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体验商务英语综合教程3 (第二版)答案Unit 2 Travel

3 Airlines can do little to improve air quality. false
4 Travelers are using new technology to express
their dissatisfaction with airlines. true
5 Airlines have taken no action to address travelers’ concerns. false
1 subway 2 city centre 3 carry-on baggage 4 one way 5 return 6 freeway 7 rest room 8 elevator 9 coach class 10 timetable 11 car park a) motorway b) lift c) public toilet d) schedule e) economy class f ) single g) parking lot h) underground i) hand luggage j) round trip k) downtown
Unit
2 Travel
‘He travels fastest who travels alone.’
Starting up
A Answer these questions individually. Then compare your answers with a partner.
1 How often do you travel by air, rail, road and sea? 2 What do you enjoy about traveling? What don’t you enjoy?

21世纪大学实用英语综合教程(第三册)课文翻译及课后习题答案[1] 2

21世纪大学实用英语综合教程（第三册）答案1-5(4外)Unit 11.每当我的兄弟抱怨他工作中的困难时，我总要求他看到光明的一面。

Each time my brother complained about the difficulty of his work, I asked him to look on the bright side.2.当有报告说附近大楼里两个孩子被人持枪劫持时，警察立刻做出了反应。

The police reacted immediately when report came that two kids had been held up at gunpoint in a nearby building.3.当我指出玛丽的计算错误时，他没有尽快地改正它们，却申明那不是她的错。

When I pointed out the mistakes in her calculation, instead of correcting them as soon as possible, Mary protested that it was not her fault.4.汤姆对我跟同事们说的笑话感到好奇，但他没有听懂。

Tom was curious about the joke I told my colleagues, but he didn’t get it.5.由于杰克的积极心态，在急诊室里他在失去知觉前采取了行动并且挽救了自己的生命。

Thanks to his positive attitude, Jack took action and saved his own life before he lost consciousness in the emergency room.6.当我细想我在过去所取得的成绩，我不得不说，成功来自艰苦的工作。

那是关键。

When I reflect on what I have achieved in the past, I have to say that success comes from hard work. That’s the bottom line.Unit 21.就拿迈克尔乔丹来说吧，人们很容易看到他的成就而忽视了他为使自己出类拔萃而在球场上付出的血与汗的代价。

全新版大学英语综合教程3(第二版)课后习题答案

UNIT 1VocabularyI.1.1) on balance 5) illustrated 9) involved2) resist 6) budget 10) economic3) haul 7) lowering 11) blasting4) wicked 8) boundary 12) just about2.1)cut back/ down 2) pick up 3) get by 4) get through5)face up to 6) turn in 7) making up for 8) think up3.1) pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy2) often generate misleading thoughts3) attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work4) be suspected of doing everything for money5) before he gets through life4.1) their indoor, a profit, to invest in2) device, the improvement, on a global scale3) stacked, temptation, never dined outII Confusable Words1. 1) house 2) Home 3) home, family 4) household2. 1) doubt 2) suspect 3) doubted 4) suspected 5) suspect III. Word Formation1) rise 2) final 3) regular 4) cash 5) hows, whys6) upped 7) yellowed 8) bottled 9) lower 10) searchComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) get by 2) temptation 3) get through 4) improvements5) aside from 6) suspect 7) supplement 8) profit9) stacking2. (Theme-related)1) replaced 2) consider 3) quit 4) world 5) tough6) fuels 7) provide 8) luxuries 9) balance 10) idealII. Translation1. We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it’s fairly minor.2. My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people ofmy hometown took over (responsibility for) my upbringing at that point.3. The toys have to meet strict/ tough safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4. Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of news and opinion.5. When it comes to this magazine, it is/ carries a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world.A decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. She quit an executive position and opened/ set up a household device store in her neighborhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives.But, to run a small business on a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her steady income, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expense. Sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the premium for the various kinds of insurance she needed.Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.UNIT 2VocabularyI.1.1) decades 5) slender 9) on the side2) historic 6) web 10) authorized3) imposed 7) bade 11) terminal4) religious 8) site 12) make the best of2.1) went through 2) stood up for 3) laid down 4) take on5) let (us) down 6) draw on 7) fall into 8) pass for3.1) The Europeans are fully confident that the Americans will not be able to justify their measures to protect the struggling American steel industry.2) Clinton is, in the eyes of Joe Klein, staff writer of the New Yorker and author of The Natural, the most talented politician of his generation and the most compelling.3) There's not much you can do if people are really intent on destroying themselves with drugs.4) A different experience of the world could forge a completely different approach to life.5) It is our conviction that cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethical and social problems in the long run.4.1) As for, do not compel, capture of, have forged2) At huge risk, the mission, shelter3) who abolished, In the eyes of, racialII. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I'll tell you in a minute how I have attained the genuine sense of belonging in America, but first let me hear about your French trip.2. Most McDonald's look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about 16 different basic designs.3. Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial crisis.4. This second-hand car has been nothing but trouble; it's always breaking down.5. In your resume you've mentioned everything but one vital point.6. Our technicians have discovered a simple but effective solution to the problem.7. I am sorry, but I think you shouldn't have lingered on over coffee and missed the last bus..8. The bankruptcy of the company was not caused by evil, but by simple ignoranceIII. Usage1) lonely 2)friendly 3) weekly, monthly 4)lovely5) cowardly 6)kindly/ saintly 7) lively 8)motherlyComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1)forged 2) stand up 3) compelled 4)convictions 5)mission6)abolish 7) intent on 8) risk 9)in the eyes of 10)threats2. (Theme-related)1) assistance 2) involved 3) estimated 4)coincidence 5)emerged6) referred 7) numerous 8) stationed 9)concern 10)captureII. Translation1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we are still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river, the old man reported to the police at once.5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hunger and disease in the developing world.Shortly after he achieved freedom Henson became intent on assisting fugitive slaves. He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several times to help others to travel the Underground Railroad to freedom. Once some slave catchers closed in on the escaping slaves and Henson when they were on the run. He disguised them and successfully avoided capture. Later he built a small settlement in Dresden in Canada for escaped slaves, setting up a chapel and a school. He held to the conviction that slavery would be abolished, and the day was bound to come when racial discrimination no longer existed.UNIT 3VocabularyI.1.1) threatens 2) by a small margin 3)civilize 4)closed up 5)wandered 6) paste 7) without so much as 8) sideways9) hook up to 10) universal 11) chart 12) Bathed in2. 1)narrowed down 2)looked back on 3)cut off 4)fit into5)wear(the other) down 6)lies in 7)put up 8)stand for3. 1)...which is likely to make people vulnerable to asthma has been found by researchers at the Department of Clinical Medicine in Oxford.2)...with mirrored doors had to be built in so as to make their small bedroom look larger.3)...feature the space shuttle Challenger blowing up in January 1986---killing all seven crew.4)...threatened to keep the pupils in after school, they were quieted at once.5)... are a major barrier to the country's economic growth due to the fact that/because imported oil has absorbed 40% of its foreign exchange.4. 1) looked back on/ atmosphere/urban life2)era/ hooked up to the / the electronic3) the suburb / a sophisticated / system / analyze / make errorsII. 1) away 2)inside/in 3)forward/through 4)back5)off 6)home 7) back down 8)in...outIII. 1) Internet is not such an unusual word as it used to be2) Most men do not look unattractive in them3) Wealthy as she is, she is not unconcerned by her sudden unemployment4) The claim is not unrealistic in view of a sharp decrease in the city's violent crimes.5)His poor health is not unrelated to his unhealthy way of life.Comprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) Statistics 2)rural 3)era 4)stood for 5)on the latch6)vulnerable 7)barrier 8)electronic 9)reflection 10)civilized2. 1) together 2)liable 3)shift 4)electric 5)cautious6)sophisticated 7)thieves 8)break 9)chances 10)signsII. Translation1.1) The Internet is changing the way people live, (no matter) whether they are in urban or rural areas.2)Medium-sized and small companies are more vulnerable to the threat of the globaleconomic crisis than large ones.3) With regard to our term paper, the professor asked us to analyze the unemployment chart first, and then provide critical reflections on the nations economic development.4)It never occurred to him that their team would win the basketball match by a large margin.5) Looking back on my twenty years' teaching in high school, I attribute my success to patience, talent, and the constant pursuit of knowledge.2. It is almost impossible to keep a determined burglar out. All you can do is discourage him for a few minutes. Thus exposing him to police patrols. Common sense tells us that lighting is a barrier to criminal activity. A light should be fixed in the doorway and switched on at night. Make sure/Assure yourself that you don't leave the door on the latch if you happen to be the last to come in. If you decide to buy a sophisticated electronic alarm system, be sure to ask for its signs and put them up on both windows and doors. In addition you may have it hooked up to a police station.UNIT 4VocabularyI.1.1) accordingly 2) loose 3) concentration 4)stimulating 5) fabric 6)if anything 7) reality 8) intuition9) trifle 10) at the turn of the century 11) mess12) undermine2. 1) approve of 2) slow down 3) taken in 4) sucked into5) set apart 6) dozed off 7)call forth 8)stretch into9) keep up with 10)believe in3. 1)...provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades.2)...is credited to his powers of imagination3)...on the foundations of an agricultural revolution4)...not to make any complaints in the presence of the nurse.5)...the outbreak of the Second World War.4. 1) flaw/came to the conclusion/would get nowhere2) in a row/dozed off/a mess of3) outbreak of/ has undermined / has strainedII. 1)With Christmas only a week away2) With his physical condition improving day by day3) With our GDP growing steadily4) With all the shops closed5) with her eyes closed6) With the fog lifting during the nightIII. 1) like/as 2) as 3) like 4) like/as5) as/like 6) as 7)like 8) asComprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) caution 2) came to the conclusion that 3)never get anywhere4)undermining 5) not give/care a fig 6) flaw7) beyond any doubt 8)foundation 9)remarkable/impressive10) imagination2. 1) extent 2)inventions 3)bet 4)manages 5)vision6)eventually 7)achievement 8)poverty 9) utilized 10)breakthroughII. Translation1.1) The volunteers sent/assigned by the Red Cross disinfected, with great caution, the drinking water in the village so as to avoid an outbreak of plague.2)Einstein spent many years trying to unify the theories of electromagnetism and gravity but failed.3)Professor Wang received/won the Presidential Award for his excellence in stimulating students' creative imagination.4) As there were some major design flaws, the board of directors didn't approve of the economic stimulus package.5) Having realized that nobody could help him, Jordan finally came to the conclusion that he had to face reality and take up/meet the challenge by himself.2. What was remarkable about 2005 was perhaps that the UN declared it "The World Year of Physics". It was the 100th anniversary of Einstein's theory of relativity and the 50th anniversary of his death. In 1905 Einstein published five highly important essays in the history of science, thus revolutionizing physics. His great achievements can be credited to his impressive powers of imagination, constant questioning, and not giving a fig for authority. It is beyond doubt that Einstein was the greatest scientist in the 20th century.。

第二版全新版大学英语综合教程3课后答案Unit2

第二版全新版大学英语综合教程3课后答案Unit2UNIT 2VocabularyI.1.1) decades 5) slender 9) on the side2) historic 6) web 10) authorized3) imposed 7) bade 11) terminal4) religious 8) site 12) make the best of2.1) went through 2) stood up for 3) laid down 4) take on5) let (us) down 6) draw on 7) fall into 8) pass for3.1) The Europeans are fully confident that the Americans will not be able to justify their measures to protect the struggling American steel industry.2) Clinton is, in the eyes of Joe Klein, staff writer of the New Yorker and author of The Natural, the most talented politician of his generation and the most compelling.3) There's not much you can do if people are really intent on destroying themselves with drugs.4) A different experience of the world could forge a completely different approach to life.5) It is our conviction that cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethical and social problems in the long run.4.1) As for, do not compel, capture of, have forged2) At huge risk, the mission, shelter3) who abolished, In the eyes of, racialII. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I'll tell you in a minute how I have attained the genuine sense of belonging in America, but first let me hear about your French trip.2. Most McDonald's look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about 16 differ?ent basic designs.3. Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial crisis.4. This second-hand car has been nothing but trouble; it's always breaking down.5. In your resume you've mentioned everything but one vital point.6. Our technicians have discovered a simple but effective solution to the problem.7. I am sorry, but I think you shouldn't have lingered on over coffee and missed the last bus..8. The bankruptcy of the company was not caused by evil, but by simple ignoranceIII. Usage1) lonely 2)friendly 3) weekly, monthly 4)lovely5) cowardly 6)kindly/ saintly 7) lively 8)motherlyComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1)forged 2) stand up 3) compelled 4)convictions 5)mission6)abolish 7) intent on 8) risk 9)in the eyes of 10)threats2. (Theme-related)1) assistance 2) involved 3) estimated 4)coincidence 5)emerged6) referred 7) numerous 8) stationed 9)concern 10)captureII. Translation1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we are still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river, the old man reported to the police at once.5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hunger and disease in the developing world.Shortly after he achieved freedom Henson became intent on assisting fugitive slaves. He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several times to help others to travel the Underground Railroad to freedom. Once some slave catchers closed in on the escaping slaves and Henson when they were on the run. He disguised them and successfully avoided capture. Later he built a small settlement in Dresden in Canada for escaped slaves, setting up a chapel and a school. He held to theconviction that slavery would be abolished, and the day was bound to come when racial discrimination no longer existed.。

综合英语第三册课后答案

1. She doesn’t seem to get along with her new classmates.2. I’d been out of touch with Mary for years, but I managed to reach her by phone yesterday.3. The veteran enjoys showing off his medals to everyone who visits him.4. Her husband seems very much opposed to her going abroad.5. As Thomas couldn’t settle down in his job, his parents were very worried.6. I always have all kinds of bits and pieces in my pockets.7. Her mother pulled a few strings to get her into the business circle.8. I hope the food is to your liking.9. I told the boys off for making so much noise.Unit 21. He resolved to work on the complicated project immediately.2. They saw an old man knocked over by a car coming from the opposite direction.3. He walked unsteadily/stumbled along in the dark, groping for the light-switch.4. Af ter three month’s illness, he found it difficult to rise to his feet again.5. Owing to the staff shortage, the task could not be fulfilled on schedule.6. During the period of depression, the company was running into financial difficulties.7. When the blind girl got on the crowded bus, the passengers made room for8. He at last managed to hold on to the rock on the cliff and stopped himself from slipping.Unit 41. There is a road on our left leading straight to the foot of the mountains.2. In order to lose weight, she eats nothing but vegetables.3. We are sorry to inform you that we cannot employ you right now. If there is a position vacant/a vacancy in the future, we will contact you.4. We cannot complete the project as scheduled because we are short of staff.5. Children will understand one day that parents’ nagging is for their own good.6. She burst out crying when she heard that her lost daughter had been found.7. If you have any difficulties, don’t hesitate to come to see me.Unit 51. She looks very beautiful when she piles up her hair on top of her head.2. The cases and bags being sold in the shops are stuffed with paper so that they look more attractive.3. The teacher handed out a pencil to each student before the exam as the questions were to be answered in pencil.4. The house is totally devoid of furniture.5. He managed to win her trust by taking advantage of her ignorance.6. When evening approaches, the vendors would lay out an assortment of small articles on the ground for people to buy.7. It is said that a new lock has been invented that can identify its owner by the smell of his or her body.8. Out of gratitude for the help of his teachers and classmates, he is determined to work hard and score highly.Unit 61.At the sight of the general walking towards him, he got to his feet at once and saluted.2. “What is this money for?” “It's for helping those children who have lost the chance of schooling to return to school agai n.”3. The knock at my door last night sent me quivering with fright.4. I can assure you that he is a most reliable person.5. Everybody hopes that he will take over as dean of the department when Mr. Martin retires.6. She tried her best to hide her feelings, but her eyes betrayed her longing for the prize.7. It is said that people increase their risk of skin cancer if they are exposed to the sun too much.Unit 71. I prefer spring to autumn though I love both seasons.2. I believe that electric cars will one day supplant petrol-driven ones.3. They warned him of the danger of climbing the Himalayas, but he wouldn’t listen.4. The teacher told his students that their future prospects hinged on their education.5. Everybody thinks that she deserved Best Actress award of the Year.6. Everytime the girl came across a problem, she would turn to her mother for a solution, rather than trying to solve it herself.7. After her husband died, she continued to nurture her three daughters.8. It seems that a lot of people learn English less as a practical language than for its grammar.Unit 91.Did James have supper with you on the night in question?2.The coach was satisfied with the ultimate victory of the match.3.To remove the linguistic barriers in communication among the peoples of the world, linguists have embarked on the study of a new universallanguage.4.The emergence of joint-venture enterprises has increased our opportunities to have contact with foreigners.5. Mother asked him to gather up the bits and pieces of his belongings from the desk and put them in the drawer.6. Their argument arose out of a small joke.7. The picture is too blurred for me to identify the girl in it.8. If someone claims to have the ability to communicate with ghosts, would you believe it?Unit 101. After graduation, he became an engineer to start with, then the director of a plant.2. I think I may as well accept his invitation, for you can't keep saying no to people.3. Everyone in the car must wear a seat belt for the sake of safety.4. Reduce the temperature to zero degree centigrade and water willfreeze/turn into ice.5. He was accused of theft. But actually he was innocent.6. The heroine's performance is a little exaggerated, but otherwise it is an excellent movie.7. Sometimes even adults will fall for children's tricks.8. You lied to her again and again. So if she leaves you, it serves you right.Unit31. Mother immediately sent Tom for the doctor.2. She failed to bake the cake as she had run out of sugar.3. I know how desperately busy you are now.4. The whole class roared with laughter at Tom’s slip of the tongue.5. Such things as needles and scissors should be kept out of the reach of children.6. The soldiers stood under the burning scorching sun, drenched with sweat.7. He returned to his own country/motherland in the end.Unit81. In the traditional Chinese opera, The White Snake who comes down to the earth in the shape of a beautiful girl and falls in love with Xuxian to whom she gets married later.2. She feels dizzy at the sight of blood.3. He kept drowsing in class this morning.4. He related the whole story of the long-standing dispute between the two families.5. She would burst into tears at the thought of her child killed in a traffic accident.6. It dawned on me that he was actually trying to help me.7. The cave for the three of them to hide in was no more than two meters high. Unit111. My father was very cross at my not learning business from him.2. Although these kids are very naughty now, they will grow up one dayunderstanding that creating trouble for others would not get away with impunity.3. She had her things wrapped in a piece of blue cloth and put into the suitcase.4. I'll be home on leave next month.5. We had a terrible job to open the door.6. Unknown to them, she was nearby.7. The criminal was deprived of all political rights.8. I’m sorry, I'm in the wrong.。

综合英语教程2第三版答案

综合英语教程2第三版答案【篇一：全新版大学英语综合教程第二版第三册课后习题答案】t onechanges in the way we livetext acontent questions ( p10 )1. write and live on a farm.2. because they grow nearly all of their fruits and vegetables. they have enough eggs, honey and wood. they are very close to nature and can enjoy the beautiful scenery. besides, they can go skiing and skating in winter.3. no. sometimes the good life can get pretty tough.4. they were buried under five feet of snow from december through march.5. when the first spring came, it brought two floods. the second flood refers to the good harvest in the growing season.6. he decided to quit his job and start to freelance.7. he has to crawl into black bear dens for “sports illustrated”, hitch up dogsled racing teams for “smithsonian” magazine, check out the lake champlain “monster” for “science digest”, and canoe through the boundary waters wilderness area of minnesota for “destinations”.8. as for insurance, they have only bought a poor man’smajor-medical policy and the policy on their two cars.9. they cut back their expenses without appreciably lowering their standard of living. for example, they patronize local restaurants instead of more expensive places in the city. they still attend the opera and ballet but only a few times a year. they eat less meat, drink cheaper wine and see fewer movies.10. a tolerance for solitude and lots of energy.11. they will leave with a feeling of sorrow but also with a sense of pride at what they have been able to accomplish.12. they chose to live in the country because they want to improve the quality of their lives. yes, they have finally realized their dreams.text organization ( p11 )part one (paragraphs 1—3) the writer views his life in the country as a self-reliant and satisfyingone.part two(paragraphs 4—7 ) life in the country is good yet sometimes very hard.part three (paragraphs 8—11) after quitting his job, the writer’s income was reduced, but he andhis family were able to manage to get by.part four (paragraphs 12—15 ) a tolerance for solitude and a lot of energy have made it possiblefor the family to enjoy their life in the country.happy moments and events1) growing nearly all their fruits and vegetables2) canoeing, picnicking, long bicycle rides, etc.3) keeping warm inside the house in winter4) writing freelance articles5) earning enough money while maintaining a happy family life hardships1) working hard both in winter and in summer2) harsh environment and weather condition3) anxious moments after the writer quit his job4) cutting back on daily expenses5) solitudevocabulary1. fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box.( p15 )1) on balance 2) resist 3) haul 4) wicked5) illustrated6) budget 7) lowering 8) boundary9) involved10)economic 11) blasting 12) just about2. now use the verb in brackets to form an appropriate phrasal verb you have learned and complete the sentence with it.( p16 )1) cut back / down 2）pick up3）get by 4) get through5）face up to 6）turn in7）making up for8）think up3. rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. （p17 ）1) pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy.2) often generate misleading thoughts.3) attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work.4) be suspected of doing everything for money.5) before he gets through life.4. complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets ( p17 )1. their indoor a profit to invest in2. devicethe improvement on a global scale3. stacked temptationnever dined outconfusable use ( p18 )1. house2. home3. home family4. household1. doubt2. suspected3. doubted4. suspected5. suspectword formation ( p19 )1) rise2) final 3) regular 4) cash5) hows and whys6) upped 7) yellowed 8) bottled 9) lower 10) searchcloze1. text-related ( p20 )1) gets by 2) temptation 3) get through4) improvement 5) aside from6) suspect7) supplement8) profit9) stacking2. theme-related( p21 )1) replaced2) consider 3) quit4) world5) tough6) fuels7) provide 8) luxuries 9) balance10) idealtranslation1. translate the sentences into english( p21 )1) we have a problem with the computer system, but i think it is fairly minor.2) my father died when i was too young to live on my own. the people of my hometowntook over responsibility for my upbringing at that point.3) the toys have to meet strict safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4) radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers ofnew and opinion.5) when it comes to this magazine, it is a digest of articles from many newspapers andmagazines around the world.2. translate the passage into english ( p21 )a decade ago, nancy did what so many americans dream about. she quit an executive position and opened a household device store in her neighborhood. people like nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives.but, to run a business on a small scale is by no means an easy job. without her steady income, nancy had to cut back on her daily expenses. sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the premiums for the various kinds of insurance she needed.fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time. she is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.text b1. choose the best answer for each of the following. ( p27 )1—6.a c d b a ctranslate into chinese the underlined sentences in the essay ( p28 )1. 什么？你说那听起来不像你府上的生活？其实，不仅仅是你一个人这么想。

全新版大学英语综合教程第三册(第二版)课后习题答案(全册)

全新版大学英语综合教程3(第二版)课后习题答案全部单元UNIT 1V ocabularyI.1.1) on balance 5) illustrated 9) involved2) resist 6) budget 10) economic3) haul 7) lowering 11) blasting4) wicked 8) boundary 12) just about2.1)cut back/ down 2) pick up 3) get by 4) get through5)face up to 6) turn in 7) making up for 8) think up 3.1) pursued his mathematical studies and taught himself astronomy2) often generate misleading thoughts3) attach great importance to combining theory with practice in our work4) be suspected of doing everything for money5) before he gets through life4.1) their indoor, a profit, to invest in2) device, the improvement, on a global scale3) stacked, temptation, never dined outII Confusable Words1. 1) house 2) Home 3) home, family 4) household2. 1) doubt 2) suspect 3) doubted 4) suspected 5) suspectIII. Word Formation1) rise 2) final 3) regular 4) cash 5) hows, whys6) upped 7) yellowed 8) bottled 9) lower 10) searchComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) get by 2) temptation 3) get through 4) improvements5) aside from 6) suspect 7) supplement 8) profit9) stacking2. (Theme-related)1) replaced 2) consider 3) quit 4) world 5) tough6) fuels 7) provide 8) luxuries 9) balance 10) idealII. Translation1. We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it’s fairly minor.2. My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people of my hometown took over (responsibility for) my upbringing at that point.3. The toys have to meet strict/ tough safety requirements before they can be sold to children.4. Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of news and opinion.5. When it comes to this magazine, it is/ carries a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world.A decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. She quit an executive position and opened/ set up a household device store in her neighborhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily for the improvement in the quality of their lives.But, to run a small business on a small scale is by no means an easy job. Without her steady income, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expense. Sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the premium for the various kinds of insurance she needed.Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.UNIT 2V ocabulary1.1) decades 5) slender 9) on the side2) historic 6) web 10) authorized3) imposed 7) bade 11) terminal4) religious 8) site 12) make the best of2.1) went through 2) stood up for 3) laid down 4) take on5) let (us) down 6) draw on 7) fall into 8) pass for3.1) The Europeans are fully confident that the Americans will not be able to justify their measures to protect the struggling American steel industry.2) Clinton is, in the eyes of Joe Klein, staff writer of the New Yorker and author of The Natural, the most talented politician of his generation and the most compelling.3) There's not much you can do if people are really intent on destroying themselves with drugs.4) A different experience of the world could forge a completely different approach to life.5) It is our conviction that cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethical and social problems in the long run.4.1) As for, do not compel, capture of, have forged2) At huge risk, the mission, shelter3) who abolished, In the eyes of, racialII. Words with Multiple Meanings1. I'll tell you in a minute how I have attained the genuine sense of belonging in America, but first let me hear about your French2. Most McDonald's look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about 16 differ?ent basic designs.3. Loaning money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial crisis.4. This second-hand car has been nothing but trouble; it's always breaking down.5. In your resume you've mentioned everything but one vital point.6. Our technicians have discovered a simple but effective solution to the problem.7. I am sorry, but I think you shouldn't have lingered on over coffee and missed the last bus..8. The bankruptcy of the company was not caused by evil, but by simple ignoranceIII. Usage1) lonely 2)friendly 3) weekly, monthly4)lovely5) cowardly 6)kindly/ saintly 7) lively 8)motherly Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1)forged 2) stand up 3) compelled 4)convictions5)mission6)abolish 7) intent on 8) risk 9)in the eyes of 10)threats 2. (Theme-related)1) assistance 2) involved 3) estimated 4)coincidence 5)emerged 6) referred 7) numerous 8) stationed 9)concern 10)captureII. Translation1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the globalfinancial crisis, we are still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river, the old man reported to the police at once.5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hunger and disease in the developing world. Shortly after he achieved freedom Henson became intent on assisting fugitive slaves. He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several times to help others to travel the Underground Railroad to freedom. Once some slave catchers closed in on the escaping slaves and Henson when they were on the run. He disguised them and successfully avoided capture. Later he built a small settlement in Dresden in Canada for escaped slaves, setting up a chapel and a school. He held to the conviction that slavery would be abolished, and the day was bound to come when racial discrimination no longer existed.UNIT 3V ocabularyI.1.1) threatens 2) by a small margin 3)civilize 4)closed up 5)wandered 6) paste 7) without so much as 8) sideways 9) hook up to 10) universal 11) chart 12) Bathed in2. 1)narrowed down 2)looked back on 3)cut off 4)fit into 5)wear(the other) down 6)lies in 7)put up 8)stand for3. 1)...which is likely to make people vulnerable to asthma has been found by researchers at the Department of Clinical Medicine in Oxford.2)...with mirrored doors had to be built in so as to make their small bedroom look larger.3)...feature the space shuttle Challenger blowing up in January1986---killing all seven crew.4)...threatened to keep the pupils in after school, they were quieted at once.5)... are a major barrier to the country's economic growth due to the fact that/because imported oil has absorbed 40% of its foreign exchange.4. 1) looked back on/ atmosphere/urban life2)era/ hooked up to the / the electronic3) the suburb / a sophisticated / system / analyze / make errorsII. 1) away 2)inside/in 3)forward/through 4)back5)off 6)home 7) back down 8)in...outIII. 1) Internet is not such an unusual word as it used to be2) Most men do not look unattractive in them3) Wealthy as she is, she is not unconcerned by her sudden unemployment4) The claim is not unrealistic in view of a sharp decrease in the city's violent crimes.5)His poor health is not unrelated to his unhealthy way of life. Comprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) Statistics 2)rural 3)era 4)stood for 5)on the latch6)vulnerable 7)barrier 8)electronic 9)reflection 10)civilized 2. 1) together 2)liable 3)shift 4)electric 5)cautious6)sophisticated 7)thieves 8)break 9)chances 10)signsII. Translation1.1) The Internet is changing the way people live, (no matter) whether they are in urban or rural areas.2)Medium-sized and small companies are more vulnerable to the threat of the global economic crisis than large ones.3) With regard to our term paper, the professor asked us to analyze the unemployment chart first, and then provide critical reflections on the nations economic development.4)It never occurred to him that their team would win the basketball match by a large margin.5) Looking back on my twenty years' teaching in high school, I attribute my success to patience, talent, and the constant pursuit of knowledge. 2. It is almost impossible to keep a determined burglar out. All you can do is discourage him for a few minutes. Thus exposing him to police patrols. Common sense tells us that lighting is a barrier to criminal activity. A light should be fixed in the doorway and switched on at night. Make sure/Assure yourself that you don't leave the door on the latch if you happen to be the last to come in. If you decide to buy a sophisticated electronic alarm system, be sure to ask for its signs and put them up on both windows and doors. In addition you may have it hooked up to a police station.UNIT 4V ocabularyI.1.1) accordingly 2) loose 3) concentration 4)stimulating 5) fabric 6)if anything 7) reality 8) intuition9) trifle 10) at the turn of the century 11) mess12) undermine2. 1) approve of 2) slow down 3) taken in 4) sucked into 5) set apart 6) dozed off 7)call forth 8)stretch into9) keep up with 10)believe in3. 1)...provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades.2)...is credited to his powers of imagination3)...on the foundations of an agricultural revolution4)...not to make any complaints in the presence of the nurse.5)...the outbreak of the Second World War.4. 1) flaw/came to the conclusion/would get nowhere2) in a row/dozed off/a mess of3) outbreak of/ has undermined / has strainedII. 1)With Christmas only a week away2) With his physical condition improving day by day3) With our GDP growing steadily4) With all the shops closed5) with her eyes closed6) With the fog lifting during the nightIII. 1) like/as 2) as 3) like 4) like/as5) as/like 6) as 7)like 8) asComprehensive Exercises1. Cloze1. 1) caution 2) came to the conclusion that 3)never get anywhere4)undermining 5) not give/care a fig 6) flaw7) beyond any doubt 8)foundation9)remarkable/impressive10) imagination2. 1) extent 2)inventions 3)bet 4)manages 5)vision6)eventually 7)achievement 8)poverty 9) utilized10)breakthroughII. Translation1.1) The volunteers sent/assigned by the Red Cross disinfected, with great caution, the drinking water in the village so as to avoid an outbreak of plague.2)Einstein spent many years trying to unify the theories of electromagnetism and gravity but failed.3)Professor Wang received/won the Presidential Award for his excellence in stimulating students' creative imagination.4) As there were some major design flaws, the board of directors didn't approve of the economic stimulus package.5) Having realized that nobody could help him, Jordan finally came to the conclusion that he had to face reality and take up/meet the challenge by himself.2. What was remarkable about 2005 was perhaps that the UN declared it "The World Year of Physics". It was the 100th anniversary of Einstein's theory of relativity and the 50th anniversary of his death. In 1905 Einstein published five highly important essays in the history of science, thus revolutionizing physics. His great achievements can be credited to his impressive powers of imagination, constant questioning, and not giving a fig for authority. It is beyond doubt that Einstein was the greatest scientist in the 20th century.Unit 5 Giving ThanksText AContent Questions1. He wrote them on a ship on the way to the island of Tulagi in the South Pacific on Thanksgiving Day, 1943.2. Preparing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring roast turkey made the writer extremely busy.3. The writer was thinking about Thanksgiving.4. He decided to write letters to show gratitude to those who had helped him in his life.5. He had always accepted what they had done for him, but never expressed to any of them a simple “Thank you.”6. He decided to write to his father, his grandmother, and the Rev. Lonual Nelson, his grammar school principal.7. His father had impressed upon him from boyhood a love of books and reading.8. He remembered that each morning Nelson would open the school with a prayer over his assembled students.9. He recalled how his grandmother had taught him to tell the truth, to share, and to be forgiving and considerate of others. And he thanked her for her delicious food and for all the wonderful things she had done for him.10. His reading of their letters left him not only astonished but also more humbled than before, because they all thanked him rather than saying they would forgive him for not having previously thanked them.11. The writer learned that one should learn to express appreciation for others’ efforts.12. The writer wished for all people the common sense to achieve world peace, and find the good and praise it.Text Organization1.Parts Paragraphs M ain IdeasPart One Paras. 1-9 On Thanksgiving Day 1943, as a young coastguardsman at sea, the writer came up with the idea of expressing his gratitude to people who had helped him before.Part Two Paras. 10-16 The writer wrote three thank-you letters to his father, the Rev. Nelson and his grandmother.Part Three Paras.17-23 The writer got three letters in reply.Part Four Paras. 24-26 The writer wishes everyone to find the good and praise it.2-Correspondents Letters Sent Letters ReceivedFather Thanks him for teaching the writer from boyhood to love booksand reading. Tells the writer how he, as a teacher and a father as well, felt content with his own son.The Rev. Nelson Thanks him for his morningschool prayers.i Tells the writer about his retirement coupled with self-doubt, and the re?assurance brought to him by the writer's letter.Grandmother Thanks her for teaching the writer how to tell the truth, to share and to be forgiving, and for her good cooking and her sprinkling the writer's life with stardust. Expresses her loving gratefulness to her grandson.Language Sense EnhancementI. 1) decades 2) undergoing3) had done wrong 4) welcome reassurance5) appreciated 6) brought back7) relatives 8) accomplish9) consume 10) representingLanguage FocusV ocabulary1. 1) sprinkled 2) in turn3) reversed 4) repay5) at sea 6) traditional7) statement 8) longed for9) in secret 10) unloaded11) weep 12) under way2. 1) stretch out 2) make out3) hope for 4) turns (it) over5) put away 6) brings back7) got to 8) go about3. 1) As supplies of traditional fuels diminish, people are working to increase the use of solarenergy.3.2) We accord high priority to meeting the challenges of economic and environmental development in the region.3) While it is true that children of today are exposed to more information than were children of the past, it does not follow that they automatically become more sophisticated.4) Since she borrowed those books from the library she has been immersed in British history and culture.5) Everything changed in a flash on June 1, 2000 when he lost both legs in a serious traffic accident.4. 1) I'd like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who has been so considerate of my well-being. My heart is filled with gratitude that words cannot express.2) After everyone assembled on the playground amid the noise and excitement of the specta?tors, our coach again impressed on us the needto do our best in quest of excellence.3) Everything I saw in my hometown was marvelous. I could hardly believe that it had undergone such swift changes through cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers and the rest in the past few years.II. Collocation1, fond of 2. sick of3. thoughtful of4. confident of5. conscious of6. critical of7. guilty of 8.ashamed of■III. Usage1. To know what people really think, pay regard to what they do, rather than what they say.2. It is cooperation, rather than conflict, that will enable you to achieve your success.3. Ann made students think for themselves rather than telling them what to think.4. I think I'll stay at home this evening rather than go / going out.5. Most people are content to let perfect days happen at random rather than plan / planning for them.Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A)1) at sea 2) Turning over3) reverse 4) got to5) repay 6) gratitude7) assembled 8) immersed in9) unloading 10) swift(B)1) Instead 2) possessions3) richer 4) breath5) cherish 6) special7) specific 8) shining9) miracles 10) giftII. Translation1.1). Grandma took it for granted that food prices would soar, so she bought a lot of rice.2). I can quote you several instances of her dedication to science.3). The 1980s saw the start of the swift development of some special economic zones in China.4). Tension between the two countries stemmed in part from the latest spy affair.5). Peter has worked in a law firm for many years. You can consider having him as your lawyer to act on your behalf when you need legal help.2.Amid the atmosphere of Thanksgiving George was immersed in the diary left to him by his father, who died at sea after he completed two successive trips around the world. The diary brought back every moment George had spent with his father and many of the specific things his father did on his behalf. George's father used to impress on him the need to undergo all kinds of hardship in quest of excellence. He also taught him that nothing in the world could be taken for granted. Even today, George still remembers how his father would quote Aesop's famous saying "Gratitude is the sign of noble souls" and tell him to accord the greatest importance to it.Chinese Translations of Texts A&B第五单元表达谢意课文A亚历克斯?黑利二战时在海岸警卫队服役。

大学体验英语综合教程第三版2详细答案Uint2

Unit TwoLead-in1 search2 offer3 identify4 confidence5 employer6 qualifications7 certainly8 minimum9 learning style 10 importance Passage AThink About It1 Many students log on the Internet frequently. They may use the Internet to search for useful information they need, visit social network sites, e-mail their friends, or play video games.2 Job application online means doing all the application on the Internet. One can fill in the application form and send it in an e-mail form to potential employer’s mailbox, together with all necessary materials about oneself.3 Yes, it will continuously play more important role in the future.Read About ItContent AwarenessRead And Think2 Work with your partner and answer the following questions.1 It is an Internet website that lists as many as 45 000 job opportunities.2 Not necessarily so. According to Smith, the Internet was very easy to use. She found her job online with no training.3 Because she wanted a change in her life.4 She searched the Internet for information about the financial performance of the company she was interested in, the salary she should ask for, and the possible living accommodations available to her there.5 Open.3 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.1 F2 T3 T4 T5 T4 Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.1 version2 publications3 click4 spotted5 refugees5entries 7 financial 8 full-time 9 detailed 10 annual5 Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage. Change the form where necessary.1 set up2 come across3 referred, to4 check out5 learnt of/learned of6 Choose an appropriate noun given in the following box to complete each of the sentences.1 career2 interview3 procedure4 exhibit5 profile7 Translate the following sentences into English.1The policemen are busy filling out forms about the accident.2 I want to fill up the fuel tank before returning the car.3 If you want to make a complaint, you’d better follow the correct procedure.4 We couldn’t have finished the experiment so soon without John’s help.5 After the storm, the people on the shore anxiously scanned the lake for any sign of the boat.8 Read and compare the English sentences, paying attention to their italicized parts, and then translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.1 He had just been promoted to vice president of the company and wasn’t expecting another promotion in six months.2 Shortly after he graduated from school, he jumped to a satisfactory job.3 Most colleges and universities have their own homepages, enabling applicants to scan for the information available about the universities they want to apply for.4 With a click of her mouse, she submitted her assignment to the tutor and soon got the reply.5 By accessing the website of the university she was going to study in, she saw color photos of the university, including a detailed map of the university campus.9 More and more people have found the right jobs through the Internet just as the passage shows. Now work in pairs and take turns to give a short speech on the topic “You can find your dream job via the Internet.” Cite some of the stories of the job seekers that you have just read in Passage A.Have you ever considered finding a job on the Internet? Today, with computers in common use, the Internet has become an important tool for people to find various kinds of information. Many people log on to the Internet to seek job opportunities and some of them have found very desirable jobs. Take Theresa Smith’s story for example. Less than a month from her graduation day, she visited an Internet site and typed some key words. Immediately she found 45 jobs meeting her criteria. Four weeks later she was hired at a starting salary of $32 000. Look at another story, that of Madeline Gragg, a 28 year-old high school teacher from America. She wanted a change. So when a friend mentioned teaching English in Japan, the American teacher felt interested. She visited the popular Yahoo! website. A week later she received a call and set up an interview with a recruiter in Chicago and got the job. You see, to find the right job, you can just visit some Internet sites, type a few key words, and follow the procedure for the online application. With a click of the mouse, you are very likely to find your dream job. So why not give it a try?10 Write a paragraph of around 80 words about what you should do to track down information on job openings. Include the following key words and phrases in your writing. You may begin your paragraph with “There are several things you cannot ignore when tracking down information on job openings.”There are several things you cannot ignore when tracking down information on job openings. First, you should consult your friends, relatives, or neighbors, who may offer information unavailable elsewhere. Second, you should read the classified section in the newspapers often. Next, remember to register with two or three recruitment agencies. Finally, don’t forget to make use of the Internet. In today’s society the Internet is a quick and cost-effective method for employers to announce their employment needs. Therefore, if you log on to the Internet, you just might find your dream job.Passage BThink About It1 Open2 Open3 OpenRead About ItContent AwarenessRead And Think11 Work with your partner and answer the following questions.1 The author compares college graduates’ job hunting to finding a match when dating.2 They are careerists, entrepreneurs, explorers, harmonizers, hunters, idealists and leaders.3 Google took the top spot in popularity in each of the past four years.4 They are government and non-profit employers such as CIA and FBI.5 They are government and non-profit employers such as CIA and FBI. 12Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage.1 D2 C3 B4 C 5A13 Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.1 identify2 likely3 characteristic4 genuine5 confirmed6 prospects7 consequence8 recruit9 competitive10 is reflected14Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage. Change the form where necessary.1 break … down2 accounts for3 associated with4 build … on5 in addition15Translate the following sentences into English.1 This country is not big, but it plays an important role in international affairs.2 It was with the help of my uncle that I overcame the difficulty and completed the assignment in time.3 While he decided to stay in Beijing upon graduation, his best friend chose to go to Tibet.4 In this Campus English Speaking Contest, Mary from our class came inthird.5 You should know that it takes time, money as well as perseverance to learn to play the piano.16Read the following questions and then scan the letter below to find answers to the questions. Try to finish in less than 2 minutes.1 At the University of Denver.2 In Colorado.3 Over the Rocky Mountains.4 From her window.5 Next month when she gets home.6 Share all the happiness and sadness they are feeling.7 She feels a little homesick.8 In the afternoon on Tuesday, December 1st.17Complete the sentences with the appropriate verb form.1 would write, would have written2 could see, could have seen3might break, might have broken4 gave, had given5 were, had been18Read each pair of sentences. Then express a contrary situation using a) a sentence with an if clause and b) a sentence with had. Follow the examples.1If I had heard you, I would have answeredHad I heard you, I would have answered2 If it hadn’t been cold, I would have opened the windowHad it not been cold, I would have opened the window3 If we had been late, we would have hurriedHad we been late, we would have hurried4 If you had used a typewriter, they could have read your lettersHad you used a typewriter, they could have read your letters5 If the car hadn’t stopped, it would have hit meHad the car not stopped, it would have hit me19 Rewrite the conditional clauses in the following sentences. Follow the examples.1 Were she interested, I would telephone her.2 Were John here, we would soon learn the truth.3 They would be here with us should they have the time.4 Should I see you, I would invite you home.5 Should she try harder next time, she would pass the examination.20 The following sentences tell something real. Change them to indicate something unreal.1 If we had not allowed the oil company to build this paper mill, we would not have water pollution now.2 If we did not pay taxes, our schools would be closed.3 If the government had dealt with the crisis properly, inflation would not have stayed at high levels.4 If this university had enough student housing, it would attract more international students.5 If we had stopped the construction of this dam, we would not have destroyed miles of natural wilderness along the river.。

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Section Four Consolidation ActivitiesI. Vocabulary1. Word Derivation1) widow n.→ widowed a.①她守寡十年了。

She has been a widow for ten years.②一个寡母要抚养四个孩子长大成人确实不易。

It’s really not easy for a widowed mother to rear up four children.2)nerve n.→ nervous a.→ nerveless a.①当赛车手要有胆量。

It takes nerve to be a racing driver.②她胆怯地一笑。

She gave a nervous laugh.③刀子从她那无力的手中落下。

The knife fell from her nerveless fingers.3)precise a.→precision n. → precisely adv.①那东西正好在她遗落的那个地点找到了。

It was found at the precise spot where she had left it.②你的报告不够准确。

Y our report lacks precision.③那正是我的意思。

That is precisely what I mean.4)compete v.→ competitive a.→ competition n.①几家公司正为争取一项合同而互相竞争。

Several companies are competing (against/with each other) for the contract/to gain the contract.②我们公司在世界市场上已不占优势。

Our firm is no longer competitive in world markets.③他获诗歌比赛第一名。

He came first in the poetry competition.5)execute v.→ execution n.①他因叛国罪被处死。

He was executed for treason.②这些计划最终得以实施。

The plans were finally put into execution.6) preside v.→ president n.→ presidency n.①首相主持内阁会议。

The Prime Minister presides at meetings of the Cabinet.②他被任命为板球俱乐部会长。

He was made president of the cricket club.③他获选连任总统。

He was elected to a second presidency.7)marry v.→ marital a.→ marriage n.①哪位牧师来为他们主持婚礼?Which priest is going to marry them?②拉丽莎40几岁，徐娘半老，爱喝酒，婚姻也不如意。

A fading woman in her 40s, Larisa had both drinking and marital problems.③她的第一次婚姻维持了五年。

Her first marriage ended after five years.8) company n.→ accompany v.→ companion n.①观其友则知其人。

Y ou may know a man by the company he keeps.②我得要求你陪我去一趟警察局。

I must ask you to accompany me to the police station.③狗是忠实的伙伴。

A dog is a faithful companion.2. Phrase Practice1) The severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a fatal disease. Thousands of people in Asia have ________ it in the past two years. died ofdie of:stop living or come to the end of one’s life because of some diseasee.g.现在有很多人死于癌症。

Nowadays many people die of cancer.2)Chinese fans often have to ________ to watch the live transmission of European footballmatches. stay upstay up: remain awake; not go to bede.g.她答应孩子们可以晚点儿睡，看他们最喜爱的电视节目。

She promised the children they could stay up for their favourite TV programme.3)Sometimes I don’t understand Jeremy; he seems to have hurt the feelings of everyone who________ him including his wife. cares forcare for: like or lovee.g.他深深地爱着她。

He cares for her deeply.4)I doubt that they are able to get the problems ________ before the deadline. straightened out straighten out:deal with a problem or a confused situation and make it better, especially by organizing thingse.g.我们会把情况弄清的。

We’ll get the case straightened out.5)It was curious that the children should have ________ their grandparents easily from the oldphotographs. picked outpick out:recognize sb. or sth. in a group of people or thingse.g.很容易从人群中辨认出他，因为他个子很高。

It’s easy to pick him out in a crowd because he is very tall.3. Synonym / Antonym1. He worked himself to death, finally and precisely, at 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning.●Synonym: ___ exactly _2.It said that he died of a coronary thrombosis —I think that was it —but everyoneamong his friends and acquaintances knew it instantly.●Synonym: __ immediately _3.He was a perfect Type A, a workaholic, a classic, they said to each other and shook theirheads —and thought for five or ten minutes about the way they lived.●Antonyms: __ slacker, idler, loafer4.He is survived by his wife, Helen, forty-eight years old, a good woman of no particularmarketable skills, who worked in an office before marrying and mothering.●Synonym: _ outlived _5.In the day and a half before the funeral, he went around the neighborhood researchinghis father, asking the neighbors what he was like. They were embarrassed.●Synonyms:__ disconcerted, abashed _6.At the funeral, the sixty-year-old company president told the forty-eight-year-old widowthat the fifty-one-year-old deceased had meant much to the company and would bemissed and would be hard to replace.●Antonym: _ living7.Phil was overweight and nervous and worked too hard.●Antonyms: _ underweight; slim _8.Y ou could have picked him out in a minute from a lineup.●Synonym: _ queueII. Grammar1) Present perfectThe present perfect simple tense an action that is still going on or that has stopped recently, but still has an influence on the present. It puts emphasis on the result.Use of present perfect●putting emphasis on the resultExample: She has written five letters.●the action that is still going onExample: School has not started yet.●the action that has stopped recentlyExample: She has cooked dinner.●the finished action that has an influence on the presentExample: I have lost my key.●the action that has taken place once, never or several times before the moment ofspeakingExample: I have never been to Australia.2) Present Perfect ProgressiveThe present perfect progressive expresses an action that has recently stopped or is still going on. It puts emphasis on the duration or course of the action.Use of present perfect progressive●putting emphasis on the duration or course of an action (not the result)Example: She has been writing for two hours.●the action that has recently stopped or is still going onExample: I have been living here since 2001.●the finished action that has an influence on the presentExample: I have been working all afternoon.The present perfect progressive focuses on the course of the activity or event which may or may not be finished. The present perfect focuses on the result of the activity or event, or just the fact that something has been achieved.PracticePut the verbs in brackets into the correct form: present perfect or present perfect progressive.1)I’m pleased to say that the team __________ (play) well all season.2)In recent years, the company __________ (put) a lot of money into developing advancedtechnology.3)They _______ (pull) down most of the houses in this street, but they ________ (not touch)the old shop at the corner yet.4)I ________ (wait) for the prices of the houses to come down, but I think I _______ (wait) toolong and the prices are beginning to go up again.5)I _______ (just pick) ten pounds of strawberries! I ______ (grow) strawberries for years but I______ (never have) such a good crop before.6)It was lovely at eleven o’clock, but since then the sky ______ (get) steadily darker and thewind _______ (rise). I’m afraid the fine spell ______ (come) to an end.7)Peter ______ (be) a junior clerk for three years. Lately he ______ (look) for a better post butso far he _______ (not find) anything.8)Ann ______ (fail) her driving test three times because she’s so bad at reversing. But she______ (get) a bit better at it.Keys1)have been playing / have played (We can use either the present perfect progressive or thepresent perfect to talk about the activities or events that are repeated again and again untilnow.)2)has been putting / has put3)have pulled down, haven’t touched4)have been waiting, have waited5)have just picked, have grown / have been growing, have never had6)has been getting / has got, has been rising / has risen, has come (We can use either the presentperfect progressive or the present perfect to talk about an action which began in the past and is still continuing or has just finished.)7)has been, has been looking, hasn’t found8)has failed, has been practicing, has gotIII. T ranslation1我的顶头上司是一个典型的工作狂，一年365天每天工作10个小时以上。