新世纪大学英语写作练习题参考答案(1-6单元)复习过程

新世纪大学英语综合教程1Unit1College_Life习题答案2 In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.1) Rules and regulations should be strictly followed; no one is supposed to compromise on safety standards.2) She can’t blame others. She must pay for her self-induced blindness.3) He steered the boat carefully between the rocks.4) An examiner must have some knowledge in testing; otherwise he cannot frame his questions clearly.5) His last remark demonstrated his lack of knowledge on this subject.6) Finally the police had to employ force to break up the crowd.7) He claims that the new teaching approach helps to promote students’ creative ability.8) The teachers were most impressed by your performance in the exam. You scored 98marks whereas most of your classmates failed.9) Among all the workers interviewed every one agreed that Martin had made an import ant contribution to the company’s success.10) I know you did it deliberately, just to annoy me.11) We should try our best to help those who are in financial difficulty and cannot pay their tuition fees on time. 12) The fast economic growth of our country has attracted the attention of many economists, who all think that it isa miracle.3 1) Being a mother of two young kids, Sarah always makea point of spending as much time as she can with them.2) I looked up the word in the dictionary to make the most of its exact meaning.3) The chairman warned yesterday that a pay rise for teachers would lead to job cuts.4) Realizing that his retirement was near at hand, he looked for some additional income.5) The famous actor keeps fit by working out for an hour every morning.6) She is constantly under pressure and it is affecting her health.7) Last but not least, I would like to thank all the people who have given us unselfish assistance throughout these years.8) We’ve been trying to get back to you, Tom, but we thinkwe took your number down incorrectly.9）In addition(to)giving a general introduction to computer science, the course also provides practical experience.10) All the students were involved in making costumes and scenery for the show.11) It was a perfectly ordinary day; in other words, I went to work and came home as usual.12) Critics point out that the prince, on his income, should be paying tax.13) Don’t say it is profitless to do this. The effort will pay off in the long run.4 1) All the students in my class scored well in the quiz this time.2) The meeting is scheduled for Thursday.3) I’ve been assigned the job of looking after the newstudents.4) We’ve got to try and motivate our salesmen.5) The success of this experiment is crucial to the project asa whole.6) New efforts are needed to promote the cause of world peace.7) Our team performed very well in the match yesterday.8) How to solve this problem is still a matter of debate.9) I scanned the list of the names to see if hers was on it.10) They devised a plan for getting the jewels out of the country.11) He advocated a reduction in military spending at yesterday’s conference.12) Will you I clarify that statement you made just now?13) You must learn to set your priorities in life.14) He asked more than I was willing to pay, but finally we compromised on a price.15) The report should be considered within its social context.16) She undertook all the responsibilities for the changes that had been made.Increasing your word power1) The Nile is one of the major rivers of Africa.2) Your story is a great one, but I think I can top yours with an even funnier one.3) My friend Mary is a psychology major at Stanford University.4) William has always been a hardworking student. It is no wonder he came out top in the exam again.5) Mr. Williams is retiring at the end of this year; he has been the principal of this school for 20 years.6) What did you major in at college, computer science or accounting?7) I haven’t got time to work on the re port yet. My schedule is really tight for this week.8) Many people advocate a reduction in college tuition fees.9) He started at the bottom and worked his way out to the top.10) This scientist claims that he has found a new approach to cancer treatment.11) Don’t blame me if it doesn’t work it’s not my fault.12) Shipbuilding used to be of the principal industries of this city.13) He was a strong advocate of free market policies. 14）The railway station is trying to schedule another early train to the capital city of the province.15) The judge put the blame for the accident on the driver of the car.16) Most students will get nervous when final exams are approaching.17) He says that he made his statement to the police under pressure, and that the statement is false.18) She slowed down her pace so I could keep up with her.19) The Government should not be pressured into making hasty decisions.20) We have a lot to do today, so pace yo urself, or you’ll get very tired.Task11) The dictionary sold well, so the publisher soon printeda second edition.2）This book had five revisions before it was actuallypublished.3) Albert Einstein’s most notable contribution to the world is his Theory of Relativity.4) People are buying extra groceries in anticipation of heave snowstorms.5) She couldn’t stand the frustration of not being able to save her husband from the fire.6) They want greater participation in the decision-making process.7) Our long association with that company has brought great benefits to both sides.8) I usually enjoy his films, but this latest one didn’t come up to my expectations.Taks21) no mistake 2) especially 3) necessary 4) frequently 5) no mistake 6) easy 7) no mistake 8) individual 9) many10)highly 11) apparent 12) remarkable 13)probably 14) no mistakeCloze1) Academic 2) priorities 3) conducted 4) principles 5) begin 6) priority 7) compromised 8) addition 9) filing 10) speaking 11) formula 12) participation 13) based 14) least 15) way16) PressureTranslation (P31)1)法官要求记者不要公开受害人的姓名。

Unit 1 .1.1)The little boy was chicken-hearted.2)That statesman is a respectable figure in the political arena.3)We sat down by the oak tree ,enjoying the breeze coming from the lake.4)We need to drink the milk before it sours.5)The child had difficulty finding his way to school.6)The young woman received a lot of flowers and gifts.7)My father drew back the curtain a little lest I see him.8)Our university can accommodate 4,000 students.9)Social customs vary greatly from country to country.3.1)experienced2)elapsed3)attempting4)with5)take up6)made7)endeavor8)true4.1)The state attorney said that the man would be prosecuted.2)We suppose that a referee should be disinterested but not uninterested.3)Tony can hit a ball farther than I can.4)We must pursue this matter farther.5)The principle behind our constitution are a principal reason for its astounding success.6)All the band instruments except the tuba will be carried to the auditorium for the music contest.7)The federal government comprises the legislative,judicial,and executive branches.8)The whole region was struck by an economic disaster.9)(correct)10)He was awaked to the risk.6.1)Sixty hours is the amount of work time I contracted for.2)The jury is expected to reach its decision very quickly.3)Each of the candidates for the position has exceptionally high qualifications.4)Every boy and girl in the sixth grade was at fault..7)He is one of the students who plan to attend the speech contest.8)The jury are to be isolated in individual hotel rooms each night during the trial.9)Sam sprawled in the chair and knocked over one of the lamps which were on display.10)The symptoms of mercury poisoning vary with each individual case.11)He believes that athletics improves school morale.12)Up goes the starter”s gun,and each of the runners becomes tense.13)Either The Moning Post or The City News is a reliable sourse of news.14)The first thing that catches your eye is the headlines.15)She is one of the women who have made this country what it is.2.1)play a minor role/be a utility man2)That’s Greek to me.3)belated action/advice4)Where there is smoke there’s fire.5)an evil creature6)walk into the trap7)one’s face glowing with he alth3.1)We must practice economy./We must reduce unnecessary expenditures .2)It is essential to control environmental pollution.3)We must arrive at the station on time.4)Financial expenditures should be arranged in order of priority.5)We should speed up construction of urban housing so as to improve the housing conditions.6)To be allowed to make profits,private capital has to meet tow condition:1)the profits must belegal,and 2)they must not be excessive.7)During the period of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan we must never neglect grainproduction.Instead,we must steadily increase it.5.1)me 2)who 3)I4)me/myself 5)me 6)each other’s7)who 8)us 9)whom10)Some 11)one’s 12)His13)his 14)his,his1.1)When I was assigned a certain task,I did it to my best ability.2)Fog can cause blindness.3)Recently I joined a social club which raise money for the care of needychildren,and we meet every Wednesday afternoon.4)An eassy should be understandable to the reader.5)Many items are expensive at discount stores.6)Bears that have just come out of hibernation are usually hungry and dangerous.7)The author should have shortened the story by half.8)The city’s environmental surroundings are not the most comfortable.9)I learned certain facts that I believe are vital to every freshman.2.1)simmer:cook food gently at or just below boiling pointsauté:fry quickly in a little hot fatbake:cook by using direct heat in an oven2)Other verbs about cooking include roast,steam,braise,fly,deep-fly,boil,poach,scramble,grill,stew,curry,baste,barbecue.3.1)For dinner we had barbecued steaks and sweet corn.2)Last week my brother John joined an insurance company.3)He is not a friendly and easy-going colleague.4)Our view of the sea at sunset was splendid/breathtaking.5)It was a fine day to play outdoors.6)What impressed me most adout the city was the hustle in the streets.4.There are seize,hurl,choke,blind,leap,flee,etc.5.1)I admire Jenny’s long black glossy hair so much.2)The fearless explorer finally landed at the South Pole.3)Fast driving on a smooth road can be great fun.4)John and I often wrote each other long e-mails full of jokes.5)The pale skinny woman fainted suddenly.6.1)I invited the visiting professor to the English Club.2)Shooting stars warm us of catastrophe.3)The deleted sentence was unnecessary.4)Stephanie tiptoed up the carpeted steps.5)The students attending the art school are highly active.6)The dollar bill split in half was taped.7)Amy was the only winning contestant who was below 10.8)The freshly painted house shone in the sun7.1)indescribably 2)dark 3)occasional4)steadily 5)surely,bad 6)terribly8.1)At his mother’s request,he agreed to wait at least a year before getting married. 2)Halfa of the girls in town were in love with Ben,but he wanted to marry Christine only.3)John hopes that in the years to come he can be as successful as his father has been.4)The winner of the contest ate almost three dozen hamburgers.5)Debbie knew that chicken when fried always pleased ED.6)Mary could not resist the temptati on to whisper in her friend’s ear about what she had seen.Unit4p.544.1) lay-lie2) opened-opens3) lead-led4) were-are5) arrived-had arrived6) seemed-seems7) died-had died8) will x9) return-returns10) is-were11) is-were12) finds-find5.1) was attacked 2) robbed 3) was taken 4) released 5) spent 6) left 7) had promised 8) be 9) was walking 10) was attacked 11) described 12)took 13) containing 14) was (just) turning 15) occurred 16) saw 17) was happening 18) rushed 19) ran 20) warn 21) be 22) walk 23) had 24) commented 25) be。

第一单元语法部分参考答案PART III GRAMMARSubject- Verb AgreementWhen the subject is compoundReference for the Classroom ActivitiesSummary:1. A compound subject with and takes a plural verb in most cases, but when itexpresses a singular meaning or when each of the singular subjects is considered individually, it takes a singular verb.2.After a compound subject with or, nor, either…or, neither…nor, not …but,theverb agrees in number and person with the nearer part of the subject.3.Intervening phrases or clauses not introduced by coordinating conjunctions do notaffect the number of a verb. Such phrases are normally introduced by prepositions or prepositional phrases such as well as, as much as, rather than, along with in addition to, together with, with, plus, and including.When the subject expresses quantityReference for the Classroom ActivitiesAll the sentences are correct.Summary:1.Nominal phrases of time, money, weight and measurement normally take asingular verb.2.Some words or phrases, such as all, most, alf, the last, the rest, take a singular orplural verb, depending on the meaning of the noun or pronoun that follows.3.Phrases lik e lots of, heaps of , loads of take singular or plural verbs depending onthe form of the nouns that follow.4.In sentences with more than one or many a modifying the subject nouns, the verbshould take a singular form though it is plural in meaning.When the subject is a relative pronoun, a what-clause, or in the there-be structureReference for the Classroom Activitiesa. He was one of the candidates who were able to carry out their campaign pledges.He was the only one of the candidates who was able to carry out his campaign pledgesb. What he wants is just a little love from his foster parents.What one thinks and says are not always the same.c. There is a cherry tree and several orchid flowers in the garden.There are hundreds of applicants on the waiting list for the job.Summary:1.After a relative pronoun (who, which, that), the verb has the same person andnumber as the antecedent. (In the second sentence in Pair a, the antecedent is the only one, not the candidates.)2.After a what-clause, the verb is usually singular,. But if the what-clause is in acompound structure plural in meaning, the verb is in plural form.3.In the there-be structure, the verb is singular or plural depending on the number ofthe subject. The singular there is may be used to introduce a compound subject when the first noun or nominal phrase is singular.OthersReference for the Classroom Activitiesa. Nobody in town admits seeing him.b. Does anyone want to go with me?c. Are any of you going to the exhibition?d. None works/work so hard as he does.e. Books are her chief source of enjoyment.f. The one thing you must be ready for is their attempts to break up the meetingg. The jury is finally complete.h. The jury were divided in their Opinions.i. New York Times is his bible.j. Semantics is the study of meanings.Summary:1.Indefinite pronouns such as anybody, anyone, each, everybody, nobody, no one,and somebody generally require a singular verb.2.The pronouns any and none take either singular or plural verbs.3.The complement of the verb be does not affect its number.4. A collective noun takes a singular verb when the class it names is thought of as aunit, but a plural verb when the members of the class are thought of as individuals.5.Titles of books, magazines, movies, newspapers, plays, and the like take asingular verb.6.Certain nouns which are plural in form but singular in meaning generally take asingular verb. Some of these are physics, mechanics, news, statistics,and whereabouts.PART V FOLLOW-UP EXERCISES1. a. The little boy was chicken-hearted.b. That statesman is a respectable figure in the political arena.c. We sat down by the oak tree, enjoying the breeze coming from the laked. We need to drink the milk before it sours.e. The child had difficulty finding his way to school.f. The young woman received a lot of flowers and gifts.g. My father drew back the curtain a little lest I see him.h. Our university can accommodate 4,000 students.i. Social customs vary greatly from country to country.2. The writer's attitude changes from negative to positive in each pair of sentences3. (1)experienced (2) elapsed(3)attempting (4) with(5)take up (6) made(7)endeavor (8) true4. a. The state attorney said that the man would be prosecuted.b. We suppose that a referee should be disinterested but not uninterestedc. Tony can hit a ball farther than I can.d. We must pursue this matter further.e. The principles behind our constitution are a principal reason for its astounding success.f. Al1 the band instruments except the tuba will be carried to the auditorium for the music contest.g. The federal government comprises the legislative, judicial, and executive branchesh. The whole region was struck by an economic disaster.i. (correct)j. He was awaked to the risk.5. My sister Lulu accepted a scholarship to study in the UK. She had done very well in school and the principal thought that living with a British family would teach her a lot. Mother said she would let her go if she bought a box of stationery and promised to write home every week. She said that she would live up to her promise and she always does pretty well in living up to her principles. Soon after she arrived in the UK., she adapted to her new environment. Her new life did not affect her a great deal. She knew that as a student she had to be economical and she was not self-conscious of her poor clothing and strange accent. These were the things she was uninterested in; what fascinated her instead was the cultural differences between the two countries. She found people there liked to pay compliments and were more credulous to what she said. Of course, she never lied to them about her motherland. Though she experienced cultural shocks continually, she developed a fair attitude towards the other culture. In the proceeding years, she settled down in the UK. and became a person with an alternative cultural identity.6. a. Sixty hours is the amount of work time I contracted for.b. The jury is expected to reach its decision very quickly.c. Each of the candidates for the position has exceptionally high qualifications.d. Every boy and girl in the sixth grade was/is eager to win the contest.e. Corn bread and milk is a popular breakfast in the rural South.f. The instructor as well as the students was at fault.g. He is one of the students who plan to attend the speech contest.h. The jury are to be isolated in individual hotel rooms each night during the triali. Sam sprawled in the chair and knocked over one of the lamps which were on displayj. The symptoms of mercury poisoning vary with each individual case.k. He believes that athletics improves school morale.l. Up goes the starter's gun, and each of the runners becomes tense.m. Either The Times or The Tribune is a reliable source of news.n. The first thing that catches your eye is the headlines.o. She is one of the women who have made this country what it is.。

第一单元语法部分参考答案PART III GRAMMARSubject- Verb AgreementWhen the subject is compoundReference for the Classroom ActivitiesSummary:1. A compound subject with and takes a plural verb in most cases, but when itexpresses a singular meaning or when each of the singular subjects is considered individually, it takes a singular verb.2.After a compound subject with or, nor, either…or, neither…nor, not …but,theverb agrees in number and person with the nearer part of the subject.3.Intervening phrases or clauses not introduced by coordinating conjunctions do notaffect the number of a verb. Such phrases are normally introduced by prepositions or prepositional phrases such as well as, as much as, rather than, along with in addition to, together with, with, plus, and including.When the subject expresses quantityReference for the Classroom ActivitiesAll the sentences are correct.Summary:1.Nominal phrases of time, money, weight and measurement normally take asingular verb.2.Some words or phrases, such as all, most, alf, the last, the rest, take a singular orplural verb, depending on the meaning of the noun or pronoun that follows.3.Phrases lik e lots of, heaps of , loads of take singular or plural verbs depending onthe form of the nouns that follow.4.In sentences with more than one or many a modifying the subject nouns, the verbshould take a singular form though it is plural in meaning.When the subject is a relative pronoun, a what-clause, or in the there-be structureReference for the Classroom Activitiesa. He was one of the candidates who were able to carry out their campaign pledges.He was the only one of the candidates who was able to carry out his campaign pledgesb. What he wants is just a little love from his foster parents.What one thinks and says are not always the same.c. There is a cherry tree and several orchid flowers in the garden.There are hundreds of applicants on the waiting list for the job.Summary:1.After a relative pronoun (who, which, that), the verb has the same person andnumber as the antecedent. (In the second sentence in Pair a, the antecedent is the only one, not the candidates.)2.After a what-clause, the verb is usually singular,. But if the what-clause is in acompound structure plural in meaning, the verb is in plural form.3.In the there-be structure, the verb is singular or plural depending on the number ofthe subject. The singular there is may be used to introduce a compound subject when the first noun or nominal phrase is singular.OthersReference for the Classroom Activitiesa. Nobody in town admits seeing him.b. Does anyone want to go with me?c. Are any of you going to the exhibition?d. None works/work so hard as he does.e. Books are her chief source of enjoyment.f. The one thing you must be ready for is their attempts to break up the meetingg. The jury is finally complete.h. The jury were divided in their Opinions.i. New York Times is his bible.j. Semantics is the study of meanings.Summary:1.Indefinite pronouns such as anybody, anyone, each, everybody, nobody, no one,and somebody generally require a singular verb.2.The pronouns any and none take either singular or plural verbs.3.The complement of the verb be does not affect its number.4. A collective noun takes a singular verb when the class it names is thought of as aunit, but a plural verb when the members of the class are thought of as individuals.5.Titles of books, magazines, movies, newspapers, plays, and the like take asingular verb.6.Certain nouns which are plural in form but singular in meaning generally take asingular verb. Some of these are physics, mechanics, news, statistics,and whereabouts.PART V FOLLOW-UP EXERCISES1. a. The little boy was chicken-hearted.b. That statesman is a respectable figure in the political arena.c. We sat down by the oak tree, enjoying the breeze coming from the laked. We need to drink the milk before it sours.e. The child had difficulty finding his way to school.f. The young woman received a lot of flowers and gifts.g. My father drew back the curtain a little lest I see him.h. Our university can accommodate 4,000 students.i. Social customs vary greatly from country to country.2. The writer's attitude changes from negative to positive in each pair of sentences3. (1)experienced (2) elapsed(3)attempting (4) with(5)take up (6) made(7)endeavor (8) true4. a. The state attorney said that the man would be prosecuted.b. We suppose that a referee should be disinterested but not uninterestedc. Tony can hit a ball farther than I can.d. We must pursue this matter further.e. The principles behind our constitution are a principal reason for its astounding success.f. Al1 the band instruments except the tuba will be carried to the auditorium for the music contest.g. The federal government comprises the legislative, judicial, and executive branchesh. The whole region was struck by an economic disaster.i. (correct)j. He was awaked to the risk.5. My sister Lulu accepted a scholarship to study in the UK. She had done very well in school and the principal thought that living with a British family would teach her a lot. Mother said she would let her go if she bought a box of stationery and promised to write home every week. She said that she would live up to her promise and she always does pretty well in living up to her principles. Soon after she arrived in the UK., she adapted to her new environment. Her new life did not affect her a great deal. She knew that as a student she had to be economical and she was not self-conscious of her poor clothing and strange accent. These were the things she was uninterested in; what fascinated her instead was the cultural differences between the two countries. She found people there liked to pay compliments and were more credulous to what she said. Of course, she never lied to them about her motherland. Though she experienced cultural shocks continually, she developed a fair attitude towards the other culture. In the proceeding years, she settled down in the UK. and became a person with an alternative cultural identity.6. a. Sixty hours is the amount of work time I contracted for.b. The jury is expected to reach its decision very quickly.c. Each of the candidates for the position has exceptionally high qualifications.d. Every boy and girl in the sixth grade was/is eager to win the contest.e. Corn bread and milk is a popular breakfast in the rural South.f. The instructor as well as the students was at fault.g. He is one of the students who plan to attend the speech contest.h. The jury are to be isolated in individual hotel rooms each night during the triali. Sam sprawled in the chair and knocked over one of the lamps which were on displayj. The symptoms of mercury poisoning vary with each individual case.k. He believes that athletics improves school morale.l. Up goes the starter's gun, and each of the runners becomes tense.m. Either The Times or The Tribune is a reliable source of news.n. The first thing that catches your eye is the headlines.o. She is one of the women who have made this country what it is.。

单词Unit13. He assured(保证) me that the well-known doctor would cure my headache.5. I wish you’d stop hovering(盘旋) round and let me get on with some work.6. Hilary was out, so I scrawled(潦草) a note to her and put it under the door.10. In the room where the young man was killed, detectives found no visible(明显的) signs of a struggle.12.One member of the jury was biased(有偏见) in favour of the suspect, because they shared the same educational background13.This was the moment he had been dreading(担心) for weeks-his mother found out theat he had told a lie.14. When she heard they were going to get married, the old woman couldn’t stop grinning(露出笑容) all day.Unit21. I don’t like my straight hair so I’m going to have it curled .5).Given the fact that she loves children, I am sure teaching is the right career for her.6).They try to preserve their interesting old customs against the impacts of the modern world.8.Among all his relatives, he has an especially deep affection for his aunt who cares for him most.9.Teaching is not a one-way activity; teachers and students should interact with each other in class.10.After his wife died, he remarried with much haste , which caused a lot of gossip (闲话) among his acquaintances.12. I have never seen a house like that — its untidiness defies description; I thinkshe ought to learn how to keep a house.14.It is quite possible for a student to master English grammar and acquire a large vocabulary without the help of a teacher.16. Lack of money and lack of machinery are the two major restraints on the growthof this factory; that’s why it remains the same as it was ten years ago.Unit31.They bound(捆住)his hands and legs with a rope so he couldn’t escape.3.He’s been charged with possessing(持有) guns and attempting to attack the police.4.The product’s success has surpassed(超过) all our expectations-we’ve never though that it could sell so well.6.We like to make friends with shelly because she has such virtues(美德) as loyalty courage and truthfulness.11.The lawyer’s arguments are well grounded(充足的理由) because he has collected enough proof concerning the case.13.The president failed in his attempts to win the second term because he hadn’t fulfilled his commitments(承诺) made in the previous election14.Even though there are strict rules regulating(调节) the use of chemicals in food some food producers disregard them intentionally in order to gain more profits.Unit42.The professor paused to consult his notes,and then proceeded(继续) to ask us some more questions.7.Their team failed to qualify(取得资格) for the world cup even though they had trained like crazy.8.Despite(尽管) the manufacturer`s repeated claims that the product is safe ,many people have stoppedbuying it.9.It is great to won yesterday`s volleyball match.What about eating out to congratulate(庆祝) ourselves on the success?12.In order to win in the school track and field meet,he disciplined(训练的) himself to practice running every day.Unit51.You should familiarize(熟悉) yourself with the rules before you start to play the game.4.The car that had been following ours suddenly accelerated(加快速度) overtook us6.Patients who are given the new drug will be asked to monitor(监控) their heartbeat temperature and blood pressure8.Clear skies are no guarantee(保证) of continued fine weather it may rain in the evening11.Having anticipated the problems I might encounter I was well equipped(具有能力)to deal with the situation12.I often buy processed(加工) foods they may not be so fresh but it’s really time-saving13.We need to find some companies to sponsor(赞助者) the contest we’re going to hold because we won’t be able to cover all the expenses14.In the past two years,she’s stayed at home looking after her baby,she is hoping to resume(继续) her career soon.Unit62.How envious I am that he can attain whatever he desires while I can’t.4. He snatched the photos from my hand before I had a chance to look at them.5. I prefer to take a bus rather than drive to work since the price of petrol is soaring .6. It’s difficult for us to interpret these statistics without knowing how they were obtained.7. Smi th wasn’t at his best; therefore, he was substituted in the second half of the match.9.All details concerning the event are to be taken into consideration and nothing will be regarded as trivial .13. She wanted to buy those two expensive dresses, but I said it would be too extravagant to buy both of them.14. My parents offered me an amount of money adequate to purchase an apartment, but I’ve decided to buy one myself.词组Unit11.The young couple spoke in whispers for fear of(避免) waking the baby.4.We couldn’t get by(过日子) on my salary alone, so my wife did some odd jobs.6.I no longer go to see John regularly, but every so often(偶尔) he drops in at my office.7.Though she has a lot of power in that big company, Sandy tends to remain in the background(在幕后).9.Although he’s been here just a few days, he knows the name of each and every(每个) colleague.10.We hope to finish the work today, but as it is(实际上) we probably won’t finish until tomorrow.11.Judy is quite obedient while her younger sister always wraps her father around her little finger(随心所欲支配某人).Unit21. Don’t let the little boy loose on the garden; he’ll pull up all the flowers.3.When the flood broke out, the little girl clung to a tree and managed to hold on .4. Her parents are divorced and her brother is in prison — it is a sad state of affairs ,indeed.7.Do you think it wise for a person to build his hopes on the economic strength of his country? Or should he base them on his own efforts?8. He’s disorganized; he’s inefficient; he’s never been there when you want him. In short , he is hopeless.10.You can’t always insist on your own way — there has to be some give and take .Unit31.People who cannot distinguish between(辨别)colours are said to be colour-blind.8.Their relationship broke up(破裂) when the girl learned that the boy was not to be trusted.9.I don't understand why Susan, a kind-hearted girl, should take pleasure in(乐于喜欢) my sufferings.10.The treatment has been described as(被认为) a painless way of curing cancer,which is untrue.12.She is a Swiss in so far as(在什么范围) she was born in Switzerland but she became an American citizen in 1978.15.She gets lost easily while driving; so now whenever she is uncertain as to(至于) which road to take, she will telephone her husband.Unit41.I am kind of(有点儿) hungry.May i go and see something to eat.2.I am afraid we are in for(遭遇) a storm.how about postponing our trip to another day.6. At the party last night nina drank quite a lot and made such a fool of herself(让自己出丑).7.My boss always keeps our designs under wraps(不公开) until he sees our competitors publicize theirs.9.There was a young man walking up and down our street for hours last night,and if he wasn`t actuallya thief he certainly looked the part(看上去像这类人).11.My wife has had her eyes on(看中) that house for a long time,but we don`t have enough money to buy it.15.Though tennis is my favorite sport,i am not good at it.You will surely win me hands down(轻而易举) 。

新世纪大学英语综合教程2作文答案Unit 1 p271) In my middle school years, I had a best friend. We talked about everything. And we loved singing songs together. Once, however, there was a bitter quarrel between us and we stopped talking to each other. It was obvious that both of us wanted to keep the friendship, but neither had the courage to break the ice. It went on like this for months. Then, one day we were asked to write about friendship. I wrote in my composition what friendship meant to me and the misunderstanding that had separated us. It was given the top mark, and I was asked to read it in class. When I ended my presentation with the words from our favourite song, my friend was singing along. All misunderstanding was cleared and once again we were best friends. To break down the walls between people is easy; all it takes is a little forgiveness! (150 words)2) We are living in a world of distrust. We live behind cold security bars; we do not talk to strangers, let alone go out of our way to help them; we live in fear of fake products. In short, fear and feelings of insecurity fill the environment we live in. All this greatly harms our society. Growing up in such an environment, we tend to feel isolated and care about ourselves only. If things go on like this, “trust”, “teamwork”, and “harmony” will eventually become terms unheard of. In my opinion, trusting others and being trustworthy are the two basic principles that we should follow if we want to improve human relationships. We may not be in a position to change others, but we can change the way others see us by winning their trust in us. Mutual understanding and love are the pillars that support a harmonious society. (151 words) </font>Unit 2 p591)Today, many college students are from single-child families. Growing up in suchenvironments, they tend to take for granted what they have. Some even develop bad habits and character flaws such as self-will, lack of responsibility and selfishness. In my opinion, taking a listless attitude toward life is extremely harmful to them. With such a negative attitude, they fail to appreciate the advantages they enjoy. They waste away their precious time, seeking pleasure in running after pop stars or indulging in computer games. In the end, they may have to leave college without having acquired any useful skills or knowledge. Sometimes I think it is good for us to think more of the young people who are still struggling for their lives and education. Such an attitude would certainly impel us to cherish more our college life. And life would be more meaningful if we treat it with a gentleness, a vigor and keenness of appreciation.(155 words)2)Being admitted to college was an important turning point in my life. I would neverhave been able to make it without the help and support of my parents, teachers and classmates. Throughout the time I was preparing for the entrance examination my parents were always there to back me up. They allowed me to make my own decisions about which major I wanted to pursue. What’s more, they had full confidence in me. I was lucky enough to have had fine teachers and kind classmates.My teachers were patient and competent to explain the problems I did not understand;my classmates helped me and encouraged me all the time. We shared our hopes and anxieties to gether. That was a memorable time in my life! I didn’t achieve everything alone. I owe a lot to those who have helped me to get where I am. （147 words）Unit 3 p941) Li Hui, my friend in high school, was born into a worker's family. She began to dreamof becoming a cartoon artist from her childhood. To her disappointment, her parents strongly opposed her career choice, because the cost of her education would be too high for the poor family, and they were worried about the job opportunities for a cartoon artist. However, Li Hui would not change her mind. She worked hard to perfect her skills and searched persistently for ways to realise her dream. Just before she finished high school, the chance came: a famous art school was holding a cartoon drawing competition. The first three winners would be given a scholarship to study cartoon drawing at the school. Li Hui told herself not to let the chance slip through her fingers. She readily participated and won the second place. She is now studying there and I feel certain that her dream will come true. (156 words)2) In my opinion, before a person becomes successful, he or she should fully understand the basic elements of success: competence, determination and optimism. For a person to succeed, he or she has to face great competition and excel in his or her chosen career. The person needs to demonstrate and prove his or her competence in dealing with problems. Without competence, the person can neither stand out among the crowd nor attract the attention of those who hold the keys to the doors of opportunity and advancement. Y et ability alone cannot guarantee success. Often enough, things do not go the way we have planned and failure is unavoidable no matter how intelligent or capable we may be. In such cases one needs to remain firm and optimistic, always believing that hard work will eventually pay off. If the person gives up halfway, success will never knock at the door. (149 words) </font>Unit 4 p1251) Dear Weihua, I know you are still feeling upset about your results in the college entrance examination. I've just read an article about how pessimistic and optimisticthoughts can affect our behaviour and I'm now sending you a copy, hoping that it will help you step out of the shadows.• Naturally, failing the college entrance examination can be very depressing, yet if you continue to dwell on the past, you will never be able to pick yourself up and focus on what is more important for now and the future. Life is full of trials and anyone may suffer setbacks. We must take an optimistic attitude towards the things we have to deal with. Optimism and positive thinking are powerful forces. Good things do come true if we picture them often. Please do have confidence in your potential. Just work hard and prepare for another chance. Y ou will make it. •Y ours,• Janet• (152 words)2) Thinking positively means allowing your mind to be filled with optimistic feelings, and always hoping for the best though still aware of the difficulties that might be involved. The human mind is powerful; thoughts of optimism and pessimism can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Though it mightseem impossible to some, positive thinking and success actually have a cause-and-result relationship. The reason is that a person with positive thinking will always broadcast goodwill and confidence and that kind of radiating attitude will take a hold on everybody. Gradually, people’s attitude will shift towards more trust and respect. This not only opens up more opportunities for the individual, but it also feeds back emotionally, and the cycle continues. Though the shaping of a positive or negative personality often happens subconsciously, it is possible to control such processes consciously. A person can try visualizing favourable situations, whether it is remembering a contest won as a child or imagining getting that job offer so long sought after. Over time circumstances will change accordingly. （169 words）Test1 p128My View on Opportunity Different people have different views on opportunity. Somehold that there are not enough opportunities because there are far too many people. Y et others believe that there are opportunities everywhere. They say that opportunity favors the prepared mind. I agree with the latter. It is true that there is really intense competition for limited opportunities, but one can always create opportunities. Actually, most opportunities are created by people themselves. For example, when people lose their jobs, some will wait in vain and complain about the lack of opportunities, while others choose to set about creating opportunities for themselves and taking responsibility for their own lives. They become self-employed and may even lead a better life eventually. Therefore, to some extent, our destiny is in our own hands. (130 words)Unit5 p1751) A widespread belief in modern society is that with talent, personal effort and luck alone a person can succeed, regardless of character. However, history has proven over and over again that the morally defective cannot be truly successful, even if they at times enjoy some temporary glory. A typical example is found in the story of four brilliant Cambridge students. They were all talented and eventually worked their way up to very important positions in the British government, with one even ending up working in Buckingham Palace. During and after World War II, however, they betrayed their country by giving away national secrets to the Soviet Union, which damaged the interests of Britain in many ways. Eventually what they had done was uncovered. Three of them fled the country and ended up in exile; the fourth lost his knighthood in disgrace. “Intelligent” and “successful” as they once were, they are now remembered as traitors to their country. (157 words)2) As modern society advances, we are growing more suspicious of each other. This is clearly reflected in our reaction to advertisements. Instead of seeing advertisements as asource of reliable information, we tend to doubt the truth they claim and always assume that the producers are trying to trick customers into buying their products. One of the most serious consequences of such absence of mutual trust is the constant doubt and anxiety within our own minds. If we see everyone else as a potential enemy, we can no longer make new friends; if we regard all information passed on to us as lies, how can we make use of such sources effectively? Mutual trust is the glue that holds human society together. As students, we should try to foster mutual trust and help build up a moral society by our own deeds. If we are honest to others and foster mutual trust, we shall soon see the difference. (158 words)Unit6 p2091) A Creative Person My physics professor is a very creative person. His research project for his doctoral dissertation dealt with a very complicated physics problem at a time when many others thought it was impossible to solve it. But he creatively introduced a new concept and finally resolved the theoretical and experimental contradiction. He possesses many unique traits. He is very energetic and hard-working. He chairs the Physics Department and teaches many hours a week. Meanwhile, he is in charge of the university’s technology research. Obviously he is a efficient worker. My professor can be eccentric, once he shocked the whole class by saying “Good physics, everyone” instead of “Good morning, everyone”. But above all, my professor has a sincere interest and a strong passion in his research field. No wonder he is highly respected by both his colleagues and his students. (140 words)2) Popular Say ings May Become “Mental Locks” To cultivate a creative mind, one needs to chip away at one’s “mental locks”. Some of the “mental locks” are shaped by popular sayings, which sound so familiar to us that we tend to take them for granted.Instructive as they may be, these common statements may restrict our freedom to think. “Look before you leap!” We make this remark to caution someone to think carefully before making a decision or taking an action. It may seem sound advice, but it may also put him or her in a passive position. He or she may just keep “looking” round and without making a “leap”. Similarly, we may say to the same person, “Don’t let the chance slip through your fingers!” Then, the person may be motivated to act promptly, regardless of the consequences. In either case, the personal may fall victim to popular sayings. So, if we want to come up with a new idea, we must break up the “mental locks” that close our minds. (166 words)Test2 p272In our society there are some people who employ dishonest means to get what they want. To make more profits, some businessmen sell fake products. To get better scores, some students cheat in exams. But dishonesty does not pay in the long run. Those who sell fake products end up losing customers. Students who practice cheating in exams are cheating themselves. By contrast, honest people gain a clear conscience and also win the trust and respect of others. Besides, it is easier for a person with a good record to get a better job. After all, who would want a dishonest employee? By sticking to the principle of honesty, we can help make the world a better place to live in. Honesty is the best policy and it really pays to be honest. (135 words)。

Unit 11.离婚的传言不过是为他的新电影炒作的手段而已。

The rumor about his divorce is just a ploy to gain publicity for his new film.2.他孤注一郑，用父母留给他的所有钱来开一家工厂。

He took a gamble on starting a factory with all the money his parents had left him.3.赢得那场重要的比赛之后，他们把队长抬到肩膀上欢呼着胜利。

After winning the important game they hoisted their captain to their shoulders in shouting triumph.4.在全球化热潮中，我们要堤防不同文化的冲突。

In the rush to go for globalization, we should watch out for collision ofcultures.5.在这种情况下，出现麻烦是不足为奇的。

In the circumstances it was not surprising that there was trouble.6.这个婴儿非常健康。

The baby is the very picture of health.7.人们已经意识到儿童接触有关暴力和色情电视节目的危害。

People have realized the dangers of exposing children to violence and sex on TV.8.我们始终考虑到我们是在为谁制作这部电影。

We always had in mind for whom we were making the film.Unit 21.只有那些有过类似经历的人，才能够完全理解这一点。

（live through）Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this.2.科学家们一直没弄明白这些粒子是怎么形成的、又是如何相互作用的。

Unit IWrite a passage in about 120 words, taking either of the following titles:1)why I like to learn English2)why I hate to learn EnglishSample Essay1) Why I Like to Learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say that I am highly motivated to (非常有动力去)master English. First of all, learning English us useful, as it is becoming a world language and people from different countries often communicate with one another in English. If I am good at English, it will be much easier for me to communicate with them. Secondly, I like traveling a lot, a good mastery of English will make things much easier for me when traveling around the world. Finally, I like literature a lot. If I am very good at English, I can read great works by Shakespeare and Dickens and many other English writers instead of reading the translated versions（翻译版）. So I think I will work ever harder to learn English well.2)Why I hate to learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say the more I learn English, the more Ihate it. First of all, learning English is boring. I have to memorize （记住）many new words or rely on a dictionary to frequently check unknown words. Doing so wastes a lot of my precious time. Secondly, I don’t understand why we have to learn a foreign language. I don’t want to go abroad and I can always find a job that doesn’t need English in China. Finally, I can always read translated versions of the books I want to read. So if I d on’t have to learn English. I would rather use the time I spend on English to do things I like.Unit 2In about 100-120 words, write about a conflict you once had with your parents. You can start with either of the following opening.1)I was very unhappy with my mother/father the other day…..2)I was grateful (感激的) that my mother/father criticize me the other day……Sample writing:1）I was very unhappy with my father the other day. He must have called out to me for help with some housework, but I was so absorbed in reading（沉迷于,专注于、、、）that I didn’t hear him. He stepped into my room, apparently in anger, grabbed(抓起) mybook and threw it on the floor. I got upset and insisted that he should pick it up andapologize to me. When he remained silent, I ran our and went off to play games withmy friends in the neighborhood（家庭所在的街区）. When it was turning dark, I sawmy father looking around for me, he patted me on the head and walked back home withe, his arm wrapped around my shoulder. When I got home, I saw my book had“returned” to my reading table.2）I was grateful that my mother criticized me that other day. I had been asking her for money to buy all kinds of things that my friends have-a new pair of shoes or some newclothes. Every time I was refused, I played the same trick(玩同样的把戏)—threatening to（威胁）pour the dish she cooked for the family into the river. My mother gave in each time I threatened to do that, but one day, she criticized me really hard. She scolded me for being selfish (批评我自私自利)and inconsiderate （不会体谅他人）and asked me to sit in a corner and reflect on （反思）my own behavior. I couldn’t believe my mother would be so angry with me and I grew afraid, I learned a good lesson and changed a lot afterwards. I was thankful that my mother made me realize my mistake.Unit 31)Describes a few of your own personality traits, then identify your favorite colorand see if the descriptions of the color in ext B match your personality or not?Sample essay:I have been described by many friends as a warm, sociable, and outgoing extravert外向型的）. I find it easy to make new friends and I enjoy the company（陪伴）of people who share similar characteristics as I. When I am at a party, many people including those I do not know, will talk to me. I am not a great beauty, neither am I rich and intelligent. In fact, I am just a very simple person who is happy and smiles a lot. Maybe being happy is the attraction, I like bright colours, especially red. It is said that people who like red are passionate and have a lot of energy. I agree that I am enthusiastic about(对、、、很热衷) many things and like doing many things at he same time. So it seem there is some truth after all in what color says about a person’s personality2)Think of the person you admire most, Write two personality traits that you likemost about this person. Remember to give an example for each personalitytraits.Sample EssayThe person I admire most is my father’s younger brother. He is known to us as ba shu because he is the eighth son in a family of eleven. He is a high achiever(志存高远).Since young, he has done well in his studies and work. For example, he received a prestigious（优等的）scholarship （奖学金）to study at a well-known medical school in England. Today, at the age of 62, he is still as outstanding. He is a well-respected surgeon and has won many awards（获得奖励）. What I like most about ba shu Iis his sensitive nature, especially towards children who are born unlucky. He has volunteered his time and made sacrifices to（为、、、、作出牺牲）help those in poor and developing countries. His strong desire to bring happiness to these people has impressed me a lot.3）Imagine that you had been given a wish to change your life. Write about two personality traits that you would like to have and give your reasons.Sample EssayIf I were given a wish to have two personality traits, I would choose to be an optimistic and creative person. I would like to be an optimistic person because those who are optimistic are usually satisfied and contented with (对、、、满意)what they have. They seldom let sadness be a part of their life. I want to be happy and being optimistic is one way to remain happy. I also would like to be creative. I think thatcreativity is inherited.Some may disagree and say that we can learn to be creative.However, no matter how hard one learns, it is those born with the talent of creativity who will make a great name for(成就名声) themselves like the famous poet Li Bai and the richest man in the world, Bill Gates.4）Write about a person whom you dislike most and give one or two reasons or example why you dislike him or her so much.Sample EssayThere is no one person I dislike most but there are a couple of personality traits that I cannot tolerate(忍受): aggressiveness( 有攻击性的，很强势的) and selfishness.Aggressive people do not consider others’feelings and will not think twice about hurting even those closest to them. I once had a neighbor who would beat his wife one day and appear loving the next. His wife lived I fear constantly but could do nothing because he was in control of her, another personality trait I dislike is selfishness. Like aggressive people, selfish people only think of themselves. There are many everyday examples of selfishness such as those not willing to lend things to others and those not wanting to share exam tips even with their best friends. If you know someone with a combination of aggressiveness and selfishness you should consider whether to call him or her a friend.Unit 4 Write a short passage of about 100-120 words on the topic:living in a Nursing Home : A Plan for the Future?”.Sample Essay:Thanks to medical advances(医疗进步) and better living conditions, most of us can live longer. The issue of where we will stay when we get to old has become a concern for（成为大家关心的问题）everyone. I did a survey last week on “ Are you willing to go and live in a nursing home when you grow old?”. Of the ten people surveyed, seven said”yes”. According to them, living in a nursing home would enable them to meet people of similar ages, get instant medical care, and have their meals and laundry taken care of. The three who don’t want to stay in a nursing home think living in a nursing home would make them feel lonely and abandoned on the one hand and would have their privacy intruded (侵犯)upon on the other. Nonetheless, the survey does suggest that more people would be willing to live in a nursing home in the future.Unit51) In about 100-120 words, write about an incident of misunderstanding betweenyou and your mother/father. Tell us about how it all started and what happened in the end.Sample essayOne afternoon, I was wandering along（闲逛）the main street of our small town with a friend. Suddenly I saw my mother. She was behaving very strangely. She looked around before going quickly into a shop. When she came out, she had a box in her hand. I was terrified; I knew some of my villagers resorted to（求助于）theft because they were poor.The thought that my mother could be one of them drove me crazy. I was determined to (决心去) find out the truth form her. When I questioned her, tears filled her eyes. She told me she was collecting beer cans from some kind shop owners who offered them to her, but would feel embarrassed if she was seen by others. I cried and hugged her and felt sorry that I had misunderstood my own mother.3)In about 100-120 words, describe the similarities and differences in the way your fatherand mother show their love for you. Be sure to give examples.Sample EssayMy parents differ greatly in showing their love for me. while my mother appears more anxious and depressed if anything goes wrong with me, my father tends to be silent and expresses his concern for me mainly through actions rather than words. I still remember the day when I left home for university. When my mother was in tears and kept giving me endless advice, my father remained silent. But when he saw an ice-cream man on the platform(月台), he rushed towards him and got me an ice-cream just before the train started to move. I learned from my mother later that father locked himself up in his room after returning home and cried for the first time in his life. I never expected that my departure（离开）would trigger（引起）such an emotional response from my father.Unit6Sample Essay1）I like Christmas because the festive atmosphere （节日气氛）created by the occasion is so overwhelming（铺天盖地）. You can see pretty seasonal decorations everywhere, Christmas lights, flowers, and pictures of Father Christmas with a smiling face. You may even meet a “real” Father Christmas on the street busy handing our candies to kids. The atmosphere does lift everybody’s spirits, since joy and excitement seem to be contagious（有感染力的）;everyone around us looks happier and is more patient with each other during the festive season.We send each other Christmas greetings and give Christmas gifts to our friends and relatives.Even friends who have not been in constant touch a lso” appear” again at this time to send their regards.2）I don’t like Christmas because today’s Christmas has been entirely commercialized. Shops try all sorts of tricks to attract customers, by putting up fanciful Christmas decorations, by offering seasonal discounts and even by asking somebody to play Father Christmas to give out gifts. Behind all the smiles and the beautiful decoration, I do not care of a spirit of giving. I only see one word, which is “profit”. Everybody does Christmas shopping at this time to get Christmas gifts for their family members or friends. As for me, I believe it is more important to show care and concern for my family members and friends all year round than just give them a “once a year’Christmas gift.。

Unit 1what it's like –they are failing to and significant theinterests and activities a sign that you expect love as a naturalof who you are. If your first love was someone remote—a film star, for example—perhaps your first feelings were "in between": remote, but not absent;near you, but English teacher, for instance. This is a sign of a very nobleUNIT 2Women everywhere still suffer economic injustice, and —mostsignificant—the enjoy physical safety as a form the other half enjoys it as anatural Men who argue that laws can for this inequality simply can'timagine what it's like to be yourself. This lifelong lack inlearn self-defense or carry guns, but the same as trusting in your ownwomen really need is a breakthrough in genetic engineering to ensure thatequal in physical strength right from the cradle.Unit 3If you want to develop the senses of there are many simple and enjoyable——your mind is responding to the food. Notice do you feel more hopeful, relaxed or serious than before? Or just hungrier?UNIT4The term “liberal arts” comes from the Latin root liber, meaning “free.” This term originally referred to seven fields of study which ,in ancient Greece, were considered arts of the mind, in contrast to the manual or mechanical arts.The liberal arts now include fields other than the original seven (which, incidentally,were grammar, rhetoric, logic, arithmetic, music, geometry and astronomy ),but the basic concept still has an overwhelming influence on Western education was only for the wealthy, and was seen as an end in itself:Although it could open doors to a professional career, it was mainly regarded as the mark of a cultivated man. (Women were not permitted to pursue a liberal arts education in the Middle Ages). Eventually, liberal arts faculties were established at universities, and the liberal arts --- along with the idea of pursuing an education for its own sake --- because the standard for higher education in the Western word. The conviction that education should not be practical has never completely died out. For centuries law and medicine were thought of as primarily theoretical --- actually putting them into practice was viewed as low-class. The natural sciences were not treated seriously, and fields like economics an d management didn’t exist at all.Unit 5One of the most striking things about Americans is that they seem to expect everyone—monoculturalism is typical of every—may be at the American definition of friendliness. To Americans,being friends. This can, of course, when Americans meet people from moreglorified pattern of behavior that every generation of Americans is traineddegree. They're so good at being friendly – and it works at home –that it will work everywhere.UNIT6My son Brian, who was in training to become an army pilot, was on his way to a party one evening when he stopped at a gas station to ask for directions. Just as he pulled up, one of the gas pumps exploded and Brian lost both his legs. Everyone agreed that Brain was lucky to have escaped with his life (the only other victim of the accident died on the spot) --- everyone, that is, except 0 Brian, who was filled with total despair.It wasn’t the pain and difficulty of adjusting to living with a handicap that he found so hard to bear; it was the sheer senselessness of the accident that had shattered his legs, his life and his dreams. He acknowledged the risks of his chosen profess ion, so if he’d suffered the same injury in a plane crash, he would’ve accepted it. If he’d been wounded in combat, he could’ve forgiven his enemy, or vowed to get revenge. But how can you forgive --- or get even with --- a leak in a gas pump? Where can you turn to find meaningful insight into the risks of stopping to ask for directions? Brian was given artificial legs, and months of physical therapy to help him function in his new life. But no one ever found any way to replace or revive the love of life that that meaningless accident destroyed. In a very real sense, I lost my son that night at the gas station: Even though his body survived, his spirit did not.。

新世纪大学英语写作练习题参考答案（1-6单元）复习过程新世纪大学英语写作练习题参考答案(1-6单元)Unit IWrite a passage in about 120 words, taking either of the following titles:1)why I like to learn English2)why I hate to learn EnglishSample Essay1) Why I Like to Learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say that I am highly motivated to (非常有动力去)master English. First of all, learning English us useful,as it is becoming a world language and people from different countries often communicate with one another in English. If I am good at English, it will be much easier for me to communicate with them. Secondly, I like traveling a lot, a good mastery of English will make things much easier for me when traveling around the world. Finally, I like literature a lot. If I am very good at English, I can read great works by Shakespeare and Dickens and many other English writers instead of reading the translated versions（翻译版）. So I think I will work ever harder to learn English well.2)Why I hate to learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say the more I learn English,the more I hate it. First of all, learning English is boring. I have to memorize （记住）many new words or rely on a dictionary to frequently check unknown words.Doing so wastes a lot of my precious time. Secondly, I don’t understand why we have to learn a foreign language. I don’t want to go abroad and I can always find a job that doesn’t need English in China. Finally, I can always read translatedversions of the books I want to read. So if I d on’t have to learn English. I would rather use the time I spend on English to do things I like.Unit 2In about 100-120 words, write about a conflict you once had with your parents. You can start with either of the following opening.1)I was very unhappy with my mother/father the other day…..2)I was grateful (感激的) that my mother/father criticize me the otherday……Sample writing:1）I was very unhappy with my father the other day. He must have called out to me for help with some housework, but I was so absorbed in reading（沉迷于,专注于、、、）that I didn’t hear him. He stepped into my room,apparently in anger, grabbed(抓起) my book and threw it on the floor. I gotupset and insisted that he should pick it up and apologize to me. When heremained silent, I ran our and went off to play games with my friends in the neighborhood（家庭所在的街区）. When it was turning dark, I saw myfather looking around for me, he patted me on the head and walked backhome with e, his arm wrapped around my shoulder. When I got home, I saw my book had “returned” to my reading table.2）I was grateful that my mother criticized me that other day.I had been asking her for money to buy all kinds of things that my friends have-a new pair of shoes or some new clothes. Every time I was refused, I played the same trick(玩同样的把戏)—threatening to（威胁） pour the dish shecooked for the family into the river. My mother gave in each time Ithreatened to do that, but one day, she criticized me really hard. She scolded me for being selfish (批评我自私自利)and inconsiderate （不会体谅他人）and asked me to sit in a corner and reflect on （反思）my ownbehavior. I couldn’t believe my mother would be so angry with me and Igrew afraid, I learned a good lesson and changed a lot afterwards. I wasthankful that my mother made me realize my mistake.Unit 31)Describes a few of your own personality traits, then identify yourfavorite color and see if the descriptions of the color in ext B matchyour personality or not?Sample essay:I have been described by many friends as a warm, sociable, and outgoingextravert外向型的）. I find it easy to make new friends and I enjoy thecompany（陪伴） of people who share similar characteristicsas I. When Iam at a party, many people including those I do not know, will talk to me. I am not a great beauty, neither am I rich and intelligent. In fact, I am just a very simple person who is happy and smiles a lot. Maybe being happy is the attraction, I like bright colours, especially red. It is said that people who like red are passionate and have a lot of energy. I agree that I am enthusiastic about(对、、、很热衷) many things and like doing many things at hesame time. So it seem there is some truth after all in what color says about a person’s personality2)Think of the person you admire most, Write two personality traitsthat you like most about this person. Remember to give an examplefor each personality traits.Sample EssayThe person I admire most is my father’s younger brother. He is known to us as ba shu because he is the eighth son in a family of eleven. He is ahigh achiever(志存高远). Since young, he has done well in his studies andwork. For example, he received a prestigious（优等的）scholarship （奖学金）to study at a well-known medical school in England. Today, at the age of 62, he is still as outstanding. He is a well-respected surgeon and has won many awards（获得奖励）. What I like most about ba shu Iis hissensitive nature, especially towards children who are born unlucky. He has volunteered his time and made sacrifices to（为、、、、作出牺牲）help those in poor and developing countries. His strong desire to bring happiness to these people has impressed me a lot.3）Imagine that you had been given a wish to change your life. Write about two personality traits that you would like to have and give your reasons.Sample EssayIf I were given a wish to have two personality traits, I would choose to be an optimistic and creative person. I would like to be an optimistic personbecause those who are optimistic are usually satisfied and contented with (对、、、满意) what they have. They seldom let sadness be a part of their life. I want to be happy and being optimistic is one way to remain happy. I also would like to be creative. I think that creativity is inherited. Some may disagree and say that we can learn to be creative. However, no matter how hard one learns, it is those born with the talent of creativity who will make a great name for(成就名声) themselves like the famous poet Li Bai and the richest man in the world, Bill Gates.4）Write about a person whom you dislike most and give one or two reasons or example why you dislike him or her so much.Sample EssayThere is no one person I dislike most but there are a couple of personality traits that I cannot tolerate(忍受): aggressiveness( 有攻击性的，很强势的) and selfishness. Aggressive people do not consider others’feelings and will not think twice about hurting even those closest to them. I once had a neighbor who would beat his wifeone day and appear loving the next. His wife lived I fear constantly but could do nothing because he was in control of her, another personality trait I dislike is selfishness. Likeaggressive people, selfish people only think of themselves. There are many everyday examples of selfishness such as those not willing to lend things to others and those not wanting to share exam tips even with their best friends.If you know someone with a combination of aggressiveness and selfishness you should consider whether to call him or her a friend.Unit 4 Write a short passage of about 100-120 words on the topic:living ina Nursing Home : A Plan for the Future?”.Sample Essay:Thanks to medical advances(医疗进步) and better living conditions, most of us can live longer. The issue of where we will stay when we get to old has become a concern for（成为大家关心的问题）everyone. I did a survey last week on “ Are you willing to go and live in a nursing home when you grow old?”. Of the ten people surveyed, seven said”yes”. According to them, living in a nursing home would enable them to meet people of similar ages, get instant medical care, and have their meals and laundry taken care of. The three who don’t want to stay in a nursing home think living in a nursing home would make them feel lonely and abandoned on the one hand and would have their privacy intruded (侵犯)upon on the other. Nonetheless, the survey does suggest that more people would be willing to live in a nursing home in the future.Unit51) In about 100-120 words, write about an incident ofmisunderstanding between you and your mother/father. Tell us about how it all started and what happened in the end.Sample essayOne afternoon, I was wandering along（闲逛）the main street of our small town with a friend. Suddenly I saw my mother. She was behaving very strangely. She looked around before going quickly into a shop. When she came out, she had a box in her hand. I was terrified; I knew some of my villagers resorted to （求助于）theft because they were poor. The thought that my mother could be one of them drove me crazy. I was determined to (决心去) find out the truth form her. When I questioned her, tears filled her eyes. She told meshe was collecting beer cans from some kind shop owners who offered them to her, but would feel embarrassed if she was seen by others. I cried and hugged her and felt sorry that I had misunderstood my own mother.3)In about 100-120 words, describe the similarities and differences in the wayyour father and mother show their love for you. Be sure to give examples.Sample EssayMy parents differ greatly in showing their love for me. while my motherappears more anxious and depressed if anything goes wrong with me, my father tends to be silent and expresses his concern for me mainly through actions rather than words. I still remember the day when I left home for university. When my mother was in tears and kept giving me endless advice, my father remained silent.But when he saw an ice-cream man on the platform(月台), herushed towards him and got me an ice-cream just before the train started to move. I learned from my mother later that father locked himself up in his room after returning home and cried for the first time in his life. I never expected that my departure（离开）would trigger（引起） such an emotional response from my father.Unit6Sample Essay1） I like Christmas because the festive atmosphere （节日气氛） created bythe occasion is so overwhelming（铺天盖地）. You can see pretty seasonaldecorations everywhere, Christmas lights, flowers, and pictures of FatherChristmas with a smiling face. You may even meet a “real” Father Christmas on the street busy handing our candies to kids. The atmosphere does lift everybody’s spirits, since joy and excitement seem to be contagious（有感染力的）;everyone around us looks happier and is more patient with each other during the festive season. We send each other Christmas greetings and give Christmas gifts to our friends and relatives. Even friends who have not been in constant touch also” appear” again at this time to send their regards.2）I don’t like Christmas because today’s Christmas has been entirely commercialized. Shops try all sorts of tricks to attract customers, by putting up fanciful Christmas decorations, by offering seasonal discounts and even by asking somebody to play Father Christmas to give out gifts. Behind all the smiles and the beautiful decoration, I do not care of a spirit of giving. I onlysee one word, which is“profit”. Everybody does Christmas shopping at this time to get Christmas gifts for their family members or friends. As for me, I believe it is more important to show care and concern for my family members and friends all year round than just give them a “once a year’ Christmas gift.。