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Text Organization on P 69
Ex.1
1. A fast-food restaurant
2. The Thompson family dining room
3. An office at a high school Ex.2
Scene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager.
9. She felt humiliated.
10.Because the Thompson had just moved.
11. He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman Heidi was.
12. Because she couldn’t bear being embarrassed by her father.
him. 6. It was unnecessary and embarrassing.
7. He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.
8. He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.
Language Sense Enhancement on P69-70
1) once in a while 2) for
3) the problem
4) he thinks
5) humiliated 6) class president
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⼤学英语第⼆版综合教程第⼆册练习答案Unit 1, Book 2V ocabulary1. insert on occasion investigate in retrospectinitial phenomena attached make up foris awaiting not in the least promote emerged 2. 1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in thenorth 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 sixteenth-century Italian poet have foundtheir way into some English magazines3. 1) be picked up can’t accomplish am exaggerating 2) somewhat the performance have neglectedthey apply to3) assist On the other hand are valid a superior Cloze 1contrast exaggerating priority on the other hand promoting pick up assist accomplish on occasion neglecting worthwhile superiorCloze 2end perform facing competent equippeddesigned approach rest definitely quality Translation 11)It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departurefrom the tradition.2)Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough togive a performance in front of a large audience.3)Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spiritin the child at an early age.4)Assuming that this painting really is a masterpiece, do youthink it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it?5)If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on theproblem we are investigating.Translation 2To 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 store of good English writing in you 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 on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit 2, Book 2V ocabulary1. abrupt emotional bless wear and tear dated consequences seemingly in contrast to Curiosity genuine primarily sentiments2. 1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve theeasiest one first2) vital to the existence of all forms of life3) some confusion among the students about what to do afterclass to follow up 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. 1) a lingering fabricating sentiments2) fill out every item vital consequences3) be denied tangible cherish attainCloze 1well-off/affluent dated falling into bracket deny tangible pursuit cherishes out of place abrupt focus donationsCloze 2consume fueled annual plain physically security indicates equally traditional followsTranslation 11)The company denied that its donations had a commercialpurpose.2)Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3)Education is the most cherished tradition in our family.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 joband thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5)In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are ratherpoor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs.Translation 2With 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 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.Unit 4, Book 2V ocabulary1. conversely but then symptom spittingabusing tone took in editing have arranged in sight stretched data2. 1) smoking cigarettes jars on me2) find themselves getting sucked in3) has arranged for a technician from the computer store tocheck and repair it4) fled their country to avoid military service / fled to othercountries to avoid military service5) restore people’s confidence in it3. 1) the virtual on line via2) nightmare routine any appointment arrange3) cue remarks his tuneCloze 1Internet click virtual routines arrange nightmare annoying connection crawls take in spit data sucked into At times flee on line Cloze 2companion deliver access enables customers delights provides small remote informationTranslation 11)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of healthbenefits.2)A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is acrime.4)In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from acompletely different angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets herapart from her.Translation 2Perhaps 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 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 face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit 5, Book 2I 1.. 1. startled 2. mere 3. motion 4.sweating 5.stretched out 6.vain 7.On one occasion 8.anxiety 9. emotions 10.ashamed of 11. In my mind’s eye 12. recurring2.. 1.coincides with her husband’s2. sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3. of alternate sunshine and rain4. have been his lifelong passions, although he studiedeconomics at university5. Tension came over her.3.. 1. media; dedication to; grace2. his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3. emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forCloze 11. In my mind’s eye2. groan3. competitor4. intensity5. anxiety6.tense7. sweat8. tension9. soaring 10. recurring 11. brought me back to earth 12. fantasy 13. sweat 14. congratulate 15.numerous 16. media Cloze 21. engineer2. forget3. convinced4. how5. build6. accident7. thought8. only9. sharp 10. touched 11. instructions 12. finallyTranslation 11.It is the creativity and dedication of the workers andexecutives that turned the company into a profitable business.2.The prices of food and medicine have soared in the pastthree months3.We plan to repaint the upper floors of the officebuilding4.His success shows that popularity and artistic meritsometimes coincide5.L don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in ahospital bed and groaning painfully.Translation 2Numerous facts bear out theargument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn't be ashamed of crying. Anxiety andsorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of Donna / Take Donna for example. 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 a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis."。
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Key to Exercises of College English Book 2Unit 1★Text AVocabularyI.1)2)Professor Smith translated not only from the French but also, on occasion ,from the Polish.史密斯教授翻译不仅从法国也,有时,来自波兰。
3)Food chemists will investigate the health food on sale to see if it really dose give the benefits claimed.食品化学家将调查在销售保健食品是否真的剂量给人的利益。
6)A full understanding of mathematics is sufficient to explain a wide variety of natural phenomena. 一个全对数学的理解是足以解释各种各样的自然现象。
12)When the moon emerged from behind the clouds I made out a figure moving in the distance.当月亮从云层后面出现我开出了人物移动的距离。
2. 1) There is a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and thesouth.2) Natural fiber is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) The city’s 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 Italian poet have found their way into someEnglish magazines.3. 1) be picked up, can’t 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) principal 3) principle 4) principles 5) principalIII.1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/ by yourself/on your ownComprehensive ExerciseI. Cloze1. 1) contrast 2) exaggerating 3) priority 4) on the other hand 5) promoting 6) pick up 7) assist 8) accomplish 9) on occasion 10) neglecting 11) 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 very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front ofa 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 it’s worthwhile tobuy/purchase it?5) If 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 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 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.★ 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) fund7) annual 8) keeping track of 9) pace 10) intends11) perspective 12) deviseUnit 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) genuine11) primarily 12) sentiments2. 1) When you are confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiestone first.2) Water is vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) There is still some confusion among the students about what to do after classto follow up on the subject.4) As a person of simple living habits, he needs nothing more than a job and anapartment to be happy.5) It tickled him to think that she’d come to as his advice.3. 1) a lingering, fabricating, sentiments2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attainII.1.It’s 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 (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 don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III.1.hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. not having written6. to say7. to open8. 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) indicates 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. That’s why my parents never tookme 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 throughanother difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have alwaystried hard to meet our minimal needs.2. With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better offfinancially 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 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) ranks 8) on the run 9) make up 10) blends in 11) by all accounts 12)comes into contact withUnit 3★Text AVocabularyI.1.1) typical 2)dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare 6)came over 7) interference8)fading 9) narrowed down 10) frank 11)schemes 12) at any rate2. 1) The Security council consists of five 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 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.adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6. likely7. fortunate8. keen III.1.be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. be banned6. be Comprehensive 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. Translation1. 1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear powerplant 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 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 neighbors 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 better than to disturb others for your ownamusement.”In the end George traded his CD’s 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 of6)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) took…in 8) editing 9) have arranged 10) in sight 11) stretched 12) data 2. 1) The sight of teenagers smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) A lot of American teenagers don’t like street gangs, but they find themselves gettingsucked in.3) Jeffrey’s computer crashed again this morning. The manager has arranged for atechnician from the computer store to check and repair it.4) During the Vietnam War, many young Americans fled their country to avoid militaryservice/fled to other countries to avoid military service.5) The new government is planning an anti-corruption campaign so as to restore people’sconfidence in it.3. 1) the virtual, on line, via 2) nightmare, routine, any appointment, arrange for3) cue, remarks, his tuneII. 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. Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. 1. hard 2. difficult 3. impossible 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) delights 7) 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 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 theInternet 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 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.★ Text BComprehension Check: c a a b d cLanguage Practice1.d e a c b f g h2.1) 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 myknowledge 12) On top of thatUnit 5★Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) startled 2) mere 3) motion 4) sweating 5) stretched 6) vain 7) On one occasion 8) anxiety 9) emotions 10) ashamed 11) In my mind’s eye 12) 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 shortage, which send sthe 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 atuniversity.5) Tension came over her, as she waited for her first TV interview.3. 1) media, dedication to, grace 2) his competitors, in excitement, hug him, congratulate him on 3) 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 expressed his wish that she (should) continue hereducation to acquire still another degree.3.There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moral responsibility tosafeguard the welfare of animals.4.Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to give them theidea 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 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 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 was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it.Comprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) In my mind’s eye 2) groan 3) competitor 4) intensity 5) anxiety 6) tense7) sweat 8) tension 9) soaring 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 workers and executives that turned the companyinto 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 don’t want to 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 speedilyfrom negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of 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 the 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 to12)install。
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最全的全新版大学英语第二版综合教程 2 答案课后练习答案Unit1 Ways of LearningPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementary schools in Nanjing.2.Their 18-month-old son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the key into the slot of the key box during their stay at the Jinling Hotel.3.They would come over to watch Benjamin and then try to teach him how to do it properly.4. Because he realized that tasks in China: to investigatethisearlyanecdotechildhoodwas directlyeducationrelevantand to throwto theirlightassignedon Chineseattitudes toward creativity.5. Most of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel.6. He emphasized that the most important thing is to teach the child that on can solve a problem effectively byoneself.7.He means that this incident pointed to important differences in educationaland artistic practices between China and the USA.8. The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the child by guiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education, one thatstands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child to exploreand learn unaided.9. One example is of children at the age of 5 or 6 painting flowers, fish andanimals skillfully and confidently;in a second example,calligraphers 9 and 10 yearsold were producing works; and in a third, young artists work on perfecting their craft for several hours a day.10. Americans think that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge, and skills can be picked up later. Chinese think that if skills are notacquired early,they may never be acquired,and there is no hurry to promote creativity.11.This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.12.The author makes the suggestion that we should strikea better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1)The text begins with an anecdote.2)His thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learning in Chinaand the West.3)He winds up the text with a suggestion in the form of a question.2. Chinese1)Show a child how to do something, or tech by holding the hand2)Give greater priority to developing skills at an early age, believingthat creativity can be promoted over time Americans1) Teach children that they should rely on themselves for solutions to problems2) Put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children,thinking skills can be picked up laterLanguage Sense Enhancement(1)Summarizing(2)value originality and independence(3) contrast between(4)in terms of(5)harbor(6)fearful(7)comparable(8)promote creativity(9)emerge(10)picked up Language Focus1)insert2)on occasion3)investigate4)In retrospect5)initial6)phenomena7)attached8)make up for9)is awaiting10)not; in the least11)promote12)emerged1) a striking contrast between the standardsof living in the north of the country and the south.2)is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3)as a financial center has evolved slowly.4)is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian Englishpoet have found their way into some magazines.1)be picked up; can’ t accomplish; am exaggerating2)somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3)assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superior II1)continual2)continuous3)continual4)continuous1)principal2)principal3)principle4)principles5)principal1.themselves2.himself/herself3.herself/by herself/on her own4.itself5.ourselves6.yourself/by yourself/on your own Comprehensive Exercises I. cloze(1) contrast(2) exaggerating(3)priority(4)on the other hand(5)promoting(6)pick up(7)assist(8)accomplish(9)occasion(10)neglecting(11)worthwhile(12)superior0-(2)perform(3)facing(4)competent(5)equipped(6)designed(7)approach(8)rest(9)definitely(10)qualityII. translation(1) 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 boldenough 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 this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it ’ s worthwhile to buy it?(5)If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem weare investigating.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listeningand 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 headyou cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize ourexperience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning ismore effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep workinghard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization. A Salvation Armybell ringer is a volunteer who help it collect donations.2. The boy asked him: Are you poor? He did it simply out of confusion and curiosity. Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer.3. He said,“ I have more than some people, but not as much as others.” This means that he was neither poor nor rich.4. The boy ’ s mother scolded him because the question was social inappropriate, especiallyto a person who looked poor.5. Yes, economically he is poor. He lives in a small basement apartment. He doesn’ t even havea color TV. He falls into the lowest income category. And so on.6. No, the writer does not feel poor. This is because he has enjoyed good health and creativity which he thinks are much more important than material goods.7.He feels out of place among people who are primarily interested in materialthings.8. She told him that she was interested in what’ s on the inside. but after hetook her to his poorly furnishedapartment, she changed her mind completely.9.It only shows that to her the most important thing was still materialgoods rather than what she had claimed before.mercial can put people under pressure to purchase more than is reallynecessary.11.Because December is the time for to work for the Salvation Army as abell ringer, which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings himhappiness in helping others.12. The boy ’ s question has helped the writer realize that, despite his lack of expensive possessions, he is rich in many other ways and should be thankful for that.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1) a.√2) the essay is meant to explain something that is, the author’ s view of life.3)That one can live a life full of riches without being rich financially.Part One: The writer ’ s encounter with a boy who raised thequestion “ are you poor? ”Part Two: In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensivepossessions doesn ’ t make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys life in many other ways.Part Three: In conclusion,the writer thinks he’ s grown to understand more about himself because of the boy’ s question. Language Sense Enhancement(1)attain(2)wear and tear(3)dependable(4)modest(5)primarily(6)minimal(7)exceptionally(8)illness-free(9)spirited(10)energizingLanguage FocusVocabularyI1) abrupt2)emotional3)bless4)wear and tear5)dated6)consequences7)seemingly8)in contrast to9)Curiosity10)genuine11)primarily12)sentiments1)confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2)vital to the existence of all forms of life.3)some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject.4)nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5) tickled him to think that she’ d come to ask his advice1)a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2)fill out; every item; vital; consequences3)be denied; tangible; cherish; attain1.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 (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 don’ t take my advice, you will regret it. III1.hanging2.to give3.to return4.being praised5.not having written6.to say7.to open8.being helped ComprehensiveExercises I. cloze(1) well-off/affluent(2) dated(3) falling into(4) bracket(5) deny(6) tangible(7) pursuit(8)cherishes(9)out of place(10)abrupt(11)focus(12)donations(1)consume(2)fueled(3)annual(4)plain(5)physically(6)security(7)indicates(8)equally(9)traditional(10)follows III.Translation1)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. That ’ s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the bestprivate school.4)Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus hadto go through another difficult phase of his life.5)In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, butthey have always tried to meet our minimal needs.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better offfinancially next year. Wewill 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, totrain them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare themfor the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. There are seven characters---Father, Mother, Heidi,Diane, Sean, Restaurant Manager, and Mrs. Higgins.2.No. Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3.To buy a guitar.4.To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5.He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6.It was unnecessary and embarrassing.7.He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8.He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9.She felt humiliated.10.Because the Thompson had just moved.11. He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young womanHeidi was.12. Because she couldn’ t bear being embarrassed by her father.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.A fast-food restaurant2.The Thompson family dining room3.An office at a high schoolScene One: Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurantmanager.Scene Two: Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom. Scene Three: Father embarrassed Heidi by boatingto an officialat her new school about how talented she was. Language Sense Enhancement(1)once in a while(2)for(3)the problem(4)he thinks(5)humiliated(6)class president(7)have(8)Actually(9)stop to think(10)interferenceLanguage FocusVocabularyI1)typical2)dumb3)junior4)glorious5)welfare6)came over7)interference8)fading9)narrowed down10)frank11)schemes12)at any rate1)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 Henry who stole the computer?5)was exhausted after the long cycle ride.1)hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2)twisted; over and over; talented son3)patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII. Collocation1.adequate2.anxious3.certain4.content5.crazy6.likely7.fortunate8.keen1.be admitted2.live3.be postponed4.buy5.be banned6.be Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze(1) typical(2) welfare(3) constant(4) frank5) talent(6) dumb(7)know better than that(8)repeatedly(9)dread(10)interference(11)bet(12)assure(1)despite(2)really(3)same(4)contact(5)admitted(6)attempt(7)not(8)tend(9)different(10)mannerII. Translation(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 welfarefor 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.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in theevenings, 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 they werethinking. 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 better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CD ’ s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1. She used to be a television producer, but now she is a writer.2. She writes and edits articles online, submits them via email, and communicates with colleagues via the Internet, too.3. She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks, going out only t get mail, newspapers and groceries.4.They feel as if they had become one with the computer, and life seems to beunreal.5. That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outside forms of socializing.6. She gets overexcited, speaks too much, and interrupts others.7. She is she has longbad-tempered, easilybecome separated fromangered,and attacks everyone in sight,others and lacks emotional face-to-faceall becauseexchangeswith people.8. She fights her boyfriend, misinterpreting his intentions because of the lack of emotional cues given by theirtyped dialogue.9.Because we rely on co-works for company.10.She calls people, arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City,gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctor ’ s appointments---anything to get her outof the house and connected with others.11. No, she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerable.12. She makes her excuses and flees, re-enters her apartment, runs to the computer, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world again.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.2-32.1,4-10,133.114.12The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells of the author ’ s escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at presentare in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual lifeand real life, but find both unsatisfactory. Language Sense Enhancement(1)routine(2)for company(3)unemployment(4)externally(5)drug abuse(6) restore(7)fled(8)gym(9)set apart(10)appointmentsVocabularyI1)conversely2)but then3)symptom4)spitting5)abusing6)tone7)took; in8)editing9)have arranged10)in sight11)stretched12)data1)smoking cigarettes jars on me.2)find themselves getting sucked in.3) 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 avoidmilitary service.5)restore people’ s confidence in it.1)the virtual; on line; via2)nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3)cue; remarks; histune II. 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 always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. Usage1. hard2. difficult3. impossible4. tough5. hard6. easyComprehensive ExercisesI. cloze(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 line(1)companion(2)deliver(3)access(4)enables(5)customers(6)delights(7)provides(8)small(9)remote(10)information II. Translation 1.1)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2)A show 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 froma completely different angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart fromher classmates.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. Iagree 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 Ineed and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Netcan be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotionalcues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult tointerpret.Unit5 Overcoming ObstaclesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higher thanhis personal best.2.Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with the strengthof a body builder.3.His childhood dream was to fly. His mother read him numerous storiesabout flying when he was growing up.4. Because he believed in hard work and sweat. His motto: If you want something, work for it!5. Michael's mother wished he could relax a bit more and be that "free dreaming" little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this,but his dad quickly interrupted,smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"6.He began a very careful training program.7.He seemed unaware of the fact that he had just beaten his personal bestby three inches. He was very calm.8.He began to feel nervous when the bar was set at nine inches higher thanhis personal best.or anxiety helped9. What his mother had taught him about how to deal withtensionhim overcome his nervousness.10. The singing of some distant birds in flight made him associate his final jump with his childhood dream.11. He could imagine the smile on his mother ’s face. He thought his father was probably smiling too, even laughing. However, in fact, his father hugged his wife and cried likea baby in her arms.12.Because he was blind.Text OrganizationWorking On Your OwnPart One: Michael faced the most challenging competition in his pole-vaultingcareer.Part Two: Michael’ s childhood was marked with dreams and tough training.Part Three: Michael topped his personal best, won the championship and set a new world record.(1)It also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-story building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.As long as Michael could remember he had always dreamed of flying.(2)All of Michael ’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work.Language Sense Enhancement(1)startled(2)bale of hay(3)off(4)intensity(5)shaking the tension(6)tense(7)description(8)out of nowhere(9)pictured(10)scared1)startled2)mere3)motion4)sweating5)stretched out6)vain7)On the occasion8)anxiety9)emotions10)ashamed of11) In my mind’ s eye12) recurring1) coincides with her husband’ s.2)sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3)of alternate sunshine and rain.4) have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her1)media; dedication to; grace2)his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3)emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII. CollocationMike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large parkbe built near the community.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed 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 moralresponsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4. Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwiseto give them 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. Words with MultipleMeanings1.I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2.Florence has worked as a cleaner at the 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 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 was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it.Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze(1) In my mind’ s eye(2) groan(3) competitor(4) intensity(5) anxiety(6) tense(7) sweat(8) tension(9)soaring(10)recurring(11)brought me back to earth(12)fantasy(13)sweat(14)congratulate(15)number(16)media(1)engineer(2)forget(3)convinced(4)how(5)build(6)accident(7)thought(8)only(9)sharp(10)touched(11)instructions(12)finallyII. Translation1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company intoa profitable business.2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in thepast three months.3)We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4)His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I don’ t want to see mybeloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recoverspeedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’ t/don ’ t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body alongwith 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 liftedfrom my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the SkyPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.They liked girly toys such as a miniature kitchen, and Barbies.2.To convert a gas-guzzling SUV into a hybrid electric vehicle.3. Because she didn ’t know anything about cars and was afraid of being cheated by the mechanic.4. She was craving independence and wanted to live away from home for some time.5.It helped her earn six engineering credits, which of course made it easierfor her to become an engineering major.6.Five years.7.In her view, if you find a subject is difficult to learn, it does not meanyou ’ re not good at it. It just means you have to set your mind and work harder toget good at it.8. Because he had confidence in her abilities believing she could have done better if she had studied more.9.No, she wasn ’ t always confident. She had moments of panic, worried that as awoman she would be unable to understand thermodynamics.10.She considers it wrong because it is based on a faultypremise.11. It is flexible and more powerful than we imagine.12. What she means is not to accept others’ opinions blindly but to use one’s own judgment.Text OrganizationWorking On Your OwnPart One: The author describes how she stumbled into engineering.Part Two: The author writes about how she has overcome obstacles, including the bias against women, on her way to success.Part Three: The author draws the conclusion that women can do anything mencan so long as they believe in their own abilities.1) she was not a tomboy.not to an engineering department.she didn ’ t know the first thing about engineering.because she craved independence from her parents.already earned her six credits in engineering.2) math and design.she participated in a national competition to convert an SUVnto a hybrid electric vehicle.work harder at it.that she should study more.had to work hard at courses she found difficult, which encouraged her to keep going.Language Sense Enhancement(1)limit(2)denying(3)favor(4)others(5)relevant(6)translating(7)hard and fast conclusions(8)focus(9)incredibly flexible(10)consider the possibility1)cultural/culture2)indication3)miniature4)ironic5)stumbled into6)decent7)buzzing8)abnormal9)mechanical10)Shuddering11)implied12)leap1)convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at the airport.2)didn ’ t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3)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 day.5)couldn ’ t help thinking the book must be quitefascinating.1) will not panic/feel panic;’ ll be at a disadvantage2)hybrid; transmissions3)crave; One indication; todistinguish II. Synonyms in Context1. also2. as well/too3. too4.also5.as well/too6.too7.also8.AlsoIII. Usage1.I ’ ve had enough2.When I was old enough to work and earn money3.can ’ t got enough sleep at night4.has so far collected enough of them5.have strong enough arms6.have just enough money to liveon Comprehensive ExercisesI. cloze(1) stumbled into(2) not know the first thing about(3) mechanical(4) when it comes to(5) hybrid(6) gritted her teeth(7) premise(8) at a disadvantage。
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全新版⼤学英语(第⼆版)综合教程2课后练习答案(含翻译题).docKey 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) not…in the least 11) promote 12) emerged2. 1) There is a striking contrast between the standards of living inthe north of the country and the south.2) Natural fiber is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) The city’s 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 Italian poet havefound their way into some English magazines.3. 1) be picked up, can’t 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) principal 3) principle 4) principles 5)principalIII.1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/ by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExerciseI. Cloze1. 1) contrast 2) exaggerating 3) priority 4) on the other hand 5) promoting6) pick up 7) assist 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 departurefrom the tradition.2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough togive a performance in front of a large audience.3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit inthe child at an early age.4) Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do youthink it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it?5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on theproblem 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 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 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.★ 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 up5) furthermore 6) fund 7) annual 8) keeping track of9) pace 10) intends11) perspective 12) deviseUnit 2★Text AVocabularyI. 1. 1) abrupt 2) emotional 3) bless 4) wear and tear5) 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 tosolve the easiest one first.2) Water is vital to 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 she’d come to as his advice.3. 1) a lingering, fabricating, sentiments2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attainII.1.It’s 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 (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 don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III.1.hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. nothaving written6. to say7. to open8. being helpedComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) falling into 4) bracket5) deny6) tangible 7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place10) abrupt11) focus 12) donations2. 1) consume 2) fueled 3) annual 4) plain 5) physically6) security7) indicates 8) equally 9) traditional 10) followsII. Translation1.1) The company denied that its donations had a commercialpurpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’swhy 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 andthus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are ratherpoor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs.2. With more and more donations coming in, our universitywill 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 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) ranks 8) on the run 9) make up 10) blends in 11)by all accounts 12) comes into contact withUnit 3★Text AVocabularyI.1.1) typical 2)dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare6)came over 7) interference 8)fading 9) narrowed down10) frank 11)schemes 12) at any rate2. 1) The Security council consists of five generals and four policeofficers.2) The new hotel will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) I was humiliated by her comments about my familybackground in front of so many people.4) Do you have any proof that it was Henry who stole thecomputer?5) the boy was exhausted after the long cycle 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.adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6.likely 7. fortunate 8. keenIII.1.be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. bebanned 6. beComprehensive ExerciseI. 1. 1) typical 2) welfare 3) constant 4) frank 5) talent6) 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. Translation1. 1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possiblelocations 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 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 heavymetal 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 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 better than to disturb others for your own amusement.”In the end George traded his CD’s 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)relate 7) were up to 8) trend9)opportunity 10)mobile 11)comments12) interviewedUnit 4★Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) conversely 2). but then 3) symptom 4) spitting 5) abusing 6) tone7) took…in 8) editing 9) have arranged 10) in sight 11) stretched 12) data2. 1) The sight of teenagers smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) A lot of American teenagers don’t like street gangs, but theyfind themselves getting sucked in.3) Jeffrey’s computer crashed again this morning. The managerhas arranged for a technician from the computer store tocheck and repair it.4) During the Vietnam War, many young Americans fled theircountry to avoid military service/fled to other countries toavoid military service.5) The new government is planning an anti-corruption campaignso as to restore people’s confidence in it.3. 1) the virtual, on line, via 2) nightmare, routine, any appointment, arrange for3) cue, remarks, his tuneII. 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. Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. 1. hard 2. difficult 3. impossible 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 line 2. 1) companion 2) deliver 3) access 4) enables 5) customers6) delights 7) 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 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 onthe 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 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.★ Text BComprehension Check: c a a b d cLanguage Practice1.d e a c b f g h2.1) vehicle 2) hooked on 3)intense 4)worldwide5)overnight 6)slipped7) on the whole 8) called forth 9) outwards 10)Needlessto say 11) to my knowledge 12) On top of thatUnit 5★Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) startled 2) mere 3) motion 4) sweating 5) stretched6) vain 7) On one occasion8) anxiety 9) emotions 10) ashamed 11) 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 anartificial 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 for 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 nearthe community.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed 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 directmoral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4.Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and itis unwise to give them 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 usfairly.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 for five years.3.The wounded man worked his way across the field on his handsand knees.4.The safe load for a truck of this type works out at abouttwenty-five tons.5.It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6.To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the newproducts doesn’t work at all.7.The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children whodon’t know how to learn.8.The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after youtook it.Comprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) In my mind’s eye 2) groan 3) competitor 4)intensity 5) anxiety 6) tense7) sweat 8) tension 9) soaring 10) recurring 11)brought me back to earth12) fantasy 13) sweat 14) congratulate 15) numerous16) 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 workers andexecutives 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 don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2. Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim thatin order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of 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 the 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)optimistic10)to a degree 11)hold on to 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 didn’t know the first thing about cooking as shelooked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker. 3) The manager glowed with pleasure upon hearing that in spite oftheir faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) I’m grateful to my company for allowing me to work flexiblehours as long as I work eight hours a day.5) On seeing the comments made in the margins by previousreaders, Tom couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3. 1) will not panic/feel panic, ’ll be at a disadvantage 2) hybrid, transmission3) crave, One indication, to distinguishII. 1. also 2. as well/too 3. too 4. also 5. as well/too 6. too 7. also 8. AlsoIII. 1. I’ve had enough 2. When I was old enough to workand earn money3. can’t get enough sleep at night4. has so far collected enough of them5. have strong enough arms6. have just enough money to live onComprehensive ExerciseI.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) women 10) tutor 11) inspired 12) unlessII. Translation1. 1) He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing acomputer games, he is far too clever for his classmates.2) Children who don’t know any better may think these animalsare pretty cute and start playing with them.3) There is no way to obtain 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 hadn’t seen aherd of elephants coming towards his campsite.5) I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory --- he does notseem to remember painful experiences in the past, particularly those of his own doing.2. Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She cravesknowledge 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, but 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 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。
全新版大学英语(第二版)综合教程2课后练习答案(含翻译题)

全新版⼤学英语(第⼆版)综合教程2课后练习答案(含翻译题)Key to Exercises of College En glish Book 2Unit 1★ Text AVocabulary1.I. 1) in sert 2) on occasi on 3) in vestigate 4) In retrospect 5)in itial 6) phe nomena7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) not …in the least 11) promote 12) emerged2. 1) There is a striking contrast between the standards of living inthe n orth of the country and the south.2) Natural fiber is said to be superior to syn thetic fiber.3) The city ' importance as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) His n ati on ality is not releva nt to whether he is a good lawyer.5) The poems by a little-k nown sixtee nth-ce ntury Italia n poet havefound their way into some En glish magaz in es.3. 1) be picked up, can 'accomplish, am exaggerati ng2) somewhat, performa nce, have n eglected, they apply to3) assist, On the other hand, are valid, a superiorII.1. 1) continual 2) con ti nu ous 3) continual 4) continu ous2. 1) principal 2) principal 3) principle 4) principles5)prin cipalIII.1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on herown 4. itself6. yourself/ by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExerciseI. Clozeother hand 5) promoti ngoccasi on 10) n eglect ing11) worthwhile 12) superiordefi nitely 10) quality II. Translation1. 1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departurefrom the traditi on.2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold eno ugh togive a performa nee in front of a large audie nee.3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in5. ourselves 1. 1) con trast2) exaggerating 3) priority 4) on the6) pick up7) assist 8) accomplish 9) on2. 1) end2) perform 3) facing compete nt 5) equipped6) designed7) approach 8) rest 4) 9)the child at an early age.4) Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it ' worthwhile to buy/purchase it?5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problemwe are in vestigati ng.2. To improve our En glish, it is critical to do more read ing,writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart asmany 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 summarize our experie nee as we go along, for in so doing, wecan figure out which way of learning is more effective and willproduce the most desirable result. As long as we keep workinghard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering En glish.★ Text BComprehe nsion check: c c d a c bLan guage Practice1. g h e c f a b d2. 1) adopt 2) acco unt 3) from your point of view 4) en ded up5) furthermore 6) fund 7) annual 8) keeping track of全新版⼤学英语(第⼆版)综合教程2课后练习答案9) pace 10) intends11) perspective 12) deviseUnit 2★ Text AVocabularyI. 1. 1) abrupt 2) emoti onal 3) bless 4) wear and tear5) dated6) con seque nces 7 ) seem in gly 8) in con trast to 9)Curiosity 10) genuine 11) primarily 12) sen time nts2. 1) When you are confron ted with more tha n one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2) Water is vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) There is still some con fusi on among the stude nts 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 apartme nt to be happy.5) It tickled him to think that she ' come to as his advice.3. 1) a lin geri ng, fabricati ng, sen time nts2) fill out, every item, vital, con seque nces3) be deni ed, tan gible, cherish, atta in1. It' a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Don 'take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate 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 don 'take my advice, you will regret it.III.1. hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. nothaving written7. to ope n8. being helpedComprehensive ExerciseI.1.1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) falling into 4) bracket5) deny6) tan gible 7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place10) abrupt11) focus 12) don ati ons2. 1) con sume 2) fueled 3) annual 4) pla in 5) physically6) security7) in dicates 8) equally 9) traditio nal 10) followsII. Translation1. 1) The company denied that its donations had a commercialpurpose.2) Whe never he was an gry, he would beg in to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That '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 andthus had to go through ano ther difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are ratherpoor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs.2. With more and more donations coming in, our university will bemuch better off financially next year. W e will thus be able to focus on the most importa nt task that we, educators, must take on: to en courage stude nts to attai n their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to preparethem for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit ofspiritual as well as material satisfacti on.★ Text BComprehe nsion Check: b b d c d dLan guage Practice1. f c g e b a h d2. 1) stunned 2) hold (fast) to 3) folks 4) generosity 5) disco unt 6)7) ra nks 8) on the run 9) make up 10) ble nds in 11) by all acco unts 12) comes into con tact withUnit 3★ Text AVocabulary1.1 . 1) typical 2)dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare6) came over 7) interferenee 8)fading 9) narrowed down 10)frank 11)schemes 12) at any rate2. 1) The Security council consists of five 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 ride.3. 1) hysterical; was han ded dow n; should have known better tha n2) twisted, over and over, tale nted son3) patie nee, not to keep him in suspe nse, assured, repeatedly II.1. adequate2. anxious3. eertain4. content5. crazy6.likely 7. fortun ate 8. kee nIII.1. be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. bebanned 6. beComprehensive ExerciseI. 1. 1) typical 2) welfare 3) eon sta nt 4) frank 5) tale nt6) dumb7) know better than that 8) repeatedly 9) dread 10)in terfere nee 11) bet 12) assure2. 1) despite 2) really 3) same 4) con tact 5)admitted 6) attempt7) not 8) tend 9) differe nt 10) mannerII. Translation1. 1) Have scie ntists found proof of water on Mars?2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possiblelocati ons for the nu clear power pla nt to two coastal tow ns.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 con sisti ng of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.5) Sean felt humiliated ti hear his tale nt being questi on ed.2. George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metalmusic in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patienee and decided on direct interferenee. They called Mr.Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr.Joh nson 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 better than to disturb others for your own amusement” In the end George traded his CD ' for computer games software from his classmates.★ Text BComprehe nsion Check: b a b c d aLan guage Practice1. defgabhc2. 1) and he like 2) popularity 3) had bee n kept in the dark 4) define5) was aware of 6)relate 7) were up to 8) trend9)opport un ity 10)mobile 11)comme nts12) in terviewedUnit 4★ Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) con versely 2). but then 3) symptom 4)spitt ing5) abusing6) tone7) took …in 8) edit ing 9) have arranged 10) insight 11) stretched 12) data2. 1) The sight of teenagers smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) A lot of American teenagers don 'like street gangs, but theyfind themselves gett ing sucked in.3) Jeffrey 'computer crashed aga in this morning. The man agerhas arranged for a technician from the computer store tocheck and repair it.4) During the Viet nam War, many young America ns fled theircountry to avoid military service/fled to other countries toavoid military service.5) The new gover nment is pla nning an an ti-corrupti on campaig nso as to restore peoples con fide nee in it.3. 1) the virtual, on line, via 2) nightmare, routine, any appo in tme nt, arrange for 3) cue, remarks, his tuneII. 1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vocati on in Florida.4. Mary has bee n talk ing to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don 'worry, Lucy is always on time.6. In dustrial dema nd on fuel is on the rise.III. 1. hard 2. difficult 3. impossible 4. tough 5. hard6. easyComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) in ternet 2) click 3) virtual 4) rout in es 5) arrange 6) ni ghtmare7) annoying 8) conn ecti on 9) crawls 10) take in 11) spit 12) data13) sucked into 14) At times 15) flee 16) on line2. 1) companion 2) deliver 3) access4) enables 5) customers6) delights 7) provides 8) small 9) remote 10) in formatio nII. Translation1. 1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health ben efits.2) A slow Internet conn ect ing speed is really annoying.3) As the law sta nds, helpi ng some one commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely differe nt an gle.5) Sue is a girl of great tale nt. Her amaz ing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2. Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on thecomputer. 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 n eed and keep up with thelatest n ews. But the n, com muni cati ng through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emoti onal cues of face-to-face com muni cati on, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to in terpret.★ Text BComprehe nsion Check: c a a b d cLan guage Practice1. d e a c b f g h2 . 1) vehicle 2) hooked on 3)intense 4)worldwide5)over ni ght 6)slipped7) on the whole 8) called forth 9) outwards 10)Needless全新版⼤学英语(第⼆版)综合教程2课后练习答案to say 11) to my kno wledge 12) On top of thatUnit 5★ Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) startled 2) mere 3) motion 4) sweating 5) stretched6) vain 7) On one occasi on8) an xiety 9) emoti ons 10) ashamed 11) In my mind 'eye12) recurri ng2. 1) Mrs. White ' birthday coincides with her husband'.2) They make big profits on the stuff they sell by creating anartificial shortage, which send s the prices soaring/results in the soari ng 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 econo mics at uni versity.5) Tension came over her, as she waited for her first TV in terview.3. 1) media, dedication to, grace 2) his competitors, in excitement, hug him, con gratulate him on3) emoti ons, nu merous, i nten sity, passi on for1. Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built nearthe com mun ity.2. In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she(should) continue her educati on to acquire still ano ther degree. 3. There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no directmoral resp on sibility to safeguard the welfare of an imals.4. Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it isunwise to give them the idea that everything they come into con tact 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 for five years.3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his handsand kn ees.4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twen ty-fivetons.5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6. To my disappointment, the manager' plan of promoting the newproducts doesntwork at all.7. The teacher has a lot of experienee of working with children whodon 'k now how to lear n.8. The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after youtook it.Comprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) In my mi nd' eye 2) groan 3) competitor 4)inten sity 5) an xiety 6) tense7) sweat 8) tension 9) soari ng 10) recurri ng 11)brought me back to earth12) fantasy 13) sweat 14) con gratulate 15) numerous16) media2. 1) engineer 2) forget 3) convin ced 4) how 5) build 6) accide nt7) thought 8)only 9) sharp 10) touched 11) in structi ons 12) fin allyII. Translation1. 1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executivesthat turned the compa ny into a profitable bus in ess.2) The prices of food and medic ine have soared in the past three mon ths.3) We pla n to repa int the upper floors of he office build ing.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimescoin cide.5) I don' want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groa ning pain fully.2. Numerous facts bear out the argume nt/stateme nt/claim that inorder to recover speedily from n egative emoti on, you shouldallow yourself to cry. You needn't/don ' have to be ashamed of cryi ng. An xiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along withtears.Consider the case of/Take Donna, Her son unfortunately died in a car accide nt. The inten sity of the blow made her un able to cry. She said, It was not until two weeks later that I began tocry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from myshoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth andhelped me survive the crisis.”★ Text BComprehension Check: b c b b c aLanguage Practice1. aedcbhfg2. 1) aid 2) in cli ned 3) in good health 4) shortco mings 5)pen etrated6) dismiss 7)has suffered from 8)progressive 9)optimistic10) to a degree 11)hold on to 12) in stallUnit 6★ Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) culture/cultural 2) indication 3) miniature 4) ironic 5) stumbled into 6) dece nt7) buzzing 8) abnormal 9) mechanical 10) Shuddering11) implied 12) leap2. 1) You can con vert RMB into US dollars in the foreig n excha nge office a the airport.2) I figured she didn ' know the first thing about cooking as shelooked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3) The manager glowed with pleasure upon hearing that in spite oftheir faulty equipment the team had accomplished some veryuseful work.4) I'm grateful to my companyfor allowing me to work flexiblehours as long as I work eight hours a day.5) On seeing the comments made in the margins by previousreaders, Tom couldn' help thinking the book must be quitefasc in ati ng.3. 1) will not panic/feel panic, ' be at a disadvantage 2) hybrid, tran smissi on3) crave, One in dicati on, to dist in guishII. 1. also 2. as well/too 3. too 4. also 5. as well/too 6. too 7. also 8. AlsoIII. 1. I 'e had eno ugh 2. Whe n I was old eno ugh to work and earn money3. can't get eno ugh sleep at ni ght4. has so far collected eno ugh of them5. have strong eno ugh arms6. have just eno ugh money to live onComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) stumbled into 2) not know the first thing about 3) mecha ni cal 4) whe n it comes to 5) hybrid 6) gritted her teeth 7) premise 8) at a disadvantage 9) panic 10) cultural 11) flexible 12) imply2. 1) chair 2) force 3) secrets 4) painstaking 5) recognized6) steered 7) essentially8) observati on 9)。
国家开放大学本科《商务英语3》一平台机考真题及答案(第二套)(2)

国家开放大学本科《商务英语3》一平台机考真题及答案第二套说明:整理于2024年8月]4日;适用于国家开放大学本科学员一平台期末机考考试;前5个题相同则整套相同。
第一部分.试题原题第一大题、交际用语(单选题)本大题共包含5小题,每小题2分,共计10分。
阅读对话,从A.B、C三个选I页中选择一个能填入空白处的最佳选项。
1.-You are right.How do you analyze our weaknesses?A.I'm afraid we put less emphasis on the overall design.B.I tell you we have been working hard on the overall designC.I have to say that we are excellent in the overall design.2.-D o you mind telling me where you are from?A.Certainly not.Fm from London.B.Sure,I was born in London.C.N ot really,you can do it.3.-.-Yes,certainly.We are a medium firm with about two thousand people in two different plants.A.D o you have total nine departments in your company?B.Could you tell me how your company is actually organized?C.C an you tell me a little more about the four branch offices?4.-.-They refer to the royalties,including patent right,copy right,trademark right,and so on.A.W hat about the tax base?B.H ow about the tax rate?C.W hat are intangible assets?5.-We would like to place an order for some of your C&Z desk units.A.C ertainly,we keep a large supply in stock.B.D elivery dates depend on your location.C.W e recommend payment by letter of credit.第二大题,词汇与结构(单选题)本大题共包含15小题,每小题2分,共计30分。
全新版大学英语第二版综合教程2答案

全新版大学英语第二版综合教程2答案Unit 1Task 11.a) That’s a long story.b) You have to ask him.c) I can’t believe you did that!2. a) Yes, I do.b) No, I don’t.c) Certainly, I will.3. a) I agree with you.b) I understand what you’re saying.c) That makes sense.Task 21. China is a populous country located in Asia. It has a long history and rich culture. The country has made remarkable progress in various fields in recent years, especially in the areas of economy and technology.2. The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. It was built over 2,000 years ago to protect the country from invasions. The wall stretches for thousands of kilometers and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.3. Chinese cuisine is highly regarded worldwide. Some popular dishes include Peking Duck, Kung Pao Chicken, andDim Sum. Chinese food is known for its variety of flavors and use of fresh ingredients.4. Chinese traditional festivals are an important part of the country’s culture. The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most significant festival celebrated by the Chinese people. During this time, families come together to celebrate and wish each other good luck for the coming year.5. Chinese calligraphy is a respected art form in China. It is a way of expressing one’s emotions and thoughts through writing. Chinese characters are beautifully written using a brush and ink, creating intricate and elegant strokes.Task 31.a) I haven’t decided yet.b) I’m not sure. I’ll have to think ab out it.c) I’ll let you know as soon as I make up my mind.2.a) I’m sorry, but I can’t do that.b) I would love to, but I have other plans.c) Thanks for the invitation, but I’m afraid I can’t make it.3. a) I agree with you completely.b) I see what you mean.c) I partly disagree with you.Unit 2Task 11.a) I’m sorry for the inconvenience.b) I apologize for any misunderstanding.c) I’m really sorry, but I can’t help you with that.2. a) Excuse me, can you repeat that?b) Sorry, I didn’t catch what you said.c) Could you please speak a little louder?3. a) Can you give me a hand?b) I could use some help.c) Do you mind helping me with this?Task 21. Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. It allows students to immerse themselves in a different culture, learn a new language, and gain a global perspective. It also provides an opportunity for personal growth and independence.2. There are several advantages of studying abroad. Firstly, it enhances one’s language skills. Living in a country where the language is spoken daily improves fluency and communication abilities. Secondly, it expands one’s cultural awareness and tolerance. Experiencing different customs and traditions broadens one’s understanding of the world. Lastly, it increases job prospects. Employers value the international experience and adaptability gained from studying abroad.3. However, there are also challenges associated with studying abroad. Homesickness can be a common issue, as students are away from their families and familiar environments. Cultural differences and language barriers can also pose difficulties in the beginning. Adapting to a new educational system and making new friends may take time and effort.4. In conclusion, studying abroad offers numerous benefits, including language improvement, cultural enrichment, and improved job prospects. While challenges may arise, the rewards of the experience far outweigh the temporary difficulties.Task 31.a) I don’t think so.b) I’m afraid not.c) I highly doubt it.2. a) I completely agree with you.b) Absolutely, I couldn’t agree more.c) That’s my exact sentiment.3.a) I’m sorry, I can’t go with you.b) Unfortunately, I am unable to join you.c) I really wish I could, but I have a prior engagement.Unit 3Task 11. a) I’ll be there in a minute.b) I’m sorry, but I can’t meet you today.c) I’m afraid I have to decline.2.a) I’d love to.b) Yes, please.c) That sounds good.3.a) I’m sorry, I can’t hear you.b) Can you speak up, please?c) Could you repeat that, please?Task 21. Health is essential for individuals to lead a fulfilling life. It encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Living a healthy lifestyle involves maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, getting enough sleep, and avoiding harmful substances.2. Regular exercise is crucial for maintaining good health. It helps strengthen the heart, improve circulation, and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Exercise also has positive effects on mental health, reducing stress and anxiety and promoting overall well-being.3. Besides exercise, having a balanced diet is equally important. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins provides essential nutrients for the body. It isalso important to drink plenty of water and limit the consumption of sugary drinks and processed foods.4. Additionally, managing stress is crucial for maintaining good health. Chronic stress can have negative effects on both physical and mental health. Engaging in relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing exercises can help reduce stress levels.5. In conclusion, maintaining good health requires adoptinga holistic approach that includes regular exercise, a balanced diet, stres s management, and sufficient rest. Prioritizing one’s health allows for a better quality of life and overall well-being.Task 31.a) I’m so sorry for being late.b) I apologize for the delay.c) Please forgive me for the inconvenience.2.a) I couldn’t ag ree more.b) Exactly, that’s what I think too.c) Indeed, I share the same opinion.3.a) I’d love to.b) I’m sorry, but I won’t be able to.c) Thanks for inviting me, but I have other commitments.。
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大学商务英语教材第二版答案Unit 1: Introduction to Business English1. Answer: Business English refers to the specialized language used in the context of business and commerce. It includes vocabulary, phrases, and expressions that are commonly used in business communication, such as letters, reports, presentations, and negotiations.2. Answer: a) Business English can help students develop their language skills in the context of business and commerce, which is essential for their future careers. It enables students to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues, understand business documents and reports, and participate in business meetings and negotiations.b) Business English can also provide students with a better understanding of the global business environment and different cultures. It helps them develop cross-cultural communication skills and adapt to international business practices.3. Answer: The importance of Business English can be seen in various aspects. Firstly, with global business becoming more interconnected, English has become the lingua franca of business communication. Proficiency in Business English is crucial for international business interactions.Secondly, effective communication is essential for business success. Business English provides the necessary language skills to communicate ideas, negotiate deals, and resolve conflicts in a professional and confident manner.Thirdly, business documents and reports are commonly written in English. Understanding and producing well-written business communication is crucial for exchanging information accurately and efficiently.Unit 2: Business Communication1. Answer: Business communication refers to the exchange of information, ideas, and messages within a business environment. It includes both internal communication within an organization and external communication with clients, customers, and other external stakeholders.2. Answer: a) Written communication: This includes business letters, emails, memos, reports, and other written documents. Written communication allows for a formal and documented exchange of information, ensuring clarity and accuracy.b) Oral communication: This includes face-to-face conversations, phone calls, video conferences, and presentations. Oral communication allows for immediate feedback and enables non-verbal cues such as body language and tone of voice to convey messages.c) Non-verbal communication: This includes gestures, facial expressions, posture, and other non-verbal cues. Non-verbal communication can greatly impact the effectiveness of a message and is particularly important in cross-cultural communication.3. Answer: Effective business communication is crucial for various reasons. It helps build relationships and trust among colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Clear and concise communication ensures that everyoneunderstands their roles and responsibilities and avoids misunderstandings or errors.Furthermore, effective business communication saves time and resources by minimizing unnecessary back-and-forth communication and ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently. It also enhances the professional image of individuals and organizations.Unit 3: Business Writing1. Answer: Business writing refers to the specific writing style and techniques used in the context of business communication. It aims to communicate information, ideas, or messages clearly, concisely, and professionally.2. Answer: a) Clarity: Business writing should be clear and easy to understand. It should avoid unnecessary jargon, acronyms, or technical terms that may confuse the reader. Use simple and concise language to convey the message.b) Conciseness: Business writing should be concise and to the point. Avoid lengthy sentences or paragraphs and eliminate unnecessary information. Use bullet points or headings to organize information effectively.c) Professional tone: Business writing should maintain a professional and formal tone. Avoid using slang, colloquial language, or informal expressions. Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.d) Audience awareness: Consider the needs and expectations of the target audience when writing. Adapt the writing style and tone accordingly to ensure the message is well-received.3. Answer: Good business writing skills are essential as they contribute to effective communication in a professional setting. Well-written business documents instill confidence and convey credibility to clients, stakeholders, and colleagues. Clear and concise writing ensures that messages are understood accurately and reduces the risk of miscommunication or misunderstandings.In addition, well-written business documents facilitate decision-making and help in the planning and execution of business strategies. Whether it is a business proposal, a report, or an email, strong business writing skills are crucial for success in the business world.(Note: This is a sample response and the actual answers may vary depending on the specific content of the textbook.)。