新视野大学英语读写教程第二版课后习题文本.doc

新视野大学英语读写教程第二版课后习题文本.doc
新视野大学英语读写教程第二版第二册课后习题文本
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1. Lawyers__ such high fees, but they never seem to be short of clients.
2. It is a matter of __ that male businesspeople usually wear suits on formal occasions.
3. These people are very ___, very organized and excellent time managers.
4. Julian says she hopes to get a job and find a way to __ a college education.
5. Having studied business at college and knowing two foreign languages, my secretary is perfectly __ for her job.
6. The leading economists of the country have been ___ the influence of
the current crisis upon its economy.
7. The general public did not have confidence that the government would be able to __ this difficult job.
8. The company is __ a survey to find out local reaction to their recently promoted product.
9. The rain was heavy and __ the land was flooded.
10. The discovery of the oilfield is of great __ to the economy in this region.
11. After listening to the speaker for two hours, the audience
became __ .
12. She grew up in comfortable __ ; she never experienced any difficulties when she was young.
13. When Brad ___ his way to the center of the crowd, he pushed with all the strength of his body.
14. The government has __ one million for a new hospital in this region.
15. There is a(n) __ lack of water in the northern part of the country, because there has been almost no rain since last February.
Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable preposition or adverb.
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1. We can't afford to fall __ other businesses in using new technology.
2. Realizing that his retirement was near __ hand, he looked for some additional income that would provide for his children.
3. Months of secret talks with the opposition party finally resulted __ the setting free of the political prisoners.
4. When the car broke down on the highway for a third time, John's patience completely ran __.
5. He cannot go without wine even for one day; he is a complete slave __drink.
6. What one thinks and feels is, in the eyes of social scientists, mainly due ___ tradition, habit, and education.
7. It is a real honor to have the opportunity of meeting the well-known scientist __ person.
8. Happiness doesn't necessarily go __ money.
9. In the thick forest, you can walk from the edge till your feet ache, and still you'll see nothing __ tall trees and other plants.
10. Every day the manager has to account to the chairman __ how he spends the company's money.
11. While I was working __ my letter last night, the telephone rang.
12. The school was attended by four hundred students, each of whom is worthy __ our attention.
13. Farmers say that supermarkets put them __ pressure to sell at very low prices.
Fill in the blanks in the following passage by selecting suitable words from the Word Bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.
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As a foreigner doing business in the United States, I feel very rushed.
I am used to friendly opening exchanges when doing business. Here in Chicago, things are different. There is no time for getting to know one another. This does not seem __ to me. There is no chance to develop a sense of trust when people meet to talk over issues. There are no __ like tea or coffee before discussing business, though this is a(n) __ in my country. When we discuss business it starts with a(n) __ chat. I think that it is important for business partners to get familiar with each other first and to feel relaxed. If the exchange is too __, there is a risk that something will be forgotten. Some possibilities go without being __ when there is too much pressure. I don't believe this is the best strategy for proper communication. Besides, the __ is that they just don't care about you as an individual here. You are basically just another ___of making
money.
All of this used to create a real __ for me. At first, it caused me to have as little ___ with American business partners as possible. Gradually, though, I have come to understand the cultural differences between our two countries. This has really helped me to feel more comfortable doing business here.
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Read the following passage carefully and choose the best word or phrase to fill in each blank.
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I am frequently asked the question, "Can you use chopsticks (筷子)?" I have lived in Korea, Japan, and China. In each country, I have, (1) than not and without having requested one, been given a fork (2) one was available. I have politely refused and said that I would be fine with chopsticks. Sometimes, I have to make (3) explanation.
Chopsticks are (4) my worries when I am eating in an Asian home or restaurant. In fact, learning (5) to use chopsticks takes me (6) a few weeks. This is not to say I was skillful, though. Learning how to use chopsticks is easy for me, (7) learning the rituals and how to (8) myself at the table is quite difficult. (9) times do I have to say "no, thank you" (10) I really mean "no, thank you, I truly am full"? How do I get away with refusing more food without (11) someone? If I insist and I still get more, is it appropriate just not to eat it? This would be (12) where I come from.
I have enjoyed many great meals and my (13) with the people have been great. I am (14) aware that I will never be able to (15) as much as I have received. I don't know how I can ever thank all of the people who
introduced me to eating in Asia.
1. A.very often B.too often C.more often D.most often
2. A.for B.when C.after D.because
3. A.more B.further C.another D.other
4. A.the least of B.the worst of C.the most of D.the greatest of
5. A.when B.what C.where D.how
6. A.more than B.nothing but C.rather than D.instead of
7. A.where B.because C.whereas D.since
8. A.contrast B.consider C.contact D.conduct
9. A.Just how many B.Always so many C.Why so much
D.Not many
10.A. until B.since C.when D.as
11. A.delighting B.denying C.demanding D.offending
12.A. impatient B.impersonal C.impolite D.impossible
13. A.convention B.ssignificance C.interactions
D.surroundings
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15. A.give back B.give up C.give away D.give in
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1. 她连水都不愿喝一口，更别提留下来吃饭了。

(much less)
2. 他认为我在对他说谎，但实际上我讲的是实话。

(whereas)
3. 这个星期你每天都迟到，对此你怎么解释？(account for)
4. 他们利润增长的部分原因是采用了新的市场策略。

(due to)
5. 这样的措施很可能会带来工作效率的提高。

(result in)
6. 我们已经在这个项目上投入了大量时间和精力，所以我们只能继续。

(pour into)
Translate the following sentences into Chinese.
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1. I don't think that he would commit robbery, much less would he commit violent robbery.
2. Men earn ten dollars an hour on average, whereas women only seven dollars.
3. Once the balance in nature is disturbed, it will result in a number of possible unforeseeable effects.
4. The final examination is close at hand; you'd better spend more time reading.
5. What is interesting is that consumers find it increasingly difficult to identify the nationality of certain brands. This is due partly to globalization and partly to changes in the location of production.
6. A recent survey showed that women account for 40
percent of the total workforce.
Section B
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1. In this section, we'll provide some important tips on how to better __ the technologies available for distance education.
2. People are free to accept or ___what the government says of the facts.
3. The city suffered __ damage as a result of the recent earthquake, so the government would have to spend a lot of money to rebuild it.
4. Because of damage to their homes, many people had to stay in ___housing for a few months.
5. The argument was settled in a way that was __ to both sides.
6. Illness and age have changed the once well-known actress beyond __.
7. You cannot cure a common cold, but you can __ the symptoms.
8. I would __ it if you could turn down your radio a little bit.
9. To be honest, the Internet isn't meant for kids, and, ___, it's not a tool for taking care of kids.
10. Desks are arranged in a U-shape, so the teacher can __ easily with the students.
11. The child felt very __ when she knew that her parents had separated forever.
12. The meeting of the two leaders held last week was not at all successful; now there is open __ between the two countries.
13. Because of the __ temperature conditions, the planet, in addition to Earth, most likely to protect life, is Mars.
14. Her friend Sam wrote a __ description of the hill he had just toured because he truly admired the beauty of the place.
Unit 2
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1. I would like to find a job in a(n)__ company after I graduate.
2. The mother couldn't help laughing at her little boy's ___ appearance.
3. The tall man __ his head so that he could enter the room.
4. Though the plan didn't work well, he __ in following it.
5. Should it be a failure, as many experts predict, it would __ as one of the worst man-made disasters.
6. Don't __ at others in any situation no matter how angry you are.
7. It is really __ that she didn't get promoted just because of her skin color!
8. She was very glad to see the __ of many old friends at her birthday party.
9. Why are you __ all the time? Try to look happy!
10. I cannot tell the exact number; __100 students will be presented with medals as recognition of their excellence.
11. Hearing a(n) __ of cheers at midnight, I realized the
Chinese team had won.
12. The girl isn't as nice as she looks; she is always __ to others' pains.
13. I just cannot understand what you are __ about—nothing has actually happened at all!
14. I will travel to some __ area to enjoy a warm climate during the winter holiday.
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1. Ellen is a devoted friend; you can always count __ her whenever you are in trouble.
2. The other day I came __ a friend when I was walking aimlessly on the street.
3. The woman in red looks so familiar to me; I must have met her __ some occasion.
4. Why didn't you ask him to prepare for the test __ advance? He could have done it better.
5. I will __ no means give up my plan, despite all kinds of challenges and difficulties.
6. Thinking little of other people, the young man is always indifferent __others' sufferings.
7. The girl felt ill at ease ___ the presence of a lot of famous people.
8. Taking little notice __ what people said about her, Ann went on with her own life.
9. I saw Laura sitting by the window in a caféacross the street, obviously reflecting __ something.
10. As my true friend, Joseph never fails to point __ my mistakes.
11. It was really dangerous that they packed about 80 passengers __ the bus.
12. He never asked anything __ his mother again after she refused to
help him that time.
13. My father is a man of self-control; he never swears __ anybody even when he is very angry.
14. Jane waved goodbye to her friends and sang __: "Have a nice weekend!"
15. I have been reflecting __ what you said the other day, but my answer is still a big No!
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Bill Johnson's path to Olympic gold was different than that of most. In fact, even though he was the first American man to ever win the downhill skiing event, many __ him as a true Olympic hero. He was a rebellious kid who came from a troubled background, and he boasted too much. Moreover, he only became ___ in skiing because a judge sent him to a ski school after he had stolen a car at age 17. There was no lifelong to the sport. He did not ___ the Olympic spirit. He did not gain distinction by continuously training for his event.
Still, few failed to __ his marvelous race in the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo. He was just a natural skier and his technique was __ for the course. And so even before the race began, he was __ victory. "This course was made for me. Nothing can stop me," he had boasted. He also caused some comments
when he talked about the millions of dollars he would be able to make after he won the race. This made many skiers __toward him. That just __ him even more. Then on the day of the event, he turned out the fastest. "It takes a lot of courage to throw yourself down a mountain," Bill Johnson __ proudly after he won a gold medal for the United States. "Not many can do that."
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Read the following passage carefully and choose the best word or phrase to fill in each blank.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This was what all of the training and pain was about―winning. I watched TV to see the young runner who had been under my (1) for the last few years. I would have been there on the spot (2) the traffic problem.
I couldn't (3) even on my bicycle. While I watched the young runner enter to the cheers of thousands of people, I could not
help (4) about the pains that he had gone through in his training.
The young runner was hardly considered to be (5) when he first came to me. There were countless training (6) full of pain for him. I had seen fatigue written on his face. I had heard him (7) at me. I had been (8) to his anger and pain. It was clear that only hard work could (9) him success. I had smiled to myself when I found that he had too much (10) to give up. And he would (11) with the training until he reached perfection. I had
never forgot to remind him that (12) the challenges he had to keep on practice. It was unfair that he had no time for his girlfriend. But that was life for him!
The thunderous shouts and cheers drew me back to the TV screen. Oh, my dear, the young runner was (13) speed. He was running to the finish line. He was strong enough to (14) other runners. His courage, heart and discipline together with his years of practice won him the honor. Tears rolled down my cheeks when I found on the screen the young runner was looking around.
I understood at once that he was looking for me. For years, he had become so (15) my presence, success or failure. It must have seemed strange for him to find me missing.
1. A.asserting B.coaching C.drilling D.persisting
2. A.it had not been for B.if it were not for C.if not for D.had it not been for
3. A.succeed it B.make it C.find it D.do it
4.A. but think B.to thinking C.thinkingto D.think
5. A.promoting B.promising C.encouraging D.engaging
6. A.amounts B.meetings C.sessions D.sections
7. A.swear B.stare C.declare D.sweat
8. A.indifferent B.insufficient C.indissoluble D.incapable
9. A.rank B.earn C.make D.profit
10. A.patience B.passage C.pattern D.passion
11. A.persuade B.persist C.perform D.perfect
12. A.regardless B.even though C.in spite D.despite
13. A.gathering B.gaining C.appreciating D.coping
14. A.pound B.strike C.beat D.break
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1. 尽管她是家里的独生女，她父母也从不溺爱她。

(despite)
2. 迈克没来参加昨晚的聚会，也没给我打电话作任何解释。

(nor)
3. 坐在他旁边的那个人确实发表过一些小说，但决不是什么大作家。

(next to; by no means)
4. 他对足球不感兴趣，也从不关心谁输谁赢。

(be indifferent to)
5. 经理需要一个可以信赖的助手，在他外出时，由助手负责处理问题。

(count on)
6. 这是他第一次当着那么多观众演讲。

(in the presence of sb.)
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1. They persisted in carrying out the project despite the fact that it had proved unworkable at the very beginning.
2. I could not persuade him to accept the plan, nor could I make him see its importance.
3. How did you manage to pack so many things into such a small suitcase?
4. He is completely indifferent to what others think of him.
5. May I point out that you have made a small mistake?
6. His mother asked him to drive slowly, but he never took any notice of her words.。