新视野大学英语2第三版习题答案

Unit 1 – Section A●Language Focus – Words in Use1. 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.●Word Building1.manager2.editor3.substantial4.survive5.traditional6.marginal7.consistent8.accurate9.efficiency10.recover11.minister12.assemble 1.managerial2.editorial3.substance4.survival5.tradition6.margin7.consistency8.accuracy9.efficient10.recovery11.ministry12.assembly1. Careful and detailed planning, plus a firm (editorial) hand, was an essential ingredient in the success of the book.2. In terms of health condition, we must not forget that health (recovery) is brought about not by doctors but by patients themselves.3. With the help of the textbook, you'll possibly speak, read and write English with fluency and (accuracy) .4. While he was trying to get through the crowd, the passenger was taken away because security members found an explosive (substance) in his bag.5. Dave was newly hired by our company, and he is a good choice for the position since he gained rich (managerial) experience when he was working for another company.6. Students especially like the design of the textbook that provides a(n) (margin) on each page to let them conveniently take notes.7. It was Henry Ford who introduced the moving (assembly) belts into his plants, which enabled an enormous increase in production.8. When the People's Republic of China was founded, the school was run by the (Ministry) of Education.9. The climate has changed too much and too quickly: This is why wild animal (survival) is becoming more and more difficult every year.10. If you live in India or West Africa, where there is a long (tradition) of speaking English, youwould tend to acquire a variety of pronunciation.11. In regard to the development of moral standards in the growing child, (consistency) is very important when parents teach their children.12. Just as most people have realized, jogging is a cheap, quick and (efficient) way to maintain physical fitness.●Banked ClozeThe Internet has made English learning much easier. English learners used to be (1) (obliged) to 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) (tedious) and 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) (bulk) of 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.●Language Focus – Expressions in Use1. 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.●English is known as a world language, regularly used by many nations whose English is not their first language. Like other languages, English has changed greatly. The history of the English language can be divided into three main periods: Old English, Middle English and Modern English. The English language started with the invasion of Britain by three Germanic tribes during the 5th century AD, and they contributed greatly to the formation of the English language. During the medieval and early modern periods, the influence of English spread throughout the British Isles, and from the early 17th century its influence began to be felt throughout the world. The processes of European explorationand colonization for several centuries led to significant change in English. Today, American English is particularly influential, due to the popularity of American cinema, television, music, trade and technology, including the Internet.人们普遍认为英语是一种世界语言，经常被许多不以英语为第一语言的国家使用。