现代大学英语精读1Unit 8 课后练习答案.doc

Unit 8Preview 1. Listen to the recording of the text and choose the answer that best reflects your understanding.1. C 2. C 3. D 4. B 5.A3. Read the text again for language and complete the following tasks.3 Translate the following expressions into Chinese.1给她一顶帐篷 11.告诉你实话2递给他一件军外套 12.给他们一个教训3给我们唱首歌 13.卖给我一辆车4希望你一路顺风旅途愉快 14.给我带食物来5给我自己找广-介丈夫 15.把糖递给我6给我们寄个包裹 16.助我一臂之力7给他提供一个工作 17.给我们树立榜样8. 给我买本书 18.给你做顿饭9给你看张画照片 19.给你弄些现款10.给你提供一个机会条件价位等 Vocabulary1. Become familiar with the rules of word formation1. Give the corresponding nouns for the following verbs.1. discovery 9. dependence2Addition 10. amazement3Display 11. consideration4. determination 12. reliance5. entertainment 13. supposition6Renewal 14. addiction7. treatment 15. acceleration8Intrigue 16. schedule2. Translate the following expressions paying attention to the different use of the suffix “-tive”.1积极支持 9一项保守的政策2. 一个富有想象力的主意 10.一位进步的学者3积极正面的效果 11.一个引人注目的年轻姑娘4一张表情丰富的脸 12.生产力5在一种相对的意义上 13.一个非常敏感的人6一种被动的态度 14.一门选修课7一个给人深刻印象的展示 15.一触即发的形势8一项比较研究3. Give the word that refers to a person coming from that land or area1. Japanese 12. Korean2. Italian 13. Egyptian3. Brazilian 14. Portuguese4. Iranian 15. Indian5. Cantonese 16. Nepalese6. Indonesian 17. Chilean7. Cuban 18. Russian8. Vietnamese 19. Mexican9. Lebanese 20. Romanian10. Syrian 21. Sudanese11. Canadian 22 Mongolian4. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word “addict” or “consider”1 addicts 4 consider, consideration2 addictive, addicted 5 considerate 3 addiction 6 Considerable, considered2. Complete the following verb+ noun collections or expressions1. pitch 2. meal / dish / food 9. people / animals / the homeless 3. guests / friends 10. people / animals4. take/ plan 11. test / develop / prove / study 5 rouse / arouse 12. conquer/ feel 6. faith / library books / friendship 13. make/ take/ accept / renew / withdraw 7. hitch 14 nip8. drive/ travel/ cover 15 touch/ break3. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets.1. that all nations realize that global warming is everybodys bushiness2. that life is always full of opportunities and challenges/risks 3. that all this has proved that our efforts have not been in vain4. that the earth moves round the sun5. that she had been admitted to that university6. that wives ought to stay at home7. that the best policy is to tell people the truth8. that he mentioned the other day that9. that our teacher once said that he had noticed that some students still had difficulties with their grammar4. Turn each of the sentences into the passive voice following the example given.1. Thieves, drug addicts, rapists, and murderers are often found lurking at night in Central Park.2. The young man was left stranded in the desert.3. Can the goodwill of our fellow countrymen still be depended on?4. Wherever he went he was treated with kindness.5. He was told by the driver that he had been once robbed by a hitchhiker at knifepoint.6. Probably the tent was considered the most valuable possession in that shabby house.7. His faith in people was renewed by his experience during this trip.8. Government officials are supposed to be honest and hardworking.5. Fill in the brackets with the correct prepositions or adverbs1 for 2 into 3 after 4 away, over 5 out of6 out, into 7. to, in 8 over, out for, for 9 to, about, on, across6. Translate the following sentences into English1. The fuel/gas ran out, but he managed to make a safe landing in rice fields.2. There are already quite a few students who are considering running for the chairman of the Students Union.3. That student who was run over by the horse carriage is now out of danger. I consider him really lucky.4. It is said that this well has never run dry in the past hundreds of years, and this has been considered a miracle.5. We are running short of hands. You have just come in the right time.6. Id rather have some of our public works run by the state than by private businesses.7. She warned me not to make friends with those who are always running after name and money.8. We warned them that what they did was against/a violation of the agreement/contract, and we would take legal action.7. Fill in the blanks with the correct word(s) in the brackets. More than one word may be correct.1 remember/memorize 2 remember/recall 3 remember/recall4 remember, special 5 middle 6 center 7 however, visits 8 special, trip 9 particular, tour 10 found, found outGrammar1. Combine each pair of sentences following the patterns below.1. Walking along the canal, you will find new houses have sprung up on both sides.2. The young fans rushed to see their favorite star, shouting his name.3. Seeing that Jim was hard at work, the manager changed her mind and left quietly.4. The pop star stood on the balcony of his hotel room, waving to his fans.5. Being the eldest of five children, Ted dropped out of high school to help support his family. 6. The boy sat at his computer for an hour, downloading some music off the Internet.7. The man traveled from coast to coast without money, relying entirely on the kindness of strangers.8. Realizing they belonged to different worlds, the two of them decided to go their separate ways.9. On her first night at college, Laura lay awake, thinking about the four years ahead.10. The journalist listened to the speeches at the debate, wondering whether any agreement would be reached at the conference.2. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets, using a what-clause.1. What farmers what most2. what they suggested3. what my parents said to me4. what they were trying to do5. what life was all about6. what they should get out of college7. what we need8. what you look like9. what the village had achieved in the past 30 years10. what the federal government should not do at the moment3. Translate the sentences using a what-clause or a present participle phrase.1. Do what you like without caring about what other people think. (what-clause as object)2. We should find out what the students think about the matter. (what-clause as object)3. Well do what we can to help the earthquake victims. (what-clause as object)4. I hope what I have written will be of help to other college students. (what-clause as subject)5. Being journalism majors, we ought to keep ourselves informed of what is happening around the world. (present participle phrase as adverbial of reason, what-clause as object)6. “Stop thief!” a student called, raising his voice. (present participle phrase describing simultaneous events) 7. Having nothing more interesting to do, the boy decided to take his alarm clock apart.(present participle phrase as adverbial of reason)8. Wang Lan opened the wardrobe, wondering what she should wear to the interview the next day. (present participle phrase describing simultaneous events) 9. The village head went from door to door telling people to leave for a nearby hill. (present participle phrase describing simultaneous events) 10. Realizing hed been deceived, the old man reported the painful experience to the police.(present participle phrase as adverbial of reason)4. Fill in each blank of the passage with one suitable word.1 easy 2 away 3 them 4 running 5 However6 change 7 exercise 8 can 9 anyone 10 that5 Identify and correct the mistake(s) in each of the sentence.1. Shortly after the Spring Festival, he returned to Beijing to prepare for a job interview.2. I dont like the way some young people speak to their elders/people older than themselves.3. It was in high school that Tommy first/ for the first time realized he was different from his peers.4. Turning the corner