大学英语精读第三册课后习题答案

1、大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案Unit1.1 accent2 turn against3 a couple of4 takes his time5 fate6 confirmed7 witness8 subsequent 9 stands a chance10 trial1 belief2 brilliant3 employment4 has saved up5 stood a chance6 were awarded7 Presumably8 conducted9 casual10 around (which studentlife revolves1 Joe wrote to say

2、 that he had to put off his visit because of his illness.2 Despite the noise, they went on working as if nothing were happening.3 Traffic was held up for several hours by the accident.4 Called (up on to speak at the meeting, I couldn't very well refuse.5 Mrs. Stevenson looked in the cupboard and

3、 found there was not a single lump of sugar left.6 It was the rumor that turned Joe against his twin brother.7 We wondered how Sara was getting on in her new job.8 Although Anne agreed with me on most points, there was one on which she was unwilling to give in.9 Visitors could photograph almost anyt

4、hing here without having to ask for permission.10 Whether we make an excursion or stay home will depend on tomorrow's weather.1 uncertain,unafraid,unacceptable,unfamiliar,unequal;2 unanswered,unattached,unknown,undecided,unexpected;3 unhappily,unskillfully,unconsciously,unnecessarily,uncomfortab

5、ly;4 unsay,undress,untie,unlock,unload。1 reliable2 changeable3 enjoyable4 exhaustible5 permissible6 regrettable 7 breakable8 imaginable9 workable10 applicable1 countercharge2 counterattack3 counterpart4 counteract5 countermeasures6 Counterculturists1 Liz sang perfectly in the town hall yesterday aft

6、ernoon.2 I saw your brother and his girlfriend walking arm in arm in the park the other day.3 It began to blow quite hard before midnight.4 They moved the piano into another room upstairs last evening.5 Come to my office at ten o'clock.6 I was still living alone at home at the time.7 Believe it

7、or not, I ran into your cousin in a shop in New York three weeks ago.8 The old couple were sitting quite happily in the garden at this time yesterday.1 It turned out that his methods didn't work at all.2 It turned out that the necklace was not made of diamond, but of glass.3 It turned out that t

8、he "lost" money had been in the safe all the time!4 It turned out that the experiment was much more difficult than they had supposed.5 It has turned out that your nephew is the most suitable person for the job.6 To his surprise, it turned out that the fashionable young lady he spoke to was

9、 a pickpocket.1 Given his age, it was indeed a miracle that he had done so much in so short a time.2 Given that they are fresh from university, the young people have done a good job.3 Given that X equals ten, X minus four is six.4 Given good health, he can finish the work in a couple of weeks.5 Give

10、n enough manpower and financial support, the goal can certainly be attained.6 Given the chance, Paul might make it.1 Fate2 trial3 guilty4 couple of5 conduct6 wandering7 casual8 confirm9 temporary10 brilliant11 stand a chance 12 employment13turn against1into2at3Before4car5station6confirmed7injured8dr

11、unk9jail10charged11court12dismissed13but14fine15where16killing17from18up19fine20free21not22who23drunken/drunk24or25received26such27why28injured翻译1 发言人(spokesman明确表示总统在任何情况下都不会取消(cancel这次旅行。The spokesman made it clear that the President would not cancel the trip under any circumstances.2 杰克对书架上那些书一本也

12、不了解,所以他的选择是很随意的。Jack didn't know anything about any of the books on the bookshelf, so his choice was quite arbitrary.3 随后发生的那些事件再次证明了我的猜疑(suspicions是对的。(confirmThe subsequent events confirmed my suspicions once again.4 我认为我们应该鼓励中学生在暑假找临时工作。I think we should encourage high school students to find

13、 temporary jobs / employment during their summer holidays.5 令我们吃惊的是,这位常被赞为十分正直的州长(governor竟然是个贪官(corrupt official。To our surprise, the governor who had often been praised for his honesty turned out to be a corrupt official.6 少数工人得到提升(be promoted,与此同时却有数百名工人被解雇。A few workers were promoted, but meanwh

14、ile hundreds of workers were dismissed.7 如果有机会,约翰也许已成为一位杰出的画家了。(givenGiven the chance, John might have become an outstanding painter.8 数小时后,有人看见那个男孩在林子里瞎转。Several hours later, the boy was found wandering around in the woods. Unit21Besides Except Besides2Havereceived Accepted Received Accept 3Discove

15、red Was invented Discovere d Invented1 alike2 asleep3 alive 4 awake5 alone6 astir1 conflict with2 superior to3 resented4 left behind/left(my car keysbehind5 error6 rejected7 created8 obtained9 above all10 perpetual1origin2threatening3in existence4hesitates5owes to6 Acting on7 leaving to8 went out of

16、 herway9 has beenappointed10 judgments11 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 sp

17、ite of the personal participation 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-an

18、d-death struggle3 a down-to-earth 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 night 1 self-conscious2 self-sufficient3 self-educated4 self-respecting5 self-supp

19、orting6 self-made1 frightened2 be heightened3 strengthen4 lengthening/5 to be lengthened6 hastened heartened1 In his youth2 A 17-year-old youth3 The youth of our countryhave4 Some youths5 Youth is6 The youth of the 21stcentury have1 Although advanced in years, Thomas Edison remained as active and cr

20、eative as many young people.2 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 p

21、rove to be a great success.6 Ben 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

22、 intend to start now.4 They didn'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 genu

23、ine feeling that the author praises 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

24、 until I told her that Mrs. Williams 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

25、to learn what needs to be known 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 action

26、2 obtain3 humble4 origins5 go out of one's way6 conflict7 acted on8 owe much to9 left behind 1 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 ser

27、ved as7 Constitution8 honored9 The nation'scapital10 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-han

28、d information they needed in their 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

29、好。Henry's works of art are 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, b

30、ut he didn't because as a 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 importan

31、ce to3have applied for4consists of5vital6range7Judging by 8leisure9awkward10ultimate11constitute12slim1 salary2 prospect3 in turn4 smelled of5 depressed6 suburb7 stale8 protested9 incompetent10 interview11 Having little incommon12 disapproval13 advertise14 plus1 A résumé generally consists

32、 of personal information, work experience 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 depr

33、essed me./ I was depressed at the thought 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 Ire

34、land constitute the United Kingdom.1 unlock2 unpacked3 undo4 unfolded5 unsay6 undressed1 a blue-eyed girl 2 a kind-heartedwoman3 a simple-mindedyoung man4 a double-facedguy/a double-facedfellow5 a long-hairedrabbit6 a white-hairedgirl7 a left-handedperson8 a red-tailed bird9 a narrow-mindedman10 a s

35、hort-sightedwoman1 smellslovely/smells sweet2 could smellcigarettes3 Smell the milk4 smells stale5 smells of wine6 can smell something burning 7 was smelling a ball of wool 8 smell offish/smelt offish/smelled of fish1surprising/surprise2 surprised3excited interested4 frightened5 bored closing6 close

36、d7 frightening8 winning9amusing thinking10 lost1 The rumour 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 bea turning point in his writing career.1 I could say "

37、;Thank you"2 I had time to look over my answers 3 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 l

38、ocal3 slim4 apply5 disapproval6 consisted of7 attached importance8 Obviously9 in common10 salary11 prospect 1 Out 2 apply3 others4 know5preferred/chose/select6 single7 a8 at9 behind10 careful11 to12considerate/thoughtful13 when14 questions15 polite16 rest/others17 floor18 placed19 turn20 When21 noti

39、ced22 brushed23 nails24 excellent25 more1 hiring2 link3 college graduate4 somewhere5 find out6 checked with hisuniversity7 he'd be right forthe job8 eagerness9 left me with onlyone 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

40、 to be incompetent.她在当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 Unive

41、rsity for a teaching assistantship, 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 hobbi

42、es are concerned, Jane 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 few 1 function2correspondedwit

43、h each other3 immune to4 at ease5 displayed6 approach7 puzzle8 a householdword9 capable ofcarrying out10 so much sothat1 a series of2 approaches3 are pursuing4 ambition5 fame6 come toterms with7 work out8 singled out9 personality10 taken apart11 at ease12 observe13 modest14 application15 curiosity16

44、 solutions1 He writes 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 t

45、ime to come to terms 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 ter

46、ms of population when compared to Chinese cities like Shanghai and Beijing.1 emotional2 angry3 atomic4 exclusive5 famous6 jealous7 safe8 simple9 important 10 valuable11 central12delightful/delighted13 feasible14 fortunate15 personal16 capable17 sandy18 original19 curious20 easy1 typewriter2 honeymoo

47、n3 airport4schoolmaster5 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/

48、workday/workmate/workshop/worksite/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

49、sugar5 a ball of string 6 a block of marble7 a roll of toilet paper8 a helping of pie9 a blanket of heavy mist10 a slice of beef1 Joe'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 youn

50、g man was seen to 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 docto

51、r advised (that 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

52、 the Trade Union 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 r

53、equested (that the visiting scholar (should give a lecture on Sartre.1 bewildered2 impressed3 modest4 profound5 displayed6 ambition7 singled out8 puzzle9 capable10 at ease 1 by 2 with3 listened4 gave5 told6 lecture7 sure8 Why9 for10 agreed11 two12 hall13 before14 place15 began16 single17 success18 p

54、eople19 shaking20 followed21 before22 stopped23 a24 listened25 not26 nodded27 did28 thought29 but30 order31 was32 answer1 childhood2 a slow start3 mathematics4 grew up5 devotehimself toresearch6world-famous7 explain8 you think it'stwo hours9 the physicalworld10 conquer翻译1 那小女孩跑得太快,身体一下失去平衡,跌倒了。T

55、he little girl 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 ca

56、pable of being 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 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