全新版大学英语第二版综合教程2课后习题答案解析.docx

1、全新版大学英语第二版综合教程2课后习题答案解析Unit 1VocabularyWays of LearningI1.1)insert5)initial9) is awaiting2)on occasion6)phenomena10) not; in the least3)investigate7)attached11) promote4)In retrospect8)make up for12) emerged2.1)a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and the s

2、outh.2)is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3)as a financial center has evolved slowly.4)is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5)by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines.3.1)be picked up; cant accomplish; am exaggerating2)somewhat;

3、 the performance; have neglected; they apply to3)assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superiorI.cloze1.(1) contrast(3) priorityhand(2) exaggerating(4) on the other(5) promoting(6) pick up(7) assist(8) accomplish2.(1) end(2) perform(3) facing(4) competentII. translation(9) occasion(10) neglecting(

4、11) worthwhile(12) superior(5) equipped(6) designed(7) approach(8) rest(9) definitely(10) quality1.(1)It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.(2)Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.(3)Many

5、educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.(4)Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think its worthwhile to buy it?(5)If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2.To improve our English, it

6、 is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize o

7、ur experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit 2 ValuesVocabularyI1.9) Curiosity10) genuine

8、11) primarily12) sentiments1)abrupt2)emotional3)bless4)wear and tear5)dated6)consequences7)seemingly8)in contrast to2.1)confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2)vital to the existence of all forms of life.3)some confusion among the students about what to do after c

9、lass to follow up on the subject.4)nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.5)tickled him to think that shed come to ask his advice3.1)a lingering; fabricating; sentiments2)fill out; every item; vital; consequences3)be denied; tangible; cherish; attainII1.It is a long trip and will take

10、us five hours by bus.2.She arrived early and took a front row seat.3.Dont take me for a fool.4.It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5.My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7.Kevin took second prize in the wei

11、ght-lifting competition.8.If you dont take my advice, you will regret it.III4.being praised5.not having written6.to sayComprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1.III. Translation1)The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2)Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3)Educat

12、ion is the most cherished tradition in our family. Thats why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me tothe best private school.4)Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5)In contrast

13、to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take o

14、n: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, tot rain them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit 3 The Generation GapVocabularyI1.1)typical5)welfare

15、9) narrowed down2)dumb6)came over10) frank3)junior7)interference11) schemes4)glorious8)fading12) at any rate2.1)consists of five generals and four police officers.2)will be in a location overlooking the lake.3)was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4)hav

16、e any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5)was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3.1)hysterical; was handed down by; should have known better than2)twisted; over and over; talented son3)patience; not to keep him in suspense; assured; repeatedlyII.Collocation1.adequate4.content7.fortuna

17、te2.anxious5.crazy8.keen3.certain6.likelyIII.Usage1.be admitted2.live3.be postponed4.buy 5. be banned 6. beComprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1.(1) typical(7) know better than that(2) welfare(8) repeatedly(3) constant(9) dread(4) frank(10) interference(5) talent(11)bet2.(6) dumb(12) assure(1) despite(5)a

18、dmitted(9) different(2) really(6)attempt(10) manner(3) same(7)not(4) contact(8)tendII.Translation1.(1)Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2)The planning committee has narrowed down the possiblel ocations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3)Sam not only lost his job but also

19、 both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.(4)A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.(5)Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it har

20、d for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon

21、as he put down the phone he scolded his so“nW, hat has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusemen”t .In the end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates.Unit 4The Virtual WorldVocabulary1.1)conversely5)abusing9) have arranged2)but

22、then6)tone10) in sight3)symptom7)took; in11) stretched4)spitting8)editing12) data2.1)smoking cigarettes jars on me.2)find themselves getting sucked in.3)has arranged for a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.4)fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries

23、 to avoid military service.5)restore peoples confidence in it.3.1)the virtual; on line; via2)nightmare; routine; any appointment; arrange for3)cue; remarks; his tuneII.Collocation1.We came here all the way on foot.2.Private cars are not allowed on campus.3.They are on vacation in Florida.4.Mary has

24、been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5.Dont worry, Lucy is always on time.6.Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III.Usage1.hard2.difficult3.impossible4.tough5.hard6.easyComprehensive ExercisesI.cloze1.(1)Internet(7) annoying(13) sucked into(2)click(8) connection(14) A t times(3)v

25、irtual(9) crawls(15)flee(4)routines(10) take in(16) on line(5)arrange(11) spit(6)nightmare(12) data(1) companion(5) customers(9) remote(2) deliver(6) delights(10) information(3) access(7) provides(4) enables(8) small2.II.Translation1.1)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.

26、2)A show Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4)In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2.Perhaps yo

27、u envy me for being able to work from home on the computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up wit

28、h the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.VocabularyI1.1)startled6)vain11) In my mind2)mere7)On the occasio

29、neye3)motion8)anxiety12) recurring4)sweating9)emotions5)stretched out10)ashamed of1)coincides with her husbands.2)sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3)of alternate sunshine and rain.4)have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.5)Tension came o

30、ver her3.1)media; dedication to; grace2)his competitors; in excitement; hug him; congratulate him on3)emotions; numerous; intensity; passion forII. Collocation1.Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressedh is wish that she (should) continue her education to acquire still another