综合教程2课后习题.doc

1、Unit 1 Living GreenReading & InteractingI. Understanding the Text1. Text OrganizationPartsParagraphsMain IdeasPart OneParas. 1-4The writer and her family wanted to slow things down and decided tomove to a property that was off the grid.Part TwoParas. 5-10Living off the grid, the writers family had t

2、o deal with a lot of big challenges,and yet meanwhile gained many benefits.Part ThreePara. 11Conclusion: Going off the grid was a great experience for the writersfamily.2. Comprehension Check2.1 Focusing on the main ideasKey: the countryside, off the grid, utilities, generating, hauling, the adjustm

3、ent, the importance of conservation, how to live green2.2 Digging into detail1. Her daughter wanted a horse. Her husband wanted property. Her son wanted a dirt bike. Thewriter herself wanted her family to be more self-sufficient.2. The property was off the grid. It was actually not connected to any

4、utilities power, water or a sewer system.3. They generated electricity by wind and solar power, and stored it in 16 golf cart batteries. Waterhad to be hauled in from a nearby town and stored in two tanks located on the property.4. In her view, one of the greatest benefits was teaching her children

5、the importance of conservation.5. Other changes included reducing the amount of trash by recycling and composting, growing theirown organic vegetables and reusing things that they would normally toss away.2.3 Understanding difficult sentences 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. BII. Focusing on Language in Conte

6、xt1. Key Words & Epressions1. Key:1. whatsoever2. available3. slow down4. is familiar with5. put in6. organic7. Self-sufficient8. set about9. agent10. utilities11. system12. learned of13. ins and outs14. accomplish1.21. consist of 2. tossed 3. overall 4. hauling 5. went out 6. in use1.31. If youre i

7、n business long enough, its inevitable you will meet with/face/encounter setbacks.2. Hydroelectric power plants generate electricity in a much cleaner way than coal-fired ones.3. Knowing the proper way to do laundry will help you avoid shrinking your sweaters and dyeing your white socks pink.4. We r

8、eally appreciate the invitationto your party, but my elderly mother lives with us and wedont like to leave her alone in the evenings.5. The hotel is OK but could make some adjustments to live up to its 5-star rating.6. Most of us take electricity for granted. But do you know that about 1.5 billion p

9、eople in this worldhave no access to electrical power?2. Usage 3. Sentence Patterns3.11. It was the day before yesterday that they set out. / It was they that set out theday beforeyesterday.2. It was by the roadside that I found the lost wallet. / It was I that/who found the lost wallet by theroadsi

10、de. /It was the lost wallet that I found by the roadside.3. It was not until he got everything ready for the eperiment that Xiao Wang left the lab.3.21. It took my parents half an hour to finally find their way back to the hotel. / It took half an hourfor my parents to finally find their way back to

11、 the hotel.2. It took us almost two hours to work out this difficult math problem. / It took almost two hoursfor us to work out this difficult math problem.3. It will take us more than three months to accomplish this art project. / It will take more thanthree months for us to accomplish this art pro

12、ject.4. Comprehensive Practice4.1 Cloze4.2 Translation1. Jack is so diligent a student that he never goes anywhere without a book.2. This is an outline of my paper; any of your suggestions will be truly appreciated.3. Whether youre buying or renting, youll need to be fully aware what kind of propert

13、y best suitsyou and your lifestyle.4. It is dangerous to ride a bicycle on an icy road, so we have to use the brake to slow it down.5. If we put all our energy and effort into this project, we will definitely accomplish it in a few moremonths.6. I am thinking about moving to a three-bedroom house lo

14、cated near the town center. In addition,it is within walking distance to the train station.7. A lot of the things we take for granted as trash, such as newspapers, magazines, old computersand cellphones, can actually be recycled or reused in one way or another.8. What questions can I ask when inquir

15、ing about a jobYou may ask if the position is still available and how long you have to wait before getting toknow if you will be given an interview.Reading & ComprehendingReading 11. Comprehension Check for Reading 11. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. F 7. T 8. T 9. T 10. F2. TranslationReading 2Comprehensi

16、on Check for Reading 21. Currently there are 27 million rooftop solar water heaters in China. Nearly 4,000 Chinesecompanies are manufacturing these devices.2. That is because such a device provides hot water without consuming any fuel, and the cost ofinstallation is only a few hundred US dollars, wh

17、ich can be recouped by the average house in justa few years.3. First, such devices cost a lot more to install in America than in China. Secondly, people inAmerica live in much larger homes as compared to those in China. Thirdly, people in the UStypically have water tanks in their basements or garage

18、s.4. Because they would help dramatically lower energy costs and at the same time cut carbonemissions.Unit 2 Tales of True LoveReading& InteractingI. Understanding the Text1. Text OrganizationDatesSendersInformation31 days to D-DayFrankHe was badly homesick and bitter about his absence while theirda

19、ughter was growing up.28 days to D-DayFrankHe comforted Polly over the coming assault by saying that whateverwas to happen depended on Gods will, and he encouraged Polly totrust God.17 days to D-DayPollyThe yard was fixed up; she missed him badly; they had been separatedfor 8 months.10 days to D-Day

20、FrankHe was glad that Dee was going to her first movie, and he wantedPolly and Dee to fully enjoy their life during his absence.9 days to D-DayPollyShe wrote about her loneliness and her e&pectation for their reunionafter the war.1 day to D-DayPollyShe wrote about her being sentimental and her lonel

21、iness, as well asher confidence in the future.2. Comprehension Check2.1 Focusing on the main ideasKey: Army, letters, longings, daughter, loneliness, separation, reunion, D-Day2.2 Digging into detail1. He was very bitter that he was not going to be by her side while she grew up.2. He believed it was

22、 Gods will whether he would be one of the assault troops and whether hewould survive the fighting. What he would do was to trust God.3. They had not seen each other for 8 months.4. Polly would take her daughter Dee to see her first movie.5. Polly imagined she and Frank would listen to their favorite

23、 music together on Sunday nights.6. She felt all the more sentimental but at the same time more confident in the future.2.3 Understanding difficult sentences1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. BII. Focusing on Language in Context1. Key Words & E&pressions1.1Key:1. someday2. correspondence3. dominated4. realizati

24、on5. invasion6. bloom7. endure8. constantly9. retire10. react to11. sympathize with12. assault13. exchange14. impressive15. count up1.21. postponed 2. of late 3. long for 4. pensated for 6. on land 7. adored 8. by the day1.3Key:1. could not bring himself to2. was overwhelmed by3. suf

25、fered /underwent a lot of hardships4. was forced/had to bow to5. in the growth of6. long separation from7. was gazing upon8. was filled with2. Usage 3. Sentence Patterns1. Of course you all think big. ButIll bet many of you have no idea what you are really longing for.2. The school bus driver shoute

26、d, “Dont get off until the bus stops!”3. I understand the importance of developing the habit of not putting off what you can do today untiltomorrow. But you know, its always easier said than done.4. You may say you enjoy being single, but I bet you will think differently when you finally fall inlove

27、.5. Not until I e&perienced terrible loneliness did I come to the realization that support and sympathyfrom family were precious.4. Comprehensive Practice4.1 Cloze4.2 Translation1. George longs for a chance to meet her, but he cant bring himself to tell her about it.2. Many smart and capable people

28、do not achieve a lot in their life because they are afraid of thehardships they may have to endure.3. I remember that in my childhood I had great enjoyment in living in the countryside where allthe flowers were blooming in spring.4. The government is sure to react to the recent growth in violent cri

29、me.5. Quite a lot of people can undergo feelings of loss after they retire, and we may help them withour care and concern.6. They would get together exchanging ideas and discussing the problems they were confrontedwith when they stayed in Silicon Valley in the 90s.7. Gazing upon the picture of her g

30、randson who lost his life on D-Day, the elderly lady was filledwith sorrow.8. Some people worry that robots may someday become the dominating force in the world.Reading & ComprehendingReading 11. Comprehension Check for Reading 11. F 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8. F 9. F 10. T2. TranslationReading

31、 2Comprehension Check for Reading 21. Zhu convinced her father to allow her to attend school disguised as a young man.2. She received a letter from her father requesting that she return home immediately. Before parting,she invited Liang to visit her house so that she could arrange a marriage between

32、 him andher sister.3. Liang fell critically ill soon after he visited Zhu at her home, and passed away within a month.This was because it was too late for Liang to propose to Zhu. Her parents had arranged the marriagebetween her daughter and another man. Of course, it would be a fatal blow to Liang.

33、4. When both Liang and Zhu were dead, two small butterflies were seen emerging from their grave,flying happily together. Ever after, the two have been known as the butterfly lovers.Integrated Skills PracticingUnit 3 FriendshipReading & InteractingI. Understanding the Text1. Text OrganizationParagrap

34、hsSummaries of the insights1Para. 2The situations friends face may change.2Para. 3The friends themselves may change.3Para. 4One or both of the friends might unintentionally neglect the friendship.4Para. 5Conflicts can also cause the end of friendships.1.2Para. 1 serves as an introduction to why frie

35、ndships end.Para. 6 serves as a conclusion: Anyway, most friendships do enrich our lives no matter whether they are long or short.2. Comprehension Check2.1 Focusing on the main ideasKey: insights, change, affect, themselves, mutual, both, hurt, unintentionally, conflicts, points2.2 Digging into deta

36、il 1. Why do some friendships end, no matter how much you want them to last?2. When you decide to relocate for a new school or job, this cant help but affect a friendship. Likewise, if a friend of yours is in an accident, develops an illness, or loses someone close, these situations cant help but af

37、fect a friendship. These events can end friendships if the necessary adjustments are not made.3. For example, when one or both friends start to date or get married, their friendship may come to an end. It hurts less when both friends want to do so. It tends to hurt most when just one friend changes.

38、4. Friendship needs regular care. Taklng a friendship for granted can cause it to break.5. A blow to a flower. If a flower gets repeatedly trampled on, itll eventually break. So even those amazing close friendships need care when conflicts arise.2.3 Understanding difficult sentences 1. B 2. B 3.A 4.

39、A 5. BII. Focusing on Language in Context1. Key Words & E&pressions1.1Key:1. mystery2. mutual3. end up with4. venture5. has dated6. consume7. refer to8. apart9. e&tended10. survived11. slipped away12. e&posed13. bounce back14. likewise15. invest1.21. passion 2. due to 3. moreover 4. cannot help but5

40、. revive 6. As much as 7. neglected 8. on her own 9. injure1.3Key:1. cease to be2. felt betrayed3. have been involved in4. had been exposed to5. Do not take on2. Word Formation2.1skilled unskilledbalance imbalancesufficient insufficientagreeable disagreeableunderstanding misunderstanding2.2Key:1. un

41、skilled2. disagreeable3. misunderstanding4. insufficient5. imbalance3. Sentence Patterns3.11. There is no doubt he is impeccable when it comes to honesty.2. When it comes to diet and exercise, we all know what to do, but we seldom do what we know.3. Im not good at English, but when it comes to math,

42、 I am the best in the class.3.21. No matter how heavy the rain was, the soldiers kept marching on.2. Sam said, “No matter who becomes the President, I dont care.”3. No matter whether she comes or not, it makes no difference to me.4. Comprehensive Practice4.1 Cloze4.2 Translation1. The article/essay

43、helps us get a deep insight into the nature of the problem.2. Based on mutual respect, friendship will flourish.3. Like a plant, friendship will wither if neglected.4. No matter what may happen, we will do our best to overcome it.5. A friendship without constant care from both sides will end up with

44、 a breakup.6. This year cold weather has seriously affected the crops in the northern region.7. As much as I hate to do it, I must finish the task as planned.8. That means the new law also applies to private businesses.Reading& ComprehendingReading 11. Comprehension Check for Reading 11. F 2. T 3.F

45、4.T 5.T 6.T 7.T 8.F 9.T 10. T2. TranslationReading 2Comprehension Check for Reading 21. He wrote in the sand: “Today my best friend slapped me in the face.”2. He wrote on a stone: “Today my best friend saved my life.”3. We should learn to forgive when someone hurts us and learn to always bear it in

46、mind when someone does something good for us.4. It was so powerful that he got everything he prayed for: food, a wife, a house, clothes and a ship.5. He prayed that all his friends prayers be answered.6. A friend in need is a friend indeed.Integrated Skills PracticingUnit 4 Study AbroadReading& Inte

47、ractingI. Understanding the Text1. Text Organization1.1Name of the classicTheme of the classicParagraphsRelated events in authors lifeThe OdysseyGoing home1-61. She had left home because she wanted to understand better Western civilization and American society.2. She missed home because studying hum

48、anities at Yale was1) different from that in China, e.g. no correct answers to memorize, originality needed in class and for homework;2) difficult for a foreign student, e.g. reading, listening and note-taking.The AeneidBeing torn between the past and the future7-91. Her mother wanted her to take sc

49、ience like Chinese students traditionally did.2. She wanted to study humanities and write better English.2. Comprehension Check2.1 Focusing on the main ideasKey: program, analyze, turn in, original, was tired of, yearned to, made up for, lingered, As2.2 Digging into detail 1. No, there wasnt. Becaus

50、e when she reached out for a human being, she grabbed a book instead.2. Because it was like committing suicide to try to read up and understand Western canons in a years time.3. Force students to read without being concerned about whether they are interested, willing or able to.4. Because she had be

51、en used to the Chinese way of learning humanities, i.e., teachers giving out standard interpretations for students to memorize.5. She would spend the night reading their works and trying to understand their ideas.2.3 Understanding difficult sentences 1. B 2. B 3.A 4.A 5. AII. Focusing on Language in

52、 Context1. Key Words1.1Key:1. secure2. filtered3. Suicide4. catalog5. provocative6. grabbing7. pops up8. destination9. hesitate10. dubbed11. lingering12. spot13. memorize14. stretched out15. preparations1.21. for instance 2. was flooded with 3. destined to 4. reluctant5. pull them apart 6. stick to

53、7. pleaded with 8. As a result1.3Key:1. stretched out towards/to2. felt obligated to visit3. memorize before4. hear the alluring5. pleaded with, to save/not to cut off2. Collocation1. Many Chinese tourists are disappointed to find shops in Europe closed on weekends.2. Peter Mayle, author of A Year i

54、n Provence, is content to live a quiet life in rural France.3. I am sorry to say that, despite the efforts of our care team, the patient is going from bad to worse.4. Because of pollution, water here is no longer fit to drink.5. The old lady impressed me as someone hard to deal with.6. This sofa is

55、comfortable to sit on. Ill take it.3. Sentence Patterns1. What better way to remember our beloved daughter than to set up/setting up a scholarship in her name?2. What better way to start off the new year than to draw up/drawing up a list of goals to be attained in it?3. Yes, listing Americans favorite foods may depend a lot on whom you ask, but one thing is sure: The United States owes many of its favorite dishes, or the ideas for these foods, to the rest of the world.4. Yes, Claire is young, but she is v