新世纪大学英语综合教程4课后答案unit 6

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新视界大学英语综合教程4Unit6

5 Why do you think the couple sat by the front door crying? Their son had been killed in the war. 6 What were the main changes to the house over the years? It was modernized in many ways (indoor toilet, running water, electricity, new appliances etc) and the area in which it stood became a lot more built-up.
2 The passage is the story of a home, the people who lived there, and how life has changed over the years, narrated by the house itself.
3 The passage is written by the owner of a house, and describes how the families who lived there have changed the character of the house.
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2 My neighbour is an acquaintance but I only see him from an angle to the side. I’ve never seen him face on, but I do know that strangely, although we’re identical, we’re the exact opposite of each other, with my front door facing east and my neighbour’s facing west, my bedroom in the back over his kitchen, my kitchen under his bedroom in the front. I think I’m the lucky one because each morning, the stone glows in the sunlight.

新世纪大学英语综合教程4课后答案解析

Unit 1you 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 witha 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 atime ,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 21 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 being8 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 31 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 thenbegan to tire of the job of a night watch one week after I was hired.Unit 41 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 51 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.。

6(第二版)全新版大学英语综合教程4_Unit6课后练习答案

Book 4 Unit 6 The Pace of Life1) To stimulate consumption, farmers now can buy household appliances with government subsidy.译文：为了刺激消费，农民可以通过政府补贴来购买家用电器。

2）Conventional medicine has concentrated mainly on the treatment of chronic and acute illness, and until recent years the role of preventive(预防性的) medicine has suffered comparative neglect.译文：传统医学一直主要致力于慢性病和急性病的治疗，而且预防医学的作用还一直相对地遭到冷遇，直到近几年这个情况才有所缓解。

3）Cost apart, you should remember that however fancy a fridge is ,it doesn’t kill bacteria (细菌); it only shows down the rate at which they multiply.译文：除去（购买的）费用，你应该记住，不管电冰箱有多别致，它也不能够杀灭死细菌，它只能降低细菌的繁殖速度。

4）The economic planners are seeking to achieve a fairer distribution of wealth throughout society, but it’s easier said than done, I think.译文：经济规划师正设法在全社会实现更为公平的财富分配，但我认为这说起来容易做起来难。

注释：seek to do…意为“设法做…”，相当于try to do…；distribution 意为“分配”5）The town has been producing wool, cloth, and blankets since the 13th century and much of its prosperity today is still founded on those industries.译文：自13 世纪以来，这个城镇一直生产羊毛、布匹和地毯，它今天的许多繁荣兴旺仍然建立在那些工业的基础上。

大学英语综合教程四Unit6答案

Unit 6Text comprehensionI. Decide which of the following best states the autho r’s purpose of writing.A.II. Judge. according to the text, whether the following statements are true or false.1. F. Refer to Paragraphs 1.It is true that the flag the narrator hangs draws little attention in Paris, but the reason is not that Parisians or Frenchmen are not interested in flag-hanging in general. Rather, the Independence Day is an occasion special for Americans only and, understandably, the French show little interest in the day or the celebrating flag.2. T. Refer to Paragraph 2.3. F. Refer to Paragraph 3. The author’s children have had little chance of learning the history of the U.S. at school, and the parents as native Americans are the only ones who could have taught them about it. This, however, is not true of children in general in France.4. F. Refer to Paragraph 4. They do not conceal the dark side of the American society but try to keep their children from the follies of the American society like school shootings.5. T. Refer to Paragraph 9-11.6. F. Refer to Paragraph 12. Globalization is both beneficial and detrimental. It helps to blur the clear-cut divide between cultures on the one hand but makes children less than fully immersed in a foreign world on the other.III. Answer the following questions.1. For one thing, flag-hanging is the only thing he can do in Paris to celebrate the Independence Day, which is part of his national heritage. For another, he intends to use it as a special occasion for teaching his children about the American history and as a reminder of their native American identity.2. The children seldom mix languages up because they have acquired French through the school instructions and English through their family life withEnglish-speaking parents. And they seem to know when to use which.3. Refer to paragraphs 4-8. The benefits of raising children in a foreign culture, as the writer suggests, include acquiring a foreign language and culture and avoiding being exposed to the problems of the native culture.4. It is difficult, according to the author, to make the children understand and identify the virtues of their native culture without living in it. Family instructions are not satisfactorily effective and have to be complemented by other means such asre-entering into the native culture and taking children to historical places.5. Because he grew up in a foreign culture and he knows it is quite an issue to know how to raise children in a foreign culture without losing their native identity. He understands that the issue involves the efforts on the part of the parents.6. Globalization is like a double-edged sword to the growth of children in a foreign culture. On the one hand, it helps to reduce differences between the foreign culture and the native culture, and facilitates the physical and spiritual re-entry into the native culture. On the other hand, it unfortunately makes it more difficult than ever for children to be fully immersed in the foreign culture.IV. Explain in your own words the following sentences taken form the text.1. July 4 is one of the times I, as a native American, feel instinctively uneasy about the great gaps in our children’s understanding of their American identity, and thus I am motivated to do something to fill the gaps.2. And living away from our native country does not matter much.3. When I lived in France as an expatriated child, the French kids were dressed in the unique French style, thus looking quite different from their counterparts in other countries.4. Full immersion in a truly foreign world no longer seems possible in Western countries, and I think this is a deplorable impact of globalization upon the growth of children in a foreign country.Structural analysis of the textThe author of this text follows a “specific-general” pattern in his discussion, i.e. he first talks about what it means to his children to hang the national flag of their native land in a foreign country on July 4th every year and then expresses his view on the importance for expatriated people in general to keep their cultural identity, especially when the whole world is undergoing a process of globalization. The specific points can be found in his discussion of the costs and benefits of raising children in a foreign culture in Paragraphs 4-9 while the general conclusion can be found in paragraphs10-12, especially paragraph 12.Vocabulary exercisesI. Replace the underlined words in the sentences with appropriate forms of words chosen from the text.1. pursue2. resonates3. confronted4. clichés5. had suppressed6. has confirmedII. Fill in the blank with the appropriate forms of the given words.1. fluency2. enrollment3. accessible4. obtainable5. personification6.enlightened7.globalization8. promptingIII . Fill in the blank in each sentence with an appropriate phrasal verb or collocation taken from the text .1. took pride in2. was immersed in3. resonating with4. had…been exposed to5. in his mind’s eye6. a glimpse of7.convey…to8. turned …toIV. Explain the meaning of the underlined word or phrase in each sentence.1. literature2. joined3. motionless4. more than5. quickly6. desiresGrammar exercisesI. Note the use of the words in italics.Where and when are relative adverbs, introducing relative clauses.II. Complete the following sentences, using where, when or why.1.why2. where3. when4. where5. where6.where7.why8. when III. Rewrite the following sentences, omitting either the antecedent or the relative adverb if possible.1.Sam knows where we are meeting.2./(The omission of the village may cause a loss of information since it carriesspecific message. If we omit where, then we need to insert in after born.)3.Four in the afternoon is the time he always reads./ Four in the afternoon is whenhe always reads.4./(Similar to Sentence 2)5.I don’t know the exact time I should meet him.6.Why he resigned is still unknown.IV. Rank the following sentences according to their degree of formality.More formal—less formal:2 3 1V. Make sentences of your own after the sentences given below, keeping the underlined parts in your sentences.1. He failed in part because of his carelessness.Why exactly she hated him I don’t know, but I think it was in part because he had insulted her.2.There were times when I didn’t know what to do.Can you suggest a time when it will be convenient to meet?3.The beaten enemy had not other choice than to surrender.It’s none other than the manager himself.Translation exercisesI. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or phrases given in the brackets .1. The hall resonated with the notes of the trumpet solo.2. I saw, in my mind’s eye, the pale face of the mother when she heard the news of her son’s death.3. His walk reminds me of the way his father used to walk.4. I mixed the dates up and arrived on a wrong day.5. Her heart swelled with pride when she learned that her daughter was accepted by oxford University.6. Theoretically speaking, the whole population should have direct access to information without waiting for being filtered by the government or the media.7. The Democrats have launched a campaign to win women voters over in this presidential election.8. After he inherited his father’s estate, he was immersed in all kinds of pleasure.II. Translate the following passage into Chinese.美国人热情友好，不像许多外国人想象的那样浮于表面。

6（第二版）全新版大学英语综合教程4Unit6课后练习答案

Book 4 Unit 6 The Pace of Life1) To stimu‎l ate consu‎m ptio‎n, farme‎r s now can buy house‎h old appli‎a nces‎with gover‎n ment‎subsi‎d y.译文：为了刺激消‎费，农民可以通‎过政府补贴‎来购买家用‎电器。

2）Conve‎n tion‎a l medic‎i ne has conce‎n trat‎e d mainl‎y on the treat‎m ent of chron‎i c and acute‎illne‎s s, and until‎recen‎t years‎the role of preve‎n tive‎(预防性的) medic‎i ne has suffe‎r ed compa‎r ativ‎e negle‎c t.译文：传统医学一‎直主要致力‎于慢性病和‎急性病的治‎疗，而且预防医‎学的作用还‎一直相对地‎遭到冷遇，直到近几年‎这个情况才‎有所缓解。

3）Cost apart‎, you shoul‎d remem‎b er that howev‎e r fancy‎a fridg‎e is ,it doesn‎’t‎kill‎bacte‎r ia (细菌); it only shows‎down the rate at which‎they multi‎p ly.译文：除去（购买的）费用，你应该记住‎，不管电冰箱‎有多别致，它也不能够‎杀灭死细菌‎，它只能降低‎细菌的繁殖‎速度。

4）The econo‎m ic plann‎e rs are seeki‎n g to achie‎v e a faire‎r distr‎i buti‎o n of wealt‎h throu‎g hout‎socie‎t y, but‎it’s‎easie‎r said than done, I think‎.译文：经济规划师‎正设法在全‎社会实现更‎为公平的财‎富分配，但我认为这‎说起来容易‎做起来难。

6 (第二版)全新版大学英语综合教程4_Unit 6课后练习答案

大学英语综合教程BOOK4Unit6

Part Division of the Text
Parts
1 2
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1~11 12~18
Main Ideas The author gives three reasons why we feel so time-pressed today.
Not every one is time-stressed, and in the case of Americans they have actually gained more free time in the past decade.
Richard Tomkins
Richard Tomkins, consumer industries editor of the Financial Times, where he has been a member of the editorial staff since 1983.
Financial Times includes business and financial news and analysis. To know it better, log on the following website: /hom e/europe
Stress in the Workplace The problem of stress is not likely to go away. As the pace of change continues to increase, the demands upon us will also increase. We will have to make more decisions and make decisions faster; have to learn new skills, adapt to new situations, and cope with new threats. As a result we will find ourselves becoming more tired, making more mistakes, becoming more hostile, more anxious, more depressed, suffering more ill-health, and having more accidents.

新标准大学英语综合教程4(unit1-6)课后答案及课文翻译

Key to book4 unit1-6Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaReading and understandingDealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events (proceed)2 the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another (transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way (detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon (upcoming)5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving (revert)7 to say what happened (recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.It isn‘t easy to make the (1) transition from a busy university student to an unemployed young adult (2) slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show, wondering if and how their career is going to (3) proceed. Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivity like this, when (4) recounting how they felt at the time, refer to the same strange psychological effect. As the days pass, they begin to feel (5) detached from any sense of pressure to go and look for a job, and tend to regard (6) upcoming interviews as if they were not very important. Typically, back at home after three or four years away, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases, become dependent again on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London. (comprehensive)2 I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving licence. (cop)3 Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford? (aerial)4 Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office. (clutched)5 You should speak to Toby; he‘s an supporter of flexible working hours. (advocate)6 I hurt m y leg badly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn‘t got better completely. (healed)6 Answer the questions about the words.1 Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospects, or (b) no future?2 Is a tricky problem (a) difficult, or (b) easy to solve?3 If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel (a) tired, or (b) more active than usual?4 Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don‘t want to, or (b) help you by listening to what you have to say?5 If you feel apathy, do you want to (a) change the world, or (b) stay at home and do nothing?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1 Is fork out (a) a formal, or (b) an informal way of saying to pay for something?2 If you are in the same boat as another person, are you (a) making the same journey together, or (b) in the same difficult or unpleasant situation?3 If you feel you have come full circle, do you (a) feel you are back where you started, or (b) feel a sense of satisfaction because you have completed something?4 If someone takes a soft line, do they deal with a person (a) in a kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in a lazy way without making a decision?5 If you strike the right note about something, are you expressing yourself (a) well, or (b) badly?6 If you do something by all means, do you (a) try your best to do it, or (b) not care about it?7 If you nudge someone back into the saddle, are you encouraging them to (a) take responsibility again, or (b) take it easy?8 If you talk through a problem with someone, do you (a) examine it carefully and sensitively, or (b) refer to it quickly and then change the subject?Active reading (2)If you ask meDealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 funny or entertaining (amusing)2 used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of good luck (fortunately)3 an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank (loan)4 to take an amount or number from a total (deduct)5 the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event (highlight)6 to show that you understand someone‘s problems (sympathize)7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.A After three years at university, I‘m now quite heavily in debt.B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it‘s like to have financial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn‘t need to take out a student (3) loan when I was at university, because I had a part-time job.A What did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4) demanding.B Yes, it was. I had to get the right balance between work and study. But the other people who worked there were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6) highlight of the weekend was always Saturday night when we worked overtime.A But I don‘t expect you made a lot of money?B No, there wasn‘t much after they‘d (7) deducted tax and pension contributions. But it was enough to keep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3 I think she‘ll get a good degree, but I wouldn‘t risk my money on the exact result.4 The money I spent at college was more than what I earned in my part-time job.5 The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6 Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7 I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key:(1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If something is not all it’s cracked up to be, is it (a) valid and interesting, or (b) just a little bit disappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored by what they say?3 If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likely to feel (a) stressed, or (b) relaxed?4 If something happens out of the blue, is it (a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5 If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition, or (b) it happened almost by chance?6 Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come very often, or (b) the food the pub offers most often?7 If something is dead easy, is it (a) very easy, or (b) not easy at all?8 If you treat someone to something, do you (a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly to them?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the place happier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informal expression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?) …This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a question to the reader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had my eye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here ―kind of‖ is a sort of discourse marker of informal speech (showing something is general, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, Icould use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it‘s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it‘s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything …This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (pretty well). Language in useword formation: compound nouns1 Write the compound nouns which mean:1 a degree which is awarded a first class (a first-class degree)2 work in a hospital (hospital work)3 a ticket for a plane journey (a plane ticket)4 a discount for students (a student discount)5 a pass which allows you to travel on buses (a bus pass)6 a room where an interview is held (an interview room)7 a period spent in training (a training period)word formation: noun phrases2 Write the noun phrases which mean:1 a career which is rewarding from the financial point of view (a financially rewarding career)2 legislation which has been introduced recently (recently introduced legislation)3 instructions which are more complex than usual (unusually complex instructions)4 an institution which is orientated towards academic (academically orientated work)5 work which makes physical demands on you (physically demanding work)6 information which has the potential to be important (potentially important information)7 candidates who have been selected after a careful procedure (carefully selected candidates)8 a coursebook in which everything has been planned beautifully (a beautifully planned textbook)try as … might3 Rewrite the sent ences using try as … might .1 I‘m trying to fill this last page, but I just can‘t think of anything.Try as I might to fill this last page, I just can‘t think of anything.2 I try to be friendly with Marta, but she doesn‘t seem to respond.Try as I might to be friendly with Marta, she doesn‘t seem to respond.3 I try hard to get to sleep, but I can‘t help thinking about my family.Try as I might to get to sleep, I can‘t help thinking about my family.4 He just doesn‘t seem to get the promotion he deserves, even though he keeps trying.Try as he might, he just doesn‘t seem to get the promotion he deserves. / Try as he might to get the promotion he deserves, he just doesn‘t seem to get it.5 I keep trying to remember her name, but my mind is a blank.Try as I might to remember her name, my mind is a blank.given that …4 Rewrite the sentences using given that …1 Since I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.Given that I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.2 Xiao Li has the best qualifications, so she should get the job.Given that Xiao Li has the best qualifications, she should get the job.3 Since we‘re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.Given that we‘re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.4 Since it‘s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.Given that it‘s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.clauses introduced by than5 Rewrite the sentences using clauses introduced by than .1 She‘s experienced at giving advice. I‘m more experienced.She‘s less experienced at giving advice than I am. / I‘m more experienced at giving advice than she is.2 You eat too much chocolate. It isn‘t good fo r you.You eat too much chocolate than is good for you.3 She worked very hard. Most part-timers don‘t work so hard.She worked harder than most part-timers do.4 You have arrived late too many times. That isn‘t acceptable.You have arrived late more times than is acceptable.5 I don‘t think you should have given so much personal information. It isn‘t wise.I think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations6 Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.1 highlight A highlight is the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event.(a) What would you like to be the highlight of your career?I would like the highlight of my student career to be to receive a national award for the best student research project.(b) How can you highlight an important sentence in a text?You can underline it in pencil or pen or you can use coloured pens or highlighters.(c) What are the edited highlights of a football match?The highlights are when someone scores a goal or prevents one from being scored.2 loan A loan is an amount of money someone borrows from someone else.(a) Have you ever taken out a loan?No, I haven‘t. But my parents have taken out several loans to buy kitchen equipment.(b) What is the best way to pay off a loan?It is best to pay a loan off quickly, although you will still have to pay some interest.(c) If you have a library book on loan, what do you have to do with it?You have to return it before the date it is due, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.3 thrive To thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.(a) What sort of business thrives best in your part of the country?In my part of the country, light industries and electronics companies thrive.(b) Which sort of plants thrive in a hot climate?In a hot climate you can see tropical fruit and vegetables thrive and also tropical plants and trees. (c) Why do you think some couples thrive on conflict?It is difficult to understand why some couples thrive on conflict. Maybe each one wants to compete with the other or maybe they enjoy ―kissing and making up‖ after the conflict.7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.If you ask me, real life is not all it‘s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money. I t‘s just so expensive out here! Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bank manager wants repayments on my student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water, electricity and my mobile bills keep coming in, an d all that‘s before I‘ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me out of the blue, asking if I‘m interested in buying a pension. At this rate, I won‘t even last till the end of the year, let alone till I‘m 60.（☞翻译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表达出来的意思。

大学英语综合教程4（Unit6）教程答案

大学英语综合教程4（Unit6）教程答案Unit TwoAttitudes to LifeEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆ Working with Words and Expressions1.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete thefollowing sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)commonplace2)enduring3)dim4)command5)imperfection6)intensive7)abandon8)finite9)dynamic10)weaving11)additional12)aspirations13)gratitude14)integrity15)faithful16)committed2. In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do youunderstand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)live on2)dawned upon3)live by4)is invested with5)hold fast to6)All too7)step aside8)set out9)to and fro10)work at▆ Increasing Your Word Power1. Study the following usage notes about the words in the box. They are all associated with the meaning of “change”.▆ Answers:1)change2)transform3)alter4)convert5)revise6)modify7)vary8)transcribe2. You will read three groups of words which are similar in meaning but different in usage. Reflect on the differences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blank with a proper one. Change the form if necessary.▆ Answers:1)tour2)trip3)travelling4)journey5)select6)choose7)pick8)elect9)ordinary10)regular11)average12)normal3.Write out the corresponding verb forms of the following adjectives.▆ Answers:1)add2)beautify3)contradict4)deafen5)differ6)intensify7)minimize8)oppose9)please10)prosper11)radiate12)relent13)respect14)sparkle15)wonder16)witherGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: Write hypothetical sentences based on the given facts.▆ Answers for reference:1)My mother would not be worried about me if she knew what my life was like.2)They would probably allow you to do the job if you were in better health.3)They wouldn’t work with such enthusiasm if they didn’t know what they wereworking for.4)I would have to look it up in the dictionary if I didn’t know the meaning of theword.5)She would understand what we say if she knew Chinese.6)I would be quite satisfied if you spoke with greater accuracy.Task 2: Make hypothetical sentences with the given words.▆ Answers for reference:1)If we knew where he was, we would try to get in touch with him.2)If it were not for the expense involved, we would go there by plane.3)If we were to miss the train, we would have to wait another four hours.4)If we pooled all our resources, we would have enough money to buy the equipment.5)If he didn’t have a strong love for the handicapped children, he wouldn’t b eworking so tirelessly for them.ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)wither2)sense3)faithful4)commit5)aspirations6)gratitude7)dawns8)accumulated9)nourishment10)preoccupied11)flowers12)tendered13)weave14)elevateTranslation1.Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions givenin brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)The ambassador to the U.N. was invested with full authority to deal with all theforeign affairs concerning his country on behalf of his government.2)All the way on the train I had been preoccupied with the result of the termexamination until the conductor reminded me of the arrivalof my destination.3)Althoug h her husband’s name did not appear on the list of the people who gotkilled in the traffic accident, she kept walking to and fro, anxious to see him back home sooner.4)I was setting out to translate the contract into English when it dawned upon methat both parties involved were Chinese companies.5)At the party, people sang and danced with abandon, totally forgetting the troublesin their lives.6)With the great aspirations to become an astronaut, Jackson committed himself to the2-year strenuous constitution training.7)His paintings, drawing on timeless fairy stories, exemplified the Europeans’ tasteof that period.8)The bus driver didn’t want to take any responsibility for the ac cident and so hetook every means to put the blame on the passengers on board.9)He not only risked his own life to save the old man from the burning house but madesome room in his own house for him to settle down.10)From childhood, she tried to live by the teachings of her parents and graduallyaccumulated a set of standards of conduct.2.Translate the following passage into English.▆ Answers for reference:What is truth? Truth is the correct reflection of people’sknowledge about the objective world and its laws. Truth makes people full of hope and life full of brilliance and glory. Therefore, many people regard the pursuit of truth as the ultimate goal of their lives. In human history, many people devoted their lives to the pursuit of truth and made outstanding contributions to mankind.Truth is both absolute and relative. We say that truth is absolute because truth can objectively reflect the essentials of things. However, any truth is but people’s correct understanding of the development of things at a certain stage. Therefore, truth is relative and develops constantly.Sometimes, the brilliance of truth may dim but it will never die out. For some people, truth may seem beyond their reach. In fact, it is close at hand. We can find truth as long as we keep pursuing it heart and soul.Theme-Related WritingWrite an essay of no less than 150 words on the topic “Attitudes Towards Life”. Your writing should cover the following points:1) different attitudes people hold towards life2) the benefits of holding a positive attitude3) ways to develop a positive attitude towards life▇ Sample essay:Attitudes Towards LifePeople hold different attitudes towards life. Some take a positive attitude and they always appreciate the beauty of life with zeal and gratitude. Some take a negative attitude towards life and any slight trouble in life may seem like the end of the world to them.A positive attitude ensures a happy, successful and healthylife. With a positive attitude, people find it easy to accept challenges and overcome obstacles while maintaining peace of mind. Besides, a positive attitude boosts their self-esteem, lifts their morale and helps them fulfill their commitments both in their career and in their everyday life. Moreover, medical research shows that positive thinking can improve the immune system and strengthen the body’s resistance to diseases.There are several ways to develop a positive attitude towards life. One needs to think positively, read uplifting stories, hang around with optimistic people, give up jealousy, and participate in meaningful activities. By building a positive attitude towards life, one can enjoy a happy, successful and healthy life. (170 words)。

新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程4英语课后题答案（含原句）及整句翻译短语填空（1）

新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程4英语课后题答案（含原句）及整句翻译短语填空（1）Unit.1Shortly after the government’s new policy was put into effect , the economy of our co untry began to show signs of recovery. 后不久，政府的新政策付诸实施，我国经济开始出现复苏迹象。

2. The citizens have called upon the local authorities to minimize environmental destr uction by banning the use of all poisonous chemicals immediately. 市民呼吁地方当局立即禁止所有有毒化学物质的使用，以尽量减少对环境的破坏3. It’s known to all that military bas es are off limits to outsiders. 它是已知的限制外人的所有军事基地。

4. She never participated in any violent sports games in fear of getting injured. 她从来不参加任何剧烈运动游戏中得到受伤的恐惧。

5. It seems that all of us are rushing around trying to get things done in a hurry—we all need to slow down and take it easy. 看来，我们所有人都在四处奔波，试图把事情做在赶时间，我们都需要慢下来，很容易。

6. Many trees in this area have been cut down to make room for buildings ,which has worsened our living environment. 在这一领域的许多树木被砍伐，使建筑物的房间，我们的生活环境恶化。

新标准大学英语综合教程4 第六单元 unit test 答案

Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.1.Our office building luckily had a(n) auxi l i ar ypower supply to use when the electricitywent out.Your answer Correct answerauxiliary auxiliary2.There's not much of a(n) or i ent at i onfor the year's best movie, but there are a few goodones.Your answer Correct answerorientation selection3.Unfortunately, she's had a(n) degener at i oand her cancer has reappeared.Your answer Correct answerdegeneration relapse4. Soldiers in the military quickly learn that their superior officers are often not veryt ol er antof differing opinions.Your answer Correct answertolerant tolerant5.During wartime, there's usually a surge in nat i onal i smas people rally together tosupport a common cause.Your answer Correct answernationalism nationalism6.I've never had a friend quite so l oyalas my dog Rex.Your answer Correct answer loyal loyal7.Mr. Sanford, I love your daughter and I'd like to ask for your permission to pr oposetoher.Your answer Correct answerpropose propose8.We hired a company to come in and er adi cat ethe mice from our basement.Your answer Correct answer eradicate eradicate9.The teacher slowly lost control of her students and let the class r el apseinto achaos of voices.Your answer Correct answerrelapse degenerate 10. If you see anything suspicious, please report it immediately to one of theuni f or m edpolice officers.Your answer Correct answeruniformed uniformed11.I tend to live by the m ot t o"Work hard, play hard."Your answer Correct answer motto motto12.The law states that people younger than 21 cannot drink beer, wine, or l i quor.Your answer Correct answerliquor liquor13. sel ect i onof public opinion, increasing anddecreasing in popularity every day.Your answer Correct answerselection tyranny14.Last Saturday, we stood in line for an hour to get a cone from the ice cream vendor.Your answer Correct answer vendor vendor15.College students usually begin their first year with t yr annyactivities so they arefamiliar with their new environment.Your answer Correct answertyranny orientation16. H i st or i ansusually disagree about who they think the greatest world leader of all time is.Your answer Correct answerHistorians Historians17.If you'd like to di sput ethe charges, please call the phone number for complaints. Your answer Correct answerdispute dispute18.The r enownedphysicist earned even more recognition when he won the Nobel Prize.Your answer Correct answerrenowned renowned19.Do you have anyi nsi ghtinto why your employees are behaving so poorly? Your answer Correct answerinsight insight20. After ten long years of holding a grudge against him, I think it's finally time to makeam ends.amends amends Section B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.21.Why did you interview for that job i nthe first place?Your answer Correct answer in in22.Oh my goodness, these photos date backto my college days.Your answer Correct answer back back23.After our dog destroyed the living room couch, we packed him upto obedienceschool.Your answer Correct answerup off24.As soon as five o'clock rolled around, Maria took of fand went home.Your answer Correct answer off off25.The book can be summed upin one word: boring.Your answer Correct answer up up26.Can you get me outof this assignment?Your answer Correct answer out out27.The researchers were onthe brink of a major discovery.on on28.My ankle is still sore, so I'm afraid I'm going to have to sit outthis game.Your answer Correct answer out out29.The spare bedroom doubles asmy home office.Your answer Correct answer as as30.The presidents talked about, am ongother things, the peace treaty between theircountries.Your answer Correct answeramong amongPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.It is truly (31)shabbythat people nowadays don't know nearly enough aboutancient civilizations. In the Western world, the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome gave rise to thepopular idea of (32)dem ocr acythat is central to many modern governments.Democratic governments sometimes are derided as a(n) (33)f al l acyin today'sworld—many people don't feel as if they truly have a meaningful voice. However, there were cities (particularly in Greece) where the democratic ideal was born and every citizen truly had a powerful voice.Remarkably, we know this is the case because many documents have survived. Historians canverify their (34)m i ghtby dating the paper, so we can (35)unhesi t at i ngl ydeclare that they are legitimate. Linguists are able to (36)deci pherthe ancientlanguages used in the documents, and we are therefore able to benefit from the wisdom inscribed onthose pages. In addition, researchers can use (37)ar chaeol ogyto uncover the physicalremains of ancient villages. We have discovered that homes were a uniform size and most people lived as relative equals.I find it truly (38)l am ent abl eto hear people say that there's nothing we can learnfrom history. Even if only a small (39)f r agm entof the wisdom of ancient Greecesurvived until today, we would be better off. Indeed, it is an amazing thing to realize that our(40)dest i nyas a people, our future, depends on our knowledge and understandingof our past.Your answer Correct answer(31) shabby lamentable(32) democracy democracy(33) fallacy fallacy(34) might authenticity(35) unhesitatingly unhesitatingly(36) decipher decipher(37) archaeology archaeology(38) lamentable offensive(39) fragment fragment(40) destiny destinyPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.Museums, as places of cultural significance, find their roots in the classical world. Ancient Greece and Rome constructed and valued "museums," though they were largely centers of philosophical thought, rather than repositories of valuable objects. Nevertheless, the ancient world still had public collections of objects which resembled the modern concept of a museum. Greek temples and Roman forums often displayed gold and silver offerings, sculptures, and paintings.During the 15th century, the modern concept of museums came into fashion in Europe. During the following few centuries, museums such as the Ashmolean Museum, the Vatican museums, the British Museum, and the Louvre were founded and opened. The first modern museums began as private collections of wealthy individuals who amassed extensive collections and then exhibited them for public viewing. The modern museum has been described as "a product of Renaissance humanism,eighteenth-century enlightenment, and nineteenth-century democracy." These first museums were, however, rarely accessible to the public beyond the upper classes.Until the 18th century, museums were chiefly concerned with collecting the beautiful and the curious, and this was often done for personal interests. During the 19th and 20th centuries, however, museums and cultural institutions proliferated throughout Europe and the United States. It was during this intense period of proliferation that the concept of the museum as something more than just a storehouse for invaluable treasures was developed. Museums began to dedicate themselves to collection, conservation, preservation, and research. Natural history, science, and art museums became scholarly centers of academic research and thought. Once museums and other cultural institutions became public, exhibition became a much more predominant concern. Preexisting museum goals (e.g., collection, conservation, and preservation) suddenly became the means to procure interesting and desirable exhibitions.Museums in the United States developed slowly. Charles Wilson Peale founded his natural history museum in the late 18th century in Philadelphia, and he is considered the first great American museum director. In 1846, James Smithson made a bequest to the United States "for the increase and diffusion ofknowledge" which led to the development of the Smithsonian Institution. The United States finally made its mark on the development of the modern museum in 1870 with the founding of the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Throughout the 20th century, museums and other cultural institutions began to focus on education. American museums, especially, are devoted to public education in their specific areas of expertise. Many such organizations have also transformed themselves into cultural centers with performing arts, music, and film presentations.41. Which of the following museums was the first to open?A. Metropolitan Museum of Art.B. Smithsonian Institution.C. British Museum.D. Peale's Natural History Museum.42. With which of the following statements would the author of this passage NOT agree?A. Museums in the classical world were very similar to museums in the 19th century.B. The modern museum developed over several hundred years.C. Modern museums have many priorities other than collecting.D. The earliest museums were only accessible to the wealthy.43. According to this passage, the modern concept of museums dates back to _____.A. the classical worldB. the 15th centuryC. the 18th centuryD. the 20th century44. This passage is best described as _____.A. a first-person memoirB. a dramatic dialogueC. a persuasive essayD. a historical survey45. Modern museums tend to focus on all of the following EXCEPT _____.A. conservationB. philosophical thoughtC. preservationD. educationts, music, and film presentations.。

新标准大学英语综合教程4(unit1-6)课后答案及课文翻译

Key to book4 unit1-6Unit 1Active reading (2)8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?This shows the informality of an incomplete sentence in the first part, the use of an informal expression (banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?) …This has the use of an informal word (hassle), an informal exclamation (god) and a question to the reader (When will they grow up?)3 Actually, I had my eye on the course at the London School of Economics (LSE).Here there is a discourse marker typical of speech (Actually) and an informal phrase (had my eye on).4 I kind of understand it, and not just because my degree is in economics.Here “kind of” is a sort of discourse marker of informal speech (showing something is general, vague or not definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, I could use my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it’s true, he really did seem to have three hands.Again here is a discourse marker of informal speech (it’s true).7 I talked to him about ... well, about pretty well everything …This has another discourse marker of informal speech (well) and an informal phrase (pretty well).Language in usetry as … might3 Rewrite the sentences using try as … might .1 I’m trying to fill this last page, but I just can’t think of anything.Try as I might to fill this last page, I just can’t think of anything.2 I try to be friendly with Marta, but she doesn’t seem to respond.Try as I might to be friendly with Marta, she doesn’t seem to respond.3 I try hard to get to sleep, but I can’t help thinking about my family.Try as I might to get to sleep, I can’t help thinking about my family.4 He just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserves, even though he keeps trying.Try as he might, he just doesn’t seem to get the promotion he deserves. / Try as he might to get the promotion he deserves, he just d oesn’t seem to get it.5 I keep trying to remember her name, but my mind is a blank.Try as I might to remember her name, my mind is a blank.given that …4 Rewrite the sentences using given that …1 Since I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.Given that I know several languages, I thought I would look for work abroad.2 Xiao Li has the best qualifications, so she should get the job.Given that Xiao Li has the best qualifications, she should get the job.3 Since we’re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.Given that we’re all here, I think it would be a good idea to get down to some work.4 Since it’s rather late, I think we should leave this last task until tomorrow.Given that it’s rather late, I t hink we should leave this last task until tomorrow.clauses introduced by than5 Rewrite the sentences using clauses introduced by than .1 She’s experienced at giving advice. I’m more experienced.She’s less experienced at giving advice than I am. / I’m more experienced at giving advice than she is.2 You eat too much chocolate. It isn’t good for you.You eat too much chocolate than is good for you.3 She worked very hard. Most part-timers don’t work so hard.She worked harder than most part-timers do.4 You have arrived late too many times. That isn’t acceptable.You have arrived late more times than is acceptable.5 I don’t think you should have given so much personal information. It isn’t wise.I think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations6 Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.1 highlight A highlight is the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event.(a) What would you like to be the highlight of your career?I would like the highlight of my student career to be to receive a national award for the best student research project.(b) How can you highlight an important sentence in a text?You can underline it in pencil or pen or you can use coloured pens or highlighters.(c) What are the edited highlights of a football match?The highlights are when someone scores a goal or prevents one from being scored.2 loan A loan is an amount of money someone borrows from someone else.(a) Have you ever taken out a loan?No, I haven’t. But my parents have taken out several loans to buy kitchen equipment.(b) What is the best way to pay off a loan?It is best to pay a loan off quickly, although you will still have to pay some interest.(c) If you have a library book on loan, what do you have to do with it?You have to return it before the date it is due, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.3 thrive To thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.(a) What sort of business thrives best in your part of the country?In my part of the country, light industries and electronics companies thrive.(b) Which sort of plants thrive in a hot climate?In a hot climate you can see tropical fruit and vegetables thrive and also tropical plants and trees.(c) Why do you think some couples thrive on conflict?It is difficult to understand why some couples thrive on conflict. Maybe each one wants to compete with the other or maybe they enjoy “kissing and making up” after the conflict.7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.If you ask me, real life is not all it’s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money. It’s just so expensive out here! Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bank manager wants repayments on my student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water, electricity and my mobile bills keep coming in, and all that’s before I’ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me out of the blue, asking if I’m interested in buying a pension. At this rate, I won’t even last till the end of the year, let alone till I’m 60.（☞翻译时可以根据上下文增译，即增加原文暗含了但没有直接表达出来的意思。

全新版大学进阶英语第二版综合教程4李荫华课后答案Unit6

Unit 6 Human-Robot Relations“y -toOpenerSuggested answers for reference1)Changing that is the ultimate goal of artificial intelligenee (Al)・2)Artificial intelligence is not about building a robot but creating a computer mind that can think likea human.3} Some say Al will save humanity・ Others say it could destroy us. Either way, if and when it happens, the world will ba changed forever.Transcript:What is Al? Let"s start with a question. What do you think the most complex object in the universe is? Try to think of it・ I guarantee the answer is in your head, literally・ Thafs because its the human brain. The most complex n etworks, the most powerful systems, can not match it. Changing that is the ultimate goal of artificial intelligenee. It is not about building a robot but creating a computer mind that can think like a human・ But there are many steps along the way. So-called simple or narrow Al systems are already everywhere・ From Apple Siri to Facebook's friend recommendations, its in our cars, our homes, and air traffic control. A narrow Al has been around for years, doing one specific task better than any human. The computer Deep Blue, beat the world chess champion, way back in 1997. But ask it to play draughts, and it wouldn't know where to start・ It couldn't learn the game for itself. It couldrft think as a human. And so we come back to the challenge. Some say the danger of creating a hu man or general Al, a computer mind that thinks like a human, that learns, that improves, but could even become superhuman. Experts predict 2050 is the year we could see it If it Isn't impossible. It is a risk worth billions. Some say it will save humanity・ Others say it could destroy us. Either way, if and when it happens, the world will be changed forever.fieactinj & InteractingI.Understanding the Text1.Text Organizationprehension Check2.1Digging into detail1)Because we have already encountered a lot of threats, such as the possibility of a bioterrorist creating a new virus for which humankind has no defense.2)Because technology can affect our life both positively and negatively.3)He wants to tell us that violence is declining and we can take comfort from it.4)To assess the potential dangers of recombinant DNA and devise a strategy to keep the field safe.5)Isaac Asimov・6)He is more optimistic than other scientists and predicts that we will achieve human-level Al by 2029.7)The most important approach is to work on our human governanee and social institutions・8)He concludes that we should nol fear Al and we will be able to use it in a safe way.2.2Understanding difficult sentencesI. B 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. AII.Focusing on Language in Context1. Key Words & Expressions1.11)Some people give a regular monthly donation while others vary the amount they give.2)Legislators are building in additional measures to protect business interests abroad.3)My Irish heritage goes back to the day when my great-great-great grandfather married the daughter of a wealthy Irish landowner.4)It was reported that heavy rain led to destructive flash floods throughout the Phoenix, Arizona area yesterday.5)The foundations of modern medicine were being laid during the 16th century — namely, by the introduction of clinical instruction in hospitals・6)Safety features are fully imexrated into the design of the new vehicles・7)The man was accused of trying to burn down the school by setting fire to a pile of papers.8)Fashion trends are difficult to predict these days and it's widely believed that they primarily exist just to sell clothes.9)Change in ecosystem structure may result from reduction of sea ice and related temperature changes・10)When my condition improved after taking the herbal medicine, the doctor said it was purely accidental.11)We follow very strict guidelines on the use and storage of personal details on computers.12)I know my daughter goes out a lot at night, but I take comfort from the fact that she's always with friends.13)The study shows that the ideal of equality has certainly influenced the course of American history.14)Aside from the threat of physical violence, the mass deployment of Al robots would have hugesocio-economic impacts.15)While no one could reasonably suggest that Al is a threat to human existence currently, it is the technology's unknown future that is causing concerns・1.21)opportunity2)on the rise3)comparable4)enhance5) a couple of6)revise7)aid8)somewhat9)encountered10)in place1.31)The new law will allow more disabled people to enter the mainstream of American life.2)To my grandmother it seems that moral standards are in decline today・3)To solve the energy problem, we are encouraged to use ren色wabl色energy such as wind and solar power.4)Although we speak of marriage as an institution, it is only an imperfect one・5)We are approaching the time when machines will be able to surpass humans at almost any task.6)According to (official) statistics, the Japanese work longer hours than workers in most other industrialized countries・7)At the initial stage, all the investigators were asked to avoid making iudEments about who should be to blame for the incident.8)That is an jn teresti ng job offer — I'd give it serious considerati on/serious con sideratio n to it if I were you・age2.1.1)When China transformed into the ^factory of the world" and millions set off for the cities, the exodus began・2)And although YOU lov巳this pc「son much, you have to admit your friend is driving rather recklessly and too fast.3)Because/Sinee China begins to lose its cost advantage over other countries, it can no longer count on manufacturing's traditional low-margin, high-volume economics.2.2.1)Just as it is in the rest of the world, the most popular emoji in life and work is the happy face・2)Do as they do, and have that as your breakfast in stead.3)Often the cultural differences begin in the classroom, as Dave Richardson discovered.3.Sentence Patterns3.11)Once the gw rules in place, they can be applied to every taxpayer・2)We are going to make a decision at a later date once everything has stabilized.3)Oncw she obtains the password, she will just log into the boss's machine and move the files over to another USB stick・3.21)About 70,000 migrants crossed the Mediterranean into Italy from January to June this year, similar to thw same period last year.2)Similar to these tools, Voxer allows you to send voice, text and photo messages to other users.3)Similar to the examples you have mwntioned, the presidential election will have very real economic and political consequences.prehensive Practice4.1 ClozeWe live in a world where the use of robots is on the rise・ Should this be s no doubt that they have the ability to enhanee our standard of living, enabling us to live a more comfortable existence. Yet fears have been voiced that robots may eventually pose a threat to humanity. With the trend towardsever smarter robots as artificial intelligence becomes ever more enhanced, could it be possible that they could eventually escape our control? Opinions vary on how seriously we should take this possibility. Some people take/draw comfort from the hope that sufficient safeguards can be integrated into the design of the super-intelligent robots of the future.4.2TranslationAlthough some scientists have voiced their fears that artificial Intelligence may posa a threat to the existenu of the human race, efforts to create thinking machines have never stopped. Similar to Google, Apple and others, Baidu — "the Google of China" — is exploring computer systems that can learn in much the same way people do. It set up a research lab in Silicon Valley in 2013 where it could have access to a huge talent pool of top engineers and scientists. The lab was dedicated to "deep learning7' — an emerging computer science field that seeks to mimic the hurran brain with hardware and software・ In November of the same year, Baidu released its first voice search service based on deep learning, and it claims the tool had decreased errors by about 30 percent. Since then Baidu has madw great stedws in exploring deep learning・ However, the technology still has a long way to go.Rgddtns Q CompYhwndtns1. Comprehension Check for Reading 1A. (8) B・(l) C.(13) D. (3) E.(ll)2・ Translation1)但是，除非制定适为的政策造就史多的工作机会，否则.随看技术的进步劳动力需求是否将继续增加仍会不明朗。

大学英语综合教程四Unit6答案

新世纪大学英语综合教程4第四册unit6

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新世纪大学英语综合教程4课后练习答案(含原文)

1、单词填空Unit 11. The enormous(庞大的) oil spill on Alaska’s North Slope region in 1989was a disaster(灾难、灾祸) for Alaskan sea animals.2. Due to the lack of labor force, even women in this village were compelled(迫使) to work in the coal mines.3. The travel agency promised to offer foreign travelers everything from historical monuments and castles to modern leisure activities.4. According to the rules set by the company, anyone who is regularly late for work is likely to be disciplined(训导) or dismissed.5. People in that area are already threatened with environmental destruction (破坏)since 60% of the forest there has been destroyed.6. The auto company has seen a huge increase in the output of private cars this year due to the improved working efficiency.7. Under the severe attack from enemy aircraft, the troops were forced to retreated from the front. 8. The tennis match was abandoned at half-time because of the harsh weather conditions.9. The policeman searched the building thoroughly but did not find any trace of the criminal.10. Survival of the Fittest is an eternal truth of nature.11. A series of new policies have been introduced in the region in the hope of attracting foreign investment.12. The military government refused to transfer power to a democratically elected civilian government.13. Many people tend to justify the breakdown of their marriage on the grounds of conflict of personalities.14. The substance on the new medicine is believed to be safe,nonetheless, the Food and Drug Administrations is going to examine it all the same.15. It has been a long tradition for businesses in this area to make contributions to the local charities.16. In order to achieve a higher GDP, the government has taken various measures to accelerate the rate of economic growth.17. Deforesting and global warming threaten to ruin the current and future state of our environment.Unit 31. After gold was first discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, many peopletraveled all the way to California in quest of gold and fortune.1. He had finished his speech, but somehow he remained at themicrophone for a few minutes, gazing at the audience.1. Medical research has proved that people who consume large amounts ofanimal fats are more likely to get cancer and heart disease than those who do not.1. My father’s job is to look through a microphone at viruses day andnight, and his biggest wish is that I could follow suit and do likewise. 1. They filled a large cooking vessel(容器) with vegetables and let itsimmer over the campfire.1. She wanted to improve her English so she could qualify herself as atranslator.1. I can’t play the piano like I used to-my fingers have gone stiff from lackof practice.1. He felt as if his whole world had collapsed when he learned that hischild had been killed in the accident.1. Some scientists predict that the Earth’s temperature would rise by asmuch as 5 over the next 20 years if we didn’t take effective measures. 1. The worsening economic conditions will inevitably lead to more crimesand more victims.1. He appeared to have grasped what I said in class, but I could not tellwhether he had absorbed every detail.1. His proposal of decreasing production was turned down since all theboard members thought it was sheer nonsense.1. The company is planing to construct a palm oil refinery with thecapacity of refining 300 tons of palms to cooking oil per day.1. The public transport system in the region has been completely paralyzessince the bus drivers started a strike in the morning.1. We thought we’d do an exchange. She’ll come over here at Easter andI’ll go there in summer.Unit 61. It used to be rare to see people sleeping on the street of London, butthese days it’s becoming increasingly commonplace.1. Those psychologists believe that one’s childhood experiences will havean enduring influence on his or her future work and personality.1. As the music started, the lights in the theatre began to dim.1. As a fresh graduate, Jim seems to have the ambition to commandeverything in the world.1. Her colleagues were afraid to work with her, because she won’t tolerateany imperfection in her own or anyone else’s work.1. The girl remains in serious bu stable condition in the intensive care unitin the hospital.1. At the last ring of the bell, all the people at the party joined in withabandon shouting joyfully and merrily, to welcome the arrival of the New Year.1. We should devote our finite life to the infinite cause of serving thepeople.1. I never thought he was capable of doing such a mean thing to hisbrother - that was totally disgusting!1. It seems to me that this novelist delights in weaving elaborate andcomplicated plots in his works.1. Our car broke down, so we had to rent a car, which was an additionalfinancial burden on my family.1. Jim had high aspirations(愿望)to open a law firm even before hegraduated from the law school.1. She felt a deep sense of gratitude to the teacher who had financed herthrough college education.1. His friends deserted him since they were fed up with his endlesscomplaining about his family, colleagues, work, and everything.1. He has remained faithful to the President’s administration when somany others have spoken out against it.1. The president of the university promised that once he had commi t ted tothis course of action, he would try his best to have it fulfilled.Unit 71. I don’t think it necessary to furnished our apartment a second timesince we will sell it soon.1. He made a firm resolve to give up smoking and drinking as soon as hediscovered that he had a heart trouble.1. To reduce the risks of railway accidents, we spend over ten million yuanon maintain the railway lines every year.1. My parents lived a frugal lifestyle all their lives. For one thing, theynever discard anything that was still of use; for another, they never purchased things on impulse.1. The government has refused to sanction a further cut in the rate ofcorporate tax.1. As Linda is a career woman and her husband works abroad, they cannotraise their newborn son all by themselves and have to employ a babysitter on a fixed term of five years.1. My apartment was badly furnished because the workers did not strip theoriginal paint off the walls before they started painting.1. When we learned that the local college had only the bare essentials interms of equipment, we decided to donate a million yuan so that they could improve their teaching facilities.1. The Jones purchased a second-hand car for $1200;it was a real bargain,,but I wonder how long it will last.1. It is always good to read some English novels in your spare time.If youcannot understand the original,you may read the simplified versions which are also available in the local bookstore.1. Sam said to the girl,”I will trade you some of my chocolate for some ofyour ice cream.”1. Since you’re decided to simplify your life and have moved into asmaller house,you are going to have to make an effort to downsize your furniture and belongings.1. Representatives from the two nations had worked together on numerousoccasions before the peace treaty was signed to end the border conflicts.1. When the factory closed,the machinery was sold off for only a fractionof its true value.1. At the press conference the new president made it plain that he woulddo his utmost to build “a government of the people,by the people for the people” as advocated by Lincoln.1. Diets that are high in saturated fat tend to block our arteries(动脉),thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains.1. The children are busy rolling,folding, and cutting paper in ahandcrafting competition.Unit 81. Based on his experiences as a judge and writer during the past 30 years,his new book covers all his reflections on life and justice.1. There is no doubt that the improper medical treatment hasten his death.1. There was only one solitary hotel left standing after the earthquake.1. How the massive stones were brought here from hundreds of miles awayremains an unsolved mystery to modern man.1. Emily Dickinson is known for her brilliant flights of fancy in her poemsabout love,death and natural scenery.1. I’ll not be able to attend the conference in New York unless someonecovers my expenses.1. In his talk,the doctor pointed out that many women pursue a slenderfigure at the cost of their health,by taking pills,having operations,and so on.1. The money from the donors will be used for the purchase of computerequipment for the school. 9.There’s a notice outside the building which says “No admission before 12 noon”.1. The play’s message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by the childaudience.1. Although she appeared quite cold and harsh ,her smiling eyes betrayedher care and love toward the children.1. Nothing can be more exciting than the first time you receive red rosesfrom the one you love.They have special significance to your youth. 1. The boy inherited a big house from his father, but he cannot legally takepossession of the property until he is 18 yeas old.1. In the mornings in Disneyland there is always a procession of cartoonfigures greeting the children.1. She dropped a few hints about her birthday to make sure that no onewould forget it.1. He was taking drugs and trying to conceal it from his parents.1、短语填空Unit11. Shortly after the government‟s new policy was put into effect , the economy of our country began to show signs of recovery. 后不久，政府的新政策付诸实施，我国经济开始出现复苏迹象。

大学英语综合教程4 unit1-6 课后答案

第5题Unit 11。

Taxes are an obligation which may fall on everyday。

译文：纳税是每个人的义务.2.We applauded the authority’s decision not to close the hospital。

译文：当局决定不关闭这家医院，对此我们拍手称赞。

3.The doctor's instructions must be fulfilled exactly; the sick man’s life depe nds on it.译文：必须严格遵照医嘱，病人的生命看就靠它了.4.Do these opinion polls really mirror what people are thinking？译文:民意测验真的能反映人们的想法吗?5.I prefer to think of memorization as a stepping-stone to flexibility in use of words and phrases。

译文：我更倾向于把记忆看做是灵活使用单词和词组的手段。

6。

In her office memos she tended to devalue the work done by her staff。

译文:在她的办公室备忘录中，她经常贬低下属的工作。

7.The history of railroad transport has partly been a history of striving or greater efficiency and profit。

译文：铁路运输史在某种程度上是人们努力追求更高效率和更大收益的历史。

8.He took on the new post without having the faintest idea of what it entailed.译文：他上任新职，却对这个职位的职责要求一无所知。

全新版大学英语综合教程4 Unit6课后练习答案

Key to Unit6, Book4 “The Pace of Life”Text Organization 1Part One Paras. 1-11The author gives three reasons why we feel so time-pressed today.Part Two Paras. 12-18Not everyone is time-stressed, and in the case of Americans they have actually gained more free time in the past decade.Part Three Paras. 19-23The perception of time famine has triggered a variety of reactions.Part Four Paras. 24-28The author pins down the crux(症结) of the problem and puts forward a remedy for the stress we feel.Text Organization 22) The aircraft creates a high demand for time-consuming journeys that we never dreamed of.3) The washing machine, contrary to our expectations, multiplies the hours spent on washing and ironing.4) Instead of making our lives easier, technology goes so far as to cram extra work into our leisure time.5) Technology produces the new burden of dealing with faxes, e-mails and voicemails.6) Technology eats further into our time by forcing us to handle software glitches on computers and filling our heads with useless information from the Internet.Vocabulary 11) appliances 2) comparative 3) multiply 4) distribution 5) prosperity 6) decorate 7) famine 8) large quantities of/ a large quantity of 9) streamline 10) fax 11) pointed the way to 12) bewilderedVocabulary 21) eat into 2) cling to3) stand out/ stood out 4) wears away5) set about 6) switch off7) will be turned loose 8) poured inVocabulary 31)is forecast to be below average next year, which at themoment is 4 percent.2)to enter the building and find the baby girl proved futile asrescuers were driven out by the heat and flames.3)was urged to divert some of its attention from expandingproduction and get more involved with issues of market demand.4)can really eat heavily into your profits when you are sellingsuits at ￡900 and dresses at ￡2,000.5)has toiled endlessly over the exercise machine for the lasttwenty years in order to keep her body in shape.Vocabulary 41)reaction to; discontent; provoked2)Convention; evading tax; the confines of3)a burden; are always on the go/ seem forever on the go; tocopeII. Confusable Words1. 1) nervousness 2) tension 3) stress; stress 4) tension2. 1) honorary 2) Honorable 3) honorable 4) honorary 5) honorable 6) HonoraryIII. Usage1)Dealing with the extinction crisis is no simple matter. Is itsensible, we may ask, to spend large sums of money to save some species – be it an elephant or an orchid – in a nation in which a large proportion of the population is living below the poverty line?2)This new technology could be used anywhere large numbersof people need to be quickly screened --- at airports, train stations, bus terminals or border crossings. However, experts suspect, there is also the risk that people will learn to fool the machine the same way they try to fool polygraph readings by controlling their breath or taking drugs to relax themselves. 3)With a high percentage of marriages ending in divorce, oftendue to financial difficulties, you would say that money is a big factor in making a good marriage. But, believe it or not, it isn’t money that ensures you a happy marriage; it is your philosophy of life that does.4)Not all the risks on the Internet are sexual, you know. Sitespromoting violence are just a click away, and may include instructions for making bombs and other destructive devices.Cloze (Text-related)1) switch off 2) obliged 3) on the go 4) cope 5) shortage 6) large quantity of 7) pouring in8) by nature 9) fraction 10) futileCloze (Theme-related)1)advantage 2) wisely 3)faithfully 4)waking5)includes 6) schedule 7) sticking 8)priorities9) set 10) respectTranslation1)They are exploring the new frontiers of medical science in an attempt to find remedies for incurable diseases/ cures for diseases that are beyond remedy so far.2)Her unique teaching methods apart, Ms Wilson, my math teacher, never tried to cram knowledge into my head.3)The regular weather forecast by the Central TV Station keeps us up with the changes of weather wherever we go on a trip.4)The appalling explosion started a big fire and caused the partial collapse of the building.5)In the modern world, there are more ways than ever to waste away time, and all kinds of distractions are eating into our precious time.2.Today we are under constant pressure to work longer hours, to produce more, and to possess more. Lots of people hold the wrong perception that happiness lies in working hard and earning well/ good money.Many women today feel the same stress to work and get ahead and, at the same time, to nurture their offspring and shoulder the burden of domestic responsibilities.Research shows that workaholism tends to distance us from our immediate families. It forces us to toil longer and longer hours, leaving a minute fraction of our time to be physically and emotionally available to our loved ones. Intimacy among family members is doomed to die in the process.。

大学英语课后作文答案（新世纪综合教程4）

大学英语课后作文答案(新世纪综合教程4)BOOK 4Unit 1My Understanding of Environmental ProtectionMan 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, man's transformation of nature has severely polluted his living environment. Deforestation leads to changes in rainfall patterns, 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 by planting 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.Unit 2The Impact of the Mobile Phone on People's LivesAmong 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 or do 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.Y et, 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.Unit 3Barriers to Knowledge TransferKnowledge transfer is a human phenomenon and plays a very important role in the process of human evolution. With the knowledge accumulated over generations, human beings can now build and transform societies with unprecedented knowledge resources.However, there are many barriers to knowledge transfer. For example, lack of trust and resistance to change undermine the transfer of knowledge. People are less likely to acquire knowledge from those whom they don't trust or to adopt new theories and practices they are not familiar with. Cultural and language barriers also hamper the transfer of knowledge between nations or ethnic groups. It would be almost impossible for people who speak different languages or dialects with different cultural backgrounds to communicate effectively, not to mention exchanging knowledge.An underdeveloped economy is another barrier to knowledge transfer. The lack of socio-economic and techno-environmental cooperation, as well as poor communications infrastructure, can greatly hinder the flow of knowledge within and between nations.To remove these barriers, people should change their attitude towards knowledge transfer and the learning of foreign languages and cultures. At the same time, efforts should be made to develop a better world economy.Unit 4My 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 an important 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 that school teachers all over the world are respected for their profound knowledge and higher social status. I have always held my teachers in respect and I hope I would be respected as a teacher, too, in the future.I think teaching is an ideal career for me. Being a university student now, I will work hard to realize my dream.Unit 5Fame — 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 applauses and flowers from the 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: "The talent of success is nothing more than doing well whatever you do without a thought of fame".Unit 6Attitudes Towards LifePeople hold different attitudes towards life. Some take a positive attitude and they always appreciate the beauty of life with zeal and gratitude. Some take a negative attitude towards life and any slight trouble in life may seem like the end of the world to them.A positive attitude ensures a happy, successful and healthy life. With a positive attitude, people find it easy to accept challenges and overcome obstacles while maintaining peace of mind. Besides, a positive attitude boosts their self-esteem, lifts their morale and helps them fulfill their commitments both in their career and in their everyday life. Moreover, medical research shows that positive thinking can improve the immune system and strengthen the body's resistance to diseases.There are several ways to develop a positive attitude towards life. One needs to think positively, read uplifting stories, hang around with optimistic people, give up jealousy, and participate in meaningful activities. By building a positive attitude towards life, one can enjoy a happy, successful and healthy life.Unit 7Healthy LifestylesDifferent people have different interpretations of a healthy lifestyle. To me, a healthy lifestyle means living in a way that helps us to be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy.We can benefit a lot from living a healthy lifestyle. On the one hand, a healthy lifestyle can help us to keep fit, increase our life expectancy, and help us form good living habits. On the other hand, a healthy lifestyle enhances self-esteem and confidence, reduces stress and pressure, and enables us to develop a positive outlook and live in harmony with each other. In short, a healthy lifestyle improves our overall sense of well-being and happiness.There are many ways to develop a healthy lifestyle. We need to exercise regularly, keep a balanced diet, and avoid alcohol and cigarettes. It would also help if we could balance our time for work and play, and find ways to release stress and pressure. With such efforts, we will be able to live in a way that contributes to our physical, mental, and emotional health.Unit 8My Understanding of Honesty and SuccessDifferent people have different opinions about the relationship between honesty and success.Some people believe that honesty and success are mutually exclusive. They regard honesty as a wasteful and costly investment that will only hinder success and prevent people from quick wins. Money-making tricks such as low-quality and fake products, or practices like plagiarism and bribery are seen as short-cuts to immediate success.However, many people hold that honesty and success are mutually supportive. They believe that honesty is the only means to an end. Being honest will definitely earn a person not only a good reputation but also more opportunities to develop his or her career and ability. Honesty also helps cultivate an upright and healthy personality and brings people true pride and deep joy.I agree with the latter viewpoint. Honesty is a virtue that every one of us should value. It can bring out the best in a person and will give him or her the best reward in return. Those who are honest may suffer temporary losses sometimes, but they will benefit in the long run. In short, only by being honest consistently and persistently can we gain true and lasting success.。

新世纪大学英语4课后答案

新世纪大学英语4课后答案【篇一：新世纪大学英语综合教程4课后答案unit 6】ess (i) working with words and expressions1. (1) commonplace (2) enduring (3) dim (4) command(5) imperfection (6) insensitive (7)abandon (8) finite(9) mean(10)weaving (11) additional(12) aspirations(13)gratitude (14)endless (15) faithful (16)committed2. (1)live on (2)dawned upon(3) live by (4) is invested with (5) hold fast to(6) all to(7) step aside (8) set out (9) to and fro (10) work at(ii) increasing your word power1.(1) take effective measures (2) anew kind of explosive(3) the only alternative(4) defensive weapons (5) an impressive speech(6) a comparative study of chinese and western cultures(7) take the imitative to donate blood (8) a creative musician (9) a distant relative(10) a constructive proposal3. (1) provide care （for）;receive care; take care; take careof(2) give sb. a chance; have a/ the chance; stand a chance （of）（3）show concern for; express concern about; voice one’s concern(4) agree to one’s demand; give in to one’s demand; give up a demand; makedemands on; meet a demand; satisfy a demand(5) accumulate experiences; acquire an experience; gain experience; learnfrom experience(6) be filled with fear; be seized with fear; express fear; live in fear (of); forfear of ; for fear that(clause)(7) accept gift; exchange gifts with; give a gift; present sb. with a gift; receivea gift(8) arouse hope; boost one’s hope; bring/give hope to sb.; fulfill a/ the hope;lose hope; raise one’s hope（9）build up one’s strength; develop/ find /gain/gather/save one’s strength(10) carry out a test; conduct a test; do /give a test; put sb. through a test; run atestgrammar1 （1）to (2) for (3) for (4) to(5)in（6）with（7）between （8）to（9）of （10）for（11）of （12）for 2(1) emma is an expert in/ on organic farming. (2) there is a greater demand for cars these days.(3) the computer has had a great impact on our modern life. (4) hey has a talent for making people laugh.(5) many people in this country are demanding a reduction in taxes.(6) i really have confidence in my best friend, and i can turn to for help when in anemergency.(iii) cloze(1) with (2)sense (3)faithful (4) commit (5) aspirations (6) gratitude(7) dawns (8)accumulated (9) nourishment(10) preoccupied (11) flowers(12) tendered(13) weave(14) elevate(iv) translation 1. sentence translation(1) the ambassador to the u.n. was invested with full authority to deal with all the foreign affairs concerning his country on behalf of his government.(2) all the way on the train i had been preoccupied with the result of the term examination until the conductor reminded me of the arrival of my destination(3) alth ough her husband’s name did not appear on the list of the people who got killed in the traffic accident, she kept walking to and fro, anxious to see him back home sooner.(4) i was setting out to translate the contract into english when it dawned upon me tat both parties involved were chinese companies.(5) at the party, people sang and danced with abandon, totally forgetting the troublesin their lives.(6) with the great aspirations to become an astronaut, jackson committed himself to the 2-year strenuous constitution training.(7) his paintings, drawing on timeless fairy stories, exemplified the european’s taste of that period.(8) the bus driver didn’t want to take any responsibility for the accident and so he took every means to put the blame on the passengers on board.(9) he not only risked his own life to save the old man from the burning house but made some room in his own house for him to settle down.(10) from childhood, she tried to live by the teachings of her parents and gradually accumulated a set of standards of conduct.2. paragraph translationwhat is truth? truth is the correct reflection of people’s knowledge about the objective world and its laws. truth makes people full of hope and life full of brilliance and glory. therefore, many people regard the pursuit of truth as the ultimate goal of their lives to the truth and make understanding contributionsto mankind.truth is both absolute and relative. we say that truth is absolute because truth can objectively reflect the essential of things. however, any truth is but people’s correct understanding of the development of things at a certain stage. therefore, truth is relative and develops constantly.sometimes, the brilliance of truth may dim but it will never die out. for some people, truth may seem beyond their reach. in fact, it is as long as we keep pursuing it heart and soul.【篇二：新世纪大学英语(第二版)综合教程2 1-4单元课后题答案】iving in harmonyenhance 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 followingsentences with them. change the form where necessary.▆ answers:bunch2) amazed3) shift4) bundle5) drop6) capacity7) participating8) style9) commerce10) rob11) symbol12) appreciated13) displayed14) slip15) conquer16) roast17) figured 1)2. in the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. do you understand theirmeanings? do you know how to use them in the proper context? now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. change the form where necessary.▆ answers:in rich contrast to2) are exposed to3) risked his life4) rely on5) at knife-point6) stands out7) runs contrary to8) flag down9) picks/picked up10) took a gamble on11) pulled away12) pulled over 1)▆ increasing your word power1. collocationslook at the adverbs listed in the box below, and decide which adverb is needed to collocate with the verb in each sentence. fill the correct adverb into the blank in the sentence. the same word may be used in more than one sentence. consult a dictionary if necessary.▆ answers:1) out2) over3) back4) down5) over6) up7) out8) back9) down10) out11) up12) over13) back14) out15) down16) over2. study the different meanings of the word “than” in the following sentences.▆ answers for reference:1) action speaks louder than words.2)3)4)5) production here needs temperatures lower than 25 degrees celsius. i like to keep things rather than throw them away. there is nobody here other than me. she?d rather leave her job than (be forced to) work for that boss.3. word buildingnow choose the chinese meaning from column b that matches each italicized word in column a. you may consult a dictionary if necessary.▆ answers:1) d.2) k3) n4) j5) a6) g7) f8) b9) o10) m11) p12) e13) c14) h15) i16) lgrammar in context1. the –ing form and the infinitive form of the verbtask: choose either the infinitive form or the –ing form of the verb in the brackets to complete each of the following sentences.▆ answers:1) preparing2) to thank3) repairing / to be repaired4) to get5) studying6) being treated7) missing8) to reduce9) to leave10) worrying2. the –ed form and the –ing form of the verbce.task：complete the following sentences by translating the chinese in the brackets into english, payingattention to the use of the -ing form and the -ed form of verbs.▆ answers:1) kept nodding, rather confused2) fallen leaves3) surprised, hiding4) deeply moved5) following6) being, interested7) located8) readingcloze▆ complete the following passage with words chosen from text a. the initial letter of each is given.▆ answers:1) relying2) intrigued3) penny4) for5) covered6) treated7) amazed8) contrary9) generally10) whatever11) invited12) attentive13) wheretranslation▆ translate the following sentences into english, using the words given in brackets.▆ answers for reference:1) the rumor about his divorce is just a ploy to gain publicity for his new film.2) he took a gamble on starting a factory with all the money his parents had left him.3) after winning the important game they hoisted their captain to their shoulders in shouting triumph.4) in the rush to go for globalization, we should watch out for collision of cultures.5) in the circumstances it was not surprising that there was trouble.6) the baby is the very picture of health.7) people have realized the dangers of exposing children to violence and sex on tv.8) we always had in mind for whom we were making the film.theme-related writing▆ choose one of the following writing tasks and complete it after class.1) write an essay (of about 250 words) about a memorable experience in which you helped a stranger or were helped by him or her.2) write an essay (of about 150 words) about human relationships in our society. the following hints might serve as a guide:a. the problems existing in the relationships between people in our society.b. the negative results such problems may bring about to our society.c. what can you do to help establish a harmonious society as a student?▆sample essay for task 1:one weekend morning, while walking on a bustling street with a light heart, i was suddenly overtaken by a startling moan. turning around, i discovered the sound was coming from a black mass in a corner. “what?s that?” my heart pounded heavily. i went up and saw a human being, alive but in a dreadful state. he was crouching on the ground with deformed hands and legs, mumbling something. he had obviously lost the normal ability to move and work. a dirty plate was placed in front the miserable-looking man, in which there were some coins and small notes.as my eyes were drifting away from him, his eyes caught mine suddenly. what eyes they were! filled with misery and expectation, they were looking straight at me. he was unable to speak, but i seemed to hear his pleading voice and read his despairing mind. his look seemed to be telling me about his hard life and his longing for help. for a while, i was at a loss what to do. should i drop some coins in the plate like some other passers-by or turn away in indifference? i recalled news reports about men pretending to be beggars, who were actually healthy and able to work. could this be another one of those scams? but the beggar was there, groaning and living. then something seemed to hit me hard. i drew a five-yuan notefrom my pocket, dropped it in his dirty plate and walked away quickly in silence.“no good deed is too small.” maybe we need to bear thissaying in mind.▆sample essay for task 2:we are living in a world of distrust. we live behind coldsecurity bars; we do not talk to strangers, let alone go out ofour way to help them; we live in fear of fake products. in short, fear and feelings of insecurity fill the environment we live in.all this greatly harms our society. growing up in such an environment, we tend to feel isolated and care only about ourselves. if things go on like this, ?trust?, ?teamwork?,and ?harmony? will eventually become terms unheard of.in my opinion, trusting others and being trustworthy are thetwo basic principles that we should follow if we want toimprove human relationships. we may not be in a position to change others, but we can change the way others see us by winning their trust in us. mutual understanding and love arethe pillars that support a harmonious【篇三：新世纪大学英语(第二版)综合教程4答案unit4】nce your language awareness words in action▇ working with words and expressions1 in the boxes below are some of the words you have learnedin this unit. complete the following sentences with them.change the form where necessary. ■answers: 1) mass 2) gambled 3) voluntary 4) hunted 5) classified 6) abolished 7) division 8) senseless 9) fashions 10) coordination 11) declarations 12) committed 13) necessity 14) moderately 15) slightest16) considerable 17) evaluate 18) 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 chance 2) ruled out 3) consist /consists of 4) gone through 5) in the strict sense 6) at a guess 7) earns a living 8) coincide with 9) gone in for 10) got their teeth into▆ increasing your word power 1 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.▆1) imaginary 2) congratulatory 3) migratory 4) documentary 5) legendary 6) introductory 7) contradictory 8) 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) trade 4) job5) work6) profession 7) 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:1) ( of will.2) ( against black people.3) (for 4) (with) the deceased musician was buried in his home village in5) (over) the mayor (市长stone of the new museum.6) (of always pretend otherwise.7) (in ) the old man’s will was signed witnesses—his younger sister and one of his favourite students.8) ( no mistake ) when britain declared war on germany, jack’s grandpa joinedthe army and his grandma was frightened for his safety all the time.9) (of) the marketing strategy that i designed proved successful and my10) (no mistake ) the new theatre is very spacious, but unfortunately, it is difficultof access for wheel-chair users.11) (for to know that his passport had been revoked (吊销) by the us government.12) (of “popular” writers, whom he describes 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 us cheered 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 wer e all amused at hey’s running after the dog in his 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 disclosed by the media, she was compelled to resign her post as general manager (or: resign as general manager/ resign from the postof general manager) of the company. 2) she is very satisfied with her new job as it coincides with her interests.3) i bought this shirt because the pricet was reduced from 300 yuan to 80 yuan. 4) to bring her children up, the mother really went through all kinds of hardships. 5) the police have ruledout murder in the case of the old lady’s death.6) the municipality (municipal government) promised to take effective steps as soon as possible to solve the problems of air pollution.7) i did not go in for the campus tennis championships held last 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 and becoming 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 the championship of the men’s 110-meter hurdle and broke the world 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 job 3) 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 an important 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 that school teachers all over the world are respected for their profound knowledge and higher social status. i have always held my teachers in respect and i hope i would be respected as a teacher, too, in the future.i think teaching is an ideal career for me. being a university student now, i will work hard to realize my dream.(198 words)。