大学英语精读第二册课后习题答案

1、大学英语精读第二册课后习题答案Unit1一1. bare2. empty3. empty4. bare5. empty6.empty二1. shortly2.track down3.faint4.motioned5.at the sight of6.feel like7.slamming8.rang out9.contract10.made for11.heated12.emerged三1. host2. sprang up/rang out3. impulse4. came to5. track down6. unexpected7. outgrow8. widened9. shortly1

2、0. emerge / spring up11. at the sight of12. made for13. crisis14. colonial四1. Jimmy has outgrown the shirts his aunt made for him a few years ago.2. Does the doctor think the elderly lady is likely to survive the operation / it is likely that the elderly lady will survive the operation?3. The other

3、day your cousin paid us an unexpected visit.4. Don't you see the nurse motioning us to be silent?5. Her face lit up with joy at his return.6. The sound of her footsteps grew fainter as she walked farther away.五1.Additional advantageousAnxious conditionalCourageous curiousDangerous educationalEmo

4、tional famousIndustrial intentionalMedical mountionousMusical mysteriousNational occasionalPersonal practical2.Heated coloredpigtailed giftedbearded pointedexperienced agedskilled diseased六1.The people questioned gave very different opinions on the issue.2. Can you see the man climbing on that rock?

5、3. Several days passed before they came up with a satisfactory solution to the problems discussed.4. We were woken early by the sound of the birds singing.5. The chairman made it clear that those objecting should explain their reasons.6. After a days work, I felt I had little ener gy left.7. I knew

6、of some of the athletes taking part.8. The success obtained surprised those who had given up the project as impossible.七1. During the time that2. As long as3. Although4. as long as5. whereas6. Although7. whereas8. Although1. They frightened the child into telling the truth.2. He tricked her into mar

7、rying him by pretending that he was the son of a millionaire.3. My tactless words forced the old gentleman into buying something he could not possibly afford.4. He finally talked me into accepting his terms.5. The girl persuaded her father into giving up smoking.6. Their severe criticism shocked her

8、 into realizing her selfishness.1. Guests are to be back in the hotel by twelve oclock.2. An investigation is to be made next week.3. I am to meet them at the airport.4. You are to finish your homework before you watch TV.5. The medicine is to be taken three times a day after meals.6. Bob and Susan

9、are to get married in October八1.hosts2.heated3.argument4.impulse5.shortly6.emerged7.slam8.crawled9.crisis1.corner2.attention3.noticed4.shining5.directed6.there7.bed8.snake9.its10.feet11.from12.however13.do14.as15.forward16.neither17.still18.if19.through20.floor21.pulling22.under23.cried24.out25.to26

10、.where27.made28.eyes九1.do the cooking3.hardly thought so3.settled down4.half expected5.equipment6.boiled over7.why things were so quiet8.burning9.greeted10.battlefield十1.她砰地关上门,一声不吭地走了,他们之间那场争执就此结束。Their argument ended when she slammed the door and left without a word.2. 出席晚宴的客人对那个美国人威严的语气感到有点意外。The

11、 guests at the dinner party were slightly surprised at the commanding tone of the American. 3. 约翰尼已长大成熟,不再害怕独自呆在家里了。Johnny has outgrown the fear of staying at home alone.4. 当全部乘客都向出口处(exit 走去时,他却独自留在座位上,好像不愿意离开这架飞机似的。While all the other passengers made for the exit, he alone remained in his seat as

12、if unwilling to leave the plane.5. 这封信必须交给威尔逊博士本人。The letter is to be handed to Dr. Wilson himself.6. 南希虽然很想参加辩论,但腼腆得不敢开口。While she felt like joining in the argument, Nancy was too shy to open her mouth.7. 你觉得什么时候最有可能在家里找到他?What do you think is the likeliest time to find him at home?8. 猎人一看见有只狐狸从树丛中

13、出现并向他设下(lay 的陷阱(trap 方向跑去,脸上顿时闪出了兴奋的表情。The hunters face lit up with excitement as soon as he saw a fox emerge from among the bushes and run in the direction of / make for the trap he had laid.Unit21Besides Except Besides2Have received Accepted Received Accept3Discovered Was invented Discovered Inven

14、ted1 alike2 asleep3 alive4 awake5 alone6 astir1 conflict with2 superior to3 resented4 left behind/left (my car keys behind5 error6 rejected7 created8 obtained9 above all10 perpetual1origin2threatening3in existence4hesitates5owes to6 Acting on7 leaving to8 went out of her way9 has been appointed10 ju

15、dgments11 influence12 humble1 Many authors use a false name when they publish their books.2 The origin of human life on earth is now believed to have been in Africa.3 The book was translated from Chinese into English under the personal supervision of the author.4 In spite of the personal participati

16、on of the President, the conference failed to produce agreement.5 Many Americans prefer to travel by car over any other means of transportation.6 Watches made in your factory are far superior in quality to those turned out in theirs.1 a wait-and-see attitude2 a life-and-death struggle3 a down-to-ear

17、th spirit4 an out-and-out lie5 an out-of-the-way mountain village6 a face-to-face talk7 a divide-and-rule policy8 up-to-date machines9 word-for-word translation10 a never-to-be-forgotten night1 self-conscious2 self-sufficient3 self-educated4 self-respecting5 self-supporting6 self-made1 frightened2 b

18、e heightened3 strengthen4 lengthening/5 to be lengthened6 hastened heartened1 In his youth2 A 17-year-old youth3 The youth of our country have4 Some youths5 Youth is6 The youth of the 21st century have1 Although advanced in years, Thomas Edison remained as active and creative as many young people.2

19、While still at college, Miss Leacock had her first novel published.3 A tiger cannot be tamed unless caught very young.4 The old lady carrying a basketful of eggs was run down by a taxi when crossing the street.5 I am sure Mr. White's latest play, once staged, will prove to be a great success.6 B

20、en is fully aware that if not properly managed, his shirt factory will have to close down in less than a year.1 Paul could not dance, nor could he sing.2 I was not satisfied with her explanation, nor were my classmates.3 My brother Joe never learned to swim, nor does he intend to start now.4 They di

21、dn't invite me, nor did they invite my parents.5 Cathy had hardly said a word since supper, nor had her husband.6 Mr. Owen didn't know then what had happened, nor did he ever find out.1 It was Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence.2 It is with genuine feeling that the author pr

22、aises all that is progressive.3 It was on the beach that Miss White found the child lying dead.4 It was because the water had risen that we could not cross the river.5 It was Jim, a heartless fellow, who was heard shouting at his mother in the dead of night.6 It was not until I told her that Mrs. Wi

23、lliams knew anything about it.1 Paul considered himself fortunate to have been admitted to Harvard University.2 Don't you think it good for us to remember Jefferson's emphasis upon knowledge as a basis for action?3 Today people find it impossible for one person to learn what needs to be know

24、n about all subjects.4 His duty fulfilled, Henry felt a great weight taken off his mind.5 Alice considered herself lucky that she was not injured in the accident.6 The Chinese working class made its strength felt by playing the main role in the May 4th Movement.1 action2 obtain3 humble4 origins5 go

25、out of one's way6 conflict7 acted on8 owe much to9 left behind1 before2 aged3 following4 Now5 lying6 for7 that8 as9 in10 that11 might12 life13 away14 saved15 was16 given17 does18 the19 done20 more21 in22 and1 guided2 In fact3 a second term4 shape5 independence6 served as7 Constitution8 honored9

26、The nation's capital10 celebrated翻译1 会上有人建议任命一个十一人委员会来制定新章程。It was suggested at the meeting that a committee of eleven be appointed to make a new constitution.2 这些青年科学家通过现场观察,获得了研究工作所需的第一手资料。By making on-the-spot observations, the young scientists obtained first-hand information they needed in t

27、heir research work.3 他很可能会因视力不好而被拒收入伍。It is very likely that he will be rejected by the army because of his bad eyesight.4 委员会成员在新机场最佳选址(location 这一问题上持有不同意见。The committee members have conflicting opinions as to the best location of the new airport.5 亨利创作的艺术品在许多方面比他兄弟的要好。Henry's works of art are

28、 superior in many respects to those of his brother's.6 我们产品质量的稳步提高在很大程度上是由于设备有所改进。The steady rise in the quality of our products owes much to the improvement of our equipment. 7 吉姆本想按照自己的判断行事,但他没有这样做,因为作为军人他得服从命令。Jim would have preferred to act on his own judgment, but he didn't because as a

29、 soldier he had to obey the order.8 如果让我来决定我们是要一个没有自行车的城市呢,还是要一个没有汽车的城市,我会毫不犹豫地选择后者。Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a city without bikes or one without cars, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.Unit31were short of2attached any importance to3have applied for4consis

30、ts of5vital6range7Judging by8leisure9awkward10ultimate11constitute12slim1 salary2 prospect3 in turn4 smelled of5 depressed6 suburb7 stale8 protested9 incompetent10 interview11 Having little in common12 disapproval13 advertise14 plus1 A resume generally consists of personal information, work experien

31、ce and educational background.2 In today's job market, importance is attached to practical experience as well as formal education.3 The pay for this type of work ranges from ten to fifteen dollars per hour.4 The thought of having to take the exam again depressed me./ I was depressed at the thoug

32、ht of having to take the exam again.5 Tony and his brother have little in common except that they share the same interest in cricket./ Tony and his brother have little in common except their shared interest in cricket.6 England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland constitute the United Kingdom.1 un

33、lock2 unpacked3 undo4 unfolded5 unsay6 undressed1 a blue-eyed girl2 a kind-hearted woman3 a simple-minded young man4 a double-faced guy/a double-faced fellow5 a long-haired rabbit6 a white-haired girl7 a left-handed person8 a red-tailed bird9 a narrow-minded man10 a short-sighted woman1 smells lovel

34、y/smells sweet2 could smell cigarettes3 Smell the milk4 smells stale5 smells of wine6 can smell something burning7 was smelling a ball of wool8 smell of fish/smelt of fish/smelled of fish1 surprising/surprise2 surprised3 excited interested4 frightened5 bored closing6 closed7 frightening8 winning9 am

35、using thinking10 lost1 The rum our proved (to be true.2 The experiment proved (to be a success in the end.3 The student proved (to be much brighter than he had first appeared.4 His experiences on the farm proved (to be a turning point in his writing career.1 I could say "Thank you"2 I had

36、time to look over my answers3 most of the students understood the first problem4 I could stop him1 the letter must have been written by a small child2 they are probably Japanese3 he might have failed in his English exam4 the performance must be a great success1 advertised2 local3 slim4 apply5 disapp

37、roval6 consisted of7 attached importance8 Obviously9 in common10 salary11 prospect1 Out2 apply3 others4 know5 preferred/chose/select6 single7 a8 at9 behind10 careful11 to12 considerate/thoughtful13 when14 questions15 polite16 rest/others17 floor18 placed19 turn20 When21 noticed22 brushed23 nails24 e

38、xcellent25 more1 hiring2 link3 college graduate4 somewhere5 find out6 checked with his university7 he'd be right for the job8 eagerness9 left me with only one other question10 call on翻译1. She got a post as a cashier at a local bank. But she was soon fired because she proved to be incompetent.她在当

39、地一家银行找到一份出纳员的工作,但不久因不称职而被解雇了。2. It is obviously/clearly his young assistant who is running the book store.很明显是他的年轻助手在经营这家书店。3. No sooner had the proposal been announced at the meeting than she got to her feet to protest.这项建议在会上一宣布,她就站起来提出异议。4. Bill has applied to Harvard University for a teaching as

40、sistantship, but his chances of getting it are slim.比尔已向哈佛大学申请助教职位,但他得到它的可能性很小。5. Being short of funds, they are trying to attract foreign capital.由于缺乏资金,他们正在想办法吸引外资。6. The room smells of stale air. It must have been vacant for a long time.这个房间有股霉味,一定是好久没人住了。7. As far as hobbies are concerned, Jane

41、and her sister have little in common.就业余爱好而言,珍妮和她妹妹几乎没有什么共同之处。8. It is self-evident that the education of the young is vital to the future of a country.不言而喻,青年人的教育对于一个国家的未来是至关重要的。Unit41 few2 A little3 little4 few5 a few little6 a few few7 little8 few1 function2 corresponded with each other3 immune t

42、o4 at ease5 displayed6 approach7 puzzle8 a household word9 capable of carrying out10 so much so that1 a series of2 approaches3 are pursuing4 ambition5 fame6 come to terms with7 work out8 singled out9 personality10 taken apart11 at ease12 observe13 modest14 application15 curiosity16 solutions1 He wri

43、tes exclusively for the "Washington Post".2 The friendship your people have for our people impressed me deeply during my visit in your country./ I was deeply impressed during my visit in your country by the friendship your people have for our people.3 It took Joe a long time to come to ter

44、ms with the fact that he would no longer be able to go sailing again.4 Jim's grandfather believes more in fresh air and exercise than in medicine.5 Owing to his poor education he was frustrated in his attempt to find a good job.6 Most American cities are relatively small in terms of population w

45、hen compared to Chinese cities like Shanghai and Beijing.1 emotional2 angry3 atomic4 exclusive5 famous6 jealous7 safe8 simple9 important10 valuable11 central12 delightful/delighted13 feasible14 fortunate15 personal16 capable17 sandy18 original19 curious20 easy1 typewriter2 honeymoon3 airport4 school

46、master5 necklace6 eyesight7 loudspeaker8 sunrise9 heartbeat10 blood-test11 motorcycle12 crossroad13 spaceship14 superpower15 lifeboat16 rainstorm1 handbook/handmade/handsaw/handshake/handwork/handwriting2 housebreaker/housekeep/housekeeper/house arrest/housemate/housework3 workbook/workday/workmate/

47、workshop/work site/worktable4 bookkeeper/bookmark/book review/bookseller/bookshelf/bookstall5 riverside/roadside/bedside/dockside/inside/outside6 classroom/living room/reading room/waiting room/consulting room/dark room1 a drop of blood2 a grain of wheat3 a length of rope4 a lump of sugar5 a ball of

48、 string6 a block of marble7 a roll of toilet paper8 a helping of pie9 a blanket of heavy mist10 a slice of beef1 Jose's father was seen to return after dark.2 The wind was heard to roar through the trees.3 I don't think Tom can be made to take the boss's orders.4 The young man was seen t

49、o enter the building next to the bank.5 When she was in Shanghai the actress was heard to say she had long thought of this city as her second home.6 After the minister of education had finished speaking at the press conference, he was made to answer all sorts of questions.1 The doctor advised (that

50、Mike (should stay in hospital until he was fully recovered.2 Cathy's father insisted (that she (should take a two-week rest before going back to work.3 The chairman of the Trade Union suggested (that a special committee (should be set up to look into the problem./ The chairman of the Trade Union

51、 suggested (that they set up a special committee to look into the problem.4 The commander ordered (that our company (should start the attack before dawn.5 Knowing Jack to be dishonest, I demanded (that he (should tell me nothing but the truth.6 The dean of the philosophy department requested (that t

52、he visiting scholar (should give a lecture on Sartre.1 bewildered2 impressed3 modest4 profound5 displayed6 ambition7 singled out8 puzzle9 capable10 at ease1 by2 with3 listened4 gave5 told6 lecture7 sure8 Why9 for10 agreed11 two12 hall13 before14 place15 began16 single17 success18 people19 shaking20

53、followed21 before22 stopped23 a24 listened25 not26 nodded27 did28 thought29 but30 order31 was32 answer1 childhood2 a slow start3 mathematics4 grew up5 devote himself to research6 world-famous7 explain8 you think it's two hours9 the physical world10 conquer翻译1 那小女孩跑得太快,身体一下失去平衡,跌倒了。The little gir

54、l ran so fast that she was thrown off balance and fell over / down.2 他致力于研究工作的精神(devotion to research 给我留下了很深印象,但我对他那些深奥的理论丝毫不感兴趣。I was impressed by his devotion to research but I did not have the slightest interest in his profound theories.3 千万别说可能会被人误解的话。Be sure not to say anything capable of bein

55、g misunderstood.4 我被他们互相矛盾的意见搞糊涂了,不知如何去做才是。I was so bewildered by their conflicting advice that I did not know how to act/what to do.5 起初,这个复杂问题使他们感到灰心丧气,但经过仔细思考后他们终于研究出了解决办法。At first this complicated problem frustrated them, but after thinking it over carefully they finally worked out a solution.6

56、体育代表团团长在少先队员向他献上一束鲜花时愉快地笑了。The head of the sports delegation beamed with delight when a young pioneer presented him with a bunch of flowers.7 这学期我们都学习得不错,我真不明白为什么我们的英语老师单单表扬了班长一个人。I really don't see why our English teacher should single out our monitor for praise since we have all done quite well this term.8 我相信比较高级的| (highe