全新版大学英语综合教程2第二版答案

1、Unit 1Key to ExercisesPart I Pre-Reading TaskScript for the recording:Ways of learning is the topic of this unit. It is also the topic of the song you are about to listen to, called Teach Your Children sung by Crosby, Stills and Nash.Teach Your ChildrenCrosby, Stills and NashYou, who are on the road

2、, Must nave a code that you can live by. And so, become yourselr, Because the past is just a goodbye. Teach your cbildren well, Their lathers hell did slowly go by. And reed them on your dreams, The one they picks, the one youll mow by.Dont you ever ash them why, ir they told you, you will cry, So j

3、ust look at them and sigh and know they love you.Appendix I - 93 -And you, oi tender years,TbeCant know the rears that your eldersonegrew by.tbeyAna so please help them with yourpicks,youtb,tbeThey seek the truth before tbey can die. one Teacb your parents well,youllTbeir childrens bell will slowly

4、go by.knoAnd reed them on your dreams,w by.Don t you ever ask them why, ir tbey told you, you will cry, So just look at them and sigh and know tbey love you.The first part of die song is about how parents can inspire their children through sharing with them their dreams, their hopes for a better lif

5、e. It starts with advice on how you need a set of rules, a code diat you can live by, to guide you on the road of life. Only then will you be able to fully realise all that is within you and become yourself. Therefore, parents need to teach their children well.And children you of tender years also h

6、ave something to teach their parents, for learning is not a one-way street. Children should share their own dreams with their parents so that young and old can get to understand each otiier better.That said, one should not go too far. For some things are perhaps better left unsaid between parents an

7、d children. Dont you ever ask them why, if they told you, you will cry. At such moments all that there is left to do is to look at one another and sigh, happy in each otiiers love.Part II Text AText Organization1. 1) The text begins with an anecdote/incident.2)His thoughts are mainly about different

8、 approaches to learning in China and the West.3)He winds up the text with a suggestion in die form of a question.Points forChineseAmericansCompartsoln库o佻ast accomplish a taskshow a child how to do something, or teach byteach children that they should rely on themselves forholding his handsolutions t

9、o2) attitudes to creativity and skillsgive greater priority to developing skills at an early age,put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children,believingthinking skills can1. Vocabulary1) insert2)on occasion3)investigate4)In retrospect5) initial6)phenomena7) attached8)make up for9) is a

10、waiting10) not -in the least11) promote12) emerged2. Rewrite each sentence1) There is a striking contrast between the standard 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

11、.4)His nationality is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5)The poems by a little-known sixteenth-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3. 1) Chinese isnt a subject that can be picked up in a month. You cant accomplish your goal of mastering the language unles

12、s you work at it for years. Well, it sounds as if Im exaggerating the difficulties, but the fact is Im only telling the truth.2)The principal is somewhat disappointed with the. performance of the children. From what she has gathered, some of the teaching staff have neglected their pupils. She has ju

13、st announced that strict work regulations have been made and that they apply to both Chinese and overseas teachers.3)The teacher-directed and the child-directed approaches to teaching art represent two extremes of opinion. Too many teacher-directed activities cannot be expected to effectively assist

14、 children in learning because of the rigid structure. On the other hand, too many child-directed activities may see a curriculum that is totally unstructured and out of control. There are valid reasons to believe a teacher-guided approach would be a. superior way to guide childrens development. This

15、 approach combines some form of structure with the child leading the direction.II. Confusablee1.p rin ci p alWords5)1)continual 3)continu al1) principal 3) principl2) continuo us 4) continuous2) principal4) principlesIII. Usage1. themselves 2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own 4. itsel

16、f5. ourselves 6. yourself/by yourself/on your ownComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze2. exaggerating4. on the other hand6. pick up8. accomplish10. neglecting12. superior2. perform4. competent6. designed8. rest10. quality(A)1. contrast3. priority5. promoting7. assist9. on occasion11. worthwhile(B)1. end3.

17、 facing5. equipped7.approach9. definitelyII. Translation1. sentences1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a 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

18、 foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.4) Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it s worthwhile to buy/ purchase it?5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2. passage translationTo improve our Engl

19、ish, 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 store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summ

20、arize 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 on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.U2Text AA Life Full of RichesI. Vocabulary

21、1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) abrupt 2) emotional 3) bless 4) wear and tear5) dated 6) consequences 7) seemingly 8) in contrast to9) Curiosity。)genuine 11) primarily 12) sentiments2. Rewrite each sentence 1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first2) vi

22、tal to the existence of all forms of life3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class tofollow up on the subject4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy5) tickled him to think that she come to ask his Advice3. Complete the sentences1) a lingering, fabricating, sen

23、timents2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attainII. Words with Multiple 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 s

24、uch a story.5. My uncle will take me (alone 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 don t take my advice, you will regret it.III. Usage1. hanging 2. to give 3. to return 4. being praised

25、5. not having 6. to say 7. to open 8. being helpedComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) falling into 4) bracket 5)deny 6) tangible7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place 10) abrupt 11) focus 12) donations2. Theme-related1) consume 2) fueled 3) annual 4) plain

26、 5) physically6) security 7) indicates 8) equally 9) traditional 10) followsII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) 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 draon in our family.

27、That s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive 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 rathe

28、r poor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs.2. Translate the passageWith 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 stud

29、ents to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.U3Unit 3 The Generation GapText A Father Knows BetterI. Vocabulary1. Fill in

30、 the gaps with words or phrases1) typical 2) dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare 6) came over 7) interference8) fading 9) narrowed down 10) frank 11) schemes12) at any rate2. Rewrite each sentence 1) consists of five generals and four police officers.2) will be in a location overlooking the lake.3

31、) was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) have any proof that it was Henry 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 ov

32、er,talented son,3) patience, not to keep him in suspense, assured repeatedlyII. Collocation 1. adequate 2. anxious 3. certain 4. content5. crazy 6. likely 7. fortunate8. keenIII. Usage1. be admitted 2. live 3. be postponed4. buy 5. be banned 6. beComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) typi

33、cal 2) welfare 3) constant 4) frank 5) talent 6) dumb 7) know better than that8) repeatedly 9) dread 10) interference 11)bet 12)assure2. Theme-related1. despite 2. really 3. same 4. contact 5. admitted 6. attempt 7. not8. tend 9. different 10. mannerII. Translation1. Translate the Sentences1) Have s

34、cientists 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 of 12 members voted in u

35、nison that Mary was guilty.5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2. Translate the passageGeorge, 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 neighb

36、ors 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 know

37、 better than to disturb others for your own amusement.e orge thiedendhts CDs forcomputer games software from his 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

38、)have arranged 10) in sight11) stretched 12) data2. Rewrite each sentence 1) smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) find 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 a

39、void military service.5) restore peoples confidence in it.3. Complete the sentences1) the virtual/ on line/ 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 vacat

40、ion 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. Usagel. hard2. difficult3. impossible4. tough5. hard6. easyComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) Internet3) virtual5) arran

41、ge7) annoying9) crawls11) spit13) sucked into15) flee2) click4) routines6) nightmare8) connection10) take in12) data14) At times16) on line2. Theme-related1) companion2) deliver3) access4) enables5) customers6) delights7) provides8) small9) remote10) informationII. Translation1. Translate the Senten

42、ces1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A slow Internet connection speed 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

43、talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2. Translate the passagePerhaps 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 via email, chat with my colleagues on line anddisc

44、uss 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 face-to-face communication, the typed words sometime

45、s seem difficult to interpret.Unit 6 Women, Half the skyText A A Woman Can Learn Anything a Man CanI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) cultural/culture 2)indication 3) miniature 4) ironic 5) stumbled into6) decent7)buzzing 8) abnormal 9) mechanical10) shuddering 11)implied 12)le

46、ap2. Rewrite each sentence1) Convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office2) Didn t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker3) Their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) Allowing me to work flexib

47、le 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) hybrid, transmission3) carve, one indication, to distinguishII. Collocation1. also 2. as well/too 3. too 4. too

48、5. as well/too 6. too 7 also 8. alsoIII. Usage1. I ve had eno.wghen I was old enough to work and earn money3. can t get enough sleep a4 .nhadt so far collected enough of them5.have strong enough arms 6. have just enough money to live onComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) stumbled into 2

49、) not know the first thing about 3) mechanical4)when it comes to5) hybrid 6) gritted her teeth 7) premise 8) at a disadvantage9) panic10) cultural 11)flexible 12)imply2. Theme-relatedI. chair 2. force 3. secrets!. painstaking 5. recognized 6. steered7.essentially8.obsevation 9. women 10. tutor 11.in

50、spired 12.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) Children who don t know any better may think these animals are pretty cute and start playing with them.3) There is no way to obtain a l

51、oan, 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 of elephants coming towards his campsite.5) I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory - he does not seem to remember painful experien

52、ces 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. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the

53、 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 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

54、 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 The Glorious Messiness of EnglishI. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) Strictly speaking 2) drifted 3) resembles 4) invaded5

55、) is conquered 6) fascinating 7) snack8) putinto practice9) source 10) climate 11) surrendered 12) were aroused2. Rewrite each sentence 1) an absolute necessity rather 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 minu

56、test4) 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 spread 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, enrichII. Synonyms1. wish, wish, want, want/wish2. skin, hide/skin, hide, skin3. raise/rear, raise, rear/raise, raise4. royal, kingly/