新世纪大学英语综合教程第二版习题答案单元精选版

新世纪大学英语综合教程第二版习题答案精编单元Company number【1089WT-1898YT-1W8CB-9UUT-92108】Unit ONEEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions1.In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned inthis unit. Complete the following sentences with the words given. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) spark2) compelled3) bare4) scrape5) destruction6) output7) retreat8) tipped9) miracle10) eternal11) pile12) transfer13) mass14) thereby15) have emerged16) trigger17) threaten18) consumed19) hollow2.In the boxes below are some of the expressions you havelearned in this unit. Complete the sentences with them.Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1) show signs of2) cope with3) lives in fear of4) tough it out5) cut down6) from head to foot7) searched out8) nothing short of9) As yet10) settle in11) take heart▆ Increasing Your Word Power1.You will read six pairs of words which are similar inmeaning but are different in usage. Reflect on thedifferences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blank with a proper one. Change the form if necessary.▆ Answers:1) temptation2) attraction3) chance4) opportunity5) states6) country7) warned8) threatened / threatens9) refuse10) reject11) total12) gross2. A blend is a word produced by combining parts of otherwords, such as “comsat” from “communications” and“satellite”. Try to find out what words the followingblends are formed from. You may consult a dictionary ifThe target adjective must be opposite in meaning to the one in Column A and must form a correct collocation with the noun in Column C.▆ Answers:1) individual2) contradictory3) destructive4) rational5) primitive6) synthetic7) distant8) pessimistic9) irreplaceable10) enormousGrammar in Context1.Study the following sentences from Text B and point out thegrammatical function of each of the present participles used as an adverbial.▆ Answers:1) an adverbial of accompanying circumstances2) an adverbial of accompanying circumstances3) an adverbial of result4) an adverbial of result5) an adverbial of manner; accompanying circumstances6) an adverbial of result7) an adverbial of time2. Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinesein the brackets into English, using a present participle asan adverbial.▆ Answers:1) killing thousands upon thousands of people2) raising the average yield by 15 percent3) trying to deduce its operating principle4) Seeing that everyone was bending over his / her book5) Not having heard from his parents for a long time6) leaving the project unfinished7) Turning to the right8) Not wanting to make the patient nervousCloze▆Complete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:(1) realm(2) elemental(3) obtain(4) stubbornly(5) transferred(6) transformed(7) subdued(8) expansion(9) irreplaceable(10) extinct(11) dynamic(12) verge(13) moderate(14) ecological(15) rationalTranslation1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for Reference:1) The village is so close to the border that the villagers lived in constant fear of attacks from the enemy.2) In only twenty years the country was transformed into an advanced industrial power.3) Seeing the project successfully completed, those who had invested so much time and energy in it felt very proud.4) Given the current financial situation, it is inevitable that the US dollar will be further devalued.5) There are so many vehicles nowadays that the roads in this area are barely adequate to cope with the present traffic.6) The weather showed no signs of getting better so the government called upon us to get prepared for floods.7) Alice had been confined to bed for over 10 years after the traffic accident, and so her recovery seemed nothing short of a miracle.8) The students were all very much concerned about the World Cup, spending at least two hours every day watching the live matches on TV.9) Thomas said that his family had settled in Florida more than half a century ago.10) Ask for help. Don’t tough it out yourself. I learned this lesson early in my life.2. Translate the following passage into English.▆ Answers for reference:Human beings live in the realm of nature. They are not only dwellers in nature, but also transformers of it. With the development of society and its economy, people tend to become less dependent on nature directly, but indirectly their dependence grows.Human beings are connected with nature by “blood” ties.No one can live outside nature. However, the previous dynamic balance between man and nature has shown signs of breaking down. Problems such as the population explosion, ecological imbalanceand the shortage of natural resources have become major factors keeping human society from being further developed.Professor Spirkin holds that the only choice for human beings is the wise organization of production and care for Mother Nature.Theme-Related Writing▆ Write an essay of no less than 150 words on the topic “My Understanding of Environmental Protection”. Your writing should cover the following points:1) the relationship between man and the environment2) the urgency of environmental protection3) ways to protect the environment▆ Sample essayMy Understanding of Environmental Protection Man and the environment are closely related. Man relies on the environment for water, food and shelter. A harmonious relationship between man and the environment is essential for human survival on the earth.However, man and the environment have never been on such bad terms as they are now. As society develops, m an’s transformation of nature has severely polluted his living environment. Deforestation leads to changes in rainfallpatterns, causing devastating floods, droughts and sandstorms. The discharge of chemical pollutants endangers our health and the lives of other beings. And mass production has resulted in the shortage of irreplaceable natural resources such as coal and oil. If we take no immediate and effective steps to protect our environment, human beings may be the next species to become extinct.We should do our best to protect our environment byplanting more trees, taking care of wildlife, reducing industrial wastes, using renewable energy, and imposing heavy fines on environmentally-unfriendly activities, so as to preserve the environment for future generations.(167 words)Unit TwoMan and TechnologyEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions3.In the box below are some of the words you have learned inthis unit. Complete the following sentences with them.Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)productivity2)phenomenon3)isolation4)gradual5)opponent6)advent7)genetic8)universal9)extreme10)nasty11)boom12)formal13)survey14)Similarly15)modify16)rough4. In the box below are some of the expressions you havelearned in this unit. Do you understand their meanings Do you know how to use them in the proper context Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change theform where necessary.5.▆ Answers:1)at the same time2)are stuck with3)for certain4)make no difference5)on average6)when it comes to7)are better off8)built into9)come to mind10) close to11)in favor of▆ Increasing Your Word Power1.You will read six pairs of words which are similar inmeaning but are different in usage. Reflect on thedifferences in usage between the words in each group andfill in each blank with a proper one. Change the form if necessary.▆ Answers:1)exterior2)external3)delightful4)pleasant5)separate6)isolate7)company8)companion9)acquire10)learn11)ripe12)mature2. Fill in each blank with one of the words listed below inthe appropriate form, paying special attention to themeaning and spelling.▆ Answers:1)accept2)oppression3)loss4)excerpts5)depression6)loose7)except8)expectations9)lose10)suppress3.Words that come from the same root may be said to belong tothe same family. Getting acquainted with each member of the family is a sure way to increase your word power. Nowcomplete the following table with words of the same family.You may consult a dictionary if necessary.▆ Answers:1)technology2)eternity3)miracle4)relevance5)analysis6)luxurious7)leisurely / leisured8)subjective9)prosperous10)innovativeGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: Complete the following sentences with appropriate connectives listed in the following table.▆ Answers:1)Whatever2)Although / Though3)whereas4)However5)though / although6)Granted / Granting that7)as8)WhileTask 2: Translate the following sentences into English.▆ Answers for reference:1)Though it was raining hard, yet they went on playingfootball.2)You will have to attend the commencement whether you arefree or busy.3)She leaves her bedroom windows open, however cold it is.4)We will make a trip even if / though the weather is bad.5)No matter who / Whoever you are, you must abide by thelaw.6)Difficult as the job was, they decided to accept it.7)No matter what I say or how I say it, he always thinksI’m wrong.8)She seems to have a ready answer, whenever / no matterwhen I ask her a question.ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)emphasize2)opposite3)improved4)luxuries5)benefited6)obviously7)consciously8)fractures9)eternal10)groundbreaking11)entitled12)correlation13)depends14)exclusivelyTranslation1.Translate the following sentences into English, using thewords and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)He really knows a lot about theory, but when it comes toactual work, he seems to be quite ignorant.2)The latest survey shows /showed that the majority of thecitizens support / supported the government’s plan to build a new library.3)The two countries could reach agreement successfully onscientific and technological cooperation because several factors favorable to their cooperation had been at work.4)I saw the film when I was in the primary school, but thetitle just won’t come to mind for the moment.5)He has been stuck with heavy debt though he works abouttwelve hours every day on average.6)Is it necessary to know his height To me, it is notrelevant to whether he can be a good lawyer or not.7)The cupboard is built into the wall so that it both savesspace and is convenient to use.8)These workers earn more than we do, but the other side ofthe coin is that their job is more dangerous.9)Helen majors in economics at the university and at the sametime she studies philosophy as her second major.10)What is most important is that you must find out and solvethe problems by yourselves. It makes no difference whetherI go there or not.2.Translate the following passage into English.▆ Answers for reference:Nowadays, many people are enjoying the benefits brought about by material and technological advances unimaginable in previous eras. With the development of science and technology, people’s standard of living is getting higher and higher. People’s life expectancy has soared, too.However, oddly enough, many people do not feel happier than they used to be. It can be seen that there is no close correlation between people’s income and their happiness. Happiness cannot, after all, be bought with money.Although the majority of people are not very satisfied with their lives, they are happy to be alive, and the more time they live on earth, the better off they feel they’ll be. What is important is that material wealth is far from enough. People need spiritual happiness, too.Theme-Related WritingWrite an essay of no less than 150 words about a technological invention. Your writing should cover the following points:1) a brief description of the invention2) the positive impact of the invention on people’s life3) the negative impact of the invention on people’s life4) your opinion▇Sample essay:The Impact of the Mobile Phone on People’s Lives Among the many technological inventions, the mobile phone impresses me most.The mobile phone brings considerable convenience to our lives. It not only enables us to keep in touch with each other almost anytime and anywhere but also helps us solve problems ordo business efficiently. In emergencies, a mobile phone can even be a life-saver. Besides, its multi-functions add ease and color to our lives. With a mobile phone, we can receive mail, read news, listen to music, play games, and take pictures.Yet, the mobile phone has its disadvantages, too. Most of us have experienced the nuisance of unwanted or wrong calls. We are inconvenienced by calls on occasions when we least expect one. Besides, the technology infrastructure to support mobile communication has consumed valuable natural resources and caused significant environmental problems. It is reported that electromagnetic radiation waves from the phone may result in health problems.Despite its negative side, the advantages of the mobile phone outweigh its disadvantages. I believe that with advances in science and technology, improved and safer models of mobile phones will surely serve us still better. (184 words)Unit ThreeFame and SuccessEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in ActionWorking with Words and Expressions1. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)fortune 2) dull 3) chased 4) launched5) accompanied6)intrinsic 7) ranks 8) publicity 9) sufficiently10) image11)target 12) transform 13) temporarily 14) cover15) bored16) audiences 17) regard 18) acknowledged 19) predict2. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)thrown out 2) and so on 3) for dear life 4) set their sights on 5) was tired of6)turn away 7) hang on 8) in his presence 9) live with10) nothing but11)for good 12) set out 13) What if 14) tire of▆Increasing Your Word Power1. Study the following usage notes about the verbs in the box.. Now complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate word from the above box.▆ Answers:1)grasped 2) was snatched 3) Clasping 4) Catch 5) seized 6)gripped 7) grabbed 8) clutch2. The following table shows some typical verb + noun collocations, as indicated by the symbol √. Examine thetable carefully and then fill in each blank in the following sentences with a suitable verb from the table.▆ Answers:1)reached / secured 2) achieved/ attained 3) attained / reached4)reach / secure 5) achieved / realized/ fulfilled6) fulfill / meet / satisfy3. Fill in the blanks in Column B with an adjective in Text A. The target adjective must be opposite in meaning to the onein Column A and must form a correct collocation with the noun in Column C.▆ Answers:1)dull 2) competitive 3) same 4) momentary 5) specific 6) sufficient 7) cruel 8) humble9) famous 10) reasonableGrammar in context1. Study the following sentences and point out the grammatical function of each of the infinitive phrases.▆ Answers:1) (real) subject 2) object complement 3) object4) adverbial of purpose 5) adverbial of purpose6) object to the verb “make”7) adverbial of result 8) subject, predicate 9) attributive modifying “ways”10) predicate2. Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinesein brackets into English.▆ Answers:1) To become a famous writer2) to take traveler’s checks3) to employ a young engineer4) take the machine apart5) To understand the situation completely6) to rise higher in position7) to find that the train had left 10 minutes before8) to apply for a known job opening9) to make trouble10) To be more exactClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1) chase 2) reputation 3) dedicate / devote 4) reward 5) sufficiently 6) measured7) assure 8) Momentary 9) celebrity 10) target 11) frank 12) liberty13) illusory 14) regardTranslation1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)He attempted to save the enterprise which was on the vergeof collapse but failed.2)The president has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his first term.3)The young teacher is skilled at motivating his students tostudy hard.4)She loves giving parties and does so whenever she can findan excuse.5)I’m afraid that you’ll have to compete with at least fiftypeople for an administrative post in this company.6)One of the main reasons why they have messed up their livesis that they did not have a good school education whenyoung.7)Mary is already famous, but she is not happy at all becauseshe’s been obsessed with thoughts of becoming even morefamous.8)With the development of science and technology, people nowcan have easy access to educational, medical and many other kinds of information.9)The company’s investment ended in failure due to the wrongstrategic decisions of the general manager and so the board of directors decided to throw him out.10)I know you are tired but try to hang on a little bit longer.We will reach the peak in half an hour.2.Translate the following passage into English.▆ Answers for reference:Many people want to be famous because fame can bring them both honor and respect from the public. In most cases, fame can also help them gain wealth. But, after all, very few people can really become famous while most people, including most artists, are unlikely to become famous.It is true that some failure for some people at certain times in their lives does motivate them to strive even harder so as to achieve final success. For example, Thomas Edison, the famous American inventor, had tried hundreds of materialsbefore he finally found the suitable fuse for the electric bulb. However, unfortunately, for most people failure is the end of their struggle.Therefore, in my opinion, success is one thing and fame is another. As long as you have tried your best, you’re already successful whether you are famous or not.Theme-Related WritingWrite a composition of no less than 150 words on the topic “Fame — Good or Evil”. Your paper should cover the following points:1) the advantages of being famous2) the disadvantages of being famous3) your attitude towards fameSample essay:Fame — Good or EvilFame has always been pursued by many people for the advantages it brings about. Fame can assure one of a high social status, high regard, great admiration, etc. Fame can also bring one wealth as a celebrity has more chances to earn big money. Besides, the applause and flowers from fans may boost one’s self-confidence and increase one’s sense of fulfillment.However, fame can ruin one’s life, too. It deprives one of his privacy. As a public figure, he is often chased by fans and journalists, and his private life never escapes the media’s attention or public curiosity. Fame also places one under great pressure. He has to work in line with public expectations and thus becomes the slave of his own success.So fame is a double-edged sword. I don’t seek fame and I don’t envy those who are famous. I highly appreciate what the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow says about fame: “Thetalent of success is nothing more than doing well whatever you do without a thought of fame.”Unit FOUREnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▇Working with Words and Expressions1 In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.■Answers:1) mass2) gambled3) voluntary4) hunted5) classified6) abolished7) division8) senseless9) fashions10) coordination11) declarations12) committed13) necessity14) moderately15) slightest16) considerable17) evaluate18) derived2 In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Complete the sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.■Answers:1) stands/stood a chance2) ruled out3) consist /consists of4) gone through5) in the strict sense6) At a guess7) earns a living8) coincide with9) gone in for10) got their teeth into▆ Increasing Your Word Power1 Word BuildingDid you notice the suffix -ary and -ory in words such as “voluntary” and “satisfactory” in Texts A and B The suffix -ary or -ory can be added to a noun to form an adjective. Now add the suffixes of -ary or -ory to the nouns in the following table to form adjectives, then translate them into Chinese.▆2) congratulatory3) Migratory4) documentary5) legendary6) introductory7) contradictory8) explanatory2 Study the following usage notes and then complete each of the following sentences with an appropriate word from the box.▆ Answers for reference:1) vocation2) posts3) trade4) job5) work6) profession7) career8) position3 Underline the mistakes in the following sentences, paying special attention to the use of prepositions. Write down your corrections in the space provided. If there is no mistake,write “No Mistake”.▇ Answers:l.discrimination for the black people.3) ( for ) My son has little aptitude of sport but heexcels in music.4) ( with ) The deceased musician was buried in his homevillage in accordance to his wishes.5) ( over ) The mayor (市长) presided on the ceremony tolay the foundation stone of the new museum.6) ( of ) Truth be told, I am envious about his fame andsuccess though I always pretend otherwise.7) ( in ) The old man’s will was signed at the presenceof two witnesses—his younger sister and one ofhis favourite students.8) ( No Mistake ) When Britain declared war on Germany,Jack’s grandpa j oined the army and hisgrandma was frightened for his safety all thetime.9) ( of ) The marketing strategy that I designed provedsuccessful and my boss was very appreciativefor my efforts.10) (No Mistake ) The new theatre is very spacious, butunfortunately, it is difficult of access forwheel-chair users.11) ( for ) Edward Snowden was on a plane bound toMoscow when he got to know that his passporthad been revoked (吊销) by the US government. 12) ( of ) Professor Peterson is very contemptuous forthe so-called “popular” writers, whom hedescribes as talentless and worthless.Grammar in Context1 Turn the following complex sentences into simple sentences.▇ Answers for reference:1) I don’t remember having borrowed/borrowing anything from you.2) She’ll stay here for a couple of weeks before going on to New York.3) The prospect of Professor Smith’s coming to see uscheered us all.4) Jim, a man of strong character, naturally didn’t give in.5) Arriving at the school gate, he found his classmates had already assembled.2 Replace the that-clause in each of the sentences with a prepositional phrase.▇ Answers for reference:1) He was afraid of falling behind the others.2) We were all amused at Henry’s running after the dog inhis slippers.3) Have they informed you of the change in the plan?4) We’re grateful to you for having given us so much help.5) We assured them of our willingness to cooperate with them. ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▇ Answers:(1) enjoy(2) physical(3) compelled(4) necessity(5) support(6) mental(7) idealize(8) status(9) values(10) classified(11) essential(12) mind(13) attitude(14) fortunateTranslation1 Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or expressions given in brackets.▇ Answers for reference:1) As more and more details of her private life were disclosedby the media, she was compelled to resign her post asgeneral manager (or: resign as general manager/ resign from the post of general manager) of the company.2) She is very satisfied with her new job as it coincides withher interests.3) I bought this shirt because the pricet was reduced from 300yuan to 80 yuan.4) To bring her children up, the mother really went throughall kinds of hardships.5) The police have ruled out murder in the case of the oldlady’s death.6) The municipality (municipal government) promised to takeeffective steps as soon as possible to solve the problemsof air pollution.7) I did not go in for the Campus Tennis Championships heldlast month because of my injured leg.8）If you can get the support of the majority of the girls, you stand a good chance of winning the election andbecoming Chairman of the Students Union.9) Not all the books he wrote were as successful as this oneso I recommend that you borrow it from the library and read it.10) At the 2004 Athens Olympic Games Liu Xiang won thechampionship of the men’s 110-meter hurdle and broke theworld record, which had been previously held by an American athlete.2 Translate the following passage into English.▇ Answers for reference:Some people think that they’ve fulfilled their tasks as long as they go on duty and come off duty on time. They never think about what is meant by “work” and why they should work at all. In fact, “work” involves such qualities as wisdom, enthusiasm, imagination and creativity.To do his work well, a worker must have a spirit of dedication, and be capable of bearing hardships and standing hard work. In addition, he should have initiative and creativity. Having initiative means the worker should be ready to grasp every opportunity to display his outstanding ability.In addition, a worker should make clear the nature and significance of the work he does, be responsible for whatever he is doing and plunge himself into the work with vigorous enthusiasm. If he can do so, he will find a job no longer a burden but an indispensable part of his life. Whatever he does, he can always find values and pleasure in the work and achieve extraordinary results in otherwise ordinary work.THEME-RELATED WRITINGWrite a composition of no less than 150 words on the topic “My Career Choice”. Your writing should cover the following points:1) the kind of job you prefer to do2) factors you consider when choosing the job3) conclusion▆Sample Essay:My Career ChoiceWhen it comes to the choice of career, different people consider the matter from different perspectives. Personally I prefer to be a teacher.I have three reasons for my decision. The first reason is that the profession of teaching is in agreement with my personality. Being an outgoing, patient and understanding person, I think I am able to communicate with my students and understand their feelings easily, which constitutes animportant factor in ensuring success in teaching. The second reason is that I am interested in the job. It would always give me great joy and satisfaction to see the happy faces of my students, to share my knowledge and life experience with them and to participate in their process of growing up. The third reason is related to my occupational attitude. I always believe。