大学英语综合教程2习题答案U1-U6.doc

Key to Exercises Unit 1 Text A Text Organization1. 1) The text begins with an anecdote/incident.2)His thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learning in China and the West.3)He winds up the text with a suggestion in die form of a question.Points for Comparison/Contrast ChineseAmericans 1) ways to learn to accomplish a taskshow a child how to do something, or teach by holding his handteach children that they should rely on themselves for solutions to problems2) attitudes to creativity and skillsgive greater priority to developing skills at an early age, believing creativity can be promoted over timeput more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children, thinking skills can be picked up later1. Vocabulary 1) insert2) on occasion3) investigate4) In retrospect5) initial6) phenomena7) attached8) make up for9) is awaiting10) not in the least11) promote12) emerged2. Rewrite each sentence1) There is a striking contrast between the standard of living in the north of the country and the south.2) Natural fiber is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) The citys importance as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) His nationality is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5) The poems by a little-known sixteenth-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3. Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets. Make additions or changes where necessary.1) Chinese isnt a subject that can be picked up in a month. You cant accomplish your goal of mastering the language unless you work at it for years. Well, it sounds as if Im exaggerating the difficulties, but the fact is Im only telling the truth.2)The principal is somewhat disappointed with the performance of the children. From what she has gathered, some of the teaching staff have neglected their pupils. She has just announced that strict work regulations have been made and that they apply to both Chinese and overseas teachers.3) The teacher-directed and the child-directed approaches to teaching art represent two extremes of opinion. Too many teacher-directed activities cannot be expected to effectively assist children in learning because of the rigid structure. On the other hand, too many child-directed activities may see a curriculum that is totally unstructured and out of control. There are valid reasons to believe a teacher-guided approach would be a superior way to guide childrens development. This approach combines some form of structure with the child leading the direction.II. Confusable Words 1.1) continual 3) continual21) principal 3) principle 5) principal2) continuous 4) continuous2) principal4) principlesIII. Usage1. themselves 2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own 4. itself5. ourselves 6. yourself/by yourself/on your ownComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A)1. contrast 2. exaggerating3. priority 4. on the other hand5. promoting 6. pick up7. assist 8. accomplish9. on occasion 10. neglecting11. worthwhile 12. superior(B)1. end 2. perform3. facing 4. competent5. equipped 6. designed7.approach 8. rest9. definitely 10. qualityII. Translation1. sentences1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.4) Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think its worthwhile to buy/ purchase it?5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2. passage translation To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit 2Text A A Life Full of RichesI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) abrupt 2) emotional 3) bless 4) wear and tear 5) dated 6) consequences 7) seemingly 8) in contrast to9) Curiosity 10) genuine 11) primarily 12) sentiments2. Rewrite each sentence1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first2) vital to the existence of all forms of life3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy5) tickled him to think that shed come to ask his advice3. Complete the sentences1) a lingering, fabricating, sentiments2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attainII. Words with Multiple Meanings1. It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Dont take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5. My uncle will take me (alone on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8. If you dont take my advice, you will regret it.III. Usage1. hanging 2. to give 3. to return 4. being praised 5. not having 6. to say 7. to open 8. being helpedComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) falling into 4) bracket 5) deny 6) tangible7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place 10) abrupt 11) focus 12) donations2. Theme-related1) consume 2) fueled 3) annual 4) plain 5) physically 6) security 7) indicates 8) equally 9) traditional 10) followsII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.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.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs.2. Translate the passageWith more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit 3 Text A Father Knows BetterI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) typical 2) dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare 6) came over 7) interference8) fading 9) narrowed down 10) frank 11) schemes 12) at any rate2. Rewrite each sentence1) consists of five generals and four police officers.2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3. Complete the sentences1) hysterical, was handed down by, should have known better than2) twisted, over and over, talented son,3) patience, not to keep him in suspense, assuredrepeatedlyII. Collocation1. adequate 2. anxious 3. certain 4. content5. crazy 6. likely 7. fortunate 8. keenIII. Usage1. be admitted 2. live 3. be postponed4. buy 5. be banned 6. beComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) typical 2) welfare 3) constant 4) frank 5) talent 6) dumb 7) know better than that8) repeatedly 9) dread 10) interference 11)bet 12)assure2. Theme-related1. despite 2. really 3. same 4. contact 5. admitted 6. attempt 7. not8. tend 9. different 10. mannerII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2. Translate the passageGeorge, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates.Unit 4 Text A A Virtual LifeI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) conversely 2) but then 3) symptom 4)spitting 5) abusing6) tone 7) took (her) in 8) editing 9)have arranged 10) in sight11) stretched 12) data2. Rewrite each sentence1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) find themselves getting sucked in3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) fled their country to avoid military service/ fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) restore peoples confidence in it.3. Complete the sentences1) the virtual/ on line/ via2) nightmare/ routine/ any appointment/ arrange for3) cue/ remarks/ his tuneII. Collocation1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vacation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Dont worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. Usagel. hard 2. difficult3. impossible 4. tough5. hard 6. easyComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) Internet 2) click3) virtual 4) routines5) arrange 6) nightmare7) annoying 8) connection9) crawls 10) take in11) spit 12) data13) sucked into 14) At times15) flee 16) on line2. Theme-related1) companion 2) deliver3) access 4) enables5) customers 6) delights7) provides 8) small9) remote 10) informationII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2. Translate the passage Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit 5 True heightVocabulary:1. 1-5 startled; mere; motion; sweating; stretched out 6-10 vain; on one occasion; anxiety; emotions; ashamed of 11-12 in my minds eye; recurring 2. 1) coincides with her husbands 2) sends the prices soaring/ results in the soaring of prices3) of alternate sunshine and rain4) have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university5) Tension came over her 3. 1) media , dedication to , grace 2) his competitors , in excitement , hug him , congratulate him on 3) emotions , numerous , intensity , passion for Collocation 1. Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community. 2. In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (could) continue her education to acquire still another degree. 3. There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4. Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in ,and it is unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat. 5. Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly. 6. Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent. Words with multiple meanings 1. I work out in the gym for one hour every morning. 2. Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees. 4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons. 5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6. To my disappointment, the mangers plan of promoting the new products doesnt work at all. 7. The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who dont know how to learn.8. The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it. Comprehensive exercises Cloze1. text-related cloze 1-5 in my minds eye , groan , competitor , intensity , anxiety , 6-10 tense , sweat , tension , soaring , recurring , 11-16 brought me back to earth , fantasy , sweat , congratulate , numerous , media 2. theme-related cloze 1-5 engineer , forget , convinced , how , build ,6-10 accident , thought , only , sharp , touched , 11-12 instructions , finally Translation 1. It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business.2. The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months. 3. We planed to repaint the upper floors of the office building. 4. His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide. 5. I dont want to see beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully. Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You neednt/ dont have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears. Consider the case of/ take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “it was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the teas that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis. ”Unit 6 Women, Half the skyText A A Woman Can Learn Anything a Man CanI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) cultural/culture 2)indication 3) miniature 4) ironic 5) stumbled into 6) decent7)buzzing 8) abnormal 9) mechanical 10) shuddering 11) implied 12)leap2. Rewrite each sentence1) Convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office2) Didnt know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker3) Their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) Allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day5) Couldnt help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3. Compl