新世纪大学英语综合教程4课后答案解析

Unit 1
you had had a spark of consideration for your family ,you wouldn't have taken so many stupid risks .
to the lack of an adequate labor force ,even woman in this village were compelled to work in the coal mines .
went through lovely countryside with great mountains ,some of them beautiful and green and wooded ,while others bare and wild .
cleaner took off his coat and began to scrape the ashes from the furnace with his bare hands .
in that area are already threatened with environment destruction since 60% of the forest there has been destroyed .
auto company has seen a huge increase in the output of private cars this year due to the improved working efficiency .
severe attack from enemy aircraft ,the troops were forced to retreat from the front .
I came up to a giraffe lying on the grasses ,I found that it had been killed with
a spear tipped with poison .
stayed eight days in an open boat with no food ,and he was still alive ;his survival was a miracle .
of the fittest is an eternal truth of nature .
heart sank when he saw the fresh pile of mails ,memos and telephone messages on his desk .
military goverment refused to transfer power to ademocratically elected civilian government .
that area nearly six million people are affected by the drought and the civil war ,and there is areal danger of mass starvation .
service personnel who are severely irresponsible purposely delay sending mail ,thereby giving rise to great loss of public trust .
the increase in the number of foreign funded enterprises ,various kinds of financial disputes have emerged .
earthquake may trigger landslides that cause great damage and loss of life . and global warming threaten to ruin the current and future state of our environmen . was reported that almost 7 million liters consumed during the 16-day beer festival in germany that year .
a bitterly cold night ,the only shelter he could find was the hollow trunk of agreat tree .
after the goverment's new policy was put into effect ,the economy of our country began to show signs of recovery .
know well what difficulties we had to cope with in bringing our work to a successful conclusion .
lives in fear of getting injured and never participated in any violent sports games . looks like this snow will stop the food supplies and we shall be hungry for a
time ,but we've no choice but to tough it out.
trees in this area have been cut down to make room for buildings ,which has worsened our living environment .
order to avoid possible infection by the unknow viruses ,researchers are protected from head to foot with caps ,face masks and white gowns .
the warm wearher the explorers searched out some snow on the northern slope and boiled it for drinking water .
bare-handed ,you have built up so many steel plants .this is nothing short of miraculous !
yet we have't felt the need for any extra hands ,but its only a matter of time . one cannot choose ones birthplace ,one can certainly decide ,based on what one has experienced ,the best place to settle in .
who spend time and mony teaching their children music ,can take heart from anew canadian study .which shows young children who take music lessons have better memories than their nonmusical peers.
Unit 2
1 Sudies show that if a working environment is pleasant, productivity increases.
2 Private space travel is a relatively new phenomenon. It’s difficult at the moment to assess its effects.
3 Alll of us need to build up ralationships with others unless we choose to live in complete isolation from the outside world.
4 Sonce sending her child to the kindergarthen ,she has been delighted to see a gradual change in the boys character ;he seems less self-centered now.
5 As an active environmentalist, Davis has earned a reputation as an outspoken opponent of any kind of nuclear waste dumping at sea.
6 Quills were the chief writing tool from the 6th centuryuntil the advent of steel pens in the mid 19th century.
7 Dp you think it will ever be possible to alter human genetic code in order to produce the perfect human being
8 In the end her sheer competence and professionalism won universal respect within and out of the government.
9 his political views are rather extreme; I hate to discuss anything with him.
10 The cheap perfume you see on special offer in petrol stations often smells nasty after a couple of hours.
11 Theconsumer boom of the 1980s led to an explsion of shopping centre development in big cities around the country .
12 You shouldnot use yours faithfully its too formal for this kind of personal letter.
13. According to a survery among 1000 residents ,garbage collection service in the city is far from satisfactory.
14 The cost of food and clothing has come down in recent years. Similarly, fuel prices have fallen quite considerably.
15 The techiclans are working hard to modify the design of the new car to make it more competitive in the overseas market.
16 In my childhood memories , we were living a rough but happy life, with no luxuries to speak of.
1 The two runners reached the finish line almost at the same time;who came in first was indistinguishable to the naked eye.
2 As a result of the recent financial collapse, many people are struck with worthless investments.
3 The survey suggests that many college students don’t know for centain what kind of job is suitable or them.
4 You can ask him again if you like , but it would make no difference he will still say no to you .
5 The doctor explained that on average people who don’t smoke are healthier than those who do.
6. I’m familiar with the operating system installes on the computer ,but when it comes to repairing the machine I don’t know a thing.
7 Although peasants in some areas are better off now ,those in many other areas still live in poverty .
8 The new staff insistes that opportunities for promotion should be built into the work contract.
9 As they are discussing influential modern artists, three names immesiately come to mind.
10 I don’t know the exact number ,but there are close to three million unemployes at present .
11 Considering the recent storms and landslides,I am certainly not in favor of am outing in this weather.
Unit 3
1 There are always people who dream of making a fortune from ganbling, even though they know the chances are slim.
2 The inventor Thomas Edison was regarded as a dull boy whrn he was young because he couldnot work out easy mathematical calculations.
3 The police had chased after the robbery suspect for about two days before they finally caught him in a deserted warehouse.
4 The local newspaper has launches a campaign to raise money for the girl who has caught a rare disease.
5 Rick climbing is attractive especially to young people because it is always s accompanied with hardship and adventure.
6 The face value of the bill is one dollar , but its intrinsic value is nothing but that of a piece of paper.
7 Having won several championships in international matches recently, he currently ranks second among the worlds professional tennis players.
8 There has been a great deal of publicity in the media about the campaingn against genetically modified food.
9 The coach was relieves that Michael had recovered sufficiently from his knee injury and he was able to play in the semi-finals next week.
10 He has dropped his old had-boy image and now portrays himself as something of an angel.
11 Due to its inefficiency,the cable TV company has become a frequent target of criticism from the public these days.
12 A few mirrors can transform a dark room , making it look larger and lighter instantly.
13 Earthquakes had destroyed their houses ,so they had no choice but to live temporarily in the tents put up overnight.
argument never ceased as to whether it was fair to cover celebrities private lives in the mass mesia.
15 Kelly got a new job as a secretary, but teo weeks later she became bored with the endless office chres ; so she quit.
16 These two TV programs are both about news or currnt affairs,but they have attracted very different audiences in the United States.
17 Jane’s parents held her in high regard and they supported her decision to be an actress.
18 When the results of the vote were announced ,the Prime Minister acknowledged defeat.
19Scientists are unable to predict with accuracy when and when warthquakes will strike.
1 The teachers felt sorry for Nick, a former straight-A student ,because he was thrown out of college in the second year for taking drugs.
2 You can do things for your health in the way of diet ,exercise ,good lifestyle, and so on.
3. As the ship began to turn to its one side, the horrified passengers all clung on to the other for dear life.
of the young girls I know set their sights on lofty goals and try very hard to accomplish what they aim at.
5. She quit the well-paid office job since she was tired of doing the same thing day after day and she was eager to try something fresh.
6. The civil administration promises that they would not turn away anyone who comes to the relief centre for help.
7. If she wants to hang on to her professional reputation she should control her inconsistent emotions.
8 Among us ,we would always address him as Your Majesty in his presense. Behind him, we invariably referred to him as Peanut.
9 I’m sorry your tooth is hurting ,but you’ll have to live with it until we get you to the dentist.
10 This guy likes to exaggerate and is good at nothing but boasting about his glorious past.
11 As well as I could make out ,she had come for good ,and had no intention of ever leaving again.
so many young graduates before them ,they set out to launch their own business after graduation.
13. what if he goes home before us and canot get in what will he do then
began to tire of the job of a night watch one week after I was hired.
Unit 4
1 Nearly 6 million people in the mid-western area were affected by the flood. And there is a real danger of mass starvation.
2 Its incredible that when he gambled, he always won, whether he was playing a card game or betting on horse racing.
3 The council is trying to get more people to do voluntary work and render social services in the less developed regions.
4 Elephants are dying out because they are being hunted for the tusks.
5 Wines can be classified as dry, medium or sweet according to their sugar content.
6 Slavery was abolished in Canada in 1833, and the Canadian authorities then encouraged slaves from America to settle down on their land.
7 Some of the developing countries seem to be stuck with a tough situation the division between the rich and the poor has never been so clear and sharp.
8 The mass media commented that the young man’s suicide was nothing but a senseless waste of his life.
9 The younger generation should not just seek for the latest fashions; they should have long-term commitment and try to live a worthy life,
10 There’s absolutely no coordination between the different work teams- we donnot know what others are doing.
11 As witnesses to the accident ,we were asked to make written declarations of what we had seen .
12 The police still don’t know tho committed the it is reported one of the suspects is a loafer by the name of BillJones.
13 Now that my parents-in-law have decided to live with us ,we are now faced with necessity to purchase a larger apartment close to the campus.
14 It seems as if every American boy between the ages of 9 and 15 likes to play video games ,but such games are only moderately popular among girls of the same age group.
15 He was a really considerate friend-always available to help at the slightest hint of trouble.
16 A survey shows that a considerable number of people object to the governments immigration policy.
17 This is a new pain-killing drug which came into use only six months ago, so its too early to evaluate its effectiveness now.
18 She derived great satisfaction from playing the violin in her adulthood ,even though she used to get bored with it when she was in her late teens.
1 In view of heer out standing academic achievements and other qualities, she stands/stood a chance of being admitted to one of the world’s best universities.
2 His recent mismanagement of the company has ruled out the possibility of getting promoted to the top management .
3 The expedition consist/consists of five Europeans, two Australians and ten Chinese.
4. Its good to see tom looking so happy now agter all the sufferings he has gone through in the last few years.
5 When he competed at Stckholm Olympocs,Jim Thorpe was not an amateur player in the strict sence because he had been paid a few dollars to play semiprofessionals before.
6 At a guess,I’d say that there were at least 1400 people on board when the ship sank in the red sea.
7 The traditional practice that the father earns a living for the family and the mother stays at home is out of date as more and more women have joined the workforce.
8 Even if her suggestion does not coincide with what you have in mind ,I would advise you to accept it.
9 The tennis player had gone in for all the major tennis .
10 They appreciate each other because they are both the sory of peoplr who just cannot let go once they have got their teeth into something.
Unit 5
1 I don’t think it necessary to furnish our apartment a second time since we will sell it soon.
2 He made a firm resolve to give up smoking and drinking as soon as he discovered that he had a heart trouble.
3 To reduce the risks of railway accidents ,we spend over then million yuan on maintaining the railway lines every year.
4 My parents lived a frugal lifestyle all their lives .For one thing ,they never discarded ,anything that was still of use; for another ,they never purchased things on impulse.
5 the government has refused to sanction a further cut in the rate of corporate tax.
6 As Linda is a career woman and her husband woels abroad ,they cannot raise their newborn son all by themselves andhace to employ a baby sitter on a fixed term of five years.
7 My apartment was badly furnished because the workers did not strip the priginal paint off the wakks before they started painting.
8 When we learned that the local college had only the bare essentials int terms of equipment,we decided to donate a million yuan so that they could improve their teaching facilities.
9 The Jones purchased a second-hand car for 1200; it was a real I wonder how long it will last.
10 It is always good to read some English novels in your spare time .If you cannot understdand the original, you may read the simplified versions which are also available in the local bookstore.
11 Sam said to the girl , I will trade you some of my chocolate for some of your ice cream.
12 Since you’ve decided to simplify your life and hace moved into a smakker house m you are going to have to make an effort to downsize your furniture and belongings.
13 Representatives from the two nations had woeked together on numerous occasions before the peace treaty was signed to end the border conflicts.
14 When the factory closed ,the machinery was sold off for only a fraction of its true value.
15 I think it plan wrong to play loud music in the dorm when others are already asleep.
16 The question set by the teacher was so difficult that the pupols did not know how to trackle it.
17 The children are busy rolling ,folding ,and cutting paper in a hadcrafting competition.
1 My sister is very economical and saving money seems to come naturally to her ; she always keeps track of all the money she spends.
2 My parents failed to show up at the commencenment ;It turned out that their flight was delayed for 8 hours.
3 Eric was a very shy boy , so much so that he even refused to strip down to his underwear for his medical examination.
4 John began to take an interest in politics when he was at secondary school; no wonder he became a Congressman at the age of 35.
5 They are going to let us use their laboratory ,and in return we must let them share the results of the research.
6 His action is all of a piece with what he has been saying he will do for the past few months ;he is a man o his word .
7 The winner was asked to write out numerous forms before he could get the award .
8 The young couplr often eat out, for neither of them is interested in home cooking.
9 After so many twists and turns in his life ,he learned nerver to look back with regret.
10 The doctor advised that he cut out smoking or give it up completely for the sake of his health.。