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1、 新世纪大学英语第二版综合教程 Unit 集团文件发布号：（9816-UATWW-MWUB-WUNN-INNUL-DQQTY-Unit One Man and Nature Enhance Your Language Awareness Words in Action Working with Words and Expressions 1.In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit.Complete the following sentences with the words given.Cha

2、nge the form where necessary.Answers:1)spark 2)compelled 3)bare 4)scrape 5)destruction 6)output 7)retreat 8)tipped 9)miracle 10)eternal 11)pile 12)transfer 13)mass 14)thereby 15)have emerged 16)trigger 17)threaten 18)consumed 19)hollow 2.In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learne

3、d in this unit.Complete the sentences with them.Change the form where necessary.Answers:1)show signs of 2)cope with 3)lives in fear of 4)tough it out 5)cut down 6)from head to foot 7)searched out 8)nothing short of 9)As yet 10)settle in 11)take heart Increasing Your Word Power 1.You will read six pa

4、irs of words which are similar in meaning but are different in usage.Reflect on the differences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blank with a proper one.Change the form if necessary.Answers:1)temptation 2)attraction 3)chance 4)opportunity 5)states 6)country 7)warned 8)threat

5、ened/threatens 9)refuse 10)reject 11)total 12)gross 2.A blend is a word produced by combining parts of other words,such as“comsat”from“communications”and“satellite”.Try to find out what words the following blends are formed from.You may consult a dictionary if necessary.Answers:Blend Formation Meani

6、ng smog smoke+fog 烟雾 blog web+log 博客 brunch breakfast+lunch 早午餐（早餐和午餐合为一餐）autocide automobile+suicide 撞车自杀 chunnel channel+tunnel 海峡隧道 motel motor+hotel 汽车旅馆 netizen net+citizen 网民 sci-fi science+fiction 科幻小说 workaholic work+alcoholic 工作狂 wi-fi wireless+fidelity 无线网络 3.Fill in the blanks in Column B

7、 with an adjective in Text A.The target adjective must be opposite in meaning to the one in Column A and must form a correct collocation with the noun in Column C.Answers:1)individual 2)contradictory 3)destructive 4)rational 5)primitive 6)synthetic 7)distant 8)pessimistic 9)irreplaceable 10)enormous

8、 Grammar in Context 1.Study the following sentences from Text B and point out the grammatical function of each of the present participles used as an adverbial.Answers:1)an adverbial of accompanying circumstances 2)an adverbial of accompanying circumstances 3)an adverbial of result 4)an adverbial of

9、result 5)an adverbial of manner;accompanying circumstances 6)an adverbial of result 7)an adverbial of time 2.Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English,using a present participle as an adverbial.Answers:1)killing thousands upon thousands of people 2)rais

10、ing the average yield by 15 percent 3)trying to deduce its operating principle 4)Seeing that everyone was bending over his/her book 5)Not having heard from his parents for a long time 6)leaving the project unfinished 7)Turning to the right 8)Not wanting to make the patient nervous Cloze Complete the

11、 following passage with words chosen from this unit.The initial letter of each is given.Answers:(1)realm (2)elemental (3)obtain (4)stubbornly (5)transferred(6)transformed (7)subdued (8)expansion (9)irreplaceable (10)extinct(11)dynamic (12)verge (13)moderate (14)ecological (15)rational Translation 1.

12、Translate the following sentences into English,using the words and expressions given in brackets.Answers for Reference:1)The village is so close to the border that the villagers lived in constant fear of attacks from the enemy.2)In only twenty years the country was transformed into an advanced indus

13、trial power.3)Seeing the project successfully completed,those who had invested so much time and energy in it felt very proud.4)Given the current financial situation,it is inevitable that the US dollar will be further devalued.5)There are so many vehicles nowadays that the roads in this area are bare

14、ly adequate to cope with the present traffic.6)The weather showed no signs of getting better so the government called upon us to get prepared for floods.7)Alice had been confined to bed for over 10 years after the traffic accident,and so her recovery seemed nothing short of a miracle.8)The students

15、were all very much concerned about the World Cup,spending at least two hours every day watching the live matches on TV.9)Thomas said that his family had settled in Florida more than half a century ago.10)Ask for help.Dont tough it out yourself.I learned this lesson early in my life.2.Translate the f

16、ollowing passage into English.Answers for reference:Human beings live in the realm of nature.They are not only dwellers in nature,but also transformers of it.With the development of society and its economy,people tend to become less dependent on nature directly,but indirectly their dependence grows.

17、Human beings are connected with nature by“blood”ties.No one can live outside nature.However,the previous dynamic balance between man and nature has shown signs of breaking down.Problems such as the population explosion,ecological imbalance and the shortage of natural resources have become major fact

18、ors keeping human society from being further developed.Professor Spirkin holds that the only choice for human beings is the wise organization of production and care for Mother Nature.Theme-Related Writing Write an essay of no less than 150 words on the topic“My Understanding of Environmental Protect

19、ion”.Your writing should cover the following points:1)the relationship between man and the environment 2)the urgency of environmental protection 3)ways to protect the environment Sample essay My Understanding of Environmental Protection Man and the environment are closely related.Man relies on the e

20、nvironment for water,food and shelter.A harmonious relationship between man and the environment is essential for human survival on the earth.However,man and the environment have never been on such bad terms as they are now.As society develops,mans transformation of nature has severely polluted his l

21、iving environment.Deforestation leads to changes in rainfall patterns,causing devastating floods,droughts and sandstorms.The discharge of chemical pollutants endangers our health and the lives of other beings.And mass production has resulted in the shortage of irreplaceable natural resources such as

22、 coal and oil.If we take no immediate and effective steps to protect our environment,human beings may be the next species to become extinct.We should do our best to protect our environment by planting more trees,taking care of wildlife,reducing industrial wastes,using renewable energy,and imposing h

23、eavy fines on environmentally-unfriendly activities,so as to preserve the environment for future generations.(167 words)Unit Two Man and Technology Enhance Your Language Awareness Words in Action Working with Words and Expressions 1.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this uni

24、t.Complete the following sentences with them.Change the form where necessary.Answers:1)productivity 2)phenomenon 3)isolation 4)gradual 5)opponent 6)advent 7)genetic 8)universal 9)extreme 10)nasty 11)boom 12)formal 13)survey 14)Similarly 15)modify 16)rough 2.In the box below are some of the expressio

25、ns you have learned in this unit.Do you understand their meanings?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.Answers:1)at the same time 2)are stuck with 3)for certain 4)make no difference 5)on average 6

26、)when it comes to 7)are better off 8)built into 9)come to mind 10)close to 11)in favor of Increasing Your Word Power 4.You will read six pairs of words which are similar in meaning but are different in usage.Reflect on the differences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blank w

27、ith a proper one.Change the form if necessary.Answers:1)exterior 2)external 3)delightful 4)pleasant 5)separate 6)isolate 7)company 8)companion 9)acquire 10)learn 11)ripe 12)mature 5.Fill in each blank with one of the words listed below in the appropriate form,paying special attention to the meaning

28、and spelling.Answers:1)accept 2)oppression 3)loss 4)excerpts 5)depression 6)loose 7)except 8)expectations 9)lose 10)suppress 6.Words that come from the same root may be said to belong to the same family.Getting acquainted with each member of the family is a sure way to increase your word power.Now c

29、omplete the following table with words of the same family.You may consult a dictionary if necessary.Answers:1)technology 2)eternity 3)miracle 4)relevance 5)analysis 6)luxurious 7)leisurely/leisured 8)subjective 9)prosperous 10)innovative GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT Task 1:Complete the following sentences wit

30、h appropriate connectives listed in the following table.Answers:1)Whatever 2)Although/Though 3)whereas 4)However 5)though/although 6)Granted/Granting that 7)as 8)While Task 2:Translate the following sentences into English.Answers for reference:3.Though it was raining hard,yet they went on playing fo

31、otball.4.You will have to attend the commencement whether you are free or busy.5.She leaves her bedroom windows open,however cold it is.6.We will make a trip even if/though the weather is bad.7.No matter who/Whoever you are,you must abide by the law.8.Difficult as the job was,they decided to accept

32、it.9.No matter what I say or how I say it,he always thinks I?m wrong.10.She seems to have a ready answer,whenever/no matter when I ask her a question.Cloze Complete the following passage with words chosen from this unit.The initial letter of each is given.Answers:1)emphasize 2)opposite 3)improved 4)

33、luxuries 5)benefited 6)obviously 7)consciously 8)fractures 9)eternal 10)groundbreaking 11)entitled 12)correlation 13)depends 14)exclusively Translation 1.Translate the following sentences into English,using the words and expressions given in brackets.Answers for reference:1)He really knows a lot abo

34、ut theory,but when it comes to actual work,he seems to be quite ignorant.2)The latest survey shows/showed that the majority of the citizens support/supported the governments plan to build a new library.3)The two countries could reach agreement successfully on scientific and technological cooperation

35、 because several factors favorable to their cooperation had been at work.4)I saw the film when I was in the primary school,but the title just wont come to mind for the moment.5)He has been stuck with heavy debt though he works about twelve hours every day on average.6)Is it necessary to know his hei

36、ght?To me,it is not relevant to whether he can be a good lawyer or not.7)The cupboard is built into the wall so that it both saves space and is convenient to use.8)These workers earn more than we do,but the other side of the coin is that their job is more dangerous.9)Helen majors in economics at the

37、 university and at the same time she studies philosophy as her second major.10)What is most important is that you must find out and solve the problems by yourselves.It makes no difference whether I go there or not.2.Translate the following passage into English.Answers for reference:Nowadays,many peo

38、ple are enjoying the benefits brought about by material and technological advances unimaginable in previous eras.With the development of science and technology,peoples standard of living is getting higher and higher.Peoples life expectancy has soared,too.However,oddly enough,many people do not feel

39、happier than they used to be.It can be seen that there is no close 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 more time they live on

40、earth,the better off they feel theyll be.What is important is that material wealth is far from enough.People need spiritual happiness,too.Theme-Related Writing Write an essay of no less than 150 words about a technological invention.Your writing should cover the following points:1)a brief descriptio

41、n of the invention 2)the positive impact of the invention on peoples life 3)the negative impact of the invention on peoples life 4)your opinion Sample essay:The Impact of the Mobile Phone on Peoples Lives Among the many technological inventions,the mobile phone impresses me most.The mobile phone bri

42、ngs considerable convenience to our lives.It not only enables us to keep in touch with each other almost anytime and anywhere but also helps us solve problems or do business efficiently.In emergencies,a mobile phone can even be a life-saver.Besides,its multi-functions add ease and color to our lives

43、.With a mobile phone,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 unwanted or wrong calls.We are inconvenienced by calls on occasions when we least expect one.Besides,the technolo

44、gy infrastructure to support mobile communication has consumed valuable natural resources and caused significant environmental problems.It is reported that electromagnetic radiation waves from the phone may result in health problems.Despite its negative side,the advantages of the mobile phone outwei

45、gh its disadvantages.I believe that with advances in science and technology,improved and safer models of mobile phones will surely serve us still better.(184 words)Unit Three Fame and Success Enhance Your Language Awareness Words in Action Working with Words and Expressions 1.In the box below are so

46、me of the words you have learned in this unit.Complete the following sentences with them.Change the form where necessary.Answers:11.fortune 2)dull 3)chased 4)launched 5)accompanied 7.intrinsic 7)ranks 8)publicity 9)sufficiently 10)image 3.target 12)transform 13)temporarily 14)cover 15)bored 16)audie

47、nces 17)regard 18)acknowledged 19)predict 2.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit.Complete the sentences with them.Change the form where necessary.Answers:13)thrown out 2)and so on 3)for dear life 4)set their sights on 5)was tired of 11)turn away 7)hang on 8)in his pre

48、sence 9)live with 10)nothing but 11)for good 12)set out 13)What if 14)tire of Increasing Your Word Power 1.Study the following usage notes about the verbs in the box.Now complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate word from the above box.Answers:12)grasped 2)was snatched 3)Cla

49、sping 4)Catch 5)seized 15)gripped 7)grabbed 8)clutch 2.The following table shows some typical verb+noun collocations,as indicated by the symbol.Examine the table carefully and then fill in each blank in the following sentences with a suitable verb from the table.Answers:11)reached/secured 2)achieved

50、/attained 3)attained/reached 17)reach/secure 5)achieved/realized/fulfilled 6)fulfill/meet/satisfy 3.Fill in the blanks in Column B with an adjective in Text A.The target adjective must be opposite in meaning to the one in Column A and must form a correct collocation with the noun in Column C.Answers