大学英语第二版综合教程 课后习题答案-

1、Unit1 Ways of LearningPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementaryschools in Nanjing.2.Their 18-month-old son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the key intothe slot of the key box during their stay at the Jin

2、ling Hotel.3.They would come over to watch Benjamin and then try to teach him how todo it properly.4.Because he realized that this anecdote was directly relevant to their assignedtasks in China: to investigate early childhood education and to throw light on Chinese attitudes toward creativity.5.Most

3、 of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel.6.He emphasized that the most important thing is to teach the child that oncan solve a problem effectively by oneself.7.He means that this incident pointed to important differences in educationaland artistic practices between Chi

4、na and the USA.8.The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the child byguiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education, one that stands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child to explore and learn unaided.9.One example is of children at

5、 the age of 5 or 6 painting flowers, fish andanimals skillfully and confidently; in a second example, calligraphers 9 and10 years old were producing works; and in a third, young artists work onperfecting their craft for several hours a day.10.Americans think that unless creativity has been acquired

6、early, it may neveremerge, and skills can be picked up later. Chinese think that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired, and there is no hurry to promote creativity.11.This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.12.The author makes the suggestion that we shoul

7、d strike a better balancebetween the poles of creativity and basic skills.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1The text begins with an anecdote.2His thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learning in Chinaand the West.3He winds up the text with a suggestion in the form of a question.2.C

8、hinese1Show a child how to do something, or tech by holding the hand2Give greater priority to developing skills at an early age, believing thatcreativity can be promoted over timeAmericans1Teach children that they should rely on themselves for solutions toproblems2Put more emphasis on fostering crea

9、tivity in young children, thinkingskills can be picked up laterLanguage Sense Enhancement(1Summarizing(2value originalityand independence (3contrast between (4in terms of(5harbor(6fearful(7comparable(8promote creativity(9emerge(10p icked upLanguage Focus VocabularyI1.1insert2on occasion3investigate4

10、In retrospect 5initial6phenomena7attached8make up for9is awaiting10not; in the least11promote12emerged2.1 a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of thecountry and the south.2is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3as a financial center has evolved slowly.4is not relevant

11、 to whether he is a good lawyer.5by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way intosome English magazines.3.1be picked up; cant accomplish; am exaggerating2somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1.1continual2co

12、ntinuous 3continual4continuous2.1principal2principal3principle 4principles5principalIII1.themselves2.himself/herself3.herself/by herself/on her own4.itself5.ourselves6.yourself/by yourself/on your ownComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1contrast(2exaggerating(3priority(4on the otherhand (5promoting(6p

13、ick up(7assist(8accomplish(9occasion(10n eglecting(11w orthwhile(12s uperior2.(1end(2perform(3facing(4competent (5equipped(6designed(7approach(8rest(9definitely(10q ualityII.translation1.(1It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from thetradition.(2Tom used to be very shy, but thi

14、s time he was bold enough to give aperformance in front of a large audience.(3Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the childat an early age.(4Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think itsworthwhile to buy it?(5If the data is statistically valid, it wi

15、ll throw light on the problem we areinvestigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing inyour head you

16、 cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish th

17、e task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization. A Salvation Armybell ringer is a volunteer who help it collect donations.2.The boy asked him: Are you poor? He did it simply out of confusion

18、 andcuriosity. Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer.3.He said, “I have more than some people, but not as much as others.”Thismeans that he was neither poor nor rich.4.The boys mother scolded him because the question was social inappropriate,especially to a person who looked

19、 poor.5.Yes, economically he is poor. He lives in a small basement apartment. Hedoesnt even have a color TV. He falls into the lowest income category. And so on.6.No, the writer does not feel poor. This is because he has enjoyed good healthand creativity which he thinks are much more important than

20、material goods.7.He feels out of place among people who are primarily interested in materialthings.8.She told him that she was interested in whats on the inside. but after he tookher to his poorly furnished apartment, she changed her mind completely. 9.It only shows that to her the most important th

21、ing was still material goodsrather than what she had claimed before.10.Commercial can put people under pressure to purchase more than is reallynecessary.11.Because December is the time for to work for the Salvation Army as a bellringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings him hap

22、piness in helping others.12.The boys question has helped the writer realize that, despite his lack ofexpensive possessions, he is rich in many other ways and should be thankfulfor that.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1 a.2the essay is meant to explain something that is, the authors view of lif

23、e.3That one can live a life full of riches without being rich financially.2.Part One: The writers encounter with a boy who raised the question “are you poor?”Part Two: In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensive possessions doesnt make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys lif

24、ein many other ways.Part Three: In conclusion, the writer thinks hes grown to understand more about himself because of the boys question.Language Sense Enhancement1.(1attain(2wear and tear(3dependable(4modest (5primarily(6minimal(7exceptionally(8illness-free(9spirited(10e nergizingLanguage Focus Voc

25、abularyI1.1abrupt2emotional3bless4wear and tear 5dated6consequences7seemingly8in contrast to9Curiosity10genuine11primarily12sentiments2.1confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2vital to the existence of all forms of life.3some confusion among the students about wha

26、t to do after class to follow up on thesubject.4nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5tickled him to think that shed come to ask his advice3.1 a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2fill out; every item; vital; consequences3be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1.It is a long trip and

27、will take us five hours by bus.2.She arrived early and took a front row seat.3.Dont take me for a fool.4.It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5.My uncle will take me (along on his trip to the Arctic this summer.6.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7.Kevin took second prize i

28、n the weight-lifting competition.8.If you dont take my advice, you will regret it.III1.hanging2.to give3.to return4.being praised5.not having written6.to say7.to open8.being helpedComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1well-off/affluent(2dated(3falling into(4bracket (5deny(6tangible(7pursuit(8cherishes(

29、9out of place(10a brupt(11f ocus(12d onations2.(1consume(2fueled(3annual(4plain (5physically(6security(7indicates(8equally(9traditional(10f ollowIII. Translation1.1The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3Education is

30、the most cherished tradition in our family. Thats why myparents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me tothe best private school.4Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus hadto go through another difficult phase of his life.5In contrast to our affl

31、uent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, butthey have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the mostimportant task that we, educators, must take on: to encoura

32、ge students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent Ques

33、tionPair Work1.There are seven characters-Father, Mother, Heidi, Diane, Sean, RestaurantManager, and Mrs. Higgins.2.No. Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3.To buy a guitar.4.To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5.He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6.It was unne

34、cessary and embarrassing.7.He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8.He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9.She felt humiliated.10.Because the Thompson had just moved.11.He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman

35、 Heidiwas.12.Because she couldnt bear being embarrassed by her father.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1. A fast-food restaurant2.The Thompson family dining room3.An office at a high school2.Scene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager.Scene Two: Father em

36、barrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom.Scene Three: Father embarrassed Heidi by boating to an official at her newschool about how talented she was. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1once in a while(2for(3the problem(4he thinks (5humiliated(6class pr

37、esident(7have(8Actually(9stop to think(10i nterferenceLanguage Focus VocabularyI1.1typical2dumb3junior4glorious 5welfare6came over7interference8fading9narrowed down10frank11schemes12at any rate2.1consists of five generals and four police officers.2will be in a location overlooking the lake.3was humi

38、liated by her comments about my family background in frontof so many people.4have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2twisted; over and over; talented son3patience; not to keep hi

39、m in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII.Collocation1.adequate2.anxious3.certain4.content5.crazy6.likely7.fortunate8.keenIII.Usage1.be admitted2.live3.be postponed4.buy5.be banned6.beComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1typical(2welfare(3constant(4frank(5talent(6dumb (7know better than that(8repeatedly(9d

40、read(10i nterference(11b et(12a ssure2.(1despite(2really(3same(4contact (5admitted(6attempt(7not(8tend(9different(10m annerII.Translation1.(1Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations forthe nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.

41、(3Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare forthe rest of his life.(4 A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music

42、in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would ce

43、rtainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskC

44、omprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2.She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, andcommunicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.3.She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out only t get mail,n

45、ewspapers and groceries.4.They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and life seems to beunreal.5.That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outsideforms of socializing.6.She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7.She is bad-tempered, easily

46、 angered, and attacks everyone in sight, allbecause she has long become separated from others and lacks emotional face-to-face exchanges with people.8.She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentions because of the lack ofemotional cues given by their typed dialogue.9.Because we rely on co-w

47、orks for company.10.She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City,gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctors appointments-anything to get her out of the house and connected with others.11.No, she doesnt feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerabl

48、e.12.She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to thecomputer, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again. Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1.2-32.1,4-10,133.114.122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last t

49、ells of the authors escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but find both unsatisfactory. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1routine(2for company(3unemployment(4externally (5dr

50、ug abuse(6restore(7fled(8gym(9set apart(10a ppointmentsVocabularyI 1.1conversely2but then3symptom4spitting 5abusing6tone7took; in8editing9have arranged10in sight11stretched12data2.1smoking cigarettes jars on me.2find themselves getting sucked in.3has arranged for a technician from the computer store

51、 to check andrepair it.4fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries toavoid military service.5restore peoples confidence in it.3.1the virtual; on line; via2nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3cue; remarks; his tuneII.Collocation1.We came here all the way on foot

52、.2.Private cars are not allowed on campus.3.They are on vacation in Florida.4.Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5.Dont worry, Lucy is always on time.6.Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III.Usage1.hard2.difficult3.impossible4.tough5.hard6.easyComprehensive ExercisesI

53、.cloze1.(1Internet(2click(3virtual(4routines (5arrange(6nightmare(7annoying(8connection(9crawls(10t ake in(11s pit(12d ata(13s ucked into(14A t times (15f lee(16o n line2.(1companion(2deliver(3access(4enables (5customers(6delights(7provides(8small(9remote(10i nformationII.Translation1.1Research show

54、s that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2 A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completelydifferent angle.5Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory

55、sets her apart from herclassmates.2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse,

56、 I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming ObstaclesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higher than hispersonal best.2.Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymn