全新版大学英语综合教程2课后答案

Unit 1

Page 14-16: Vocabulary

I.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. Change the form where necessary.

1.insert

2.on occasion

3.investigate

4.in retrospect

5.initial

6.phenomena

7.attached

8.make up for

9.is awaiting

10.not…in the least

11.promote

12.emerged

II.Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. The first part of the sentence has been written for you.

1.a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and

the south.

2.is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.

3.as a financial center has evolved slowly.

4.is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.

5.by a little-known sixteenth-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.

III Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets. Make additions or changes where necessary.

1.be picked up…can't accomplish…am exaggerating…

2.somewhat…the performance…have neglected…they apply to…

3.assist…On the other hand…are valid…a superior…

Page 16-17: Confusable Words

1.continual

continuous

continual

continuous

2.principal

principal

principle

principles

principal

Page 18: Usage

13

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1.themselves

2.himself/herself

3.herself/by herself/on her own

4.itself

5.ourselves

6.yourself/by yourself/on your own

Page 18-19: Cloze

Text-related:

1.contrast

2.exaggerating

3.priority

4.on the other hand

5.promoting

6.pick up

7.assist

8.accomplish

9.occasion

10.neglecting

11.worthwhile

12.superior

Theme-related

1end

2perform

3facing

4competent

5equipped

6designed

7approach

8rest

9definitely

10quality

Page 19: Translation

1.It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.

2.Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.

3.Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.

4.Assuming that this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it's worthwhile to buy/purchase it?

5.If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are

investigating.

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Unit 2

Page 41-43: Vocabulary

III.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. Change the form where necessary.

13.abrupt

14.emotional

15.bless

16.wear and tear

17.dated

18.consequences

19.seemingly

20.in contrast to

21.curiosity

22.genuine

23.primarily

24.sentiments

IV.Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. The first part of the sentence has been written for you.

6.confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.

7.vital to the existence of all the forms of life.

8.some confusions among the students about what to do after class to follow up on

the subject

9.nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.

10.tickled him to think that she'd come to ask his advice.

III Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets. Make additions or changes where necessary.

4.lingering…fabricating…sentiments…

5.fill out…every item…vital…consequences…

6.be denied…tangible…cherish…attain…

Page 43-44: Words with Multiple Meanings

3.It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.

4.She arrived early and took a front row seat.

5.Don't take me for a fool.

6.It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.

7.My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.

8.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.