新世紀(jì)大學(xué)英語(第二版)綜合教程2 1-4單元課后題答案

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1、 Unit One Living in Harmony Enhance Your Language Awareness Words in Action ▆ Working with Words and Expressions 1. In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. ▆ Answers: 1) bunch

2、 2) amazed 3) shift 4) bundle 5) drop 6) capacity 7) participating 8) style 9) commerce 10) rob 11) symbol 12) appreciated 13) displayed 14) slip 15) conquer 16) roast 17) figured 2. In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this u

3、nit. Do you understand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary. ▆ Answers: 1) in rich contrast to 2) are exposed to 3) risked his life 4) rely on 5) at knif

4、e-point 6) stands out 7) runs contrary to 8) flag down 9) picks/picked up 10) took a gamble on 11) pulled away 12) pulled over ▆ Increasing Your Word Power 1. Collocations Look at the adverbs listed in the box below, and decide which adverb is needed to collocate

5、with the verb in each sentence. Fill the correct adverb into the blank in the sentence. The same word may be used in more than one sentence. Consult a dictionary if necessary. ▆ Answers: 1) out 2) over 3) back 4) down 5) over 6) up 7) out 8) back 9) down 10)

6、 out 11) up 12) over 13) back 14) out 15) down 16) over 2. Study the different meanings of the word “than” in the following sentences. ▆ Answers for Reference: 1) Action speaks louder than words. 2) Production here needs temperatures lower than 25 degrees Celsius. 3)

7、 I like to keep things rather than throw them away. 4) There is nobody here other than me. 5) She’d rather leave her job than (be forced to) work for that boss. 3. Word Building Now choose the Chinese meaning from Column B that matches each italicized word in Column A. You may consult a di

8、ctionary if necessary. ▆ Answers: 1) d. 2) k 3) n 4) j 5) a 6) g 7) f 8) b 9) o 10) m 11) p 12) e 13) c 14) h 15) i 16) l Grammar in Context 1. The –ing form and the infinitive form of the verb Task: Choose either the infinitive form or

9、the –ing form of the verb in the brackets to complete each of the following sentences. ▆ Answers: 1) preparing 2) to thank 3) repairing / to be repaired 4) to get 5) studying 6) being treated 7) missing 8) to reduce 9) to leave 10) worrying 2. The –ed form and the –ing f

10、orm of the verb Study the following sentences that appear in this unit, paying special attention to the –ed form and –ing form of the verb. Reflect on its grammatical function in each sentence. Task：Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English, paying a

11、ttention to the use of the -ing form and the -ed form of verbs. ▆ Answers: 1) kept nodding, rather confused 2) Fallen leaves 3) surprised, hiding 4) Deeply moved 5) following 6) Being, interested 7) located 8) reading Cloze ▆ Complete the following pa

12、ssage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given. ▆ Answers: 1) relying 2) intrigued 3) penny 4) for 5) covered 6) treated 7) amazed 8) contrary 9) generally 10) whatever 11) invited 12) attentive 13) where Translation ▆ Translate t

13、he following sentences into English, using the words given in brackets. ▆ Answers for Reference: 1) The rumor about his divorce is just a ploy to gain publicity for his new film. 2) He took a gamble on starting a factory with all the money his parents had left him. 3) After winning the importan

14、t game they hoisted their captain to their shoulders in shouting triumph. 4) In the rush to go for globalization, we should watch out for collision of cultures. 5) In the circumstances it was not surprising that there was trouble. 6) The baby is the very picture of health. 7) People have realiz

15、ed the dangers of exposing children to violence and sex on TV. 8) We always had in mind for whom we were making the film. Theme-Related Writing ▆ Choose one of the following writing tasks and complete it after class. 1) Write an essay (of about 250 words) about a memorable experience in which

16、you helped a stranger or were helped by him or her. 2) Write an essay (of about 150 words) about human relationships in our society. The following hints might serve as a guide: a. The problems existing in the relationships between people in our society. b. The negative results such problems may b

17、ring about to our society. c. What can you do to help establish a harmonious society as a student? ▆Sample Essay for Task 1: One weekend morning, while walking on a bustling street with a light heart, I was suddenly overtaken by a startling moan. Turning around, I discovered the sound was com

18、ing from a black mass in a corner. “What’s that?” My heart pounded heavily. I went up and saw a human being, alive but in a dreadful state. He was crouching on the ground with deformed hands and legs, mumbling something. He had obviously lost the normal ability to move and work. A dirty plate was pl

19、aced in front the miserable-looking man, in which there were some coins and small notes. As my eyes were drifting away from him, his eyes caught mine suddenly. What eyes they were! Filled with misery and expectation, they were looking straight at me. He was unable to speak, but I seemed to hea

20、r his pleading voice and read his despairing mind. His look seemed to be telling me about his hard life and his longing for help. For a while, I was at a loss what to do. Should I drop some coins in the plate like some other passers-by or turn away in indifference? I recalled news reports about men

21、pretending to be beggars, who were actually healthy and able to work. Could this be another one of those scams? But the beggar was there, groaning and living. Then something seemed to hit me hard. I drew a five-yuan note from my pocket, dropped it in his dirty plate and walked away quickly in silenc

22、e. “No good deed is too small.” Maybe we need to bear this saying in mind. ▆Sample Essay for Task 2: We are living in a world of distrust. We live behind cold security bars; we do not talk to strangers, let alone go out of our way to help them; we live in fear of fake products. In short,

23、fear and feelings of insecurity fill the environment we live in. All this greatly harms our society. Growing up in such an environment, we tend to feel isolated and care only about ourselves. If things go on like this, ‘trust’, ‘teamwork’, and ‘harmony’ will eventually become terms unheard of. In

24、 my opinion, trusting others and being trustworthy are the two basic principles that we should follow if we want to improve human relationships. We may not be in a position to change others, but we can change the way others see us by winning their trust in us. Mutual understanding and love are the p

25、illars that support a harmonious society. Unit Two Optimism and Positive Thinking Enhance Your Language Awareness Words in Action ▆ Working with Words and Expressions 3. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the followin

26、g sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. ▆ Answers: 18) positive 19) startled 20) perspective 21) harden 22) shape 23) address 24) crises 25) curse 26) incredible 27) conversely 28) issue 29) response 30) prior 31) rare 32) accomplish 4. In the box below are so

27、me of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary. ▆ Answers: 1) get the hang of 2) have lived through 3) makes a

28、 difference 4) have no idea 5) concerned with 6) slipped over 7) ran into 8) in reverse 9) mull over ▆ Increasing Your Word Power 1. Decide whether “do”, “make” or “take” is needed to complete each of the following sentences. Change the verb form where necessary. ▆ Answers: 1) do

29、es 2) make 3) take 4) do 5) make 6) Take 7) done 8) taken 9) making 10) took 2. In each of the following sentences you are given two confusable words or expressions in brackets. Choose the appropriate one to fill in the blank. You may consult a dictionary if necessary. ▆ Answers: 1

30、) concerned 2) Concerning 3) reject 4) declined 5) unconscious 6) subconscious 7) former 8) preceding 9) raise 10) rise 3. Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese equivalent in Column B. You may consult a dictionary if necessary. ▆ Answers: 1) d 2) j 3) k 4

31、) a 5) b 6) h 7) c 8) f 9) l 10) e 11) g 12) i GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT Task 1: When it is used as a conjunction, “as” can mean “when / while”, “though / although”, “since / because”, “in the way / manner that”, etc., and it can also be used in a comparative structure. Study the following se

32、ntences and explain the meaning of “as” in each sentence. ▆ Answers for reference: 1) in the way /manner that 2) though / although 3) when 4) since 5) used in a comparison 6) though 7) while 8) in the way that Task 2: Complete the following sentences after the example by translating t

33、he Chinese into English, using “as” as a relative pronoun. ▆ Answers for reference: 1) as you describe / have described / described 2) as concern every one of us 3) As is well known 4) As we all can see 5) as you show / as you have shown for your teacher 6) As is reported / announced in to

34、day’s papers Cloze Complete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given. ▆ Answers: 1) perspective 2) despair 3) necessity 4) perform 5) Conversely 6) prophecy 7) where 8) as 9) achieve 10) recognize 11) dealt with 12) attitude 13

35、) channels 14) concerned Translation Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets. ▆ Answers for reference: 1) Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this. / The only people who can fully apprecia

36、te this are those who have lived through a similar experience. 2) Scientists have been hard pressed to figure out how these particles form/ are formed and interact (with one another). 3) Those who have got the hang of Rubik’s Cube (Magic Cube) can return each face to consisting of one colour in no

37、 time. 4) The individual success of the employees in a team environment results in success for the company. 5) The war, although successful in military terms, left the economy almost in ruins. 6) He decided to channel his energies into something useful, instead of being glued to / sitting in fron

38、t of the TV set all day long. 7) There’s a difference between strength and courage. It takes strength to survive. It takes courage to live. 8) She was by nature a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping hand to others. Theme-Related Writing Do either of the following two wr

39、iting tasks. You may draw on some useful ideas and expressions from a variety of sources, such as the two texts in this unit or the Internet. 1) Having read the two passages in this unit, you may have come to a better understanding of life and the times when pessimistic and optimistic thoughts t

40、ake turns to affect your behaviour. Write a letter of encouragement (of about 150 words) to one of your high school friends who failed in the college entrance examination. Tell him or her about your new understanding of the need to remain optimistic. 2) The writers of the two texts in this unit con

41、vey to us the message that we need to look at the positive side of anything that comes to us and that we need to take an optimistic and positive attitude toward life. Write an essay (of about 150 words) to share your ideas with your classmates. The following hints may be of some help: a. What is me

42、ant by “thinking positively”? b. What is the connection between success and optimism? c. How can we keep an optimistic and positive attitude? ▆ Sample Letter for Task 1: Dear Weihua, I know you are still feeling upset about your results in the college entrance examination. I’ve just read an a

43、rticle about how pessimistic and optimistic thoughts can affect our behaviour and I’m now sending you a copy, hoping that it will help you step out of the shadows. Naturally, failing the college entrance examination can be very depressing, yet if you continue to dwell on the past, you will never be

44、 able to pick yourself up and focus on what is more important for now and the future. Life is full of trials and anyone may suffer setbacks. We must take an optimistic attitude towards the things we have to deal with. Optimism and positive thinking are powerful forces. Good things do come true if we

45、 picture them often. Please do have confidence in your potential. Just work hard and prepare for another chance. You will make it. Yours, Janet (152 words) ▆ Sample Essay for Task 2: Thinking positively means allowing your mind to be filled with optimistic feelings, and always hoping for the

46、 best though still aware of the difficulties that might be involved. The human mind is powerful; thoughts of optimism and pessimism can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Though it might seem impossible to some, positive thinking and success actually have a cause-and-result relationship. The reason is

47、that a person with positive thinking will always broadcast goodwill and confidence and that kind of radiating attitude will take a hold on everybody. Gradually, people’s attitude will shift towards more trust and respect. This not only opens up more opportunities for the individual, but it also fee

48、ds back emotionally, and the cycle continues. Though the shaping of a positive or negative personality often happens subconsciously, it is possible to control such processes consciously. A person can try visualizing favourable situations, whether it is remembering a contest won as a child or imagin

49、ing getting that job offer so long sought after. Over time circumstances will change accordingly. (169 words) Unit Three The Road to Success Enhance Your Language Awareness Words in Action Working with Words and Expressions 5. In the box below are some of the words you have learnt in this un

50、it. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. ▆ Answers: a) favourable b) discouraged c) consented d) neglect e) crept f) sufficient g) traced h) somewhat i) refresh j) worthy k) prospects l) resolved m) remarked n) undergo o) rewarded 6. In th

51、e box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary. ▆ Answers: 33) pack up 34) many a 35) stays the course 36) put to the test 37) flo

52、oding in 38) came across 39) come up with 40) plunged ... into ▆ Increasing Your Word Power 1. Listed in the box below are some unit nouns. Discuss their meanings and then complete the following table by filling in the appropriate unit noun. The same unit noun may be used for more than once.

53、Consult a dictionary if necessary. ▆ Answers: a slice of bread a particle of rock a bunch of keys a bar of soap a can of orange juice a sheet of glass an item of business an article of furniture a slice of meat a particle of dust a can of beer a bar of chocolate an article of luggage

54、 a bunch of flowers a sheet of paper an item of expense 2. Words such as respectful, respectable and respective may cause confusion because they are similar either in meaning or in spelling. To communicate effectively, we need to pay special attention to such confusable words. ▆ Answers: 1)

55、 neglected 2) neglectful 3) colourful 4) coloured 5) rough 6) tough 7) worth 8) worthy 9) favourable 10) favourite 11) respectful 12) respectable 13) respective 14) considerate 15) considerable 3. Word Building Match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese meaning in

56、 Column B. You may consult a dictionary if necessary. ▆ Answers: 1) d. 2) i 3) l 4) a 5) k 6) o 7) p 8) b 9) m 10) n 11) e 12) c 13) f 14) g 15) h 16) j Grammar in context 1. Study the following sentences that appear in this unit, paying special attention to the sub

57、ordinate clauses and connectives. Reflect on their grammatical function and then do the task that follows. Task: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences by choosing proper connectives from the box below.

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60、 ▆ Answers for reference: 1) what 2) whether 3) whose 4) whoever 5) what 6) where 7) how 8) which 9) that 10) that 2．Study the following sentences that appear in this unit, paying special attention to “the preposition

61、 + relative pronoun” structure. Reflect on their uses and then do the following task. Task: Complete the following sentences using a preposition and a relative pronoun. ▆ Answers for reference: 1） of which 2) for which 3) in which 4) in whom 5) of which 6) to wh

62、ich 7) for which 8) at which Cloze Complete the following passage with words and phrases chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each target word is given. ▆ Answers: 1) for 2) aware 3) affair 4) prospects 5) storage 6) matter 7) plunged 8) break 9) offered

63、 10) dancing 11) cleared 12) welled 13) stick 14) sacrifices 15) published Translation 1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets. ▆ Answers for reference: 1) Rumour has it that his new book is based on a true story about a

64、 family in a small Tennessee town. 2) He teaches in a middle school, but he does some translation work on the side to bring in extra cash / money. 3) It’s good to be confident (about yourself), but there’s a difference between (self-)confidence and conceit. 4) Only those who stick it out can achi

65、eve success. Those who give up halfway will never realize their dreams. 5) A true hero possesses / has courage, a noble purpose and a willingness to make sacrifices. 6) Anyone who picks up this novel and reads the first paragraph will be hard pressed to put it down. 7) In a sense, life is like s

66、wimming; if you keep holding on to the sides of the pool, you (will) never learn. 8) The future of a nation depends in a large measure upon the quality of education and training. Theme-Related Writing 1) Write a narrative essay (of about 150 words) about your pursuit of a dream or someone’s experiences in making his / her dream come true. Sample essay Li Hui, my friend in high school, was born into a worker’s family. She began to dream of becoming a cartoon artist from her childhood. T