新视野大学英语读写教程第二版第2册课后练习答案.pdf
新视野大学英语读写教程第二版第2 册课后练习答案Unit 1Section A:VocabularyIII.1.charge 2.convention 3.efficient 4.obtain petent 6.asessing7.fulfill 8.conducting 9.consequently 10.significanceIV.1.behind 2.at 3.in 4.out 5.to 6.to 7.in 8.with 9.but 10.forV.1.L 2.C 3.D 4.N 5.O 6.A 7.E 8.G 9.I 10.KWord BuildingVImitment 2.attraction 3.appointment 4.impression 5.civilization position7.confusion 8.congratulation 9.consideration 10.explanation 11.acquisition12.depressionVII.1.advisable 2.desirable 3.favorable 4.considerable 5.remarkable 6.preferable7.drinkable 8.acceptableSentence StructureVIII.1.much less can he write English articles2.much less can he manage a big company3.much less could he carry it upstairs4.much less have I spoken to him5.much less to read a lot outside of itIX.1.Having meals at home can cost as little as two or three dollars,whereaseating out at a restaurant is always more expensive.2.We thought she was rather proud,whereas in fact she was just very shy.3.We have never done anything for them,whereas they have done so much for us.4.Natalie prefers to stay for another week,whereas her husband prefers toleave immediately.5.Some praise him highly,whereas others put him down severely.TranslationX.1.She wouldnVt take a drink,much less could she stay for dinner.2.He thought I was lying to him,whereas I was telling the truth.3.How do you account for the fact that you have been late every day thisweek?4.The increase in their profits is due partly to their new market strategy.5.Such measures are likely to result in the improvement of work efficiency.6.We have already poured a lot of time and energy into the project,so wehave to carry on.XI.1.我认为他不会抢劫,更不用说暴力抢劫了.2.男工平均工资每小时10美元,而女工才每小时7 美元.3.自然界的平衡一旦遭到破坏,就会带来很多不可预知的影响.4.期终考试迫在眉睫,你最好多花点时间看书.5.有趣的是,消费者发现越来越难以辨别某些品牌的原产国.其部分原因来自于全球化带来的影响,部分原因是由于产地的变化.6.最近一次调查表明,妇女占总劳动力的40%.ClozeXII.1.C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.C 8.D 9.A 10.C 11.D 12.C 13.C 14.B 15.AStructured WritingXIV.A larger and larger part of society is expressing its concern about environmental protection.Active in their concern,teachers and students hold specificmeetings to discuss environmental protection.Also,city planners take environmental problems into serious consideration.And,though reducing pollutioncan be expensive,factories often take every possible measure to do theirpart.Many people are concerned and active because air and water pollutionaffects everyone and makes it difficult for cities to survive and businessesto make a profit.Section BComprehension of the TextI.Main idea of Para.1:Studying in a different country is a new experience,but there are also some challenges.Main idea of Para.2:The first stage of culture-shock adjustment is“the honeymoon,Main idea of Para.3:The second stage of culture shock,“the hostility stage,eventually occurs.Main idea of Para.4:At this point,some defense mechanisms are devisedto protect yourself against the effects of culture shock.Main idea of Para.6:The third stage of culture shock adjustment,recovery5,starts.II.1.D 2.A 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.BVocabularyIII.1.utilize 2.reject 3.considerable 4.temporary 5.acceptable6.recognition 7.alleviate 8.appreciate 9.furthermore 10.interactIV.1.interact with 2.gone through 3.deal with 4.recovered with 5.adjusting to6.familiar to 7.In spite of 8.were tired of 9.prevented from 10.came toUnit 2Section AVocabularyIII.1.promising 2.amusing 3.lowered 4.persisted 5.rank6.swear 7.unfair 8.presence 9.frowning 10.approximatelyIV.1.on 2.upon 3.on 4.in 5.by 6.to 7.in 8.of 9.on 10.outV.1.0 2.K 3.D 4.H 5.J 6.E 7.M 8.G 9.B 10.AWord BuildingVI.1.observe-observer:one who observes a person or an event2.ski-skier:one who skis3.visitvisitor:one who visits somebody or some place4.learn-leame匚 one who learns something5.reportreporter:one who reports on persons or events for a newspaper6.drink-drinker:one who often drinks alcohol,esp.too muchVIL1.tropical 2.musical 3.occasional 4.environmental 5.global 6.dangerous7.natural 8.central Sentence structureVIII.1.They didnVt lose heart despite of lots of frustration.2.Despite the heavy rain,the boys played football in the yard all afternoon.3.I will try my best despite the slim chances of success.4.Despite a thorough search for the escaped prisoner in the mountain,no sign of him was found.5.Despite their increased income,their life became poorer because of the rising prices.IX.1.nor do I think it necessary to do so2.nor would they go to my sisterVs3.nor do we have her telephone number4.nor would I like to go to work immediately5.nor would ITranslationX.1.Despite the fact that she is the only child in her family,she is never babied by her parents.2.Mike didnVt come to the party last night,nor did he call me to give an explanation.3.The person sitting next to him did publish some novels,but he is by nomeans a great writer.4.He has no interest in football and is indifferent to who wins to loses.5.The manager needs an assistant that he can count on to take care of problems in his absence.6.This is the first time that he has made a speech in the presence of so Iarge an audience.XI.1.尽管那项计划开始就证明是不切实际的,但是他们还是坚持要实施.2.我无法说服他接受这项计划,也无法使他认识到这项计划的而要性.3.你是怎么把那么多东西塞进这个小行李箱的?4.别人对他怎么看,他全不在意.5.我能否指出你犯了个小错误.6.他母亲让他开车慢一点儿,但是他从不把她的话放在心匕ClozeXII.1.B 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.A 9.B 10.D 11.B 12.D 13.B 14.C 15.DXIV.Computers,just like any new technology,have a negative side.As more and more computers are used in production lines,many jobs are being takenover by computer-controlled machines.As a result,many workers are finding themselves jobless.This constitutes a threat to social security.Another problem is computer crimes.For example,some people are finding ways to break into the bank computer systems and transfer large sums of money to their own accounts.There have been many reports like this.One more negative effect of computers is that they bring about health problems.Sitting in front of computers all day undoubtedly affects peoples health.Back pain,wrist pain,failing eyesight,to name only a few.Section BReading skillsI.1.D 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.BComprehension of the TextII.1.D 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.BVocabularyIII.1.sake 2.sacrificed 3.crack 4.pursuing 5.explosive 6.overcome 7.indicated 8.opponents 9.stripped 10.deniedIV.1.Natasha made herself stand out in the group interview by acting as the Ieader in her group.2.To be successful,you need a careful plan,good luck,help at the right time,and above all,hard work.3.They are not doing this to gain recognition or money;they are doing thisfor the sake of society.4.It was actually what he said rather than what he did that made me sad.5.Once my mother sets her mind on something,it will be very hard to stop her.6.Years of research had set the stage for their success in their field.7.Local people are used to the phenomenon,so they are not surprised atall.8.Today at this meeting we are going to focus on the question of air pollution.9.He never expected that his best friend would charge him with cheating in the exam.10.His parents were so strict with him in his studies that he had little timeto participate in any activities outside of class.Unit 3Section AVocabularyIII.1.mutual 2.illusion 3.canceled 4.overlooked 5.proceeded6.resolve 7.prejudice promise 9.confirm 10.subsequentlyIV.1.having nothing to do with 2.taking care of 3.met with4.on the surface 5.work out 6.incompatible with7.ups and downs 8.learned of 9.indication of10.all alongV.1.M 2.L 3.F 4.D 5.H 6.O 7.A 8.C 9.I 10.KWord BuildingVI.1.shopping 2.feeling 3.storage 4.cooking 5.ending 6.beginning7.gathering 8.removal 9.arrival 10.passage 11.writing 12.marriageVIL1.relationship 2.citizenship 3.leadership 4.membership 5.boyhood6.livelihood 7.brotherhood 8.authorship 9.adulthood 10.neighborhood11.wisdom 12.ownershipSentence structureVIII.1.It is never too bad for us to do something about the situation.2.One is never too old to learn.3.It is never too late for you to put a stop to this madness.4.It is never too late for you to mend your ways.5.His income was never too small to support his family.IX.1.My best friend,Anna,was here last night.2.The company manager,Mr.Madison,gathered his staff and announced the decision.3.You should have seen an ophthalmologist,an eye doctor.4.He sent for the accountant,the most experienced person in accounting.5.Leave it to me,“said David,the man on night duty.TranslationX.1.You are never too experienced to learn new techniques.2.There remains one problem,namely,who should be sent to head the research there.3.Their relationship did meet with some difficulty at the beginning becauseof cultural differences.4.Though he has had ups and downs,I believed all along that he would succeed someday.5.I have some reservations about the truth of your claim.6.She isnVt particularly tall,but her slim figure gives an illusion of height.XI.1.应尽早告知年轻人:必须认真对待法律.2.他现在面临一个重要决定,这个决定可能会影响他的整个前程.3.即使在情况最糟糕的时候,你也必须保持镇静和信心.4.人际关系的成功与否与双方相处是否融洽以及交流是否顺畅有很大关系.5.他受到袭击,身受重伤,随后不治而亡.6.他的举止至少在表面上像个正常人。ClozeXII.1.A 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.D 9.C 10.D 11.B 12.A 13.D 14.C 15.DStructured WritingXIV.Many people place so much emphasis on success that they think any failure is bad.Failure is never pleasant because it hurts people.But in fact is can make a positive contribution to our life once we learn how to make thebest of it.We can learn from a disastrous party how to give a good one.And we can learn from an ill-chosen first house what to look for in a secondEven a total failure can give us fresh ideas or a change of direction.Repeated failures lead to success and prove to be beneficial to us as we experiment every day to find out the right way of doing things.Section BReading skillsI.1.F 2.F 3.O 4.F 5.O 6.O 7.O 8.F 9.O 10.FComprehension of the TextII.1.C 2,A 3.D 4.C 5.B 6.B 7.A 8.DVocabularyIII.1.arrange 2.criticism 3.innocent 4.criticizing 5.miserable6.modest pelled 8.somehow 9.anticipate 10.birlliantIV.1.on 2.from.to 3.off 4.with 5.away 6.about7.over 8.On 9.Concerning 10.toUnit 4Section A:VocabularyIII.1.forbid 2.identical 3.objection 4.warmth 5.volunteers 6.overseas 7.declined8.resisted 9.fancy 10.decrease/declineIV.1.without fail 2.volunteer for 3.as long as 4.right away 5.more than 6.am thankful.for 7.wrote back 8.forbidden from 9.vanished into 10.was free toV.1.O 2.J 3.G 4.H 5.L 6.A 7.E 8.B 9.C 10.NWord BuildingVI.1.sadness 2.weakness 3.carelessness 4.illness 5.darkness 6.kindness7.laziness8.nervousnessVIL1.noisy 2.wealthy 3.sunny 4.lucky 5.tasty 6.healthy 7.angry 8.icySentence structureVIII.1.It is necessary for the manager to finish the whole task before leaving for a holiday.2.It is a shame to take so much money for doing so little.3.It is our responsibility to help people around us who are in trouble.4.It is a surprise for us all to realize he has been cheating us.5.It is pleasant fro the mother to see her daughter growing into a young lady.IX.1.as long as she got her fatherVs agreement2.As long as you set a goal for yourself3.As long as she covers all the expenses herself4.as long as she does her job well5.As long as you never lose heartTranslationX.1.It is a great pleasure to meet friends from afar.2.It doesnVt matter whether the cat is black or white as long as it catchesmice.3.You must let me have the money back without fail by ten oVcIock tomorrow morning.4.Allow me to take part in this project:I am more than a little interested init.5.Everyone knows that he is special:He is free to come and go as he pieases.6.Watching the unhappy look on her face,I felt as though she wishes to say something to me.XI.1.现如今,仅仅受过中等教育的人要想找份好工作越来越难了。2.留得青山在,不怕没柴烧.3.如果你对所购物品不满意,我们将很乐意退款.4.我们对这块伟大的美丽的土地心怀感激之情,多年来它迎接了众多的人来这里的海滩游览.5.让老师吃惊的是,没人自愿当班长.6.那条狗忠心耿耿地继续在火车站等待主人,直到两年后死去.ClozeXII.1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.B 6.A 7.D 8.D 9.C 10.A 11.A 12.B 13.D 14.C 15.CXIV.Parents have to save a large amount of money for their children to study abroad.Apart from the international flight,they have to pay for their daily expenses,such as food,shelter,entertainment,long-distance telephone calls,and clothing.In addition,the children should have some money ready to cover unexpected expenses.Section B:Reading skillsI.1.I am almost dead.2.I am moving across the landscape.3.I have achieved a modest amount of prosperity.4.A friend convinces me to go on a blind date with a lady friend of his.5.Roma gets a faraway look in her eyes.Comprehension of the TextII.1.D 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.AVocabularyIII.1.insurance 2.descended 3.precision 4.trace 5.stain6.specify 7.accustomed 8.embraced 9.knelt 10.prosperityIV.1.The Rockefeller family achieved a huge amount of prosperity in the oil business.2.What all workers have in common is expecting better working conditions.3.You donVt know what his feelings will be,as they change from day to day.4.This is generally a warm place,but we do get freezing weather on occasion.5.Every year at Christmas drunk driving takes its toll on the joyful atmosphere.6.Many people still cling to the hope that one day there will be place between the two countries.7.He was so angry that he lost control.8.The climate in Alaska is a far cry from that of Florida.9.How on earth did she manage to pass the test?10.His career as a teacher came to an end when he broke his leg,but hecontinued to write textbooks for students.Unit 5Section A:VocabularyIII.1.hardened 2.shelter 3.slim 4.weaken 5.Literally6.noticeable 7.bunch 8.drag 9.grateful 10.hookedIV.1.leaned on 2.close at hand 3.die of 4.are starved of 5.coupled with6.is directed.at 7.are.dressed in 8.grateful to 9.struggling to 10.a bunch ofV.1.J 2.G 3.K 4.M 5.E 6.O 7.D 8.H 9.A 10.CWord BuildingVI.1.Under the pleasant situation the property prices are just beginning to harden again.2.In the past few years,these inside conflicts have weakened the governments position.3.Every Sunday the father takes his child to libraries,museums,exhibitionsor natural parks,as he believes that this helps to broaden the childVs mind.4.The days are lengthening as summer approaches.5.As she was waiting for the result to come out,her excitement heightened.6.The taking on of a new secretary lightened his workload considerably.7.As he listened to his assistant reporting on the progress of the project,the managerVs face darkened with anger.8.Before night fell,the setting sun reddened the clouds.VII.1.arrival 2.expectations 3.understandable 4.Visitors 5.freedom6.profitable 7.lucky 8.gatheringSentence structureVIII.1.John went to the cinema with his brother,which surprised me.2.The boy broke the window,for which he was criticized by the teacher.3.He tore up my photo,by which I was angered very much.4.It was raining hard,for which the team stayed indoors.5.Connie changed her mind for the second time,which came as no surprise to us.IX.1.The teacher spoke so quietly that the students could hardly hear her.2.The lecture was so boring that many listeners fell asleep.3.The student has so many books that he does not know what to do withthem.4.The old man was so ill that his neighbors had to send for a doctor.5.Her remarks are so funny that everyone laughs to tears.TranslationX