《全新版大学英语》第二册(综合教程第二版)课后练习答案

1、课后练习答案（全新版大学英语综合教程第二版第2册Unit 11. Vocabulary2. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) insert 2) on occasion 3) investigate 4) In retrospect 5) initial 6) phenomena 7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) not in the least 11) promote 12) emerged3. Rewrite each sentence 1) a striking contrast b

2、etween the standards of living in the north of the country and the south2) is said to be superior to synthetic fiber3) as a financial center has evolved slowly4) is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English mag

3、azines.4. Complete the sentences1) be picked up, can' t accomplish, am exaggerating2) somewhat, the performance, have neglected, they apply to3) assist, On the other hand, are valid, a superiorII. Confusable Words1.1) continual 2) continuous 3) continual 4) continuous2)1) principal; 2) principal

4、; 3)principle 4) principles 5) principalIII. Usage1. themselves 2. himself/herself 3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself 5. ourselves 6. yourself/by yourself/on your ownComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) contrast 2) exaggerating 3) priority 4) on the other hand 5) promoting 6) pick

5、 up7) assist 8) accomplish 9) on occasion 10) neglecting 11). worthwhile 12)superior2. Theme-related1. end 2. perform 3. facing 4. competent 5. equipped 6. designed 7. approach8. rest 9. definitely 10. quality11. Translation1.Translate the Sentences1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a

6、 departure from the tradition.2) Tom used to be 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 paint ing really is a masterpiece, do

7、you think it worthwhile to buy/purchase it?5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2. Translate the passageTo improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-known

8、essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store 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

9、produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit 7Text AA Life Full of RichesI. Vocabulary 1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) abrupt2) emotional3) bless4) wear and tear5) dated 6) consequences 7) se

10、emingly 8) in contrast to9) Curiosity10) genuine11) primarily12) sentiments2. Rewrite each sentence 1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first2) vital to the existence of all forms of life3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up

11、 on the subject4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy5) tickled him to think that she' d come to ask his advice3. Complete the sentences1) a lingering, fabricating, sentiments2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attainII. Words with Multip

12、le Meanings1. It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Don ' t take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5. My uncle will take me (alone on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6. He took the dinner

13、plate I passed to him.7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8. If you don t take my advice, you will regret it.III. Usage1. hanging2. to give 3. to return 4. being praised5. not having 6. to say 7. to open8. being helpedComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) well-off

14、/affluent2) dated3) falling into 4) bracket5)deny6) tangible7) pursuit8) cherishes9) out of place 10) abrupt 11)focus12) donations2. Theme-related1) consume 2) fueled3) annual 4) plain5)physically6) security7) indicates 8) equally 9) traditional 10) followsII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1)

15、 The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.s why my3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. Thatparents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Sho

16、rtly 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 minimal needs.2. Translate the passageWith more and more donation

17、s 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 dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare

18、 them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit 3 The Generation GapText A Father Knows BetterI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) typical 2) dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare 6) came over 7) interference8) fadin

19、g 9) narrowed down 10) frank 11) schemes 12) at any rate2. Rewrite each sentence1) consists of five generals and four police officers.2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) have any proof that it was He

20、nry who stole the computer?5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3. Complete the sentences1) hysterical, was handed down by, should have known better than2) twisted, over and over, talented son,3) patience, not to keep him in suspense, assured-repeatedlyII. Collocation1. adequate 2. anxious 3.

21、certain 4. content5. crazy 6. likely 7. fortunate 8. keenIII. Usage1. be admitted 2. live 3. be postponed4. buy 5. be banned 6. beComprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1.Text-related1) typical 2) welfare 3) constant 4) frank 5) talent 6) dumb 7) know better than that8) repeatedly 9) dread 10) interference

22、11)bet 12)assure2. Theme-relatedI. despite 2. really 3. same 4. contact 5. admitted 6. attempt 7. not8. tend 9. different 10. mannerII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nucl

23、ear 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 of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2. Translate the passageGeorge,

24、 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 neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what

25、 they were“What has come over you?thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son,In theYou should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his

26、 classmates.Unit 4Text A A Virtual LifeI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) conversely 2) but then 3) symptom 4)spitting 5) abusing6) tone 7) took (her) in 8) editing 9)have arranged 10) in sight 11) stretched 12) data2. Rewrite each sentence 1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) f

27、ind themselves getting sucked in3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) fled their country to avoid military service/ fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) restore people's confidence in it.3. Complete the sentences1) the virtual/ on line

28、/ via2) nightmare/ routine/ any appointment/ arrange for3) cue/ remarks/ his tuneII. Collocation1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vacation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don't worry, Lucy is

29、 always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. Usagel. hard3. impossible5. hardComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) Internet3) virtual5) arrange7) annoying9) crawls11) spit2. difficult4. tough6. easy2) click4) routines6) nightmare8) connection10) take in12) data13) suck

30、ed into14) At times15) flee16) on line2. Theme-related1) companion2) deliver3) access4) enables5) customers6) delights7) provides8) small9) remote10) informationII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A slow Internet connection s

31、peed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret 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. Translate the passagePerhaps you env

32、y 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 via 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

33、 latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit 5 Overcoming ObstaclesText A True HeightKey to Book 2 Unit 5Vocab

34、ularyI. 1.1) startled 2) mere3) motion 4) sweating5) stretched out6) vain7)On one occasion 8) anxiety9) emotions10) ashamed of11) In my mind's eye12) recurring2.1) Mrs. White's birthday coincides with her husband's.2) They make big profits on the stuff they sell by creating an artificial

35、 shortage, which sends 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 for her first TV interview

36、.3.1) media; dedication to; grace.2) his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3) emotions; numerous; intensity; passion for1) Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2) In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she (sho

37、uld) continue her educa?tion to acquire still another degree.3) There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility to safe?guard the welfare of animals.4) Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them the idea that everyt

38、hing 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. Words with Multiple Meanings1.1 work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2. Florence has worked as a cleaner at th

39、e factory for 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 manager's plan of promoting the new

40、products doesn't work at all.7. The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don't know how to learn.8. The medicine began to work one hour after the child took it. .Comprehensive txercises1. Cloze(A) Text-related1. In my mind's eye2. groan3. competitor4. intensity5.

41、anxiety6.tense7. sweat8. tension9. soaring10. recurring11. brought me back to earth12. fantasy13. sweat14. congratulate15. numerous16. media(B)Theme-related1. engineer2. forget3. convinced4. how5. build6. accident7. thought8. only9. sharp10. touched11. instructions12. finallyII. Translation1.1) It i

42、s the creativity and dedication of the 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 the office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic mer

43、it sometimes coincide.5) I don t want to see me 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 needn' t / don ' t have to

44、be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.notConsider 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 until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if

45、a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and help me survive the crisis. ”Unit 6 Women, Half the skyText A A Woman Can Learn Anything a Man Can1. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) cultural/culture 2)indication 3) miniature 4) i

46、ronic 5) stumbled into 6) decent7)buzzing 8) abnormal 9) mechanical 10) shuddering 11) implied 12)leap2. Rewrite each sentence 1) Convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office2) Didn ' t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as tohow to cook rice with the rice coo

47、ker3) Their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) Allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day5) Couldn t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3. Complete the sentences1) will not panic/ feel panic, will be at a disadvantage2) hybri

48、d, transmission3) carve, one indication, to distinguishII. Collocation1. also 2. as well/too 3. too 4. too5. as well/too 6. too 7 also 8. alsoIII. Usage1. I ' ve had enough2.when I was old enough to work and earn money3. can ' t get enough sleep at night 4. had so far collected enough of the

49、m5.have strong enough arms 6. have just enough money to live onComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) 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) panic10) cultural 11)flexible 12)imply2.T

50、heme-relatedI. chair 2. force 3. secrets 4. painstaking 5. recognized 6. steered 7. essentially8.obsevation 9. women 10. tutor"inspired12.unlessII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) He is a man of few words, but it comes to playing computer games, he is too clever for his classmates.2) Ch

51、ildren who don ' t know any better may think these animals are pretty cute and start playing with them.ll3) There is no way to obtain a loan, so as to buy the new equipment, I just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4) The hunter would not have fired the shots if he had not seen a herd

52、 of elephants coming towards his campsite.5) I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory - he does not seem to remember painful experiences in the past, particular those of his own doing.2. Translate the passage:Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She craves knowledge and works hard. H

53、owever, 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, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It is ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a di

54、sadvantage 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 complained to the President. The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equity advocate.Unit 7 Learning about EnglishText A T

55、he Glorious Messiness of English1. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) Strictly speaking 2) drifted3) resembles4)invaded5) is conquered6) fascinating7) snack8)put into practice9) source10) climate11) surrendered12) werearoused2. Rewrite each sentence 1) an absolute necessity rather

56、 than a luxury2) is a valuable addition to the football team.3) will get out of control, if the firemen do not arrive within ten minutest4) alternative but to go via Vancouver to get to Seattle.5) declared all beef imports will be banned for the next six months as an emergence measure to stop the sp

57、read of mad cow disease3. Complete the sentences1) systematic, have invented, to a very real extent, mysteries2) to establish, to be modified/ modifying3) tolerance towards, strike out, enrich1. wish, wish, want, want/wish2. skin, hide/skin, hide, skin3. raise/rear, raise, rear/raise, raise4. royal, kingly/r