U校园新视野新视野大学英语1读写教程答案Units4.docx

1、U校园新视野新视野大学英语1读写教程答案Units4Un4WhoWesley Austrey, 1)(50 / fifty)years old, a 2)(construction worker)WhatWesley Austrey saved Cameron Hollopeter.HowHollopeter 3)(fell)to the tracks between the two rails when a train came. Wesley 4)(jumped onto)the tracks, lay on top of Hollopeter and 5)(pressed)him dow

2、n.1. Yes, I think Wesley Austrey is a real hero because he showed unusual courage in times of danger. Few people would jump onto the tracks to save a stranger from a racing train. No, I dont think Wesley Austrey is a hero. He was behaving irresponsibly. He should have realized that he had two little

3、 children to take care of. What would his kids do if he died?!2. I am most impressed by Wesley talking about his own fear and what he said to the stranger. From the report we can tell that Wesley loved his children and that he was fully aware of the danger he was facing. This further shows how carin

4、g and how courageous he was. I am most impressed when Wesley said, I dont feel like I did something extraordinary; I just saw someone who needed help. This shows that Wesley is a warm-hearted and courageous person. When it is time for him to offer help, he just extends his hand. This is why when a s

5、tranger slipped off the platform, Wesley immediately jumped onto the tracks to save him, regardless of the extreme danger involved.3. I doubt if I would be courageous enough to jump onto the tracks to save the man. I would probably shout at the man, telling him to stay between the rails, lower his b

6、ody, and keep his head down. And then I would ask the subway staff for help.Reference:1.Today both victims and survivors of all kinds of difficulties and tragedies are described as heroes.2.Because during a mass shooting in Tucson, Daniel Hernandez courageously ran through the danger to save one of

7、the victims.3.The priest meant that Dory was a hero not just because he gave his life for his wife, but also because he had been known for his remarkable spirit and love of humanity when he was alive.4.First responders are people, such as police officers and firefighters, whose job is to rush toward

8、 danger. They are supposed to be the first to arrive at the scene of accidents and deal with emergencies.5.In the past, heroes were those who acted courageously beyond the call of duty or great leaders, while todays heroes can be average men and women.6.Eleanor McMahon considered many police officer

9、s to be heroes because they rush toward danger to help those in need, against the human instinct to rush toward safety and away from danger.7.The inspiring stories of heroes help remind us that ordinary people can do extraordinary things, whether it is to fulfill their duties, or as part of everyday

10、 life.8.We honor heroes by recognizing their heroism and, more importantly, by working to change the circumstances that led to their death.Reference:1. In my view, a hero is someone who: is brave or even risks their lives in face of danger; saves others in trouble; shows great courage when others he

11、sitate or fear; sacrifices themselves for others.2. Yes, people who give their lives for others should certainly be considered heroes, no matter whom they save whether it is a family member or a stranger. By rescuing others, they demonstrate extraordinary courage and the rare qualities of a hero.3.Y

12、es, I agree that Heroism is latent in every human soul. I think everyone, kids or adults, men or women, wants to be a hero. Some want to be a hero because they want to be respected or loved by others; they would like to gain fame or attention. Some want to be a hero because they want to feel powerfu

13、l for themselves. Still some others want to be a hero just because they want to help those in need, even by sacrificing their own interest, health or lives. No matter what motivates the hero, it is a glorious feeling when others look up to you as a hero.4.Yes, I think they should be regarded as hero

14、es even though their efforts fail. They are heroes because they are brave and ready to sacrifice themselves for others. Their act and sacrifice will set a good example for other people, no matter whether their efforts have brought about desirable results or not. The most important thing is that they

15、 have tried while many other people would have neither the intention nor the courage to have a try.5.It is heroes who protect us from danger, and give us strength, comfort and confidence. To honor heroes, we should: spread their names and stories in legends, the media, songs, movies, etc.; put up mo

16、numents for commemoration; name places after them; set up a special day to remember them; take good care of them and their families; give them special honors; and call on society to learn from them.1.Fortunately, the accident didnt (involve)many people, for there was little traffic at that hour.2.Sh

17、e (fulfilled)her ambition of becoming a fashion designer after years of hard work.3.They kept on trying their best to develop their business, but in such (intense)market competition, they had no idea if success would come along one day.4.As music plays an important role in our life, many music teach

18、ers and educators (advocate)taking up a musical instrument at a young age.5.This rule should be entirely clear in the minds of everyone and should not be misunderstood under any (circumstances).6.My daughter was shy; she was afraid to ask questions, (respond)to questions in class, or talk with other

19、 children.7.I got from him only a letter, which was put on my office desk; (subsequent)to the receipt of this letter I have never heard from him.8.The duties to provide services for children in need are not (confined)to the local social services department.9.We pray that all nations be (reconciled)a

20、nd that all people around the world live in peace.10.He suggested a small but (distinct)improvement on our former plan; I really appreciate it.agree 1)(agreeable)apply 2)(applicable)desire 3)(desirable)sustain 4)(sustainable)compare 5)(comparable)-anceaccept 6)(acceptance)attend 7)(attendance)assist

21、 8)(assistance)-ment entertainment 9)(entertain)assignment 10)(assign)engage 11)(engagement)1.If you have difficulty finding a particular book, please ask one of the librarians for(assistance).2.My recent experience is so different from your experience several decades ago that they are not(comparabl

22、e).3.Few people knew that the famous writer was largely self-taught through broad reading and (attendance)at public lectures.4.They are planning to establish a new department which bases its teaching on the idea of direct (engagement)with students.5.His proposal sounds attractive, but unfortunately

23、it is not (applicable)to the management problems of a small company.6.The young engineer has been working hard to fulfill the task (assigned)to him by the director.7.Our program aims to help high-school graduates to find the best colleges for them and gain (acceptance)to the college of their choice.

24、8.Good movies not only (entertain)us, but also help us understand a little more about life.9.He is delighted to find out that both his father and mother are (agreeable)to his studying abroad.10.We must take (sustainable)development into consideration when using the rich resources in our country.11.T

25、o do the job of the sales representative for our company, it is (desirable)that you know something about medicine as well as about the market.In January 2011, Daniel Hernandez saved congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords life in a mass shooting in Tucson. He kept her alive by 1)(applying)pressure to her w

26、ounds and speaking 2)(tender)words of sympathy until medical people arrived. He was 3)(hailed)as a hero by the public. Although his devotion to public service is 4)(remarkable), in his bookThey Call Me a Hero: A Memoir of My Youth, Hernandez insists that he is not a hero.Hernandez said that he initi

27、ally resisted the idea of writing a book about his experience on that day of enormous 5)(tragedy). I had been 6)(pushed)by a few publishers after the incident, he said. I thought heroes should be people who make a lifetime 7)(commitment)to helping others.However, Hernandez, now a school board member

28、, had come to realize that he would be interested in writing a book 8)(focusing)on his public service. As a young official, Ive faced some big challenges, and I want young people to know that they need to face challenges and 9)(involve)themselves in their communities.When asked if he had any plan wi

29、th a second book, Hernandez said his major purpose at present was to continue to serve his community and pursue his passion as a(n) 10)(advocate)for education. But Im not going to say no, he said.1.She held her hand above her eyes to 1)(shield)them 2)(from)the sun so that she could see more clearly

30、the man in front of her.2.The boy studied the signs for over an hour, but still could not 3)(make sense of)them, so he turned to his teacher for help.3.They 4)(called on)the developed countries to commit more money to protecting the environment.4.We will continue to care for those 5)(in need)and wor

31、k to establish a society that is generous and prosperous.5.Many people 6)(are caught up in / get caught up in)careers and raising kids so that they forget that their marriages also need to be taken good care of.6.My most favorite program is the one that deals with scientific subjects that ordinary people can 7)(relat