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1、第二单元第二单元 Man and Technology Man and TechnologyEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in ActionWords in ActionIn the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit.Complete the following sentences withIn the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit.Complete the follo

2、wing sentences withthem.Change the form where necessary.them.Change the form where necessary.Working with Words and Expressions Answers:Answers:productivityproductivityphenomenonphenomenonisolationisolationgradualgradualopponentopponentadventadventgeneticgeneticuniversaluniversalextremeextremenastyn

3、astyboomboomformalformalsurveysurveySimilarlySimilarlymodifymodifyroughrough In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit.Do you understand their meanings In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit.Do you understand their meaningsDo you k

4、now how to use them in the proper context Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise.Do you know how to use them in the proper context Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise.Change the form where necessary.Change the form where necessary.Answers:Answers:at the sam

5、e timeat the same timeare stuck withare stuck withfor certainfor certainmake no differencemake no differenceon averageon averagewhen it comes towhen it comes toare better offare better offbuilt intobuilt intocome to mindcome to mind close to close toin favor ofin favor ofIncreasing Your Word PowerIn

6、creasing Your Word PowerYouYou willwill readread sixsix pairspairs ofof wordswords whichwhich areare similarsimilar in in meaningmeaning butbut areare differentdifferent in in usage.usage.ReflectReflect onon thethedifferences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blank with a pro

7、per one.Change the formdifferences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blank with a proper one.Change the formif necessary.if necessary.Answers:Answers:exteriorexteriorexternalexternaldelightfuldelightfulpleasantpleasantseparateseparateisolateisolatecompanycompanycompanioncompa

8、nionacquireacquirelearnlearnriperipematuremature Fill in each blank with one of the words listed below in the appropriate form,paying special attention to the Fill in each blank with one of the words listed below in the appropriate form,paying special attention to themeaning and spelling.meaning and

9、 spelling.Answers:Answers:acceptacceptoppressionoppressionlosslossexcerptsexcerptsdepressiondepressionlooselooseexceptexceptexpectationsexpectationsloselosesuppresssuppressWords that come from the same root may be said to belong to the same family.Getting acquainted with eachWords that come from the

10、 same root may be said to belong to the same family.Getting acquainted with eachmember of the family is a sure way to increase your word power.Now complete the following table with wordsmember of the family is a sure way to increase your word power.Now complete the following table with wordsof the s

11、ame family.You may consult a dictionary if necessary.of the same family.You may consult a dictionary if necessary.Answers:Answers:technologytechnologyeternityeternitymiraclemiraclerelevancerelevanceanalysisanalysisluxuriousluxuriousleisurely/leisuredleisurely/leisuredsubjectivesubjectiveprosperouspr

12、osperousinnovativeinnovativeGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1:Task 1:Complete the following sentences with appropriate connectives listed in the following table.Complete the following sentences with appropriate connectives listed in the following table.Answers:Answers:WhateverWhateverAlthou

13、gh/ThoughAlthough/ThoughwhereaswhereasHoweverHoweverthough/althoughthough/althoughGranted/Granting thatGranted/Granting thatasasWhileWhileTask 2:Task 2:Translate the following sentences into English.Translate the following sentences into English.Answers for reference:Answers for reference:Though it

14、was raining hard,yet they went on playing football.Though it was raining hard,yet they went on playing football.You will have to attend the commencement whether you are free or busy.You will have to attend the commencement whether you are free or busy.She leaves her bedroom windows open,however cold

15、 it is.She leaves her bedroom windows open,however cold it is.We will make a trip even if/though the weather is bad.We will make a trip even if/though the weather is bad.No matter who/Whoever you are,you must abide by the law.No matter who/Whoever you are,you must abide by the law.Difficult as the j

16、ob was,they decided to accept it.Difficult as the job was,they decided to accept it.No matter what I say or how I say it,he always thinks INo matter what I say or how I say it,he always thinks Im wrong.m wrong.She seems to have a ready answer,whenever/no matter when I ask her a question.She seems to

17、 have a ready answer,whenever/no matter when I ask her a question.ClozeClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit.The initial letter of each is given.Complete the following passage with words chosen from this unit.The initial letter of each is given.Answers:Answers:emphasiz

18、eemphasizeoppositeoppositeimprovedimprovedluxuriesluxuriesbenefitedbenefitedobviouslyobviouslyconsciouslyconsciouslyfracturesfractureseternaleternalgroundbreakinggroundbreakingentitledentitledcorrelationcorrelationdependsdependsexclusivelyexclusivelyTranslationTranslationTranslate the following sent

19、ences into English,using the words and expressions given in brackets.Translate the following sentences into English,using the words and expressions given in brackets.Answers for reference:Answers for reference:He really knows a lot about theory,but when it comes to actual work,he seems to be quite i

20、gnorant.The latest survey shows/showed that the majority of the citizens support/supported the governments plan tobuild a new library.The two countries could reach agreement successfully on scientific and technological cooperation because severalfactors favorable to their cooperation had been at wor

21、k.I saw the film when I was in the primary school,but the title just wont come to mind for the moment.He has been stuck with heavy debt though he works about twelve hours every day on average.Is it necessary to know his height To me,it is not relevant to whether he can be a good lawyer or not.The cu

22、pboard is built into the wall so that it both saves space and is convenient to use.These workers earn more than we do,but the other side of the coin is that their job is more dangerous.Helen majors in economics at the university and at the same time she studies philosophy as her second major.What is

23、 most important is that you must find out and solve the problems by yourselves.It makes no differencewhether I go there or not.Translate the following passage into English.Translate the following passage into English.Answers for reference:Answers for reference:Nowadays,many people are enjoying the b

24、enefits brought about by material and technological advancesunimaginable in previous eras.With the development of science and technology,peoples standard of living isgetting higher and higher.Peoples life expectancy has soared,too.However,oddly enough,many people do not feel happier than they used t

25、o be.It can be seen that there is noclose correlation between peoples income and their happiness.Happiness cannot,after all,be bought with money.Although the majority of people are not very satisfied with their lives,they are happy to be alive,and the moretime they live on earth,the better off they

26、feeltheyll be.What is important is that material wealth is far fromenough.People need spiritual happiness,too.WriteWrite anan essayessay ofof nono lessless thanthan 150150 wordswords aboutabout a a technologicaltechnological invention.invention.YourYour writingwriting shouldshould covercover thethef

27、ollowing points:following points:1)a brief description of the invention2)the positive impact of the invention on peoples life3)the negative impact of the invention on peoples life4)your opinion Sample essay:Sample essay:The Impact of the Mobile Phone on Peoples LivesThe Impact of the Mobile Phone on

28、 Peoples LivesAmong the many technological inventions,the mobile phone impresses me most.The mobile phone brings considerable convenience to our lives.It not only enables us to keep in touch with eachother almost anytime and anywhere but also helps us solve problems or do business efficiently.In eme

29、rgencies,amobile phone can even be a life-saver.Besides,its multi-functions add ease and color to our lives.With a mobilephone,we can receive mail,read news,listen to music,play games,and take pictures.Yet,the mobile phone has its disadvantages,too.Most of us have experienced the nuisance of unwante

30、d or wrongcalls.We are inconvenienced by calls on occasions when we least expect one.Besides,the technologyinfrastructure to support mobile communication has consumed valuable natural resources and caused significantenvironmental problems.It is reported that electromagnetic radiation waves from the

31、phone may result in healthproblems.Despite its negative side,the advantages of the mobile phone outweigh its disadvantages.I believe that withadvances in science and technology,improved and safer models of mobile phones will surely serve us still better.(184 words)Theme-Related WritingTheme-Related Writing