新视野大学英语二答案.pdf

Unitl Ways of LearningPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.They were studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementarvschools in Nanjing.2.Their 18-month-okl son Benjamin was fond of trying to place the key intothe slot of the key box during their stay at the Jinling Hotel.3.They would come over to watch Benjamin and then try to teach him how todo it properly.4.Because he realized that this anecdote was directly relevant to their assignedtasks in China:to investigate early childhood education and to throw lighton Chinese attitudes toward creativity.5.Most of them displayed the same attitude as the staff at the Jinling Hotel.6.He emphasized that the most important thing is to teach the child that oncan solve a problem effectively by oneself.7.He means that this incident pointed to important differences in educationaland artistic practices between China and the USA.8.The manner in which the Chinese staff saw the need to teach the child byguiding his hand in the characteristic of a broader attitude to education,onethat stands in contrast to the Western preference for leaving the child toexplore and learn unaided.9.One example is of children at the age of 5 or 6 painting flowers,fish andanimals skillfully and confidently;in a second example,calligraphers 9 and10 years old were producing works;and in a third,young artists work onperfecting their craft for several hours a day.10.Americans think that unless creativity has been acquired early,it may neveremerge,and skills can be picked up later.Chinese think that if skills are notacquired early,they may never be acquired,and there is no hurry topromote creativity.11.This is mainly due to the difference in their way of thinking.12.The author makes the suggestion that we should strike a better balancebetween the poles of creativity and basic skills.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1)The text begins with an anecdote.2)His thoughts are mainly about different approaches to learning in Chinaand the West.3)He winds up the text with a suggestion in the form of a question.2.Chinese1)Show a child how to do something,or tech by holding the hand2)Give greater priority to developing skills at an early age,believing thatcreativity can be promoted over timeAmericans1)Teach children that they should rely on themselves for solutions toproblems2)Put more emphasis on fostering creativity in young children,thinkingskills can be picked up laterLanguage Sense Enhancement(1)Summarizing(2)value originalityand independence(3)contrast betweenLanguage Focus(4)in terms of(5)harbor(6)fearful(7)comparable(8)promote creativity(9)emerge(10)picked upVocabulary1)insert5)initial9)is awaiting2)on occasion6)phenomena10)not;in the least3)investigate7)attached11)promote4)2.In retrospect8)make up for12)emerged1)a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of thecountry and the south.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 intosome English magazines.3.1)be picked up;cant accomplish;am exaggerating2)somewhat;the performance;have neglected;they apply to3)assist;On the other hand;are valid;a superior1)continual2)continuous2.1)principal2)principal3)principleIII3)continual4)continuous4)principles5)principal1.themselves2.himself/herself3.herself/by herself/on her ownComprehensive Exercises4.itself5.ourselves6.yourself/by yourselfVon your ownI.cloze(1)contrast(5)(2)exaggerating(6)(3)priority(4)on the other(8)hand(9)2.(1)end(5)(2)perform(6)(3)facing(7)(4)competent(8)II.translationpromoting(10)neglectingpick up(11)worthwhileassist(12)superioraccomplishoccasionequipped(9)definitelydesigned(lO)qualityapproachrest(1)It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from thetradition.(2)Tom used to be very shy,but this time he was bold enough to give aperformance in front of a large audience.(3)Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the childat an early age.(4)Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece,do you think ifsworthwhile to buy it?(5)If the data is statistically valid,it will throw light on the problem we areinvestigating.2.To improve our English,it is critical to do more reading,writing,listeningand speaking.Besides,learning by heart as many well-written essays as possibleis also very important.Without an enormous store of good English writing inyour head you cannot express yourself freely in English.It is also helpful tosummarize our experience as we go along,for in so doing,we can figure outwhich way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirableresult.As long as we keep working hard on it,we will in due course accomplishthe task of mastering English.Unit2 ValuesPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization.A Salvation Armybell ringer is a volunteer who help it collect donations.2.The boy asked him:Are you poor?He did it simply out of confusion andcuriosity.Obviously he knew nothing about the Salvation Army bell ringer.3.He said,“I have more than some people,but not as much as others.Thismeans that he was neither poor nor rich.4.The boys mother scolded him because the question was social inappropriate,especially to a person who looked poor.5.Yes,economically he is poor.He lives in a small basement apartment.Hedoesnt even have a color TV.He falls into the lowest income category.Andso on.6.No,the writer does not feel poor.This is because he has enjoyed good healthand creativity which he thinks are much more important than materialgoods.7.He feels out of place among people who are primarily interested in materialthings.8.She told him that she was interested in whafs on the inside,but after he tookher to his poorly furnished apartment,she changed her mind completely.9.It only shows that to her the most important thing was still material goodsrather than what she had claimed before.10.Commercial can put people under pressure to purchase more than is reallynecessary.11.Because December is the time for to work for the Salvation Army as a bellringer,which gives him a genuine sense of belonging and brings himhappiness in helping others.12.The boys question has helped the writer realize that,despite his lack ofexpensive possessions,he is rich in many other ways and should be thankfulfor that.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1)aW2)the essay is meant to explain something that is,the authors view of life.3)That one can live a life full of riches without being rich financially.2.Part One:The writers encounter with a boy who raised the question“are youpoor?”Part Two:In search of an answer the writer finds that not having expensivepossessions doesnt make him feel poor mainly because he enjoys lifein many other ways.Part Three:In conclusion,the writer thinks hes grown to understand moreabout himself because of the boys question.Language Sense Enhancement(1)attain(2)wear and tear(3)dependable(4)modestLanguage FocusVocabularyxzXI/lz5678ZIVzlzfz(xprimarilyminimalexceptionallyillness-free(9)spirited(10)energizing1)abrupt5)dated9)Curiosity2)emotional6)consequences10)genuine3)bless7)seemingly11)primarily2.4)wear and tear8)in contrast to12)sentiments1)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 class to follow up on thesubject.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 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.K evin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8.If you dont take my advice,you will regret it.Ill1.hanging4.being praised7.to open2.to give 5.not having written3.to return 6.to sayComprehensive Exercises8.being helpedI.cloze(1)well-off/afflucnt(5)deny(9)out of place(2)dated(6)tangible(lO)abrupt(3)falling into(7)pursuit(ll)focus(4)bracket(8)cherishes(12)donations2.(1)consume(5)physically(9)traditional(2)fueled(6)security(lO)follow(3)annual(7)indicates(4)plain(8)equallyIII.Translation1)The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2)Whenever he was angry,he would begin to stammer slightly.3)Education is the most cherished tradition in our family.Thats why myparents 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 hadto go through another difficult phase of his life.5)In contrast to our affluent neighbors,my parents are rather poor,butthey have always tried to meet our minimal needs.2.With more and more donations coming in,our university will be muchbetter off financially next year.We will thus be able to focus on the mostimportant task that we,educators,must take on:to encourage students to attaintheir scholarly/academic goals,to train them to be dependable and responsibleindividuals,to prepare them for the life ahead,and to guide them in their pursuitof spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 The Generation GapPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.There are seven charactersFather,Mother,Heidi,Diane,Sean,RestaurantManager,and Mrs.Higgins.2.No.Because what he does usually ends up embarrassing them.3.To buy a guitar.4.To check if Sean was going to embarrass him.5.He knew his father was going to embarrass him.6.It was unnecessary and embarrassing.7.He wanted Dan to pressure his son into asking Diane to the senior prom.8.He would speak to his son and insist that the latter give Diane a call.9.She felt humiliated.10.Because the Thompson had just moved.11.He tried to let her know how exceptionally talented a young woman Heidiwas.12.Because she couldnt bear being embarrassed by her father.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.1.A fast-food restaurant2.The Thompson family dining room3.An office at a high school2.Scene One:Father embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurantmanager.Scene Two:Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a colleague into pressinghis son to ask her to the senior prom.Scene Three:Father embarrassed Heidi by boating to an official at her newschool about how talented she was.Language Sense Enhancement(1)once in a while(2)for(3)the problem(4)he thinksLanguage FocusVocabularyxz5678ZIVzlzlxhumiliatedclass presidenthaveActually(9)stop to think(10)interference1.1)typical5)welfare9)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 frontof so many people.4)have 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.fortunate2.anxious5.crazy8.keen3.certain6.likelyIll.Usage1.be admitted3.be postponed5.be banned2.live4.buy6.beComprehensive ExercisesI.clozetypicalwelfare(3)constant(4)franktalent(6)d u m bdespitereally(3)same(4)contactV)/xlzlzX),5678zl/lzxzx(7)k n o w better than that(8)repeatedly(9)dread(10)interference(ll)bet(12)assureadmitted(9)differentattempt(10)mannernottendII.Translation(1)Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?(2)The planning committee has narrowed d o w n the possible locations forthe nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.(3)S a m not only lost his job but also both legs;he had to live on welfare forthe rest of his life.(4)A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that M a r y 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 theevenings,which m a d e it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep.Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on directinterference.They called Mr.Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what theywere thinking.ME Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue.As soon as he put d o w n the phone he scolded his son,“W h a t has come over you?You should k n o w better than to disturb others for your o w n amusement.”I n theend George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates.Unit4 The Virtual WorldPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.She used to be a television producer,but n o w she is a writer2.She writes and edits articles online,submits them via email,andcommunicates with colleagues via the Internet,too.3.She could stay computer-assisted at home for weeks,going out only t get mail,newspapers and groceries.4.They feel as if they had become one with the computer,and life seems to beunreal.5.That people who grew used to a virtual life would feel an aversion to outsideforms of socializing.6.She gets overexcited,speaks too much,and interrupts others.7.She is bad-tempered,easily angered,and attacks everyone in sight,allbecause she has long become separated from others and lacks emotionalface-to-face exchanges with people.8.She fights her boyfriend,misinterpreting his intentions because of the lack ofemotional cues given by their typed dialogue.9.Because we rely on co-works for company.10.She calls people,arrangers to meet the few friends remaining in the City,gets to the gym,arranges interviews for stories,doctorsappointments-anything to get her out of the house and connected withothers.11.No,she doesnt feel happy.She feels being face to face is intolerable.12.She makes her excuses and flees,re-enters her apartment,runs to thecomputer,clicks on the modem,and disappears into the virtual world again.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own2-31,4-10,1311122.The first paragraph describes the consequences of living a virtual life andthe last tells of the authors escape back into it.Together,they bring out thedilemma people at present are in:Because of modern technology,we have achoice between a virtual life and real life,but find both unsatisfactory.Language Sense Enhancement(1)routine(2)for company(3)unemployment(5)drug abuse(6)restore(7)fled(9)set apart(10)appointments(4)externally(8)gymVocabulary1)conversely5)abusing9)have arranged2)but 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 andrepair it.4)