全新版大学英语综合教程第一册课后答案

Key to Exercises (Units 1-7)

Unit 1

Part II Text A

Text organization

l.

Paragraphs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2.

Headings Baker's feelings about English courses Baker's impression of his new English teacher A topic that attracts Baker's attention Vivid memories the title brought back Baker's sudden desire to write about that topic Anticipating punishment Mr. Fleagle's announcement Classmates' response to the essay What Baker discovered Parts Part i Part II Part III Paragraphs Paras 1-2 Paras 3-5 Paras 6-9 Main Ideas Baker was bored by everything associated with English courses, including essay writing. Baker found himself attracted by one particular topic and wrote about it for his own joy. The experience of writing the essay helped him discover his talent for writing and realize what he wished to do in life. Vocabulary

I. 1. 1) arguments

3) sequence 5) tedious 7) reputation 9) off and on 11) associate ... with 13) finally 15) tackle

2. 1) George has been assigned to the newspaper's Paris office.

2) There is a possibility that his wish to become a writer will come true. 3) She had a clear image of how she would look in twenty years' time. 4) When the officer gave the command the soldiers opened fire. 5) As long as people keep buying bikes we'll keep turning them out.

3. 1) Mr. Green is very dull as a lecturer. He's rigid and old fashioned, and doesn't seem to have the faintest idea of how to inspire. I always get bored with / by his lectures. 2) Alan's essays are long and tedious to read. What's more, his arguments are often based on out of date ideas. 3) I was pleasantly surprised at my ability to compose an essay that the professor chose to read to the class. It was without doubt one of the happiest moments in my school career, but I did my best to avoid showing pleasure. When the professor offered me his congratulations, however, I could hardly hold back a smile.

II. Synonyms in Context

1. composed 3. agony 5. recall 7. was violating III. Collocation 1. at 3. of 5. as 7. to

2. for 4. with 6. about 8. in, in 2. severe 4. extraordinary 6. command 8. anticipate

2) put ... down 4) rigid 6) hold back 8) distribute 10) vivid 12) congratulations 14) turn in/turn out

9. from 10. on/upon

Structure

1. 1) Russell Baker is reported to live today with his wife in Virginia. 2) They are said to be building another bridge across the river.

3) Only a few students in Mr. Parker's composition class are said to have really captured the essence of the essay.

4) Those love poems were believed to have been composed by an English poet of the sixteenth century.

2. 1) as you suggested 2) as I told you to

3) exactly as I was

4) as you have described them to me

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Comprehensive Exercises

I. Cloze

(A)

1. hold back 3. tedious 5. recall

7. arguments

9. turn out/turn in (B) 1. that 3. black 5. at

7. different 9. On

11. answer 13. wrong 15. Thus

II. Translation

Susan lost her legs because of / in a car accident. For a time, she didn't know how to face

2. congratulations 4. scanned 6. vivid

8. off and on 10. career

2. after

4. kids/children 6. for/of 8. So 10she

. assignment/book 12

. proved 14

. myself 16.

up to the fact that she would never ( be able to) walk again. One day, while scanning (through ) books, a true story caught her eye/she was attracted by a true story. It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer. Greatly inspired. Susan made up her mind to read as much as she could, and what's more, she wanted to write stories about her own childhood. Susan began to feel that she, too, would finally be able to lead a useful life. Part III TextB

Comprehension Check l.b 3. c 5.b Translation

(参见 Appendix HI) Language Practice 1. on purpose 3. comprises 5. assumed 7. generally 9. represent 11. voluntary 13. motioned 15. decent

2. in advance 4. adjusting to 6. think up 8. clashes 10. evil

12. in the meantime 14. appeal 2. a 4. c 6. c

Unit 2

Part II Text A

Points for Discussion

1. a) He sounded as if he had a cold or something.

b) \

c) ... the first sentence reminded me of myself: \I've always postponed it.\

d) It then went on to say that he often thought about the good times they had had together when

they both lived in the same neighborhood. e) He shook his head: \

f) \your friendship over the years has meant an awful lot to me, more than I can say because I'm not good at saying things like that.\I found myself nodding in agreement. \g) \Text Organization

1. 1) The story begins with the cab driver reading a letter. 2) The letter Tom wrote to his friend Ed.

3) Their conversation was centered on the lifelong friendship between the driver and Old Ed. 4) The author got to learn more about their friendship by reading the letter himself. 2.

Parts Part One

Paragraphs Paras 1-20

Main Ideas

From a conversation with the cab driver the author learned how much he regretted failing to keep up correspondence

with his old friend Ed. Paras 21-35 Para 36 Reading the letter by himself, the author learned more about the lifelong friendship between the driver and Old Ed. The driver's experience urged the author to reach for his pen. Part Two Part Three Vocabulary

2) available I. 1. 1) absolutely

4) are urging/urged 3) every now and then

6) know ... by heart 5) destination

8) hangs out 7) mostly

10) reunion 9) right away

12) practically 11) or something

14) going ahead 13) went by

15) keep in touch

2. 1) It seemed that his failure in the examination was still on his mind.

2) He was completely choked up by the sight of his team losing in the final minutes of the game.

3) She was so lost in study that she forgot to have dinner.

4) Something has come up and I am afraid I won't be able to accomplish the project on time. 5) The cost of equipping the new hospital was estimated at $2 million.

3. 1) A couple of flights at Pudong Airport were postponed this morning because of the awful weather. It is estimated that over one thousand passengers were held up.

2) My professor assigned me some reference books on computers to read. Unfortunately they are not available in our school library. I am kind of worried about it. 3) Michael is not much of a teacher. He often skips from one subject to another so it is difficult for his students to follow him. Besides he just lets them go ahead with exercises without making sure they have understood what they are expected to do.

II. Collocation

1. to 3. at 5. in 7. on

2. for 4. from 6. to 8. with

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III. Usage 1. more or less 3. Something 5. more or less

Structure

1. 1) may/might as well watch 2) may/might as well pour out 3) may/might as well walk 4) may/might as well buy

2. 1) She looks as if she is worried about it.

2) It smells as if it is fresh. 3) It sounds as if it is Chinese. 4) It feels as if it is made of silk.

Comprehensive Exercises

I. Cloze (A)

1. choked up 3. practically 5. correspondence 7. destination 9. Mostly 11. absolutely (B) 1. how 3. but 5. to

7. reply/answer 9. asking 11.touch 13. pieces 15. check

2. kind of/sort of 4. kind of/sort of 6. or something

2. awful 4. neighborhood 6. available 8. reunion 10. postponing

2. himself 4. So 6. long 8. from 10. when 12. for 14. go 16. out II. Translation It is not easy to keep in touch with friends when they are far away. This is certainly true in my case. It has been a couple of years since I left my old neighborhood and all the friends I had there. I've been meaning to write to them but something or other comes up and I just don't seem to find the time. Now I have kind of lost touch with them. They are always on my mind, however, and I think I will certainly make an effort to keep up correspondence with them in future. Part III Text B

Comprehension Check

l. d

3. a 5. c 7. d Translation

(参见 Appendix III) language Practice 1. stuff 3. dragging 5. get rid of 7. was peering/peered 9. swung 11. extent 13. draw on 15. Worse still

2. b 4. d 6. d

2. uneasy

4. highlight 6. despair 8.soaked

10. in good shape 12. rescue 14. let... down

Unit 3

Part II Text A

Text Organization

1. Parts Part One Paragraphs Paras 1-3 Main Ideas To make informed decisions about change, the public needs a basic understanding of science. What can be done to educate the public about science. With an informed public, human civilization will survive. Part Two Part Three Paras 4-6 Para 7 2. 1) The importance of the teaching of science in schools. 2) The role mass media can play, especially what television can do.

Vocabulary 1 ? 1) inquired 3) in terms of 5) 7) tend 9) precise 11) grasped 13) sufficient 15) convey 2 1) in two minds 2) Winning the match today has ensured their team a place in the Cup Final. Susan 3) was not informed of the reasons why she was dismissed. These computer games 4) entertain as well as educate the learner. No living thing can do without air and 5) water. The election is likely to be held in June. 2) brief 4) cut...off 6) anyway 8) moreover 10) in the form of 12) initiative 14) fit into 31) The film's appeal lies in not only the entertainment it provides to the audience but also the . questions it raises about the possible contact between human beings and alien civilizations. 2) The decision on the new project is made on the basis of scientific study. The project is likely to succeed despite the fact that we do not have sufficient funds at the moment. 3) True it is hard to make accurate predictions (预言), but the steady growth of the information industry ensures that this line of products will be highly profitable. II. Prefixation 1. regained 3. undersupplied 5. precondition 7. mispronounced

6. foresight 8. enrich

2. undecided 4. disabled

III. Antonyms

2. 1)majority

Good bad modern ancient Rich poor forget remember Dry wet go come Agree differ young old

Attack defend simple difficult Colored colorless like v., n. dislike Long short likely unlikely Early late trust distrust

3) increased 5) local 7) wrong

2) accepted

4) weaknesses 6) late 8) false

Structure

1) My income is now twice as much as I used to earn two years ago.

2) I am wearing only half as much as I usually do because of the warm weather.

3) If you had spent half as much time on your studies as your elder sister did, you could have made the honor roll.

4) I could eat/could have eaten as much again if the doctor had not told me to go on a diet.

1) As is shown by the growth rate of GDP in the last two decades, China's reform and open policy is a great success.

2) As is predicted by some newspapers, there will be a substantial cut in tax on imported cars in

the coming year.

3) As is proved by the records, China's human rights situation has been steadily improving over the years.

4) The failure of the joint venture was not, as was assumed by outsiders, because of lack of capital, but because of poor management. Comprehensive Exercises I. Cloze

(A)

1. attitude 3. informed 5. rate 7. put across 9. Hence 11. audience (B) 1. which 3. Besides 5. discoveries 7. through 9. an

11. imagine/tell 13. supply 15. make

2. highly 4. bring... about 6. sufficient 8. proportion 10. ensure

2. how 4. that/which 6. Another 8. other 10. affect 12. may 14. around 16. live

II. Translation It is hard to imagine how our forefathers could do without so many conveniences that modern technology has brought about. Back then only a small proportion of the population en-joyed some comforts. The majority didn't even have sufficient food, not to speak of/let alone the privilege of being educated. However, many people blame modern technology for the problems it has created. They want to slow down the rate of progress. But no one can put the clock back. The best we can do is to make informed decisions as to the direction in which technology is to develop. Part III TextB

Comprehension Check

l.d 3. a 5. c 7. b

2. b 4. c 6. a

Translation

(参见 Appendix III)

Language Practice

1. outcome 3. yield 5. worn down 7. amount 9. proposed 11. Somehow 13. process 15. challenges

2. frustrating 4. Failure 6. conclusions 8. professional 10. evaluating 12. bulk

14. step by step

Unit 4

Part II Text A

Text Organization

Parts Part One Part Two Paragraphs Paras 1-29 Paras 30-33 Main Ideas With determination, and with help from Mr. Crawford, Tony achieved his dream of owning his own farm. Tony's career set the author thinking about why and to what extent he had been successful. Main Events

1) Tony worked as a help at Mr. Crawford's house. 2) Tony got a job clearing snow at Mr. Crawford's factory. 3) Tony learned to become a skilled worker. 4) Tony bought a house with Mr. Crawford's help. 5) Tony bought a farm and sent for his family in Italy.

Vocabulary

I. 1.1) wreck

3) approaching

2) balance 4) handle

5) discard 7) Above all 9) diet 11) confidence 13) property 15) amuse

6) have worked out 8) passed away 10) do with 12) cleaned up 14) weekly

2. 1) Efforts to look for survivors were abandoned after it had been/was determined that all people in the sunken ship had died.

2) I was amazed that Bob left a well-paid job to travel around the world.

3) Her request for a loan has been turned down by many a bank as her business is small and she could provide no guarantee.

4) The home network system on display was found to be very helpful in freeing people from trivial housework.

5) Nothing will weaken our determination to modernize our country in the shortest possible time. 3.1) You can spend hours wandering around the department stores, leisurely inspecting the items for sale, or hunting for some antiques along the sidewalks, where you'll most likely be amazed by the variety of things on display.

2) The local government encourages laid-off workers to learn another trade and become skilled workers. Besides, it has done a lot to help solve their financial troubles by creating re-employment opportunities and by providing business startup loans. 3) For years, the farmer had built up a reputation for kindness by calling on his needy neighbors and trying to be helpful. He was very much respected in the neighborhood and hundreds attended his funeral when he passed away. II. Confusable Words 1. 1) personal 2. 1) sometime 2) Sometimes III. Euphemism

l.d 3. h 5.g 7. b

2. e 4. c 6. a 8.f 2) personnel 3) some time 4) sometime

Structure

1.1) Every day, the kids came home from school dusty and hungry.

2) The newly-appointed director walked to his office cheerful and confident. 3) Ben hurried home, anxious to watch the football league game on TV. 4) Jenny opened the door quietly, afraid of waking the baby up. 2, 1) \

Correction: \

2) \

Correction: \ 3) \like to buy a house.\

4) \

Correction: \ 5) \

Correction: \ Comprehensive Exercises

I. Cloze

(A)

1. create 3. amazed 5. away 7. loan 9. hunting (B) 1. with 3. in

5. kids/children 7. dream 9. for 11. house 13. and

2. sponsored 4. determination 6. capacity 8. character 10. send for

2. until 4. or 6. up 8. more 10. open 12. don't 14. you

II. Translation After graduating from college, Tony decided to start his own business. At the beginning, many a bank turned down his request for a loan. But he was not a bit discouraged, and continued to call on one banker after another seeking help. Impressed by his determination and optimism, one banker finally agreed to loan him the money. Now he has become a wealthy businessman. Talking about his amazing achievement, Tony puts great emphasis on the importance of creating. rather than waiting for opportunities. Part III Text B

Comprehension Check

l.a 3. c 5. a

Translation

(参见Appendix III)

Language Practice

1. appointed 3. hardship 5. fulfill

7. take advantage of 9. was motivated 11. afterward 13. surroundings 15. obtain

2. c 4. d 6. d

2. divorced

4. have come up with 6. opportunity 8. be threatening 10. Assure 12. sacrifice 14. soared

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