全新版大学英语-第二版-预备级-综合教程-课后-答案

Answers To全新版大学英语综合教程第二版预备级·重排本UNIT ONEText A:Reading ComprehensionI. 5, 1, 7, 11, 2, 4, 6, 9, 8, 10, 3II. 1. a freshman2. to others that she was not3. make a timely entrance4. Freshman manuals5. American Literature6. she was in the right classroom7. had stepped on a piece of cheese8. no one had noticed9. decided to go back to the cafeteria to eat10. bad fate would only fall on her11. silly12. popularityIII. 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. F 11. T From Reading To Speaking （Left out）Vocabulary And Sentence PracticeI. 1. arise 2. advised 3. come to their feet /arise4. determines5.left6.show up7. made her way8. in no time 9. no matter how 10. went out toII. 1. a. pitiless b. pity c. pitiful d. pitifully2. a. safe b. safe c. safely d. safety3. a. sound b. sound c. sounds d. soundly4. a. popularity b. popularize c. popularly d. popularIII.1. A. 我只想能顺顺当当地找到自己的宿舍B. He wanted nothing more than to help her.2. A. 无论我自以为有多么成熟，我还是觉得有些像一年级新生似的。

Key to Exercises of College English Book 2Unit 1★ Text AVocabularyI.1)To use the machine, first insert the correct cions,then select the drink youwant and button.使用这台机器，首先插入正确的硬币，然后选择你想喝和按钮。

2)Professor Smith translated not only from the French but also, on occasion ,fromthe Polish.史密斯教授翻译不仅从法国也,有时，来自波兰。

3)Food chemists will investigate the health food on sale to see if it really dose give the benefits claimed.食品化学家将调查在销售保健食品是否真的剂量给人的利益。

4)In retrospect,it was the wrong time to open anew data processing center in this city.回想起来，那是打开新的数据处理中心在这个城市，错误的时间。

5) My initial reaction to the news was relief,but as I thought more about it I beganto feel angry.听到这个消息我最初的反应是救济，但我想一下我开始感到愤怒。

6)A full understanding of mathematics is sufficient to explain a wide variety of natural phenomena.一个全对数学的理解是足以解释各种各样的自然现象。

7)Make sure the label is firmly attached to the parcel before you mail it.确保标签牢牢地贴在包裹邮寄前。

Unit1 Ways of LearningPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementaryschools in Nanjing.2.Their 18-month-old son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the key intothe slot of the key box during their stay at the Jinling Hotel.3.They would come over to watch Benjamin and then try to teach him how todo it properly.4.Because he realized that this anecdote was directly relevant to their assignedtasks in China: to investigate early childhood education and to throw light on Chinese attitudes toward creativity.5.Most of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel.6.He emphasized that the most important thing is to teach the child that oncan solve a problem effectively by oneself.7.He means that this incident pointed to important differences in educationaland artistic practices between China and the USA.8.The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the child byguiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education, one that stands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child to explore and learn unaided.9.One example is of children at the age of 5 or 6 painting flowers, fish andanimals skillfully and confidently; in a second example, calligraphers 9 and10 years old were producing works; and in a third, young artists work onperfecting their craft for several hours a day.10.Americans think that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may neveremerge, and skills can be picked up later. Chinese think that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired, and there is no hurry to promote creativity.11.This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.12.The author makes the suggestion that we should strike a better balancebetween the poles of creativity and basic skills.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1)The text begins with an anecdote.2)His thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learning in Chinaand the West.3)He winds up the text with a suggestion in the form of a question.2.Chinese1)Show a child how to do something, or tech by holding the hand2)Give greater priority to developing skills at an early age, believing thatcreativity can be promoted over timeAmericans1)Teach children that they should rely on themselves for solutions toproblems2)Put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children, thinkingskills can be picked up laterLanguage Sense Enhancement(1)Summarizing(2)value originalityand independence (3)contrast between (4)in terms of(5)harbor(6)fearful(7)comparable(8)promote creativity(9)emerge(10)p icked upLanguage Focus VocabularyI1.1)insert2)on occasion3)investigate4)In retrospect 5)initial6)phenomena7)attached8)make up for9)is awaiting10)not; in the least11)promote12)emerged2.1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of thecountry and the south.2)is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3)as a financial center has evolved slowly.4)is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5)by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way intosome English magazines.3.1)be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating2)somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3)assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1)continual2)continuous 3)continual4)continuous2.1)principal2)principal3)principle 4)principles5)principalIII1.themselves2.himself/herself3.herself/by herself/on her own4.itself5.ourselves6.yourself/by yourself/on your ownComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)contrast(2)exaggerating(3)priority(4)on the otherhand (5)promoting(6)pick up(7)assist(8)accomplish(9)occasion(10)n eglecting(11)w orthwhile(12)s uperior2.(1)end(2)perform(3)facing(4)competent (5)equipped(6)designed(7)approach(8)rest(9)definitely(10)q ualityII.translation1.(1)It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from thetradition.(2)Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give aperformance in front of a large audience.(3)Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the childat an early age.(4)Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’sworthwhile to buy it?(5)If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we areinvestigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing inyour head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization. A Salvation Armybell ringer is a volunteer who help it collect donations.2.The boy asked him: Are you poor? He did it simply out of confusion andcuriosity. Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer.3.He said, “I have more than some people, but not as much as others.”Thismeans that he was neither poor nor rich.4.The boy’s mother scolded him because the question was social inappropriate,especially to a person who looked poor.5.Yes, economically he is poor. He lives in a small basement apartment. Hedoesn’t even have a color TV. He falls into the lowest income category. And so on.6.No, the writer does not feel poor. This is because he has enjoyed good healthand creativity which he thinks are much more important than material goods.7.He feels out of place among people who are primarily interested in materialthings.8.She told him that she was interested in what’s on the inside. but after he tookher to his poorly furnished apartment, she changed her mind completely. 9.It only shows that to her the most important thing was still material goodsrather than what she had claimed before.mercial can put people under pressure to purchase more than is reallynecessary.11.Because December is the time for to work for the Salvation Army as a bellringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings him happiness in helping others.12.The boy’s question has helped the writer realize that, despite his lack ofexpensive possessions, he is rich in many other ways and should be thankfulfor that.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) a.√2)the essay is meant to explain something that is, the author’s view of life.3)That one can live a life full of riches without being rich financially.2.Part One: The writer’s encounter with a boy who raised the question “are you poor?”Part Two: In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensive possessions doesn’t make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys lifein many other ways.Part Three: In conclusion, the writer thinks he’s grown to understand more about himself because of the boy’s question.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)attain(2)wear and tear(3)dependable(4)modest (5)primarily(6)minimal(7)exceptionally(8)illness-free(9)spirited(10)e nergizingLanguage Focus VocabularyI1.1)abrupt2)emotional3)bless4)wear and tear 5)dated6)consequences7)seemingly8)in contrast to9)Curiosity10)genuine11)primarily12)sentiments2.1)confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2)vital to the existence of all forms of life.3)some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on thesubject.4)nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5)tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice3.1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2)fill out; every item; vital; consequences3)be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1.It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2.She arrived early and took a front row seat.3.Don’t take me for a fool.4.It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5.My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7.Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8.If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III1.hanging2.to give3.to return4.being praised5.not having written6.to say7.to open8.being helpedComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)well-off/affluent(2)dated(3)falling into(4)bracket (5)deny(6)tangible(7)pursuit(8)cherishes(9)out of place(10)a brupt(11)f ocus(12)d onations2.(1)consume(2)fueled(3)annual(4)plain (5)physically(6)security(7)indicates(8)equally(9)traditional(10)f ollowIII. Translation1.1)The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2)Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3)Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why myparents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me tothe best private school.4)Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus hadto go through another difficult phase of his life.5)In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, butthey have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the mostimportant task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.There are seven characters---Father, Mother, Heidi, Diane, Sean, RestaurantManager, and Mrs. Higgins.2.No. Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3.To buy a guitar.4.To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5.He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6.It was unnecessary and embarrassing.7.He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8.He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9.She felt humiliated.10.Because the Thompson had just moved.11.He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman Heidiwas.12.Because she couldn’t bear being embarrassed by her father.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. A fast-food restaurant2.The Thompson family dining room3.An office at a high school2.Scene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager.Scene Two: Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom.Scene Three: Father embarrassed Heidi by boating to an official at her newschool about how talented she was. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)once in a while(2)for(3)the problem(4)he thinks (5)humiliated(6)class president(7)have(8)Actually(9)stop to think(10)i nterferenceLanguage Focus VocabularyI1.1)typical2)dumb3)junior4)glorious 5)welfare6)came over7)interference8)fading9)narrowed down10)frank11)schemes12)at any rate2.1)consists of five generals and four police officers.2)will be in a location overlooking the lake.3)was humiliated by her comments about my family background in frontof so many people.4)have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5)was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1)hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2)twisted; over and over; talented son3)patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII.Collocation1.adequate2.anxious3.certain4.content5.crazy6.likely7.fortunate8.keenage1.be admitted2.live3.be postponed4.buy5.be banned6.beComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)typical(2)welfare(3)constant(4)frank(5)talent(6)dumb (7)know better than that(8)repeatedly(9)dread(10)i nterference(11)b et(12)a ssure2.(1)despite(2)really(3)same(4)contact (5)admitted(6)attempt(7)not(8)tend(9)different(10)m annerII.Translation1.(1)Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2)The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations forthe nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3)Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare forthe rest of his life.(4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5)Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2.She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, andcommunicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.3.She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out only t get mail,newspapers and groceries.4.They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and life seems to beunreal.5.That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outsideforms of socializing.6.She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7.She is bad-tempered, easily angered, and attacks everyone in sight, allbecause she has long become separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.8.She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentions because of the lack ofemotional cues given by their typed dialogue.9.Because we rely on co-works for company.10.She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City,gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctor’s appointments---anything to get her out of the house and connected with others.11.No, she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerable.12.She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to thecomputer, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again. Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1.2-32.1,4-10,133.114.122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells of the author’s escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but find both unsatisfactory. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)routine(2)for company(3)unemployment(4)externally (5)drug abuse(6)restore(7)fled(8)gym(9)set apart(10)a ppointmentsVocabularyI 1.1)conversely2)but then3)symptom4)spitting 5)abusing6)tone7)took; in8)editing9)have arranged10)in sight11)stretched12)data2.1)smoking cigarettes jars on me.2)find themselves getting sucked in.3)has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check andrepair it.4)fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries toavoid military service.5)restore people’s confidence in it.3.1)the virtual; on line; via2)nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3)cue; remarks; his tuneII.Collocation1.We came here all the way on foot.2.Private cars are not allowed on campus.3.They are on vacation in Florida.4.Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5.Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6.Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.age1.hard2.difficult3.impossible4.tough5.hard6.easyComprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1.(1)Internet(2)click(3)virtual(4)routines (5)arrange(6)nightmare(7)annoying(8)connection(9)crawls(10)t ake in(11)s pit(12)d ata(13)s ucked into(14)A t times (15)f lee(16)o n line2.(1)companion(2)deliver(3)access(4)enables (5)customers(6)delights(7)provides(8)small(9)remote(10)i nformationII.Translation1.1)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4)In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completelydifferent angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from herclassmates.2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming ObstaclesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higher than hispersonal best.2.Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of abody builder.3.His childhood dream was to fly. His mother read him numerous stories aboutflying when he was growing up.4.Because he believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: If you wantsomething, work for it!5.Michael's mother wished he could relax a bit more and be that "freedreaming" little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted, smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"6.He began a very careful training program.7.He seemed unaware of the fact that he had just beaten his personal best bythree inches. He was very calm.8.He began to feel nervous when the bar was set at nine inches higher than hispersonal best.9.What his mother had taught him about how to deal with tension or anxietyhelped him overcome his nervousness.10.The singing of some distant birds in flight made him associate his final jumpwith his childhood dream.11.He could imagine the smile on his mother’s face. He thought his father wasprobably smiling too, even laughing. However, in fact, his father hugged his wife and cried like a baby in her arms.12.Because he was blind.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.Part Two: Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training. Part Three: Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.2.(1)It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as atwo-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.(2)All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)startled(2)bale of hay(3)off(4)intensity (5)shaking thetension(6)tense(7)description(8)out of nowhere(9)pictured(10)s caredVocabulary I1.1)startled2)mere3)motion4)sweating5)stretched out 6)vain7)On the occasion8)anxiety9)emotions10)ashamed of11)In my mind’seye12)recurring2.1)coincides with her husband’s.2)sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3)of alternate sunshine and rain.4)have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics atuniversity.5)Tension came over her3.1)media; dedication to; grace2)his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3)emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII.Collocation1.Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near thecommunity.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (should)continue her education to acquire still another degree.3.There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moralresponsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4.Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwiseto give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5.Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6.Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III.Words with Multiple Meanings1.I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2.Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3.The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4.The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5.It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6.To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new productsdoesn’t work at all.7.The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t knowhow to learn.8.The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it. Comprehensive ExercisesI.cloze 1.(1)In my mind’s eye(2)groan(3)competitor(4)intensity(5)anxiety(6)tense(7)sweat(8)tension (9)soaring(10)r ecurring(11)b rought me back to earth(12)f antasy(13)s weat(14)c ongratulate(15)n umber(16)m edia2.(1)engineer(2)forget(3)convinced(4)how (5)build(6)accident(7)thought(8)only(9)sharp(10)t ouched(11)i nstructions(12)f inallyII.Translation1.1)It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives thatturned the company into a profitable business.2)The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3)We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4)His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5)I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed andgroaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.They liked girly toys such as a miniature kitchen, and Barbies.2.To convert a gas-guzzling SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.3.Because she didn’t know anything about cars and was afraid of beingcheated by the mechanic.4.She was craving independence and wanted to live away from home for sometime.5.It helped her earn six engineering credits, which of course made it easier forher to become an engineering major.6.Five years.7.In her view, if you find a subject is difficult to learn, it does not mean you’renot good at it. It just means you have to set your mind and work harder to get good at it.8.Because he had confidence in her abilities believing she could have donebetter if she had studied more.9.No, she wasn’t always confident. She had moments of panic, worried that asa woman she would be unable to understand thermodynamics.10.She considers it wrong because it is based on a faulty premise.11.It is flexible and more powerful than we imagine.12.What she means is not to accept other s’ opinions blindly but to use one’s ownjudgment.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: The author describes how she stumbled into engineering.Part Two: The author writes about how she has overcome obstacles, including the bias against women, on her way to success.Part Three: The author draws the conclusion that women can do anything men can so long as they believe in their own abilities.2.1)she was not a tomboy.not to an engineering department.she didn’t know the first thing about engineering.because she craved independence from her parents.already earned her six credits in engineering.2)math and design.she participated in a national competition to convert an SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.work harder at it.that she should study more.had to work hard at courses she found difficult, which encouraged her to keep going.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)limit(2)denying(3)favor(4)others(5)relevant (6)translating(7)hard and fast conclusions(8)focus(9)incredibly flexible(10)c onsider the possibilityVocabulary I1.1)cultural/culture2)indication3)miniature4)ironic 5)stumbled into6)decent7)buzzing8)abnormal9)mechanical10)Shuddering11)implied12)leap2.1)convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at theairport.2)didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as tohow to cook rice with the rice cooker.3)their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very usefulwork.4)allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day.5)couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3.1)will not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage2)hybrid; transmissions3)crave; One indication; to distinguishII.Synonyms in Context1.also2.as well/too3.too4.also5.as well/too6.too7.also8.Alsoage1.I’ve had enough2.When I was old enough to work and earn money3.can’t got enough sleep at night4.has so far collected enough of them。

Answers To全新版大学英语综合教程第二版预备级·重排本UNIT ONEText A:Reading ComprehensionI. 5, 1, 7, 11, 2, 4, 6, 9, 8, 10, 3II. 1. a freshman2. to others that she was not3. make a timely entrance4. Freshman manuals5. American Literature6. she was in the right classroom7. had stepped on a piece of cheese8. no one had noticed9. decided to go back to the cafeteria to eat10. bad fate would only fall on her11. silly12. popularityIII. 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. F 11. TFrom Reading To Speaking （Left out）Vocabulary And Sentence PracticeI. 1. arise 2. advised 3. come to their feet /arise4. determines5.left6.show up7. made her way8. in no time 9. no matter how 10. went out toII. 1. a. pitiless b. pity c. pitifuld. pitifully2. a. safe b. safe c. safely d. safety3. a. sound b. sound c. sounds d. soundly4. a. popularity b. popularize c. popularly d. popularIII.1. A. 我只想能顺顺当当地找到自己的宿舍B. He wanted nothing more than to help her.2. A. 无论我自以为有多么成熟，我还是觉得有些像一年级新生似的。

课后练习答案（全新版大学英语综合教程第二版第2册Unit 1I. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) insert 2) on occasion 3) investigate 4) In retrospect 5) initial 6) phenomena 7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) not in the least 11) promote 12) emerged2. Rewrite each sentence…1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and the south2) is said to be superior to synthetic fiber3) as a financial center has evolved slowly4) is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3. Complete the sentences1) be picked up, can’t accomplish, am exaggerating2) somewhat, the performance, have neglected, they apply to3) assist, On the other hand, are valid, a superiorII. Confusable Words1.1) continual 2) continuous 3) continual 4) continuous2.1) principal; 2) principal; 3)principle 4) principles 5) principalIII. Usage1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/by yourself/on your ownComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) contrast 2) exaggerating 3) priority 4) on the otherhand 5) promoting 6) pick up7) assist 8) accomplish 9) on occasion 10) neglecting 11). worthwhile 12)superior2. Theme-related1. end2. perform3. facing4. competent5.equipped 6. designed 7. approach8. rest 9. definitely 10. qualityII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.4) Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it?5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2. Translate the passageTo improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-known essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit 7Text AA Life Full of RichesI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) abrupt 2) emotional 3)bless 4) wear and tear5) dated 6) consequences 7)seemingly 8) in contrast to9) Curiosity 10) genuine 11)primarily 12) sentiments2. Rewrite each sentence…1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first2) vital to the existence of all forms of life3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy5) tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice3. Complete the sentences1) a lingering, fabricating, sentiments2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attainII. Words with Multiple Meanings1. It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Don’t take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5. My uncle will take me (alone on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8. If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III. Usage1. hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. not having6. to say7. toopen 8. being helpedComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) fallinginto 4) bracket 5) deny 6) tangible7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place 10) abrupt 11) focus 12) donations2. Theme-related1) consume 2) fueled 3) annual 4) plain 5)physically6) security 7) indicates 8)equally 9) traditional 10) followsII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why my parents never to ok me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs.2. Translate the passageWith more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit 3 The Generation GapText A Father Knows BetterI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) typical 2) dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5)welfare 6) came over 7) interference8) fading 9) narrowed down 10) frank 11) schemes 12) at any rate2. Rewrite each sentence…1) consists of five generals and four police officers.2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3. Complete the sentences1) hysterical, was handed down by, should have known better than2) twisted, over and over, talented son,3) patience, not to keep him in suspense, assured…repeatedlyII. Collocation1. adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6. likely7. fortunate8. keenIII. Usage1. be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. be banned6. beComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) typical 2) welfare 3) constant 4) frank 5) talent 6) dumb 7) know better than that8) repeatedly 9) dread 10)interference 11)bet 12)assure2. Theme-related1. despite2. really3. same4. contact5.admitted 6. attempt 7. not8. tend 9. different 10. mannerII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2. Translate the passageGeorge, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates.Unit 4Text A A Virtual LifeI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) conversely 2) but then 3)symptom 4)spitting 5) abusing6) tone 7) took (her) in 8)editing 9)have arranged 10) in sight11) stretched 12) data2. Rewrite each sentence…1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) find themselves getting sucked in3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) fled their country to avoid military service/ fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) restore people's confidence in it.3. Complete the sentences1) the virtual/ on line/ via2) nightmare/ routine/ any appointment/ arrange for3) cue/ remarks/ his tuneII. Collocation1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vacation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don't worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. Usagel.hard2. difficult3.impossible4. tough5.hard6. easyComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) Internet 2) click3) virtual 4) routines5) arrange 6) nightmare7) annoying 8) connection9) crawls 10) take in11) spit 12) data13) sucked into 14) At times15) flee 16) on line2. Theme-related1) companion 2) deliver3) access 4) enables5) customers 6) delights7) provides 8) small9) remote 10) informationII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2. Translate the passagePerhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit 5 Overcoming ObstaclesText A True HeightKey to Book 2 Unit 5VocabularyI. 1.1) startled 2) mere3) motion 4) sweating5) stretched out 6) vain7)On one occasion 8) anxiety9) emotions 10) ashamed of11) In my mind's eye12) recurring2.1) Mrs. White's birthday coincides with her husband's.2) They make big profits on the stuff they sell by creating an artificial shortage, which sends the prices soaring / results in the soaring of prices.3) It has been a week of alternate sunshine and rain.4) Politics and philosophy have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her, as she waited for her first TV interview.3.1) media; dedication to; grace.2) his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3) emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII. Collocation1) Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2) In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (should)continue her educa?tion to acquire still another degree.3) There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safe?guard the welfare of animals.4) Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5) Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6) Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III. Words with Multiple Meanings1.1 work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2. Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6. To my disappointment, the manager's plan of promoting the new products doesn't work at all.7. The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don't know how to learn.8. The medicine began to work one hour after the child took it..Comprehensive txercisesI. Cloze(A) Text-related1. In my mind's eye2. groan3. competitor4. intensity5. anxiety6. tense7. sweat8. tension9. soaring10. recurring11. brought me back to earth12. fantasy13. sweat14. congratulate15.numerous16. media(B)Theme-related1. engineer2. forget3. convinced4. how5. build6. accident7. thought8. only9. sharp10. touched11. instructions12. finallyII. Translation1.1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business.2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3) We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I don’t want to see me beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t / don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of / Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and help me survive the crisis.”Unit 6 Women, Half the skyText A A Woman Can Learn Anything a Man CanI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) cultural/culture 2)indication 3) miniature 4) ironic 5) stumbled into 6) decent7)buzzing 8) abnormal 9) mechanical 10) shuddering 11) implied 12)leap2. Rewrite each sentence…1) Convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office2) Didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker3) Their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) Allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day5) Couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3. Complete the sentences1) will not panic/ feel panic, will be at a disadvantage2) hybrid, transmission3) carve, one indication, to distinguishII. Collocation1. also2. as well/too3. too4. too5. as well/too6. too 7 also 8. alsoIII. Usage1. I’ve had enough2.when I was old enough to work and earn money3. can’t get enough sleep at night4. had so far collected enough of them5.have strong enough arms6. have just enough money to live onComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) stumbled into 2) not know the first thing about 3) mechanical 4) when it comes to5) hybrid 6) gritted her teeth 7) premise 8) at a disadvantage 9) panic10) cultural 11)flexible 12)imply2. Theme-related1. chair2. force3. secrets4. painstaking5. recognized6. steered7. essentially8.obsevation 9. women 10.tutor 11.inspired 12.unlessII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) He is a man of few words, but it comes to playing computer games, he is too clever for his classmates.2) Children who don’t know any better may think these animals are pretty cute and start playing with them.3) There is no way to obtain a loan, so as to buy the new equipment, I’ll just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4) The hunter would not have fired the shots if he had not seena herd of elephants coming towards his campsite.5) I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory --- he does not seem to remember painful experiences in the past, particular those of his own doing.2. Translate the passage:Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She craves knowledge and works hard. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kindsof indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the same work, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It is ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institutions of higher education. When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight. So she gritted her teeth and complained to the President. The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equity advocate.Unit 7 Learning about EnglishText A The Glorious Messiness of EnglishI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) Strictly speaking 2) drifted 3) resembles 4) invaded5) is conquered 6)fascinating 7)snack 8) put into practice9) source 10)climate 11) surrendered 12) were aroused2. Rewrite each sentence…1) an absolute necessity rather than a luxury2) is a valuable addition to the football team.3) will get out of control, if the firemen do not arrive within ten minutest4) alternative but to go via Vancouver to get to Seattle.5) declared all beef imports will be banned for the next six months as an emergence measure to stop the spread of mad cow disease3. Complete the sentences1) systematic, have invented, to a very real extent, mysteries2) to establish, to be modified/ modifying3) tolerance towards, strike out, enrichII. Synonyms1. wish, wish, want, want/wish2. skin, hide/skin, hide, skin3. raise/rear, raise, rear/raise, raise4. royal, kingly/royal, sovereign, royal/ kinglyIII. Usage1. Indeed2. though3. Frankly4. Moreover5. To my knowledge6. however7. nevertheless8. Yet9. instead 10. in other wordsComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) fascinating 2) tolerance 3)invented 4) addition 5) ban6) corrupt 7) out ofcontrol 8) influenced 9) elite 10) came up with11) establishing 12) Massive 13)sources 14) enrich2. Theme-related1) early 2)similar 3) source 4)observation 5) examine6) features 7) declared 8) stronger 9) accident 10) sprungII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policy went into effect.2) On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to her habitual frown.3) He paused for effect, then said:” We can reach/ enter these markets through new channels.4) The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish young musical talents5) We have no way to protect our personal liberties until we have established a sovereign state./ We can’t protect our personal liberties unless we, first of all, establish a sovereign state.2. Translate the passageThough how the English language came into existence remains a mystery to many people, linguists believe that English and most other European languages have descended from a common source: the Indo-European parent language. English was first spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded England in the fifth century. They passed onto us the basic vocabulary of English. In over fifteen centuries of its development, English has enriched itself by massive borrowing. As British immigrants landed in America and established the United States as an independent nation, a new variety was added to the English language: American English. Though some people worry that the language is running out of control, many native speakers of English take pride in the tolerance of their language.。

Unit1 Ways of LearningPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens andelementary schools in Nanjing.2.Their 18-month-old son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the keyinto the slot of the key box during their stay at the Jinling Hotel.3.They would come over to watch Benjamin and then try to teach him howto do it properly.4.Because he realized that this anecdote was directly relevant to theirassigned tasks in China: to investigate early childhood education and to throw light on Chinese attitudes toward creativity.5.Most of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the JinlingHotel.6.He emphasized that the most important thing is to teach the child thaton can solve a problem effectively by oneself.7.He means that this incident pointed to important differences ineducational and artistic practices between China and the USA.8.The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the childby guiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education, one that stands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child to explore and learn unaided.9.One example is of children at the age of 5 or 6 painting flowers, fishand animals skillfully and confidently; in a second example,calligraphers 9 and 10 years old were producing works; and in a third, young artists work on perfecting their craft for several hours a day.10.Americans think that unless creativity has been acquired early, itmay never emerge, and skills can be picked up later. Chinese think that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired, and there is no hurry to promote creativity.11.This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.12.The author makes the suggestion that we should strike a better balancebetween the poles of creativity and basic skills.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1)The text begins with an anecdote.2)His thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learningin China and the West.3)He winds up the text with a suggestion in the form of a question.2.Chinese1)Show a child how to do something, or tech by holding the hand2)Give greater priority to developing skills at an early age,believing that creativity can be promoted over time Americans1)Teach children that they should rely on themselves for solutionsto problems2)Put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children,thinking skills can be picked up laterLanguage Sense Enhancement(1)Summarizing(2)value originalityand independence (3)contrast between (4)in terms of(5)harbor(6)fearful(7)comparable(8)promotecreativity(9)emerge(10)picked upLanguage Focus VocabularyI1.1)insert2)on occasion3)investigate4)In retrospect5)initial 6)phenomena7)attached8)make up for9)is awaiting10)not; in theleast11)promote12)emerged2.1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the northof the country and the south.2)is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3)as a financial center has evolved slowly.4)is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5)by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found theirway into some English magazines.3.1)be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating2)somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3)assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1.1)continual2)continuous 3)continual4)continuous2.1)principal2)principal3)principle 4)principles5)principalIII1.themselves2.himself/herself3.herself/by herself/on her own4.itself5.ourselves6.yourself/by yourself/on yourownComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)contrast(2)exaggerating(3)priority(4)on the otherhand (5)promoting(6)pick up(7)assist(8)accomplish(9)occasion(10)neglecting(11)worthwhile(12)superior2.(1)end(2)perform(3)facing(4)competent (5)equipped(6)designed(7)approach(8)rest(9)definitely(10)qualityII.translation1.(1)It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure fromthe tradition.(2)Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to givea performance in front of a large audience.(3)Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spiritin the child at an early age.(4)Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’sworthwhile to buy it(5)If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on theproblem we are investigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization. ASalvation Army bell ringer is a volunteer who help it collectdonations.2.The boy asked him: Are you poor He did it simply out of confusion andcuriosity. Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer.3.He said, “I have more than some people, but not as much as others.”This means that he was neither poor nor rich.4.The boy’s mother scolded him because the question was socialinappropriate, especially to a person who looked poor.5.Yes, economically he is poor. He lives in a small basement apartment.He doesn’t even have a color TV. He falls into the lowest income category. And so on.6.No, the writer does not feel poor. This is because he has enjoyed goodhealth and creativity which he thinks are much more important than material goods.7.He feels out of place among people who are primarily interested inmaterial things.8.She told him that she was interested in what’s on the inside. butafter he took her to his poorly furnished apartment, she changed her mind completely.9.It only shows that to her the most important thing was still materialgoods rather than what she had claimed before.mercial can put people under pressure to purchase more than isreally necessary.11.Because December is the time for to work for the Salvation Army asa bell ringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and bringshim happiness in helping others.12.The boy’s question has helped the writer realize that, despite hislack of expensive possessions, he is rich in many other ways and should be thankful for that.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) a.√2)the essay is meant to explain something that is, the author’sview of life.3)That one can live a life full of riches without being richfinancially.2.Part One: The writer’s encounter with a boy who raised the question “are you poor”Part Two: In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensive possessions doesn’t make him feel poor mainly because heenjoys life in many other ways.Part Three: In conclusion, the writer thinks he’s grown to understand more about himself because of the boy’s question. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)attain(2)wear and tear(3)dependable(4)modest (5)primarily(6)minimal(7)exceptionally(8)illness-free(9)spirited(10)energizingLanguage Focus VocabularyI1.1)abrupt2)emotional3)bless4)wear and tear 5)dated6)consequences7)seemingly8)in contrast to9)Curiosity10)genuine11)primarily12)sentiments2.1)confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2)vital to the existence of all forms of life.3)some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow upon the subject.4)nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5)tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice3.1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2)fill out; every item; vital; consequences3)be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1.It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2.She arrived early and took a front row seat.3.Don’t take me for a fool.4.It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5.My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7.Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8.If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III1.hanging2.to give3.to return4.being praised5.not having written6.to say7.to open8.being helpedComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)well-off/affluent(2)dated(3)falling into(4)bracket (5)deny(6)tangible(7)pursuit(8)cherishes(9)out of place(10)abrupt(11)focus(12)donations2.(1)consume(2)fueled(3)annual(4)plain (5)physically(6)security(7)indicates(8)equally(9)traditional(10)followIII. Translation1.1)The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2)Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3)Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’swhy my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants,but sent me to the best private school.4)Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job andthus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5)In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor,but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be muchbetter off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.There are seven characters---Father, Mother, Heidi, Diane, Sean,Restaurant Manager, and Mrs. Higgins.2.No. Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3.To buy a guitar.4.To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5.He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6.It was unnecessary and embarrassing.7.He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8.He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9.She felt humiliated.10.Because the Thompson had just moved.11.He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman Heidiwas.12.Because she couldn’t bear being embarrassed by her father.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. A fast-food restaurant2.The Thompson family dining room3.An office at a high school2.Scene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager.Scene Two: Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom.Scene Three: Father embarrassed Heidi by boating to an official at her new school about how talented she was.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)once in a while(2)for(3)the problem(4)he thinks (5)humiliated(6)classpresident(7)have(8)Actually(9)stop to think(10)interferenceLanguage Focus VocabularyI1.1)typical2)dumb3)junior 4)glorious5)welfare6)came over7)interference8)fading9)narrowed down10)frank11)schemes12)at any rate 2.1)consists of five generals and four police officers.2)will be in a location overlooking the lake.3)was humiliated by her comments about my family background in frontof so many people.4)have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer5)was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1)hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2)twisted; over and over; talented son3)patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII.Collocation1.adequate2.anxious3.certain4.content5.crazy6.likely7.fortunate8.keenage1.be admitted2.live3.be postponed4.buy5.be banned6.beComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)typical(2)welfare(3)constant(4)frank(5)talent (6)dumb(7)know better than that(8)repeatedly(9)dread(10)interference(11)bet(12)assure 2.(1)despite(2)really(3)same(4)contact (5)admitted(6)attempt(7)not(8)tend(9)different(10)mannerII.Translation1.(1)Have scientists found proof of water on Mars(2)The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locationsfor the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3)Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live onwelfare for the rest of his life.(4)A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary wasguilty.(5)Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.”In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2.She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, andcommunicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.3.She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out onlyt get mail, newspapers and groceries.4.They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and life seemsto be unreal.5.That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversionto outside forms of socializing.6.She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7.She is bad-tempered, easily angered, and attacks everyone in sight,all because she has long become separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.8.She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentions because ofthe lack of emotional cues given by their typed dialogue.9.Because we rely on co-works for company.10.She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in theCity, gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctor’s appointments---anything to get her out of the house and connected with others.11.No, she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face isintolerable.12.She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to thecomputer, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1.2-32.1,4-10,133.114.122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells of the author’s escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but find both unsatisfactory.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)routine(2)for company(3)unemployment(4)externally (5)drug abuse(6)restore(7)fled(8)gym(9)set apart(10)appointmentsVocabularyI1.1)conversely2)but then3)symptom4)spitting5)abusing6)tone 7)took; in8)editing9)have arranged10)in sight11)stretched12)data2.1)smoking cigarettes jars on me.2)find themselves getting sucked in.3)has arranged for a technician from the computer store to checkand repair it.4)fled their country to avoid military service/fled to othercountries to avoid military service.5)restore people’s confidence in it.3.1)the virtual; on line; via2)nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3)cue; remarks; his tuneII.Collocation1.We came here all the way on foot.2.Private cars are not allowed on campus.3.They are on vacation in Florida.4.Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5.Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6.Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.age1.hard2.difficult3.impossible4.tough5.hard6.easyComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)Internet(2)click(3)virtual(4)routines(5)arrange(6)nightmare (7)annoying(8)connection(9)crawls(10)take in(11)spit(12)data(13)suckedinto(14)At times(15)flee(16)on line2.(1)companion(2)deliver(3)access(4)enables (5)customers(6)delights(7)provides(8)small(9)remote(10)informationII.Translation1.1)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4)In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completelydifferent angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apartfrom her classmates.2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer.I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submitand edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming ObstaclesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higher thanhis personal best.2.Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with thestrength of a body builder.3.His childhood dream was to fly. His mother read him numerous storiesabout flying when he was growing up.4.Because he believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: If you wantsomething, work for it!5.Michael's mother wished he could relax a bit more and be that "freedreaming" little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted, smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"6.He began a very careful training program.7.He seemed unaware of the fact that he had just beaten his personalbest by three inches. He was very calm.8.He began to feel nervous when the bar was set at nine inches higherthan his personal best.9.What his mother had taught him about how to deal with tension oranxiety helped him overcome his nervousness.10.The singing of some distant birds in flight made him associate hisfinal jump with his childhood dream.11.He could imagine the smile on his mother’s face. He thought his fatherwas probably smiling too, even laughing. However, in fact, his father hugged his wife and cried like a baby in her arms.12.Because he was blind.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.Part Two: Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training. Part Three: Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.2.(1)It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying ashigh as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.(2)All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for hishard work.Language Sense Enhancement 1.(1)startled(2)bale of hay(3)off(4)intensity (5)shaking thetension(6)tense(7)description(8)out of nowhere(9)pictured(10)scaredVocabulary I1.1)startled2)mere3)motion4)sweating5)stretched out 6)vain7)On theoccasion8)anxiety9)emotions10)ashamed of11)In my mind’seye12)recurring2.1)coincides with her husband’s.2)sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3)of alternate sunshine and rain.4)have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economicsat university.5)Tension came over her3.1)media; dedication to; grace2)his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3)emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII.Collocation1.Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built nearthe community.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she(should) continue her education to acquire still another degree. 3.There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moralresponsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4.Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and itis unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5.Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6.Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III.Words with Multiple Meanings1.I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2.Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3.The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4.The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-fivetons.5.It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6.To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the newproducts doesn’t work at all.7.The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’tknow how to learn.8.The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you tookit.Comprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1.(1)In my mind’s eye(2)groan(3)competitor(4)intensity(5)anxiety(6)tense(7)sweat(8)tension (9)soaring(10)recurring(11)brought me back to earth(12)fantasy(13)sweat(14)congratulate(15)number(16)media2.(1)engineer(2)forget(3)convinced(4)how(5)build (6)accident(7)thought(8)only(9)sharp(10)touched(11)instructions(12)finallyII.Translation1.1)It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executivesthat turned the company into a profitable business.2)The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past threemonths.3)We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4)His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimescoincide.5)I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospitalbed and groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself tocry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.They liked girly toys such as a miniature kitchen, and Barbies.2.To convert a gas-guzzling SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.3.Because she didn’t know anything about cars and was afraid of beingcheated by the mechanic.4.She was craving independence and wanted to live away from home forsome time.5.It helped her earn six engineering credits, which of course made iteasier for her to become an engineering major.6.Five years.7.In her view, if you find a subject is difficult to learn, it does notmean you’re not good at it. It just means you have to set your mind and work harder to get good at it.8.Because he had confidence in her abilities believing she could havedone better if she had studied more.9.No, she wasn’t always confident. She had moments of panic, worriedthat as a woman she would be unable to understand thermodynamics.10.She considers it wrong because it is based on a faulty premise.11.It is flexible and more powerful than we imagine.12.What she means is not to accept other s’opinions blindly but to useone’s own judgment.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: The author describes how she stumbled into engineering.Part Two: The author writes about how she has overcome obstacles, including the bias against women, on her way to success.Part Three: The author draws the conclusion that women can do anything men can so long as they believe in their own abilities.2.1)she was not a tomboy.not to an engineering department.she didn’t know the first thing about engineering.because she craved independence from her parents.already earned her six credits in engineering.2)math and design.she participated in a national competition to convert an SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.work harder at it.that she should study more.had to work hard at courses she found difficult, which encouraged her to keep going.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)limit(2)denying(3)favor(4)others(5)relevant(6)translating (7)hard and fast conclusions(8)focus(9)incredibly flexible(10)consider thepossibilityVocabulary I1.1)cultural/culture2)indication3)miniature4)ironic 5)stumbled into6)decent7)buzzing8)abnormal9)mechanical10)Shuddering11)implied12)leap2.1)convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at theairport.2)didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzledas to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3)their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very usefulwork.4)allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hoursa day.5)couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating. 3.1)will not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage2)hybrid; transmissions3)crave; One indication; to distinguishII.Synonyms in Context1.also2.as well/too3.too4.also5.as well/too6.too7.also8.Alsoage1.I’ve had enough2.When I was old enough to work and earn money3.can’t got enough sleep at night4.has so far collected enough of them5.have strong enough arms6.have just enough money to live on Comprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1.(1)stumbled into(2)not know the first thingabout(3)mechanical(4)when it comes to(5)hybrid(6)gritted her teeth (7)premise(8)at a disadvantage(9)panic(10)cultural(11)flexible(12)imply2.。

最全的全新版大学英语第二版综合教程2答案课后练习答案Unit1 Ways of LearningPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementary schools in Nanjing.2. Their 18-month-old son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the key into the slot of the key box during their stay at the Jinling Hotel.3. They would come over to watch Benjamin and then try to teach him how to do it properly.4. Because he realized that this anecdote was directly relevant to their assigned tasks in China: to investigate early childhood education and to throw light on Chinese attitudes toward creativity.5. Most of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel.6. He emphasized that the most important thing is to teach the child that on can solve a problem effectively by oneself.7. He means that this incident pointed to importantdifferences in educational and artistic practices between China and the USA.8. The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the child by guiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education, one that stands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child to explore and learn unaided.9. One example is of children at the age of 5 or 6 painting flowers, fish and animals skillfully and confidently; in a second example, calligraphers 9 and 10 years old were producing works; and in a third, young artists work on perfecting their craft for several hours a day.10. Americans think that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge, and skills can be picked up later. Chinese think that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired, and there is no hurry to promote creativity.11. This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.12. The author makes the suggestion that we should strike a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills. Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) The text begins with an anecdote.2) His thoughts are mainly about different approaches tolearning in China and the West.3) He winds up the text with a suggestion in the form of a question.2. Chinese1) Show a child how to do something, or tech by holding the hand2) Give greater priority to developing skills at an early age, believing that creativity can be promoted over time Americans1) Teach children that they should rely on themselves for solutions to problems2) Put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children, thinking skills can be picked up laterLanguage Sense Enhancement(1) Summarizing(2) value originality and independence(3) contrast between(4) in terms of(5) harbor(6) fearful(7) comparable(8) promote creativity(9) emerge(10) picked upLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) insert2) on occasion3) investigate4) In retrospect5) initial6) phenomena7) attached8) make up for9) is awaiting10) not; in the least11) promote12) emerged2.1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and the south.2) is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3.1) be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating2) somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3) assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1.1) continual2) continuous3) continual4) continuous2.1) principal2) principal3) principle4) principles5) principalIII1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) contrast(2) exaggerating(3) priority(4) on the other hand(5) promoting(6) pick up(7) assist(8) accomplish(9) occasion(10) neglecting(11) worthwhile(12) superior2.0-(2) perform(3) facing(4) competent(5) equipped(6) designed(7) approach(8) rest(9) definitely(10) qualityII. translation1.(1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.(2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.(3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.(4) Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy it?(5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarizeour experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization.A Salvation Army bell ringer is a volunteer who help it collect donations.2. The boy asked him: Are you poor? He did it simply out of confusion and curiosity. Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer.3. He said, “I have more than some people, but not as much as others.” This means that he was neither poor nor rich.4. The boy’s mother scolded him because the question was social inappropriate, especially to a person who looked poor.5. Yes, economically he is poor. He lives in a small basement apartment. He doesn’t even have a color TV. He falls into the lowest income category. And so on.6. No, the writer does not feel poor. This is because he hasenjoyed good health and creativity which he thinks are much more important than material goods.7. He feels out of place among people who are primarily interested in material things.8. She told him that she was interested in what’s on the inside. but after he took her to his poorly furnished apartment, she changed her mind completely.9. It only shows that to her the most important thing was still material goods rather than what she had claimed before. 10. Commercial can put people under pressure to purchase more than is really necessary.11. Because December is the time for to work for the Salvation Army as a bell ringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings him happiness in helping others.12. The boy’s question has helped the writer realize that, despite his lack of expensive possessions, he is rich in many other ways and should be thankful for that.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) a.√2) the essay is meant to explain something that is, the author’s view of life.3) That one can live a life full of riches without being rich financially.2.Part One: The writer’s encounter with a boy who raised the question “are you poor?”Part Two: In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensive possessions doesn’t make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys life in many other ways.Part Three: In conclusion, the writer thinks he’s grown to understand more about himself because of the boy’s question. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) attain(2) wear and tear(3) dependable(4) modest(5) primarily(6) minimal(7) exceptionally(8) illness-free(9) spirited(10) energizingLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) abrupt2) emotional3) bless4) wear and tear5) dated6) consequences7) seemingly8) in contrast to9) Curiosity10) genuine11) primarily12) sentiments2.1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2) vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject.4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5) tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice3.1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2) fill out; every item; vital; consequences3) be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1. It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Don’t take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5. My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8. If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III1. hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. not having written6. to say7. to open8. being helped Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) well-off/affluent(2) dated(3) falling into(4) bracket(5) deny(6) tangible(7) pursuit(8) cherishes(9) out of place(10) abrupt(11) focus(12) donations2.(1) consume(2) fueled(3) annual(4) plain(5) physically(6) security(7) indicates(8) equally(9) traditional(10) followsIII. Translation1.1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit ofspiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. There are seven characters---Father, Mother, Heidi, Diane, Sean, Restaurant Manager, and Mrs. Higgins.2. No. Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3. To buy a guitar.4. To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5. He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6. It was unnecessary and embarrassing.7. He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8. He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9. She felt humiliated.10. Because the Thompson had just moved.11. He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman Heidi was.12. Because she couldn’t bear being embarrassed by her father.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. A fast-food restaurant2. The Thompson family dining room3. An office at a high school2.Scene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager.Scene Two: Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom.Scene Three: Father embarrassed Heidi by boating to an official at her new school about how talented she was.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) once in a while(2) for(3) the problem(4) he thinks(5) humiliated(6) class president(7) have(8) Actually(9) stop to think(10) interferenceLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) typical2) dumb3) junior4) glorious5) welfare6) came over7) interference8) fading9) narrowed down10) frank11) schemes12) at any rate2.1) consists of five generals and four police officers.2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1) hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2) twisted; over and over; talented son3) patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII. Collocation1. adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6. likely7. fortunate8. keenIII. Usage1. be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. be bannedComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) typical(2) welfare(3) constant(4) frank(5) talent(6) dumb(7) know better than that(8) repeatedly(9) dread(10) interference(11) bet(12) assure2.(1) despite(2) really(3) same(4) contact(5) admitted(6) attempt(8) tend(9) different(10) mannerII. Translation1.(1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns. (3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.(4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for yourown amusement.” In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2. She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, and communicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.3. She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out only t get mail, newspapers and groceries.4. They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and life seems to be unreal.5. That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outside forms of socializing.6. She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7. She is bad-tempered, easily angered, and attacks everyone in sight, all because she has long become separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.8. She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentionsbecause of the lack of emotional cues given by their typed dialogue.9. Because we rely on co-works for company.10. She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City, gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctor’s appointments---anything to get her out of the house and connected with others.11. No, she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerable.12. She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to the computer, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. 2-32. 1,4-10,133. 114. 122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells of the author’s escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and reallife, but find both unsatisfactory. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) routine(2) for company(3) unemployment(4) externally(5) drug abuse(6) restore(7) fled(8) gym(9) set apart(10) appointmentsVocabularyI1.1) conversely2) but then3) symptom4) spitting5) abusing6) tone7) took; in8) editing9) have arranged10) in sight11) stretched12) data2.1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) find themselves getting sucked in.3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) restore people’s confidence in it.3.1) the virtual; on line; via2) nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3) cue; remarks; his tuneII. Collocation1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vacation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise. III. Usage1. hard2. difficult3. impossible4. tough5. hard6. easyComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) Internet(2) click(3) virtual(4) routines(5) arrange(6) nightmare(7) annoying(8) connection(9) crawls(10) take in(11) spit(12) data(13) sucked into(14) At times(15) flee(16) on line2.(1) companion(2) deliver(3) access(4) enables(5) customers(6) delights(7) provides(8) small(9) remote(10) informationII. Translation1.1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer.I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming ObstaclesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higher than his personal best.2. Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a body builder.3. His childhood dream was to fly. His mother read him numerous stories about flying when he was growing up.4. Because he believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: If you want something, work for it!5. Michael's mother wished he could relax a bit more and be that "free dreaming" little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted, smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"6. He began a very careful training program.7. He seemed unaware of the fact that he had just beaten his personal best by three inches. He was very calm.8. He began to feel nervous when the bar was set at nine inches higher than his personal best.9. What his mother had taught him about how to deal with tension or anxiety helped him overcome his nervousness.10. The singing of some distant birds in flight made him associate his final jump with his childhood dream.11. He could imagine the smile on his mother’s face. He thought his father was probably smiling too, even laughing. However, in fact, his father hugged his wife and cried like a baby in her arms. 12. Because he was blind.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.Part Two: Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training.Part Three: Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.2.(1) It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.(2) All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) startled(2) bale of hay(3) off(4) intensity(5) shaking the tension(6) tense(7) description(8) out of nowhere(9) pictured(10) scaredVocabularyI1.1) startled2) mere3) motion4) sweating5) stretched out6) vain7) On the occasion8) anxiety9) emotions10) ashamed of11) In my mind’s eye12) recurring2.1) coincides with her husband’s.2) sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3) of alternate sunshine and rain.4) have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her3.1) media; dedication to; grace2) his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3) emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII. Collocation1. Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2. In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (should) continue her education to acquire still another degree.3. There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4. Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5. Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6. Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2. Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6. To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new products doesn’t work at all.7. The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t know how to learn.8. The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it.Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) In my mind’s eye(2) groan(3) competitor(4) intensity(5) anxiety(6) tense(7) sweat(8) tension(9) soaring(10) recurring(11) brought me back to earth(12) fantasy(13) sweat(14) congratulate(15) number(16) media2.(1) engineer(2) forget(3) convinced(4) how(5) build(6) accident(7) thought(8) only(9) sharp(10) touched(11) instructions(12) finallyII. Translation1.1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business.2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3) We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They liked girly toys such as a miniature kitchen, and Barbies.2. To convert a gas-guzzling SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.3. Because she didn’t know anything about cars and was afraid of being cheated by the mechanic.4. She was craving independence and wanted to live away from home for some time.5. It helped her earn six engineering credits, which of course made it easier for her to become an engineering major.6. Five years.7. In her view, if you find a subject is difficult to learn, it does not mean you’re not good at it. It just means you have to set your mind and work harder to get good at it.8. Because he had confidence in her abilities believing she could have done better if she had studied more.9. No, she wasn’t always confident. She had moments of panic, worried that as a woman she would be unable to understandthermodynamics.10. She considers it wrong because it is based on a faulty premise.11. It is flexible and more powerful than we imagine.12. What she means is not to accept others’ opinions blindly but to use one’s own judgment.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: The author describes how she stumbled into engineering. Part Two: The author writes about how she has overcome obstacles, including the bias against women, on her way to success.Part Three: The author draws the conclusion that women can do anything men can so long as they believe in their own abilities.2.1) she was not a tomboy.not to an engineering department.she didn’t know the first thing about engineering.because she craved independence from her parents.already earned her six credits in engineering.2) math and design.she participated in a national competition to convert an SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.work harder at it.that she should study more.had to work hard at courses she found difficult, which encouraged her to keep going.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) limit(2) denying(3) favor(4) others(5) relevant(6) translating(7) hard and fast conclusions(8) focus(9) incredibly flexible(10) consider the possibilityVocabularyI1.1) cultural/culture2) indication3) miniature4) ironic5) stumbled into6) decent7) buzzing8) abnormal9) mechanical10) Shuddering11) implied12) leap2.1) convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at the airport.2) didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3) their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day.5) couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3.1) will not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage2) hybrid; transmissions3) crave; One indication; to distinguish。

最全的全新版大学英语第二版综合教程2答案课后练习答案Unit1 Ways of LearningPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementary schools in Nanjing.2. Their 18-month-old son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the key into the slot of the key box during their stay at the Jinling Hotel.3. They would come over to watch Benjamin and then try to teach him how to do it properly.4. Because he realized that this anecdote was directly relevant to their assigned tasks in China: to investigate early childhood education and to throw light on Chinese attitudes toward creativity.5. Most of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel.6. He emphasized that the most important thing is to teach the child that on can solve a problem effectively by oneself.7. He means that this incident pointed to important differences in educational and artistic practices between China and the USA.8. The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the child by guiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education, one that stands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child to explore and learn unaided. 9. One example is of children at the age of 5 or 6 painting flowers, fish and animals skillfully and confidently; in a second example, calligraphers 9 and 10 years old were producing works; and in a third, young artists work on perfecting their craft for several hours a day.10. Americans think that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge, and skills can be picked up later. Chinese think that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired, and there is no hurry to promote creativity.11. This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.12. The author makes the suggestion that we should strike a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) The text begins with an anecdote.2) His thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learning in China and the West.3) He winds up the text with a suggestion in the form of a question.2. Chinese1) Show a child how to do something, or tech by holding the hand2) Give greater priority to developing skills at an early age, believing that creativity can be promoted over timeAmericans1) Teach children that they should rely on themselves for solutions to problems2) Put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children, thinking skills can be picked up laterLanguage Sense Enhancement(1) Summarizing(2) value originality and independence(3) contrast between(4) in terms of(5) harbor(6) fearful(7) comparable(8) promote creativity(9) emerge(10) picked upLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) insert2) on occasion3) investigate4) In retrospect5) initial6) phenomena7) attached8) make up for9) is awaiting10) not; in the least11) promote12) emerged2.1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and the south.2) is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3.1) be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating2) somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3) assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1.1) continual2) continuous3) continual4) continuous2.1) principal2) principal3) principle4) principles5) principalIII1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) contrast(2) exaggerating(3) priority(4) on the other hand(5) promoting(6) pick up(7) assist(8) accomplish(9) occasion(10) neglecting(11) worthwhile(12) superior2.0-(2) perform(3) facing(4) competent(5) equipped(6) designed(7) approach(8) rest(9) definitely(10) qualityII. translation1.(1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.(2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.(3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.(4) Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy it(5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as manywell-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization.A Salvation Army bell ringer is a volunteer who help it collect donations.2. The boy asked him: Are you poor He did it simply out of confusion and curiosity. Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer.3. He said, “I have more than some people, but not as much as others.” This means that he was neither poor nor rich.4. The boy’s mother scolded him because the question was social inappropriate, especially to a person who looked poor.5. Yes, economically he is poor. He lives in a small basement apartment. He doesn’t even have a color TV. He falls into the lowest income category. And so on.6. No, the writer does not feel poor. This is because he has enjoyed good health and creativity which he thinks are much more important than material goods.7. He feels out of place among people who are primarily interested in material things.8. She told him that she was interested in what’s on the inside. but after he took her to his poorly furnished apartment, she changed her mind completely.9. It only shows that to her the most important thing was still material goods rather than what she had claimed before.10. Commercial can put people under pressure to purchase more than is really necessary.11. Because December is the time for to work for the Salvation Army as a bell ringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings him happiness in helping others.12. The boy’s question has helped the writer realize that, despite his lack of expensive possessions, he is rich in many other ways and should be thankful for that.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) a.√2) the essay is meant to explain something that is, the author’s view of life.3) That one can live a life full of riches without being rich financially.2.Part One: The writer’s encounter with a boy who raised the question “are you poor?”Part Two: In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensive possessions doesn’t make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys life in many other ways.Part Three: In conclusion, the writer thinks he’s grown to understand more about himself because of the boy’s question.Language Sense Enhancement 1.(1) attain(2) wear and tear(3) dependable(4) modest(5) primarily(6) minimal(7) exceptionally(8) illness-free(9) spirited(10) energizingLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) abrupt2) emotional3) bless4) wear and tear5) dated6) consequences7) seemingly8) in contrast to9) Curiosity10) genuine11) primarily12) sentiments2.1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2) vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject.4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5) tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice 3.1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2) fill out; every item; vital; consequences3) be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1. It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Don’t take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5. My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8. If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III1. hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. not having written6. to say7. to open8. being helpedComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) well-off/affluent(2) dated(3) falling into(4) bracket(5) deny(6) tangible(7) pursuit(8) cherishes(9) out of place(10) abrupt(11) focus(12) donations2.(1) consume(2) fueled(3) annual(4) plain(5) physically(6) security(7) indicates(8) equally(9) traditional(10) followsIII. Translation1.1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. There are seven characters---Father, Mother, Heidi, Diane, Sean, Restaurant Manager, and Mrs. Higgins.2. No. Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3. To buy a guitar.4. To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5. He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6. It was unnecessary and embarrassing.7. He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8. He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9. She felt humiliated.10. Because the Thompson had just moved.11. He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman Heidi was.12. Because she couldn’t bear being embarrassed by her father. Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. A fast-food restaurant2. The Thompson family dining room3. An office at a high school2.Scene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager.Scene Two: Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom.Scene Three: Father embarrassed Heidi by boating to an official at her new school about how talented she was.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) once in a while(2) for(3) the problem(4) he thinks(5) humiliated(6) class president(7) have(8) Actually(9) stop to think(10) interferenceLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) typical2) dumb3) junior4) glorious5) welfare6) came over7) interference8) fading9) narrowed down10) frank11) schemes12) at any rate2.1) consists of five generals and four police officers.2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1) hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2) twisted; over and over; talented son3) patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedly II. Collocation1. adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6. likely7. fortunate8. keenIII. Usage1. be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. be banned6. beComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) typical(2) welfare(3) constant(4) frank(5) talent(6) dumb(7) know better than that(8) repeatedly(9) dread(10) interference(11) bet(12) assure2.(1) despite(2) really(3) same(4) contact(5) admitted(6) attempt(7) not(8) tend(9) different(10) mannerII. Translation1.(1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars(2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.(4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over youYou should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2. She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, and communicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.3. She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out only t get mail, newspapers and groceries.4. They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and life seems to be unreal.5. That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outside forms of socializing.6. She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7. She is bad-tempered, easily angered, and attacks everyone in sight, all because she has long become separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.8. She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentions because of the lack of emotional cues given by their typed dialogue.9. Because we rely on co-works for company.10. She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City, gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctor’s appointments---anything to get her out of the house and connected with others.11. No, she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerable.12. She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to the computer, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. 2-32. 1,4-10,133. 114. 122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells of the author’s escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but find both unsatisfactory.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) routine(2) for company(3) unemployment(4) externally(5) drug abuse(6) restore(7) fled(8) gym(9) set apart(10) appointmentsVocabularyI1.1) conversely2) but then3) symptom4) spitting5) abusing6) tone7) took; in8) editing9) have arranged10) in sight11) stretched12) data2.1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) find themselves getting sucked in.3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) restore people’s confidence in it.3.1) the virtual; on line; via2) nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3) cue; remarks; his tuneII. Collocation1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vacation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. Usage1. hard2. difficult3. impossible4. tough5. hard6. easyComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) Internet(2) click(3) virtual(4) routines(5) arrange(6) nightmare(7) annoying(8) connection(9) crawls(10) take in(11) spit(12) data(13) sucked into(14) At times(15) flee(16) on line2.(1) companion(2) deliver(3) access(4) enables(5) customers(6) delights(7) provides(8) small(9) remote(10) informationII. Translation1.1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer.I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming ObstaclesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higher than his personal best.2. Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a body builder.3. His childhood dream was to fly. His mother read him numerous stories about flying when he was growing up.4. Because he believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: If you want something, work for it!5. Michael's mother wished he could relax a bit more and be that "free dreaming" little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted, smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"6. He began a very careful training program.7. He seemed unaware of the fact that he had just beaten his personal best by three inches. He was very calm.8. He began to feel nervous when the bar was set at nine inches higher than his personal best.9. What his mother had taught him about how to deal with tension or anxiety helped him overcome his nervousness.10. The singing of some distant birds in flight made him associate his final jump with his childhood dream.11. He could imagine the smile on his mother’s face. He thought his father was probably smiling too, even laughing. However, in fact, his father hugged his wife and cried like a baby in her arms. 12. Because he was blind.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.Part Two: Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training.Part Three: Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.2.(1) It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.(2) All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) startled(2) bale of hay(3) off(4) intensity(5) shaking the tension(6) tense(7) description(8) out of nowhere(9) pictured(10) scaredVocabularyI1.1) startled2) mere3) motion4) sweating5) stretched out6) vain7) On the occasion8) anxiety9) emotions10) ashamed of11) In my mind’s eye12) recurring2.1) coincides with her husband’s.2) sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3) of alternate sunshine and rain.4) have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her3.1) media; dedication to; grace2) his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3) emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII. Collocation1. Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2. In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (should) continue her education to acquire still another degree.3. There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4. Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5. Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6. Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2. Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6. To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new products doesn’t work at all.7. The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t know how to learn.8. The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it.Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) In my mind’s eye(2) groan(3) competitor(4) intensity(5) anxiety(6) tense(7) sweat(8) tension(9) soaring(10) recurring(11) brought me back to earth(12) fantasy(13) sweat(14) congratulate(15) number(16) media2.(1) engineer(2) forget(3) convinced(4) how(5) build(6) accident(7) thought(8) only(9) sharp(10) touched(11) instructions(12) finallyII. Translation1.1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business. 2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3) We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They liked girly toys such as a miniature kitchen, and Barbies.2. To convert a gas-guzzling SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.3. Because she didn’t know anything about cars and was afraid of being cheated by the mechanic.4. She was craving independence and wanted to live away from home for some time.5. It helped her earn six engineering credits, which of course made it easier for her to become an engineering major.6. Five years.7. In her view, if you find a subject is difficult to learn, it does not mean you’re not good at it. It just means you have to set your mind and work harder to get good at it.8. Because he had confidence in her abilities believing she could have done better if she had studied more.9. No, she wasn’t always confident. She had moments of panic, worried that as a woman she would be unable to understand thermodynamics.10. She considers it wrong because it is based on a faulty premise.11. It is flexible and more powerful than we imagine.12. What she means is not to accept others’ opinions blindly but to use one’s own judgment.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: The author describes how she stumbled into engineering. Part Two: The author writes about how she has overcome obstacles, including the bias against women, on her way to success.Part Three: The author draws the conclusion that women can do anything men can so long as they believe in their own abilities.2.1) she was not a tomboy.not to an engineering department.she didn’t know the first thing about engineering.because she craved independence from her parents.already earned her six credits in engineering.2) math and design.she participated in a national competition to convert an SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.work harder at it.that she should study more.had to work hard at courses she found difficult, which encouraged her to keep going.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) limit(2) denying(3) favor(4) others(5) relevant(6) translating(7) hard and fast conclusions(8) focus(9) incredibly flexible(10) consider the possibility VocabularyI1.1) cultural/culture2) indication3) miniature4) ironic5) stumbled into6) decent7) buzzing8) abnormal9) mechanical10) Shuddering11) implied12) leap2.1) convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at the airport.2) didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3) their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day.5) couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3.1) will not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage2) hybrid; transmissions3) crave; One indication; to distinguishII. Synonyms in Context1. also2. as well/too3. too4. also。

Unit1 Ways of Learning VocabularyI1.1insert2on occasion3investiga te4In retrospect5initial6phenomena7attached8make upfor9isawaiting10not; inthe least11promote12emerged2.1a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and the south.2is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3as a financial center has evolved slowly.4is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3.1be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating2somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1)continual2)continuous 3)continual4)continuous5)principal6)principal7)principle 8)principles9)principalIIIherselfby herself/on her own by yourself/on your own Comprehensive Exercises11contrast2exaggerating3priority4on the other hand 5promoting6pick up7assist8accomplish9occasion10neglecting11worthwhile12superior21end2perform3facing4competent 5equipped6designed7approach8rest9definitely10qualityI.translation1.(1)It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure fromthe tradition.(2)Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to givea performance in front of a large audience.(3)Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spiritin the child at an early age.(4)Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’sworthwhile to buy it(5)If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on theproblem we are investigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesVocabularyIaabrupt bemotional cblessdwear and tear edatedfconsequencesgseeminglyhin contrast toiCuriosityjgenuinekprimarilylsentiments1confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first. 2vital to the existence of all forms of life.3some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject.4nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2)fill out; every item; vital; consequences3)be denied; tangible; cherish; attainIIis a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.arrived early and took a front row seat.’t take me for a fool.takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.uncle will take me along on his trip to the Arctic this summer.took the dinner plate I passed to him.took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.IIIgive return praisedhaving writtensayopenhelpedComprehensive Exercises I.clozeawell-off/affluen tbdatedcfalling into dbracket edenyftangiblegpursuithcherishesiout of placejabruptkfocusldonationsIII. Translation1)The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2)Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3)Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’swhy my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants,but sent me to the best private school.4)Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job andthus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5)In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor,but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation Gap VocabularyI1)typical2)dumb3)junior4)glorious 5)welfare6)came over7)interference8)fading9)narrowed down10)frank11)schemes12)at any rate1consists of five generals and four police officers.2will be in a location overlooking the lake.3was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer5was exhausted after the long cycle ride.; was handed down by; should have known better than; over and over; talented son; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII.Collocation1.adequate2.anxious3.certain4.content5.crazy6.likely7.fortunate8.keenage1be admitted 2live 3be postponed4buy5be banned6beComprehensive Exercises I.clozeatypical bwelfare cconstant dfrank etalentfdumbgknow better than that hrepeatedlyidread jinterference kbet lassure(1)despite(2)really(3)same(4)contact (5)admitted(6)attempt(7)not(8)tend(9)different(10)mannerII.Translation(1)Have scientists found proof of water on Mars(2)The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locationsfor the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3)Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live onwelfare for the rest of his life.(4)A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary wasguilty.(5)Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.”In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual World VocabularyIaconversely bbut then csymptom dspitting eabusingftonegtook; inheditingihave arrangedjin sightkstretchedldata1smoking cigarettes jars on me.2find themselves getting sucked in.3has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to avoid military service.5restore people’s confidence in it.virtual; on line; via; routine; any appointment; arrange for; remarks; his tuneII.Collocationcame here all the way on foot.cars are not allowed on campus.are on vacation in Florida.has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.’t worry, Lucy is always on time.demand on fuel is on the rise.age1.hard2.difficult3.impossible4.tough5.hard6.easyComprehensive Exercises1Internet 2click3virtual4routines 5arrange6nightmare 7annoying8connection9crawls10take in11spit12data13sucked into14At times15flee16on line(1)companion(2)deliver(3)access(4)enables (5)customers(6)delights(7)provides(8)small(9)remote(10)information1)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4)In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completelydifferent angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apartfrom her classmates.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer.I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submitand edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming Obstacles VocabularyIastartled bmere cmotion dsweating estretched outfvaingOn the occasionhanxietyiemotionsjashamed ofkIn my mind’s eyelrecurringwith her husband’s.the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.alternate sunshine and rain.been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.came over her; dedication to; gracecompetitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on; numerous; intensity; passion forII.Collocation, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she shouldcontinue her education to acquire still another degree.is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.believed his claim that he was innocent.III.Words with Multiple Meanings1I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees. 4The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-fivetons.5It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new products doesn’t work at all.7The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t know how to learn.8The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it. Comprehensive ExercisesI.clozeaIn my mind’s eye bgroanccompetitor dintensity eanxietyftensegsweathtension isoaringjrecurringkbrought me back to earth lfantasymsweatncongratulateonumberpmedia(1)engineer(2)forget(3)convinced(4)how(5)build (6)accident(7)thought(8)only(9)sharp(10)touched(11)instructions(12)finallyII.Translation1.1)It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executivesthat turned the company into a profitable business.2)The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past threemonths.3)We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4)His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimescoincide.5)I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospitalbed and groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a caraccident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyVocabularyI1)cultural/culture2)indication3)miniature4)ironic 5)stumbled into6)decent7)buzzing8)abnormal9)mechanical10)Shuddering11)implied12)leap1convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at the airport.2didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day.5couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage; transmissions; One indication; to distinguishII.Synonyms in Context1also2as well/too 3too 4also5as well/too6too7also8Alsoage’ve had enoughI was old enough to work and earn money ’t got enough sleep at nightso far collected enough of themstrong enough armsjust enough money to live on Comprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1stumbled into2not know the first thing about 3mechanical4when it comes to5hybrid6gritted her teeth 7premise8at a disadvantage 9panic10cultural11flexible12imply(1)chair(2)force(3)secrets(4)painstaking (5)recognized(6)steered(7)essentially(8)observations(9)women(10)tutor(11)inspired(12)unlessII.Translation1)He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing computergames, he is far too clever for his classmates.2)Children who don’t know any better may think these animals arepretty cute and start playing with them.3)There is no way to obtain a loan, so to buy the new equipment,I’ll just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4)The hunter would not have fired the shots if he had not seen aherd of elephants coming towards his campsite.5)I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory---he does notseem to remember painful experiences in the past, particularly those of his own doing.Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She craves knowledge and works hard. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the same work, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It was ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institution of higher education. When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight. So she gritted her teeth and complained to the President. The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equity advocate.Unit7 Learning about EnglishVocabularyI1)Strictly speaking2)drifted3)resembles4)invaded5)is conquered6)fascinating 7)snack8)put; into practice9)source10)climate11)surrendered12)were; aroused1an absolute necessity rather than a luxury.2is a valuable addition to the football team.3will get out of control, if the firemen do not arrive within ten minutes.4Alternative but to go via Vancouver to get to Seattle.5Declared all beef imports will be banned for the next six months as an emergency measure to stop the spread of mad disease.; have invented; to a very real extent; mysteriesestablish; to be modified/modifyingtowards; strike out; enrichII.Synonymsawish bwish cwant dwant/wishskin 5.a)raise/rearb)raise c)rear/raised)raiseroyal kingly age1Indeed2though3Frankly4Moreover5To my knowledge 6however7nevertheless8Yet9instead10in other wordsComprehensive Exercises I.clozeafascinating btolerance cinventeddadditionebanfcorruptgout of control hinfluenced ielite jcame up withkestablishinglMassivemsourcesnenrich(1)early(2)similar(3)source(4)observation (5)examine(6)features(7)declared(8)stronger(9)accident(10)sprungII.TranslationaMany small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policy went into effect.bOn hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to her habitual frown.cHe paused for effect, then said: “We can reach/enter these markets through new channels.”dThe addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish young musical talents.eWe have no way to protect our personal liberties until we have established a sovereign state. / We can’t protect our personal liberties unless we, first of all, establish a sovereign state.Though how the English language came into existence remains a mystery to many people, linguists believe that English and most other European languages have descended from a common source: the Indo-European parent language. English was first spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded England in the fifth century. They passed onto us the basic vocabulary of English. In over fifteen centuries of its development, English has enriched itself by massive borrowing. As British immigrants landed in America and established the United States as an independent nation, a new variety was added to the English language: American English. Though some people worry that the language is running out of control, many native speakers of English take pride in the tolerance of their language. Unit8 Protecting Our Environment VocabularyI1)barking2)evil3)brooding;hatched 4)migrant 5)tragedies6)counterpart7)arecomplaining/co-mplain8)grim9)flocks; fed on10)vegetation11)patches12)Scores oflined with people who came to welcome the distinguished foreign guests.boss silenced all lively conversation in the office.a pair of sun glasses, the famous movie star passed the crowedunnoticed.deserted.stricken by it.1patches; came into full bloom; were puzzled; mysterious2throbbed with; sickened; migrant; a chorus3had crept into; flickered; the starkFormationCompound wordsage-oldair forcedaughter-in-lawfirst-rategreenhousehalf brotherice-creamlifelikelight yearsalespersonself-centeredthreefoldoverusestone-stillworldwide Chinese meaning古老的空军儿媳妇一流的温室同母异父兄弟；同父异母兄弟冰淇淋逼真的光年售货员；推销员以自己为中心的,自私的三倍过度使用石头似的一动不动全世界范围的；在世界范围内1poverty-stricken people 2heart-breaking news3newly-built database4well-fed kids 5successful spacewalk6peace-loving people7need-based scholarships 8color-blind peopleIII.Confusable WordsComprehensive Exercisesaspell bstricken cmisfortunes dsurroundings eblossom/bloom fmigrant gdeserted hsilence isickenedjhatchkpuzzledlin harmony with1)This is a prosperous town, but there is still poverty in the midstof wealth and abundance.2)The Brown family was stricken with one misfortune after another,but their children never complained.3)The museum is designed in such a way that it stands in perfectharmony with its surroundings.4)It was a miracle that these flowers did not wither at all in theblazing sun.5)Flocks of sheep feed on the patches of vegetation that rise abovethe winter snow.This village was once famous for its beautiful natural surroundings. All the year round, the trees were green and the flowers in bloom. Clear streams flowed out of the hills through a checkerboard of rice fields. Birds sang all day, and deer came and went in a leisurely manner. However, with the coming of DDT and other pesticides, an evil spell seemed to have settled over the village. Misfortunes came one after another. Chicken died suddenly, cattle and sheep were stricken by mysterious maladies, and farmers complained about a sickening feeling that puzzled the village doctor. The village square, once throbbing with life, was now deserted.。

Key to Exercises (unit 1)Vocabulary:I. 1). respectable 2) .agony 3). put down 4). sequence 4). rigid 5). hold back6) . distribute 7). off and on 8). vivid9). associate 10). finally 11). turn in 12). tackle2. 1) has been assigned to the newspaper's Paris office2) was so extraordinary that I didn 't know whether to believe him or not3) a clear image of how she would look in twenty year s'time4) gave the command the soldiers opened fire5) buying bikes we 'll keep turning them out3.1) reputation/rigid / to inspire 2) and tedious / what 's more / out of date ideas3) compose / career / avoid showing / hardly hold backII. 1). composed 2). severe 3) agony 4). extraordinary5). recall 6). command7) . was violating 8). anticipateIII. 1. at 2. for 3. of 4. with5. as6. about7. to8. in9. from 10. on/uponComprehensive Exercises(A)(1) hold back (2) tedious (3) scanned (4) recall(5) vivid (6) off and on (7) turn out/in (8) career(B)(1) last (2) surprise (3) pulled (4) blowing (5) dressed (6) scene(7) extraordinary (8)image (9)turn (11) excitementII. Translation1 1) As it was a formal dinner party, I wore formal dress, as Mother told me to.2) His girlfriend advised him to get rid of /get out of his bad habit of smoking before it took hold.3) Anticipating that the demand for electricity will be high during the next few months, they have decided to increase its production.4) It is said that Bill has been fired for continually violating the company 's safety rules./Bill is said to have been fired for continually violating the company 's safety rules.5) It is reported that government has taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of asevere water shortage./The local government is reported to have taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage.2.Susan lost her legs because of/in a car accident. For a time, she didn 't know how to face up to the fact that she would never be able to walk again.One day, while scanning ( through ) some magazines, a true story caught her eye/she was attracted by a true story. It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer. Greatly inspired, Susan began to feel that she , too, would finally be able to lead a useful life.Key to exercises Unit 2I.Vocabulary :1. 1) absolutely 2) available 3) every now and then4) are urging/ urged 5) destination6) mostly 7) hangs out 8) right away 9) reunion 10)or something 11)estimate 12) going ahead 2.1) It seemed that his failure in the examination was still on his mind.2) He was completely chocked up by the sight of his team losing in the final minutes of the game. 3) She was so lost in study that she forgot to have dinner.4) Something has come up and I am afraid i won't be able to accomplish the project on time. 5) The cost of equipping the new hospital was estimated at $2 million. 3.1) were postponed ... the awful ...is estimated 2) reference ... not available ... am kind of 3) not much of a teacher... skips...go head II. 1.to; 2. for; 3. at; 4. from; 5. in; 6. to; 7. on; 8.with III. 2) . kind of/ sort of 4) . kind of/ sort of 6) . or somethingComprehensive Exercises:I. (A) 1) choked up 2) awful 3) practically 4) neighborhood5) correspondence 6) available 7) destination 8) reunion 9) Mostly 10)postponing 11) absolutely1).more or less;3).(B) 1) how 2)savings 3) embarrassment 4) phone5)interrupted6)touch 7)envelope 8) signed 9) message 10) neededII. Translation1.1) Half an hour had gone by, but the last bus hadn 't come yet. We had to walk home. 2) Mary looks as if she is very worried about the Chinese exam because she hasn 't learned thetexts by heart.3) Since the basketball match has been postponed, we might as well visit the museum. 4) He stayed in Australia with his parents all the way through World War II.5) Since I graduated from nanjing University in 1985, I have kind of lost touch with my classmates. 2. It is not easy to keep in touch with friends when they are far away. This is certainly true in my case.It has been a couple of years since I left my old meighborhood and all the friends I had there. I've been meaning to write to them but something or other comes up and I just don't seem to find the time. They are always on my mind, however, and I think I will certainly make an effort to keep up correspondence with them in future.Key to Unit 3:Vocabulary: I:1) brief2) in terms of 3) cut …off 4) tend 5) any way6) precise 7)in the form of8) initiative 9) convey 10) in two minds 11)concept 12)grasp 1. 1)…has en sured their team a place in the Cup Fin al.2) … .medical workers 'responsibility to heal the wounded and rescure the dying. 3) …..entertain as well as educate the learner. 4) ….ca n do without air and water. 5) …is likely to be held in June 2. 1) lies in ….contact between2) basis of ….is likely ….sufficient ….at the moment 3) the steady ….ensures …will be highly II.6) late7) wrong8) falseComprehensive Exercises:I. Cloze 1. regained 2. undecided 3.undersupplied 6. foresight 7. mispronounced 8. enrichIII. 1. 略4. disabled ….5. precondition4) weakness5) local/regional2. 1) majority2) accepted 3) increased(A) 1) highly; 2) bring about 3) evident 4 )rate 5) sufficient; 6) put across 7) proportion 8) Hence,9) ensure..put across;…proportion;….Henee;….ensure;….audienee…(B) 1)understand 2) tracel 3) practical 4) use 5) Another 6) likely 7) affect 8) developments 9) supply 10)SomedayII. Translation:1.1) As is predicted by scientists, global pollution has become one of the most serious problems humans are faced with.2) Competition for these jobs is very tough -- we have five times as many applicants thisyear as we did last year/there are five times as many applicants this year as there were last year.3) As the facts show, educational programs need to fit into the national plan for economic development.4) The car burns too much gas, and moreover, the price is almost twice as much as I intend to pay.5) To understand a great international event, we, first of all, need to consider the historical and political background to it.2.It is hard to imagine how our forefathers could do without so many conveniences that modern technology has brought about. Back then only a small proportion of the population enjoyed the comforts of life. The majority didn't even have sufficient food, not to speak of/ let alone the privilege of being educated. However, many people blame modern technology for creating so many problems. They want to slow down the rate of progress. But no one can put the clock back.UNIT 41. Language sense enhancement.passed away grew in stature proud route values and principle above all bottom tiny giant balance sheets2. Vocabulary.wreck balance approaching handle discard Above all dietdo with checked on clean up weekly principle3. Rewrite sentences.<1> to look for survivors were abandoned after it had been/was determined that all the people inthe sunken ship had died.<2> was amazed that bob left a well-paid job to travel around the world.<3> for a loan has been turned down by many a bank as her business is small and she couldprovide no guarantee.<4>express her thoughts with precision, so people often misunderstand her.<5> will weaken our determination to modernize our country in the shortest possible time.4. Complete the sentences.for sale hunting for be amazed by become skilled handle their loanscharacter by calling on he passes away5. Confusable words.personal personnel / sometime sometimes some time sometime6. Euphemismd e h c g a b f7 .Cloze.sponsored determination turned away assumedcapacity skilled loan character hunting for sale send for save recent modest grow dream immigrant business engineering invest rich8. Translation.<1> It is reported that UN mediators have worked out a plan which they hope will be acceptable toboth sides.<2> Doris walked in the forest cautiously, afraid of being attacked by giant snakes.<3> Earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disasters cannot be prevented, but action can betaken to protect life and property.<4> I bought a new issue of my favorite sports magazine and hurried home, anxious to amusemyself reading it.<5> Helen lacks confidence. I 've never known anyone so unsure of herself.TranslationAfter graduating from college, Tony decided to start his own business. At the beginning, many a bank turned down his request for a loan. But he was not a bit discouraged, and continued to call on one banker after another seeking help. Impressed by his determination and optimism, one banker finally agreed to loan him the money. Now he has become a wealthy businessman. Talking about his amazing achievement, Tony puts great emphasis on the importance of creating, rather than waiting for opportunities.UNIT 5Vocabulary:1. monthly,2.acquaintances,3.classic, 5.manufacured 6. options 7. finance 9. survived 10. pick out 11. married Rewrite:1. survived a car crash that killed both her parents.2. almost embarrassed to death when Sarah read my poem out to the whole class.3. of the Children 's Hospital will care for the seriously injured pupils./4.several phone calls making inquiries about the position of Chief Financial Officer.5. straighten out all your financial problems if you join our club. Complete: 1. injury, died of hunger, people survived2. instantly, give up his, retire, replace him, executive3. his beloved, odd jobs, and all that Suffixation: 1. embarrassment 2. survivors,3 newly, 4. marketable 5. monthly 6. competition, 7.conceivable 8. respectable Usage:1. the poor, 2 the deceased\the dead3. the disabled6. the young.8 the latter ….the former 3 classic, 4. ask around,7. executive, 8 replacement 10 look in the eye1 impressed2 diligence3 instead4 contrary5 professionally6 perform7 personal8 balance9 commitment 10 revealedTranslation:1. I 'm not sure where you can find a good carpenter - you 'd better ask around.2. Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared his throat and looked up at the painting on the wall.3. Michael was survived by three sons, two daughters, and his wife Elizabeth.4. As a financial expert, William advised us to invest our money in the stock market.5. We small retailers can 't compete with supermarkets in pricing and sales.My dad is a hard-working executive of a manufacturing firm. He works six days a week. Every day he has to straighten out various kinds of problems so that he often stays up late/nights. However, he tries his best to balance/maintain a balance between work and family. On Sundays my dad usually stays at home and cares for us as much as he can. To my greatest joy, he cooks our favorite dishes and plays ball with us.Unit 6Translation ：1) Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave me a few words of wisdom which impressed me deeply.2) Never tell my parents about my injuries and I ' be very grateful to you (for it).3) At the meeti ng some of our colleagues put forward sen sible suggesti ons about improv ing our worki ng environment.4) The man ageme nt has/ have agreed to grant the workers a 10% pay rise in resp onse to union pressure.4.look in the eye 8. replacement12. grabbe4. the French , 5 the accused 7. the unemployed Cloze: 1. died of 2. instantly,5. surviving 6 . retire 9 stock5) It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the home a thorough clea ning before we arrived.Not rich himself, Uncle Li n ever hesitates to help others. Previous to / Before his retireme nt, through Project Hope he located the addresses of two country kids who grew up in poor families but had a keen desire to study. From then on he sent them money regularly. Later the two made ________ their way to college, and even got a cha nee to study overseas.UNIT 6Key to Exercises (Unit 6)Vocabulary:1.I:1) fertile 2) reflected 3) overseas 4) slim 5) split 6) susta in ed 7)glow8) thrust 9) kee n 10)bud 11) previous 12) whichever2. 1)…of carpets and furn iture in the bedroom disgusts me.2) …corresp onding with Henry after the death of her mother.3) ….is best located at an isolated place far from cities.4) …was so absorbed in the game on TV that I didn 'hear Martin come in.5) …players grip the ball.3 1) to broade n …make their way2) disgusts ….take a chanee on3) the grand …and overseas ….reflectedII. Usage1. 1). frighte ned 2). afraid/frighte ned2. 1). alike/similar 2) similar3. 1) alive 2)livi ng4. 1)sleepi ng 2) asleepIII. word family1. 1) disappo in ted2) disappo in tme nt 3) disappo inting4) disappo int 5) disappo in ti ngly 6) disappo in ti ng2. 1)attractive 2) attract 3) attracti on4) attractively 5) un attractively 6) un attractiveComprehe nsive Exercises:III. Cloze(C) (1) — (10) identifying, gripped, margins, corresponding, overseas, more than a little,hesitated, grateful, made my way, going my way(D) (1)---(10) first, ring, Nor, ano ther, threw, deliberately, reas on ed, himself, restaura nt, matterIV. Translation:1. Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave me a few words of wisdom which impressed medeeply.2. Never tell my parents about my injuries and I 'llbe very grateful to you (for it).3. At the meeting some of our colleagues put forward sensible suggestions about improving ourworking environment.4. The management has agreed to grant the workers a 10% pay rise in response to union pressure.5. It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the house a thorough cleaning before we arrived.Not rich himself, Uncle Li never hesitates to help others. Previous to/ before his retirement, through Project Hope he located the addresses of two country kids who grew up in poor families but had a keen desire to study. From then on he sent them money regularly. Later the two made their way to college, and even got a chance to study overseas.。

最全的全新版大学英语第二版综合教程2答案课后练习答案Unit1 Ways of LearningPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementary schools in Nanjing.2. Their 18-month-old son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the key into the slot of the key box during their stay at the Jinling Hotel.3. They would come over to watch Benjamin and then try to teach him how to do it properly.4. Because he realized that this anecdote was directly relevant to their assigned tasks in China: to investigate early childhood education and to throw light on Chinese attitudes toward creativity.5. Most of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel.6. He emphasized that the most important thing is to teach the child that on can solve a problem effectively by oneself.7. He means that this incident pointed to important differences in educational and artistic practices between China and the USA.8. The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the child by guiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education, one that stands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child to explore and learn unaided. 9. One example is of children at the age of 5 or 6 painting flowers, fish and animals skillfully and confidently; in a second example, calligraphers 9 and 10 years old were producing works; and in a third, young artists work on perfecting their craft for several hours a day.10. Americans think that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge, and skills can be picked up later. Chinese think that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired, and there is no hurry to promote creativity.11. This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.12. The author makes the suggestion that we should strike a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) The text begins with an anecdote.2) His thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learning in China and the West.3) He winds up the text with a suggestion in the form of a question.2. Chinese1) Show a child how to do something, or tech by holding the hand2) Give greater priority to developing skills at an early age, believing that creativity can be promoted over timeAmericans1) Teach children that they should rely on themselves for solutions to problems2) Put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children, thinking skills can be picked up laterLanguage Sense Enhancement(1) Summarizing(2) value originality and independence(3) contrast between(4) in terms of(5) harbor(6) fearful(7) comparable(8) promote creativity(9) emerge(10) picked upLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) insert2) on occasion3) investigate4) In retrospect5) initial6) phenomena7) attached8) make up for9) is awaiting10) not; in the least11) promote12) emerged2.1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and the south.2) is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3.1) be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating2) somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3) assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1.1) continual2) continuous3) continual4) continuous2.1) principal2) principal3) principle4) principles5) principalIII1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) contrast(2) exaggerating(3) priority(4) on the other hand(5) promoting(6) pick up(7) assist(8) accomplish(9) occasion(10) neglecting(11) worthwhile(12) superior2.0-(2) perform(3) facing(4) competent(5) equipped(6) designed(7) approach(8) rest(9) definitely(10) qualityII. translation1.(1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.(2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.(3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.(4) Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy it?(5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as manywell-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization.A Salvation Army bell ringer is a volunteer who help it collect donations.2. The boy asked him: Are you poor? He did it simply out of confusion and curiosity. Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer.3. He said, “I have more than some people, but not as much as others.” This means that he was neither poor nor rich.4. The boy’s mother scolded him because the question was social inappropriate, especially to a person who looked poor.5. Yes, economically he is poor. He lives in a small basement apartment. He doesn’t even have a color TV. He falls into the lowest income category. And so on.6. No, the writer does not feel poor. This is because he has enjoyed good health and creativity which he thinks are much more important than material goods.7. He feels out of place among people who are primarily interested in material things.8. She told him that she was interested in what’s on the inside. but after he took her to his poorly furnished apartment, she changed her mind completely.9. It only shows that to her the most important thing was still material goods rather than what she had claimed before.10. Commercial can put people under pressure to purchase more than is really necessary.11. Because December is the time for to work for the Salvation Army as a bell ringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings him happiness in helping others.12. The boy’s question has helped the writer realize that, despite his lack of expensive possessions, he is rich in many other ways and should be thankful for that.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) a.√2) the essay is meant to explain something that is, the author’s view of life.3) That one can live a life full of riches without being rich financially.2.Part One: The writer’s encounter with a boy who raised the question “are you poor?”Part Two: In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensive possessions doesn’t make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys life in many other ways.Part Three: In conclusion, the writer thinks he’s grown to understand more about himself because of the boy’s question.Language Sense Enhancement 1.(1) attain(2) wear and tear(3) dependable(4) modest(5) primarily(6) minimal(7) exceptionally(8) illness-free(9) spirited(10) energizingLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) abrupt2) emotional3) bless4) wear and tear5) dated6) consequences7) seemingly8) in contrast to9) Curiosity10) genuine11) primarily12) sentiments2.1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2) vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject.4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5) tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice 3.1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2) fill out; every item; vital; consequences3) be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1. It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Don’t take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5. My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8. If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III1. hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. not having written6. to say7. to open8. being helpedComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) well-off/affluent(2) dated(3) falling into(4) bracket(5) deny(6) tangible(7) pursuit(8) cherishes(9) out of place(10) abrupt(11) focus(12) donations2.(1) consume(2) fueled(3) annual(4) plain(5) physically(6) security(7) indicates(8) equally(9) traditional(10) followsIII. Translation1.1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. There are seven characters---Father, Mother, Heidi, Diane, Sean, Restaurant Manager, and Mrs. Higgins.2. No. Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3. To buy a guitar.4. To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5. He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6. It was unnecessary and embarrassing.7. He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8. He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9. She felt humiliated.10. Because the Thompson had just moved.11. He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman Heidi was.12. Because she couldn’t bear being embarrassed by her father. Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. A fast-food restaurant2. The Thompson family dining room3. An office at a high school2.Scene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager.Scene Two: Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom.Scene Three: Father embarrassed Heidi by boating to an official at her new school about how talented she was.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) once in a while(2) for(3) the problem(4) he thinks(5) humiliated(6) class president(7) have(8) Actually(9) stop to think(10) interferenceLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) typical2) dumb3) junior4) glorious5) welfare6) came over7) interference8) fading9) narrowed down10) frank11) schemes12) at any rate2.1) consists of five generals and four police officers.2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1) hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2) twisted; over and over; talented son3) patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedly II. Collocation1. adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6. likely7. fortunate8. keenIII. Usage1. be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. be banned6. beComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) typical(2) welfare(3) constant(4) frank(5) talent(6) dumb(7) know better than that(8) repeatedly(9) dread(10) interference(11) bet(12) assure2.(1) despite(2) really(3) same(4) contact(5) admitted(6) attempt(7) not(8) tend(9) different(10) mannerII. Translation1.(1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.(4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your ownamusement.” In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2. She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, and communicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.3. She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out only t get mail, newspapers and groceries.4. They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and life seems to be unreal.5. That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outside forms of socializing.6. She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7. She is bad-tempered, easily angered, and attacks everyone in sight, all because she has long become separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.8. She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentions because of the lack of emotional cues given by their typed dialogue.9. Because we rely on co-works for company.10. She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City, gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctor’s appointments---anything to get her out of the house and connected with others.11. No, she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerable.12. She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to the computer, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. 2-32. 1,4-10,133. 114. 122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells of the author’s escape back into it. Together,they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but find both unsatisfactory.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) routine(2) for company(3) unemployment(4) externally(5) drug abuse(6) restore(7) fled(8) gym(9) set apart(10) appointmentsVocabularyI1.1) conversely2) but then3) symptom4) spitting5) abusing6) tone7) took; in8) editing9) have arranged10) in sight11) stretched12) data2.1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) find themselves getting sucked in.3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) restore people’s confidence in it.3.1) the virtual; on line; via2) nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3) cue; remarks; his tuneII. Collocation1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vacation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. Usage1. hard2. difficult3. impossible4. tough5. hard6. easyComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) Internet(2) click(3) virtual(4) routines(5) arrange(6) nightmare(7) annoying(8) connection(9) crawls(10) take in(11) spit(12) data(13) sucked into(14) At times(15) flee(16) on line2.(1) companion(2) deliver(3) access(4) enables(5) customers(6) delights(7) provides(8) small(9) remote(10) information II. Translation 1.1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer.I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming ObstaclesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higher than his personal best.2. Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a body builder.3. His childhood dream was to fly. His mother read him numerous stories about flying when he was growing up.4. Because he believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: If you want something, work for it!5. Michael's mother wished he could relax a bit more and be that "free dreaming" little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted, smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"6. He began a very careful training program.7. He seemed unaware of the fact that he had just beaten his personal best by three inches. He was very calm.8. He began to feel nervous when the bar was set at nine inches higher than his personal best.9. What his mother had taught him about how to deal with tension or anxiety helped him overcome his nervousness.10. The singing of some distant birds in flight made him associate his final jump with his childhood dream.11. He could imagine the smile on his mother’s face. He thought his father was probably smiling too, even laughing. However, in fact, his father hugged his wife and cried like a baby in her arms. 12. Because he was blind.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.Part Two: Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training.Part Three: Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.2.(1) It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.(2) All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work.Language Sense Enhancement1.(2) bale of hay(3) off(4) intensity(5) shaking the tension(6) tense(7) description(8) out of nowhere(9) pictured(10) scaredVocabularyI1.1) startled2) mere3) motion4) sweating5) stretched out6) vain7) On the occasion8) anxiety9) emotions11) In my mind’s eye12) recurring2.1) coincides with her husband’s.2) sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3) of alternate sunshine and rain.4) have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her3.1) media; dedication to; grace2) his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3) emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII. Collocation1. Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2. In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (should) continue her education to acquire still another degree.3. There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4. Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5. Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6. Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2. Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6. To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new products doesn’t work at all.7. The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t know how to learn.8. The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it.Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) In my mind’s eye(2) groan(3) competitor(4) intensity(5) anxiety(6) tense(7) sweat(8) tension(9) soaring(10) recurring(11) brought me back to earth(12) fantasy(13) sweat(14) congratulate(15) number(16) media2.(1) engineer(2) forget(3) convinced(4) how(5) build(6) accident(7) thought(8) only(9) sharp(10) touched(11) instructions(12) finallyII. Translation1.1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business. 2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3) We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They liked girly toys such as a miniature kitchen, and Barbies.2. To convert a gas-guzzling SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.3. Because she didn’t know anything about cars and was afraid of being cheated by the mechanic.4. She was craving independence and wanted to live away from home for some time.5. It helped her earn six engineering credits, which of course made it easier for her to become an engineering major.6. Five years.7. In her view, if you find a subject is difficult to learn, it does not mean you’re not good at it. It just means you have to set your mind and work harder to get good at it.8. Because he had confidence in her abilities believing she could have done better if she had studied more.9. No, she wasn’t always confident. She had moments of panic, worried that as a woman she would be unable to understand thermodynamics.10. She considers it wrong because it is based on a faulty premise.11. It is flexible and more powerful than we imagine.12. What she means is not to accept others’ opinions blindly but to use one’s own judgment.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: The author describes how she stumbled into engineering. Part Two: The author writes about how she has overcome obstacles, including the bias against women, on her way to success.Part Three: The author draws the conclusion that women can do anything men can so long as they believe in their own abilities.2.1) she was not a tomboy.not to an engineering department.she didn’t know the first thing about engineering.because she craved independence from her parents.already earned her six credits in engineering.2) math and design.she participated in a national competition to convert an SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.work harder at it.that she should study more.had to work hard at courses she found difficult, which encouraged her to keep going.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) limit(2) denying(4) others(5) relevant(6) translating(7) hard and fast conclusions(8) focus(9) incredibly flexible(10) consider the possibility VocabularyI1.1) cultural/culture2) indication3) miniature4) ironic5) stumbled into6) decent7) buzzing8) abnormal9) mechanical10) Shuddering11) implied2.1) convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at the airport.2) didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3) their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day.5) couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3.1) will not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage2) hybrid; transmissions3) crave; One indication; to distinguishII. Synonyms in Context1. also2. as well/too3. too4. also5. as well/too6. too。

Unit1 Ways of Learning VocabularyI1)insert2)on occasion3)investigate4)In retrospect 5)initial6)phenomena7)attached8)make up for9)is awaiting10)not; in the least11)promote12)emerged13)a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of thecountry and the south.14)is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.15)as a financial center has evolved slowly.16)is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.17)by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way intosome English magazines.18)be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating19)somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to20)assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1)continual2)continuous 3)continual4)continuous5)principal6)principal7)principle 8)principles9)principalIII1.themselves2.himself/herself3.herself/by herself/on her own4.itself5.ourselves6.yourself/by yourself/on your ownComprehensive Exercises I.cloze(1)contrast(2)exaggerating(3)priority(4)on the otherhand (5)promoting(6)pick up(7)assist(8)accomplish(9)occasion(10)n eglecting(11)w orthwhile(12)s uperior(1)end (2)perform (3)facing(4)competent(5)equipped(6)designed (7)approach(8)rest(9)definitely(10)q ualityII.translation(1)It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from thetradition.(2)Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give aperformance in front of a large audience.(3)Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the childat an early age.(4)Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’sworthwhile to buy it?(5)If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we areinvestigating.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesVocabularyI1)abrupt2)emotional3)bless4)wear and tear 5)dated6)consequences7)seemingly8)in contrast to9)Curiosity10)genuine11)primarily12)sentiments1)confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2)vital to the existence of all forms of life.3)some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on thesubject.4)nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5)tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2)fill out; every item; vital; consequences3)be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1.It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2.She arrived early and took a front row seat.3.Don’t take me for a fool.4.It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5.My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7.Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8.If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III1.hanging2.to give3.to return4.being praised5.not having written6.to say7.to open8.being helpedComprehensive Exercises I.cloze(1)well-off/affluent(2)dated(3)falling into(4)bracket (5)deny(6)tangible(7)pursuit(8)cherishes(9)out of place(10)a brupt(11)f ocus(12)d onations(1)consume(2)fueled(3)annual(4)plain (5)physically(6)security(7)indicates(8)equally(9)traditional(10)f ollowIII. Translation1)The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2)Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3)Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why myparents never took me to dinner at expensive r estaurants, but sent me tothe best private school.4)Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus hadto go through another difficult phase of his life.5)In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, butthey have always tried to meet our minimal needs.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. W e will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapI1)typical2)dumb3)junior4)glorious 5)welfare6)came over7)interference8)fading9)narrowed down10)frank11)schemes12)at any rate1)consists of five generals and four police officers.2)will be in a location overlooking the lake.3)was humiliated by her comments about my family background in frontof so many people.4)have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5)was exhausted after the long cycle ride.1)hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2)twisted; over and over; talented son3)patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII.Collocation1.adequate2.anxious3.certain4.content5.crazy6.likely7.fortunate8.keenage1.be admitted2.live3.be postponed4.buy5.be banned6.beComprehensive Exercises I.cloze(1)typical(2)welfare(3)constant(4)frank(5)talent(6)dumb (7)know better than that(8)repeatedly(9)dread(10)i nterference(11)b et(12)a ssure(1)despite(2)really(3)same(4)contact (5)admitted(6)attempt(7)not(8)tend(9)different(10)m annerII.Translation(1)Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2)The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations forthe nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3)Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare forthe rest of his life.(4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5)Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? Y ou should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual World VocabularyI1)conversely2)but then3)symptom4)spitting 5)abusing6)tone7)took; in8)editing9)have arranged10)in sight11)stretched12)data1)smoking cigarettes jars on me.2)find themselves getting sucked in.3)has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check andrepair it.4)fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries toavoid military service.5)restore people’s confidence in it.1)the virtual; on line; via2)nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3)cue; remarks; his tuneII.Collocation1.W e came here all the way on foot.2.Private cars are not allowed on campus.3.They are on vacation in Florida.4.Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5.Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6.Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.age1.hard2.difficult3.impossible4.tough5.hard6.easy Comprehensive Exercises I.cloze(1)Internet(2)click(3)virtual(4)routines(5)arrange(6)nightmare (7)annoying(8)connection(9)crawls(10)t ake in(11)s pit(12)d ata(13)s ucked into(14)A t times(15)f lee(16)o n line(1)companion(2)deliver(3)access(4)enables (5)customers(6)delights(7)provides(8)small(9)remote(10)i nformationII.Translation1)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4)In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completelydifferent angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from herclassmates.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. W orse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming Obstacles VocabularyI1)startled2)mere3)motion 4)sweating5)stretched out6)vain7)On the occasion8)anxiety9)emotions10)ashamed of11)In my mind’seye12)recurring1)coincides with her husband’s.2)sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3)of alternate sunshine and rain.4)have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics atuniversity.5)Tension came over her1)media; dedication to; grace2)his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3)emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII.Collocation1.Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near thecommunity.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (should)continue her education to acquire still another degree.3.There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moralresponsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4.Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwiseto give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5.Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6.Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III.Words with Multiple Meanings1.I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2.Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3.The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4.The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5.It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6.To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new productsdoesn’t work at all.7.The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t knowhow to learn.8.The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it. Comprehensive ExercisesI.cloze(1)In my mind’s eye(2)groan(3)competitor(4)intensity (5)anxiety(6)tense(7)sweat(8)tension(9)soaring(10)r ecurring(11)b rought me back to earth(12)f antasy (13)s weat(14)c ongratulate(15)n umber(16)m edia(1)engineer(2)forget(3)convinced(4)how (5)build(6)accident(7)thought(8)only(9)sharp(10)t ouched(11)i nstructions(12)f inallyII.Translation1)It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives thatturned the company into a profitable business.2)The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3)W e plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4)His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5)I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed andgroaning painfully.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. Y ou needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyVocabularyI1)cultural/culture2)indication3)miniature4)ironic 5)stumbled into6)decent7)buzzing8)abnormal9)mechanical10)Shuddering11)implied12)leap1)convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at theairport.2)didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as tohow to cook rice with the rice cooker.3)their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very usefulwork.4)allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day.5)couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.1)will not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage2)hybrid; transmissions3)crave; One indication; to distinguishII.Synonyms in Context1.also2.as well/too3.too4.also5.as well/too6.too7.also8.Alsoage1.I’ve had enough2.When I was old enough to work and earn money3.can’t got enough sleep at night4.has so far collected enough of them5.have strong enough arms6.have just enough money to live on Comprehensive ExercisesI.cloze(1)stumbled into(2)not know the first thing about(3)mechanical(4)when it comes to(5)hybrid(6)gritted her teeth (7)premise(8)at a disadvantage(9)panic(10)c ultural(11)f lexible(12)i mply(1)chair(2)force(3)secrets(4)painstaking (5)recognized(6)steered(7)essentially(8)observations(9)women(10)t utor(11)i nspired(12)u nlessII.Translation1)He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing computer games,he is far too clever for his classmates.2)Children who don’t know any better may think these animals are prettycute and start playing with them.3)There is no way to obtain a loan, so to buy the new equipment, I’ll justhave to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4)The hunter would not have fired the shots if he had not seen a herd ofelephants coming towards his campsite.5)I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory---he does not seem toremember painful experiences in the past, particularly those of his owndoing.Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She craves knowledge and works hard. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the same work, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It was ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institution of higher education. When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight. So she gritted her teeth and complained to the President. The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equity advocate.Unit7 Learning about English VocabularyI1)Strictly speaking2)drifted3)resembles4)invaded5)is conquered6)fascinating 7)snack8)put; into practice9)source10)climate11)surrendered12)were; aroused1)an absolute necessity rather than a luxury.2)is a valuable addition to the football team.3)will get out of control, if the firemen do not arrive within ten minutes.4)Alternative but to go via Vancouver to get to Seattle.5)Declared all beef imports will be banned for the next six months as anemergency measure to stop the spread of mad disease.1)systematic; have invented; to a very real extent; mysteries2)to establish; to be modified/modifying3)tolerance towards; strike out; enrichII.Synonymsa)wishb)wish c)wantd)want/wisha)skinb)hide/skin c)hided)skina)raise/rearb)raise c)rear/raised)raisea)royalb)kingly/royal c)sovereignd)royal/kinglyage1.Indeed2.though3.Frankly4.Moreover5.To my knowledge6.however7.nevertheless8.Y et9.instead10.in other wordsComprehensive Exercises I.cloze(1)fascinating(2)tolerance(3)invented(4)addition(5)ban (6)corrupt(7)out of control(8)influenced(9)elite(10)c ame up with(11)e stablishing(12)M assive(13)s ources(14)e nrich(1)early(2)similar(3)source(4)observation (5)examine(6)features(7)declared(8)stronger(9)accident(10)s prungII.Translation1)Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policywent into effect.2)On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to herhabitual frown.3)He paused for effect, then said: “W e can reach/enter these marketsthrough new channels.”4)The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish youngmusical talents.5)W e have no way to protect our personal liberties until we haveestablished a sovereign state. / W e can’t protect our personal libertiesunless we, first of all, establish a sovereign state.Though how the English language came into existence remains a mystery to many people, linguists believe that English and most other European languages have descended from a common source: the Indo-European parent language. English was first spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded England in the fifth century. They passed onto us the basic vocabulary of English. In over fifteen centuries of its development, English has enriched itself by massive borrowing. As British immigrants landed in America and established the United States as an independent nation, a new variety was added to the English language: AmericanEnglish. Though some people worry that the language is running out of control, many native speakers of English take pride in the tolerance of their language.Unit8 Protecting Our Environment VocabularyI1)barking2)evil3)brooding;hatched 4)migrant 5)tragedies6)counterpart7)arecomplaining/co-mplain8)grim9)flocks; fed on10)vegetation11)patches12)Scores of1)was lined with people who came to welcome the distinguished foreignguests.2)the boss silenced all lively conversation in the office.3)wearing a pair of sun glasses, the famous movie star passed the crowedunnoticed.4)looked deserted.5)were stricken by it.1)patches; came into full bloom; were puzzled; mysterious2)throbbed with; sickened; migrant; a chorus3)had crept into; flickered; the starkII.Word FormationCompound words age-oldair force daughter-in-law first-rate greenhousehalf brotherice-cream lifelikelight year salespersonself-centered threefold overusestone-still worldwide Chinese meaning古老的空军儿媳妇一流的温室同母异父兄弟；同父异母兄弟冰淇淋逼真的光年售货员；推销员以自己为中心的，自私的三倍过度使用石头似的一动不动全世界范围的；在世界范围内1)poverty-stricken people2)heart-breaking news 3)newly-built database4)well-fed kids5)successful spacewalk6)peace-loving people 7)need-based scholarships8)color-blind peopleIII.Confusable Words1.lyingidyin5.liey7.lieyy10.liesComprehensive Exercises I.cloze(1)spell(2)stricken(3)misfortunes(4)surroundings(5)blossom/bloom(6)migrant (7)deserted(8)silence(9)sickened(10)h atch(11)p uzzled(12)i n harmony with(1)rate(2)publication(3)dangerous(4)banned (5)export(6)profit(7)accept(8)comprehend(9)boundaries(10)u ltimatelyII.Translation1)This is a prosperous town, but there is still poverty in the midst of wealthand abundance.2)The Brown family was stricken with one misfortune after another, buttheir children never complained.3)The museum is designed in such a way that it stands in perfect harmonywith its surroundings.4)It was a miracle that these flowers did not wither at all in the blazingsun.5)Flocks of sheep feed on the patches of vegetation that rise above thewinter snow.This village was once famous for its beautiful natural surroundings. All the year round, the trees were green and the flowers in bloom. Clear streams flowed out of the hills through a checkerboard of rice fields. Birds sang all day, and deer came and went in a leisurely manner. However, with the coming of DDT and other pesticides, an evil spell seemed to have settled over the village. Misfortunes came one after another. Chicken died suddenly, cattle and sheep were stricken by mysterious maladies, and farmers complained about a sickening feeling that puzzled the village doctor. The village square, once throbbing with life, was now deserted.。

最全的全新版大学英语第二版综合教程2答案课后练习答案Unit1 Ways of LearningPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementary schools in Nanjing.2. Their 18-month-old son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the key into the slot of the key box during their stay at the Jinling Hotel.3. They would come over to watch Benjamin and then try to teach him how to do it properly.4. Because he realized that this anecdote was directly relevant to their assigned tasks in China: to investigate early childhood education and to throw light on Chinese attitudes toward creativity.5. Most of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel.6. He emphasized that the most important thing is to teach the child that on can solve a problem effectively by oneself.7. He means that this incident pointed to importantdifferences in educational and artistic practices between China and the USA.8. The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the child by guiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education, one that stands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child to explore and learn unaided.9. One example is of children at the age of 5 or 6 painting flowers, fish and animals skillfully and confidently; in a second example, calligraphers 9 and 10 years old were producing works; and in a third, young artists work on perfecting their craft for several hours a day.10. Americans think that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge, and skills can be picked up later. Chinese think that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired, and there is no hurry to promote creativity.11. This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.12. The author makes the suggestion that we should strike a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills. Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) The text begins with an anecdote.2) His thoughts are mainly about different approaches tolearning in China and the West.3) He winds up the text with a suggestion in the form of a question.2. Chinese1) Show a child how to do something, or tech by holding the hand2) Give greater priority to developing skills at an early age, believing that creativity can be promoted over time Americans1) Teach children that they should rely on themselves for solutions to problems2) Put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children, thinking skills can be picked up laterLanguage Sense Enhancement(1) Summarizing(2) value originality and independence(3) contrast between(4) in terms of(5) harbor(6) fearful(7) comparable(8) promote creativity(9) emerge(10) picked upLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) insert2) on occasion3) investigate4) In retrospect5) initial6) phenomena7) attached8) make up for9) is awaiting10) not; in the least11) promote12) emerged2.1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and the south.2) is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3.1) be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating2) somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3) assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1.1) continual2) continuous3) continual4) continuous2.1) principal2) principal3) principle4) principles5) principalIII1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) contrast(2) exaggerating(3) priority(4) on the other hand(5) promoting(6) pick up(7) assist(8) accomplish(9) occasion(10) neglecting(11) worthwhile(12) superior2.0-(2) perform(3) facing(4) competent(5) equipped(6) designed(7) approach(8) rest(9) definitely(10) qualityII. translation1.(1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.(2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.(3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.(4) Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy it?(5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarizeour experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization.A Salvation Army bell ringer is a volunteer who help it collect donations.2. The boy asked him: Are you poor? He did it simply out of confusion and curiosity. Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer.3. He said, “I have more than some people, but not as much as others.” This means that he was neither poor nor rich.4. The boy’s mother scolded him because the question was social inappropriate, especially to a person who looked poor.5. Yes, economically he is poor. He lives in a small basement apartment. He doesn’t even have a color TV. He falls into the lowest income category. And so on.6. No, the writer does not feel poor. This is because he hasenjoyed good health and creativity which he thinks are much more important than material goods.7. He feels out of place among people who are primarily interested in material things.8. She told him that she was interested in what’s on the inside. but after he took her to his poorly furnished apartment, she changed her mind completely.9. It only shows that to her the most important thing was still material goods rather than what she had claimed before. 10. Commercial can put people under pressure to purchase more than is really necessary.11. Because December is the time for to work for the Salvation Army as a bell ringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings him happiness in helping others.12. The boy’s question has helped the writer realize that, despite his lack of expensive possessions, he is rich in many other ways and should be thankful for that.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) a.√2) the essay is meant to explain something that is, the author’s view of life.3) That one can live a life full of riches without being rich financially.2.Part One: The writer’s encounter with a boy who raised the question “are you poor?”Part Two: In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensive possessions doesn’t make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys life in many other ways.Part Three: In conclusion, the writer thinks he’s grown to understand more about himself because of the boy’s question. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) attain(2) wear and tear(3) dependable(4) modest(5) primarily(6) minimal(7) exceptionally(8) illness-free(9) spirited(10) energizingLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) abrupt2) emotional3) bless4) wear and tear5) dated6) consequences7) seemingly8) in contrast to9) Curiosity10) genuine11) primarily12) sentiments2.1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2) vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject.4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5) tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice3.1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2) fill out; every item; vital; consequences3) be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1. It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Don’t take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5. My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8. If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III1. hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. not having written6. to say7. to open8. being helped Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) well-off/affluent(2) dated(3) falling into(4) bracket(5) deny(6) tangible(7) pursuit(8) cherishes(9) out of place(10) abrupt(11) focus(12) donations2.(1) consume(2) fueled(3) annual(4) plain(5) physically(6) security(7) indicates(8) equally(9) traditional(10) followsIII. Translation1.1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit ofspiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. There are seven characters---Father, Mother, Heidi, Diane, Sean, Restaurant Manager, and Mrs. Higgins.2. No. Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3. To buy a guitar.4. To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5. He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6. It was unnecessary and embarrassing.7. He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8. He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9. She felt humiliated.10. Because the Thompson had just moved.11. He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman Heidi was.12. Because she couldn’t bear being embarrassed by her father.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. A fast-food restaurant2. The Thompson family dining room3. An office at a high school2.Scene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager.Scene Two: Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom.Scene Three: Father embarrassed Heidi by boating to an official at her new school about how talented she was.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) once in a while(2) for(3) the problem(4) he thinks(5) humiliated(6) class president(7) have(8) Actually(9) stop to think(10) interferenceLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) typical2) dumb3) junior4) glorious5) welfare6) came over7) interference8) fading9) narrowed down10) frank11) schemes12) at any rate2.1) consists of five generals and four police officers.2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1) hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2) twisted; over and over; talented son3) patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII. Collocation1. adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6. likely7. fortunate8. keenIII. Usage1. be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. be bannedComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) typical(2) welfare(3) constant(4) frank(5) talent(6) dumb(7) know better than that(8) repeatedly(9) dread(10) interference(11) bet(12) assure2.(1) despite(2) really(3) same(4) contact(5) admitted(6) attempt(8) tend(9) different(10) mannerII. Translation1.(1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns. (3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.(4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for yourown amusement.” In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2. She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, and communicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.3. She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out only t get mail, newspapers and groceries.4. They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and life seems to be unreal.5. That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outside forms of socializing.6. She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7. She is bad-tempered, easily angered, and attacks everyone in sight, all because she has long become separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.8. She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentionsbecause of the lack of emotional cues given by their typed dialogue.9. Because we rely on co-works for company.10. She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City, gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctor’s appointments---anything to get her out of the house and connected with others.11. No, she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerable.12. She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to the computer, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. 2-32. 1,4-10,133. 114. 122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells of the author’s escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and reallife, but find both unsatisfactory. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) routine(2) for company(3) unemployment(4) externally(5) drug abuse(6) restore(7) fled(8) gym(9) set apart(10) appointmentsVocabularyI1.1) conversely2) but then3) symptom4) spitting5) abusing6) tone7) took; in8) editing9) have arranged10) in sight11) stretched12) data2.1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) find themselves getting sucked in.3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) restore people’s confidence in it.3.1) the virtual; on line; via2) nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3) cue; remarks; his tuneII. Collocation1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vacation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise. III. Usage1. hard2. difficult3. impossible4. tough5. hard6. easyComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) Internet(2) click(3) virtual(4) routines(5) arrange(6) nightmare(7) annoying(8) connection(9) crawls(10) take in(11) spit(12) data(13) sucked into(14) At times(15) flee(16) on line2.(1) companion(2) deliver(3) access(4) enables(5) customers(6) delights(7) provides(8) small(9) remote(10) informationII. Translation1.1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer.I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming ObstaclesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higher than his personal best.2. Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a body builder.3. His childhood dream was to fly. His mother read him numerous stories about flying when he was growing up.4. Because he believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: If you want something, work for it!5. Michael's mother wished he could relax a bit more and be that "free dreaming" little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted, smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"6. He began a very careful training program.7. He seemed unaware of the fact that he had just beaten his personal best by three inches. He was very calm.8. He began to feel nervous when the bar was set at nine inches higher than his personal best.9. What his mother had taught him about how to deal with tension or anxiety helped him overcome his nervousness.10. The singing of some distant birds in flight made him associate his final jump with his childhood dream.11. He could imagine the smile on his mother’s face. He thought his father was probably smiling too, even laughing. However, in fact, his father hugged his wife and cried like a baby in her arms. 12. Because he was blind.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.Part Two: Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training.Part Three: Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.2.(1) It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.(2) All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) startled(2) bale of hay(3) off(4) intensity(5) shaking the tension(6) tense(7) description(8) out of nowhere(9) pictured(10) scaredVocabularyI1.1) startled2) mere3) motion4) sweating5) stretched out6) vain7) On the occasion8) anxiety9) emotions10) ashamed of11) In my mind’s eye12) recurring2.1) coincides with her husband’s.2) sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3) of alternate sunshine and rain.4) have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her3.1) media; dedication to; grace2) his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3) emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII. Collocation1. Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2. In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (should) continue her education to acquire still another degree.3. There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4. Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5. Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6. Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2. Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6. To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new products doesn’t work at all.7. The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t know how to learn.8. The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it.Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) In my mind’s eye(2) groan(3) competitor(4) intensity(5) anxiety(6) tense(7) sweat(8) tension(9) soaring(10) recurring(11) brought me back to earth(12) fantasy(13) sweat(14) congratulate(15) number(16) media2.(1) engineer(2) forget(3) convinced(4) how(5) build(6) accident(7) thought(8) only(9) sharp(10) touched(11) instructions(12) finallyII. Translation1.1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business.2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3) We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They liked girly toys such as a miniature kitchen, and Barbies.2. To convert a gas-guzzling SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.3. Because she didn’t know anything about cars and was afraid of being cheated by the mechanic.4. She was craving independence and wanted to live away from home for some time.5. It helped her earn six engineering credits, which of course made it easier for her to become an engineering major.6. Five years.7. In her view, if you find a subject is difficult to learn, it does not mean you’re not good at it. It just means you have to set your mind and work harder to get good at it.8. Because he had confidence in her abilities believing she could have done better if she had studied more.9. No, she wasn’t always confident. She had moments of panic, worried that as a woman she would be unable to understandthermodynamics.10. She considers it wrong because it is based on a faulty premise.11. It is flexible and more powerful than we imagine.12. What she means is not to accept others’ opinions blindly but to use one’s own judgment.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: The author describes how she stumbled into engineering. Part Two: The author writes about how she has overcome obstacles, including the bias against women, on her way to success.Part Three: The author draws the conclusion that women can do anything men can so long as they believe in their own abilities.2.1) she was not a tomboy.not to an engineering department.she didn’t know the first thing about engineering.because she craved independence from her parents.already earned her six credits in engineering.2) math and design.she participated in a national competition to convert an SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.work harder at it.that she should study more.had to work hard at courses she found difficult, which encouraged her to keep going.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) limit(2) denying(3) favor(4) others(5) relevant(6) translating(7) hard and fast conclusions(8) focus(9) incredibly flexible(10) consider the possibilityVocabularyI1.1) cultural/culture2) indication3) miniature4) ironic5) stumbled into6) decent7) buzzing8) abnormal9) mechanical10) Shuddering11) implied12) leap2.1) convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at the airport.2) didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3) their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day.5) couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3.1) will not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage2) hybrid; transmissions3) crave; One indication; to distinguish。

最全的全新版大学英语第二版综合教程2答案课后练习答案Unit1 Ways of LearningPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementary schools in Nanjing.2. Their 18-month-old son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the key into the slot of the key box during their stay at the Jinling Hotel.3. They would come over to watch Benjamin and then try to teach him how to do it properly.4. Because he realized that this anecdote was directly relevant to their assigned tasks in China: to investigate early childhood education and to throw light on Chinese attitudes toward creativity.5. Most of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel.6. He emphasized that the most important thing is to teach the child that on can solve a problem effectively by oneself.7. He means that this incident pointed to important differences in educational and artistic practices between China and the USA.8. The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the child by guiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education, one that stands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child to explore and learn unaided. 9. One example is of children at the age of 5 or 6 painting flowers, fish and animals skillfully and confidently; in a second example, calligraphers 9 and 10 years old were producing works; and in a third, young artists work on perfecting their craft for several hours a day.10. Americans think that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge, and skills can be picked up later. Chinese think that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired, and there is no hurry to promote creativity.11. This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.12. The author makes the suggestion that we should strike a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) The text begins with an anecdote.2) His thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learning in China and the West.3) He winds up the text with a suggestion in the form of a question.2. Chinese1) Show a child how to do something, or tech by holding the hand2) Give greater priority to developing skills at an early age, believing that creativity can be promoted over timeAmericans1) Teach children that they should rely on themselves for solutions to problems2) Put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children, thinking skills can be picked up laterLanguage Sense Enhancement(1) Summarizing(2) value originality and independence(3) contrast between(4) in terms of(5) harbor(6) fearful(7) comparable(8) promote creativity(9) emerge(10) picked upLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) insert2) on occasion3) investigate4) In retrospect5) initial6) phenomena7) attached8) make up for9) is awaiting10) not; in the least11) promote12) emerged2.1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in thenorth of the country and the south.2) is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3.1) be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating2) somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3) assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1.1) continual2) continuous3) continual4) continuous2.1) principal2) principal3) principle4) principles5) principalIII1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) contrast(2) exaggerating(3) priority(4) on the other hand(5) promoting(6) pick up(7) assist(8) accomplish(9) occasion(10) neglecting(11) worthwhile(12) superior2.0-(2) perform(3) facing(4) competent(5) equipped(6) designed(7) approach(8) rest(9) definitely(10) qualityII. translation1.(1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.(2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.(3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.(4) Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy it?(5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light onthe problem we are investigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization.A Salvation Army bell ringer is a volunteer who help it collect donations.2. The boy asked him: Are you poor? He did it simply out of confusion and curiosity. Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer.3. He said, “I have more than some people, but not as much as others.” This means that he was neither poor nor rich.4. The boy’s mother scolded him because the question was social inappropriate, especially to a person who looked poor.5. Yes, economically he is poor. He lives in a small basement apartment. He doesn’t even have a color TV. He falls into the lowest income category. And so on.6. No, the writer does not feel poor. This is because he has enjoyed good health and creativity which he thinks are much more important than material goods.7. He feels out of place among people who are primarily interested in material things.8. She told him that she was interested in what’s on the inside. but after he took her to his poorly furnished apartment, she changed her mind completely.9. It only shows that to her the most important thing was still material goods rather than what she had claimed before.10. Commercial can put people under pressure to purchase more than is really necessary.11. Because December is the time for to work for the Salvation Army as a bell ringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings him happiness in helping others.12. The boy’s question has helped the writer realize that, despite his lack of expensive possessions, he is rich in many other ways and should be thankful for that.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) a.√2) the essay is meant to explain something that is, the author’s view of life.3) That one can live a life full of riches without being rich financially.2.Part One: The writer’s encounter with a boy who raised the question “are you poor?”Part Two: In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensive possessions doesn’t make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys life in many other ways.Part Three: In conclusion, the writer thinks he’s grown to understand more about himself because of the boy’s question.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) attain(2) wear and tear(3) dependable(4) modest(5) primarily(6) minimal(7) exceptionally(8) illness-free(9) spirited(10) energizing Language Focus VocabularyI1.1) abrupt2) emotional3) bless4) wear and tear5) dated6) consequences7) seemingly8) in contrast to9) Curiosity10) genuine11) primarily12) sentiments2.1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2) vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject.4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5) tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice 3.1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2) fill out; every item; vital; consequences3) be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1. It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Don’t take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5. My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8. If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III1. hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. not having written6. to say7. to open8. being helpedComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) well-off/affluent(2) dated(3) falling into(4) bracket(5) deny(6) tangible(7) pursuit(8) cherishes(9) out of place(10) abrupt(11) focus(12) donations2.(1) consume(2) fueled(3) annual(4) plain(5) physically(6) security(7) indicates(8) equally(9) traditional(10) followsIII. Translation1.1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family.That’s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. There are seven characters---Father, Mother, Heidi, Diane, Sean, Restaurant Manager, and Mrs. Higgins.2. No. Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3. To buy a guitar.4. To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5. He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6. It was unnecessary and embarrassing.7. He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8. He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9. She felt humiliated.10. Because the Thompson had just moved.11. He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman Heidi was.12. Because she couldn’t bear being embarrassed by her father. Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. A fast-food restaurant2. The Thompson family dining room3. An office at a high school2.Scene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager.Scene Two: Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom.Scene Three: Father embarrassed Heidi by boating to an official at her new school about how talented she was.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) once in a while(2) for(3) the problem(4) he thinks(5) humiliated(6) class president(7) have(8) Actually(9) stop to think(10) interferenceLanguage FocusVocabularyI1.1) typical2) dumb3) junior4) glorious5) welfare6) came over7) interference8) fading9) narrowed down10) frank11) schemes12) at any rate2.1) consists of five generals and four police officers.2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1) hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2) twisted; over and over; talented son3) patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII. Collocation1. adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6. likely7. fortunate8. keenIII. Usage1. be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. be banned6. be Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) typical(2) welfare(3) constant(4) frank(5) talent(6) dumb(7) know better than that(8) repeatedly(9) dread(10) interference(11) bet(12) assure2.(1) despite(2) really(3) same(4) contact(5) admitted(6) attempt(7) not(8) tend(9) different(10) mannerII. Translation1.(1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.(4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.”In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2. She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, and communicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.3. She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out only t get mail, newspapers and groceries.4. They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and life seems to be unreal.5. That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outside forms of socializing.6. She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7. She is bad-tempered, easily angered, and attacks everyone in sight, all because she has long become separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.8. She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentions because of the lack of emotional cues given by their typed dialogue.9. Because we rely on co-works for company.10. She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City, gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctor’s appointments---anything to get her out of the house and connected with others.11. No, she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerable.12. She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to the computer, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. 2-32. 1,4-10,133. 114. 122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells of the author’s escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but find both unsatisfactory.Language Sense Enhancement1.(2) for company(3) unemployment(4) externally(5) drug abuse(6) restore(7) fled(8) gym(9) set apart(10) appointments VocabularyI1.1) conversely2) but then3) symptom4) spitting5) abusing6) tone7) took; in8) editing9) have arranged11) stretched12) data2.1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) find themselves getting sucked in.3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) restore people’s confidence in it.3.1) the virtual; on line; via2) nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3) cue; remarks; his tuneII. Collocation1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vacation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. Usage1. hard2. difficult3. impossible4. tough5. hard6. easy Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) Internet(2) click(3) virtual(4) routines(5) arrange(6) nightmare(7) annoying(8) connection(9) crawls(10) take in(11) spit(12) data(13) sucked into(14) At times(15) flee(16) on line2.(1) companion(2) deliver(3) access(4) enables(5) customers(6) delights(7) provides(8) small(9) remote(10) informationII. Translation1.1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer.I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming ObstaclesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higher than his personal best.2. Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a body builder.3. His childhood dream was to fly. His mother read him numerous stories about flying when he was growing up.4. Because he believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: If you want something, work for it!5. Michael's mother wished he could relax a bit more and be that "free dreaming" little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted, smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"6. He began a very careful training program.7. He seemed unaware of the fact that he had just beaten his personal best by three inches. He was very calm.8. He began to feel nervous when the bar was set at nine inches higher than his personal best.9. What his mother had taught him about how to deal with tension or anxiety helped him overcome his nervousness.10. The singing of some distant birds in flight made him associate his final jump with his childhood dream.11. He could imagine the smile on his mother’s face. He thought his father was probably smiling too, even laughing. However, in fact, his father hugged his wife and cried like a baby in her arms. 12. Because he was blind.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.Part Two: Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training.Part Three: Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.2.(1) It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.(2) All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) startled(2) bale of hay(3) off(4) intensity(5) shaking the tension(6) tense(7) description(8) out of nowhere(9) pictured(10) scaredVocabularyI1.1) startled2) mere3) motion4) sweating5) stretched out6) vain7) On the occasion8) anxiety9) emotions10) ashamed of11) In my mind’s eye12) recurring2.1) coincides with her husband’s.2) sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3) of alternate sunshine and rain.4) have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her3.1) media; dedication to; grace2) his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3) emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII. Collocation1. Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2. In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (should) continue her education to acquire still another degree.3. There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4. Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5. Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treatedus fairly.6. Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2. Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6. To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new products doesn’t work at all.7. The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t know how to learn.8. The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it.Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) In my mind’s eye(2) groan(3) competitor(4) intensity(5) anxiety(6) tense(7) sweat(8) tension(9) soaring(10) recurring(11) brought me back to earth(12) fantasy(13) sweat(14) congratulate(15) number(16) media2.(1) engineer(2) forget(3) convinced(4) how(5) build(6) accident(7) thought(8) only(9) sharp(10) touched(11) instructions(12) finallyII. Translation1.1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business. 2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3) We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a caraccident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They liked girly toys such as a miniature kitchen, and Barbies.2. To convert a gas-guzzling SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.3. Because she didn’t know anything about cars and was afraid of being cheated by the mechanic.4. She was craving independence and wanted to live away from home for some time.5. It helped her earn six engineering credits, which of course made it easier for her to become an engineering major.6. Five years.7. In her view, if you find a subject is difficult to learn, it does not mean you’re not good at it. It just means you have toset your mind and work harder to get good at it.8. Because he had confidence in her abilities believing she could have done better if she had studied more.9. No, she wasn’t always confident. She had moments of panic, worried that as a woman she would be unable to understand thermodynamics.10. She considers it wrong because it is based on a faulty premise.11. It is flexible and more powerful than we imagine.12. What she means is not to accept others’ opinions blindly but to use one’s own judgment.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: The author describes how she stumbled into engineering. Part Two: The author writes about how she has overcome obstacles, including the bias against women, on her way to success.Part Three: The author draws the conclusion that women can do anything men can so long as they believe in their own abilities.2.1) she was not a tomboy.not to an engineering department.she didn’t know the first thing about engineering.because she craved independence from her parents.already earned her six credits in engineering.2) math and design.she participated in a national competition to convert an SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.work harder at it.that she should study more.had to work hard at courses she found difficult, which encouraged her to keep going.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) limit(2) denying(3) favor(4) others(5) relevant(6) translating(7) hard and fast conclusions(8) focus(9) incredibly flexible(10) consider the possibilityVocabularyI1.1) cultural/culture2) indication3) miniature4) ironic5) stumbled into6) decent7) buzzing8) abnormal9) mechanical10) Shuddering11) implied12) leap2.1) convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at the airport.2) didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3) their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight。

Unit 1 Growing UpPart II Language FocusVocabularyⅠ.1.1.respectable2.agony3.put…down4.sequence5.hold back6.distribute7.off and on8.vivid9.associate 10.finally 11.turn in 12.tackle2.1.has been assigned to the newspaper’s Pa ris office.2.was so extraordinary that I didn’t know whether to believe him ornot.3.a clear image of how she would look in twenty years’ time.4.gave the command the soldiers opened fire.5.buying bikes we’ll keep turning them out.3.1.reputation, rigid, to inspire2.and tedious, What’s more, out of date ideaspose, career, avoid showing, hardly hold backⅡ.posed2.severe3.agony4.extraordinary5.recallmand7.was violating8.anticipateⅢ.1.at2.for3.of4.with5.as6.about7.to8.in, in9.from 10.on/uponComprehensive ExercisesⅠ. Cloze1.1.hold back2.tedious3.scanned4.recall5.vivid6.off and on7.turn out/in8.career2.st2.surprise3.pulled4.blowing5.dressed6.scene7.extraordinary8.image9.turn 10.excitementⅡ. Translation1.1.As it was a formal dinner party, I wore formal dress, as Mother toldme to.2.His girlfriend advised him to get out of/get rid of his bad habit ofsmoking before it took hold.3.Anticipating that the demand for electricity will be high during thenext few months, they have decided to increase its production.4.It is said that Bill has been fired for continually violating thecompany’s safety rules. /Bill is said to have been fired for continually violating the c ompany’s safety rules.5.It is reported that the government has taken proper measures toavoid the possibility of a severe water shortage. /The local government is reported to have taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage.2.Susan lost her legs because of / in a car accident. For a time, she didn’t know how to face up to the fact that she would never (be able to) walk again.One day, while scanning (through) some magazines, a true story caught her eye /she was attracted by a true story. It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer. Greatly inspired, Susan began to feel that she, too, would finally be bale to lead a useful life.Unit2I. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box.1) absolutely 2) available 3) every now and then 4) are urging/ urged 5) destination 6) mostly 7) hangs out 8) right away 9) reunion 10) or something 11) estimate 12) going ahead2. Rewriting1) It seemed that his failure in the examination was still on his mind.2) He was completely choked up by the sight of his team losing in the finalminutes of the game.3) She was so lost in study that she forgot to have dinner.4) Something has come up and I am afraid I won’t be able to accomplish the project on time.5) The cost of equipping the new hospital was estimated at $2 million.3. Complete the sentences.1) were postponed the awful is estimated2) reference not available an kind of3) not much of a teacher skips go aheadII. Collocation1.to2.for3.at4.from5.in6.to on7.on8.withIII. Usage1.more or less2.kind of/ sort of3.something4.kind of/ sort of5.more or less6.or somethingprehensive exercisesI. Cloze1.text-related1.choked up2.awful3.practically4.neighborhood5.correspondence6.available7.destination8.reunion9.Mostly 10.postponing 11.absolutely2.Theme-related1.how2.savings3.embarrassment4.phone5.interrupted6.touch7.envelop8.signed9.message 10.neededII. Translation1.Translate the sentences.1) Half an hour had gone by, but the last bus hadn’t come yet. We had to walk home.2) Mary seems to be very worried about the Chinese exam because she hasn’t learned the texts by heart.3) Since the basketball match has been postponed, we might as well visit the museum.4) He stayed in Australia with his parents all the way through WWⅡ.5) Since I graduated from Nanjing University in 1985, I have kind of lost touch with my classmates.2.Translate the passage.It is not easy to keep in touch with friends far away. This is true in my case.It has been a couple of years since I left my old neighborhood and all the friends there. I have been meaning to write to them but things comeup and I just don’t seem to find the time. They are always on my mind, however, and I think I will certainly make an effort to keep up correspondence with them in the future.Unit 3I Vocabulary11) brief 2) in terms of 3) cut off 4) tend5) anyway 6)precise 7)in the form of 8) initiative9) convey 10) in two minds 11) concept 12) grasp21) has ensured their team a place in the Cup final.2)medical workers’ responsibility to heal the wounded and rescue the dying.3)entertain as well as educate the learner.4)can do without air and water.5)is likely to be held in June.31)lies in contact between2)basis of is likely sufficient at the moment3)the steady will be highlyII Word Formation1 regained2 undecided3 undersupplied4 disabled5 precondition6 foresight7 mispronounced8 enrich IIIAntonyms1)majority 2) accpeted 3)increased 4)weaknesses5) local 6) late 7)wrong 8)falseComprehensive exercisesI Close1.Text-related1)highly 2)bring about 3)evident 4)rate 5)sufficient6)put across 7)proportion 8)Hence 9)ensure2. Theme-related1)understand 2)travel 3)practical 4)use 5)Another6)likely 7)affect 8)developments 9)supply 10) SomedayII Translation1) As is predicted by scientists, global pollution has become one of the most serious problems humans are faced with.2) Competition for these jobs is very tough –we have five times as many applicants this year as we did last year/ there are five times as many applicants this year as there were last year.3) As the facts show, educational programs need to fit into the national plan for economical development.4) The car burns too much gas, and moreover, the price is almost twice asmuch as I intend to pay.5) To understand a great international event, we, first of all, need to consider the historical and political background to it.2 It is hard to imagine how our forefathers could do without so many conveniences that modern technology has brought about. Back then only a small proportion of the population enjoyed the comforts of life. The majority didn’t even have sufficient food, not to speak of/ let alone the privilege of being educated. However, many people blame modern technology for creating so many problems. They want to slow down the rate of progress. But no one can put the clock back.Unit 4Vocabulary1) wreck 2) balance 3) approaching 4) handle5) discard 6) Above all 7) diet 8) do with9) checked on 10) cleaned up 11) weekly 12) principles2.1) to look for survivors were abandoned after it had been/was determined that all the people in the sunken ship had died.2) was amazed that Bob left a well-paid job travel around the world.3) for a loan has been turned down by many a bank as her business is smalland she could provide no guarantee.4) express her thoughts with precision, so people often misunderstand her.5) will weaken our determination to modernize our country in the shortest possible time.3.1) for sale hunting for be amazed by2) become skilled handle their loans3)character by calling on he passed awayII Confusable words1.1) personal 2) personnel2.1) sometime 2) Sometimes 3)some time 4) sometimeIII Euphemismde hcgabfComprehensive ExercisesI Close1. Text-related1)sponsored 2)determination 3) turned away 4) assumed 5) capacity 6)skilled 7)loan 8) character 9) hunting 10) for sale 11) send for 2. Theme-related1)save 2)recent 3)modest 4) grow 5) dream6) immigrants 7)business 8) engineering 9)invest 10) richIII Translation1)It is reported that UN mediators have worked out a plan which theyhope will be acceptable to both sides.2)Doris walked in the forest cautiously, afraid of being attacked bygiant snakes.3)Earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disaters cannot beprevented, but action can be taken to protect life and property.4)I bought a new issue of my favorite sports magazine and hurriedhome, anxious to amuse myself reading it.5)Helen lacks confidence. I’ve never known anyone so unsure of herself.2.After graduating from college, Tony decided to start his own business. At the beginning, many a bank turned down his request for a loan. But he was not a bit discouraged, and continued to call on one banker after another seeking help. Impressed by his determination and optimism, one banker finally agreed to loan him the money. Now he has become a wealthy businessman. Talking about his amazing achievement, Tony says that it is important to create rather than wait for opportunities.Unit 5VocabularyI.11) monthly 2) acquaintances 3)classic 4) look; in the eye5)manufactured 6) options 7)finance 8) replacement 9) survived 10) pick out 11) married 12) grabbed at2.1) survived a car crash that killed both her parents.2) almost embarrassed to death when Sarah read my poem out to the whole class.3) of the Children’s Hospital will care for the seriously inj ured pupils.4) several phone calls making inquiries about the position of the Chief Financial Officer.5) straighten out all your financial problems if you join our club.3.1) inquiry; died of hunger; people survied2) Instantly; give up his; retire; replace him; executive 3) his beloved; odd jobs; and all thatII Word Formation1.embarrassment2. survivors3. newly4. marketable5. monthly6.competition 7. conceivable 8.respectableIII. Usage1.the poor2. The deceased/The dead3. the disabled4. the French5.The accused 6. the young 7. the unemployed 8. the latter…the former…Comprehensive ExercisesI.Cloze1.Text-related1)died of 2) instantly 3) classic 4)ask around 5) surviving 6) retire7)executive 8) replacement 9）stock 10) look…in the eye2.Theme-related1)impressed 2) diligence 3) Instead 4) Contrary 5) professionally 6)perform 7) personal 8) balance 9) commitment 10) revealedII. Translation1.1) I’m not sure where you can find a good carpenter---you’d better ask around.2) Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared his throat and looked up at the painting on the wall.3) Michael was survived by three sons, two daughters, and his wife Elizabeth.4) As a financial expert, William advised us to invest our money in the stock market.5) We sma ll retailers can’t compete with supermarkets in pricing and sales.2.My dad is a hard-working executive of a manufacturing firm. He works six days a week. Every day he has to straighten out various kinds of problems so that he often stays up late/nights. However, he tries his best to balance/maintain balance between work and family. On Sundays my dad usually stays at home and cares for us as much as he can. To my greatestjoy, he cooks our favorite dished and plays ball with us.Unit 6 HomeworkVocabularyⅠ1.1.Fertile2.Reflected3.Overseas4.Slim5.Split6.Sustained7.Glow8.Thrust9.Keen 10.Bud 11.Previous 12.Whichever2.1) The sickly smell of carpets and furniture in the bedroom disgusts me.2) Mary stopped corresponding with Henry after the death of her mother.3) A radio transmitter is best located at an isolated place far from cities.4) I was so absorbed in the game on TV that I didn’t hear Martin come in.5) The rough surface of the basketball helps players grip the ball.3.1) to broaden; make their way2) disgusts; take a chance on3) the grand; and overseas; reflectedⅡ1. 1) frightened 2) afraid/ frightened2. 1) alike/similar 2) similar3. 1) alive 2) living4. 1) sleeping 2) asleepⅢ1.1) disappointed 2) disappointment 3) disappointing 4) disappoint5) disappointingly 6) disappointing2. 1) attractive 2) attract 3) attraction 4) attractively 5) unattractively 6) unattractiveComprehension ExercisesⅠCloze1.Text-related1)Identifying 2) gripped 3) margins 4)corresponding 5) overseas 6)little7)hesitate 8)grateful 9) made my way 10) going my way2. Theme-related1)first 2)ring 3)Nor 4) another 5) threw 6) deliberately 7) reasoned 8) himself 9) restaurant 10) matterⅡTranslation1.1) Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave me a few words of wisdom which impressed me deeply.2)Never tell my parents about my injuries and I’ll be very gratefulto you (for it).3) At the meeting some of our colleagues put forward sensiblesuggestions about improving our working environment.4)The management has/have agreed to grant the workers a 10% payrise in response to union pressure.5)It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the house athorough cleaning before we arrived.2.Not rich himself, Uncle Li never hesitates to help others. Previousto/Before his retirement, through Project Hope he located the addresses of two country kids who grew up in poor families but had a keen desire to study. From then on he sent them money regularly. Later the two made their way to college, and even got a chance to study overseas.Unit 7Content QuestionsPair Work1.He thinks animals will probably do their best thinking when it servestheir own purposes, not when scientists ask them to.2.Because he believes they may encounter animal intelligence in theirdaily life.3.He regards them as a new window on animal intelligence.4.She wanted to get more pineapple.5.He expanded the money supply by breading chips in two.6.It shows he is clever and sly. He ate up the fruit leaving nothing butstems to share with Miles.7.They say that animals cooperate when they learn it is in their interestto do so.8.The author thinks that what behaviorists say is right, but he doesn’tthink their explanation is satisfactory enough.9.Because Orky was the most intelligent animal she had worked with.10.Corky is a female whale because she is Orky’s mate and delivered ababy whale.11.Because she thought the orange must have rolled off somewhereinaccessible.12.Towan hid his orange underneath his foot. The act reveals someanimals are intelligent enough to know how to deceive.Text Organization1.Eugene Linden wants to tell the reader that animals do have, at least,some limited intelligence, and the personal experiences of those who are in close contact with animals are more convincing evidence than that any experiments can provide.2.Let’s Make a Deal: Some animals are intelligent enough to know how tobargain with people.Tale of a Whale: Animals like whales can assess a situation and act accordingly.Primate Shell Game: Animals can attempt to deceive.Language Sense EnhancementI.(1) controversy (2) consciousness (3) explore (4) serves theirown purposes (5) encounter (6) lack of it (7) convinced(8) mental feats (9) captivity (10) humansLanguage FocusI.Vocabulary1.1) go (very) far 2) has expanded 3) in the interest(s) of 4) only to5) encountered 6) has cooperated 7) assessed 8) (had) switched9) horizons 10) gaze 11) disaster 12) wiped out2.1) … a long/long running controversy over whether the book should bepublished or not2) … felt relieved after her first meeting with Tom had gone smoothly3) ... suddenly went wrong with my computer when I was in the middle ofwriting the essay4) … is obvious that our company is still maintaining its composition asmarket leader in software.5) … give in until they give her a pay rise3.1) have undertaken, original, to explore2) evidence convinced, underneath, extending to3) to negotiate, encounter, to figure out, exploreII.Confusable Words1. firstly2. first, first3. At first4. First/Firstly5. first6. First7. at first8. firstage1. animal intelligence whose2. zoo keeper where3. eye contact through what4. money supply of what5. killer whale what kind6. baby whale how old7. family member of what8. sea turtle what kind/whereComprehensive ExercisesI.Cloze1.(1) emergency (2) evidence (3) original (4) sizing up (5)negotiates (6) reveal (7) make a deal (8) dominant (9) in their interest(s) (10) deceiving (11) controversy (12) judgment (13) explore2.(1) protect (2) However (3) type (4) situation (5) sights(6) together (7) rang (8) associate (9) without (10) environment II.Translation1.1) A local business undertook the project but went bankrupt before itwas completed.2) Let’s make a deal—you wash my car, and I’ll let you use it tonight.3) We got to the village which we thought must have been wiped out inthe severe earthquake, only to find it slightly damaged.4) My garden is dry and shady—few plants thrive in that condition5) Mystery still surrounds the exact truth behind the film star’sdeath/exact circumstance of the film star’s death.2.When I was young I used to visit the zoo in my hometown. There what attracted me most was a couple of tigers, especially the male. They were dept in a huge iron cage at first, but later were released from it and moved to a place called Tiger Hill. Twenty years later I revisited the zoo and was relieved to find Tiger Hill was still there, but greatly extended. Moving around now were six tigers, old and young, instead of two!Pair work1.She was amazed at the author’s ability to do mental calculation.2.Children can’t spell correctly; their knowledge of word history andgeography is non-existent3.He didn’t want to compete with the hard-working Asians at U.C.L.A. Hepreferred a less intellectually challenging life.4.A modern industrial state cannot function with an idle, ignorant laborforce.5.To use the media to dramatize and drive home the message to today’steenagers.6.He is fed up with the book he is forced to red.7.They can’t read or write. They place their hopes on their children.8.He works as a cleaner in a factory owned by the Japanese.9.Because he has no education, no useful skill, and no discipline.10.Americans stop demanding good education foe children. Machines do allthe complex work and there is little manual work to be done. America is poorer than Japan and European countries.11.Hard work education, saving and discipline help a nation rise from theashes.12.He finally comes to realize the importance of study.Work on your own1.Part one paras.1-10Teenagers’ idleness and ignorance will p roduce serious effects on all concerned and society as a whole.Part two paras.11-24Kevin 1990 comes to realize in his dream how greatly lack of education costs his forebears, himself, his children and the society they live in, and how important it is to study hard.2.Part oneTeenagers’ intellectual laziness and ignorancePart twoKevin 1990, his forebears(with the exception of his intellectual father),and his children lead a poor, miserable life.America is on the decline.There is no law and order in the country.America children have no chance to receive a good education. Businesses in America are owned by wealthy Europeans and Asians. Language sense enhancementIndifference (1)Summed up (2)Preferred (3)Financial （4）Accumulated （5）Intellectual （6）Affect （7）Industrial （8）Idle （9）Break down （10）VocabularyI1.1.industrial2.idle3.is functioning4.intellectual5.scared6.handful7.luxury8.private9.work up 10.slice 11.miracle 12.was jammed 2.1. to be seriously affected by the rise in gas prices。

全新版大学英语（第二版）综合教程课后答案(第二册)Unit1 Ways of LearningPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementary schools in Nanjing.2. Their 18-month-old son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the key into the slot of the key box during their stay at the Jinling Hotel.3. They would come over to watch Benjamin and then try to teach him how to do it properly.4. Because he realized that this anecdote was directly relevant to their assigned tasks in China: to investigate early childhood education and to throw light on Chinese attitudes toward creativity.5. Most of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel.6. He emphasized that the most important thing is to teach the child that on can solve a problem effectively by oneself.7. He means that this incident pointed to important differences in educational and artistic practices between China and the USA.8. The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the child by guiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education, one that stands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child to explore and learn unaided.9. One example is of children at the age of 5 or 6 painting flowers, fish and animals skillfully and confidently; in a second example, calligraphers 9 and 10 years old were producing works; and in a third, young artists work on perfecting their craft for several hours a day.10. Americans think that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge, and skills can be picked up later. Chinese think that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired, and there is no hurry to promote creativity.11. This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.12. The author makes the suggestion that we should strike a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) The text begins with an anecdote.2) His thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learning in China and the West.3) He winds up the text with a suggestion in the form of a question.2. Chinese1) Show a child how to do something, or tech by holding the hand2) Give greater priority to developing skills at an early age, believing that creativity can be promoted over timeAmericans1) Teach children that they should rely on themselves for solutions to problems2) Put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children, thinking skills can be picked up laterLanguage Sense Enhancement(1) Summarizing(2) value originality and independence(3) contrast between(4) in terms of(5) harbor(6) fearful(7) comparable(8) promote creativity(9) emerge(10) picked upLanguage FocusV ocabularyI1.1) insert2) on occasion3) investigate4) In retrospect5) initial6) phenomena7) attached8) make up for9) is awaiting10) not; in the least11) promote12) emerged2.1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and the south.2) is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3.1) be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating2) somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3) assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1.1) continual2) continuous3) continual4) continuous2.1) principal2) principal3) principle4) principles5) principalIII1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/by yourself/on your ownComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) contrast(2) exaggerating(3) priority(4) on the other hand(5) promoting(6) pick up(7) assist(8) accomplish(9) occasion(10) neglecting(11) worthwhile(12) superior2.(1) end(2) perform(3) facing(4) competent(5) equipped(6) designed(7) approach(8) rest(9) definitely(10) qualityII. translation1.(1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.(2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.(3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.(4) Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy it?(5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization. A Salvation Army bell ringer is a volunteer who help it collect donations.2. The boy asked him: Are you poor? He did it simply out of confusion and curiosity. Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer.3. He said, “I have more than some people, but not as much as others.” This means that he was neither poor nor rich.4. The boy’s mother scolded him because the question was social inappropriate, especially to a person who looked poor.5. Yes, economically he is poor. He lives in a small basement apartment. He doesn’t even have a color TV. He falls into the lowest income category. And so on.6. No, the writer does not feel poor. This is because he has enjoyed good health and creativity which he thinks are much more important than material goods.7. He feels out of place among people who are primarily interested in material things.8. She told him that she was interested in what’s on the inside. but after he took her to his poorly furnished apartment, she changed her mind completely.9. It only shows that to her the most important thing was still material goods rather than what she had claimed before.10. Commercial can put people under pressure to purchase more than is really necessary.11. Because December is the time for to work for the Salvation Army as a bell ringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings him happiness in helping others.12. The boy’s question has helped the writer realize that, despite his lack of expensive possessions, he is rich in many other ways and should be thankful for that.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1) a.√2) the essay is meant to explain something that is, the author’s view of life.3) That one can live a life full of riches without being rich financially.2.Part One: The writer’s encounter with a boy who raised the question “are you poor?”Part Two: In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensive possessions doesn’t make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys life in many other ways.Part Three: In conclusion, the writer thinks he’s grown to understand more about himself because of the boy’s question.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) attain(2) wear and tear(3) dependable(4) modest(5) primarily(6) minimal(7) exceptionally(8) illness-free(9) spirited(10) energizingLanguage FocusV ocabularyI1.1) abrupt2) emotional3) bless4) wear and tear5) dated6) consequences7) seemingly8) in contrast to9) Curiosity10) genuine11) primarily12) sentiments2.1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2) vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject.4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5) tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice3.1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2) fill out; every item; vital; consequences3) be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1. It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Don’t take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5. My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8. If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III1. hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. not having written6. to say7. to open8. being helpedComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) well-off/affluent(2) dated(3) falling into(4) bracket(5) deny(6) tangible(7) pursuit(8) cherishes(9) out of place(10) abrupt(11) focus(12) donations2.(1) consume(2) fueled(3) annual(4) plain(5) physically(6) security(7) indicates(8) equally(9) traditional(10) followIII. Translation1.1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. There are seven characters---Father, Mother, Heidi, Diane, Sean, Restaurant Manager, and Mrs. Higgins.2. No. Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3. To buy a guitar.4. To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5. He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6. It was unnecessary and embarrassing.7. He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8. He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9. She felt humiliated.10. Because the Thompson had just moved.11. He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman Heidi was.12. Because she couldn’t bear being embarrassed by her father.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. A fast-food restaurant2. The Thompson family dining room3. An office at a high school2.Scene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager.Scene Two: Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom.Scene Three: Father embarrassed Heidi by boating to an official at her new school about how talented she was.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) once in a while(2) for(3) the problem(4) he thinks(5) humiliated(6) class president(7) have(8) Actually(9) stop to think(10) interferenceLanguage FocusV ocabularyI1.1) typical2) dumb3) junior4) glorious5) welfare6) came over7) interference8) fading9) narrowed down10) frank11) schemes12) at any rate2.1) consists of five generals and four police officers.2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1) hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2) twisted; over and over; talented son3) patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII. Collocation1. adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6. likely7. fortunate8. keenIII. Usage1. be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. be banned6. beComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) typical(2) welfare(3) constant(4) frank(5) talent(6) dumb(7) know better than that(8) repeatedly(9) dread(10) interference(11) bet(12) assure2.(1) despite(2) really(3) same(4) contact(5) admitted(6) attempt(7) not(8) tend(9) different(10) mannerII. Translation1.(1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.(4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You shouldknow better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2. She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, and communicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.3. She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out only t get mail, newspapers and groceries.4. They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and life seems to be unreal.5. That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outside forms of socializing.6. She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7. She is bad-tempered, easily angered, and attacks everyone in sight, all because she has long become separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.8. She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentions because of the lack of emotional cues given by their typed dialogue.9. Because we rely on co-works for company.10. She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City, gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctor’s appointments---anything to get her out of the house and connected with others.11. No, she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerable.12. She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to the computer, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. 2-32. 1,4-10,133. 114. 122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells of the author’s escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but find both unsatisfactory.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) routine(2) for company(3) unemployment(4) externally(5) drug abuse(6) restore(7) fled(8) gym(9) set apart(10) appointmentsV ocabularyI1.1) conversely2) but then3) symptom4) spitting5) abusing6) tone7) took; in8) editing9) have arranged10) in sight11) stretched12) data2.1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) find themselves getting sucked in.3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) restore people’s confidence in it.3.1) the virtual; on line; via2) nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3) cue; remarks; his tuneII. Collocation1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vacation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. Usage1. hard2. difficult3. impossible4. tough5. hard6. easyComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) Internet(2) click(3) virtual(4) routines(5) arrange(6) nightmare(7) annoying(8) connection(9) crawls(10) take in(11) spit(12) data(13) sucked into(14) At times(15) flee(16) on line2.(1) companion(2) deliver(3) access(4) enables(5) customers(6) delights(7) provides(8) small(9) remote(10) informationII. Translation1.1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming ObstaclesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higher than his personal best.2. Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a body builder.3. His childhood dream was to fly. His mother read him numerous stories about flying when he was growing up.4. Because he believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: If you want something, work for it!5. Michael's mother wished he could relax a bit more and be that "free dreaming" little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted, smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"6. He began a very careful training program.7. He seemed unaware of the fact that he had just beaten his personal best by three inches. He was very calm.8. He began to feel nervous when the bar was set at nine inches higher than his personal best.9. What his mother had taught him about how to deal with tension or anxiety helped him overcome his nervousness.10. The singing of some distant birds in flight made him associate his final jump with his childhood dream.11. He could imagine the smile on his mother’s face. He thought his father was probably smiling too, even laughing. However, in fact, his father hugged his wife and cried like a baby in her arms.12. Because he was blind.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaulting career.Part Two: Michael’s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training.Part Three: Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.2.(1) It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.(2) All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) startled(2) bale of hay(3) off(4) intensity(5) shaking the tension(6) tense(7) description(8) out of nowhere(9) pictured(10) scaredV ocabularyI1.1) startled2) mere3) motion4) sweating5) stretched out6) vain7) On the occasion8) anxiety9) emotions10) ashamed of11) In my mind’s eye12) recurring2.1) coincides with her husband’s.2) sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3) of alternate sunshine and rain.4) have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her3.1) media; dedication to; grace2) his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3) emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII. Collocation1. Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2. In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (should) continue her education to acquire still another degree.3. There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4. Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5. Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6. Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2. Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6. To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new products doesn’t work at all.7. The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t know how to learn.8. The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it.Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) In my mind’s eye(2) groan(3) competitor(4) intensity(5) anxiety(6) tense(7) sweat(8) tension(9) soaring(10) recurring(11) brought me back to earth(12) fantasy(13) sweat(14) congratulate(15) number(16) media2.(1) engineer(2) forget(3) convinced(4) how(5) build(6) accident(7) thought(8) only(9) sharp(10) touched(11) instructions(12) finallyII. Translation1.1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business.2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3) We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow y ourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. S he said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. They liked girly toys such as a miniature kitchen, and Barbies.2. To convert a gas-guzzling SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.3. Because she didn’t know anything about cars and was afraid of being cheate d by the mechanic.4. She was craving independence and wanted to live away from home for some time.5. It helped her earn six engineering credits, which of course made it easier for her to become an engineering major.6. Five years.7. In her view, if you find a subject is difficult to learn, it does not mean you’re not good at it. It just means you have to set your mind and work harder to get good at it.8. Because he had confidence in her abilities believing she could have done better if she had studied more.9. No, she wasn’t always confident. She had moments of panic, worried that as a woman she would be unable to understand thermodynamics.10. She considers it wrong because it is based on a faulty premise.11. It is flexible and more powerful than we imagine.12. What she means is not to accept others’ opinions blindly but to use one’s own judgment.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: The author describes how she stumbled into engineering.Part Two: The author writes about how she has overcome obstacles, including the bias against women, on her way to success.Part Three: The author draws the conclusion that women can do anything men can so long as they believe in their own abilities.2.1) she was not a tomboy.not to an engineering department.she didn’t know the first thing about engineering.because she craved independence from her parents.already earned her six credits in engineering.2) math and design.she participated in a national competition to convert an SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.work harder at it.that she should study more.had to work hard at courses she found difficult, which encouraged her to keep going.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1) limit(2) denying(3) favor(4) others(5) relevant(6) translating(7) hard and fast conclusions(8) focus(9) incredibly flexible(10) consider the possibilityV ocabularyI1.1) cultural/culture2) indication3) miniature4) ironic5) stumbled into6) decent7) buzzing8) abnormal9) mechanical10) Shuddering11) implied12) leap2.1) convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at the airport.2) didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3) their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day.5) couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3.1) will not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage2) hybrid; transmissions3) crave; One indication; to distinguishII. Synonyms in Context1. also2. as well/too3. too4. also5. as well/too6. too7. also8. AlsoIII. Usage1. I’ve had enough2. When I was old enough to work and earn money3. can’t got enough sleep at night4. has so far collected enough of them5. have strong enough arms6. have just enough money to live onComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze1.(1) stumbled into(2) not know the first thing about(3) mechanical。

Unit1 Ways of Learning VocabularyI1.1)insert2)on occasion3)investigat e4)In retrospect5)initial6)phenomena7)attached8)make upfor9)isawaiting10)not; inthe least11)promote12)emerged2.1)a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north ofthe country and the south.2)is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3)as a financial center has evolved slowly.4)is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5)by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their wayinto some English magazines.3.1)be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating2)somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3)assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1)continual2)continuous 3)continual4)continuous5)principal6)principal7)principle 8)principles9)principalIIIherselfby herself/on her own by yourself/on your own Comprehensive Exercises(1)(1)contrast(2)exaggerating(3)priority(4)on the otherhand (5)promoting(6)pick up(7)assist(8)accomplish(9)occasion(10)neglecting(11)worthwhile(12)superior(2)(1)end(2)perform(3)facing(4)competent (5)equipped(6)designed(7)approach(8)rest(9)definitely(10)qualityI.translation1.(1)It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from thetradition.(2)Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give aperformance in front of a large audience.(3)Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the childat an early age.(4)Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’sworthwhile to buy it(5)If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we areinvestigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesVocabularyIa)abruptb)emotionalc)blessd)wear and tear e)datedf)consequencesg)seeminglyh)in contrast toi)Curiosityj)genuinek)primarilyl)sentiments1)confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2)vital to the existence of all forms of life.3)some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on thesubject.4)nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5)tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2)fill out; every item; vital; consequences3)be denied; tangible; cherish; attainIIis a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.arrived early and took a front row seat.’t take me for a fool.takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.took the dinner plate I passed to him.took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.IIIgive return praisedhaving writtensayopenhelpedComprehensive Exercises I.clozea)well-off/affluentb)datedc)falling intod)bracket e)denyf)tangibleg)pursuith)cherishesi)out of placej)abruptk)focusl)donationsIII. Translation1)The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2)Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3)Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why myparents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me tothe best private school.4)Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus hadto go through another difficult phase of his life.5)In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, butthey have always tried to meet our minimal needs.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation Gap VocabularyI1)typical2)dumb3)junior4)glorious 5)welfare6)came over7)interference8)fading9)narrowed down10)frank11)schemes12)at any rate1)consists of five generals and four police officers.2)will be in a location overlooking the lake.3)was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front ofso many people.4)have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer5)was exhausted after the long cycle ride.; was handed down by; should have known better than; over and over; talented son; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII.Collocation1.adequate2.anxious3.certain4.content5.crazy6.likely7.fortunate8.keenage(1)be admitted(2)live (3)be postponed(4)buy(5)be banned(6)beComprehensive Exercises I.clozea)typicalb)welfarec)constantd)franke)talent f)dumbg)know better than thath)repeatedlyi)dreadj)interferencek)bet l)assure(1)despite(2)really(3)same(4)contact (5)admitted(6)attempt(7)not(8)tend(9)different(10)m annerII.Translation(1)Have scientists found proof of water on Mars(2)The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations forthe nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3)Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare forthe rest of his life.(4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5)Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual World VocabularyIa)converselyb)but thenc)symptomd)spitting e)abusingf)toneg)took; inh)editingi)have arrangedj)in sightk)stretchedl)data1)smoking cigarettes jars on me.2)find themselves getting sucked in.3)has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repairit.4)fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to avoidmilitary service.5)restore people’s confidence in it.virtual; on line; via; routine; any appointment; arrange for; remarks; his tuneII.Collocationcame here all the way on foot.cars are not allowed on campus.are on vacation in Florida.has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour. ’t worry, Lucy is always on time.demand on fuel is on the rise.age1.hard2.difficult3.impossible4.tough5.hard6.easyComprehensive Exercises1)Internet2)click3)virtual4)routines5)arrange6)nightmare 7)annoying8)connection9)crawls10)take in11)spit12)data13)sucked into14)At times15)flee16)on line(1)companion(2)deliver(3)access(4)enables (5)customers(6)delights(7)provides(8)small(9)remote(10)i nformation1)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4)In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completelydifferent angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from herclassmates.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. Thesystem may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming Obstacles VocabularyIa)startledb)merec)motiond)sweating e)stretched outf)vaing)On the occasionh)anxietyi)emotionsj)ashamed ofk)In my mind’s eyel)recurringwith her husband’s.the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.alternate sunshine and rain.been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.came over her; dedication to; gracecompetitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on; numerous; intensity; passion forII.Collocation, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (should) continueher education to acquire still another degree.is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.believed his claim that he was innocent.III.Words with Multiple Meanings(1)I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.(2)Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.(3)The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.(4)The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.(5)It is difficult to understand how human minds work.(6)To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new productsdoesn’t work at all.(7)The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t knowhow to learn.(8)The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it. Comprehensive ExercisesI.clozea)In my mind’s eyeb)groanc)competitord)intensitye)anxietyf)tenseg)sweath)tension i)soaringj)recurringk)brought me back to earth l)fantasym)sweatn)congratulateo)numberp)media(1)engineer(2)forget(3)convinced(4)how (5)build(6)accident(7)thought(8)only(9)sharp(10)t ouched(11)i nstructions(12)f inallyII.Translation1.1)It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives thatturned the company into a profitable business.2)The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3)We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4)His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5)I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed andgroaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyVocabularyI1)cultural/culture2)indication3)miniature4)ironic 5)stumbled into6)decent7)buzzing8)abnormal9)mechanical10)Shuddering11)implied12)leap1)convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at the airport.2)didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to howto cook rice with the rice cooker.3)their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4)allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day.5)couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage; transmissions; One indication; to distinguishII.Synonyms in Context(1)also(2)as well/too(3)too (4)also(5)as well/too(6)too(7)also(8)Alsoage’ve had enoughI was old enough to work and earn money ’t got enough sleep at nightso far collected enough of themstrong enough armsjust enough money to live on Comprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1)stumbled into2)not know the first thing about3)mechanical4)when it comes to5)hybrid6)gritted her teeth 7)premise8)at a disadvantage9)panic10)cultural11)flexible12)imply(1)chair(2)force(3)secrets(4)painstaking (5)recognized(6)steered(7)essentially(8)observations(9)women(10)t utor(11)i nspired(12)u nlessII.Translation1)He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing computer games,he is far too clever for his classmates.2)Children who don’t know any better may think these animals are prettycute and start playing with them.3)There is no way to obtain a loan, so to buy the new equipment, I’ll justhave to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4)The hunter would not have fired the shots if he had not seen a herd ofelephants coming towards his campsite.5)I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory---he does not seem toremember painful experiences in the past, particularly those of his owndoing.Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She craves knowledge and works hard. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the same work, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It was ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institution of higher education. When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight. So she gritted her teeth and complained to the President. The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equity advocate.Unit7 Learning about EnglishVocabularyI1)Strictly speaking2)drifted3)resembles4)invaded5)is conquered6)fascinating 7)snack8)put; into practice9)source10)climate11)surrendered12)were; aroused1)an absolute necessity rather than a luxury.2)is a valuable addition to the football team.3)will get out of control, if the firemen do not arrive within ten minutes.4)Alternative but to go via Vancouver to get to Seattle.5)Declared all beef imports will be banned for the next six months as anemergency measure to stop the spread of mad disease.; have invented; to a very real extent; mysteriesestablish; to be modified/modifyingtowards; strike out; enrichII.Synonymsa)wishb)wish c)wantd)want/wishskin 5.a)raise/rearb)raise c)rear/raised)raiseroyal kingly age(1)Indeed(2)though(3)Frankly(4)Moreover(5)To my knowledge (6)however(7)nevertheless(8)Yet(9)instead(10)in other wordsComprehensive Exercises I.clozea)fascinatingb)tolerancec)inventedd)additione)ban f)corruptg)out of controlh)influencedi)elitej)came up withk)establishingl)Massivem)sourcesn)enrich(1)early(2)similar(3)source(4)observation (5)examine(6)features(7)declared(8)stronger(9)accident(10)s prungII.Translationa)Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policywent into effect.b)On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to her habitualfrown.c)He paused for effect, then said: “We can reach/enter these marketsthrough new channels.”d)The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish youngmusical talents.e)We have no way to protect our personal liberties until we have establisheda sovereign state. / We can’t protect our personal liberties unless we, firstof all, establish a sovereign state.Though how the English language came into existence remains a mystery to many people, linguists believe that English and most other European languages have descended from a common source: the Indo-European parent language. English was first spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded England in the fifth century. They passed onto us the basic vocabulary of English. In over fifteen centuries of its development, English has enriched itself by massive borrowing. As British immigrants landed in America and established the United States as an independent nation, a new variety was added to the English language: American English. Though some people worry that the language is running out of control, many native speakers of English take pride in the tolerance of their language.Unit8 Protecting Our Environment VocabularyI1)barking2)evil3)brooding;hatched 4)migrant 5)tragedies6)counterpart7)arecomplaining/co-mplain8)grim9)flocks; fed on10)vegetation11)patches12)Scores oflined with people who came to welcome the distinguished foreign guests.boss silenced all lively conversation in the office.a pair of sun glasses, the famous movie star passed the crowed unnoticed.deserted.stricken by it.1)patches; came into full bloom; were puzzled; mysterious2)throbbed with; sickened; migrant; a chorus3)had crept into; flickered; the starkFormationCompound words age-oldair force daughter-in-law first-rate greenhousehalf brotherice-creamlifelikelight yearsalespersonself-centeredthreefoldoverusestone-stillworldwide Chinese meaning 古老的空军儿媳妇一流的温室同母异父兄弟；同父异母兄弟冰淇淋逼真的光年售货员；推销员以自己为中心的，自私的三倍过度使用石头似的一动不动全世界范围的；在世界范围内1)poverty-stricken people2)heart-breaking news3)newly-built database4)well-fed kids 5)successful spacewalk6)peace-loving people7)need-based scholarships8)color-blind peopleIII.Confusable Words Comprehensive Exercisesa)spellb)strickenc)misfortunesd)surroundingse)blossom/bloomf)migrant g)desertedh)silencei)sickenedj)hatchk)puzzledl)in harmony with1)This is a prosperous town, but there is still poverty in the midst of wealthand abundance.2)The Brown family was stricken with one misfortune after another, buttheir children never complained.3)The museum is designed in such a way that it stands in perfect harmonywith its surroundings.4)It was a miracle that these flowers did not wither at all in the blazingsun.5)Flocks of sheep feed on the patches of vegetation that rise above thewinter snow.This village was once famous for its beautiful natural surroundings. All the year round, the trees were green and the flowers in bloom. Clear streams flowed out of the hills through a checkerboard of rice fields. Birds sang all day, and deer came and went in a leisurely manner. However, with the coming of DDT and other pesticides, an evil spell seemed to have settled over the village. Misfortunes came one after another. Chicken died suddenly, cattle and sheep were stricken by mysterious maladies, and farmers complained about a sickening feeling that puzzled the village doctor. The village square, once throbbing with life, was now deserted.。