英语作业王翔

新通用大学英语综合教程1

新通用大学英语综合教程1

第一次作业（Unit 6）

I. Vocabulary Exercise

Practice using each of the following words and phrases learned in the text in a sentence given below. Change the word form where necessary. Note that each word can be used only once.

characterize accident critical be free of respond to

impose optimum principle focus on regardless of

1. Now that they have one more child, a second income is _critical_ to the family’s well being.

2. A peace settlement has been _imposed__ on these two countries at war in order not to cause more death and damage.

3. Attention has been __focused on_ the dangers of nuclear reactors recently.

4. The Great Depression in 1930s was _characterized_ by high unemployment

5. The warm and humid weather provides the _optimu_ condition for the turtles to lay eggs.

6. The patient has _responded to_ the treatment rapidly after being operated by the most skilled surgeon in the hospital.

7. He had met with a traffic _accident_ on the way, so he was late for the meeting.

8. Incomes that are under 1600 yuan in the city _ are free of all taxes.

9. There must be equality of rights for all citizens, _regardless of_ nationality.

10. In _principle_, most waste products --- iron and steel, aluminum, glass, paper and even tires --- can be recycled.

II. Grammar and Structure

Underline the ‘linking verb’ contained in the following sentences and then translate them into Chinese.

1. A terrible accident at the age of 11 changed Brooke Ellison’s life, but she stays active every day.

2. On a typical morning, it takes most people about a half hour to get up, get dressed, and have breakfast.

3. They often have broad shoulders, and their weight is concentrated in the upper body, making them look compact or stocky.

4. Even if you have a genetic predisposition to being overweight, the way you live is what ultimately determines whether you become fat.

5. It means that you feel good and care about yourself, and that you want to be the very best you can be, regardless of your genetics or society's standards.

III. Translation: Translate each of the following phrases into English.

1. 完全受某人的控制__totally unde r sb.’s control _

2. 首要的关键因素the first critical factor

3. 过着不健康的生活live an unhealthy lifestyle

4. 积极的自我形象positive self-image

5. 不现实的目标和期望unrealistic goals and expectations

IV. Idiom and Proverbs

Match the idioms and proverbs with their meaning, and then complete the following sentences with the idiomatic expressions. Change the word form where necessary.

1. catch one’s eye （A） A. attract someone’s attention

2. make one’s skin crawl(E) B. avoid becoming too friendly with sb.

3. keep sb. at arm’s length (B) C. be able to recognize and copy sounds well

4. keep one’s feet on the ground (D) D. have a sensible and realistic attitude to life

5. have an ear for music (C) E. make one feels afraid or full of disgust

1. Mark is always talking about his big plans to be a great writer. You should tell him to __keep his feet on the ground __.

2. The teacher advised Allen to learn to play the violin because he certainly _has an ear for music__

3. There were lots of paintings in the gallery, but only the one by Xu Beihong _caught my eye _.

4. Harry is bad-tempered, so he is the kind of person who is best _kept at arm’s length _.

5. Linda was afraid of worms, so the sight of an earthworm in the flower pot __made her skin crawl _.

V. Error Correction

There is one error in each of the following sentences. Underline the error and make the correction.

1. At about 8:00, Brooke Ellison goes ready for bed -- it usually takes about two hours. (gets)

2. I don’t feel very healthily and get tired just walking from my house to my car!(healthy)

3. With her mother’s help, the young girl, Brooke Ellison, remains activity in her life.(active)

4. Good luck, get positive, and enjoy all the wonderful benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle!(stay)

5. When you have a positive self-image, you value and respect your body; you are also more likely to feel well about living a healthy lifestyle.(good)