必修四Unit2-workbook-答案

UNIT 1分层跟踪检测(一)Welcome to the unit&ReadingA级必备知识基础练Ⅰ.单句语法填空1.You should phone his secretary if you want to make an (appoint).2.Bill is a (rely) friend,who always keeps me company when I am down.3.Watching the old couple walking along the beach arm arm gives me a sense of happiness.4.(travel) really opens your eyes to other cultures.5.We can draw the conclusion from the evidence you’ve collected that he is (innocence).6.It is interesting to contrast the British (illegal) system with the American one.7.It is worthwhile (read) the book referred to by our teacher.8.What she said sounded convincing,but I suspect it (be) a lie.9.The mayor (outline) his plan to clean up the town’s image last month.10.Buck never allowed himself to be bullied into doing anything that went against his(principle).Ⅱ.短语填空1.It is reported that the driver of the truck,considered to be fully responsible for the accident,hasbeen .2.Jone’s father was among the first to in what is now known as the most fantastic tourist attraction—Hawaii.3.Young lovers walked amidst flowers of every color of the rainbow.4.When stress gets out of control,it can poor performance and ill health.5.Mr Black,an engineer with years of experience in the field,will the department next month.6.During the reconstruction of the city,many modern tall buildings went up where old shabbyhouses .7.After for twenty years,they met again by coincidence at a party.8.I’m sure that he will at the meeting because he is a man who keeps his word.9.You had better get a doctor to your bad tooth.10.The train will when it approaches the station.Ⅲ.单句写作1.他按所想的方式为工人阶级的平等权利而战。

Unit 2 听力材料及参考答案（Text 1）W: Do you have all your meals in the dining hall?M: No, just lunch.W: How is the food?M: Oh, not bad.（Text 2）M: Hello, is that Mary?W: Yes, speaking. Just a moment, let me turn the radio down.（Text 3）M: What’s the weather like today?W: It’s beautiful.M: Shall we take a walk around the lake?W: Why not? Let’s go now.（Text 4）M: Would you have some free time to look at this report for me?W: I’m kind of busy now. How about this afternoon?（Text 5）W: Oh, dear. I wish we had taken the lift.M: If I had known it was so far up, I wouldn’t have suggested walking.（Text 6）M: Were you born in Beijing?W: No, I was born in Wuhan in fact.M: Oh, were you?W: Yes, I grew up there and then I moved here in Shanghai when I was eighteen.M: Which city do you like best?W: Well, I’ ve been to Beijing several times. It’s a wonderful place. Wuhan is nice, too. But Shanghai is my favourite. That’s why I live here.M: Really this is an exciting city. I insisted on coming back after I graduated fromBeijing University. Then I was twenty-four. Now I’m forty.（Text 7）M: Grace, quick, if you don’t hurry, we’re going to miss the beginning of the kungfu movie.W: So what?M: Don’t you want to watch it?W: Not really. I couldn’t care less about kungfu movies.M: You should have told me earlier. Now I’m going without you.（Text 8）M: Hello.W: Hello. Is this Russell?M: Yes, it is.W: This is Vicky. I didn’t recognize your voice.M: I’ve got a cold. I probably sound different.W: You sure do. Are you really sick?M: No. But I’ve got a sore throat and a headache.W: That’s too bad. I was calling to see if you wanted to play tennis next weekend. M: I really can’t say right now. Would you mind calling back later in the week?W: Sure, no problem. But I hope you can make it. I’ve really improved. You’re not going to believe it.M: You’re right. I don’t.(Text 9)W: Hello, John. How are you feeling now?M: Awful.W: Shall I open th e window? It’s a lovely day.M: No, thank you, Susan. I’m cold.W: Shall I put the fire on?M: Yes, please. Will you turn it up high?W: Are you sure? It’s very warm here.M: I feel very cold. Will you get me another blanket, please?W: Here you are. Shall I put it on the bed?M: No. Put it round my shoulders, please.W: Achoo!M: What’s the matter, Susan?W: Will you pass me some tissue paper, please?（Text 10）Hello, listeners. Welcome to Hengtong Hospital Radio. Before our music program at four, I’m g oing to repeat some of our hospital rules.The hospital can sleep 800 patients. There are on average 8 beds in one ward. The visiting hours are in the afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 and in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00.You can see the no smoking sign —we don’t allow smoking in the wards, and the same goes for alcoholic drinks. I’m sure you understand why. However, if you do need to smoke, there are special areas where it is allowed.You will find the radio switch on the wall near your bed, with your own headphones, if you want to listen. It is our own hospital radio wishing you a speedy recovery.参考答案：1-5 CBCCA 6-10 ACCBB11-15 ACBBC 16-20 AACBA21-25 BAACC 26-30 BDADB31-35 CBADB 36-40 BCAAD41-45 CCAAB 46-50 CDDAD51-55 BADBC 56-58 BAD59. a group of people who look and feel much younger than they really are60. genes61. a happy life62. have no children or have a small family63. sleep well64. travel more often, and further as well65. read more and watch less TV66.chemical 67.rid 68.hunger 69. level 70. bacteria 71. grain 72. pests 73. suitable 74. nutrition 75. output 76. Thanks to / Because of 77. freedom78. supplies ; to / for 79. is certain / sure to80. Getting up early is 81. confused82. satisfied 83. prefer to84. whatever 85. lead86. would rather 87. Working88. rid 89. sunburnt 90. struggle91. Whatever happens, I’ll never forget you.92. John exchanged gifts with Mary at Christmas.。

高中英语必修4 Unit2练习及答案Unit 2 Working the land一、请根据各句上下文的意义，选择正确的单词填入空白处。

第一组：nutrition, level, struggle, grain, suitable, hunger, exchange, summary, sunburn, export1 According to the latest survey the Qomolangma is 8844.43 meters above sea ______.2 We should try to save rice, never waste even a _______ of rice.3 He died of ______ because he had not eaten for days.4 We were asked to write a ________ after reading the long passage.5 The toys produced in our factory are mainly ________ to European countries.6 If you stay out in the scorching sun for some time then you will get ________.7 Can I ________ my seat with you? I cannot see the blackboard clearly.8 Shenzhen is really a modern city ________ for people to live in.9 When seeing a boy ________ in the river I jumped into the water to save him.10 The doctor gave us a lecture on the connection between food and _______.第二组：pest, chemical, motorcycle, output, bacteria, certain, freedom, confuse, supply, expand, equip, whatever, reduce, mineral, circulate11 The physical change is quite different from the ________ change.12 The hybrid rice has a high ________ and over 60% of the rice produced in China each year is from this strain(品种).13 A _______ Miss Wang called you this morning.14 I am ________. Will you please explain it to me in an easy way?15 In the past decade the population of Shenzhen is _________ very fast.16 ________ happens, please call me in no time.17 I am very thirsty. Please buy me a bottle of iced _______ water.18 Rumours(谣言) began to ________ about his financial problems.19 Our government is doing its best to ________ air pollution.20 Our school library is well ________ with modern facilities(设施).21 The residents were very annoyed because for no reason the water _______ was out of service.22 Those slaves never stopped fighting for their ________.23 ________ exist in large numbers in air, water, living and dead creatures and plants.They are often a cause of disease.24 I like to ride my ________ to work, for it is much faster than a bike.25 Farmers often use pesticides to kill ________.二、把下列短语填入每个句子的空白处（注意所填短语的形式变化）：1 _________ the doctor’s timely help, the boy was saved.2 Since you don’t know the word, why not ________ a dictionary?3 You have given the correct answer. I __________ it.4 Before liberation people ________ miserable_______.5 We must find ways to ________ the house _______ blackbeetles(蟑螂).6 Vegetables ________ vitamins.7 I _______ that he were here. I need his help.参考答案：第一组：1 level 2 grain 3 hunger 4 summary 5 exported 6 sunburnt 7 exchange 8 suitable 9 struggling 10 nutrition第二组：11 chemical 12 output 13 certain 14 confused 15 expanding 16 Whatever 17 mineral 18 circulate 19 reduce 20 equipped 21 supply 22 freedom23 Bacteria 24 motorcycle 25 pests.二1 Thanks to 2 refer to 3 am satisfied with 4 led a …life 5 rid…of 6 are rich in 7 would rather。

BOOK4 UNIT 2 课后练习第一部分：英语知识运用一：重点短语：1. do one’s research: 2: struggled for:3: make it possible to do sth. 4:graduate from5:since then 6:search for7:thanks to 8:rid…of9: be satisfied with 10: care about11: would rather 12:spend sth on13: dream for 14:awake from one’s dream15: with the hope of 16:so that17: become very common in 18:cause damage to19:build up 20:lead to21: turn to 22:focus on23:keep… free from/of 24:prevent…from二：重点句子：1.___________, what did you do to grow them? __________, what kind of plant would you liketo try growing? 如果是这样，你怎么来种植它们？如果不是，你想尝试着种哪种植物？2.What ____________________ would happen if tomorrow there was suddenly no rice to eat? 如果明天突然没有了稻米可吃，你认为会发生什么事？3.In 1974, he became ___________ agricultural pioneer in the world to grow rice that has a highoutput. 在1974年，他成为世界上第一位种植高产水稻的农业先驱。

人教版高中英语必修四 Unit 2 过关习题Ⅰ.单项填空1．(2012年北京西城模拟)—Does Shelly like shopping?—Well，she would rather spend time ________ at home than ________ in the street.A．read；wander B．reading；wanderC．in reading；to wander D．reading；to wander解析：根据would rather do than do句型，可知第二空应该用wander，故排除C、D两项；另外，根据spend＋一段时间＋(in)＋动名词，可知第一空需用reading。

答案：B2．(2012年江苏一模)—Do you know what made Susan so upset？I saw her weeping just now.—________ giving away state secrets.A．Charged with B．Being charged withC．Accusing of D．To be accused of解析：v.­ing形式在句中作主语，答语补全完整后是：Being charged with giving away state secrets made Susan so upset.答案：B3．It is believed that universities are a place ________ students________ skills and knowledge.A．to equip；with B．equipping；withC．to equip；for D．equipping；for解析：句意为：人们相信大学是教授学生知识和技能的地方。

a place后应接动词不定式作定语，排除B、D两项；equip with意为“用……装备”，故A项正确。

Book4 unit2导学稿要点单词：1.n. 十年 ____________________2. adj. 晒黑的_________________.斗争，拼搏 ______________.产量，输出 ________________ . 引起烦恼的 ______________. 使变大，伸展_________________.超级的 _______________.所以，所以 ________________ 9.n. 谷物 ____________________&v. 战斗_______________________词性变换：1. hunger n. →________ v. ；→ ________ adj.；→ ________ adv.2. sunbuntr v.→ _______________过去式 ) ；→ __________( 过去分词 ) ；→_____________ (adj.)3. struggle v.→____________ n.4. expand v. →___________ n5. circulate v.→ ____________ n. ;→ ________adj.6. satisfied adj.(感觉满意的 ) → ________ adj.(令人满意的 ) ；→ __________ n. ；→________ v.7.equip v. → ________ ( 过去式 ) ；→ ________ ( 过去分词 ) ；→ ___________ n.8.freedom n. → ______ adj. ；→ ______ adv. ；→ ______ v.9. export v.→ ________ n. ; → ________n.( 出口商 ) ；→ ________ ( 反义词 )10. confuse v.→ ________ adj.( 感觉疑惑的 ) ；→ ________ adj.(令人疑惑的 ) ；要点短语1.多亏，因为___________________2.挣脱，除掉_________________3.对 ... 感觉满意 _________________4.在意，注意_________________5.带着 ... 希望 _________________6.毕业于_____________7.找寻_____________8. 情愿 ___________Book4 Unit2稳固练习一、单词拼写依据以下各句句意及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，写出所缺单词的正确形式。

Unit 2Warm Up1. Have you ever grown any plants? If so, what did you do to grow them?if so“如果这样”，so用在if之后，代替前面的分句或句子，构成缩略条件句，语意可由上下文的语境得知。

eg: Will you get a free evening next week? If so, let’s have a dinner.What if…?“要是……会怎么样？”eg: What if aliens should invade the earth?What about…?“……怎么样？”eg: What about going to the movies tonight?What for?“为何？为什么？”eg: ---I’ll go to Brazil next month. ---What for?if not是if so的否定形式eg: Is everybody feeling cold? If not, let’s open the windows.Reading1. …, for whom he has struggled for the past five decades.struggle vi. “奋斗，挣扎，努力；搏斗，斗争”struggle for…“为……而斗争”eg: He has been struggling for success in business.= He has been struggling to succeed in his business.struggle with / against…“与……作斗争”eg: He has been struggling with / against illness for many years.struggle with…“与……并肩作战”；struggle to do sth“努力做某事”struggle to one’s feet“挣扎着站起来”；the struggle for existence“生存竞争”2. In 1974, he became the first agricultural pioneer in the world to grow rice that has a high output.output n. “生产，产量，产品”eg: The car factory hopes to increase its output by 30% next year.put out 生产→output 产量3. This special strain of rice makes it possible to produce one-third more of the crop in the same fields.it为形式宾语，真正的宾语是动词不定式to produce…fields, make it possible “make + 宾语+ 宾补”结构。

Unit 1 Honesty and ResponsibilityReadingA Understanding the textA1(1)The policeman came to ask what was happening.(2)Two old friends met eventually.(3)Two friends chatted and Jimmy was suspected.(4)Bob was arrested by another policeman.A21.There used to be a restaurant where this store stands.They dined here twenty years ago and agreed that they would meet here again.2.To make his fortune.3.About seventeen past ten.4.The man's shape of nose was different from Jimmy's.5.When Bob struck the match to light his cigar.B Building your languageBI(1)appointment (2)jaw (3)barely (4)lost contact(5)made his fortune (6)reliable (7)arrest (8)anyhowB21.under arrest2.cutting down/to be cut down3.torn down4.under pressure5.break downGrammar and usageA Exploring the rulesWorking out the rules(1)condition(2)reason (3)purposeB Applying the rulesB11.Jake got up early so that he would have time to exercise before class.2.Although she had not edited the photos,they still looked very good.3.He went to work as if nothing had happened.4.Her teacher liked her because she was so hard-working.5.I get very upset when people do not tell me the truth.6.If you are nice to other people,they will be nice to you.B2(1)c (2)e (3)b (4)f (5)aIntegrated skillsA1.When Grandma gave her a pink dress as a birthday present, Anne pretended to be very happy.Because Anne did not want to upset Grandma.2.When Grandma was passing Anne's bedroom,she heard Anne talking about the pink dress on the phone.She felt cheated and very depressed.WorkbookExploring languageA1.bonus2.arrest3.appointment4.quote5.Bless6.Cheating7.virtue8.disappointed/depressedB1.turned up2.shot up3.to give up4.weigh on5.put up6.torn down7.set aside8.lost contactC1.so that2.Since3.that4.Unless5.as/though6.If7.When/As8.before9.When/As 10.asD1.He was barely 15 when he went to college.2.I suspect that he is the criminal.3.She pretended not to mind,but I knew she did.4.We must make others feel that the service here is superb.5.They were seen walking arm in arm by the lake last night.6.No sowing,no harvest.7.He is often at the mercy of his emotions.8.I just want to know who takes responsibility for the accidentBuilding skillsB Reading and writingBI1.(1)What kind of practice will be called academic dishonesty(2)What are the misconceptions of academic dishonesty?(3)How can we keep academic integrity?2.(1)Keep in mind that honesty is the best policy.(2)Good time management skills make it easier to maintain academic integrity.(3)Whenever you are quoting,paraphrasing or summarizing,remember to cite all materials properly.Unit2 Understanding each otherStudent's BookReadingA Understanding the textA1Para.2:Definition of communicationPara.3:Know with whom you are communicatingPara.4:Make full use of body languagePara.5:Try to understand others' emotionsA2munication is the exchange of information between a sender and a receiver.2.You need to know with whom you are communicating, their age or job position,their relationship with you and their expectations and cultural background.3.It will give you clues as to whether the conversation is going well or not.4.By putting yourself in their shoes and looking at the situation from their perspective.B Building your languageBI(1)clarifying(2)tones(3)accounts for (4)obtain(5)feedback.(6)gentle (7)react(8)approve ofGrammar and usageA Exploring the rulesWorking out the rules(1)necessary(2)additional (3)thatB Applying the rulesB11.where2.which3.of which4.where5.whoB2(1)b(2)a(3)e(4)d(5)fIntegrated skillsB1.An estimated 100 million foreigners are now learning Chinese,up from just 30 million in 2004.2.Learning Chinese may help people get more job opportunities and provide access to wonderful Chinese history andculture.Extended readingA(1)When does word borrowing come about(2)How does the borrowed words' complex process happen(3)Some communities are pessimistic about the exchange between languages.(4)Some communities are positive about the language development.WorkbookExploring languageA1.gentle2.rejects3.approved4.correspond5.straightforward6.clarify7.obtain8.embarrassedB1.a bowl of2.a means of3.a part of4.a matter of5.a dozen of6.an example of /a means of7.a mix of8.a pair ofC1.who/that2.that/in which3.why4.which5.whose6.where/in which7.who8.when9.As 10.where/to whichD1.There is a tendency for more and more people to travel abroad.2.I sincerely thank you for your selfless support,which is of great help to my study.3.After negotiating with each other,the two sides finally reached an agreement.4.It seems that as long as I want to do,my parents will oppose.5.You should put yourself in your parents' shoes.6.Pessimistic people always see disaster in opportunity.7.Travel can broaden your mind.8.I approve of the appointment.Building skillsA Viewing,reading and speakingA11.To some extent.Unit 3 Careers and skillsStudent's BookReadingA Understanding the textA1Para.1:Why do we have to work?Para.2:Our goals can be attained and personal dreams can be achieved through the work.Para.3:Work can also develop our skills thus providing room for personal growth.Para.4:Work can also contribute to the health of society.Para.5:Hard work is essential for our individual well-being as well as for the benefit of our society as a whole.A21.Earning a living and other important reasons.2.His passion for flying.3.We should keep up and develop new skills.4.We can take pride in the knowledge that hard work is essential for our individual well-being as well as for the benefit of our society as a whole.B Building your languageB1(1)anticipated (2)labour (3)comfort zones(4)superior(5)attain(6)prejudice (7)are fond of (8)passionGrammar and usageA Exploring the rulesWorking out the rules(1)Noun (2) thatB Applying the rulesB11.I want to know that how other people decide on a career.2.Her doubt is whether she has enough time to complete so many tasks.3.It is the careers adviser suggestion that people should think carefully before choosinga job.4.It remains to be seen where my uncle will open his new restaurant.B2(1)that (2)that (3)whether (4)That (5)thatIntegrated skillsBExtended readingWorkbookExploring languageA1.occupation2.qualification3.attain4.consultant5.receipts6.anticipate7.loan8.PrejudiceB1.follow up2.weigh up3.put under pressure4.To keep up with5.are fond ofying out7.have prejudice against8.to look aroundC1.what2.where3.that4.that5.where6.how7.what8.which9.when 10.whetherD(1)tendency(2)satisfaction(3)directing (4)where(5)are blown (6)viewing(7)However (8)theBuilding skillsA Reading and speakingA11.Be superior.2.How to work with a group of strangers and how to look after themselves.Unit 4 Never too late to learnStudent's BookReadingA Understanding the textAl(1)Reasons for lifelong learning(2)The production of knowledge is bound to grow rapidly.(3)The ways of proceeding lifelong learning(4)Be objective and make yourself open to new knowledge and ideas(5)Apply knowledge instead of simply knowing or understanding itA21.Acquiring knowledge is not only a means by which you can better understand the world,but also a way of appreciating how much,as an individual,you do not know.2.You will be exposed to many new ideas,beliefs,practices and learning experiences.3.It can help avoid accepting new ideas blindly.4.There must then follow a review process of analysis,evaluation and improvement so that your comprehension of the world in which you live becomes a continuous process.B Building your languageB1(1)objective(2)inquire (3)cease (4)criticize(5)concrete(6)is bound to (7)comprehension (8)keep pace withB2A Exploring the rulesSimple sentence1,2Compound sentence4,7Complex sentence3,5,6,9Compound-complex sentence8,10Working out the rulesCompound-complexB Applying the rulesB11.I was asked to write a 2,000-word essay and I decided to finish in two days,so I would have time to read it before I handled it in.2.Patrick was a college student who worked part-time in accompany because he wanted to pay for his college education.3.A vocational education system often combines classroom learning with training in the workplace so most students graduate not only with a solid understanding of their tradebut also with work experience.B2(1)so(2)if(3)where (4)which/that (5)so(6)with whichIntegrated skillsA1.It is not only recreation,but it also lights a lamp in the mind,bettering our understanding of the world around us.WorkbookExploring languageA1.resolved2.qualified3.essay4.prospect5.inquire6.concrete7.objective8.certificateB1.are bound to2.to keep pace with3.through trail and errorpose yourself5.in a flash6.fit in7.put off8.subscribe toC1.Digital books which are easily accessible are supported by computer technology,and libraries can create an atmosphere in which/where students are more concentrated on reading and study.2.The students experience a gap year so they have a broader view of life,have better personal resources to draw on and tend to be more independent which is an important factor in academic study and research.3.We volunteer and help people who can't find their way in our school or people who suffer from misfortune in our community because volunteering makes a difference to these people.munity service helps students become better aware of the world around them and helps them who live in the community realize how they can make their community a better place,which helps students gain real-life experience.D1.Cease to struggle and you cease to live.2.At present,many people are optimistic about the development prospect of this industry.3.In terms of professional outlook,the reporter interviewed some middle school students at random.4.Three years of senior high school seemed to end in a flash.5.I lived in the same dormitory with him in college.6.As long as you keep working hard,you will be bound to succeed.7.Reading competence is very important for lifelong learning.8.Continuous polish of communication skills will have a positive impact on your work and life.Building skillsB Reading and writingB11.Good method.2.People with a fixed mindset are very concerned with grades and how smart they look compared to other people.When facing the challenge,they just give up.People with a growth mindset are concerned with learning,not grades.They embrace the challenge and work harder.。

SectionB LearningAboutLanguage必备知识基础练Ⅰ.单词拼写1.The interviews were given to a random (抽样) of students.2.A series of (箭头) points the way to the wooden temple.3.Today we have the (自由) to decide our own future.4.The care of older people is being placed firmly within the (范围) of the family.5.Although many of the stones have fallen out,the (纪念碑) remains very well preserved.Ⅱ.单句填空1.I have read a book (entitle) PhrasalVerbsinConversation by Colin Mortimer.2.Listening is thus an active,not a passive,behaviour (consist) of hearing,understanding and remembering.3.He took a deep breath and dived the water.4.The lecture (sponsor) by the college drew a large number of students.5.The organisation was set up to preserve (endanger) species from extinction.Ⅲ.用过去分词完成句子1.The Town Hall (在1800年建成的) was the most distinguished building at that time.2.Playing computer games is a way of relaxation,but if we (对……上瘾) them,we must step away from the screen.3.Jenny hopes that Mr Smith will suggest a good way to(让她的英语提高) in a short period.4.John received an invitation to dinner,and(工作完成了),he gladly accepted it.5. (被……所吸引) the beauty of Mount Tai,the students decided to spend another two days on it.6. (因……受到责备) not having locked the computer room,Alice was in low spirits.7. (写得很清晰),the book inspires confidence in students who wish to seek their own answers.8.The producer comes regularly to collect the cameras(退回的) our shop for quality problems.Ⅳ.用过去分词改写下列句子1.Though it is still practised today,the tea ceremony may not be as popular as it used to be.→today,the tea ceremony may not be as popular as it used to be.2.No matter how frequently it is shown,the TV series PrisonBreak still attracts people all over the world.→No matter,the TV series PrisonBreak still attracts people all over the world.3.As he was inspired by what he had seen,he made up his mind to stand on his own feet again.→what he had seen,he made up his mind to stand on his own feet again.4.Because she was greatly touched by his words,she exploded with tears.by his words,she exploded with tears.5.The manager was satisfied to see many new products which had been developed after great effort.→The manager was satisfied to see many new productsafter great effort.关键能力提升练Ⅳ.阅读理解主题语境:人与自然语篇类型:记叙文难度:★★★☆☆For many years,Bruce Beed of going where no human had gone before.He wanted to cut a path through unexplored lands and discover rare,eight sound like an impossible dream,but Bexler turned it into a reality.In December ,he and a team of Australian and American scientists ventured into an isolated tropical rain forest on the island of New Guinea.They were the first people ever to enter the mist-covered region.“As time was limited,we were dropped in by helicopter.Once we were on the ground,there were no trails anywhere;it was really hard to get around,” Beinutes of landing,the team spotted a black chicken-like bird with strange orange skin hanging from its neck.The scientists soon determined that the unusual creature was a type of honeyeaters — the first new bird species to be sighted on New Guinea in 60 years.The honeyeater wasn’t the only surpri se for the scientists.They discovered more than 40 previously unknown plant and animal species—13 birds of paradise,20 frogs,four butterflies,and five palms.“We were like kids in a candy store,” Bexler recalls.“Everywhere we looked,we saw amazing things we had never seen before.”The newfound species didn’t shy away from the scientists.Two long-nosed echidnas—primitive egg-laying mammals—let thevisitors pick them up and take them back to camp to study them.An echidna looks like a hedgehog and is also called a spiny anteater.Beals weren’t scared because they had never seen humans before.“In almost all parts of New Guinea,animals are hunted for food,and because of this,they are very cautious of people,” he explains.“This area gives scientists a place where they can go to study the behaviours of animals that have not yet learned to be afraid of people.”Scientists believe the area is probably the largest untouched forest in Asia.Local people called Kwerba hunt and collect plants from the outer-edges of the forest but told Bexler that not even their ancestors had gone so far into the woods.The wooded area is appro the nearest village.Be did not have enough time during the epletely.They hope to return and eany more undiscovered species.“We just scratched the su rface,” Bexler says.“Anyone who goes there will come back with a mystery.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。