综合英语第2单元习题和答案

1、Working with Words and Expressions第1题TEXT Aadvent boom consciously formal gradual isolationmonitor nasty phenomenon rough Similarly soar surveyTEXT Bextreme genetic modify opponent1.Patients who had been given the new drug were asked to_ their progress and report to the smallest detail.2. Private sp

2、ace travel is a relatively new _. Its difficult at the moment to assess its effects. 3. All of us need to build up relationships with others unless we choose to live in complete _from the outside world.4. Since sending her child to the kindergarten, she has been delighted to see a _ change in boys c

3、haracter; he seems less self-centered now. 5. As an active environmentalist, Davis has earned a reputation as an outspoken _ of any kind of nuclear waste dumping at sea.6. Quills were the chief writing tool from the 6th century until the _ of steel pens in the mid 19th century. 7. Do you think it wi

4、ll ever be possible to alter human _ code in order to produce the perfect human being. 8. I dont think shes _ rude to youshe has just lost her new car and feels bad about it. 9. His political views are rather_ ; I hate to discuss anything with him.10. The cheap perfume you see on special offer in pe

5、trol stations often smells _ after a couple of hours.11. The consumer _of the 1980s led to an explosion of shopping centre development in big cities around of hours.12. You shouldnt use “Yours faithfully”its too _ for this kind of personal letter.13. Temperatures will _ into 38 over the weekend due

6、to the heat wave, say the weather forecaster. 14. According to a _ among 1000 residents, garbage collection service in the city is far from satisfactory. 15. The cost of food and clothing has come down in recent years. _, fuel prices have fallen quite considerably. 16. The technicians are working ha

7、rd to _ the design of the new car to make it more competitive in the overseas market. 17. In my childhood memories, we were living a _ but happy life, with no luxuries to speak of.p. 471. Patients who had been given the new drug were asked to monitor their progress and report to the smallest detail.

8、2. Private space travel is a relatively new phenomenon. Its difficult at the moment to assess its effects. 3. All of us need to build up relationships with others unless we choose to live in complete isolation from the outside world. 4. Since sending her child to the kindergarten, she has been delig

9、hted to see a gradual change in boys character; he seems less self-centered now. 5. As an active environmentalist, Davis has earned a reputation as an outspoken opponent of any kind of nuclear waste dumping at sea. 6. Quills were the chief writing tool from the 6th century until the advent of steel

10、pens in the mid 19th century. 7. Do you think it will ever be possible to alter human genetic code in order to produce the perfect human being? 8. I dont think shes consciously rude to youshe has just lost her new car and feels bad about it. 9. His political views are rather extreme; I hate to discu

11、ss anything with him. 10. The cheap perfume you see on special offer in petrol stations often smells nasty after a couple of hours. 11. The consumer boom of the 1980s led to an explosion of shopping centre development in big cities around the country. 12. You shouldnt use “Yours faithfully” its too

12、formal for this kind of personal letter. 13. Temperatures will soar into 38 over the weekend due to the heat wave, say the weather forecaster. 14. According to a survey among 1000 residents, garbage collection service in the city is far from satisfactory. 15. The cost of food and clothing has come d

13、own in recent years. Similarly, fuel prices have fallen quite considerably. 16. The technicians are working hard to modify the design of the new car to make it more competitive in the overseas market. 17. In my childhood memories, we were living a rough but happy life, with no luxuries to speak of.

14、答案：1. Patients who had been given the new drug were asked to monitor their progress and report to the smallest detail.被提供新的药物的患者被要求监测其进展情况，并报告到最小的细节。 2. Private space travel is a relatively new phenomenon. Its difficult at the moment to assess its effects. 私人太空旅行是一个相对新的现象。目前难以评估其影响。 3. All of us nee

15、d to build up relationships with others unless we choose to live in complete isolation from the outside world. 我们都需要与他人建立练习，除非我们选择与外面的世界完全隔离。 4. Since sending her child to the kindergarten, she has been delighted to see a gradual change in boys character; he seems less self-centered now. 自从送孩子到幼儿园，她

16、高兴地看到一个男孩的性格逐渐改变，他现在似乎少了一些以自我为中心。 5. As an active environmentalist, Davis has earned a reputation as an outspoken opponent of any kind of nuclear waste dumping at sea. 作为一个积极的环保者，戴维斯赢得了声誉，被誉为对在海上倾倒核废料的直言不讳的反对者。6. Quills were the chief writing tool from the 6th century until the advent of steel pens

17、in the mid 19th century. 从公元6世纪，直到在19世纪中叶钢笔的问世，羽毛笔一直是主要的书写工具。 7. Do you think it will ever be possible to alter human genetic code in order to produce the perfect human being? 你认为是否有可能为了造就完美的人类而改变人类遗传密码呢？ 8. I dont think shes consciously rude to youshe has just lost her new car and feels bad about i

18、t. 我认为她不是有意对你无礼，她刚刚丢了新车感到很难过。 9. His political views are rather extreme; I hate to discuss anything with him. 他的政治观点相当极端，我不想与他讨论任何事情。 10. The cheap perfume you see on special offer in petrol stations often smells nasty after a couple of hours. 你在加油站看到的廉价香水往往几个小时后就很难闻。 11. The consumer boom of the 19

19、80s led to an explosion of shopping centre development in big cities around the country. 20世纪80年代的消费热潮导致全国大城市购物中心的爆炸式发展。 12. You shouldnt use “Yours faithfully”its too formal for this kind of personal letter. 你不应该使用“Yours faithfully”，就这种个人信件它太正式了。 13. Temperatures will soar into 38 over the weekend

20、due to the heat wave, say the weather forecaster. 天气预报说由于热浪在周末气温将飙升到38度。 14. According to a survey among 1000 residents, garbage collection service in the city is far from satisfactory. 根据对1000居民调查，该城市垃圾收集服务是远远不能令人满意。 15. The cost of food and clothing has come down in recent years. Similarly, fuel p

21、rices have fallen quite considerably. 近年来，食品和服装成本已回落。同样，燃油价格已下跌了相当可观。 16. The technicians are working hard to modify the design of the new car to make it more competitive in the overseas market. 技术人员正在努力修改新车的设计，使其更在海外市场上的竞争力。17. In my childhood memories, we were living a rough but happy life, with n

22、o luxuries to speak of. 在我童年的记忆，我们过着艰难但幸福的生活，没有奢侈可言。第2题TEXT Aat the same time at work be stuck with buildinto come to mind for certain make no difference on average when it comes toTEXT Bdepend on1. The two runners reached the finish line almost _ _ _ _; who came in first was indistinguishable to th

23、e naked eye. 2. As a result of the recent financial collapse, many people _ _ _ worthless investments. 3. The survey suggests that many college students dont know _ _ what of job is suitable for them. 4. You can ask him again if you like, but it would _ _ _ he will still say no to you.5. The doctor

24、explained that _ _ people who dont smoke are healthier than those who do.6. Im familiar with the operating system installed on the computer, but _ _ _ _ repairing the machine I dont know a thing.7. Whether or not we go to Europe for our holiday _ _ whether we can save enough money to cover the cost.

25、 8. The new staff insisted that opportunities for promotion should be _ _ the work contract.9. As they are discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately _ _ _.10. After the first course of treatment, the doctors were relieved to see the new medication _ _. p. 49答案：1. The two runners

26、 reached the finish line almost at the same time; who came in first was indistinguishable to the naked eye. 两名选手几乎在同一时间到达终点线肉眼是无法区分谁排在第一的。 2. As a result of the recent financial collapse, many people are stuck with worthless investments. 由于近期的金融的崩溃，许多人被一文不值投资套住了。 3. The survey suggests that many col

27、lege students dont know for certain what of job is suitable for them. 调查表明，许多大学生不知道什么样的工作适合他们。 4. You can ask him again if you like, but it would make no difference he will still say no to you. 如果你愿意你可以再问他一次，但没有什么区别，他仍会拒绝你。 5. The doctor explained that on average people who dont smoke are healthier

28、than those who do. 医生解释说：平均而言，不抽烟的人比那些抽烟的人健康。 6. Im familiar with the operating system installed on the computer, but when it comes to repairing the machine I dont know a thing. 我熟悉计算机上安装的操作系统，但是谈到维修，我一无所知。 7. Whether or not we go to Europe for our holiday depends on whether we can save enough money

29、 to cover the cost. 我们是否到欧洲度假取决于我们是否能够保存足够钱来支付费用。 8. The new staff insisted that opportunities for promotion should be built into the work contract. 新进人员坚持：晋升机会应写进劳动合同。 9. As they are discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind.他们正在讨论的有影响力的现代艺术家时，三个名字立刻浮现在脑海中 10. Afte

30、r the first course of treatment, the doctors were relieved to see the new medication at work. 第一疗程后，医生们欣慰地看到新药物正在发挥最用。 Technology is a “hot” issue nowadays. The defenders of technology stress its advantages while the opponents e_(1) its disadvantages. Neither side has ever taken the time to look at

31、the o_(2) point of view.The defenders of technology hold that with technology, peoples living conditions have been greatly i_(3). For example, the boom in productivity has made goods better and cheaper. Therefore, things that were once l_(4), such as jet travel and long-distance phone calls, have be

32、come necessities. Medical technology, in particular, has b_(5) us a lot, especially in prolonging life expectancy.On the other hand, the opponents of technology argue that technology makes life o_(6) worse. Telemarketing, traffic jams, and identity theft are all phenomena that make people c_(7) unha

33、ppy. In addition, many people believe technology disrupts relationships and f_ (8) community.Ever since the Industrial Revolution, the relationship between happiness and technology has been an e_(9) subject for social critics and philosophers, though economists and social scientists have seldom touc

34、hed on the topic. However, in 1974 the economist Richard Easterlin did g_(10) work on the relationship between prosperity and well-being. In his famous paper e_(11) “Does Economic Growth Improve the Human Lot?”, Easterlin showed that there was no real c_(12) between a nations income level and its ci

35、tizens happiness in the developed countries. In fact, technology is neither good nor bad. It d_(13) on what we want to do with it. Therefore, the responsibility belongs e_(14) to humans who have to acquire a social conscience, to respect human beings, nature and its balances.p. 53答案：Technology is a

36、hot issue nowadays. The defenders of technology stress its advantages while the opponents emphasize its disadvantages. Neither side has ever taken the time to look at the opposite point of view. The defenders of technology hold that with technology, peoples living conditions have been greatly improv

37、ed .For example, the boom in productivity has made goods better and cheaper. Therefore, things that were once luxuries, such as jet travel and long-distance phone calls, have become necessities. Medical technology, in particular, has benefited us a lot, especially in prolonging life expectancy. On t

38、he other hand, the opponents of technology argue that technology makes life obviously worse. Telemarketing, traffic jams, and identity theft are all phenomena that make people consciously unhappy. In addition, many people believe technology disrupts relationships and fractures communityEver since th

39、e Industrial Revolution, the relationship between happiness and technology has been an eternal subject for social critics and philosophers, though economist and social scientists have seldom touched on he topic. However, in1974 the economist Richard Easterlin did ground breaking work on the relation

40、ship between prosperity and well-being. In his famous paper entitled Does Economic Growth Improve the Human Lot ?, Easterlin showed that there was no real correlation between a nations income level and its citizens happiness in the developed countriesIn fact, technology is neither good nor bad. It d

41、epends on what we want to do with it. Therefore, the responsibility belongs exclusively to humans who have to acquire a social conscience, to respect human beings, nature and its balances.1.他的确懂得很多理论，但是，一碰到实际工作就显得非常无知。_2.最新调查表明，大多数市民支持政府再建一个新图书馆的计划。_3.这两个国家之所以能够成功的达成科学家技术协定是因为有利于他们进行合作的好几种因素一直在发挥作用。

42、_4.我在上小学时候就看过那部电影，可就是一时想不出它的名字来。_5.尽管他每天工作12小时，他仍然陷于重重债务之中。_6.有必要知道他的身高吗？在我看来，这与他是否成为一个好的律师没有关系。_7.橱柜被安装在墙里，既节约空间，使用起来又方便。_8.这些工人挣的钱比我们多，可话又说回来，他们的工作也危险得多。_9.海伦在大学里学的是经济学，与此同时她把哲学作为第二专业来学习。_10.重要的是你们要自己发现问题和解决问题，我是否到现场无关紧要。_p. 54答案：1.他的确懂得很多理论，但是，一碰到实际工作就显得非常无知。1) He really knows a lot about theory,

43、 but when it comes to actual work, he seems to be quite ignorant.2.最新调查表明，大多数市民支持政府再建一个新图书馆的计划。2) The latest survey shows that the majority of the citizens support the governments plan to build a new library.3.这两个国家之所以能够成功的达成科学家技术协定是因为有利于他们进行合作的好几种因素一直在发挥作用。3) The two countries could reach agreement

44、 successfully on scientific and technological cooperation because several factors favorable to their cooperation had been at work.4.我在上小学时候就看过那部电影，可就是一时想不出它的名字来。4) I saw the film when I was in the primary school, but the title just wont come to mind for the moment.5.尽管他每天平均工作12小时，他仍然陷于重重债务之中。 He has been stuck with heavy debt though he works about twelve hours every day on average.6.Is it