新编商务英语精读3练习答案

新编商务英语精读3参考答案Unit 1 Reading IReading IPre-reading1. Trees Flowers Part of trees or flowersVerbs in relation to trees & flowersmapleTuliptrunkplantfirRoserootgrowpineLilyleafcultivateoakVioletpetalfellwillow, chestnut,cherry, elm, cypress,poplar, apricot, plum,jasmine, morning-glory, daffodil,chrysanthemum,marigold, pink,daisy, orchid, lotus,peony, magnolia carnation pollen, sepal, branch, stem, twig, sprout,blossom bloom, flourish,wither, fade, cut down, prune, trim,clip, transplant Exercises 2. 1) b 2) c 3) c 4) d 5) d3. 1) scratch 2) simmer 3) whirl 4) embrace 5) fiery 6) jog7) shed 8) edge 9) messy 10) blaze 11) majesty 12) marvel4. 1) as yet 2) Edging 3) to awaken4) to have embraced 5) Marveled at 6) felt like7) poised 8) blazed9) for an instant 10) is swimming with11) are encompassed 12) was right about5. 1) his head was swimming 2) there is nothing interesting about this movie. 3) as yet4) awakened me 5) was simmering to6. 1. a. The police have launched a massive operation to catch the murderer. b. This story will catch the attention of every child. c. The catch is that you cant enter the competition unless youve spent $100 in the store.2. a. He got a scratch on his nose when he was teasing a cat. b. I scratched the side of my new car as I was driving through the gate. c. He now has a very successful business but he started from scratch.3. a. I noticed that the student was so nervous that he couldnt find proper words to answer my question. b. Nowadays you can always get a taxi at a moments notice. c. It was Susan who brought the problem to our notice. d. I hope the heads of the company will take notice of my comments.4. a. We marveled at his tremendous achievements in the field of mathematics. b.I marveled that the city could have changed so much in a couple of years. c. The project, an engineering marvel, turned out to be a slow-motion natural disaster. d. I warmly congratulate him on the marvelous discovery in medical science.5. a. The suspects were observed to come into and go out of the bank between 10 and 10:03. b. Too many accidents are occurring at work because employers are not observing safety regulations. c. She observed that his presentation was interesting but it took up too much time. d. She made some interesting observations on the current world trend.Reading IIDictation People like flowers for their attractive shapes, wonderful colors, and delightful fragrance. People use flowers to express their deepest feeling. For more than 50,000 years people have placed flowers on the graves of loved ones as a sign of remembrance and respect. Flowers are also used at weddings to symbolize love, faithfulness, and long life. Certain flowers also have a religious meaning. Among Christians, for example, the white Easter lily stands for purity. Buddhists regard the lotus, which is a type of water lily, as a sacred flower.Comprehension1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. NM 6. T 7. T 8. T 9. F 10. F Vocabulary 1. c 2. a 3. b 4. d 5. b 6. d 7. a 8. d 9. b 10. b Special use: Subject and Verb Agreement (3)I.1. oppose2. are3. is4. offers5. speaks6. Are7. are8. goes9. is10. has11. are12. is13. am14. has15. are16. have17. are18. are19. is20. are21. is22. makes23. was24. was25. wasII. 1. have has2. are is3. are is4. /5. /6. are is7. were was8. /9. are is10. are isTranslation 1. She was so sad that her eyes were swimming with tears.2. I greatly marveled at the maturity and experience of this young CEO.3. With the decrease of orders, the luck of the manager was played out.4. He was going to thank me, but I told him to forget about it.5. After walking for ten miles on such a cold winter day, they felt like (having) a cup of hot tea.6. The company should keep a running tab of its general expenses.7. This grocery store hasnt made any profit as yet.8. He was right about the repairs that the small house needed.9. His promise counted for little.10. The impact of the new trade agreement will take time to play out.Cloze1. a 2. d 3. b 4. c 5. d 6. c 7. b 8. d 9. b 10. a11. d 12. d 13. b 14. a 15. c Extended ActivitiesA. Lexical knowledgeI. 1. self-confident 2. self-esteem 3. self-image 4. self-centered 5. self-education 6. self-important 7. self-evident 8. self-serviceII. 1. a job interview8. transatlantic travel2. international trade9. transplant the organ3. interpersonal relationships10.transracial marriage4. interchange ideas (views, opinions)11.transport goods5. intercultural contact12.transcultural communication6. an intercity train13.transnational corporation (company)7. commercial intercourse14.a transoceanic telephoneIII. subconscious: concerning the thoughts, instincts, fears, etc. in the mind, of which one is not fully aware but which influence ones actions subdivide: (cause sth. to) be divided again into smaller divisions submerge: go under the surface of a liquid, the sea, etc. substandard: below the usual or required standard subtitle: secondary title of a book, etc. subway: underground railway in a city supermarket: large, self-service store selling food, household goods, etc. supernatural: sth. that cannot be explained by natural or physical laws superpower: any of the most powerful nations in the world, esp. the USA or former USSR superstar: very famous and widely admired entertainer superstructure: structure built on top of sth. else, e. g. the part of a building above the ground superimpose: put sth. on top of sth. else, esp. so that what is underneath can still be seen, heard, etc.B. Function and Structure1) Jessica : Im really upset about2) Monica : Its annoyingBetty : I wont put up with him3) Sophia : I find most offensive Mary : really unhappy about4) Jack : I find it rather boring5) Daddy : I cant say how delighted I am6) Teddy : Im bored cant standTeddy : Terrific7) Mr. Green : It gives me great pleasure to8) George : I dont take great interest in footballC. Practical ReadingI. (1) Baker (2) same (3) all (4) except (5) different (6) highest (7) lowest (8) 700 (9) October (10) December (11) lowest (12) third (13) claim (14) 10,300 (15) 6,900 (16) half (17) same (18) ago (19) 2,280 (20) thatII. 1. d 2. c 3. a 4. c 5. b D. Additional VocabularyI. 1i 2d 3n 4p 5j 6b 7k 8m 9g 10a 11c 12o 13l 14e 15h 16f II. 1. white 2. red 3. pink 4. brown 5. yellow 6. black 7. green 8. blue 9. grey 10. green Unit 2Reading IPre-reading:1. Brainstorming: (key for reference)Human bodyDispositionMindEmotionheadselfishcleverlovethroatgenialintelligenthatechestamiablesharpfearbraincheerfulshrewdangerlung, heart, liver, urine, joint, muscle, bone, skeleton, nerve, rib, buttock, hip, waist, back, shoulder, neck, thigh, navel, abdomenlenient, generous,tolerant, sinister,treacherous, lively,patient, gentle, kind, open, sensitive, bossy, susceptibledocile, meekslow, stupid, bright, keen, dull, foolish, smart, resourceful, having quick/ ready witssorrow, pride, anxiety, excitement, jealousy, joy, bitter, joyful, sad, gloomy, fearful, depressed, dismalExercise2. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. 1. a 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. b3. Give the English words according to the meaning provided.1. barrier2.instinct3.fatigue 4.capacity 5. endurance 6.unfit7.contact 8. build 9. favor 10.distract 11.stimulus 12.bruise1. Put the following expressions from the text in the blanks1. has an edge2. exertions 3. buoyancy 4. instinct5. has taken on6. attain 7. keep your eye on 8. have a lot to do with9. to catch up with 10. even, out 11. was, suited to 12. tolerance13. in order 14. vital 15. on the part of2. Rewrite the following sentences and replace the italicized words with the phrases in the text.1. pick Bobs father out of the crowd2.evened out his payments3.draw the line4.in top form5.has a lot to put up with6.resulted from6. Word study1. a. He has formed a computer firm large enough to compete with any other one of the same business at home and abroad. b. Banks in our country are not allowed to compete over interest rate. c. The two world-famous companies have been in constant direct competition in the world market. e. They are really direct competitors in any significant markets. 2. a. The movie is fine but the background music destroys the whole effect. b. All the media exercise a profound effect on the popular mind. c. It will be a while before the governments new economic policy takes effect. d. Many parents lack confidence in their ability to effect change in their childrens behaviour. 3. a. The people of the UK hold that tax cuts which favor the rich should be put to an end. b. It is wrong for a teacher to favor one student over the other. c. The majority of the MPs are in favor of reforming tax laws. e. Indications are favorable for an upsurge in information trade in China today.4. a. A plan has been put forward for improving the rate of production.a. If you go on at that rate, youll ruin your health.b. I rate that movie one of the best Ive ever seen.c. The ancient house was rated as worth at least 6 million dollars.5. a. We want to even the workload out a little, so that no one has more than they can handle. b. Make sure the floor is even before you lay the carpet. c. The two rivals were even in intelligence and competence. d. Most companies have suffered a drop in their profits, even very large companies.Post-reading (key for reference)Difference Between Men and WomenDifferencesMenWomenStrengthon average, (a third) strongerGiven opportunities, the strength gap would narrow considerably; some sportswomen are as strong as male athletes.Muscle massmore less ( only half the muscle mass of men)HeartBiggersmaller, but can work relatively harder without any ill effectsPulse ratesLowerhigher; a girl of 15 can attain a pulse of 200; while adult women athletes during exertion can reach 180 easily, 20 beats faster than a manLung capacity30% greater; smaller; no large-scale studies done on female respiration Aggressive instincthigher; play rough and prefer bruising physical contacts; encouraged to be aggressive since infancyLower; punished for displays of aggressiveness since childhoodBody fatlessmore, even physically active women have more fat, not necessarily affecting performanceSpatial orientationbetter; using their own physical positions as a reference point to activity around them poorer; using peripheral objects as points of reference; easily distracted by visual stimuliEndurance supposedly becoming exhausted less quicklygreater tolerance for fatigueFinal conclusion: Physical differences between men and women dont necessarily make much of a difference in athletic performance.Reading IIDictationA recent study of American public schools showed there is a cultural bias in education that favors boys over girls. The bias is unintentional and unconscious, but it is there nevertheless, and it is influencing the lives of millions of schoolchildren every year. From nursery school to postgraduate courses, teachers were shown to call on males in class far more than on female students. This behavior has a great impact on the learning process, for in general, those students who become active classroom participants develop more positive attitudes and go on to higher achievement.Comprehension1.F2. F3. F4. F5. T6. NM7. T8. F9. T10. FVocabulary1. a2. b3. a4. d5. c6. a7. c8. b9. d10. cSpecial use I. 1. c2. d3. b4. c5. a6. b7. c8. d9. b10. a11. b12. c13. d14. b15. aII.1. He could speak three languages by the age of six, but at that time he was not even able to count to thirty.2. First-year students neednt choose optional courses, because all the courses have already been set for them.3. The general manager said that he would telephone me after lunch.4. She shall get her money as soon as she finishes the work.5. The floor should often be washed, but you dont have to wash it daily.Translation1. No matter how badly the company performed, its staff should face the challenges from the market in top form.2. These measures tend to improve working conditions.3. Her friends try to divert her thoughts from her sad loss.4. The successful marketing of our new product results from the wisdom and courage on the part of our CEO. 5. In market economy, the government needs to gradually even out the distance between the poor and the rich by means of taxation.6. Unable to put up with his headache any longer, he had to see a doctor.7. It is not easy to draw the line between carefulness and anxiety.8. The achievements in learning have a lot to do with students learning methods.9. Since Ill do the job on my own/independently, it makes no difference to me whether he is experienced or not.10. While doing a market research, we need to use some data as points of reference.Cloze1. c2. c3. d4. a5. b6. c7. d8. b9. b10. c11. a12. d13. b14. c15. bExtended activitiesA. Lexical KnowledgeI. 1. semicommercial products8. a multichannel television set2. a semidetached house9. a multicultural society3. a semiofficial report10.multilateral trade4. a semiprofessional tennis player11.a multimedia effect5. a semiskilled labourer12.multipurpose furniture6. a semipublic meeting13.a multinational organization7. a semiformal dinner party14.a multivolume history of ChinaII. 1. uniform5. unicorn 2. uniparental6. unicycle 3. unisex7. unidirectional 4. uniflow8. unipolarIII. 1. biannual2. bicentenary 3. bilateral4. bilingual5. bimonthlyIV. 1. triangle: geometric figure with three straight sides and three angles 2. trilogy: group of three related works, esp. three novels or operas 3. triple: having three parts or involving three people, groups, etc. 4. tripod: support with three legs for a camera, telescope, etc.5. trisect: divide (a line, an angle, etc.) into three equal partsB. Function and Structure1. Make the following into statements of comparison or generalization1) The Times between Chinese food and Japanese food is that Chinese food is richer. 3) Jean has an advantage over Joan in that she can speak three languages. 4) A public school comes off better than a state school because it has more money and a better teaching staff. 5) Travelling by car is not so good to your health as travelling by bike because you can get more exercise riding a bike. 6) There is no comparison between fresh fruit and tinned fruit because fresh fruit is far more delicious. 7) There is a tendency for people to come to work by car. 8) Children tend/ seem/ appear to like chocolate and ice-cream. 9) In the vast majority of cases, historic buildings have been preserved by the local government.10) Very intelligent children are inclined to get/ be bored at school.11) Most people tend/ seem to choose holidays which differ from their daily routine.12) Generally (speaking), women are more careful than men.C. Practical readingI. 1. d2. a3. d4. b5. cII. 1. c2. a3. d4. b5. bD. Additional vocabulary1.hair头发13.elbow肘2.brow眉毛14.waist腰3.temple太阳穴15.navel肚脐4.cheek颊16.buttocks臀部5.chin颏，下巴17.wrist腕6.neck颈18.thigh股，大腿7.shoulder肩19.leg腿8.back背20.knee膝9.arm臂21.calf小腿肚10.armpit腋窝22.shin胫，小腿11.chest胸部23.ankle踝12.stomach腹部24.heel脚后跟F. Humor TimeAnswer: bUnit 3Reading IPre-reading:1. Brainstorming: (key for reference)auctioneerbidbidding blockbiddertenderauction blocktendererbid upauctioneer hammertendereebid/ tender fora Dutch auctionagentbid inauction hall/ centerparticipantauction offbase priceExercise2. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. 1. b 2. c 3. c 4. d 5. A3.Give the English words according to the meaning provided.1. slap 2.host3. desperate 4. lot 5. propel 6. anniversary 7.facilities8.exotic 9. focal 10.inspection 11. bidding4. Put the proper forms of the following words or expressions from the text in the blanks1. in, need of 2. dates back to 3. for one thing 4. rely on5. in the course of 6. is, limited, to 7. popped up 8. perish9. from afar 10. equivalent 11. ended up 12. was rushed to5. Rewrite the following sentences and replace the italicized words with the phrases in the text.1. for one thing, for another2. relies heavily on3. am in n