现代大学英语精读第二版。课后练习答案

现代大学英语精读3(第二版)课后练习答案

Unit OneKey to ExerciseVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1. differ2. differently, different3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

It is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but GDP. It will give rise to many serious problems.4. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富，但是这完全是徒劳的，人们仍然像躲避毒药那样躲避他。

现代大学英语精读3(第二版)课后练习答案

Unit OneKey to ExerciseVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1. differ2. differently, different3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

It is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but GDP. It will give rise to many serious problems.4. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富，但是这完全是徒劳的，人们仍然像躲避毒药那样躲避他。

现代大学英语精读3(第二版)课后练习答案

Unit OneKey to ExerciseVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1. differ2. differently, different3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

It is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but GDP. It will give rise to many serious problems.4. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富，但是这完全是徒劳的，人们仍然像躲避毒药那样躲避他。

现代大学英语精读第二版课后答案

现代大学英语精读第二版课后答案【篇一：现代大学英语精读第二版课后练习答案】txt>4 translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

they took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

although there are still difficulties ahead of us, i am sure that we chinese people will have the wisdom to bring about the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

it is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but gdp. it will give rise to many serious problems.4. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富，但是这完全是徒劳的，人们仍然像躲避毒药那样躲避他。

he loves to show off his wealth, but this is all in vain. people still avoid him as though he were poison.5. 他不久就爱上了这个村子。

他决心和村民一起把这个地方变成一个花园。

he soon fell in love with the village and was determined to make it a beautiful garden together with other villagers.6. 我们必须花更多的钱来和全球气温上升作斗争。

现代大学英语精读第二版第一册课后练习答案完全版

参考答案（Unit 1—8）Unit OneKey to ExercisePreview:1 True or false1F 2T 3F 4F 5T 6F 7T 8T 9T 10TVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1. differ2. differently, different3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute7. attention 8. attentively, attentive4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

It is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but GDP. It will give rise to many serious problems.4. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富，但是这完全是徒劳的，人们仍然像躲避毒药那样躲避他。

现代大学英语精读3(第二版)课后练习答案

Unit OneKey to ExerciseVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1. differ2. differently, different3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

It is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but GDP. It will give rise to many serious problems.4. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富，但是这完全是徒劳的，人们仍然像躲避毒药那样躲避他。

现代大学英语精读第二版第一册课后练习答案完全

Unit OnePreview:1 True or false1F 2T 3F 4F 5T 6F 7T 8T 9T 10TVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1. differ2. differently, different3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute7. attention 8. attentively, attentive4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

It is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but GDP. It will give rise to many serious problems.4. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富，但是这完全是徒劳的，人们仍然像躲避毒药那样躲避他。

现代大学英语精读第二版第二册课后练习答案

参考答案（Unit 1—8）Unit OneKey to ExercisePreview:1 True or false1F 2T 3F 4F 5T 6F 7T 8T 9T 10TVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets 1. differ 2. differently, different 3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute7. attention 8. attentively, attentive4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

It is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but GDP. It will give rise to many serious problems.4. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富，但是这完全是徒劳的，人们仍然像躲避毒药那样躲避他。

现代大学英语精读1第二版课后练习答案

Unit 10Preview1 Listen to the recording of the text and Choose the statement that best reflects your understanding.1. D2. D3. D4. BVocabulary1 Become familiar with the rule of word formation.1 Give the corresponding nouns for the following verbs.1. improvement2. endurance3. success4. allowance5. supply6. provision7. cultivation8. nourishment9. fulfillment10. attempt11. elimination12. refusal2 Give the corresponding verbs for the following nouns.1. garden2. fertilize3. mix4. liberate5. require6. fail7. endure8. alternate9. result10. satisfy3 Translate the following expressions. Point out which –ing form is a gerund and which a present participle.1.一家建筑公司（gerund）2.缺少一个环节（presentparticiple）3.一个动人的故事（presentparticiple）4.阅读技能（gerund）5.一件泳衣（gerund）6.落日（present participle）7.起居（gerund）室8.睡美人（present participle）9.安眠药片（gerund）10.乏味的讲演/报告（presentparticiple）11.饮用水（gerund）12.流血的鼻子（presentparticiple）13.藏身之处（gerund）14.太笼统/绝对的话（presentparticiple）15.狩猎的季节（gerund）16.最后的润色（gerund）17.指导原则（present participle）18.下个星期（present participle）19.颤抖的双腿（presentparticiple）20.一张渔网（gerund）21.一根手杖（gerund）22.现有的制度（presentparticiple）23.饮食习惯（gerund）24.（比萨）斜塔（presentparticiple）25.一个有前途的学生（presentparticiple）26.正在增长的人口（presentparticiple）4 Compare the following expressions and translate them into Chinese.1.发展中国家；发达国家2.正在落下的树叶；落下的树叶3.正在沸腾的水；开水4.正在退败的战斗；一场败仗2 Complete the following verb + collocations or expressions.1. have/get/show/produce/achieve2. have/take/accept/show/bear/assume3. discuss/debate/raise/settle/confuse/avoid4. pursue/have/develop5. have/make/lose/avoid6. face/lives/time/money/trouble7. roots/chairs/hats/coats/gloves/shoes/bandages/make-up/doubts8. land9.enemies/rivals/opponents/suspects/errors10. oil/cars/cotton/results/a movie11. care/time/money/experience/patience/courage12. the dead/treasure/past/head13. plants/children/animals/relationship14. meetings/appointments/time/place/books/flowers/business affairs3 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the expressions listed below.1. cut out, removed/cut out, from2. provides/supplies, with3. brought back4. ask, permission5. empty6. take, in, through trial and error7. read, into8. at great length, providing, with9. in some ways, at heart4 Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions or adverbs.1. in2. up3. away4. way5. out6. up7. out8. up9. with5 Translate the following sentences into English.1. 如果他们拒绝归还这些小岛，他们两国的关系就不能完全正常化。

现代大学英语(第二版)精读3课后练习答案

Unit OneKey to Exercise Vocabularyplete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1.differ2. differently, different3. difference4.serious, serious，seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6.Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution，seriously, pollute7.attention 8. attentively, attentive3Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the phrases and expressions.1. on their own 6. to resort to2. show off 7. clinging to3. burst into 8. give rise to4. given rise to 9. took advantage of5. brought about 10. in vain，make，out of4Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text1.他们利用我们求助无门的W境把我们公习接管了。

They took advantage ?f our helpless situation and took over our company.2.M然我们面前仍有网难，似我u定我们屮国人有智慧S&己实现围家的和平统-。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that wc Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring about the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3.只强调闽内牛.产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

(完整版)现代大学英语精读1第二版。课后练习答案解析

120447932参考答案（Unit 1-8)Unit OneKey to ExercisePreview:1 True or false1F 2T 3F 4F 5T 6F 7T 8T 9T 10TVocabulary4。

Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1。

differ 2。

differently, different 3. difference4。

serious， serious, seriously 5。

seriousness， seriously polluted 6. Fortunately/ Luckily， pollution, seriously, pollute7。

attention 8。

attentively, attentive3 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the phrases and expressions.4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1。

他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了.They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us， I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3。

杨立民现代大学英语精读2课后答案

杨立民现代大学英语精读2课后答案！杨立民现代大学英语精读2课后答案！杨立民现代大学琴语精读2课后答案一：Unitl 一、词汇短语TextA disaster[diza:ste]n.灾难，灾祸；不幸【例句】These difficulties are caused by natural disasters.这些困难都是由自然灾害造成的。

【助记】dis （不，没有）+aster （星星）一星星消失了，难道预示着灾难的来临？谐音“点扎死他”，灾难。

semester[simeste]n.学期；半年【彳列句】His writing has improved greatly in this semester.这学期他的写作有了很大进步。

【助记】seme （看作semi半）+s+ter （看作terra学期）—半学期beanpoletbimpeujn.（插在地上供豆茎攀缘的）支竿，瘦长之人【例句】LiLing's elder sister is short and overweight while her younger sister is a beanpole.李玲的姐姐是个矮胖墩儿，可她妹妹却是个细高个儿。

hip[hip]n.臀部,髓;屋脊;蔷薇果；忧有郁adj.熟悉内情的；非常时尚的【例句】He stood there with his hands on his hips.他双手叉腰站在那里。

specimen[spesimen]n.范例；样品，样本，标本【例句】He collects specimens of all kinds of rocks and minerals.他采集各种岩石和矿物的标【助记】spec-看+men男人，人，（医院）常有供人看的人的样品。

drugstoretdrAg^toJn.（美国兼售化妆品、家居用品、饮料、小吃等的）药店，药房【例句】I will bring stuff from the drugstore for your hands. 我到药房去给你的手弄点药来。

现代大学英语精读第二版。课后练习答案

参考答案（Unit 1—8）Unit OneKey to ExercisePreview:1 True or false1F 2T 3F 4F 5T 6F 7T 8T 9T 10TVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1. differ2. differently, different3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute7. attention 8. attentively, attentive4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

It is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but GDP. It will give rise to many serious problems.4. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富，但是这完全是徒劳的，人们仍然像躲避毒药那样躲避他。

现代大学英语精读2第二版课后习题答案

现代大学英语精读2（第二版）课后习题答案Key to exercisesUnit 1Preview1. Listen to the recording of the text and then fill in the blanks in the following sentences.1. aim/purpose; training; practical/professional skills; technical training; universitiesbe a pharmacist2. graduate school; Shakespeare‘s plays;3. making a living; keep himself; his family; expose; ideas4. waking; average; a living; all about5. in danger; mechanized savages; push-button Neanderthals6. have left us; peculiar accomplishments; species7. center; storehouse8. sarcastic; humorous2. Read the text for better comprehension and answer the questions, paying special attention tothe parts in bold type.1) It means annoying experiences, tough problems or failures.2) They must have finished their graduate studies with an advanced degree like a PhD.here means the wholeThe word ―body‖　3) It simply means ―one of the students‖.group of students. Because the student is thin and tall. It is meant to be humorous rather thaninsulting.4) He teaches English literature.5) By using the word ―stuff‖, he shows his dislike for the course very clearly. He doesnthe course because he thinks it is useless for his planned career.6) We can assume that he does not think it necessary to waste money on the books since heintends to drop the course.7) The latter. It is a humorous way of referring to a certain type of people.8) He is talking about the Pharmacy School. He is being sarcastic when he calls it ―a Drugstore Mechanics School‖　技工‖．It means ―9) He is talking about the diploma for university or college graduates.He has in mind people like what the student wants to be: pharmacists.10) It means ―having been introduced to the ideas developed or produced throughout history.11) It refers to his effort to convince the student.It is often used as a set phrase12) ―Hold‖　here is an intransitive verb meaning ―remain true‖.―hold true‖．诸如此类13) It means ―things of the same kind‖.14) We call it the future continuous tense. It is used for ongoing future actions.15) He is saying here that you will make sure that the medicineyou make will not be mixed with poison if you are trained as a pharmacist;that the houses you build will successfully keep out bulls if your chosen job is engineering; andthat your client will not be sentenced to death because you are incompetent if you want to be alawyer.up your children.16) These are all useful things to do… and raises/brings17) In formal English, ―may‖ is used to express a hope or wish.More examples:May our country be prosperous and our people happy.May peace finally prevail.Note: suffice (be sufficient) It is formal for humorous effect.18) 民主的思想家. Will you be heading a family that is familiar with the great democratic ideasin past history?is often used to refer to an annoying person especially a19) He means the tall student. ―Pest‖　child.20) No. He means that he is aiming to make money. That is his purpose for coming to school.21) …you‘re going to have trouble finding something to do when you are not spending money.22) … then you shouldn‘t go to college. You have no reason to go to college.23) He is saying here that young people may become savages like the ancient people who lived35,000 to 130,000 years ago although they can now push buttons and use machines, hence, aspecies‖．24) Our colleges are bound to produce some students of this kind. He is very sarcastic aboutthese people and thinks that they are not truly educated and civilized as they should be today.Therefore he uses the expression: ― such life forms‖. Note also that the word ―graduatea transitive verb here.25) We are talking about how ideas or concepts are developed and how important they are in theevolution of the human species. Animals liveby instinct. Only human beings are able to formulate ideas such as love, freedom, democracy, andequality. These ideas make us different from other animals. And we get these ideas from people inthe past. That is why reading is so important. Many scholars maintain that without reading wedon‘t know how to think. There are, however, people who emphasize the importance of directexperience. They say that ?Doing is also learning‘. Sometimes they even go as far as to maintain that reading may prevent us from creative thinking.26) The fact that we have the faculty means that…Vocabulary1. Do the following exercises on word formation rules.1) The following words are adjectives ending with the suffixes ―-ent‖　and theirand ―-ant,‖　and ―-ance.‖　Decide which of the followingcorresponding nouns usually ending with ―-ence‖　should be the former, and which the latter.1. different2. independent3. extravagant4. competent5. arrogant6. important7. confident8. fragrant9. significant10. convenient11. evident12. intelligent13. relevant14. present15. urgent16. violent17. current18. frequent19. distantNote: The following words are nouns, not adjectives: accountant; assistant; defendant; dependant; attendant2) Guess the corresponding nouns of the following, paying special attention to their pronunciation.1. qualification clarificationunification notificationclassification identificationintensification justificationsimplification certificationglorification specification2. modernization mechanizationrealization civilizationglobalization specializationAmericanization industrializationurbanization idealizationcentralization marketizationnationalization privatization3. permission discussionadmission professioncommission confessionremission impressionemission oppressionsubmission compressiontransmission expressionomission depression3) Give derivatives of the following words.1. sense: sensitive; sensible; senseless; sensibility; oversensitive; insensitive2. technique: technical; technically; technician;3. special: specially; specialty; specialize4. intellect: intellectual; intelligent; intelligence5. civil: civilize; civilization; civilized; uncivilized4) Translate the following into Chinese.1. Many people agree that the increased enrollment is a big accomplishment.2. The lack of availability of certified accountants who can meet such high qualifications is stilla big problem.3. Early specialization is not wise. Students should have a wide exposure to world culture before they specialize.4. Strong as we might be some day we must never become arrogant. We should continue to pursue the policy of peaceful co-existence among nations.power rests essentially with its advanced 5. It is a penetrating thought that a nation‘scivilization.6. Our memory of past disastrous experiences is an extremely important spiritual resource.2. Translate the following verb+noun collocations into English.1) fold one‘s arms2) fold the letter3) acquire knowledge4) generate ideas5) generate jobs6) generate power7) generate interest8) employ workers9) use/employ time10) rear/raise one‘s children11) rear sheep12) raise one‘s family13) raise one‘s voice14) raise tax15) raise the question16) maintain contact17) maintain law and order18) maintain peace3. Give the synonyms and antonyms of the following.Synonyms1. reasonably/ rather/quite2. clearly/evidently3. to keep4. to raise5. to gain/obtain6. to produce7. to prove8. department (university)9. humanity10. drugstore /chemist (英)11. type/example/model/case12. to enter/join13. however/but14. sharp/thoughtful15. thinker/intellectual16. to shake/tremble/shiver17. unavoidably/certainly/18. to suppose/presume/think/guess19. to help/assist20. strange/odd/unusual/queer21. achievement/success/victory22. special skillAntonyms1. unavailable2. modestly3. general4. unqualified5. uncivilized/savage6. to unfold7. unemployed8. incompetence9. insensitive4. Complete the sentences with the expressions listed below.1) to see to it; exposed to2) out for; succeed in3) averages out4) specialize in5) stuck for6) preside over7) stuck for; see to it that8) true of9) out to; see to it that10) have no business5. Fill in the blanks with the right word or expression in the bracket.1) in making; to find2) see3) out; of; of; for4) to5) by; for6) Poor as he was; put7) for8) in9) believed in; forcing10) physicist; sensitive6. Translate the following sentences into English.1) It is wrong to raise our children the way we grow flowers in the greenhouse. We must expose them to all social problems because very soon they will be dealing with them as responsible citizens.2) As time goes on we are inevitably going to get more and more involved in international affairs. And conflicts are sure to occur because there always exist different views and interests between nations.3) We are proud of our accomplishments, and we have reason to be. But we must never become arrogant. Otherwise we will lose our friends.4) Information is now easily available. An average computer can store the information of a small library5) That construction company is not qualified to handle the project. They do not have any legal document to certify that they have the necessary expertise. We must find a company that specializes in building theatres.6) These think tanks do not make decisions. They are out to generate new ideas and penetrating analyses that will be extremely useful for decision makers.7) The growth of GDP is not everything. Our country cannot be said to have been modernized unless the quality of our people‘s lives is really improved.8) Poor as we were in many ways at that time, we were still quite happy as children, for therewas clean air, clean water, a lot of fish, crabs and eels in the rivers, lakes, and ponds; and a lot of flowers, trees and birds in the fields.9) Give absolute power to some individual or any particular group of people, and that person or group are sure to abuse that power because, just as Lord Acton says, ―Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.‖10) Traditionally in our country school education was always said to be more important and useful compared with all other pursuits.Grammar1. Point out how future time is expressed and what concept each future expression conveys.It is far more complicated to talk about the future than to talk about the present and past. Generally, future time is expressed in these ways.Future at Presenta) ―will‖ as in 3): used to say something is expected to happenas in 4): used to say that you are sure that something will happen because ―will be doing‖　arrangements have been madeb) ―be going to‖: used 2), 5) to say that something will happen quite soon or to talk about sb intentions or what they have decided to doc) ―the present progressive‖ as in 10): used to talk about something that will happen because you have planned or arranged itd) ―the simple present‖ as in 9): used to say that something will definitely happen at a particular time, especially because it has been officially arrangedFuture in the Pasta) ―would‖ as in 7): used to say what you intended to do or expected to happenb) ―was/were going to‖ as in 1): used to say that something was expected to happenuld happen because it hadc) ―was/were to do‖ as in 6), 8): used to talk about something that wobeen planned or arranged.2. Learn to use emphasizing coordinating conjunctions.1. Point out the grammatical form each pair of the conjunctions connects.Emphasizing coordinating conjunctions connect parts of the sentence that have the same grammatical form.1) two nouns2) two adjectives3) two prepositional phrases4) two infinitive phrases5) two noun phrases6) two noun phrases7) two prepositional phrases8) two prepositional phrases2. Combine each pair of the sentences using the right emphasizing coordinating conjunctions.1) The province is strong both in industry and in agriculture. / The province is not only strong in industry, but also in agriculture.2) Relief agencies say the immediate problem is not a lack of food, but transportation.3) Generally, after working for the company for five years, young employees either are promoted or leave.4) TV programs for children should not only entertain but also teach.5) Obviously, these children are motivated not by a desire to achieve, but by fear of failure6) At present, it would be neither practical nor desirable to eliminate examinations altogether.7) Asian Americans are playing a more active role in politics than ever before, both at local andnational level.8) My uncle believes that in our town sightseeing is best done either by tour bus or by bicycle.9) Wood flooring not only cleans easily, but is environmentally friendly.10) Until I read the article I knew neither where she was brought up nor (where she was) educated.11) I find the new manager neither easy to get along with nor delightful to talk to.12) Contrary to what people had expected, not only did he attend the meeting, but he also spokefor twenty minutes.3. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.(1) other (2) best (3) reason (4) mental (5) next(6) As (7) take (8) cool (9) thinking (10) rest4. Translate the following sentences into English.1) The premier is leaving for New York for a UN conference tomorrow.2) He is to meet the heads of state of several countries during his stay in New York.3) What are you going to do during the National Day holidays? Are you going home or stayingon campus?4) —What do you think school will be like in twenty years‘ time?— I think children will probably learn at home with a mechanical teacher.5) Thirty years ago, my grandparents never thought they would be able to move into atwo-storey house with all the modern facilities.6) What they lack is not money but experience.7) They have come to China not only to learn Chinese, but to learn about Chinese culture aswell.8) What children want most from their parents are not material things but love and attention.9) You may either write your essay in your regular exercise book or do it on your computer.10) I‘m not quite sure why he didn‘t show up. Either he was not interested, or he simply forgotabout it.11) A society should respect both its scientists and its garbage collectors.12) He is miserly both with his money and with his time.5. Identify and correct the mistakes. Note there is no mistake in two of the sentences.1) I will phone you as soon as I arrive in Beijing.2) We can hardly imagine what life will be like in 50 years.3) What are we going to do if Edith won‘t help us? (No mistake in this sentence. Here ―i is possible when will expresses ―willingness‖.)4) Please be seated, everyone. The show is about to begin. (Use ―be about to do sth‖ to s something will happen almost immediately. ―Will‖ is not used.)5) It is pred icted that in about ten years‘ time, China will be able to send man to the Moon. (be able to do sth‖ is used to say it is possible for someone or something to do something.)6) Drop in whenever you please. You‘ll always be welcome. (Adverbs of frequency, such asalways, usually, often, sometimes, etc, usually go immediately in front of the main verb.)7) Neither his parents, nor his brother was able to come to his performance. (The main verbagrees with the noun phrase introduced by nor.)8) Both her friends and her English teacher believe she will win the talent contest.9) My father regards creativity both as a gift and as a skill. (Normally, the two items connectedby emphasizing coordinating conjunctions should be expressed in the same grammatical form,here, two prepositional phrases.)10) We can either do it now or after class—it‘s up to you. (No mistake. Though the two itemsaren‘t the same grammatical form, this is acceptable because we can―now‖　and ―after class‖　regard them as condensed from ―We can either do it now or do it after class.‖ Therefore, the two items can also be different grammatical forms serving the same grammatical function, here, bothadverbials.)Unit 2Preview1. Listen to the recording of the text and fill in the blanks in the following sentences.1) racial equality2) civil rights; linger on3) husband; quite a good husband/very considerate; liberal; racial4) considered; unprepared5) give his wife; had admitted6) found out; pressing7) look; argued about such serious matters8) perfectly normal; tolerate9) are different culturally10) culturally and socially; racial segregation11) white; married; a perfect stranger2. Read the text for better comprehension and answer the questions.means ―to join with other people in doing a job‖. In the expression ―to pitch a1) ―pitch in‖　baseball‖, the word ―pitch‖ means ―to throw‖. ―to pitch a tent‖ means ―to put up a tent支帐篷.漆黑—pitch means 沥青―pitch dark‖ means ―as dark as pitch‖　―housework‖ means the work you do to keep your house clean and tidy; ―homework‖ means th work a teacher gives to a student to do out of class.2) After thinking of all aspects of the matter carefully.We can assume that he would have considered the difficulties and problems he believed it wouldbring to his life if he married a black wife.3)He knew there would be an unpleasant quarrel, and that it was wiser for him just to keep hismouth shut. This shows that they have had previous serious disagreements. This was not the firsttime.It shows that the man has seldom taken his wife seriously.4) ―you coming along…and implying…‖ is the complex object of ―need‖．If he weren‘t a racist, he would not say no, since his wife is exactly the same person except for herskin color.5) No. It is clear that the wife is using an ironical tone.No. The man is using a common excuse of white racists who try to justify their prejudice basedon different skin color by using a seemingly more neutral and respectable term ―culturaldifferences‖．6) To show that he found the situation very annoying.Normally it means ―what I say is absolutely true‖, but here he means ―It is true not because I saying it. I have statistics to prove this.‖7) She said it contemptuously.She was getting angry.8) Because his wife keeps mimicking him, showing that she thinks what he said was ridiculousand hypocritical.9) Like ―Oh boy‘ or ―My God‖, it is to show his Anger, as if saying ―Don‘t start on that a fed up.‖10) Still unmarried.11) His wife remained angry.看得出来12) to recognize sth as a result of knowledge, Experience or evidence.‖　She saw clearly that her husband hesitated before he answered the question, and he hesitatedbecause he was trying to get out of this embarrassing situation.13) She wanted him to give her his true answer.14) It shows his reluctance to give this answer.15)Her indifference implies contempt. It would naturally hurt her husband.here means doing something else that follows from doing the primary thing.16) ―to be at it‖　(While he was doing the dishes, doing housework stuff, and he couldn‘t think of anything else to do, he would mop the floor)No, he was embarrassed and angry too. He continued the housework to cover up his anger andshow his indifference in return.17) He is ashamed of being made to lose his temper. He thinks it was foolish of him to take hiswife so seriously. He obviously does not view his wife as his intellectual equal.18) He is going to change his answer.No, he just wants to humor his wife, and he does not think the issue that important anyway.19) He was hoping that now that he had said he would marry her even if she were black, shewould forgive him. When his wife asked him to turn off the light, he expected her to join him. Sohe said ―All right‖ meaning ―I‘ve turned off the light as you asked me to. Come on.‖20) It shows that this was not the first time since they had married that he had felt his wife was astranger to him.Vocabulary1. Do the following exercises on word formation rules.1) Identify suffixes through comparing the following words.(1) Suffix ―–ware‖, meaning objects made of a particular materialthe science or art of.(2) Suffix ―–ics‖, meaning(3) Suffixes ―–c‖ and ―–ical‖, meaning of, characteristic of, or belonging to.-‖2) Turn the foll owing into their opposite by adding ―in-‖ or ―un1. unjust2. injustice3. unequal4. inequality5. unable6. inability7. invisible8. uncountable9. unavoidable10. unbelievable11. invaluable12. insignificant13. inseparable14. unbalanced15. uncomfortable16. uncommon17. informal18. unconditional19. inedible20. uneatable21. unconscious22. unaware23. inaudible24. unavailable25. inefficient26. unfair27. unfamiliar28. unfriendly29. indirect30. unfortunate31. ungrateful32. inconsiderate33. unhappy34. unimportant35. incompetent36. unlucky37. unlimited38. incomplete39. incapable40. unnecessary41. unreasonable42. inappropriate43. unpleasant44. unofficial45. unpopular46. inadequate3）Give derivatives of the following words.(1) economy: economist; economic; economical; economically; economize(2) critical: critic; critically; criticize ; criticism(3) consider: considerate, inconsiderate, considerable, considerably, consideration, considering 2. Translate the following collocations into English.1) do/wash the dishes2) pinch one‘s brows together3) repeat one‘s words4) press one‘s lips tight5）squeeze fruits6) rinse clothes7) spray cool water8) take a reasonable tone9) take a deep breath10）win a victory11) win the argument12) demonstrate one‘ s indifference13) hurt sb‘s feelings14) wipe the counters15) mop the floor.16) call sb‘s name.1. Give antonyms of the following words.1) dislike/hate;2) unlike3) inconsiderate4) small/insignificant/average5) deep/profound6) unreasonable7) wise/smart/clever/bright8) untrue/false9) unsteady/unstable/shaky10) heavy/weighty11) dark/dim12) loosen13) incompetence14) keen/interested/enthusiastic/sympathetic15) material/physical16) implicit/implied/general4. Rewrite the sentences, replacing the phrases in bold type with the appropriate expressions in their proper forms.1) It‘s okay with me; you might as well2) You can take my word for it; break up.3) came up with the same idea4) come to my aid5) for our children‘s sake6) acted out of concern for my health7) All things considered8) he‘s at it; for our part9) pitch in10) He wished to make it up to him.5. Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions or adverbs.1) into; up.2) at; in.3) out of; for; to4) up; for; of5) about; out with6) about; onto7) with; with; to; into; out; with8) up; to; at9) on; up6. Translate the following into English.1）You know what? All things considered, it‘s not a bad idea to be a teacher. As a matter of fact, I think it is an excellent idea.2）I don‘t like it when you take a sarcastic tone the way you just did. You seem to be implyingall the time that I am a good for nothing.3）It is really considerate of my father to leave the final decision to me. I must say I am verylucky. Not many people have such a terrific father.4）You said you do not want any money. You may not want money, but you do need money. Idon‘t see what‘s wrong with students earning some money during their spare time.5）Somehow this tune sounds very familiar, but I can‘t recall what it is. In any case it is a Russian folk song.6） Besides the usual weekend housework, I also have a whole pile of homework to do tomorrow.It‘s really terrible.7）To demonstrate our unhappiness over the recent dispute, we put off our Foreign Ministervisit indefinitely.8）It‘s getting dark. The next town is still two hours drive away. We might as well camp in theforest, pitch a tent, build a fire, and have a good sleep before we continue our journey tomorrow.9）I am really shocked to hear people say they do not consider cheating at exams shameful. Isnthat the most shameful thing that we should be incapable of feeling ashamed?Grammar1. Learn to use ―the way‖ with relative clauses.1. Point out the function of the noun phrase in the following sentences.1) adverbial modifier (状语)2) predicative (表语)3) object of the verb like (宾语)4) object of in (介词宾语)5) subject (主语)as shown in the2. Combine each pair of the sentences using, ―the way + relative clause‖　example.1) Bill‘s friends were impressed by the way he faced his incurable disease.2) The way the stranger looked at me made me uncomfortable.3) The way the man used a screwdriver showed that he couldn‘t be a carpenter.4) Watch your teacher‘s lips carefully and say the word the way she does.5) I agree with what he said, but I can‘t tolerate the way he said it.6) People are anxiously watching the way things will work out in their country.7) The way the dispute between labor and management was settled surprised the public.8) The way the policeman discussed the case with the criminals‘ parents convinced them that they should cooperate.9) From the way he walked, I could tell that something was wrong with his leg.Or. The way he walked showed that something was wrong with his leg.10) The way they talked to her made her suspect that they were keeping something from her.2. Rewrite the sentences using the ―with + noun + preposition phrase / participle / adjective construction.1) Professor Liu walked into the classroom with a few books under his arm.2) The old man was dozing off in an armchair with a magazine on his lap.3) Under the bridge, the police found a man lying dead, with a knife in his chest.4) He walked out of his boss‘s office with his head held high.5) When a guest arrived, the hostess greeted him/her politely, with a smile on her face.6) In September, the school came to life again, with children playing and running on theplayground.7) With the Moon Festival only a month away, shops are promoting their moon cakes.8) With their children gown up and gone, the old couple sometimes feel lonely.9) With all the packing finished, the family could now sit down and have some tea.10) With a big bag on her shoulder, the old woman moved slowly in the snow.3. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.(1) used (2) friendly (3) both (4) sorry (5) remind (6) mean (7)depends (8) shocked (9) phone (10) armor ―with +noun + complement‖　4. Translate the sentences using ―the way + relative clause‖　phrase.1) That was the way people lived their lives in my day.2) Mrs. Jones loved her students the way she loves her own children.the way some young people treat their parents.3) The farmer‘s wife doesn‘t like4) With Big Yao on the team, I‘m sure they‘ll beat their rivals.5) The man was sitting in his armchair, with his face buried in his hands.6) With the TV on, he found it hard to concentrate on his homework.7) The way people helped him during his journey when he had no money convinced the writerthat people can still depend on strangers.8) With the price of cabbages soaring, they decided to increase imports from other countries9) The way these young people organized campus activities showed their leadership qualities10) He stood with his arms stretched out as a customs officer searched him with a portablescanner.5. Identify and correct the mistakes. Note there is no mistake in two of the sentences.1) Neither his parents nor his teacher believes that the boy lied.2) I don‘t think the husband in the story is racist. / In my opinion, the husband in the story isna racist.3) Everybody was shocked by the terrible news. (There‘s no mistake.)4) The couple discussed interracial marriage while doing the dishes.5) The wife said there was nothing wrong with whites marrying blacks. (There‘s no mistake.)6) Few young people bother to know when and where their grandparents were born.7) When she received our present, she sent a thank-you note immediately.8) He walked out of the chairman‘s office, with a smile on his face.9) The boy doesn‘t know what wheat looks like before it becomes bread.10) When the movie was over, the old woman remained in her seat with tears running down herface.Unit 3Preview2. Read the text for the better comprehension and answer the questions.1) Here it means in the countryside.2) It is difficult to tell the difference between the root crops you buy from stores and those yougrow yourself in your garden.Note:(1) root crops: What are grown so that the roots can be used for food, such as carrots.(2) tell apart: Recognize the difference between two people or things that are very similar.(3) when store bought: when they are bought in stores3) having a particular effect or influence 在起作用。

现代大学英语精读1第二版课后练习答案

Unit 10Preview1 Listen to the recording of the text and Choose the statement that best reflects your understanding.1. D2. D3. D4. BVocabulary1 Become familiar with the rule of word formation.1 Give the corresponding nouns for the following verbs.1. improvement2. endurance3. success4. allowance5. supply6. provision7. cultivation8. nourishment9. fulfillment10. attempt11. elimination12. refusal2 Give the corresponding verbs for the following nouns.1. garden2. fertilize3. mix4. liberate5. require6. fail7. endure8. alternate9. result10. satisfy3 Translate the following expressions. Point out which –ing form is a gerund and which a present participle.1.一家建筑公司（gerund）2.缺少一个环节（presentparticiple）3.一个动人的故事（presentparticiple）4.阅读技能（gerund）5.一件泳衣（gerund）6.落日（present participle）7.起居（gerund）室8.睡美人（present participle）9.安眠药片（gerund）10.乏味的讲演/报告（presentparticiple）11.饮用水（gerund）12.流血的鼻子（presentparticiple）13.藏身之处（gerund）14.太笼统/绝对的话（presentparticiple）15.狩猎的季节（gerund）16.最后的润色（gerund）17.指导原则（present participle）18.下个星期（present participle）19.颤抖的双腿（presentparticiple）20.一张渔网（gerund）21.一根手杖（gerund）22.现有的制度（presentparticiple）23.饮食习惯（gerund）24.（比萨）斜塔（presentparticiple）25.一个有前途的学生（presentparticiple）26.正在增长的人口（presentparticiple）4 Compare the following expressions and translate them into Chinese.1.发展中国家；发达国家2.正在落下的树叶；落下的树叶3.正在沸腾的水；开水4.正在退败的战斗；一场败仗2 Complete the following verb + collocations or expressions.1. have/get/show/produce/achieve2. have/take/accept/show/bear/assume3. discuss/debate/raise/settle/confuse/avoid4. pursue/have/develop5. have/make/lose/avoid6. face/lives/time/money/trouble7. roots/chairs/hats/coats/gloves/shoes/bandages/make-up/doubts8. land9.enemies/rivals/opponents/suspects/errors10. oil/cars/cotton/results/a movie11. care/time/money/experience/patience/courage12. the dead/treasure/past/head13. plants/children/animals/relationship14. meetings/appointments/time/place/books/flowers/business affairs3 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the expressions listed below.1. cut out, removed/cut out, from2. provides/supplies, with3. brought back4. ask, permission5. empty6. take, in, through trial and error7. read, into8. at great length, providing, with9. in some ways, at heart4 Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions or adverbs.1. in2. up3. away4. way5. out6. up7. out8. up9. with5 Translate the following sentences into English.1. 如果他们拒绝归还这些小岛，他们两国的关系就不能完全正常化。

现代大学英语精读3(第二版)课后练习答案

Unit OneKey to ExerciseVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1. differ2. differently, different3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute7. attention 8. attentively, attentive3 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the phrases and expressions.1. on their own2. show off3. burst into4. given rise to5. brought about6. to resort to7. clinging to8. give rise to9. took advantage of10. in vain, make, out of4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

现代大学英语精读(第二版)第一册课后练习答案(完整版)

参考答案（Unit 1—8）Unit OneKey to ExercisePreview:1 True or false1F 2T 3F 4F 5T 6F 7T 8T 9T 10TVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1. differ2. differently, different3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute7. attention 8. attentively, attentive3 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the phrases and expressions.1. on their own2. show off3. burst into4. given rise to5. brought about6. to resort to7. clinging to8. give rise to9. took advantage of10. in vain, make, out of4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

现代大学英语精读(第二版)第二册课后练习答案

现代大学英语精读(第二版)第二册课后练习答案参考答案（Unit 1—8）Unit OneKey to ExercisePreview:1 True or false1F 2T 3F 4F 5T 6F 7T 8T 9T 10TVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1. differ2. differently, different3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。

They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难，但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。

Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重问题。

It is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but GDP. It will give rise to manyserious problems.4. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富，但是这完全是徒劳的，人们仍然像躲避毒药那样躲避他。