Unit - 1-Unit - 8 - 课后练习答案

Unit 1

Exercise 4

1. To ________ the language barrier, they are working hard at English.

2. The teacher is deeply ________ by the students’ ability to surf the Internet（网上冲浪）.

3. Nowadays many of the _________ are beginning to consider choosing a career.

4. The Spring Festival __________. A lot of people were traveling back home to have a family reunion.

5. He looked out of the window, _________ the landscape of the countryside.

6. We are _________ that we can overcome (克服)the difficulties.

7. Tom is the most brilliant（出色的）__________of his year at Harvard University.

8. He __________ impatiently in his seat during the long speech by the Dean.

9. College has helped Bill to ___________ his interests.

10. Words that __________ the truth must be discarded (放弃不用).

Answer: 1.conquer, 2. impressed, 3.seniors, 4.was approaching,

5.surveying,

6.confident,

7.graduate,

8.shifted, 9.broadened, 10.obscure

Exercise 7

1. 自从有了移动电话后，他再也没有给朋友写信了。(no longer)

He has no longer written to his friends ever since he got a mobile phone.

2. 尽管很忙，他每天至少花两小时上网(surf the Internet)，了解这个领域的最新动态。(even though)

Even though he is very busy, he spends at least two hours every day surfing the Internet in order to know about the latest developments in this field.

3. 李教授在毕业典礼上作了一个简短的讲话，他的话深深铭刻在我的记忆中。(impress upon)

Professor Li gave a short speech at the commencement. His words were / What he said was strongly impressed upon my memory.

4. 讲到期末考试，学生们一点儿都不紧张，他们满脸都是自信。(confidence)

Talking of the final exams, the students were not nervous at all. There was full confidence on every one's face.

5. 在30分钟内写出一篇约100个词的短文，对于他们班大多数学生来说不过是小菜一碟。(snap)

To write a short passage of about 100 words in 30 minutes would be a snap to most students in their class.

Unit 2

Exercise 4

1. Since China has entered the WTO, the _______on foreign businesses will gradually be reduced.

2. The Internet enables us to _________ the world without leaving home.

3. The problem with some of these drugs is that they are so _________.

4. The government has produced a series of materials to _________ public awareness of the dangers of AIDS.

5. Within 2 weeks of arrival all foreigners should ________ with the local police.

6. When he was offered the _______ to have an online degree program, he seized it immediately and enthusiastically.

7. No restriction was put on the access to the BBS. Our purpose is

to promote ________ between the students and the teachers. .

8. _________houses for a few weeks is a good way of having a holiday.

9. The team members working on the ________ meet every Tuesday afternoon to exchange their views.

10. All the materials collected for the research project on pollution are ________ to all the seniors at this college.

Answer: 1.restrictions, 2.explore, 3.accessible, 4.extend, 5.register, 6.opportunity, 7.interaction, 8.Exchanging, 9.project, 10.available

Exercise 7

1. 他的生活经历在他的学术生涯(academic career)中一直扮演着一个重要角色。(play a role in)

His life experiences have always been playing an big role in his academic career.

2. 那家餐厅最近已经延长了营业时间。(extend)

The restaurant has recently extended its opening hours / business hours.

3. 我刚刚读完一本从一种新的视角研究莎士比亚(Shakespeare)的有趣的书。(approach)

I've just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shakespeare.

4. 随着电子邮件的广泛应用，垃圾邮件(spam / junk email)问题已引人们的极大关注。(issue /problem, draw much concern)

With the wide use of email, the issue of spam has drawn much concern.

5. 传统教育比起网络教育来对于学生和教师之间的交流和互动有着

更多的限制。(communication and interaction, limitation)

In traditional / conventional education there are more limitations on communication and interaction between teachers and students than there are in online education.

Unit 3

Exercise 4

1. The sort of music he listens to varies, but it ________ to be popular music.

2. Language is the medium of _________ , and when we learn a foreign language, we are exposed to a culture quite different from ours.

3. Scientific discoveries are often _________ to industrial process.

4. I hope you are not getting ________ listening to me.

5. Can you ________ me two good seats for the concert?

6. This is a _________ amusing film. You'll regret if you miss it.

7. He gave a _________ answer to my request. I felt quite confused and disappointed.

8. She was annoyed by the young man's impolite _________ .

9. Ever since that unhappy incident, I have tried to _________ any further conflict with him.

11. The driver _________ the traffic light, and as a result, he ran into another car.

Answer: 1.tends, 2.culture, 3.applied, 4.bored, 5.secure, 6.highly, 7.negative, 8.behaviour, 9.avoid, 10.ignored

Exercise 7

1. 这钢琴有些不对劲，但是我无法说清楚。 (put one's finger on)

Something is wrong with the piano, but I can't put my finger on what it is.

2.这条裤子不但太大，而且也与我的夹克不相配。(apart from)

Apart from being too large, the trousers don't match my jacket,

either.

3. 不论理由是什么，反正我喜欢流行音乐。 (whatever)

I love pop music, for whatever reasons.

4. 他对外国文化怀有浓厚的兴趣，经常博览群书以寻找有用的信息。 (browse through)

He has great interest in foreign cultures, often browsing through piles of books to look for any useful information.

5. 在是否要创办一个新社团的问题上，我们意见很不一致。(vary)

Opinions on whether we should open up a new society vary a great deal.

Unit 4

Exercise 4

1. The channel tunnel (英吉利海峡隧道) is one of the biggest engineering projects ever__________ .

2. He took it as an insult (侮辱) which wasn't at all what I __________ .

3. As a freshman, you should get to know campus _________ as soon as possible and make good use of them.

4. He had made many _________ into the quality of the computer before buying one.

5. The police __________ many cases by following the footprints (脚印) left at the scene of the crime.

6. I'm thinking of buying a car. Can you _________ a good make (牌子) to me?

7. Not only does Mary attend class regularly, but she also

________ in extracurricular activities frequently.

8. With the rapid development of the economy, all ________ of our life have changed a great deal.

9. Tom is such a nice guy. He will not _________ a moment to offer help when you are in trouble.

10. This system is extremely (非常地) __________ because it runs on half-price electricity.

Answer: 1.undertaken, 2.had intended, 3.resources, 4.inquiries, 5.investigated, 6.recommend, 7.participates, 8.aspects, 9.hesitate, 10.economical

Exercise 7

1. 我已经把我的简历和附函传真给了那家公司，但尚未收到回复。(resume, cover letter, fax)

I have faxed my resume and a cover letter to that company, but I

haven't received a reply yet.

2.当别人遇到困难时，约翰会毫不犹豫地提供帮助。(not hesitate for a second)

John will not hesitate for a second to offer help when others are in trouble.

3. 我得承认我很想到国外工作和学习一段时间，但我知道要拿到签证不容易。(admit, abroad, visa)

I have to admit that I desire very much to work or study abroad for some time but I know it is not easy to get a visa.

4. 他到伦敦2年后才在一家国际银行找到一份工作。(It was not until ... that ...)

It was not until 2 years after he arrived in London that he found / took a job in an international bank.

5. 汤姆完成他的教学工作后，在中国周游了2个月才回到美国的家。(travel throughout, before)

After finishing his teaching, Tom traveled throughout China for 2 months before returning home in America.

Unit 5

Exercise 4

1. When they arrived there, he lay on the floor, his nose ________ .

2. I think she's right but ________ I'm not completely sure.

3. I'd ________ it if you would turn the radio down.

4. We were greatly __________ to hear about his sitting on the wet paint.

5. The growing public _________ over Britain's poor economic performance was clearer and clearer.

6. It _________ us to hear that you were leaving. Why not tell us a bit earlier?

7. You needn't worry about him. This kind of medicine will help to _________ his wound soon.

8. I'm afraid I've _________ a piece out of this saucer.

9. She has got used to ___________ milk through a straw though she is only two months.

10. The old woman had to support her family by washing a ________ of dirty clothes every day though she had suffered a deadly disease.

Answer: 1.bleeding, 2.somehow, 3.appreciate, 4.amused, 5.concern, 6.amazed, 7.heal, 8.chipped, 9.sucking, 10.heap

Exercise 7

1. 这些观众一定是错过了看他们的音乐演出，否则他们会给予高度评价的。(must have done, speak highly of)

The audience must have missed their musical performance, or they would have spoken highly of it.

2. 尽管她远在他乡，不知怎么她总能感觉到母亲的深切关怀。

(somehow, sense)

Somehow she could sense her mother's deep concern though she was far away from home.

3. 这位接线员每天从家里到工作地点路上要花两个小时左右。(spend, or so)

The operator had to spend two hours or so on her way from her home to the workplace every day.

4. 他感激她的同情和理解，因为在当时对他来说这意味着许多。(appreciate)

He appreciated her sympathy and understanding, which meant a lot to him during that time.

5. 她终于来到电话亭，投入硬币后便开始往巴黎拨打电话。(finally, dial)

She finally arrived at a telephone booth and put in the coins before

dialing Paris.

Unit 7

Exercise 4

1. The first-aid instructor（急救指导员）_________ the correct way to bandage a wound.

2. How can you receive the defeat so _________ Why don't you try it again?

3. Although she has a wealthy background, she would like to earn enough money to be financially __________ .

4. You can't just __________ people into jobs they don't fit very well. You must consider their qualifications.

5. Twelve people _________ the jury(陪审团) in a law court to listen to the facts about a crime and to decide whether the person accused is guilty.

6. It's the money that __________ these fishermen to risk a long ocean journey.

class reunion.

3. 离婚后她需要一个能给她安慰的人。(a shoulder to cry on)

After her divorce she needed a shoulder to cry on.

4. 毕业20年以后，他几乎认不出他以前的同学了。(barely)

He graduated 20 years ago, so he could barely recognize his former classmates.

5. 什么都无法替代亲密朋友之间的友谊。(replace)

Nothing can replace the friendship between intimate friends.

7. A good teacher should stimulate students to come up with ________ ideas and inventions..

8. With the rapid development of the economy, our ________ of life has changed greatly these years.

9. She studied almost _________ for the big test, more than 12 hours per day for nearly a month.

10. Mr. Selby is seriously ill and has been transferred to ___________ care.

Answer: 1.demonstrated, 2.passively, 3.independent, 4.plug, 5.constitute, 6.spurs, 7.original, 8.mode, 9.constantly, 10.intensive

Exercise 7

1. 这次贸易谈判非常成功， 它对双方都有着特别大的好处。(be beneficial to)

The trade negotiation is a big success, so it can be uniquely beneficial to both parties.

2. 我们班的同学或多或少都参加过学生会组织的活动。(involve, one way or another)

Our classmates have been involved, one way or another, in the activities organized by the Student Union.

3. 对一个没有受过高等教育的人来说，这是他能得到的最理想的工作之一。(available)

It's one of the most desirable jobs available to a man without higher education.

4. 从事科研工作能激发大学生的独立思考和有效学习的能力。(spur)

Doing research can spur undergraduate students' independent thinking and effective learning.

5. 学费每年都在上涨，这已成为贫困家庭学生很重的负担。(constitute, poverty-stricken)

The cost of tuition continues to climb each year, which has

constituted a heavy burden upon students from poverty-stricken backgrounds.

Unit 8

Exercise 4

1. Friends visit him ________ at the weekends.

2. She ________ an old friend unexpectedly in the theatre.

3. ________to the best students to come forward, the teacher introduced them to the dean.

4. I ________ to take the opposite point of view. You may disagree if you wish.

5. Our ________ problem was lack of time to review the details of our plan.

6. I can’t ________ the exact details of the report. It was much too long.

7. Can anything ________ a mother’s love and care?

8. The class was not in my major so I had only a few ________ in

the room.

9. He was ________ old enough to drive a car at the time of the accident.

10. She is most ________ that you can’t come to her birthday party.

Answer: 1.occasionally, 2.encountered, 3.Motioning, 4.incline, 5.principal, 6.recall, 7.replace, 8.acquaintances, 9.barely, 10.upset

Exercise 7

1. 罗伯特·彭斯(Robert Burns) 在诗中把他所钟情的女孩比作玫瑰花。(compare...to)

In his poem, Robert Burns compares the girl he loves to a rose.

2. 无论你多忙，你都应该抽时间回学校参加同学聚会。(no matter how)

No matter how busy you are, you should try to make it back to the

class reunion.

3. 离婚后她需要一个能给她安慰的人。(a shoulder to cry on)

After her divorce she needed a shoulder to cry on.

4. 毕业20年以后，他几乎认不出他以前的同学了。(barely)

He graduated 20 years ago, so he could barely recognize his former classmates.

5. 什么都无法替代亲密朋友之间的友谊。(replace)

Nothing can replace the friendship between intimate friends.

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