新世纪大学英语(第二版)综合教程3课后习题答案完整版unit 2
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Unit 1Text A assure biased dread grin hover scrawl visibleText B await crease engage frail glisten hint soleDon’t sit for too long or you’ll crease(折痕) your new dress.别坐得太久,否则会弄皱你的衣服。
There’s a hint(少许) of summer in the air, although it’s only April.虽然才四月,空气中已经有一丝夏天的味道。
He assured(保证) me that the well-known doctor would cure my headache.他向我保证,那个著名的医生会治好我的头痛。
I handed in my application for the job last week; I am eagerly awaiting(等待)their reply.我上周提交了我的就业申请,现在正急切地等待着他们的答复。
I wish you’d stop hovering(盘旋) round and let me get on with some work.我希望你能停止在周围转动,好让我做一些工作。
Hilary was out, so I scrawled(潦草) a note to her and put it under the door.希拉里不在家,所以我草草写了一张给她的字条,放在门下。
The little girl kept on dancing, her face and black hair glistening(闪亮的) with sweat. 这个小女孩不停地跳舞,她的脸和黑色的头发因为汗水闪闪发亮。
A frail (瘦弱的) old woman with a walking stick came slowly down to the gate to meet us.一个瘦弱的老妇人,拄着拐杖,慢慢地走下大门来接我们。
全新版大学英语(第二版)综合教程3 学生用书答案(Unit1~ Unit6)Unit 1 Changes in the Way We LiveText AContent Questions ( P10 )1.Write and live on a farm.2.Because they grow nearly all of their fruits and vegetables. They haveenough eggs, honey and wood. They are very close to nature and can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Besides, they can go skiing and skating in winter.3.No. Sometimes the good life can get pretty tough.4.They were buried under five feet of snow from December throughMarch.5.When the first spring came, it brought two floods. The second floodrefers to the good harvest in the growing season.6.He decided to quit his job and start to freelance.7.He has to crawl into black bear dens for “Sports Illustrated”, hitch updogsled racing teams for “Smithsonian” magazine, check out the Lake Champlain “monster”for “Science Digest”, and canoe through the Boundary Waters Wilderness area of Minnesota for “Destinations”.8.As for insurance, they have only bought a poor man’s major-medicalpolicy and the policy on their two cars.9.They cut back their expenses without appreciably lowering theirstandard of living. For example, they patronize local restaurants instead of more expensive places in the city. They still attend the opera and ballet but only a few times a year. They eat less meat, drink cheaper wine and see fewer movies.10.A tolerance for solitude and lots of energy.11.T hey will leave with a feeling of sorrow but also with a sense of pride atwhat they have been able to accomplish.12.T hey chose to live in the country because they want to improve thequality of their lives. Yes, they have finally realized their dreams. Text Organization ( P11 )Part One (paragraphs 1—3) The writer views his life in the country as aself-reliant and satisfying one.Part Two (paragraphs 4—7 ) Life in the country is good yet sometimesvery hard.Part Three (paragraphs 8—11) After quitting his job, the writer’s incomewas reduced, but he and his family wereable to manage to get by.Part Four (paragraphs 12—15 ) A tolerance for solitude and a lot ofenergy have made it possible for thefamily to enjoy their life in the country.Happy Moments and Events1)growing nearly all their fruits and vegetables2)canoeing, picnicking, long bicycle rides, etc.3)keeping warm inside the house in winter4)writing freelance articles5)earning enough money while maintaining a happy family life Hardships1)working hard both in winter and in summer2)harsh environment and weather condition3)anxious moments after the writer quit his job4)cutting back on daily expenses5)solitude(欲想下载更多其他答案,请到本人文库)Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. ( P15 )1)on balance 2) resist 3) haul 4) wicked5) illustrated 6) budget 7) lowering 8) boundary9) involved 10)economic 11) blasting 12) just about2. Now use the verb in brackets to form an appropriate phrasal verb you have learned and complete the sentence with it. ( P16 )1)cut back / down 2)pick up3)get by 4) get through5)face up to 6)turn in7)making up for 8)think up3. Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. (P17 )1)pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy.2)often generate misleading thoughts.3)attach great importance to combining theory with practice in ourwork.4)be suspected of doing everything for money.5)before he gets through life.4. Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets ( P17 )1. their indoor a profit to invest in2. device the improvement on a global scale3. stacked temptation never dined outConfusable Use ( P18 )1.house2.home3.home family4.household1.doubt2.suspected3.doubted4.suspected5.suspectWord Formation ( P19 )1) rise 2) final 3) regular 4) cash 5) hows and whys6) upped 7) yellowed 8) bottled 9) lower 10) search Cloze1. Text-related ( P20 )1) gets by 2) temptation 3) get through4) improvement 5) aside from 6) suspect7) supplement 8) profit 9) stacking2. Theme-related ( P21 )1) replaced 2) consider 3) quit4) world 5) tough 6) fuels7) provide 8) luxuries 9) balance10) idealTranslation1. Translate the sentences into English ( P21 )1)We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it is fairlyminor.2)My father died when I was too young to live on my own. Thepeople of my hometown took over responsibility for my upbringing at that point.3)the toys have to meet strict safety requirements before they can besold to children.4)Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced thenewspaper as carriers of new and opinion.5)When it comes to this magazine, it is a digest of articles from manynewspapers and magazines around the world.2. Translate the passage into English ( P21 )A decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. Shequit an executive position and opened a household device store in her neighborhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives.But, to run a business on a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her steady income, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expenses. Sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the premiums for the various kinds of insurance she needed.Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.Text B1. Choose the best answer for each of the following. ( P27 )1—6. a c d b a cTranslate into Chinese the underlined sentences in the essay ( P28 )1.什么?你说那听起来不像你府上的生活?其实,不仅仅是你一个人这么想。
UNIT 1VocabularyI.1.1) on balance 5) illustrated 9) involved2) resist 6) budget 10) economic3) haul 7) lowering 11) blasting4) wicked 8) boundary 12) just about2.1)cut back/ down 2) pick up 3) get by 4) get through5)face up to 6) turn in 7) making up for 8) think up3.1) pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy2) often generate misleading thoughts3) attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work4) be suspected of doing everything for money5) before he gets through life4.1) their indoor, a profit, to invest in2) device, the improvement, on a global scale3) stacked, temptation, never dined outII Confusable Words1. 1) house 2) Home 3) home, family 4) household2. 1) doubt 2) suspect 3) doubted 4) suspected 5) suspect III. Word Formation1) rise 2) final 3) regular 4) cash 5) hows, whys6) upped 7) yellowed 8) bottled 9) lower 10) searchComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) get by 2) temptation 3) get through 4) improvements5) aside from 6) suspect 7) supplement 8) profit9) stacking2. (Theme-related)1) replaced 2) consider 3) quit 4) world 5) tough6) fuels 7) provide 8) luxuries 9) balance 10) idealII. Translation1. We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it’s fairly minor.2. My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people ofmy hometown took over (responsibility for) my upbringing at that point.3. The toys have to meet strict/ tough safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4. Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of news and opinion.5. When it comes to this magazine, it is/ carries a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world.A decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. She quit an executive position and opened/ set up a household device store in her neighborhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives.But, to run a small business on a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her steady income, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expense. Sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the premium for the various kinds of insurance she needed.Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.UNIT 2VocabularyI.1.1) decades 5) slender 9) on the side2) historic 6) web 10) authorized3) imposed 7) bade 11) terminal4) religious 8) site 12) make the best of2.1) went through 2) stood up for 3) laid down 4) take on5) let (us) down 6) draw on 7) fall into 8) pass for3.1) The Europeans are fully confident that the Americans will not be able to justify their measures to protect the struggling American steel industry.2) Clinton is, in the eyes of Joe Klein, staff writer of the New Yorker and author of The Natural, the most talented politician of his generation and the most compelling.3) There's not much you can do if people are really intent on destroying themselves with drugs.4) A different experience of the world could forge a completely different approach to life.5) It is our conviction that cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethical and social problems in the long run.4.1) As for, do not compel, capture of, have forged2) At huge risk, the mission, shelter3) who abolished, In the eyes of, racialII. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I'll tell you in a minute how I have attained the genuine sense of belonging in America, but first let me hear about your French trip.2. Most McDonald's look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about 16 different basic designs.3. Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial crisis.4. This second-hand car has been nothing but trouble; it's always breaking down.5. In your resume you've mentioned everything but one vital point.6. Our technicians have discovered a simple but effective solution to the problem.7. I am sorry, but I think you shouldn't have lingered on over coffee and missed the last bus..8. The bankruptcy of the company was not caused by evil, but by simple ignoranceIII. Usage1) lonely 2)friendly 3) weekly, monthly 4)lovely5) cowardly 6)kindly/ saintly 7) lively 8)motherlyComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1)forged 2) stand up 3) compelled 4)convictions 5)mission6)abolish 7) intent on 8) risk 9)in the eyes of 10)threats2. (Theme-related)1) assistance 2) involved 3) estimated 4)coincidence 5)emerged6) referred 7) numerous 8) stationed 9)concern 10)captureII. Translation1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we are still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river, the old man reported to the police at once.5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hunger and disease in the developing world.Shortly after he achieved freedom Henson became intent on assisting fugitive slaves. He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several times to help others to travel the Underground Railroad to freedom. Once some slave catchers closed in on the escaping slaves and Henson when they were on the run. He disguised them and successfully avoided capture. Later he built a small settlement in Dresden in Canada for escaped slaves, setting up a chapel and a school. He held to the conviction that slavery would be abolished, and the day was bound to come when racial discrimination no longer existed.UNIT 3VocabularyI.1.1) threatens 2) by a small margin 3)civilize 4)closed up 5)wandered 6) paste 7) without so much as 8) sideways9) hook up to 10) universal 11) chart 12) Bathed in2. 1)narrowed down 2)looked back on 3)cut off 4)fit into5)wear(the other) down 6)lies in 7)put up 8)stand for3. 1)...which is likely to make people vulnerable to asthma has been found by researchers at the Department of Clinical Medicine in Oxford.2)...with mirrored doors had to be built in so as to make their small bedroom look larger.3)...feature the space shuttle Challenger blowing up in January 1986---killing all seven crew.4)...threatened to keep the pupils in after school, they were quieted at once.5)... are a major barrier to the country's economic growth due to the fact that/because imported oil has absorbed 40% of its foreign exchange.4. 1) looked back on/ atmosphere/urban life2)era/ hooked up to the / the electronic3) the suburb / a sophisticated / system / analyze / make errorsII. 1) away 2)inside/in 3)forward/through 4)back5)off 6)home 7) back down 8)in...outIII. 1) Internet is not such an unusual word as it used to be2) Most men do not look unattractive in them3) Wealthy as she is, she is not unconcerned by her sudden unemployment4) The claim is not unrealistic in view of a sharp decrease in the city's violent crimes.5)His poor health is not unrelated to his unhealthy way of life.Comprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) Statistics 2)rural 3)era 4)stood for 5)on the latch6)vulnerable 7)barrier 8)electronic 9)reflection 10)civilized2. 1) together 2)liable 3)shift 4)electric 5)cautious6)sophisticated 7)thieves 8)break 9)chances 10)signsII. Translation1.1) The Internet is changing the way people live, (no matter) whether they are in urban or rural areas.2)Medium-sized and small companies are more vulnerable to the threat of the globaleconomic crisis than large ones.3) With regard to our term paper, the professor asked us to analyze the unemployment chart first, and then provide critical reflections on the nations economic development.4)It never occurred to him that their team would win the basketball match by a large margin.5) Looking back on my twenty years' teaching in high school, I attribute my success to patience, talent, and the constant pursuit of knowledge.2. It is almost impossible to keep a determined burglar out. All you can do is discourage him for a few minutes. Thus exposing him to police patrols. Common sense tells us that lighting is a barrier to criminal activity. A light should be fixed in the doorway and switched on at night. Make sure/Assure yourself that you don't leave the door on the latch if you happen to be the last to come in. If you decide to buy a sophisticated electronic alarm system, be sure to ask for its signs and put them up on both windows and doors. In addition you may have it hooked up to a police station.UNIT 4VocabularyI.1.1) accordingly 2) loose 3) concentration 4)stimulating 5) fabric 6)if anything 7) reality 8) intuition9) trifle 10) at the turn of the century 11) mess12) undermine2. 1) approve of 2) slow down 3) taken in 4) sucked into5) set apart 6) dozed off 7)call forth 8)stretch into9) keep up with 10)believe in3. 1)...provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades.2)...is credited to his powers of imagination3)...on the foundations of an agricultural revolution4)...not to make any complaints in the presence of the nurse.5)...the outbreak of the Second World War.4. 1) flaw/came to the conclusion/would get nowhere2) in a row/dozed off/a mess of3) outbreak of/ has undermined / has strainedII. 1)With Christmas only a week away2) With his physical condition improving day by day3) With our GDP growing steadily4) With all the shops closed5) with her eyes closed6) With the fog lifting during the nightIII. 1) like/as 2) as 3) like 4) like/as5) as/like 6) as 7)like 8) asComprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) caution 2) came to the conclusion that 3)never get anywhere4)undermining 5) not give/care a fig 6) flaw7) beyond any doubt 8)foundation 9)remarkable/impressive10) imagination2. 1) extent 2)inventions 3)bet 4)manages 5)vision6)eventually 7)achievement 8)poverty 9) utilized 10)breakthroughII. Translation1.1) The volunteers sent/assigned by the Red Cross disinfected, with great caution, the drinking water in the village so as to avoid an outbreak of plague.2)Einstein spent many years trying to unify the theories of electromagnetism and gravity but failed.3)Professor Wang received/won the Presidential Award for his excellence in stimulating students' creative imagination.4) As there were some major design flaws, the board of directors didn't approve of the economic stimulus package.5) Having realized that nobody could help him, Jordan finally came to the conclusion that he had to face reality and take up/meet the challenge by himself.2. What was remarkable about 2005 was perhaps that the UN declared it "The World Year of Physics". It was the 100th anniversary of Einstein's theory of relativity and the 50th anniversary of his death. In 1905 Einstein published five highly important essays in the history of science, thus revolutionizing physics. His great achievements can be credited to his impressive powers of imagination, constant questioning, and not giving a fig for authority. It is beyond doubt that Einstein was the greatest scientist in the 20th century.。
王UNIT 11) on balance 5) illustrated 9) involved2) resist 6) budget 10) economic3) haul 7) lowering 11) blasting4) wicked 8) boundary 12) just about2.1)cut back/ down 2) pick up 3) get by 4) get through5)face up to 6) turn in 7) making up for 8) think up3.1) pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy2) often generate misleading thoughts3) attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work4) be suspected of doing everything for money5) before he gets through life4.1) their indoor, a profit, to invest in2) device, the improvement, on a global scale3) stacked, temptation, never dined outII Confusable Words1. 1) house 2) Home 3) home, family 4) household2. 1) doubt 2) suspect 3) doubted 4) suspected 5) suspectIII. Word Formation1) rise 2) final 3) regular 4) cash 5) hows, whys6) upped 7) yellowed 8) bottled 9) lower 10) searchComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) get by 2) temptation 3) get through 4) improvements5) aside from 6) suspect 7) supplement 8) profit9) stacking2. (Theme-related)1) replaced 2) consider 3) quit 4) world 5) tough6) fuels 7) provide 8) luxuries 9) balance 10) idealII. Translation1. We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it’s fairly minor.2. My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people of my hometowntook over (responsibility for) my upbringing at that point.3. The toys have to meet strict/ tough safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4. Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriersof news and opinion.5. When it comes to this magazine, it is/ carries a digest of articles from many newspapersand magazines around the world.A decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. She quit an executive position and opened/ set up a household device store in her neighborhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives.But, to run a small business on a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her steady income, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expense. Sometimes she did not evenhave the money to pay the premium for the various kinds of insurance she needed.Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time.She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.UNIT 2VocabularyI.1.1) decades 5) slender 9) on the side2) historic 6) web 10) authorized3) imposed 7) bade 11) terminal4) religious 8) site 12) make the best of2.1) went through 2) stood up for 3) laid down 4) take on5) let (us) down 6) draw on 7) fall into 8) pass for3.1) The Europeans are fully confident that the Americans will not be able to justifytheir measures to protect the struggling American steel industry.2) Clinton is, in the eyes of Joe Klein, staff writer of the New Yorker and author ofThe Natural, the most talented politician of his generation and the most compelling.3) There's not much you can do if people are really intent on destroying themselves with drugs.4) A different experience of the world could forge a completely different approachto life.5) It is our conviction that cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethicaland social problems in the long run.4.1) As for, do not compel, capture of, have forged2) At huge risk, the mission, shelter3) who abolished, In the eyes of, racialII. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I'll tell you in a minute how I have attained the genuine sense of belonging in America, but first let me hear about your French trip.2. Most McDonald's look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about 16 different basic designs.3. Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial crisis.4. This second-hand car has been nothing but trouble; it's always breaking down.5. In your resume you've mentioned everything but one vital point.6. Our technicians have discovered a simple but effective solution to the problem.7. I am sorry, but I think you shouldn't have lingered on over coffee and missedthe last bus..8. The bankruptcy of the company was not caused by evil, but by simple ignoranceIII. Usage1) lonely 2)friendly 3) weekly, monthly 4)lovely5) cowardly 6)kindly/ saintly 7) lively 8)motherlyComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1)forged 2) stand up 3) compelled 4)convictions 5)mission6)abolish 7) intent on 8) risk 9)in the eyes of 10)threats2. (Theme-related)1) assistance 2) involved 3) estimated 4)coincidence 5)emerged6) referred 7) numerous 8) stationed 9)concern 10)captureII. Translation1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, weare still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river,the old man reported to the police at once.5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hunger and disease in the developing world.Shortly after he achieved freedom Henson became intent on assisting fugitive slaves.He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several times to help others to travel the Underground Railroad to freedom. Once some slave catchers closed in on the escaping slaves and Henson when they were on the run. He disguised them and successfully avoided capture. Later he built a small settlement in Dresden in Canada for escaped slaves, setting up a chapel and a school. He held to the conviction that slavery would be abolished, and the day was bound to come when racial discrimination no longer existed.UNIT 3VocabularyI.1.1) threatens 2) by a small margin 3)civilize 4)closed up 5)wandered 6) paste 7) without so much as 8) sideways9) hook up to 10) universal 11) chart 12) Bathed in2. 1)narrowed down 2)looked back on 3)cut off 4)fit into5)wear(the other) down 6)lies in 7)put up 8)stand for3. 1)...which is likely to make people vulnerable to asthma has been found by researchersat the Department of Clinical Medicine in Oxford.2)...with mirrored doors had to be built in so as to make their small bedroom look larger.3)...feature the space shuttle Challenger blowing up in January 1986---killing all seven crew.4)...threatened to keep the pupils in after school, they were quieted at once.5)... are a major barrier to the country's economic growth due to the fact that/because imported oil has absorbed 40% of its foreign exchange.4. 1) looked back on/ atmosphere/urban life2)era/ hooked up to the / the electronic3) the suburb / a sophisticated / system / analyze / make errorsII. 1) away 2)inside/in 3)forward/through 4)back5)off 6)home 7) back down 8)in...outIII. 1) Internet is not such an unusual word as it used to be2) Most men do not look unattractive in them3) Wealthy as she is, she is not unconcerned by her sudden unemployment4) The claim is not unrealistic in view of a sharp decrease in the city's violent crimes.5)His poor health is not unrelated to his unhealthy way of life.Comprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) Statistics 2)rural 3)era 4)stood for 5)on the latch6)vulnerable 7)barrier 8)electronic 9)reflection 10)civilized2. 1) together 2)liable 3)shift 4)electric 5)cautious6)sophisticated 7)thieves 8)break 9)chances 10)signsII. Translation1.1) The Internet is changing the way people live, (no matter) whether they are in urbanor rural areas.2)Medium-sized and small companies are more vulnerable to the threat of the global economic crisis than large ones.3) With regard to our term paper, the professor asked us to analyze the unemploymentchart first, and then provide critical reflections on the nations economic development.4)It never occurred to him that their team would win the basketball match by a large margin.5) Looking back on my twenty years' teaching in high school, I attribute my success to patience, talent, and the constant pursuit of knowledge.2. It is almost impossible to keep a determined burglar out. All you can do is discouragehim for a few minutes. Thus exposing him to police patrols. Common sense tells us thatlighting is a barrier to criminal activity. A light should be fixed in the doorway and switched on at night. Make sure/Assure yourself that you don't leave the door on the latchif you happen to be the last to come in. If you decide to buy a sophisticated electronic alarm system, be sure to ask for its signs and put them up on both windows and doors. In addition you may have it hooked up to a police station.UNIT 4VocabularyI.1.1) accordingly 2) loose 3) concentration 4)stimulating 5) fabric 6)if anything 7) reality 8) intuition9) trifle 10) at the turn of the century 11) mess12) undermine2. 1) approve of 2) slow down 3) taken in 4) sucked into5) set apart 6) dozed off 7)call forth 8)stretch into9) keep up with 10)believe in3. 1)...provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades.2)...is credited to his powers of imagination3)...on the foundations of an agricultural revolution4)...not to make any complaints in the presence of the nurse.5)...the outbreak of the Second World War.4. 1) flaw/came to the conclusion/would get nowhere2) in a row/dozed off/a mess of3) outbreak of/ has undermined / has strainedII. 1)With Christmas only a week away2) With his physical condition improving day by day3) With our GDP growing steadily4) With all the shops closed5) with her eyes closed6) With the fog lifting during the nightIII. 1) like/as 2) as 3) like 4) like/as5) as/like 6) as 7)like 8) asComprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) caution 2) came to the conclusion that 3)never get anywhere4)undermining 5) not give/care a fig 6) flaw7) beyond any doubt 8)foundation 9)remarkable/impressive10) imagination2. 1) extent 2)inventions 3)bet 4)manages 5)vision6)eventually 7)achievement 8)poverty 9) utilized 10)breakthroughII. Translation1.1) The volunteers sent/assigned by the Red Cross disinfected, with great caution, the drinking water in the village so as to avoid an outbreak of plague.2)Einstein spent many years trying to unify the theories of electromagnetism and gravitybut failed.3)Professor Wang received/won the Presidential Award for his excellence in stimulating students' creative imagination.4) As there were some major design flaws, the board of directors didn't approve of the economic stimulus package.5) Having realized that nobody could help him, Jordan finally came to the conclusion thathe had to face reality and take up/meet the challenge by himself.2. What was remarkable about 2005 was perhaps that the UN declared it "The World Yearof Physics". It was the 100th anniversary of Einstein's theory of relativity and the 50th anniversary of his death. In 1905 Einstein published five highly important essays in thehistory of science, thus revolutionizing physics. His great achievements can be credited tohis impressive powers of imagination, constant questioning, and not giving a fig for authority. It is beyond doubt that Einstein was the greatest scientist in the 20th century.Unit 6 The Human TouchText AContent Questions(P.172)1.They found their tastes in art, chicory salad and bishop sleeves somuch in tune that they set up a joint studio.2.Johnsy would be able to recover from pneumonia if she wanted tolive.3.She wanted to paint the Bay of Naples some day.4.She could see a bare yard, and an old ivy vine climbing half way upthe brick wall.5.Because she thought that she would die when the last leaf fell.6.No. Because in the text the author mentions that Behrman was afailure in art. For forty years he had been always about to paint amasterpiece, without ever actually starting one.7.He was upset that Johnsy should have such a silly idea.8.Because they were afraid that Johnsy would die if the leaves on itwere all gone.9.She saw the last leaf on the vine.10.It rekindled her will to live. And she realized that it was a sin towant to die.11.He caught pneumonia because he painted the last leaf on a rainyand cold night in the yard and was wet through.12.Yes, he finished his masterpiece eventually. It was his fine paintingof the last leaf, the painting that saved Johnsy.Text Organization (P.173)1. (P.173)1).She made up her mind to die when the last leaf fell.2).She decided not to give up her life.3).Behrman, a kind neighbor, who was aware of Johnsy's state of mind,risked death to paint the last leaf and save her.4).Because it was so perfect the girls both mistook it for the real thing.2. (P.173)Scenes Paragraph Characters Events1 Paras 1-2 Sue, Johnsy Sue's roommate Johnsy caught2 Paras 3-8 the doctor, The doctor told Sue that Johnsy3 Paras 9-17 Johnsy, Sue Johnsy decided that she would4 Paras Behrman, Sue Sue told Behrman about Johnsy's5 Paras22-33 Sue, Johnsy As Johnsy was encouraged by thewill to live returned.6 Paras34-37 the doctor,SueThe doctor told Sue that Johnsywould recover, but Behrman caughtpneumonia himself and his casewas hopeless.7 Paras Sue, Johnsy Sue told Johnsy that Behrman had performed a kind deed without any thought of self.Language Sense Enhancement (P.174)I. 1) curling 2) looking the part3) masterpiece 4) to excess5) For the rest 6) smelling strongly of7) fancy 8) light and fragile9) slight hold upon the world 10) streaming Language Focus (P.176)Vocabulary(P.176)1. 1) masterpieces 2) fragile3) fancy 4) nonsense5) cling to 6)endure7) acute 8) whistle9) mock 10) subtracted11) Sin 12) flutter/fluttering2.(P.177)1) gave in/gave up 2) figure out3) sized up 4)wiped out5) pulling up 6) wearaway7) sit up 8) hear of /about3.(P. 178)1) Illnesses usually stand out in childhood memories.2)According to the bulletin, Albright College now offers a jointbachelor's degree program in environmental studies together withDuke University.3)The new government is less oppressive, but violence still stalks thecountry.4)There is scarcely any surface water in the desert.5)The demand for change in the election law is so persistent that bothhouses have promised to consider it.4. (P. 178—179)1) It was dreary lying in the tent with nothing to read, so we built a camp fire. Soon the smellof steaks, bread and coffee mingled with that of fresh grass and earth. Other campers seemed to be doing the same. Here and there people were eating, drinking or dancing to their hearts' content, ifnot to excess. What a merry night!2)Miss Florence, our music teacher, called to us to stop singing. Ididn't realize why until Sally told me in a whisper: " You are not intune with the group!"3)The angry wife poured a bucket of water over her drunkenhusband, who was immediately wet through and stumbled backward: " You can't do without drinks? I won't hear of any excuses. You certainly don't need it to turn loose your tongue!"II. Words with Multiple Meanings (P. 179—180)1.He went to Paris on business last month.2.The train to Brussels goes at 2:25p.m.3.As soon as they arrived at the meadow, the shepherd let the sheepgo.4.We went exploring together in the mountains. / We will go exploringtogether in the mountains.5.Let's go and have a drink in the bar.6.The store is going to close up soon.7.South Koreans went crazy when their soccer players beat theSpanish team in the quarterfinals.8.When Mother came out of the house, she found her children gone.III. Usage (P. 180)1. a little white wooden house2.long, curly red hair2.a large old round table3.a cheap Indian restaurant4.a huge cool chocolate ice-cream5.rapid technological advance6.a handsome young Chinese AmericanComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze (P. 181)(A)1. in tune2. Scarcely3. in a4. cling to5. merry6. sat up7. nonsense 8. fancy9. sin 10. masterpi(B)1. mission2. involve3. jail4. not5. collect6. deliver7. beautiful 8. vocation9. need 10. smallII. Translation (P. 182)1. (P. 182)1).The red house stands out against the old trees that reach high up tothe sky.2).The salary in/for my new job is great, but for the rest, I’m notsatisfied.3).The waters of the two streams m ingle near our village.4).We should not mock at other people’s religious beliefs.5).The curtains of the room are not quite in tune with the style of thefurniture.2. (P. 182)Here and there we see young artists who s tand out from other people. They may be in worn out jeans all the year round, or walk barefoot / in bare feet even in winter, or drink to excess, or cling to the fancy ofcreating a masterpiece without actually doing any creative work. In fact,many of them act like this just to look the part, or to be "in tune with"other artists. They have forgotten that only through persistent effortcan one achieve success.Unit 7Text APart II Text AContent Questions1.A surgeon’s scar cuts across his lower back. The fingers on his right hand are so twisted that he can’t tie his shoes. His mother’challenges and the voices of those who believed him stupid,incapable of living independently keep him going on.2.He is a door-to-door salesman. His weapons are: dark slacks, blue shirt and matching jacket, brown tie, tan raincoat, hat and abriefcase.3.He is afraid that someone will steal his briefcase. He was differentin that cerebral palsy affected his speech, hands and walk.4.First a school for the disabled and then Lincoln High School, where he was placed in a class for slow kids.5.She was certain that he could rise above his limitations.6.He applied for a salesman’s job.7.With his mother setting up a meeting with a Watkinsrepresentative, as well as by his own persistence.8.He lacked confidence. It took him quite a while to have the courage to ring the first doorbell.9.He keeps coming back until the customer buys. He tells himself not to worry if hid day has not turned out to be profitable.10.Because he was laid up for five months after band surgery and couldn’t work.11.Like a home of the past era. He leads a solitary life.12.No, he doesn’t. Because he lives a life of dignity.TextOrganization 1.Part Paragrap Time of the Bill's Activities1Paras 1-7 early preparation for the day's work2Paras mid-mornin on his way to work3Paras Last door-to-door selling4Paras evening eating a frozen dinner and doing some 2.Paragraph What is written about Bill's pastParas his disability, his schooling, and his hard struggle to make a Para 71 his back surgery and the selling of his houseVocabulary:1) disabled 2) impatient 3) solitary 4) crushed5) feel like 6) lashed 7) echoing 8) paused9) betrayed 10) laundry 11) section 12) tilted2.1) cared for 2) hang on3) was laid up with 4) are gaining on5) kicked up 6) went off7) drop ... off 8)straighten out3.1) … sometimes didn't register with her.2)… in disorder, drawers pulled out, shoes and boots scattered.3)… was transferred from Father's account to my account.4)… a pledge to contribute 1000,000dollars to the Children inNeeded charity campaign.5)… the most profitable business in that province.4. 1) gaining on; off balance; was laid up in; scar on2) a cripple\ crippled ; surgery , limitations, in literature.3) commission ; on the phone ; his territory ; never registerswithII. Usage1.I never did go over these books, although I probably should have.2.I know this is a personal question. You don't have to answer me ifyou don't want to.3.I think this topic should have attracted far more attention fromphilosophers than it has.4."I think you're right." — "I'm sure I am."5."He thought that the condition was hereditary in his case." —"Well,it might be."6."Sugar?" ---- "No. Maybe next time."7.The house is only a building. It is a place to live, nothing more.8.DIANE: You didn't! Tell me you didn't!FATHER: Oh, yes. Anything for mychildren.III. Word Family1.1) bored 2) boredom3) bored 4) boringly5) boring2. 1) 2)3) encouraging 4)3. 1) frozen 2) freeze3) freezing 4) freezer5) freezeComprehensive ExercisesI Cloze1. Text-related1) off … feet 2) signature 3) commission 4) on the phone5) laid up 6) surgery 7) territory 8) disorder9) applying for 10) dignity2. Theme-related1)didn’t 2) read 3) come 4) money5) because 6) earning 7) doing 8) own9) obviously 10) valueII. TranslationI. I grew terribly scared when I heard sound of footsteps echoinground the hallway at midnight yesterday.2. The name-brand sports shoes are guaranteed for 12months.3. Snowstorms threw communications and transportation intodisorder.4.I’ve been suffering a lot of stress from work lately, I feel like takinga vacation at the seaside.5. Living in an apartment is all right, but it has its limitations--- forexample, you don’t have your own gardens.6. Tom was born a cripple, with one of his lower limbs useless. Early in his childhood, he learned that unless he so exerted himself as to rise above his limitations, he could not earn a living, and unless he succeeded in making a living on his own, he could not win/gain the respect of others. That was the price he had to pay for his dignity as a human being.Tom applied for numerous jobs, only to be turned down, before he finally got one as a delivery boy for a Pizza Hut. He then worked as a salesrepresentative for a sportswear company in a territory no one else would want. Today he owns a fairly profitable retail shop in his hometown, and hires several people to work for him.Part III TextBComprehension Check1.c3.a5.d 2.d 4.d 6. bTranslation1.当时我俩并未意识到这一点,但那就是我们之间开始拉开距离的日子,是开始在家庭内部重新界定劳动者的意义的日子。
Unit 2 练习答案Text comprehensionI.Decide which of the following best states the author’s tone of writing。
BII.Judge, according to the text, whether the following statements are true or false.1.T2. T3. F4. F5. FIII.OmittedIV.Explain in your own words the following sentences.1.He had dedicated all his time to his work and had no hobby at all,except that he played a golfgame every month which cannot be taken as a hobby anyway.2.Their daughter said that, when they were still small, her father had become a company man andher mother had given up and attempt to keep him at home.VocabularyI.Explain the underlined part in each sentence in your own words。
1.worked himself to death:died from self-motivated overwork2.conceivably: most likelythe top spot:the presidency of the company;the highest position in the company3.of no particular marketable skills:with no specific skills wanted by employers4.researching his father:trying to discover facts about his father;collecting memories of hisfather5. a heart—attack natural:a person vulnerable to heart attacksII.Fill in the blank in each sentence with a word taken from the box in its appropriate form.1.survived 2。
Answer Keys Book ThreeUnit 2Content Questions1.Because she thought her great-great-grandfather was a heroic civil rights fighterand never gave up struggle for freedom.2.Because this is a place where many escaped slaves taking the UndergroundRailroad were finally saved by Henson.3.The Underground Railroad was a secret web of escaped routes and safe housesthrough which slaves in large numbers, with the help of lots of courageous people, fled to the North and obtained freedom.4.The author wanted to help the Americans remember those heroes.5.He saved enough money by working in iron molding on the side to buy hisfreedom.6.Because he helped the slaves escape.7.Because he was driven by religious conviction.8.Coffin received frequent death threats and warnings that his store and home wouldbe burned.9.They had travel hundreds of miles through unknown country with no road signand few maps, usually under cover of night.10.Because slavery had been abolished there in 1833, and Canadian authoritiesencouraged the runaways to settle their virgin land.11.Because he heard alarming news: the new master was planning to sell him forplantation work in the Deep South. The Slave would be separated forever from his family.12.In Cincinnati the members of the Underground Railroad provided for their welfare,and set them thirty miles on their way by wagon. In Buffalo, N.Y. a friendly captain gave Henson a dollar and arranged for a boat, which carried them to Canada.Language Sense Enhancement1. (1) mission (2) courageous (3) forged (4) escape routes (5) liberate(6) authorized (7) honor (8) scheduled (9) exploits (10) intent on Language Focus1.(1) decades (2) historic (3) imposed (4) religious (5) slender (6) web (7) bade(8) site (9) on the side (10) authorized (11) terminal (12) make the best of 2. (1) went through (2) stood up for (3) laid down (4) take on (5) lets (us) down (6) draw on (7) fall into (8) pass for3. (1) are fully confident that the Americans will not be able to justify their measuresto protect the struggling American steel industry.(2) in the eyes of Joe Klein, staff writer of the New Yorker and author of TheNatural, the most talented politician of this generation and the most compelling.(3) people are really intent on destroying themselves with drugs.(4) could forge a completely different approach to life.(5) is our conviction that cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethicaland social problems in the long run.4. (1) As for / do not compel /capture of/have forged (2) At huge risk / the mission/ shelter (3) who abolished/In the eyes of/ racialWords with Multiple Meanings1.(1) I’ll tell you in a minute how I have attained the genuine sense of belonging inAmerica, but first let me hear about your French trip.2.Most McDonalds look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about16 different basic designs.3.Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to setthrough a financial crisis.4.This second-hand car has been nothing but trouble; it’s always breaking down.5.In your resume, you’ve mentioned everything but one vital point.6.Our technicians have discovered a simple but effective solution to the problem.7.I am sorry, but I think you should n’t have lingered on over coffee and missed thelast bus.8.The bankruptcy of the company was not caused by evil, but by simple ignorance. Usage1.(1) lonely (2) friendly (3) weekly monthly (4) lovely (5) cowardly (6)kindly/saintly (7) lively (8) motherlyComprehension Exercises1. (1) forged/stand up/compelled/convictions/mission/abolish/intent on/risk/In theeyes of/threats(2) assistance/involved/estimated/coincidence/emerged/referred/numerous/stationed/concern/ capture2. (1) 1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, weare still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome thecrisis.2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave ourcherished village and move to the new settlement.3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may bemotivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside theriver, the old man reported to the police at once.5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to likegenetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and helpcombat hunger and disease in the developing world.(2) Shortly after he achieved freedom Henson became intent on assistingfugitive slaves. He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several times to help others to travel the Underground Railroad to freedom. On one occasion some slave catchers closed in on the escaping slaves and Henson when they were on the run. He disguised them and successfully avoided capture. Later, he built a small settlement in Dresden, Canada for escaped slaves, setting up a chapel and a school. He held to the conviction that slaverywould be abolished, and the day was bound to come when racial discrimination no longer existed.Text BComprehension Check1. b2.c3. d4. b5. b6. aTranslation1.这一和平的不服从行为在蒙哥马利引发了抗议,最终是少数民族权力在法律上发生了变化,开启了美国民权运动的时代。
全新版大学英语综合教程3(第二版)课后习题答案全部单元UNIT 1VocabularyI.1.1) on balance 5) illustrated 9) involved2) resist 6) budget 10) economic3) haul 7) lowering 11) blasting4) wicked 8) boundary 12) just about2.1)cut back/ down 2) pick up 3) get by 4) get through 5)face up to 6) turn in 7) making up for 8) think up3.1) pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy2) often generate misleading thoughts3) attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work4) be suspected of doing everything for money5) before he gets through life4.1) their indoor, a profit, to invest in2) device, the improvement, on a global scale3) stacked, temptation, never dined outII Confusable Words1. 1) house 2) Home 3) home, family 4) household2. 1) doubt 2) suspect 3) doubted 4) suspected 5) suspectIII. Word Formation1) rise 2) final 3) regular 4) cash 5) hows, whys6) upped 7) yellowed 8) bottled 9) lower 10) search Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) get by 2) temptation 3) get through 4) improvements5) aside from 6) suspect 7) supplement 8) profit9) stacking2. (Theme-related)1) replaced 2) consider 3) quit 4) world 5) tough6) fuels 7) provide 8) luxuries 9) balance 10) idealII. Translation1. We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it’s fairly minor.2. My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people of my hometown took over (responsibility for) my upbringing at that point.3. The toys have to meet strict/ tough safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4. Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of news and opinion.5. When it comes to this magazine, it is/ carries a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world.A decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. She quit an executive position and opened/ set up a household device store in her neighborhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives. But, to run a small business on a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her steady income, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expense. Sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the premium for the various kinds of insurance she needed.Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.UNIT 2VocabularyI.1.1) decades 5) slender 9) on the side2) historic 6) web 10) authorized3) imposed 7) bade 11) terminal4) religious 8) site 12) make the best of2.1) went through 2) stood up for 3) laid down 4) take on5) let (us) down 6) draw on 7) fall into 8) pass for 3.1) The Europeans are fully confident that the Americans will not be able to justify their measures to protect the struggling American steel industry.2) Clinton is, in the eyes of Joe Klein, staff writer of the New Yorker and author of The Natural, the most talented politician of his generation and the most compelling.3) There's not much you can do if people are really intent on destroying themselves with drugs.4) A different experience of the world could forge a completely different approach to life.5) It is our conviction that cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethical and social problems in the long run.4.1) As for, do not compel, capture of, have forged2) At huge risk, the mission, shelter3) who abolished, In the eyes of, racialII. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I'll tell you in a minute how I have attained the genuine sense of belonging in America, but first let me hear about your French trip.2. Most McDonald's look almost the same on the outside,but actually there are about 16 differ?ent basic designs.3. Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial crisis.4. This second-hand car has been nothing but trouble;it's always breaking down.5. In your resume you've mentioned everything but onevital point.6. Our technicians have discovered a simple but effective solution to the problem.7. I am sorry, but I think you shouldn't have lingeredon over coffee and missed the last bus..8. The bankruptcy of the company was not caused by evil, butby simple ignoranceIII. Usage1) lonely 2)friendly 3) weekly, monthly4)lovely5) cowardly 6)kindly/ saintly 7) lively8)motherlyComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1)forged 2) stand up 3) compelled 4)convictions5)mission6)abolish 7) intent on 8) risk 9)in the eyes of10)threats2. (Theme-related)1) assistance 2) involved 3) estimated 4)coincidence5)emerged6) referred 7) numerous 8) stationed 9)concern 10)captureII. Translation1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we are still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river, the old man reported to the police at once.5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hunger and disease in the developing world.Shortly after he achieved freedom Henson became intent on assisting fugitive slaves. He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several times to help others to travel the Underground Railroad to freedom. Once some slave catchers closed in on the escaping slaves and Henson when they were on the run. He disguised them and successfully avoided capture. Later he built a small settlement in Dresden in Canada for escaped slaves, setting up a chapel and a school. He held tothe conviction that slavery would be abolished, and the day was bound to come when racial discrimination no longer existed. UNIT 3VocabularyI.1.1) threatens 2) by a small margin 3)civilize4)closed up 5)wandered 6) paste 7) without so much as 8) sideways9) hook up to 10) universal 11) chart 12) Bathed in 2. 1)narrowed down 2)looked back on 3)cut off 4)fit into5)wear(the other) down 6)lies in 7)put up 8)stand for3. 1)...which is likely to make people vulnerable to asthma has been found by researchers at the Department of Clinical Medicine in Oxford.2)...with mirrored doors had to be built in so as to make their small bedroom look larger.3)...feature the space shuttle Challenger blowing up in January 1986---killing all seven crew.4)...threatened to keep the pupils in after school, they were quieted at once.5)... are a major barrier to the country's economic growth due to the fact that/because imported oil has absorbed 40% of its foreign exchange.4. 1) looked back on/ atmosphere/urban life2)era/ hooked up to the / the electronic3) the suburb / a sophisticated / system / analyze / make errorsII. 1) away 2)inside/in 3)forward/through 4)back5)off 6)home 7) back down 8)in...outIII. 1) Internet is not such an unusual word as it used to be2) Most men do not look unattractive in them3) Wealthy as she is, she is not unconcerned by her sudden unemployment4) The claim is not unrealistic in view of a sharp decrease in the city's violent crimes.5)His poor health is not unrelated to his unhealthy way of life.Comprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) Statistics 2)rural 3)era 4)stood for 5)on the latch6)vulnerable 7)barrier 8)electronic 9)reflection10)civilized2. 1) together 2)liable 3)shift 4)electric5)cautious6)sophisticated 7)thieves 8)break 9)chances10)signsII. Translation1.1) The Internet is changing the way people live, (no matter) whether they are in urban or rural areas.2)Medium-sized and small companies are more vulnerable to the threat of the global economic crisis than large ones.3) With regard to our term paper, the professor asked us to analyze the unemployment chart first, and then provide critical reflections on the nations economic development.4)It never occurred to him that their team would win the basketball match by a large margin.5) Looking back on my twenty years' teaching in high school,I attribute my success to patience, talent, and the constant pursuit of knowledge.2. It is almost impossible to keep a determined burglar out. All you can do is discourage him for a few minutes. Thus exposing him to police patrols. Common sense tells us that lighting is a barrier to criminal activity. A light should be fixed in the doorway and switched on at night. Make sure/Assure yourself that you don't leave the door on the latch if you happen to be the last to come in. If you decide to buy a sophisticated electronic alarm system, be sure to ask for its signs and put them up on both windows and doors. In addition you may have it hooked up to a police station.UNIT 4VocabularyI.1.1) accordingly 2) loose 3) concentration4)stimulating 5) fabric 6)if anything 7) reality 8) intuition9) trifle 10) at the turn of the century 11) mess 12) undermine2. 1) approve of 2) slow down 3) taken in 4) sucked into5) set apart 6) dozed off 7)call forth 8)stretch into9) keep up with 10)believe in3. 1)...provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades.2)...is credited to his powers of imagination3)...on the foundations of an agricultural revolution4)...not to make any complaints in the presence of the nurse.5)...the outbreak of the Second World War.4. 1) flaw/came to the conclusion/would get nowhere2) in a row/dozed off/a mess of3) outbreak of/ has undermined / has strainedII. 1)With Christmas only a week away2) With his physical condition improving day by day3) With our GDP growing steadily4) With all the shops closed5) with her eyes closed6) With the fog lifting during the nightIII. 1) like/as 2) as 3) like 4) like/as5) as/like 6) as 7)like 8) as Comprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) caution 2) came to the conclusion that 3)never get anywhere4)undermining 5) not give/care a fig 6) flaw 7) beyond any doubt 8)foundation9)remarkable/impressive10) imagination2. 1) extent 2)inventions 3)bet 4)manages 5)vision6)eventually 7)achievement 8)poverty 9) utilized10)breakthroughII. Translation1.1) The volunteers sent/assigned by the Red Cross disinfected, with great caution, the drinking water in the village so as to avoid an outbreak of plague.2)Einstein spent many years trying to unify the theories of electromagnetism and gravity but failed.3)Professor Wang received/won the Presidential Award for his excellence in stimulating students' creative imagination. 4) As there were some major design flaws, the board of directors didn't approve of the economic stimulus package.5) Having realized that nobody could help him, Jordan finallycame to the conclusion that he had to face reality and take up/meet the challenge by himself.2. What was remarkable about 2005 was perhaps that the UN declared it "The World Year of Physics". It was the 100th anniversary of Einstein's theory of relativity and the 50th anniversary of his death. In 1905 Einstein published five highly important essays in the history of science, thus revolutionizing physics. His great achievements can be credited to his impressive powers of imagination, constant questioning, and not giving a fig for authority. It is beyond doubt that Einstein was the greatest scientist in the 20th century.Unit 5 Giving ThanksText AContent Questions1. He wrote them on a ship on the way to the island of Tulagi in the South Pacific on Thanksgiving Day, 1943.2. Preparing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring roast turkey made the writer extremely busy.3. The writer was thinking about Thanksgiving.4. He decided to write letters to show gratitude to those who had helped him in his life.5. He had always accepted what they had done for him, but never expressed to any of them a simple “Thank you.”6. He decided to write to his father, his grandmother, and the Rev. Lonual Nelson, his grammar school principal.7. His father had impressed upon him from boyhood a love of books and reading.8. He remembered that each morning Nelson would open the school with a prayer over his assembled students.9. He recalled how his grandmother had taught him to tell thetruth, to share, and to be forgiving and considerate of others. And he thanked her for her delicious food and for all the wonderful things she had done for him.10. His reading of their letters left him not only astonished but also more humbled than before, because they all thanked him rather than saying they would forgive him for not having previously thanked them.11. The writer learned that one should learn to express appreciation for others’ efforts.12. The writer wished for all people the common sense to achieve world peace, and find the good and praise it.Text Organization1.Parts Paragraphs Main IdeasPart One Paras. 1-9 On Thanksgiving Day 1943, as a young coastguardsman at sea, the writer came up with the idea of expressing his gratitude to people who had helped him before. Part Two Paras. 10-16 The writer wrote three thank-you letters to his father, the Rev. Nelson and his grandmother. Part Three Paras.17-23 The writer got three letters in reply. Part Four Paras. 24-26 The writer wishes everyone to find the good and praise it.2-Correspondents Letters Sent Letters ReceivedFather Thanks him for teaching the writer from boyhood tolove books and reading. Tells the writer how he, as a teacherand a father as well, felt content with his own son.The Rev. Nelson Thanks him for his morningschool prayers.i Tells the writer about his retirement coupled withself-doubt, and the re?assurance brought to him by the writer'sletter.Grandmother Thanks her for teaching the writer how to tell thetruth, to share and to be forgiving, and for her good cookingand her sprinkling the writer's life with stardust.Expresses her loving gratefulness to her grandson.Language Sense EnhancementI. 1) decades 2) undergoing3) had done wrong 4) welcome reassurance5) appreciated 6) brought back 7) relatives 8) accomplish9) consume 10) representingLanguage FocusVocabulary1. 1) sprinkled 2) in turn3) reversed 4) repay5) at sea 6) traditional7) statement 8) longed for9) in secret 10) unloaded11) weep 12) under way2. 1) stretch out 2) make out3) hope for 4) turns (it) over5) put away 6) brings back7) got to 8) go about3. 1) As supplies of traditional fuels diminish, people are working to increase the use of solarenergy.3.2) We accord high priority to meeting the challenges of economic and environmental development in the region.3) While it is true that children of today are exposed to more information than were children of the past, it does not follow that they automatically become more sophisticated.4) Since she borrowed those books from the library she has been immersed in British history and culture.5) Everything changed in a flash on June 1, 2000 when he lost both legs in a serious traffic accident.4. 1) I'd like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who has been so considerate of my well-being. My heart is filled with gratitude that words cannot express.2) After everyone assembled on the playground amid the noise and excitement of the specta?tors, our coach again impressed on us the need to do our best in quest of excellence.3) Everything I saw in my hometown was marvelous. I could hardly believe that it had undergone such swift changes throughcultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers and the rest in the past few years.II. Collocation1, fond of 2. sick of3. thoughtful of4. confident of5. conscious of6. critical of7. guilty of 8.ashamed of■III. Usage1. To know what people really think, pay regard to what they do, rather than what they say.2. It is cooperation, rather than conflict, that will enable you to achieve your success.3. Ann made students think for themselves rather than telling them what to think.4. I think I'll stay at home this evening rather than go / going out.5. Most people are content to let perfect days happen at random rather than plan / planning for them.Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A)1) at sea 2) Turning over3) reverse 4) got to5) repay 6) gratitude7) assembled 8) immersed in9) unloading 10) swift(B)1) Instead 2) possessions3) richer 4) breath5) cherish 6) special7) specific 8) shining9) miracles 10) giftII. Translation1.1). Grandma took it for granted that food prices would soar, so she bought a lot of rice.2). I can quote you several instances of her dedication to science.3). The 1980s saw the start of the swift development of some special economic zones in China.4). Tension between the two countries stemmed in part from the latest spy affair.5). Peter has worked in a law firm for many years. You can consider having him as your lawyer to act on your behalf when you need legal help.2.Amid the atmosphere of Thanksgiving George was immersed in the diary left to him by his father, who died at sea after he completed two successive trips around the world. The diary brought back every moment George had spent with his father and many of the specific things his father did on his behalf. George's father used to impress on him the need to undergo all kinds of hardship in quest of excellence. He also taught him that nothing in the world could be taken for granted. Even today, George still remembers how his father would quote Aesop'sfamous saying "Gratitude is the sign of noble souls" and tell him to accord the greatest importance to it.Chinese Translations of Texts A&B第五单元表达谢意课文A亚历克斯?黑利二战时在海岸警卫队服役。
新世纪大学英语综合程3第二版课后练习答案和句子新世纪大学英语综合教程3第一册课后.Unit 1Don' sit for too long or you' Crease折痕)your new dress.别坐得太久,否则会弄皱你的衣服。
There ' a hint(少许)of summer in the air, althoughit ' only April.虽然才四月,空气中已经有一丝夏天的味道。
He assured保证)me that the well-known doctor would cure my headache. 他向我保证,那个著名的医生会治好我的头痛。
I handed in my application for the job last week; I am eagerly awaiting 容待)their reply.我上周提交了我的就业申请,现在正急切地等待着他们的答复。
I wish you' stop hovering(B旋)round and let me get on with some work.我希望你能停止在周围转动,好让我做一些工作。
Hilary was out, so I scrawled停草)a note to her and put it under the door.希拉里不在家,所以我草草写了一张给她的字条,放在门下。
The little girl kept on dancing, her face and black hair glistening闪亮的)with sweat. 这个小女孩不停地跳舞,她的脸和黑色的头发因为汗水闪闪发亮。
A frail (瘦U芍的)01d woman with a walking stick came slowly down to the gate to meet us.一个瘦弱的老妇人,拄着拐杖,慢慢地走下大门来接我们。
UNIT 11) on balance 5) illustrated 9) involved2) resist 6) budget 10) economic3) haul 7) lowering 11) blasting4) wicked 8) boundary 12) just about2.1)cut back/ down 2) pick up 3) get by 4) get through5)face up to 6) turn in 7) making up for 8) think up3.1) pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy2) often generate misleading thoughts3) attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work4) be suspected of doing everything for money5) before he gets through life4.1) their indoor, a profit, to invest in2) device, the improvement, on a global scale3) stacked, temptation, never dined outII Confusable Words1. 1) house 2) Home 3) home, family 4) household2. 1) doubt 2) suspect 3) doubted 4) suspected 5) suspectIII. Word Formation1) rise 2) final 3) regular 4) cash 5) hows, whys6) upped 7) yellowed 8) bottled 9) lower 10) searchComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) get by 2) temptation 3) get through 4) improvements5) aside from 6) suspect 7) supplement 8) profit9) stacking2. (Theme-related)1) replaced 2) consider 3) quit 4) world 5) tough6) fuels 7) provide 8) luxuries 9) balance 10) idealII. Translation1. We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it’s fairly minor.2. My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people of my hometown took over (responsibility for) my upbringing at that point.3. The toys have to meet strict/ tough safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4. Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of news and opinion.5. When it comes to this magazine, it is/ carries a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world.A decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. She quit an executive position and opened/ set up a household device store in her neighborhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives.But, to run a small business on a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her steady income, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expense. Sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the premium for the various kinds of insurance she needed.Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.UNIT 2VocabularyI.1.1) decades 5) slender 9) on the side2) historic 6) web 10) authorized3) imposed 7) bade 11) terminal4) religious 8) site 12) make the best of2.1) went through 2) stood up for 3) laid down 4) take on5) let (us) down 6) draw on 7) fall into 8) pass for3.1) The Europeans are fully confident that the Americans will not be able to justify their measures to protect the struggling American steel industry.2) Clinton is, in the eyes of Joe Klein, staff writer of the New Yorker and author of The Natural, the most talented politician of his generation and the most compelling.3) There's not much you can do if people are really intent on destroying themselves with drugs.4) A different experience of the world could forge a completely different approach to life.5) It is our conviction that cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethical and social problems in the long run.4.1) As for, do not compel, capture of, have forged2) At huge risk, the mission, shelter3) who abolished, In the eyes of, racialII. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I'll tell you in a minute how I have attained the genuine sense of belonging in America, but first let me hear about your French trip.2. Most McDonald's look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about 16 different basic designs.3. Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial crisis.4. This second-hand car has been nothing but trouble; it's always breaking down.5. In your resume you've mentioned everything but one vital point.6. Our technicians have discovered a simple but effective solution to the problem.7. I am sorry, but I think you shouldn't have lingered on over coffee and missed the last bus..8. The bankruptcy of the company was not caused by evil, but by simple ignoranceIII. Usage1) lonely 2)friendly 3) weekly, monthly 4)lovely5) cowardly 6)kindly/ saintly 7) lively 8)motherlyComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1)forged 2) stand up 3) compelled 4)convictions 5)mission6)abolish 7) intent on 8) risk 9)in the eyes of 10)threats2. (Theme-related)1) assistance 2) involved 3) estimated 4)coincidence 5)emerged6) referred 7) numerous 8) stationed 9)concern 10)captureII. Translation1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we are still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river, the old man reported to the police at once.5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hunger and disease in the developing world.Shortly after he achieved freedom Henson became intent on assisting fugitive slaves. He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several times to help others to travel the Underground Railroad to freedom. Once some slave catchers closed in on the escaping slaves and Henson when they were on the run. He disguised them and successfully avoided capture. Later he built a small settlement in Dresden in Canada for escaped slaves, setting up a chapel and a school. He held to the conviction that slavery would be abolished, and the day was bound to come when racial discrimination no longer existed.UNIT 3VocabularyI.1.1) threatens 2) by a small margin 3)civilize 4)closed up 5)wandered 6) paste 7) without so much as 8) sideways9) hook up to 10) universal 11) chart 12) Bathed in2. 1)narrowed down 2)looked back on 3)cut off 4)fit into5)wear(the other) down 6)lies in 7)put up 8)stand for3. 1)...which is likely to make people vulnerable to asthma has been found by researchers at the Department of Clinical Medicine in Oxford.2)...with mirrored doors had to be built in so as to make their small bedroom look larger.3)...feature the space shuttle Challenger blowing up in January 1986---killing all seven crew.4)...threatened to keep the pupils in after school, they were quieted at once.5)... are a major barrier to the country's economic growth due to the fact that/because imported oil has absorbed 40% of its foreign exchange.4. 1) looked back on/ atmosphere/urban life2)era/ hooked up to the / the electronic3) the suburb / a sophisticated / system / analyze / make errorsII. 1) away 2)inside/in 3)forward/through 4)back5)off 6)home 7) back down 8)in...outIII. 1) Internet is not such an unusual word as it used to be2) Most men do not look unattractive in them3) Wealthy as she is, she is not unconcerned by her sudden unemployment4) The claim is not unrealistic in view of a sharp decrease in the city's violent crimes.5)His poor health is not unrelated to his unhealthy way of life.Comprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) Statistics 2)rural 3)era 4)stood for 5)on the latch6)vulnerable 7)barrier 8)electronic 9)reflection 10)civilized2. 1) together 2)liable 3)shift 4)electric 5)cautious6)sophisticated 7)thieves 8)break 9)chances 10)signsII. Translation1.1) The Internet is changing the way people live, (no matter) whether they are in urban or rural areas.2)Medium-sized and small companies are more vulnerable to the threat of the global economic crisis than large ones.3) With regard to our term paper, the professor asked us to analyze the unemployment chart first, and then provide critical reflections on the nations economic development.4)It never occurred to him that their team would win the basketball match by a large margin.5) Looking back on my twenty years' teaching in high school, I attribute my success to patience, talent, and the constant pursuit of knowledge.2. It is almost impossible to keep a determined burglar out. All you can do is discourage him for a few minutes. Thus exposing him to police patrols. Common sense tells us that lighting is a barrier to criminal activity. A light should be fixed in the doorway and switched on at night. Make sure/Assure yourself that you don't leave the door on the latch if you happen to be the last to come in. If you decide to buy a sophisticated electronic alarm system, be sure to ask for its signs and put them up on both windows and doors. In addition you may have it hooked up to a police station.UNIT 4VocabularyI.1.1) accordingly 2) loose 3) concentration 4)stimulating 5) fabric 6)if anything 7) reality 8) intuition9) trifle 10) at the turn of the century 11) mess12) undermine2. 1) approve of 2) slow down 3) taken in 4) sucked into5) set apart 6) dozed off 7)call forth 8)stretch into9) keep up with 10)believe in3. 1)...provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades.2)...is credited to his powers of imagination3)...on the foundations of an agricultural revolution4)...not to make any complaints in the presence of the nurse.5)...the outbreak of the Second World War.4. 1) flaw/came to the conclusion/would get nowhere2) in a row/dozed off/a mess of3) outbreak of/ has undermined / has strainedII. 1)With Christmas only a week away2) With his physical condition improving day by day3) With our GDP growing steadily4) With all the shops closed5) with her eyes closed6) With the fog lifting during the nightIII. 1) like/as 2) as 3) like 4) like/as5) as/like 6) as 7)like 8) asComprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) caution 2) came to the conclusion that 3)never get anywhere4)undermining 5) not give/care a fig 6) flaw7) beyond any doubt 8)foundation 9)remarkable/impressive10) imagination2. 1) extent 2)inventions 3)bet 4)manages 5)vision6)eventually 7)achievement 8)poverty 9) utilized 10)breakthroughII. Translation1.1) The volunteers sent/assigned by the Red Cross disinfected, with great caution, the drinking water in the village so as to avoid an outbreak of plague.2)Einstein spent many years trying to unify the theories of electromagnetism and gravity but failed.3)Professor Wang received/won the Presidential Award for his excellence in stimulating students' creative imagination.4) As there were some major design flaws, the board of directors didn't approve of the economic stimulus package.5) Having realized that nobody could help him, Jordan finally came to the conclusion that he had to face reality and take up/meet the challenge by himself.2. What was remarkable about 2005 was perhaps that the UN declared it "The World Year of Physics". It was the 100th anniversary of Einstein's theory of relativity and the 50th anniversary of his death. In 1905 Einstein published five highly important essays in the history of science, thus revolutionizing physics. His great achievements can be credited to his impressive powers of imagination, constant questioning, and not giving a fig for authority. It is beyond doubt that Einstein was the greatest scientist in the 20th century.Unit 6 The Human TouchText AContent Questions(P.172)1.They found their tastes in art, chicory salad and bishop sleeves somuch in tune that they set up a joint studio.2.Johnsy would be able to recover from pneumonia if she wanted tolive.3.She wanted to paint the Bay of Naples some day.4.She could see a bare yard, and an old ivy vine climbing half way upthe brick wall.5.Because she thought that she would die when the last leaf fell.6.No. Because in the text the author mentions that Behrman was afailure in art. For forty years he had been always about to paint a masterpiece, without ever actually starting one.7.He was upset that Johnsy should have such a silly idea.8.Because they were afraid that Johnsy would die if the leaves on itwere all gone.9.She saw the last leaf on the vine.10.It rekindled her will to live. And she realized that it was a sin towant to die.11.He caught pneumonia because he painted the last leaf on a rainyand cold night in the yard and was wet through.12.Yes, he finished his masterpiece eventually. It was his fine paintingof the last leaf, the painting that saved Johnsy.Text Organization (P.173)1. (P.173)1).She made up her mind to die when the last leaf fell.2).She decided not to give up her life.3).Behrman, a kind neighbor, who was aware of Johnsy's state of mind,risked death to paint the last leaf and save her.4).Because it was so perfect the girls both mistook it for the real thing.2. (P.173)Language Sense Enhancement (P.174)I. 1)c urling 2) looking the part3)masterpiece 4) to excess5)For the rest 6) smelling strongly of7)fancy 8) light and fragile9)slight hold upon the world10) streamingLanguage Focus (P.176)Vocabulary(P.176)1. 1) masterpieces 2) fragile3) fancy 4) nonsense5) cling to 6)endure7) acute 8) whistle9) mock 10) subtracted11) Sin 12) flutter/fluttering2.(P.177)1) gave in/gave up2) figure out3) sized up 4)wiped out5) pulling up 6) wearaway7) sit up8) hear of /about3.(P. 178)1) Illnesses usually stand out in childhood memories.2)According to the bulletin, Albright College now offers a jointbachelor's degree program in environmental studies together with Duke University.3)The new government is less oppressive, but violence still stalks the country.4)There is scarcely any surface water in the desert.5)The demand for change in the election law is so persistent that bothhouses have promised to consider it.4.(P. 178—179)1) It was dreary lying in the tent with nothing to read, so we built a camp fire. Soon the smellof steaks, bread and coffee mingled with that of fresh grass and earth. Other campers seemed to be doing the same. Here and there people were eating, drinking or dancing to their hearts' content, if not to excess. What a merry night!2)Miss Florence, our music teacher, called to us to stop singing. Ididn't realize why until Sally told me in a whisper: " You are not in tune with the group!"3)The angry wife poured a bucket of water over her drunkenhusband, who was immediately wet through and stumbled backward: " You can't do without drinks? I won't hear of any excuses. You certainly don't need it to turn loose your tongue!"II.Words with Multiple Meanings (P. 179—180)1.He went to Paris on business last month.2.The train to Brussels goes at 2:25p.m.3.As soon as they arrived at the meadow, the shepherd let the sheep go.4.We went exploring together in the mountains. / We will go exploring together in the mountains.5.Let's go and have a drink in the bar.6.The store is going to close up soon.7.South Koreans went crazy when their soccer players beat theSpanish team in the quarterfinals.8.When Mother came out of the house, she found her children gone. age (P. 180)1. a little white wooden house2.long, curly red hair2.a large old round table3.a cheap Indian restaurant4.a huge cool chocolate ice-cream5.rapid technological advance6.a handsome young Chinese AmericanComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze (P. 181)1. (P. 182)1).The red house stands out against the old trees that reach high up tothe sky.2).The salary in/for my new job is great, but for the rest, I’m notsatisfied.3).The waters of the two streams mingle near our village.4).We should not mock at other people’s religious beliefs.5).The curtains of the room are not quite in tune with the style of thefurniture.2. (P. 182)Here and there we see young artists who stand out from other people. They may be in worn out jeans all the year round, or walk barefoot / in bare feet even in winter, or drink to excess, or cling to the fancy ofcreating a masterpiece without actually doing any creative work. In fact, many of them act like this just to look the part, or to be "in tune with" other artists. They have forgotten that only through persistent effort can one achieve success.Unit 7Text APart II Text AContent Questions1.A surgeon’s scar cuts across his lower back. The fingers on his right hand are so twisted that he can’t tie his shoes. His mother’schallenges and the voices of those who believed him stupid,incapable of living independently keep him going on.2.He is a door-to-door salesman. His weapons are: dark slacks, blue shirt and matching jacket, brown tie, tan raincoat, hat and abriefcase.3.He is afraid that someone will steal his briefcase. He was different in that cerebral palsy affected his speech, hands and walk. 4.First a school for the disabled and then Lincoln High School, where he was placed in a class for slow kids.5.She was certain that he could rise above his limitations.6.He applied for a salesman’s job.7.With his mother setting up a meeting with a Watkinsrepresentative, as well as by his own persistence.8.He lacked confidence. It took him quite a while to have the courage to ring the first doorbell.9.He keeps coming back until the customer buys. He tells himself not to worry if hid day has not turned out to be profitable. 10.Because he was laid up for five months after band surgery and couldn’t work.11.Like a home of the past era. He leads a solitary life.12.No, he doesn’t. Because he lives a life of dignity.TextOrganization 1.2.Vocabulary:1) disabled 2) impatient 3) solitary 4) crushed5) feel like 6) lashed 7) echoing 8) paused9) betrayed 10) laundry 11) section12) tilted2.1) cared for 2) hang on3) was laid up with4) are gaining on5) kicked up6) went off7) drop ... off8)straighten out3.1) … sometimes didn't register with her.2)… in disorder, drawers pulled out, shoes and boots scattered.3)… was transferred from Father's account to my account.4)… a pledge to contribute 1000,000dollars to the Children inNeeded charity campaign.5)… the most profitable business in that province.4.1) gaining on; off balance; was laid up in; scar on2) a cripple\ crippled ; surgery , limitations, in literature.3) commission ; on the phone ; his territory ; never registers withII. Usage1.I never did go over these books, although I probably should have.2.I know this is a personal question. You don't have to answer me if you don't want to.3.I think this topic should have attracted far more attention from philosophers than it has.4."I think you're right." — "I'm sure I am."5."He thought that the condition was hereditary in his case." —"Well, it might be."6."Sugar?" ---- "No. Maybe next time."7.The house is only a building. It is a place to live, nothing more.8.DIANE: You didn't! Tell me you didn't!FATHER: Oh, yes. Anything for mychildren.III. Word Family1.1) bored2) boredom3) bored4) boringly5) boring2. 1) 2)3) encouraging4)3) freezing4) freezer5) freezeComprehensive ExercisesI Cloze1. Text-related1) off … feet 2) signature 3) commission 4) on the phone 5) laid up 6) surgery 7) territory 8) disorder9) applying for 10) dignity2. Theme-related1)didn’t 2) read 3) come 4) money5) because 6) earning 7) doing 8) own9) obviously 10) valueII. TranslationI. I grew terribly scared when I heard sound of footsteps echoinground the hallway at midnight yesterday.2. The name-brand sports shoes are guaranteed for 12months.3. Snowstorms threw communications and transportation intodisorder.4.I’ve been suffering a lot of stress from work lately, I feel like takinga vacation at the seaside.5. Living in an apartment is all right, but it has its limitations---forexample, you don’t have your own gardens.6. Tom was born a cripple, with one of his lower limbs useless. Early in his childhood, he learned that unless he so exerted himself as to rise above his limitations, he could not earn a living, and unless he succeeded in making a living on his own, he could not win/gain the respect of others. That was the price he had to pay for his dignity as a human being.Tom applied for numerous jobs, only to be turned down, before he finally got one as a delivery boy for a Pizza Hut. He then worked as a salesrepresentative for a sportswear company in a territory no one else would want. Today he owns a fairly profitable retail shop in his hometown, and hires several people to work for him.Part III TextBComprehension Check 1.c3.a5.d 2.d 4.d 6. bTranslation1.当时我俩并未意识到这一点,但那就是我们之间开始拉开距离的日子,是开始在家庭内部重新界定劳动者的意义的日子。
UNIT 1VocabularyI.1.1) on balance 5) illustrated 9) involved2) resist 6) budget 10) economic3) haul 7) lowering 11) blasting4) wicked 8) boundary 12) just about2.1)cut back/ down 2) pick up 3) get by 4) get through5)face up to 6) turn in 7) making up for 8) think up3.1) pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy2) often generate misleading thoughts3) attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work4) be suspected of doing everything for money5) before he gets through life4.1) their indoor, a profit, to invest in2) device, the improvement, on a global scale3) stacked, temptation, never dined outII Confusable Words1. 1) house 2) Home 3) home, family 4) household2. 1) doubt 2) suspect 3) doubted 4) suspected 5) suspect III. Word Formation1) rise 2) final 3) regular 4) cash 5) hows, whys6) upped 7) yellowed 8) bottled 9) lower 10) searchComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) get by 2) temptation 3) get through 4) improvements5) aside from 6) suspect 7) supplement 8) profit9) stacking2. (Theme-related)1) replaced 2) consider 3) quit 4) world 5) tough6) fuels 7) provide 8) luxuries 9) balance 10) idealII. Translation1. We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it’s fairly minor.2. My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people ofmy hometown took over (responsibility for) my upbringing at that point.3. The toys have to meet strict/ tough safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4. Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of news and opinion.5. When it comes to this magazine, it is/ carries a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world.A decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. She quit an executive position and opened/ set up a household device store in her neighborhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives.But, to run a small business on a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her steady income, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expense. Sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the premium for the various kinds of insurance she needed.Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.UNIT 2VocabularyI.1.1) decades 5) slender 9) on the side2) historic 6) web 10) authorized3) imposed 7) bade 11) terminal4) religious 8) site 12) make the best of2.1) went through 2) stood up for 3) laid down 4) take on5) let (us) down 6) draw on 7) fall into 8) pass for3.1) The Europeans are fully confident that the Americans will not be able to justify their measures to protect the struggling American steel industry.2) Clinton is, in the eyes of Joe Klein, staff writer of the New Yorker and author of The Natural, the most talented politician of his generation and the most compelling.3) There's not much you can do if people are really intent on destroying themselves with drugs.4) A different experience of the world could forge a completely different approach to life.5) It is our conviction that cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethical and social problems in the long run.4.1) As for, do not compel, capture of, have forged2) At huge risk, the mission, shelter3) who abolished, In the eyes of, racialII. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I'll tell you in a minute how I have attained the genuine sense of belonging in America, but first let me hear about your French trip.2. Most McDonald's look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about 16 different basic designs.3. Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial crisis.4. This second-hand car has been nothing but trouble; it's always breaking down.5. In your resume you've mentioned everything but one vital point.6. Our technicians have discovered a simple but effective solution to the problem.7. I am sorry, but I think you shouldn't have lingered on over coffee and missed the last bus..8. The bankruptcy of the company was not caused by evil, but by simple ignoranceIII. Usage1) lonely 2)friendly 3) weekly, monthly 4)lovely5) cowardly 6)kindly/ saintly 7) lively 8)motherlyComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1)forged 2) stand up 3) compelled 4)convictions 5)mission6)abolish 7) intent on 8) risk 9)in the eyes of 10)threats2. (Theme-related)1) assistance 2) involved 3) estimated 4)coincidence 5)emerged6) referred 7) numerous 8) stationed 9)concern 10)captureII. Translation1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we are still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river, the old man reported to the police at once.5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hunger and disease in the developing world.Shortly after he achieved freedom Henson became intent on assisting fugitive slaves. He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several times to help others to travel the Underground Railroad to freedom. Once some slave catchers closed in on the escaping slaves and Henson when they were on the run. He disguised them and successfully avoided capture. Later he built a small settlement in Dresden in Canada for escaped slaves, setting up a chapel and a school. He held to the conviction that slavery would be abolished, and the day was bound to come when racial discrimination no longer existed.UNIT 3VocabularyI.1.1) threatens 2) by a small margin 3)civilize 4)closed up 5)wandered 6) paste 7) without so much as 8) sideways9) hook up to 10) universal 11) chart 12) Bathed in2. 1)narrowed down 2)looked back on 3)cut off 4)fit into5)wear(the other) down 6)lies in 7)put up 8)stand for3. 1)...which is likely to make people vulnerable to asthma has been found by researchers at the Department of Clinical Medicine in Oxford.2)...with mirrored doors had to be built in so as to make their small bedroom look larger.3)...feature the space shuttle Challenger blowing up in January 1986---killing all seven crew.4)...threatened to keep the pupils in after school, they were quieted at once.5)... are a major barrier to the country's economic growth due to the fact that/because imported oil has absorbed 40% of its foreign exchange.4. 1) looked back on/ atmosphere/urban life2)era/ hooked up to the / the electronic3) the suburb / a sophisticated / system / analyze / make errorsII. 1) away 2)inside/in 3)forward/through 4)back5)off 6)home 7) back down 8)in...outIII. 1) Internet is not such an unusual word as it used to be2) Most men do not look unattractive in them3) Wealthy as she is, she is not unconcerned by her sudden unemployment4) The claim is not unrealistic in view of a sharp decrease in the city's violent crimes.5)His poor health is not unrelated to his unhealthy way of life.Comprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) Statistics 2)rural 3)era 4)stood for 5)on the latch6)vulnerable 7)barrier 8)electronic 9)reflection 10)civilized2. 1) together 2)liable 3)shift 4)electric 5)cautious6)sophisticated 7)thieves 8)break 9)chances 10)signsII. Translation1.1) The Internet is changing the way people live, (no matter) whether they are in urban or rural areas.2)Medium-sized and small companies are more vulnerable to the threat of the globaleconomic crisis than large ones.3) With regard to our term paper, the professor asked us to analyze the unemployment chart first, and then provide critical reflections on the nations economic development.4)It never occurred to him that their team would win the basketball match by a large margin.5) Looking back on my twenty years' teaching in high school, I attribute my success to patience, talent, and the constant pursuit of knowledge.2. It is almost impossible to keep a determined burglar out. All you can do is discourage him for a few minutes. Thus exposing him to police patrols. Common sense tells us that lighting is a barrier to criminal activity. A light should be fixed in the doorway and switched on at night. Make sure/Assure yourself that you don't leave the door on the latch if you happen to be the last to come in. If you decide to buy a sophisticated electronic alarm system, be sure to ask for its signs and put them up on both windows and doors. In addition you may have it hooked up to a police station.UNIT 4VocabularyI.1.1) accordingly 2) loose 3) concentration 4)stimulating 5) fabric 6)if anything 7) reality 8) intuition9) trifle 10) at the turn of the century 11) mess12) undermine2. 1) approve of 2) slow down 3) taken in 4) sucked into5) set apart 6) dozed off 7)call forth 8)stretch into9) keep up with 10)believe in3. 1)...provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades.2)...is credited to his powers of imagination3)...on the foundations of an agricultural revolution4)...not to make any complaints in the presence of the nurse.5)...the outbreak of the Second World War.4. 1) flaw/came to the conclusion/would get nowhere2) in a row/dozed off/a mess of3) outbreak of/ has undermined / has strainedII. 1)With Christmas only a week away2) With his physical condition improving day by day3) With our GDP growing steadily4) With all the shops closed5) with her eyes closed6) With the fog lifting during the nightIII. 1) like/as 2) as 3) like 4) like/as5) as/like 6) as 7)like 8) asComprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) caution 2) came to the conclusion that 3)never get anywhere4)undermining 5) not give/care a fig 6) flaw7) beyond any doubt 8)foundation 9)remarkable/impressive10) imagination2. 1) extent 2)inventions 3)bet 4)manages 5)vision6)eventually 7)achievement 8)poverty 9) utilized 10)breakthroughII. Translation1.1) The volunteers sent/assigned by the Red Cross disinfected, with great caution, the drinking water in the village so as to avoid an outbreak of plague.2)Einstein spent many years trying to unify the theories of electromagnetism and gravity but failed.3)Professor Wang received/won the Presidential Award for his excellence in stimulating students' creative imagination.4) As there were some major design flaws, the board of directors didn't approve of the economic stimulus package.5) Having realized that nobody could help him, Jordan finally came to the conclusion that he had to face reality and take up/meet the challenge by himself.2. What was remarkable about 2005 was perhaps that the UN declared it "The World Year of Physics". It was the 100th anniversary of Einstein's theory of relativity and the 50th anniversary of his death. In 1905 Einstein published five highly important essays in the history of science, thus revolutionizing physics. His great achievements can be credited to his impressive powers of imagination, constant questioning, and not giving a fig for authority. It is beyond doubt that Einstein was the greatest scientist in the 20th century.。
Listen and Respond Listen to a short passage entitled “An Invitation”. Task One Focusing on the Main Ideas Choose the best answer to each of the following questions according to the information contained in the listening passage. 1) Where did the woman see the three old men? A) In front of her store. B) In her front yard. C) In her dream. D) In her doorway.
2) Who were the three old men respectively? A) Success, Hope and Wealth. B) Faith, Hope, and Love. C) Wealth, Faith and Success. D) Love, Success and Wealth.
3) Whom did the family invite in? A) Wealth. B) Love. C) Success. D) All of the above.
4) How many of the old men would like to go into the house? A) One. B) Two. C) Three. D) Four.
5) What is the main idea of the passage? A) Where there is love, there is wealth and success. B) One cannot live without wealth, love and success. C) Love is as important as wealth and success. D) Wealth and success are what people pursue most eagerly. Task Two Zooming In on the Details Listen to the passage again and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have heard. 1. The women thought that the three old men must be hungry , so she invited them to come in and have something to eat .
2. The old men said that they did not go into a house together . 3. The husband wished to invite Wealth , but the woman did not agree and wished to have Success , while their daughter suggested: “ Wouldn’t it be better to invite Love ?”
4. The woman came out and asked: “Which one of you is Love ? Please come in and be our guest .”
5. The other two old men also got up and followed, which surprised the woman.
6. One old man told the woman: “If you had invited Wealth or Success , the other two of us would have stayed out .”
Read and Explore Task One Discovering the Main Ideas 1 Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text A. 1) Is “love” easy to define? Why or why not? No. It is because love is a feeling that can only be felt but cannot be clearly described.
2) How does the author describe “puppy loves”? “Puppy loves” are brief, silly, adventurous but harmless.
3) What does it take for love to develop into maturity? Love takes time to blossom and it takes a lot of understanding, caring, sharing and affection to develop into maturity.
4) What helped preserve the holiness of love in the author’s parents’ generation? It was the distance between men and women that helped preserve the holiness of love in the author’s parents’ generation.
5) What negative roles do the media play in forming the younger generation’s view of love? The media have exposed the younger generation to things that have fast paced their sensibilities so much that taking things slow requires effort. 6) What do young people today tend to value in relationships? What does the author think they should value? They tend to value physical beauty, closeness, passion and acquiring. The author thinks that they should value inner charm, intimacy, emotion and sharing.
2 Text A can be divided into four parts with the paragraph number(s) of each part provided as follows. Write down the main idea of each part. Part Paragraph(s) Main Idea One 1–2 Love is hard to define because it can only be felt but not described.
Two 3–7 The author discusses love of different depths from her own experiences.
Three 8–12 The two generations handle love and relationships differently. The younger generation tends to be more hasty and selfish in building relationships.
Four 13–14 The author advises young people to learn the essence of love and find ways to develop relationships into lifelong bonds.
Task Two Reading Between the Lines Read the following sentences carefully and discuss in pairs what the author intends to say by the italicised parts. 1. Given the busy nature of our lives, it’s to be appreciated that we even find the time to indulge in matters of the heart. (Para. 3)
Love is still indispensable to us, even though we are so busy pursuing material things for our everyday life. For this we should feel grateful.
2. The long skirts, the quiet and unpretentious looks, the curled long hair, the calmness, the shy glance — these are all so frequently remindful of a bygone era. (Para. 8)
These often remind us of those days when people of our parents’ generation were courting. It was an era of constraints, restraints, respect, admiration, and plenty of romance. But such an era is gone for ever, for young people today tend to behave differently.