大学英语精读（预备级）课后答案第一部分UNIT1.1) To lose weight, Katie substituted some low-fat foods for high-fat foods in her diet, for example, having fat-free milk instead of regular milk.2) Our science teacher drew a(n) analogy between the way water moves and the way light travels in waves.3) In a dictionary, the word “noun” is often represented by the letter “n”.4) It is interesting that different styles of dress can be associated with different types of music.5) AIDS is the biggest health challenge we have had to face this century.6) Coal can easily be converted to gas.7) Although people often say this is beautiful or that is beautiful, it is mot easy to define the concept of beauty.8) The famous TV producer successfully reduced the history of space travel to a 2-hour show.9) I have a(n) image in my mind of how I want my room to be.10) Jack carried bundles of old clothes and magazines to the garage sale.11) There are all beautiful photos. It’s really hard for me to choose the best one.12) When asked where his mother was, the little boy pointed to the kitchen.13) John didn’t marry Mary in the end. He married Julie instead.14) The best thing about traveling is that you can meet different people and learn about various customs.UNIT2.1） Ever since my brother took that job offer, he has been traveling back and forth, and we rarely talk these days.2) The rain was so heavy and the road so muddy that it took us all day to reach our destination.3) Computer terminals are seen everywhere in offices now.4) Students should pay attention to the distinction between formal and informal words when they are learning a foreign language.5) Since the final exam is drawing near, you are not supposed to play football after school.6) Let’s make a(n) bet on who will be the first one to finish reading the book.7) He offered to take me for a ride in his car but I refused, because he is such a(n) rotten driver!8) We don’t see any racial prejudice here: people of all skin colors seem to get on well with each other.9) As the train came near, people waiting on the platform picked up their bags and got ready to board.10) Even if you can’t afford to stay in a 5-star hotel, you can still find cleanand inexpensive accommodation.11) What a delight to walk along the river on a sunny afternoon!12) Because of traffic problems above ground, many people in Shanghai ride the subway to work.13) He pretended to read a newspaper, but in fact he was observing the young girl who had just entered the teahouse.14) The ever increasing housing price forces young couples to buy apartments away from the city center.15) We welcome your valuable suggestions for improving our service.UNIT4.1)Dick wrote a letter of apology to his girlfriend and begged her to forgive his rudeness.2)The patient has responded to the drug and is recovering quickly.3)The two countries have enjoyed a friendly relationship with each other for a long time.4)His present job does not suit his abilities.he may do better at marking.5)Fighting with fists is not a good way to settle an argument.6)Under police questioning,he finally spilled out the teuth of what had happened that night.7)The beautiful sunny morning put me in a happy mood.8)The government called on people to hold on to the tradition of respecting the old.9)The appearance of the superstar drew tremendous applause.10)The young parents scolded their child because he spoke rudely to the guest.11)When people heard that he was raising his younger sister single-handedly,they were so touched that they gave money freely to help him.12)I want very much to thank you’ve done for me,but words fail me.Unit51)The Chinese new year seems to have lost its attraction as an important event of the year.2)I`m tired of this routine job of answering phones and ordering takeout food. I need some excitement.3)She hurried away as soon as she received a message from her husband.4)Some neighbors who have detected the smell of gas from the apartment called911.5)The saleswoman spoke in such a rude manner that i decided not to buy anything from her.6)During the sars outbreak, devices for taking people`s temperature without actually touching the human body sold very well.7)The ability to encourage others is essential to a leader.8)Human beings very often take action without thinking about the impact on the environment.9)The internet enable us to get information faster than ever.10)Regular exercises and a healthy diet enable people to live longer.11)Prof. Hogworth`s major research interest is the common characteristics shared by twins.UNIT7.1) The 20th century is remarkable for its inventions.2) I think I’ll just pop into this pub for a quick drink.3) Crops may suffer if temperatures dip below freezing.4) I took off my coat and hung it on the peg.5) Mrs. Eber wouldn’t let her cat outside for fear that it would be hit by a car.6) The patient managed to rise to his feet, but then he had to stick close to the tables for support on his way to the door.7) Bats are the only mammals to have wings and to manage long flight.8) The maid has to make sure the refrigerator is full of food, the cupboard full of clean linen and the beds changed regularly.9) Mom asked Karen to go to a nearby supermarket to buy a(n) jar of coffee and some orange juice.10) Jack worked here and there but never for long in one town.11) These gloves fit so well it’s as if they were tailor-made to my hands.12) Hang your coat on that peg and sit by the fire to warm yourself.UNIT10.1)I did not see the other car at the time because it was outside my field of vision.2)Do you think a beautiful face is an advantage or not for a woman?3)Fever is a symptom of many illnesses.4)The basketball player had barely sat down before the reporters started firing question at him.5)Their old house had been large and spacious (宽敞的);by conteast the new flat seemed small and dark.6)Every type of plant,with no exception,contains some kind of salt.7)Parents should pay more attention to their children during their formative years.8)Joey came close to despairing after six months of unemployment.9)I’m tired of being treated like a slave.I’ll quit immediately.10)Many of these problems had their origin in the upper levels of administeation.11)Jonathan’s great grandfather left Ireland for the United States,which was believed to be a land of promise.12)It’s interesting that some famous modern Chinese writers used be students of medicine.13)Maggie is no ordinary woman.She has supported over a hundred children through school by working two jobs at the same time.14)They have been hired to herd(放牧) Mr.Simpson’s sheep in the mountains the whole summer.UNIT12.1) I don’t much time , so tell me briefly what have you sen in the factory.2) Under no circumstances should you lend him any money, because he would never pay you back.3) Students clashed(发生冲突) violently with the police and some of them were badly injured.4) The club recruits new members on a regular basis.5) The police are making enquiries and try to get the truth of the whole thing.6) What sort of qualifications do I need for the job?7) Today there are still many magnificent palaces kept intact(完整的) in this country.8) He reacted to the insult(侮辱) by turning his back on Jimmy.9) The government put down the rebellion with brutal force.10) You need to see a doctor immediately. Otherwise the cough may develop into something more serious.11) The entire nation celebrated upon learning the news of the successful return of their first astronaut from outer space.12) Farmers in this village supply the city with fresh vegetables.UNIT14.1) Some computer programs can be downloaded(下载) and used free of charge for a few weeks. But you’ll have to pay a(n) fee if you continue to use them after that.2) This play is so popular that there is a long queue at the ticket window.3) Despite the knowledge that the operation might fail, Judy decided to take a risk.4) Oil is an important raw material, which can be processed(加工) into many different chemical products, including plastics.5) Mark elbowed his way on to the crowded bus but failed to get a seat.6) This instrument can be used to measure sea surface temperatures.7) He was so seriously ill that even the most eminent doctors could not cure him.8) The surgeon is performing a delicate(精细的) operation on Jessica’s knee.9) My friends phoned me that they had set out at 7 o’clock, so they should arrive soon.10) Chris had fallen in love with the decorative(装饰的) arts of the 18th centuries and wanted to furnish his house in that style.11) I’ll never regret spending years teaching in that remote village. It’s actually the best part of my life.12) Memories are not always reliable, because we tend to remember only those things we want to remember.13) You must get rid of that annoying habit of clearing your throat every time you speak.14) Successes don’t come by accident. Only those who try hard enough will be rewarded.第二部分UNIT2.1) Is that the best excuse you can come up with?2) That guy we met last night turned out to be Tina’s cousin.3) I think I will hold on to the records, but you can have the tapes.4) Will you take over the driving when we reach Los Angeles?5) The passengers cheered when the yacht(游艇) picked up speed.6) I’m hungry. It’s time for us to head for the restaurant.UNIT4.1)The team was required to figue out a solution(解决方案)to the problem by the end of this month.2)Margaret had difficulty with her mathematics,but her teacher managed to pull her through.3)During the interview,every candidate(应试者)tried to bring out the best in themselves.4)The diamond necklace that she wore at the party added to her glamour(魅力).5)A sense of hope rose in him and his face began to light up.6)True,you have failed this time,but at least you can draw some lessons from this experience.7)There was a touch of humor in his tone when he told the story.Unit51）Quite a few professor will leave this college in fall. For instance,prof. Smith will go to teach ant oxford.2）The soldiers are equipped with the latest weapons.3）Kids, will you please switch off the tv ? It`s time to go to bed.4）The captain of the ship asked two of his men to be on the look out for icebergs. 5）James kept looking at his watch . At last his guest took the hint and left. 6）Speed up. The floodwater is just behind us.7）Is your novel based on a real life story or did you make it up.UNIT10.1)Jimmy has turned down job offers from several different law firms.2)After the long vacation,he didn’t feel like going back to work.3)I know my son is far from the best singer,but certainly he’s not the worst.4)After reading Hemingway,John was fired with ambition（雄心）to become a writer.5)My wife doesn’t really care for tea;she likes coffee better.6)Don’t mix up those papers,or we’ll nenver find the ones we need.UNIT12.1) Many policemen were seriously injured when the police station was blown up by terrorists yesterday.2) She’s finding it difficult to face up to the possibility of an early death.3) He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he will get over it.4) The TV is broken, but I’ve sent for somebody to repair it.5) I think the door is locked, but I’d better go and make sure it is.6) The government gave him an award in recognition of the great achievement he made in chemistry.第三部分：短语互换UNIT1.1) Home should be a place where people can be safe from (换：get away fear) fear and danger.2) Professor Valentine made(换：put together) a reading list and asked her students to read all the articles on the list.3) Jennifer is becoming very interested in(换：getting into) fashion design(时装设计).4) A difficult task in far easier to finish if it is separated into(换：broken down into) smaller, easier pieces.5) After taking the medicine, the patient felt much(换：a good deal) better.6) For many times(换：Over and over again) I told Steve to give up smoking, but he never listened to me.7) Whether he can be hired or not will be decided by(换：depend/depends) the job interview(面试).UNIT7.1) It seems that Jim never loses interest in(换：gets tired of) playing games on his computer.2) This exercise is most beneficial if practiced for several times(换：once or twice)a day on an empty stomach.3) There are some children walking down the street, holding each other’s hand(换：hand in hand).4) Jessica found(换：come upon) some old letters by chance when she was cleaning the room.5) The TV show was so boring that I fell asleep(换：dozed off) in the middle of it.6) A teacher should encourage students to ask questions they might be unwilling to ask because of their anxiety about(换：questions they might be unwilling to ask for fear of) being thought stupid.7) Despite the heavy rain she was able to(换：managed to) reach the railway station in time.8) The Van Gough painting has been in(换：has belonged to) this wealthy family for years.第二种题型：看汉语意思填词组（Word Formation）UNIT2.1) When I reboarded(再次登上) the plane, I found my seat had already been taken.(board)2) Many years after my graduation, I gradually come to realize that what Mr.Lee taughtme in college days was invaluable(无价的).(value)3) The Great Wall is inarguably(无可争议的) one of the wonders in the history of mankind.(argue)4) Nowadays interracial(跨越种族的) marriage is everywhere and becomes more and more acceptable.(racial)5) It’s unlikely(不可能) that he would be willing to pay 500yuan for a ticket to the U2 concert.(like)第三种题型：UsageUNIT12.1) Linda! It’s Christmas time. Sing us a Christmas song(给我们唱个圣诞歌吧).2) Sam hopes that his daughter will live a happy life(幸福一生).3) All human beings die in the end. Some die a peaceful death(平静而逝) surrounded by the family, while others pass away on the road.4) He dreamed a bad dream(做了个噩梦) last night and woke up with an ashen face.5) A hot bath before bed helps you sleep a good night’s sleep(会让你睡个好觉).第四种题型：构造(Structure)UNIT1.1) The police are still trying to find out what caused the fire(是什么引起了这场火灾).2) I don’t know what size of shoes my father wears(我爸爸穿多大的鞋).3) The baby pointed to what looked like a ball(一个像球一样的东西).4) We should always be grateful for what our family and friends do for us(家人和朋友为我们所做的一切).5) Stella was eager to show her boyfriend what she had bought for his birthday(她为他的生日所买的东西).6) I dozed off in the back of the car and woke up to find myself already in Chicago(发现自己已经到了芝加哥).7) After walking for a long time, James found himself in an empty street(发现自己走在一条空荡荡的街上).8) If Jack carries on treating others so rudely, he will find himself with no friends/he will find himself losing all the friends(他会失去所有的朋友).9) This book tells people how to manage the situation when they find themselves getting angry(当他们生气时如何控制局面).10) After meeting Kater for the first time at a birthday party, John found himself falling in love with her(发现自己爱上了她).Unit7 10第五种题型：英汉互译(Translation)UNIT1.1) 这个小男孩最喜欢做的事就是搭积木。
