大学英语综合教程1 Unit 14习题答案

1、Key to Exercises in Unit 14Text comprehensionI. B II. FTTTT III. 1. Refer to paragraphs 1.2. Refer to Paragraph 2.3. Refer to Paragraph 3. 4. Refer to Paragraph 5. 5. Refer to Paragraph 6. IV. Explain in your own words the following sentences taken from the text.1. Out of all the traits or character

2、istics an educated man should possess, five are the most outstanding, which are easily identified by all men.2. Delicate, polite, and gentle manners are essential, necessary qualities of an educated man.3. It is commonplace that at the age of 24 or 25, men with a college education tend to live a sta

3、ble and ordinary life, more or less satisfied with their intellectual achievements.4. No matter how charming or wise these illusionary dreamers might be, they are short of what an education requires.Part I. Vocabulary AnalysisI. 1. be embodied 2. persistent continuous hard work 3. be the most import

4、ant and significant 4. undoubtedly; not been effective 5. revealed 6. making progress and very likely to succeed inII.1. professional 2. refined 3. mark 4. institutions 5. induces6. scholarship 7. fundamental 8. multiplying 9. attendance 10. in vainIII. Word comparison1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. C 7

5、. A 8.BIV.1. a. get b. acquire c. get d. acquire2. a. traits b. traits c. characteristic d. characteristics3. a. persisted b. insisted c. insists d. persist4. a. politeness b. politeness c. manners d. mannersV. Give synonyms or antonyms of the word underlined in each sentence in the sense it is used

6、.1. Synonyms: obvious, clear, distinct, definite2. Antonyms: unreasonable, improper, excessive3. Synonyms: accuracy, exactness4. Antonyms: conscious, voluntary5. Synonyms: shallow, skin-deep6. Antonyms: hide, cover, screen7.Synonyms: persist, keep, maintain8. Antonyms: inefficiency, incompetence, in

7、abilityVI. Rephrase each of the following sentences with the word given in brackets.1. The agent said it is a magnificent, eighteenth-century mansion. (described)Tip: describe v. give a description of 描述e.g. Can you describe the kidnapper on that day?describe as: give description in a way 描述为e.g. Wo

8、lves are always described as a dangerous animal in fairy tales.Key: The agent described it as a magnificent, eighteen-century mansion.2. We were just going to bed when the earthquake happened. (point)Tip：point n. moment，an instant of time 时刻e.g. At one point, I thought he was to quit.on the point of

9、 : be about to 即将e.g. On the point of our leaving, he arrived.Key: We were on the point of going to bed when the earthquake happened.3. Tony bought Stella a necklace as a compensation for not having a holiday with her. (make)Tip: make v. produce, cause 生产，造成e.g. The kid made a lot of trouble for us.

10、make up for: compensate 弥补e.g. How can we make up for the passing time?Key: Tony bought Stella a necklace to make up for not having a holiday with her.4. The doctor says that Stanleys liver will be all right now, unless he starts drinking again. (provided)Tip: provide v. offer 提供e.g. We can provide

11、you free accommodation within two vided conj. if 假如e.g. Provided you were a single mother, can you balance your work and family?Key: The doctor says that Stanleys liver will be all right now, provided he doesnt start drinking again.5. The stories he tells about his war experiences are unbel

12、ievable. (beyond)Tip: beyond prep. incapable of 超越（能力）e.g. To write a composition in such short time is beyond me.Key: The stories he tells about his war experiences are beyond belief.6. What speed is allowed on this motorway? (how)Tip: how adv. to what degree 如何，多少e.g. How can I arrive there in fiv

13、e minutes?Key: How fast is one allowed to go on this motorway?7. Yes, I remembered to give her your message. (forget)Tip: forget v. not remember 忘记e.g. I am sorry for forgetting to pay you back.Key: No, I did not forget to give her your message.8. Browns Hotel is regarded as one of the best in Londo

14、n. (consider)Tip: consider v. regard 认为，看待e.g. If you consider it impossible, then it is.consider as: regard as 认为e.g. I have always considered you as my own family.Key: Browns hotel is considered as one of the best in London.Part II. Grammar ExercisesI.1. Need he explain again and again?/ Does he n

15、eed to explain again and again?2. I neednt wait./ i dont need to wait.3. You neednt drive so fast./ You dont need to drive so fast.4. You neednt take the umbrella./ You dont need to take the umbrella.5. Need I go to the meeting?/ Do I need to go to the meeting?6. I hardly need tell you the importanc

16、e of it.7. She neednt come./ She doesnt need to come with us if she doesnt want to.8. Shes thirsty. She needs a drink.II1. needs2. didnt need to show 3. need4. needed5. neednt have carried6. need7. dont need to do/ neednt do8. dont need to payIII. At weekends Mr. Byrd doesnt need to get up at 7:30.

17、He doesnt have to wash and have breakfast quickly. He doesnt have to take the 8:20 train to his office. He isnt expected to be at the office. He doesnt have to work. He doesnt need to have a light meal. He doesnt have to rush.IV.1. swollen2. beaten3. encouraging4. fallen5. born6. uninvited7. broken8

18、. enclosed9. smiling10. waiting V. Join the two sentences into one, using the words and phrases given.BCDACABCVI. e.g. It is certain that so far no team can expect to beat ours at this tournament. Part III. Translation exercisesI.1. 教育会在人的某些特性，特点和能力方面留下印记，并从中找到其证据，而这种特性，特点和能力必须通过耐心的努力，仿效榜样，接受明智的训练和正

19、确的指导方法方可获得。2英语口语中存在许多令人震惊的脏话俗语，英语书面语也有不少，这是大家所见所闻的事实。这种现象毫无疑问地证明，多年在中小学和大学所受的那种被认为是受人尊敬的教育没有产生任何影响。3 正直之人本能地知道哪些事情他可做，而且应该做；哪些事情他不可做，而且不应该做。4当前风行的成人教育就是这么一种有系统，有明确目标的尝试，让人们在久离学校后还能继续自我发展，从而帮助他们继续接受教育。 II1. He possesses some fine traits: he has refined and gentle manners; he is kind and generous to o

20、thers; he is always modest and prudent; and he constantly perfects his work.2. A high crime rate that doesnt seem to drop is a reflection of an unstable society.3. Its beyond doubt that shanghai is fast becoming another international financial center.4. Such a small gym can hardly meet the needs of

21、such a large student body, amounting to about 3000.5. A person with reason instinctively knows what should be done and what should not be done.6. Despite hardships, she persisted in her efforts to complete her university education.7. As long as you study hard and make progress constantly, your chanc

22、es to succeed will multiply.8. Wang Li works very efficiently, because he possesses strong professional competence and, moreover, he pays particular attention to the methods he employs.9. The so-called problem teens were not born to be problems. Very likely, it is because they lack parental and scho

23、ol discipline.10. The President of the university displays both professional competence and excellent leadership; therefore, he is very popular among the teachers and other staff members.Part IV. Exercises for integrated skills1. DictationBroadly speaking, / the Englishman is a quiet, shy, reserved

24、person / who is fully relaxed only among people he knows well. / In the presence of strangers or foreigners / he often seems shy, / even embarrassed. / You have only to witness a commuter train any morning or evening / to see the truth of this. / Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading the

25、ir newspapers / or dozing in a corner; / no one speaks. / In fact, / to do so would seem most unusual. / An English wit, / pretending to be giving advice to overseas visitors, / once suggested, / “On entering a railway compartment / shake hands with all the passengers.” / Needless to say, / he was n

26、ot being serious. / There is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior / which, if broken, / makes the person immediately the object of suspicion.2. ClozeI hold it essential for a teacher to be both intellectually and morally honest. This does not mean being a perfect holy person. It mean

27、s that he will be (1) aware of his intellectual strengths, and limitations, and will have thought about and (2) decided upon the moral principles by which his life shall be guided. There is (3) no contradiction in my going on to say that a teacher should be a bit of an (4) actor. That is part of the

28、 technique of teaching, which (5) demands that every now and then a teacher should be able to put on an act to enliven a lesson, (6) correct a fault, or award praise. Children, especially young children, live in a world that is rather larger than life.A teacher must (7) remain mentally alert. He wil

29、l not get into the profession if of (8) low intelligence, but it is all too easy, even for people of above average intelligence, to stagnate intellectually and that means to deteriorate intellectually. A teacher must be (9) quick to adapt himself to any situation, (10) however improbable (they happe

30、n!), and able to improvise, if necessary at less than a moments notice.Part V. Writing Practice Unless circumstances force a postponement, the new semester will begin on September 1st.Part VII. Listening ExercisesA. Listen carefully to the following discussion. Compare your questions to the ones ask

31、ed in the conversation. Complete the following questions raised by the caller.Q1: What kind of courses do you offer ?Q2: What are your application deadlines for the next semester ?Q3: (What is) an I20 ?Q4: What is the tuition for a full-time student?Q5: How does one apply ?Q6: Are there other materi

32、als I would need to send in addition to the application form ?Q7: How can I send these materials to you?Q8: (How can I send) the application fee ?B. Listen again. Pay special attention to what the receptionist says, and get ready to answer the following questions. The vocabulary below may offer you

33、some help.Vocabulary:attend (v.): go tocontent-based classes: classes that focus on a particular subjectliteracy (n.): knowledge or learningdeadlines (n.): dates by which sth. must be done or completedapply (v.): turn in or submit an applicationissue (v.): prepare and distributeQuestions:1. What is

34、the purpose of the English Language Center?To provide language learning opportunities to international students, whether a students goal is to master basic functional language skills for his or her job, or to enter a U.S. college or university.2. Name some of the courses that are taught at the Engli

35、sh Language Center. Computer literacy, intercultural communication, and business English.3. If the fall semester begins on August 29th, by what date should one apply to the program? June 29th.4. What is an I20? It is a form that indicates that a student is given permission to study in a certain prog

36、ram.5. What kind of visa would an international student get? F1.6. What is the tuition for a full-time student? And how can it be sent?$2,030. By money orders, travelers checks, or using credit cards.7. What must be included in the application packet?The application form, a $35 non-refundable applic

37、ation fee, a sponsorship form, and a bank statementTapescript English Language CenterReceptionist:English Language Center. How may I help you?Caller:Yes. Im calling to find out more information about your program. For example, what kind of courses do you offer?Receptionist:Well, first of all, the pu

38、rpose of our program is to provide language learning opportunities to international students uh-hum, whether a students goal is to master basic functional language skills, lets say, for his or her job, or to study intensively to enter a U.S. college or university.Caller:Okay. Im calling for a friend

39、 who is interested in attending a U.S. university.Receptionist:And thats the kind of, uh, instruction that we provide, from basic communication courses to content-based classes such as computer literacy, intercultural communication, and business English.Caller:Great. What are your application deadli

40、nes for the next semester?Receptionist:Well, we ask applicants to apply no later than two months before the semester begins. Uh-humThis gives us time to process the application and issue the students I20.Caller:An I20?Receptionist:Oh, an I20 is a form that indicates that we are giving permission for the student to study in our program, and then the student takes this form to the U.S. embassy i