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Key to Exercises of College English Book 2Unit 1★Text AVocabularyI.1.1) insert 2) on occasion 3) investigate 4) In retrospect 5)initial 6) phenomena7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) not…in the least 11) promote 12) emerged2. 1) There is a striking contrast between the standards of living inthe north of the country and the south.2) Natural fiber is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) The city’s importance as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) His nationality is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5) The poems by a little-known sixteenth-century Italian poet havefound their way into some English magazines.3. 1) be picked up, can’t accomplish, am exaggerating2) somewhat, performance, have neglected, they apply to3) assist, On the other hand, are valid, a superiorII.1. 1) continual 2) continuous 3) continual 4) continuous2. 1) principal 2) principal 3) principle 4) principles 5)principalIII.1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/ by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExerciseI. Cloze1. 1) contrast 2) exaggerating 3) priority 4) on the other hand 5) promoting6) pick up 7) assist 8) accomplish 9) on occasion 10) neglecting11) worthwhile 12) superior2. 1) end 2) perform 3) facing 4) competent 5) equipped6) designed 7) approach 8) rest 9) definitely 10) qualityII. Translation1.1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departurefrom the tradition.2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough togive a performance in front of a large audience.3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit inthe child at an early age.4) Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do youthink it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it?5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on theproblem we are investigating.2. To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading,writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important.Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.★ Text BComprehension check: c c d a c bLanguage Practice1.g h e c f a b d2.1) adopt 2) account 3) from your point of view 4) ended up5) furthermore 6) fund 7) annual 8) keeping track of9) pace 10) intends11) perspective 12) deviseUnit 2★Text AVocabularyI. 1. 1) abrupt 2) emotional 3) bless 4) wear and tear5) dated6）consequences 7）seemingly 8) in contrast to 9) Curiosity 10) genuine 11) primarily 12) sentiments2. 1) When you are confronted with more than one problem, try tosolve the easiest one first.2) Water is vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) There is still some confusion among the students about whatto do after class to follow up on the subject.4) As a person of simple living habits, he needs nothing morethan a job and an apartment to be happy.5) It tickled him to think that she’d come to as his advice.3. 1) a lingering, fabricating, sentiments2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attainII.1.It’s a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2.She arrived early and took a front row seat.3.Don’t take me for a fool.4.It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5.My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic thissummer.6.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7.Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8.If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III.1.hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. nothaving written6. to say7. to open8. being helpedComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) falling into 4) bracket5) deny6) tangible 7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place10) abrupt11) focus 12) donations2. 1) consume 2) fueled 3) annual 4) plain 5) physically6) security7) indicates 8) equally 9) traditional 10) followsII. Translation1.1) The company denied that its donations had a commercialpurpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’swhy my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job andthus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are ratherpoor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs.2. With more and more donations coming in, our universitywill be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.★ Text BComprehension Check: b b d c d dLanguage Practice1.f c g e b a h d2.1) stunned 2) hold (fast) to 3) folks 4) generosity 5)discount 6) liable7) ranks 8) on the run 9) make up 10) blends in 11)by all accounts 12) comes into contact withUnit 3★Text AVocabularyI.1．1) typical 2)dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare6)came over 7) interference 8)fading 9) narrowed down10) frank 11)schemes 12) at any rate2. 1) The Security council consists of five generals and four policeofficers.2) The new hotel will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) I was humiliated by her comments about my familybackground in front of so many people.4) Do you have any proof that it was Henry who stole thecomputer?5) the boy was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3. 1) hysterical; was handed down; should have known better than2) twisted, over and over, talented son3) patience, not to keep him in suspense, assured, repeatedlyII.1.adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6.likely 7. fortunate 8. keenIII.1.be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. bebanned 6. beComprehensive ExerciseI. 1. 1) typical 2) welfare 3) constant 4) frank 5) talent6) dumb7) know better than that 8) repeatedly 9) dread 10)interference 11) bet 12) assure2. 1) despite 2) really 3) same 4) contact 5)admitted 6) attempt7) not 8) tend 9) different 10) mannerII. Translation1. 1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possiblelocations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.5) Sean felt humiliated ti hear his talent being questioned.2. George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavymetal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.”In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.★ Text BComprehension Check: b a b c d aLanguage Practice1. d e f g a b h c2. 1) and he like 2) popularity 3) had been kept in the dark 4)define 5) was aware of 6)relate 7) were up to 8) trend9)opportunity 10)mobile 11)comments12) interviewedUnit 4★Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) conversely 2). but then 3) symptom 4) spitting 5) abusing 6) tone7) took…in 8) editing 9) have arranged 10) in sight 11) stretched 12) data2. 1) The sight of teenagers smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) A lot of American teenagers don’t like street gangs, but theyfind themselves getting sucked in.3) Jeffrey’s computer crashed again this morning. The managerhas arranged for a technician from the computer store tocheck and repair it.4) During the Vietnam War, many young Americans fled theircountry to avoid military service/fled to other countries toavoid military service.5) The new government is planning an anti-corruption campaignso as to restore people’s confidence in it.3. 1) the virtual, on line, via 2) nightmare, routine, any appointment, arrange for3) cue, remarks, his tuneII. 1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vocation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. 1. hard 2. difficult 3. impossible 4. tough 5. hard 6. easyComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) internet 2) click 3) virtual 4) routines 5) arrange 6)nightmare 7) annoying 8) connection 9) crawls 10) take in 11) spit 12) data 13) sucked into 14) At times 15) flee 16) on line2. 1) companion 2) deliver 3) access 4) enables 5) customers6) delights 7) provides 8) small 9) remote 10)informationII. Translation1. 1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A slow Internet connecting speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2. Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home onthe computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write，submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.★ Text BComprehension Check: c a a b d cLanguage Practice1．d e a c b f g h2．1) vehicle 2) hooked on 3)intense 4)worldwide5)overnight 6)slipped7) on the whole 8) called forth 9) outwards 10)Needlessto say 11) to my knowledge 12) On top of thatUnit 5★Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) startled 2) mere 3) motion 4) sweating 5) stretched6) vain 7) On one occasion8) anxiety 9) emotions 10) ashamed 11) In my mind’s eye12) recurring2. 1) Mrs. White’s birthday coincides with her husband’s.2) They make big profits on the stuff they sell by creating anartificial shortage, which send s the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3) It has been a week of alternate sunshine and rain.4) Politics and philosophy have been his lifelong passions,although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her, as she waited for her first TV interview.3. 1) media, dedication to, grace 2) his competitors, in excitement, hug him, congratulate him on3) emotions, numerous, intensity, passion forII.1.Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built nearthe community.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she(should) continue her education to acquire still another degree. 3.There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no directmoral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4.Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and itis unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5.Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated usfairly.6.Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III.1.I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2.Florence has worked as cleaner at the factory for five years.3.The wounded man worked his way across the field on his handsand knees.4.The safe load for a truck of this type works out at abouttwenty-five tons.5.It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6.To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the newproducts doesn’t work at all.7.The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children whodon’t know how to learn.8.The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after youtook it.Comprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) In my mind’s eye 2) groan 3) competitor 4)intensity 5) anxiety 6) tense7) sweat 8) tension 9) soaring 10) recurring 11)brought me back to earth12) fantasy 13) sweat 14) congratulate 15) numerous16) media2. 1) engineer 2) forget 3) convinced 4) how 5) build 6) accident7) thought 8)only 9) sharp 10) touched 11) instructions 12) finallyII. Translation1. 1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers andexecutives that turned the company into a profitable business.2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3) We plan to repaint the upper floors of he office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2. Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim thatin order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna, Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”★ Text BComprehension Check: b c b b c aLanguage Practice1.a e d c b h f g2.1) aid 2) inclined 3) in good health 4) shortcomings 5)penetrated6) dismiss 7)has suffered from 8)progressive 9)optimistic10)to a degree 11)hold on to 12)installUnit 6★Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) culture/cultural 2) indication 3) miniature 4) ironic 5) stumbled into 6) decent7) buzzing 8) abnormal 9) mechanical 10) Shuddering 11) implied 12) leap2. 1) You can convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office a the airport.2) I figured she didn’t know the first thing about cooking as shelooked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker. 3) The manager glowed with pleasure upon hearing that in spite oftheir faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) I’m grateful to my company for allowing me to work flexiblehours as long as I work eight hours a day.5) On seeing the comments made in the margins by previousreaders, Tom couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3. 1) will not panic/feel panic, ’ll be at a disadvantage 2) hybrid, transmission3) crave, One indication, to distinguishII. 1. also 2. as well/too 3. too 4. also 5. as well/too 6. too 7. also 8. AlsoIII. 1. I’ve had enough 2. When I was old enough to workand earn money3. can’t get enough sleep at night4. has so far collected enough of them5. have strong enough arms6. have just enough money to live onComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) stumbled into 2) not know the first thing about 3) mechanical 4) when it comes to5) hybrid 6) gritted her teeth 7) premise 8) at a disadvantage 9) panic 10) cultural11) flexible 12) imply2. 1) chair 2) force 3) secrets 4) painstaking 5) recognized 6) steered 7) essentially8) observation 9) women 10) tutor 11) inspired 12) unlessII. Translation1. 1) He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing acomputer games, he is far too clever for his classmates.2) Children who don’t know any better may think these animalsare pretty cute and start playing with them.3) There is no way to obtain a loan, so to buy the new equipment,I will just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4) The hunter would not have fired the shots if he hadn’t seen aherd of elephants coming towards his campsite.5) I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory --- he does notseem to remember painful experiences in the past, particularly those of his own doing.2. Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She cravesknowledge and works hard. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the same work, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It was ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institutions of higher education. When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight. So she gritted her teeth and complained to the President. The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equality advocate.★ Text BComprehension Check: b a d b d c aLanguage Practice1.b d a e g c f h2.1) crisis 2) weighed down 3) supportive 4) takes all thecredit 5) pleaded6) in control of 7) party 8) expense 9) lives for10) semester11) at every opportunity 12) stirUnit 7★Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) Strictly speaking 2) drifted 3) resembles 4) invaded 5) is conquered 6) fascinating 7) snack 8) put…into practice 9) source 10) climate 11) surrendered 12) were aroused2. 1) an absolute necessity rather than a luxury 2) is a valuable addition to the football team.3) will get out of control, if the firemen do not arrive within ten minutes.4) alternative but to g via Vancouver to get to Seattle5) declared all beef imports will be banned for the next six monthsas an emergency measure to stop the spread of mad cow disease.3. 1) systematic, have invented, to a very real extent, mysteries2) to establish, to be modifies/ modifying 3) tolerance towards, strike out, enrichII. 1. a) wish b) wish c) want d) want/wish 2. a) skin b) hide/skin c) hide d) skin3. a) raise/rear b) raise c) rear/raise d) raise4. a) royal b)kingly/royal c) sovereign d) royal/kinglyIII. 1. Indeed 2. though 3. Frankly 4. Moreover 5. To my knowledge6. however7. nevertheless8. Yet9. instead 10) in other wordsComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) fascinating 2) tolerance 3) invented 4) addition 5) ban 6) corrupt7) out of control 8) influenced 9) elite 10)came up with11) establishing12) Massive 13）sources 14）enrich2. 1) early 2) similar 3) source 4) observation 5) examine6) features 7) declared 8) stronger 9) accident 10) sprungII. Translation1. 1) Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policy went into effect.2) On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to her habitual frown.3) He paused for effect, then said:“We can reach/enter these markets through new channels.”4) The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish young musical talents.5) We have no way to protect our personal liberties until we haveestablished a sovereign state,/We can’t protect our personal liberties unless we, first of all, establish a sovereign state.2. Though how the English language came into existenceremains a mystery to many people，linguists believe that English and most other European languages have descended from a common source: the Indo-European parent language.English was first spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded England in the fifth century. They passed onto us the basic vocabulary of English. In over fifteen centuries of its development, English has enriched itself by massive borrowing.As British immigrants landed in America and established the United States as an independent nation, a new variety was added to the English language : American English. Though some people worry that the language is running out of control, many native speakers of English take pride in the tolerance of theirlanguage.★ Text BComprehension Check: c c c d b dLanguage Practice1. g e d c b h f a2. 1) give way to 2) predict 3) substantial 4) integrate 5)in transition 6) aspect7) to name a few 8) authority 9) dominate 10) hadcontributed to 11) unique12) rid yourself ofUnit 8VocabularyI. 1) barking 2) evil 3) brooding, hatched 4) migrant 5) tragedies 6) counterpart7) are complaining/complain 8) grim 9) flocks, fed on 10) vegetation11) patches 12) Scores of2. 1) was lined with people who came to welcome the distinguished foreign guests2) the boss silenced all lively conversation in the office3) wearing a pair of sun glasses, the famous movie star passed thecrowded unnoticed.4) looked deserted 5) were stricken by it3. 1) patches, came into full bloom, were puzzled, mysterious2) throbbed with, sickened, migrant, a chorus 3) had crept into. Flickered, the starkII. 1. age-old, air force, daughter-in-law, first-rate, greenhouse, half brother, ice-cream, lifelike, light year, salesperson, self-centered, threefold, overuse, stone-still, worldwide2.1) poverty-stricken people 2) heart-breaking news 3)newly-built 4) well-fed kids5) successful spacewalk 6) peace-loving 7) need-basedscholarships 8) color-blind peopleIII. 1. lying 2. laid 3. lay 4. lain 5. lie 6. lay 7. lie 8. lay 9. lay 10. liesComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) spell 2) stricken 3) misfortunes 4) surroundings 5) blossom/bloom 6) migrant7)deserted 8) silence 9) sickened 10) hatch 11) puzzled 12) in harmony with2. 1) rate 2) publication 3) dangerous 4) banned 5) export6) profit 7) accept 8)comprehend 9) boundaries 10) ultimatelyII. Translation1.1) This is a prosperous town, but there is still poverty in the midstof wealth and abundance.2) The Brown family was stricken with one misfortune afteranother, but their children never complained.3) The museum is designed in such a way that it stands in perfectharmony with its surroundings.4) It was a miracle that these flowers did not wither at all in the blazing sun.5) Flocks of sheep feed on the patches of vegetation that rise above the winter snow.2. This village was once famous for its beautiful naturalsurroundings. All the year round, the trees were green and the flowers in bloom. Clear streams flowed out of the hills througha checkerboard of rice fields. Birds sang all day, and deer cameand went in a leisurely manner. However, with the coming of DDT and other pesticides, an evil spell seemed to have settled over the village. Misfortunes came one after another. Chicken died suddenly, cattle and sheep were stricken by mysterious maladies, and farmers complained about a sickening feelingthat puzzled the village doctor. The village square, once throbbing with life, was now deserted.★ Text BComprehension Check: b d a b b cLanguage Practice1.c d g a h b e f2.1) adapt 2) injured 3) immune 4) hostile 5) gives out6) slight 7) take up8) significance 9) for the most part 10) deliberate11)span 12) get caught up in。

第二版新世纪大学英语综合教程2课后翻译

第一章1) 离婚的传言不过是为他的新电影炒作的手段而已。

(a ploy to do sth.) The rumor about his divorce is just a ploy to gain publicity for his new ﬁlm. 2) 他孤注一掷，用父母留给他的所有钱来开一家工厂。

(take a gamble on sth.) He took a gamble on star ng a factory with all the money his parents had le him. 3) 赢得那场重要的比赛之后，他们把队长抬到肩膀上，欢呼着胜利。

(hoist ... to ...) A er winning the important game they hoisted their captain to their shoulders in shou ng trium ph. 4) 在全球化热潮中，我们要提防不同文化的冲突。

(watch out for sth.) In the rush to go for globaliza on, we should watch out for collision of cultures. 5) 在这种情况下，出现麻烦是不足为奇的。

(in the circumstances) In the circumstances it was not surprising that there was trouble. 6) 这婴儿非常健康。

(the picture of) The baby is the very picture of health. 7) 人们已经意识到儿童接触有关暴力和色情电视节目的危害。

(expose sb. to sth. ) P eople People have realized the dangers of exposing children to violence and sex on TV. 8) 我们始终考虑到我们是在为谁制作这部影片。

全新版大学英语(第二版)综合教程2课后答案及翻译

全新版大学英语(第二版)综合教程2课后答案及翻译9大学英语练习册29单元1★课文a词汇I.1.1)插入2)在场合3)调查4)回顾5)最初的现象7)附上8)弥补9)正在等待10)不…至少11)促进1 2)出现2。

这个国家的北部和南部的生活水平有着鲜明的对比。

据说天然纤维优于合成纤维。

这座城市作为金融中心的重要性发展缓慢。

4)他的国籍与他是否是一名好律师无关。

一位鲜为人知的16世纪意大利诗人的诗被一些英文杂志转载。

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1)捡起来，不能完成，有点夸张2)表现，忽略了，他们申请3)协助，另一方面，是有效的，一个上级2。

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1)对比2)夸大3)优先级4)另一方面5)提升6)拾起7)协助8)完成9)偶尔10)忽略11)值得的12)优越的2。

1)结束2)执行3)面对4)胜任5)装备6)设计7)方法8)休息9)绝对10)质量2。

翻译1。

1)背离传统需要巨大的勇气。

汤姆过去很害羞，但这次他足够大胆，在一大群观众面前表演了一场。

3)许多教育者认为在孩子很小的时候培养他们的创新精神是可取的。

假设这幅画真的是一幅杰作，你认为它值得买吗？5)如果数据在统计上是有效的，它将揭示我们正在调查的问题。

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为了提高我们的英语，多读、多写、多听、多说是至关重要的。

此外，背诵尽可能多的好文章也很重要。

如果你头脑中没有大量优秀的英语写作，你就不能用英语自由地表达自己。

在学习过程中总结我们的经验也是有帮助的，因为这样做，我们可以找出哪种学习方式更有效，会产生最理想的结果。

只要我们继续努力，我们将在适当的时候完成掌握英语的任务。

★文本B理解检查:c c d a c b语言练习1。

g h e c f a b d2。

1)采用2)账户3)从你的角度来看4)最终5)此外6)基金7)年度跟踪9)步调10)打算11)观点12)设计单元2★文本A词汇表1。

全新版大学英语第二版综合教程2课后段落翻译题答案.pptx

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With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.
哪种学习方法是更有效的，能够产生最理想的效果。只要我们坚持
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To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.

全新版大学英语综合教程(第二版)第2册课文翻译及课后答案

全新版大学英语综合教程（第二版）第2册课文翻译Unit 1 Text A哈佛大学教育学教授霍华德·加德纳回忆其中国之行，阐述他对中西方不同的学习方式的看法。

Learning, Chinese-Style1987年春，我和妻子埃伦带着我们18个月的儿子本杰明在繁忙的中国东部城市南京住了一个月，同时考察中国幼儿园和小学的艺术教育情况。

然而，我和埃伦获得的有关中美教育观念差异的最难忘的体验并非来自课堂，而是来自我们在南京期间寓居的金陵饭店的大堂。

我们的房门钥匙系在一块标有房间号的大塑料板上。

酒店鼓励客人外出时留下钥匙，可以交给服务员，也可以从一个槽口塞入钥匙箱。

由于口子狭小，你得留神将钥匙放准位置才塞得进去。

本杰明爱拿着钥匙走来走去，边走边用力摇晃着。

他还喜欢试着把钥匙往槽口里塞。

由于他还年幼，不太明白得把钥匙放准位置才成，因此总塞不进去。

本杰明一点也不在意。

他从钥匙声响中得到的乐趣大概跟他偶尔把钥匙成功地塞进槽口而获得的乐趣一样多。

我和埃伦都满不在乎，任由本杰明拿着钥匙在钥匙的槽口鼓捣。

他的探索行为似乎并无任何害处。

但我很快就观察到一个有趣的现象。

饭店里任何一个中国工作人员若在近旁，都会走过来看着本杰明，见他初试失败，便都会试图帮忙。

他们会轻轻握紧本杰明的手，直接将它引向钥匙的槽口，进行必要的重新定位，并帮他把钥匙插入槽口。

然后那位“老师”会有所期待地对着我和埃伦微笑，似乎等着我们说声谢谢——偶尔他会微微皱眉，似乎觉得我俩没有尽到当父母的责任。

我很快意识到，这件小事与我们在中国要做的工作直接相关：考察儿童早期教育（尤其是艺术教育）的方式，揭示中国人对创造性活动的态度。

因此，不久我就在与中国教育工作者讨论时谈起了钥匙槽口一事。

TWO DIFFERENT WAYS TO LEARN我的中国同行，除了少数几个人外，对此事的态度与金陵饭店工作人员一样。

既然大人知道怎么把钥匙塞进槽口——这是处理槽口一事的最终目的，既然孩子还很年幼，还没有灵巧到可以独自完成要做的动作，让他自己瞎折腾会有什么好处呢？他很有可能会灰心丧气发脾气——这当然不是所希望的结果。

新标准大学英语综合教程2课后题翻译答案(英译汉,汉译英)题目答案

新标准大学英语综合教程2课后题翻译答案(英译汉,汉译英)题目答案新标准大学英语综合教程2课后翻译答案 Unit 11 政府采取的一系列措施不但没有化解矛盾，反倒激起更多的暴力冲突。

反对党联合工会发动了一次大罢工，最终导致政府的垮台。

( give rise to; form an alliance with; launch; bring about)Instead of resolving contradictions, the series of measures taken by the government gave rise to more violent clashes. The Opposition formed analliance with the trade unions and launched a general strike, which ultimately brought about the downfall of the government.2 如今，大学与现实世界的距离越来越小，学生也变得越来越实际。

从前，大学是一象牙塔，学者追求的是学问本身而不是把学问作为达到目的的手段，但这样的时代已经一去不复返了。

( shrink; gone are the days; a means to an end)Nowadays, the gap between the university and the real world is shrinking and the students are becoming more and more practical. Gone are the days when the university was an ivory tower in which scholars pursued knowledge as anend rather than a means to an end.3 我从未指望靠上课来学好这门课。

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Unit1 Ways of Learning VocabularyI1.1)insert2)on occasion3)investigate4)In retrospect5)initial 6)phenomena7)attached8)make up for9)is awaiting10)not; in theleast11)promote12)emerged2.1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the northof the country and the south.2)is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3)as a financial center has evolved slowly.4)is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5)by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found theirway into some English magazines.3.1)be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating2)somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to3)assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorII1.1)continual2)continuous 3)continual4)continuous2.1)principal2)principal3)principle 4)principles5)principalIII1.themselves2.himself/herself3.herself/by herself/on her own4.itself5.ourselves6.yourself/by yourself/on yourownComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)contrast(2)exaggerating(3)priority(4)on the otherhand (5)promoting(6)pick up(7)assist(8)accomplish(9)occasion(10)neglecting(11)worthwhile(12)superior2.(1)end(2)perform(3)facing(4)competent (5)equipped(6)designed(7)approach(8)rest(9)definitely(10)qualityII.translation1.(1)It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure fromthe tradition.(2)Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to givea performance in front of a large audience.(3)Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spiritin the child at an early age.(4)Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’sworthwhile to buy it?(5)If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on theproblem we are investigating.2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesVocabularyI1.1)abrupt2)emotional3)bless 4)wear and tear5)dated6)consequences7)seemingly8)in contrast to9)Curiosity10)genuine 11)primarily 12)sentiments2.1)confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2)vital to the existence of all forms of life.3)some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow upon the subject.4)nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5)tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice3.1) a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2)fill out; every item; vital; consequences3)be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1.It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2.She arrived early and took a front row seat.3.Don’t take me for a fool.4.It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5.My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7.Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8.If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III1.hanging2.to give3.to return4.being praised5.not having written6.to say7.to open8.being helpedComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)well-off/affluent(2)dated(3)falling into(4)bracket (5)deny(6)tangible(7)pursuit(8)cherishes(9)out of place(10)abrupt(11)focus(12)donations2.(1)consume(2)fueled(3)annual(4)plain (5)physically(6)security(7)indicates(8)equally(9)traditional(10)followIII. Translation1.1)The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2)Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3)Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’swhy my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants,but sent me to the best private school.4)Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job andthus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5)In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor,but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation Gap VocabularyI1.1)typical2)dumb3)junior4)glorious 5)welfare6)came over7)interference8)fading9)narrowed down10)frank11)schemes12)at any rate2.1)consists of five generals and four police officers.2)will be in a location overlooking the lake.3)was humiliated by her comments about my family background in frontof so many people.4)have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5)was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1)hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2)twisted; over and over; talented son3)patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedly II.Collocation1.adequate2.anxious3.certain4.content5.crazy6.likely7.fortunate8.keenage1.be admitted2.live3.be postponed4.buy5.be banned6.beComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)typical(2)welfare(3)constant(4)frank(5)talent(6)dumb (7)know better than that(8)repeatedly(9)dread(10)interference(11)bet(12)assure2.(1)despite(2)really(3)same(4)contact (5)admitted(6)attempt(7)not(8)tend(9)different(10)mannerII.Translation1.(1)Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2)The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locationsfor the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3)Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live onwelfare for the rest of his life.(4)A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary wasguilty.(5)Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual World VocabularyI1.1)conversely2)but then3)symptom4)spitting 5)abusing6)tone7)took; in8)editing9)have arranged10)in sight11)stretched12)data2.1)smoking cigarettes jars on me.2)find themselves getting sucked in.3)has arranged for a technician from the computer store to checkand repair it.4)fled their country to avoid military service/fled to othercountries to avoid military service.5)restore people’s confidence in it.3.1)the virtual; on line; via2)nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3)cue; remarks; his tuneII.Collocation1.We came here all the way on foot.2.Private cars are not allowed on campus.3.They are on vacation in Florida.4.Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5.Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6.Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.age1.hard2.difficult3.impossible4.tough5.hard6.easyComprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1.(1)Internet(2)click(3)virtual(4)routines(5)arrange(6)nightmare (7)annoying(8)connection(9)crawls(10)take in(11)spit(12)data(13)suckedinto(14)At times(15)flee(16)on line2.(1)companion(2)deliver(3)access(4)enables (5)customers(6)delights(7)provides(8)small(9)remote(10)informationII.Translation1.1)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4)In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completelydifferent angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apartfrom her classmates.2.Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer.I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit5 Overcoming Obstacles VocabularyI1.1)startled2)mere3)motion4)sweating 5)stretched out6)vain7)On theoccasion8)anxiety9)emotions10)ashamed of11)In my mind’seye 12)recurring2.1)coincides with her husband’s.2)sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3)of alternate sunshine and rain.4)have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economicsat university.5)Tension came over her3.1)media; dedication to; grace2)his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3)emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII.Collocation1.Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built nearthe community.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she(should) continue her education to acquire still another degree.3.There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moralresponsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4.Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and itis unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5.Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6.Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III.Words with Multiple Meanings1.I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2.Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.3.The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.4.The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-fivetons.5.It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6.To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new productsdoesn’t work at all.7.The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’tknow how to learn.8.The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you tookit.Comprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1.(1)In my mind’s eye(2)groan(3)competitor(4)intensity(5)anxiety(6)tense(7)sweat(8)tension (9)soaring(10)recurring(11)brought me back to earth(12)fantasy(13)sweat(14)congratulate(15)number(16)media2.(1)engineer(2)forget(3)convinced(4)how(5)build (6)accident(7)thought(8)only(9)sharp(10)touched(11)instructions(12)finallyII.Translation1.1)It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executivesthat turned the company into a profitable business.2)The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past threemonths.3)We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4)His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimescoincide.5)I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bedand groaning painfully.2.Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim that in order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna. Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”Unit6 Women, Half the Sky VocabularyI 1.1)cultural/culture2)indication3)miniature4)ironic 5)stumbled into6)decent7)buzzing8)abnormal9)mechanical10)Shuddering11)implied12)leap2.1)convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at theairport.2)didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzledas to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3)their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very usefulwork.4)allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hoursa day.5)couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3.1)will not panic/feel panic; ’ll be at a disadvantage2)hybrid; transmissions3)crave; One indication; to distinguishII.Synonyms in Context1.also2.as well/too3.too4.also5.as well/too6.too7.also8.Alsoage1.I’ve had enough2.When I was old enough to work and earn money3.can’t got enough sleep at night4.has so far collected enough of them5.have strong enough arms6.have just enough money to live on Comprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1.(1)stumbled into(2)not know the first thingabout(3)mechanical (4)when it comes to(5)hybrid(6)gritted her teeth(7)premise(8)at a disadvantage(9)panic(10)cultural (11)flexible(12)imply2.(1)chair(2)force(3)secrets(4)painstaking (5)recognized(6)steered(7)essentially(8)observations(9)women(10)tutor(11)inspired(12)unlessII.Translation1.1)He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing computergames, he is far too clever for his classmates.2)Children who don’t know any better may think these animals arepretty cute and start playing with them.3)There is no way to obtain a loan, so to buy the new equipment,I’ll just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4)The hunter would not have fired the shots if he had not seen aherd of elephants coming towards his campsite.5)I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory---he does notseem to remember painful experiences in the past, particularlythose of his own doing.2.Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She craves knowledge and works hard. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the same work, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It was ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institution of higher education. When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight. So she gritted her teeth and complained to the President. The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equity advocate.Unit7 Learning about English VocabularyI1.1)Strictly speaking2)drifted 3)resembles4)invaded5)is conquered6)fascinating7)snack8)put; into practice 9)source10)climate11)surrendered12)were; aroused2.1)an absolute necessity rather than a luxury.2)is a valuable addition to the football team.3)will get out of control, if the firemen do not arrive within tenminutes.4)Alternative but to go via Vancouver to get to Seattle.5)Declared all beef imports will be banned for the next six monthsas an emergency measure to stop the spread of mad disease.3.1)systematic; have invented; to a very real extent; mysteries2)to establish; to be modified/modifying3)tolerance towards; strike out; enrichII.Synonyms1.a)wishb)wish c)wantd)want/wish2.a)skinb)hide/skin c)hided)skine) 3.a)raise/rearb)raise c)rear/raised)raise4.a)royalb)kingly/royal c)sovereignd)royal/kinglyage1.Indeed2.though3.Frankly4.Moreover5.To my knowledge6.however7.nevertheless8.Yet9.instead10.in other wordsComprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1.(1)fascinating (2)tolerance (3)invented(4)addition(5)ban(6)corrupt(7)out of control(8)influenced (9)elite(10)came upwith(11)establishing(12)Massive(13)sources(14)enrich2.(1)early(2)similar(3)source(4)observation (5)examine(6)features(7)declared(8)stronger(9)accident(10)sprungII.Translation1.1)Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the newpolicy went into effect.2)On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to herhabitual frown.3)He paused for effect, then said: “We can reach/enter these marketsthrough new channels.”4)The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourishyoung musical talents.5)We have no way to protect our personal liberties until we haveestablished a sovereign state. / We can’t protect our personal liberties unless we, first of all, establish a sovereign state. 2.Though how the English language came into existence remains a mystery to many people, linguists believe that English and most other European languages have descended from a common source: the Indo-European parent language. English was first spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded England in the fifth century. They passed onto us the basic vocabulary of English. In over fifteen centuries of its development, English has enriched itself by massive borrowing. As British immigrants landed in America and established the United States as an independent nation, a new variety was added to the English language: American English. Though some people worry that the language is running out of control, many native speakers of English take pride in the tolerance of their language.Unit8 Protecting Our Environment VocabularyI1.1)barking2)evil3)brooding;hatched 4)migrant 5)tragedies6)counterpart7)arecomplaining/co-mplain8)grim9)flocks; fed on10)vegetation11)patches12)Scores of2.1)was lined with people who came to welcome the distinguishedforeign guests.2)the boss silenced all lively conversation in the office.3)wearing a pair of sun glasses, the famous movie star passed thecrowed unnoticed.4)looked deserted.5)were stricken by it.3.1)patches; came into full bloom; were puzzled; mysterious2)throbbed with; sickened; migrant; a chorus3)had crept into; flickered; the starkII.Word Formation1.Compound words age-oldair force daughter-in-law first-rate greenhousehalf brother ice-cream lifelikelight year salespersonself-centered threefold overusestone-still worldwide Chinese meaning古老的空军儿媳妇一流的温室同母异父兄弟；同父异母兄弟冰淇淋逼真的光年售货员；推销员以自己为中心的，自私的三倍过度使用石头似的一动不动全世界范围的；在世界范围内2.1)poverty-stricken people2)heart-breaking news3)newly-built database4)well-fed kids 5)successful spacewalk6)peace-loving people7)need-based scholarships8)color-blind peopleIII.Confusable Words1.lyingidyin5.liey7.lieyy10.liesComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)spell(2)stricken(3)misfortunes(4)surroundings(5)blossom/bloom(6)migrant (7)deserted(8)silence(9)sickened(10)hatch(11)puzzled(12)in harmony with2.(1)rate(2)publication(3)dangerous(4)banned (5)export(6)profit(7)accept(8)comprehend(9)boundaries(10)ultimatelyII.Translation1.1)This is a prosperous town, but there is still poverty in the midstof wealth and abundance.2)The Brown family was stricken with one misfortune after another,but their children never complained.3)The museum is designed in such a way that it stands in perfectharmony with its surroundings.4)It was a miracle that these flowers did not wither at all in theblazing sun.5)Flocks of sheep feed on the patches of vegetation that rise abovethe winter snow.2.This village was once famous for its beautiful natural surroundings. All the year round, the trees were green and the flowers in bloom. Clear streams flowed out of the hills through a checkerboard of rice fields. Birds sang all day, and deer came and went in a leisurely manner. However, with the coming of DDT and other pesticides, an evil spell seemed to have settled over the village. Misfortunes came one after another. Chicken died suddenly, cattle and sheep were stricken by mysterious maladies, and farmers complained about a sickening feeling that puzzled the village doctor. The village square, once throbbing with life, was now deserted.。

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To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.
Unit 2
With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.
Unit 3
George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.”In the end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates.
Unit 4
Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.
Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She craves knowledge and works hard. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the same work, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It is ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institutions of higher education. When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight. So she gritted her teeth and complained to the President. The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equity advocate.
Unit 7
Though how the English language came into existence remains a mystery to many people, linguists believe that English and most other European languages have descended from a common source: the Indo-European parent language. English was first spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded England in the fifth century. They passed onto us the basic vocabulary of English. In over fifteen centuries of its development, English has enriched itself by massive borrowing. As British immigrants landed in America and established the United States as an independent nation, a new variety was added to the English language: American English. Though some people worry that the language is running out of control, many native speakers of English take pride in the tolerance of their language.
Unit 8
This village was once famous for its beautiful natural surroundings. All the year round, the trees were green and the flowers in bloom. Clear sreams flowed out of the hills through a checkerboard of rice fields. Birds sang all day, and deer came and went in a leisurely manneer. However, with the coming of DDT and otheer pesticides, an evil spell seemed to have settled over the village. Misfortunes came one after anotheer. Chicken died suddenly, cattle and sheep were stricken by mysterious maladies, and farmers complained about a sickening feeling that puzzled the villagee docter. The village square, once throbbing with life, was now deserted.。