全新版大學(xué)進(jìn)階英語第二冊第二單元答案

1、精選Unit 2 Tales of True LoveKey to ExercisesOpenerSuggested answers for reference1. Qian Zhongshu was a Chinese literary scholar and writer, best known for his wit and great academic knowledge. One of his most famous novels is Fortress Besieged (圍城). Yang Jiang was a Chinese playwright, author, and t

2、ranslator. Her memoir We Three (我們仨) recalls memories of her late husband, Qian Zhongshu, and her daughter, Qian Yuan, who died before her father.David Beckham is an English former professional footballer, and the first English player to win league titles in four countries: England, Spain, the Unite

3、d States and France. David is married to Victoria Beckham, an English businesswoman, fashion designer, model, and singer. They have four children.2. Qian and Yangs romance began when they met at Tsinghua University after Yang Jiang enrolled in the graduate school in 1932. They married in 1935.David

4、started dating Victoria in 1997, after she attended a charity football match. The couple announced their engagement in 1998 and married in 1999.3. During the Cultural Revolution, like many other prominent intellectuals of the time, Qian Zhongshu and Yang Jiang were “sent down”, doing “reform through

5、 labor” in a “cadre school” in Henan from 1969 to 1972.The challenge David and Victoria have come across is media attention. They are both famous, so their relationship has attracted a great deal of media attention from its very beginning.Reading & InteractingI. Understanding the Text1. Text Org

6、anizationDatesSendersInformation31 days to D-DayFrankHe was badly homesick and bitter about his absence while their daughter was growing up.28 days to D-DayFrankHe comforted Polly over the coming assault by saying that whatever was to happen depended on Gods will, and he encouraged Polly to trust Go

7、d.17 days to D-DayPollyThe yard was fixed up; she missed him badly; they had been separated for 8 months.10 days to D-DayFrankHe was glad that Dee was going to her first movie, and he wanted Polly and Dee to fully enjoy their life during his absence.9 days to D-DayPollyShe wrote about her loneliness

8、 and her expectation for their reunion after the war.1 day to D-DayPollyShe wrote about her being sentimental and her loneliness, as well as her confidence in the future.2. Comprehension Check2.1 Focusing on the main ideas Frank joined the U.S. Army during World War II, and frequently exchanged lett

9、ers with Polly, his wife. Frank, away in England, wrote about his longings for home and his feelings towards Polly and Dee, their toddler daughter, while Polly described in detail her life at home and expressed her concern over the war, as well as the loneliness she endured from the long separation.

10、 They wrote about their love for each other and comforted each other with the expectation for their reunion in the future. Tragically, however, Frank was killed in the Normandy landing operation on D-Day.2.2 Digging into detail 1. He was very bitter that he was not going to be by her side while she

11、grew up.2. He believed it was Gods will whether he would be one of the assault troops and whether he would 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

12、would listen to their favorite 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 sentences 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. BII. Focusing on Language in Context1. Key Words & Expressions1.1 1. While I was work

13、ing in a fast-food restaurant, I constantly dreamt of being able to own one someday.2. It was common for people to keep up correspondence with friends through letters before the age of the Internet.3. In modern Chinese society, women, to a large extent, are no longer dominated by men either in famil

14、y life or in the workplace.4. There is now a growing realization of the importance of recycling among the residents in our neighborhood.5. The Japanese invasion during World War II met with fierce resistance from the Chinese people.6. It is wonderful to see flowers bloom in different colours after a

15、 long bleak winter.7. The elderly landlady couldnt endure the behavior of the young man any more: he tossed trash all over the building.8. It is true that human beings have had war constantly throughout history; nevertheless human civilization has managed to survive.9. An increasingly large number o

16、f Chinese plan to spend their time travelling to different countries and seeing more of the world when they retire.10. Last week I submitted my first project proposal and I was very anxious to know how the department manager would react to it.11. We all sympathize with those who lost loved ones in t

17、he disaster.12. The general decided to launch an assault on the enemy at midnight.13. At that time, most stores in that region allowed shoppers to exchange goods and services at a mutually agreed price.14. The kids never received any professional training previously, but their performance was impres

18、sive.15. Its amazing that the toddler can count up to one hundred and backward.1.2 1. postponed 2. of late 3. long for 4. continually pensated for6. on land7. Adored 8. by the day1.31. The sole survivor of the crash declined to be interviewed saying he just could not bring himself to talk about the

19、tragic accident at the moment.2. I thought the party I was invited to was a quiet and private one, but as it turned out, I was overwhelmed by the crowds and noise.3. Like many of her generation, the lady suffered/underwent a lot of hardships throughout her life.4. The local government was forced /ha

20、d to bow to public pressure and cancelled the nuclear power program.5. Different teachers play different roles in the growth of a student.6. The team is carrying out research to find out the impact on children of long separation from their parents.7. Mary immediately felt uneasy when she found her c

21、ousin John was gazing upon her.8. I can still recall how my heart was filled with joy and pride when I received the diploma from the principal.2. Usage 1. We all pray for the return of peace and loved ones.2. The prime minister, when talking about the servicemen in battle, said, “Those brave young p

22、eople are the ones who are undergoing all/all of the hardships.”3. All of them were overwhelmed by the glamour of the royal palace.4. The happiest are not those who own all/all of the best things, but those who can appreciate the beauty of life.5. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.3. Senten

23、ce Patterns 1. Of course you all think big. But Ill bet many of you have no idea what you are really longing for.2. The school bus driver shouted, “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 until tomorrow. But yo

24、u 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 in love.5. Not until I experienced terrible loneliness did I come to the realization that support and sympathy from family were precious.4. Comprehensive Practic

25、e4.1 Cloze In putting into words how much we adore someone, sometimes it is easier to do so in correspondence than face-to-face. One cannot help but sympathize with the lover who, gazing upon the object of his affection face-to-face, becomes overwhelmed and lost for words. Here distance may help. Fo

26、r separation not only makes the heart grow fonder, it also provides the perfect excuse for a(n) exchange of love letters in which the tongue-tied lover can give a more impressive display of his innermost thoughts. Unable to bring himself to speak freely about his feelings, with pen and paper on hand

27、 he may nonetheless easily fill pages with fine words. Watered by these, love will hopefully bloom.4.2 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 do not achieve a lot in their life because they are afraid of th

28、e hardships they may have to endure.3. I remember that in my childhood I had great enjoyment in living in the countryside where all the flowers were blooming in spring.4. The government is sure to react to the recent growth in violent crime.5. Quite a lot of people can undergo feelings of loss after

29、 they retire, and we may help them with our care and concern.6. They would get together exchanging ideas and discussing the problems they were confronted with when they stayed in Silicon Valley in the 90s.7. Gazing upon the picture of her grandson who lost his life on D-Day, the elderly lady was fil

30、led with sorrow.8. Some people worry that robots may someday become the dominating force in the world.Reading & ComprehendingReading 11. Comprehension Check for Reading 1 1. F 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8. F 9. F 10. T2. Translation1. 每個事故本身都不怎么嚴(yán)峻，但疊加起來好像就觸發(fā)了一個驚異的結(jié)果。2. 大腦患病過這種損傷的人會漫無目的地從他們住的地

31、方丟失，完全不記得從前的事。3. 看到詹姆士·彼得斯房產(chǎn)中介的招牌，吉姆就給自己取名詹姆士·彼得斯。4. 兩個人驚呆了，甚至遺忘了擁抱。Reading 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 part

32、ing, she invited Liang to visit her house so that she could arrange a marriage between him and her 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 mar

33、riage between her daughter and another man. Of course, it would be a fatal blow to Liang.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 PracticingI

34、. Viewing & Listening1. 29th Jan., 1945My dearest one,Ive just heard the news that all the Army men who were held POW are to return to their homes. Because of the shipping situation we may not commence to go before the end of February, but could probably count on being in England sometime in Mar

35、ch. It may be sooner. It has made me very warm inside. It is terrific, wonderful, shattering.2. I do not know how long leave I shall get. I could get as little as 14 days and I may get as much as a month. Im wondering how I shall tell you Im in England. Probably its still quicker to send a telegram than a letter. And I hope to send you one announcing that I am on the same island. I will send another when Im actually soon to get on the London-bound train and you can ring