山东师范大学成人教育综合英语2 答案 含作文

综合英语二自考试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modern communication?A. SpeedB. AccuracyC. UniversalityD. Complexity2. The word "serendipity" is most closely associated with which of the following?A. A type of musical instrumentB. A discovery by accidentC. A historical eventD. A geographical location3. In a sentence, the past perfect tense is used to indicate that an action was completed:A. Before another action in the pastB. At the same time as another action in the pastC. After another action in the pastD. None of the above4. The phrase "break the ice" is commonly used to describe which of the following actions?A. Starting a fireB. Cooling down a heated argumentC. Initiating a conversationD. Halting a conversation abruptly5. Which of the following is the correct superlative form of the adjective "happy"?A. happiestB. most happyC. very happyD. happyest6. The word "quarantine" is often used in the context of:A. A party with a specific themeB. A period of isolation due to health concernsC. A type of military trainingD. A method of preparing food7. "Sustainable development" refers to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This concept is most closely related to:A. EconomicsB. EcologyC. TechnologyD. Politics8. The correct preposition to use when talking about the time of day is:A. atB. onC. inD. by9. Which of the following is the correct use of the word "irregardless"?A. I will go to the party irregardless of the weather.B. She used the word "irregardless" incorrectly in her essay.C. Irregardless of the difficulties, he continued his research.D. The word "irregardless" is not a real word.10. The phrase "to put all your eggs in one basket" means:A. To take a risk by relying on a single plan or strategyB. To cook many eggs at onceC. To prepare for an Easter celebrationD. To diversify your investments答案：1-5 D B A A A6-10 B A A D A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）11. The __________ (opposite of 'beginning') of the story was quite predictable.答案：end12. She has a __________ (ability to speak before many people without fear) when giving presentations.答案：confidence13. The __________ (person who takes care of plants) ensures that the garden looks its best all year round.答案：gardener14. The __________ (study of the stars and planets) hasalways fascinated him.答案：astronomy15. The company's __________ (a plan or method for achievinga particular goal) was to increase sales by 20%.答案：strategy16. The __________ (a person who is the first to do something) of the new project was given a bonus by the company.答案：pioneer17. The __________ (a person who is not honest) was caught trying to sell fake jewelry.答案：fraud18. The __________ (a person who is very careful with money) decided to save rather than spend during the sale.答案：miser19. The __________ (a person who is not easily pleased) found fault with every aspect of the service.答案：critic20. The __________ (a person who is always in a hurry) wasthe first to arrive and the last to leave.答案：busybody三、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）阅读下面的文章，回答问题。

山东师范大学成人高等教育英语专业英语阅读（二）复习题A参考答案在试卷后（7月无纸化考试）I．Choose the correct definition of the underlined word according to the context.（20*2=40）1. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never requited.(a) reconsidered (b) realized (c) required (d) rewarded2. When I left a 20-year-career in the Coast Guard to become a freelance writer, I had no prospects at all.(a) chances of future success (b) financial support(c) social connections (d) permanent job3. On the phone was an old acquaintance from the Coast Guard, now stationed in San Francisco.(a) working (b) found (c) busy (d) resting4. What's more, I could write on the side.(a) full time (b) as a secondary occupation(c) with more concentration(d) with enough time5. From deep inside a bull-headed resolution welled up.(a) rose like water (b) took shape (c) came into sight (d) overwhelmed6. Through him I met other struggling artists like Joe Delaney, a veteran painter from Knoxville, Tenn.(a) poorly paid (b) practical (c) senior (d) experienced7. Often Joe lacked food money, so he'd visit a neighborhood butcher who would give him big bones with morsels of meat and a grocer who would hand him some wilted vegetables.(a) less than fresh (b) cheap (c) edible (d) less nutritious8. The shadows had turned into dazzling limelight.(a) substantial success (b) center of public attention(c) places without shadow (d) full daylight9. It was a confusing, exhilarating time, and in a sense I was blinded by the light of my success.(a) entertaining and interesting (b) urgent and decisive。

山东师范大学成人高等教育期末考试试题年级：专业：考试科目：综合英语（2）试题类别：Ａ卷考试形式：闭卷Part I: Fill in the blanks with the correct pronouns, articles or prepositions. (20×1)1.They must do _______duty, as we must do _______. We have kept _______ promise;let them keep _______.2.The boys are very much alike. Can you tell ______ is ______?3._______ effort is needed to complete the project.4.My favorite subject at school was _______ history. All students should knowsomething about ________ history of their own country.5.I’ll pay you ______ thousand ______ year. It’s not ______ enormous salary butafter all you are ______completely unskilled worker.6.The little boy climbed out _______ ______ the table.7.When _______ trouble, they always look ______ him _______ help.8. Jim felt out ______ of place _______ the professors.Part II: Fill in each blank with the words in the brackets with proper order or form. (20×0.5)1.The house is surrounded by ______ ______ _______ ________wall. (brick, red, a,high)2.Let us have ______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______cloth. (table, red,a, big, square, cotton)3.I have _______ ______ to tell you. ( something, important)4. “Stand _______ (firm/ firmly),” I spoke to them ______ (firm/firmly)5. If you _______(wait) for another hour before you _______ (make) up your mind, it ______ (be) too late.6. Wondering what was wrong, I crossed the road and found that two young men ______ (arrest) by the police.Part III: Circle the best answer from the four choices labeled A, B, C, D (20×1)1.If the weather is good, we shall go on a picnic _______.A: all to gather B: altogether C: all-together D: all together2.Eating an apple a day is considered ________.A: healthy B: healthful C: healthily D: health3.If you get up _______, you will miss the plane.A: lately B: late C: latter D: later4.London has a larger population _______ in the United Kingdom.A: than any city B: than other cities C: than all the cities D: than all the other cities5.The book is not ______ what we paid.A: worth B: worthy C: valuable D: expensive6.“Was the job difficult?”“Yes, we found _________.”A: the work hard for doing B: hard to do the workC: it hard doing the work D: the work hard to do7.I didn’t ask him to do such a hard job. In fact, I don’t expect him _______theimpossibilities.A: did B: do C: to do D: does8.It was very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you ______ it.A: replaced B: have replaced C: replace D: will replace9.Send for a doctor quickly. The old man _______.A: will die B: is dying C: dies D: died.st night, on his way home, he was _______ on the head by something hard.A: striked B: stroke C: struck D: striken11.The weather in Shenyang is much colder than _________.A: Hongkong B: that in Hongkong C: Hongkong’s D: in Hongkong12.In the preface _______ my books, I thanked all the people who had been of helpto me.A: of B: in C: for D: to13._______ the end of this term, we shall have learned 10 lessons.A: At B: To C: In D: By14.He was lucky to escape _______ to prison.A: sending B: being sent C: to be sent D: sent15.It is wise _______ the case that way.A: of him to settle B for him to settle C: of his settling D: thathe settle16.His success was due to ______ he had been working hard.A: that B: the fact which C: the fact that D: the factof17.Free movie tickets will be given to _______ comes firstA: whoever B: whomever C: whichever D: whatever18.All _______ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.A: what is needed B: for our needs C: the thing needed D: thatis needed19.I hope all the precautions against air pollution, ______ suggested by the localgovernment, will beseriously considered here.A: as B: what C: so D: that20. I’ve already told you that I’m going to buy it, ________.A: however much it costs B: however does it cost muchC: how much does it cost D: no matter how it costsPart IV: There are 4 choices in each sentence. You are to identify the one and thatneeds correction.(20×1)1. The teacher’s lecture on the history was three hours long and Henry felt veryboring.A B C D2.Under the present circumstances there seem fewer reasons for people to hug illusionthan there was before.A B CD。

一、单选题1、The sitting-room needs ______, but it'll have to wait until Saturday.A、be cleaningB、to be cleanedC、cleanD、being cleaned您的答案：B正确答案：B 得分：5.0 分解析：need to be done与need doing皆为“需要被做”之意。

2、He determined ______ medicine.A、learnB、to learnC、learningD、learned您的答案：B正确答案：B 得分：5.0 分解析：determine to do sth.固定词组。

整句话的意思为：他决定学医。

3、The clever boy made a hole in the wall, ______ he could see ______ was going on inside house.A、which; whatB、through which; whatC、through that; whatD、what; that您的答案：B正确答案：B 得分：5.0 分解析：through which引导定语从句，through which即through the hole, 在定语从句中作状语.What引导的是see的宾语从句，并作从句的主语.4、I have bought two ballpens, ______ writes well.A、none of themB、neither of themC、neither of whichD、none of which您的答案：C正确答案：C 得分：5.0 分解析：因为是two ballpens, 并且定语从句的谓语writes是单数概念。

因此，C 是正确选项.5、It is generally considered unwise to give a child ______ he or she wants.A、howeverB、whateverC、whicheverD、wherever您的答案：B正确答案：B 得分：5.0 分解析：whatever引导宾语从句，在从句中作wants的宾语。

山东师范大学成人高等教育英语专业（专升本、高起本）综合英语（二）书面作业一、单词连线题Match the words in Column A with the appropriate meanings inColumn B. （每小题1分，共10分）1. compute A. calculate2. robust B. energy-consuming3. energy-sapping C. respond to4. mischievous D. deserving praise5. meritorious E. simple and pleasant journey6. citations F. drop drastically7. counter G. full of tricks8. idyllic cruise H. meaningless9. plummet I. quotations10. pointless J. Vigorous1-----5 AJBGD 6----10 ICEFH二、根据课文内容判断正误Read the following sentences and decide whether itis True or False according to your comprehension of the texts. （每小题2分，共10分）1----5 TTTFT1. The purpose of the article The Trial that Rocked the World is intended to draw the world's attention to the Evolution Theory and persuade people not to be stubbornly hostile to science.2. John Scopes lost the case in the court, but he won in a real sense.3. New dictionaries are needed because English has changed more in the past twogenerations than at any other time in its history.4. Computers will not bring any changes to school education.5. Britain is sorry that she has lost her dominance on the high seas.三、用英语解释句子Paraphrase.（每小题5分，共30分）1. Mark Twain began digging his way to regional fame as a newspaper reporter and humorist.1. Mark Twain began working hard to became well known locally as a newspaper reporter and humorist.2. In no area of American life is personal service so precious as in medical care.2. Personal service in medical care is regarded as the most important part of the American life3. has developed the kinds of ships which would certainly expand the Soviet reach well beyond its perimeters3. These ships would certainly make it possible for she Soviet Union to exert its influence on countries far away from its territory.4. And when they go, so does a huge slice of the few traditional industries worth keeping4. When these smaller shipping companies go bankrupt, a big part of the few old industries that have been doing well and earning huge profits will close down.5. We may have some sport for you yet.5. You may experience some adventure during the voyage6. I’d venture there was more to it than that.6. I would think the Roosevelt-Churchill conference might have decided on more things than that.四、英语修辞方法辨析Point out the figures of speech used in the followingsentences（每小题2分，共10分）1----5 CBACA1. Bitterness fed on the man who had made the world laugh.A. punB. alliterationC. personification2. he commented with a crushing sense of despair o n man’s final release from earthly strugglesA. simileB. euphemismC. alliteration3. a world which will lament them a day and forget them foreverA. antithesisB. alliterationC. euphemism4. His reputation as an authority on Scripture is recognized throughout the world.A. punB. metaphorC. hyperbole5. Dudley Field Malene called my conviction a “victorious defeat”.A. oxymoronB. metaphorC. ridicule五、汉译英Translate the following sentences into English（每小题4分，共20分）1. 这种仪器便于携带，因此对勘探人员很方便。

成人高考英语复习题及参考答案（二）成人高考英语复习题及参考答案(二) 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，第Ⅰ卷1页至8页，第Ⅱ卷9页至10页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号、考试科目用钢笔涂写在答题卡上。

2.每小题选出答案后，用钢笔把答题卡上对应的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。

不能答在试题卷上。

3.考试结束，考生将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

一、语音知识（共5小题；每1.5题分，共7.5分。

）在下列每组单词中，有一个单词的划线部分与其他单词的划线部分的读音不同。

找出这个词。

1. A. back B. safely C. table D. strange2. A. rare B. square C. care D. are3. A. taught B. caught C. laughter D. daughter4. A. white B. whisper C. whose D. wheel5. A. kick B. resist C. silver D. April二、词汇与语法知识（共15小题；每小题 1.5分，共22.5分。

）从每小题的四个选择中，选出最佳的一项。

6. It’s the first turning the left after the traffic lights.A. byB. inC. onD. for7. of them knew about the plan because it was secret.A. SomeB. AnyD. None8. It’s very kind invite me to your birthday party.A. from you toB. of you toC. by you toD. that you9. I pulled the handle I could.A. so hardly asB. as hardly asC. so hard asD. as hard as10. Tom, together with his family, to see us tonight.A. is comingB. are comingC. comesD. come16. those books do you want?A. What areB. Which ofC. Which areD. What11. Last Sunday had a picnic in Beihai Park.A. John, Mary and meB. John, I and MaryC. John, Mary and ID. I, John and Mary12. The garden requires .A. wateringB. being wateredD. having watered13. All that can be done .A. have been doneB. have doneC. has been doneD. has done14. I know nothing about him he is a teacher.A. besidesB. in additionC. except forD. except that15. You never told us why you were late for the party, ?A. weren’t youB. didn’t youC. had youD. did you16. He’ｓto know the answer.A. likelyB. probableC. maybeD. probably17. I knew him better, I discovered that my impression had been right.A. WhichB. AsC. UntilD. Unless18. The heavy snow could not keep us going out to work.A. fromB. onC. uponD. up19. They found the lecture hard .A. to be understoodB. to understandC. for understandingD. to have been understood20. I learned how to a bicycle when I was six years old.A. driveB. rideC. pullD. draw三、完形填空（共20小题；每 1.5分，共30分。

综合英语教程2参考答案Unit 1: A World of CulturesLesson 1: Cultural Diversity1. Vocabulary- Ethnicity: 种族- Tradition: 传统- Heritage: 遗产- Assimilation: 同化2. Grammar- Comparative and Superlative Adjectives: 比较级和最高级形容词- Example: Bigger, biggest3. Reading Comprehension- Main Idea: 文化多样性的重要性- Key Points: 多元文化社会的特点和价值Lesson 2: Festivals Around the World1. Vocabulary- Celebration: 庆祝- Ritual: 仪式- Parade: 游行- Carnival: 狂欢节2. Grammar- Present Continuous Tense: 现在进行时- Example: She is celebrating.3. Reading Comprehension- Main Idea: 世界各地的节日- Key Points: 不同节日的起源和庆祝方式Unit 2: The EnvironmentLesson 1: Climate Change1. Vocabulary- Emission: 排放- Greenhouse effect: 温室效应- Sustainability: 可持续性- Renewable: 可再生的2. Grammar- Passive Voice: 被动语态- Example: The gases are released by factories.3. Reading Comprehension- Main Idea: 气候变化的影响- Key Points: 气候变化的原因和可能的解决方案Lesson 2: Protecting Our Planet1. Vocabulary- Conservation: 保护- Biodiversity: 生物多样性- Deforestation: 森林砍伐- Recycling: 回收2. Grammar- Modal Verbs: 情态动词- Example: We should recycle more.3. Reading Comprehension- Main Idea: 保护地球的重要性- Key Points: 保护环境的方法和措施Unit 3: Technology and SocietyLesson 1: The Digital Age1. Vocabulary- Innovation: 创新- Cyberspace: 网络空间- Artificial Intelligence: 人工智能- Virtual Reality: 虚拟现实2. Grammar- Future Simple Tense: 一般将来时- Example: Robots will do more tasks.3. Reading Comprehension- Main Idea: 数字时代的技术发展- Key Points: 技术进步对社会的影响Lesson 2: Social Media Impact1. Vocabulary- Networking: 社交网络- Influencer: 影响者- Privacy: 隐私- Viral: 病毒式传播2. Grammar- Conditional Sentences: 条件句- Example: If you post a video, it might go viral.3. Reading Comprehension- Main Idea: 社交媒体对社会的影响- Key Points: 社交媒体的利与弊Unit 4: Health and LifestyleLesson 1: Healthy Eating1. Vocabulary- Nutrient: 营养素- Diet: 饮食- Organic: 有机的- Balanced: 平衡的2. Grammar- Gerunds and Infinitives: 动名词和不定式 - Example: Eating healthy is important.3. Reading Comprehension- Main Idea: 健康饮食的重要性- Key Points: 健康饮食的建议和指导Lesson 2: Exercise and Fitness1. Vocabulary- Cardiovascular: 心血管的- Yoga: 瑜伽- Aerobic: 有氧运动- Endurance: 耐力2. Grammar- Present Perfect Tense: 现在完成时- Example: I have exercised for an hour.3. Reading Comprehension- Main Idea: 运动与健康- Key Points: 运动的好处和不同类型的运动Unit 5: Education and CareerLesson 1: Lifelong Learning1. Vocabulary- Curriculum: 课程- Skill: 技能- Competency: 能力- Seminar: 研讨会2. Grammar- Adverbial Clauses of Time: 时间状语从句- Example: After I graduated, I continued learning.3. Reading Comprehension- Main Idea: 终身学习的重要性- Key Points: 终身学习的好处和方法Lesson 2: Career Development1. Vocabulary- Resume: 简历- Interview: 面试- Networking: 建立联系- Promotion: 晋升2. Grammar- Reported Speech: 间接引语- Example: He said that he wanted a promotion.3. Reading Compreh。

综合英语教程2课后翻译答案汇总Book TwoUnit 1 Someone Waiting1. I don’t like to see people off at the railway station.2. The company is giving a farewell party for you on Monday evening. A car will Pick you up at your hotel at half past seven.3. She was so excited that she couldn’t help giving me a warm embrace.4. I never quite succeed in overcoming the sense of being out of place.5. She glanced round the room to see who was there.6. His big shoes look like small boats.7. Y ou should fold the eggs into flour instead of doing it in the opposite way.Unit 2 Football1. He thinks that the marriage between them is no more than a business deal.2. He used up all the money he had.3. The young man saved your daughter from drowning.4. She had absolutely nowhere to go, so she read some old books at home.5. “Will I ever be as good a player as Geoff?” “Perhaps, but you still have a long way to go before that day comes.”6. He is in danger of losing his job.7. The practice of employing children to work in factories has nearly died out in many countries. UNIT 3 The Snake Bite1. It started raining, so she made for the nearest shelter.2. She picked out a cap to match her dress.3. I waited for an hour, but he didn’t show up.4. They figured it was better to stay where they were.5. The earthquake that struck the little island caused 23 deaths.6. He returned home at length after being away from the vi ll age for 20 years.7. She managed to hold on to her job while many of her colleagues lost theirs.Unit 4 He was my father1. My teacher told me that the liquid in the bottle could remove stains from metal and chi na.2. The student sitting beside me looked around the examination room wi th apprehensi on.3. He is now out of college and lives on his own.4. They took turns staying awake in case anything went wrong.5. The elder daughter will probably follow in her father's footsteps, and take over the family business when she's old enough.6. He had to get off his bike and push it up the hill.7. This pair of gloves will protect your hands against the cold .UNIT 5 The English Countryside1. Her bedroom has large windows overlooking a beautiful lake.2. He collapsed into the armchair, stretchi ng out hi s l egs i n front of hi m.3. I simply could not live there; it rained day in and day out when I went there on holiday.4. A dry warehouse is important especially in the case of these medicines.5. The people in this village, for the most part, are quiet and well behaved.6. We tend to get cold winters and warm, dry summers i n thi s part of the country.7. It’s a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of beef and v egetable.Unit 6 Suffering to Be Beautiful1. I find it difficult to keep up with the changes in fashion.2. He doesn't go in for outdoor sports much.3. My English is poor so I'm not up to translating the poem.4. People usually judge a person by his/her appearance.5. She looked as if she hadn't slept all night.6. He was determined to go to great lengths to fulfill his ambition7. He sat in the front so as to hear clearly.Unit Seven Waiting for a Call1. I’ll do it my own way if you don’t mind.2. John couldn’t have been in the classroom. W e were there j ust a few mi nutes ago.3. Such rude behavior cannot be excused.4. My salary went up by half when I changed companies.5. The workers smashed the bottles with the hammer.6. I don’t think it hurts (anybody) to get up earlier.7. Y ou are asking too much of me.8. I keep making the same mistake. It’s really annoying.Unit Eight Secret Messages to Ourselves1. Judy had a right to come and go as she pleased.2. He leapt to fame overnight with the success of his first film.3. I sometimes have difficulty distinguishing Australian English from American English.4. I didn’t want to come here in the first place.5. Miniskirts are out of fashion, while long ski rts have come i nto fashi on agai n.6. She was always criticizing others, so her friends got tired of her.7. Her manner was cold and indifferent.8. Nancy and John have fallen out of love with each other and they split at last.Unit Ten Teenager’s Nightmare1. Everyone supposes him to be poor, but he is actually quite rich.2. I wouldn’t put up with his arrogance if I were you.3. There is plenty of paper on the desk if you need it.4. In order to pass the exam, she is resigned to not watching TV this weekend.5. The scientists are carrying out some interesting cloning experiments.6. They often quarrel over trifles for hours on end.7. When you get down to the task, you won’t feel it is that easy.8. As some guests were coming, she spent all morning tidying up her room.Unit Eleven Understanding Y our Owner1. At first, he refused to accept any responsibility but he ended up apologizing.2. Sometimes it is not easy to pick out an acquaintance in a crowd.3. Some convenience foods can fit in with ideas of healthy eating.4. Y our carelessness might put us into danger.5. He tried to force his opinion on us, but we didn’t accept it.6. They spent hours working out the result for the survey.Or: It was hours before they worked out the result of the survey.7. If you can’t make it this way, you can try doing it another way.8. Her illness kept her off work for several weeksUnit Twelve Transforming Mars1. A new bridge having been built, and crossing the river by ferry has become a thing of the past.2. Once you pick up a bad habit, it is difficult to get rid of it.3. Doctors are still trying out this new medicine to see if it is effective.4. All the new products of this company were on show at the exhibition.5. The color of brass is similar to that of gold.6. Oxford Street is known as one of the busi est commerci al streets i n London.7. The old building which survived the earthquake was retained in the newly-built district.。

自考综合英语二作文The Importance of Time Management。

Time is one of the most valuable resources we have. It is something that we cannot buy, borrow, or steal. Once it is gone, it is gone forever. Therefore, it is importantthat we manage our time wisely and make the most of every moment.Effective time management is essential for success in both personal and professional life. It helps us to prioritize our tasks, set goals, and achieve them in a timely manner. It allows us to balance our work and personal life, reduces stress, and improves our overall well-being.Time management starts with setting goals. We need to identify what we want to achieve and create a plan to achieve it. We should break down our goals into smaller, more manageable tasks and set deadlines for each task. Thishelps us to stay focused and motivated, and ensures that we make progress towards our goals every day.Another important aspect of time management is prioritization. We should prioritize our tasks based on their importance and urgency. This helps us to avoid wasting time on trivial tasks and focus on the tasks that matter most. We should also learn to say no to tasks that are not important or urgent, and delegate tasks to others when possible.In addition to setting goals and prioritizing tasks, we should also learn to manage our time effectively. This means avoiding distractions such as social media, email, and phone calls, and focusing on the task at hand. We should also take regular breaks to refresh our minds and avoid burnout.Finally, we should learn to be flexible and adapt to changes in our schedule. Unexpected events can disrupt our plans, but we should be able to adjust our schedule and continue working towards our goals.In conclusion, time management is a crucial skill that can help us achieve success in all areas of our lives. By setting goals, prioritizing tasks, managing our time effectively, and adapting to changes, we can make the mostof every moment and achieve our full potential. So let us make the most of our time and live our lives to the fullest.。

综合英语教程2课后答案综合英语教程2是一本高职英语教材，主要针对大学生学习英语的需要。

以下是我整理的综合英语教程2课后习题答案。

Unit 1: Reading1.1 Answer the following questions.1. What is Consumerism?Consumerism refers to the excessive buying and consumption of goods and services.2. What is the significance of the 1950s in relation to consumerism? The 1950s saw the rise of consumerism as economic prosperity led to increased purchasing power and a desire for material goods.3. What was the main cause of consumerism in the 1950s?The main cause of consumerism in the 1950s was the economic prosperity and increased disposable income of the middle class.4. What can be inferred from the article about the impact of television on consumerism in the 1950s?Television advertising played a significant role in promoting consumerism by creating a desire for new products and influencing purchasing decisions.5. What effect does the article suggest consumerism has had on society?The article suggests that consumerism has led to an increase in materialism, debt, and a loss of focus on more important values. Unit 2: Listening2.1 Answer the following questions.1. What were the two main factors that contributed to the declinein honeybee populations?The two main factors are habitat loss and exposure to pesticides. 2. What is colony collapse disorder (CCD)?Colony collapse disorder is the phenomenon where worker honeybees disappear from the hive, leading to the collapse of the colony.3. How does the loss of honeybee populations affect the environment?Honeybees play a crucial role in pollinating plants, so the loss of honeybee populations can have a significant impact on the environment, including reduced crop yields and a decrease in biodiversity.4. What actions are being taken to address the decline in honeybee populations?Actions being taken include reducing pesticide use, creating honeybee-friendly habitats, and implementing conservation measures to protect honeybee populations.Unit 3: Speaking3.1 Discuss the following questions.1. What do you know about global warming?2. What impact do you think global warming will have on the environment and society?3. What actions do you think individuals and governments should take to address global warming?Unit 4: Writing4.1 Write a paragraph summarizing the main points of the reading passage "The Dangers of Plastic Pollution".The article highlights the dangers of plastic pollution, particularly in oceans and marine life. It discusses how plastic waste, especiallysingle-use plastics like straws and bags, end up in the ocean and harm marine animals. The article also mentions the long-term effects of plastic pollution on ecosystems and human health. It concludes by emphasizing the need to reduce plastic use and promote recycling as a way to combat plastic pollution.These are just a few examples of the answers to the exercises in the Integrated English Course 2 workbook. It's important to note that answers may vary depending on individual interpretations, so it is always recommended to refer to the answer key provided by the textbook or consult with the teacher for the most accurate answers.。