following paragraph into English using the words and expressions in the box below.▆ Answer for reference:That was a time when life was difficult for everyone. Myfamily could barely get by on my small income from driving a cab. One late night I responded to a call for a cab ride. To my surprise, when I arrived at the address, I found it was a frailold lay who was awaiting me. After she got into the cab, I engaged her in conversation. I learnt that she was going to the hospice. Her doctor said she didn’t have very long. The old lady told meto drive through the downtown area. She pointed at some old buildings, telling me those were the places where she used to work or live. When the cab finally pulled up in front of the hospice, I didn’t accept her fare. In the rest of the day, I was lost in thought. Though I had to make a living, I lived not for the sole purpose of surviving. When circumstances looked gloomy, the small favour I had done could be a candle light. However faint the light was, it managed to warm up a soul and ennobled me as well. I did take pride in that small favour.Theme-Related Writing▆ Do one of the following writing tasks after class.1)Suppose you were Frannie, the head waitress, in Text A. Write ashort story about Stevie from your perspective.2)Read the following newspaper clipping and write a short essayon the question:Should We Offer Seats to Elderly People on the Bus during Rush Hours?▆Sample Essay for Ta sk 1:We all knew Stevie was mentally handicapped, so everyone, especially our boss himself, doubted whether he would be a capable busboy in the truck-stop restaurant where I worked as the head waitress. However, our worries were gradually removed one week later. Smiling and hard-working, Stevie won over all our trucker regulars as well as us employees.Later we learnt that Stevie badly needed the job because the money he earned made it possible for his mother and him to live together; otherwise he would be sent to a group home. So you can imagine how worried Stevie was when he had to take sick leave for heart surgery. He was afraid that he would lose his job. After the operation, in the week before he returned, he called 10 times to make sure that he could still have the job back. At that time, what concerned me most was how Stevie could handle the huge medical bills.But something happened which completely caught me unawares. Our regular customers, those warm-hearted truckers, were so generous that they, together with their companies, contributed over $10,000 for Stevie. That Thanksgiving Day was a big day when Stevie was back to work and when the money was presented to Stevie as a surprise gift. I cried a bit while people were cheering for the occasion.Now, Stevie is still working here. Our boss thinks that Stevie is the best worker he has ever hired. (240 words)▆Sample Essay for Task 2:Should We Offer Seats to Elderly People on the Bus During RushHours?I am amazed to read what a blogger says about offering bus seats to the elderly. He claims that “it’s the young who need it more” because they go to work early in the morning and feel exhausted after a day’s work. The blogger also argues that it is unfair to offer seats to the elderly since they already enjoy free rides, and further suggests that during rush hours senior citizens be denied such treatment.I could never bring myself to agree with the blogger. Taking good care of the elderly is a universally accepted standard of conduct. In my opinion, offering seats to our elders is not just an indication of good manners; it is a moral issue. I always consider it my moral obligation to help others. Yes, you may feel comfortable for a while by remaining in your seat, but you will lose your character and moral values in the long run.Respecting the elderly is also our social convention. It is precisely out of our love and respect for the elderly that such special benefits as free rides are offered to them. No one can deprive senior citizens of their right to go out by bus at any time they like, and what’s more, we should make sure that theyget special care when the bus is fully packed with passengers.Caring for the elderly and being taken care of can be a mutually satisfying experience for everyone involved. It is through performing such small acts as offering seats to the needy that we learn to contribute to the building of a harmonious society.(268 words)Unit TwoLoveEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions3.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in thisunit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)curled2)minimum3)clip4)yielded5)Given6)preserve7)fascinated8)affection9)interact10)haste11)grief12)defies13)presence14)acquire15)manipulate16)restraints4.In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned inthis unit. Do you understand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)let, loose on2)fit into3)hold on4)state of affairs5)in the course of6)in vain7)build, on8)In short9)reached for10)give and take▆ Increasing Your Word Power1.The prefix over- can be added to nouns, verbs, adjectives andadverbs, meaning “above”, “outside”, “across”, or “too much”. Study the words given in the box and choose the proper word to fill in each of the blanks in the following sentences.Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)overcoat2)overhead3)overjoyed4)overslept5)overweight6)overdue7)overtime8)overworking2.Many words in English can be used both as nouns and as verbs.Listed in the following table are some of these words that you have learned in Unit One and Unit Two. Study them carefully and then complete each of the following sentences with one of them as you see fit. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)crush2)attributes3)fancy4)bubbled5)grasp6)drizzling7)labeling8)yield3.Listed in the box below are some idiomatic expressions formedwith the word “hand”. Study them carefully and try to make out their meanings. You may consult a dictionary if necessary.Then translate the given sentences into English, using one of them.▆ Answers:1)We are short of hands.2)I still have some money in hand.3)Give me a hand with this box, please.4)I often keep a dictionary at hand.5)The football fans were out of hand.6)Hand out the pencils to everyone in the class.7)This ring was handed down to me by my grandmother.8)Time’s up. Please hand in your test papers.9)Please hand on the magazine to your roommates.10)I’m afraid I can’t help you. I’m a green hand.Grammar in Context1.Now complete the following sentences by translating the Chinesein the brackets into English. Make sure that the sentences are in the inverted order.▆ Answers for reference:1)Sitting on the stairs was / On the stairs was sitting2)Over the wall came / flew3)Round the corner was4)Then finally came5)Under the table was lying6)At / On the top of (On top of) the hill stood2.Now correct the mistakes in the following sentences, if any.Write NONE under the correct sentence(s).▆ Answers for reference:1)The beaver chews down trees to get food and material tobuild its home with.2)Do your parents think Tom is a nice boy to go out with?(Cross out him)3)The goals for which he has fought all his life seemunimportant to him now.4)NONE.5)The essay starts by asking a question, to which the authorthen gives a positive answer.ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)h aste2)s tate of affairs3)d istinguished4)m eeting of minds5)b lossom6)i nner charm7)i ntimacy8)e motion9)a cquiring10)ideals11)admiration12)lasting13)affection14)forge15)honor16)overwhelmingTranslation1.Translate the following sentences into English, using the wordsand expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)In either friendship or love / In both friendship and love,you should never expect to take / receive the maximum while you give the minimum.2)I built all my hopes on his promise(s), only to find that hewas not a man of sincerity at all.3)We took Mother to all the best hospitals we could find, butall our efforts were in vain; she failed to survive thedisease.4)Valentine’s Day is an annual holiday celebrated on February14, a perfect day to express love to the object of your /one’s affection.5)In the information era, communications with far-away friendsvia e-mail can be almost / virtually simultaneous.6)Love needs to be nurtured, and the “eternal / everlastinglove” that we all dream to have is not forged until we learn to appreciate and tolerate the other.2.Translate the following paragraph into English, using the wordsand expressions in the box below.▆ Answers for reference:After dinner, we all sat around the hearth. Aunt Susan wasstill in the grief of losing Uncle Robert. In her soft voice she told us about their past years. Uncle Robert joined the army shortly after they were engaged. Given the critical situation at the time when lots of army men didn’t return alive, you can imagine how much horrified Aunt Susan was every day, and how much overjoyed she was to see Uncle Robert back safe and sound from the European battlefield. Then they got married and brought up five children. For all those years, their affection for each other grew stronger in the course of overcoming difficulties and hardships in life. I was fascinated by Aunt Susan’s story, which was totally different from my ideal of love. They practiced, in their daily life, giving and sharing instead of pursuing passion and romance, or making complaints. Amazingly, such love lasted through their whole life.Theme-Related WritingDo either one of the following two tasks after class.1. Based on Text A, write a passage about the different ways different generations handle male-female relationships. The following hints may be of some help.1) “our” parents’ generation (details mainly found in Para. 8);2) “my” generation (details mainly found in Paras. 3–7);3) the younger generation (details mainly found in Paras. 9–11).2. Study the following data on love and marriage based on a survey with girl students. Write a passage on the topic “What do girl students look for in love and life?”▆ Sample Essay One:Male-female relations are indispensable to adults all through their lives. But different generations handle them differently. Our parents’ generation lived in an era of constraints, restraints, respect, admiration, and plenty of romance. They kept a distance from people of the opposite gender in order to preserve the holiness of love and relationships.My generation, on the other hand, began with countless crushes for the opposite sex just because of their superficial charm. Harmless as they were, the love was as brief as soap bubbles. As we grew up, we came to the stage of developing real relationships,believing that love demanded a lot of give and not so much of take.By comparison, the younger generation is more open-minded and less restricted in handling the matter of love and relationships. They jump on the bandwagon of love with so much haste that it is difficult for them to distinguish between physical attraction and mental compatibilities.In short, the younger generation focuses more on physical beauty, closeness and passion, and they tend to seek what they want from the relationships. The other two generations givepriority to inner charm, intimacy, emotion and sharing in dealing with relationships. (196 words)▆ Sample Essay Two:What Do Girl Students Look for in Love and Life?In order to know about girl students’ opinion about love and life, a survey with girl students was conducted in 2005 in two universities — Chongqing University of Technology and Business and East China Normal University. The survey sought answers to two questions: What do you look for first in a boyfr iend? What’s the most important thing for a happy life?About one third of the students chose personality as the top factor in choosing a boyfriend, followed by 27 percent focusing on abilities. Next came common interests and goals, favoured by 17 percent, with only 14 percent of students claiming appearance tobe uppermost in their minds. Fewer still, 11 percent, rated economic status as the first consideration.As to their views about a happy life, nearly seventy percent of the girls attached the greatest importance to marriage and family. “Career” was given top priority by just under 20 percent, while even fewer, around 9 percent, believed that money was the key to a happy life.Based on the survey, we may conclude that nowadays, girl students generally hold a rational attitude towards love and life. Admittedly, the improved material conditions of life explain why girls take economic status and money rather lightly. But contrary to the popular view that girls are more concerned about self-development in the workplace and social status, they still regard marriage and family life as central to a happy life. (235 words)Unit ThreeFriendshipEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in ActionWorking with Words and Expressions5.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in thisunit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:a)boundb)unfoldedc)possessingd)has surpassede)appointedf)virtuesg)had correspondedh)gazedi)keenj)graspedk)groundedl)sensiblem)commitmentsn)regulating6.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in thisunit. Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:17)distinguish between18)checked up on19)torn down20)make a fortune21)all of a sudden22)lost track of23)Casting an eye over24)broke up25)take pleasure in26)described as27)turned up28)in so far as29)is under arrest30)pass on31)as to▆ Increasing Your Word PowerThe preposition “as” is often used together with some verbs to describe the fact that sb./sth. has a particular function, role or job. Translate the following into Chinese, paying attention to the “verb… as”1.collocation.▆ Answers:1)accept…as 接受……为2)respect… as 尊重……为3)define…as 把……定义为4)describe… as 把……描述成5)picture… as 把……想象成6)regard … as 把……看作7)see…as 把……看作8)view … as 把……看作Now complete the following sentences by using the “verb + as” collocation.1)him both as a father and as a writer2)myself as a swan dancing on the lake3)the challenge as an opportunity to test his courage4)me as one of their family members5)it as a joke6)Mark as being in his late teens, tall and friendly to everyone7)as the greatest painter of his time8)love as a way of life, it as a way to feel2.Did you notice the suffix “-al” or“-ial” in the words“trial” and “arrival” in this unit? The suffix “–al” or “-ial” can be added to verbs to form nouns. Put down the noun forms of the following verbs in the space provided.▆ Answers:Now fill in the blanks in the following sentences by choosingthe proper words with the suffix “–al” or “–ial” from the above table.1)refusal2)arrivals3)removal4)dismissal5)survival6)proposal7)disposal8)approvalGrammar in Context1.In Unit 2 and Unit 3 you find the following sentences containing“no matter what”, “whenever” and “whatever.”Now complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the bracket into English, using “no matter what(who, which, how, etc.)” or “whatever (whoever, whichever, however, etc.) .”▆ Answers for reference:1)whichever tent you are not using now2)whoever comes / come first3)whichever / whatever condition our captain thought was thebest4)Wherever / No matter where I go5)whatever wishes their child / children expresses/express6)However disappointed / No matter how disappointed you may feelabout the surroundings / environment / situation7)Whoever breaks it8)whenever he concentrates on a problem2.The structure “It is…that / who…” is used to achieveemphasis, as shown in the following sentences taken from Text A.Now correct the mistakes in the following sentences, if any.Write NONE under the correct sentence(s).▆ Answers for reference:1)It is not luck but hard work that led him to today’ssuccess.2)Prof. Moen argues that it is energy that makes the world goround.3)It was not until he had proved he was honest that he won thefamily’s trust.4)It was clearly the headmaster himself who/that opened thedoor for me.5)NONEClozeComplete the following passage with words and phrases chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each target word is given.▆ Answers:17)classical18)notion19)utility20)ground21)occurs22)goodness23)as to24)possesses25)bound26)mirror27)virtuous28)commitment29)moral excellenceTranslation1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:16)The friendship grounded on common / shared interest does notbreak up easily. / It is not easy for the friendship grounded on common / shared interest to break up.17)Children must learn to distinguish between violence andbravery / courage in computer games.18)There spring up so many new things every day in the world thatit is no longer sensible to expect a person to know / keeptrack of everything.19)Laws do not regulate such things as betrayal to friends; thatis why there is what we call / is called “the court ofmorality”.20)Today’s culture is described as “fast-food culture”.Whatever they may be / are doing, people just pursue thegreatest / maximum satisfaction within the shortest time.21)As the saying goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Ifyou want something, go and earn / work for it.a)Translate the following paragraph into English using the wordsand expressions in the box below.▆ Answers for reference:As is commonly acknowledged / It is commonly recognised that humans are social animals. Living together in a community, we naturally expect to have friends. As to what friendship is, we have read different definitions given by Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher, and Cicero, a Roman statesman. No one will deny that some people make friends simply for mutual utility. Once the ground for such friendship disappears, the friendship also breaks up. However, a lot more people long for “soul pals”— those whopossess virtues and with whom we can go through trials and tribulations together. Such friendships keep us away from greed and violence and inspire us to have the courage of our convictions. Such is what we call “true friendship”. It is with such friends’ company that we find ourselves surpassing our old selves and becoming better persons / people.Theme-Related WritingDo either of the following two tasks after class.1.Suppose you were Jimmy Wells in Text B. Write about yourfriendship with Bob from childhood to the moment when Bob was arrested. You may follow the chronological sequence of events or use flashback — a narrative technique that allows a writer to present past events during current events. Be sure to include both facts and opinions in your writing.2.Write about one of your close friends according to the outlinegiven below.1) a brief introduction of the friend2) the reason(s) why you have become friends3) the influence of the friendship upon your life▆ Sample essay for task 1:Bob and I became brother-like friends in our childhood. We played, dined and discussed our ambitions together. Once grown up, he started for the West to make his fortune while I became apoliceman in New York. Before his departure, we had dinner together and we agreed that we would meet at the same placeexactly twenty years from that date and time, no matter what our conditions might be or from what distance we might have to come.Then came the day we were supposed to meet. I was on my beat then. Walking up to the appointed place which had been turned into a hardware store, I saw a man standing there with an unlighted cigar in his mouth. Before I could speak, he told me that he was waiting for a friend by the name of Jimmy Wells. When he struck a match to light his cigar, I saw a pale face with keen eyes and a scar. I recognized him immediately. It was Bob, and it was also the face of the man wanted by the Chicago Police. For a moment I felt like telling him to escape right away. After all, we had been friends for so many years and he had traveled all the way to see me! But then my sense of duty told me the right thing to do. Isaid good-bye to him and continued my patrol, his last words still ringing in my ear: “I’ll wait for half an hour. Jimmy will keep his promise if he’s alive…” I then sent for a plain clothes man and had Bob arrested.（270 words）▆ Sample essay for task 2:An Important Friend in My LifeLi Qiang, one of my classmates, is fun to be with. He is always wearing a broad smile as if life is forever “sunshine and butterflies.” One day, I revealed to him my worries and anxieties: I, an ordinary-looking girl, was 177 centimeters tall, even taller than any of the boys in my class. I thought no boywould like to date me. Besides, I was very poor at my academic courses.He suggested that I should learn to be myself and then he introduced me to a fashion show team of the university. Encouraged, I decided to change myself. After a 3-month training program on weekends, I could perform beautifully as a model, and surprisingly, I could concentrate on the required academic courses as well. The applauses I won at each fashion show and the scholarship I earned proved that being myself was terrific. Since then, my life has changed a lot. Thus, Li Qiang became an important friend of mine.Last semester, we began to help young people who suffer pressures from physical defects, academic failures or financial problems. We set up a Confidence Club. Those who come to us for help find our work definitely beneficial. Our friendship has led me into a sparkling, rewarding life. (209 words)Unit FourSportsEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▇ Working with Words and Expressions1.In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned inthis unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▇ Answers:1) narrowly2) proceeded3) features4) crawl5) spun6) flashed7) qualify8) Despite9) congratulate10) consultant。

新世纪大学英语第二版综合教程课后习题答案完整版UNITListen and RespondTask One Focusing on the Main IdeasChoose the best answer to complete each of the following statements according to the information contained in the listening passage.1) Online learning is good in that ________.A) it is easy to conduct B) it is convenient and flexibleC) it provides more degrees D) it teaches more skills2) Before you start online learning, you should know the following EXCEPT ________.A) what skills you needB) where to find a course or programC) when the course starts and who will teach youD) what type of course delivery format will work best for you3) You are ready to start online learning once you feel confident about your ________.A) course delivery methods B) reading comprehensionC) writing techniques D) technical skills4) You can search for course providers on the Internet by ________.A) using search engines B) typing your questionsC) entering the right password D) making Internet phone calls5) The passage is mainly about ________.A) the benefits of online learningB) the importance of online learningC) the ways of conducting online learningD) the reasons why online learning is convenientTask Two Zooming In on the DetailsListen to the recording again and fill in the blanks according to what you have heard.1) Online learning is a new way to earn your degree or master new skills .2) You must have the basic computer skills. At the very minimum , you should be able to send and receive email comfortably, search the Internet, and type reasonably fast and accurately .3) Perhaps the best way to find the right online course format is to consider your education needs and learning style .4) Type into the search engines the key words and you can easily get what you want. Before you know it, your fingers will be flying and your online learning adventure will have begun.Read and ExploreTask One Discovering the Main Ideas1 Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text A.1) What disaster did the author encounter earlier in his career?He encountered a student who challenged the curriculum which required a pharmacy student to study literature.2) What are the differences between the certificate that reads Qualified Pill-Grinding Technician and the one that reads Bachelor of Science?The former means that the graduate has completed the training of professional skills in pharmacy while the latter, besides professional training, also involves education in the ideas mankind has generated within its history.3) How did the author communicate the significance of studying the literal arts in college to the pharmacy student?He explained to the student that the time of a person’s life could be divided into three parts: one is for sleep, the second is for work which involves professional skills, and the third part is for life after work in which education in liberal arts — philosophy, arts, music, literature, history, etc. — plays a vital part.4) What is the business of college education according to the author?The business of college education is not merely to train students, but to civilize them with the best human thoughts in history. In other words the author draws a clear distinction between training and education. The former provides one with skills for a job or career while the latter enables one to become a civilized person by coming into contact with the best minds in history.5) How can a person become civilized according to the text?A person has to enter the past and familiarize himself/herself with both the technical and spiritual resources created by mankind, so that he/she could become civilized and play his/her role in civilization.6) What does the author think of the mission undertaken by the faculties ofa university? How can they accomplish this mission?The faculties of liberal arts colleges as well as of specialized schools are entrusted with the mission to put students in close contact with the best human minds in history. They should turn themselves into some sort of storehouse of human experience and try their best to communicate that experience to their students, so that their students will become civilized humans instead of savages who only know how to operate machines or push buttons.2 Text A can be divided into three parts with the paragraph number(s) of each part provided as follows. Write down the main idea of each part. Part Paragraph(s) Main IdeaOne 1–7 In response to the challenge posed by a particular student who merely intends to pursue skills at college and takes no interest in literature, the author draws a distinction between professional training and college education. The former can only provide students with professional skills while the latter enables students to become civilized humans. Hence the importance of liberal arts education at college.Two 8–10 College education must enable students to come into contact with the best minds in history, so that they can become civilized and useful human beings instead of new species of savages who only know how to operate machines or push buttons. Three 11 College education must target at enabling students to become both specialists and civilized humans. All college teachers must make themselves some sort of storehouse of human experience and try their best to communicate that experience to their students.Task Two Reading Between the LinesRead the following sentences carefully and discuss in pairs what the author intends to say by the italicised parts.1) Will there be a book in the house? Will there be a paintinga reasonably sensitive man can look at without shuddering? (Para.5)Do you have a cultivated mind to know what books your family should read? And do you know what kind of paintings you should put up on the wall that would not offend a cultured eye?2) “I hope you make a lot of it,” I told him, “because you’re going to be badly stuck for something to do whenyou’re not signing checks.” (Para. 7)I hope you will make a lot of money, but I’m sure you’ll be at a loss what to do when you are not signing checks. In other words, you can have a lot of money, but you may not live a meaningful and fulfilling life.3) You are on the way to being new species of mechanized savage, the Pushbutton Neanderthal. (Para. 8)Not getting in touch with what the best human minds have thought, you are going to be uncivilized humans or a new type of savages who can only operate machines by pushing buttons.4) Our colleges inevitably graduate a number of such life forms, but it cannot be said that they went to college; rather, the college went through them —without making contact. (Para. 8)A number of our college graduates have indeed turned out to be “new species of mechanized savage”. This only means that they have not received a college education though they have spent some time there, for they have failed to make contact with the best human minds in history.5) If you are too much in a hurry, or too arrogantly proud of your own limitations, to accept as a gift to your humanity some pieces of the minds of Sophocles, of Aristotle, of Chaucer — and right down the scale and down the ages to Yeats, Einstein, E.B. White, and Ogden Nash —then you may beprotected by the laws governing manslaughter, and you may be a voting entity, but you are neither a developed human being nor a useful citizen of a democracy. (Para. 10)Even if you are too busy or feel complacent and, therefore, refuse to come into contact with the best human minds within history, you can still be protected by law and enjoy the right to democratic voting. But you can never be considered as aneducated, civilized person; nor can you be accepted by society as a useful citizen in a democratic nation.Checking Your VocabularyWord Detective1 Put down the right word from Text B in the space provided according to the given definition. The first letter of each word is already given. Example:g lobal: of or concerning the whole world1) c ombine: join together; unite2) i mplement: carry out or put into practice3) i llusion: a false idea, esp. about oneself4) i ndispensable: too important or too useful to be without5) i ntelligence: (good) ability to learn, reason, and understand6) e mphasis: special force or attention given to sth. to show that it is particularly important7) r econcile: find agreement between (two ideas, situations, etc., that seem to be in opposition)8) n egotiate: talk with another person or group in order to try to come to an agreement or settle an argument2 Fill in each blank with a word or phrase from Text B. Both the explanation and the number of the paragraph in which the target word or phrase appears are given in brackets. Be sure to use the proper form.Example: The whole region is crying out for rain —it has been dry for three months.(be in great need of; demand urgently: Para. 2)1) There was a big surprise in store for Paul when he got to his office: he got promoted!(about to happen: Para. 1)2) He wants to buy a DVD player, and has been saving moneyto this end for these two months.(to help achieve this aim or purpose: Para. 2)3) His grandma died last month. And in accordance with her will (遗嘱), she was buried in France.(in a way that fulfils or agrees with: Para. 2)4) The details of this programme are dealt with in depth elsewhere in this book.(done with great thoroughness: Para. 5)5) Before this road was built, the only access to the village was by boat. (means or right of using, reaching, or obtaining: Para.8)6) Don’t worry about your son’s shyness; it’s just a phase he’s going through.(a stage of development: Para. 10)Checking Your Comprehension1 Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text B.1) On what should the role of education be based in the 21st century?The role of education in the 21st century should be based on the hope fora world that is a better place to live in.2) What are some of the problems in the 21st century that humankind should overcome in order to make the world a better place to live in?We have to overcome the tensions between the global and the local, between tradition and modernity, between long-term and short-term considerations, between the need for competition and the concern for equality of opportunity and between the spiritual and the material so as to make the world abetter place to live in.3) In what way can we learn to live together?We can learn to live together by understanding others and their history, traditions and spiritual values, implementing common projects and managing the inevitable conflicts in an intelligent and peaceful way.4) Is the idea of being a multi-subject specialist feasible? Why or why not? No. Because there are so many different types of knowledge; any attempt to know everything would be an illusion.5) What’s the fundamental function of general education?General education provides the passport to lifelong education. It enables people to learn other languages and become familiar with other subjects. It also arouses people’s interest in learning and thus lays the foundation for lifelong education.6) Besides learning to do a job in industrial economies, what other competence do people need to acquire?People also need to acquire the competence to cope with various situations and cooperate with others in teams.7) How can pupils and students acquire the competence to work in teams? T o develop team skills, students should be provided with opportunities to involve themselves in work experience while they are still in education.8) What is the aim of “learning to be”? How can the aim be achieved? The aim of “learning to be” is the complete fulfillment of man. All people should receive an education that would equip them to develop an independent, critical way of thinking and exercising judgment.9) As far as education is concerned, what society should we build in the 21st century?We should build a learning society based on the acquisition, renewal and use of knowledge.2 Read the following sentences carefully and discuss in pairs what the author intends to say in the following sentences.1) This is precisely the case where education policies are concerned. (Para. 2)The solution to any serious problem involves much consideration, cooperation and negotiation. It is exactly the same with educational policies, which can only be worked out through lots of discussions and negotiations.2) Since knowledge is of multiple nature, any attempt to know everything becomes more and more pointless. (Para. 5) There are so many different kinds of knowledge that it is increasingly meaningless and impossible to train students into specialists in all fields.3) The future of industrial economies hinges on their ability to turn advances in knowledge into innovations that will generate new businesses and new jobs. (Para. 6)The future of industrial economies depends critically on their ability to turn the development in knowledge into creative ideas, new methods or inventions. With creativity, new businesses and new jobs will be created.4) None of the talents which are hidden like buried treasure in every person must be left untapped. (Para. 7)The education one receives, which begins at birth and continues all through one’s life, should help develop and put into full play one’s potentials and talents.Enhance Your Language AwarenessWords in ActionWorking with Words and Expressions1 In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. Text A peculiar preside rear specialize sufficeText B associate combine emphasis illusion implement indispensable negotiate phase reconcile1) I often associate summer with holidays. How I wish I could be on vacation next summer!2) In college his major was biology, but now he specializes in the sale of computers.3) Prejudice combined with ignorance destroys the hopes of many AIDS sufferers.4) I think we should put as much emphasis on preventing diseases as we do on curing them.5) The budget of the company scarcely suffices to pay the employees, let alone buy any new equipment.6) The new heating system is in the trial phase of its operation; it’s due to be put into full operation next winter.7) Having presided over the company for 30 years, he has witnessed all its ups and downs.8) He has his own peculiar style of solving problems which you’ll soon get u sed to.9) Now that both Julie and her husband have lost their jobs, how will they rear their sons and daughters?10) The government says it will not negotiate with the terrorists; on the contrary it will fight back.11) This guidebook is indispensable for travelers in this remote area of the country; they can’t go without it.12) He finally realized that his idea of learning to read and write in English well in three months was just an illusion .13) The committee’s suggestions sound reasonable, yet wheth er they can be implemented remains a problem.14) Workers usually demand high wages while the boss always seeks high profits —it’s almost impossible to reconcile these two aims.2 In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary. Text A average out have no business (doing) in essence see to it that stay out of Text B bring about call for cry out for get … out of in accordance with in store lend itself to to this end try out1) This is just our family matter. You’d better stay out of it.2) We should try out all the tools before we can decide which best serves our purpose.3) What does the future hold in store for kids who quit school at an early age?4) Some novels quite readily lend themselves to adaptation (改编) as plays; others do not.5) Instead of comforting her, what you said, in essence made her feel even worse.6) He did not act in accordance with the orders that were given him; that’s why he was fired.7) The authorities are crying out for a thorough investigation into the coal-mine that blasted (爆炸) yesterday.8) See to it that everyone in your class knows that the party has been put off until next week.9) This is the storehouse of our company and customers have no business entering it.10) He’s the kind of person who often wonders what he canget out of others instead of what he can give to others.11) He wanted science students to take an interest in the arts, and to this end he offered literature classes at home on Sunday afternoons.12) Absent-mindedness is not at all allowed while you’re working. It’s the sort of work that calls for a high level of concentration.13) Science, especially computer science, has brought about changes in many aspects of our lives, such as the way we work, study and communicate. 14) The expenses for the summer camp averaged out to 194 dollars per day, much more expensive than we had planned.Increasing Your Word Power1 Study the following pairs of words which are similar in meaning. Reflect on the differences in usage between the words in each pair and fill in each blank with an appropriate one. Change the form where necessary.enroll, participate1) How many countries will be participating in the Olympic Games?2) Barbara wanted her daughter to enroll in the ballet class while she herself registered for the drawing class.certify, prove3) The task proved to be more difficult than we’d thought.4) She felt quite relieved after reading the report of her physical checkup, which certified that she was in good health.expose, reveal5) The doctor did not reveal to him the truth that he had lung cancer.6) Silver will darken if it is exposed to sunlight for a period oftime. assume, think7) We must assume him to be innocent until he is proved guilty.8) Do you think I would do something so stupid at my age?preside, host9) Which country is going to host the next World Cup?10) Mr. Finch retired after presiding over the company for 30 years. shudder, shake11) He shook the carpet to get rid of the dust.12) She shuddered at the thought that she could have been killed.。

Unit FiveThe Value of LifeEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and ExpressionsIn the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with the words given. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:stretchedremedyconfineremarkableowelowerresponserevealcharacterizedpictureadoptproposedtremblingIn the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Be sure to change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) singled out for2) kept back3) all but4) in search of5) on earth6) in particular7) first and foremost8) took in▆ Increasing Your Word PowerIn each of the following sentences you are given two words in the bracket. Choose the appropriate one to fill in the blank. Please note that for some sentences, both words are acceptable.▆ Answers:1) similar2) alike / similar3) sleeping4) asleep5) cheerful6) glad7) afraid / frightened8) frightened9) living10) aliveFill in each blank in the following sentences with a proper word or phrase in the table.▆ Answers for Reference:1) regardless of2) While / Though / Although3) as4) In spite of / Despite5) Though / Although / While6) disregard7) regardless of8) in spite of / despite9) disregard10) asWord BuildingMatch each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese meaning in Column B. You may consult a dictionary if necessary.▆ Answers:1) o2) g3) i4) n5) b6) k7) h8) c9) d10) a11) l12) m13) e14) j15) fGrammar in Context1. Sequence of TensesStudy the following paragraphs from the texts in this unit, paying special attention to the sequence of tenses. Reflect on its grammatical function in each sentence.……Now fill in each blank of the following passage with the proper form of the verb given in brackets, paying special attention to the sequence of tenses.▆ Answers:1) was encouraging / encouraged2) has lived3) had worked4) would spend5) should go / go6) would be7) was waiting8) was smiling9) was going10) got11) missed12) go13) has helped14) have discovered2. Complete the following sentences with proper tenses of the verbs given in brackets.▆ Answers:1) will have stayed2) had been lying3) have been enjoying4) has been5) were climbing6) will object7) does8) keep9) had intended10) is…complainingCloze▆ Complete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given. ▆ Answers:1) set2) circumstances3) as if4) value5) which6) constant7) granted8) aware9) characterizes10) appreciate11) who12) damage13) stricken14) duringTranslation▆ Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in brackets.▆ Answers for Reference:Such a sight always moves me and sets me thinking.Or: This is a sight that never fails to move me and set me thinking.Stop scolding / blaming her —You’d have done the same thing under / in similar circumstances.We should be appreciative of / grateful for what we have instead of taking everything for granted. He may promise to change, but it’s the same old story of saying one thing and doing another.I racked my brains about how to break the terrible news to him.It will be impossible for me to repay my parents for everything they have done for me.For now, it remains to me to thank you once more for joining us and wish you good luck in your work.I said right from the beginning that he would cause us trouble.Theme-Related Writing▆ Do one of the following writing tasks after class.In Te xt A, Helen Keller reminds us of a common phenomenon, “It is human, perhaps, to appreciate little that which we have and to long for that which we have not.” Do you think some college students have a similar attitude toward life? What would you like to say to the students who are not sufficiently appreciative of what they have now but idle away their time on campus? Write an essay of about 150 words with the tips given above.It’s natural, and perhaps human, for people to feel overjoyed when given acknowled gement and honor. However, in Text B the author has more than just happiness to share with us about her success and honour. What is it then? Do you get the message the author tries to convey? Think about, for example, your admission to college, a success of some degree for you and your family. Did you receive support, help, and encouragement from your family members, teachers, and friends? When looking back on your journey to the college, what do you want to say to them? Write an essay of about 150 words to share your feelings with your classmates.▆Sample Essay for Task 1:Today, many college students are from single-child families. Growing up in such environments, they tend to take for granted what they have. Some even develop bad habits and character flaws such as self-will, lack of responsibility and selfishness.In my opinion, taking a listless attitude toward life is extremely harmful to them. With such a negative attitude, they fail to appreciate the advantages they enjoy. They waste away their precious time, seeking pleasure in running after pop stars or indulging in computer games. In the end, they may have to leave college without having acquired any useful skills or knowledge.Sometimes I think it is good for us to think more of the young people who are still struggling for their lives and education. Such an attitude would certainly impel us to cherish more our college life. And life would be more meaningful if we treat it with a gentleness, a vigor and keenness of appreciation.▆Sample Essay for Task 2:Being admitted to college was an important turning point in my life. I would never have been able to make it without the help and support of my parents, teachers and classmates.Throughout the time I was preparing for the entrance examination my parents were always there to back me up. They allowed me to make my own decisions about which major I wanted to pursue. What’s more, they had full confidence in me.I was lucky enough to have had fine teachers and kind classmates. My teachers were patient and competent to explain the problems I did not understand; my classmates helped me and encouraged me all the time. We shared our hopes and anxieties together. That was a memorable time in my life!I didn’t achieve everything alone. I owe a lot to those w ho have helped me to get where I am.Learning to Work TogetherEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions1. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) viewpoint2) conventional3) merely4) valid5) productive6) assess7) alter8) employment9) competent10) objective11) professional12) reserve13) shift14) dismiss15) personally16) strengths17) norms2. In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) in reserve2) To his credit3) In view of4) in person5) take up6) follow the herd7) assess / judge, on its (own) merits8) takes an, turn▆ Increasing Your Word Power1. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a proper preposition, paying attention to the collocations of verbs and prepositions.▆ Answers:1) to2) on4) about, of5) to6) on, with7) to, with8) on9) to10) to2. We can use many different adjectives to describe physical size, such as big, large, huge, enormous, tall, etc. But when we talk about something that is not physical, we tend to choose adjectives that can intensify the meaning of a noun. In such cases, we need to keep in mind that different nouns need different adjectives to intensify them.Now study the adjectives in the box below and decide which one can best complete each of the following sentences.▆ Answers:1) deep2) total3) heavy4) high5) deep6) strong7) high8) heavy9) close10) total3. Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese equivalent in Column B. You may consult a dictionary if necessary.▆ Answers:1) e2) h3) j4) b5) k6) g7) a8) m9) f10) d11) i12) c13) lGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: Now fill in each of the following blanks with the proper form of the verb given in brackets.1) heard/ should hear2) had got/got3) has realized4) are attacked, are attacked5) have finished6) leave7) let8) is9) don’t lose10) had not rained11) weren’t raining12) hadTask 2: Now put the following direct speech into indirect speech.▆ Answers for reference:1) The children said (that) they had seen some of those animated cartoons.2) John said (that) he knew he wouldn’t be able to do it.3) Mary said (that) Joe couldn’t have done such a thing, for he was such a conscientious young man.4) Last Friday Mary asked John whether / if he was going to plant trees with them the next day.5) He asked John how long he had been waiting for them.6) The old lady downstairs told us to be quiet after midnight.7) The monitor reminded us not to forget to take our notebooks with us.8) John remarked what a lovely house it was. / John remarked that it was a lovely house. ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given. ▆ Answers:1) being2) who3) essential4) employee5) role6) goals7) specific8) common9) on10) line11) mean12) agree13) offerTranslationTranslate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1) We’ve worked together for a long time and have never let our differi ng opinions get in the way of our friendship.2) This agreement will pave the way for a lasting peace between the two countries.3) They usually don’t mention their requirements until you are beginning to let your defenses down.4) You should have the cour age to face your own mistakes. Don’t try to shift the blame onto others when things go wrong. / … Don’t try to shift the blame onto other shoulders when things go wrong.5) If you are more often than not affected by fear and worry, you will find this book very useful.6) Now that I have accepted the position, I shall certainly do to the best of my ability all that is required of me.7) If you don’t have a plan of what you will do every day, chances are high that you won’t do much.8) Great minds think alike. Your ideas are completely in line with his.Theme-Related WritingWrite a short passage of about 150 words entitled “My View of a Team Player”. The questions listed below may serve as an outline.1) What does a team player mean?2) Why do we need team players?3) How do we make ourselves team players?▆ Sample Essay:A team player is someone who can work well with other people in a team. But it is not enough just to get along with others. A true team player must be more positive and constructive than just following the herd; he or she must also be able to play an active part in decision-making.Our society demands team players because by gathering all our various strengths together, we can accomplish more in a shorter time. It is because of teamwork that most businesses are able to function properly.To become team players we must learn to compromise. When our views conflict with the general view of the team we must restrain our egos and listen to what others say. We should learn how to deal with critic ism in a mature way; be honest and be aware of others’ feelings. (144 words)Unit SevenAdversityEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in ActionWorking with Words and Expressions1. In the box below are some of the words you have learnt in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) matured2) stuff3) convert4) classic5) shortcomings6) breeds7) stress8) maintain9) impulse10) pose11) claims12) identity13) tap14) reasonable2. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) graduate with honours2) fires herself up3) take … by the throat4) take action5) make an excuse6) in kind7) in the face of8) trying for9) nurse ... through▆ Increasing Your Word Power1. Learn to use the following confusable words.Now fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the proper forms of the above five words.▆ Answers:A. 1) mature 2) ripe 3) mature / ripe 4) ripe 5) maturedB. 1) select 2) was elected 3) were selected 4) choose2. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of an appropriate verb taken from the box below, paying attention to the collocation of verbs. The first one is shown as an example.▆ Answers:1) spend 2) meet 3) modify 4) provide 5) calm… doing6) organize 7) attends 8) took 9) give 10) plays / takes11) brought 12) Grab / Take3. Word BuildingIn English, the prefixes “be-”, “en-”, “em-” are often used to form verbs, as is shown in the following table.”Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese meaning in Column B. You may consult a dictionary if necessary.▆ Answers:1) h 2) k 3) g 4) d 5) j 6) i 7) l 8) a 9) b 10) e 11) c 12) fGrammar in context1. The subject-verb agreementTask: Complete the following sentences with the proper forms of the verbs given, paying special attention to the subject-verb agreement.▆ Answers:1) is 2) has 3) is 4) were 5) were / are6) are 7) is 8) are 9) is 10) is11) has 12) was 13) have 14) is2. Study the following sentences that appear in this unit, paying special attention to the pronoun-antecedent agreement, and then do the task that follows.Task: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the proper forms of pronouns.▆ Answers:1) its 2) its 3) his 4) our 5) his or her6) themselves 7) he / she / one 8) them 9) its 10) themselvesClozeComplete the following passage with words and phrases chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each target word is given.▆ Answers:1) discovered 2) intense 3) contributors 4) disadvantages 5) achievement 6) fascinating7) troubled 8) even 9) physical 10) who 11) with 12) lead 13) advantage14) obstacle 15) referTranslation1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets. ▆ Answers for reference:1) It is true that no one is perfect, but we can always do better.2) Mozart is often referred to as one of the greatest musicians of all time.3) Adversity comes to every one, but the quality of your life may depend in a large measure on how you tap into resources available to handle that adversity.4) When writing, you can draw on your personal experience for examples to help explain your ideas.5) Christmas is a little warmth in the depth of winter and a bright light in the dark.6) Sometimes we do get less when we go for more.7) It will only make your life worse if you refuse to forgive those who have done you wrong and be determined to repay them in kind.8) Many farmers claim that the vicious weather this summer has driven them to despair. Theme-Related Writing1) Do either one of the following writing tasks. You should write at least 120 words.Sample essayThroughout our lifetime we may encounter many adversities: unable to pay for the education, obstacles in studies and even physical disabilities. Whether we are rich or poor, intelligent or slow, adversity seems the constant companion of many of us.In the face of adversity there are typically two reactions: one is to feel frightened and run away; the other, to face it with courage. But what happens next makes a big difference between the brave and the cowardly. Some people turn away from adversity without even an attempt to make things better; while others, though frightened emotionally or disadvantaged physically, manage to shake off the initial fear and take hold of their bootstraps to pull themselves out of the bad situations they are in. We should choose the attitude of the latter because running away is not going to solve the problem. In addition, this attitude may lead one to acquire the habit of always thinking negatively and thus limit one’s growth and development. (165 words)2) Resilience can help us overcome difficulties in life and make our life and career more successful. But what is resilience? How can one develop resilience? Write a short essay about your understanding of these questions. You may want to draw on the two texts in this unit and give some examples to support your ideas.Sample essay:Resilience is a positive quality some people display when they meet unforeseen difficulties. Resilient people are able to judge reasonably the situation they are in, to make adjustments when necessary, and to remain confident even when the bad situation lasts long. Resilience is like the human muscle, it grows with use and practice; but if ignored, it will weaken.Resilience is both inborn and learnt. Some people who are naturally more open to others or slower to react to hardship have an advantage when trying to develop resilience. However, anyone with enough determination and applying the right method can do it, too. For example, learning something new and difficult is a good way to challenge ourselves. When we are forced to sit down and memorize hundreds and thousands of new words, our resilience is practiced and promoted. Resilience is a characteristic we all need and can develop. (147 words)。

新世纪大学英语综合教程2作文答案作文答案Unit 1 p27 1) In my middle school years, I had a best friend. We talked about everything. And we loved singing songs together. Once, however, there was a bitter quarrel between us and we stopped talking to each other. It was obvious that both of us wanted to keep the friendship, but neither had the courage to break the ice. It went on like this for months. Then one day we were asked to write about friendship. I wrote in my composition what friendship meant to me and the misunderstanding that had separated us. It was given the top mark, and I was asked to read it in class. When I ended my my presentation presentation presentation with with with the the the words words words from from from our our our favourite favourite favourite song, song, song, my my my friend friend friend was was was singing singing singing along. along. along. All All All misunderstanding misunderstanding misunderstanding was was cleared and once again we were best friends. To break down the walls between people is easy; all it takes is a littl forgiveness! (150 words) 2) We are living in a world of distrust. We live behind cold security bars; we do not talk to strangers, let alone go ou of our way to help them; we live in fear of fake products. In short, fear and feelings of insecurity fill the environmen we live in. All this greatly harms our society. Growing up in such an environment, we tend to feel isolated and care about about ourselves ourselves ourselves only. only. only. If If If things things things go go go on on on like like like this, this, this, “trust”, “trust”, “trust”, “teamwork”, “teamwork”, “teamwork”, and and and “harmony” “harmony” “harmony” will will will eventually eventually eventually become become become terms terms unheard of. In my opinion, trusting others and being trustworthy are the two basic principles that we should follow if we want to improve human relationships. We may not be in a position to change others, but we can change the way others see us by winning their trust in us. Mutual understanding and love are the pillars that support a harmonious society. (151 words) </font> Unit 2 p59 1) Today, many college students are from single-child families. Growing up in such environments, they tend to take for for granted granted granted what what what they they they have. have. have. Some Some Some even even even develop develop develop bad bad bad habits habits habits and and and character character character flaws flaws flaws such such such as as as self-will, self-will, self-will, lack lack lack of of responsibility and selfishness. In my opinion, taking a listless attitude toward life is extremely harmful to them. With such a negative attitude, they fail to appreciate the advantages they enjoy. They waste away their precious time, seeking pleasure in running after pop stars or indulging in computer games. In the end, they may have to leave college without having acquired any useful skills or knowledge. Sometimes I think it is good for us to think more of the young people who are still struggling for their lives and education. Such an attitude would certainly impel us to cherish more our college life. And life would be more meaningful if we treat it with a gentleness, a vigor and keenness of appreciation. (155 words) 2) Being admitted to college was an important turning point in my life. I would never have been able to make it without the help and support of my parents, teachers and classmates. Throughout the time I was preparing for the entrance examination my parents were always there to back me up. They allowed me to make my own decisions about which major I wanted to pursue. What’s more, they had full confi dence in me. I was lucky enough to have had fine teachers and kind classmates. My teachers were patient and competent to explain the problems I did not understand; my classmates helped me and encouraged me all the time. We shared our hopes and anxieties together. That was a memorable time in my life! I didn’t achieve everything alone. I owe a lot to those who have helped me to get where I am. （147 words ）Unit 3 p94 1) Li Hui, my friend in high school, was born into a worker's family. She began to dream of becoming a cartoon artist from her childhood. To her disappointment, her parents strongly opposed her career choice, because the cost of her education would be too high for the poor family, and they were worried about the job opportunities for a cartoon artist. However, Li Hui would not change her mind. She worked hard to perfect her skills and searched persistently for ways to realise her dream. Just before she finished high school, the chance came: a famous art school was holding a cartoon drawing competition. The first three winners would be given a scholarship to study cartoon drawing at the school. Li Hui told herself not to let the chance slip through her fingers. She readily participated and won the second place. She is now studying there and I feel certain that her dream will come true. (156 words) 2) 2) In In In my my my opinion, opinion, opinion, before before before a a a person person person becomes becomes becomes successful, successful, successful, he he he or or or she she she should should should fully fully fully understand understand understand the the the basic basic basic elements elements elements of of success: competence, determination and optimism. For a person to succeed, he or she has to face great competition and excel in his or her chosen career. The person needs to demonstrate and prove his or her competence in dealing with problems. Without competence, the person can neither stand out among the crowd nor attract the attention of those those who who who hold hold hold the the the keys keys keys to to to the the the doors doors doors of of of opportunity opportunity opportunity and and advancement. Yet ability ability alone alone alone cannot guarantee cannot guarantee success. Often Often enough, enough, enough, things things things do do do not not not go go go the the the way way way we we we have have have planned planned planned and and and failure failure failure is is is unavoidable unavoidable unavoidable no no no matter matter matter how how how intelligent intelligent intelligent or or capable capable we we we may may may be. be. be. In In In such such such cases cases cases one one one needs needs needs to to to remain remain remain firm firm firm and and and optimistic, optimistic, optimistic, always always always believing believing believing that that that hard hard hard work work work will will eventually pay off. If the person gives up halfway, success will never knock at the door. (149 words) </font> Unit 4 p125 1) Dear Weihua, I know you are still feeling upset about your results in the college entrance examination. I've just read an article about how pessimistic and optimistic thoughts can affect our behaviour and I'm now sending you a copy, hoping that it will help you step out of the shadows.• Naturally, failing the college entrance examination can be very depressing, yet if you continue to dwell on the past, you will never be able to pick yourself up and focus on what more more important important important for for for now now now and and and the the the future. future. future. Life Life Life is is is full full full of of of trials trials trials and and and anyone anyone anyone may may may suffer suffer suffer setbacks. setbacks. setbacks. W e W e must must must take take take an an optimistic attitude towards the things we have to deal with. Optimism and positive thinking are powerful forces. Good things do come true if we picture them often. Please do have confidence in your potential. Just work hard and prepare for another chance. You will make it. • Y ours,• Janet • (152 words) 2) Thinking positively means allowing your mind to be filled with optimistic feelings, and always hoping for the best though still aware of the difficulties that might be involved. The human mind is powerful; thoughts of optimism and pessimism can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Though it mightseem impossible to some, positive thinking and success actually have a cause-and-result relationship. The reason is that a person with positive thinking will always broadcast goodwill and confidence and that kind of radiating attitude will take a hold on everybody. Gradually, people’s attitude will will shift shift shift towards towards towards more trust and respect. This not only opens up more opportunities for the individual, but it more trust and respect. This not only opens up more opportunities for the individual, but it also feeds feeds back back back emotionally, emotionally, emotionally, and and and the the the cycle cycle cycle continues. continues. continues. Though Though Though the the the shaping shaping shaping of of of a a a positive positive positive or or or negative negative negative personality personality personality often often happens subconsciously, it is possible to control such processes consciously. A person can try visualizing favourable situations, whether it is remembering a contest won as a child or imagining getting that job offer so long sought after. Over time circumstances will change accordingly. （169 words ）Test1 p128 My View on Opportunity Different people have different views on opportunity. Some hold that there are not enough opportunities because there are far too many people. Yet others believe that there are opportunities everywhere. They say that opportunity favors the prepared mind. I agree with the latter. It is true that there is really intense competition for limited opportunities, but one can always create opportunities. Actually, most opportunities are created by people themselves. themselves. For For For example, example, example, when when when people people people lose lose lose their their their jobs, jobs, jobs, some some some will will will wait wait wait in in in vain vain vain and and and complain complain complain about about about the the the lack lack lack of of opportunities, while others choose to set about creating opportunities for themselves and taking responsibility for their own own lives. lives. lives. They They They become become become self-employed self-employed self-employed and and and may may may even even even lead lead lead a a better better life life life eventually. eventually. eventually. Therefore, Therefore, Therefore, to to to some some some extent, extent, extent, our our destiny is in our own hands. (130 words) Unit5 p175 1) 1) A A A widespread widespread widespread belief belief belief in in in modern modern modern society society society is is is that that that with with with talent, talent, talent, personal personal personal effort effort effort and and and luck luck luck alone alone alone a a a person person person can can can succeed, succeed, regardless of character. However, history has proven over and over again that the morally defective cannot be truly successful, even if they at times enjoy some temporary glory. A typical example is found in the story of four brilliant Cambridge students. They were all talented and eventually worked their way up to very important positions in the British government, with one even ending up working in Buckingham Palace. During and after World War II, however, they they betrayed betrayed betrayed their their their country country country by by by giving giving giving away away away national national national secrets secrets secrets to to to the the the Soviet Soviet Soviet Union, Union, Union, which which which damaged damaged damaged the the the interests interests interests of of Britain in many ways. Eventually what they had done was uncovered. Three of them fled the country and ended up in exile; exile; the the the fourth fourth fourth lost lost lost his his his knighthood knighthood knighthood in in in disgrace. disgrace. disgrace. “Intelligent” “Intelligent” “Intelligent” and and and “successful” “successful” “successful” as as as they they they once once once were, were, were, they they they are are are now now remembered as traitors to their country. (157 words) 2) 2) As As As modern modern modern society society society advances, advances, advances, we we we are are are growing growing growing more more more suspicious suspicious suspicious of of of each each each other. other. other. This This This is is is clearly clearly clearly reflected reflected reflected in in in our our reaction to advertisements. Instead of seeing advertisements as a source of reliable information, we tend to doubt the truth they claim and always assume that the producers are trying to trick customers into buying their products. One of the most serious consequences of such absence of mutual trust is the constant doubt and anxiety within our own minds. If we see everyone else as a potential enemy, we can no longer make new friends; if we regard all information passed on to us as lies, how can we make use of such sources effectively? Mutual trust is the glue that holds human society together. As students, we should try to foster mutual trust and help build up a moral society by our own deeds. If we are honest to others and foster mutual trust, we shall soon see the difference. (158 words) Unit6 p209 1) A Creative Person My physics professor is a very creative person. His research project for his doctoral dissertation dealt with a very complicated physics problem at a time when many others thought it was impossible to solve it. But he he creatively creatively creatively introduced introduced introduced a a a new new new concept concept concept and and and finally finally finally resolved resolved resolved the the the theoretical theoretical theoretical and and and experimental experimental experimental contradiction. contradiction. contradiction. He He possesses many unique traits. He is very energetic and hard-working. He chairs the Physics Department and teaches many hours a week. Meanwhile, he is in charge of the university’s technology research. Obviously he is a efficient worker. My professor can be eccentric, once he shocked the whole class by saying “Good physics, everyone” instead of “Good morning, everyone”. But above all, my professor has a sincere interest and a strong passion in his research field. No wonder he is highly respected by both his colleagues and his students. (140 words) 2) 2) Popular Popular Popular Say Say Sayings ings ings May May May Become Become Become “Mental “Mental “Mental Locks” Locks” Locks” To To To cultivate cultivate cultivate a a a creative creative creative mind, mind, mind, one one one needs needs needs to to to chip chip chip away away away at at at one’s one’s “mental locks”. Some of the “mental locks” are shaped by popular sayings, which sound so familiar to us that we tend to to take take take them them them for for for granted. granted. granted. Instructive Instructive Instructive as as as they they they may may may be, be, be, these these these common common common statements statements statements may may may restrict restrict restrict our our our freedom freedom freedom to to to think. think. “Look “Look before before before you you you leap!” leap!” leap!” W e W e make make make this this this remark remark remark to to to caution caution caution someone someone someone to to to think think think carefully carefully carefully before before before making making making a a a decision decision decision or or taking an action. It may seem sound advice, but it may also put him or her in a passive position. He or she may ju keep “looking” round and without making a “leap”. Similarly, we may say to the same person, “Don’t let the chance slip through your fingers!” Then, the person may be motivated to act promptly, regardless of the consequ ences. In either case, the personal may fall victim to popular sayings. So, if we want to come up with a new idea, we must break up the “mental locks” that close our minds. (166 words)Test2 p272 In our society there are some people who employ dishonest means to get what they want. To make more profits, some businessmen sell fake products. To get better scores, some students cheat in exams. But dishonesty does not pay in the long run. Those who sell fake products end up losing customers. Students who practice cheating in exams are cheating themselves. By contrast, honest people gain a clear conscience and also win the trust and respect of others. Besides, it is easier for a person with a good record to get a better job. After all, who would want a dishonest employee? B sticking to the principle of honesty, we can help make the world a better place to live in. Honesty is the best policy and it really pays to be honest. (135 words) 。