新视野大学英语精读二课后习题及答案

U1
Text A
Words in use
1. The mayor decided to condense his speech in order to leave enough time for his audience to raise questions.
2. It was reported that there was a vehicle missing every 20 seconds in the US. If the trends continue, experts predict annual vehicle thefts could exceed two million.
3. Researchers put patients through a set of psychological tests to determine the negative consequences of sleep deficit.
4. Too much exposure to dirty air can cause people to suffer from allergies and diseases that will eventually affect people's health.
5. Moving forward even in the face of great difficulties has become my most important asset in my life since it has helped me accomplish something remarkable.
6. The lawyer proclaimed they couldn't jump to conclusions because acceptable conclusions must be supported by adequate facts and evidence.
7. To help the employees be more communicative, the company is offering workshops for those who may be professionally competent but socially awkward.
8. Most parents, in fact, aren't very helpful with the problems that their sons and daughters have in adjusting to their college life.
9. You can count how many students passed an exam, but psychological and emotional feelings cannot be precisely measured.
10. In short, participation in sports is extremely beneficial for college students not only physically but also emotionally and socially.
Banked cloze
The Internet has made English learning much easier. English learners used to be 1) obligedto spend their time in libraries looking for the books that would help them in their language studies. It was very inconvenient because a lot of materials could only be found in 2) tediousand uninteresting textbooks and readers. But today authentic content on a variety of subjects is only a click away. This is especially 3) beneficial for those who wants to learn English earnestly.
In order to achieve fluency in English, you need to be comfortable using at least 10,000 words. The 4) abundant materials on the Internet make it possible for you to choose appropriate content to read and listen to. These materials can be 5) adjusted to your level if you input some key words in the search engine. But how can you remember the 6) bulkof unfamiliar words?
In this case, the Internet 7) evidently makes it easier to learn vocabulary. You can use online dictionaries to instantly find out their grammatical 8) functions and the specific meaning of these words. The Internet helps you to 9) efficiently accumulate vocabulary based on lively and interesting language content, which greatly reduces your 10) distress caused by inability to remember the new words. The efficiency of this vocabulary learning is one of the reasons why the Internet has become an ideal place to learn English.
Expressions in use
1. Since we have invited all the other neighbors to our 25th wedding anniversary party, we feel obliged to invite the Browns too.
2. Most of the time, no one will care about natural disasters, and they won't be serious about avoiding disasters till one has really struck.
3. When you run into a friend that you haven't seen for a long time and have a good chat with him, you may feel very happy and delighted.
4. It is very important to distinguish between facts and opinions in order to have
a better understanding of what a reading passage is talking about.
5. Though he was very excited about being elected as president of the student association, many extra responsibilities have been thrust upon him ever since then.
6. The doctor, having no knowledge that I was allergic to this particular drug, prescribed the medicine.
7. It's understandable that, without any support, a 16-year-old can easily get lost in a committee of people in their forties.
8. It is hoped that some new high-tech companies will be attracted to this small, old town to encourage loans for building houses and factories.
9. It doesn't make sense to buy that expensive coat when these cheaper ones are just as good.
10. A few years later, Franklin got married, started his own printing shop, and was looked upon as a successful young businessman.
Text B
Words in use
1. As she was about to go to bed around 11 : 00 p.m. last night, a(n) mysterious telephone call came and gave the girl a sleepless night.
2. Developing modern telecommunications is a(n) desperate necessity for the small African country since it will help the country develop new technologies.
3. The function of teaching is to create the conditions that will make it possible for students to devise the most efficient method for teaching themselves.
4. When the airline saw how the strike was hurting its business, it became much eager to negotiate with the workers on strike to work out a solution.
5. Julie recalled that she and her freshman year roommate hadn't communicated with each other throughout the year since they were uncomfortable with each other.
6. Another impact of computer technology that must be addressed by educators is the Internet, more specifically, the vast amount of information that it makes available.
7. Television reporters argue that television can depict a news event more vividly and completely than newspapers can.
8. Many traffic accidents were attributed to drivers' ignorance of traffic rules or careless and drunken driving.
9. I want a broad education that would provide me with great insight and critical thinking skill to help open my eyes and expand my horizons.
10. As he progresses through school, his confusion may become diminished, but meanwhile choices and decisions for a college student will increase.
Expressions in use
1. Being able to determine the main idea of a passage is one of the most useful skills that can 1) apply to any kind of reading.
2. At least 15 states have offered financial aid, typically 2) in a bid to enroll top students in the states' public institutions.
3. Those who could not get into the university of their first choice may 3) end up going to the university of their second or third choice.
4. 4) Speaking of the giants of high tech in this era, people would immediately mention Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and some other influential companies.
5. In case people can't 5) get hold of an application form from the company, can they still show up on the day when the interview session is held?
6. The California state government has already 6) appealed to the households to make greater efforts to conserve water for the future.
7. 7) leaving their families 8) behind when getting aboard the plane departing for America is their most unforgettable experience in their life.
8. On one hand, the doctors prescribe pills for the patients; on the other hand, they require them to 9) focus on healthy lifestyles by changing diets and doing more exercise.
U2
Text A
Words in use
1. In our class, most discussions and activities take place in assigned small groups. These groups provide a supportive and safe environment that promotes learning.
2. It is the development strategy of the company to accelerate its overseas expansion in order to take a slice of the world market.
3. Nearly six million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year, attracted by the mystery of her smile. When you're not looking at her, she seems to be smiling; when you look at her, she stops.
4. To live with a family whose native language is English is the ideal way to further improve one's English and to gain insight into its culture.
5. There is a real need to boost academic achievement in schools and help with the development of a student's overall character.
6. Einstein said his scientific discoveries grew from his imagination rather than from analysis, reason and language.
7. Being a single parent, there is no way for her to calculate the time and energy she has devoted to her children for the past 10 years.
8. It is essential that you start by listening because one of the main barriers teenagers and their parents face in forming positive relationships is that neither listens to the other.
9. We all know the dangers of an earthquake: the destruction to buildings, the troubles can be caused by falling trees, and the terror occurs when the earth actually opens up.
10. Not until recently have we realized that the increasing world population may lead to a potential gloomy prospect for humanity: starvation.
Banked cloze
Through exploration of the humanities, we learn how to think creatively and critically, to analyze, and to ask questions. Because these skills allow us to gain new 1) insight into everything from poetry and paintings to business models and politics, humanistic subjects have been at the heart of a liberal arts 2) education since the ancient Greeks first used them to educate their citizens.
Research into the human experience helps to 3) boost our knowledge about our world. Through the work of humanities scholars, we learn about the values of different cultures, about what goes into making a work of art, and about the 4) mystery of how history is made. Their efforts depict the great accomplishments of the past, help us understand the world today, and give us tools to imagine the 5) prospect of our future.
Today, humanistic knowledge continues to 6) promote the ideal foundation for exploring and understanding the human experience. Learning another language might help to 7) invest you with great insights as well as gain much 8) appreciation of different cultures. Taking a close look at a sculpture might make you think about how an artist's life 9) affected his creative decisions. Reading a book from another region of the world might help you 10) speculate about the meaning of democracy. Listening to history courses might give you a clearer picture of what the future will be like.
Expressions in use
1. Because women often restrict their diet in an effort to control weight, they may not consume enough iron-rich food and 1) are liable to experience an iron deficiency.
2. Some reform advocates ignore the impact of class size on student achievement, and they are 2) in favor of what they call as a priority: teacher effectiveness.
3. Because of easy access to the Internet, the new breakthrough to create something truly creative 3) is bound to happen anytime now.
4. Indeed, if teachers want to 4) speculate about how far students might get in life, a better measurement than grades might be how hard the students try.
5. Nature has 5) invested these animals 6) with a capacity for not showing fear.
6. During the weeks of discussion, delegations from groups who are interested in the resolution may call on representatives to 7) stand up for their point of view.
7. Plato was a superb writer, and his works are part of the world's great literature. Most of his existing work is 8) in the form of dialogs and letters.
8. Young people should enter into a broad flexible training program, through which they can learn a lot and be 9) prepared for their future careers.
9. The young man is very happy and proud to be 10) in the company of the old professor because he always feels great when talking with him.
10. One day they passed more than 20 villages 11) in succession , and some of these are said to have stretched for six miles or more.
Text B
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1. I hear that English teachers are always in demand. If this is true, I could enroll in classes online and get a degree in English.
2. Sometimes you'll need to revise
your goal; for example, you may change your goal if you decide not to go to college but attend a training program instead.
3. I don't want to be confined by school while trying to get a four-year degree. I believe I can accumulate
enough wealth over the next 20 years to retire early.
4. The colleges have supplied several computer labs on campus so that all the students are accorded
easy and free access to the Internet.
5. The university is conducting a survey to invite both the professors and students to evaluate
the instructional materials and identify needs for technical support.
6. Parents in their prime
working years face growing burdens caring for children and for their own parents, who are enjoying a longer lifespan nowadays.
7. Now you've got an interview! Be sure to call the day before to confirm
it. Meanwhile, prepare yourself and get ready for it.
8. The number of adult smokers may be shrinking
, but smokers between the ages of 13 and 23 have actually increased by 10 percent over the last 10 years.
9. Judy's father was the manager of a store in a large supermarket chain, so he could receive a modest but sufficient
pension from the company when he retired.
10. When they recruit
volunteers to help with their work, they pay particular attention to the volunteers' ability to solve problems.
Expressions in use
1. She would not even 1) bother to argue about the rights and wrongs of what had occurred since she knew that it would be useless for her to do so.
2. What makes these websites stand out is the amount of in-depth information that 2) is available to parents, teachers, and kids.
3. Social funding to relieve poverty is slow in coming, and some farmers have 3) been compelled to sell land as they could no longer endure poverty.
4. Churchill accepted the gift. He 4) described
the painting 5) as "a remarkable example of modern art", which drew loud laughter.
5. The school 6) exposed the educationally disadvantaged students 7) to creative, enriching educational experiences for a period of five years.
6. The best way to teach children gentleness is to be gentle in their everyday life 8) rather than to shout at them or violently threaten them if they do something wrong.
7. I'm sure her problems 9) have something to do with what happened to her when she was a child.
8. After a student has done with secondary school courses, he should be interested enough in a subject to enjoy gaining knowledge 10) for its own sake.
U3
Text A
Words in use
1. Ernest Hemingway's keen insight into his society, ardent love for people and perceptive abilities helped him to form his own peculiar characteristic of writing.
2. The project is on the point of collapse, and unless something very radical is done to repair the damage there will be no hope for the project.
3. It's not unusual for teenagers to go through a(n) phase when they feel ashamed of their parents, afraid that they might not live up to their friends' standards.
4. It is sensible for every family to make earthquake emergency plans and know how to leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake.
5. Economists are interested in all the factors that can help to predict the extent to which a price change will affect supply and demand in the market.
6. Starting Monday, all foods labeled "organic" must be up to the strict national standards that the government decided to put into effect now.
7. There is more to a woman than her looks, so I resent the fact that after a woman grows old and loses her looks people stop paying attention to her.
8. Apart from technological development, the 20th century an enormous worldwide political, economic and cultural transformation.
9. Unlike the practice in China, if you're at a hotel restaurant in the United States, expect a 15-20 percent service charge or add the witnessed amount yourself.
10. The change in smoking habits parallels a change in the incidence of lung cancer. The more people smoke, the more chances of occurrence for lung cancer.
Banked cloze
There is a special life stage that our generation goes through. It is the 1) transition period, during which we move from teenage to adolescence. We learn who we are and what we stand for and what inspires us. Also, in this period we are 2) saddled with a lot of pressure from our parents who want us to make something out of ourselves.
My parents have already expressed feelings of 3) anxiety over my future with academics and life. When I expressed to them recently that I would not mind graduating in five years instead of four in order to study abroad to 4) acquaint myself with the world, they seemed so shocked. That idea sounded foreign and to them was 5) equivalent to lack of ambition.
Apart from that, my mother has 6) expressed to me that she is worried that I am not searching for a boyfriend. I 7) resent this stupid idea of marrying out of college since it does not suit me one bit. Women today can get what they want out of life without a man, even children, as it becomes more 8) acceptable for women to adopt children.
I personally want to stay in school as long as I can to 9) reinforce my academic work, possibly complete a law degree and start a career, and then after, and only after, begin to think about 10) shifting to marriage. If my math is correct, that means I will be more or less "ready" for marriage at the age of 29 or 30, the age when my mother had me.
Expressions in use
1. As the result of her divorce, she was obviously saddled with the double burden of playing the role of both mother and father.
2. Do not be intimidated by people who think they are smarter than you, and don't back off when facing competition; inner confidence is important.
3. As our sweet childhood gives way to adolescence's temptation of love, we begin to learn, as adults, that most pleasures do not last forever.
4. In the economic recession, employers resorted to the reduction of costs, most particularly in wages, in order to survive in the competitive world markets.
5. People from abroad can take part in the intensified language program because schools have to make allowances for students whose English is not their first language.
6. Talking about negotiations, once an agreement is made, the Chinese sometimes wonder at the slow pace in which Westerners implement the decision.
7. Earthquakes occur without warning; however, it is claimed that some animals can feel earthquakes prior to occurrences because of their highly sensitive organs.
8. An allowance can be based on your child's age, your own financial resources, the expenses it will cover and the goals you and your child wish to accomplish.
Text B
Words in use
1. After his speech, the audience wondered if his good intentions would become realities or whether they would be just hollow promises.
2. Although every child is different, it's common for children at this age to get a little argumentative, restless and moody.
3. It is by participating in these activities that students can demonstrate their special talents, their level of maturity and responsibility, and their leadership qualities.
4. According to what we heard, she was exiled from her country three years ago because of her involvement in the plot against the government.
5. If you continue to feel lonely and miserable, you might consider coming to talk to someone at the University Counseling Service.
6. Urban critics argue that people living in the cities really enjoy all the cultural, educational, and commercial advantages that are available to them.
7. He was a reserved man, so he usually hesitated before he spoke, as if he were not sure how his words would be received or remarked.
8. The miners' strike in July showed how quickly workers' discontent can erupt and how efficiently they can take organized action.
9. His first-year learning experiences allowed him to reflect and refine his learning methods and schedules and to go deeper in many ways.
10. It is not economically feasible to design buildings in Bristol to withstand a large earthquake as the chances of an earthquake are very small there.
Expressions in use
1. Reasons for changing careers are different in nature, but many people move because they are tired of their current jobs and just want a change.
2. Just as it is easier to go downhill than to climb uphill, it is always easy to fall into bad habits unless people have a very strong will.
3. University students must be strict with themselves; otherwise, they will never complete their studies and get a bachelor's degree within four years.
4. People used to think the development of electronics may not amount to much, but now more and more letters and documents travel electronically.
5. He was sick and got a bad headache yesterday. It was only when he finally drifted off
to sleep that his headache eased a little bit.
6. With two impressive personal stories, one featuring the author as a son, the other as a father, the author has well bonded with his readers.
7. The young man had to resign himself to the inevitable fact that he would not be able to come back to his motherland again.
8. The news report revealed that 16 US and British citizens in Kuwait were ordered to surrender themselves to the Iraqi authorities.
U4
Text A
Words in use
1. When the police caught up with him, Mr. Foster had to confess that he'd broken the speed limit.
2. Whenever my boss makes a decision that I don't agree with, I tell him what I really think, though it's tempting to make him happy by telling him his ideas are always right.
3. As can be probably perceived, a manned trip to Mars may soon commence since scientists have achieved the manned moon mission.
4. A number of countries are coordinating their efforts to send out food to the area worst affected by the flood.
5. State governments and the colleges themselves have granted financial help to students with special abilities and those with financial needs.
6. The committee agreed that his papers deserved a wider circulation because of their essential and fundamental interest to a larger audience.
7. The anger and frustration displayed by the local people who do not understand what is happening to them will be a terrible and dangerous force.
8. Americans defend the right to obtain a gun, and they have consequently been willing to turn a blind eye to the harm that people owning guns have caused.
9. As the finance ministry rejected the deal for its "lack of clarity", it lodged a complaint with the European Commission that this deal was against the law.
10. Dogs cannot distinguish the color of traffic lights, so the master must make the decision of when it is safe to proceed across the road.
Banked cloze
Traditional dating is a self-paced, general meeting of two people. The two usually 1) commence with spending extra time together, getting to know one another and seeing how 2) tempting they could be to each other. A good example is a man meeting a woman and sensing her 3) charm. He then extends a formal invitation for a date. With traditional dating, you get to go at a steady pace, 4) allowing yourself and your date to get to know each other through extensive contact.
There are many 5) components that can be expected from traditional dates. Men, who are supposed to 6) display these traditional values, will open the door for the woman, stand up when she leaves the table, pay for everything, and 7) proceed to the next move. In the 1950s, a man would usually ask a woman out several days ahead for a specific date and time. If she accepted, they would 8) arrange for a time to pick her up. He would then take her to a dinner and a movie.
Today the rules of traditional dating are less clear. Twenty years ago, if a young lady asked a young man out on a date, it was thought to be 9) weird. Now, women are being encouraged to take the initiative and ask men out. A date may consist of a brief meeting at a café or a trip to the 10) local art museum. Men often pay on the first date, but the woman may offer to go Dutch. The traditional dating style has been found much less common now.
Expressions in use
1. She authorized her partner to carry out the daily responsibilities on her behalf when she was on her business trip.
2. On hearing the latest news about your mother's ill health, I took the liberty of canceling your reservation at the Sheraton.
3. There was an obvious indication that the police who have to enforce the new law were not immune to the general discontent.
4. When she heard of her failure in the experiment, her eyes were filled with tears; whether it was of shame, frustration, or grief was difficult to tell.
5. Rose knows that continuous letters from John, together with countless roses, are aimed at making her fall in love with him.
6. Expelled from
public school for drinking and smoking and then failing in show business as a singer, she joined her father's business 10 years ago.
7. Since the great scandals in banking, many people in the country have been pessimistic about the prospects of economic recovery within a few years.
8. The parents were quite happy to go along with our suggestion because it had taken their most important concerns into consideration.
Text B
Words in use
1. To American politicians, the handshake has long been a way of conveying intimacy with the voters, and the world record for greeting was probably achieved by Roosevelt at a New Year's reception in 1907.
2. A happy marriage can only be forged through years of commitment to caring for and understanding each other.
3. With the financial help from his parents, his business is thriving even during this time of economic recession.
4. By carrying out a small test, doctors can detect the abnormal cells that might cause cancers in time and then treat them easily and simply.
5. After the little girl lost her parents in the traffic accident, she kept frowning all the time and never smiled again.
6. We're going to have a baby! Let's start off by calling our families and telling them the good news. I believe our parents are going to be as thrilled as we are.
7. As the three of us were sitting together eating cake, I reckoned that it was quite a luxury to be able to spend time with my family.
8. The governor of this state has clarified the state government's decision that it is necessary to stop giving money away so easily.
9. Playing musical instruments shapes the character of self-assurance and has the added bonus of public performance, which helps to conquer the fear of getting up in front of people.
10. With the downturn of economy, many people are having a hard time controlling their temper and concealing their anger.
Expressions in use
1. I have met some interesting people at the golf course, and I can make contact with
them by email when I don't have time to see them personally.
2. Everyone was standing around in silence when the owner of the house asked us a question, so I took the initiative and tried to explain why we had come.
3. In my opinion, students who are inclined to cheat are going to cheat regardless of the technology. It's just a question of honesty. We're here to learn, so we've got to make the most of it ourselves.
4. Creative people, along with their persistence, are usually very inspirational and determined to thrive on overcoming obstacles.
5. Some of us are too often indifferent to losing an hour or a day by wasting time, forgetting that our life is the sum total of the days and of the hours we live.
6. We're all familiar with seeing business people whip out their card at every occasion. The name of their business and their phone number will be remembered.
7. She closed her eyes for a moment, trying to calm down and fight off the fear that she felt somewhere in the pit of her stomach.
8. The brothers have decided to chip in a certain amount of money each month to hire a housekeeper to take care of their mother who is now very sick.。