U2大学英语精读答案

Unit 2Study and practiceII comprehension of the text1. 1) c 2）b 3）b 4）a 5）c 6）a 7）d 8 ）aIII vocabulary1. 1) a）besides b）except c）besides2）a）have received b）accepted c）received, accept3）a）discovered b）was invented c）discovered, invented2. 1) alike 2）asleep 3）alive 4）awake 5）alone 6）astir3. 1) conflict with 2）superior to 3）resented 4）left (my car keys)behind 5）error 6）rejected 7）created 8 ）obtained 9）above all 10) perpetual4. 1) origin 2）threatening 3）in existence 4）hesitates 5）owes to6）Acting on 7）leavin g…to8 ）went out of her way 9）has… been appointed 10). judgments 11) influence 12) humble5. 1) Many authors use a false mane when they publish their books.2）The origin of human life on earth is now believed to have been in Africa.3）The book was translated from Chinese into English under the supervision of the author.4）In spite of the personal participation of the President, the conference failed to produce agreement.5）Many Americans prefer to travel by car over any other means of transportation.6）Watches made in your factories are far superior in quality to those turned out in theirs.IV Enriching your word power1. 1) a wait-and- see attitude 2）a life-and-death struggle 3）a down-to-earth spirit4）an –out-and out lie 5）an out-of-the-way mountain village 6）a face-to-face talk 7）a divide-and rule policy 8）up-to date machines 9）word-for-word translation10) a never-to forgotten night2. 1) self-conscious 2）self-sufficient 3）self-educated4）self-respecting 5）self-supporting 6）self-made3. 1) frightened 2）be heightened 3）strengthen4）lengthening/to be lengthened 5）hastened 6）were … heartenedV usage1. In his youth2. A 17-year-old youth3. The youth of our country have4. Some youths5. Youth is6. The youth of the 21st century haveVI Structure1 1) Although advancned in years, Thomas Edison remained as active and creative as many young people.2) While still at college, Miss Leacock had her first nvel published.3) A tiger cannot be tamed unless caught very young.4 ) The old lady carrying a basketful of eggs was run down by taxi when crossing the street.5 ) I am sure Mr. White’s latest paly, once staged, will prove to be a great success.6) Ben is fully awre that if not proprly managed, his shirt factory wil have to colse down in less than a yer.2.1) Paul could not dance, nor could he sing.2) I was not satisfied with her explanation, nor were my classmates.3) My brother Joe never learned to swim, nor does he intend to start now.4 ) They didn’t invite me, nor did they invite my parents.5 ) Cathy had hardly said a word since supper, nor had her husband.6) Mr.Owen didn’t know then what had happened, nor did he ever find out.3.1) It was Jefferson who wrote the Declararion of Independence.2) It is with genuine feeling tht the author praises all that is progressive.3) It was on the beach that Miss White foound the child lying dead.4 ) It was because the water had risen that we could not cross the river.5 ) It was jim, heartless fellow, who was heard shouting at his other in the dead of night.6) It was not until I told her that Mrs. Williams knew anything about it.4.1) Paul considred himself fortunate to have been admitted to Harvard University.2) Don’t you think it good for us to remember Jefferson’s emphsis upon knowledge as a basis foraction?3) Today peple find it impossible for noe person to learn what needs to be known about allsubjects.4 )His duty fulfilled, henry felt a great weight taken off his mind.5 ) Alice considered herself lucky that she was not injured in the accident.6) The Chinese people working class made its strength felt by playing the main role in the May 4thmovement.VII Cloze1. (1 ) action ( 2 ) obtain ( 3) humble (4) origins ( 5) go out of one’s way(6 ) conflict (7 ) acted on (8 ) woe …to( 9 ) left behind2. (1 ) before ( 2) aged ( 3) following (4) Now ( 5) lying (6 ) for (7 ) that(8 ) as ( 9 ) in ( 10) that (11 ) might ( 12) life ( 13) away (14 ) saved (15) was (16) given ( 17) does (18 ) the (19 ) done (20 ) more ( 21) in (22 ) and VIII Spot dictationS1 guided S2 In fact S 3 a second term S4 shape S5 independenceS6 serbed as S7 Constitution S8 honored S9 The nation’s capital S10 celebratedIX Translation1 It was suggested at the meeting that a committeee of eleven be appointed to make a new constitution.2 By making on-the-spot observations, the young scientists obtained first-hand information they needed in their research work.3 It is very likely that he will be rejected by the army because of his bad eyesight.4 The committee members have conflicting opinions as to the best location of the new airport.5 Henry’s works of art are superior in many respects to those of his brother’s.6 The steady rise in the quality of our products owes much to the improvement of our equipment.7 Jim would have preferred to act on his own judgement, but he didn’t because as a soldier he had to obey the order.8 Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a city without bikes or one without cars, I should not hesitate a momont to prefer the latter.Reading ActivityExerciseA1.something set up in menory of (lioncoln) [ using the context clue of related information] (林肯)纪念堂2.building set up in honor of god [using the context of definition ] 神殿3.the adjective form of religion[suffix] 宗教的4.succussful through one’s owm efforts [using word part clue and the context clue of definition]靠自己奋斗而成功的5.done with hands [using the context clue of examples]体力（劳动）6.not popular[prefix] 不受欢迎的7.withdraw[using the context clue of restatement] 退出，脱离8.not finite, without limits [prefix] 无限的9.the noun ofrm of generous [suffix] 宽宏大量10.not controlled [prefix and suffix] 未加控制的；can not be believed [prefix and suffix]难以相信的11.after war【using word part clue】, 战后的damaged [using the context clue of relatedinformation ]; 玷污，损害；the noun form of popular [suffix] 名望12.killer [using the context clue of related information]，暗杀者，rubbed out [using the contextclue of related information], 擦掉，抹掉ExerciseB1.Lincoln had many of the qualities of leadership that Americans admire.2.Lincoln’s career fits a popular belief that every child can dream of becoming President.3.Lincoln is also admired because of his leadership during the difficult period of the Civil War.4.Lincoln had many personal qualities that made him dear to the hearts of his countrymen.5.The uncontrolled emotional reaction of the nation to his death was almost unbelievable anddemonstrated the deep esteem is which he was held.6.The cirdumstances of his death set Lincoln apart from other American leaders.Guided WritingJefferson lived more than 200 years ago but many of his ideas are still of value ot us today. Here are some of the things he said and wrote.Go and see. Jefferson believed that books are not the only source of knowledge. Many other sources, such as on-the-spot investigation, are often of greater importance.You can learn from everyone. Jefferson was born of the highest social class, but he did not only consult people of noble birth but sought advice friom people of humble origins.Judge for yourself. Jeferson held that since heaven has given each of us a mind, we should use it to judge truth and error instead of following the opinions of others blindly.Do what you believe is right. Jefferson argued that it is conflict ont unquestioning agreenment that keeps freedom alive. If you believe your idea is right, you must act on it with decision, regardless of resentment or criticism from your opponents.Trust the future, trust the young. Jefferson believed in change. He did not fear new ideas, nor did he fear the young. He said the earth belonged to the living generation and he looked to the future with courage and hope.。