课本练习答案 (B1U8).doc

Enhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action Working with Words and Expressions 1. Listed in the box below are some of the words that you need to be very familiar with. Now work in pairs and make sentences with each of them to see if you have really mastered their usages. You are encouraged to consult a dictionary if you are still not quite sure about their meanings and usages. Answers: 1) Jeff refused to submit to threats.2) She resents her mother for being so tough on her.3) This novel vividly conveys the authors experience of growing up during the war.4) Helicopters rescued nearly 20 people from the roof of the burning building.5) The prospect of teaching such bright children appeals enormously to every teacher.6) Medical facilities are being reorganized and upgraded.7) If you think you may be allergic to a food or drink, eliminate it from your diet.8) The committee works well together, although sometimes the chairman tends to dominate.9) Their products compete directly with ours.10) Its common gossip in the office that shes about to leave her husband.11) You must pack plenty of food. Likewise, youll need warm clothes, so pack them too.12) He looks very masculine in his new uniform.2. In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. Answer: 1) hooked2) cultural3) block4) barely5) whipped6) fairly7) tolerate8) wane9) balance10) female11) relatives12) follower13) identify3. In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary. Answers:1) found our way2) take my turn3) get the floor4) hungered for5) hang on to6) far too7) give up8) gave away9) face to face10) poured her heart out11) open up12) get the upper hand13) was flooded with14) whipped into line/shape Increasing Your Word Power 1. Complete the multiple choice exercise by choosing the right answer. Answers:1) e2) c3) b4) a5) d6) e7) b8) e2. Match the verbs in the left column with the nouns and phrases in the right column. Put the corresponding letter in the blank following each word. Answers: 1) c2) b3) e4) d5) a 3. Did you notice the prefixes un-, in-, im-, dis- in words that you have come across from Units 1-8, such as unfamiliar, inescapable, impatient, disrespectful. These prefixes can be used in front of adjectives to produce an opposite meaning. In addition to un-, in-, im-, and dis-, the prefixes il- and ir- also fall into this category. Now complete the following table with the prefixes mentioned above.AdjectivesPrefixesAdjectives (with opposite meaning)agreeabledis-/il-/im-in-/ir-/un-disagreeablecompetentincompetentdependentindependentfortunateunfortunatehonourabledishonourablelogicalillogicallegalillegalmoralimmoralperfectimperfectregularirregularreliableunreliableresponsibleirresponsible Answers: 1) immoral2) dishonourable3) illegal 4) unreliable5) disagreeable6) illogical7) incompetent8) independent 9) irresponsible10) unfortunate; unfortunateGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: Combine each pair of sentences into one containing an adverbial of concession by using the word in brackets. Answers for reference:1) Try as he would, he fell short of his parents expectations.2) Though he was tired out after a day of hard work, he stayed up late to watch the FIFA World Cup final.3) While I disapprove of what you say, I will defend to the death your right to say it.4) Even though there is no evidence to suggest that they spread viruses, the European Union has banned imports of dairy products from other countries. 5) Despite the visible graphic warnings on cigarette packets, some smokers turn a blind eye to the potential hazards of smoking.Task 2: Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets into English beginning with the word or phrase that has been given. Answers for reference:1) He was found guilty of graft and corruption and was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment even though he was a high-ranking official.2) People from all walks of life, whether they are young or old, rich or poor, should extend helping hands to those in the flood-stricken areas.3) No matter how rough and dangerous the road is, the future will always be beautiful so long as hope remains.4) For all his remarkable achievements, he remained modest and humble.5) Granted that a major breakthrough in artificial intelligence has been achieved, the computer can never replace the human brain in the long run.Cloze Complete the following passage with the words chosen from both Text A and Text B. The initial letter of each is given. Answers:(1) gender(2) compete(3) boasting(4) masculine(5) feminine(6) concerned(7) influence(8) reflects(9) commands(10) bossy(11) status(12) earning(13) gossip(14) emphasizeTranslationTranslate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets. Answers for reference:1) This school is more concerned with the education of students morality and social responsibility than with their academic achievements. 2) In contrast to the educational mission of the technical school, which is to impart knowledge solely, the universitys educational mission is to generate knowledge. 3) In todays society, a majority of people hunger for wealth, reputation, status and power.4) Many people still find it difficult to give up smoking even though they know its harmful effects.5) When students enter colleges and universities, they will need to grapple with issues of balancing increased freedom and responsibility.6) These advertisements appeal particularly to womens desire for a fairer skin.7) Many elderly people are not interested in tinkering with computers, so books on artificial intelligence may very often turn them off.8) We reached the inevitable conclusion that he stole the money. Theme-Related Writing Write a passage in about 100-120 words, taking either of the following titles: 1) My attitude toward the use of computers2) The importance of understanding the language and culture of the opposite sex Sample essay 1Although I am one of the computer pioneers, I remain a novice. I started using the computer when I was a college student in the early 1980s, but my use of the computer has always been restricted to word-processing, e-mailing, and reading online news. I am not interested in playing computer games as I know it is addictive and too time-consuming. Whenever my computer has problems, I will turn to experts, both male and female, for help instead of reading instruction booklets to solve the problems on my own. I do not believe that this pattern of computer use has anything to do with gender. Rather, I believe that whether one has a particular liking for computer technology or not depends on his or her inclination towards science or art subjects. Those who are more inclined towards science or engineering subjects may be more likely to get hooked on computer technology. Sample essay 2I agree that it is helpful for men and women to understand the language and culture of the opposite sex because it