综合教程4unit2课后练习答案

1、*lsX7 7 K)z XJZ 7 7 7 LnK)/ / / / 7 1 oo 4* no Al 2 34 5 6 7 8 91111 111Unit TwoMan and TechnologyEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action Working with Words and ExpressionsIn the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change

2、the form where ductivity phenomenon isolation gradual opponent advent genetic uni versal extreme nasty boom formal survey Similarly modify rough2. In the box 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

3、the proper context Now check for yourself by doing the blankrfiHing exercise. Change the form where necessary. Answers:1) at the same time2) are stuck with3) for certain4) make no difference5) on average6) when it comes to7) are better off8) built into9) come to mind10) close to11) in favor of Incre

4、asing Your Word Power1 You will read six pairs of words which are similar in meaning but are different in usage. Reflect on the differences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blank with a proper one. Change the form if necessary. Answers:1) exterior2) external3) delightful4) p

5、leasant5) separate6) isolate7) company8) companion9) acquire10) learn11) ripe12) mature2. Fill in each blank with one of the words listed below in the appropriate form, paying special att ent ion to the meaning and spelling. Answers:1) accept2) oppression3) loss4) excerpts5) depression6) loose7) exc

6、ept8) expectations9) lose10) suppress3 Words that come from the same root may be said to belong to the same family. Getting acquainted with each member of the family is a sure way to increase your word power. Now complete the following tabic with words of the same family. You may consult a dictionar

7、y if necessary. Answers:1) technology2) eternity3) miracle4) relevance5) analysis6) luxurious7) leisurely / leisured8) subjective9) prosperous10，)innovativeGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1： Complete the following sentences with appropriate connectives listed in the following table. Answers:1) Whatever2) Alt

8、hough / Though3) whereas4) However5) though / although6) Granted / Granting that7) as8) WhileTask 2： Translate the following sentences into English.Answers for reference：1) Though it was raining hard, yet they went on playing football.2) You will have to attend the commencement whether you are free

9、or busy.3) She leaves her bedroom windows open, however cold it is.4) Wc will make a trip even if / though the weather is bad.5) No matter who / Whoever you are, you must abide by the law.6) Difficult as the job was, they decided to accept it.7) No matter what I say or how I say it, he always thinks

10、 I，m wrong.8) She seems to have a ready answer, whenever / no matter when I ask her a question.ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is gi ven. Answers:1) emphasize2) opposite3) improved4) luxuries5) benefited6) obviously7) consciously8) fra

11、ctures9) eternal10) groundbreaking11) entitled12) correlation13) depends14) exclusivelyTranslation1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets. Answers for reference：1) He really knows a lot about theory, but when it comes to actual work, he se

12、ems to be quite ignorant2) The latest survey shows /showed that the majority of the citizens support / supported the government * s plan to build a new library.3) The two countries could reach agreement successfully on scientific and technological cooperation because several factors favorable to the

13、ir cooperation had been at work4) I saw the film when I was in the primary school, but the title just won t come to mind for the moment5) He has been stuck with heavy debt though he works about twelve hours every day on average6) Is it necessary to know his height To me, it is not relevant to whethe

14、r he can be a good lawyer or not7) The cupboard is built into the wall so that it both saves space and is convenient to use8) These workers earn more than we do, but the other side of the coin is that their job is more dangerous9) Helen majors in economics at the university and at the same time she

15、studies philosophy as her second major10) What is most important is that you must find out and solve the problems by yourselves It makes no difference whether I go there or not2. Translate the following passage into English. Answers for reference：Nowadays, many people are enjoying the benefits broug

16、ht about by material and technological advances unimaginable in previous eras With the development of science and technology, people* s standard of living is getting higher and higher People* s life expectancy has soared, too.However, oddly enough, many people do not feel happier than they used to b

17、e. It can be seen that there is no close correlation between people* s income and their happiness. Happiness cannot, after all, be bought with moneyAlthough the majority of people are not very satisfied with their lives, they are happy to be alive, and the more time they live on earth, the better of

18、f they feel they 11 be. What is important is that material wealth is far from enough People need spiritual happiness, too.Theme-Related WritingWrite an essay of no less than 150 words about a technological invention. Your writing should cover the following points：1) a brief description of the invent

19、ion2) the positive impact of the invention on people? s life3) the negative impact of the invention on people? s life4) your opinion Sample essay：The Impact of the Mobile Phone on People s LivesAmong the many technological inventions, the mobile phone impresses me mostThe mobile phone brings conside

20、rable convenience to our lives It not only enables us to keep in touch with each other almost anytime and anywhere but also helps us solve problems or do business efficiently. In emergencies, a mobile phone can even be a life- saver Besides, its multi-functions add ease and color to our lives With a mobile phone, we can receive mail, read news, listen to music, play games, and take pict