新世紀(jì)大學(xué)英語(yǔ)系列教程第2版綜合教程課后題答案

1、新世紀(jì)大學(xué)英語(yǔ)系列教程第2版綜合教程課后題答案 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: bunch

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

3、se them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary. Answers: in rich contrast to 1)are exposed to 2)risked his life 3)rely on 4)at knife-point 5)stands out 6)runs contrary to 7)flag down 8)picks/picked up 9)took a gamble on 10)p

4、ulled away 11)pulled over 12) Increasing Your Word Power 1. Collocations Look at the adverbs listed in the box below, and decide which adverb is needed to collocate 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 sent

5、ence. 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) out 11) up 12) over 13) back 14) out 15) down 16) over following ”of the word “than in the the 2. Study different meanings sentences. Answers for Reference: Action speaks louder

6、than words. 1) Production here needs temperatures lower than 25 degrees Celsius. 2) I like to keep things rather than throw them away. 3) There is nobody here other than me. 4) for that boss. her Shed rather leave job than (be forced to) work 5) Word Building3.Now choose the Chinese meaning from Col

7、umn B that matches each consult A. You may a dictionary if necessary.Column italicized word in 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 ing form and the infinitive form of the verb The 1.Task: Choose either the infinitive for

8、m or 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 form of the verb Study the fol

9、lowing 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 attention to the use of the -ing fo

10、rm 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 passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given. Answers: 1) r

11、elying 2) intrigued 3) penny 4) for 5) covered 6) treated 7) amazed 8) contrary 9) generally 10) whatever 11) invited 12) attentive 13) where TranslationTranslate the following sentences into English, using the words .given in brackets Answers for Reference: The rumor about his divorce is just a plo

12、y to gain publicity for 1) his new film.parents money the his a factory with all gamble 2) He took a on starting had left him.their captain to they hoisted their winning 3) After the important game shoulders in shouting triumph.for out should watch to go for globalization, we rush 4) In the collisio

13、n of cultures. was trouble. it was not surprising that there circumstances 5) In the The baby is the very picture of health.6) People have realized the dangers of exposing children to violence 7) and sex on TV. 8)We always had in mind for whom we were making the film. Theme-Related Writing Choose on

14、e of the following writing tasks and complete it after class. 1) Write an essay (of about 250 words) about a memorable experience in which 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 se

15、rve as a guide: a. The problems existing in the relationships between people in our society. b. The negative results such problems may bring 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

16、bustling street with a light heart, I was suddenly overtaken by a startling moan. Turning around, I discovered the sound was coming from a black mass in a corner. “Whats 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 wi

17、th deformed hands and legs, mumbling something. He had obviously lost the normal ability to move and work. A dirty plate was placed 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 the

18、y were! Filled with misery and expectation, they were looking straight at me. He was unable to speak, but I seemed to hear 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

19、 drop some coins in the plate like some other passers-by or turn away in indifference? I recalled news reports about men 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 seeme

20、d to hit me hard. I drew a five-yuan note from my pocket, dropped it in his dirty plate and walked away quickly in silence. “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

21、not talk to strangers, let alone go out of our way to help them; we live in fear of fake products. In short, 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.

22、 If things go on like this, trust, teamwork, and harmony will eventually become terms unheard of. In 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 ca

23、n change the way others see us by winning their trust in us. Mutual understanding and love are the pillars 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

24、 words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. Answers: positive 18)startled 19)perspective 20)harden 21)shape 22)address 23)crises 24) curse 25)incredible 26)conversely 27)issue 28)response 29)prior 30)rare 31)accomplish 32) 4. In

25、the box below are some 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: get the hang of 1)have lived through 2)m

26、akes a difference 3)have no idea 4)concerned with 5)slipped over 6)ran into 7)in reverse 8)mull over 9) 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) does 2) make 3) take do

27、 4)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) concerned 2) Concerning 3) reject 4) dec

28、lined 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) a 5) b 6) h 7) c 8) f l 9)10) e g 11)i12) GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT

29、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 sentences and explain the meaning of “as” in each sentence. Answers for reference:

30、 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 the Chinese into English, using “as” as a relative pronoun. Answers for reference: 1) as you descr

31、ibe / 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 todays papers Cloze Complete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each

32、 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) channels 14) concerned Translation Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets

33、. Answers for reference: 1) Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this. / The only people who can fully appreciate 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

34、 and interact (with one another). 3) Those who have got the hang of Rubiks Cube (Magic Cube) can return each face to consisting of one colour in no time. The individual success of the employees in a team environment 4)results in success for the company. 5) The war, although successful in military te

35、rms, left the economy almost in ruins. 6) He decided to channel his energies into something useful, instead of being glued to / sitting in front of the TV set all day long. 7) Theres a difference between strength and courage. It takes strength to survive. It takes courage to live. 8) She was by natu

36、re a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping hand to others. Theme-Related Writing Do either of the following two writing 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 pa

37、ssages in this unit, you may have come to a better understanding of life and the times when pessimistic and optimistic thoughts take 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.

38、 Tell him or her about your new understanding of the need to remain optimistic. 2) The writers of the two texts in this unit convey 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

39、 an essay (of about 150 words) to share your ideas with your classmates. The following hints may be of some help: a. What is meant 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

40、Weihua, college the in results your about upset feeling still are you know I entrance examination. Ive just read an article about how pessimistic and optimistic thoughts can affect our behaviour and Im now sending you a copy, hoping that it will help you step out of the shadows. Naturally, failing t

41、he college entrance examination can be very depressing, yet if you continue to dwell on the past, you will never be 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

42、the things we have to deal with. Optimism and positive thinking are powerful forces. Good things do come true if we 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: Thin

43、king positively means allowing your mind to be filled with optimistic feelings, and always hoping for the 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 impossi

44、ble to some, positive thinking and success actually have a cause-and-result relationship. The reason is 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, peoples attitude will shift towards

45、 more trust and respect. This not only opens up more opportunities for the individual, but it also feeds 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 ca

46、n try visualizing favourable situations, whether it is remembering a contest won as a child or imagining 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 wit

47、h Words and Expressions 5. In the box below are some of the words you have learnt in this unit. 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

48、 k) prospects l) resolved m) remarked n) undergo o) rewarded 6. In the 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: pack up 33)ma

49、ny a 34) stays the course 35)put to the test 36)flooding in 37)came across 38)come up with 39)plunged . into 40) 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 u

50、nit noun may be used for more than once. 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 chocolat

51、e an article of luggage 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.

52、 Answers: 1) neglected 2) neglectful 3) colourful 4) coloured 5) rough 6) tough 7) worth 8) worthy favourable 9)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 Column

53、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 subordinate clauses and connectives. Reflect on

54、 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. Answers for reference: 1) what 2) whether 3) whose 4) whoever 5) what 6) where 7) how 8) which 9) that 10) that 2Study the following sentences that appear in this unit, paying special attention to “the preposition + relative pronoun” structure. Reflect on their uses and then do the following task. Task: Complete the following sentenc