《大学英语精读》5、6课后练习题集.doc

Vocabulary ActivitiesUnit 1 Context counter dedication define disgust fluency given guidance hopefully immediate Practicable recognition scope short-cut at a glance come across confront with look up No good reduce to rely on take refuge in wash ones hands of1. The bank has discovered that on any day, transactions in cash seldom exceed one million.2. One could tell that she was not the kind of person who would give up easily.3. Applicants for this positon need in at least one foreign language.4. patience,the artificial breeding of this species can be achieved.5. So far we have had perfect weather.The yield of the crop, ,will hit a new record this year.6. An employment contract should the rights and duties of both the employee and the employer in no uncertain terms.7. “How did you get the information about this author?” “I him in Whos Who.”8. Its talking to him because he never listens.9. The author of the article quoted my words out of in order to mislead the readers.10. The council provides practical and support for students wishing to pursue an international study program.11. The needs of the refugees are warm clothing and clean drinking water.12. She held the glass away from her in . “Whats this awful stuff you have given me to drink?”13. Its not a good habit to look up every new word you in you reading.14. The quick of disease is vital for effective treatment.15. He is interested in everything that falls the scope of his research.Unit 2Awaken capability cherish combat consequent denial descendant discern eternal haunt independent Influential inhabit notion oppose outstanding paralyze realistic relate sensitive unprecedented urge A handful of as opposed to cry for in the light of make for pass for regardless of small wonder stake on 1. The that thought the heart was once accepted as a truth.2. To say that human rights are not protected in the country is a of the obvious truth.3. An opinion poll of foreign businesses in China published today shows growing confidence in the sustained development of the countrys economy.4. The book gives us a picture of contemporary life in rural China.5. I cant imagine how this place a five-star hotel! The service is dreadful.6. The warming of the Earth and the climate change will affect us all.7. The little girl scooped up sand and let it trickle through her fingers.8. This is a book about business practice theory.9. He his friends to help get him a loan.10. Many people now think there is no such thing as truth, because truth is subject to change as mans understanding of universe improves.11. Most of them are of the original English and Scottish settlers.12. Rosa and her groom promised to each other through sickness and health, poverty and richness.13. The two questions are closely , but will need to be considered separately.14. The minister of finance made a quick of the accusation that he tax reforms.15. The house is thought by many to be , for the families that lived in it all ended up in tragedy.16. The guest a trace of fatigue in the face of the host. So he quickly took leave.Unit 3Context counter dedication define disgust fluency given guidance hopefully immediate Practicable recognition scope short-cut at a glance come across confront with look up No good reduce to rely on take refuge in wash ones hands of1. Mine sweeping is a difficult and dangerous job and the engineers who perform the job should be paid .2. She took too few courses in her first two years at college and now she does not have enough to get her degree.3. Shes spent her whole life in pursuit of an unattainable , and so shes been totally disappointed.4. I believe he was an man, dedicated to the people and his country.5. He could never such a thing happening to himself.6. Lack of confidence in his own abilities is the chief in Mikes character.7. He has absolutely no of how difficult life can be if one is unemployed.8. The program started from the that men and women must be treated on equal terms in this society.9. We can not make a decision until we have made an assessment of our business prospects.10. Indeed, a good deal of importance of the book its later influence.11. Recent studies claims that certain perfumes can bring about profound psychological changes. 12. As the competition becomes increasingly intense, the shops are trying all kinds of ways to prevail upon people to buy.13. People who are overweight usually dont like physical exercise and lack of exercise makes them put on more weightit is a cycle.14. He is planning to risk everything to get his next started.15. Ill be at work until five, in the gym till nine, and at home after thatso contact me later at one of those places .16. The drivers account of the accident was by three men who had seen it happen.Unit 4Assumption correlation eligible enrich epidemic exceptional excessive (the)norm permissive prestigious Presume priority rot ahead of the pack be tailored to in between stop by take charge of1. The executives will have to demonstrate the kind of managerial abilities needed to keep their corporation .2. Buying a new car is first on Bobs list of .3. Sociologists have found through their research that single parents are more likely to be .4. In my opinion, arrangements could meet individual requirements.5. This so-called proof is mere based on circumstantial evidence.6. In her eyes,this young man, knowledgeable and well-mannered, is the most bachelor in the world.7. This afternoon I the hospital to see Nancy before going home.8. Much research has shown a clear between smoking and lung cancer.9. This politician is neither radical nor conservative; he is somewhere .10. The Ivy League is a group of eight universities in the north eastern part of the US.11. Traveling different countries can ones life in many ways.12. drinking can lead to stomach disorders.13. Decades ago, strikes were for the factory workers.14. This big house is neglected and its woodwork has started to .15. A flu is sweeping through the area this winter.16. I that only an extremely narrow-minded person would make such nasty remarks.17. Does the term “super kids” mean “children with abilities”?18. A few years ago it was Bacry1 who the institute.Unit 5Adopt ban circulate condemn formulate ingredient opposition outcome outweigh prediction procedure Proportional rebel represent retain speculation distinguish between in principle strive for to the contrary1. When you inquire about interest rates, its important to compound interest and simple interest.2. At the meeting there was a lot of to the proposed changes.3. For a long time this substance was thought to be harmless, but recently there has been proof and so you are warned off it.4. You must follow the regular in applying for a visa.5. They agreed to the plan , but there were several details they did not like.6. The degree of punishment is meant to be to the seriousness of crime.7. The refused to surrender their arms and insisted on their right to use violent means in pursuit of their goals.8. Our company must constantly greater efficiency if we are to survive in the intense competition.9. that the recession will be shout are small comfort to those already affected.10. In the end, three votes determined the of the election.11. Success in making money is not always a good of success in life.12. It was Aristotle who proved the world is round. Plato the concept.13. There is widespread that the company is about to collapse.14. Fireworks are within the inner city, because they are considered hazardous in the densely populated downtown area.15. For me the advantages of living in a big city far the disadvantages.16. These provisions are to ensure that the minority nationalities are adequately in the National Peoples Congress.17. The of a cake usually include eggs, sugar, flour and flavoring.18. This pornographic novel should be banned before it is widely among teenagers.19. No substance can moisture indefinitely when exposed to great heat.20. When dark clouds appeared in the sky, we that they are only temporary, that the darkness would soon pass and the sun break through.21. The destruction of rainforests has been as a disaster for the environment.Unit 1Adapt cluster donate executive exemplify idle kneel outlet plot recycle scratch sideways swing Tag wield clean up have a hard/difficult time(doing.) run out of Average students who work hard usually do better than clever students who are .Mrs.Parker had her car windows smashed by a gang baseball bats.The world will be different, and we will have to be prepared to to change.It seems that more and more people are willing to their organs for use after death.Ralph got all over when he was running through the bushed.The idle young man lit a cigarette and sat on the end of the table, one leg .If you would move to the left, I can get everyone on the picture.We have our projected costs for the coming year, and they show a big increase.Jane down to pull a weed from the flowerbed.Companies are now trying to their waste or find other ways of disposing of their by-products.Where is the price on this dress?Amy is now a senior having worked her way up through the company.The water could not get away from the tank because the was blocked.Something must have happened;office workers were seen at every open door, talking excitedly.The injured old lady getting to the hospital.She had spilt some coffee and was it just as John walked in.By the time they got to the camp theyd water.His painting perfectly the naturalistic style which was so popular at the time.Unit 2Acceptable adolescent candidate consideration exquisite inexpensive imply isolate ponder premature Probability spectacular along with if any in a position to to dateThe that there will be huge profits in the projects has attracted many an investor.This porcelain vase was made with superb workmanship.When I asked her advice, she the matter and then told me not to go.To celebrate National Day, there was a fireworks display in Century Park.Would you read my letter and correct the mistakes, ?Professor Guehenno has written the most fascination and the most intimate account of Rousseaus life.I have to admit that I had been a little too in forming my opinion of the new professor.“We will give your proposal careful ,”Mr.Lewis said to me.His criticisms a lack of confidence in what Ann has done so far.The two patients who were suspected of being affected with SARS were immediately from the other patients. poetess, authoress was once the usual term for a female writer.Though there were 20 for the job, the board was in unison in deciding to hire Bob Galloway.Smoking is no longer considered socially by many people.With his background in law and his years of public service, he is undoubtedly run for political office. friendships seem very important at the time, but they often do not last into adulthood.A new furniture store opened nearby, The furniture it sells is but well-made.Unit 3Bold commercial crude forge frown mood scorn supervise suspicious thumb be clear of Beyond ones reach nothing less than on errands out of the question surge upThe Marlows were always about their neighbours, often fussing about nothing.After such a confrontation between the two parties, any reconciliation would be .He got the money dishonesty, by his brothers signature on a check.The older generation often on the ideas of the young.The price of the brand is ten times that of other brands and this is totally ordinary people.Anger within him when he heard of the injustice.Despite her sincere apologies for her mistakes, Jennys colleagues would not forgive her and treated her with and disdain.The architect knew that his clients were very particular about the new house he had designed for them, and he was careful in the building all along the way.As a strong leader, John is enough to make tough decisions whenever there is a need.I longed to understand her struggles, but in her broken English she was only able to paint a picture of her life.This week is too terrible a time for me to be in the to play, what with semester exams coming up next week.On the train Stan, through the magazine, caught a glimpse of a photo of Jenny the top fashion model.Her first venture was opening a beauty parlor in the central business district of the city.The ten-year-old girl was often sent out by her mother.Thanks to the lesson of the Titanic, ship captains travelling in icy waters took extra care to stay icebergs.He had hoped for a fair trial in the small town where he grew up, but what he got was an old-fashioned mob lynching.Unit 4Arrangement component desirable fulfill medium paradox reform resist rural seemingly segment Trap cant help but for that matter in terms of when it comes to It is neither socially nor economically that every city dweller owns a car.The seventeen miners who have been underground for three days are said to be unlikely to survive.Joe does not seem interested in any academic liberal arts subjects, but sports, he is the pride of the class.Although I am so successful I am really rather a failure. That is a , is not it?Schools should the hopes and needs of poorer children, giving them a chance in society.This new book will be of interest to policemen and prison officers, and to anyone who has to deal with criminals.The work is not very profitable money, but I am getting valuable experience out of it.She is still working on it despite all the adversities. I admire her indomitable spirit.Each sales team targets its efforts at a particular of the general population.The authors point out that their study was done in a area and results may differ with urban clients.This factory only produces TV consoles; the inside electronic are made elsewhere and shipped to the factory.Concerned about overcrowding, the Texas prison wardens sent a petition to the governor asking for prison .Never feel that exercising is a waste of time,because a healthy body can help you disease.The death of the king received widespread coverage in the .The unusual of the bookshelves in the city library makes it easy find the book you want.Dick remains calm and undisturbed by the recent crisis.Unit 5Agony coarse compromise luxury masterpiece offend release summon tiresome trivial unscrupulous At sbs expense under obligation(to do) good for lay ones hands on run upRich as he is, Mr.Phyllis, unlike many other wealthy people, never lives a life of .Lewis admitted that some of his actions may have been , but he denied doing anything illegal.Harley to appear in court on a charge of reckless driving.The one who did the damage is to pay for it.The objections raised by one of the members of the committee were considered l and brushed aside by the chairman.I declined to have dinner my friends and insisted on treating them instead.He said he could not with conscience and would never betray his country and his people.Susan a large bill for all her new clothes.If we try to persuade Robert to contribute more, he will be another thousand dollars.As much as she hated visits to the dentist, the of her toothache made it impossible for her not to go.Humor is wonderful for tension.Jack went into the bar hoping to find a relaxing way to pass a Friday night, but the loud music his ears and he left after less than an hour.Handels Messiah is most popular m