新世纪综合教程2第二版答案

1、新世纪综合教程2 第二版全答Unit OneLiving in HarmonyEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action Working with Words and Expressions1.In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. Answers:1) bunch2) amazed3) s

2、hift4) bundle5) drop6) capacity7) participating8) style9) commerce10) rob11) symbol12) appreciated13) displayed14) slip15) conquer16) roast17) figured2.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 the pro

3、per context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise.Change the form where necessary. An swers:1) in rich contrast to2) are exposed to3) risked his life4) rely on5) at knife-point6) stands out7) runs contrary to8) flag down9) picks/picked up10) took a gamble on11) pulled away12) p

4、ulled over In creasi ng Your Word Power1L.ocoo11ahte.i andsv prb listed in the box below，and 和decide whi dverb is n eeded to collocate with the verbin each sentence. Fill the correct adverb into thebla nk _in the sentence. The same word may be used inmore tha n one sentence. Con sult a dicti on ary

5、if n ecessary. Answers:1) out2) over3) back4) down5) over6) up7) out8) back9) down1 0) o u t11) u p5) down6) overvauPDQ2. Study the differe nt mea nings of the word the followi ng senten ces. Answers for Reference:1) Action speaks louder than words.2) Production here needs temperatures lower than 25

6、 degrees Celsius.3) I like to keep things rather than throw them away.4) There is nobody here other than me.5) Shed rather leave her job than (be forced to) work for that boss.3. Word BuildingNow choose the Chinese meaning from Column B that matches each italicized word in Column A. You may consult

7、a dictionary if necessary. Answers:1) d.2) k3) n4) j5) a6) g7) f8) b9) o10) m11) p12) e13) c14) h15) i16) lGrammar in ContextI. The ing form and the infin itive form of the verbTask: Choose either the infinitive form or the ing form of the verb in the brackets to complete each of the following sente

8、nces. Answers:1) preparing2) to thank3) repairing / to be repaired4) to get5) studying6) being treated7) missing8) to reduce9) to leave10) worrying2. The ed form and the ing form of the verbStudy the following sentences that appear in this unit,paying special attention to the ed form and ing form of

9、the verb. Reflect on its grammatical function in each sentence.Task： Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English, paying attention to the use of the -ing form and the -ed form of verbs. Answers:1) kept nodding, rather confused2) Fallen leaves3) surprised,

10、 hiding4) Deeply moved5) following6) Being, interested7) located8) readingCloze Complete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given. Answers:1) relying2) intrigued3) penny4) for5) covered6) treated7) amazed8) contrary9) generally10) whatever11) invited12

11、) attentive13) whereTranslation Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in brackets. Answers for Reference:1) The rumor about his divorce is just a ploy to gain publicity for his new film.2) He took a gamble on starting a factory with all the money his parents had left

12、him.3) After winning the important game they hoisted their captain to their shoulders in shouting triumph.4) In the rush to go for globalization, we should watch out for collision of cultures.5) In the circumstances it was not surprising that there was trouble.6) The baby is the very picture of heal

13、th.7) People have realized the dangers of exposing children to violence and sex on TV .8) We always had in mind for whom we were making the film.Theme-Related Writing Choose one of the following writing tasks and complete it after class.1) Write an essay (of about 250 words) about a memorable experi

14、ence in which you helped a stranger or were helped by him or her.2) Write an essay (of about 150 words) about human relationships in our society. The following hints might serve as a guide:a. The problems existing in the relationships between people in our society.b. The negative results such proble

15、ms may bring about to our society.c. What can you do to help establish a harmonious society as a student? Sample Essay for Task 1:One weekend morning, while walking on a bustling street with a light heart, I was suddenly overtaken by a startling moan. Turning around, I discovered the sound was comin

16、g from a black mass in a corner. “ What s that? My heart pounded heavily. I went up and saw a human being, alive but in a dreadful state. He was crouching on the ground with deformed hands and legs, mumbling something. He had obviously lost the normal ability to move and work. A dirty plate was plac

17、ed in front the miserable-looking man, in which there were some coins and small notes.As my eyes were drifting away from him, his eyes caught mine suddenly. What eyes they were! Filled with misery and expectation, they were looking straight at me. He was unable to speak, but I seemed to hear his ple

18、ading voice and read his despairing mind. His look seemed to be telling me about his hard life and his longing for help. For a while, I was at a loss what to do. Should I drop some coins in the plate like some other passers-by or turn away in indifference? I recalled news reports about men pretendin

19、g to be beggars, who were actually healthy and able to work. Could this be another one of those scams? But the beggar was there, groaning and living. Then something seemed to hit me hard. I drew a five-yuan note from my pocket, dropped it in his dirty plate and walked away quickly in silence.“ No go

20、od deed is too small. Maybe we need to bea this saying in mind. Sample Essay for Task 2:We are living in a world of distrust. We live behind cold security bars; we do not talk to strangers, let alone go out of our way to help them; we live in fear of fake products. In short, fear and feelings of ins

21、ecurity fill the environment we live in.All this greatly harms our society. Growing up in such an environment, we tend to feel isolated and care only about ourselves. If things go on like this, trust teamwork an, d harmony w ill eventually become terms unheard of.In my opinion, trusting others and b

22、eing trustworthy are the two basic principles that we should follow if we want to improve human relationships. We may not be in a position to change others, but we can change the way others see us by winning their trust in us. Mutual understanding and love are the pillars that support a harmonious s

23、ociety.Unit TwoOptimism and Positive ThinkingEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action Worki ng with Words and Expressio ns3.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. Answers:18) positive19)

24、 startled20) perspective21) harden22) shape23) address24) crises25) curse26) incredible27) conversely28) issue29) response30) prior31) rare32) accomplish4.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 the

25、proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.get the hang of have lived through makes a difference have no idea concerned with Answers:) 6) slipped over 7) ran into8) in reverse9)mull overIncreasing Your Word Power1. Decide whether “do,

26、“make or “take is needed to complete each of the following sentences. Change the verb form where necessary.)2345)make Answers: does make take do6) Take7) done8)taken 9) making10) took2. In each of the following sentences you are given two confusable words or expressions in brackets. Choose the appro

27、priate one to fill in the blank. You may consult a dictionary if necessary. Answers:1) concerned2) Concerning3) reject4) declined5) unconscious6) subconscious7) former8) preceding9) raise10) rise3. Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese equivalent in Column B. You may consul

28、t a dictionary if necessary. Answers:1)d2)j3) k4) a5)b6)h7) c8)f9) l10) e11) g12) iGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: When it is used as a conjunction, “ascan mean “when / while , “though / althoughsince / because , “in the way / manner tha t , etc.,and it can also be used in a comparative structure.Study th

29、e following sentences and explain themeaning ofasin each sentence Answers for reference:)in the way /manner that though / although when since used in a comparison though while in the way thatTask 2: Complete the following sentences after the example by translating the Chinese into English,“.丄.using

30、“asas a relative pronoun. Answers for reference:1) as you describe / have described / described2) as concern every one of us3) As is well known)456As we all can seeas you show / as you have shown for your teacher As is reported / announced in today s papersClozeComplete the following passage with wo

31、rds chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given. An swers:1) F rspective2) d espair3)necessity4 ) perform5) Co nv ersely6) prophecy7) w here8) as9) a chieve10) recognize11) d ealt ith12) a ttitude13) channels14)0 ncernedTranslationTran slate the followi ng senten ces into En glish, us

32、ing the words and expressi ons give n in brackets. An swers for reference:1)Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this. / The only people who can fully appreciate this are those who have lived through a similar experie nce.2)Scie ntists have bee n hard pressed t

33、o figure out how these particles form/ are formed and in teract (with one ano ther).3)Those who have got the hang of Rubik colour in no time.s Cube (Magic Cube) can retur n each face to con sisti ng of one4)The in dividual success of the employees in a team en vironment results in success for the co

34、mpa ny.The war, although successful in military terms, left the economy almost in ruins.6) He decided to channel his energies into something useful, instead of being glued to / sitting in front of the TV set all day long.7) There s a difference between strength and courage. It takes strength to surv

35、ive. It takes courage to live.8) She was by nature a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping hand to others.Theme-Related WritingDo either of the following two writing tasks. You may draw on some useful ideas and expressions from a variety of sources, such as the two texts in this u

36、nit or the Internet.1) Having read the two passages in this unit, you may have come to a better understanding of life and the times when pessimistic and optimistic thoughts take turns to affect your behaviour. Write a letter of encouragement (of about 150 words) to one of your high school friends wh

37、o failed in the college entrance examination. Tell him or her about your new understanding of the need to remain optimistic.2) The writers of the two texts in this unit convey to us the message that we need to look at the positive side of anything that comes to us and that we need to take an optimis

38、tic and positive attitude toward life.Write an essay (of about 150 words) to share your ideas with your classmates. The following hints may be of some help:a. What is meant by “ thinking positively ?b. What is the connection between success and optimism?c. How can we keep an optimistic and positive

39、attitude? Sample Letter for Task 1:Dear Weihua,I know you are still feeling upset about your results in thevcollege entrance examination. I read an article about howepessimistic and optimistic thoughts can affect our behaviour and I m now sending you a copy, hoping that it will help you step out of

40、the shadows.Naturally, failing the college entrance examination can be very depressing, yet if you continue to dwell on the past, you will never be able to pick yourself up and focus on what is more important for now and the future. Life is full of trials and anyone may suffer setbacks. We must take

41、 an optimistic attitude towards the things we have to deal with. Optimism and positive thinking are powerful forces. Good things do come true if we picture them often. Please do have confidence in your potential. Just workhard and prepare for another chance.You will make it.Yours,J anet(152 words) S

42、ample Essay for Task 2:Thinking positively means allowing your mind to be filled with optimistic feelings, and always hoping for the best though still aware of the difficulties that might be involved.The human mind is powerful; thoughts of optimism and pessimism can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Th

43、ough it might seem impossible to some, positive thinking and success actually have a cause-and-result relationship. The reason is that a person with positive thinking will always broadcast goodwill and confidence and that kind of radiating attitude will take a hold on everybody. Gradually, people as

44、tt itude will shift towards more trust and respect. This not only opens up more opportunities for the individual, but it also feeds back emotionally, and the cycle continues.Though the shaping of a positive or negative personality often happens subconsciously, it is possible to control such processe

45、s consciously. A person can tryvisualizing favourable situations, whether it is remembering a contest won as a child or imagining getting that job offer so long sought after. Over time circumstances will change accordingly. (169 words)Unit Three The Road to Success Enhance Your Language AwarenessWor

46、ds in ActionWorking with Words and Expressions5.In the box below are some of the words you have learnt in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. Answers:a) favourableb) discouragedc) consentedd) neglecte) creptf) sufficientg) tracedh) somewhati) refre

47、shj) worthyk) prospectsl) resolvedm) r emarkedn) undergoo) rewarded6.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary. Answers:33) pack

48、up34) many a35) stays the course36) put to the test37) flooding in38) came across39) come up with40) plunged . into In creas ing Your Word Power1. Listed in the box below are some unit nouns. Discuss their meanings and then complete the following table by filling in the appropriate unit noun. The sa

49、me unit noun may be used for more than once. Consult a dictionary if necessary.Answersa slice of breada particle of rocka bunch of keysa bar of soapa can of orange juicea sheet of glassan item of businessan article of furniturea slice of meata particle of dusta can of beer1a bar of chocolatean artic

50、le of luggagea bunch of flowersa sheet of paperan item of expe nse2. Words such as respectful , respectable and respective may cause confusion because they are similar either in meaning or in spelling. To communicate effectively, we need to pay special attention to such confusable words. Answers:1)n

51、eglected2) neglectful3) colourful4) coloured5) rough6) tough7) worth8) worthy9) favourable10) favourite11) respectful12) respectable13) respective14) considerate15) considerable3. Word BuildingMatch each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese meaning in Column B. You may consult dictionary

52、 if necessary. 1 A0：讐)j3) l4) a 5) k6) o 7)10) nGrammar in context11) e12) c 13) f14) g 15)1. Study the following sentences that appear in this unit, paying special att ention to the subordinate clauses and connectives. Reflect on their grammatical function and then do the task that follows.Task: Fi

53、ll in the blanks in the following sentences by choosing proper connectives from the box below. Answers for reference:1) what2) whether3) whose4)whoever 5) what6) where7) how8) which9)that 10) that2 . Study the following sentences that appear in this unit, paying special att ention to“ thepreposition

54、 + relativepronoun str ucture. Reflect on their uses and then do the following task.Task: Complete the following sentences using a preposition and a relative pronoun. An swers for refere nee:1 ) of which which2) for which3) in4)in whom5) of which which8)6) to which at which7) forClozeComplete the fo

55、llowing passage with words and phrases chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each target word is given. Answers:1) for 2) aware 3) affair 4) prospects 5) storage 6) matter 7) plunged 8) break9) offered 10) dancing 11) cleared 12) welled13) stick 14) sacrifices 15) publishedTranslation1. Translat

56、e the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets. Answers for reference:1) Rumour has it that his new book is based on a true story about a family in a small Tennessee town.2) He teaches in a middle school, but he does some translation work on the side to bring in extra cash / money.3) It gso od to be confident (about yourself), but there as dif ference between (self-)confidence and conceit.4) Only those who stick it out can achieve success.Those who give up halfway will never realize their dreams.5) A true hero possesses / has courage, a noble