新世纪大学英语写作练习题参考答案(1-6单元)
新世纪高等院校英语专业写作教程第一册Unit14课后答案(供参考)
Unit 1 .1.1)The little boy was chicken-hearted.2)That statesman is a respectable figure in the political arena.3)We sat down by the oak tree ,enjoying the breeze coming from the lake.4)We need to drink the milk before it sours.5)The child had difficulty finding his way to school.6)The young woman received a lot of flowers and gifts.7)My father drew back the curtain a little lest I see him.8)Our university can accommodate 4,000 students.9)Social customs vary greatly from country to country.3.1)experienced2)elapsed3)attempting4)with5)take up6)made7)endeavor8)true4.1)The state attorney said that the man would be prosecuted.2)We suppose that a referee should be disinterested but not uninterested.3)Tony can hit a ball farther than I can.4)We must pursue this matter farther.5)The principle behind our constitution are a principal reason for its astounding success.6)All the band instruments except the tuba will be carried to the auditorium for the music contest.7)The federal government comprises the legislative,judicial,and executive branches.8)The whole region was struck by an economic disaster.9)(correct)10)He was awaked to the risk.6.1)Sixty hours is the amount of work time I contracted for.2)The jury is expected to reach its decision very quickly.3)Each of the candidates for the position has exceptionally high qualifications.4)Every boy and girl in the sixth grade was at fault..7)He is one of the students who plan to attend the speech contest.8)The jury are to be isolated in individual hotel rooms each night during the trial.9)Sam sprawled in the chair and knocked over one of the lamps which were on display.10)The symptoms of mercury poisoning vary with each individual case.11)He believes that athletics improves school morale.12)Up goes the starter”s gun,and each of the runners becomes tense.13)Either The Moning Post or The City News is a reliable sourse of news.14)The first thing that catches your eye is the headlines.15)She is one of the women who have made this country what it is.2.1)play a minor role/be a utility man2)That’s Greek to me.3)belated action/advice4)Where there is smoke there’s fire.5)an evil creature6)walk into the trap7)one’s face glowing with he alth3.1)We must practice economy./We must reduce unnecessary expenditures .2)It is essential to control environmental pollution.3)We must arrive at the station on time.4)Financial expenditures should be arranged in order of priority.5)We should speed up construction of urban housing so as to improve the housing conditions.6)To be allowed to make profits,private capital has to meet tow condition:1)the profits must belegal,and 2)they must not be excessive.7)During the period of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan we must never neglect grainproduction.Instead,we must steadily increase it.5.1)me 2)who 3)I4)me/myself 5)me 6)each other’s7)who 8)us 9)whom10)Some 11)one’s 12)His13)his 14)his,his1.1)When I was assigned a certain task,I did it to my best ability.2)Fog can cause blindness.3)Recently I joined a social club which raise money for the care of needychildren,and we meet every Wednesday afternoon.4)An eassy should be understandable to the reader.5)Many items are expensive at discount stores.6)Bears that have just come out of hibernation are usually hungry and dangerous.7)The author should have shortened the story by half.8)The city’s environmental surroundings are not the most comfortable.9)I learned certain facts that I believe are vital to every freshman.2.1)simmer:cook food gently at or just below boiling pointsauté:fry quickly in a little hot fatbake:cook by using direct heat in an oven2)Other verbs about cooking include roast,steam,braise,fly,deep-fly,boil,poach,scramble,grill,stew,curry,baste,barbecue.3.1)For dinner we had barbecued steaks and sweet corn.2)Last week my brother John joined an insurance company.3)He is not a friendly and easy-going colleague.4)Our view of the sea at sunset was splendid/breathtaking.5)It was a fine day to play outdoors.6)What impressed me most adout the city was the hustle in the streets.4.There are seize,hurl,choke,blind,leap,flee,etc.5.1)I admire Jenny’s long black glossy hair so much.2)The fearless explorer finally landed at the South Pole.3)Fast driving on a smooth road can be great fun.4)John and I often wrote each other long e-mails full of jokes.5)The pale skinny woman fainted suddenly.6.1)I invited the visiting professor to the English Club.2)Shooting stars warm us of catastrophe.3)The deleted sentence was unnecessary.4)Stephanie tiptoed up the carpeted steps.5)The students attending the art school are highly active.6)The dollar bill split in half was taped.7)Amy was the only winning contestant who was below 10.8)The freshly painted house shone in the sun7.1)indescribably 2)dark 3)occasional4)steadily 5)surely,bad 6)terribly8.1)At his mother’s request,he agreed to wait at least a year before getting married. 2)Halfa of the girls in town were in love with Ben,but he wanted to marry Christine only.3)John hopes that in the years to come he can be as successful as his father has been.4)The winner of the contest ate almost three dozen hamburgers.5)Debbie knew that chicken when fried always pleased ED.6)Mary could not resist the temptati on to whisper in her friend’s ear about what she had seen.Unit4p.544.1) lay-lie2) opened-opens3) lead-led4) were-are5) arrived-had arrived6) seemed-seems7) died-had died8) will x9) return-returns10) is-were11) is-were12) finds-find5.1) was attacked 2) robbed 3) was taken 4) released 5) spent 6) left 7) had promised 8) be 9) was walking 10) was attacked 11) described 12)took 13) containing 14) was (just) turning 15) occurred 16) saw 17) was happening 18) rushed 19) ran 20) warn 21) be 22) walk 23) had 24) commented 25) be。
新世纪高等院校英语专业本科生系列教材写作教程第一册第一单元 语法和练习部分参考答案
第一单元语法部分参考答案PART III GRAMMARSubject- Verb AgreementWhen the subject is compoundReference for the Classroom ActivitiesSummary:1. A compound subject with and takes a plural verb in most cases, but when itexpresses a singular meaning or when each of the singular subjects is considered individually, it takes a singular verb.2.After a compound subject with or, nor, either…or, neither…nor, not …but,theverb agrees in number and person with the nearer part of the subject.3.Intervening phrases or clauses not introduced by coordinating conjunctions do notaffect the number of a verb. Such phrases are normally introduced by prepositions or prepositional phrases such as well as, as much as, rather than, along with in addition to, together with, with, plus, and including.When the subject expresses quantityReference for the Classroom ActivitiesAll the sentences are correct.Summary:1.Nominal phrases of time, money, weight and measurement normally take asingular verb.2.Some words or phrases, such as all, most, alf, the last, the rest, take a singular orplural verb, depending on the meaning of the noun or pronoun that follows.3.Phrases lik e lots of, heaps of , loads of take singular or plural verbs depending onthe form of the nouns that follow.4.In sentences with more than one or many a modifying the subject nouns, the verbshould take a singular form though it is plural in meaning.When the subject is a relative pronoun, a what-clause, or in the there-be structureReference for the Classroom Activitiesa. He was one of the candidates who were able to carry out their campaign pledges.He was the only one of the candidates who was able to carry out his campaign pledgesb. What he wants is just a little love from his foster parents.What one thinks and says are not always the same.c. There is a cherry tree and several orchid flowers in the garden.There are hundreds of applicants on the waiting list for the job.Summary:1.After a relative pronoun (who, which, that), the verb has the same person andnumber as the antecedent. (In the second sentence in Pair a, the antecedent is the only one, not the candidates.)2.After a what-clause, the verb is usually singular,. But if the what-clause is in acompound structure plural in meaning, the verb is in plural form.3.In the there-be structure, the verb is singular or plural depending on the number ofthe subject. The singular there is may be used to introduce a compound subject when the first noun or nominal phrase is singular.OthersReference for the Classroom Activitiesa. Nobody in town admits seeing him.b. Does anyone want to go with me?c. Are any of you going to the exhibition?d. None works/work so hard as he does.e. Books are her chief source of enjoyment.f. The one thing you must be ready for is their attempts to break up the meetingg. The jury is finally complete.h. The jury were divided in their Opinions.i. New York Times is his bible.j. Semantics is the study of meanings.Summary:1.Indefinite pronouns such as anybody, anyone, each, everybody, nobody, no one,and somebody generally require a singular verb.2.The pronouns any and none take either singular or plural verbs.3.The complement of the verb be does not affect its number.4. A collective noun takes a singular verb when the class it names is thought of as aunit, but a plural verb when the members of the class are thought of as individuals.5.Titles of books, magazines, movies, newspapers, plays, and the like take asingular verb.6.Certain nouns which are plural in form but singular in meaning generally take asingular verb. Some of these are physics, mechanics, news, statistics,and whereabouts.PART V FOLLOW-UP EXERCISES1. a. The little boy was chicken-hearted.b. That statesman is a respectable figure in the political arena.c. We sat down by the oak tree, enjoying the breeze coming from the laked. We need to drink the milk before it sours.e. The child had difficulty finding his way to school.f. The young woman received a lot of flowers and gifts.g. My father drew back the curtain a little lest I see him.h. Our university can accommodate 4,000 students.i. Social customs vary greatly from country to country.2. The writer's attitude changes from negative to positive in each pair of sentences3. (1)experienced (2) elapsed(3)attempting (4) with(5)take up (6) made(7)endeavor (8) true4. a. The state attorney said that the man would be prosecuted.b. We suppose that a referee should be disinterested but not uninterestedc. Tony can hit a ball farther than I can.d. We must pursue this matter further.e. The principles behind our constitution are a principal reason for its astounding success.f. Al1 the band instruments except the tuba will be carried to the auditorium for the music contest.g. The federal government comprises the legislative, judicial, and executive branchesh. The whole region was struck by an economic disaster.i. (correct)j. He was awaked to the risk.5. My sister Lulu accepted a scholarship to study in the UK. She had done very well in school and the principal thought that living with a British family would teach her a lot. Mother said she would let her go if she bought a box of stationery and promised to write home every week. She said that she would live up to her promise and she always does pretty well in living up to her principles. Soon after she arrived in the UK., she adapted to her new environment. Her new life did not affect her a great deal. She knew that as a student she had to be economical and she was not self-conscious of her poor clothing and strange accent. These were the things she was uninterested in; what fascinated her instead was the cultural differences between the two countries. She found people there liked to pay compliments and were more credulous to what she said. Of course, she never lied to them about her motherland. Though she experienced cultural shocks continually, she developed a fair attitude towards the other culture. In the proceeding years, she settled down in the UK. and became a person with an alternative cultural identity.6. a. Sixty hours is the amount of work time I contracted for.b. The jury is expected to reach its decision very quickly.c. Each of the candidates for the position has exceptionally high qualifications.d. Every boy and girl in the sixth grade was/is eager to win the contest.e. Corn bread and milk is a popular breakfast in the rural South.f. The instructor as well as the students was at fault.g. He is one of the students who plan to attend the speech contest.h. The jury are to be isolated in individual hotel rooms each night during the triali. Sam sprawled in the chair and knocked over one of the lamps which were on displayj. The symptoms of mercury poisoning vary with each individual case.k. He believes that athletics improves school morale.l. Up goes the starter's gun, and each of the runners becomes tense.m. Either The Times or The Tribune is a reliable source of news.n. The first thing that catches your eye is the headlines.o. She is one of the women who have made this country what it is.。
新世纪高等院校英语专业本科生系列教材写作教程第一册第一单元 语法和练习部分参考答案
第一单元语法部分参考答案PART III GRAMMARSubject- Verb AgreementWhen the subject is compoundReference for the Classroom ActivitiesSummary:1. A compound subject with and takes a plural verb in most cases, but when itexpresses a singular meaning or when each of the singular subjects is considered individually, it takes a singular verb.2.After a compound subject with or, nor, either…or, neither…nor, not …but,theverb agrees in number and person with the nearer part of the subject.3.Intervening phrases or clauses not introduced by coordinating conjunctions do notaffect the number of a verb. Such phrases are normally introduced by prepositions or prepositional phrases such as well as, as much as, rather than, along with in addition to, together with, with, plus, and including.When the subject expresses quantityReference for the Classroom ActivitiesAll the sentences are correct.Summary:1.Nominal phrases of time, money, weight and measurement normally take asingular verb.2.Some words or phrases, such as all, most, alf, the last, the rest, take a singular orplural verb, depending on the meaning of the noun or pronoun that follows.3.Phrases lik e lots of, heaps of , loads of take singular or plural verbs depending onthe form of the nouns that follow.4.In sentences with more than one or many a modifying the subject nouns, the verbshould take a singular form though it is plural in meaning.When the subject is a relative pronoun, a what-clause, or in the there-be structureReference for the Classroom Activitiesa. He was one of the candidates who were able to carry out their campaign pledges.He was the only one of the candidates who was able to carry out his campaign pledgesb. What he wants is just a little love from his foster parents.What one thinks and says are not always the same.c. There is a cherry tree and several orchid flowers in the garden.There are hundreds of applicants on the waiting list for the job.Summary:1.After a relative pronoun (who, which, that), the verb has the same person andnumber as the antecedent. (In the second sentence in Pair a, the antecedent is the only one, not the candidates.)2.After a what-clause, the verb is usually singular,. But if the what-clause is in acompound structure plural in meaning, the verb is in plural form.3.In the there-be structure, the verb is singular or plural depending on the number ofthe subject. The singular there is may be used to introduce a compound subject when the first noun or nominal phrase is singular.OthersReference for the Classroom Activitiesa. Nobody in town admits seeing him.b. Does anyone want to go with me?c. Are any of you going to the exhibition?d. None works/work so hard as he does.e. Books are her chief source of enjoyment.f. The one thing you must be ready for is their attempts to break up the meetingg. The jury is finally complete.h. The jury were divided in their Opinions.i. New York Times is his bible.j. Semantics is the study of meanings.Summary:1.Indefinite pronouns such as anybody, anyone, each, everybody, nobody, no one,and somebody generally require a singular verb.2.The pronouns any and none take either singular or plural verbs.3.The complement of the verb be does not affect its number.4. A collective noun takes a singular verb when the class it names is thought of as aunit, but a plural verb when the members of the class are thought of as individuals.5.Titles of books, magazines, movies, newspapers, plays, and the like take asingular verb.6.Certain nouns which are plural in form but singular in meaning generally take asingular verb. Some of these are physics, mechanics, news, statistics,and whereabouts.PART V FOLLOW-UP EXERCISES1. a. The little boy was chicken-hearted.b. That statesman is a respectable figure in the political arena.c. We sat down by the oak tree, enjoying the breeze coming from the laked. We need to drink the milk before it sours.e. The child had difficulty finding his way to school.f. The young woman received a lot of flowers and gifts.g. My father drew back the curtain a little lest I see him.h. Our university can accommodate 4,000 students.i. Social customs vary greatly from country to country.2. The writer's attitude changes from negative to positive in each pair of sentences3. (1)experienced (2) elapsed(3)attempting (4) with(5)take up (6) made(7)endeavor (8) true4. a. The state attorney said that the man would be prosecuted.b. We suppose that a referee should be disinterested but not uninterestedc. Tony can hit a ball farther than I can.d. We must pursue this matter further.e. The principles behind our constitution are a principal reason for its astounding success.f. Al1 the band instruments except the tuba will be carried to the auditorium for the music contest.g. The federal government comprises the legislative, judicial, and executive branchesh. The whole region was struck by an economic disaster.i. (correct)j. He was awaked to the risk.5. My sister Lulu accepted a scholarship to study in the UK. She had done very well in school and the principal thought that living with a British family would teach her a lot. Mother said she would let her go if she bought a box of stationery and promised to write home every week. She said that she would live up to her promise and she always does pretty well in living up to her principles. Soon after she arrived in the UK., she adapted to her new environment. Her new life did not affect her a great deal. She knew that as a student she had to be economical and she was not self-conscious of her poor clothing and strange accent. These were the things she was uninterested in; what fascinated her instead was the cultural differences between the two countries. She found people there liked to pay compliments and were more credulous to what she said. Of course, she never lied to them about her motherland. Though she experienced cultural shocks continually, she developed a fair attitude towards the other culture. In the proceeding years, she settled down in the UK. and became a person with an alternative cultural identity.6. a. Sixty hours is the amount of work time I contracted for.b. The jury is expected to reach its decision very quickly.c. Each of the candidates for the position has exceptionally high qualifications.d. Every boy and girl in the sixth grade was/is eager to win the contest.e. Corn bread and milk is a popular breakfast in the rural South.f. The instructor as well as the students was at fault.g. He is one of the students who plan to attend the speech contest.h. The jury are to be isolated in individual hotel rooms each night during the triali. Sam sprawled in the chair and knocked over one of the lamps which were on displayj. The symptoms of mercury poisoning vary with each individual case.k. He believes that athletics improves school morale.l. Up goes the starter's gun, and each of the runners becomes tense.m. Either The Times or The Tribune is a reliable source of news.n. The first thing that catches your eye is the headlines.o. She is one of the women who have made this country what it is.。
新世纪大学英语综合教程第六册1-5单元课后习题答案
新世纪大学英语综合教程第六册1-5单元课后习题答案Unit 1WORD1)Only when we have weighed all the factors involved can we decide when would be the best time to take action.2)The management invited the employees to voluntarily submit proposals for projects to improve work performance.3)The new students were told that they must register with university before they could claim their grants.4)The club,which claimed to have found a suspicious package that might contain bombs,was still sealed off followinga security alert earlier this morning.5)A crowd of people gathered round,outraged by the way the police officers were hitting the two men.6)Extensive conversations with native speakers form an integral part of the English language course in our university.7)In this chapter the author illustrate his marketing theory with lots of first-hand materials from his business career.8)After each group finish their presentation,the rest of the class should critique their performance and vote for the best speaker.EXPRESSION1)You don't need to dress up just to go to the pub--jeans anda T-shirt will do.2)Could you type up the questions and answers from the press conference,please?They are due to be carried in tomorrow's newspaper.3)As the training progressed to the advanced level,most of the students drifted away,while Melanie and several othersstayed to the end.4)A group of teenagers put on a musical play about wildlife protection,which attracteda large audience every time they appeared on the stage.5)Economic recovery is already under way and business is becoming brisk again.6)After lying in hospital for two weeks,Jenny was afraid that she had fallen behind with her school work.CLOZEOnline teaching,a relatively recent instructional medium,is becoming more and more popular.At the same time,however,it has brought a lot of challenges to teachers who are used to giving traditional lectures.First of all,there is the challenge of delivering the subject matter via computer in the same enthusiastic,humorous and easy-to-understand way as in a regular classroom.Secondly,the teacher needs to do hours of typing and illustrating to make the subject matter clear for online students.Thirdly,for online education,interaction--with the teacher and with other students--is a more integral element of learning than it is in the classroom.Therefore,it is critical for the students to feel the teacher is always there ready to answer questions,willing to help develop a sense of community built around the subject matter.Finally,some students need the discipline of the classroom to stay involve or else they will fall behind and drift away in an online class as the online class provide too much flexbility.How to keep those students is probably the greatest challenge toan online class teacher.TRANSLATIONWhen I first came into contact with online teaching, I hadquestions about the val idity of this instructional medium. I would not know whether the student submitting th e work was the same person who registered for the course.Online teaching also required rethinking how I deliver the subject matter. Withou t face-to-face communication, can I, via computer, make the students feel the same ki nd of enthusiasm and appreciate my sense of humor?My shy daughter’s experience proved to be very inspiring. She never spoke in cl ass, but in the two online courses she took, she dived into discussions and posted her o pinions.The online course began and things ran better than I had expected. The students a ll followed the directions well, and the discussion board was lively. I’ve never met an y of my students but I got to know them by their work and I saw their learning attitude s develop before my eyes.I found that online education worked best with students who were very comforta ble with the computer and willing to become part of a community built around the sub ject matter. And it required teachers to be willing to help build that sense of communit y and make the students feel the teacher was always there.UNIT 2WORD1)He was merely a boy;I wouldn't have expected him to understand those abstract formulas.2)Though leading a frugal life,Charles is very generous,contributing time and money to a number of charitable organizations.3)He wasn't the sort of person who kept things for sentimental reasons;he threw them away immediately after use.4)The fire had destroyed most the building,but we managed to salvage a few valuable items.5)He was looking through a pile of old newspaper clippings for the report on the 100th anniversary of the university.6)Reclining in a comfortable chair,David idly flipped througha sports magazine.7)How can you expect an 'A' for this course when you turn in an essay as sloppy as this?8)The project needs to be meticulously planned as we havea tight deadline and only a limited budget.EXPRESSION1)Due to the cleaners strike,the rubbish in my house had been left unattended for days and it began to pile up against the wall.2)I was thinking of giving away those baby clothes of my daughter's,but for sentimental reasons I couldn't bring myself to part with them.3)First apply shampoo to your hair and leave the shampoo for two minutes,then rinseit off with warm water.4)After months of preparation,Kate and her parter finally set up their own printing business.5)I put forward a number of suggestions to improve working efficiency,but the management just toyed with ideas for a while and then rejected them.6)When questioned about the high oil price at present,nearly all interviewees claimed they had been forced to cut down fuel and many reported inconvenience in their lives.7)Have you finished with scissor?We're waiting to have our paper-cutting done.8)Buried in mounds of files,I just wanted to get the whole thing over with sooner so that I could go away and enjoy my holiday with all my heart.9)The global financial crisis is cutting a swath through the country's economy,with companies going bankrupt and individuals cutting down on their expenditure.10)Paul is an easy-going fellow at heart though sometimes he is very harsh and strict with his students.CLOZEThe distinction between neat people and sloppy people boils down to this:neat people are lazier and meaner than sloppy people.For one thing,neat people are bums and clods at heart.They like results and do not care about process.Instead of carrying in their mind's eye a heavenly vision,they just handle everything once and for all and everything that is of no immediate use goes into the trash can.They are incredibly wasteful and put neatness before all else,even economics.By contrast,sloppy people take pains to develop ambitions plans.They may not be neat now but someday they will straighten out the world.Besides,neat people have cavalier attitudes toward everything,including such possessions as family heirlooms.And they are especially vicious with mail.They throw ads catalogs,and coupons into the trash can without opening them.They are so insensitive that people,animals,and things are all one to them.They would toy with the idea of throwing the children out of the house just to cut down on the clutter.On the other hand,sloppy people give loving attention to their possessions and find it impossible to part with anything.TRANSLATIONSloppy people are not really sloppy. It is just that the plan they carry in their min d’s eye is too precise, too stupendous and too perfect to be achieved in this world or th e next. They aim too high and wide. They save everything, planning someday to file a nd order. When they finally set about handling things, sloppy people just can’t bear to part with anything. After hours of work, the place looks exactly the same. So sloppy never get neat.Neat people place neatness above everything else. They like results and don’t car e about process. T hey have cavalier attitudes toward possessions. If anything collects dust, it’s got to go. They are incredibly wasteful. Anything that is not of immediate us e goes into the trash. They are insensitive and there is no sentimental salvaging of birt hday cards or the last letter a dying relative ever wrote. Neat people operate on two un varying principles: Never handle any item twice, and throw everything away. So the o nly thing messy in a neat person’s house is the trash can.So neat people are lazier and meaner than sloppy people. The distinction betwee n them is moral.UNIT 3WORD1)Every year George gives his wife Gigi a huge bunch of red roses on her birthday.2)I tried to give up smoking several times before I realized I was addicted to it.3)Young people who abuse drugs regularly often end up as very immature adults because they never learn to cope with their problems.4)After long separation we finally had a family reunion whereI saw relatives I hadn't seen for 20 years.5)He catches cold easily because his body's immune system is suppressed by the virus.6)His words have sown the seeds of suspicion in our minds and we are going tore-examine the evidence he has given in court.7)Miss Walker's father had gone bankrupt owing to a failed business venture with his dishonest partners.8)The invention of modern appliances such as washing machines and plug-in conveniences has liberated women from household chores and enabled them to enter the workforce.9)The Smiths adopted a poor little girl who had been starved of affection since her parents died in an accident.10)According to official statistics,there are 58 deaths per 1000 children born in that remote area of the country.EXPRESSION1)A reputation for quality,coupled with very competitive prices,has made these cars very popular.2)Many officials have been wondering aloud about the Prime Minister's competence in handling the current financial crisis.3)You can lose five pounds a week on this diet.And best of all,you never have to feel hungry.4)The doctor advised those with heart problems to put a first-aid kit close at hand the time.5)Several times it had crossed his mind to check on the car,but he never actually did it.6)I'm not going to sit by and watch a man go to prison for something I've done. CLOZETobacco smoking has been a popular practice for centuries.The tobacco industry,coupled with Hollywood movie inwhich both hero and heroine puff away,has successfully established a glamorous image of smokers.As a result,people take up smoking with the illusion of looking either dapper or fashionable and most of them end up hopelessly addicted to cigarettes.In some Third World countries,as in American ghettos and on reservations,money that should be spent for food goes instead to the tobacco companies.Indeed,smoking is nothing but self-poisoning,and watching their loved ones dying of smoking,family members are often overwhelmed with a feeling of futility.Meanwhile,we must feel empathy for the tobacco plant itself.Though for centuries the plant has been venerated by Native Americans as a sacred medicine to heal wounds and cure diseases,it has been captured and abused to enslave the world.And with its true nature suppressed,the tobacco plant has become deadly.Indeed,we should redeem tobacco's soul,restore its self-respect right away and promote the slogan:"Every home a smoke-free zone."TRANSLATIONHer daughter smoked and she felt a deep hurt as her mother. She remembered ho w as a child she sat by, through the years, and watched her father, who smoked like a chimney, wheeze through most of his life feeling half his strength, and she remembere d how carefully she ate when she was pregnant, how patiently she taught her daughter how to cross a street safely. She had a feeling of futility when she saw her daughter r epeating the mistake of her grandfather.She did not want to see in the family another victory for the tobacco companies, but she was faced with powerful rivals: the tobacco industry and Hollywood. The two collaborated to winover completely people like her father and made them hopelessly addicted to cigarettes.It is not easy to quit smoking, but things may become easier of smokers realize th at smoking is s form of self-battering that also batters those who must sit by, and if we can really make “every ho me a smoke-free zone.”UNIT 4WORD1)Smart and hardworking,Germen seemed destined for a successful career ahead.2)At 31,Peggy feels trap in the boring job of an office secretary and she has a yearning to escape.3)Yesterday a storm blasted the Florida coast with 75 m.p.h.winds and left two tourists missing.4)The couple hardly ever reach an agreement---their conversations often erupt into quarrels and shouting.5)The ballet company's new performance successfully blended tradition and creative innovation,which won great admiration from critics.6)Repeated exam failures had eroded her confidence and exerted an influence onher---she started to skip classes more often.7)Ever since our secretary resigned,our office has been in a state of total chaos.8)Parents are usually inclined to impose their own moral values on theirchildren,which might bring on rebellion from teenagers.9)Some fathers are jealous of the attention a newborn baby receives from its mother,even if they won't admit it.10)I have this strong yearning for open spaces from havinglived in a crowed city for too many years.EXPRESSION1)The result of the survey is quite alarming---half the marriages in this country end in divorce.2)Being addicted to betting on horses,he had gambled away most of his inheritance by the time he was thirty.3)We cooked too much for lunch and had to take what was left over for supper.4)Many companies are now suffering from a chronic shortage of funds brought on in recent years by the financial crisis.5)She didn't quarrel with her husband when she found out about his infidelity,but her annoyance showed itself in her look.6)Inflation nibbles away at people's savings and reduces their value considerably.7)To show my affection for the little girl,I bent down and tried to kiss her on the forehead,but she pulled away in time,which made me rather embarrassed.8)As the advancing soldiers closed in on the town,people started running into the underground shelters for safety.CLOZEThe causes for marital despair are varied.Some marriages fail because of the outside weather:pressures such as job loss,illness,care of aging parents and all the other plagues of life may harshly hit marriage.Some other marriages fail because of a changed inner climate.At the tender beginnings of romance,each of us selects with unconscious accuracy a mate who will recreate with us the emotional patterns of our first homes,a mate who will help us rediscover both the psychological happiness and miseries of our past lives.And all marriages rely on the basic myth ofmeaning everything to each other,of merging together and solving all of life'sproblems.Yet,realities of life erode the visions of marital bliss.Now many marriages fall apart because those in the commitment are unwilling to exercise theself-discipline that marriage requires.Besides,an essential element for a good marriage,i.e.,communication between partners,is often missing.TRANSLATIONMarriage has always been difficult. Why has it become so hard for couples to sta y together in today’s societ y?On the one hand, our modern social fabric is thin, and the permissiveness of soci ety has created unrealistic expectations and thrown the family into chaos. On the other hand, marriage requires sexual, financial and emotional discipline, but people today a re unwilling to exercise the self-discipline that marriage requires. Besides, couples tod ay must also deal with all the cultural changes brought on in recent years by the wome n’s movement and sexual revolution. These and other realities of life erode the visions of marital bliss. If we lack adaptability, flexibility, genuine love and kindness, and an imagination strong enough to feel what the other is feeling, if we cannot bring difficu lties out into the open, then marriage may come to the end of the road.Of course, divorce id not an evil act. For some people, it provides salvation and it can be a step toward a good life. However, marriages that do not fail but improve, tha t persist despite imperfections, offer a wondrous shelter for our mutual humanity.UNIT 5WORD1)The police are constantly searching for new ways of steering young people away from criminal activities.2)The audience were thrown into a panic after a bomb exploded in the theatre.3)He explained later that he had refrained from commenting on hisopponents'anti-constitutional claims in order to avoid open confrontation at the meeting.4)Corporate executives should not be given the right to intrude into employees'private lives by monitoring their phone calls.5)To protect intellectual property rights,the governments is making a great effort to unify the KTV system in karaoke bars.6)As the factory is faced with the danger of being shut down,many workers are suffering from an inner sense of desperation.7)It is totally nonsense to assert that smoking can help prevent bird flu or swine flu.8)The bus was already full up but the old lady managed to squeeze in.9)Using too many pieces of electrical equipment at once may overload the circuit and cause power cut or fire.10)Despite all the treatment he has had over the past few months,Ashby is still suffering from skin rashes and recurring respiratory problems.EXPRESSION1)As I was shopping one day,a girl mistook me for the well-known actor Jackie Chan and asked for my autograph.2)The box has been left unattended in the cellar for years,andit came apart as we tried to lift it up.3)The government promised to the public that they shall keep close watch on the latest developments in relation to the disease.4)I can put up with your room being cluttered with paintings and prints,but I hate it if it's not clean.5)To prepare food for the elderly,make sure to cut out the fat and bone before you cook the meat.6)The pain of losing his only daughter still sweeps over him in waves though it has been two years since the traffic accident occurred.7)The people who got hurt in the collision were rushed to the only hospital in the vicinity of the scene of the accident.8)Detectives were searching the scene of the crime closely,being careful enough not to leave any details out.9)For some days he had been mulling over the new plan,trying to come up with something more constructive.10)According to the latest survey,only 5% of American adults engage in regular annual physical check-ups,which health scientists consider quite worrying.11)All of your achievements for the week should be gathered up in a ten-minute talk with the manager every Friday.12)Of the 88 locomotives on this railroad line,35 are out of commission,either awaiting repairs or being replaced.CLOZEWhen your mind is out of commission,desperation writing can help you write something usable.The first thing is to admit your condition:for some reason,your mind is incapable of considering anything in relation to anything else though it can put a simple feeling or perception into understandablewords.Then try to write as much as possible.Don't refrain from writing about whatever that is on your mind.When you feel you have enough of it,read over what you wrote and every time you come to anything that could be squeezed into one sentence or one assertion,write it by itself on a little slip of paper.After you have done this,play solitaire with those littleslips,shifting them around and looking through in various sequences and getting them to distribute themselves in different piles.Often at this point,your sanity begins to return.And then you can finally come up with something workable. TRANSLATION Do you have this lingering doubt that you won’t be able to write something when you need to? Do you feel it’s like a constant fog or static that clouds the mind and yo u can never get out of its clutches?As a matter of fact, it is possible to write something ---- not something great or pleasing but at least something usable, workable ---- when your mind is out of commission.The trick is to do all your cooking out on the table because your mind is incapable of doing any inside.Try simply to steer your mind in the direction or general vicinity of the thing you are trying to write about and start writing and keep writing. Be as loose, drifting, quirky and jerky as pos sible when you write. Don’t think about what you are writing or what you have written or else you will overload the circuit again.Then take some little pieces of paper and simply read over from the beginning of what you wrote, and see if you can gather up something useful into one sentence and write it by itself on a little sheet of paper. Then, read through the little slips of paper a number of times and build a relationship among them until they get into different piles. At this point, you find you can finallybegin to think, and that lab report which has been occupying your mind is no longer unreachable.。
新世纪大学英语综合教程3课后unit1_6重点答案
单词Unit13. He assured(保证) me that the well-known doctor would cure my headache.5. I wish you’d stop hovering(盘旋) round and let me get on with some work.6. Hilary was out, so I scrawled(潦草) a note to her and put it under the door.10. In the room where the young man was killed, detectives found no visible(明显的) signs of a struggle.12.One member of the jury was biased(有偏见) in favour of the suspect, because they shared the same educational background13.This was the moment he had been dreading(担心) for weeks-his mother found out theat he had told a lie.14. When she heard they were going to get married, the old woman couldn’t stop grinning(露出笑容) all day.Unit21. I don’t like my straight hair so I’m going to have it curled .5).Given the fact that she loves children, I am sure teaching is the right career for her.6).They try to preserve their interesting old customs against the impacts of the modern world.8.Among all his relatives, he has an especially deep affection for his aunt who cares for him most.9.Teaching is not a one-way activity; teachers and students should interact with each other in class.10.After his wife died, he remarried with much haste , which caused a lot of gossip (闲话) among his acquaintances.12. I have never seen a house like that — its untidiness defies description; I thinkshe ought to learn how to keep a house.14.It is quite possible for a student to master English grammar and acquire a large vocabulary without the help of a teacher.16. Lack of money and lack of machinery are the two major restraints on the growthof this factory; that’s why it remains the same as it was ten years ago.Unit31.They bound(捆住)his hands and legs with a rope so he couldn’t escape.3.He’s been charged with possessing(持有) guns and attempting to attack the police.4.The product’s success has surpassed(超过) all our expectations-we’ve never though that it could sell so well.6.We like to make friends with shelly because she has such virtues(美德) as loyalty courage and truthfulness.11.The lawyer’s arguments are well grounded(充足的理由) because he has collected enough proof concerning the case.13.The president failed in his attempts to win the second term because he hadn’t fulfilled his commitments(承诺) made in the previous election14.Even though there are strict rules regulating(调节) the use of chemicals in food some food producers disregard them intentionally in order to gain more profits.Unit42.The professor paused to consult his notes,and then proceeded(继续) to ask us some more questions.7.Their team failed to qualify(取得资格) for the world cup even though they had trained like crazy.8.Despite(尽管) the manufacturer`s repeated claims that the product is safe ,many people have stoppedbuying it.9.It is great to won yesterday`s volleyball match.What about eating out to congratulate(庆祝) ourselves on the success?12.In order to win in the school track and field meet,he disciplined(训练的) himself to practice running every day.Unit51.You should familiarize(熟悉) yourself with the rules before you start to play the game.4.The car that had been following ours suddenly accelerated(加快速度) overtook us6.Patients who are given the new drug will be asked to monitor(监控) their heartbeat temperature and blood pressure8.Clear skies are no guarantee(保证) of continued fine weather it may rain in the evening11.Having anticipated the problems I might encounter I was well equipped(具有能力)to deal with the situation12.I often buy processed(加工) foods they may not be so fresh but it’s really time-saving13.We need to find some companies to sponsor(赞助者) the contest we’re going to hold because we won’t be able to cover all the expenses14.In the past two years,she’s stayed at home looking after her baby,she is hoping to resume(继续) her career soon.Unit62.How envious I am that he can attain whatever he desires while I can’t.4. He snatched the photos from my hand before I had a chance to look at them.5. I prefer to take a bus rather than drive to work since the price of petrol is soaring .6. It’s difficult for us to interpret these statistics without knowing how they were obtained.7. Smi th wasn’t at his best; therefore, he was substituted in the second half of the match.9.All details concerning the event are to be taken into consideration and nothing will be regarded as trivial .13. She wanted to buy those two expensive dresses, but I said it would be too extravagant to buy both of them.14. My parents offered me an amount of money adequate to purchase an apartment, but I’ve decided to buy one myself.词组Unit11.The young couple spoke in whispers for fear of(避免) waking the baby.4.We couldn’t get by(过日子) on my salary alone, so my wife did some odd jobs.6.I no longer go to see John regularly, but every so often(偶尔) he drops in at my office.7.Though she has a lot of power in that big company, Sandy tends to remain in the background(在幕后).9.Although he’s been here just a few days, he knows the name of each and every(每个) colleague.10.We hope to finish the work today, but as it is(实际上) we probably won’t finish until tomorrow.11.Judy is quite obedient while her younger sister always wraps her father around her little finger(随心所欲支配某人).Unit21. Don’t let the little boy loose on the garden; he’ll pull up all the flowers.3.When the flood broke out, the little girl clung to a tree and managed to hold on .4. Her parents are divorced and her brother is in prison — it is a sad state of affairs ,indeed.7.Do you think it wise for a person to build his hopes on the economic strength of his country? Or should he base them on his own efforts?8. He’s disorganized; he’s inefficient; he’s never been there when you want him. In short , he is hopeless.10.You can’t always insist on your own way — there has to be some give and take .Unit31.People who cannot distinguish between(辨别)colours are said to be colour-blind.8.Their relationship broke up(破裂) when the girl learned that the boy was not to be trusted.9.I don't understand why Susan, a kind-hearted girl, should take pleasure in(乐于喜欢) my sufferings.10.The treatment has been described as(被认为) a painless way of curing cancer,which is untrue.12.She is a Swiss in so far as(在什么范围) she was born in Switzerland but she became an American citizen in 1978.15.She gets lost easily while driving; so now whenever she is uncertain as to(至于) which road to take, she will telephone her husband.Unit41.I am kind of(有点儿) hungry.May i go and see something to eat.2.I am afraid we are in for(遭遇) a storm.how about postponing our trip to another day.6. At the party last night nina drank quite a lot and made such a fool of herself(让自己出丑).7.My boss always keeps our designs under wraps(不公开) until he sees our competitors publicize theirs.9.There was a young man walking up and down our street for hours last night,and if he wasn`t actuallya thief he certainly looked the part(看上去像这类人).11.My wife has had her eyes on(看中) that house for a long time,but we don`t have enough money to buy it.15.Though tennis is my favorite sport,i am not good at it.You will surely win me hands down(轻而易举) 。
新世纪大学英语综合教程2作文答案
新世纪大学英语综合教程2作文答案Unit 1 p271) In my middle school years, I had a best friend. We talked about everything. And we loved singing songs together. Once, however, there was a bitter quarrel between us and we stopped talking to each other. It was obvious that both of us wanted to keep the friendship, but neither had the courage to break the ice. It went on like this for months. Then, one day we were asked to write about friendship. I wrote in my composition what friendship meant to me and the misunderstanding that had separated us. It was given the top mark, and I was asked to read it in class. When I ended my presentation with the words from our favourite song, my friend was singing along. All misunderstanding was cleared and once again we were best friends. To break down the walls between people is easy; all it takes is a little forgiveness! (150 words)2) We are living in a world of distrust. We live behind cold security bars; we do not talk to strangers, let alone go out of our way to help them; we live in fear of fake products. In short, fear and feelings of insecurity fill the environment we live in. All this greatly harms our society. Growing up in such an environment, we tend to feel isolated and care about ourselves only. If things go on like this, “trust”, “teamwork”, and “harmony” will eventually become terms unheard of. In my opinion, trusting others and being trustworthy are the two basic principles that we should follow if we want to improve human relationships. We may not be in a position to change others, but we can change the way others see us by winning their trust in us. Mutual understanding and love are the pillars that support a harmonious society. (151 words) </font>Unit 2 p591)Today, many college students are from single-child families. Growing up in suchenvironments, they tend to take for granted what they have. Some even develop bad habits and character flaws such as self-will, lack of responsibility and selfishness. In my opinion, taking a listless attitude toward life is extremely harmful to them. With such a negative attitude, they fail to appreciate the advantages they enjoy. They waste away their precious time, seeking pleasure in running after pop stars or indulging in computer games. In the end, they may have to leave college without having acquired any useful skills or knowledge. Sometimes I think it is good for us to think more of the young people who are still struggling for their lives and education. Such an attitude would certainly impel us to cherish more our college life. And life would be more meaningful if we treat it with a gentleness, a vigor and keenness of appreciation.(155 words)2)Being admitted to college was an important turning point in my life. I would neverhave been able to make it without the help and support of my parents, teachers and classmates. Throughout the time I was preparing for the entrance examination my parents were always there to back me up. They allowed me to make my own decisions about which major I wanted to pursue. What’s more, they had full confidence in me. I was lucky enough to have had fine teachers and kind classmates.My teachers were patient and competent to explain the problems I did not understand;my classmates helped me and encouraged me all the time. We shared our hopes and anxieties to gether. That was a memorable time in my life! I didn’t achieve everything alone. I owe a lot to those who have helped me to get where I am. （147 words）Unit 3 p941) Li Hui, my friend in high school, was born into a worker's family. She began to dreamof becoming a cartoon artist from her childhood. To her disappointment, her parents strongly opposed her career choice, because the cost of her education would be too high for the poor family, and they were worried about the job opportunities for a cartoon artist. However, Li Hui would not change her mind. She worked hard to perfect her skills and searched persistently for ways to realise her dream. Just before she finished high school, the chance came: a famous art school was holding a cartoon drawing competition. The first three winners would be given a scholarship to study cartoon drawing at the school. Li Hui told herself not to let the chance slip through her fingers. She readily participated and won the second place. She is now studying there and I feel certain that her dream will come true. (156 words)2) In my opinion, before a person becomes successful, he or she should fully understand the basic elements of success: competence, determination and optimism. For a person to succeed, he or she has to face great competition and excel in his or her chosen career. The person needs to demonstrate and prove his or her competence in dealing with problems. Without competence, the person can neither stand out among the crowd nor attract the attention of those who hold the keys to the doors of opportunity and advancement. Y et ability alone cannot guarantee success. Often enough, things do not go the way we have planned and failure is unavoidable no matter how intelligent or capable we may be. In such cases one needs to remain firm and optimistic, always believing that hard work will eventually pay off. If the person gives up halfway, success will never knock at the door. (149 words) </font>Unit 4 p1251) Dear Weihua, I know you are still feeling upset about your results in the college entrance examination. I've just read an article about how pessimistic and optimisticthoughts can affect our behaviour and I'm now sending you a copy, hoping that it will help you step out of the shadows.• Naturally, failing the college entrance examination can be very depressing, yet if you continue to dwell on the past, you will never be able to pick yourself up and focus on what is more important for now and the future. Life is full of trials and anyone may suffer setbacks. We must take an optimistic attitude towards the things we have to deal with. Optimism and positive thinking are powerful forces. Good things do come true if we picture them often. Please do have confidence in your potential. Just work hard and prepare for another chance. Y ou will make it. •Y ours,• Janet• (152 words)2) Thinking positively means allowing your mind to be filled with optimistic feelings, and always hoping for the best though still aware of the difficulties that might be involved. The human mind is powerful; thoughts of optimism and pessimism can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Though it mightseem impossible to some, positive thinking and success actually have a cause-and-result relationship. The reason is that a person with positive thinking will always broadcast goodwill and confidence and that kind of radiating attitude will take a hold on everybody. Gradually, people’s attitude will shift towards more trust and respect. This not only opens up more opportunities for the individual, but it also feeds back emotionally, and the cycle continues. Though the shaping of a positive or negative personality often happens subconsciously, it is possible to control such processes consciously. A person can try visualizing favourable situations, whether it is remembering a contest won as a child or imagining getting that job offer so long sought after. Over time circumstances will change accordingly. （169 words）Test1 p128My View on Opportunity Different people have different views on opportunity. Somehold that there are not enough opportunities because there are far too many people. Y et others believe that there are opportunities everywhere. They say that opportunity favors the prepared mind. I agree with the latter. It is true that there is really intense competition for limited opportunities, but one can always create opportunities. Actually, most opportunities are created by people themselves. For example, when people lose their jobs, some will wait in vain and complain about the lack of opportunities, while others choose to set about creating opportunities for themselves and taking responsibility for their own lives. They become self-employed and may even lead a better life eventually. Therefore, to some extent, our destiny is in our own hands. (130 words)Unit5 p1751) A widespread belief in modern society is that with talent, personal effort and luck alone a person can succeed, regardless of character. However, history has proven over and over again that the morally defective cannot be truly successful, even if they at times enjoy some temporary glory. A typical example is found in the story of four brilliant Cambridge students. They were all talented and eventually worked their way up to very important positions in the British government, with one even ending up working in Buckingham Palace. During and after World War II, however, they betrayed their country by giving away national secrets to the Soviet Union, which damaged the interests of Britain in many ways. Eventually what they had done was uncovered. Three of them fled the country and ended up in exile; the fourth lost his knighthood in disgrace. “Intelligent” and “successful” as they once were, they are now remembered as traitors to their country. (157 words)2) As modern society advances, we are growing more suspicious of each other. This is clearly reflected in our reaction to advertisements. Instead of seeing advertisements as asource of reliable information, we tend to doubt the truth they claim and always assume that the producers are trying to trick customers into buying their products. One of the most serious consequences of such absence of mutual trust is the constant doubt and anxiety within our own minds. If we see everyone else as a potential enemy, we can no longer make new friends; if we regard all information passed on to us as lies, how can we make use of such sources effectively? Mutual trust is the glue that holds human society together. As students, we should try to foster mutual trust and help build up a moral society by our own deeds. If we are honest to others and foster mutual trust, we shall soon see the difference. (158 words)Unit6 p2091) A Creative Person My physics professor is a very creative person. His research project for his doctoral dissertation dealt with a very complicated physics problem at a time when many others thought it was impossible to solve it. But he creatively introduced a new concept and finally resolved the theoretical and experimental contradiction. He possesses many unique traits. He is very energetic and hard-working. He chairs the Physics Department and teaches many hours a week. Meanwhile, he is in charge of the university’s technology research. Obviously he is a efficient worker. My professor can be eccentric, once he shocked the whole class by saying “Good physics, everyone” instead of “Good morning, everyone”. But above all, my professor has a sincere interest and a strong passion in his research field. No wonder he is highly respected by both his colleagues and his students. (140 words)2) Popular Say ings May Become “Mental Locks” To cultivate a creative mind, one needs to chip away at one’s “mental locks”. Some of the “mental locks” are shaped by popular sayings, which sound so familiar to us that we tend to take them for granted.Instructive as they may be, these common statements may restrict our freedom to think. “Look before you leap!” We make this remark to caution someone to think carefully before making a decision or taking an action. It may seem sound advice, but it may also put him or her in a passive position. He or she may just keep “looking” round and without making a “leap”. Similarly, we may say to the same person, “Don’t let the chance slip through your fingers!” Then, the person may be motivated to act promptly, regardless of the consequences. In either case, the personal may fall victim to popular sayings. So, if we want to come up with a new idea, we must break up the “mental locks” that close our minds. (166 words)Test2 p272In our society there are some people who employ dishonest means to get what they want. To make more profits, some businessmen sell fake products. To get better scores, some students cheat in exams. But dishonesty does not pay in the long run. Those who sell fake products end up losing customers. Students who practice cheating in exams are cheating themselves. By contrast, honest people gain a clear conscience and also win the trust and respect of others. Besides, it is easier for a person with a good record to get a better job. After all, who would want a dishonest employee? By sticking to the principle of honesty, we can help make the world a better place to live in. Honesty is the best policy and it really pays to be honest. (135 words)。
新世纪大学英语1 unit one 练习答案(最新版)
Unit OneCollege EnglishEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆Working with Words and Expressions1.Listed in the boxes below are some of the words that you need to be very familiar with. Now work inpairs and make sentences with each of them to see if you have really mastered their usages. You are encouraged to consult a dictionary if you are still not quite sure about their meanings and usages.▆ Sample sentences for reference:1) Do you think the government will deliver on their election promises?2) I need to polish (up) my French now because I’m going to France next summer.3) Details of the competition are available from our head office.4) Many people choose to go by car rather than by bus, but I prefer the latter.5) Please file this letter (away), Miss Smith.6) Today his company continues to thrive in spite of severe competition.7) She undertook responsibility for the changes he made in the article.8) A career advisor can offer you sound and practical suggestions on how to make career decision.9) A nurse has many duties to fulfill in caring for the sick.10)He perceived a subtle (微妙的；细微的) change in her manner when he met her the second time.11)Over the years, I have accumulated hundreds of books.12)He has multiplied his fortune many times within a short period of two years.2. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentenceswith them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)compromise2)self-induced3)steered4)frame5)demonstrated6)employ7)promote8)impressed9)contribution10)d eliberately11)f inancial12)e conomic3.In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand theirmeanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)makes a point of2)refresh my memory3)lead to4)at hand5)working out6)under pressure7)Last but not least8)took, down9)In addition to10)w ere involved in11)i n other words12)p ointed out13)p ay off4.Fill in the blanks with words listed in the box below. Change the form where necessary. Then rearrangethe given letters to form two words related to college life and complete the final sentence with the two words.▆ Answers:1)scored2)scheduled3)assigned4)motivate5)crucial6)promote7)performed8)debate9)scanned10)devised11)advocated12)clarify13)priorities14)compromised15)context16)undertook17)academic excellence▆Increasing Your Word Power1.The same word can perform different roles and functions as different parts of speech. Listed in the boxbelow are some of these words. Complete the following sentences with the words in the box. Make sure that your sentences are grammatically correct.▆ Answers:1)principal / major2)top3)major4)top5)principal6)major7)schedule8)advocate / have advocated9)top10)a pproach11)b lame12)m ajor / principal13)a dvocate14)s chedule15)b lame16)a pproaching17)p ressure18)p ace19)p ressured20)p ace2. In this unit there are many words and phrases that are similar in meaning. Find out those pairs ofwords and phrases and put them down in the space provided.▆3.In this unit the verb set is collocated with priorities, timetables, and standards. Try to fill in as manynouns as possible that can go with set in the space provided. If you are not sure of some collocations, consult a dictionary. Then make sentences of your own using the collocations in the space provided. ▆Answers for reference:set priorities / timetables / standards / an exam / an alarm / an example / a price /a record / limits1)Who is going to set (the questions for) the exam this time?2)She forgot to set her alarm last night: that was why she overslept.3)Her heroic behavior sets a good example for us to follow.4)We had to compromise and finally the price was set at $1,000.5)We were all pleased to know that Liu Xiang had set a world record in the 110-meter hurdles.6)The government has set strict limits on pay increases.4.Did you notice the suffixes -ion, -ation, -ly in words such as education, expectation, deliberately inthis unit? The suffixes -ion, -ation can be put after many verbs to form nouns, and -ly can be added to many adjectives to form adverbs. Listed in the box below are some nouns and adverbs with suffixes -ion, -ation, -ly you have come across in this unit. Write down their corresponding verb and adjective forms in the space provided.▆Task 1: Complete each of the following sentences with a proper noun with suffixes -ion, -ation listed above. ▆Answers:1)edition2)revisions3)contribution4)anticipation5)frustration6)participation7)association8)expectationsTask 2: Correct the mistakes in the following paragraph, paying special attention to the use of adjectives and adverbs. Underline the mistakes and write down your corrections in the space below. If youthink there is no mistake, write “No Mistake”.▆Answers:1)No mistake2)especially3)necessary4)frequently5)No mistake6)easy7)No mistake8)individual9)many10)h ighly11)a pparent12)r emarkable13)p robably14)N o mistakeGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: Decide which one is correct by crossing out the wrong one.▆ Answers for reference:1)People go to university to increase their knowledge.2)The family were at table when the telephone rang.3)There is a Jack Robinson waiting to see you in the hall.4)We are striving for a world with no poverty, no hurt and no hatred.5)The Olympic Games for 2016 will be held in Rio de Janeiro.Task 2: Insert an appropriate article in each blank, using Ø to stand for ZERO article:▆ Answers:1)the2)an3)Ø4) a5)the6)the7)the8) a9) a10)a11)t he12)t he13)Ø14)t he15)t he16)a17)Ø18)t he19)t he20)aClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)a cademic2)p riorities3)c onducted4)principles5)begin6)p riority7)c ompromised8)a ddition9)filing10)S peaking11)f ormula12)Participation / Participating13)b ased14)least15)way16)pressureTranslationTranslate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)The judge asked the reporters not to disclose the name of the victim.2)The teacher took pains to make sure that we all understood what he said.3)Recently the school conducted a survey among those students who have attained academic excellence.4)He said he would accept the job, so we have asked him to confirm his acceptance by writing us a letter.5)George studies very hard. He wants to make the most of his chance to learn.6)We can’t go. To begin with, it’s too cold. Besides, we’re busy.7)It’s about time that someone spoke up for these basic truths / facts.8)You should be working instead of lying there in bed at this time of the day.9)I’ll jot down some notes while he’s speaking.10)I can’t carry the suitcase on my own; it’s too heavy.Theme-Related Writing1. Write an essay in about 100–120 words based on your discussion in Optional Classroom Activities. You can take either of the following titles:1) I like to study on my own2) I like to study in a group2. If you didn’t do Task 3 in Optional Classroom Activities you can write an essay of around 120 words on the following topic.College Is Not an Ivory Tower▆Sample Essays for Task 1:I like to study on my ownMany of my classmates like to study together. However, I always like to study on my own, with good reasons. First, I feel that I can concentrate better when I study alone. When I have to work together with other people, I often get distracted and more often than not, I end up chatting with them without completing the task at hand. Second, when I study on my own, I can work at my own pace, choosing to spend more time on certain difficult sections and less time on less challenging parts. I can also check my class notes or reference books whenever I feel the need to. One final good advantage of studying alone is that unlike group work, self study is not restricted by time and space. In other words, if I feel like studying, I can do so at any time and anywhere. (146 words)I like to study in a groupAccording to a recent study, students who study together by discussing homework and problems usually score higher than those who work on their own. I am happy to hear that because I like to study in a group. I think we can reinforce our understanding of what we have learned in class by asking each other questions. Besides, it is always enjoyable working with someone else. A discussion on questions we don’t understand very well will help clear up any possible confusion. Last but not least, we should not ignore the importance of cooperation in our society. Working with others helps develop our team spirit, which has become essential in this modern world of ours. After all, two heads are always better than one.(125 words)▆Sample Essay for Task 2:College Is Not an Ivory TowerPeople often say that college is an ivory tower and life on campus is cut off from the harsh realities of the real world. College may have been an ivory tower before, but it is not so any more. We college students are under various kinds of pressure. First of all, most of us are burdened with a heavy tuition fee, which keeps on increasing every year. So some of us have to work over ten hours every week. Life for those who can get financial help from their parents is not easy either, as they very often have to follow their parents’ advice and take a major they don’t like. Finally those who are abo ut to graduate suffer from a different kind of pressure: hunting for a job. It is no longer easy for a college student to get a decently paid job these days.(134 words)。
新世纪大学英语写作练习试题参考答案(1-6单元)
Unit IWrite a passage in about 120 words, taking either of the following titles:1)why I like to learn English2)why I hate to learn EnglishSample Essay1) Why I Like to Learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say that I am highly motivated to (非常有动力去)master English. First of all, learning English us useful, as it is becoming a world language and people from different countries often communicate with one another in English. If I am good at English, it will be much easier for me to communicate with them. Secondly, I like traveling a lot, a good mastery of English will make things much easier for me when traveling around the world. Finally, I like literature a lot. If I am very good at English, I can read great works by Shakespeare and Dickens and many other English writers instead of reading the translated versions（翻译版）. So I think I will work ever harder to learn English well.2)Why I hate to learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say the more I learn English, the more Ihate it. First of all, learning English is boring. I have to memorize （记住）many new words or rely on a dictionary to frequently check unknown words. Doing so wastes a lot of my precious time. Secondly, I don’t understand why we have to learn a foreign language. I don’t want to go abroad and I can always find a job that doesn’t need English in China. Finally, I can always read translated versions of the books I want to read. So if I d on’t have to learn English. I would rather use the time I spend on English to do things I like.Unit 2In about 100-120 words, write about a conflict you once had with your parents. You can start with either of the following opening.1)I was very unhappy with my mother/father the other day…..2)I was grateful (感激的) that my mother/father criticize me the other day……Sample writing:1）I was very unhappy with my father the other day. He must have called out to me for help with some housework, but I was so absorbed in reading（沉迷于,专注于、、、）that I didn’t hear him. He stepped into my room, apparently in anger, grabbed(抓起) mybook and threw it on the floor. I got upset and insisted that he should pick it up andapologize to me. When he remained silent, I ran our and went off to play games withmy friends in the neighborhood（家庭所在的街区）. When it was turning dark, I sawmy father looking around for me, he patted me on the head and walked back home withe, his arm wrapped around my shoulder. When I got home, I saw my book had“returned” to my reading table.2）I was grateful that my mother criticized me that other day. I had been asking her for money to buy all kinds of things that my friends have-a new pair of shoes or some newclothes. Every time I was refused, I played the same trick(玩同样的把戏)—threatening to（威胁）pour the dish she cooked for the family into the river. My mother gave in each time I threatened to do that, but one day, she criticized me really hard. She scolded me for being selfish (批评我自私自利)and inconsiderate （不会体谅他人）and asked me to sit in a corner and reflect on （反思）my own behavior. I couldn’t believe my mother would be so angry with me and I grew afraid, I learned a good lesson and changed a lot afterwards. I was thankful that my mother made me realize my mistake.Unit 31)Describes a few of your own personality traits, then identify your favorite colorand see if the descriptions of the color in ext B match your personality or not?Sample essay:I have been described by many friends as a warm, sociable, and outgoing extravert外向型的）. I find it easy to make new friends and I enjoy the company（陪伴）of people who share similar characteristics as I. When I am at a party, many people including those I do not know, will talk to me. I am not a great beauty, neither am I rich and intelligent. In fact, I am just a very simple person who is happy and smiles a lot. Maybe being happy is the attraction, I like bright colours, especially red. It is said that people who like red are passionate and have a lot of energy. I agree that I am enthusiastic about(对、、、很热衷) many things and like doing many things at he same time. So it seem there is some truth after all in what color says about a person’s personality2)Think of the person you admire most, Write two personality traits that you likemost about this person. Remember to give an example for each personalitytraits.Sample EssayThe person I admire most is my father’s younger brother. He is known to us as ba shu because he is the eighth son in a family of eleven. He is a high achiever(志存高远).Since young, he has done well in his studies and work. For example, he received a prestigious（优等的）scholarship （奖学金）to study at a well-known medical school in England. Today, at the age of 62, he is still as outstanding. He is a well-respected surgeon and has won many awards（获得奖励）. What I like most about ba shu Iis his sensitive nature, especially towards children who are born unlucky. He has volunteered his time and made sacrifices to（为、、、、作出牺牲）help those in poor and developing countries. His strong desire to bring happiness to these people has impressed me a lot.3）Imagine that you had been given a wish to change your life. Write about two personality traits that you would like to have and give your reasons.Sample EssayIf I were given a wish to have two personality traits, I would choose to be an optimistic and creative person. I would like to be an optimistic person because those who are optimistic are usually satisfied and contented with (对、、、满意)what they have. They seldom let sadness be a part of their life. I want to be happy and being optimistic is one way to remain happy. I also would like to be creative. I think thatcreativity is inherited.Some may disagree and say that we can learn to be creative.However, no matter how hard one learns, it is those born with the talent of creativity who will make a great name for(成就名声) themselves like the famous poet Li Bai and the richest man in the world, Bill Gates.4）Write about a person whom you dislike most and give one or two reasons or example why you dislike him or her so much.Sample EssayThere is no one person I dislike most but there are a couple of personality traits that I cannot tolerate(忍受): aggressiveness( 有攻击性的，很强势的) and selfishness.Aggressive people do not consider others’feelings and will not think twice about hurting even those closest to them. I once had a neighbor who would beat his wife one day and appear loving the next. His wife lived I fear constantly but could do nothing because he was in control of her, another personality trait I dislike is selfishness. Like aggressive people, selfish people only think of themselves. There are many everyday examples of selfishness such as those not willing to lend things to others and those not wanting to share exam tips even with their best friends. If you know someone with a combination of aggressiveness and selfishness you should consider whether to call him or her a friend.Unit 4 Write a short passage of about 100-120 words on the topic:living in a Nursing Home : A Plan for the Future?”.Sample Essay:Thanks to medical advances(医疗进步) and better living conditions, most of us can live longer. The issue of where we will stay when we get to old has become a concern for（成为大家关心的问题）everyone. I did a survey last week on “ Are you willing to go and live in a nursing home when you grow old?”. Of the ten people surveyed, seven said”yes”. According to them, living in a nursing home would enable them to meet people of similar ages, get instant medical care, and have their meals and laundry taken care of. The three who don’t want to stay in a nursing home think living in a nursing home would make them feel lonely and abandoned on the one hand and would have their privacy intruded (侵犯)upon on the other. Nonetheless, the survey does suggest that more people would be willing to live in a nursing home in the future.Unit51) In about 100-120 words, write about an incident of misunderstanding betweenyou and your mother/father. Tell us about how it all started and what happened in the end.Sample essayOne afternoon, I was wandering along（闲逛）the main street of our small town with a friend. Suddenly I saw my mother. She was behaving very strangely. She looked around before going quickly into a shop. When she came out, she had a box in her hand. I was terrified; I knew some of my villagers resorted to（求助于）theft because they were poor.The thought that my mother could be one of them drove me crazy. I was determined to (决心去) find out the truth form her. When I questioned her, tears filled her eyes. She told me she was collecting beer cans from some kind shop owners who offered them to her, but would feel embarrassed if she was seen by others. I cried and hugged her and felt sorry that I had misunderstood my own mother.3)In about 100-120 words, describe the similarities and differences in the way your fatherand mother show their love for you. Be sure to give examples.Sample EssayMy parents differ greatly in showing their love for me. while my mother appears more anxious and depressed if anything goes wrong with me, my father tends to be silent and expresses his concern for me mainly through actions rather than words. I still remember the day when I left home for university. When my mother was in tears and kept giving me endless advice, my father remained silent. But when he saw an ice-cream man on the platform(月台), he rushed towards him and got me an ice-cream just before the train started to move. I learned from my mother later that father locked himself up in his room after returning home and cried for the first time in his life. I never expected that my departure（离开）would trigger（引起）such an emotional response from my father.Unit6Sample Essay1）I like Christmas because the festive atmosphere （节日气氛）created by the occasion is so overwhelming（铺天盖地）. You can see pretty seasonal decorations everywhere, Christmas lights, flowers, and pictures of Father Christmas with a smiling face. You may even meet a “real” Father Christmas on the street busy handing our candies to kids. The atmosphere does lift everybody’s spirits, since joy and excitement seem to be contagious（有感染力的）;everyone around us looks happier and is more patient with each other during the festive season.We send each other Christmas greetings and give Christmas gifts to our friends and relatives.Even friends who have not been in constant touch a lso” appear” again at this time to send their regards.2）I don’t like Christmas because today’s Christmas has been entirely commercialized. Shops try all sorts of tricks to attract customers, by putting up fanciful Christmas decorations, by offering seasonal discounts and even by asking somebody to play Father Christmas to give out gifts. Behind all the smiles and the beautiful decoration, I do not care of a spirit of giving. I only see one word, which is “profit”. Everybody does Christmas shopping at this time to get Christmas gifts for their family members or friends. As for me, I believe it is more important to show care and concern for my family members and friends all year round than just give them a “once a year’Christmas gift.。
新世纪大学英语第三册1-6单元课后close原文及答案
Unit 1what it's like –they are failing to and significant theinterests and activities a sign that you expect love as a naturalof who you are. If your first love was someone remote—a film star, for example—perhaps your first feelings were "in between": remote, but not absent;near you, but English teacher, for instance. This is a sign of a very nobleUNIT 2Women everywhere still suffer economic injustice, and —mostsignificant—the enjoy physical safety as a form the other half enjoys it as anatural Men who argue that laws can for this inequality simply can'timagine what it's like to be yourself. This lifelong lack inlearn self-defense or carry guns, but the same as trusting in your ownwomen really need is a breakthrough in genetic engineering to ensure thatequal in physical strength right from the cradle.Unit 3If you want to develop the senses of there are many simple and enjoyable——your mind is responding to the food. Notice do you feel more hopeful, relaxed or serious than before? Or just hungrier?UNIT4The term “liberal arts” comes from the Latin root liber, meaning “free.” This term originally referred to seven fields of study which ,in ancient Greece, were considered arts of the mind, in contrast to the manual or mechanical arts.The liberal arts now include fields other than the original seven (which, incidentally,were grammar, rhetoric, logic, arithmetic, music, geometry and astronomy ),but the basic concept still has an overwhelming influence on Western education was only for the wealthy, and was seen as an end in itself:Although it could open doors to a professional career, it was mainly regarded as the mark of a cultivated man. (Women were not permitted to pursue a liberal arts education in the Middle Ages). Eventually, liberal arts faculties were established at universities, and the liberal arts --- along with the idea of pursuing an education for its own sake --- because the standard for higher education in the Western word. The conviction that education should not be practical has never completely died out. For centuries law and medicine were thought of as primarily theoretical --- actually putting them into practice was viewed as low-class. The natural sciences were not treated seriously, and fields like economics an d management didn’t exist at all.Unit 5One of the most striking things about Americans is that they seem to expect everyone—monoculturalism is typical of every—may be at the American definition of friendliness. To Americans,being friends. This can, of course, when Americans meet people from moreglorified pattern of behavior that every generation of Americans is traineddegree. They're so good at being friendly – and it works at home –that it will work everywhere.UNIT6My son Brian, who was in training to become an army pilot, was on his way to a party one evening when he stopped at a gas station to ask for directions. Just as he pulled up, one of the gas pumps exploded and Brian lost both his legs. Everyone agreed that Brain was lucky to have escaped with his life (the only other victim of the accident died on the spot) --- everyone, that is, except 0 Brian, who was filled with total despair.It wasn’t the pain and difficulty of adjusting to living with a handicap that he found so hard to bear; it was the sheer senselessness of the accident that had shattered his legs, his life and his dreams. He acknowledged the risks of his chosen profess ion, so if he’d suffered the same injury in a plane crash, he would’ve accepted it. If he’d been wounded in combat, he could’ve forgiven his enemy, or vowed to get revenge. But how can you forgive --- or get even with --- a leak in a gas pump? Where can you turn to find meaningful insight into the risks of stopping to ask for directions? Brian was given artificial legs, and months of physical therapy to help him function in his new life. But no one ever found any way to replace or revive the love of life that that meaningless accident destroyed. In a very real sense, I lost my son that night at the gas station: Even though his body survived, his spirit did not.。
新世纪大学英语阅读教程4答案(1-6单元)
新世纪大学英语阅读教程4答案（1-6单元）Unit 1PartⅠⅠ. 1-6 ADCABDⅡ.1. 我进入寿险这一行，做得还算不错。
我有幸与几个最棒的寿险推销员一起被指任为一委员会委员。
一时间我吓得要命。
2. 一般的成功人士为了将来的收获，甘坐冷板凳且推迟享受。
反观诸多快速成功者，他们期望太多且渴望一蹴而就。
当回报不能立刻兑现时，他们就变得灰心丧气，愁苦不堪。
3. 我一直在找寻那些有天赋、能自律的人。
然后培养他们的爱心和忠诚。
我招募他们，激励他们，每当我们取得成绩时，我与他们一起分享荣誉。
4. 有一次，一场盛大的开幕典礼定于周末举行，而我们的大部分家具还在商店与批发商两地之间的卡车上，距这里有数天的车程，于是我们便到外面以零售价购买了价值5000美元的货品。
这样做吞噬了我们大部分的利润，可我们不能让建筑商失望。
5. 美国总统亚伯拉罕·林肯本可能被他貌似的平凡所击垮。
他出身贫寒，外表丑陋，然而却颇有建树，给世人眼中的“平凡”赋予新的涵养和尊严。
Ⅲ.1. set their sights high; achieve their goals2. is little related to; university-educated fast-trackers; self-discipline3. overpowering ego; bring out their best in people4. broaden their knowledge base5. stick with; keep your wordPart Ⅱ1. Soccer matches are all about scoring goals and being winners. In everyday life, many humans also want to achieve goals and to be winners in the game of life.2. Words about character and attitude like belief, excitement, confidence, effort and so on.3. This is because great soccer managers are praised and popular when their teams win. They are criticized and even dismissed when their teams fail to win. They know the heights of elation and the depths of despair.4. He used the humor of exaggeration to deal with the criticisms of the media.5. No, he doesn’t. He believes in the power of the team rather than the individual.Unit 2PartⅠⅠ. 1-6 CBDABCⅡ.1. 等等！我不管谁把那块馅饼切成两块，但不论谁切，都得给另一方挑选的权力。
新世纪大学英语综合教程2作文答案
新世纪大学英语综合教程2作文答案作文答案Unit 1 p27 1) In my middle school years, I had a best friend. We talked about everything. And we loved singing songs together. Once, however, there was a bitter quarrel between us and we stopped talking to each other. It was obvious that both of us wanted to keep the friendship, but neither had the courage to break the ice. It went on like this for months. Then one day we were asked to write about friendship. I wrote in my composition what friendship meant to me and the misunderstanding that had separated us. It was given the top mark, and I was asked to read it in class. When I ended my my presentation presentation presentation with with with the the the words words words from from from our our our favourite favourite favourite song, song, song, my my my friend friend friend was was was singing singing singing along. along. along. All All All misunderstanding misunderstanding misunderstanding was was cleared and once again we were best friends. To break down the walls between people is easy; all it takes is a littl forgiveness! (150 words) 2) We are living in a world of distrust. We live behind cold security bars; we do not talk to strangers, let alone go ou of our way to help them; we live in fear of fake products. In short, fear and feelings of insecurity fill the environmen we live in. All this greatly harms our society. Growing up in such an environment, we tend to feel isolated and care about about ourselves ourselves ourselves only. only. only. If If If things things things go go go on on on like like like this, this, this, “trust”, “trust”, “trust”, “teamwork”, “teamwork”, “teamwork”, and and and “harmony” “harmony” “harmony” will will will eventually eventually eventually become become become terms terms unheard of. In my opinion, trusting others and being trustworthy are the two basic principles that we should follow if we want to improve human relationships. We may not be in a position to change others, but we can change the way others see us by winning their trust in us. Mutual understanding and love are the pillars that support a harmonious society. (151 words) </font> Unit 2 p59 1) Today, many college students are from single-child families. Growing up in such environments, they tend to take for for granted granted granted what what what they they they have. have. have. Some Some Some even even even develop develop develop bad bad bad habits habits habits and and and character character character flaws flaws flaws such such such as as as self-will, self-will, self-will, lack lack lack of of responsibility and selfishness. In my opinion, taking a listless attitude toward life is extremely harmful to them. With such a negative attitude, they fail to appreciate the advantages they enjoy. They waste away their precious time, seeking pleasure in running after pop stars or indulging in computer games. In the end, they may have to leave college without having acquired any useful skills or knowledge. Sometimes I think it is good for us to think more of the young people who are still struggling for their lives and education. Such an attitude would certainly impel us to cherish more our college life. And life would be more meaningful if we treat it with a gentleness, a vigor and keenness of appreciation. (155 words) 2) Being admitted to college was an important turning point in my life. I would never have been able to make it without the help and support of my parents, teachers and classmates. Throughout the time I was preparing for the entrance examination my parents were always there to back me up. They allowed me to make my own decisions about which major I wanted to pursue. What’s more, they had full confi dence in me. I was lucky enough to have had fine teachers and kind classmates. My teachers were patient and competent to explain the problems I did not understand; my classmates helped me and encouraged me all the time. We shared our hopes and anxieties together. That was a memorable time in my life! I didn’t achieve everything alone. I owe a lot to those who have helped me to get where I am. （147 words ）Unit 3 p94 1) Li Hui, my friend in high school, was born into a worker's family. She began to dream of becoming a cartoon artist from her childhood. To her disappointment, her parents strongly opposed her career choice, because the cost of her education would be too high for the poor family, and they were worried about the job opportunities for a cartoon artist. However, Li Hui would not change her mind. She worked hard to perfect her skills and searched persistently for ways to realise her dream. Just before she finished high school, the chance came: a famous art school was holding a cartoon drawing competition. The first three winners would be given a scholarship to study cartoon drawing at the school. Li Hui told herself not to let the chance slip through her fingers. She readily participated and won the second place. She is now studying there and I feel certain that her dream will come true. (156 words) 2) 2) In In In my my my opinion, opinion, opinion, before before before a a a person person person becomes becomes becomes successful, successful, successful, he he he or or or she she she should should should fully fully fully understand understand understand the the the basic basic basic elements elements elements of of success: competence, determination and optimism. For a person to succeed, he or she has to face great competition and excel in his or her chosen career. The person needs to demonstrate and prove his or her competence in dealing with problems. Without competence, the person can neither stand out among the crowd nor attract the attention of those those who who who hold hold hold the the the keys keys keys to to to the the the doors doors doors of of of opportunity opportunity opportunity and and advancement. Yet ability ability alone alone alone cannot guarantee cannot guarantee success. Often Often enough, enough, enough, things things things do do do not not not go go go the the the way way way we we we have have have planned planned planned and and and failure failure failure is is is unavoidable unavoidable unavoidable no no no matter matter matter how how how intelligent intelligent intelligent or or capable capable we we we may may may be. be. be. In In In such such such cases cases cases one one one needs needs needs to to to remain remain remain firm firm firm and and and optimistic, optimistic, optimistic, always always always believing believing believing that that that hard hard hard work work work will will eventually pay off. If the person gives up halfway, success will never knock at the door. (149 words) </font> Unit 4 p125 1) Dear Weihua, I know you are still feeling upset about your results in the college entrance examination. I've just read an article about how pessimistic and optimistic thoughts can affect our behaviour and I'm now sending you a copy, hoping that it will help you step out of the shadows.• Naturally, failing the college entrance examination can be very depressing, yet if you continue to dwell on the past, you will never be able to pick yourself up and focus on what more more important important important for for for now now now and and and the the the future. future. future. Life Life Life is is is full full full of of of trials trials trials and and and anyone anyone anyone may may may suffer suffer suffer setbacks. setbacks. setbacks. W e W e must must must take take take an an optimistic attitude towards the things we have to deal with. Optimism and positive thinking are powerful forces. Good things do come true if we picture them often. Please do have confidence in your potential. Just work hard and prepare for another chance. You will make it. • Y ours,• Janet • (152 words) 2) Thinking positively means allowing your mind to be filled with optimistic feelings, and always hoping for the best though still aware of the difficulties that might be involved. The human mind is powerful; thoughts of optimism and pessimism can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Though it mightseem impossible to some, positive thinking and success actually have a cause-and-result relationship. The reason is that a person with positive thinking will always broadcast goodwill and confidence and that kind of radiating attitude will take a hold on everybody. Gradually, people’s attitude will will shift shift shift towards towards towards more trust and respect. This not only opens up more opportunities for the individual, but it more trust and respect. This not only opens up more opportunities for the individual, but it also feeds feeds back back back emotionally, emotionally, emotionally, and and and the the the cycle cycle cycle continues. continues. continues. Though Though Though the the the shaping shaping shaping of of of a a a positive positive positive or or or negative negative negative personality personality personality often often happens subconsciously, it is possible to control such processes consciously. A person can try visualizing favourable situations, whether it is remembering a contest won as a child or imagining getting that job offer so long sought after. Over time circumstances will change accordingly. （169 words ）Test1 p128 My View on Opportunity Different people have different views on opportunity. Some hold that there are not enough opportunities because there are far too many people. Yet others believe that there are opportunities everywhere. They say that opportunity favors the prepared mind. I agree with the latter. It is true that there is really intense competition for limited opportunities, but one can always create opportunities. Actually, most opportunities are created by people themselves. themselves. For For For example, example, example, when when when people people people lose lose lose their their their jobs, jobs, jobs, some some some will will will wait wait wait in in in vain vain vain and and and complain complain complain about about about the the the lack lack lack of of opportunities, while others choose to set about creating opportunities for themselves and taking responsibility for their own own lives. lives. lives. They They They become become become self-employed self-employed self-employed and and and may may may even even even lead lead lead a a better better life life life eventually. eventually. eventually. Therefore, Therefore, Therefore, to to to some some some extent, extent, extent, our our destiny is in our own hands. (130 words) Unit5 p175 1) 1) A A A widespread widespread widespread belief belief belief in in in modern modern modern society society society is is is that that that with with with talent, talent, talent, personal personal personal effort effort effort and and and luck luck luck alone alone alone a a a person person person can can can succeed, succeed, regardless of character. However, history has proven over and over again that the morally defective cannot be truly successful, even if they at times enjoy some temporary glory. A typical example is found in the story of four brilliant Cambridge students. They were all talented and eventually worked their way up to very important positions in the British government, with one even ending up working in Buckingham Palace. During and after World War II, however, they they betrayed betrayed betrayed their their their country country country by by by giving giving giving away away away national national national secrets secrets secrets to to to the the the Soviet Soviet Soviet Union, Union, Union, which which which damaged damaged damaged the the the interests interests interests of of Britain in many ways. Eventually what they had done was uncovered. Three of them fled the country and ended up in exile; exile; the the the fourth fourth fourth lost lost lost his his his knighthood knighthood knighthood in in in disgrace. disgrace. disgrace. “Intelligent” “Intelligent” “Intelligent” and and and “successful” “successful” “successful” as as as they they they once once once were, were, were, they they they are are are now now remembered as traitors to their country. (157 words) 2) 2) As As As modern modern modern society society society advances, advances, advances, we we we are are are growing growing growing more more more suspicious suspicious suspicious of of of each each each other. other. other. This This This is is is clearly clearly clearly reflected reflected reflected in in in our our reaction to advertisements. Instead of seeing advertisements as a source of reliable information, we tend to doubt the truth they claim and always assume that the producers are trying to trick customers into buying their products. One of the most serious consequences of such absence of mutual trust is the constant doubt and anxiety within our own minds. If we see everyone else as a potential enemy, we can no longer make new friends; if we regard all information passed on to us as lies, how can we make use of such sources effectively? Mutual trust is the glue that holds human society together. As students, we should try to foster mutual trust and help build up a moral society by our own deeds. If we are honest to others and foster mutual trust, we shall soon see the difference. (158 words) Unit6 p209 1) A Creative Person My physics professor is a very creative person. His research project for his doctoral dissertation dealt with a very complicated physics problem at a time when many others thought it was impossible to solve it. But he he creatively creatively creatively introduced introduced introduced a a a new new new concept concept concept and and and finally finally finally resolved resolved resolved the the the theoretical theoretical theoretical and and and experimental experimental experimental contradiction. contradiction. contradiction. He He possesses many unique traits. He is very energetic and hard-working. He chairs the Physics Department and teaches many hours a week. Meanwhile, he is in charge of the university’s technology research. Obviously he is a efficient worker. My professor can be eccentric, once he shocked the whole class by saying “Good physics, everyone” instead of “Good morning, everyone”. But above all, my professor has a sincere interest and a strong passion in his research field. No wonder he is highly respected by both his colleagues and his students. (140 words) 2) 2) Popular Popular Popular Say Say Sayings ings ings May May May Become Become Become “Mental “Mental “Mental Locks” Locks” Locks” To To To cultivate cultivate cultivate a a a creative creative creative mind, mind, mind, one one one needs needs needs to to to chip chip chip away away away at at at one’s one’s “mental locks”. Some of the “mental locks” are shaped by popular sayings, which sound so familiar to us that we tend to to take take take them them them for for for granted. granted. granted. Instructive Instructive Instructive as as as they they they may may may be, be, be, these these these common common common statements statements statements may may may restrict restrict restrict our our our freedom freedom freedom to to to think. think. “Look “Look before before before you you you leap!” leap!” leap!” W e W e make make make this this this remark remark remark to to to caution caution caution someone someone someone to to to think think think carefully carefully carefully before before before making making making a a a decision decision decision or or taking an action. It may seem sound advice, but it may also put him or her in a passive position. He or she may ju keep “looking” round and without making a “leap”. Similarly, we may say to the same person, “Don’t let the chance slip through your fingers!” Then, the person may be motivated to act promptly, regardless of the consequ ences. In either case, the personal may fall victim to popular sayings. So, if we want to come up with a new idea, we must break up the “mental locks” that close our minds. (166 words)Test2 p272 In our society there are some people who employ dishonest means to get what they want. To make more profits, some businessmen sell fake products. To get better scores, some students cheat in exams. But dishonesty does not pay in the long run. Those who sell fake products end up losing customers. Students who practice cheating in exams are cheating themselves. By contrast, honest people gain a clear conscience and also win the trust and respect of others. Besides, it is easier for a person with a good record to get a better job. After all, who would want a dishonest employee? B sticking to the principle of honesty, we can help make the world a better place to live in. Honesty is the best policy and it really pays to be honest. (135 words) 。
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Unit 11.离婚的传言不过是为他的新电影炒作的手段而已。
The rumor about his divorce is just a ploy to gain publicity for his new film.2.他孤注一郑，用父母留给他的所有钱来开一家工厂。
He took a gamble on starting a factory with all the money his parents had left him.3.赢得那场重要的比赛之后,他们把队长抬到肩膀上欢呼着胜利。
After winning the important game they hoisted their captain to their shoulders in shouting triumph。
4.在全球化热潮中，我们要堤防不同文化的冲突。
In the rush to go for globalization, we should watch out for collision of cultures.5.在这种情况下，出现麻烦是不足为奇的。
In the circumstances it was not surprising that there was trouble。
6.这个婴儿非常健康。
The baby is the very picture of health.7.人们已经意识到儿童接触有关暴力和色情电视节目的危害。
People have realized the dangers of exposing children to violence and sex on TV.8.我们始终考虑到我们是在为谁制作这部电影。
We always had in mind for whom we were making the film.Unit 21.只有那些有过类似经历的人，才能够完全理解这一点.（live through)Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this.2。
(完整版)新世纪大学英语(第二版)综合教程第一册UNIT1~UNIT4习题答案
（完整版）新世纪大学英语（第二版）综合教程第一册UNIT1~UNIT4习题答案Unit 1 > Key to Book ExercisesListen and RespondTask One Focusing on the Main Ideas1 Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage.1) In this monologue (独白) the speaker mainly talks about ________.A) stories about college lifeB) the life of college freshmenC) carefree life of college studentsD) differences between college and high school2) According to the speaker, the freshman experience will ________.A) enable students to find true friendshipB) leave a deep impression on every studentC) decide what a student can do in the futureD) teach students the importance of responsibility2 Read the following statements and then decide whether each of them is true or false based on the information contained in the listening passage. Write T for True and F for False in the space provided before each statement.1) T Freshman experience is an unforgettable experience to college students.2) F Students will feel just as comfortable in their first year at college as in their previous years when they were in high school or back at home. (Students will be away from the comforts and friendships their home provided for them over the previous years.)3) T Students are able to find very good friends at college.4) T Learning to be responsible for oneself at college is very important.5) F Freshmen should not be concerned with their future careers. (During the freshman year, students may start thinking about their future. A certain professor, some ongoing school research programs, or a specific area of study, etc. could all be the factors that may influence students’ future careers.)Task Two Zooming In on the DetailsListen to the recording again and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have heard.1) The freshman year at college is, generally speaking, a time filled with anticipation , some anxiety, and wonderful discoveries .2) The workload will be heavier and the major challenges of college work are a large amount of reading and writing and the short deadlines .3) College Friendship will be among the most satisfying and long-term of one’s life. It’s always exciting to discover how wonderfully diverse college relationships can be.4) Students should remember that they are at college with an anticipated mission : they shouldn’t waste time on meaningless things .5) Going to college is not just to get a degree: it is to find out who you really are and what you are really made for .↑返回顶部Read and Explore / Text ATask One Discovering the Main Ideas1 Write down the main idea of the following paragraphs in the space provided.1) Para 2:Top students attain academic excellence by mastering a few basic principles that others can easily learn.2) Para 3:Top students learn to be organized.3) Para 4:Top students know how to schedule their time properly.4) Para 5:Top students are very serious about school and very active in class.5) Para 6:Students benefit from group study.2 Read the following statements and then decide whether each of them is true or false based on the information in the text. Write T for True and F for False in the space provided before each statement. 1) T Being bright does not necessarily make one a straight-A student.2) T A top student knows how to balance between what is more important and what is less important.3) F One student thinks that learning a new word while brushing his teeth helps him learn the new word best.(The student does so in order to save time.)4) T A messy student may waste a lot of time.5) F Professors may concentrate more on the neatness of an assignment than on its content.(The student who turns in neat work is a step closer to a high score.)6) T Students benefit more from group study than from individual study.7) F Pressure from parents is good for students.(Encouragement rather than pressure from parents helps students a lot.)3 Summarize the basic principles that top students master and apply in their studying and put them down in the space provided.Basic Principles That Top Students Master and Applya. set prioritiesb. study anywhere or everywherec. study at one’s preferred timed. be consistentTask Two Reading Between the LinesRead the following sentences carefully and discuss in pairs what the author intends to say by the italicized parts.1) … it is far more important for a student to know how to make the most of his or her innate abilities. (Para. 1)Being bright doesn’t necessarily make a student a top student. What is of more importance is that he / she learns how to make the best use of the abilities that he / she is born with.2) The students at the top of the class attain academic excellence by mastering a few basic principles that others can easily learn. (Para. 2) Anyone can be a top student if he / she adopts some basic principles that are not difficult to learn.3) According to one professor, the student who turns in neat work is already on the way to scoring an A. (Para. 5)One professor said that the student who turns in a piece of neat work is likely to get a very good score.Task Three Voicing Your ViewsWork in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions.1) Do you know any other secrets towards academic excellence besides those mentioned in Text A? If so, share them with your classmates.Other possible secrets are:find out the learning strategies that best suit oneself;consult more references;do extra reading;take a short break when tired; etc.2) Which is more important to you on your way towards academic excellence, intelligence or diligence (勤奋刻苦)? Why do you think so?Some students will opt for intelligence because some people hold that one can’t be a top student if he / she is not bright enough. Other students may say that diligent work always pays off.3) Do you think parental influence is a very important factor in a child’s academic excellence? Why or why not?Most people will say that good parental influence usually has positive effects on the children because parents are role models and first teachers of their children.4) Do you often participate in group study? Why or why not?People are sometimes divided on this question. Most people are positive towards group study because they learn better by discussing homework and problems together. Some may be negative toward group work, as they feel they are most efficient when studying alone. The attitude toward group work has been proven to be related to one’s personality.↑返回顶部Read and Explore / Text BChecking Your VocabularyWord DetectivePlay detective and find the required word or phrase in Text B according to the clues given. Then, make at least two sentences with each of the words or phrases you have found. The number of the paragraph in which the target word or phrase appears is given in brackets.1) A verb meaning “to ask in payment”: (Para. 1)Write down the target word here: chargea. The shop doesn’t charge for delivery.b. They charge a heavy tax on imported wine.2) A noun meaning “a person of the same age, class, position, etc. as oneself”: (Para. 1)Write down the target word here: peera. The opinions of his peers are more important to him than his parents’ ideas.b. Children tend to be influenced by peer pressure.3) A phrase meaning “to arrive at a particular state or position”: (Para. 2) Write down the target phrase here: come toa. The two brothers quickly came to blows during their quarrel.b. All this sex and violence on the TV — what is the world coming to?4) A noun meaning “an amount of money that a person, business, etc. borrows, especially from a bank”: (Para. 2)Write down the target word here: loana. How soon do you have to pay off the loan?b. Jim took out a loan to pay for his car.5) A noun meaning “the total produced when numbers, amounts, etc., are added together”: (Para. 2)Write down the target word here: suma. I had to spend a large sum of money to have my damaged car repaired.b. The company was sold for an undisclosed sum.6) An adjective meaning “involving the use of imagination to produce new and original ideas or things”: (Para. 9)Write down the target word here: creativea. A creative person has the ability to invent and develop original ideas, especially in the arts.b. This job is so boring. I wish I could do something more creative.7) A verb meaning “to make sb. feel it necessary to do sth., especially because of a se nse of duty”: (Para. 10)Write down the target word here: obligatea. He felt obligated to visit his parents every weekend.b. Do you feel obligated to see your teacher who is now in the hospital?2 Match the words in Column A with the meanings in Column B. Put the corresponding letter in the blank after each word.Column A Column B1) project b a. difficult to deal with; not easy2) unique e b. a piece of work that needs skill, effort, and careful planning3) tough a c. being expected to happen at a particular time4) due c d. (a feeling of) nervous anxiety, worry, or pressure5) tension d e. being the only one of its type6) solution f f. answer to a problem, question, difficulty3 Rewrite each of the following sentences with a phrase that appears in Text B. Focus on the italicized parts. The number of the paragraph in which the target phrase appears is given in brackets.1) Don’t worry. He might accept our suggestion if someone tries to influence him properly. (Para. 1)Don’t worry. He might accept our suggestion if someone works on him properly.2) He is studying French as the chief subject at the university. (Para. 9)He is majoring in French at the university.3) Sandra was determined to become a doctor and after 10 years her persistence (坚持不懈) became successful and profitable. (Para. 9) Sandra was determined to become a doctor and after 10 years her persistence paid off.4) Of course I admire her —in spite of everything, she is a great politicia. (Para. 10)Of course I admire her — after all, she is a great politician.5) The story of Linda and Barbra in Text B is symptomatic of all the pressures combined. (Para. 13)The story of Linda and Barbra in text B is symptomatic of all the pressures put together.6) May I draw your attention to the fact that if we don’t leave now we shall miss the bus? (Para. 16)May I point out that if we don’t leave now we shall miss the bus?Checking Your Comprehension1 Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text B.1) What does the writer mean by “brutal economy”?Para. 2 in the text provides the answer. Studying at college means a huge sum of money to pay for tuition, room and board, books andmany other expenses. A student may have a loan of up to $5,000 when he graduates, and this same student has to work both part-time and full-time whenever possible at college.2) Why are humanities courses not popular with parents?Parents want to make sure that their children have a secure future and they don’t think that humanities subjects with no “practical” value will pay off.3) What are the possible reactions of a student who suffers from peer pressure?Examples of possible reactions include:a. always thinking other students are brighter and study harder;b. studying at the library as late as possible;c. doing homework till early morning;d. getting into a panic when exams are approaching and papers are due;e. getting sick and stuck;f. oversleeping due to tiredness; andg. doing more than expected.4) Who can help to free students from the pressures they suffer from? Professors, parents, and friends can help to free students from the pressures they suffer from, but it is the students themselves who should relieve themselves of the pressures.5) Explain in your own words why, according to the text, economic pressure is closely connected with parental pressure, and peer pressure with self-induced pressure.a. Students normally find it hard to cope with different kinds of fees at college without parental help. However, when students do get financial help from their parents, they will feel obligated to follow their parents’ advice, sometimes against their own will, because after all, their parents are paying all their expenses at college.b. When a student thinks that his / her peers are brighter and study harder, he / she will push himself / herself more, which will in turn induce more pressure on himself / herself.2 Read the following statements and then decide whether each of them is true or false based on the information in the text. Write T for True and F for False in the space provided before each statement. 1)T Without parental help, a student may be expected to have a large loan to pay back after graduation.2) F Many students dream of becoming dentists.(Many students don’t want to take pre-medical courses. So they go off to their labs as if they were going to see a dentist.)3)T Knowledge in the humanities can help create leaders in all general fields.4)T Lawyers, doctors and businessmen usually earn more than most of other people.5) F Students who finish an assignment up to requirements will be given the same credits as those who have done more.(When most students are doing more than they are expected to, those who are doing normal work can be perceived as not doing well.)3 Listed in the left column are the four pressures faced by college students and in the right column are causes or consequences linked to the pressures. Relate the causes or consequences to the types of pressure by following the example given. Some causes or consequences can be related to more than one type of pressure.Types of Pressure Causes or ConsequencesA. economic pressure ( a, d )B. parental pressure a. loans to payb. taking some courses unwillinglyc. taking courses with “practical value”( b, c )C. peer pressure( e, f, g )D. self-induced pressure ( e, f, g )d. heavy tuition fees, expenses on rooms and bookse. thinking some fellow students are working harderf. staying in the library till very lateg. doing more work than required4 Read the following sentences carefully and discuss in pairs what the author intends to say by the italicized parts.1) But there are no villains; only victims. (Para. 1)Nobody is to blame for the pressures college students are suffering; all involved are victims.2) They go off to their labs as if they were going to the dentist. (Para. 4) Many students who are taking pre-medical courses don’t like this major at all.3) They are caught in one of the oldest webs of love and duty and guilt. (Para. 9)Parents and children are trapped in an age-old struggle between feelings of love, duty and guilt arising out of their different outlooks.4) “Will I get everything done?” (Para. 13)The student is totally worn out and has become suspicious of his / her own ability.5) Pity the poor student who is still just doing the assignment. (Para. 15) The students who just fulfill what they are asked to do are put at a disadvantaged position.6) The tactic works, psychologically. (Para. 16)Teachers are likely to give a higher credit to students who do more than expected.↑返回顶部Optional Classroom Activities1 Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss each of the following questions.1) Do college students in China suffer from the same pressures mentioned in Text B? Are there any differences?Most students perhaps will say “yes” to this question as the four kinds of pressure mentioned in the text are also felt by Chinese university students. The only significant difference, perhaps, lies in the fact that Chinese university students enjoy more financial support from their parents than their American counterparts.2) What is your major? Who chose this major, you or your parents? Are you happy with your major so far? Give reasons.Answers will vary depending on who the student is and what family background he or she comes from.3) Are you working part time while being a full-time student? If so, why are you working part time? If not, do you think it’s good to work part time while being a full-time student?Some students in China are working part time while being full-time students. Some work because they need money to cover their expenses at college; some work because they think working experience is important for them.2 Sit in groups and discuss with your classmates the learning methods effective in achieving academic excellence you agree with. Write down your answers in the space provided in the following table.Learning Methods Effective in Achieving Academic Excellencea. master and apply basic principlesb. be organizedc. schedule one’s timed. treat every assignment seriously and participate in classe. join in group studyf. do supplementary readings…3 Learning styles are different from person to person. Some people prefer to study individually while others prefer to study collaboratively (合作地), that is, in a group. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Discuss this question in groups and put down your answers in the space provided.Advantages of Studying Individually Disadvantages of StudyingIndividuallya. better concentrationb. at one’s own pacec. can study any time and anywhere …a. with no one to share ideas and ask questions b. may feel bored sometimesc.…Advantages of Studying Collaboratively Disadvantages of Studying Collaborativelya. discuss problems together and hence achieve better understandingb. enjoyable to work with someone elsec.…a. possible distractionsb. may not be time-effective sometimesc.…↑返回顶部Enhance Your Language Awareness Words in Action2 In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.1) Rules and regulations should be strictly followed; no one is supposed to compromise on safety standards.2) She can’t blame others. She must pay for her self-induced blindness.3) He steered the boat carefully between the rocks.4) An examiner must have some knowledge in testing; otherwise he cannot frame his questions clearly.5) His last remark demonstrated his lack of knowledge on this subject.6) Finally the police had to employ force to break up the crowd.7) He claims that the new teaching approach helps to promote students’ creative ability.8) The teachers were most impressed by your performance in the exam. You scored 98 marks whereas most of your classmates failed.9) Among all the workers interviewed every one agreed that Martin had made an important contribution to the company’s success.10) I know you did it deliberately , just to annoy me.11) We should try our best to help those who are in financial difficulty and cannot pay their tuition fees on time.12) The fast economic growth of our country has attracted the attention of many economists (经济学家), who all think that it is a miracle.3 In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.1) Being a mother of two young kids, Sarah always makes a point of spending as much time as she can with them.2) I looked up the word in the dictionary to refresh my memory of its exact meaning.3) The chairman warned yesterday that a pay rise for teachers would lead to job cuts.4) Realizing that his retirement (退休) was near at hand , he looked for some additional income.5) The famous actor keeps fit by working out for an hour every morning.6) She is constantly under pressure and it is affecting her health.7) Last but not least , I would like to thank all the people who have given us unselfish assistance throughout these years.8) We’ve been trying to get back to you, Tom, but we think we took your number down incorrectly.9) In addition to giving a general introduction to computer science, the course also provides practical experience.10) All the students were involved in making costumes and scenery for the show.11) It was a perfectly ordinary day; in other words , I went to work and came home as usual.12) Critics pointed out that the prince, on his income, should be paying tax.13) Don’t say it is profitless to do this. The effort will pay off in the long run.4 Fill in the blanks with words listed in the box below. Change the form where necessary. Then rearrange the given letters to form two words related to college life and complete the final sentence with the two words.1) All the students in my class s c o r e d well in the quiz this time.2) The meeting is s c h e d u l e d for Thursday.3) I’ve been a s s i g n e d the job of looking after the new students.4) We’ve got to try and m o t i v a t e our salesmen.5) The success of this experiment is c r u c i a l to the project as a whole.6) New efforts are needed to p r o m o t e the cause of world peace.7) Our team p e r f o r m e d very well in the match yesterday.8) How to solve this problem is still a matter of d e b a t e.9) I s c a n n e d the list of the names to see if hers was on it.10) They d e v i s e d a plan for getting the jewels out of the country.11) He a d v o c a t e d a reduction in military spending at yesterday’s conference.12) Will you c l a r i f y that statement you made just now?13) You must learn to set your p r i o r i t i e s in life.14) He asked more than I was willing to pay, but finally we c o m p r o m i s e d on a price.15) The report should be considered within its social c o n t e x t.16) She u n d e r t o o k all the responsibilities for the changes that had been made.Final sentence: Achieving a c a d e m i c e x c e l l e n c e is a very important part of college life.Increasing Your Word Power1 The same word can perform different roles and functions as different parts of speech. Listed in the box below are some of these words. Complete the following sentences with the words in the box. Make sure that your sentences are grammatically correct.1) The Nile is one of the principal / major rivers of Africa.2) Your story is a great one, but I think I can top yours with an even funnier one.3) My friend Mary is a psychology major at Stanford University.4) William has always been a hardworking student. It is no wonder he came out top in the exam again.5) Mr. Williams is retiring at the end of this year; he has been the principal of this school for 20 years.6) What did you major in at college, computer science or accounting?7) I haven’t got time to work on the re port yet. My schedule is really tight for this week.8) Many people advocate / have advocated a reduction in college tuition fees.9) He started at the bottom and worked his way out to the top .10) This scientist claims that he has found a new approach to cancer treatment.11) Don’t blame me if it doesn’t work —it’s not my fault.12) Shipbuilding used to be of the major / principal industries of this city.13) He was a strong advocate of free market policies.14) The railway station is trying to schedule another early train to the capital city of the province.15) The judge put the blame for the accident on the driver of the car.16) Most students will get nervous when final exams are approaching .17) He says that he made his statement to the police under pressure , and that the statement is false.18) She slowed down her pace so I could keep up with her.19) The Government should not be pressured into making hasty decisions.20) We have a lot to do today, so pace yourself, or you’ll get very tired.2In this unit there are many words and phrases that are similar in meaning. Find out those pairs of words and phrases and put them down in the space provided.Words and phrases that are similar in meaning:reveal disclosetentative (questions)possible (questions)achieve attainsuper-achiever straight-A studentsteer toward point towardbe caught be trapped3In this unit the verb set is collocated with priorities, timetables, and standards. Try to fill in as many nouns as possible that can go with set in the space provided. If you are not sure of some collocations, consult a dictionary. Then make sentences of your own using the collocations in the space provided.set priorities / timetables / standards / an exam / an alarm / an example / a price /a record / limits1) Who is going to set (the questions for) the exam this time?2) She forgot to set her alarm last night: that was why she overslept.3) Her heroic behavior sets a good example for us to follow.4) We had to compromise and finally the price was set at $1,000.5) We were all pleased to know that Liu Xiang had set a world record in the 110-meter hurdles.6) The government has set strict limits on pay increases.4 Did you notice the suffixes -ion, -ation, -ly in words such as education, expectation, deliberately in this unit? The suffixes -ion, -ation can be put after many verbs to form nouns, and -ly can be added to many adjectives to form adverbs. Listed in the box below are some nouns and adverbs with suffixes -ion, -ation, -ly you have come across in this unit. Write down their corresponding verb and adjective forms in the space provided.Nouns with -Verbs Adverbs with -ly Adjectives ion/ationanticipation anticipate concisely concise association associate deliberately deliberate contribution contribute effectively effectiveedition edit equally equalexpectation expect immediately immediate frustration frustrate presumably presumable participation participate psychologically psychological revision revise ultimately ultimateTask 1: Complete each of the following sentences with a proper noun with suffixes -ion, -ation listed above.1) The dictionary sold well, so the publisher soon printed a second edition .2) This book had five revisions before it was actually published.3) Albert Einstein’s most notable contribution to the world is his Theory of Relativity.4) People are buying extra groceries in anticipation of heavy snowstorms.5) She couldn’t stand the frustration of not being able to save her husband from the fire.6) They want greater participation in the decision-making process.7) Our long association with that company has brought great benefits to both sides.8) I usually enjoy his films, but this latest one didn’t come up to my expectations .Task 2: Correct the mistakes in the following paragraph, paying special attention to the use of adjectives and adverbs. Underline themistakes and write down your corrections in the space below. If you think there is no mistake, write “No Mistake”.1 My sister is learning French as her second foreign language in her university.2 She finds a second foreign language is very useful, especial in today’s world3 where people from different countries find it necessarily to communicate4 frequent with each other. She spends about two hours every day, practising5 French pronunciation and reading one or two short stories. She often says6 that she finds French words easily to remember because many of the words。
新世纪大学英语综合教程网络课程学习-第一单元测试题及答案
新世纪综合单元测试——Unit 1 Book 1Listening ComprehensionTrue Or FalseDirections: In this section, you will hear ten statements. Numbers 1 to 4 are based on Text A while the rest are based on Text B. Each statement will be read ONLY ONCE. Listen carefully and decide whether each statement is true or false. (10 points)1.True False2.True False3.True False4.True False5.True False6.True False7.True False8.True False9.True False10.True FalseSpot DictationDirections:You will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 11-20 with the exact words you have just heard. When the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. (10 points)Studies have shown that American children who learn to read by the 11 are less likely to end up in prison, 12 school, or take drugs. Adults who read literature on a 13 basis are more likely to attend a 14 arts event, visit an art museum, do 15 or charity work, and participate in 16 activities. Literacy rates in the United States are also more highly correlated to 17 than IQ. Reading books is generally regarded as being a 18 pastime, while at the same time requiring the brain to 19 text so it can be stimulated. Because of this it is sometimes considered to cause at least a 20 increase in one's mental faculties.11.third grade12.drop out of13.regular14.performing15.volunteer16.sporting17.weekly earnings18.relaxing19.process20.temporaryReading ComprehensionDirections: There are two passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices. Click on the best choice. (20 points)Passage OneSign has become a scientific hot button. Only in the past 20 years have specialists in language study realized that sign languages are unique — a speech of the hand. They offer anew way to probe how the brain generates and understands language, and throw new light on an old scientific controversy: whether language, complete with grammar, is something that we are born with, or whether it is a learned behavior. The current interest in sign language has roots in the pioneering work of one rebel teacher at Gallaudet University in Washington, D. C., the world's only liberal arts university for deaf people.When Bill Stokoe went to Gallaudet to teach English, the school enrolled him in a course in signing. But Stokoe noticed something odd: among themselves, students signed differently from his classroom teacher.Stokoe had been taught a sort of gestural code, each movement of the hands representing a word in English. At the time, American Sign Language (ASL) was thought to be no more than a form of pidgin English (混杂英语). But Stokoe believed the "hand talk" his students used looked richer. He wondered: Might deaf people actually have a genuine language? And could that language be unlike any other on Earth? It was 1955, when even deaf people dismissed their signing as "substandard". Stokoe's idea was academic heresy (异端邪说).It is 37 years later. Stokoe — now devoting his time to writing and editing books and journals and to producing video materials on ASL and the deaf culture — is having lunch at a café near the Gallaudet campus and explaining how he started a revolution. For decades educators fought his idea that sign languages are natural languages like English, French and Japanese. They assumed language must be based on speech, the modulation (调节) of sound. But sign language is based on the movement of hands, the modulation of space. "What I said," Stokoe explains, "is that language is not mouth stuff — it's brain stuff."21. The study of sign language is thought to be _______.A. a new way to look at the learning of languageB. a challenge to traditional views on the nature of languageC. an approach to simplifying the grammatical structure of a languageD. an attempt to clarify misunderstanding about the origin of language22. The present growing interest in sign language was stimulated by _______.A. a famous scholar in the study of the human brainB. a leading specialist in the study of liberal artsC. an English teacher in a university for the deafD. some senior experts in American Sign Language23. According to Stokoe, sign language is _____.A. a substandard languageB. a genuine languageC. an artificial languageD. an international language24. Most educators objected to Stokoe's idea because they thought _____.A. sign language was not extensively used even by deaf peopleB. sign language was too artificial to be widely acceptedC. a language should be easy to use and understandD. a language could only exist in the form of speech sounds25. Stokoe's argument is based on his belief that _____.A. sign language is as efficient as any other languageB. sign language is derived from natural languageC. language is a system of meaningful codesD. language is a product of the brainPassage TwoA great majority of our nine million college students are in school not because they want to be or because they want to learn. They are there because it has become the thing to do or because college is a pleasant place to be in; because it's the only way they can get parents or tax-payers to support them without working at a job they don't like; because mothers want them to do so, or for some other reason entirely not related to the course of studies for which college is supposedly organized. Some of the professors and administrators estimate that no more than 25 per cent of their students are interested in class work. For the rest, college is at best a social center or a place where time can be killed, and at worst a young people's home or even a prison that keeps them out of the way of economic life for a few more years.I no longer accept the idea that college is the best place for all high-school graduates. Just as the United States was the first nation to make great efforts to teach every small child to read and write, so during the 1950s, we became the first and the only great nation to offer higher education to all. During the 60's we built great state university systems as fast as we could. And adults — parents, employers, high school teachers began to push the youth to getan education. By 1970, colleges and universities were spending more than 30 billion dollars yearly. But still only half our high-school graduates were going on.Now the babies have graduated from college, the rate of growth of the student population has begun to increase. To keep their universities financially supported many institutions have begun to attract students by using whatever means they can. They sell college like soap, promoting features they think students want: creative programs, an environment helpful to meaningful personal relationships, and an education so free that it doesn't sound like college at all.26. The reason for most U. S. college students to go to school is NOT that ____.A. mothers want them to goB. college is a pleasant placeC. they want to continue their educationD. it's the only way to get financial support27. According to this passage, most of the college students _____.A. do not like to studyB. like to make friends at collegeC. find their universities as comfortable as their homesD. complain that a college is like a prison28. The U.S. became the first and the only nation to make efforts to offer higher education to all during the _____.A. 1960sB. 1950sC. 1970sD. none of these29. In order to get financial support, many institutions have begun to ______.A. sell soap to high-school graduatesB. spend more than 30 billion dollars yearlyC. make every effort to increase the student populationD. offer their students a large number of practical courses30. The best title for this passage might be _____.A. Crisis of U.S. UniversitiesB. U.S. Students TodayC. Why Do They Go to College?D. Higher Education in the United StatesVocabulary and StructureDirections: Each of the following sentences is provided with four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.(60 points)31. So I'm sure to get opportunities to display my talent in ____.A. additionB. bulletinC. advertisementD. message32. That fat woman looked ____ in her tight golden dress.A. naturalB. ridiculousC. normalD. reputable33. He knew it was useless to ____ with his father.A. provideB. resentC. upsetD. argue34. After the class, the coach gave ____ instruction to the newcomer. AA. individualB. singleC. aloneD. one35. The explorers set up a ____ at the foot of the mountain. CA. basisB. basicC. baseD. foundation36. He still smokes despite the ____ warnings of his doctor. BA. continuousB. continualC. constantD. perpetual37. Too many people fail to realize that real ____ goes in both directions. DA. associationB. commuterC. communityD. communication38. You must go there quickly ____ you will not be back in time. BA. or soB. or elseC. as wellD. nor39. It's ____ learning the text by heart without understanding it. AA. no useB. no doubtC. difficultyD. trouble40. This suggested that matter can be converted into energy, and ____. BA. on the contraryB. vice versaC. in the oppositeD. each other41. The United Nations ____ formed in San Francisco in 1945. CA. wereB. areC. wasD. is42. ____ wants to take part in this party may get the ticket.AA. WhoeverB. WhoC. EverybodyD. Anybody43. I remember ____ for the job, but I have forgotten the exact amount.CA. get paidB. that I receive payC. being paidD. to be paid44. There used to be some trees by the lake, ____? BA. was thereB. weren't thereC. wasn't thereD. were there45. Charles regretted ____ the TV set last month. The price has now been raised. DA. not to buyB. not buyC. buying notD. not buying46. He did poorly in his examinations ____ that he studied hard for them. CA. consideredB. taken into accountC. consideringD. in view47. ____, we wouldn't have made so many mistakes. BA. Because of your distractionB. Had we concentrated on our workC. With your distractionD. If we concentrated on our work48. Your advice that she ____ till next month is reasonable. AA. waitB. will waitC. is going to waitD. waits49. Unless you go on ____ something else, you'll lose your efficiency. CA. doingB. with doingC. to doD. for doing50. Some people strain the truth to make an ____ sound more thrilling. BA. advantageB. adventureC. advanceD. advice51. Please ____ the mess in here before you go. DA. clear outB. clear downC. clear inD. clear up52. He ____ from the bridge and rescued the drowning child. AA. divedB. dividedC. diedD. divine53. Chinese handwriting has infinite power to express differences of ____ and cultivation. DA. featureB. characteristicC. natureD. character54. If you have finished we can have a coffee — if not, you ____ keep working. AA. would betterB. better toC. betterD. would better to55. ____ succeeding in career if your health runs down? BA. What's the point atB. What's the point ofC. Is that the point ofD. Is there the point of56. I want to buy a sweater the same style ____ the one I am wearing.DA. likeB. thanC. toD. as57. If someone deserts you when you are in trouble, he will not be ____.DA. a friend of youB. yours friendC. a friend of yourD. a friend of yours58. — Come on, Mike. Here is your present.— OK, how nice of you! I ____ you ____ to bring me a present. BA. hadn't thought; were goingB. never thought; were goingC. didn't think; were goingD. never think; are going59. From his muddy shoes I naturally __A__ that he had been walking through the woods.A. drew the conclusionB. drew to a closeC. come to concludeD. brought to a conclusion60. So isolated ____ he ____ no one said a word in his favor. DA. did ... whoB. did ... thatC. was ... whichD. was ... that[文档可能无法思考全面，请浏览后下载，另外祝您生活愉快，工作顺利，万事如意!]。
新世纪大学英语写作练习题参考答案(1-6单元)
Unit IWrite a passage in about 120 words, taking either of the following titles:1)why I like to learn English2)why I hate to learn EnglishSample Essay1) Why I Like to Learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say that I am highly motivated to (非常有动力去)master English. First of all, learning English us useful, as it is becoming a world language and people from different countries often communicate with one another in English. If I am good at English, it will be much easier for me to communicate with them. Secondly, I like traveling a lot, a good mastery of English will make things much easier for me when traveling around the world. Finally, I like literature a lot. If I am very good at English, I can read great works by Shakespeare and Dickens and many other English writers instead of reading the translated versions（翻译版）. So I think I will work ever harder to learn English well.2)Why I hate to learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say the more I learn English, the more Ihate it. First of all, learning English is boring. I have to memorize （记住）many new words or rely on a dictionary to frequently check unknown words. Doing so wastes a lot of my precious time. Secondly, I don’t understand why we have to learn a foreign language. I don’t want to go abroad and I can always find a job that doesn’t need English in China. Finally, I can always read translated versions of the books I want to read. So if I d on’t have to learn English. I would rather use the time I spend on English to do things I like.Unit 2In about 100-120 words, write about a conflict you once had with your parents. You can start with either of the following opening.1)I was very unhappy with my mother/father the other day…..2)I was grateful (感激的) that my mother/father criticize me the other day……Sample writing:1）I was very unhappy with my father the other day. He must have called out to me for help with some housework, but I was so absorbed in reading（沉迷于,专注于、、、）that I didn’t hear him. He stepped into my room, apparently in anger, grabbed(抓起) mybook and threw it on the floor. I got upset and insisted that he should pick it up andapologize to me. When he remained silent, I ran our and went off to play games withmy friends in the neighborhood（家庭所在的街区）. When it was turning dark, I sawmy father looking around for me, he patted me on the head and walked back home withe, his arm wrapped around my shoulder. When I got home, I saw my book had“returned” to my reading table.2）I was grateful that my mother criticized me that other day. I had been asking her for money to buy all kinds of things that my friends have-a new pair of shoes or some newclothes. Every time I was refused, I played the same trick(玩同样的把戏)—threatening to（威胁）pour the dish she cooked for the family into the river. My mother gave in each time I threatened to do that, but one day, she criticized me really hard. She scolded me for being selfish (批评我自私自利)and inconsiderate （不会体谅他人）and asked me to sit in a corner and reflect on （反思）my own behavior. I couldn’t believe my mother would be so angry with me and I grew afraid, I learned a good lesson and changed a lot afterwards. I was thankful that my mother made me realize my mistake.Unit 31)Describes a few of your own personality traits, then identify your favorite colorand see if the descriptions of the color in ext B match your personality or not?Sample essay:I have been described by many friends as a warm, sociable, and outgoing extravert外向型的）. I find it easy to make new friends and I enjoy the company（陪伴）of people who share similar characteristics as I. When I am at a party, many people including those I do not know, will talk to me. I am not a great beauty, neither am I rich and intelligent. In fact, I am just a very simple person who is happy and smiles a lot. Maybe being happy is the attraction, I like bright colours, especially red. It is said that people who like red are passionate and have a lot of energy. I agree that I am enthusiastic about(对、、、很热衷) many things and like doing many things at he same time. So it seem there is some truth after all in what color says about a person’s personality2)Think of the person you admire most, Write two personality traits that you likemost about this person. Remember to give an example for each personalitytraits.Sample EssayThe person I admire most is my father’s younger brother. He is known to us as ba shu because he is the eighth son in a family of eleven. He is a high achiever(志存高远).Since young, he has done well in his studies and work. For example, he received a prestigious（优等的）scholarship （奖学金）to study at a well-known medical school in England. Today, at the age of 62, he is still as outstanding. He is a well-respected surgeon and has won many awards（获得奖励）. What I like most about ba shu Iis his sensitive nature, especially towards children who are born unlucky. He has volunteered his time and made sacrifices to（为、、、、作出牺牲）help those in poor and developing countries. His strong desire to bring happiness to these people has impressed me a lot.3）Imagine that you had been given a wish to change your life. Write about two personality traits that you would like to have and give your reasons.Sample EssayIf I were given a wish to have two personality traits, I would choose to be an optimistic and creative person. I would like to be an optimistic person because those who are optimistic are usually satisfied and contented with (对、、、满意)what they have. They seldom let sadness be a part of their life. I want to be happy and being optimistic is one way to remain happy. I also would like to be creative. I think thatcreativity is inherited.Some may disagree and say that we can learn to be creative.However, no matter how hard one learns, it is those born with the talent of creativity who will make a great name for(成就名声) themselves like the famous poet Li Bai and the richest man in the world, Bill Gates.4）Write about a person whom you dislike most and give one or two reasons or example why you dislike him or her so much.Sample EssayThere is no one person I dislike most but there are a couple of personality traits that I cannot tolerate(忍受): aggressiveness( 有攻击性的，很强势的) and selfishness.Aggressive people do not consider others’feelings and will not think twice about hurting even those closest to them. I once had a neighbor who would beat his wife one day and appear loving the next. His wife lived I fear constantly but could do nothing because he was in control of her, another personality trait I dislike is selfishness. Like aggressive people, selfish people only think of themselves. There are many everyday examples of selfishness such as those not willing to lend things to others and those not wanting to share exam tips even with their best friends. If you know someone with a combination of aggressiveness and selfishness you should consider whether to call him or her a friend.Unit 4 Write a short passage of about 100-120 words on the topic:living in a Nursing Home : A Plan for the Future?”.Sample Essay:Thanks to medical advances(医疗进步) and better living conditions, most of us can live longer. The issue of where we will stay when we get to old has become a concern for（成为大家关心的问题）everyone. I did a survey last week on “ Are you willing to go and live in a nursing home when you grow old?”. Of the ten people surveyed, seven said”yes”. According to them, living in a nursing home would enable them to meet people of similar ages, get instant medical care, and have their meals and laundry taken care of. The three who don’t want to stay in a nursing home think living in a nursing home would make them feel lonely and abandoned on the one hand and would have their privacy intruded (侵犯)upon on the other. Nonetheless, the survey does suggest that more people would be willing to live in a nursing home in the future.Unit51) In about 100-120 words, write about an incident of misunderstanding betweenyou and your mother/father. Tell us about how it all started and what happened in the end.Sample essayOne afternoon, I was wandering along（闲逛）the main street of our small town with a friend. Suddenly I saw my mother. She was behaving very strangely. She looked around before going quickly into a shop. When she came out, she had a box in her hand. I was terrified; I knew some of my villagers resorted to（求助于）theft because they were poor.The thought that my mother could be one of them drove me crazy. I was determined to (决心去) find out the truth form her. When I questioned her, tears filled her eyes. She told me she was collecting beer cans from some kind shop owners who offered them to her, but would feel embarrassed if she was seen by others. I cried and hugged her and felt sorry that I had misunderstood my own mother.3)In about 100-120 words, describe the similarities and differences in the way your fatherand mother show their love for you. Be sure to give examples.Sample EssayMy parents differ greatly in showing their love for me. while my mother appears more anxious and depressed if anything goes wrong with me, my father tends to be silent and expresses his concern for me mainly through actions rather than words. I still remember the day when I left home for university. When my mother was in tears and kept giving me endless advice, my father remained silent. But when he saw an ice-cream man on the platform(月台), he rushed towards him and got me an ice-cream just before the train started to move. I learned from my mother later that father locked himself up in his room after returning home and cried for the first time in his life. I never expected that my departure（离开）would trigger（引起）such an emotional response from my father.Unit6Sample Essay1）I like Christmas because the festive atmosphere （节日气氛）created by the occasion is so overwhelming（铺天盖地）. You can see pretty seasonal decorations everywhere, Christmas lights, flowers, and pictures of Father Christmas with a smiling face. You may even meet a “real” Father Christmas on the street busy handing our candies to kids. The atmosphere does lift everybody’s spirits, since joy and excitement seem to be contagious（有感染力的）;everyone around us looks happier and is more patient with each other during the festive season.We send each other Christmas greetings and give Christmas gifts to our friends and relatives.Even friends who have not been in constant touch also” appear” again at this time to send their regards.2）I don’t like Christmas because today’s Christmas has been entirely commercialized. Shops try all sorts of tricks to attract customers, by putting up fanciful Christmas decorations, by offering seasonal discounts and even by asking somebody to play Father Christmas to give out gifts. Behind all the smiles and the beautiful decoration, I do not care of a spirit of giving. I only see one word, which is “profit”. Everybody does Christmas shopping at this time to get Christmas gifts for their family members or friends. As for me, I believe it is more important to show care and concern for my family members and friends all year round than just give them a “once a year’Christmas gift.。
新世纪大学英语综合教程5课后题答案 第一单元到第五单元
综合教程5 unit 1 -- unit 5 课后练习答案UNIT1Working with words and expressions1)beloved 2) classics 3) survivor 4) workaholic 5) manufacturing 6) odd 7) finances 8) boarded 9) replacement 10) natural1) asking around 2) straighten out 3) pick out 4) grabbed at5)look…in the eye 6) and all thatCloze1)until 2)interests 3)sandwiches 4)overweight 5)beloved6)boarded 7)workaholic 8)compete 9)finally 10)precisely11)coronary 12)acquaintances 13)survived 14)inquiring 15)deceased TranslationHe died. He worked himself to death, finally and precisely, at 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning, on his day off.his friends and acquaintances not really surprised. To them, He was a perfect Type A, a workaholic, a classic.He worked six days a week, five of them until eight or nine at night, during a time when his own company had begun the four-day week for everyone but the executives. He played a golf game every month but it was work. Other than this, he had no outside “extracurricular interests”.His survivors included his wife Helen and three children. Helen, forty-eight years old had given up trying to compete with his work years ago. Amonghis “beloved” children, the eldest son didn’t know him well, and the daughter had no shared topics with him. Only the youngest son who was twenty, tried to grab at his father and tried to mean enough to him to keep the man at home.At the funeral, deceased had meant much to the company and would be missed. The sixty-year-old company president told the forty-eight-year-old widow that the fifty-one-year-old and would be hard to replace. By 5:00 p.m. the afternoon of the funeral, the company president had begun to make inquiries about his replacement.UNIT2Working with words and expressions1)ill-fitting 2) stain 3) devoured 4) rotting 5) cracked6) chronic 7) dripping 8) sore 9) enslaved 10) corrective1) wears away 2) come off 3) help out 4) go up5)ate away 6) at best 7) off and onCloze1)smell 2) marriage 3) chronic 4) smelly 5) unemployment 6)mattress 7) cornbread 8)malnutrition 9) cracked 10) luxuries 11) insects 12) diapers 13) future 14) alcohol 15) bars TRANSLATIONWhat is poverty? Read the story of a single mother of three, and you will understand what it means.She was married once, but later her husband lost his job and life became increasingly difficult. After giving birth to the last baby, her marriage came to an end.In order to save her children from suffering, she summoned up her courage and went to ask for help.She got seventy-eight dollars a month for the four of them. After the rent, most of the rest went for food.There was no money left to get the refrigerator fixed and the milk went sour; no money for hot water, and even in winter she had to do washing in icy cold water. She had chronic anemia caused from poor diet, a bad case of worms, and needed a corrective operation, but there was no money for iron pills, or better food, or worm medicine, to say nothing of having an operation. She had no money for grannies; no money for paper handkerchiefs and her children were seen with runny noses all the time. She tried her best to use only the minimum electricity. She stayed up all night on cold nights. because she had to watch the fire, for fear that one spark on the newspaper covering the walls would cause a fire and the sleeping children would die in flames.She saw no bright future. Sooner or later, the boys would end up behind the bars of their prison or turn to the freedom of alcohol or drugs and findthemselves enslaved. And what awaited the daughter was, at best, a life like that of the mother.Indeed, poverty is an acid that drips on pride until all pride is worn away. Poverty is a chisel that chips on honor until honor is worn away.WRITINGSample Essay: My Reflections after Reading“What Is Poverty?”In defining poverty, Jo Goodwin Parker creates a vivid picture of the miserable life poverty-stricken people live. I was very much touched by her harsh, direct and angry tone. Her definition of poverty has set me thinking a lot.First of all, what Parker says about poverty in the United States reminds me of what my Grandfather once said about his miserable life in China in the 1940’s. Indeed, poor people everywhere suffer in more or less the same way.I do have great sympathy with them and sincerely hope that the world will say goodbye to poverty soon. Secondly, I have come to see more clearly that we must cherish what we have today. Indeed, the decent and comfortablelife we young people enjoy today comes from the hard work of many generations. However, we tend to take today’s happy life for granted, and sometimes we even complain about the slightest discomfort in life. This is a harmful attitude because it makes us forget the past. We should remember that what we have now was never even dreamed of by the older generation.Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor. Lastly, we should have a right attitude towards poverty. In the face of poverty, it’s no use complaining or just making emotional appeals for help. Instead, we must rely on our courage, talent, and persistence and get rid of poverty with our own effort. Diligence and hard work is the only way out. We may be poor materially but we should not make ourselves poor spiritually.UNIT3Working with words and expressions1) pray 2) escorted 3) swirled 4) grin 5) deceived6) punctuated 7) wail 8) rejoicing 9) moans 10) serenely1) by leaps and bounds 2) a sea of 3) holding out4) take his name in vain 5) held up 6) am ashamed of (am or was?) Increasing your word power1) coded 2) wooded 3) gifted 4) coloured 5) gloved6) moneyed 7) curved 8) diseasedCloze1) congretion 2) souls 3) escorted 4) revival 5) sinners6) sermon 7) rocking 8) altar 9) surrounded 10) whisper 11) serenely 12) ashamed 13) name 14) burst 15) rejoiced TRANSLATIONWhen Hughes was going on thirteen, his aunt took him to the church for a revival meeting, hoping that his soul would be saved by Jesus Christ. His aunt told him that when he was saved, he would see a light, and something would happen to him inside! She also said he could see and hear and feel Jesus in his soul. Young Hughes believed in the literal meaning the hot, crowded church, waiting for Jesus to come to him.After the sermon by the preacher, all the children went to the altar one after another. This meant that they were saved. But Hughes kept sitting there. He was still waiting for Jesus to come, wanting something to happen to him. Now the whole congregation was praying for him alone. The pressure on him was increasing and he began to feel ashamed of himself, holding everything up so long. In order to avoid further trouble, Hughes decided to lie and say that Jesus had come. So he got up and was saved finally. That night, lying in bed, Hughes cried in agony. He felt guilty because he had lied in public and he didn’t believe in Jesus any more.WRITINGSample Essay: My First Experience as a TeacherIt was a Sunday morning. I got up early and dressed myself in my Sunday best. It was my first day as a part-time teacher of English. It won’t be a difficult job teaching a group of child ren some basic English,?I thought to myself as I was walking towards a private kindergarten. The manager, a friend of mine, had informed me that this Sunday EnglishLearning Program was initiated at the request of the parents, who wished to expose their pre-school children to some English.We don’t have textbooks and you may plan your teaching as you see fit,? the manager had assured mc.As I entered the kindergarten, I heard a mighty wail of shouts and cries coming out a classroom. That must be the classroom,? I said to myself and quickened my steps. I was shocked to see some 20 naughty and noisy kids talking and laughing. Some were chasing after each other while others were standing on their chairs singing. Strangely, when they saw me, they all quieted down and returned to their seats. In a hushed silence, punctuated by a few giggles from some girls, I introduced myself. Then I asked them in Chinese what they would like to learn and they all said that they wanted to learn an English song.I did not prepare for that, but I still remembered the “ABC Song”? that I learned when I was a kid. ? sang the song from memory and the expressions on their faces told mc that they liked it a lot. So ? wrote the 26 English letters on the blackboard and we started learning and singing together. it was fun, indeed.Then, I thought I’d better teach some sentences as I had planned. So I wrote on the blackboard HOW ARE YOU? and HOW OLD ARE YOU? making a point that they got to know the Chinese meaning of each word separately. By reading after me they were learning fast.Suddenly, a little boy rose to his feet and accused me of teaching them the wrong thing. Pointing his finger at the blackboard, he translated the sentences word for word into Chinese:Zen me shi ni? Zen me lao shi ni?The whole room then broke into a sea of shouting and waves of rejoicing swept over eve ryone’s face.My first teaching experience was a success and I learned a lesson, too: It is no easy job to teach.UNIT4Working with words and expressions1)grin 2) browse 3) shivered 4) hearty 5) nerves6) courtship 7) pinching 8) napping 9) blinking 10) bragging 1) live off 2) cut loose 3) shot out 4) (were?) weighed down 5) stopped short of 6) washing them down with 7) shake ... out8) come up to 9) hosing downIncreasing Your Word Power2. 1) smile 2) laugh 3) grin 4) chuckle 5) giggle 6) roarCloze1)cracking 2) living 3) refrigerator 4) quart 5) change 6) porch 7) race 8) cleaning 9) casually 10) hearty 11) Eventually12) saw 13) browsing 14) scared 15) courtshipTRANSLATIONLife is full of miracles. Sometimes, a chance meeting ca lead to a happy marriage.When he was twenty, he was college poor. One day, he went to buy some beer and on his way back he saw his neighbor, a Japanese woman, cracking walnuts on her front porch. He walked slowly and she looked up, smiling. He smiled back and said hello, and returned with the beer to his apartment, his heart still with the girl.So he raced his heart downstairs, but stopped short of her house, because he didn't know what to say. After a while, with studied casualness he walked past the girl who was cleaning up the shells, but he only came up with a hearty hello and walked away. He was troubled by his ow indecision. Then, he returned, walking past her again. They smiled to each other, but again nothing was said before he returned to his apartment.Later, they began to talk, sit together on the porch, and snack on the sweet bread she baked personally. Then they held hands. Eventually, he married the woman he found cracking walnuts on an afternoon.Had he not gone for the beer, or had he met someone else instead of her, his life would have been totally different.WRITINGSample Essay: My Views on Love at First SightWe often hear people talk about “love at first sight”? Some accept the idea and may cite such and such examples to prove that it works. Others consider it just as a case of romance but would not take it as a golden rule for a happy marriage. My opinion is that for those who wish to develop serious and lasting relationships, love at first sight? is a dangerous game to play. First of all, love at first sight may tempt one to jump on the bandwagon of love with too much haste. One needs to figure out what one really wants from a love relationship before declaring that he or she is in love. Love takes time to blossom and it takes a lot of mutual understanding, caring, sharing and affection. If you are not ready to take the responsibility of loving and being loved, then do not make haste, for haste makes waste. Secondly, love at first sight is often prompted by physical attraction, but true love is grounded not just on mutual attraction but rather on mental compatibilities. In developing a lifetime relationship, inner charm, personality traits, character and values arc the most important factors to be considered. I believe in three old sayings: “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”? but “beauty is only skin deep”? and “beauty comes from within”? It is true that love is a feeling that cannot be rationally explained, but true love is different from puppy love or innocent crushes. So, if you have fallen in love at first sight, be sober and wise. Don't make a hasty decision on a matter of lifetime significance.UNIT5Increase your language proficiency1) delight 2) ducked 3) thrust 4) strained 5) resentful 6) distressed 7) alarmed 8) contradicting 9) intent 10) hovered 11) perched12) wrestling2. l) went out for 2) pin him down 3) hold back 4) now and then5) throwing a glance 6) scrambled to my feet 7) There’S no point in 8) bent downCLOZE1)master 2) case3) burn 4) bewilderment 5) baffled6)swept 7) gasping 8) perched 9) grinned 10) give11) prostrate 12) queer 13) lurked 14) pounce 15) cub TRANSLATI ONWhen he was little, his father would bend down from his great height to sweep him into the air. But he was never afraid, not with his father’s hands holding him. To him, no one in the world was as strong, or as wise, as his father.As he grew, he would lurk behind the kitchen door when it was time for his father to conic home at night. Lie would leap out when his father asked about him.After he went to school, they would wrestle on the floor together. Every time, his father would master him with ease, leaving him half resentful and half mirthful.In high school he was surprised to find that there was so much more of him, and he could look down on his mother. But when it came to wrestling, he was still no equal of his father.One night, he suddenly found that his father didn’t look nearl y as tall as he used to. He could even look his father straight in the eyes now. He challenged his father once more and this time, it was his father who said, give? His mother helped his father to rise, and there was baffled pain in her eyes.His father spoke of a next time, and his mother did not contradict, because the three of them knew that there would never be a next time. He ran through the kitchen door, stood on the steps and let tears burn his eyes and run down his cheeks.WritingSample Essay: My Father and IWhen I was a small girl, I had an indescribable fear of my father, who looked so huge and strong and always spoke in a loud and harsh voice. He was a factory worker and seldom stayed home with me by day. In my memory, he never said anything li ke “I love you” to me, and I always saw him as being a strict disciplinarian who rarely cracked a smile. I still remember how I used to break into fits of temper and how I played a pampered child in the presence of my mother. But never did I dare to do so when my father was around. The only occasion when I could feel hisaffection was our occasional Sun day trips to the park -- My father would lift me tip and perch me upon his broad shoulders and I would hold lily head high like a princess.When I started school, I noticed a big change in my father. Tie became so gentle and caring toward me. I could always see sparks of affection in his eyes. Every day, he would get up earlier and walk me to school. It was then that we started to have heart-to-heart talks. He always inquired about my schoolwork and when I did not get a good grade, lie would give me a broad smile and say: never mind. You’ll do better next time”. And for years, my birthday present from him was invariably stationery. I knew that he wanted me to get a college education and make good, for lie did not have one owing to historical reasons.I’m a sophomore and living on campus flow. I seldom see my parents, but we make it a rule to talk on the phone once a week. Unlike my mother who usually asks me to take care of myself, Father always talks about how to be a good person. My fear of him has long incited away and we both feel closer to each other now. Last night as we were about to end our phone conversation, he said in a shaky voice, “daddy loves you!” And before I could say “I love you, too” he hung up.。
（完整版）新世纪大学英语（第二版）综合教程第一册UNIT1~UNIT4习题答案
（完整版）新世纪大学英语（第二版）综合教程第一册UNIT1~UNIT4习题答案（完整版）新世纪大学英语（第二版）综合教程第一册UNIT1~UNIT4习题答案Unit 1 > Key to Book ExercisesListen and RespondTask One Focusing on the Main Ideas1 Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage.1) In this monologue (独白) the speaker mainly talks about ________.A) stories about college lifeB) the life of college freshmenC) carefree life of college studentsD) differences between college and high school2) According to the speaker, the freshman experience will ________.A) enable students to find true friendshipB) leave a deep impression on every studentC) decide what a student can do in the futureD) teach students the importance of responsibility2 Read the following statements and then decide whether each of them is true or false based on the information contained in the listening passage. Write T for True and F for False in the space provided before each statement.1) T Freshman experience is an unforgettable experience to college students.2) F Students will feel just as comfortable in their first year atcollege as in their previous years when they were in high school or back at home. (Students will be away from the comforts and friendships their home provided for them over the previous years.)3) T Students are able to find very good friends at college.4) T Learning to be responsible for oneself at college is very important.5) F Freshmen should not be concerned with their future careers. (During the freshman year, students may start thinking about their future. A certain professor, some ongoing school research programs, or a specific area of study, etc. could all be the facto rs that may influence students’ future careers.) Task Two Zooming In on the DetailsListen to the recording again and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have heard.1) The freshman year at college is, generally speaking, a time filled with anticipation , some anxiety, and wonderful discoveries .2) The workload will be heavier and the major challenges of college work are a large amount of reading and writing and the short deadlines .3) College Friendship will be among the most satisfying and long-term of one’s life. It’s always exciting to discover how wonderfully diverse college relationships can be.4) Students should remember that they are at college with an anticipated mission : they shouldn’t waste time on meaningless things .5) Going to college is not just to get a degree: it is to find out who you really are and what you are really made for .↑返回顶部Read and Explore / Text ATask One Discovering the Main Ideas1 Write down the main idea of the following paragraphs in the space provided.1) Para 2:Top students attain academic excellence by mastering a few basic principles that others can easily learn.2) Para 3:Top students learn to be organized.3) Para 4:Top students know how to schedule their time properly.4) Para 5:Top students are very serious about school and very active in class.5) Para 6:Students benefit from group study.2 Read the following statements and then decide whether each of them is true or false based on the information in the text. Write T for True and F for False in the space provided before each statement. 1) T Being bright does not necessarily make one a straight-A student.2) T A top student knows how to balance between what is more important and what is less important.3) F One student thinks that learning a new word while brushing his teeth helps him learn the new word best.(The student does so in order to save time.)4) T A messy student may waste a lot of time.5) F Professors may concentrate more on the neatness of an assignment than on its content.(The student who turns in neat work is a step closer to a high score.)6) T Students benefit more from group study than from individual study.7) F Pressure from parents is good for students.(Encouragement rather than pressure from parents helps students a lot.)3 Summarize the basic principles that top students master and apply in their studying and put them down in the space provided.Basic Principles That Top Students Master and Applya. set prioritiesb. study anywhere or everywherec. study at one’s prefer red timed. be consistentTask Two Reading Between the LinesRead the following sentences carefully and discuss in pairs what the author intends to say by the italicized parts.1) … it is far more important for a student to know how to make the most of his or her innate abilities. (Para. 1)Being bright doesn’t necessarily make a student a top student. What is of more importance is that he / she learns how to make the best use of the abilities that he / she is born with.2) The students at the top of the class attain academic excellence by mastering a few basic principles that others can easily learn. (Para. 2) Anyone can be a top student if he / she adopts some basic principles that are not difficult to learn.3) According to one professor, the student who turns in neat work is already on the way to scoring an A. (Para. 5)One professor said that the student who turns in a piece of neat work is likely to get a very good score.Task Three Voicing Your ViewsWork in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions.1) Do you know any other secrets towards academic excellence besides those mentioned in Text A? If so, share them with your classmates.Other possible secrets are:find out the learning strategies that best suit oneself;consult more references;do extra reading;take a short break when tired; etc.2) Which is more important to you on your way towards academic excellence, intelligence or diligence (勤奋刻苦)? Why do you think so?Some students will opt for intelligence because some people hold that one can’t be a top student if he / she is not bright enough. Other students may say that diligent work always pays off.3) Do you think parental influence is a very important factor in a child’s academic excellence? Why or why not?Most people will say that good parental influence usually has positive effects on the children because parents are role models and first teachers of their children.4) Do you often participate in group study? Why or why not?People are sometimes divided on this question. Most people are positive towards group study because they learn better by discussing homework and problems together. Some may be negative toward group work, as they feel they are most efficient when studying alone. The attitude toward group work has been proven to be related to one’s personality.↑返回顶部Read and Explore / Text BChecking Your VocabularyWord DetectivePlay detective and find the required word or phrase in Text B according to the clues given. Then, make at least two sentences with each of the words or phrases you have found. The number of the paragraph in which the target word or phrase appears is given in brackets.1) A verb meaning “to ask in payment”: (Para. 1)Write down the target word here: chargea. The shop doesn’t charge for deliver y.b. They charge a heavy tax on imported wine.2) A noun meaning “a person of the same age, class, position, etc. as oneself”: (Para. 1)Write down the target word here: peera. The opinions of his peers are more important to him than his parents’ ideas.b. Children tend to be influenced by peer pressure.3) A phrase meaning “to arrive at a particular state or position”: (Para. 2) Write down the target phrase here: come toa. The two brothers quickly came to blows during their quarrel.b. All this sex and violence on the TV — what is the world coming to?4) A noun meaning “an amount of money that a person, business, etc. borrows, especially from a bank”: (Para. 2) Write down the target word here: loana. How soon do you have to pay off the loan?b. Jim took out a loan to pay for his car.5) A noun meaning “the total produced when numbers,amounts, etc., are added together”: (Para. 2)Write down the target word here: suma. I had to spend a large sum of money to have my damaged car repaired.b. The company was sold for an undisclosed sum.6) An adjective meaning “involving the use of imagination to produce new and original ideas or things”: (Para. 9) Write down the target word here: creativea. A creative person has the ability to invent and develop original ideas, especially in the arts.b. This job is so boring. I wish I could do something more creative.7) A verb meaning “to make sb. feel it necessary to do sth., especially because of a se nse of duty”: (Para. 10)Write down the target word here: obligatea. He felt obligated to visit his parents every weekend.b. Do you feel obligated to see your teacher who is now in the hospital?2 Match the words in Column A with the meanings in ColumnB. Put the corresponding letter in the blank after each word.Column A Column B1) project b a. difficult to deal with; not easy2) unique e b. a piece of work that needs skill, effort, and careful planning3) tough a c. being expected to happen at a particular time4) due c d. (a feeling of) nervous anxiety, worry, or pressure5) tension d e. being the only one of its type6) solution f f. answer to a problem, question, difficulty3 Rewrite each of the following sentences with a phrase that appears in Text B. Focus on the italicized parts. The number ofthe paragraph in which the target phrase appears is given in brackets.1) Don’t worry. He might accept our suggestion if someone tries to influence him properly. (Para. 1)Don’t worry. He might accept our suggestion if someone works on him properly.2) He is studying French as the chief subject at the university. (Para. 9)He is majoring in French at the university.3) Sandra was determined to become a doctor and after 10 years her persistence (坚持不懈) became successful and profitable. (Para. 9) Sandra was determined to become a doctor and after 10 years her persistence paid off.4) Of course I admire her —in spite of everything, she is a great politicia. (Para. 10)Of course I admire her — after all, she is a great politician.5) The story of Linda and Barbra in Text B is symptomatic of all the pressures combined. (Para. 13)The story of Linda and Barbra in text B is symptomatic of all the pressures put together.6) May I draw your attention to the fact that if we don’t leave now we shall miss the bus? (Para. 16)May I point out t hat if we don’t leave now we shall miss the bus?Checking Your Comprehension1 Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text B.1) What does the writer mean by “brutal economy”?Para. 2 in the text provides the answer. Studying at college means a huge sum of money to pay for tuition, room and board,books andmany other expenses. A student may have a loan of up to $5,000 when he graduates, and this same student has to work both part-time and full-time whenever possible at college.2) Why are humanities courses not popular with parents?Parents want to make sure that their children have a secure future and they don’t think that humanities subjects with no “practical” value will pay off.3) What are the possible reactions of a student who suffers from peer pressure?Examples of possible reactions include:a. always thinking other students are brighter and study harder;b. studying at the library as late as possible;c. doing homework till early morning;d. getting into a panic when exams are approaching and papers are due;e. getting sick and stuck;f. oversleeping due to tiredness; andg. doing more than expected.4) Who can help to free students from the pressures they suffer from? Professors, parents, and friends can help to free students from the pressures they suffer from, but it is the students themselves who should relieve themselves of the pressures.5) Explain in your own words why, according to the text, economic pressure is closely connected with parental pressure, and peer pressure with self-induced pressure.a. Students normally find it hard to cope with different kinds of fees at college without parental help. However, when studentsdo get financial help from their parents, they will feel obligated to follow their parents’ adv ice, sometimes against their own will, because after all, their parents are paying all their expenses at college.b. When a student thinks that his / her peers are brighter and study harder, he / she will push himself / herself more, which will in turn induce more pressure on himself / herself.2 Read the following statements and then decide whether each of them is true or false based on the information in the text. Write T for True and F for False in the space provided before each statement. 1)T Without parental help, a student may be expected to have a large loan to pay back after graduation.2) F Many students dream of becoming dentists.(Many students don’t want to take pre-medical courses. So they go off to their labs as if they were going to see a dentist.)3)T Knowledge in the humanities can help create leaders in all general fields.。
新世纪高等院校英语专业本科生系列教材写作教程第六单元第三部分参考答案
PART II FOCUSThe teacher is expected to help students appreciate the effects of using participles and absolutes in their writingsParticiplesGetting to know participlesReference for the excisesReference for the Classroom Activities1. Sentence b: handing (describing she)Sentence c: wandering, picking (both describing friends) ;Sentence d: made (used with had to indicate the past perfect tense)Sentence e: surprised (describing Tigger) ;Sentence f. filled (used with were to indicate the passive voice) Sentence g. staring (describing Tigger)Sentence h: left (describing nothing) ; checking (describing Roo) Sentence i: looking (describing Pooh)Sentence j. looking (describing Roo);Sentence k. gone (used with have to indicate the present perfect tense)Sentence l: picking (describing friends), fallen (describing raspberries)Sentence m. waiting (used with was to indicate the present continuous tense)2. a. smiling b. Readingc. Swimmingd. competinge. mentionedf. Jumping, thrown, brokeng. published, informing h. Having, exhausted, relievedComplex participle phrasesA. Present participles in different modes and aspects*In this passive form, being is usually omitted, and then it becomes the past participle.Reference for the Classroom Activities1. Refer to the above table for the meanings of the present participles.2. a. The computer bought last week brings happiness to everyone in my family.b. Being back in my hometown, I didn't know that my professor had assigned another 5,000-word paper.c. Standing in front of the picture painted by a post-impressionist, many people pretended that they could understand it. / Many people stood in front of the picture painted by a post-impressionist, pretending that they could understand it.d. Looking out of the window of the train, the boy was amused by the power lines dancing up and down in the air.Extra ActivitiesCombine each of the following groups of sentences into one sentence using participlesa. She was born in a common family.She was educated in an average college.She is satisfied with her present life.b. The students have finished their exams.They feel greatly relieved.As a result, they plan to play cards the whole nightc. Jimmy set his feet into the starting blocks.He stared ahead intently.d. Larry was sitting in a corner of the pub.Larry held his head in his hands.Larry was so depressed that even the best joke in the world couldn't cheer him up.Suggested answers to the Extra Activitiesa. Born in a common family and educated in an average college, she is satisfied with her present life.b. Having finished their exams and feeling greatly relieved, the students plan to play cards the whole night.c. Jimmy set his feet into the starting blocks, staring ahead intently.d. Holding his head in his hands, Larry was sitting in a corner of the pub, so depressed that even the best joke in the world couldn't cheer him up.B. Participles with conjunctionsSuggested answers to the questionStructure: They are all composed of a conjunction and a participle, and the noun in the main clause is the logical subject or object.Meaning: Sentence a: time; Sentence b: concession; Sentence c: condition.Reference for the Classroom Activities1. a. Kate fell asleep when/while reading Bob's letter.b. She started to chat with her friend after finishing / having finished her work.c. Although having seen it a thousand and one times, the old man still watches the video from time to time.d. Although closely watched by the guards, the prisoner plans to escape.e. It is believed that if read many times, an article will naturally be understood.f. If buying more, you can pay less.2. Ask students to work on their own and write two sentences for each of the types.Getting to know participles' functionsA. Creating concise sentencesSuggested answers to the questions1. Yes.2. There are two complete ideas in each sentence.3. The relationship between the two complete ideas becomes closer from Sentence a through Sentence d. Sentence d has the closest relationship between the two ideas4. Sentence d is the most efficient.B. Producing more detailed sentencesSuggested answers to the questionIn Group a, Sentence 2 is the best, in which the present participles describe live animated actions. In Group b, the best sentence is also Sentence 2, in which the actions are simultaneous. In Group c, Sentence 3 is the best sentence in which the present participle and the past participle are combined most efficiently.C. Establishing clearer logicReference for the Classroom Activities1. a. Thinking about her kid at home, Judy made several mistakes in her work.b. The car raced along the street, sending passers-by to run for shelter. / Racing along the street, the car sent passers-by to run for shelter.c. Born in Guangzhou and educated in Nanjing, she is now working as a manager in Beijing.d. Having been shocked and chased by a ferocious dog, the thief hid behind a dustbin, holding his breath for fear of being found.e. The bomb blew up in the distance, shaking the ground slightly and making bursts of light on the dark horizon.2. a. Hearing the news, I thought the world had ended for me.b. I sat happily in my chair, reading a newspaper.c. (correct)d. Shocked at the sight of his teacher, the boy stood there dumbfounded.e. Having lived there for twenty years, I know this place like the back of my hand.3. Ask students to go over their writings, and pay attention to their use of the participles.AbsolutesGetting to know absolutesSuggested answers to the exercise1. An absolute construction is a participle phrase whose logical subject is different fromthe sentence subject.2. A. determiner + n. + participle verb + other parts of the participle phraseB. n. + participle verb+ other parts of the participle phraseC. n. + other parts of the participle phraseReference for the Classroom ActivitiesAsk students to work on their own and write three sentences using different forms of absolute constructions.Using absolutes with purposeA. Adding descriptive detailsSuggested answers to the exerciseYou can get the following sentences:a + b: The manager sat quietly in his office, his eyes closed, a cigarette burning his hand.c + d: Sam walked slowly off the playground, his face streaked with tears, his leg bleeding.What's more, participles and absolutes, although somewhat different, can be used together to create vivid descriptions. For example:The girl sat nervously in her office, eyes closed, waiting for the telephone to ring.The middle-aged man stood in the street corner, hands put in his pockets, eyeing every passer-by.B. Indicating cause-effect relationshipsIn most cases, when the absolute is used for description, it is put at the end of the sentence; when it is used to suggest a cause-effect relationship, it is put at the beginning of the sentence.Reference for the Classroom Activities1. a. The boy leaned against a tree, hands in pockets.b. He glared at his boss, his mouth shut, and his hands clenched.c. The interviewee entered the office, her eyes fixed on her feet.d. The rabbit stared at the approaching wolf, his four feet fixed to the ground, to frightened to move.e. The girl was enjoying her favorite song, her eyes shut, her head moving from side to side.2. a. Two of my new bikes having got stolen here, I will never come to this place again.b. Several flecks coming upon her face again, she doesn't want to meet her boyfriend today.c. Its bottom torn open by a bomb, the ship sank slowly into the sea.d. Its overseas advertisements being rather successful, the school has attracted manyforeign students.e. The accountant being careless, I was given $1,000 more last month.3. Ask students to look at their written work again, and see if they can combine some sentences by using absolutes. This can be done either as individual or group/pair work.PART III GRAMMARComma-Split SentencesSuggested answers to the questions1. There are two ideas in each sentence. The two ideas are connected bya comma.2. No, the relationship is not clear. We can try to use some compound or subordinate conjunctions to clarify the relationship.3. See the rules in the summary.Reference for the Classroom Activitiesa. I had no idea what I was getting into, and I did not really care.b. You can't go home now since it is raining so heavily.c. Seeing the escaping thief, the cop stopped his car, got off, and started to chase himd. If you study hard, you will succeed.e. When she said "Yes," he felt he was in heaven.Now, ask students to summarize the rules against comma-split sentences Summary1.When we use a comma to connect two separate ideas, or two independentsentences, we commit a comma-split;ma-split sentences are not acceptable because a comma is not strongenough to indicate the relationship between two ideas;ma-split sentences can be improved by clarifying the relationshipbetween the two ideas. Commonly used methods are:1)using a comma and a conjunction like and, but, yet, etc.2)turning one idea into a subordinate clause with if, when, although,because, etc.3)using participles and absolutes;4)using punctuation marks that are strong enough, like colon(:) andsemicolon (:).Fused SentenceSuggested answers to the questions1. Each sentence contains two ideas.2. Yes, because the sentences are not clearly divided.3. Strategies suggested to improve comma-split sentences can also beused to improve fused sentences.Reference for the Classroom Activitiesa. In some part of China marriages are still arranged by parents.Consequently money becomes more important than love.b. Vegetables are good to your health. However, overeating them willalso be harmful.c. People watch TV for different reasons, so their judgement naturallydiffers.d. These houses sell very well, because they enjoy first of all a verydesirable location.e. Nobody will completely love this kind of mass-produced food, butnobody will be unbearably put off, either.Now, ask students to summarize the rules against fused sentences。
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Unit IWrite a passage in about 120 words, taking either of the following titles:1)why I like to learn English2)why I hate to learn EnglishSample Essay1) Why I Like to Learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say that I am highly motivated to (非常有动力去)master English. First of all, learning English us useful, as it is becoming a world language and people from different countries often communicate with one another in English. If I am good at English, it will be much easier for me to communicate with them. Secondly, I like traveling a lot, a good mastery of English will make things much easier for me when traveling around the world. Finally, I like literature a lot. If I am very good at English, I can read great works by Shakespeare and Dickens and many other English writers instead of reading the translated versions（翻译版）. So I think I will work ever harder to learn English well.2)Why I hate to learn EnglishI have learned English for about seven years. I should say the more I learn English, the more Ihate it. First of all, learning English is boring. I have to memorize （记住）many new words or rely on a dictionary to frequently check unknown words. Doing so wastes a lot of my precious time. Secondly, I don’t understand why we have to learn a foreign language. I don’t want to go abroad and I can always find a job that doesn’t need English in China. Finally, I can always read translated versions of the books I want to read. So if I d on’t have to learn English. I would rather use the time I spend on English to do things I like.Unit 2In about 100-120 words, write about a conflict you once had with your parents. You can start with either of the following opening.1)I was very unhappy with my mother/father the other day…..2)I was grateful (感激的) that my mother/father criticize me the other day……Sample writing:1）I was very unhappy with my father the other day. He must have called out to me for help with some housework, but I was so absorbed in reading（沉迷于,专注于、、、）that I didn’t hear him. He stepped into my room, apparently in anger, grabbed(抓起)my book and threw it on the floor. I got upset and insisted that he should pick it up andapologize to me. When he remained silent, I ran our and went off to play games withmy friends in the neighborhood（家庭所在的街区）. When it was turning dark, I sawmy father looking around for me, he patted me on the head and walked back homewith e, his arm wrapped around my shoulder. When I got home, I saw my book had“returned” to my reading table.2）I was grateful that my mother criticized me that other day. I had been asking her for money to buy all kinds of things that my friends have-a new pair of shoes or some newclothes. Every time I was refused, I played the same trick(玩同样的把戏)—threateningto（威胁）pour the dish she cooked for the family into the river. My mother gave in each time I threatened to do that, but one day, she criticized me really hard. She scolded me for being selfish (批评我自私自利)and inconsiderate （不会体谅他人）and asked me to sit in a corner and reflect on （反思）my own behavior. I couldn’t believe my mother would be so angry with me and I grew afraid, I learned a good lesson and changed a lot afterwards. I was thankful that my mother made me realize my mistake.Unit 31)Describes a few of your own personality traits, then identify your favorite colorand see if the descriptions of the color in ext B match your personality or not Sample essay:I have been described by many friends as a warm, sociable, and outgoing extravert外向型的）. I find it easy to make new friends and I enjoy the company（陪伴）of people who share similar characteristics as I. When I am at a party, many people including those I do not know, will talk to me. I am not a great beauty, neither am I rich and intelligent. In fact, I am just a very simple person who is happy and smiles a lot. Maybe being happy is the attraction, I like bright colours, especially red. It is said that people who like red are passionate and have a lot of energy. I agree that I am enthusiastic about(对、、、很热衷) many things and like doing many things at he same time. So it seem there is some truth after all in what color says about a person’s personality2)Think of the person you admire most, Write two personality traits that you likemost about this person. Remember to give an example for each personality traits.Sample EssayThe person I admire most is my father’s younger brother. He is known to us as ba shu because he is the eighth son in a family of eleven. He is a high achiever(志存高远).Since young, he has done well in his studies and work. For example, he received a prestigious（优等的）scholarship （奖学金）to study at a well-known medical school in England. Today, at the age of 62, he is still as outstanding. He is a well-respected surgeon and has won many awards（获得奖励）. What I like most about ba shu Iis his sensitive nature, especially towards children who are born unlucky. He has volunteered his time and made sacrifices to（为、、、、作出牺牲）help those in poor and developing countries. His strong desire to bring happiness to these people has impressed me a lot.3）Imagine that you had been given a wish to change your life. Write about two personality traits that you would like to have and give your reasons.Sample EssayIf I were given a wish to have two personality traits, I would choose to be an optimistic and creative person. I would like to be an optimistic person because those who are optimistic are usually satisfied and contented with (对、、、满意) what they have. They seldom let sadness be a part of their life. I want to be happy and being optimistic is one way to remain happy. I also would like to be creative. I think that creativity is inherited.Some may disagree and say that we can learn to be creative. However, no matter how hard one learns, it is those born with the talent of creativity who will make a great name for(成就名声) themselves like the famous poet Li Bai and the richest man in the world, Bill Gates.4）Write about a person whom you dislike most and give one or two reasons or example why you dislike him or her so much.Sample EssayThere is no one person I dislike most but there are a couple of personality traits that I cannot tolerate(忍受): aggressiveness( 有攻击性的，很强势的) and selfishness.Aggressive people do not consider others’feelings and will not think twice about hurting even those closest to them. I once had a neighbor who would beat his wife one day and appear loving the next. His wife lived I fear constantly but could do nothing because he was in control of her, another personality trait I dislike is selfishness. Like aggressive people, selfish people only think of themselves. There are many everyday examples of selfishness such as those not willing to lend things to others and those not wanting to share exam tips even with their best friends. If you know someone with a combination of aggressiveness and selfishness you should consider whether to call him or her a friend.Unit 4 Write a short passage of about 100-120 words on the topic:living in a Nursing Home : A Plan for the Future”.Sample Essay:Thanks to medical advances(医疗进步) and better living conditions, most of us can live longer. The issue of where we will stay when we get to old has become a concern for （成为大家关心的问题）everyone. I did a survey last week on “ Are you willing to go and live in a nursing home when you grow old”. Of the ten people surveyed, seven said”yes”. According to them, living in a nursing home would enable them to meet people of similar ages, get instant medical care, and have their meals and laundry taken care of. The three who don’t want to stay in a nursing home think living in a nursing home would make them feel lonely and abandoned on the one hand and would have their privacy intruded (侵犯)upon on the other. Nonetheless, the survey does suggest that more people would be willing to live in a nursing home in the future.Unit51) In about 100-120 words, write about an incident of misunderstanding betweenyou and your mother/father. Tell us about how it all started and what happened in the end.Sample essayOne afternoon, I was wandering along（闲逛）the main street of our small town with a friend. Suddenly I saw my mother. She was behaving very strangely. She looked around before going quickly into a shop. When she came out, she had a box in her hand. I was terrified; I knew some of my villagers resorted to（求助于）theft because they were poor.The thought that my mother could be one of them drove me crazy. I was determined to (决心去) find out the truth form her. When I questioned her, tears filled her eyes. She told me she was collecting beer cans from some kind shop owners who offered them to her, but would feel embarrassed if she was seen by others. I cried and hugged her and felt sorry that I had misunderstood my own mother.3)In about 100-120 words, describe the similarities and differences in the way your fatherand mother show their love for you. Be sure to give examples.Sample EssayMy parents differ greatly in showing their love for me. while my mother appears more anxious and depressed if anything goes wrong with me, my father tends to be silent and expresses his concern for me mainly through actions rather than words. I still remember the day when I left home for university. When my mother was in tears and kept giving me endless advice, my father remained silent. But when he saw an ice-cream man on the platform(月台), he rushed towards him and got me an ice-cream just before the train started to move. I learned from my mother later that father locked himself up in his room after returning home and cried for the first time in his life. I never expected that my departure（离开）would trigger（引起）such an emotional response from my father.Unit6Sample Essay1）I like Christmas because the festive atmosphere （节日气氛）created by the occasion is so overwhelming（铺天盖地）. You can see pretty seasonal decorations everywhere, Christmas lights, flowers, and pictures of Father Christmas with a smiling face. You may even meet a “real”Father Christmas on the street busy handing our candies to kids. The atmosphere does lift everybody’s spirits, since joy and excitement seem to be contagious（有感染力的）; everyone around us looks happier and is more patient with each other during the festive season. We send each other Christmas greetings and give Christmas gifts to our friends and relatives. Even friends who have not been in constant touch a lso” appear” again at this time to send their regards.2）I don’t like Christmas because today’s Christmas has been entirely commercialized. Shops try all sorts of tricks to attract customers, by putting up fanciful Christmas decorations, by offering seasonal discounts and even by asking somebody to play Father Christmas to give out gifts. Behind all the smiles and the beautiful decoration, I do not care of a spirit of giving. I only see one word, which is “profit”. Everybody does Christmas shopping at this time to get Christmas gifts for their family members or friends. As for me, I believe it is more important to show care and concern for my family members and friends all year round than just give them a “once a year’ Christmas gift.。