全新版大学英语综合教程2课后答案

1、.全新版大学英语综合教程2课后习题答案Key to Exercises of College English Book 2Unit 1 Text AVocabularyI.1.1) insert 2) on occasion 3) investigate 4) In retrospect 5) initial 6) phenomena7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) notin the least 11) promote 12) emerged2. 1) There is a striking contrast between the

2、standards of living in the north of the country and the south.2) Natural fiber is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) The citys importance as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) His nationality is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5) The poems by a little-known sixteenth-century

3、 Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3. 1) be picked up, cant accomplish, am exaggerating2) somewhat, performance, have neglected, they apply to3) assist, On the other hand, are valid, a superiorII.1. 1) continual 2) continuous 3) continual 4) continuous2. 1) principal 2) p

4、rincipal 3) principle 4) principles 5) principalIII.1. themselves 2. himself/herself 3. herself/by herself/on her own 4. itself5. ourselves 6. yourself/ by yourself/on your ownComprehensive ExerciseI. Cloze1. 1) contrast 2) exaggerating 3) priority 4) on the other hand 5) promoting6) pick up 7) assi

5、st 8) accomplish 9) on occasion 10) neglecting11) worthwhile 12) superior2. 1) end 2) perform 3) facing 4) competent 5) equipped6) designed 7) approach 8) rest 9) definitely 10) qualityII. Translation1.1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.2) Tom used to be

6、 very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.4) Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think its worthwhile to buy/purchase it?5) I

7、f the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2. To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous sto

8、re of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard

9、 on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English. Text BComprehension check: c c d a c bLanguage Practice1.g h e c f a b d2.1) adopt 2) account 3) from your point of view 4) ended up 5) furthermore 6) fund 7) annual 8) keeping track of 9) pace 10) intends11) perspective 12) dev

10、iseUnit 2 Text AVocabularyI. 1. 1) abrupt 2) emotional 3) bless 4) wear and tear 5) dated6）consequences 7）seemingly 8) in contrast to 9) Curiosity 10) genuine 11) primarily 12) sentiments2. 1) When you are confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2) Water is vital to

11、 the existence of all forms of life.3) There is still some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject.4) As a person of simple living habits, he needs nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5) It tickled him to think that shed come to as his a

12、dvice.3. 1) a lingering, fabricating, sentiments2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attainII.1.Its a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2.She arrived early and took a front row seat.3.Dont take me for a fool.4.It takes a lot of imagination to fabric

13、ate such a story.5.My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7.Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8.If you dont take my advice, you will regret it.III.1.hanging 2. to give 3. to return 4. being praised 5. not

14、 having written6. to say 7. to open 8. being helpedComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) falling into 4) bracket 5) deny6) tangible 7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place 10) abrupt11) focus 12) donations2. 1) consume 2) fueled 3) annual 4) plain 5) physically 6) security7) in

15、dicates 8) equally 9) traditional 10) followsII. Translation1.1) The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. Thats why my parents never took me to dinner at exp

16、ensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried hard to meet our

17、minimal needs.2. With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be depend

18、able and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction. Text BComprehension Check: b b d c d dLanguage Practice1.f c g e b a h d2.1) stunned 2) hold (fast) to 3) folks 4) generosity 5) discount 6) liable7

19、) ranks 8) on the run 9) make up 10) blends in 11) by all accounts 12) comes into contact withUnit 3 Text AVocabularyI.11) typical 2)dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare 6)came over 7) interference 8)fading9) narrowed down 10) frank 11)schemes 12) at any rate2. 1) The Security council consists of f

20、ive generals and four police officers.2) The new hotel will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) I was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) Do you have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5) the boy was exhausted after the long cycle

21、ride.3. 1) hysterical; was handed down; should have known better than2) twisted, over and over, talented son3) patience, not to keep him in suspense, assured, repeatedlyII.1.adequate 2. anxious 3. certain 4. content 5. crazy 6. likely 7. fortunate 8. keenIII.1.be admitted 2. live 3. be postponed 4.

22、buy 5. be banned 6. beComprehensive ExerciseI. 1. 1) typical 2) welfare 3) constant 4) frank 5) talent 6) dumb7) know better than that 8) repeatedly 9) dread 10) interference 11) bet 12) assure2. 1) despite 2) really 3) same 4) contact 5) admitted 6) attempt7) not 8) tend 9) different 10) mannerII.

23、Translation1. 1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.4) A jury consisting o

24、f 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.5) Sean felt humiliated ti hear his talent being questioned.2. George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neig

25、hbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should kno

26、w better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates. Text BComprehension Check: b a b c d aLanguage Practice1. d e f g a b h c2. 1) and he like 2) popularity 3) had been kept in the dark 4) define 5) was aware of 6

27、)relate 7) were up to 8) trend 9)opportunity 10)mobile 11)comments12) interviewedUnit 4 Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) conversely 2). but then 3) symptom 4) spitting 5) abusing 6) tone7) tookin 8) editing 9) have arranged 10) in sight 11) stretched 12) data2. 1) The sight of teenagers smoking cigarettes ja

28、rs on me.2) A lot of American teenagers dont like street gangs, but they find themselves getting sucked in.3) Jeffreys computer crashed again this morning. The manager has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) During the Vietnam War, many young Americans fled th

29、eir country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) The new government is planning an anti-corruption campaign so as to restore peoples confidence in it.3. 1) the virtual, on line, via 2) nightmare, routine, any appointment, arrange for3) cue, remarks, his tune

30、II. 1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vocation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Dont worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. 1. hard 2. difficult 3. impossib

31、le 4. tough 5. hard 6. easyComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) internet 2) click 3) virtual 4) routines 5) arrange 6) nightmare 7) annoying 8) connection 9) crawls 10) take in 11) spit 12) data 13) sucked into 14) At times 15) flee 16) on line2. 1) companion 2) deliver 3) access 4) enables 5) customers 6)

32、 delights7) provides 8) small 9) remote 10) informationII. Translation1. 1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A slow Internet connecting speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret

33、 the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2. Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write，submit and edit articles vi

34、a email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of fac

35、e-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret. Text BComprehension Check: c a a b d cLanguage Practice1d e a c b f g h21) vehicle 2) hooked on 3)intense 4)worldwide 5)overnight 6)slipped7) on the whole 8) called forth 9) outwards 10)Needless to say 11) to my knowledg

36、e 12) On top of thatUnit 5 Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) startled 2) mere 3) motion 4) sweating 5) stretched 6) vain 7) On one occasion8) anxiety 9) emotions 10) ashamed 11) In my minds eye 12) recurring2. 1) Mrs. Whites birthday coincides with her husbands.2) They make big profits on the stuff they sell

37、by creating an artificial shortage, which send s the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3) It has been a week of alternate sunshine and rain.4) Politics and philosophy have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her, as she waited fo

38、r her first TV interview.3. 1) media, dedication to, grace 2) his competitors, in excitement, hug him, congratulate him on3) emotions, numerous, intensity, passion forII.1.Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expres

39、sed his wish that she (should) continue her education to acquire still another degree.3.There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4.Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give the

40、m the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5.Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6.Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III.1.I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2.Florence has worked as cleaner at the factory fo

41、r five years.3.The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4.The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.5.It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6.To my disappointment, the managers plan of promoting the new products doesnt work

42、at all.7.The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who dont know how to learn.8.The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it.Comprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) In my minds eye 2) groan 3) competitor 4) intensity 5) anxiety 6) tense7) sweat 8) tension 9) soarin

43、g 10) recurring 11) brought me back to earth12) fantasy 13) sweat 14) congratulate 15) numerous 16) media2. 1) engineer 2) forget 3) convinced 4) how 5) build 6) accident7) thought 8)only 9) sharp 10) touched 11) instructions 12) finallyII. Translation1. 1) It is the creativity and dedication of the

44、 workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business.2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3)We plan to repaint the upper floors of he office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I dont want to

45、see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2. Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You neednt/dont have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out o

46、f the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna, Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was th

47、e tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.” Text BComprehension Check: b c b b c aLanguage Practice1.a e d c b h f g2.1) aid 2) inclined 3) in good health 4) shortcomings 5) penetrated6) dismiss 7)has suffered from 8)progressive 9)optimistic 10)to a degree 11)hold on to

48、12)installUnit 6 Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) culture/cultural 2) indication 3) miniature 4) ironic 5) stumbled into 6) decent7) buzzing 8) abnormal 9) mechanical 10) Shuddering 11) implied 12) leap2. 1) You can convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office a the airport.2) I figured she did

49、nt know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3) The manager glowed with pleasure upon hearing that in spite of their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) Im grateful to my company for allowing me to work flexib

50、le hours as long as I work eight hours a day.5) On seeing the comments made in the margins by previous readers, Tom couldnt help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3. 1) will not panic/feel panic, ll be at a disadvantage2) hybrid, transmission3) crave, One indication, to distinguishII. 1. a

51、lso 2. as well/too 3. too 4. also 5. as well/too 6. too 7. also 8. AlsoIII. 1. Ive had enough 2. When I was old enough to work and earn money3. cant get enough sleep at night 4. has so far collected enough of them5. have strong enough arms 6. have just enough money to live onComprehensive ExerciseI.

52、1. 1) stumbled into 2) not know the first thing about 3) mechanical 4) when it comes to5) hybrid 6) gritted her teeth 7) premise 8) at a disadvantage 9) panic 10) cultural11) flexible 12) imply2. 1) chair 2) force 3) secrets 4) painstaking 5) recognized 6) steered 7) essentially8) observation 9) wom

53、en 10) tutor 11) inspired 12) unlessII. Translation1. 1) He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing a computer games, he is far too clever for his classmates.2) Children who dont know any better may think these animals are pretty cute and start playing with them.3) There is no way to obt

54、ain a loan, so to buy the new equipment, I will just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4) The hunter would not have fired the shots if he hadnt seen a herd of elephants coming towards his campsite.5) I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory - he does not seem to remember painful e

55、xperiences in the past, particularly those of his own doing.2. Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She craves knowledge and works hard. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the same work, b

56、ut when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It was ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institutions of higher education. When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight. So she gritted her teeth and

57、complained to the President.The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equality advocate. Text BComprehension Check: b a d b d c aLanguage Practice1.b d a e g c f h2.1) crisis 2) weighed down 3) supportive 4) takes all the credit 5) pleaded6) in control of 7) party 8) expense 9

58、) lives for 10) semester11) at every opportunity 12) stirUnit 7 Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) Strictly speaking 2) drifted 3) resembles 4) invaded 5) is conquered 6) fascinating 7) snack 8) putinto practice 9) source 10) climate 11) surrendered 12) were aroused2. 1) an absolute necessity rather than a luxury 2) is a valuable addition to the foo