大学英语综合教程全四册答案及课文译文.pdf

全新版大学英语综合教程答案及课文译文一全四册全新版大学英语第一册综合教程练习答案及课文译文Key to Exercises(Units 1-8)Unit 1 Part I Pre-reading TaskScript for the recording:Have you ever heard of the pop singer,John Lennon?Here he is singing a song he wrote for his son.Its called Beautiful Boy.Close your eyesHave no rearThe monster s toneHes on the run and your daddys hereBeautiful,beautiful,beautifulBeautiful boyBeautiful,beautiful,beautifulBeautiful boyBefore you go to sleep Saya little prayer1 John Lennon(1940-1980):First became famous as a singer and guitarist in the Beatles,a British rock group,writing many of their most successful hits.Later he left the group,but continued to be popular as a singer and songwriter.66-Appendix IEvery day in every wayIts getting better and betterBeautiful,beautiful,beautifulBeautiful boyBeautiful,beautiful,beautifulBeautiful boyOut on the ocean sailing awayI can hardly waitTo see you come of ageBut I guess well both j ust have to be patient Cause its a long way to go A bard row to hoe Yes its a long way to goBut in the meantimeBefore you cross the streetTake my bandLife is what happens to youWhile youre busy making other plansBeautiful,beautiful,beautifulBeautiful boyBeautiful,beautiful,beautifulBeautiful boyBefore you go to sleep Say a little prayer Every day in every way Its getting better and better1 A hard row to hoe:To hoe is to use a special farming tool,a hoe,to clear small weeds and break up the surface of the soil.The row referred to is a row of plants.Appendix I-$9-Beautifulbeautiful,beautifulBeautiful boyDarling,darling,darlingDarling SeanYouve j ust heard John Lennon singing a lullaby to his son Sean.A lullaby is a song we sing to help babies to go to sleep.So he tells Sean Close your eyes,have no fear,your Daddys here.Then he looks into the future.He sees his son setting out on lifes adventure:Out on the ocean sailing awayAnd he can hardly wait to see his son grow up,to reach eighteen when he comes of age and celebrates becoming an adult.But he knows theyll both have to be patientCause ita long way to go A hard row to hoeGrowing up can be difficult.At times it can,as we say,be a hard row to hoe.Its a phrase we use to describe any difficult task.But if growing up is sometimes hard,it is also full of surprises.Things happen when we least expect them:Lire is what happens to youWhile youre busy making other plansI think youll find the stories you are going to read in this unit show that John Lennon was right:growing up can be quite an adventure,full of the unexpected.As for John Lennon,sadly he never did live to see his son grow up and come of age,for John was shot dead by a madman in New York while Sean was still only five years old.-90-Appendix IPart II Text ATextorganization I.ParagraphsHeadings1Bakers feelings about English courses2Bakers impression of his new English teacher3A topic that attracts Bakers attention4Vivid memories the title brought back5 Bakers sudden desire to write about that topic6Anticipating punishment7Mr.Fleagles announcement8Classmates response to the essay9What Baker discovered2.PartsParagraphsMain IdeasPartiParas 1-2Baker was bored by everything associated with English courses,including essay writing.Part IIParas 3-5Baker found himself attracted by one particular topic and wrote about it for his own j oy.Part IIIParas 6-9The experience of writing the essay helped him discover his talent for writing and realize what he wished to do in life.Appendix I-91-VocabularyI.1.1)arguments3)sequence5)tedious7)reputation9)off and on11)associate.with13)finally15)tackle2)put.down4)rigid6)hold back8)distribute10)vivid12)congratulations14)turn in/turn out2.1)George hasbeen assigned to the newspapers Paris office.2)There is a possibility that his wish to become a writer will come true.3)She had a clear image of how she would look in twenty years time.4)When the officer gave the command the soldiers opened fire.5)As long as people keep buying bikes well keep turning them out.3.1)Mr.Green is very dull as a lecturer.Hes rigid and old fashioned,and doesnt seem to havethe faintest idea of how to inspire.I always get bored with/by his lectures.2)Alans essays are long and tedious to read.Whats more,his arguments are often based on out of date ideas.3)I was pleasantly surprised at my ability to compose an essay that the professor chose to read to the class.It was without doubt one of the happiest moments in my school career,but I did my best to avoid showing pleasure.When the professor offered me his congratulations,however,I could hardly hold back a smile.II.Synonyms in Cposed3.agony5.recall7.was violatingIII.Cmand8.anticipate2.for4.with6.about8.in,in-92-Appendix I10.on/upon9.fromStructure1.1)Russell Baker is reported to live today with his wife in Virginia.2)They are said to be building another bridge across the river.3)Only a few students in Mr.Parkers composition class are said to have really captured the essence of the essay.4)Those love poems were believed to have been composed by an English poet of the sixteenth century.2.1)as you suggested2)as I told you to3)exactly as I was4)as you have described them to meComprehensive ExercisesI.Cloze(A)2.1.hold back3.tediouscongratulation5.recalls7.arguments4.scanned9.turn out/turn in6.vivid(B)1.that3.black5.at2.after4.kids/children6.for/of8.So7.different1 she9.On11.answer1 assignment/bo13.wrong1 proved15.Thus1 myselfII.TranslationSusan lost her legs because of/in a car accident.For a time,she didnt know how to faceAppendix I-93ud to the fact that she would never(be able to)walk again.One day,while scanning(through)books,a true story caught her eye/she was attracted by a true story.It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer.Greatly inspired.Susan made up her mind to read as much as she could,and whats more,she wanted to write stories about her own childhood.Susan began to feel that she,too,would finally be able to lead a useful life.Part III TextBComprehension Checkl.b3.c5.bTranslation(参见 Appendix HI)Language Practice1.on prises5.assumed7.generally9.represent11.voluntary13.motioned15.decent2.a4.c6.c2.in advance4.adj usting to6.think up8.clashes10.evil12.in themeantime 14.Part IV Theme-related Language Learning TasksMcxdel paperA memorable ExperienceOn the morning of the college entrance test I rode a bike to the school where I would take the-94-Appendix Iexamination.Less than halfway between my house and the school,disaster struck.My bike hit a nail and thefront tyre went flat.I pushed the bike along the streets,looking for a repair shop.Minutes passed butstill there was none to be found.When I looked at my watch,I went wild with worry:there wereonly fifteen minutes left before the examination began,and the nearest bus stop was a long way off.Not knowing what to do,I stood still by the side of the road,tears welling up in my eyes.Then a carpulled in and I heard a voice asking what the matter was.When he heard my story,the driver offeredme a lift.Thank to his kindness,I arrived j ust in time.And so here I am today.(157words)Unit 2Part I Pre-reading TaskScript for the recording:Just what are friends for?To have fun with,of course,to share in the good times.Yet most people would say that a real friend is more than j ust a fair weather friend.A fair weather friend?A fair weather friend is someone whos happy to stay with you when things are going well but leaves as soon as trouble arrives,while a good friend,a true friend,is one wholl stand by you when you find yourself in difficulties.Thats certainly what the American pop singer Dionne Warwick thinks.As she tells her friend.you can always count on me,For sure,thats what friends are for,For good times,an bad times,I 11 be on your side forevermore.But she sings it better than I can say it.So lets listen to her as she sings her song Thats What Friends Are For.Appendix I-95-Thats What Friends Are ForDionne WarwickAnd I never thought Id reel this way And as far as Im concerned Im glad I got the chance to sayThat I do believe I love you And if I should ever go away,Well,then close your eyes and try,To feel the way we do today,And then if you can remember,Keep smiling,keep shining,Knowing you can always count on me,For sure,thats what friends are for,For good times and had times,Ill he on your side forevermore,Thats what friends are for.Well,you came and opened me And now theres so much more I see And so by the way,I thank you And then for the times were apart,Well,then close your eyes and know These words are coming from my heart And then it you can remember,Keep smiling,keep shining,Knowing you can always count on me,For sure,thats what friends are for,For good times,and had times,Ill he on your side forevermore,Thats what friends are for,Keep smiling,keep shining,Knowing you can always count on me,For sure thats what friends are for,For good times,and had times,Ill he on your side forevermore,-9t-Appendix IThats what mends are tor,Keep smiling,keep shining,Knowing you can always count on me,For sure,thats what friends are tor.For good times,and bad times,Ill be on your side forevermore,Thats what friends are for.Part II Text APoints for Discussion1.a)He sounded as if he had a cold or something.b)Thanks,I said,but I dont want to read your mail.Thats pretty personal.c).the first sentence reminded me of myself:Tve been meaning to write for some time,but Ive always postponed it.d)It then went on to say that he often thought about the good times they had had together when they both lived in the same neighborhood.e)He shook his head:Time.f)This is a good part here,I said.Where it says,your friendship over the years has meant an awful lot to me,more than I can say because Im not good at saying things like that.I found myself nodding in agreement,That must have made you feel good,didnt it?g)I know Id like to receive a letter like that from my oldest friend.lext Organization1.1)The story begins with the cab driver reading a letter.2)The letter Tom wrote to his friend Ed.3)Their conversation was centered on the lifelong friendship between the driver and Old Ed.4)The author got to learn more about their friendship by reading the letter himself.2.Parts Paragraphs Main IdeasPart One Paras 1-20 From a conversation with the cab driver the author learnedhow much he regretted failing to keep up correspondenceAppendix I-97-with his old friend Ed.Part TwoParas 21-35Reading the letter by himself,the author learned more about the lifelong friendship between the driver andPart ThreePara 36The drivers experience urged the author to reach for his pen.VocabularyI.1.1)absolutely2)available3)every now and then4)are5)destinationurging/urged7)mostly6)know.by9)right awayheart11)or something8)hangs out13)went by10)reunion15)keep in touch2.1)It seemed that his failure in the examination was still on his mind.2)He was completely choked up by the sight of his team losing in the final minutes of the game.3)She was so lost in study that she forgot to have dinner.4)Something has come up and I am afraid I wont be able to accomplish the proj ect on time.5)The cost of equipping the new hospital was estimated at$2 million.3.1)A couple of flights at Pudong Airport were uostDoned this morning because of the awfulweather.It is estimated that over one thousand passengers were held up.2)My professor assigned me some reference books on computers to read.Unfortunately they are not available in our school library.I am kind of worried about it.3)Michael is not much of a teacher.He often skips from one subj ect to another so it is difficult for his students to follow him.Besides he j ust lets them ao ahead with exercises without making sure they have understood what they are expected to do.II.Collocation1.to2.for3.at4.from5.in*6.to7.on8.with-9$-Appendix I1.more or less3.Something5.more or lessStructure1.1)may/might as well watch2)may/might as well pour out3)may/might as well walk4)may/might as well buy2.1)She looks as if she is worried about it.2)It smells as if it is fresh.3)It sounds as if it is Chinese.4)It feels as if it is made of silk.Comprehensive ExercisesI.Cloze(A)1.choked up3.practically5.correspondence7.destination9.Mostly11.absolutely(B)1.how3.but5.to7.reply/answer9.asking11.touch13.pieces15.check2.kind of/sort of4.kind of/sort of6.or something2.awful4.neighborhood6.available8.reunion10.postponing2.himself4.So6.long8.from10.when12.for14.go16.outAppendix I-99II.TranslationIt is not easy to keep in touch with friends when they are far away.This is certainly true in my case.It has been a couple of years since I left my old neiohborhood and all the friends I had there.Ive been meaning to write to them but something or other comes ue and I j ust dont seem to find the time.Now I have kind of lost touch with them.They are always on my mind,however,and I think I will certainly make an effort to keep up correspondence with them in future.Part III Text BComprehension Checkl.d2.3.b 4.a 5d 6.c7.ddTranslation（参见 Appendix III）language Practice1.stuff2.uneasy3.dragging4.highlight5.get rid of6.despair7.was8.soakedpeering/peered 9.10.in good shapeswung12.rescue11.extent14.let.down13.draw on15.Worse still-100-Appendix IPart IV Theme-related Language Learning TasksModel paperOld Friend,Ive been meaning to write for some time,but Ive always postponed it.You know what Im like,always putting things off till tomorrow.And writing was never my strong point.But looking out the window j ust now at the kids playing outside reminded me of when we were their age.All sorts of memories,like the time Tim Shea broke the window,the Halloween that we tied Old Mr.Parkers gate,and when Mrs.Culver used to keep us after school,came flooding back.What a great time we spent hanging out together.Come to think of it,time was j ust about all we did have to spend in those days.But time flies.I began the letter with Old Friend because thats what weve become over the yearsold friends.And there arent many of us left.Which makes those who are all the more precious.You in particular.Your friendship over the years has meant an awful lot to me,more than I can say because Im not good at saying things like that.Anyway,weve been out of touch for far too long.So I thought youd like to know that I was thinking of you.We really must try to get together soon.Why not come to visit?You know youre always welcome.Your Old Friend,Tom PS If you see Tim Shea remind him he never did replace that ball of mine he broke the window with!(245words)Appendix I-101-Unit3Part I Pre-reading TaskScript for the recording:This unit begins with an article on science.Before you read it,let me tell you something about its author,Stephen Hawking.Hawking is perhaps the most well-known scientist since Einstein.L ike Einstein his work tackles the big questions,questions such as How did the universe begin?Why is the universe the way it is?and How will it end?He is now working on what is sometimes known as the theory of everything.Among other things,this promises to explain what caused the Big Bang that started the univers