大学英语综合教程4(Unit6)教程答案

1、Unit TwoAttitudes to LifeEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action Working with Words and Expressions1. 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:1) commonplace2) enduring3) dim4) com

2、mand5) imperfection6) intensive7) abandon8) finite9) dynamic10) weaving11) additional12) aspirations13) gratitude14) integrity15) faithful16) committedNow where2. 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

3、 in the proper context? check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise.Change the formnecessary. Answers:1) live on2) dawned upon3) live by4) is invested with5) hold fast to6) All too7) step aside8) set out9) to and fro10) work at Increasing Your Word Power1. Study the following usage notes

4、about the words in the box. They are all associated with the meaning of“ change” . Answers:1) change2) transform3) alter4) convert5) revise6) modify7) vary8) transcribe2. You will read three groups of words which are similar in meaning but different in usage. Reflect on the differences in usage betw

5、een the words in each group and fill in each blank with a proper one. Change the form if necessary. Answers:1) tour2) trip3) travelling4) journey5) select6) choose7) pick8) elect9) ordinary10) regular11) average12) normal3. Write out the corresponding verb forms of the following adjectives.Answers:1

6、) add2) beautify3) contradict4) deafen5) differ6) intensify7) minimize8) oppose9) please10) prosper11) radiate12) relent13) respect14) sparkle15) wonder16) witherGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: Write hypothetical sentences based on the given facts. Answers for reference:1) My mother would not be worried a

7、bout me if she knew what my life was like.2) They would probably allow you to do the job if you were in better health.3) They wouldn t work with such enthusiasm if they didn t know what they were working for.4) I would have to look it up in the dictionary if I didn t know the meaning of theword.5) S

8、he would understand what we say if she knew Chinese.6) I would be quite satisfied if you spoke with greater accuracy.Task 2: Make hypothetical sentences with the given words. Answers for reference:1) If we knew where he was, we would try to get in touch with him.2) If it were not for the expense inv

9、olved, we would go there by plane.3) If we were to miss the train, we would have to wait another four hours.4) If we pooled all our resources, we would have enough money to buy the equipment.5) If he didn t have a strong love for the handicapped children, he wouldn t beworking so tirelessly for them

10、.ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.Answers:1) wither2) sense3) faithful4) commit5) aspirations6) gratitude7) dawns8) accumulated9) nourishment10) preoccupied11) flowers12) tendered13) weave14) elevateTranslation1. Translate the

11、following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets. Answers for reference:1) The ambassador to the U.N. was investedwith full authorityto dealwithalltheforeign affairs concerning his country on behalf of his government.2) All the way on the train I hadbeenpreoccupied

12、 with theresultofthe termexamination until the conductor reminded meof the arrival of my destination.3) Although her husband s name didnotappear on the listofthe peoplewho gotkilled in the traffic accident, she kept walking to and fro, anxious to see him back home sooner.4) I was setting out to tran

13、slate the contract into English when it dawned upon me that both parties involved were Chinese companies.5) At the party, people sang and danced with abandon, totally forgetting the troubles in their lives.6) With the great aspirations to become an astronaut, Jackson committed himself to the 2-year

14、strenuous constitution training.7) His paintings, dr awing on timeless fairy stories, exemplified the Europeans tasteof that period.8) The bus driver didn t want to take any responsibility for the accident and sohetook every means to put the blame on the passengers on board.9) He not only risked his

15、 own life to save the old man from the burning house but made some room in his own house for him to settle down.10) From childhood, she tried to live by the teachings of her parents and gradually accumulated a set of standards of conduct.2. Translate the following passage into English. Answers for r

16、eference:What is truth? Truth is the correct reflection of people s knowledge about the objective world and its laws. Truth makes people full of hope and life full of brilliance and glory. Therefore, many people regard the pursuit of truth as the ultimate goal of their lives. In human history, many

17、people devoted their lives to thepursuit of truth and made outstanding contributions to mankind.Truth is both absolute and relative. We say that truth is absolute because truth can objectively reflect the essentials of things. However, any truth is but people scorrect understanding of the developmen

18、t of things at a certain stage. Therefore, truth is relative and develops constantly.Sometimes, the brilliance of truth may dim but it will never die out. For somepeople, truth may seem beyond their reach. In fact, it is close at hand. We can findtruth as long as we keep pursuing it heart and soul.T

19、heme-Related WritingWrite an essay of no less than 150 words on the topic“Attitudes Towards Life ” . Yourwriting should cover the following points: 1) different attitudes people hold towards life 2) the benefits of holding a positive attitude 3) ways to develop a positive attitude towards life Sampl

20、e essay:Attitudes Towards LifePeople hold different attitudes towards life. Some take a positive attitude and they always appreciate the beauty of life with zeal and gratitude. Some take a negative attitude towards life and any slight trouble in life may seem like the end of the world to them.A positive attitude ensures a happy, successful and healthy life. With a positive attitude, people find it easy to accept challenges and