新编商务英语精读3课后答案整理

新编商务英语综合教程3（第二版） 参考答案整理（暂时缺少unit7，unit8）

Unit 1

Reading I

Pre-reading:

1. Brainstorming: (key for reference)

Human body head throat chest brain lung, heart, liver, urine, joint, muscle, bone, skeleton, nerve, rib, buttock, hip, waist, back, shoulder, neck, thigh, navel, abdomen… Disposition selfish genial amiable cheerful lenient, generous, tolerant, sinister, treacherous, lively, patient, gentle, kind, open, sensitive, bossy, susceptible docile, meek… Mind clever intelligent sharp shrewd slow, stupid, bright, keen, dull, foolish, smart, resourceful, having quick/ ready wits… Emotion love hate fear anger sorrow, pride, anxiety, excitement, jealousy, joy, bitter, joyful, sad, gloomy, fearful, depressed, dismal… Exercise

2. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. 1. a 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. b

3. Give the English words according to the meaning provided.

1. barrier 2.instinct 3.fatigue 4.capacity 5. endurance 6.unfit 7.contact 8. build 9. favor 10.distract 11.stimulus 12.bruise

1. Put the following expressions from the text in the blanks 1. has an edge 2. exertions 3. buoyancy 4. instinct 5. has taken on 6. attain 7. keep your eye on 8. have a lot to do with

9. to catch up with 10. even, out 11. was, suited to 12. tolerance 13. in order 14. vital 15. on the part of

2. Rewrite the following sentences and replace the italicized words with the phrases in the text. 1. pick Bob’s father out of the crowd 2.evened out his payments 3.draw the line 4.in top form 5.has a lot to put up with 6.resulted from

6. Word study

1. a. He has formed a computer firm large enough to compete with any other one of the same business at home and abroad.

b. Banks in our country are not allowed to compete over interest rate.

c. The two world-famous companies have been in constant direct competition in the world market.

e. They are really direct competitors in any significant markets.

2. a. The movie is fine but the background music destroys the whole effect. b. All the media exercise a profound effect on the popular mind.

c. It will be a while before the government's new economic policy takes effect.

d. Many parents lack confidence in their ability to effect change in their children's behaviour.

3. a. The people of the UK hold that tax cuts which favor the rich should be put to an end.

b. It is wrong for a teacher to favor one student over the other. c. The majority of the MPs are in favor of reforming tax laws.

e. Indications are favorable for an upsurge in information trade in China today. 4. a. A plan has been put forward for improving the rate of production. a. If you go on at that rate, you’ll ruin your health. b. I rate that movie one of the best I’ve ever seen.

c. The ancient house was rated as worth at least 6 million dollars.

5. a. We want to even the workload out a little, so that no one has more than they can handle. b. Make sure the floor is even before you lay the carpet. c. The two rivals were even in intelligence and competence.

d. Most companies have suffered a drop in their profits, even very large companies.

Post-reading (key for reference)

Difference Between Men and Women

Differences Strength Men on average, (a third) stronger Women Given opportunities, the strength gap would narrow considerably; some sportswomen are as strong as male athletes. Muscle mass Heart Pulse rates more bigger lower less ( only half the muscle mass of men) smaller, but can work relatively harder without any ill effects higher; a girl of 15 can attain a pulse of 200; while adult women athletes during exertion can reach 180 easily, 20 beats faster than a man Lung capacity Aggressive instinct 30% greater; higher; play rough and prefer bruising physical contacts; encouraged to be aggressive since infancy smaller; no large-scale studies done on female respiration Lower; punished for displays of aggressiveness since childhood more, even physically active women have more fat, Body fat Endurance less positions as a reference point to activity around them supposedly becoming exhausted less quickly not necessarily affecting performance poorer; using peripheral objects as points of reference; easily distracted by visual stimuli greater tolerance for fatigue Spatial orientation better; using their own physical Final conclusion: Physical differences between men and women don’t necessarily make much of a difference in athletic performance. Reading II

Dictation

A recent study of American public schools showed there is a cultural bias in education that favors boys over girls. The bias is unintentional and unconscious, but it is there nevertheless, and it is influencing the lives of millions of schoolchildren every year. From nursery school to postgraduate courses, teachers were shown to call on males in class far more than on female students. This behavior has a great impact on the learning process, for in general, those students who become active classroom participants develop more positive attitudes and go on to higher achievement.

Comprehension 1.F 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. T 6. NM 7. T 8. F 9. T 10. F

Vocabulary 1. a 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. c 6. a 7. c 8. b 9. d 10. c

Special use

I. 1. c 2. d 3. b 4. c 5. a

6. b 7. c 8. d 9. b 10. a 11. b 12. c 13. d 14. b 15. a

II.

1. He could speak three languages by the age of six, but at that time he was not even able to count to thirty. 2. First-year students needn't choose optional courses, because all the courses have already been set for them. 3. The general manager said that he would telephone me after lunch. 4. She shall get her money as soon as she finishes the work.

5. The floor should often be washed, but you don't have to wash it daily.

Translation

1. No matter how badly the company performed, its staff should face the challenges from the market in top form. 2. These measures tend to improve working conditions. 3. Her friends try to divert her thoughts from her sad loss.

4. The successful marketing of our new product results from the wisdom and courage on the part of our CEO. 5. In market economy, the government needs to gradually even out the distance between the poor and the rich by means of taxation.

6. Unable to put up with his headache any longer, he had to see a doctor. 7. It is not easy to draw the line between carefulness and anxiety.

8. The achievements in learning have a lot to do with students’ learning methods.

9. Since I’ll do the job on my own/independently, it makes no difference to me whether he is experienced or not. 10. While doing a market research, we need to use some data as points of reference.

Cloze

1. c 2. c 3. d 4. a 5. b 6. c 7. d 8. b 9. b 10. c 11. a 12. d 13. b 14. c 15. b

Extended activities

A. Lexical Knowledge I. 1. semicommercial products

8. a multichannel television set

2. a semidetached house 9. a multicultural society 3. a semiofficial report 10.multilateral trade 4. a semiprofessional tennis player 11.a multimedia effect 5. a semiskilled labourer 12.multipurpose furniture 6. a semipublic meeting 13.a multinational organization 7. a semiformal dinner party 14.a multivolume history of China II. 1. uniform 5. unicorn 2. uniparental 6. unicycle 3. unisex 7. unidirectional

4. uniflow 8. unipolar III. 1. biannual 2. bicentenary 3. bilateral 4. bilingual

5. bimonthly

IV. 1. triangle: geometric figure with three straight sides and three angles 2. trilogy: group of three related works, esp. three novels or operas 3. triple: having three parts or involving three people, groups, etc. 4. tripod: support with three legs for a camera, telescope, etc.

5. trisect: divide (a line, an angle, etc.) into three equal parts

B. Function and Structure 1. Make the following into statements of comparison or generalization

1) The Times between Chinese food and Japanese food is that Chinese food is richer.

3) Jean has an advantage over Joan in that she can speak three languages. 4) A public school comes off better than a state school because it has more money and a better teaching staff.

5) Travelling by car is not so good to your health as travelling by bike because you can get more exercise riding a bike.

6) There is no comparison between fresh fruit and tinned fruit because fresh fruit is far more delicious.

7) There is a tendency for people to come to work by car.

8) Children tend/ seem/ appear to like chocolate and ice-cream.

9) In the vast majority of cases, historic buildings have been preserved by the local government.

10) Very intelligent children are inclined to get/ be bored at school.

11) Most people tend/ seem to choose holidays which differ from their daily routine. 12) Generally (speaking), women are more careful than men.

C. Practical reading I. 1. d 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. c II. 1. c 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. b

D. Additional vocabulary 1. hair 13. elbow 头发 肘 2. brow 14. waist 眉毛 腰 3. temple 15. navel 太阳穴 肚脐 4. cheek 16. buttocks 颊 臀部 5. chin 17. wrist 颏，下巴 腕 6. neck 18. thigh 颈 股，大腿 7. shoulder 19. leg 肩 腿 8. back 20. knee 背 膝 9. arm 21. calf 臂 小腿肚 10. armpit 22. shin 腋窝 胫，小腿

11. chest 12. stomach

F. Humor Time Answer: b

胸部 腹部 23. 24. ankle heel 踝 脚后跟 Unit 2

Reading I

Pre-reading:

1. Brainstorming: (key for reference) auctioneer bid bidding block bidder tender auction block tenderer bid up auctioneer hammer tenderee bid/ tender for a Dutch auction agent bid in auction hall/ center participant auction off base price

Exercise

2. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. 1. b 2. c 3. c 4. d 5. A

3.Give the English words according to the meaning provided. 1. slap 2.host 3. desperate 4. lot 5. propel

6. anniversary 7.facilities 8.exotic 9. focal 10.inspection 11. bidding

4. Put the proper forms of the following words or expressions from the text in the blanks 1. in, need of 2. dates back to 3. for one thing 4. rely on 5. in the course of 6. is, limited, to 7. popped up 8. perish 9. from afar 10. equivalent 11. ended up 12. was rushed to

5. Rewrite the following sentences and replace the italicized words with the phrases in the text. 1. for one thing, for another 2. relies heavily on 3. am in need of 4. pop up 5. 23 minutes or so 6. In the course of

6. Word study

1. a. The valuable vase will go to the person who bid the highest price for it.

b. We offered 200 pounds at the auction for that painting, but another man bid against us.

c. Our firm is bidding for the contract for the construction of the new expressway. d. A number of companies have submitted bids to buy the supermarket chain.

2. a. Both companies have signaled their willingness to establish a long-term partnership. b. The policeman signaled that the traffic should move forward slowly.

c. The opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy. 3.a. We decided to implement the committee’s suggestions in full.

b. If one party fails to implement the contract, he is obliged to compensate for the other party’s losses in accordance with the agreement.

c. The implementation of the new freeway regulations is the necessity of the improvement of road transportation.

4.a. Has the telephone been connected (=joined to the main supply) in your new place yet? b. The government is planning a new railway connecting Tibet with Beijing. c. I'd probably know Paul by sight, but I just can't connect the face and the name. d. The company has connection with a number of Japanese firms.

5.a. Completing the project on time and under budget generated a feeling of pride and accomplishment among the team.

b. France generates a large part of its electricity from nuclear power.

c. The great force of falling water can be used for the generation of electricity. d. Friction is common when three generations live together.

Post-reading

Groupwork: Discussion & Role-play

Dutch auction English auction The way it is Starts with a high The auctioneer offers conducted price set by the a base price and auctioneer and the bidders push the price price then drops up from below until until a buyer signals the highest bid has that he will take the been reached goods. Advantage/ Much faster Slower disadvantage Tend to generate An unreasonably high higher prices price may be generated if the bidding turns white-hot; the articles being auctioned may sell rather cheap. E-auction Participating buyers connect their office PCs to the auction centers via high-speed phone lines. Allowing wholesalers to purchase online from remote sites Participants are able to get a better sense of overall pricing and supply by participating in several auctions at once. Where (not) Ideal for a large Unsuitable to be used Not suited to the suited to quantity of easily to highly perishable transactions apply Your comment evaluated goods goods, say, flowers demanding a precise which must be sold and vegetables. and thorough physical quickly. inspection or in-depth information English auctions are more widely used and more common than Dutch auctions. Most E-auctions are conducted in the English way today. But as more and more people are recognizing the advantages of Dutch auctions, it’s certain that more e-businesses will adopt the Dutch method, especially with those time-sensitive ones. Reading II

Dictation

Auction is a sale at which people bid for articles being sold. An auctioneer conducts the sale and receives the bids. In conducting the sale, the auctioneer usually acts as an agent for the seller, although he or she may also have an interest in the goods offered. The auctioneer divides the property to be sold into \announcement or printed catalog, the auctioneer describes the lots and outlines the legal and financial conditions for the auction. In the English system of auction, the auctioneer begins at a low price and participants keep raising their bids until the highest bid has been reached.

Comprehension

True / False / Not Mentioned

1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. NM 7. T 8. T 9. T 10. F

Vocabulary

1. d 2. a 3. b 4. d 5. c 6. a 7. b 8. c 9. d 10. a 11.b 12. d

Special Use I. Notes:

Modal verbs can be used to indicate possibility or certainty. They can be arranged according to the degrees of certainty or uncertainty that the speaker feels in the following scale. Uncertainty might

may

could can ought to would will

certainty must

Might can be considered as the most uncertain, must as the most certain. The negative form of must is can’t. 1. b 2. d 3. c 4. a 5. c 6. b

7. d 8. c 9. b 10. c 11. a 12. d II.

1. Have you noticed the traffic jam? There must be an accident on the highway. 2. You are her good friend, so you ought to know her address.

3. She will stay in the laboratory for days and nights until the experiment is finished. 4. Sometimes it can be very cold in winter in Shanghai. 5. According to the opinion polls, we will win quite easily.

Translation

1. With the rapid development of the information technology, many a dot com company pops up

in China.

2. After a fierce competition in bidding, the auction ended up at a record high price. 3. They have to rely on the river for drinking water.

4. This Multinational Corporation purposefully pushed up the price of the commodity.

5. The sales manager should be acquainted with the major buyers of the company as soon as

possible.

6. It is on the advice of the consultants that the company directed the product to meet the needs of

the middle class.

7. When the currency is greatly depreciated, it will be in urgent need of the intervention of the

central bank.

8. When the financial crisis came off, the central bank of Thailand tried its best to stabilize the

market price of its currency.

9. The grand temple dates back to the tenth century.

10. We came to the isolated island in the hope of finding a simpler way of life.

Cloze

1. b 2. c 3. d 4. d 5. a 6. c 7. b 8. c 9. b 10. a 11. d 12. b 13. c 14. a 15. c

Extended activities

A. Lexical knowledge

I.

a. microphone e. macroclimate i. macroworld

1. microbiologists 5. microcosm

b. macrophysics c. microscopic d. microcosm

f. macroeconomics g. microbiologist h. macrobiotic j. microwave

2. Macroeconomics 3. microphone 6. macroworld 7. microscopic

4. microwave

8.macrobiotic

II.

1. monopoly 5. Extraneous 9. synthetic 2. Synchronous 6. monotony 10.extraordinary

3. extracurricular 4. monolingual 7. synonyms 8. monologues

B. Function and Structure Complete the following dialogues. 1) Mary: What do you think of that picture?

Jason: I’m not really sure what to say about the picture. I can never understand modern art. Mary: There’s no doubt that it is horrid. I think a child of 5 years old can do better than that. Jason: Maybe you are right. The painter might well dump layers of paint onto the canvas. 2) Sue: Well, what’s wrong with the TV?

Emily: I can’t say for certain. I just can’t get a clear picture.

Sue: Do you think it is possible there’s something wrong with the antenna?

Emily: Probably. The exterior antenna must have been moved by yesterday’s snowstorm. 3) Jessica: Fred, are you going to the party tonight?

Fred: Definitely! To tell you the truth, I’m one of the organizers of the party. What about you? Jessica: Perhaps. Fred: Only perhaps?

Jessica: Yeah, I am in two minds about it. Fred: Why? You are quite a party lover, I know.

Jessica: I think there is a possibility Prof. Smith will give us a quiz on Chapter V tomorrow. Fred: Relax. It is impossible that we will have a quiz tomorrow. Prof. Smith will attend our party too. 4) Christine: Who’s the woman talking with our dean? She looks rather familiar.

Fanny: She’s Miss Mason, a new foreign teacher in the Department of Foreign Languages. Christine: Are you sure who she is? Fanny: Yes, I’m absolutely sure who she is. I attended her lecture this morning. She is terrific. 5) Bob: I’m told that Christians believe in life after death. Do you believe it?

Billy: Yes, I’m quite convinced about it. The Bible says so and the church says so too.

Bob: Is there any doubt in your mind about this being true? No one can prove there is life after death yet. I’m rather doubtful about it. Billy: No one can prove there is no life after death, either. 6) Jack: In your prediction, who will be elected monitor? Jim: There’s no question that Joseph will win. Jack: Positively? There is still some doubt in my mind about who will be elected monitor. Jim: I have no doubt about it. Joseph is bound to win the election. He is generous and always ready to help others. Almost everyone in the class likes him very much.

Jack: But he doesn’t study very hard. He often hands in his homework behind schedule and is always late for classes. I think the likelihood of his being elected is slim. Jim: Nonsense! Who do you think will be elected except Joseph? Jack: Maybe Carol.

Jim: Carol? That bashful little girl? Not a chance! Jack: I think there is a good chance she will win. She is the top student in the class and every teacher likes

her.

Jim: I bet there is no chance that Carol will be elected. She is only a bookworm. She doesn’t even know how to organize a class meeting.

7) Police officer: Are you absolutely sure that it was around 11:00 when the accident occurred? Eyewitness A: Yes, absolutely sure! Eyewitness B: There’s no question about it. We left work at 10:50 and had driven for only about 10 minutes when we saw the accident. Police officer: Did you see what kind of car hit the old lady? Eyewitness A: Certainly. It was a yellow taxi. Eyewitness B: I can't say for certain it was a taxi or not because of the dim streetlight. What I’m sure is it was going very fast, er, without headlights.

Police officer: The car didn’t stop or slow down after it hit the woman? Eyewitness A: Definitely not! In fact, it sped up and flew away. Police officer: Did you happen to get a look at the driver?

Eyewitness A: As far as I can recall, the driver was a young white man with long hair. Eyewitness B: He also had a beard. Police officer: Sure? Eyewitness A: Sure! I’m quite positive about it. The car came towards us and we happened to see his face clearly.

Police officer: Could you tell me anything about his body frame?

Eyewitness A: It’s hard to tell. He wore a big loose T-shirt. He appeared thin. I’m not really sure about it. Eyewitness B: No, he was rather heavy.

Police officer: Did you by any chance notice the license plate number of the car?

Eyewitness A & B: It’s dark and the car rushed by fast, so it is impossible that we can see the plate number.

C. Practical reading

I. (1)1979; (2)35,000; (3)more; (4)5,000; (5)25,000;

(6)increased; (7)1985; (8)increase; (9)low; (10)Gladiator; (11)Sprite; (12)1981; (13)30,000; (14)25,000; (15)1982; (16)1989; (17)1984; (18)1987; (19)ceased; (20)two

II. 1. a

2. b

3. c

4. b

5. d

D. Additional vocabulary

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

tender

tenderer, bidder

sealed bid, closed bidding competitive bidding international bid advertised bidding win a tender

invite tenders/bids for, call for tenders, announce tenders for

d. g. j. o. a. t. f. s.

投标

投标人，招标人

非公开招标，内部招标 竞争招标 国际招标 公开招标

中标，承包中选 招标，征求承包

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

participate in a tender alternative bid

sham bid, straw bid competitive bid noncompetitive bid highest bid, best bid lowest bid first bid last bid

highest tender lowest tender make a bid n. c. i. p. e. m. b. h. q. l. r. k. 参加招标 选择性报价

虚伪的报价，虚报 竞争力强的报价 无竞争力的报价 最高报价 最低报价 首次报价 最后报价 买方最高报价 买方最低报价 出价，讨价还价

Unit 3

Reading I

Pre-reading:

1. Brainstorming: (key for reference)

cash

salary

dollar/

buck/greenback franc lira peso pound mark yen rupee shrilling cent dime penny sterling

spend

change dividend earn foreign currency capital save coin interest make banknote fund lend check subsidy borrow exchange rate allowance owe savings account pocket money pay credit card tip pay back checking account commission withdraw interest ( rate) bonus deposit bank draft premium exchange paper currency wages loan

2. The meaning of the proverbs:

? Money isn’t everything.

In many cases, there are more important considerations than how much money somebody has or can earn.

? Money is a good lever..

Money helps one a great deal. ? Money talks.

Money or wealth can influence events to the advantage of its owner.

? Money is the root of all evil.

The desire to have riches is the cause of all crimes and evil situations. ? Time is money.

To waste time is as expensive as to waste money. ? Money doesn’t grow on trees.

You can’t earn money without effort.

? Money is a good servant but a bad master. ? Money makes the mare go.

You can do anything if only you have the money. ? Where there’s muck there’s money.

You can earn good money if you don’t mind dirtying your hands. ? A fool and his money are soon parted.

While a wise man spends his money prudently, a foolish man spends his without thought and is soon penniless, so he is ‘parted’ from his money.

Exercise

2. Choose the right answer to complete the following sentences. 1. b 2. d 3. b 4. a 5. c

3.Give the English word according to the meaning provided. 1. stuff 2. mall 3.switch 4.fixture 5. slot 6. automatic 7. account 8.relish 9. punch 10.imbed 11. teller 12. insert 13.spit 14. microchip

1. Put the proper forms of the following words or expressions from the text in the blanks 1. to communicate with 2. will ring up 3. punching in 4. will be, transferred into 5. springs from 6. is hooked up to 7. outlets 8. to dole out 9. rolling in 10.relished 11. spitting, out 12. kept track of 13. be embedded in 14. on occasions 15. get access to

5.Rewrite the following sentences and replace the italicized words with the phrases in the text.

1.spring from 4.hooked up to

2. communicating 5. punch, spit out 3. keep track of 6.Word study 1.

a. Owing to /Because of the economic depression, Mary’s meager salary could not cover the family needs. b. The eruption of the volcano covered local areas in a fine layer of ash. c. Many well-off families cover themselves against fire and theft.

d. Radio stations and newspapers gave the event an extensive coverage during the few hours after it took

place.

2. a. Though her coat is made of silk and other expensive stuffs, it is not of good taste.

b. Before setting out to work, the man checked if he had got all the stuff necessary for the job.

c. He gathered up the bills and stuffed them carelessly into his huge pocket, then went out of the room. d. The rooms in the castle are stuffed with antiques and priceless treasures. 3. a. The references and diagrams were attached to the document.

b. Regular babysitters can become deeply attached to the children they take care of.

c. This key secondary school provides quality education because it is attached to a famous

university.

d. The old Frenchman has lived in the US for over 50 years, yet his ardent

attachment to his native country is still profound.

4. a. As the sunbathers on the beach saw the mountainous waves suddenly

approaching, a great panic seized them.

b. A bomb exploded on the subway, causing panic among rush-hour commuters.

c. Millions of shareholders panicked at the horrible fluctuation of the stock market. 5. a. Without experience in teaching, they only imitated their teacher’s way of conducting lessons.

b. He has a unique ability to imitate any sound he has heard.

c. Children before this stage of development may use words in an imitative way. d. The recently-built house was constructed in imitation of a Roman villa.

Post-reading (for reference)

2. Students can be advised to focus on the issues such as convenience, ease of use, security concerns, online payment solutions, etc. For example,

? A credit card usually is necessary to reserve an airline ticket, hotel room or rental car today.

? Using a credit card when shopping by telephone, mail or on the Internet can speed delivery and simplify a

return or exchange.

? You can buy now, pay later with your credit cards.

? Credit cards can help you build an excellent credit rating.

? Use your credit card for purchases and you have additional protection that you just don't get when you pay

by cash or check. You can dispute a charge if merchandise your order is not delivered as agreed (in the wrong quantity, the wrong color, or on the wrong date, for example). You have up to 60 days from the date the card issuer mailed the statement showing the disputed charge to complain.

? Lose your wallet or purse filled with cash and you may be out of luck. Though losing your credit cards

may cause a little trouble, you don’t lose money if you can cancel the cards promptly and get them replaced.

? One advantage to using credit cards overseas is the fact that you usually get a better exchange rate than

you can on your own through local merchants.

? The main disadvantage to credit cards is that they don't always feel like real money, so some people

charge more than they can really afford.

? People who shop with a credit card usually spend more than people who pay cash.

Reading II

Dictation

You see, dollars, francs, pounds, are all different currencies. Some are strong, others are weak, and they all vary. In order for international trade to take place, countries have to buy and sell foreign currency. This is done on the foreign exchange market.

The value of a currency on the foreign exchange market changes frequently and the price at which money can be exchanged at a particular time is called the exchange rate. There are always problems of foreign exchange if the exchange rate changes suddenly. If one currency rises or falls against another, the change can cause losses. The changes in the exchange rate are influenced by many factors.

Comprehension

True/false/not mentioned

1. F 2. NM 3. T 4. T 5. NM 6. F 7. F 8. T 9. F 10. F Vocabulary

1. d 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. d 6. c 7. a 8. d 9. a 10. a 11.b Special use I. upward movement downward movement increase rise climb upturn go up rocket creep up surge gain recover grow ascend jump peak decrease drop downturn go down fall decline slump plunge descend little or no level off bottom out stagnant remain level fluctuate remain movement constant words used to stable steady rapid sharp steep dramatic gradual modify a slight slow smooth sudden movement II.

1. R 2. N 3. R 4. S 5. S 6. R 7. S 8. S 9. N 10. S III.

(1) remained level (2) rose sharply (3) reached (4) in (5) fell (6) a rapid increase (7) has fallen steadily (8) remained almost level (9) fell (10) reached (11) rose to 50 per thousand (12) kept falling

Translation

1. When the company was in financial crisis, offers of helps from 7a number of banks rolled in.

2. The use of travellers' cheques involves a fixed handling fee. 3. In the U.S., travellers can easily cash the cheques at hand.

4. At the meeting, the Premier stressed the importance of state-owned enterprises in particular.

5. According to general accounting practice, personal expenses of the entrepreneur should be debited to his/her private account. 6. When travelling abroad, you need to exchange for local currencies.

7. Both individuals and companies should keep track of their own cash flow.

8. Despite the fact that goods have been sold out, the settlement of the money receivable still needs some time.

9. In addition to the handling fee, you still need to pay a certain amount of commission for each transaction.

10. In order to secure an advantageous position in competition, a company should make efforts to get access to the information concerning its rivals. Cloze

1. b 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. a. 6. c 7. d 8. b 9. a 10. c 11. b 12. d 13. a 14. c 15. d

Extended activities

A. Lexical Knowledge I.

ann/enn words: annual, annals, anniversary, annuity, biennium, millennial, millennium, superannuate, tricentennial

aud words: audience, audit, audiolingual, audiology, audition, auditorium, auditory, audiovisual, inaudible auto words: autobiography, autograph, autoimmune, automat, automated, automatic, automobile, autonomous, autonym 1. b 2. a 3. a 4. b 5. c 6. c 7. b 8. a II.

a) 1 ? f; 2 ? g; 3 ? i; 4 ? e; 5 ? a; 6 ? h; 7 ? j; 8 ? b; 9 ? c; 10 ? d b)

1. biological changes 2. an encyclopedia of economics 3. recycle industrial waste 4. a symbiotic relationship 5. a bioclean room 6. extremely destructive cyclone 7. cyclical stocks 8. the biographies of famous figures in history III.

1. disclaimed 2. exclamatory 3. reclaim 4. acclaimed 5. proclamation 6. declamations 7. counterclaim

B. Function and Structure Complete the following dialogues.

1)Jane: I can’t decide whether to go to university or get a job. What do you think? Emily: Well, if I were you, Jane, I’d go on studying.

Jane: But I don’t even know what to study. Could you give me some advice on it? Emily: You are good at calculating. I advise you to take economics. Jane: That’s what my parents want me to do.

Emily: I think you should take their advice. They know what’s best for you.

Jane: But you see, if I go to university, I’ll have to ask my parents for pocket money and I hate to do so at

my age.

Emily: Don’t you think it might be a good idea to find a part-time job? You will have some money, too. Jane: Yes, you are right. Thank you for your advice. 2)Susan: Sam, digging gardens is not a job for a university graduate. Why don’t you get a decent job for a change? Sam: But the money is not bad and there’s plenty of fresh air.

Susan: Come on, you really must think of the future. Have you ever thought of taking a new course,

teaching, accountancy…

Sam: Accountancy? Anything but that. It’s so boring. Tell you, I’d like to be a doctor.

Susan: Well, I think you’d better think very seriously about that. It means a lot of study, and then working all

sorts of hours.

Sam: Yes, maybe. But the idea appeals to me.

Susan: Well, then, I think you ought to get more information about it as soon as possible. 3) Peter: I’ve been putting on weight lately. It really worries me. Do you think there

is any point in going on a diet?

George: Going on a diet is not a good way. Take my advice and do more exercise, say, taking a walk after dinner every day.

Peter: That sounds like a good idea. I will take a walk after dinner today. 4) John: Have you ever been to Beijing before? Troy: Yeah, I’ve been there several times.

John: Great. I’m planning a trip to Beijing and I’d like your advice about it.

Troy: Well, then, I think you really ought to go in the fall. Beijing is at its best at that time of the year. 5) Linda: My car has broken down. What should I do? Lee: It’s my suggestion that you call for a mechanic. Linda: But there’s no mechanic nearby.

Lee: Why don’t you ask Philip for help. He is an all-rounder. Linda: It’s an idea, I suppose, but how can I find Philip at the moment? 6) Jimmy: I failed in the examination again. Could you give me some advice on

how to do well in an examination?

Betty: It’s quite simple. My advice would be to study hard before an examination and relax during the examination.

Jimmy: Come on! I know all this stuff. Anything new?

Betty: Well, here’s more advice. Have a good sleep the night before examination. 7)Billy: Sue, I want to start painting as a hobby. Do you think I should take a course

in painting? But I’m afraid I can’t afford the time.

Sue: Don’t you think it might be a good idea to buy a teach-yourself-painting video?

Billy: Yes, I think your suggestion is excellent. And then could you give me some advice about what to buy? Sue: Well, I think you should start with a student’s paint set. That contains twelve different color oil paints.

Billy: A good idea. Do you think it’s worth buying some canvas? Sue: As a beginner, I advise you to buy some painting boards. Canvas is too expensive and paper is too weak for oil painting. Billy: Yes, that’s fine. Thank you very much.

8) Peter: I’m really annoyed with my landlady. She doesn’t fix things in my

apartment. What would you do in my position? Jack: If I were you, I would speak to her directly about it. Peter: I don’t think I will, but thank you all the same. Jack: Why? I don’t understand. If she neglects fixing things and bothers you so much, why don’t you bring up the matter?

Peter: I guess I should. But I don’t like to complain to people’s faces.

Jack: Well, but have you ever considered that it’s better than complaining behind people’s backs?

Peter: I think you’re right. I really should talk with her face to face. Thanks for Your advice.

C. Practical reading 1. d 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. a 6. b 7. b 8. c 9. a 10. d D. Additional vocabulary I. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

dollar 元 pound 镑 euro 欧元 yen 日元 dong 盾 rupee 卢比 won 元 rouble 卢布 yuan 元 baht 铢

riyal 里亚尔 peso 比索 rial 里亚尔 Lira 里拉

cruzado 克鲁扎多 rand 兰特

f. j. h. e. c. b. g. k. a. i. d. l. m. p. n. o.

USA UK

European Union member states Japan Vietnam

India， Pakistan South Korea Russia China Thailand Saudi Arabia The Philippines Iran Turkey Brazil

South Africa

II.

Currency Country dollar pound euro Singapore 2. Australia 4. Hong Kong Malta 8. Sudan Luxembourg 11. Germany 12. France 13. Austria 14. the Netherlands 15. Italy

1. USA 3. Canada 5. New Zealand 7. UK 9. Egypt Portugal 16. Greece 17. Spain 18. Finland 19. Belgium 20. Ireland 21.

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