全新版大学进阶英语综合教程第二册答案U5-Key-to-rcises

1、文档可能无法思考全面，请浏览后下载! Unit 5 Pioneers of FlightKey to ExercisesOpenerA Mighty Airplane Built by Howard Hughes in 1947LengthIt was 220 feet long.HeightIt was higher than a five-story building.WeightIt weighed about 60 tons.TripIt had to make the trip from Culver city in California to the Pacific, which

2、is 30 miles away.Reading & InteractingI. Understanding the Text1. Text OrganizationStoryThe heroWhen it happenedHow it relates to modern aviation1Wan HuA.D. 1500Wan Hus crazy dream contains the principles of rocket-powered spaceflight.2Howard HughesOn November 2, 1947Many of the design features

3、of the Spruce Goose have been incorporated into modern cargo planes.10 / 113Leonardo da VinciAbout 500 years agoThe flying devices with flapping wings controlled and steered by human pilots he designed still inspire people to pursue their dreams of flying freely in the sky.2. Comprehension Check2.1

4、Focusing on the main ideas The article consists of three stories about pioneers of flight. The first story is about a Chinese named Wan Hu, who made an unsuccessful attempt at spaceflight in A.D.1500. He built a spaceship powered by 47 rockets using gunpowder. His idea was crazy, but his dream of fl

5、ight came true 500 years later when China successfully launched its first manned Shenzhou V spaceship. The second one is about the Spruce Goose, a flying boat designed to meet the need of transporting troops and materials during World War II. It was made entirely of wood and still holds the record f

6、or the greatest wingspan. Although it was never put to use, many of its design features have been incorporated into todays cargo planes. The last is about Leonardo da Vinci, the most famous artist of the Renaissance. Apart from his great artistic work, he also drew sketches of flying devices with fl

7、apping wings controlled and steered by human pilots. Five hundred years later, a professional parachutist made a successful jump using a wood and canvas parachute based on one of da Vincis designs/sketches.2.2 Digging into detail 1. Because it was powered by rockets.2. It was the biggest airplane ev

8、er built up to that time, and still holds the record for the greatest wingspan. Besides, it was made entirely of wood.3. No, because it was behind schedule and was not completed until well after the war.4. Da Vincis flying machines have wings that flap like birds in flight.5. Because it is difficult

9、 for ordinary people to understand their passion for flight, their spirit of innovation, and their courage to try and make their dream come true.2.3 Understanding difficult sentences 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. BII. Focusing on Language in Context1. Key Words & Expressions1.1 1. He regards learning a

10、s a daily experience as well as a lifetime mission.2. His plan is to design a new model, into which some features of previous models will be incorporated.3. The ship, with 1,000 passengers aboard, was bound for New York.4. Its one thing to learn the rules of politics from books. It is quite another

11、to get into the complex world of real-life politics.5. At yesterdays sports meet, my roommate Brian broke the record of our school in the mens 100-meter race.6. Jack had a hard time grasping the basic concepts of mathematics.7. They are working on a new project, which calls for a(n) enormous amount

12、of time and energy.8. After I bought this iPad, I put into storage my old computer.9. The new law tries to maintain a balance between national interests and individual rights.10. The teacher drew a(n) analogy between the human heart and a pump to help students understand how it works.11. If we teach

13、ers believe in education and focus on students growth, our labor will eventually pay off.12. On display in the exhibition room is a new device to harness wind power.13. His newly published book, which has made waves in literary circles, is based on events that the writer himself has witnessed.14. At

14、 the meeting, he tried to steer the discussion away from criticizing the educational experiment.15. The money was given to Ann as a scholarship, with no conditions attached.1.2 1. steer 2. behind schedule 3. ahead of his time 4. Transportation of5. confirmed 6. put on display 7. harnessing 8. had it

15、s roots in1.31. The artist drew a sketch of the young lady before going into a more detailed painting.2. Brown currently is focusing on devising/designing a new type of washing machine that does not use water.3. We need to adopt a different approach to music in education.4. Usually a label with your

16、 name and address is attached to your suitcase before you check in at the airport.5. A new system should be devised because the old system simply doesnt work.2. Collocation 1. We rejected the proposal as a matter of principle.2. Although I am not an American football fan, it doesnt mean I have no in

17、terest in it.3. Demand for coal is down and so are the prices.4. Biking is a green alternative to driving.5. Our research on climate change focuses on its effect on the environment.3. Sentence Patterns3.11. Our reading room has many interesting books as well as the latest magazines.2. The 300-page b

18、ook contains many pictures of the artist as well as some of his famous paintings.3. For character building, one needs to succeed as well as fail sometimes.4. The latest model of the Huawei mobile phone is very popular at home as well as abroad.3.21. Legend has it that the guy invented chess to pleas

19、e his King.2. Word has it that the CEO of my company will retire next year.3. Rumor has it that he has spent all his money on this crazy and risky plan.4. Legend has it that those who step onto this stone will have good luck.4. Comprehensive Practice4.1 Cloze Long, long ago Greek legend has it that

20、Daedalus, a brilliant inventor, was imprisoned together with his son Icarus on an island in the Mediterranean. In order to escape, Daedalus devised a clever plan and sketched out his idea to his son. They would both fly away from the island like birds. It was risky, but both thought it worth a try.

21、Using feathers attached together with wax and string, Daedalus made them both a pair of wonderful wings. Harnessed to these they were able to take to the air, leaving those on the ground who witnessed their flight amazed at their strange device. As they flew off over the sea their escape seemed cert

22、ain. But Icarus, ignoring the warnings of his father, came too close to the sun. The wax holding his wings together melted and he plunged to his death in the ocean below.4.2 Translation1. How to harness the power of the rockets is the key to the successful launch of a spaceship.2. The 20th century w

23、itnessed the growth of the aviation industry.3. During World War II, the United States needed giant cargo planes for transportation of war materials.4. The film The Aviator is based on the life of Howard Hughes.5. The professor thinks that more money should be invested in/put into research in the fi

24、eld of energy efficiency.6. They are carrying out a secret mission.7. “Focus on the content of the article. Dont worry about individual words,” said the teacher to the students.8. Wan Hus plan was too risky and too primitive to be successful.Reading & ComprehendingReading 11. Comprehension Check

25、 for Reading 1 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. T2. Translation1. 他俩合起来的履历看上去令所有真正的飞行冒险家都羡慕不已。2.“你必须有思想准备，真正能设想出所有的解决方案，”皮卡特说。“否则就非常非常难了。”3. 如果说有人领教过几乎无法完成的困难任务的话，那就是皮卡特，他是家族中第三代冒险家。4. 确实，太阳能驱动飞机首创者的动力，不仅仅是为创造新纪录，更多是为后人绘制一条可持续道路的愿望。Reading 2Comprehension Check for Reading 21. She is

26、the first Chinese woman astronaut on a mission to develop Chinas space station.2. She felt honoured and grateful.3. Women astronauts have their advantages and capabilities and can complement men in fulfilling their mission.4. She will carry out medical experiments.Integrated Skills PracticingI. View

27、ing & ListeningHughes: I mean, I put my money into the planes, senator. My money. See, the thing is, I care very much about aviation. It has been the great joy of my life. Thats why I put my own money into these planes. And Ive lost millions, Senator Brewster. And Ill go on losing millions. Its

28、just . what I do. Now, I am supposed to be . many things which are not complimentary. I am supposed to be capricious. I have been called a playboy. I have even been called an eccentric, but I do not believe that I have the reputation of being a liar. Now, needless to say, the Hercules was a monumental undertaking. It is the largest plane ever built. It is over five stories tall with a wingspan longer than a football field. Thats more than a city block. Now, I put the sweat of my life into this thing. I got my reputation all rolled up in it. And I have stated several