英语精读3课后答案
现代大学英语精读3(第二版)课后练习答案
Unit OneKey to ExerciseVocabulary4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets1. differ2. differently, different3. difference4. serious, serious, seriously5. seriousness, seriously polluted6. Fortunately/ Luckily, pollution, seriously, pollute4 Translate the following sentences using words and expressions taken from the text.1. 他们利用我们求助无门的困境把我们公司接管了。
They took advantage of our helpless situation and took over our company.2. 虽然我们面前仍有困难,但我肯定我们中国人有智慧靠自己实现国家的和平统一。
Although there are still difficulties ahead of us, I am sure that we Chinese people will have the wisdom to bring abou t the peaceful unification of our country on our own.3. 只强调国内生产总值是错误的,它会引起很多严重问题。
It is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but GDP. It will give rise to many serious problems.4. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富,但是这完全是徒劳的,人们仍然像躲避毒药那样躲避他。
现代大学英语精读3-unit-1课后答案
Key to the Exercises Part II VocabularyI Translate1) From English into Chinese(1)学校教职员工(2)政治上的成熟(3)成长过程中的变化(4)认同危机(5)恋爱关系(6)遗传工程(7)学术生活(8)偶然事件(9)民族认同(10)青春期(11)种族偏见(12)每天工作日程(13)伦理道德观念(14)处理日常生活的能力(15)历史背景(16)异性(17)感情上的支持(18)生活方式2) From Chinese into English(1)to pursue an education(2)to acquire knowledge(3)to handle the case(4)to define the word(5)to select one’s major(6)to resent the treatment(7)to establish their identity(8)to frustrate the students(9)to declare war(10)to d rag one’s feet(11)to evaluate the result(12)to process knowledge(13)to perform one’s duty(14)to narrow the gap(15)to expand business(16)to expect better results(17)to assemble cars(18)to present facts2. Give synonyms and antonyms of the following. Give synonyms:(1)objective,purpose,end(2)to happen(3)to increase/to enlarge/to grow/to develop(4)to try/to attempt/to make an effort(5)clear(6)magazine(7)choice(8)to choose/to pick or pick out(9)main/chief/principal/leading(10)belief(11)strong feeling(12)to get/to gain/to obtain Give antonyms:(1)masculine(2)immature(3)independence(4)inferior(5)incompetent(6)minor(7)to narrow(8)innocence(9)to exclude(10)disapproval(11)mistrust/distrust(12)inequality(13)to discourage(14)to grow/to increase/to expand(15)indistinct/unclear/Vague(16)impractical/unpractical/theoretical3. Fill in the blanks with the proper form.1)handle2)occurrence3)handle4)involved5)observant,occurrence6)observation,observed,occur7)involve8)application9)occurred,apply10)observers,handled11)involvement12)observation4. Translate.1)She intends to apply for that academic position.2)He is so devoted to his research that the idea that he will soon have to retirenever occurs to him.3)Many people have observed that,without effective checks,we have a tendency toabuse our power·4)Students must observe carefully how good writers use words.5)Some countries refuse to get involved in this dispute and they resent any foreign interference.6)How do you think we should handle the drug problem?7)According to the agreement,all business policies should apply to everybody withoutany prejudice.8)The control of the sand storms will involve a tremendous amount of work and money.9)You have to take into consideration the local conditions when you apply these technologies.10)All applicants will have to fill out this form and mail in an application feeof 50 dollars.11)Based on his careful observation of childr en’s behavior he came to the conclusionthat learning is a natural pleasure.12)In a country of many nationalities,ethnic harmony requires very careful handling.13)The government is determined to punish all the corrupt officials involved.14)Cheating at exams does not occur very often.But when it does,the school takesa very tough position.5. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word.1) C. 2) A. 3) B. 4) A./D. 5) B. 6) D. 7) D. 8) A.9) B. 10) C. 11) A. 12) C. 13) D. 14) A. 15) B. 16) D. 17) A. 18) D.6. Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.1) (1) object (2) objectives (3) objective (4) objective (5) objects2) (1) requires (2) requires (3) acquire (4) acquire (5) inquire3) (1) entrusted (2) entrusted (3) trust (4) believe (5) trust4) (1) repaid (2) pay, repay (3) place (4) repay (5) placed,replaced5) (1) anxious (2) anxiously (3) eager (4) eager/anxious (5)eager/anxious7. Choose the best word or phrase for each blank fromthe four supplied in brackets.(1) suggested (4) but (7) eventually (10) what (13) derive(2) primarily (5) remained (8) regrets (11) where (14) lacking(3) told (6) consisted (9) pursuing (12) Although (15) droppingPart III Grammar1. Observe these sentences and identify the object ofthe italicized verb or preposition, and find out howit is expressed.1) them: pronoun2) who they are and what their strengths and weaknesses are: two wh-clauses3) to enter the work world: an infinitive phrase4) that there are four distinct aspects to psychological separation from one'sparents: a that-clause5) where they are in the independence/dependence struggle: a wh-clause6) how to give and receive affection in the adult world: a wh-clause7) very little: pronoun8) how they react to new knowledge and new ways of learning, how they process the knowledge presented to them, and how they organize this knowledge: three wh-clauses9) shuddering: a gerund10) drifting down: a gerund phrase11) herself: a reflective pronoun12) how to let loose a plague capable of destroying whole nations: wh-word +to-infinitive13) what to say: wh-word +to-infinitive14) whether it had been storming for three or four days: a noun clause introduced by "whether"15) (need) charity, a noun; (help) themselves: a reflexive pronoun; (told) Millard:a proper noun2. Practice using correct object formsI) Complete the sentences with one appropriate word.(1) what (3) what (5) it (7) why (9) everything(2) yourself (4) whether (6) others (8) which/how (10) much2) Choose the right form, the infinitive or the gerund of the verb in brackets, for the blanks.(1) feeling (4) being; being/to be (7) to stay (10) being recognized(2) to change (5) to go (8) not to see(3) becoming (6) thinking (9) having fallen behind3) Translate these sentences into English.(1) In the negotiations, the two sides found they had little in common.(2) More and more old people are learning how to surf/use the Internet.(3) Don't forget to write down your name on the exam paper.(4) We must bear in mind that there is no shortcut in learning.(5) He never regretted having shifted from business to politics.(6) I'd like to have a chat with you about your term paper sometime this week.(7) Like sports, learning a foreign language requires a lot of practice.(8) They all remember where they were when they heard the shocking news.(9) People learn little from victory, but much more from defeat.(10) Whenever you face a decision you have three choices, do what you please; do what others do; or do what is right.4. Complete these sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets, using the word “way”.1) a poet’s way of telling us2) the only way to learn a foreign language well3) no easy way to say good-bye .,4) the way they all stared at me5) some aspects of the way we speak6) (many) ways to get data into a computer7) The way I judge it ,.-,8) a way of delivering the secret message9) a way to stop the leak10) the way the children responded to their questions5. Put in appropriate determiners where necessary usinga “/” when none is needed.a, his, a, his, the, an, The, the/a, a, the, the, The, the, /, The, his, the, the 6. Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.1) D. 3) A. 5) B. 7) A. 9) D 11) C. 13) A. 15) A.2) C. 4) D. 6) D. 8) B. 10) B 12) B 14) C.(In colloquial English, A is possible for No. 12)-----精心整理,希望对您有所帮助!。
大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案
大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案Unit11) accent2) turn against3) a couple of4) takes his time5) fate6) confirmed7) witness8) subsequent9) stands a chance10) trial1) belief2) brilliant3) employment4) has saved up5) stood a chance6) were awarded7) Presumably8) conducted9) casual10) around (which student life) revolves1) Joe wrote to say that he had to put off his visit because of his illness.2) Despite the noise, they went on working as if nothing were happening.3) Traffic was held up for several hours by the accident.4) Called (up) on to speak at the meeting, I couldn't very well refuse.5) Mrs. Stevenson looked in the cupboard and found there was not a single lump of sugar left.6) It was the rumor that turned Joe against his twin brother.7) We wondered how Sara was getting on in her new job.8) Although Anne agreed with me on most points, there was one on which she was unwilling to give in.9) Visitors could photograph almost anything here without having to ask for permission.10) Whether we make an excursion or stay home will depend on tomorrow's weather.1) uncertain,unafraid,unacceptable,unfamiliar,unequal;2) unanswered,unattached,unknown,undecided,unexpected;3) unhappily,unskillfully,unconsciously,unnecessarily,uncomfortably;4) unsay,undress,untie,unlock,unload。
大学英语精读第三册课后答案unit3
大学英语精读第三版第三册Book3 Unit3答案1) urban2) analysis3) keep a diary4) pace5) technological6) catch his breath7) intuition8) convince9) Civil10) was/has been renovated1) took (detailed) notes2) switched3) energetic4) stimulated5) built on/is built on6) renovate7) learned (man)8) compelled9) distributed10) repay1)switch to2) has set up3) kept on4) leave out5) called on6) send off7) stayed up8) found out1) dictatorship2) professorship3) sportsmanship4) scholarship5) martyrdom6) readership7) leadership8) officialdom9) partnership10) hardship11) boredom12) workmanship1)the point2) points3) There is no point in4) What's the point of5) The point6) a point1) I didn't leave college because I was tired of learning.2) We didn't set up the corporation merely because we wanted to make profits.3) John didn't marry Alice because she was rich, or because she was pretty.4) He didn't join the Confederate army because he stood for slavery.5) The police didn't arrest him because he had really committed any crime, or because he was an escaped prisoner.1) We all left the meeting convinced that the project was feasible.2) Peter got home tired out from the three-month-long journey to the Antarctic.3) They went hunting for hours, but they returned empty-handed.4) He entered the office still annoyed by the way she had spoken to him.1) himself in the ward of a hospital2) themselves surrounded by enemy forces3) themselves reading it with fresh eyes4) himself tailed by a man in black5) myself doubting my own judgment6) ourselves in a large valley1) analysis2) professions3) energetic4) catch his breath5) staying up6) convinced7) stimulating8) administrative9) switch10) pace11) reflection12) spark13) repaying1)you2)or3)wonder4)parent5)of6)help7)on8)how9)telling10)treat11)when12)and13)criticize14)with15)response16)you17)class18)not19)realize/understand20)Because21)specialized22)about23)know24)well25)too26)what27)different28)from29)behavior翻译1) 许多美国大学生申请政府贷款交付学费。
大学英语精读3课后答案
Unit 1III1 beneath2 disguised3 whistles4 restrain5 grasp6 longing7 praying8 faithful 9 pledge 10 drainIV1 tell •••on yoU2 track down3 work it out4 picking on me5 reckoned with6 call on7 on his own8 get through9 in disguise 10 revolves aroundVG O D I K L B F A NVI1 advise2 level3 problems4 necessity5 skills6 experience7 solution8 value 9 tool 10 mannerVII1 air-conditioned〔装空调的;有冷气的〕2 handmade 〔手工制作的〕3 thunderstruck 〔非常吃惊的〕4 heartfelt 〔衷心的;诚挚的〕 5 data-based 〔基于数据的〕6 self-employed 〔自主经营的〕7 custom-built 〔定制的;定做的〕8 weather-beaten 〔饱经风霜的〕VIII1. well-informed 〔对 ... 非常熟悉的〕 2 new-found 〔新获得的〕 3 hard-earned 〔辛苦挣得的〕4 soft-spoken 〔说话温柔的〕 5 newly-married 〔新婚的〕6 widely-held 〔普遍认为的〕7well-meant 〔出于好意的〕8 well-educated 〔受过良好教育的〕IX1 no matter how different it may seem form any other substance2 no matter what a woman tries to do to improve her situation3 no matter what excuse he gives4 no matter what anyone else may think5 no matter how they rewrite historyX1 just as we gained fame in victory, we lost nothing in defeat2 just as the head teacher plays a significant role in the school, Jane plays a significant role f leader in the classroom.3 whoever was out there obviously couldn ' t see him just as he couldn ' t see them.4 she has been searching all her life for the perfect chocolate just as I have been searching for the perfect beer.5 you can make those kinds of comparisons just as you were doing the analyses a minute ago.XINo matter how experienced a speaker you are, and howwell you have preparedyour speech, you will have difficulty making a speech at such a noisy reception.Just as all his sister ’ s friends cared about him, Jimmy cared about them.Car manufacturers stamp a vehicle identification number at several places on new cars to help track down stolen vehicles.If you dare tell on me when the teacher gets back I won ' t say a word toyou any more.Some elderly people prefer to live on their own while the great majority choose to live with their children.Here is something that needs to be reckoned with: how to get the necessary finances to establish the company.XII1 .每当有人帮了你,无论事情大小,无论他地位上下,你都应该对他说声“谢谢〞.2 .蒸汽机的创造使船舶发生了变化,正如其已经改变了陆地运输一样.3 .尽管经理努力帮助,他还是不能找到问题的根源所在.4 .这个女孩的生活天天围着哥哥转,完全明白该做什么来使哥哥快乐.5 .如果你不知道自己想要什么,你最终得到的可能都是自己不想要对.6 .吉米有他妹妹帮助他度过那些没有父亲的艰难日子.XIII1 B2 A3 C4 A5 D6 A7 D 8D 9c 10 B 11 B 12B 13 A 14C 15 D16 C 17 A 18 C 19 D 20 AUnit 2III1 moderate2 consume3 advisable4 modified restricted 7 calculate8 remedy 9 impact 10 sufficientIV1 bounce back2 summedup3 Up to4 at risk 6 goes up 7 interfere with 8 derived from general 10 take inV GKONJ A CDFVIwaist-deep 6 carefree IX 5 evidence 65 went to zero9 In1 cost chance 7 interest VII2 pollution6 crime8 efficiency3 potential9 strength1 appearance2 utterance3 attendance4 quality 10 creativity 4 hindrancemaintenance6 resistance7 performance8 existence 9.occurrence 10. acceptanceVIII1. world-famous 2 ice-cold 3 snow-white 4 waterproof1 Mr. Howe, my favorite professor, has received a Distinguished Teacher Award.2 Yesterday I went fishing, something I hadn ' t done in years.3 Somewomenare normally inactive but then all of a sudden start a program of intense exercise, an action that breaks the laws of sports science.4 Even a brief visit to Greece, a modern country with ancient civilization, gives youa deep sense of its culture.5 The ancient Chinese, a people of inventors, discoverers, philosophers, soldiers, poets, craftsmen, gave the world manyof its most useful things.X1 His homeworkdone, his composition written, Larry decided to go and see the film.2 The manager sat quietly in the office, (his) eyes closed, waiting for the telephone to ring.3 The room was a mess, empty bottles and beer cans (being) everywhere.4 WhenI walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table, the newspaper spread before him.5 Diana stood motionless at the end of the diving board, tears streaming down her cheeks.XIThe defendant, a woman of only 30, kept insisting on her own innocence.All tings considered, dates, beans and some leafy green vegetables are the best sources of iron.No beverages are served with meals because they interfere with digestion. Taking the popularity of the region into consideration, it is advisable to book hotels in advance.If you have a feeling of wanting to throw up after taking this drug, stop taking it immediately and consult your doctors as soon as possible.Summingup the discussion, he said both parties should consider the most effective way to solve the problem.XII1 .作为补救缺铁的一种方法,专家推荐食用肉、鸡和鱼,它们是最好的铁质来源,也是唯一最容易被身体吸收的铁质来源.2 .铁质储量为零时,你会觉得虚弱,疲乏无力,喘不过气,这是缺铁第三阶段的典型病症.3 .耐力运发动,尤其是女性,经常会缺铁,如果增食肉类食物或服用铁质补剂, 能够恢复到健康状态.4 .这位运动医学专家认为,感到劳累、工作效率差的人,最好食用牛肉、羊肉, 它们含有最易被吸收的铁质.5 .铁质储量低的人应该去咨询医生,看看是否应通过调整饮食或服用铁质补剂来校正缺乏.6 . 一般说来,如果你无视自己摄入的铁质含量,不在铁质储藏失去之前注意警告信号,你会有危险.1 D2 C3 C4 A5 D6 A7 B8 D9 C 10 B 11 A 12 B 13 D 14 A 15 D16 A 17 D 18 C 19 C 20 AUnit 3III1 cultivate2 comprehensive3 controversial4 suspend5 insulted6 preliminary7 conventional8 reform9 worthwhile 10 publicity IV1. His girlfriend ' s father saw him as a manwho could not make a living.2. The course was canceled over the students ’ protest.3. The problem is so difficult that we cannot work it out without the help of our teacher.4. Children tend to do/try their utmost when they know their parents are making similar efforts.5. The new teaching program didn ’ t work well in the school at the outset.6. I was kind of excited when I received the letter that offered me an interview.7. The school is scheduled to open on September 1.8. They appeared to offer a free computer, complete with software and a printer. 9. In spite of hardships, they made real efforts that have resulted in more progress than expected.10. Many people make things more difficult for themselves because they still operate on the principle that you should not ask for help, or you might seem weak. V F M K D C G L VI1 cold2 competitionheat 7 interest8 love 9 pleasureVII1 historic2 atomic economic 6 heroicVIII1. responsibility2. rapidity3. mobility4. curiosity5. publicity6. complexityO I B 3 debate 4 desire 5 fear 10 enthusiasm3 optimistic4 energetic1. In Britain, as in America, there is a great demandfor educational reform.2. In Greece, as in Italy, people use a lot of olive oil in cooking.3. As in the Hyde School, values such as courage, integrity, leadership, curiosity and concern are the first, most important lesson in somepublic inner-city schools in Maryland.4. In China, as in Japan, a large number of middle school students take supplementary classes in order to get into a famous university.5. As in the middle of the 1950s, many young people went down to the countryside in the late 1960s and early 1970s.X1. Once you ' ve practiced a bit, you ' ll find that it ' s quite easy.2. Once the meal was finished, the discussions began.3. Once you show any fear, he will attack you.4. Once parents make a commitment to the program, they will be daily role models for their children.5. Once customers come to rely on these systems, they almost never take their business elsewhere.XIIn his thinking, as in his behavior, he is very traditional.Once the teachers agree to accept the new teaching program, they have to face the strain it puts on them.In the long run, it is worthwhile to pursue one s study after graduating from university instead of going to work directly.As the school operates on the Character First principle, moral values and academic achievements are stressed equally.It is said that the meeting, which is scheduled to be held this month, will be put off till next month.The school sees its job as preparing its students for life by cultivating a comprehensive set of principles that can benefit all of them.XII1 .跟在法国一样,美国在20世纪60年代也发生过文化革命.2 .他一旦下定决心去干一件事,就根本拦不住他.3 .学校强调的观点是:家长和孩子一起参加学校的活动是值得的.4 .快下课时,老师让学生用最后的五分钟来展开剧烈的讨论,依照1 — 10的评分标准相互评价他们当天的课堂表现.5 .为了防止引发针对他们的品格培养方案的争论,该校校长解释说,品格第一并不是要强迫学生接受某一套道德原那么或宗教观念.6 .并非所有的家长都相信海德中学的办学原那么, 即如果你向学生传授诸如求真、勇敢、正直领导水平、好奇心和关心他人等美德的话,学生的学习成绩就自然会提升.1 B2 D3 A4 B5 D6 B A 13 C 14 C 15 A with tears.2. The taxi sped away, its lights disappearing into the distance.3. Their stomachs crying for food, their back burning from too much sun, both boys gathered their things and headed for home.4. Barbara just lay there, her mouth trembling, her eyes unfocused, unable to say a word.7 A 8 D 9 C 10 B 11 B 1216 B 17 C 18 A 19 D 20 BIIIUnit 41. inspected2. assembled versions 5. universal 6. approved 7. recruit dedicated 10. solemn IV1. worked on2. approve of sale 5. come up with3. exaggerated4.8. evolved9. 3. went ahead 4. for6. refashioned into attention10. named after 7. rise to fame 9. evolved from 8. captures myV C E VI1. respect confidence6. acceptance recognitionVII1. intelligence ignorance 5. indifference magnificence VIII1. coexists co-pilot IX1. Jimmy walked2. influence 5. support 7. fame 10. experience 2. consequence 6. competence 2. co-director 5. co-author slowly to the corner of3. credit 8. insight 3. significance 7. brilliance 3. cooperate4.9. 4. 4. 8. the playground, his face covered5. Then the two players let him fall to the track, his chest landing first, his head following, bouncing, and finally lying still.X1. M ost snakes, although with a threatening appearance, aren ' t really dangerous if you leave them alone.2. Women, even though with the same abilities, have failed to approach the incomeof men.3. Though with a severe lack of coal, the principle was not forced to close the school.4. She is capable of making complete French meals even though with no cheeseafter salad.5. When in doubt about the result of your test, call the test office.XIEverything considered, this city is the world ’ s most exciting city.Though with no approval from his parents, he went ahead with his plan to study abroad.The bridge was named after the hero who gave his life for the cause of people.It is said that the painter used his mother as the model in the painting whose face represented suffering yet strength.The writer instantly rose to fame in 1950 with the publication of a novel inspired byhis experience with a girl on a farm.One story says that “U6 was short for “Uncle Sam" whose real name was Sam Wilson, who had once worked with a man who had signed a contract with the government to provide meat to the US Army.XII1 .这副画上一个神色严肃的男子,身旁站着一位女子,身后是所农舍.他们的原型分别是画家的牙医和姐姐.2 .公司的申请书,不管是代表自己还是代表他人,都应该有官员的签名.3 .做了脱口秀之后,约翰和妻子在播送和电视节目上出了名,这些节目给普通民众以启迪,而不只是向他们提供信息.4 .尽管有些人不赞同,可市领导还是决定实施这个方案,在湖边建造两个五星级宾馆,以吸引更多的游客.5 .那位著名画家去世了,曾经给他当模特的妻子立即担任了他装潢公司的总经理职务.6 .宴会上,他们的衣着都很华美,但吸引我注意力的却是他们的交谈方式,使得我很想和他们交谈.XIII1 A2 C3 B4 D5 B6 D 7A 8 C 9 A 10 B 11 A 12 C 13 A 14 C 15 C16 A 17 D 18 D 19 A 20 D1. growth: the act of growing or developing; physical or natural development2. warmth: the state or quality of being warm; warm-heartedness and kindness3. depth: the distance from the top to the bottom of something4. truth: the state or quality of being true; the actual facts or reality of something5. length: the measurement of how long something is in size6. breadth: the distance from one side of something to the other7. width: the distance from one side of something to the other; the quality of being wide8. death: the state of being dead VIII1. exposure2. failures3. disclosure pressure5. mountaineers6. closure7. profiteers seizureIXIIIUnit 51. switch slid 6. privileges preceding IV1. reached for breathing2. decay3. secured4. loose7. interval 8. outline9.10. shallow2. feel for3. trying to avoid4. so that5.5. managed to accomplish provide for 8. spared me 9. read aboutVN I K G M VI 1. pain 2. fearstress 6. crisis 7. anger signs 10. hunger VII6. sense my thoughts 10. go about LA F C 3. tension4. mind8. anxiety9.7.D 5.4.1. did he realize that the task was a little too difficult for the new secretary to finish on her own2. did Mary stop weeping3. will all the employees know the result of their performance evaluation4. did she become aware how hard it was for her mother to have brought up her sister and her on her own5. did I get to know what happened in the end to the main characters X1. Having finished their morning work, the clerks stood up behind their desk, stretching themselves.2. The secretary worked late into the night, preparing a speech for the President.3. Seeing no prospect of success, we quitted the attempt to climb the mountain.4. Knowing that they were going traveling, the students began to make preparation.5. Having been found guilty, the man was given a severe sentence by the judge.XINot until he saw his mother lying in bed, dying, did he realize how much he loved her. Taking into account of his recent physical condition, I think he has done quite well in the exam.Mrs. Clark lies in bed motionless, and I wondered briefly if she is still alive.The building was darkened except for a single light burning in a third-storey window. These soldiers have received very strict training and are well equipped to fulfill the new task.He reached for the phone, picked it up, and dialed the hotel ' s number. XII1 .直到60年代早期,人们似乎才普遍认同英国不再是以前心目中那样的大国了.2 .在决定了租房之后,我们便着手与市内所有的房屋代理商联系.3 .我小心翼翼地替她擦身子,尽量防止弄疼她,由于她瘦的只剩皮包骨了.4 .我心问对这位老人涌起了一股感情.他那暗黄的皮肤松弛地裹在显得异常大的骨头上,深陷的胸部随着不均匀的呼吸一起一伏.5 .你在报上读到那位著名画家的消息了吗?他实际上是为了要成为视觉艺术大师的抱负而累死的.6 .有迹象说明,这位老太太想孤独地离开人世,不让她的家人看到他们或许无力面对的人生插曲.XIII1 B2 C3 B4 A5 D6 B7 D8 A9 C 10A 11 C 14B 15 A 12 A13 C 16 D 17 D18 A 19 B 20 AUnit 6 III 1. sensible occurrence6. resistant enclosed IV 1. come out of 2. detect 5. withstand7. vertical 10. fastened3. precaution8. accidentalout 5 .After all 6. make a difference to necessary V E J VI 1. sense image6. belief standard VII 1-f cupboard silkworm 2. watch for7. agree on 3. resistant to8. attach labels to10. In addition to 4.9.4. put 9. if2. message 5. idea 7. knowledge 10. habit3. argument 8. reputation橱柜 5-g bloodstain cabinet-maker 8-j steamboat shirtsleeves4.9.2-I motorcycle 4-k teardrop 血迹 i 细木工匠 汽船 衬衫袖子 摩托车 3-l) 泪滴 6-a sawdust 锯木屑 9-b arrowhead 箭头 7-e 10-h11-d windowpane 窗玻璃 VIII 1. encourage 2. enlarge enable 5. endanger 6. enlightened 7. ensure enacted10. endear12-c manservant 男佣人 3. encircles 8. enforce 9.4.IX1. so that the baby would not catch cold2. so that more people would vote for him3. so that his father might forgive him for his failure in the math exam4. so that it would go on smoothly5. so that you can judge for yourselfX1. She cycled from Shanghai to Beijing, which is pretty difficult for a woman of 50.2. He wore his swimming things in the office, which shocked his boss a great deal.3. They ran out of drink, which actually didn ' t bother me because I wasn t drinking.4. They will win the match, which will please my brother.5. She borrowed a book on literature, which suggests that her literature teacher was having some influence on her.XIWe should try our best to forecast earthquakes so that destruction of property caused by them could be prevented as much as possible. A farmer noticed large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water, which, he said, indicated the possible occurrence of an earthquake. Keep an English-English dictionary handy, and when you cannot understand a word with accuracy, you may refer to it any time.If necessary, people who live in the area where an earthquake is about to occur may sleep in tents.A master ’ s degree does make a great difference to a student who wants to get a job.In addition to the knowledge about earthquakes, the book tells us how to prepare for them.XII1 .由于在地震中遇难的人大局部都是被倒塌的建筑物砸死的,所以一定要改良建筑结构,以便它们能够抵御地震的力量.2 .人们应该在家里和工作地点储藏些水和食物,这在可能发生地震时是特别必要的.3 .在日本和中国,人们长期以来一直相信通过观察动物行为可以预测地震.4 .除了努力改良建筑结构之外,地震多发地区的人们还应该在其他几个方面为可能发生的大地震做好准备.5 .明智的做法是每个家庭都制定地震应急方案,而且所有的家庭成员都应该知道在地震过后的混乱中如何离开那个地区.6 .由于剩下的几条可用线路将会很忙,所有的家人都应该往往在远离地震区域的某个朋友或亲戚家中打报平安.XIII1 B2 C3 A4 B5 C6 D7 A8 C9 D 10A 11B 12 B 13 D14 C 15 D 16 B 17 A1. seaward: going toward the sea2. backward: directed toward the back, the beginning, or the past;returning; behind in development3. earthward: toward the earth4. outward: toward the outside; away; on the outside, appearing to be true but perhaps not really true5. southward: going toward the south6. northward: going toward the north7. homeward: going toward home8. inward: moving toward the inside; on the inside; of the mind or spirit VIII2. intermingle 4. interdependent6. intermarriage 8. interactive Unit 7III 1. modernizepunctually 6. maximum classification IV 2. interpret 5. conservation3. distributing 7. exported 8. conquer 9.10. recreation1. by name2. in high gear3. turned outtimes 5. as to8. on the subject of6. stem from in the interest of VD G N AVI1. life politics 6. garden interview VII 7. put in 10. work onB I 2. economy 5. country7. industry 10. meetings M E 3. conversation 8. literature4.4. At 9. JL4.9.1. interchangeable interconnected 5. interplay interpersonal 3.7.IX1. As to what actually happened to the headquarters2. As to where I should go to further my study3. as to how different they are and why we want to keep them both4. as to whether or nor I should remain at the college working as a teaching assistant5. as to whether the old hard ware is to be replaced by new hardwareX1. There is no use trying to help those who do not help themselves2. it is no good trying to solve the issue between the nations by means of war3. There is no sense refusing to accept it4. There is no point in having a load of money5. there is no harm in spending sometime thinking about what sort of career you might wish to pursueXIAn interesting question therefore remains as to how far Microsoft can go with Gates as its CEO.There' s/It ' s no use complaining since nothing ever changes as the result of a complaint. What s important is to take measures to prevent similar events from happiness.Learn to accept the fact that some people you thought were friends turn out to be enemies.As you would expect from the book s title, there are many references to what kind of man Gates is.The prosperity of the company stems from hardworking and thrifty of the entire staff. He said nothing at all on the subject of the play which was put on for the first time Saturday night.XII1 .至于那天晚上他是怎么死的,事实上我无法解释,而且也许不会有任何可能的解释了.2 .做了一件事然后说自己本来不想那样做是没有用的;如果你不想做,你就不会做了.3 .微软公司正在研究降低其产品本钱的方法, 以便开展中国家的人也能买得起.4 .苹果公司也愿意将其局部软件与微软公司的产品捆绑在一起, 以促进其销售.5 .与评价父亲不同,人们评价母亲依据的是其为母之道的成功或失败.对于母亲来说,一切都取决于孩子最终成为什么样的人.6 .人们会发现这个网站很有价值,由于我们投入了大量时间准备网站的信息.XIII1 A2 B3 C4 B5 A6 D7 B8 D9 C 10A 11 D 12B 13 D14 C 15 A 16 C 17 D 18 C 19 A 20 D。
现代大学英语精读第三册课后答案
Lesson One Your college YearsAnswers:Vocabulary:I.Translate.1)into Chinese.(1).政治上的成熟(2).认同危机(3)遗传工程(4)偶然事件(5)青春期(6)每天工作日程(7)处理日常生活的能力(8)异性(9)生活方式2)into English。
(1) to acquire knowledge (2)to define the world(3) to resent the treatment (4)to frustrate the students(5) to drug one’sfeet (6)to process knowledge(7) to narrow the gap (8)to expect better results(9) to present factsII.Give synonyms and antonyms of the following.1) Give synonyms.(1)objective, purpose, end (2)to increase/to enlarge/to grow (3)clear(4) choice (5)main/chief/principal/leading (6)strong feeling2) Give antonyms(1)masculine (2)independence (3)incompetent(4)to narrow (5)to exclude (6)mistrust/distrust(7)to discourage (8)indistinct/unclear/vagueIII.Translate1)She intends to apply for that academic position.2)Many people have observed that , without effective checks , we have a tendency to abuse ourpower.3)Some countries refuse to get involved in this dispute and they resent any foreign interference.4)According to the agreement , all business policies should apply to everybody without anyprejudice.You have to take into consideration the local conditions when you apply these t echnologies.behavior he came to the conclusion that 5)Based on his careful observation of the children’slearning is a nature pleasure.6)The government is determined to severely punish all the corrupt officials involved.IV.Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word.1) C 2)B 3)B 4)D 5)B 6)A 7)D 8)B 9)AV.Choose the right word in their proper forms.1)(1) object (2) objectives (3) objective (4) objective(5) objects2)(1)requires (2) requires (3)acquire (4)acquire (5)inquire3)(1) anxious (2)anxiously (3)eager (4)eager/anxious (5)eager/anxiousVI.Grammar1)Translate these sentences into English.(1)More and more old people are learning how to surf/use the Internet.(2)We must bear in mind that there is no shortcut in learning.(3)I’d like to have a chat with you about your term paper sometime this week.(4)They all remember where they were when they heard the shocking news.(5)Whenever you face a decisions you have three choices: do what you please; do whatothers do; or do what is right.2)Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.(1)C (2)B (3)A (4)C (5)ALesson Two Discovery of a Father AnswersVocabulary:I.Translate the following into Chinese(1) 经营一家五金电(2)拒绝赊帐(3)忍受侮辱(4)打碎窗户(5)编造故事(6)同情穷人(7)喝了几口啤酒(8)活跃气氛(9)啪的一下把某物放在桌上II.Give synonyms and antonyms of the following.1)Give synonyms(1)hut, shack, tool-house, outbuilding(2)comical, funny, ridiculous ,absurd, laughable, amusing(3)bankrupt, penniless, impoverished(4)to defeat, to beat, to conquer, to overcome(5)to break into pieces, to shatter, to destroy(6)to stick, to holdfast, to hang on to, to hold on to2)Give antonyms.(1)distant, formal, remote(2)grateful, thankful, friendly, pleasant, amiable, appreciative(3)interesting, exciting(4)loudly, loud, noisily(5)soberIII.Translate(1)The World Expo to be held in shanghai next year covers an area of about 200000 square meters..(2)That school charges the students about three thousand yuan a year. But that dose not cover food and lodging.(3)These papers showed how their manager tried to cover up the financial crisis of the company.(4)We must always remember not to waste our limited water resources.(5)He was so absorbed in his work that he often did not even rememberto eat his meals.(6)You can’t get it on credit. You have to pay cash.(7)European Culture is a three-credit course conducted in English.(8)So how does our new boss strike you? He seems quite a nice guy tome.IV.Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word1)A 2)C 3)B 4)D 5)AGrammarplete the sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets, using participles as complement or attribute.(1)her name called(2)herself understood(3)him flying(4)came running(5)badly damaged in an earthquake last year(6)going in and out of, their hair doneplete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer1) D 2) A 3) C 4) C 5) CLesson Three Michael Dell’s Two-Billion –Dollar DreamAnswers:I.Oral WorkII.Vocabulary Test1.Give synonyms and antonyms of the following(1)to fasten(2)to make fun of(3)company(4)producer2) Give antonyms(1)insufficient(2)reluctant(3)netting(4)about2.Choose the right words in their proper forms.1)(1)mock(2) laughs ,laughs2) (1) worthy(2) worthIII.Grammar WorkWould ensure changed was improved was was made was hadwould changeIV.Written WorkAnswer the question in about 150 wordsny?How do you account for Michael Dell’s success when he first started his compaDell, a multibillionaire and the founder of PC company of the same name transformed a dormroom operation at the University of Texas to one of the world’s largest corporation .But what are the reasons of such great success when he first started his company?Firstly, Michael had the entrepreneurial spirit. At age 12, he traded stamps by advertising instamp magazines. He offered a national stamp auction through the mail .Four years later; Hecreated a venture for selling newspaper subscriptions through target marketing, and bought a B.MW with the $18,000 he earned. These experiences are of great help.Secondly, success is being efficient. Michael saw an opportunity for bypassing the middleman,who adds little value to the products and sells custom-built PCs directly to end users.Hard work is also important, Dell once credited his own success to the fact that his parentsexpected their three sons to learn and work hard-and draws a lesson from this.As the reasons mentioned above, he makes the impossible seem natural, and his modestdemeanor masks an unimaginable and limitless drive for success.V.Translation1)The mission was put off before the rocket was launched.2)Sport is important because it concerns the health of the people of a nation ,and not because it isa profitable business.Lesson Four Wisdom of Bear WoodAnswersI.Oral WorkII.Vocabulary Test1.Give synonyms and antonyms of the following1)Give synonyms(1)to wander(2) to give up(3)great(4)scared2)Give antonyms(1)minor(2) unhappy(3)thin2.Choose the right words in their proper forms.1)(1)crawl(2) creep2)(1)tone(2) tuneIII.Grammar Work.Put appropriate prepositions in the blanksat in like for to with out of to of By of inIV.Written WorkAnswer the question in about 150 words.Since their first encounter, Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow gave the narrator too many precious memories and the narrator also learned and got a lot from Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow. When they met in Bear Wood for the first time, Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow gave him a welcoming smile that instantly put him at ease. After Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow introduced herself, she extended her fine hand to him in a more equal and valued way. Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow made delicious tarts for the narrator. Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow also taught him something about birds, insects, plants and trees. In a word, his encounter with Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow brought him too many valuable memories that would accompany and affect him during his lifetime. So he regarded it as a legacy. What his cross-age friendship left him was the most precious, rare thing—an enduring and rewarding friendship.V.Translationtoday.1)She says that she just doesn’t fell inclined to work2)I am inclined to look at things from the bright side.Lesson Five Twelve Angry Men (Part One)AnswersⅠOral WorkⅡ.Vocabulary Work.1.Translate the expressions1)into Chinese(1) 犯严重错误(2)处理案件(3)出庭作证(4)提供证据(5)验明凶器(6)抹去指印(7)进行盘问(8)付诸表决(9)要求表决2) into English(1)to quote the Bible (2) to list all the reasons (3)to dial the phone number (4)to definite a word (5) to serve a jail term (6) to apologies sb for sth (7)to refute argument (8)to test the sharpness of a knife (9)to clear one’sthroat2.Choose the right words in their proper forms.●(1) sensitive (2) sensitive (3)sensitive (4)sensible●(1) excited (2) excitable (3)exciting (4)excited●(1)charged accused (2)accused (3)charge (4)accusation ●(1)admitted (2)acknowledge (3)acknowledge (4)admit (5) admitted Ⅲ.Grammar Work1)Choose the right form of the verb in brackets—gerund or infinitive (1) watching (2) selling (3) to launch (4)secure (5) wondering(6)to save (7) feeling (8)being to be/being (9)to answer (10)having2)Choose the right answer.(1)D (2) A (3)C (4) A (5)BⅣ.Translation.(1)Our company was heavily in debt when he took over .We owed the bankabout 10 million.(2)Lao Song, I owe you an apology. I really behaved like a fool that day.(3)People know very well that they owe everything they have today to thereform and policy.(4)Why did their boat invade our territorial waters? They owe us an explanationat least.。
现代大学英语精读3第二版答案
现代大学英语精读3第二版答案【篇一:现代大学英语精读第二版unit3 答案】ht form or derivative of the words inbrackets1, the interior decoration (decorate) of this hotel will be in traditional (tradition) chinese style.2. the building is functional (function). there is nothing very decorative decorate) in it.3, we need someone like her with managerial (manage) skills. she studied hotel management (manage) in hong kong.4, those gentle rolling (roll) hills are a delightful (delight) sight. 5, occasionally (occasion), he would show remarkable creativity (create). 6, he looks all right. but he is rather forgetful (forget) these days. it is quite troublesome (trouble).7, his father is a highly respected (respect) professor who has won admiration (admire) for his impressive (impress) academic achievement. 8, proportionately (proportion), female studentsstill surprising (surprise) outnumber male students in our university.9, never act on impulse (impulse). impulsive (impulse) people always do things they will regret later.10, skydiving (skydive) must be an exhilarating (exhilarate) experience. 二,translate the following sentences into english他们都伸长脖子想看个究竟,就好像被一跟无形的绳子牵着。
大学英语精读第三册课后答案
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2) Despite the noise, they went on working as if nothing were happening.
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大学英语精读第三版(上海外语教育出版社 董亚芬主编)第三册Book3 Unit1答案
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大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案(董亚芬版)
大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案Unit11) accent2) turn against3) a couple of4) takes his time5) fate6) confirmed7) witness8) subsequent 9) stands a chance10) trial1) belief2) brilliant3) employment4) has saved up5) stood a chance6) were awarded7) Presumably8) conducted9) casual10) around (which studentlife) revolves1) Joe wrote to say that he had to put off his visit because of his illness.2) Despite the noise, they went on working as if nothing were happening.3) Traffic was held up for several hours by the accident.4) Called (up) on to speak at the meeting, I couldn't very well refuse.5) Mrs. Stevenson looked in the cupboard and found there was not a single lump of sugar left.6) It was the rumor that turned Joe against his twin brother.7) We wondered how Sara was getting on in her new job.8) Although Anne agreed with me on most points, there was one on which she was unwilling to give in.9) Visitors could photograph almost anything here without having to ask for permission.10) Whether we make an excursion or stay home will depend on tomorrow's weather.1) uncertain,unafraid,unacceptable,unfamiliar,unequal;2) unanswered,unattached,unknown,undecided,unexpected;3) unhappily,unskillfully,unconsciously,unnecessarily,uncomfortably;4) unsay,undress,untie,unlock,unload。
大学英语精读3 Unit1-5 课后习题题目及答案+翻译
Unit 11)From her accent I guess she’s from the Northeast.2)It was very clever of her to turn his argument against himself.3)I found a couple of shoes under the bed but they don’t make a pair.4)Dr. Bright always take his time as he examines his patients and treats them with extreme care. 5)British companies are trying to avoid the fate their American counterparts have already suffered.6)Wilfred’s remarks confirmed me in my opinion that he was an honorable(诚实的) young man.7)The key witness for the prosecution(原告方) was offered police protection after she received death threats.8)I thought that was the end of the matter but subsequent events proved me wrong.9)Having practiced for so long, the New York baseball team stand a chance of winning the World Series (美国职业棒球大赛) this year.10)At the trial ,Bob’s teacher, who was called as a character witness , said he was a quiet boy who had never been in trouble before.Unit1 翻译1) 发言人(spokesman)明确表示总统在任何情况下都不会取消(cancel)这次旅行。
现代大学英语精读3答案
现代大学英语精读3答案引言:现代大学英语精读3是一本为大学英语专业学生设计的教材,旨在提高学生的阅读能力。
本文档将为读者提供现代大学英语精读3的答案,帮助学生更好地掌握课本内容。
第一篇:Unit 11.1 Vocabulary1. alarm2. annually3. archaeologist4. ash5. choke6. confront7. coverage8. dizzy9. dwelling10. erupt11. extinct12. lid13. molten14. oral15. shudder1.2 Understanding the Text1. B2. D3. A4. C5. D6. B7. C8. D9. A10. B第二篇:Unit 22.1 Vocabulary1. absurd2. acknowledge3. append4. attribute5. clumsy6. comprehend7. decay8. dread9. exhibit10. fragile11. grace12. negate13. notify14. patron15. supervise2.2 Understanding the Text1. C2. A3. B4. D5. B6. D7. C8. A9. D10. C第三篇:Unit 3 3.1 Vocabulary1. absorb2. café3. casual4. criticize5. cuisine6. declare7. digest8. feast9. frustrate10. gourmet11. hospitality12. ignite13. inflame14. nourish15. quantity3.2 Understanding the Text1. B2. C3. A4. D5. A6. B7. C8. D9. B10. D第四篇:Unit 44.1 Vocabulary1. adapt2. assert3. captain4. cautious5. chaos6. forum7. generate8. govern9. literate10. magnificent11. marvel12. metropolitan13. prevail14. speculate15. strategy4.2 Understanding the Text1. D2. C3. B4. A5. D6. C7. B8. A9. D10. B结论:通过本文档提供的现代大学英语精读3答案,学生可以更好地巩固所学的课本内容。
大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案
创作编号:BG7531400019813488897SX创作者:别如克*大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案Unit11) accent2) turn against3) a couple of4) takes his time5) fate6) confirmed7) witness8) subsequent9) stands a chance10) trial 1) belief2) brilliant3) employment4) has saved up5) stood a chance6) were awarded7) Presumably8) conducted9) casual10) around (which student life) revolves1) Joe wrote to say that he had to put off his visit because of his illness.2) Despite the noise, they went on working as if nothing were happening.3) Traffic was held up for several hours by the accident.4) Called (up) on to speak at the meeting, I couldn't very well refuse.5) Mrs. Stevenson looked in the cupboard and found there was not a single lump of sugar left.6) It was the rumor that turned Joe against his twin brother.7) We wondered how Sara was getting on in her new job.8) Although Anne agreed with me on most points, there was one on which she was unwilling to give in.9) Visitors could photograph almost anything here without having to ask for permission.10) Whether we make an excursion or stay home will depend on tomorrow's weather.1) uncertain,unafraid,unacceptable,unfamiliar,unequal;2) unanswered,unattached,unknown,undecided,unexpected;3) unhappily,unskillfully,unconsciously,unnecessarily,uncomfortably;4) unsay,undress,untie,unlock,unload。
现代大学英语精读(杨立民)第三册课后答案
Lesson One Your college YearsAnswers:Vocabulary:I.Translate.1)into Chinese.(1).政治上的成熟(2).认同危机(3)遗传工程(4)偶然事件(5)青春期(6)每天工作日程(7)处理日常生活的能力(8)异性(9)生活方式2)into English。
(1) to acquire knowledge (2)to define the world(3) to resent the treatment (4)to frustrate the students(5) to drug one’s feet (6)to process knowledge(7) to narrow the gap (8)to expect better results(9) to present factsII.Give synonyms and antonyms of the following.1) Give synonyms.(1)objective, purpose, end (2)to increase/to enlarge/to grow (3)clear(4) choice (5)main/chief/principal/leading (6)strong feeling 2) Give antonyms(1)masculine (2)independence (3)incompetent(4)to narrow (5)to exclude (6)mistrust/distrust(7)to discourage (8)indistinct/unclear/vagueIII.Translate1)She intends to apply for that academic position.2)Many people have observed that , without effective checks , we have a tendency to abuse ourpower.3)Some countries refuse to get involved in this dispute and they resent any foreign interference.4)According to the agreement , all business policies should apply to everybody without anyprejudice.You have to take into consideration the local conditions when you apply these technologies.5)Based on his careful observation of the children’s behavior he came to the conclusion thatlearning is a nature pleasure.6)The government is determined to severely punish all the corrupt officials involved.IV.Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word.1) C 2)B 3)B 4)D 5)B 6)A 7)D 8)B 9)AV.Choose the right word in their proper forms.1)(1) object (2) objectives (3) objective (4) objective(5) objects2)(1)requires (2) requires (3)acquire (4)acquire (5)inquire3)(1) anxious (2)anxiously (3)eager (4)eager/anxious (5)eager/anxiousVI.Grammar1)Translate these sentences into English.(1)More and more old people are learning how to surf/use the Internet.(2)We must bear in mind that there is no shortcut in learning.(3)I’d like to have a chat with you about your term paper sometime this week.(4)They all remember where they were when they heard the shocking news.(5)Whenever you face a decisions you have three choices: do what you please; do whatothers do; or do what is right.2)Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.(1)C (2)B (3)A (4)C (5)ALesson Two Discovery of a Father AnswersVocabulary:I.Translate the following into Chinese(1) 经营一家五金电(2)拒绝赊帐(3)忍受侮辱(4)打碎窗户(5)编造故事(6)同情穷人(7)喝了几口啤酒(8)活跃气氛(9)啪的一下把某物放在桌上II.Give synonyms and antonyms of the following.1)Give synonyms(1)hut, shack, tool-house, outbuilding(2)comical, funny, ridiculous ,absurd, laughable, amusing(3)bankrupt, penniless, impoverished(4)to defeat, to beat, to conquer, to overcome(5)to break into pieces, to shatter, to destroy(6)to stick, to holdfast, to hang on to, to hold on to2)Give antonyms.(1)distant, formal, remote(2)grateful, thankful, friendly, pleasant, amiable, appreciative(3)interesting, exciting(4)loudly, loud, noisily(5)soberIII.Translate(1)The World Expo to be held in shanghai next year covers an area of about 200000 square meters..(2)That school charges the students about three thousand yuan a year. But that dose not cover food and lodging.(3)These papers showed how their manager tried to cover up the financial crisis of the company.(4)We must always remember not to waste our limited water resources .(5)He was so absorbed in his work that he often did not even remember to eat his meals.(6)You can’t get it on credit. You have to pay cash.(7)European Culture is a three-credit course conducted in English.(8)So how does our new boss strike you? He seems quite a nice guy to me.IV.Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word1)A 2)C 3)B 4)D 5)AGrammarplete the sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets, using participles as complement or attribute.(1)her name called(2)herself understood(3)him flying(4)came running(5)badly damaged in an earthquake last year(6)going in and out of, their hair doneplete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer1) D 2) A 3) C 4) C 5) CLesson Three Michael Dell’s Two-Billion –Dollar Dream Answers:I.Oral WorkII.Vocabulary Test1.Give synonyms and antonyms of the following(1)to fasten(2)to make fun of(3)company(4)producer2) Give antonyms(1)insufficient(2)reluctant(3)netting(4)about2.Choose the right words in their proper forms.1)(1)mock(2) laughs ,laughs2) (1) worthy(2) worthIII.Grammar WorkWould ensure changed was improved was was made was had would changeIV.Written WorkAnswer the question in about 150 wordsHow do you account for Michael Dell’s success when he first started his compa ny?Dell, a multibillionaire and the founder of PC company of the same name transformed a dorm room operation at the University of Texas to one of the world’s largest corporation .But what are the reasons of such great success when he first started his company?Firstly, Michael had the entrepreneurial spirit. At age 12, he traded stamps by advertising in stamp magazines. He offered a national stamp auction through the mail .Four years later; He created a venture for selling newspaper subscriptions through target marketing, and bought a B. MW with the $18,000 he earned. These experiences are of great help.Secondly, success is being efficient. Michael saw an opportunity for bypassing the middleman, who adds little value to the products and sells custom-built PCs directly to end users.Hard work is also important, Dell once credited his own success to the fact that his parents expected their three sons to learn and work hard-and draws a lesson from this.As the reasons mentioned above, he makes the impossible seem natural, and his modest demeanor masks an unimaginable and limitless drive for success.V.Translation1)The mission was put off before the rocket was launched.2)Sport is important because it concerns the health of the people of a nation ,and not because it isa profitable business.Lesson Four Wisdom of Bear WoodAnswersI.Oral WorkII.Vocabulary Test1.Give synonyms and antonyms of the following1)Give synonyms(1)to wander(2) to give up(3)great(4)scared2)Give antonyms(1)minor(2) unhappy(3)thin2.C hoose the right words in their proper forms.1)(1)crawl(2) creep2)(1)tone(2) tuneIII.Grammar Work.Put appropriate prepositions in the blanksat in like for to with out of to of By of inIV.Written WorkAnswer the question in about 150 words.Since their first encounter, Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow gave the narrator too many precious memories and the narrator also learned and got a lot from Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow. When they met in Bear Wood for the first time, Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow gave him a welcoming smile that instantly put him at ease. After Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow introduced herself, she extended her fine hand to him in a more equal and valued way. Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow made delicious tarts for the narrator. Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow also taught him something about birds, insects, plants and trees. In a word, his encounter with Mrs. Robertson-Glasgow brought him too many valuable memories that would accompany and affect him during his lifetime. So he regarded it as a legacy. What his cross-age friendship left him was the most precious, rare thing—an enduring and rewarding friendship.V.Translation1)She says that she just doesn’t fell inclined to work today.2)I am inclined to look at things from the bright side.Lesson Five Twelve Angry Men (Part One)AnswersⅠOral WorkⅡ.Vocabulary Work.1.Translate the expressions1)into Chinese(1) 犯严重错误(2)处理案件(3)出庭作证(4)提供证据(5)验明凶器(6)抹去指印(7)进行盘问(8)付诸表决(9)要求表决2) into English(1)to quote the Bible (2) to list all the reasons (3)to dial the phone number (4)to definite a word (5) to serve a jail term (6) to apologies sb for sth (7)to refute argument (8)to test the sharpness of a knife (9)to clear one’s throat2.Choose the right words in their proper forms.●(1) sensitive (2) sensitive (3)sensitive (4)sensible●(1) excited (2) excitable (3)exciting (4)excited●(1)charged accused (2)accused (3)charge (4)accusation ●(1)admitted (2)acknowledge (3)acknowledge (4)admit (5) admittedⅢ.Grammar Work1)Choose the right form of the verb in brackets—gerund or infinitive(1) watching (2) selling (3) to launch (4)secure (5) wondering(6)to save (7) feeling (8)being to be/being (9)to answer (10)having2)C hoose the right answer.(1)D (2) A (3)C (4) A (5)BⅣ.Translation.(1)Our company was heavily in debt when he took over .We owed the bankabout 10 million.(2)Lao Song, I owe you an apology. I really behaved like a fool that day.(3)People know very well that they owe everything they have today to thereform and policy.(4)Why did their boat invade our territorial waters? They owe us an explanationat least.(5)He claimed to have two Ph.D. degrees from two universities.(6)Both sides claimed to have won the competition .(7)The Taiping took the city finally. But the battle claimed one of their bestleaders.(8)These patients won the claim of 50 million dollars for their damaged health.(9)This otherwise wonderful manager is a womanizer.Lesson Seven The RivalsAnswersI.Oral workII.Vocabulary1.Choose the right words and put it in the proper form(1)company ; company ;companion ; companion(2)hideous; tedious ; tedious(3)such; so ; so ; suchplete the following sentences.(1)to(2)As for(3)to(4)on(5)As(6)for that matter(7)for that matter(8)In(9)For all(10)For allIII.Grammar Work.plete by translating part of each sentence.(1)they should fail again(2)he had enough money(3)the world’s population ceased to i ncrease so fast(4)I had known that my favorite singing star was going to meet the music fans on theweekend.(5)I were the Presidentplete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.(1) c (2) b (3) d (4)a (5) d (6) c (7) d (8) a (9) b (10) cIV.Written WorkWrite a short paragraph explaining the title of the story “The Rivals”.Lesson Eight “We’re Only Human”AnswersI.Oral work.II.Vocabulary test.Choose the best word or phrase for each blink from the four supplied in brackets.(1)exact (2)leading (3)searching (4)had been marching (5)over (6)reach (7)where (8)all (9)feeling (10)when (11)being (12)almost (13)than (14)like (15)up III.Grammar Work.Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.1) B 2) C 3) B 5) D 6) A 7) B 8) A 9) B 10) D11) B 12) B 13) C 14) D 15) BIV.Written work.Write a short essay of about 200 words on the topic “ What it Means to Be Human”You are expected to1.Provide a definition of the word “human”;2.List two or three key qualities that convey what it means to be fully human;e examples to illustrate each quality.Lesson Nine A Dill PickleAnswersI.Oral WorkII.Vocabulary Test1.Translation1)to peel the potatoes2)to decorate the rooms3)to lift the veil4)to unbutton the collar2.Put in appropriate words1) hate 2)absurdIII.Grammar Work.Rewrite the following sentences or the italicized parts, using rhetorical questions.1.(Who)says it’s easy?2.(How)does he know how long 15seconds is?IV.Written WorkWrite a short passage of about 160-200words on any of following topics.1.The changes Vera found in her former lover when they met again six years later .2.Why Vera broke off with her lover six years ago and how she realized that it wasimpossible for them to pick up their romantic relationship when they met again.(for your reference)The reason for Vera to break off their relationship six years before and after was that the man was to self-engrossed and insensitive to show his concerns to others, what’s more, he even blamed this self-involvement on Vera’s part as well.During the conversation, the man concentrated most on himself, taking a lot about his traveling experience around the world, totally ignoring the obvious fact that Vera was now living in a plight.In all, it is the man’s total incomprehension of Vera’s feeling and his overdue self-involvement that made Vera determined to break off their relationship and leave him again in the end.V.Translation1.They are stretched their necks to see what was happening .2.The desert stretches for nearly a hundred miles.Lesson Ten Diogenes and Alexander Answers:I.Oral work.II.Vocabulary test.1.T ranslate the following into Chinese1)年久失修的防御工事2)(美国历史上的)擅自占有土地的人所搭的临时简陋房子3)储物罐4)易于变质的商品5)社会习俗6)摇摇晃晃,头重脚轻的酒鬼7)隐士居住的山洞8)当前的风云人物9)英雄人物10)一种带有使命感的神态11)看人时如火炬的眼光12)战争恐慌13)如雨点一般的石头14)一小撮捣乱分子2.Choose the right words in their proper forms.1)(1) matter (2) affairs (3) matters(4) matter (5) affairs (6) affairs2)(1) empty (2) bare (3) hollow (4) empty (5) vacant III.Grammar workComplete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer .1) D 2) A 3) C 4) B 5) C 6) B 7) D8) A 9) C 10) B 11) D 12) D 13)A 14) CIV.Written workDescribe Alexander’s visit to Diogenes in about 150 words and end the account with a sentence or two commenting on the behavior of both.。
大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案
大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案Unit11) accent2) turn against3) a couple of4) takes his time5) fate6) confirmed7) witness8) subsequent9) stands a chance10) trial1) belief2) brilliant3) employment4) has saved up5) stood a chance6) were awarded7) Presumably8) conducted9) casual10) around (which student life) revolves1) Joe wrote to say that he had to put off his visit because of his illness.2) Despite the noise, they went on working as if nothing were happening.3) Traffic was held up for several hours by the accident.4) Called (up) on to speak at the meeting, I couldn't very well refuse.5) Mrs. Stevenson looked in the cupboard and found there was not a single lump of sugar left.6) It was the rumor that turned Joe against his twin brother.7) We wondered how Sara was getting on in her new job.8) Although Anne agreed with me on most points, there was one on which she was unwilling to give in.9) Visitors could photograph almost anything here without having to ask for permission.10) Whether we make an excursion or stay home will depend on tomorrow's weather.1) uncertain,unafraid,unacceptable,unfamiliar,unequal;2) unanswered,unattached,unknown,undecided,unexpected;3) unhappily,unskillfully,unconsciously,unnecessarily,uncomfortably;4) unsay,undress,untie,unlock,unload。
大学英语精读第三册课后练习答案(KeytoExercisesUnit1)
Unit 1 Study & Practice II. Comprehension of the Text 1. 1) d 2) c 3) d 4) b 5) c 6) d 7) a 8) b III. V ocabulary Activities 1. 1) accent 2) turn ... against 3) a couple of 4) takes his time 5) fate 6) confirmed 7) witness 8) subsequent 9) stands a chance 10) trial 2. 1) belief 2) brilliant 3) employment 4) has saved up 5) stood a chance 6) were awarded 7) Presumably 8) conducted 9) casual 10) around (which student life) revolves 3. 1) Joe wrote to say that he had to put off his visit because of his illness. 2) Despite the noise, they went on working as if nothing were happening. 3) Traffic was held up for several hours by the accident. 4) 4) Called Called Called (up)on (up)on (up)on to to to speak speak speak at at at the the the meeting, meeting, meeting, I I I couldn't couldn't couldn't very very very well well refuse. 5) Mrs. Stevenson looked in the cupboard and found there was not a single lump of sugar left. 6) It was the rumor that turned Joe against his twin brother. 7) We wondered how Sara was getting on in her new job. 8) Although Anne agreed with me on most points, there was one on which she was unwilling to give in. 9) Visitors could photograph almost anything here without having to ask for permission. 10) Whether we make an excm'sion or stay home will depend on tomorrow's weather, . Enriching Your Word Power IV IV. Enriching Your Word Power 1. l) un + a. --a. uncertain, unafraid, unacceptable, unfamiliar, unequal 2) un + p.p. -- a. unanswered, unattached, unexpected, unknown, undecided 3) un + ad. -- ad. unhappily, unskilfully, unconsciously, unnecessarily, uncomfortably 4) un + v.--v. unsay, undress, untie, unlock, unload 2. l) reliable 2) changeable 3) enjoyable 4) exhaustible 5) permissible 6) regrettable 7) breakable 8) imaginable 9) workable 10) applicable 3. 1) countercharge 2) counterattack 3) counterpart 4) counteract 5) countermeasures 6) Counterculturists V. Usage 1. Liz sang perfectly in the town hall yesterday afternoon. 2. I saw your brother and his girlfriend walking arm in arm in the park the other day. 3. It began to blow quite hard before midnight. 4. 4. They They They moved moved moved the the the piano piano piano into into into another another another room room room upstairs upstairs upstairs last last evening. 5. Come to my office at ten o'clock. 6. I was still living alone at home at the time. 7. 7. Believe Believe Believe it it it or or or not, not, not, I I I ran ran ran into into into your your your cousin cousin cousin in in in a a a shop shop shop in in in New New York three weeks ago. 8. 8. The The The old old old couple couple couple were were were sitting sitting sitting quite quite quite happily happily happily in in in the the the garden garden garden at at this time yesterday. VI. Structure 1. 1) It turned out that his methods didn't work at all. 2) It turned out that the necklace was not made of diamond, but of glass. 3) It turned out that the "lost" money had been in the safe all the time! 4) 4) It It It turned turned turned out out out that that that the the the experiment experiment experiment was was was much much much mom mom mom difficult difficult than they had supposed. 5) It has turned out that your nephew is the most suitable person for the job. 6) To his surprise, it turned out that the fashionable young lady he spoke to was a pickpocket. 2. 1) it was indeed a miracle that he had done so much in so short a time. 2) the young people have done a good job. 3) X minus four is six. 4) he can finish the work in a couple of weeks. 5) the goal can certainly be attained. 6) Paul might make it. VI. Cloze 1. (1) Fate (2) trial (3) guilty (4) couple of (5) conducted (6) wandering (8) confirm (9) temporary (10) brilliant (11) stand a chance (12) employment (13) turn against 2. (1) into (2) at (3) Before (4) cur (5) station (6) confirmed (7) injured (8) drank (9) jail/prison (10) charged (11) court (12) dismissed (13) but (14) fine (16) killing (17) from (18) up (19) fine (20) free (21) not (22) who (23) drunken/drunk (24) or (25) received (26) such (27) why (28) injured I. Translation 1. 1. The The The spokesman spokesman spokesman made made made it it it clear clear clear that that that the the the President President President would would would not not cancel the trip under any circumstances. 2. 2. Jack Jack Jack didn't didn't didn't know know know anything anything anything about about about any any any of of of the the the books books books on on on the the bookshelf, so his choice was quite arbitrary. 3. The subsequent events confirmed my suspicions once again. 4. 4. I I I think think think we we we should should should encourage encourage encourage high high high school school school students students students to to to find find temporary jobs/employment during their summer holidays. 5. To Our surprise, the governor who had often been praised for his honesty turned out to be a corrupt official. 6. 6. A A A few few few workers workers workers were were were promoted, promoted, promoted, but but but meanwhile meanwhile meanwhile hundreds hundreds hundreds of of workers were dismissed. 7. 7. Given Given Given the the the chance, chance, chance, John John John might might might have have have become become become an an an outstanding outstanding painter. 8. Several hours later, the boy was found wandering around in the woods. Reading activity Exercise B 1. 1. a a 2. 2. a a 3. 3. d d 4. 4. c c 5. 5. c c 6. 6. b b 7. 7. b b 8. 8. c c 9. 9. c c 10. a Guided Writingl. The right order is 3, 1, 7, 2, 4, 8, 11, 13, 5, 9, 6, 12, 10. A A Frenchman Frenchman Frenchman had had had arrived arrived arrived at at at a a a small small small Italian Italian Italian town town and was staying with his wife at the best hotel there. One night he went out for a walk alone. Suddenly he saw a young Italian hurrying hurrying past past past him. him. him. The The The man man man was was was nearly nearly nearly out out out of of of sight sight sight when when when the the Frenchman found that his watch was gone. He thought it was the Italian Italian who who who had had had taken taken taken his his his watch. watch. watch. He He He decided decided decided to to to follow follow follow him. him. Soon the Frenchman caught up with the Italian. Neither of them understood the other's language. The Frenchman threatened the Italian with his fist and pointed to his watch-pocket. In the end the the puzzled puzzled puzzled Italian Italian Italian was was was forced forced forced to to to give give give up up up his his his watch watch watch to to to the the Frenchman. When he returned to the hotel the Frenchman told his wife what had happened.. He was greatly surprised when his wife pointed to the watch on the table. Now he realized that by mistake he had robbed the Italian of his watch. 2. A Funny Mistake At At 8:15 8:15 8:15 one one one Sunday Sunday Sunday morning, morning, morning, a a a police police police officer officer officer saw saw saw a a a man man climbing down a drainpipe from an open bedroom window. As soon as the man reached the ground, the officer caught him by the arm. In answer to the officer's questions, the man said that his his name name name was was was Charlie Charlie Charlie Crane Crane Crane and and and he he he was was was a a a lorry lorry lorry driver driver driver from from Nottingham. Nottingham. He He He explained explained explained that that that the the the day day day before before before he he he had had had had had had a a breakdown breakdown and and and had had had spent spent spent the the the night night night in in in the the the house house house where where where the the officer officer saw saw saw him; him; him; That That That morning morning morning the the the landlady landlady landlady had had had given given given him him breakfast breakfast and and and he he he had had had gone gone gone on on on his his his way. way. way. Later Later Later he he he found found found that that that he he had had left left £80 80 under under under his his his pillow. pillow. pillow. He He He returned returned returned and and and rang rang rang the the the bell, bell, but no one answered it. Spotting the bedroom window still open, he climbed up the drainpipe. As he was again leaving, the officer saw him. Just as the officer was figuring out whether or not it was was only only only a a a funny funny funny mistake, mistake, mistake, a a a woman woman woman shouted shouted shouted from from from the the the kitchen kitchen wiadow, wiadow, "Mt. "Mt. "Mt. Crane, Crane, Crane, whatever whatever whatever are are are you you you doing doing doing here? here? here? I I I thought thought you'd gone away an hour ago. ' 。
现代大学英语第二版精读三课后习题答案unit1
现代大学英语第二版精读三杨立民、徐克容版课后习题答案Unit1Vocabulary:1、into English1、define this word2、resent this treatment3、frustrate students4、declare war5、evaluate the result6、perform the duty7、narrow the gap8、expand the business9、present the facts2、1、occurrence occur2、apply applicants pursuits occurry3、involves handled handling pursue4、observant occurrence5、observation observed occur6、handle occur7、observed application8、occurred involvement9、observers handled10、observation3、1、he is so devoted to his research that it neveroccurs to him that he will soon have to retire.2、many people have observed that withouteffective checks we all have a tendency to abuse our power.3、some countries refuse to get involved in thisdispute and they resent any foreign interference.4、the control of sandstorms will involve atremendous amount of work money.5、you must take the local conditions intoconsideration when you apply these technologies.6、all applicants will have to fill out these forms,and mail in an application fee of 50 dollars.7、he concluded that learning is a naturalpleasure, which based on the observation of children’s behavior.8、in a multi-ethnic country, ethnic harmonyrequires very careful handling.9、the government decided to punish all thecorrupt officials involved.10、cheating on exams does not often occur, butwhen it does, the school will take a tough position.4、CBCAC DABDA5、1、obejective; object1、object2、objectives3、objective4、objective 5、objects2、acquire; inquire; require1、requires2、requires3、acquire4、acquire5、inquuire/enquire3、entrust; trust; believe1、entrust2、entrust3、trust4、believebelieve 5、trust4、pay;repay;place;replace1、repay2、pay repay3、place4、repay5、placed replaced5、anxious(ly);eager(ly)1、anxious2、anxiously3、eager4、anxious/eager 5、anxious/eagerGrammar1、bdacd acabd2、1、price 2、ignorant3、problems4、theharvest 5、leap 6、means 7、for ourselves8、forgetting 9、hope 10、pessimist。
大学英语英语精读第三版第三册课后问答(全)
Uint 11)how did the author feel about the incident at the time it occurred? what does he think of it now ?译文:在事件刚发生时作者持什么态度?现在他的看法是什么?答案:the author felt that it was a rather unpleasant experience at the time it happened ,but now he thinks he can make a good story from the incident.2)why did he go to Richmond ?译文:他为什么到里士满去?答案:he went there to look for a temporary job to make enough money to go travelling.3)what did the author think go him into trouble with the law?译文:作者认为是什么使他陷入法律纠纷?答案:the author thought it must be his obvious aimlessness of wandering in the streets that got him into trouble with the law.4)what did he see when walking out of the local library?译文:当他走出地方图书馆时他看到什么?答案:he saw a man walking across the road with the obvious intention of talking to him.5)what did the man say to him? Did he take the man‟s words seriously at frist?译文:这个男人对他说什么?一开始他把这个人的话当真了吗?答案:the man said that he was a policemen and was going to arrest him. But the author didn‟t take the man‟s words seriously but thought it was some kind of joke at first.解析:take…seriously 当真6)when and how did the author come to see the man was being serious?译文:作者什么时候,怎样看出这个人是当真的?答案:at the time when another policemen appeared in uniform, the author came to see the man was serious.7)what grounds did the policeman have for suspecting that the young man was wandering with intent to steal milk bottles?译文:警察有什么理由怀疑这个年轻人四处游逛的目的是偷牛奶瓶?答案:first,the policemen saw the young man wandering aimlessly in the streets, sometimes just stopping and looking around him. Then, it turned out there had been a lot of petty thieves in the area who stole milk bottles from doorsteps. On these grounds, the policemen suspected that the young man was wandering with intent to steal milk bottles.8)what does the author mean by his …big mistake‟?译文:作者说他的“大错误”是指什么?By his “big mistake ”, the author means he shouldn‟t have had long hair and appeared so cool and unconcerned about the incident ,and shouldn‟t take himself as part of the sixties‟ “youth counterculture”,because all these confirmed the policemen‟s suspicion that he was adisrespectable fellow9)How did he behave when he was questioned at the police station?W hat did the police decide to do with him?When he was questioned ,he continued to try to look worldly and au fait with the situation. Asa result , the police charged him officially and told him to report to Richmond Magistrates‟Court the follow Monday10)What did his father do when he learned about the incident?As soon as his father learned about the incident ,he hired a good solicitor11)What were the things his release from the charge depended on?The things his release from the charge depended on were his “right” accent, respectablemiddle-class parents, reliable witnesses, such as, his English teacher as his character witness, and a very good solicitor in particular.12)What did the policeman probably mean by saying” You could have been a bit more helpful when we arrested you”?By saying these words, the policeman probably meant that he should have looked very angry and said somet hing like,”Look here,do you know who you‟re talking to? Iam a highlysuccessful student with a brilliant academic record. How dare you arrest me!”then, they world perhaps have apologized to him and let him go.Unit 21.what did the author‟s children teach h im he other night?作者的孩子们在某个晚上教给了他什么The author‟s children taught him about paradigm shifts, and limitations of linear thinking and how to refocus parameters one night2.what were the author and his children doing that night?当天晚上作者和他的孩子们在做什么?They were playing their own oral version of the Sesame Street game, “What Doesn‟tBelong?”3.what was the question the father put to his children?父亲给孩子提的问题是什么?The question is “What doesn‟t belong, an orange ,a tomato or a strawberry?”4.what was the oldest child‟s answer to the question?最大的孩子的答案是什么?The oldest child answered that it was tomato became the other two were fruits.5.What did the author think of his answer?作者认为他的答案如何?The author thought the answer was right6.What answers did his 4-year-old and 6-year-old give?四岁和六岁的孩子又给出了什么样的答案T he author‟s 4-year-old child said that the right answer was strawberry because the other two were round and a strawberry was not. And his 6-year-old child said that answershould be orange because the other two were red7.What did the 9-year-old and the middle one add to the answers?作者九岁和六岁的孩子又补充了什么样的答案?The 9-year-old added that it could also be the orange because the other two grew on vinesand the middle child said that it could be strawberry because it was the only one they puton ice cream8.Why does the author think Copernicus, Reuben Mattus and Edward Jenner belong in thesame group?作者为什么认为哥白尼、鲁宾马修斯和爱德华詹纳都属于同一种人?The author thinks that these three famous people belong in the same group because theywere doing what every scientist who‟s ever made an important discovery throughouthistory has done, according to Thomas Kuhn, in his book, The Structure of ScientificRevolution :They were shifting old paradigms9.What did the author‟s children do to deserve membership in the same group asCopemicus and Edward Jenner?作者的孩子们做了什么使得他们能够成为和哥白尼和爱德华詹纳同一种的人?The children were refocusing the parameters. They were redefining the problems. Theywere reframing the questions. And these are exactly the same that Copemicus and Edward Jenner have done10.What if the Sesame Street game had been a workbook exercise in school?假如《芝麻街》的游戏是学校练习本上的习题,情况又会如何?If Sesame Street game had been a workbook exercise in school, every kid who framed the question differently than “Which is not a fruit?” would have been wrong, that is to sayevery kid who didn‟t circle tomat o would have been marked wrong.11.Why does the author wish to remind us that there are real limits to the value ofinformation?作者为什么希望提醒我们信息的价值是有限的?Because unless we shift our paradigms and refocus our parameters, the super information highway will lead us nowhere. From the examples of those great scientists and inventors, the author tells us that we are not now, nor have we recently been suffering from a lack of information so that what we need as we begin to downshift onto the information highway is not more information but new ways of looking at it.12.What , according to the author, should we bear in mind when begin to downshift onto theinformation highway?作者认为当我们驶入信息高速公路时,我们应该牢记的是什么?According to the author, we should bear in mind that what we need as we begin todownshift onto the information highway is not more information but new ways of looking at itUint 31)according to the author, what is the goal most Americans are taught to achieve in life?译文:在作者看来,大多数美国人受到要获取什么生活目标的教育?答案:most Americans are taught to manage to achieve money and power when they grow up according to the author.2)Is teaching the easiest way for the author to earn a living? How does he feel about teaching?译文:教书是作者最容易的谋生手段吗?他对教书感觉如何?答案:No. he feels that teaching is the most difficult of the various ways he has attempted toearn his living. for him, teaching is a red-eye, sweaty-palm, and sinking-sto mach profession.3)does the author think he is very knowledgeable? How does he feel he sees his students take notes on what he says in class?译文:作者认为自己很有学问吗?当他看到学生在他课堂上把他教的内容作笔记时他怎么想?答案:No .he does not think that he is very knowledgeable. He is amazed to see that his students take notes on what he says in class.4)what does the author think of the pace of the school calendar? What does he do in the summer vacation?译文:作者认为学校的生活节奏安排怎么样?他在暑假里做什么?答案:he likes the pace of the academic calendar. He thinks that the summer vacation offers an opportunity for reflection, research, and writing.5)what does the author mean when he says …teaching is a profession built on change ‟?译文:作者说“教师是一个建立在变化基础上的职业”是什么意思?答案:he means that when the teaching material is the same he can change his teaching methods, and what‟s more, he can teach different students each year.6)what does the author mean when he says “as a teacher, I am my own boss ”?译文:作者说“作为一个老师,我是我自己的老板”是什么意思?答案:he means he has the freedom to make his own mistakes, to learn his own lesson. Especially, he wants his freedom to choose the method. No one is to say he can‟t.7)can you say something about Jacqui in your own words?译文:你是否能用你自己的话说说杰基是怎样的人?答案:Yes . Jacqui is a woman who works as a cleaner in school, but she has the ability to make more correct judgement by intuition than most of us can do by analysis. Maybe she is influenced by the author, so she has decided to finish high school and go to college.8)was the corporation the author and his students set up a success? How do you know?译文:作者和他的学生建立起的公司成功了吗?你是怎么知道的?答案:yes. The corporation was great success. We know from the fact that at the end of the semester they sold the house, paid off their debts and distributed the profits among the class members.9)what are the most important reasons the author gives for choosing teaching as his profession?译文:作者选择教师作为职业的最重要的原因是什么?答案:the most important reasons for the author to teach are that some of his favorite students, a teacher is being present at the creation, when the clay begins to breathe.10)what does the author mean by saying that as a teacher he has money and power?译文:作者说作为教师他又金钱和权利是什么意思?答案:the author means he gets paid to do what he enjoys: reading, talking with people and asking questions, and he has the power to nudge, to fan sparks, to suggest books and to point out apathway.Unit 41.In what ways was Sarah‟s e-mail similar to other letters the author received? In what wayswas it differernt?莎拉的电子邮件和作者收到的其它信件在什么方面相似?在什么方面不同?Similar to other letters, the e-mail Sarah Morris sent took the author to task for his comments on the Los Angles Dodgers and argued that the author had got everything wrong. However it was different from the others in at least two ways. It contained more details than the usual “You‟re an idiot”, such as vital statistics on the team‟s performance2.What was Sarah‟s dream?莎拉的梦想是什么?Sarah‟s dream is to become a baseball editorialist3.What in Sarah‟s second e-mail caught the author‟s attention? Why did he say it was worth onemore response?莎拉第二封电子邮件中什么内容引起了作者的关注?为什么他说值得再回封信?The misspelling in the last line of her second e-m ail. When spelling the word “dream”, she missed the letter “r”. The author thought Sarah might be truly searching for something, and he needed Sarah to explain.4.What did the author think of Sarah‟s website?作者如何看待莎拉的网站?The author found that Sarah‟s websit e was not a fancy one although she covered the Dogers as extensively as any reporter in the country. He wondered whether there was any reader.5.Did Sarah think her disability would prevent her from finding a job? How do you know?莎拉认为她的残疾会妨碍她找工作吗?你是如何知晓的?Yes , she knew her situation, and the purpose of starting her own website is to find a job6.What led the author to think Sarah was deliberately deceiving him?什么使作者认为莎拉故意欺骗他?When the author asked Sarah to give him a call, Sarah refused to do so and the reason she provided was that she had a speech disability.7.How did Sarah become a Dodger fan?莎拉如何成为道奇队的球迷的?While growing up in Pasadena, Sarah had become a Dodger fan. In her sophomore year at Blair High, she undertook a post as the statistician of a junior varsity baseball team.8.Why did author drive a long way to visit Sarah? What did he find when he arrived at herhouse?为什么作者长途驱车拜访莎拉?当他到达她家时他有何发现?The author felt curious about what Sarah had said, and he also wanted to find out the truth.When he arrived at her house ,he found that Sarah‟s living condition was poor, the condition for her own website was not her supposed condition, and Sarah really got serious physical handicap. But all those couldn‟t stop her pursuing her dream of becoming a baseballeditorialist.9.Why did the author call Sarah Morris the great Sarah Morris?为什么作者称莎拉莫里斯是伟大的莎拉莫里斯?Sarah did not lose her hope because of her physical handicap, believing in dedication towork.Without the best equipment and help, she still started her own website and covered a baseball team as extensively as any reporter in the country.10.How did Sarah Morris change the author?莎拉莫里斯是如何改变作者的?Sarah Morris made the author believe people were sincere and honest, not motivated byselfishnessUint 51)what did the author plan to do when he came home from school one winter day?译文:在一个冬季的一天,作者放学回家准备做什么?答案:he planned to read a new issue of his favorite sports magazine.2)who did he see in the living room? What was she doing?译文:他在起居室看到了谁?她在做什么?答案:his mother. She was crying.3)why was his mother in tears?译文:他妈妈为什么哭?答案:because she was afraid of losing her new job, for she couldn‟t type fast enough.he told her that she would catch on.解析:in tears 是哭的意思4)how did he try to relieve her from anxiety?译文:他是如何安慰她的?答案:he was repeating a line she had spoken to him a hundred times when he was having trouble learning or doing something important to him.5)what did the author think of his mother‟s ability when he was sixteen years old?译文:当作者十六岁时他对于妈妈的能力有什么看法?答案:he still assumed that his mother could do anything.6)why was his mother trying every possible means to save money?译文:他的妈妈为什么想尽办法攒钱?答案:to send the author and his sister to college.7)why did his mother but herself a used typewriter?译文:他妈妈为什么给自己买了台旧打字机?答案:because she wanted to learn typing which would enable her to get a new job with better pay.8)how did the author feel when his mother got the job at the radio station ?译文:当作者的妈妈在电台找到一份工作时他有什么想法?答案:he was not the least bit surprised or impressed.9)did his mother enjoy her first day at the radio station?译文:他的妈妈在电台工作的第一天高兴吗?答案:No ,she didn‟t.10)how do you know?答案:the text said,“…after her first day at work, I could see that the excitement was gone. Mother looked tired and drawn.”Unit 61.What time of day was it at the beginning of the story?故事开头是一天的什么时间?It was in the morning ,because when the boy came into the room, the father was still in bed 2.What illness did the boy catch? What were its symptoms?这个男孩得的是什么病?有哪些症状?Influenza.Fever3.What did the doctor say and what did he do about the boy‟s illness?对这个男孩的病医生说了些什么,做了些什么?He said there were nothing to worry about if the fever did not go above one hundred and four degrees. This was a light epidemic of flu,and there was no danger if pneumonia wasavoided .The doctor left three different medicine in different colored capsules4.What was the boy‟s temperature? How did he understand it?这个男孩的体温是多少?他对这个体温是怎么理解的?One hundred and two. The boy thought it was one hundred and two centigrade5.How did the boy respond when his father was reading to him?当这个男孩的父亲给他读书时,他的反应是什么?He didn‟t follow what was read6.Why did he prefer to stay awake? How do you think he felt when his father left the room?他为什么宁愿醒着?当他的父亲离开房间时你认为他心里是怎么想的?He was thinking he was going to die, so he preferred to stay awake. He might be thinking that his father didn‟t care about his death.7.Did the father realize what the boy was thinking about?How do you know?这位父亲意识到这个男孩在想什么吗?你怎么知道的?NO,he didn‟t. He thought that the boy might be a little light-headed8.Wha t conclusions can you draw from the hunting scene about the father‟s character and hisinfluence upon his son?从打猎的场面中你对于这个父亲的性格以及他对于他的儿子的影响能得出什么结论?The father enjoyed hunting , which needed patience and courage. This patience and courage had influenced his son9.Why did the boy refuse to let anyone come into the room?为什么这个男孩拒绝任何人进入房间?Because he thought he was going to die, he didn‟t want the other to get what he was suffering from10 . What condition was he in when his father came back from hunting?当他的父亲打猎回来时这个男孩处于什么状态?He was in exactly the position his father had left him11 . What was it that led the boy to think that he was going to die? How did the father make thewhole matter clear to him?是什么导致这个男孩以为自己要死?父亲是如何向他说清楚这件事的?He confused centigrade with Fahrenheit. His father told him it was like miles andkilometers .On the centigrade thermometer, thirty-seven is normal, and on Fahrenheitthermometer, it is ninety-eight11.How did the boy react when he realized that he was not going to die? Does his behavior thenext morning seem natural to you?当这个男孩知道自己不会死时他反应如何?在你看来他第二天早上的行为自然码?His gaze at the foot of the bed relaxed slowly, and he hold over himself relaxed too. Yes, It doesUint 7*1)what is going on at Dr.Stockon‟s one summer evening?译文:一个夏日的傍晚在斯道克顿家发生着什么事?答案:a birthday celebration is going on at Dr.Stockon‟s one summer evening.2)why does the party break uo in confusion?译文:为什么晚会在混乱里中止了?答案:the party breaks up in confusion because, in the midst of it, over the radio, the president of the United States declares a state of emergency for suspected enemy missiles approaching.3)why do the neighbors come back to the Stocktons house soon after they leave in a hurry?译文:邻居们为什么在急忙离去之后又返回斯道克顿家?答案:they come back because they want to surive -----want to share with the Stocktons the bomb shelter which is the only one on their street.4)what is Stockton‟s reason for refusing his neighbors shelter? Do you feel that he is justified in refusing them ?译文:斯道克顿为什么拒绝让邻居们进防空洞?你认为他这样对吗?答案:he said that he didn‟t have any room or supplies, and the shelter is designed only for three people, though he is a little selfish, his reason seems understandable and convincing.5) what does Henderson attempt to do in the face of the crisis?译文:亨德森在危机面前试图做什么?答案:he attempts to go down into Stockton‟s basement and break down the door.6)why does Harlowe try to dissuade him from his attempt?译文:为什么哈洛劝他放弃自己的打算?答案:harlowe tries to dissuade him from his attempt because not all of them could fit in sincethe shelter, they would just be killing eneryone.7)what leads to the fight between Henderson and weiss?译文:是什么导致亨德森和韦斯打架?答案:the fight between them is caused by the quarrels about whose family should be chosen to share the shelter with the Stocktons and deserves to live more than the next one.8)what do the neighbors intend to do when they gather before the Stochton house with a giant log?译文:邻居们带着一根巨大的原木聚集到斯道克顿家准备干什么?答案:they intend to break down the shelter door with a giant log.9)how do the Stochtons put up a resistance against their neighbors‟ intrusion?译文:斯道克顿家是如何抵御邻居们的进攻的?答案:they put up a resistance against their neighbors‟ intrusion by means of furniture, the generator, books and movable object they can get their hands on.10)what announcement does the Conelrad station make soon after the shelter door is forced open?译文:防空洞的门一被撞倒康纳雷电台就宣布了什么消息?答案:soon after the shelter door is forced open, the Conelred station makes an announcement that the previously unidentified objects have been definitely identified as being satellites, there are no enemy missiles approaching, and the state of emergeney has officially been called off.11)what do the neighbors think of their own behavior once the crisis is over?译文:危机结束时,邻居们对自己的行为有什么想法?答案:they think that they went crazy because they were extremely scared and confused. They think that Stockton can understand, but they do not realize what they were really like in the commotion.12)why are they so eager to resume life just as it was? Do you think it will be possible for them to accomplish this?译文:他们为什么急于恢复原来的生活?你认为他们能做到吗?答案:they are so eager resume life just as it was because they are anxious for peace. They want to get rid of the crisis, their fear and their awkward position as soon as possible, and they try to look as normal as before. No, I don‟t think so because they seem to be morally destroyed in this crisis and the shadow of this experience will not easily be removed from minds.13)what conclusions does Stockton draw from the events of the evening?译文:斯道克顿从这天晚上的事件中得到什么结论?答案:he draws the conclusions that they are all naked animal who attach such great importance to staying alive that they claw their neighbors to death just for the privilege and they may be destroyed even without a bomb.。
大学英语精读3答案详解
1) 发言人(spokesman)明确表示总统在任何情况下都不会取消(cancel)这次旅行。
The spokesman made it clear that the President would not cancel the trip under any circumstances.2) 杰克对书架上那些书一本也不了解,所以他的选择是很随意的。
Jack didn't know anything about any of the books on the bookshelf, so his choice was quite arbitrary.3) 随后发生的那些事件再次证明了我的猜疑(suspicions)是对的。
(confirm)The subsequent events confirmed my suspicions once again.4) 我认为我们应该鼓励中学生在暑假找临时工作。
I think we should encourage high school students to find temporary jobs / employment during their summer holidays.5) 令我们吃惊的是,这位常被赞为十分正直的州长(governor)竟然是个贪官(corrupt official)。
To our surprise, the governor who had often been praised for his honesty turned out to be a corrupt official.6) 少数工人得到提升(be promoted),与此同时却有数百名工人被解雇。
A few workers were promoted, but meanwhile hundreds of workers were dismissed.7) 如果有机会,约翰也许已成为一位杰出的画家了。
现代大学英语精读3unit13课后答案
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最新现代大学英语第二版精读三课后习题答案unit1
现代大学英语第二版精读三杨立民、徐克容版课后习题答案Unit1Vocabulary:1、into English1、define this word2、resent this treatment3、frustrate students4、declare war5、evaluate the result6、perform the duty7、narrow the gap 8、expand the business9、present the facts2、1、occurrence occur2、apply applicants pursuits occurry3、involves handled handling pursue4、observant occurrence5、observation observed occur6、handle occur7、observed application8、occurred involvement9、observers handled10、observation3、1、he is so devoted to his research that it never occurs tohim that he will soon have to retire.2、many people have observed that without effectivechecks we all have a tendency to abuse our power.3、some countries refuse to get involved in this disputeand they resent any foreign interference.4、the control of sandstorms will involve a tremendousamount of work money.5、you must take the local conditions into considerationwhen you apply these technologies.6、all applicants will have to fill out these forms, andmail in an application fee of 50 dollars.7、he concluded that learning is a natural pleasure,which based on the observation of children’s behavior.8、in a multi-ethnic country, ethnic harmony requiresvery careful handling.9、the government decided to punish all the corruptofficials involved.10、cheating on exams does not often occur, but when itdoes, the school will take a tough position.4、CBCAC DABDA5、1、obejective; object1、object2、objectives3、objective4、objective5、objects2、acquire; inquire; require1、requires2、requires3、acquire4、acquire5、inquuire/enquire3、entrust; trust; believe1、entrust2、entrust3、trust4、believe believe5、trust4、pay;repay;place;replace1、repay2、pay repay3、place4、repay5、placedreplaced5、anxious(ly);eager(ly)1、anxious2、anxiously3、eager4、anxious/eager5、anxious/eagerGrammar1、bdacd acabd1、price2、ignorant3、problems4、the harvest5、leap6、means7、for ourselves8、forgetting9、hope 10、pessimist 第一课时一、情景选择。
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英语精读3课后答案【篇一:大学英语精读第三版第三册课后答案】unit11) accent2) turn against3) a couple of4) takes his time5) fate6) confirmed7) witness8) subsequent9) stands a chance10) trial1) belief2) brilliant3) employment4) has saved up5) stood a chance6) were awarded7) presumably8) conducted9) casual10) around (which student life) revolves1) joe wrote to say that he had to put off his visit because of his illness.2) despite the noise, they went on working as if nothing were happening.3) traffic was held up for several hours by the accident.4) called (up) on to speak at the meeting, i couldnt very well refuse.5) mrs. stevenson looked in the cupboard and found there was not a single lump of sugar left.6) it was the rumor that turned joe against his twin brother.7) we wondered how sara was getting on in her new job.8) although anne agreed with me on most points, there was one on which she was unwilling to give in.9) visitors could photograph almost anything here without having to ask for permission.10) whether we make an excursion or stay home will depend on tomorrows weather.1) uncertain,unafraid,unacceptable,unfamiliar,unequal;2) unanswered,unattached,unknown,undecided,unexpected;3) unhappily,unskillfully,unconsciously,unnecessarily,uncomfortably;4) unsay,undress,untie,unlock,unload。
1) reliable2) changeable3) enjoyable4) exhaustible5) permissible6) regrettable7) breakable8) imaginable9) workable10) applicable1) countercharge2) counterattack3) counterpart4) counteract5) countermeasures6) counterculturists1) liz sang perfectly in the town hall yesterday afternoon.2) i saw your brother and his girlfriend walking arm in arm in the park the other day.3) it began to blow quite hard before midnight.4) they moved the piano into another room upstairs last evening.5) come to my office at ten oclock.6) i was still living alone at home at the time.7) believe it or not, i ran into your cousin in a shop in new york three weeks ago.8) the old couple were sitting quite happily in the garden at this time yesterday.1) it turned out that his methods didnt work at all.2) it turned out that the necklace was not made of diamond, but of glass.3) it turned out that the lost money had been in the safe all the time!4) it turned out that the experiment was much more difficult than they had supposed.5) it has turned out that your nephew is the most suitable person for the job.6) to his surprise, it turned out that the fashionable young lady he spoke to was a pickpocket.1) given his age, it was indeed a miracle that he had done so much in so short a time.2) given that they are fresh from university, the young people have done a good job.3) given that x equals ten, x minus four is six.4) given good health, he can finish the work in a couple of weeks.5) given enough manpower and financial support, the goal can certainly be attained.6) given the chance, paul might make it.1) fate2) trial3) guilty4) couple of5) conduct6) wandering7) casual8) confirm9) temporary10) brilliant11) stand a chance12) employment13)turn against1)into2)at3)before4)car5)station6)confirmed7)injured8)drunk9)jail10)charged11)court12)dismissed13)but14)fine15)where16)killing17)from18)up19)fine20)free21)not22)who23)drunken/drunk24)or25)received26)such27)why28)injured翻译1) 发言人(spokesman)明确表示总统在任何情况下都不会取消(cancel)这次旅行。
the spokesman made it clear that the president would not cancel the trip under any circumstances.2) 杰克对书架上那些书一本也不了解,所以他的选择是很随意的。
jack didnt know anything about any of the books on the bookshelf, so his choice was quite arbitrary.3) 随后发生的那些事件再次证明了我的猜疑(suspicions)是对的。
(confirm)the subsequent events confirmed my suspicions once again.4) 我认为我们应该鼓励中学生在暑假找临时工作。
i think we should encourage high school students to find temporary jobs / employment during their summer holidays.5) 令我们吃惊的是,这位常被赞为十分正直的州长(governor)竟然是个贪官(corrupt official)。
to our surprise, the governor who had often been praised forhis honesty turned out to be a corrupt official.6) 少数工人得到提升(be promoted),与此同时却有数百名工人被解雇。
a few workers were promoted, but meanwhile hundreds of workers were dismissed.7) 如果有机会,约翰也许已成为一位杰出的画家了。
(given)given the chance, john might have become an outstanding painter.8) 数小时后,有人看见那个男孩在林子里瞎转。
several hours later, the boy was found wandering around in the woods.unit21) fruitful2) evolution3) limitations4) versions5) despite6) intends7) in short8) access9) nowhere10) super11) messy12) online1) despite2) contracting3) data4) intended5) (his) limitations6) fruitful7) uncovered8) definitely9) view10) milder11) notable12) quest1) think up2) bring up3) took out4) setting back5) gives off6) springing up7) came to8) lit up9) made for10) left behind1)made2)snow3)shot4)state5)beaten6)wind7)felt8)enemy1)loving2)man3)saving4)record5)cutting6)fact7)raising8)tone1)the youngest in his family【篇二:大学英语精读第三版第三册课后习题答案】ss=txt>unit11) accent 2) turn against 3) a couple of 4) takes his time 5) fate 6) confirmed 7) witness 8) subsequent1) joe wrote to say that he had to put off his visit because of his illness. 2) despite the noise, they went on working as if nothing were happening. 3) traffic was held up for several hours by the accident.4) called (up) on to speak at the meeting, i couldnt very well refuse.5) mrs. stevenson looked in the cupboard and found there was not a single lump of sugar left. 6) it was the rumor that turned joe against his twin brother. 7) we wondered how sara was getting on in her new job.8) although anne agreed with me on most points, there was one on which she was unwilling to give in.9) visitors could photograph almost anything here without having to ask for permission. 10) whether we make an excursion or stay home will depend on tomorrows weather. 1)uncertain,unafraid,unacceptable,unfamiliar,unequal; 2) unanswered,unattached,unknown,undecided,unexpected;3) unhappily,unskillfully,unconsciously,unnecessarily,uncomfortably; 4) unsay,undress,untie,unlock,unload。