(完整版)新标准高职公共英语系列教材：实用综合教程(第二版)第二册UNIT5-UNIT8 习题答案

（完整版）新标准高职公共英语系列教材：实用综合教程（第二版）第二册UNIT5-UNIT8 习题答案

Unit 05 : Modern Communication

Text A / Comprehension

A. Pair Work

Complete the following sentences orally according to the text.

1. Where did Reilly come from?

He came from a Chicago school .

2. How much time did Reilly typically spend on texting and calling every day before he started the Amish Project?

He sent 1,500 texts a month and spent 600 to 900 minutes on the phone.

3. What did Reilly's friends play for fun?

They played Words with Friends and Angry Birds.

4. What drives Reilly crazy?

That nobody is really doing anything, just sitting quiet and indulging in their cell phones drives him crazy.

B. Main Idea

Read the text again. As you read, underline what you think are the most important ideas. Then, in one or two sentences, write the main idea of the text.

It tells us what Reilly learned from living without electronic conveniences and how it changed his life.

Vocabulary Building / Exercises

A. Match each word with their proper Chinese meaning.

B. Fill in each of the following blanks with the proper form of the given words.

1. Alex was almost speechless (speech) with anger and despair.

2. I'm 25, have a nice flat, a good job and I'm not unattractive(attractive).

3. Imposing speed restrictions(restrict) is easy, but forcing motorists to observe them difficult.

4. I used to be a furniture dealer(deal).

5. She would have loved to have a better-paying job with more responsibility (responsible).

6. I knew I'd never find a parking(park) space in the Square.

7. She received recognition(recognize) for her many achievements.

8. She made frequent reference (refer) to a possible promotion during the talk.

Grammar Tips / Exercises

A. Complete the following sentences based on the information given in Chinese.

1. It is important to remember the time and the location of the meeting(记住会议的时间和地点).

2. She wished to find the book she needed(找到她需要的书).

3. I am glad to tell him the news (告诉他这一消息).

4. My mother asked me to call her at the weekend(周末给她打电话).

5. They left home early in the morning to catch the first train (以便赶上第一班火车).

B. Each of the following sentences contains ONE mistake. Find it out and correct it.

6. I got up earlier than usual in order to catching the first train.

A B C D

(D, catch)

7. My biggest wish now is make friends with as many people as possible.

A B C D (B, to make)

8. It is high time that we encouraged our students working harder.

A B C D

(C, to work)

9. Late at midnight, I heard someone to knock at the door twice.

A B C D

(D, knock)

10. Finish the task within three days is next to impossible for such a young

man.