新标准大学英语综合教程4Unit test8答案
新标准大学英语综合教程4unittest8答案
Unit testPart I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.erectexhibitloftyindignanthoistopponentinconceivabletranscendsambiguitycontemplatelayoutlogiccriticismstimulateintellectualcomplexityimprovementimplyscopeplaza1.There is absolutely no to her behavior—it's completely random.Your answer Correct answerlogic logic2.The answers he gave had just enough to make me doubt his honesty.Your answer Correct answerambiguity ambiguity3.Sharon was known for her ideals and romantic outlook on life.Your answer Correct answerlofty lofty4.There was a stage set up in the between the buildings for the music festival.Your answer Correct answerplaza plaza5.The the smartest people in the room.Your answer Correct answercomplexity complexity6.Even though I have played chess for years, you still made a very worthy .Your answer Correct answeropponent opponent7.Do you mean to that you agreed with her crazy planYour answer Correct answerimply imply8.The review of his new book included a lot of and not much praise.Your answer Correct answercriticism criticism9.Jacob was and angry when he shouted, "How dare you accuse me of sucha crime"Your answer Correct answerindignant indignant10.We used to be best friends; it's she could do anything to hurt me.Your answer Correct answerinconceivable inconceivable11.Are you familiar with the of this office buildingYour answer Correct answerlayout layout12.The committee decided to a statue of the beloved president.Your answer Correct answererect erect13.The of the project is unmatched in the history of this company.Your answer Correct answerscope scope14.In terms of intelligence, this year's Nobel Prize winner everyone else in his field.Your answer Correct answertranscends transcends15.Einstein'sYour answer Correct answerintellectual intellectual16.The museum hosted a special about the age of dinosaurs.Your answer Correct answerexhibit exhibit17.I can't even a life without my children.Your answer Correct answercontemplate contemplate18.There's nothing like a beautiful sunset to my senses and inspire me to get to work.Your answer Correct answerstimulate stimulate19.Come over here and help me up this beam so we can support the ceiling.Your answer Correct answerhoist hoist20.At this point, any change will be a welcomeYour answer Correct answerimprovement improvementSection B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.21.She made a vow she wouldn't drink coffee anymore.Your answer Correct answerthat that22.The documentary didn't justice to the situation in Africa.Your answer Correct answeron do23.If she can write the recommendation herself, then much the better.Your answer Correct answerso so24.His mother won the Nobel Prize, but he's an award-winning poet his own right.Your answer Correct answerin inDo you still feel any discomfort your dislocated shoulderYour answer Correct answeron from26.As mayor, I feel a huge sense civic pride in our community.Your answer Correct answerof of27.It may sound unbelievable, but my wife and I experienced love first sight.Your answer Correct answerin at28.We will see a moderate increase salaries this year.Your answer Correct answerfrom in29.The speaker was completely surprised by the outburst emotion from the crowd.Your answer Correct answerof ofBarbara will interpret Miguel since he doesn't speak English.Your answer Correct answerfor forPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.Some people think that Shanghai's (31)far too futuristic and not at all (32)opinion, the futuristic look is precisely why it is so (33)Many modern cities are trying to respect the (34)and "new." For example, they construct skyscrapers that are designed to (35)the existing look and feel of the existing city. There is definitely value to this(36), it is a very difficult thing to do successfully. I think Shanghai deservesa lot of respect for deciding to forge ahead into the future.Shanghai has still managed to retain much of its old city, however. There is a river that winds through the city, and it effectively divides the "old" from the "new." The city's(37) colonial architecture literally stands across the river from the futuristic skyscrapers that announce the city's incredible (38).This divide was (39) part of the city's master development plan, and the city should be applauded for that. It's genuinely amazing how something static—architectureand city design—can (40) the emotions, dreams, and aspirations of an entire people.Your answer Correct answer(31) skyline skyline(32) aesthetically aesthetically(33) picturesque picturesque(34) fragile fragile(35) conform conform(36) sentiment sentiment(37) exquisite exquisite(38) prosperity prosperity(39) presumably presumably(40) interpret interpretPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.It's easy to assume that modern architecture is all about being the biggest, tallest, most expensive, most innovative, or some other superlative. Sometimes, it seems as if modern architects have forgotten the roots of groundbreaking architecture and design. Of the relatively few countries noted for their long and productive history of classical architecture, China is one of even fewer that have embraced this history.Most people familiar with the city of Suzhou are also aware of its epithet: "Heaven on Earth." Yet anyone who has visited its famous gardens is all too aware that the beauty is often marred by mobs of parading tour groups. Surprisingly, it's a well kept secret that our very own Shanghai is actually home to five classical gardens (planned and built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties), many of which equal the splendor on display in Suzhou. Spread out over the vastness of the city, visits to the five gardens not only provide a tempting taste of Suzhou close to home but also reveal the varied faces and personalities Shanghai itself has to offer.Nearly every tourist to Shanghai follows their guidebook to Yu Yuan and braves the surrounding onslaught of postcard and antique vendors. It is, without a doubt, the most well-known, easily accessible and expensive of the city's classically designed gardens. For this reason, it is alsothe most impressive. Built in 1559 by wealthy Ming officials, the garden today stands as testament to the poetic extravagance of China's dynastic heritage. Lakeside pagodas, enchanting halls, and a mazelike rockery all inhabit this welcome oasis in the heart of modern Shanghai, and it becomes a perfect place to relax and feel the speed of life slow to a crawl.Winning points for its overwhelming feeling of peace, seclusion, and serenity is the Pond of the Drunken Bai. Designed and constructed during the Ming era in honor of Tang poet Bai Juyi, the garden harbors the many splendors of both Suzhou and Yu Yuan without the crowds. Odds are you'll be sharing the considerable expanse of green with only a handful of local gossipy seniors. The winding corridors, shaded pagodas, and still waters will strongly suggest that a scroll painting has come to life for your sole pleasure.With only a brief distance separating them, the next two gardens merit praise for their seemingly perfect marriage of landscaped flora and lazy waterways. The Garden of Ancient Splendor and the Garden of Autumn Clouds were both private gardens during the Ming Dynasty. The rustling bamboo forests, elaborate architecture, and tranquil lotus ponds provide a perfect respite for city-weary souls. Rounding out the list is the smallest and most remote member of the five: the Garden of Meandering Streams. Though it provides beautifully shaded pathways bordered by fragrant blooming wisteria, it nevertheless pales in comparison to its four cousins.Each of Shanghai's gardens was extensively damaged during the succession of wars beginning from the Qing Dynasty, but the 20th century also saw substantial reconstruction and renovation efforts restore much of their original glory; today's nominal admission fees are contributions to this ongoing endeavor.41. This passage would most likely appear in _____.A. a European newspaperB. an architectural journalC. a travel magazineD. a textbook42. This style of writing would best be described as _______.A. expositoryB. argumentativeC. narrativeD. descriptive43. Which of the following summarizes the main idea of this passageA. Classical architecture is worth traveling great distances to see andappreciate.B. Classical architecture and design are waiting to be discovered in unexpectedplaces.C. A majority of classical architecture has already been destroyed.D. Classical Chinese gardens are a great place to appreciate architecture.44. Which of the following indicates the author's intended messageA. It seems as if modern architects have forgotten the roots of groundbreakingarchitecture and design.B. It's a well kept secret that our very own Shanghai is actually home to fiveclassical gardens.C. The garden today stands as testament to the poetic extravagance of China'sdynastic heritage.D. The 20th century also saw substantial reconstruction and renovation effortsrestore much of their original glory.45. The author of this passage would likely describe classical Chinese gardens as incredibly_____.A. picturesqueB. intellectualC. sumptuousD. utilitarian。
新标准大学英语综合教程4答案（含Unittext）
Active reading 21Your answer Correct answer1. code code2. executive executive3. spouse spouse4. prosperous prosperous5. asset asset6. mutual mutual7. compatible compatible8. intimate intimate9. specialize specialize10. savings savings21. Ken Hu is now a(n) in a company which in giving advice to private investors.Your answer Correct answer(1) executive executive(2) specializes specializes2. Although the programme was with my computer, the instructions were written in, so I wasunable to understand anything.Your answer Correct answer(1) compatible compatible(2) code code3. It is obviously a(n) to a marriage if each has a sensible attitude towards money.Your answer Correct answer(1) asset asset(2) spouse spouse4. Let's try to create a more future by planning ahead and agreeing on goals.Your answer Correct answer(1) prosperous prosperous(2) mutual mutual5. We are friends, but I don't know how many they have in the bank.Your answer Correct answer(1) intimate intimate(2) savings savings3 aaaba baa4baaba abblanguage use11. to take people somewhere by busYour answer Correct answerbus bus2. to write a text message to someoneYour answer Correct answertext text3. to go to parties and have fun eating, drinking, dancing etcYour answer Correct answerparty party4. to convert a cheque into cashYour answer Correct answercash cash5. to pass something into someone's handshand hand6. to give someone something as a giftYour answer Correct answergift gift7. to put money into the bankYour answer Correct answerbank bank21. I'm afraid I can't this for you, it hasn't been signed.Your answer Correct answercash cash2. Did you expect them to you the computer instead of getting you to pay for it?Your answer Correct answergift gift3. After the match they us all home.Your answer Correct answerbussed bussed4. I will you as soon as I get to the station.Your answer Correct answertext text5. She me a copy of the report before the start of the meeting.Your answer Correct answerhanded handed6. I advise you to all that money lying on your desk.Your answer Correct answerbank bank7. I'm exhausted. I've spent the whole of this week and having a good time.partying partying3Rewrite the sentences using prone / liable / subject + to.1. The train is often delayed on Sunday evenings.Suggested answer:The train is liable to delay on Sunday evenings. / The train is subject to delays on Sunday evenings.2. Zak is a child who often has accidents.Suggested answer:Zak is a child who is prone to accidents. / Zak is a child who is liable to have accidents.3. She frequently gets headaches.Suggested answer:She is prone to headaches.4. The loan requires a check on your financial situation.Suggested answer:The loan is subject to a check on your financial situation.5. Joe is a person who often arrives late.Suggested answer:Joe is liable to arrive late.6. She may well break the rules in order to get what she wants.Suggested answer:She is liable to break the rules in order to get what she wants.4We may get to a situation where rising taxes make it hard to be profitable.This is the point where I disagree.My internship was an interesting experience where I learnt how to deal with customers. This is the point in the year where they usually give everyone a bonus.Many people are now in a situation where they cannot pay their debts.I work in an office where everyone feels at home.51. We were pushed out of the market by the.Your answer Correct answer(1) tough tough(2) competition. competition2. All he really wants is a to provide him with a regular income.Your answer Correct answer(1) steady steady(2) job job3. You made a when you left that company.Your answer Correct answer(1) smart smart(2) decision decision / move4. He's been having a rather lately, since he lost his job.Your answer Correct answer(1) tough tough(2) time time5. We use throughout the building. Everything is controlled by a central computer.Your answer Correct answer(1) smart smart(2) technology technology6. You've made a really to our organization, and we will miss you.Your answer Correct answer(1) valuable valuable(2) contribution contribution7. She gave me the most about investments that I have ever had.Your answer Correct answer(1) valuable valuable(2) advice advice8. There is a dress code in most banks, and you will be expected to wear.Your answer Correct answer(1) smart smart(2) clothes clothes9. Theirs is a very. I expect they'll get married quite soon.Your answer Correct answer(1) steady steady(2) relationship relationship6Suggested answer:如今，尽管我们大多数人是因相爱而结婚，婚姻从根本上讲仍然是金钱上的结合。
新标准大学英语综合教程4（unit-8）课后答案及课文翻译
新标准大学英语综合教程4（unit-8）课后答案及课文翻译应K e y t o b o o k4u n i t1- 4 Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaReading and understandingDealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events (proceed)2 the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another (transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way (detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon (upcoming)5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving (revert)7 to say what happened (recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.It isn’t easy to make the (1) transition from a busy university student to an unemployed young adult (2) slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show, wondering if and how their career is going to (3) proceed. Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivity like this, when (4) recounting how they felt at the time, refer to the same strange psychological effect. As the days pass, they begin to feel (5) detached from any sense of pressure to go and look for a job, and tend to regard (6) upcoming interviews as if they were not very important. Typically, back at home after three or four yearsaway, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases, become dependent again on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London. (comprehensive)2 I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving licence. (cop)3 Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford? (aerial)4 Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office. (clutched)5 You should speak to Toby; he’s an supporter of flexible working hours. (advocate)6 I hurt my leg badly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn’t got better completely. (healed)6 Answer the questions about the words.1 Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospects, or (b) no future?2 Is a tricky problem (a) difficult, or (b) easy to solve?3 If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel (a) tired, or(b) more active than usual?4 Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don’t want to, or (b) help you by listening to what you have to say?5 If you feel apathy, do you want to (a) change the world, or(b) stay at home and do nothing?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1 Is fork out (a) a formal, or (b) an informal way of saying to pay for something?2 If you are in the same boat as another person, are you (a) making the same journey together, or (b) in the same difficult or unpleasant situation?3 If you feel you have come full circle, do you (a) feel you are back where you started, or (b) feel a sense of satisfaction because you have completed something?4 If someone takes a soft line, do they deal with a person (a) in a kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in a lazy way without makinga decision?5 If you strike the right note about something, are you expressing yourself (a) well, or (b) badly?6 If you do something by all means, do you (a) try your best to do it, or (b) not care about it?7 If you nudge someone back into the saddle, are you encouraging them to (a) take responsibility again, or(b) take it easy?8 If you talk through a problem with someone, do you (a) examine it carefully and sensitively, or (b) refer to it quickly and then change the subject?Active reading (2)If you ask meDealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 funny or entertaining (amusing)2 used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of good luck (fortunately)3 an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank (loan)4 to take an amount or number from a total (deduct)5 the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of anevent (highlight)6 to show that you understand someone’s problems (sympathize)7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.A After three years at university, I’m now quite heavily in debt.B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it’s like to have financial problem s. But (2) fortunately I didn’t need to take out a student (3) loan when I was at university, because I had a part-time job.A What did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4) demanding.B Yes, it was. I had to get the right balance between work and study. But the other people who worked there were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6) highlight of the weekend was always Saturday night when we worked overtime.A But I don’t expect you made a lot of money?B No, there wasn’t much after they’d (7) deducted tax and pension contributions. But it was enough to keep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3 I think she’ll get a good degree, but I wouldn’t risk my money on the exact result.4 The money I spent at college was more than what I earned in my part-time job.5 The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6 Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7 I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key:(1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If something is not all it’s cracked up to be, is it (a) valid and interesting, or (b) just a little bit disappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored by what they say?3 If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likely to feel (a) stressed, or (b) relaxed?4 If something happens out of the blue, is it (a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5 If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition, or(b) it happened almost by chance?6 Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come very often, or (b) the food the pub offers most often?7 If something is dead easy, is it (a) very easy, or (b) not easy at all?8 If you treat someone to something, do you (a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly to them?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place lookbrighter, or (b) make the people in the place happier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informal expression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?) …This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a question to the reader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had my eye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here “kind of” is a sort of discour se marker of informal speech (showing something is general, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, I could use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it’s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it’s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything …This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (pretty well). Language in use word formation: compound nouns1 Write the compound nouns which mean:1 a degree which is awarded a first class (a first-class degree)2 work in a hospital (hospital work)3 a ticket for a plane journey (a plane ticket)4 a discount for students (a student discount)5 a pass which allows you to travel on buses (a bus pass)6 a room where an interview is held (an interview room)7 a period spent in training (a training period)word formation: noun phrases2 Write the noun phrases which mean:1 a career which is rewarding from the financial point of view(a financially rewarding career)2 legislation which has been introduced recently (recently introduced legislation)3 instructions which are more complex than usual (unusually complex instructions)4 an institution which is orientated towards academic (academically orientated work)5 work which makes physical demands on you (physically demanding work)6 information which has the potential to be important (potentially important information)7 candidates who have been selected after a careful procedure (carefully selected candidates)8 a coursebook in which everything has been planned beautifully (a beautifully planned textbook) try as … might3 Rewrite the se ntences using try as … might .1 I’m trying to fill this last page, but I just can’t think of anything.Try as I might to fill this last page, I just can’t think of anything.2 I try to be friendly with Marta, but she doesn’t seem to respond.Try as I migh t to be friendly with Marta, she doesn’t seem to respond.3 I try hard to get to sleep, but I can’t help thinking about my family.Try as I might to get to sleep, I can’t help thinking about my family.4 He just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserve s, even though he keeps trying.Try as he might, he just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserves. / Try as he might to get the promotion he deserves, he just doesn’t seem to get it.5 I keep trying to remember her name, but my mind is a blank.Try as I might to remember her name, my mind is a blank.given that …4 Rewrite the sentences using given that …1 Since I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.Given that I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.2 Xiao Li has the best qualifications, so she should get the job.Given that Xiao Li has the best qualifications, she should getthe job.3 Since we’r e all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.Given that we’re all here, I thin k it would be a good idea to get down to some work.4 Since it’s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.Given that it’s rat her late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.clauses introduced by than5 Rewrite the sentences using clauses introduced by than .1 She’s experienced at giving advice. I’m more experienced.She’s less experienced at giving advice than I am. / I’m more experienced at giving advice than she is.2 You eat too much chocolate. It isn’t good for you.You eat too much chocolate than is good for you.3 She worked very hard. Most part-timers don’t work so hard.She worked harder than most part-timers do.4 You have arrived late too many times. That isn’t acceptable.You have arrived late more times than is acceptable.5 I don’t think you should have given so much personal information. It isn’t wise.I think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations6 Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.1 highlight A highlight is the most exciting, impressive, orinteresting part of an event.(a) What would you like to be the highlight of your career?I would like the highlight of my student career to be to receive a national award for the best student research project.(b) How can you highlight an important sentence in a text?You can underline it in pencil or pen or you can use coloured pens or highlighters.(c) What are the edited highlights of a football match?The highlights are when someone scores a goal or prevents one from being scored.2 loan A loan is an amount of money someone borrows from someone else.(a) Have you ever taken out a loan?No, I haven’t. But m y parents have taken out several loans to buy kitchen equipment.(b) What is the best way to pay off a loan?It is best to pay a loan off quickly, although you will still have to pay some interest.(c) If you have a library book on loan, what do you have to do with it?You have to return it before the date it is due, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.3 thrive To thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.(a) What sort of business thrives best in your part of the country?In my part of the country, light industries and electronics companies thrive.(b) Which sort of plants thrive in a hot climate?In a hot climate you can see tropical fruit and vegetablesthrive and also tropical plants and trees.(c) Why do you think some couples thrive on conflict?It is difficult to understand why some couples thrive on conflict. Maybe each one wants to compete with the other or maybe they enjoy “kissing and making up” after the conflict.7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.If you ask me, real life is no t all it’s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money. It’s just so expensive out here! Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bank manager wants repayments on my student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water, electricity and my mobile bills keep coming in, and all that’s before I’ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me out of the blue, asking if I’m interested in buying a pension. At this r ate, I won’t even last till the end of the year, let alone till I’m 60.（?翻译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表达出来的意思。
新标准大学英语综合教程4(unit1-8)课后答案及课文翻译
新标准大学英语综合教程4(unit1-8)课后答案及课文翻译B No, there wasn’t much after they’d (7) deducted tax and pension contributions. But it was enough to keep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3 I think she’ll get a good degree, but I wouldn’t risk my money on the exact result.5 The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6 Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7 I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key: (1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If something is not all it’s cracked up to be, is it (a) valid and interesting, or (b) just a little bit disappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are youlikely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored by what they say?3 If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likelyto feel (a) stressed, or (b) relaxed?4 If something happens out of the blue, is it (a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5 If you say you ended up in a particular job, do yousuggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition, or (b) it happened almost by chance?7 If something is dead easy, is it (a) very easy, or (b) not easy at all?8 If you treat someone to something, do you (a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly to them?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the place happier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a question to thereader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London Schoolof Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had my eye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here “kind of” is a sort of discourse marker of informal speech (showing something is general, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, I could use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it’s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (i t’s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything …This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (pretty well).Language in use1 a degree which is awarded a first class (a first-class degree)2 work in a hospital (hospital work)3 a ticket for a plane journey (a plane ticket)4 a discount for students (a student discount)5 a pass which allows you to travel on buses (a bus pass)6 a room where an interview is held (an interview room)7 a period spent in training (a training period)word formation: noun phrases2 Write the noun phrases which mean:1 a career which is rewarding from the financial point of view (a financially rewarding career)2 legislation which has been introduced recently (recently introduced legislation)4 an institution which is orientated towards academic (academically orientated work)5 work which makes physical demands on you (physically demanding work)6 information which has the potential to be important (potentially important information)7 candidates who have been selected after a careful procedure (carefully selected candidates)8 a coursebook in which everything has been planned beautifully (a beautifully planned textbook)try as … might3 Rewrite the sentences us ing try as … might .。
新标准大学英语综合教程4课后答案
Key to book4 unit1-4Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaReading and understandingDealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events (proceed)2 the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another (transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way (detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon (upcoming)5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving (revert)7 to say what happened (recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.It isn ’t easy to make the (1tr)ansition from a busy university student to an unemployedyoung adult (2) slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show,wondering if and how their career is going to (3) proceed . Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivity like this, when (4) recounting how they felt at the time, refer to the same strange psychological effect. As the days pass, they begin to feel (5)detached from any sense of pressure to go and look for a job, and tend to regard (6)upcoming interviews as if they were not very important. Typically, back at home after threeor four years away, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases,become dependent again on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You mayneed to make other changes.1 I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London. (comprehensive)2 I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving licence. (cop)3 Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford? (aerial)4 Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office. (clutched)5 You should speak to Toby; he ’s an supporter of flexible working h(o a u d r v s o.c a t e)6 I hurt my leg badly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn ’t got better completely (healed)6 Answer the questions about the words.1 Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospects, or (b) no future ?2 Is a tricky problem (a) difficult , or (b) easy to solve?3 If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel (a) tired , or (b) more active than usual?4 Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don , or’(b)t want tohelp you by listening to what you have to say?5 If you feel apathy , do you want to (a) change the world, or (b) stay at home and donothing ?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1 Is fork out (a) a formal, or (b) an informal way of saying to pay for something ?2 If you are in the same boat as another person, are you (a) making the same journeytogether, or (b) in the same difficult or unpleasant situation?3 If you feel you have come full circle , do you (a) feel you are back where you started , or (b) feel a sense of satisfaction because you have completed something?4 If someone takes a soft line , do they deal with a person (a) in a kind and sympathetic way , or (b) in a lazy way without making a decision?5 If you strike the right note about something, are you expressing yourself (a) well , or (b) badly?6 If you do something by all means , do you (a) try your best to do it , or (b) not care aboutit?7 If you nudge someone back into the saddle , are you encouraging them to (a) take responsibility again , or (b) take it easy?8 If you talk through a problem with someone, do you (a) examine it carefully and sensitively , or (b) refer to it quickly and then change the subject?Active reading (2)If you ask meDealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 funny or entertaining (amusing)2 used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of goodluck (fortunately)3 an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank(loan)4 to take an amount or number from a total (deduct)5 the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event (highlight)6 to show that you understand someone ’(s s y p m r o p b a l t e h m i z e s)7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.A After three years at university, I ’m now quite heavily in debt.B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it ’s like to have financial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn n’ee t d to take out a student (3) loan when I was at university, because I had a part-time job.A What did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4) demanding .B Yes, it was. I had to get the right balance between work and study. But the other peoplewho worked there were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6)highlight of the weekend was always Saturday night when we worked overtime.A But I don ’t expect you made a lot of money?B No, there wasn ’t much after they deducted’t d a x(7a)n d pension contributions. But it wasenough to keep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You mayneed to make other changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3 I think she ’ll get a good degree, but I wouldn ’t risk my money on the exact result.4 The money I spent at college was more than what I earned in my part-time job.5 The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6 Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7 I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key: (1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If something is not all it ’s cracked u,p i s t i o t (b a e) valid and interesting, or (b) just a littlebit disappointing ?2 If someone keeps banging on about something , are you likely to be (a) interested in, or(b) bored by what they say ?3 If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likely to feel (a) stressed , or (b) relaxed?4 If something happens out of the blue , is it (a) unexpected , or (b) part of your plan?5 If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition, or (b) it happened almost by chance ?6 Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come very often , or (b) the food the pub offers most often?7 If something is dead easy , is it (a) very easy , or (b) not easy at all?8 If you treat someone to something , do you (a) buy something nice for them , or (b) behave badly to them?9 If you cheer a place up , do you (a) make the place look brighter , or (b) make the people in the place happier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on aboutopportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do Ifind?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informal expression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especiallyboys, god, when will they grow up?) ⋯This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a questionto thereader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had myeye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here “kind of ”is a sort of d i s e c o m u r a s r k e r of informal speech (showing something isgeneral, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job likethat, I could use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it ’s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it ’s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything ⋯This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (prettywell).Language in useword formation: compound nouns1 Write the compound nouns which mean:1 a degree which is awarded a first class (a first-class degree)2 work in a hospital (hospital work)3 a ticket for a plane journey (a plane ticket)4 a discount for students (a student discount)5 a pass which allows you to travel on buses (a bus pass)6 a room where an interview is held (an interview room)7 a period spent in training (a training period)word formation: noun phrases2 Write the noun phrases which mean:1 a career which is rewarding from the financial point of view (a financially rewarding career)2 legislation which has been introduced recently (recently introduced legislation)3 instructions which are more complex than usual (unusually complex instructions)4 an institution which is orientated towards academic (academically orientated work)5 work which makes physical demands on you (physically demanding work)6 information which has the potential to be important (potentially important information)7 candidates who have been selected after a careful procedure (carefully selected candidates)8 a coursebook in which everything has been planned beautifully (a beautifully planned textbook)try as ⋯might3 Rewrite the sen tences using try as ⋯might .1 I ’m trying to fill this last page, but I just can ’t think of anything.Try as I might to fill this last page, I just can ’t think of anything.2 I try to be friendly with Marta, but she doesn ’t seem to respond.Try as I might to be friendly with Marta, she doesn ’t seem to respond.3 I try hard to get to sleep, but I can ’t help thinking about my family.Try as I might to get to sleep, I can ’t help thinking about my family.4 He just doesn ’t seem to get the promotion he deserves, even though he keeps trying.Try as he might, he just doesn ’t seem to get the promotion he deserves. / Try as he might to get thepromotion he deserves, he just doesn ’t seem to get it.5 I keep trying to remember her name, but my mind is a blank.Try as I might to remember her name, my mind is a blank.given that ⋯4 Rewrite the sentences using given that ⋯1 Since I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.Given that I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.2 Xiao Li has the best qualifications, so she should get the job.Given that Xiao Li has the best qualifications, she should get the job.3 Since we ’re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.Given that we ’re all here, I thitinwkould be a good idea to get down to some work.4 Since it ’s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.Given that it ’s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.clauses introduced by than5 Rewrite the sentences using clauses introduced by than .1 She ’s experienced at giving advice. I ’m more experienced.She ’s less experienced at giving advice than I am. / I ’m more experienced at giving athan she is.2 You eat too much chocolate. It isn or you’. t good fYou eat too much chocolate than is good for you.3 She worked very hard. Most part- timers don ’t work so hard.She worked harder than most part-timers do.4 You have arrived late too many times. That isn ’t acceptable.You have arrived late more times than is acceptable.5 I don ’t think you should have given so much personal information. Itisn ’I think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations6 Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.1 highlight A highlight is the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event.(a) What would you like to be the highlight of your career?I would like the highlight of my student career to be to receive a national award for the best student research project.(b) How can you highlight an important sentence in a text?You can underline it in pencil or pen or you can use coloured pens or highlighters.(c) What are the edited highlights of a football match?The highlights are when someone scores a goal or prevents one from being scored.2 loan A loan is an amount of money someone borrows from someone else.(a) Have you ever taken out a loan ?No, I haven ’t. But my parents have taken out several loans to buy kitchen equipment.(b) What is the best way to pay off a loan ?It is best to pay a loan off quickly, although you will still have to pay some interest.(c) If you have a library book on loan , what do you have to do with it?You have to return it before the date it is due, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.3 thrive To thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.(a) What sort of business thrives best in your part of the country?In my part of the country, light industries and electronics companies thrive.(b) Which sort of plants thrive in a hot climate?In a hot climate you can see tropical fruit and vegetables thrive and also tropical plants and trees.(c) Why do you think some couples thrive on conflict ?It is difficult to understand why some couples thrive on conflict. Maybe each one wants tocompete with the other or maybe they enjoy “kissing and making up ”after the confli7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.If you ask me, real life is not all it ’s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and threeyears at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyondour sheltered life as students, and what do I find?Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especiallyboys, god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money. It ’s just so expensive out here!Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bankmanager wants repayments on my student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water,electricity and my mobile bills keep coming in, a nd all that ’s before I ’ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me out of the blue, asking if I ’m interested in buying a pension. At this rate, I won ’t even last till the end of the a y e l o a n r e,l t e i l tl I ’?m 翻60. （译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表达出来的意思。
新标准大学英语综合教程4课后答案
......Key to book4 unit1-4Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaReading and understandingDealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events(proceed)2 the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another(transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way(detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon(upcoming)5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright(slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving(revert)7 to say what happened(recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.It isn’ t easy to make the (1)transition from a busy university student to an unemployedyoung adult (2)slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show,wondering if and how their career is going to (3)proceed . Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivity like this, when (4)recounting how they felt at the time, refer to the same strange psychological effect. As the days pass, they begin to feel (5)......detached from any sense of pressure to go and look for a job, and tend to regard (6)upcoming interviews as if they were not very important. Typically, back at home after threeor four years away, they (7)revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases,become dependent again on their parents.5Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You mayneed to make other changes.1I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London.(comprehensive)2I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving licence.(cop)3Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford?(aerial)4Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office.(clutched)5You should speak to Toby; he’ s an supporter of flexible working hours(advocate).6I hurt my leg badly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn’ t got better completely (healed)6 Answer the questions about the words.1Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospects, or(b) no future?2Is a tricky problem (a) difficult , or (b) easy to solve?3If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel(a) tired, or (b) more active than usual?4Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don, or’(b)t want tohelp you by listening to what you have to say?5 If you feel apathy , do you want to (a) change the world, or(b) stay at home and donothing ?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1Is fork out(a) a formal, or(b) an informal way of saying to pay for something?2If you are in the same boat as another person, are you (a) making the same journeytogether, or(b) in the same difficult or unpleasant situation?3If you feel you have come full circle , do you(a) feel you are back where you started, or (b) feel a sense of satisfaction because you have completed something?4If someone takes a soft line , do they deal with a person(a) in a kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in a lazy way without making a decision?5If you strike the right note about something, are you expressing yourself(a) well, or (b) badly?6If you do something by all means , do you(a) try your best to do it, or (b) not care aboutit?7If you nudge someone back into the saddle, are you encouraging them to(a) take responsibility again, or (b) take it easy?8If you talk through a problem with someone, do you(a) examine it carefully and sensitively, or (b) refer to it quickly and then change the subject?Active reading (2)If you ask meDealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 funny or entertaining(amusing)2 used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of goodluck (fortunately)3 an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank(loan)4 to take an amount or number from a total(deduct)5 the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event(highlight)6 to show that you understand someone’(sympathize)problems7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy(demanding)5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.A After three years at university, I’ m now quite heavily in debt.B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it’ s like to have financial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn need’t to take out a student (3)loan when I was at university, because I had a part-time job.A What did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4)demanding.B Yes, it was. I had to get the right balance between work and study. But the other peoplewho worked there were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5)amusing too. The (6)highlight of the weekend was always Saturday night when we worked overtime.A But I don’ t expect you made a lot of money?B No, there wasn’ t much after they deducted’ taxd(7)and pension contributions. But it wasenough to keep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You mayneed to make other changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3I think she’ ll get a good degree, but I wouldn’ t risk my money on the exact result. 4The money I spent at college was more than what I earned in my part-time job.5The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key: (1) belongings(2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded(5) odds(6) has thrived (7)honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If something is not all it’ s cracked up,is to it (a)be valid and interesting, or(b) just a littlebit disappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or(b) bored by what they say?3If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likely to feel(a) stressed , or (b) relaxed?4If something happens out of the blue , is it(a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition, or (b) it happened almost by chance?6Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come very often, or (b) the food the pub offers most often?7If something is dead easy , is it (a) very easy, or (b) not easy at all?8If you treat someone to something, do you(a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly to them?9If you cheer a place up, do you(a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the place happier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on aboutopportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do Ifind?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informal expression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especiallyboys, god, when will they grow up?)⋯This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a questionto thereader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had myeye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here “ kind of”is a sort of discourse marker of informal speech (showing something isgeneral, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job likethat, I could use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it’s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it’s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything⋯This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (prettywell).Language in useword formation: compound nouns1 Write the compound nouns which mean:1 a degree which is awarded a first class(a first-class degree)2 work in a hospital(hospital work)3 a ticket for a plane journey(a plane ticket)4 a discount for students(a student discount)5 a pass which allows you to travel on buses(a bus pass)6 a room where an interview is held(an interview room)7 a period spent in training(a training period)word formation: noun phrases2 Write the noun phrases which mean:1 a career which is rewarding from the financial point of view(a financially rewarding career)2 legislation which has been introduced recently(recently introduced legislation)3 instructions which are more complex than usual(unusually complex instructions)4 an institution which is orientated towards academic(academically orientated work)5 work which makes physical demands on you(physically demanding work)6 information which has the potential to be important(potentially important information)7 candidates who have been selected after a careful procedure(carefully selected candidates)8 a coursebook in which everything has been planned beautifully(a beautifully planned textbook)......try as⋯ might3Rewrite the sen tences using try as⋯ might .1I ’ m trying to fill this last page, but I just can’ t think of anything. Try as I might to fill this last page, I just can’ t think of anything.2I try to be friendly with Marta, but she doesn’ t seem to respond.Try as I might to be friendly with Marta, she doesn’ t seem to respond.3I try hard to get to sleep, but I can’ t help thinking about my family.Try as I might to get to sleep, I can’ t help thinking about my family.4He just doesn’ t seem to get the promotion he deserves, even though he keeps trying.Try as he might, he just doesn’ t seem to get the promotion he deserves. / Try as he might to get thepromotion he deserves, he just doesn’ t seem to get it.5 I keep trying to remember her name, but my mind is a blank.Try as I might to remember her name, my mind is a blank.given that⋯4Rewrite the sentences using given that⋯1Since I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.Given that I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.2 Xiao Li has the best qualifications, so she should get the job.Given that Xiao Li has the best qualifications, she should get the job.3 Since we’re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.......Given that we’ re all here, I thinkitwould be a good idea to get down to some work.4 Since it’ s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.Given that it’ s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.clauses introduced by than5 Rewrite the sentences using clauses introduced by than .1She’ s experienced at giving advice. I’ m more experienced.She ’ s less experienced at giving advice than I am. / I’ m more experienced at giving than she is.2You eat too much chocolate. It isn or you’. t good fYou eat too much chocolate than is good for you.3She worked very hard. Most part-timers don’ t work so hard.She worked harder than most part-timers do.4You have arrived late too many times. That isn’ t acceptable.You have arrived late more times than is acceptable.5I don’ t think you should have given so much personal information. It isn’I think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations6 Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.1 highlight A highlight is the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event.......(a) What would you like to be the highlight of your career?I would like the highlight of my student career to be to receive a national award for the best student research project.(b) How can you highlight an important sentence in a text?You can underline it in pencil or pen or you can use coloured pens or highlighters.(c) What are the edited highlights of a football match?The highlights are when someone scores a goal or prevents one from being scored.2 loan A loan is an amount of money someone borrows from someone else.(a) Have you ever taken out a loan?No, I haven’ t. But my parents have taken out several loans to buy kitchen equipment. (b) What is the best way to pay off a loan ?It is best to pay a loan off quickly, although you will still have to pay some interest.(c) If you have a library book on loan , what do you have to do with it?You have to return it before the date it is due, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.3 thrive To thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.(a) What sort of business thrives best in your part of the country?In my part of the country, light industries and electronics companies thrive.(b) Which sort of plants thrive in a hot climate?In a hot climate you can see tropical fruit and vegetables thrive and also tropical plants and trees.(c) Why do you think some couples thrive on conflict?It is difficult to understand why some couples thrive on conflict. Maybe each one wants to......compete with the other or maybe they enjoy“ kissing and making up” after the confli7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.If you ask me, real life is not all it’ s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyondour sheltered life as students, and what do I find?Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especiallyboys, god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money.It’ s just so expensive out here!Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bankmanager wants repayments on my student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water,electricity and my mobile bills keep coming in, a nd all that’ s before I’ ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me out of the blue,asking if I’ m interested in buying apension. At this rate, I won’ t even last till the end of the aloneyear, lettill I’? m 翻60.（译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表达出来的意思。
新标准大学英语综合教程4unit-test答案
1. Throughout history, many people have attempted to find the _____secret to success, but relatively few have actually done it.a. elusiveb. evasivec. illusoryd. eloquent2. It was hard for Cynthia to remain uninvolved with the controversysince she is such a _____ part of the company.a. visibilityb. risiblec. visibled. visibly3. "Officer Clarke, in the best interest of the case, please considerabsolutely everything to be at your _____."a. disposeb. disposalc. disposingd. disposed4. The mountain climbers demonstrated a(n) _____ feat ofselflessness when they turned around to help an injured stranger.a. advantageousb. gorgeousc. outrageousd. courageous5. Many movie stars are notorious（声名狼藉的） for wearingexcessive amounts of expensive _____.a. jewelleryb. jewelsc. jewelersd. jewelling6. Her novel successfully _____ an entire generation of young womento believe they could be whatever they wanted.a. emboldenedb. embitteredc. empoweredd. embroidered7. I'm not really a _____ of pop culture trends, so can you explain thatreference to me?a. flowerb. followerc. fellowd. fallowing8. We just moved into town so we're still a little _____.a. unsettlingb. settlersc. settledd. unsettled9. The movie is fantastic, but you'll need to _____ your disbelieftoward the end.a. upendb. suspendc. dependd. misspend10. Don't _____ Jack's determination to do whatever it takes to win.a. underestimateb. overestimatec. estimated. misestimate11. As judge, I _____ over this courtroom and have the final say on allmatters.a. presideb. residec. presumed. resume12. Please stay back! This is a _____ area!a. constrictedb. districtedc. restrictedd. unrestricted13. The moon shone down and cast a _____ glow over the entire field.a. luminosityb. luminousc. luminald. luminously14. The state dinner is a _____ affair, so please dress appropriately.a. distinctiveb. respectablec. dramaticd. formal15. Stock prices rose _____ after the company publically announcedits new product.a. dramaticallyb. magicallyc. looselyd. exclusively16. The colonists began to form a _____ in response to the unfairtaxes.a. rebelb. rebellionc. rebelliousd. rebelling17. After striking the iceberg, the ship quickly sank into the _____depths.a. skinnyb. preppyc. murkyd. baggy18. I'm not a good typist, so I find it easier to _____ all of my emails.a. dictateb. elucidatec. explicated. exacerbate19. To accommodate increased traffic, city planners are going toexpand the _____of the highway.a. lengthb. heightc. depthd. width20. Let's be proactive and do something instead of just watching thesituation _____.a. ameliorateb. collaboratec. deteriorated. elaborate11. Don't trust my brother, he's _____ to do or say anything.a. libelb. unreliablec. reliabled. liable12. If you become a member, you'll have access to _____ deals andoffers.a. inclusiveb. exclusivec. reclusived. elusive13. I can teach any type of math, but I _____ in geometry.a. specialb. specialtyc. especiallyd. specialize14. Winning the lottery is possible, but it's certainly not _____.a. probablyb. probablec. probabilityd. probabilistic15. We've been with the same bank for years, and I've never had a_____ about their service.a. complaintb. publicityc. restraintd. vanity16. I want to wait until the stock market begins to _____ before I invest;it's just too volatile right now.a. declineb. stabilizec. increased. neutralize17. That actress is best known for her _____ laugh—it's like no other.a. familiarb. ordinaryc. distinctived. renowned18. Schoolchildren are usually taught the importance of their national_____ very early.a. weatherb. downturnc. savingsd. heritage19. It simply makes good _____ sense to save money for retirement.a. economicalb. economicsc. economistd. economy20. After discussing the situation, Carlos and I came to a(n) _____agreement with which we were both satisfied.a. communalb. independentc. mutuald. dual11. Even if I don't win the award, it's still an honor to be a(n) _____.a. applicantb. championc. nomineed. spectator12. I see parents of twins and triplets and I can't imagine having _____children at once.a. multiplyb. doublec. individuald. multiple13. I'm one of two vice-presidents, and my _____ at the other office willbe your main point of contact.a. counterpartb. supervisorc. subordinated. employee14. "Always be kind" is the _____ rule I expect my employees to live by.a. principleb. principalc. standardd. irrelevant15. His time in office was marked by _____ affairs and controversy.a. highbrowb. unemotionalc. scandalousd. unintended16. I became a partner in the law firm, _____ increasing my salaryconsiderably.a. therebyb. herebyc. standbyd. passerby17. Choosing not to hire someone based on their race or sex is atextbook example of _____.a. discriminateb. discriminationc. discriminatoryd. discriminator18. Tony gets _____ if he drinks too much, and he's liable to hurtsomeone.a. peacefulb. hostilec. ambivalentd. apathetic19. What was the suspect's _____ to kill Gene?a. motivateb. motivatorc. motivationd. motive20. After all these years, I still _____ that it wasn't my fault.a. portendb. attendc. contendd. pretend1. I find jazz music _____ to rock and roll.a. preferb. referc. preferabled. referee2. The city was closed off because of the _____, with people fighting inthe streets and breaking into stores.a. disagreementb. riotc. complaintd. harmony3. Ballet dancers are characterized by their _____ movements.a. graceb. disgracec. disgracefuld. graceful4. In my opinion, the mayor should have quit months ago; he'scompletely _____ and corrupt.a. moralb. ethicalc. immorald. sincere5. Sara and Beth are _____ twin sisters, so it's easy to confuse them.a. identicalb. similarc. matchingd. double6. His _____ career goal is to become president of the university.a. preliminaryb. ultimatec. criticald. central7. If the moon were ____, I think we would have sent colonists thereyears ago.a. habitb. habitatc. habitationd. habitable8. Nothing can prepare you for the _____ size of the Great Wall ofChina.a. immenseb. immersec. eminentd. imminent9. Use a _____ cloth to clean the rust from the old metal.a. courseb. coresc. cursed. coarse10. Look around—everything you see is within the king's _____.a. birthrightb. homelandc. domaind. headquarters11. We hired a contractor to come _____ a new air conditioning systemafter our old one broke.a. installb. inspectc. increased. interact12. Life _____ in almost every country has increased during the past fiftyyears.a. expectantb. expensec. expectancyd. expensive13. After running a marathon, William was very dizzy and felt like hemight _____.a. howlb. furnishc. faintd. gurgle14. The toy came in several pieces which we needed to _____ together.a. dissembleb. resemblec. ensembled. assemble15. I can excuse the occasional mistake, but I have no patience for _____errors.a. accidentalb. deliberatec. accurated. infrequent16. The government has declared war on acts of _____ that threaten thesafety of its citizens.a. terrorismb. terroristc. terrorized. territory17. After years of ridicule, I have come to _____ my parents for giving mesuch a bizarre name.a. appreciateb. resentc. understandd. offend18. It takes a long time to learn how to _____ Professor Black'sinterminable lectures.a. ensnareb. ensuec. endeard. endure19. _____, I didn't think he would be able to finish on time.a. Franklyb. Leisurelyc. Heavenlyd. Ironically20. The human body begins to _____ very rapidly after death.a. defrayb. dismayc. decayd. delay1. It's impossible for anyone to have complete _____ and knoweverything.a. conscienceb. presciencec. scienced. omniscience2. The odds are good that his team will be _____ during the first round ofthe competition.a. preliminaryb. eliminatedc. relegatedd. delineated3. After some research, I discovered that I'm actually a(n) _____ ofNapoleon!a. ascendantb. transcendentc. resplendentd. descendant4. English lost its _____ long ago, and it now incorporates many wordsfrom other languages.a. purityb. purec. parityd. prurient5. Mario was _____ at the top of his class every year.a. consistentb. persistentc. consistentlyd. persistently6. The speaker was utterly _____, and I hung on his every word for theentire two-hour speech.a. disgracefulb. captivatingc. unqualifiedd. sufficient7. Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth with uncontested ____.a. dominanceb. dominantc. dominantsd. dominate8. If you want to apply for a new passport, you cannot _____ your oldone.a. refrainb. remainc. retraind. retain9. That new movie about the princess is a _____ based on the traditionalCinderella story.a. variantb. variationc. varyingd. variety10. Her performance on the field today is not a fair _____ of her skill as asoccer player.a. globalizationb. standardizationc. multiplicationd. representation11. We were _____ to see the destruction caused by the earthquake.a. horrifyb. horrifiedc. horribled. horror12. Three hours should be a(n) _____ amount of time to finish the test.a. proficientb. deficientc. sufficientd. efficient13. We need more time since we've _____ begun talking about the mostrelevant information.a. profoundlyb. scarcelyc. dreadfullyd. constantly14. At 8:30, it was clear that Dan had lost, and he was forced to _____ hiscampaign for governor.a. concedeb. concealc. consentd. consort15. The robbery suspect had several _____ tattoos and scars which madeit easy for the police to spot him.a. exclusiveb. individualc. specializedd. identifiable16. When I travel, I like to write in a _____ so I can remember every littledetail.a. journalb. novelc. sketchbookd. book17. The president launched a new program to help every adult become_____ and learn to read.a. literaryb. literaturec. literated. literati18. The emperor's death marked the end of an important __B__ in thecountry's history.a. unityb. epochc. utopiad. elite19. I bought a _____ toy and need to return it for a full refund.a. detectiveb. defectivec. reflectived. directive20. To everyone's surprise, the politician decided not to _____ the chargesagainst him.a. refuteb. provec. confirmd. infringe。
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应Key to book4 unit1-4Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaReading and understandingDealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events (proceed)2 the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another (transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way (detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon (upcoming)5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving (revert)7 to say what happened (recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.It isn’t easy to make the (1) transition from a busy university student to an unemployed young adult (2) slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show, wondering if and how their career is going to (3) proceed. Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivity like this, when (4) recounting how they felt at the time, refer to the same strange psychological effect. As the days pass, they begin to feel (5) detached from any sense of pressure to go and look for a job, and tend to regard (6) upcoming interviews as if they were not very important. Typically, back at home after three or four years away, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases, become dependent again on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London. (comprehensive)2 I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving licence. (cop)3 Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford? (aerial)4 Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office. (clutched)5 You should speak to Toby; he’s an supporter of flexible working hours. (advocate)6 I hurt my leg badly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn’t got better completely. (healed)6 Answer the questions about the words.1 Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospects, or (b) no future?2 Is a tricky problem (a) difficult, or (b) easy to solve?3 If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel (a) tired, or (b) more active than usual?4 Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don’t want to, or (b) help you by listening to what you have to say?5 If you feel apathy, do you want to (a) change the world, or (b) stay at home and do nothing?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1 Is fork out (a) a formal, or (b) an informal way of saying to pay for something?2 If you are in the same boat as another person, are you (a) making the same journey together, or (b) in the same difficult or unpleasant situation?3 If you feel you have come full circle, do you (a) feel you are back where you started, or (b) feel a sense of satisfaction because you have completed something?4 If someone takes a soft line, do they deal with a person (a) in a kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in a lazy way without making a decision?5 If you strike the right note about something, are you expressing yourself (a) well, or (b) badly?6 If you do something by all means, do you (a) try your best to do it, or (b) not care about it?7 If you nudge someone back into the saddle, are you encouraging them to (a) take responsibility again, or (b) take it easy?8 If you talk through a problem with someone, do you (a) examine it carefully and sensitively, or (b) refer to it quickly and then change the subject?Active reading (2)If you ask meDealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 funny or entertaining (amusing)2 used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of good luck (fortunately)3 an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank (loan)4 to take an amount or number from a total (deduct)5 the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event (highlight)6 to show that you understand someone’s problems (sympathize)7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.A After three years at university, I’m now quite heavily in debt.B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it’s like to have financial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn’t need to take out a student (3) loan when I was at university, because I had a part-time job.A What did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4) demanding.B Yes, it was. I had to get the right balance between work and study. But the other people who worked there were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6) highlight of the weekend was always Saturday night when we worked overtime.A But I don’t expect you made a lot of money?B No, there wasn’t much after they’d (7) deducted tax and pension contributions. But it was enough to keep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3 I think she’ll get a good degree, but I wouldn’t risk my money on the exact result.4 The money I spent at college was more than what I earned in my part-time job.5 The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6 Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7 I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key:(1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If something is not all it’s cracked up to be, is it (a) valid and interesting, or (b) just a little bit disappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored by what they say?3 If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likely to feel (a) stressed, or (b) relaxed?4 If something happens out of the blue, is it (a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5 If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition, or (b) it happened almost by chance?6 Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come very often, or (b) the food the pub offers most often?7 If something is dead easy, is it (a) very easy, or (b) not easy at all?8 If you treat someone to something, do you (a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly to them?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the place happier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informal expression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?) …This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a question to the reader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had my eye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here “kind of” is a sort of discour se marker of informal speech (showing something is general, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, Icould use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it’s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it’s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything …This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (pretty well). Language in useword formation: compound nouns1 Write the compound nouns which mean:1 a degree which is awarded a first class (a first-class degree)2 work in a hospital (hospital work)3 a ticket for a plane journey (a plane ticket)4 a discount for students (a student discount)5 a pass which allows you to travel on buses (a bus pass)6 a room where an interview is held (an interview room)7 a period spent in training (a training period)word formation: noun phrases2 Write the noun phrases which mean:1 a career which is rewarding from the financial point of view (a financially rewarding career)2 legislation which has been introduced recently (recently introduced legislation)3 instructions which are more complex than usual (unusually complex instructions)4 an institution which is orientated towards academic (academically orientated work)5 work which makes physical demands on you (physically demanding work)6 information which has the potential to be important (potentially important information)7 candidates who have been selected after a careful procedure (carefully selected candidates)8 a coursebook in which everything has been planned beautifully (a beautifully planned textbook)try as … might3 Rewrite the se ntences using try as … might .1 I’m trying to fill this last page, but I just can’t think of anything.Try as I might to fill this last page, I just can’t think of anything.2 I try to be friendly with Marta, but she doesn’t seem to respond.Try as I migh t to be friendly with Marta, she doesn’t seem to respond.3 I try hard to get to sleep, but I can’t help thinking about my family.Try as I might to get to sleep, I can’t help thinking about my family.4 He just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserve s, even though he keeps trying.Try as he might, he just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserves. / Try as he might to get the promotion he deserves, he just doesn’t seem to get it.5 I keep trying to remember her name, but my mind is a blank.Try as I might to remember her name, my mind is a blank.given that …4 Rewrite the sentences using given that …1 Since I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.Given that I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.2 Xiao Li has the best qualifications, so she should get the job.Given that Xiao Li has the best qualifications, she should get the job.3 Since we’re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.Given that we’re all here, I thin k it would be a good idea to get down to some work.4 Since it’s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.Given that it’s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.clauses introduced by than5 Rewrite the sentences using clauses introduced by than .1 She’s experienced at giving advice. I’m more experienced.She’s less experienced at giving advice than I am. / I’m more experienced at giving advice than she is.2 You eat too much chocolate. It isn’t good for you.You eat too much chocolate than is good for you.3 She worked very hard. Most part-timers don’t work so hard.She worked harder than most part-timers do.4 You have arrived late too many times. That isn’t acceptable.You have arrived late more times than is acceptable.5 I don’t think you should have given so much personal information. It isn’t wise.I think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations6 Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.1 highlight A highlight is the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event.(a) What would you like to be the highlight of your career?I would like the highlight of my student career to be to receive a national award for the best student research project.(b) How can you highlight an important sentence in a text?You can underline it in pencil or pen or you can use coloured pens or highlighters.(c) What are the edited highlights of a football match?The highlights are when someone scores a goal or prevents one from being scored.2 loan A loan is an amount of money someone borrows from someone else.(a) Have you ever taken out a loan?No, I haven’t. But my parents have taken out several loans to buy kitchen equipment.(b) What is the best way to pay off a loan?It is best to pay a loan off quickly, although you will still have to pay some interest.(c) If you have a library book on loan, what do you have to do with it?You have to return it before the date it is due, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.3 thrive To thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.(a) What sort of business thrives best in your part of the country?In my part of the country, light industries and electronics companies thrive.(b) Which sort of plants thrive in a hot climate?In a hot climate you can see tropical fruit and vegetables thrive and also tropical plants and trees. (c) Why do you think some couples thrive on conflict?It is difficult to understand why some couples thrive on conflict. Maybe each one wants to compete with the other or maybe they enjoy “kissing and making up” after the conflict.7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.If you ask me, real life is not all it’s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money. It’s just so expensive out here! Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bank manager wants repayments on my student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water, electricity and my mobile bills keep coming in, and all that’s before I’ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me out of the blue, asking if I’m interested in buying a pension. At this rate, I won’t even last till the end of the year, let alone till I’m 60.（☞翻译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表达出来的意思。
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应Key to book4 unit1—4Unit 1Active reading （1）Looking for a job after university？First，get off the sofaReading and understandingDealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions。
1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events （proceed）2 the process of changing from one situation，form or state to another （transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way （detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon （upcoming）5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving （revert）7 to say what happened （recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.It isn’t easy to make the （1）transition from a busy university student to an unemployed young adult (2) slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show, wondering if and how their career is going to （3) proceed。
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应Key to book4 unit1-4Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaReading and understandingDealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events (proceed)2 the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another (transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way (detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon (upcoming)5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving (revert)7 to say what happened (recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.It isn’t easy to make the (1) transition from a busy university student to an unemployed young adult (2) slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show, wondering if and how their career is going to (3) proceed. Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivity like this, when (4) recounting how they felt at the time, refer to the same strange psychological effect. As the days pass, they begin to feel (5) detached from any sense of pressure to go and look for a job, and tend to regard (6) upcoming interviews as if they were not very important. Typically, back at home after three or four years away, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases, become dependent again on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London. (comprehensive)2 I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving licence. (cop)3 Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford? (aerial)4 Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office. (clutched)5 You should speak to Toby; he’s an supporter of flexible working hours. (advocate)6 I hurt my leg badly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn’t got better completely. (healed)6 Answer the questions about the words.1 Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospects, or (b) no future?2 Is a tricky problem (a) difficult, or (b) easy to solve?3 If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel (a) tired, or (b) more active than usual?4 Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don’t want to, or (b) help you by listening to what you have to say?5 If you feel apathy, do you want to (a) change the world, or (b) stay at home and do nothing?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1 Is fork out (a) a formal, or (b) an informal way of saying to pay for something?2 If you are in the same boat as another person, are you (a) making the same journey together, or (b) in the same difficult or unpleasant situation?3 If you feel you have come full circle, do you (a) feel you are back where you started, or (b) feel a sense of satisfaction because you have completed something?4 If someone takes a soft line, do they deal with a person (a) in a kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in a lazy way without making a decision?5 If you strike the right note about something, are you expressing yourself (a) well, or (b) badly?6 If you do something by all means, do you (a) try your best to do it, or (b) not care about it?7 If you nudge someone back into the saddle, are you encouraging them to (a) take responsibility again, or (b) take it easy?8 If you talk through a problem with someone, do you (a) examine it carefully and sensitively, or (b) refer to it quickly and then change the subject?Active reading (2)If you ask meDealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 funny or entertaining (amusing)2 used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of good luck (fortunately)3 an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank (loan)4 to take an amount or number from a total (deduct)5 the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event (highlight)6 to show that you understand someone’s problems (sympathize)7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.A After three years at university, I’m now quite heavily in debt.B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it’s like to have financial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn’t need to take out a student (3) loan when I was at university, because I had a part-time job.A What did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4) demanding.B Yes, it was. I had to get the right balance between work and study. But the other people who worked there were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6) highlight of the weekend was always Saturday night when we worked overtime.A But I don’t expect you made a lot of money?B No, there wasn’t much after they’d (7) deducted tax and pension contributions. But it was enough to keep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3 I think she’ll get a good degree, but I wouldn’t risk my money on the exact result.4 The money I spent at college was more than what I earned in my part-time job.5 The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6 Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7 I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key:(1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If something is not all it’s cracked up to be, is it (a) valid and interesting, or (b) just a little bit disappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored by what they say?3 If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likely to feel (a) stressed, or (b) relaxed?4 If something happens out of the blue, is it (a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5 If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition, or (b) it happened almost by chance?6 Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come very often, or (b) the food the pub offers most often?7 If something is dead easy, is it (a) very easy, or (b) not easy at all?8 If you treat someone to something, do you (a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly to them?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the place happier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informal expression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?) …This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a question to the reader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had my eye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here “kind of” is a sort of discour se marker of informal speech (showing something is general, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, Icould use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it’s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it’s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything …This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (pretty well). Language in useword formation: compound nouns1 Write the compound nouns which mean:1 a degree which is awarded a first class (a first-class degree)2 work in a hospital (hospital work)3 a ticket for a plane journey (a plane ticket)4 a discount for students (a student discount)5 a pass which allows you to travel on buses (a bus pass)6 a room where an interview is held (an interview room)7 a period spent in training (a training period)word formation: noun phrases2 Write the noun phrases which mean:1 a career which is rewarding from the financial point of view (a financially rewarding career)2 legislation which has been introduced recently (recently introduced legislation)3 instructions which are more complex than usual (unusually complex instructions)4 an institution which is orientated towards academic (academically orientated work)5 work which makes physical demands on you (physically demanding work)6 information which has the potential to be important (potentially important information)7 candidates who have been selected after a careful procedure (carefully selected candidates)8 a coursebook in which everything has been planned beautifully (a beautifully planned textbook)try as … might3 Rewrite the se ntences using try as … might .1 I’m trying to fill this last page, but I just can’t think of anything.Try as I might to fill this last page, I just can’t think of anything.2 I try to be friendly with Marta, but she doesn’t seem to respond.Try as I migh t to be friendly with Marta, she doesn’t seem to respond.3 I try hard to get to sleep, but I can’t help thinking about my family.Try as I might to get to sleep, I can’t help thinking about my family.4 He just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserve s, even though he keeps trying.Try as he might, he just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserves. / Try as he might to get the promotion he deserves, he just doesn’t seem to get it.5 I keep trying to remember her name, but my mind is a blank.Try as I might to remember her name, my mind is a blank.given that …4 Rewrite the sentences using given that …1 Since I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.Given that I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.2 Xiao Li has the best qualifications, so she should get the job.Given that Xiao Li has the best qualifications, she should get the job.3 Since we’re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.Given that we’re all here, I thin k it would be a good idea to get down to some work.4 Since it’s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.Given that it’s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.clauses introduced by than5 Rewrite the sentences using clauses introduced by than .1 She’s experienced at giving advice. I’m more experienced.She’s less experienced at giving advice than I am. / I’m more experienced at giving advice than she is.2 You eat too much chocolate. It isn’t good for you.You eat too much chocolate than is good for you.3 She worked very hard. Most part-timers don’t work so hard.She worked harder than most part-timers do.4 You have arrived late too many times. That isn’t acceptable.You have arrived late more times than is acceptable.5 I don’t think you should have given so much personal information. It isn’t wise.I think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations6 Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.1 highlight A highlight is the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event.(a) What would you like to be the highlight of your career?I would like the highlight of my student career to be to receive a national award for the best student research project.(b) How can you highlight an important sentence in a text?You can underline it in pencil or pen or you can use coloured pens or highlighters.(c) What are the edited highlights of a football match?The highlights are when someone scores a goal or prevents one from being scored.2 loan A loan is an amount of money someone borrows from someone else.(a) Have you ever taken out a loan?No, I haven’t. But my parents have taken out several loans to buy kitchen equipment.(b) What is the best way to pay off a loan?It is best to pay a loan off quickly, although you will still have to pay some interest.(c) If you have a library book on loan, what do you have to do with it?You have to return it before the date it is due, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.3 thrive To thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.(a) What sort of business thrives best in your part of the country?In my part of the country, light industries and electronics companies thrive.(b) Which sort of plants thrive in a hot climate?In a hot climate you can see tropical fruit and vegetables thrive and also tropical plants and trees. (c) Why do you think some couples thrive on conflict?It is difficult to understand why some couples thrive on conflict. Maybe each one wants to compete with the other or maybe they enjoy “kissing and making up” after the conflict.7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.If you ask me, real life is not all it’s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money. It’s just so expensive out here! Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bank manager wants repayments on my student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water, electricity and my mobile bills keep coming in, and all that’s before I’ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me out of the blue, asking if I’m interested in buying a pension. At this rate, I won’t even last till the end of the year, let alone till I’m 60.（☞翻译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表达出来的意思。
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Unit testPart I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.erectexhibitloftyindignanthoistopponentinconceivabletranscendsambiguitycontemplatelayoutlogiccriticismstimulateintellectualcomplexityimprovementimplyscopeplaza1.There is absolutely no —it's completely random.Your answer Correct answerlogic logic2.The answers he gave had just enoughYour answer Correct answerambiguity ambiguity3.Sharon was known for herYour answer Correct answerlofty lofty4.There was a stage set up in thefestival.Your answer Correct answerplaza plaza5.The the smartest people in the room.Your answer Correct answercomplexity complexity6.Even though I have played chess for years, you still made a veryYour answer Correct answeropponent opponent7.Your answer Correct answerimply imply8.Your answer Correct answercriticism criticism9.a crime?"Your answer Correct answerindignant indignant10.We used to be best friends; she could do anything to hurt me.Your answer Correct answerinconceivable inconceivable11.Your answer Correct answerlayout layout12.Your answer Correct answererect erect13.Your answer Correct answerscope scope14.In terms of intelligence, this year's Nobel Prize else in his field.Your answer Correct answertranscends transcends15.Your answer Correct answerintellectual intellectual16.Your answer Correct answerexhibit exhibit17.Your answer Correct answercontemplate contemplate18.get to work.Your answer Correct answerstimulate stimulate19.Your answer Correct answerhoist hoist20.Your answer Correct answerimprovement improvement Section B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.21.Your answer Correct answerthat that22.Your answer Correct answeron do23.Your answer Correct answerso so24.right.Your answer Correct answerin inYour answer Correct answeron from26.Your answer Correct answerof of27.sight.Your answer Correct answerin at28.Your answer Correct answerfrom in29.crowd.Your answer Correct answerof ofYour answer Correct answerfor forPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.Some people think that Shanghai's far too futuristic and not at allopinion, the futuristic look is precisely why it is soMany modern cities are trying to respect theand "new." For example, they construct skyscrapers that are designed tothe existing look and feel of the existing city. There is definitely value to thisit is a very difficult thing to do successfully. I think Shanghai deserves a lot of respect for deciding to forge ahead into the future.Shanghai has still managed to retain much of its old city, however. There is a river that winds through the city, and it effectively divides the "old" from the "new." The city'sarchitecture literally stands across the river from the futuristicskyscrapers that announce the city's incredibleThis divide wascity should be applauded for that. It's genuinely amazing how something static—architectureand city design—canpeople.Your answer Correct answer(31) skyline skyline(32) aesthetically aesthetically(33) picturesque picturesque(34) fragile fragile(35) conform conform(36) sentiment sentiment(37) exquisite exquisite(38) prosperity prosperity(39) presumably presumably(40) interpret interpretPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.It's easy to assume that modern architecture is all about being the biggest, tallest, most expensive, most innovative, or some other superlative. Sometimes, it seems as if modern architects have forgotten the roots of groundbreaking architecture and design. Of the relatively few countries noted for their long and productive history of classical architecture, China is one of even fewer that have embraced this history.Most people familiar with the city of Suzhou are also aware of its epithet: "Heaven on Earth." Yet anyone who has visited its famous gardens is all too aware that the beauty is often marred by mobs of parading tour groups. Surprisingly, it's a well kept secret that our very own Shanghai is actually home to five classical gardens (planned and built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties), many of which equal the splendor on display in Suzhou. Spread out over the vastness of the city, visits to the five gardens not only provide a tempting taste of Suzhou close to home but also reveal the varied faces and personalities Shanghai itself has to offer.Nearly every tourist to Shanghai follows their guidebook to Yu Yuan and braves the surrounding onslaught of postcard and antique vendors. It is, without a doubt, the most well-known, easily accessible and expensive of the city's classically designed gardens. For this reason, it is alsothe most impressive. Built in 1559 by wealthy Ming officials, the garden today stands as testament to the poetic extravagance of China's dynastic heritage. Lakeside pagodas, enchanting halls, and a mazelike rockery all inhabit this welcome oasis in the heart of modern Shanghai, and it becomes a perfect place to relax and feel the speed of life slow to a crawl.Winning points for its overwhelming feeling of peace, seclusion, and serenity is the Pond of the Drunken Bai. Designed and constructed during the Ming era in honor of Tang poet Bai Juyi, the garden harbors the many splendors of both Suzhou and Yu Yuan without the crowds. Odds are you'll be sharing the considerable expanse of green with only a handful of local gossipy seniors. The winding corridors, shaded pagodas, and still waters will strongly suggest that a scroll painting has come to life for your sole pleasure.With only a brief distance separating them, the next two gardens merit praise for their seemingly perfect marriage of landscaped flora and lazy waterways. The Garden of Ancient Splendor and the Garden of Autumn Clouds were both private gardens during the Ming Dynasty. The rustling bamboo forests, elaborate architecture, and tranquil lotus ponds provide a perfect respite for city-weary souls. Rounding out the list is the smallest and most remote member of the five: the Garden of Meandering Streams. Though it provides beautifully shaded pathways bordered by fragrant blooming wisteria, it nevertheless pales in comparison to its four cousins.Each of Shanghai's gardens was extensively damaged during the succession of wars beginning from the Qing Dynasty, but the 20th century also saw substantial reconstruction and renovation efforts restore much of their original glory; today's nominal admission fees are contributions to this ongoing endeavor.41. This passage would most likely appear in _____.A. a European newspaperB. an architectural journalC. a travel magazineD. a textbook42. This style of writing would best be described as _______.A. expositoryB. argumentativeC. narrativeD. descriptive43. Which of the following summarizes the main idea of this passage?A. Classical architecture is worth traveling great distances to see andB. Classical architecture and design are waiting to be discovered in unexpectedC. A majority of classical architecture has already been destroyed.D. Classical Chinese gardens are a great place to appreciate architecture.44. Which of the following indicates the author's intended message?A. It seems as if modern architects have forgotten the roots of groundbreakingB. It's a well kept secret that our very own Shanghai is actually home to fiveC. The garden today stands as testament to the poetic extravagance of China'sD. The 20th century also saw substantial reconstruction and renovation efforts45. The author of this passage would likely describe classical Chinese gardens as incredibly_____.A. picturesqueB. intellectualC. sumptuousD. utilitarian。