全新版大学英语第二版综合教程4 课后练习答案.docx

1、全新版大学英语第二版综合教程4 课后练习答案全新版大学英语综合教程4（第二版）习题答案Unit 1VocabularyI.1. 1) alliance 2) at the cost of3) stroke 4) limp5) minus 6) regions7) declarations 8) siege9) raw 10) bide his time11) have taken their toll 12) in the case of2. 1) is faced with 2) get bogged down3) is pressing on / pressed on 4) drag on

2、5) get by 6) dine out7) have cut back 8) get through3. 1) lead to the conquest of cancer in the near future2) has been brought to a halt by the delayed arrival of raw materials due to the dock workers strike3) will/should never get in the way of her career4) caught the foreign minister off guard5) o

3、f the electronic calculator has rendered the slide rule out of date/obsolete4. 1) Being faced with the occupation of regions2) crucial to efficient to reckon with weaken be brought to a halt3) a heroic the decisive turned the tide siege by launchingII. More Synonyms in Context1) During the First Wor

4、ld War, battles occurred here and there over vast areas. Some of the most dramatic fighting took place in the gloomy trenches of France and Belgium.2) Elizabeth made careful preparations for the interview and her efforts / homework paid off.3) I spent hours trying to talk him into accepting the sett

5、lement, but he turned a deaf ear to all my words.4) Pneumonia had severely weakened her body, and I wondered how her fragile body could withstand the harsh weather.III. Usage1) fall ill2) lay dead at home for two weeks3) dropped dead from a heart attack4) fell asleep.5) marrying young6) to sit still

6、 for longer than a few minutesComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. 1) invasion 2) stand in the way3) Conquest 4) catching . off his guard5) launching 6) declaration7) campaign 8) drag on9) reckon with 10) bringing . to a halt2. 1) allow 2) reckoned3) highly 4) forecasts5) rapidly 6) instant7) delivery

7、8) advantage9) observing 10) powerfulII. Translation1. 1) Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm.2) We must not underestimate the enemy. They are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.3) Having been cut of a job/Not having had a job for 3

8、months, Phil is getting increasingly desperate.4) Sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgment.5) Since the chemical plant was identified as the source of solution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs.2. The offensi

9、ve had already lasted three days, but we had not gained much ground. The division commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy at night and launch a surprise attack. To do so, however, we had to cross a marshland and many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in the

10、 mud. Our battalion commander decided to take a gamble. By a stroke of luck, thanks to the severely cold weather which made the marshland freeze over, we arrived at our destination before dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear. This turned the tide of the battle. The enemy, caught off guar

11、d, soon surrendered.Unit 2Vocabulary I.1. 1) expansion 2) automated 3) vapor 4) take control of5) hazards 6) satellite 7) vibrated 8) magnetic9) bunched 10) in the air 11) got/was stuck in 12) approximately2. 1) send out 2) stand up for 3) pass for 4) were closing in on5) starting up 6) went through

12、 7) fill out 8) fall into3. 1) incorporates all the latest safety features2) two trees ten feet apart3) awarding lucrative contracts to his construction firm4) the prototype of a new model before they set up a factory to make the cars5) are correlated in all racial groups4. 1) the application remote

13、 has turned into a reality are poised to2) that vibrate can detect frequency3) lanes are mounted in alert a hazardII. Word Formation Clipped Words Blends kilo kilogram Medicare medical care memo memorandum email electronic mail gym gymnasium comsat communications satellite lib liberation newscast ne

14、ws broadcast doc doctor skyjack sky hijack vet veterinarian Eurodollar European dollar prep preparatory brunch breakfast and lunch auto automobile telecast television broadcast flu influenza Oxbridge Oxford and Cambridge III. Usage1. swimming pool 2. drawing board 3. enriched Middle English4. distur

15、bing change 5. fully developed prototype 6. Canned foods7. working population 8. puzzling differencesComprehensive Exercises I. Cloze 1. 1) computerized 2) start up 3) be poised to 4) alert 5) hazards6) monotonous 7) take control of 8) steer 9) lane 10) decrease 11) calculate 12) eliminate 13) getti

16、ng stuck in 14) mounted15) detect 16) vapor 2. 1) generates 2) related 3) revolutionized 4) enabled5) opportunities 6) overall 7) manufacturing 8) dependent9) interact 10) fatalities II. Translation 1. 1) There was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the distance. 2

17、) The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problem. 3) The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with global temperatures. 4) The frequency of the bus service has be

18、en improved from 15 to 12 minute recently. 5) The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach. 2. Automobiles have, since their invention, revolutionized transportation, changing forever the way people live, travel, and do business. On the other hand, the

19、y have brought hazards, especially highway fatalities. However, today the application of computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars makes it possible to eliminate most of traffic accidents. For example, electronic sensors mounted in your car can detect alcohol vap

20、or in the air and refuse to start up the engine. They can also monitor road conditions by receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellites and greatly reduce your chances of getting stuck in traffic jams.Unit 3Language Sense Enhancement 1. (1) checked with (2) interview (3) grill (4) clippi

21、ngs (5) be right for (6) follow up (7) indicating (8) hand-delivered (9) prepared (10) prospective VocabularyI.1. 1) rude 2) physically 3) structure 4) made a difference5) blurted (out) 6) chuckling 7) measurable 8) prospective 9) preparations 10) sparkled 11) took a crack at 12) partner 2. 1) go af

22、ter 2) look back at/on 3) be put up 4) stood for5) build in 6) follow up 7) be hooked up to 8) closed up 3. 1) grilled her about where she had been all night 2) beyond Cinderellas wildest dreams that she could one day dance in the Kings palace 3) will be in readers hands soon 4) do your homework bef

23、ore going on an interview 5) was in the neighborhood of 150 dollars4. 1) applicants veteran the prospective 2) From his standpoint has made every endeavor to go after 3) as the saying goes to have a crack at barely II. Words with Multiple Meanings 1. behave 2. keep (used to avoid repetition) 3. clea

24、n 4. get along5. perform/complete 6. perform/complete 7. study 8. be enough9. be acceptable III. Usage 1. There is so much to say and it is hard to know where to begin. OK, Ill talk about myself first. 2. Thank you very much, John, for your beautiful Christmas card. By the way, I have something here

25、 for you. 3. The new computer language can be quite easily understood by anyone who can read the daily newspaper. Now, why is this an advantage? 4. Im going to work out the outline and will let you know how it goes. By the way, I will see you in February, as I plan to attend your seminar in Shanghai

26、. 5. OK, you got the job. Now, how to maximize your profits with as little effort as possible? 6. Chris is back from Australia. Incidentally, those pictures you sent me are wonderful. Comprehensive Exercises I. Cloze 1. 1) prospective 2) As I see it 3) done your homework4) beforehand 5) endeavor 6)

27、structure7) partners 8) Respond 9) take a crack10) from the standpoint (11) make a difference 12) follow up2. 1) encouraging 2) inquiry 3) relevant 4) samples5) references 6) advice 7) preparing 8) seriously9) probably 10) exhibitII. Translation 1. 1) Despite the inadequate length of the airstrip in

28、 this emergency landing, the veteran pilot managed to stop the plane after taxiing for only a short while. 2) Grilled by the reporters, the movie star eventually blurted (out) that she had undergone two plastic surgeries. 3) We have the technology and our partner has the capital. Working together, w

29、ell have the future in our hands. 4) If I had known beforehand that you would bring so many friends home, I would have made better preparations. You see, I have barely enough food and drinks for a snack. 5) People gave generously upon learning that new school rooms with stronger structures were to b

30、e built in the earthquake-stricken area.2. Well begun, half done, as the saying goes. It is extremely important for a job applicant to do his homework while seeking employment. From my standpoint, whether or not one has done his homework clearly makes a differences in his chance of success. I have a

31、 friend who is earning somewhere in the neighborhood of 100,000 dollars a year in a large computer software company. He told me that from his own experience the decision makers who interview prospective employees like people who are well prepared. Those who make no endeavor to learn as much about his prospective employer as possible dont have much of a chance of success. Unit 4VocabularyI.1. 1) advantageous 2) let alone3) witnessing vanishing 4) landmark5) entitled 6) displace7) Establishment 8) p