Unit4(Para. 1) In the last few centuries, marriage has been connected to romantic love. This kind of package deal is not easy to maintain and indeed many people fail while trying to do so. Nevertheless, most people still pursue this deal. This is another type of paradox associated with marriage.1. 在过去的几个世纪里，婚姻总是和浪漫的爱情联系起来。
这一揽子交易可不容易维护，的确，很多人在试图将婚姻和浪漫的爱情结合起来时失败了。
不过，许多人仍然追求婚姻。
这是和婚姻相关的另一种自相矛盾的情况。
(Para. 2) Some of the main difficulties of this package deal are the following: (a) in modern society, marriage is no longer unique in fulfilling tasks such as raising children and enhancing one’s status and financial asituation, (b) long-term romantic relationships are problematic in that they lack significant changes, which are so meaningful to emotions in general and love in particular, and (c) the greater flexibility of romantic boundaries in modern society make it harder to maintain strict emotional connections and constraints, such as those recommended in marriage.2. 要实现这一揽子交易，有如下几点主要的困难：1. 在现代社会，婚姻已不是实现像抚养孩子，加强个人地位，及改善经济状况等任务的惟一形式。
大学英语教材4课后答案Unit 1: CommunicationExercise 1:1. The four factors that influence listening are physiological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.2. The main goal of active listening is to fully understand the speaker's message.3. Effective listening skills can improve interpersonal relationships, enhance academic performance, and boost career success.4. Steps to improve listening skills: a) Removing distractions, b) Paying attention to non-verbal cues, c) Asking questions for clarification, d) Summarizing the speaker's main points, and e) Avoiding interrupting the speaker.Exercise 2:1. Providing feedback encourages the speaker to continue sharing their thoughts and ideas.2. Non-verbal cues such as body language, facial expressions, and eye contact can indicate the listener's engagement and understanding.3. Open-ended questions allow the speaker to provide detailed responses, while closed-ended questions usually elicit brief answers.4. Paraphrasing involves restating the speaker's message using one's own words, while summarizing involves condensing the main points of the conversation.Unit 2: CultureExercise 1:1. Cultural diversity refers to the existence of multiple cultures within a society or organization.2. Effective cross-cultural communication requires an understanding and appreciation of different cultural practices and beliefs.3. Stereotyping can lead to misunderstandings and prejudice, while cultural relativism promotes understanding and acceptance of different cultural norms.4. Developing cultural intelligence involves learning about other cultures, adapting to unfamiliar situations, and being open-minded and respectful.Exercise 2:1. Ethnocentrism is the belief in the superiority of one's own culture, while multiculturalism values and respects diverse cultures.2. Cultural shock is the feeling of disorientation and discomfort when encountering unfamiliar cultural practices.3. A collective culture emphasizes group harmony and interdependence, while an individualistic culture values personal achievements and independence.4. Non-verbal cues such as gestures, facial expressions, and personal space can differ significantly across cultures.Unit 3: EducationExercise 1:1. The main purpose of education is to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for personal growth and societal development.2. Different countries have different education systems, such as the Chinese education system, American education system, etc.3. Educational philosophies include perennialism, essentialism, progressivism, and social reconstructionism.4. Education plays a crucial role in promoting critical thinking, creativity, and preparing individuals for future careers.Exercise 2:1. Standardized tests are designed to assess a student's knowledge and skills based on a predetermined set of criteria.2. The advantages of homework include the reinforcement of classroom learning, development of time management skills, and independent study.3. The flipped classroom model involves students learning new material at home and applying it in class.4. Distance learning allows students to take courses remotely without physically attending a traditional classroom.Note: The above answers are just examples and may not be the exact solutions found in the textbook. Please consult the specific textbook for accurate answers.。
Unit 2Text ATechnology and Happiness技术与幸福Para. 11. In the 20th century, Americans, Europeans, and East Asians enjoyed material and technological advances that were unimaginable in previous eras.=20世纪的美国人、欧洲人和东亚人都享受到了过去历代人都无法想象的物质和技术进步所带来的乐趣。
2. In the United States, for instance, gross domestic product per capita tripled from 1950 to 2000. =譬如，在美国，从1950年到2000年，人均国民生产总值翻了3倍。
3. Life expectancy soared.=人的寿命大幅度提高。
4. The boom in productivity after World War II made goods better and cheaper at the same time. =二战后生产力的迅速发展使商品物美价廉。
5. Things that were once luxuries, such as jet travel and long-distance phone calls, became necessities.=诸如乘飞机旅行和打长途电话等曾经是奢侈的事情成了生活中不可或缺的一部分。
6. And even though Americans seemed to work extraordinarily hard, their pursuit of entertainment turned media and leisure into multibillion-dollar industries.=即使美国人工作时似乎是格外勤奋努力的，可他们对娱乐的追求却使得他们将媒体和闲暇转变成了盈利数十亿美元的产业。
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To me, life without telephones and email would be a_______ existence indeed!A. solitudeB. soloC. solitaireD. solitary14. In South Africa, it's very common for guests to dropby a friend's house unannounced, _______ in England, this might be considered rude.A. whereasB. whereC. thatD. which15. I couldn't even begin to _______ why she behaved sobadly.A. knowC. recognizeD. assume16. I offered to shake his hand on _______; I forgot thatthis is not normal in Japan.A. impulseB. repulsiveC. repulseD. impulsive17. Sonia read _______ every book on Germany beforevisiting last summer.A. necessarilyB. completelyC. practicallyD. undoubtedly18. It's interesting to see how different cultures _______certain hand gestures.A. understandB. distinguishC. perceiveD. appreciate19. We weren't allowed to _______ a word while working atthe library.A. utteranceB. utterC. utteringD. utters20. My supervisor has absolutely no _______ for rude ordisrespectful behavior.B. appreciationC. confusionD. recognitionSection C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21.solutions.Your answer Correct answerbeyond beyond22.from Australia.Your answer Correct answerover over23.job.Your answer Correct answerto to24.for actions on climate change.Your answer Correct answerOn25.doing.Your answer Correct answeron on26.Your answer Correct answeroff27.Your answer Correct answerover28.Your answer Correct answerof29.eating out.Your answer Correct answerof of30.mediation.Your answer Correct answerto toPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.It seems like most people today have a mobile phone (31)permanently attached to their hands. Surprisingly, many of these people don'ta(n) (32)(33)would be lost without the ability to send text messages.I'm not against new technologies, but I personally find text messaging very(34)talk to that person on the phone and immediately hear his (35)much (36)Most text messages (37)complete sentences. They resemble a(n) (38)with messages like, "gr8! c u 2nite!" I think it's about time people stoppedletting text messages (39)thoughts. Together, we can (40)each other using real, spoken words!Your answer Correct answer(31) handset(32) essential(33) lifestyle(34) distracting(35) response(36) confusion(37) generally(38) weird(39) interfere(40) rediscoverPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.Now that I've graduated from college and moved into my own apartment, my parents often make a fuss about how scattered our family has become. I was their last child to move away from home, and I think they often miss having everyone together in one place. I can certainly understand their point. They still live in Birmingham, but I now live in London and my sister is attending university in Oxford. To make matters worse, my older brother recently moved to Spain for a job.Of course, we all keep in touch through email and over the phone. My brother even keeps a daily blog! However, it's not the same as being together, and sharing important news over email is completely different from telling someone that news face to face. We do our best to touch base with each other at least every other day, but we're all busy and sometimes we forget.The holidays are my favourite time of the year because it's when we all come together at our old house. With everyone together and in one place, it feels just like old times. I really enjoy spending time with my brother and sister and I know my parents really appreciate having all the kids under one roof again.My parents don't have Internet access at their house and my mother has arule that we all must switch off our mobile phones while we're there. If we want to make a call, we must go outside! It may sound harsh, but it really helps to bring all of us together. It's easy to forget how important and special personal connections can be. I think that modern technology, for all of its allure, interferes with the development of genuine relationships.41. With which of the following statements would theauthor probably agree?A. Email is a great substitute for personalconversations.B. Keeping a daily blog is a great way to keepin touch with friends and family.C. Face-to-face conversation is the best formof communication.D. The best way to share news with someone isover the phone.42. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Parents enjoy having their family togetherin one place.B. There is a difference between sharing newsthrough email and face to face.C. The holidays are the best time of the year.D. Genuine relationships are best developedthrough personal communication.43. Where would this passage likely appear?A. In a scientific journal.B. In a personal memoir.C. In an academic paper.D. In a technical report.44. Which of the following best describes "under one roof"(Para. 3, Line 3)?A. In the same house.B. Safe from danger.C. Out of the weather.D. In the same country.45. Why does the author like the holidays so much?A. He likes to eat home-cooked meals.B. He likes to have free time to surf the Internet.C. He likes to spend time with his family.D. He likes to have phone calls outside.。
