大学英语2课后写作参考答案

每一单元课后的写作练习参考答案U13.WritingTo give students a clear idea of how to organize their composition, the teacher may encourage them to include the following in their writing:-- a description of the physical features (height, weight, etc.) of the father/mother-- characteristics of the father/mother-- what the student thinks of the father/mother-- something that had happened between the father/mother and the studentMy Father, a Hard-Working ManMy father is forty-six years old, a very hard-working farmer. It seems as if he never feels tired and enjoys working very much. He seldom smiles. Perhaps it’s because he has a big family to support and the heavy burden is on his shoulders. He is also a man of few words.Father has never bought any toys or candies for my younger brother and me, but I know he loves us. He is strict with us. Actually he himself has set a good example for us. He once said: “You should study hard so that you can serve the people better in the future.” Father does his best to meet our needs and always keeps his promise. My family was poor, but father promised that he would pay for the education of my brother and me even if he had to sell our house. We were deeply moved.Following father’s example, both my brother and I are very diligent. We appreciate what we have received from him and are determined to study hard to repay him. I love and admire my father. (182 words)My MotherMy mother, a middle-aged woman, has a kind of beauty characteristic of oriental women. What’s more, she has a golden heart and loves people around her. I’m a lucky girl and always feel thankful for her love.When I was a child, my mother took me to the kindergarten everyday and talked with me on the way. I enjoyed her company and felt secure, especially when the weather was bad. When I was naughty and made mistakes, my mother never blamed me. Instead she often told me some enjoyable stories and from these I was able to know what I should do and what I shouldn’t do.When I went to school, my mother cared about not only my daily needs but also my studies. When I did poorly in school, she often encouraged me to try my best the next time. She said she had confidence in me and told me never to lose heart. So I owe what I’ve achieved in my study to my mother.I love my mother and will remember her kindness and advice forever. I’ll try to be a person who has all the good virtues my mother possesses. (195 words)U2SampleHow to Avoid MisunderstandingsMisunderstandings are very common in our daily lives.Even though not all misunderstandings are very serious, they still cause problems and unnecessary trouble. Sometimes, they can even ruin good relationships or friendships. This will undoubtedly bring misery.There are many ways to avoid misunderstandings. First, we should not use words that mayhave double meanings. We should express our ideas clearly and also pronounce words clearly, such as seventeen and seventy. Second, as listeners, when we are not quite clear about what we have heard, we should not hesitate to ask for clarification. We shouldn’t pretend to know or understand if we don’t. Third, we should not always take it literally when we hear a statement. For example, if a woman says “You never clean the house,” to her husband, he should not argue that the day before yesterday he cleaned the house. Instead, he should take it as a signal that either she is tired or she is bored with the housework.Of course, there are many other ways to avoid misunderstandings. If we can avoid misunderstandings, we can have a better and happier life. (186 words)U33. WritingSampleSome people say that winning means being rich, some say winning means being powerful, and others think winning means being happy. I think winning means doing what you should do and being good at it. Most of us can only live in this world for no more than 70 or 80 years. We shouldn’t think too much about what we can get from this world. Instead, we should think about what we can leave in this world. The one who can make more contributions to the world is a real winner. For example, c leaning the street is a humble job in many people’s eyes, but in my opinion, street cleaners can also be great winners. They make our city more beautiful. They give us a better environment and consequently a better life. But, on the contrary, some people make money at the cost of the environment. Some are even worse: They cheat or kill others in order to gain power or earn money. Winners or losers? It’s time t o give it a second thought. (174 words)U43. WritingSample 1Psychology plays an important role in our daily life. Our feelings and attitudes color the way we behave. Confidence is a good example.In reality, a great number of people complain that they are not able to do something or that their difficulties are too great to overcome. In some cases, this may be true. But in other cases, it means that these people allow themselves to get discouraged.For example, a confident man can accomplish many things. If you have confidence, you believe you can do things well. You might not always do as well as you hope, but you will try harder the next time. A man who lacks self-confidence might not be able to complete simple tasks. Without confidence you are likely to be nervous, unsure of yourself and confused about what to do and how to do it. You may think you will fail, so as a result you will not try hard enough.There is a well-known proverb that says: “Where there is a will, there is a way.” In other words, if you have the will or the determination to do something, you will always find a way to do it. Having confidence is an important part of our life. (206 words)Sample 2In our daily life, we often have to buy things. Most of us cannot really distinguish good quality from bad quality. Obviously we can see if an apple is rotten, but we cannot always see if something is well made. What thoughts make us buy things?A woman might decide to buy a particular style of dress because several of her friends choosethat style. She wants to be like her friends. A man might decide to buy a particular coat because it is expensive. He thinks that since it is expensive it must be of good quality. A student who has a lot of money might decide to buy a jacket because it was designed by a well-known designer. Wearing a jacket with the designer’s name on it makes him feel important.These are not the logical reasons for buying things, but they explain the motivation behind people’s actions or behavior. It means that psychology or our mental state plays an important role in many aspects of our daily life. (171 words)U53. WritingSampleA NightmareI grew up in the country and life was hard at that time. I used to share a bed with my younger brother. We would often fight for space.One night, I had a terrible dream. In the dream, our village was occupied by foreign invaders. The invaders were taking away property and children from households. They set houses on fire and killed anyone who did not obey them. I managed to hide in a pile of hay. I could hear my heart thumping when I saw some foreign soldiers coming toward our house. I couldn’t see them clearly because my eyes were covered with hay. I could hear them coming nearer and talking angrily. But I didn’t understand anything that they said. Just then, I realized that one of my arms was not fully covered. I wanted to hide it but I dared not move. Then one of the soldiers discovered me. I was almost scared to death. But still I didn’t move. Then I felt a severe pain on my left arm. I was wounded by a soldier with a sword.I woke up and realized that I had just had a nightmare. But my left arm was hurting. My brother’s leg had been pressing on my arm. (210 words)U63. WritingOur Eating HabitSample 1The survey shows that students usually spend little time eating. They eat three meals a day, with rice as their basic food (staple). Students from the North like pasta, for example, noodles, steamed bread, and dumplings. Most students like fresh fish, seafood and eggs. Only a few students say that they are keen on meat of all kinds. Most students eat their meals at the school cafeterias. They don’t cook at home, and some haven’t even tried cooking. Their parents or grandparents do the cooking in their families.What is unusual is the fact that many students don’t eat vegetables. They think fruit can provide all the necessary nutrients their bodies need. With some students, milk is gradually taking the place of water and other drinks. Besides, in many families, it is now the father who does most of the cooking. The role of the mother seems to have changed a lot. (152 words)Sample 2The survey indicates that food likes and dislikes vary from one student to another. Some students are keen on meat of all kinds, while others prefer fruits and nuts. Students brought up near the sea prefer seafood, while those from West China enjoy beef and lamb. Most students spend 10 to 12 hours eating in a normal week. Generally speaking, most of the students eat at the cafeterias, but some students from wealthy families often have meals in restaurants. They have never tried cooking at home.What is worth mentioning is that some girls are on a diet to keep a slim figure. They do not eat sweet food even though they like chocolate and dessert very much. To some students, fast food is a big attraction. They love going to KFC or MacDonald’s. In addition, cooking, which was traditionally undertaken by mothers, has been often taken over by fathers nowadays. (151 words)u7WritingSample 1Dining Customs in ChinaEvery country has its own peculiar dining customs. The Chinese feel that the first rule of being a courteous guest is to be modest. When a person is invited to dinner, he will decline first because he is afraid it will give the host and hostess a lot of trouble preparing for it. As the host keeps on inviting him, he’ll then accept it. Usually the guest will bring some gifts to the host, such as fruit, flowers and wine. The host will protest his doin g so immediately, by saying, “You shouldn’t have bought the gifts. You are too polite and generous!”When the guest sits down and starts chatting, the host offers something such as tea, candy, and fruit. The guest always says: “No, no, please don’t bother,I am not thirsty,” or “I’ll help myself to them.”When the dinner is ready, the guests are invited to sit down first. They sit in the chairs that are facing the south, which are considered to be honored seats. After everybody is seated, the host asks the guests to start eating first because they will not eat before the host says so. The guests often avoid being eager to eat out of politeness. They usually don’t empty the dishes to show that the host has prepared more food than enough out of their hospitality. On the other hand, the host and hostess usually prepare a lot of food to feed their guests.When the dinner is over, guests will offer to help with the cleaning, but of course, the host and hostess will not let them do so. Instead, they will ask the guests to watch TV, drink tea, and sometimes to join a card game or Mahjong game. After some time, the guests will leave, and it is customary for the host to see the guests off. The host tries to see them off to the farthest feasible point while the guests try to discourage them from doing so. The guests will usually invite the host to their home in order to return the favor. (345 words)Sample 2Dining Customs in ChinaIf you are a guest in China and you’re going to have dinner with the Chinese, you shou ld learn many things about the dining customs in China.Before the dinner begins, the guests and the host all sit at the table. Usually the hostess is busy preparing dishes and the host will chat with the guests. The dinner will begin wheneverybody is present.When the dinner begins, the host says to the guests: “ Please help yourselves!” The guests usually say “OK! OK!” The host starts the dinner first and the others follow. The host or hostess will bring food to the bowls of their guests to encourage them to eat as much as they can. The guests will say “no, no, you don’t have to bother”or “I’ll help myself” at the beginning and will let the host or hostess do so later on. At a Chinese table a guest should not eat too quickly to finish eating very soon. The Chinese like to talk with each other during the dinner. If someone eats without speaking to anyone else, he is considered unfriendly or impolite. So the atmosphere at the dinner table is always pleasantly noisy.At the end of the dinner, if someone wants to leave the table, he should apologize to others for not being able to accompany them to the end and at the same time ask them to eat slowly.These are a few dining customs in China. (244 words)。