新标准大学英语综合教程4课后答案
大学英语综合教程4课后习题答案
大学英语综合教程4课后习题答案【篇一：新标准大学英语综合教程4课后答案】lass=txt>unit 1active reading (1)looking for a job after university? first, get off the sofareading and understandingdealing with unfamiliar words 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)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 theywere 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.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)6 i hurt my leg badly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn‘t got better completely. (healed) 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?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) ina 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 words 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)a after three years at university, i‘m now quite heavily in debt.b i (1) sympathize with you, i know what i t‘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.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) honesty1 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 interpreting1 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 o f 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 use1 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 phrases1 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 … might1 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 … 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 getdown to some work.4 since it‘s rather late, i think we should leave this last taskuntil tomorrow.given that it‘s rather late, i think we should leave this last taskuntil tomorrow.clauses introduced by than1 she‘s experienced at giving advice. i‘m more experienced. she‘s less experienced at giving advice than i am. / i‘m moreexperienced at giving advice than she is. 2 you eat too muchchocolate. 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. collocations1 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 preventsone 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 tobuy 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 haveto 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 youmay have to pay a fine.3 thrive to thrive means to be very successful, happy or healthy.【篇二：全新版大学英语第二版综合教程4课后答案全】ext organization p11of the warp14 vocabulary i.1.1) alliance3) stroke 5) minus7)declarations4) limp 6) regions 8) siege 2) at the cost ofp17 ii. more synonyms in context1) during the first world war, battles occurred here and there over vast areas. some of themost dramatic fighting took place in the gloomy trenches of france and belgium.2) elizabeth made careful preparations for the interview and her efforts / homework paid off.3)1 spent hours trying to talk him into accepting the settlement, but he turned a deaf ear to all my words.4) pneumonia had severely weakened her body, and i wondered how her fragile body could withstand the harsh weather.p18 iii. usage1) but often it is not until we fall ill that we finally learn to appreciate good health.2) a rich old lady lay dead at home for two weeks—and nobody knew anything about it.3) its said he dropped dead from a heart attack when he was at work4)dont sit too close to the fire to keep warm—you could easily get burned, especially if you fall asleep.5)in those days people believed in marrying young and having children early. 6)little tom was unable to sit still for longer than a few minutes.■p19 comprehensive exercises i. cloze (a)1. invasion 3. conquest 5. launching 7. campaign 9. reckon with10.bring…to a halt2. stand in the way 4. catching... off his guard6. declaration 8. drag on10. bringing...to a haltp19-(b)1. allow 3. highly 5. rapidly 7. delivery 9. observing2. reckoned 4. forecasts 6. instant 8. advantage 10. powerfulp20 ii. translation1. mr. doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm.2. we must not underestimate the enemy. they are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.3. having been cut of a job/not having had a job for 3months, phil is getting increasingly desperate.4. sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgment.5. since the chemical plant was identified as the source of solution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs.the offensive had already lasted three days, but we had not gained much ground. the division commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy and launch a surprise attack. to do so, however, we had to cross a marshland and many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in the mud. our battalion commander decided to take a gamble. luckly enough,thanks to the severe cold weather which made the marsh froze over, we arrived at our destinationbefore dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear. this turned the tide of the battle. the enemy, caught off guard, soon surrendered.part iii textb.-comprehension check 1. d 3. b2.translation(#je appendix iii)language practice 1. boast3. was concerned 5. paid off7. are contesting 9. holdout11. responsible for 13. favorable 15. on the eve of 17. complications 19. withstand2. obstacles 4. call ...off 6. was pinned 8. prior to 10. objective 12. in case 14. due to 16. cancel 18. stiff 20. absent■part iv theme-related language learning taskswriting strategytick which of the following is more convincing:____________ it was reported that general eisenhower, though indecisive sometimes, had nohesitation in ordering the assault on normandy._____ √ _____ eisenhowers chief of staff, brigadier general water bedell smith, later wrote:... he sat there ... tense, weighing every consideration. finally he looked up, and the tension was gone from his face. he said briskly, well, well go. p28 model papercan man triumph over nature?when people talk of man triumphing over nature, many things come to mind. one thinks of successes in medicine in the fight against disease, such as the invention of antibiotics and the promise held out by advances in biogenetic engineering. on a broader scale, one thinks of mans success in harnessing new forms of energy from steam power through oil to nuclear power.yet, nature has often hit back in unexpected ways to these attempts to tame it. new forms of【篇三：应用型大学英语综合教程四(1-6章)课后习题答案(上海交通大学出版)】14. working with words and phrases(b)1. dull a. someones mind (c)2. pump b. knife (e)3. sweep c. water (a)4. read d. throat (f)5. turkey e. the floor (d)6. sore f. dinner1. she almost(choked) to death in the thick fumes.2. the woman hurried to the bank, only to find that she had left her bankbook at home. she became(frantic).(drastic) action had to be taken at3. the situation for the flood victims was quite dangerous. once.4. fortunately, the drowned boy was(resuscitated) by first aid.(unconscious). she was rushed to hospital.(surgical) operation.5. the old lady tripped over a stairway and became6. many people can have their vision restored by undergoing a7. because of governmenttheir lowest levels in decades. 8. last night two burglars9. they have(intervention) in the mortgage market, interest rates remain near(broke into) my office and stole one of the computers.(taken over) our firm by buying up our shares.(manual) laborin the future?10. will there be any difference between the mental and the7. practice: translation1. after a hectic week treating patients with sore throats and ear infections at his family practice, the 52-year-old physician was ready for a night of home cooking and fellowship at his churchs annual fund-raising dinner.reference answer：这位52岁的内科医生在他的家庭诊所忙碌了整整一个星期，治疗那些患有咽喉疼痛或耳朵感染的病人，这时正准备在他所属教会的年度筹款晚宴上享受一些家常烹饪，并和教友相聚。
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应 Key to book4 unit1-4Unit 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 stagein 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 careeris going to (3) proceed. Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivitylike 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 homeafter three or fouryears away, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases, become dependentagain on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to makeother changes.1 I went to a mixed-ability secondary schooljust 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 my 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 youfeel (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 bylistening 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) inthe 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 senseof satisfaction because you have completed something?4 If someone takes a soft line, do they dealwith a person (a) in a kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in alazy 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) referto 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 nowquite heavily in debt.B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it’s like to have financial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn’tneed to take out a student(3) loan when I was at university, because I hada 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 workedthere were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6) highlight of theweekend wasalways 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 tokeep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to makeother 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 thanwhat I earned in my part-time job.5 The chances of my being offered a job afterthat 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 bitdisappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or (b)bored bywhat 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 mostoften?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 tothem?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the placehappier?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 bigwide 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 aninformal expression(banging on) and a rhetorical question to the reader (What do I find?)2 Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I everget 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 thereader (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 markerof informal speech (showing something is general, vague ornot definite).5 I wanted something in finance and investments, because you know, maybe with a job like that, I coulduse my degree.This has a discourse marker of informal speech (you know).6 ... it’s tru e, 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 (afirst-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 (aninterview 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 sentences using try as … m ight .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 thepromotion 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 clausesintroduced 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. Answerthe 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 studentresearch 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 competewith 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 atuniversity, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life asstudents, 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 aslice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bank manager wants repayments onmy student loan, the landlord wants the rent, gas, water, electricity and my mobile bills keep comingin, and allthat’s before I’ve had anythi ng 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, letalone 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。
新标准大学英语综合教程4课后习题翻译参考答案汉译英英译汉
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 。
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Active reading 21Your answer Correct answer1. code code2. executive executive3. spouse spouse4. prosperous prosperous5. asset asset6. mutual mutual7. compatible compatible8. intimate intimate9. specialize specialize10. savings savings21. Ken Hu is now a(n) in a company which in giving advice to private investors.Your answer Correct answer(1) executive executive(2) specializes specializes2. Although the programme was with my computer, the instructions were written in, so I wasunable to understand anything.Your answer Correct answer(1) compatible compatible(2) code code3. It is obviously a(n) to a marriage if each has a sensible attitude towards money.Your answer Correct answer(1) asset asset(2) spouse spouse4. Let's try to create a more future by planning ahead and agreeing on goals.Your answer Correct answer(1) prosperous prosperous(2) mutual mutual5. We are friends, but I don't know how many they have in the bank.Your answer Correct answer(1) intimate intimate(2) savings savings3 aaaba baa4baaba abblanguage use11. to take people somewhere by busYour answer Correct answerbus bus2. to write a text message to someoneYour answer Correct answertext text3. to go to parties and have fun eating, drinking, dancing etcYour answer Correct answerparty party4. to convert a cheque into cashYour answer Correct answercash cash5. to pass something into someone's handshand hand6. to give someone something as a giftYour answer Correct answergift gift7. to put money into the bankYour answer Correct answerbank bank21. I'm afraid I can't this for you, it hasn't been signed.Your answer Correct answercash cash2. Did you expect them to you the computer instead of getting you to pay for it?Your answer Correct answergift gift3. After the match they us all home.Your answer Correct answerbussed bussed4. I will you as soon as I get to the station.Your answer Correct answertext text5. She me a copy of the report before the start of the meeting.Your answer Correct answerhanded handed6. I advise you to all that money lying on your desk.Your answer Correct answerbank bank7. I'm exhausted. I've spent the whole of this week and having a good time.partying partying3Rewrite the sentences using prone / liable / subject + to.1. The train is often delayed on Sunday evenings.Suggested answer:The train is liable to delay on Sunday evenings. / The train is subject to delays on Sunday evenings.2. Zak is a child who often has accidents.Suggested answer:Zak is a child who is prone to accidents. / Zak is a child who is liable to have accidents.3. She frequently gets headaches.Suggested answer:She is prone to headaches.4. The loan requires a check on your financial situation.Suggested answer:The loan is subject to a check on your financial situation.5. Joe is a person who often arrives late.Suggested answer:Joe is liable to arrive late.6. She may well break the rules in order to get what she wants.Suggested answer:She is liable to break the rules in order to get what she wants.4We may get to a situation where rising taxes make it hard to be profitable.This is the point where I disagree.My internship was an interesting experience where I learnt how to deal with customers. This is the point in the year where they usually give everyone a bonus.Many people are now in a situation where they cannot pay their debts.I work in an office where everyone feels at home.51. We were pushed out of the market by the.Your answer Correct answer(1) tough tough(2) competition. competition2. All he really wants is a to provide him with a regular income.Your answer Correct answer(1) steady steady(2) job job3. You made a when you left that company.Your answer Correct answer(1) smart smart(2) decision decision / move4. He's been having a rather lately, since he lost his job.Your answer Correct answer(1) tough tough(2) time time5. We use throughout the building. Everything is controlled by a central computer.Your answer Correct answer(1) smart smart(2) technology technology6. You've made a really to our organization, and we will miss you.Your answer Correct answer(1) valuable valuable(2) contribution contribution7. She gave me the most about investments that I have ever had.Your answer Correct answer(1) valuable valuable(2) advice advice8. There is a dress code in most banks, and you will be expected to wear.Your answer Correct answer(1) smart smart(2) clothes clothes9. Theirs is a very. I expect they'll get married quite soon.Your answer Correct answer(1) steady steady(2) relationship relationship6Suggested answer:如今，尽管我们大多数人是因相爱而结婚，婚姻从根本上讲仍然是金钱上的结合。
新标准大学英语综合教程4课后习题翻译参考答案汉译英英译汉
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。
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包含综合教程4中的一些课文翻译及习题答案综合教程4课后答案Handouts and Key to book4 unit1-4Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaBackground informationAbout the passage: This is an article by an Education Correspondent, Alexandra Blair, published inSeptember XXXX in The Times, a long-established British quality newspaper. In Europe generally, and inBritain in particular, for a number of years there has been a rising number of students who go to universityand therefore more new graduates seeking employment. However, for many graduates finding a job becameharder in XXXX–XXXX because the economic downturn – then a recession – meant that many employers werereducing their workforce. After their final exams, some students rested in the summer before looking for jobsand then they found that it was difficult to find employment in their field or at the level they wanted. Thearticle addresses the problems of such new graduates who might be stuck at home and advises their parentsto be there for their children (ie to be available if their children want to talk about the problem or if theyneed help). The article recommends finding work in a bar or supermarket rather than sitting unemployedat home since this is more likely to lead to better employment later. The style is partly of a report, but alsoof a humorous comment for light entertainment (seen in the jokey language and problem-solving advice toparents).Why finding a job in XXXX is so difficult for university graduates?Universities in Europe, particularly in Britain, have expanded greatly in the last fifteen years (over 45% ofyoung adults now go on to higher education), so there are more graduates looking for jobs. This competitivesituation became a lot worse in XXXX onwards with the credit crunch and economic depression, which meantthat there were fewer jobs available and a rise in unemployment. Thus new graduates have to be activeto seek a job, they need to fill in many application forms and tryto get job interviews: they won’t f indemployment by lying on the sofa at home.Culture pointshonours degree: Traditionally, in the British university system, BA and BSc honours degrees are awardedin different categories: a first class degree (written using Roman numbers as I), a second (divided into twosubcategories, written as IIii and IIii, which are called “a two one” and “a two two”), a third (written III) anda pass degree. Most people get a second. There are also ordinary degrees with more general courses of studywithout these categories.Generation Y and Grunt: The main idea here is that there is a succession of different generations orcohorts of adults who come into the workforce in North America which are given different informal namesto characterize them. First, “Baby boomers” were born in the great increase (the boom) of births after WorldWar II (1946–1960), followed by “Generation X” people (born 1960–1980) who were said to bring newattitudes of being independent, informal, entrepreneurial, and expected to get skills and have a career beforethem. “GenerationY” or the “Millenial Generation” (born 1980s and 1990s and becoming adult in the newmillenium) are now making up an increasing percentage of the workforce; they are said to be spoilt by dotingparents, to have structured lives, to be used to teamwork and diverse people in a multicultural society. Inthe passage, this generation is now becoming (morphing into) Generation Grunt, which is an ironic namereferring to repetitive, low status, routine or mindless work –this may be the only work available to somegraduates, who may have to take very ordinary jobs to get experience before they find something moresuitable. “Grunt” also refers to coarse behaviour or bad manners and to the deep sound that is made by a pig;when pe ople “grunt” they express disgust but do not communicate with words – this may be how the parentsof new graduates think their children communicate with them!A comprehensive refers to a British type of secondary school which became popular in the1960s. Before thatthere were academic “grammar schools” and more general “secondary modern” schools for those who didnot pass the grammar school entrance tests, but thecomprehensive schools were designed for all students ina social philosophy of bringing diverse students together whether they were academic or not. Those studentswho went to a comprehensive school probably felt that had to study particularly hard (I worked my backsideoff) to get to university, compared to those who went to grammar schools where all students were academic–comprehensive students felt they had to struggle to get to university.Chicken suit This refers to a large yellow costume that someone wears which makes the person look like agiant chicken. Before he became a famous actor, Brad Pitt once dressed in such a costume when he had a jobadvertising for a restaurant called El Pollo Loco (The Crazy Chicken’ in Spanish) – the job meant that he hadto walk around the streets like a chicken to attract customers to come to the restaurant.Language points1 Those memories of forking out thousands of pounds a year so that he could eat well and go to theodd party, began to fade. Until now. (Para 1)The parents paid a lot of money for their son’s university feesand living expenses (so that he could eatwell) and for occasional social events – at graduation these memories of money were mostly forgottenbecause the parents were proud. But now the parents are thinking of money again because the son doesn’thave a job and doesn’t seem to be activel y seeking one.2 This former scion of Generation Y has morphed overnight into a member of Generation Grunt.(Para 2)The distinguished son of Generation X (of the parents’ generation who worked hard, got jobs, and hadgood careers and expected their son to do the same) has changed into a member of Generation Grunt – hedoesn’t seem to communicate much, lies around and doesn’t get a job (or can only do a low status routingjob).3 I passed the exams, but at the interviews they accused me of being ‘too detached’ and talking inlanguage that was ‘too technocratic’, which I didn’t think possible, but obviously it is. (Para 5)He passed the entrance exams for a government post, but he was criticized in the selection interviews:They said he was detached (not personally involved) and too technocratic (he used the language of atechnical expert or high authority). As a new graduate he probably wanted to show his expertise in hislanguage so he can’t understand this criticism.4 For the rest it is 9-to-5 “chilling” b efore heading to the pub. (Para 6)The others who do not have a routine low status job (like stacking goods on a supermarket shelf) chill outall day (they spend their time casually relaxing –they don’t look for work) and go to pub for a drink in theevening.5 I went to a comprehensive and I worked my backside off to go to a good university …(Para 6)He went to a school for students of all abilities (not to a special school for academic students) and so hehad to work very hard to enter a good university: Your backside means your bottom – the part of yourbody that you sit on – to work your backside off is informal and it means you work very hard indeed.6 … but having worked full-time since leaving school herself, she and her husband find it tricky toadvise him on how to proceed. (Para 7)The mother has always had a full-time job (presumably the father is also working full-time), so she doesnot have relevant personal experience. For her, it is tricky to give advice (difficult to do).7 Carry on life as n ormal and don’t allow them to abuse your bank account or sap your reserve ofemotional energy. (Para 11)The advice from Gael Lindenfield here is that parents should live as usual. They should neither let theirchildren spend the parents’ money unnecessaril y, nor let the problem take away all their energy andemotions. Sap their reserve means use up their store of emotional energy.8 After that the son or daughter needs to be nudged firmly back into the saddle. (Para 12)Then the parents should gently push their children firmly so that they get back into control of their lives.Reading and understanding2 Choose the best answer to the questions. Teaching tipsGo over the correct answers with Ss and ask them to explainwhy the other answers are wrong (Seebelow).1 Why hasn’t Jack Goodwin got a job yet?(a) He doesn’t have a very good degree.(No, he has a 2:1 which is considered a good degree. )(b) He refuses to apply for jobs with low salaries.(He feels he should get a better job after studying at university.)(c) It isn’t easy to get a job in the current financial climate. (This may be true but the passage does not mention this.) (d) He prefers to stay at home and help his family.(No, he doesn’t seem to be helping his family: he watches TV and talks to friends.)2 How does he spend a typical day?(a) Doing a temporary job.(No, some of his friends are working in temporary jobs but he doesn’t want to do this.)(b) Watching television.(He watches TV a lot.)(c) Queuing up in the university careers service.(No, he went there once but he didn’t want to queue so he walked away.)(d) Preparing for the next job interview.(No, he doesn’t seem to be preparing for interviews.)3 How do most of his friends spend the day?(a) They do nothing all day and go to the pub in the evening. (All except one of them do nothing except chill, then they go to the pub.)(b) They do outdoor activities such as sailing.(No, none of them seem to do outdoor activities; there is no mention of sailing.)(c) They are forced to work by their parents.(No, only one of them has been forced out to stack shelves by his parents; the others seem to be likeJack.)(d) They do part-time jobs such as working in a bar.(No, the text mentions bar work but none of Jack’s friends seem to do this work.)4 How are Jack’s parents helping him?(a) By looking for jobs for him.(No, Jack has tried to get a job himself; there’s nothing here about his parents helping him look for ajob.)(b) By paying for a trip to South America.(No, although he is going on a three-week trip to South America,the passage does not say thatJack’s parents have paid for this.)(c) By gradually making him more financially aware. (The passage does not say so explicitly, but this is the implication about the cut-off point after thetrip when he may be expected to pay rent and contribute to the household bills.)(d) By threatening to throw him out of the house.(No, they haven’t threatened to do this, but they definitely want him to work after he gets back fromhis trip.)5 What does Ga el Lindenfield say about Jack’s parents?(a) They have not really understood Jack’s problems.(No, she doesn’t say this; she says they must balance being positive with not making life toocomfortable. This doesn’t mean they haven’t understood Jack’s problems.)(b) They have made life too comfortable for Jack.(No, she says they must balance comfort with being positive. This doesn’t necessarily mean that theyhave already made life too comfortable for Jack.)(c) The approach they have chosen is the right one.(She says they have struck exactly the right note.)(d) They need help from a psychologist.(No, she doesn’t say this.)6 What do Whoopi Goldberg, Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt have in common?(a) They all did bar work before going to university.(No, we do n’t know from the passage if any of them did this.) (b) They took part in protests against nuclear power plants. (No, we don’t know is any of them did this)(c) They learnt to act by dressing up as giant chickens.(No, only Brad Pitt did this.)(d) They all did temporary jobs at one stage in their lives. (This is right, although they all had completely different temporary jobs.)Dealing 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 is n’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 careeris 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 fouryears away, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases, become dependentagain on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to makeother 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 my leg bad ly 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 bylistening 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) inthe 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 senseof 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 alazy 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 youencouraging 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) referto it quickly and then change the subject?Reading and interpreting8 Answer the questions.1 “Will he ever get a job?” Who is asking this question? What mood does it express?The parents are asking this because the paragraph is addressed to parents (earlier it says “your graduateson”). The mood seems to express patience or resignation because the word “ever” suggests that gettinga job will take a long time.2 Who describes Generation Y as “rebels without a cause”? Is ita fair description?This is the writer’s description to indicate that this generation is rebelling against parents or society,but they have nothing particular to rebel against. This doesn’t seem very fair because the students aretrying to find work –it is just that they don’t like their parentsnagging them. So they are a bit rebelliousagainst their parents, but no more than that.3 Jack “walked into the university careers service and straight back out again”. What does this suggestabout Ja ck’s character?It suggests that Jack is not very determined. As soon as he saw the queue he left without waiting andwithout trying to ask about jobs or careers.4 Jack spent the summer “hiding”. Hiding from what? Why are quotation marks used?Probably this means he was hiding from the world of work, staying at home and not looking for a job.The quotation marks tell us that he wasn’t literally hiding, he just spent a lot of time at home.5 How is Mrs Goodwin’s point of view affected by her own personal experience?In one way her experience hasn’t affected her attitude: She left school and went immediately to a job(without going to university) and has been working full-time since then and yet she is sympathetic andtakes a soft line.6 How is Lindenfield’s point of view affected by her ownpersonal experience?Her personal experience was that she worked in a bar before finding her first proper job as an aerialphotographic assistant. So she says such work is a great networking opportunity. If new graduates aregood at such work and bright, cheerful and polite, they will soon be promoted. Her personal experiencethus reflects – or perhaps has created – her point of view.7 What would the first two paragraphs have focused on if they had been presented from the point of viewof the students rather than the parents?The first two paragraphs would have focused on the need for the new graduates to rest for a bit aftertheir hard studies. It is OK for students to relax with the TV or to socialize with friends for a while, thenthey can start a serious search for employment after that.Active reading (2)If you ask meBackground informationThis is an informal and personalized account of an economics graduate who gets a job in a pub for a year andthen has an opportunity to be successful (a lucky break). She works in a London pub called “The Salisbury”or “The Marquis Salisbury”, named after someone who was the British Prime Minister three times between1885 and 1902 and whose family once owned the pub’s land. The 100 year old pub is in Leadenhall Street,just off the Charing Cross Road and Leicester Square. Daytime customers can get a pub lunch and eveningcustomers include many office workers and theatre goers (the pub is near many West End theatres). Theinterior of this pub is dazzling, with large mirrors, cut glass and a mahogany décor.British pubs are often named after famous people (Robin Hood, The Duke of Wellington) or royalty (TheQueen’s Arms, the Prince of Wales) or historical symbols (The Rose and Crown to represent King EdwardIII, The Royal Oak to represent King Charles II who once hid in a large oak tree). Other names often includecolours and animals (The Red Bull, The Black Horse, The Golden Lion, The Swan) or symbols of traditionaltrades (The Compasses for carpenters, The Three Hammers for blacksmiths, The Three Tuns for winemakers).As the pub is a social place to meet as well as a place to get a drink, people often play games like dominoesor darts or join a quiz or competition. A common expression is to “go down the pub” or “go round to thelocal” (both meaning to go to the local pub).Culture pointspub in London: A pub is a place where people go for a drink and to meet friends and socialize. People canplay games – such as darts, cards, dominoes – in a pub and pubs often have quiz nights, with prizes for thewinners, and live music (See also Background information) The Salisbury is a well-known pub in central London (See also Background information)London School of Economics is a distinguished university in central London, famous for social sciences.Language points1 If you ask me, real life is not all it’s cracked up to be. (Para 1)In my opinion (If you ask me introduces an opinion), real life is not everything that people say it is. If athing is cracked up to be, people normally praise it but in the opinion of the speaker they are wrong.2 … spending money when you don’t have any is dead easy. (Para 7)Dead here means very. For example, we can say dead tired (exhausted), a dead loss (a complete loss oruseless), a dead weight (very heavy, difficult to lift).3 What were the odds on anyone being so nice? (Para 11) What are the chances that someone would be so nice? The writer is emphasizing here that such kindness isvery unusual.4 … looking bac k after all these years, you only need one or two breaks in your life to succeed.(Para 13)A break here means a chance to be successful. A lucky break is an unexpected opportunity.Reading and understanding2 Choose the best answer to the questions.1 What did the writer want to do after finishing her degree?(a) To do an MA at the London School of Economics.(b) To earn some money to pay off her loan.(c) To start working as soon as possible.(d) To return home and help her mother.2 Why did she ask for a job in The Salisbury?(a) She was hungry and thirsty.(b) She thought it would lead to better things.(c) She was a friend of the landlord.(d) She had the idea when she saw the landlord working.3 What did she buy with her first salary?(a) A bunch of flowers.(b) A CD and a plant for the flat she lived in.(c) A ham sandwich and a glass of beer.(d) She didn’t have any money left after paying the bills.4 Why did Tony give her £20,000?(a) He found out it was her birthday and wanted to help.(b) He trusted her and thought it would help her.(c) He wanted her to leave the pub and work for him.(d) He was secretly in love with her.5 What did she do with the money?(a) She used it to pay for her course at the LSE.(b) She lost a lot of it in the XXXX stock market crash.(c) She invested it and paid back Tony and other investors.(d) She used it to start her own business.6 Why was Tony pleased when she repaid the loan?(a) He had had an accident and needed the money for a wheelchair.(b) It meant that he would be able to see her again.(c) It proved that he had been right to invest in her.(d) She paid back the loan with a lot of interest.3 Work in pairs and answer the questions.What do we know about the writer’s:1 family background?Her mother had worked hard for 15 years to support her education but couldn’t afford any furthersupport. Her father wasn’t around most of the time. He didn’t have any money because he spent it ongambling on dog racing or drinking in pubs.2 career as a student?She had a good degree in economics and wanted to study for a masters course at the London School ofEconomics.3 ambition?She wanted to get a job in finance or investments in London because then she would be able to use herdegree.4 appreciation of other people?She a ppreciated Mike’s friendliness with customers and his skill, and she appreciated Tony as a niceperson; later she appreciated the trust of Tony and his friends5 love life?We don’t know much about this, except that she doesn’t like boys to hassle her. She thinks they areimmature.6 financial expertise?It must be quite good: She invested the £20,000 and made enough profit to pay the money back withinterest and set up her own company.7 sense of responsibility?She has a strong sense of responsibility because she paid back the money to the investors and paid theman annual interest for the loan.8 philosophy of life?She believes that you should work hard; you may need one or two breaks to succeed but you shouldknow how to use the breaks. You should be honest and responsible with people who trust you.Dealing 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 und erstand 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.Teaching tipsWhen Ss have completed the blanks with the correct form of the appropriate words, ask them to practicereading the dialogue, trying to make their reading sound as conversational as possible. Choose a pair toperform their reading to the class. The class listens and gives the performing pair a rating on a scale of 1-10for fluency and naturalness.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 havefinancial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn’tneed 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 workedthere were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6) highlight of the weekend wasalways 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 tokeep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to makeother 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 degreeend 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 bitdisappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored bywhat 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 mostoften?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 tothem?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the placehappier?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。
新标准大学英语综合教程4一到十课答案（包括unittext）6-10
新标准⼤学英语综合教程4⼀到⼗课答案（包括unittext）6-10UNIT 6Reding 11Your answer Correct answer1. tolerant tolerant2. democracy democracy3. loyal loyal4. renowned renowned5. destiny destiny6. retreat retreat7. bully bully2Your answer Correct answer(1) destined destined(2) renowned renown(3) loyality loyalty(4) democractic democratic(5) bullied bullied(6) tolerate tolerate(7) retreat retreat31. His achievements were so great that they can never be bettered.Your replacement:Your answer Correct answersurpassed surpassed2. The situation can only get worse; it will never improve.Your replacement:Your answer Correct answerdegenerate degenerate3. Although he was a rich man, his clothes were of poor quality and in bad condition. Your replacement:Your answer Correct answershabby shabby4. He exchanged his position as a general for that of an ordinary soldier.Your replacement:Your answer Correct answerswap swapped5. At the beginning of World War II the King turned to Churchill to lead the country. Your replacement:Your answer Correct answeronset onset6. Churchill drank a lot of alcohol.Your replacement:Your answer Correct answerliquor liquor7. Churchill wanted to do something to show he was sorry for his mistake at the battle of Gallipoli.Your replacement:Your answer Correct answermake amends make amends4 abbba ababb aaReasing 21Your answer Correct answer1. observation observation2. timber timber3. auxiliary auxiliary4. fragment fragment5. elaborate elaborate6. selection selection7. petty petty8. dispute dispute9. propose propose21. His proved popular and the meeting accepted it unanimously.Your answer Correct answerproposal proposal2. It's the of the decoration that makes the building special.Your answer Correct answerelaboration elaborateness3. The evidence was very and it was difficult to get a complete picture.Your answer Correct answerfragmentary fragmentary / fragmented4. The historian the important facts and arranges them to fit his theory.Your answer Correct answerselects selects5. Restoration is a(n) science which helps art historians find out the age of a painting and the artist.Your answer Correct answerauxiliary auxiliary6. The of his arguments meant that they weren't important or worth taking seriously.Your answer Correct answerpettiness pettiness7. These ancient buildings were constructed of wood from the nearby forest.Your answer Correct answertimbered timbered8. They the truth of the theories for a long time.Your answer Correct answerdisputeed disputed9. They that there was more than one interpretation of the facts.Your answer Correct answerobserved observed3baaba bbablanguage use1Thanks to Churchill's leadership and example, we showed courage and determination. Thanks to their loyalty to king and country, young Winston was brought up to serve the UK.At school he was bullied thanks to his lisp, stammer and ill-health.Thanks to his dispatches from the Boer War, he returned to England as a hero.Thanks to school holidays playing in Blenheim Palace, he had always wanted to be a general.He lost his job as First Lord of the Admiralty thanks to the disaster at Gallipoli.Thanks to his wife Clementine, he managed to control his depression.Thanks to his prediction about Germany, King George VI invited him to form a government.2The main verb is is.To praise a historian for his accuracy.Good, efficient historians and responsible and skilful architects are compared.The main verb is is (the first one).Archaeology, epigraphy, numismatics, chronology and so on.Because they are scientific fields with reliable results.The main verb is knows.The most effective way to influence opinion.By the selection and arrangement of the appropriate facts.No, C. P. Scott, a famous newspaper editor, said "Comment is free, but facts are sacred." So his motto doesn't support this way of doing things.The first fact is you arrived in this building half an hour ago on foot. There are two alternatives: You arrived on a bicycle or ina car.The main verb is is.You arrived in this building half an hour ago.The main verb is may be.In the course of next few years.It will first appear in footnotes of articles and books about 19th-century England.In the text of articles and books about 19th-century England.It may be regarded as a well-established historical fact.In 20 or 30 years' time.3The Chinese student goes to America and the American student comes to China.Family A goes to live in Family B's house and vice versa.You hand back the first one and the shop gives you another one of a different size or colour without any further payment. One who always uses the products or services of a particular business, eg the customer only buys drinks / coffee in Starbucks.To encourage customers to keep on coming back.Both.The facts no one argues against.People disagree about it.People disagree about it—it is a matter of opinion.They make an interesting comment about it which attracts the listener.The doctors are watching you to see how your problem develops.To keep watch on what is happening nearby.Such crimes as shoplifting sweets, not paying your bus fare etc.Petty cash is a small amount of money, eg cash kept in an office for paying any small charges such as postage.A petty officer in the navy is likely to be of low rank.4历史学家不需要掌握特殊的技能去确定陶瓷或⼤理⽯残⽚的起源与断代、去解读⼀段意义隐晦的铭⽂的含义、或是为确定⼀个准确的⽇期⽽进⾏繁复的天⽂计算。
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新标准大学英语综合教程4课后答案新标准大学英语综合教程4课后答案综合教程4课后答案 Handouts and Key to book4 unit1-4 Unit 1 Active reading (1) Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofa Background information About the passage: This is an article by an Education Correspondent, Alexandra Blair, published in September 2008 in The Times, a long-established British quality newspaper. In Europe generally, and in Britain in particular, for a number of years there has been a rising number of students who go to university and therefore more new graduates seeking employment. However, for many graduates finding a job became harder in 2008–2009 because the economic downturn – then a recession – meant that many employers werereducing their workforce. After their final exams, some students rested in the summer before looking for jobs and then they found that it was difficult to find employment in their field or at the level they wanted. The article addresses the problems of such new graduates who might be stuck at home and advises their parents to be there for their children (ie to be available if their children want to talk about the problem or if they need help). The article recommendsfinding work in a bar or supermarket rather than sitting unemployedat home since this is more likely to lead to better employment later. The style is partly of a report, but also of a humorous comment for light entertainment (seen in the jokey language and problem-solving advice to parents). Why finding a job in 2008 is so difficult for university graduates? Universities in Europe, particularly in Britain, have expanded greatly in the last fifteen years (over 45% of young adults now go on to higher education), so there are more graduates looking for jobs. This competitive situation became a lot worse in 2008 onwards with the credit crunch and economic depression, which meant that there were fewer jobs available and a rise in unemployment. Thus new graduates have to be active to seek a job, they need to fill in many application forms and try to get job interviews: they won’t find employment by lying on the sofa at home. Culture points honours degree: Traditionally, in the British university system, BA and BSc honours degrees are awarded in different categories: a first classdegree (written using Roman numbers as I), a second (divided into two subc ategories, written as IIii and IIii, which are called “a two one” and “a two two”), a third (written III) and a pass degree. Most people get a second. There are also ordinary degrees with moregeneral courses of study without these categories. Generation Y and Grunt: The main idea here is that there is a succession of different generations or cohorts of adults who come into the workforce in North America which are given different informal names to characterize them. First, “Baby boomers” were born in the gr eat increase (the boom) of births after World War II (1946–1960), followed by “Generation X” people (born 1960–1980) who were said to bring new attitudes ofbeing independent, informal, entrepreneurial, and expected to getskills and have a career before t hem. “GenerationY” or the“Millenial Generation” (born 1980s and 1990s and becoming adult in the new millenium) are now making up an increasing percentage of the workforce; they are said to be spoilt by doting parents, to have structured lives, to be used to teamwork and diverse people in a multicultural society. In the passage, this generation is nowbecoming (morphing into) Generation Grunt, which is an ironic name referring to repetitive, low status, routine or mindless work – this may be the only work available to some graduates, who may have totake very ordinary jobs to get experience before they find something more suitable. “Grunt” also refers to coarse behaviour or bad manners and to the deep sound that is made by a pig; when people “grunt” they exp ress disgust but do not communicate with words –this may be how the parents of new graduates think their children communicate with them! A comprehensive refers to a British type of secondary school which became popular in the1960s. Before that there were academic “grammar schools” and more general “secondary modern” schools for those who did not pass the grammar school entrance tests, but the comprehensive schools were designed for all students in asocial philosophy of bringing diverse students together whether they were academic or not. Those students who went to a comprehensiveschool probably felt that had to study particularly hard (I worked my backside off) to get to university, compared to those who went to grammar schools where all students were academic –comprehensive students felt they had to struggle to get to university. Chicken suit This refers to a large yellow costume that someone wears which makesthe person look like a giant chicken. Before he became a famous actor, Brad Pitt once dressed in such a costume when he had a jobadvertising for a restaurant called El Pollo Loco (The Crazy Chicken’ in Spanish) – the job meant that he had to walk around the streetslike a chicken to attract customers to come to the restaurant. Language points 1 Those memories of forking out thousands of pounds a year so that he could eat well and go to the odd party, began to fade. Until now. (Para 1) The parents paid a lot of money for their son’s university fees and living expenses (so that he could eat well) andfor occasional social events – at graduation these memories of money were mostly forgotten because the parents were proud. But now the parents are thinking of money again because the son doesn’t have ajob and doesn’t seem to be actively seeking one. 2 This former scionof Generation Y has morphed overnight into a member of Generation Grunt. (Para 2) The distinguished son of Generation X (of the parents’ generation who worked hard, got jobs, and had good careers andexpected their son to do the same) has changed into a member of Generation Grunt –he doesn’t seem to communicate much, lies around and doesn’t get a job (or can only do a low status routing job). 3 I passed the exams, but at the interviews they accused me of being‘too detached’ and talking in language that was ‘tootechnocratic’, which I didn’t think possible, but obviously it is. (Para 5) He passed the entrance exams for a government post, but hewas criticized in the selection interviews: They said he was detached (not personally involved) and too technocratic (he used the languageof a technical expert or high authority). As a new graduate heprobably wanted to show his expertise in his language so he can’t understand this criticism. 4 For the rest it is 9-to-5 “chilling” before heading to the pub. (Para 6) The others who do not have aroutine low status job (like stacking goods on a supermarket shelf)chill out all day (they spend their time casually relaxing – they don’t look for work) and go to pub for a drink in the evening. 5 I went to a comprehensive and I worked my backside off to go to a good university …(Para 6) He went to a school for students of allabilities (not to a special school for academic students) and so hehad to work very hard to enter a good university: Your backside means your bottom – the part of your body that you sit on – to work your backside off is informal and it means you work very hard indeed. 6 …but having worked full-time since leaving school herself, she and her husband find it tricky to advise him on how to proceed. (Para 7) The mother has always had a full-time job (presumably the father is also working full-time), so she does not have relevant personal experience. For her, it is tricky to give advice (difficult to do). 7 Carry onlife as normal and don’t allow them to abuse your bank account orsap your reserve of emotional energy. (Para 11) The advice from Gael Lindenfield here is that parents should live as usual. They should neither let theirchildren spend the parents’ money unnecessarily,nor let the problem take away all their energy and emotions. Saptheir reserve means use up their store of emotional energy. 8 After that the son or daughter needs to be nudged firmly back into the saddle. (Para 12) Then the parents should gently push their children firmly so that they get back into control of their lives. Reading and understanding 2 Choose the best answer to the questions. Teachingtips Go over the correct answers with Ss and ask them to explain why the other answers are wrong (See below). 1 Why hasn’t Jack Goodwin got a job yet? (a) He doesn’t have a very good degree. (No, he has a 2:1 which is considered a good degree. ) (b) He refuses to apply for jobs with low salaries. (He feels he should get a better job after studying at university.) (c) It isn’t easy to get a job in thecurrent financial climate. (This may be true but the passage does not mention this.) (d) He prefers to stay at home and help his family. (No, he doesn’t seem to be helping his family: he watches TV andtalks to friends.) 2 How does he spend a typical day? (a) Doing a temporary job. (No, some of his friends are working in temporary jobs but he doesn’t want to do this.) (b) Watching television. (He watches TV a lot.) (c) Queuing up in the university careers service. (No, he went there onc e but he didn’t want to queue so he walked away.) (d) Preparing for the next job interview. (No, he doesn’t seem to be preparing for interviews.) 3 How do most of his friends spend the day? (a) They do nothing all day and go to the pub in the evening. (All except one of them do nothing except chill, then theygo to the pub.) (b) They do outdoor activities such as sailing. (No, none of them seem to do outdoor activities; there is no mention of sailing.) (c) They are forced to work by their parents. (No, only one of them has been forced out to stack shelves by his parents; the others seem to be like Jack.) (d) They do part-time jobs such asworking in a bar. (No, the text mentions bar work but none of Jack’s friends seem to do this work.) 4 How are Jack’s pare nts helping him?(a) By looking for jobs for him. (No, Jack has tried to get a job himself; there’s nothing here about his parents helping him look for a job.) (b) By paying for a trip to South America. (No, although heis going on a three-week trip to South America, the passage does not say that Jack’s parents have paid for this.) (c) By gradually making him more financially aware. (The passage does not say so explicitly, but this is the implication about the cut-off point after the trip when he may be expected to pay rent and contribute to the household bills.) (d) By threatening to throw him out of the house. (No, they haven’t threatened to do this, but they definitely want him to work after he gets back from his trip.) 5 What does Gael Lindenfield say ab out Jack’s parents? (a) They have not really understood Jack’s problems. (No, she doesn’t say this; she says they must balance being positive with not making life too comfortable. This doesn’t mean they haven’t understood Jack’s problems.) (b) They have ma de life too comfortable for Jack. (No, she says they must balance comfort with being positive. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they have already made life too comfortable for Jack.) (c) The approach they have chosen is the right one. (She says they have struck exactly the right note.) (d) They need help from a psychologist. (No, she doesn’t say this.) 6 What do Whoopi Goldberg, Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt have in common? (a) They all did bar work before going to university. (No, we don’t know from the pas sage if any of them did this.) (b) They took part in protests against nuclear power plants. (No, we don’t know is any of them did this) (c) They learnt to act by dressing up as giant chickens. (No, only Brad Pitt did this.) (d) They all did temporary jobs at one stage in their lives. (This is right, although they all had completely different temporary jobs.) Dealing with unfamiliar words 3 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 whathappened (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. Manypeople 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, andtend 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 my leg badly a couple of months ago, andit 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 tryto (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, doyou 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 arein 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 rightnote about something, are you expressing yourself (a) well, or (b) badly? 6 If you do something by all means, do you (a) try your bestto 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? Reading and interpreting 8 Answer the questions. 1 “Will he ever get a job?” Who is askingthis question? What mood does it express? The parents are asking this because the paragraph is addr essed to parents (earlier it says “your graduate son”). The mood seems to express patience or resignation because the word “ever” suggests that getting a job will take along time. 2 Who describes Generation Y as “rebels without a cause”? Is it a fair desc ription? This is the writer’s description toindicate that this generation is rebelling against parents or society, but they have nothing particular to rebel against. This doesn’t seem very fair because the students are trying to find work – it is just tha t they don’t like their parents nagging them. So they are a bit rebellious against their parents, but no more than that. 3 Jack “walked into the university careers service and straight back out again”. What does this suggest about Jack’s character? It sugg ests that Jack is not very determined. As soon as he saw the queue he left without waiting and without trying to ask about jobs or careers. 4 Jack spent the summer “hiding”. Hiding from what? Why are quotation marks used? Probably this means he was hiding from the world of work, staying at home and not looking for a job. The quotation marks tellus that he wasn’t literally hiding, he just spent a lot of time at home. 5 How is Mrs Goodwin’s point of view affected by her own personal experience? In one way he r experience hasn’t affected her attitude: She left school and went immediately to a job (withoutgoing to university) and has been working full-time since then andyet she is sympathetic and takes a soft line. 6 How is Lindenfield’s point of view affected by her own personal experience? Her personal experience was that she worked in a bar before finding her first proper job as an aerial photographic assistant. So she says such work is a great networking opportunity. If new graduates are good at such work and bright, cheerful and polite, they will soon be promoted. Her personal experience thus reflects – or perhaps has created – herpoint of view. 7 What would the first two paragraphs have focused on if they had been presented from the point of view of the students rather than the parents? The first two paragraphs would have focused on the need for the new graduates to rest for a bit after their hard studies. It is OK for students to relax with the TV or to socialize with friends for a while, then they can start a serious search for employment after that. Active reading (2) If you ask me Background information This is an informal and personalized account of an economics graduate who gets a job in a pub for a year and then has an opportunity to be successful (a lucky break). She works in a London pub called “The Salisbury” or “The Marquis Salisbury”, namedafter someone who was the British Prime Minister three times between 1885 and 1902 and whose family once owned the pub’s land. The 100 year old pub is in Leadenhall Street, just off the Charing Cross Road and Leicester Square. Daytime customers can get a pub lunch and evening customers include many office workers and theatre goers (the pub is near many West End theatres). The interior of this pub is dazzling, w ith large mirrors, cut glass and a mahogany décor. British pubs are often named after famous people (Robin Hood, The Duke of Wellington) or royalty (The Queen’s Arms, the Prince of Wales) or historical symbols (The Rose and Crown to represent King Edward III, The Royal Oak to represent King Charles II who once hid in a large oak tree). Other names often include colours and animals (The Red Bull, The Black Horse, The Golden Lion, The Swan) or symbols of traditional trades (The Compasses for carpenters, The Three Hammers for blacksmiths, The Three Tuns for winemakers). As the pub is a social place to meet as well as a place to get a drink, people often play games like dominoes or darts or join a quiz or competition. A common expression is to “go down the pub” or “go round to the local” (both meaning to go to the local pub). Culture points pub in London: A pub is a place where people go for a drink and to meet friends and socialize. People can play games – such as darts, cards, dominoes – in a pub and pubs often have quiz nights, with prizes for the winners, and live music (See also Background information) The Salisbury is a well-known pub in central London (See also Background information) London School of Economics is a distinguished university in central London, famous for social sciences. Language points 1 If you ask me, real life is not all it’s cracked up to be. (Para 1) Inmy opinion (If you ask me introduces an opinion), real life is not everything that people say it is. If a thing is cracked up to be, people normally praise it but in the opinion of the speaker they are wrong. 2 … spending money when you don’t have any is dead easy. (Para 7) Dead here means very. For example, we can say dead tired (exhausted), a dead loss (a complete loss or useless), a dead weight (very heavy, difficult to lift). 3 What were the odds on anyone being so nice? (Para 11) What are the chances that someone would be so nice? The writer is emphasizing here that such kindness is very unusual.4 … looking back after all these years, you only need one or two breaks in your life to succeed. (Para 13) A break here means a chance to be successful. A lucky break is an unexpected opportunity. Reading and understanding 2 Choose the best answer to the questions. 1 Whatdid the writer want to do after finishing her degree? (a) To do an MA at the London School of Economics. (b) To earn some money to pay off her loan. (c) To start working as soon as possible. (d) To return home and help her mother. 2 Why did she ask for a job in The Salisbury? (a) She was hungry and thirsty. (b) She thought it would lead to better things. (c) She was a friend of the landlord. (d) She had the idea when she saw the landlord working. 3 What did she buywith her first salary? (a) A bunch of flowers. (b) A CD and a plantfor the flat she lived in. (c) A ham sandwich and a glass of beer. (d) She didn’t have any money left after paying the bills. 4 Why didTony give her ￡20,000? (a) He found out it was her birthday and wanted to help. (b) He trusted her and thought it would help her. (c) He wanted her to leave the pub and work for him. (d) He was secretlyin love with her. 5 What did she do with the money? (a) She used itto pay for her course at the LSE. (b) She lost a lot of it in the2008 stock market crash. (c) She invested it and paid back Tony and other investors. (d) She used it to start her own business. 6 Why was Tony pleased when she repaid the loan? (a) He had had an accident and needed the money for a wheelchair. (b) It meant that he would be able to see her again. (c) It proved that he had been right to invest in her. (d) She paid back the loan with a lot of interest. 3 Work inpairs and answer the questions. What do we know about the writer’s:1 family background? Her mother had worked hard for 15 years tosup port her education but couldn’t afford any further support. Her father wasn’t around most of the time. He didn’t have any moneybecause he spent it on gambling on dog racing or drinking in pubs. 2 career as a student? She had a good degree in economics and wanted to study for a masters course at the London School of Economics. 3 ambition? She wanted to get a job in finance or investments in London because then she would be able to use her degree. 4 appreciation of other people? She appreciated Mike’s friend liness with customers and his skill, and she appreciated Tony as a nice person; later she appreciated the trust of Tony and his friends 5 love life? We don’t know much about this, except that she doesn’t like boys to hassle her. She thinks they are immature. 6 financial expertise? It must be quite good: She invested the ￡20,000 and made enough profit to pay the money back with interest and set up her own company. 7 sense of responsibility? She has a strong sense of responsibility because she paid back the money to the investors and paid them an annual interest for the loan. 8 philosophy of life? She believes that you should work hard; you may need one or two breaks to succeed but you should know how to use the breaks. You should be honest and responsible with people who trust you. Dealing with unfamiliar words 4 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 showthat you understand someone’s problem s (sympathize) 7 needing a lotof time, ability, and energy (demanding) 5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4. Teaching tips When Ss have completed the blanks with the correct form of the appropriate words, ask them to practice reading the dialogue, trying to maketheir reading sound as conversational as possible. Choose a pair to perform their reading to the class. The class listens and gives the performing pair a rating on a scale of 1-10 for fluency and naturalness. A After three years at university, I’m now quiteheavily in debt. B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it’s liketo have financial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn’t need totake 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. Ihad 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 keptall 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) honesty 7 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 nicefor 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 interpreting 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 aboutopportunities 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。
大学英语综合教程4课后习题答案
大学英语综合教程4课后习题答案大学英语综合教程4课后习题答案【篇一：新标准大学英语综合教程4课后答案】lass=txt>unit 1active reading (1)looking for a job after university? first, get off the sofareading and understandingdealing with unfamiliar words 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)it isn‘t eas y 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.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)6 i hurt my leg badly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn‘t got better completely. (healed) 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?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) ina kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in a lazy way withoutmaking 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 words 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 some one‘s problems (sympathize)7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)a after three years at university, i‘m now quite heavily in debt.b i (1) sympathize with you, i know what i t‘s like to have financial problems. but (2) fortunately i didn‘t need to take outa 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 exp ect 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.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) honesty1 if something is not all it’s cracked up to be, is it (a) validand 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 interpreting1 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 informalexclamation (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 o f 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 use1 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 phrases1 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 … might1 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 promotionhe 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 … 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 goo d 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 than1 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 personali nformation. it isn‘t wise.i think you have given more personal information than is wise.collocations1 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 receivea 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 tobuy 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 orhealthy.【篇二：全新版大学英语第二版综合教程4课后答案全】ext organization p11of the warp14 vocabulary i.1.1) alliance3) stroke 5) minus7)declarations4) limp 6) regions 8) siege 2) at the cost ofp17 ii. more synonyms in context1) during the first world war, battles occurred here and there over vast areas. some of themost dramatic fighting took place in the gloomy trenches of france and belgium.2) elizabeth made careful preparations for the interview and her efforts / homework paid off.3)1 spent hours trying to talk him into accepting the settlement, but he turned a deaf ear to all my words.4) pneumonia had severely weakened her body, and i wondered how her fragile body could withstand the harsh weather.p18 iii. usage1) but often it is not until we fall ill that we finally learn to appreciate good health.2) a rich old lady lay dead at home for two weeks—and nobody knew anything about it.3) its said he dropped dead from a heart attack when he was at work4)dont sit too close to the fire to keep warm—you could easily get burned, especially if you fall asleep.5)in those days people believed in marrying young and having children early. 6)little tom was unable to sit still for longerthan a few minutes.■p19 comprehensive exercises i. cloze (a)1. invasion 3. conquest 5. launching 7. campaign 9. reckon with10.bring…to a halt2. stand in the way 4. catching... off his guard6. declaration 8. drag on10. bringing...to a haltp19-(b)1. allow 3. highly 5. rapidly 7. delivery 9. observing2. reckoned 4. forecasts 6. instant 8. advantage 10. powerfulp20 ii. translation1. mr. doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm.2. we must not underestimate the enemy. they are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.3. having been cut of a job/not having had a job for 3months, phil is getting increasingly desperate.4. sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgment.5. since the chemical plant was identified as the source of solution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs.the offensive had already lasted three days, but we had not gained much ground. the division commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy and launch a surprise attack. to do so, however, we had to cross a marshland and many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in themud. our battalion commander decided to take a gamble. luckly enough,thanks to the severe cold weather which made the marsh froze over, we arrived at our destination before dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear. this turned the tide of the battle. the enemy, caught off guard, soon surrendered.part iii textb.-comprehension check 1. d 3. b2.translation(#je appendix iii)language practice 1. boast3. was concerned 5. paid off7. are contesting 9. holdout11. responsible for 13. favorable 15. on the eve of 17. complications 19. withstand2. obstacles 4. call ...off 6. was pinned 8. prior to 10. objective 12. in case 14. due to 16. cancel 18. stiff 20. absent■part iv theme-related language learning taskswriting strategytick which of the following is more convincing:____________ it was reported that general eisenhower, though indecisive sometimes, had nohesitation in ordering the assault on normandy._____ √ _____ eisenhowers chief of staff, brigadier general water bedell smith, later wrote:... he sat there ... tense, weighing every consideration. finally he looked up, and the tension was gone from his face. he said briskly, well, well go. p28 model papercan man triumph over nature?when people talk of man triumphing over nature, many things come to mind. one thinks of successes in medicine in the fight against disease, such as the invention of antibiotics and the promise held out by advances in biogenetic engineering. on a broader scale, one thinks of mans success in harnessing new forms of energy from steam power through oil to nuclear power.yet, nature has often hit back in unexpected ways to these attempts to tame it. new forms of【篇三：应用型大学英语综合教程四(1-6章)课后习题答案(上海交通大学出版)】14. working with words and phrases(b)1. dull a. someones mind (c)2. pump b. knife (e)3. sweep c. water (a)4. read d. throat (f)5. turkey e. the floor (d)6. sore f. dinner1. she almost(choked) to death in the thick fumes.2. the woman hurried to the bank, only to find that she had left her bankbook at home. she became(frantic).(drastic) action had to be taken at3. the situation for the flood victims was quite dangerous. once.4. fortunately, the drowned boy was(resuscitated) by first aid.(unconscious). she was rushed to hospital.(surgical) operation.5. the old lady tripped over a stairway and became6. many people can have their vision restored by undergoinga7. because of governmenttheir lowest levels in decades. 8. last night two burglars9. they have(intervention) in the mortgage market, interest rates remain near(broke into) my office and stole one of the computers.(taken over) our firm by buying up our shares.(manual) laborin the future?10. will there be any difference between the mental and the7. practice: translation1. after a hectic week treating patients with sore throats andear infections at his family practice, the 52-year-old physician was ready for a night of home cooking and fellowship at his churchs annual fund-raising dinner.reference answer：这位52岁的内科医生在他的家庭诊所忙碌了整整一个星期，治疗那些患有咽喉疼痛或耳朵感染的病人，这时正准备在他所属教会的年度筹款晚宴上享受一些家常烹饪，并和教友相聚。
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。
新标准大学英语综合教程4(unit16)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 my 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 discours e 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 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 sen tences 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 thepromotion 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 f or 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, a nd 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。
新标准大学英语综合教程4(unit1-7)课后答案及课文翻译
Key to book4 unit1-7Unit 1 Active 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 my 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, 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 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 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 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 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, a nd 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。
新标准大学英语综合教程4课后答案及课文翻译
新标准大学英语综合教程4课后答案及课文翻译1.阅读理解Social NetworkingSocial networking has grown rapidly over the past few years, and many people now have accounts on such sites as MySpace and Facebook. Sites like these allow people to connect with friends, share photos, videos, and other information, and play online games.Despite its popularity, however, social networking also has its drawbacks. Many people now use these sites to post messages containing sensitive personal information, such as their address and phone number. This information can easily be seen by anyone, potentially allowing identity thieves to gain access to your personal information. It is also important to be aware of the fact that your profile may be seen by potential employers, and therefore it is best to be careful about what information you include in your profile.In addition, it is important to remember that social networking sites are constantly changing. This means that you need to stay on top of the latest features and trends. It is also import ant to be respectful of other people’s views and opinions, and to abide by the terms of use of the site.Finally, it is important to remember that social networking sites are only one of many ways to connect with people. It is possible to meet and talk to interesting people in the real world as well.1. What are some of the advantages of social networking?A. It allows people to protect their personal information.B. It makes it easy to find new friends.C. It allows people to share photos and videos.D. It allows people to stay up-to-date on the latest trends.答案：C、D2. What is one of the potential risks of using social networking sites?A. Potential employers may view your profile.B. It encourages people to be disrespectful of others.C. Identity thieves may gain access to your personal information.D. You may post messages containing sensitive information.。
新标准大学英语综合教程4课后习题翻译答案
新标准大学英语综合教程4课后习题翻译答案UNIT11.我认为，选修第二专业并不适合每一位本科生。
If you ask me, takinga second major isn’t good for every undergraduate.2.我大学本科主修英语专业，大一时就开始辅修经济学了。
In myfreshman year as an English major, I took economics as my minor.3.无疑，我是班里最用功的学生。
By all odds, I was the mosthardworking student in my class.4.我竭尽全力想同时达到两个不同专业的要求，但还是有不及格的时候。
But try as I might to meet the requirements of the two different subjects, I still couldn’t do well enough to pass all the exams.5.因为经济学需要良好的数学基础，我不得不花大量时间钻研数学，因而忽略了英语学习。
Given that the study of economics required a good command of mathematics, I had to spend so much time on math that I neglected my English major.6.第二学期,《英国文学》及《宏观经济学》两门课不及格给我敲响了警钟，Failing English Literature and Macroeconomics in the second semester sounded the alarm for me.7.这可是我一生中第一次考试不及格，这大大打击了我的自信心。
Thiswas the first time I did not pass a course in my life, which had greatly sapped my confidence.8.虽然我不是一个容易向命运低头的人，在暑假结束的时候，我还是决定放弃经济学，以免两个专业都难以完成。
新标准大学英语综合教程4(unit1-6)课后答案及课文翻译
7 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.I.yo.as.me.rea.lif.i.no.al.it’.cracke.u.t.be.Twelv.year.a.schoo.an.thre.year.a.university.teacher.ba ngin.o.abou.opportunitie.i.th.bi.wid.worl.beyon.ou.sheltere.lif.a.students.an.wha.d..find?Tr.a..migh.t.sta.cheerful.al..eve.ge.i.hassle.sometime.wit.peopl.(especiall.boys.god.whe.wil.the.gr o.up?).bu.mostl.wit.money.It’.jus.s.expensiv.ou.here.Everyon.want..slic.of.you.Th.Inlan.Revenu.wan ndlor.want.th.rent.gas.water.e in.in.an.al.that’.befor.I’v.ha.anythin.t.eat.An.the.som.brigh.spar.call.m.ou.o.th.blue.askin.i.I’.intereste.i.buyin..pension.A.thi. rate..won’s.til.th.en.o.th.year.le.alon.til.I’.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。
如最后一句译文加了“领养老金”，点出了与上一句的关联。
）依我看, 现实生活与人们想象的不一样。
我们上了12年的中、小学, 又上了3年的大学, 这期间老师们一直在没完没了地谈论在安宁的学生生活之外那个广阔天地里的各种机会, 可我遇到的又是什么呢？无论我怎么想保持心情愉快, 麻烦事总是接踵而来：有时是跟人争吵（尤其是跟男孩, 天哪！他们什么时候才能长大？）, 但通常是为钱发愁。
(完整版)新标准大学英语综合教程4__课后答案
应Key to book4 unit1-4Unit 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 my 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 discour se 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 se ntences 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 migh t 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 deserve s, 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 thin k 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 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。
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综合教程4课后答案Handouts and Key to book4 unit 1-4Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofa Background informationAbout the passage: This is an article by an Education Correspondent, Alexandra Blair, published in September 2008 in The Times, a long-established British quality newspaper. In Europe generally, and inBritain in particular, for a number of years there has been a r i s i ng nu mber of stude nts who go to uni vers ity and therefore more new graduates seeking employment. However,for many graduates finding a job became harder in 2008 - 2009 because the economic downturn - then a rcccssion - meant that many employers werereducing their workforce.After their final exams, some students rested in the summer before looking for jobsand then they found that it was difficult to find employment in their field or at the level they wanted.Thearticle addresses the problems of such new graduates who might be stuck at home and advises their parents to be there for their children (ie to be available if their children want to talk about the problem or if they need help). The article recommends finding work in a bar or supermarket rather than sitting unemployed at home since this is more1ikely to lead to better employment later. The style is partly of a report, but alsoof a humorous comment for light entertainment (scon in the jokey lemguage and problem-solving advice to parents).Why finding a job in 2008 is so difficuIt for university graduates?Universities in Europe, particularly in Britain, have expanded greatly in the last fifteen years (over 45% of young adults now go on to higher education), so there are more graduates looking for jobs. This competitive situation became a lot worse in 2008 onwards with thecredit crunch and economic depression, which meant thatthere were fewer jobs available and a rise in unemployment. Thus new graduates have to be active to seek a job, they need to f 订1 in many application forms and try to get job interviews: they won' t find employment by lying on the sofa at home.Culture points:Traditionally, in the Britisha pass degree. Most people get a second. There are also ordinary degrees with more general courses of study without these categories.it: The main idea here is that thereis a succession of different generations orcohorts of adults who come into the workforce in NorthAmerica which are given different informal names university system, BA andawardedin different categories: ausing Roman numbers as I), subcategories, written as cal 1ed "a two one v and (written III) andBSc honours degrees are first class degree (written a second (divided into twoIlii and Ilii, which are u atwo two" ), a thirdto characterize them. First, u Baby boomers" were born in the grea t in crease (the boom) of births after WorldWar TT (1946 - I960), fol lowed by ^Generation X” people (born 1960 - 1980) who were said to bring new attitudes of being independent, informal, entrepreneurial, and expected to get skills and have a career before them. "GenerationY” or the u Mi11enial Generation v (born 1980s and 1990s and becoming adult in the new millenium) are now making up an increasing percentage of the workforce; they are said to be spoilt by dotingparents, to have structured lives, to be used to into) Generation Grunt, which is an ironic name referring to repetitive, low status, routine or mindless work - this may be the only work available to some graduates, who may have to take very ordinary jobs toteamwork and diverse people in a multicultural society.Tnthe passage, this generation is now becoming (morphingget experience before they find something moresuitable. “Grunt” also refers to coarse behaviour or bad manners and to the deep sound that is made by a pig; when people U grunt” they express disgust but do not communicate with words - this may be how the parents of new graduates think their children communicate with them!A comprehensive refers to a British type of secondary school which became popular in thel960s. Before that there were academic ^grammar schools" and more general "secondary modern” schools for those who d id not pass the grammar school entrance tests, but the comprehensive schools weredesigned for all students ina social philosophy of bringing diverse students together whether they were academic or not・ Those studentswho went to a comprehensive school probably felt that had to study particularly hard (I worked my backside off) to get to uni vers ity, compared to those who went to grammar schools where al 1 students were academic -comprehensive students felt they had to struggle to get to university.suit This refers to a large yellow costume that someone wears which makes the person look like a giant chicken. Before he became a famous actor, Brad Pitt once dressed in such a costume when he had a job advertising for a restaurantcalled El Polio Loco (The Crazy Chicken" in Spanish) - the job meant that he hadto walk around the streets like a chicken to Qttract customers to come to the restauranl.Language points1Those memories of forking out thousands of pounds a year so that he could eat well and go to theodd party，began to fade. Until now> (Para 1)The parents paid a lot of money for their son' suni versi ty fees and 1 i ving expenses (so that he could eatwell) and for occasional social events - at graduation these memories of money were mostly forgotten because the parents were proud. But now the parents arc thinking of money again because the son doest have a job and doesn" t seem to be actively seeking one.2This former scion of Generation Y has morphed overnight into a member of Generation Grunt(Para 2)The distinguished son of Generation X (of the parents' generati on who worked hard, got jobs, and had good careers and expected their son to do the same) has changed into a member of Generation Grunt - he doesn" t seem to communicate much, lies around and docsn" t get a job (or can only do a low status routing job).3I passed the exams, but at the interviews they accused me of being 'too detached5 and talking inlanguage that was 6too technocratic^, which I didn't think possible, but obviously it is. (Para 5)He passed the entranee exams for a government post, but hewas cri ticized in the selection interviews:They said he was detached (not personally involved) and too technocratic (he used the language of a technical expert or high authority). As a new graduate he probably wanted to show his expertisc in his 1anguage so he can" t understand this cri tic ism.4For the rest it is 9-to-5 “chilling” before heading to the pub. (Para 6)The others who do not have a routine low status job (like stacking goods on a supermarket shelf) chill out all day (they spend their time casually relaxing - they don" t look for work) and go to pub for a drink in the eve ni ng.5I went to a comprehensive and I worked my backside off to go to a good university …(Para 6)He went to a school for students of all abilitics (not to a special school for academic students) and so he had to work very hard to enter a good university: Your backside means your bottom - the part of your body that you sit on — to\wkyour backside of ls informal and it means you work very hard indeed.6…but having worked full-time since leaving school herself，沖旳呼nd f advise him on how to proceed. (Para 7)The mother has always had a full-time job (presumably thefather is also working full-time), so she does not haverelevant personal experiencc. For her, it is tricky to giveadvice (difficult to do).7Carry on life as normal and don，t allow them to abuse your bank account or sap your reserve ofemotional energy. (Para 11)The advice from Gael Lindenfield here is that parents shouldlive as usual. They should neither let theirchildren spendthe parents，money imnecessarily, nor let the problem takeaway all their energy and emotions. Sap their reserve meansuse up their store of emotional energy.8After that the son or daughter needs to be nudged firmly back into the saddle. (Para 12)Then the parenls should gently push their children firmly sothat they get back into control of their lives.Reading and undcrstanding2Choose the best answer to the questions.Teaching tips X7 / | C IT-! C ITTlGo over the correct answers with Ss and ask them to explain why the other answers are wrong (See below) •1Why hasn， t Jack Goodwin got a job yet?(a)He doesn， t have a very good degree.(No, he has a 2:1 which is considered a good degree.)(b)He refuses to apply for jobs with low salaries^(He feels he should get a better job after studying at university.)(c)It isn' t easy to get a job in the current financial climate.(This may be true but the passage does not mention this.) (d)He prefers to stay at home and help his family.(No, he docst seem to be helping his family: he watches TV and talks to friends.)2How does he spend a typical day?(a)Doing a temporary job.(No, some of his friends are working in temporary jobs but he docsn，t want to do this.)(b)Watching television.(He watches lot.)(c)Queuing up in the university careers service.(No, he went there once but he didn" t want to queue so he walked away.)(d)Prcparing for the next job interview.(No, he does n，t seem to be prepar ing for in terviews.)3How do most of his friends spend the day?(a)They do nothing all day and go to the pub in the evening. (All except one of them do nothing except chill, then they go to the pub.)(b)They do outdoor activities such as sailing.(No, none of them seem to do outdoor activities; there is no mention of sailing.)(c)They are forced to work by their parents.(No, only one of them has been forced out to stack shelves by his parents; the others seem to bo like Jack.)(d)They do part-time jobs such as working in a bar. (No, the text mentions bar work but none of Jack" s friends seem to do this work.)4How are Jack" s parents helping him?(a)By looking for jobs for him.(No, Jack has tried to get a job himse1『；there" s nothinghere about his parents helping him look for a job.)(b)By paying for a trip to South America.(No, although he is going on a three-weck trip to South America, the passage does not say thatJack" s parents have paid for this.)(c)By gradually making him more financially aware-(The passage does not say so explicitly, but this is the implication about the cut-off point after the trip when he may be expected to pay rent and con tribute to the household bilIs.)(d)By threatening to throw him out of the house.(No, they haven" t threatened to do this, but theydefinitely want him to work after he gets back from his trip.)5What does Gael Lindenfield say about Jack" s parents? (a)They have not really tinderstood Jack，s problems. (No, she doesn" t say this; she says they must balance being positive with not making life too comfortable. This docsn" t mean they havet understood Jack" s problems.)(b)They have made life too comfortable for Jack.(No, she says they must balance comfort with being positive.This doesn" t necessarily mean that they have already made life too comfortable for Jack.)(c)The approach they have chosen is the right one.(She says they have struck exactly the right note.)(d)They need help from a psychologist.(No, she doesn" t say this.)6What do Whoopi Goldberg, Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt have in common?(a)They all did bar work before going to university.(No, we don，t know from the passage if any of them did this.)(b)They took part in protests against nuclear power plants. (No, we don' t know is emy of them did this)(c)They learnt to act by dressing up as giant chickens. (No, only Brad Pitt did this.)(d)They all did temporary jobs at one stage in their lives. (This is right, although they all had completely different temporary jobs.)Dealing with unfamiliar words3Match the words in the box with thei r def initions.1to make progress by moving to the next stage in a seriesof actions or events (proceed)2the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another (transition)3not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way (detached)4referring to something which will happen soon (upcoming)5to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6to return to a previous state or way of behaving (revert) 7to say what happened (recount)4Completc the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.Tt isn，t easy to make the (1) transi t ion 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 experieneed a long period of inactivity 1 ike 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 ajob, and tend to regard (6) upcoming interviews as i f they were nol very import a nt. 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.5Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London, (comprehensive)2I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving 1 icenee. (cop)3Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford? (aerial)4Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office, (clutched)5You should speak to Toby; he' s an supporter of flexible working hours, (advocate)6I hurt my leg badly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn" t got better completely. (healed)6Answer the questions about the words.1Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospccts，or (b) no future?2Is a tricky problem (a) difficult, or (b) easy to solve? 3If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel (a)ti red, or (b) more active than usual?4Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don" t want to, or (b) help you by listeningto what you have to say?5If you feel apathy, do you want to (a) change the world, or (b) stay at home and do nothing?7Answer the questions about the phrases.1Is fork out (a) a formal, or (b) an informal way of saying to pay for something?2Tf you are in the same boat as an other perso n, are you (a) making the same journey together, or (b) inthe same difficult or unpleasant situation?3If you feel you have come full circle, do you (a) feel you are back where you started, or (b) feel a sense of sati sfaction because you have completed something?4If 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?5If you strike the right note about somcthing, arc you expressing yourself (a) wel1, or (b) badly?6If you do some thing by all means, do you (a) try your best to do it, or (b) not care about it?7If you nudge someone hack into the saddle, are you encouraging them to (a) take responsibility again, or(b) take it easy?8Tf you talk through a problem wi th someone, do you (a) examine it carefully and sensitively, or (b) refer to it quickly and then change the subject?Rcading and intcrprcting8Answer the questions.1^Will he ever get a job?” Who is asking this question? What mood does it express?The parents are asking this because the paragraph is addressed to parents (earlier it says your graduatcson” )• The mood seem s to express patienee or res i gnation because the wo rd "ever” suggests that gettinga job will take a long time.2Who describes Generation Y as “rebels without a cause” ? Is it a fair description?This is the writer' s description to indicate that this generation is rebelling against parents or society, but theyhave nothing particular to rebel against. This doesn" t seem very fair because the students are trying to find work - it is just that they don" t like their parents neigging them. So they are a bit rebellious against their parenls, but no more than that.3Jack u walked into the university careers service and straight back out again v . What does this suggest about Jack" s character?It suggcsts that Jack is not very detennincd. As soon as he saw the queue he left without waiting and without trying to ask about jobs or careers.4Jack spent the summer “hiding” . Hiding from what?Why are quotation marks used?Probably this means he was hiding from the world of work, staying at home and not looking for a job.The quotation marks tel 1 us that he wast 1 iteral 1 y hiding, he just spent a lot of time at home.5How is Mrs Goodwin" s point of view affected by her own personal experience?In one way her experience hasn‘ t affected her attitudc:She left school and went immediately to a job (without going to university) and has been working full-time since then andyet she is sympathetic and takes a soft line.6How is Lindenfield' s point of view affected by her own personal experienee?Her personal experience was that she worked in a bar before finding her first proper job as an aerial photographic assistant. So she says such work is a great networking opportunity. If new graduates are good at such work and bright, cheerful and polite, they wi11 soon be promoted. Her personal experience thus reflects - or perhaps has created - her point of view.7What would the first two paragraphs have focused on if they had been presented from the point of view of the students rather than the parents?The first two paragraphs would have focused on the need for the new graduates to rest for a bit after their hard studies. It is OK for students to relax with the TV or to socialize with friends for a while, then they can start a serious search for employmont after that.Active reading (2)If you ask meBackground informationThis is an infomal and personalized account of an economics graduate who gets a job in a pub for a year andthen has an opportunity to be successful (a lucky break). She works in a London pub called “The Salisbury" or "The Marquis Salisbury" , named after someone who was the British Prime Minister three times between 1885 and 1902 and whose family once owned the pub" s land. The 100 year old pub is in Leadenhall Street, just off the Charing Cross Road and Leicester Square. Daytime customors can get a pub lunch and evening customers include many office workers andtheatre goers (the pub is near many West End theatres). The interior of this pub is dazzling, with large mirrors, cut glass and a mahogany decor.British pubs are often named after famous people (Robin Hood, The Du ke of Wellington) or royalty (The Queen f s Arms, the Prince of Wales) or historical symbol s {The Rose and Crown to represent King EdwardIII, The Royal Oak to represent King Charles II who once hid in a large oak tree). Other names often include colours and animals {The Red Bull, The Black Horse, The Golden Lion, The Swan) or symbols of traditional trades (The Compasses forcarpenters, The Three Hammers for blacksmiths, The Three Tuns for winemakers).As the pub is a social place to meet as well as a place to get a drink, people often play games like dominocs or darts or join a quiz or competition. A common expression is to "go dovvn the pub” or "go round to thelocal” (both meaning to go to the local pub).Culture pointspub in London: A pub is a place where people go for a drink and to meet friends and social ize. People can play games - such as darts, cards, dominoes - in a pub and pubs often have quiz nights, with prizes for thewinners, and live music (Sec also Backgroundi nTormat ion)The Salisbury is a well-known pub in central London (See also Background information)London School of Economics is a distinguished university in central London, famous for social sciences.Language poinls1If you ask me, real life is not all ifs cracked up to be. (Para 1)In my opinion {If you ask me introduces an opinion), reallife is not cvcrything that people say it is. If a thing is cracked up to be,people normally praise it but in the opinion of the speaker they are wrong.2…spending money when you don't have any is dead easy- (Para 7)Dead here means very. For example, we can say dead tired (exhausted), a dead loss(a complete loss or usel ess), a dead weight (very heavy, di f f icul t to 1 i ft).3What were the odds on anyone being so nice? (Para 11) What are the chances that someone wou 1 d be so nice? The writer is emphasizing here that such kindness is very unusual.4••• looking back after all these years, you only need one or two breaks in your life to succeed.(Para 13)A break here means a chance to be successful. A lucky break is an unexpected opportunity.Reading and understending2Choose the best answer to the questions.1What did the writer want to do after finishing her degree?(a)To do an MA at the London School of Economics.(b)To earn some money to pay off her loan.(c)To start working as soon as possible.(d)To return home and help her mother.2Why did she ask for a job in The Salisbury?(a)She was hungry and thirsty.(b)She thought it wou1d lead to better things.(c)She was a friend of the landlord.(d)She had the idea when she saw the landlord working.3What did she buy with her first salary?(a) A bunch of flowers.(b) A CD and a plant for the flat she lived in.(c) A ham sandwich and a glass of beer.(d)She didn' t have any money 1 eft after paying the bills. 4Why did Tony give her £20,000?(a)He found out it was her birthday and wanted to help.(b)He trusted her and thought it would help her.(c)He wan ted her to leave the pub and work for him.(d)He was secretly in love with her.5What did she do with the money?(a)She used it to pay for her course at the LSE.(b)She lost a lot of it in the 2008 stock market crash.(c)She invested it and paid back Tony and otheri nvestors.(d)She used it to start her own bus iness.6Why was Tony pleased when she repaid the loan?(a)He had had an accident and needed the money for a wheelchair.(b)It meant that he would be able to see her agciin.(c)T t proved that he had been right to in vest i n her.(d)She paid back the loan with a lot of interest.3Work in pairs and answer the questions.What do we know about the writer" s:1feimily background?Her mother had worked hard for 15 years to support her education but couldn" t afford any further support. Her father wasn， t around most of the time. He didn" t have any money because he spent it on gambling on dog racing or drinking in pubs.2career as a student?She had a good degree in economics and wan ted to study for a masters course at the London School of Economics.3ambition?She wanted to get a job in finance or invcstmcnts in London because then she would be able to use her degree.4appreciation of other people?She appreciated Mike' s friendliness with customers and his skill, and she apprcciated Tony as a nice person; later sheappreciated the trust of Tony and his friends <7 g| |T| (j T||5love life?We don，t know much about this, except that she doesn" tlike boys to hassle her. She thinks they are immature.6financia1 expertise?It must be quite good: She invested the £20, 000 and made enough profit to pay the money back with interest and set up her own company.7sense of responsibility?She has a strong sense of responsibility because she paid back the money to the investors and paid them an annual interest for the loan.8philosophy of life?She believes that you should work hard; you may need one or two breaks to succeed but you should know how to use the breaks. You should be honest and responsible with people who trust you.Dealing with unfamiliar words4Match the words in the box with their definitions.1funny or entertaining (amusing)2used for emphasizing that something good has happened，especially because of good luck (fortunately)3an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank (loan)4to take an amount or number from a total (dcduct)5the most exciting， impressive, or interesting part of an event (highlight)6to show that you understand someone" s problems (sympathize)7needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)5Complete the con versa tion with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.Teachi ng tipsWhen Ss have completed the blanks with the correct form of the appropriate words, ask them to practice rcading the dialogue, trying to make their reading sound as conversational as possible. Choose a pair to perform their reading to the class. The class 1istens and gives the performing pair a rating on a scale of 1-10 for fluency and naturalness.A After three years at university, I’ m now quiteheavi ly 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-timc job.A Whcit did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4) demanding.B Yes, it was. 1 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) amus i ng 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 andpension contributions. But it was enough to keep me going.6Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who 1 eave university before getting a degree end up in good jobs.3I think she， 11 get a good degree, but I wouldn" t risk my money on the exact result.4The money I spent at college was more than what I earnedin my part-time job.5The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6Our bus in ess has done very well since we changed our advertising.7I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key: (1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamb1e (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1Tf someth ing is not all it f s cracked up to be, is it (a)val id and interesting, or (b) just a 1 i tile bi tdisappointing?2If someone keeps banging on about something, are youlikely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored by what they say?3Tf there is a lot of hassle in you厂 1 ife， are you 1 ikely to feel (a) stressed, or (b) relaxed?4If something happens out of the blue, is it (a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilied your ambition, or (b) it happened almost by cha nee?6Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come veryoft en, or (b) the food the pub offers mostoften?7If something is dead easy, is it (a) very eeisy, or (b) not easy at al 1?8If you treat someone to something, do you (a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly to them?9If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the place happier? Reading and interpreting。