全新版大学英语(第二版)综合教程2课后练习答案.doc

Key to Exercises of College English Book 2Unit 1II. Translation 1. 1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition. 背离传统需要极大的勇气。2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience. 汤姆过去很腼腆，但这次却非常勇敢能在大庭广众前面上台表演了。3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age. 很多教育家认为从小培养小孩子的创新精神是很可取的。4) Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think its worthwhile to buy/purchase it? 假设那幅画确实是名作，你觉得值得购买吗？5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating. 如果这些数据统计上市站得住脚的，那它将会帮助我们认识正在调查的问题。Unit 2II. Translation 1. 1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose. 该公司否认其捐款有商业目的。 2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly 每当他生气的时候，他说话就有一点结巴。.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. Thats why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school .4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life 手术康复后不久，他失业了，因此经历了人生的又一个困难的阶段.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs. 和我们富裕的邻居相比，我们的父母就相当穷了。但是他们总是努力满足我们最起 码的需求。Unit 3II. Translation 1. 1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?科学家们找到火星上有水的证据了吗？ 2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns. 计划委员会已经将建核电站的可能地点缩小到两个沿海城镇。 3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life. 山姆不仅失去了工作，还失去了双腿，他只好考社会救济度过余生。 4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty. 由十二人组成的陪审团一致决定认为玛丽有罪。 5) Sean felt humiliated ti hear his talent being questioned 听到有人质疑他的才能，肖恩觉得受到了奇耻大辱。.Unit 4II. Translation 1. 1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits. 研究表明，笑能够带来许多健康上的好处。 2) A slow Internet connecting speed is really annoying. 互联网的连接速度慢真让人心烦。 3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime. 法律规定，帮助他人自杀是犯罪。 4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle. 玛丽在她的报告中试图从一个完全不同的角度来解释这些数据。 5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates. 苏是一个很有天分的女孩。她那惊人的记忆力是她在全班同学中显得特别的突出。Unit 5II. Translation 1. 1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business. 是工人和主管人员的创造力和敬业精神将这个公司变成一个盈利的企业。 2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months. 食品和药品的价格在过去的三个月里急剧增长。 3) We plan to repaint the upper floors of he office building. 我们打算重新粉刷这幢办公大楼的上面几层楼。 4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide. 他的成功表明流行与艺术价值有时候是一致的。 5) I dont want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully. 我不愿意看见我所敬爱的祖母躺在医院床上痛苦地呻吟。Unit 6II. Translation 1. 1) He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing a computer games, he is far too clever for his classmates. 他这个人话不多，但要说玩电脑那他就太机灵了，同学们都不是他的对手。2) Children who dont know any better may think these animals are pretty cute and start playing with them. 无知的孩子们的可能认为这些动物很可爱并开始跟他们玩起来。3) There is no way to obtain a loan, so to buy the new equipment, I will just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car. 没有办法获得贷款，所以，要购买新设备，我只能咬紧牙关，卖掉我的混合动力汽车。4) The hunter would not have fired the shots if he hadnt seen a herd of elephants coming towards his campsite. 如果猎人没有看见一群大象朝着他的营地走来，他就不会开枪。5) I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory - he does not seem to remember painful Unit 7II. Translation 1. 1) Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policy went into effect. 自从新政策生效之后，很多小企业在这个城市里涌现出来。 2) On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to her habitual frown. 听到这个消息后，他略微一笑，然后便又习惯性地皱起了眉头。 3) He paused for effect, then said:“We can reach/enter these markets through new channels.” 4) The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish young musical talents. 学校新添的音乐厅可以帮助它培养年轻的音乐人才。