新标准大学英语四key to unit.docx

1、新标准大学英语四key to unitDealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make someone feel that they do not belong to your group (exclude)A good read Unit 2512 to fail to do something that you should do (neglect)3 to mention something as an example (cite)4 to be stron

2、g enough not to be harmed or destroyed by something (withstand)5 in most situations or cases (normally)6 to be about to happen in the future (await)5 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.When I lived in Britain, one of my favourite radio programmes was called “Dese

3、rt Island Discs”. Theformat was always the same: Guest celebrities were asked to imagine they had been washed ashore on adesert island, and had to choose nine books (1) excluding the Bible and Shakespeare, which they werealready provided with to take with them to the island, to help them (2) withsta

4、nd the physical and mentalisolation. I sometimes like to think which books I would take. (3) Normally, like most people, I donthave much time for reading, and I could (4) cite dozens of books which I have never read but which Iwould like to. Its an opportunity I have (5) awaited all my life, in fact

5、. But what would I choose? Mostlynovels, probably, but I wouldnt (6) neglect to include a volume or two of poetry. My first choice, I think,would be Tolstoys War and Peace. Ive never read it, but Im ready to believe that it is one of the mostmarvelous books ever written.6 Replace the underlined word

6、s with the correct form of the words in the box.1 In a good novel, the writer and reader communicate with each other. (interact)2 I have to face up to the problem sooner or later. (confront)3 I read the book in one sitting and Mary did too. (likewise)4 E. M. Forster was one of the most important and

7、 respected British novelists of the 20th century.(influential)5 Do you believe that a work of literature can actually lead to social changes? (induce)6 Robert Burns was a great poet who wrote in the language variety spoken in Scotland. (dialect)7 The Time Travellers Wife is the story of a man who ha

8、s a strange and inexplicable genetic disorder.(mysterious)7 Answer the questions about the words.1 If you have had a disconcerting experience, do you feel a bit (a) tired, or (b) confused?2 If you have a vista of something, can you (a) see or imagine it, or (b) go and visit it?3 Would you express gr

9、eat wrath by (a) smiling at someone, or (b) shouting at them?4 If you feel enchanted by a book, do you (a) like it a lot, or (b) not like it at all?5 Is a writer who is supremely talented (a) very good, or (b) quite good at his job?6 If reading fosters an understanding of certain problems, does it (

10、a) help understanding, or (b) prevent it?7 If you are desperately trying to get a job, are you (a) trying very hard to get it, or (b) caring littlewhether you get it or not?8 Is a sensation (a) a certainty, or (b) just a feeling?Active reading (2)Reading and understanding2 Choose the best answer to

11、the questions.1 What does Miller consider to have been an advantage during his writing career?(a) To have been able to read all the books he wanted.(b) To have grown up in a room full of books.(c) To have written without the aid of a library.(d) The fact that he never wanted to own any books.2 What

12、did three stars on a book mean in the public library in Millers youth?(a) Young people werent allowed to read them.(b) They were the most popular books in the library.(c) They were intended for children.(d) They were more exciting than one-star books.3 Why does Miller hope the star system still exis

13、ts in public libraries?(a) It is an efficient system which works well.(b) It discourages people from reading inappropriate books.(c) It makes people interested in reading.(d) It makes it easier for people to recognize books.4 Why do people lend books, in Millers opinion?(a) Because they feel the nee

14、d to share their feelings.(b) Its the best way to make a friend.(c) Its less risky than lending money.(d) Because its not possible to possess a book for ever.5 According to Miller, what should you do when you find a book you want to read?(a) Pick it up and start reading.(b) Ask a friend for advice a

15、bout the book.(c) Think about whether you really need to read it.(d) Only read it if it is original.6 What does Miller especially admire about Blaise Cendrars?(a) He had a very adventurous life.(b) He was a great writer.(c) He knew what to do with his time.(d) He read as well as wrote a lot.Dealing

16、with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 the quality of being new, interesting, and different from anything that anyone has created before(originality)2 the process of putting people or things into particular groups according to the features they have(classification

17、)3 to make an organized and determined attempt to deal with a problem (tackle)4 to make something better or more enjoyable (enrich)5 a difficulty or problem that prevents you from achieving something (obstacle)6 to sink under water and die (drown)7 not being used (idle)8 a suggestion that someone or

18、 something is especially suitable or useful for a particular situation(recommendation)9 to make a lot of effort to achieve something (strive)4 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 3A Professor Ridgeway, youve just written a biography of the poet Shelley, who (1) d

19、rowned off the coastof Italy in 1822 in a sailing accident. As you remind us in the introduction, peoples lives have been(2) enriched by poetry for thousands of years. What (3) recommendation could you make to a youngpoet who is just beginning their career?B That they should always (4) strive to be

20、themselves, and not to worry about (5) originality. Once theyvefound their own voice, it will be original in its own way, because everyone is unique.A So you dont believe in the (6) classifications which label poets as “romantic” or “modernist” and soon?B I do, but they have limited value.A What do

21、you think is the main (7) obstacle facing young poets today?B I think it is to accept that you cannot be productive all the time. A poets mind is never (8) idle andwaiting for the right moment is part of the creative process. All other problems are relative, and can be(9) tackled when you get to the

22、m.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the following words. You may need to makeother changes.1 I felt depressed and lacking in confidence after reading his criticism of my novel. (demoralized)2 Henry Millers The Books in My Life is about, as the name suggests, the story of his li

23、fe.(autobiographical)Henry Millers The Books in My Life is, as the name suggests, autobiographical.3 Shakespeare had an extraordinary talent as a writer, which is without comparison in the history ofEnglish literature. (prodigious; unparalleled)4 Some people look to a book for pleasure rather than f

24、or understanding. (enlightenment)5 The experiment in banning alcohol drinks in the United States actually led to an increase in crime.(prohibiting)6 Im not sure if it is to their advantage for readers to read this review before they start the book.(advantageous)7 Millers Tropic of Cancer was, withou

25、t doubt, one of the most infamous novels of the 20th century.(indubitably)6 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If someone makes a confession, do they tell you something (a) personal and secret, or (b) whicheveryone knows?2 If someone whets your appetite for something, do they mak

26、e you (a) desire for it, or (b) dislike it?3 If you wade through piles of documents, do you (a) read or deal with them, or (b) just ignore them?4 If you have to forego something, do you (a) finish it quickly, or (b) do without it?5 Is someone who has business acumen (a) good at business, or (b) with

27、out any business skills?6 Is a repetitive job one in which you do (a) different things, or (b) the same thing every day?7 If you do something on the side, do you do it (a) in addition to a regular activity, or (b) where no one can see you do it?Language in useword formation: -ous1 Write the adjectiv

28、es which describe:1 a writer who has achieved fame (famous)2 readers who show curiosity (curious)3 someone who feels envy (envious)4 a region which is full of mountains (mountainous)5 a parcel which has a very large volume (voluminous)infinitive / gerund as the subject of a sentence2 Complete the se

29、ntences using infinitive or gerund as the subject. Usually both forms are possible, butyou should be able to justify your choice.1 Getting up early in the morning gives me more time to organize the day.(To express an everyday activity)2 To write a best-seller has always been my dream.(This is a bit

30、more abstract or a far-away grand idea)3 Forgetting to take back a library book may not seem serious, but it causes problems for other students.(To express a normal activity for many people)A good read Unit 2654 To spend a lot of time reading in ones childhood can bring rewards later in life.(Use th

31、e more abstract form for an important idea)5 To be or not to be, that is the question.(In Shakespeare this can be interpreted as a grand idea, so he uses the formal way; if you say, Being ornot being is may be more immediate and seems normal but in Hamlet the situation is not normal)such is / are 3

32、Rewrite the sentences using such is / are 1 Good writing is so powerful that the reader thinks the writer is speaking directly to them.The reader thinks the writer is speaking directly to them. Such is the power of good writing.2 The novel Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is so charming that you cant put it down even for a moment.You cant put Salmon Fishi