21世纪大学英语词汇

Unit 1
Do you think that making music and subjects in schools would reduce some
children's enjoyment of them?
2. Bob's one of those people risk and danger —he'd be bored in a safe, steady job.
3. Elizabeth is certainly talented enough to succeed in her career; she just doesn't have
in her own abilities.
4. I'm sorry you're in trouble, but as you made your decision on your own you'll just have to face
5. Many educators would be delighted to abolish exams, but they also worry that without
for students to work hard.
6. The teacher accidentally hit the boy's hand with an eraser and known as "dead-Eye Bean."
it all in Internet companies.
8. Psychologists say that our behavior is influenced by many factors too subtle for us to
for books. If he could work in a library, it would be a dream come true.
10. Look at those three whispering in the corner again —something, I just
don't know what!
参考答案：
(1)compulsory (2)relish (3)confidence (4)consequences (5)incentive (6)h enceforth (7)invest (8)perceive (9)passion (10)scheming
The suffix -ess can be added to some nouns to refer to female humans and animals.(U1TA)
.: prince →princess
tiger →tigress
A. Add this suffix to the following nouns so that they refer to a female person or animal. Be sure to make any necessary spelling changes.
B. Now use some of the words you've formed to complete the sentences below:
1.
2.
do most of the hunting while their mates look after their offspring.
4. Do you think the Western press goes too far in publishing stories about politicians love affairs,________and so on?
参考答案：
(1)actress (2)empress (3)goddess (4)mistress (5)waitress (6)lioness (7)pr iestess (8)heiress (9)Goddess (10)waitresses (11)actresses (12)Lionesses (13)mistresses
The suffix -ee can be added to many verbs to form nouns meaning.(U1TA)
(a) a person to whom the stated action is done, .:
employee = a person who is employed;
(b) a person who acts in the stated way, .:
devotee = a person who is devoted to something or someone. A. Now translate the following words into Chinese.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
B. Use some of the words above to complete the sentences below.
various topics.
2.
excellent preparation for your future career.
3. Almost all the students took part in the ceremony. The only
4. The war drove these people out of their homeland and they became
5. Years ago, Owen dreamed of writing a message at his desk and having
6.
参考答案：
(1)a person who is taking an exam 应试者 (2)one to whom something is referred, esp. for decision or settlement 裁判 (3)a person who is appointed to a job or position 被任命者 (4)a person who has been forced to leave his country, home, etc. and seek refuge 避难者，难民 (5)the person to whom a letter, etc. is addressed 收件人 (6)a person who is being trained 受训者 (7)a person who has escaped from somewhere 逃脱者 (8)a person who stays away 缺席者 (9)a person to whom money is or should be paid 受款人 (10)examinee (11)trainee (12)absentee (13)refugees (14)addressee (1 5)escapee
Unit 2
In
2.
production of a successful film, but they help!
3.
university education.
4. The marketing Edward proposed would be brilliant if only he hadn't forgotten about good business ethics.
5.
also complicates life in many ways.
6.
education.
7.
8.
9.
was given to age, gender or income.
10. He has lost the use of his limbs but he is still in possession of all his
11.
12. She enjoyed parts of her trip to India, but said she found the poverty
参考答案：
(1)complement (2)indispensable (3)privileges (4)strategy (5)constraints ( 6)entitled (7)survival (8)instinct(s) (9)randomly (10)faculties (11)urgent ( 12)depressing
词汇改写题
1. I can't find the pictures that were attached with the documents.
2. T he Titanic hit an iceberg and went under with a loss of more than 1,500
lives.
3. .
As soon as baby birds are able to fend to themselves, their parents lose interest in them.
5. T he explosion was heard by startled citizens in a distance from ten miles.
6. B efore we start our discussion, I'd like to hand around some extra
materials containing background information.
7.
.This report is based on a survey of one thousand readers chosen by random.
8. E veryone is entitled by his or her own opinion.
1.(1)attached to (2)fastened to
2.(1)went down (2)sank
3.(1)fend for themselves (2)take care of themselves
4.(1)gunned down (2)shot
5.(1)at a distance of ten miles (2)ten miles away
6.(1)hand out (2)distribute
7.(1)at random (2)without any plan or criteria for selection
8.(1)is entitled to (2)has a right to
One way that compound adjectives are formed is noun + verb-ing, for example:
self-respecting awe-inspiring egg-laying
Now form compound adjectives by matching each noun in the left-hand column with the -ing form of one of the verbs on the right. Then complete each of the following sentences with one of the adjectives you've formed.(U2TA)
1) breath a. find
2) heart b. bear
3) man c. love
4) movie d. break
5) peace e. eat
6) fact f. take
7) child g. go
1. It's a long climb up the hill, but once you're up there the view of the city
2. He was by nature a gentle and —he always did whatever he could to avoid conflict.
3. Our holiday on the island was rather spoiled by the presence of
4. In the information age, many people more important than memorizing and retaining knowledge.
5. —I weep every time I see it.
6.
careers in order to raise a family.
7. The film industry has been badly hurt by the sharp decline in the
参考答案：
(1)breathtaking (2)heartbreaking (3)man-eating (4)movie-going (5)peace -loving (6)fact-finding (7)child-bearing (8)breathtaking (9)peace-loving (1 0)man-eating (11)fact-finding (12)heartbreaking (13)child-bearing (14)m ovie-going
Unit 3
1. Colors often have meanings that vary from culture to culture.
2.
first glorious autumn in Beijing.
3.
everyday life.
4.
mistakes.
5.
contact our customer service department.
6. My boss's change very quickly; one moment he's light-hearted and cheerful, and the next he hates everything and everybody.
7.
8. She loves to sit on the hill alone at night, gazing at the stars and
9. These educational toys give children a feeling of self-worth by
10. Despite widespread the worsening air quality in these areas, little has been done to control air pollution.
11. powers, and sometimes all it needs to overcome a mild illness is rest and a healthy diet.
12.
and recognize danger.
参考答案：
(1)symbolic (2)dimmed (3)confront (4)misfortune (5)concerning (6)mood s (7)assimilate (8)pondering (9)arousing (10)recognition (11)healing (12) keen
词汇改写题
As the director is away on a business trip, I'll be in charge of the meeting this afternoon.
preside over
Much as parents might desire it, there is no such thing as "the perfect school" for any child.
wish for
Recent research has made new possibilities available for the treatment of cancer.
opened up
Bob was very uncertain about his real feelings for Beth.
as to
Although he's almost ninety, Professor Adler still has all his faculties.
is (still) in possession of
Having sold the house, Jim had a large sum of money to do what he wanted with.
at his disposal
The invention of the steam engine served as preparation for the development of industry.
paved the way for
1.
If we don't take a taxi, we'll be waiting for hours.
2. Despite all the technological breakthroughs, weather forecasting is still
science.
3. I know the current production system but it provides employment for hundreds more workers than if we computerized it all.
4. I thought Chris's joke was don't know why it made your aunt so angry.
5.
angrier.
6.
the poor.
7.
8.
lack of funds.
参考答案：
(1)inexpensive (2)infrequent (3)inexact (4)inefficient (5)inoffensive (6)insi
Fill in the blanks with adjectives chosen from the above list.
1. A always has 365 days, but the
varies in length from year to year.
2.
during the day.
3. Doctors usually but you should go twice a year if you have a history of health problems.
4.
fact there are several species of animal whose brains are larger than ours.
5. His parents died when he was seven, and because his father's family
6. Brushing your teeth after each meal is the best way to avoid
7.
of passing on knowledge by word of mouth has remained very important in many cultures.
8.
to the Mother.
9. It took the local people some time to recognize the medical benefits of
参考答案：
solar (2)lunar (3)diurnal (4)annual (5)mental (6)maternal (7)dental (8)or al (9)vocal (10)thermal
1. When every student imagines that every other student is working harder
2.
conflict.
3.
silence.
4. In many cultures a memorial service is a joyful celebration, not a
5. The recession has put increasing pressure on the job market, so employment prospects for this year's graduates are unfortunately rather
think for themselves.
7. he thought it was addressed to him.
small child!
at about 20% — still takes spirit-worship (神灵崇拜) seriously.
10. Before going on a camping trip, it's wise to make sure you're well
with his wild stories.
12. I talked to Alice last week —
lent her? I'd like to borrow it, if you don't mind.
参考答案：
inevitable (2)conviction (3)piercing (4)solemn (5)grim (6)grip (7)induced (8)Presumably (9)potent (10)segment (11)reckoned (12)equipped (13)co mmenced (14)incidentally
词汇改写题
The professor is often seen strolling around the campus * at deep night.
correct form:definition: (1)in the dead of night (2)very late at night
It's hard * conceiving in a culture where smell or touch are more important than sight.
correct form:synonym:(1)to conceive of (2)to imagine
After her husband's death, * fearsome for what the future would bring, Barbara closed the family business and went to work in a bank.
correct form:synonym:(1)fearful of (2)anxious about
The end of the movie didn't surprise me —I knew * all away who the murderer was.
correct form: ________synonym: ________ (1)all along (2)from the start
In a crowded dormitory it's especially important to * considerate for other people's needs and feelings.
correct form:________definition: ________(1)be considerate of (2)care about
None of Lucy's usual methods for attracting attention * were work for the professor.
correct form:________synonym:________(1)worked on (2)affected, influenced
If he doesn't find time to relax a little, I'm afraid he's going to * bug it up. correct form: ________synonym: ________ (1)bug out (2)go crazy
Please excuse my irritability. I've been * around too many pressures at work lately.
correct form:________definition:________(1)under too much pressure (2)stressed by too many worries
1. The water here has to be ________before you can drink it.
2. I'm so familiar with the students that I can ________them by their footsteps.
3. As the pressures on students continue to ________, more and more of them are suffering from problems with their health.
4. The bystanders were ________as they watched the car spin out of control and crash into a school bus.
5. There are still arguments about whether bacteria (细菌) should be
________as animals or plants.
6. The story of Linda and Barbara ________the way peer pressure and self-induced pressure are intertwined.
7. Merely putting up posters of movie stars in the dormitory and cafeteria is not what the campaign to ________our campus is about.
8. The government is planning to ________the tax laws so that they're easier for people to understand.
参考答案：
(1)purified (2)identify (3)intensify (4)horrified (5)classified (6)exemplifies (7)beautify (8)simplify
legislation (2)compiled (3)assumptions (4)emigrate (5)acquaintances (6)r enowned (7)ambition (8)confusion (9)orderly (10)amused (11)impressive (12)supplement
1. There are many versions of ________, but all of them are concerned with women's status in society.
2. One of my classmates was awarded a medal for his ________in saving two drowning children.
3. Facing classroom realities on a daily basis is a good cure for a young teacher's naive _________.
4. The senator's right-wing _________was an embarrassment to more liberal members of his party.
5. Joining the army is not the only way to express your _________; love for one's country and love of peace can go hand in hand.
参考答案：
1. Oh no, the lights have gone out again! This time we'd better call the___________.
2. Isaac Newton was an English physicist and_________who discovered the law of gravity when an apple fell on his head.
3. Johann Sebastian Bach was a German_________nd composer, one of the best known and most popular of all time.
4. It's strange: No one trusts _________, but we let them govern the world.
5. Jane loves books so much, she should become a _________.
6. The recent discovery of a number of well-preserved 8th-century trade documents is of enormous interest to _________.
7. They are looking for a laboratory _________who is very good at the detailed technical aspects of laboratory management.参考答案：
(1)electrician (2)mathematician (3)musician (4)politicians (5)librarian (6) historians (7)tech nician。