新编大学英语3课后练习答案完整版.docx

1、新编大学英语3课后练习答案完整版新编大学英语3课后习题答案完整版(Book 3)Unit 1III. Post-ReadingReading Comprehension1. Understanding the Organization of the Text1) Introduction: (Para.1) Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. 2) Reasons why shyness can have a negative effect: (Para.2&3)Peoples self-conce

2、pt has a profound effect on all areas of their lives. People with high self-esteem usually act with confidence. People with low self-esteem are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others.3) Ways of overcoming shyness: (Para.4-15) i) Recognize your personal strengths and weaknesses. ii) Set

3、 reasonable goals. iii) Dont waste time and energy on destructive feelings such as guilt and shame. iv) Dont be afraid to speak up and give your point of view. v) Do not make negative comments about yourself. vi) Accept criticism thoughtfully. vii) Profit from failures and disappointments by viewing

4、 them as learning experiences. viii) Do not associate with people who make you feel inadequate. ix) Set aside time to relax, enjoy hobbies, and reevaluate your goals regularly. x) Practice being in social situations.4) Conclusion: (Para.16) The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes t

5、o live up to our full potential.2. Understanding Specific Information1) F 2) F 3) T 4) T 5) T 6) F 7) T 8) F 9) F 10) T3. Group Discussion1) I think the most effective ways of overcoming shyness are the first and seventh ways. Recognizing our personal strengths and weaknesses is useful because if we

6、 know ourselves better, we can feel more self-confident. We can be more objective, instead of being blind. The seventh way is to profit from failures and disappointments as learning experiences. If we allow ourselves to get discouraged and sad when we fail, then we will feel more unsure of ourselves

7、. But if we think of a failure as a learning experience, we are adopting a positive attitude. By analyzing objectively why we failed and planning how to set about doing things differently we will be more likely to succeed next time.2) Modesty is used to describe a reserved appraisal of ones merits,

8、abilities or success, e.g. she is very modest about her accomplishments. Shyness is used to describe the uncomfortable feeling one has in the company of others. It often implies a lack of self-confidence and a timid, reserved manner. Modesty is a good personality trait while shyness in many cases is

9、 undesirable.3) Yes, it is appropriate and normal to be shy in some circumstances: in the presence of teachers, your boss, your parents friends or your prospective in-laws; when you are dating someone, especially the first time; when you are with strangers; when you are in a new environment; when yo

10、ure facing a large audience.Vocabulary 1. Self- is a prefix which means “of, to or by oneself or itself.”Words with the prefix self- that appear in the text: self-conscious, self-concept, self-assurance, self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-destructive, self-awareness, self-acceptance, sel

11、f-rejection, self-confident1) self-conscious (worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you) 2) self-confidence (belief in ones own ability, power, judgment, etc.; confidence in oneself)3) self-esteem (the feeling that you are someone who deserves to be liked, re

12、spected, or admired)4) self-destructive (with thoughts or actions that are counter to ones own best interests)5) self-worth (the value you give to your life and achievements)6) self-concept (ones conception or general idea of ones own basic character and nature)7) self-awareness (realistic knowledge

13、 and judgment about oneself)8) self-assurance/self-confidence (the belief that you are able to deal with people and problems easily)2. Part A1) B 2) I 3) L 4) A 5) H 6) D 7) E 8) N 9) J 10) M 11) C 12) F 13) G 14) K Part B 1) profound 2) jealousy 3) numerous 4) overweight 5) overcome 6) eventually 7

14、) slim 8) compliments 9) diminish 10) reassurance 11) detrimental 12) isolated 13) self-esteem 14) accented3. 1) reflected 2) concerned/worried 3) profound effect 4) viewed/regarded 5) sensitive 6) respond/react 7) eliminated 8) overcome my fear 9) concentrate on 10) made no commentTranslation1.You

15、should spend a reasonable amount of time relaxing and exercising.2. In general children are healthier and better educated than ever before.3. When the right opportunity comes along, hell take it.4. Every day he sets some time aside to be with his family and enjoy life.5. I remember those dark street

16、s and walking hand in hand with my father.6. He finally failed to live up to his parents expectations.7. In contrast, our use of oil has increased enormously.8. He succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness.Unit 2Post-ReadingReading Comprehension1. 1) Because they were invited to a feas

17、t in the sky. 2) He saw the birds were busy preparing. 3) He planned to go to the feast/sky with the birds. 4) They didnt agree because Tortoise was mischievous/cunning and ungrateful. 5) With a sweet tongue, he convinced the birds that he was a changed man. 6) He made two wings with all the feather

18、s he got from each bird. 7) All of you. 8) Nuts, meat and fish soup, pounded yam, yam soup, palm wine, etc. 9) For whom have you prepared this feast? 10) Because he knew the answer would be “For all of you”, which was his new name. So he could enjoy all the food first. 11) They were very angry. 12)

19、They took back the feathers they had lent him. 13) He asked them to take a message to his wife. 14) Parrot, because he wanted to take advantage of the chance to get revenge. 15) He asked Parrot to tell his wife to bring out all the soft things in his house to cover the ground with them so that he wo

20、uld be able to land safely. But Parrot told his wife to bring out all the hard and sharp, not the soft, things instead. 16) His shell was broken into hundreds of pieces. 2. Ekwefi is telling a story about Tortoise. Long long ago, there was a famine, and the birds got an invitation from the sky to at

21、tend a feast there. Tortoise learned about it and with his sweet tongue he persuaded the birds to take him with them and so each bird lent him a feather. Tortoise cunningly thought of an idea that enabled him to have all the food by naming himself “All of you.” When they reached the sky, they receiv

22、ed a warm welcome and soon the food was presented to them. Then he asked one of the people in the sky: “For whom have you prepared all this feast?” The man replied: “For all of you.” So he ate almost all the best food. The birds became very angry and took back their feathers before flying home. With

23、out feathers, he had to jump onto the ground and his shell was broken into pieces. 3. Acting out the StorySampleBird A: How exciting! All of us are invited to the feast in the sky.Bird B: I just cant wait. What do you think I should wear?Tortoise: Hello. Good morning. What are you excited about?Bird

24、 A: Didnt you know that we are going to the sky?Bird B: And we are going to have a big dinner. What fun!Tortoise: How nice it is. What lucky guys. May I go with you? Im sure well have a lot of fun.Bird A: Yes, well have great fun, but not you. We know you too well. You are full of cunning and you ar

25、e ungrateful.Bird B: If we allow you to come with us, you will soon begin your mischief.Bird A: We know you of old.Tortoise: You dont know me now. Im a changed man. I am not the mischievous man you once knew. In fact, I am thoughtful and well-meaning. I have learned that a man who makes trouble for

26、others is also making trouble for himself. Rest assured, I promise you I will not cause you any trouble.Bird A: (Talking to Bird B) Maybe he is a changed man now. Lets talk to our bird friends and see if we will take him with us.(After a brief discussion with all the other birds)Bird B: Ok. Tortoise

27、, now we all agreed to take you to the sky. Each of us will lend you a feather so that you can have two wings to fly.(During the flight to the party)Bird A: Tortoise is a great orator! Bird B: Lets make him the spokesperson for the party.Tortoise: Did you know that we need a new name when we are inv

28、ited to a great feast like this? It is an age-old custom and our hosts in the sky will expect us to honor it.Bird A: We havent heard of this before. But as you are such a learned man, if you say this, we will choose a new name for ourselves. I will call myself Good-Looking.Bird B: I am Smart-Ass.Tor

29、toise: And my new name is All of You.(On their arrival at the sky)Sky people: Welcome to the sky, our dear bird friends. We are so pleased to see you again. Please make yourselves at home. Tortoise: My dear respected friends, thank you so much for inviting us to the sky. Nothing can make us happier

30、than this. It is our greatest honor to be here and have a good time with you.Sky people: Thank you for your nice words. Now please help yourselves to the nuts.Bird A: Tortoise is really eloquent, isnt he? Im glad we decided to bring him with us.Bird B: Yes. And these are delicious nuts.Sky people: N

31、ow the dinner is ready. Please enjoy the soup, meat, fish and pounded yam. Here is palm wine, too. Tortoise: Just a moment. Let me ask you first. For whom have you prepared this feast?Sky people: For whom? Why? For all of you, of course.Tortoise (To the birds): You remember that my name is All of Yo

32、u. The custom here is to serve the spokesman first and the others later. They will serve you when I finish.Sky people (To themselves): Looks like it is their custom to leave all the food to their king first.Tortoise: Mm. Yummy. Mm. Im full now. You can start to eat.Bird A: We should never bring him here. I am too angry to eat. Im going home.Bird B: Wait. I am leaving, too. Take the feather with us.Tortoise: What are you doing? L