新编大学英语第二册课后答桉.doc

Unit 1?Part Two Reading centered activitiesPre-reading Reading Comprehension1.Understanding the structure of the passagePara.1-4cpara.5-7 apara.8-11 bpara.12-13 d2. 1) They would stare at them. 2) He felt embarrassed/ ashamed 3) He never let on. 4) He usually walked there with the help of his son 5) He was pulled on a childs sleigh to the subway station 6) He like basketball, dances, and parties 7) He asked them to sit down and fight with him. 8) He was proud of his son 9) He missed him very much and was sorry for what he had thought about him. 10) He learned to have a good heart from his father.3. 1) C2) A3) C4) B5) D6) A 7) B8) C9) D10) A4. Understanding the reference Words.1)the difficulty in coordination the steps2)whether a person has a good heart3)a good heart4)the baseball team5)sat down to fight6)what the son has achieved 7)sensed8)the reluctance to walk with him?Vocabulary 1. 1) urged 2) halted 3) bother 4) embarrassed 5) adjusted 6) complain 7) kid 8)engage9)subject10)saw to it that11)coordinate 12)participate2.Word-buildingpatiencebitternessfortuneknowledgeablereluctantentrancecomplaintenviousmemorablefrustration1)bitter2)fortunate3)patience4)memorable5)reluctant6)entrance7)complaints8)envious9)knowledgeable10)frustration?Translation1.He walks slowly because of his bad leg.2.He came to the meeting despite his serious illness.3.He saw to it that the same mistake didnt happen again.4.Now that theyve got to know each other a little better, the get along just fine.5.Then I found myself surrounded by half a dozen boys.6.I send you my best wishes on this happy occasion.Unit 2? Part Two Reading centered activitiesPre-reading Reading Comprehension1.Understanding the main idea of the passage1)different2)problems3)communication4)translator5)trust6)acceptance7)exaggerate8)superlatives9)metaphors10)generalizations11)unsupportive12)literally13)rethink14)translate2.Understanding Specific Information1) F 2) T3) F 4) T5) T6) F7) T8) T9) T 10) T?Vocabulary1.1) mess2) repeat3) mislead4) intends5) tend6) exaggerates7) frustrating8) misinterpreted9) acceptance10) trust2. Step One1) f2) c 3) a 4) k 5) I 6) e7) h 8) j9) g10) b11) d Step Two1)conveyed/ conveyed2)assistance3)encounter4)conflict5)emphasis6)reacted7)recognize8)manner9)assumed/assume10)emerged/emerges11)ignore3. 1) out 2) on 3) with 4) of5) In6) in7) to8) on9) At10) of?Translation 1.I went to the dentist yesterday to have a bad/decayed tooth pulled out.2.The development of things depends fundamentally on internal causes.3.All roads lead to Rome.4.I meant/intended to give you that book today, but I forgot to bring it with me.5.I was on the verge of accepting his advice.6.Divorce is not a matter you can afford to take lightly.Unit 3Part TwoPost-reading?Reading Comprehension1.Understanding the Organization of the Text1)Introduction (para.1)Each person has the potential to win in his own way.2) The meaning of “winner” and “loser”(Par. 2)A winter is one who responds genuinely by being trustworthy and responsiveA loser is one who fails to respond genuinely3)Few people are winners and losers all the time.(Par.3)4)Winners (Par. 4-7)Characteristics of a winner:A.A winter is genuineB.A winner is not afraid to do his own thinking and to use his own knowledge.C.A winner is flexible.D.A winner has a love for life.E.A winner cares about the world and its people.5)Losers (Para. 8-10)Possible causes: Poor nutrition, cruelty, unhappy relationship, disease, continuing disappointments, and inadequate physical care.Characteristics of a loser:A.A loser lacks an ability to appropriately express himself through a full range of possible behavior.B.A loser has difficulty giving and receiving love.2.Understanding Specific Information1) C2) D3) A 4) B 5) C?Vocabulary1. 1) appreciateA.感激B. 欣赏，赏识2 ) Capacity A. 容量，容积，容纳力 B. 能力，力量，才能3)channelA. 频道B. 把-导向，引导，集中4)contributeA. 捐献，捐赠，贡献出B. 有助于， 促成5)flexibleA. 有弹性的，柔韧的B. 灵活的，可变通的6) guiltA. 罪，罪行B. 内疚，自责，悔恨7) potentialA. 潜在的，可能的B. 潜力，潜能8) rigidA. 硬的，不易弯曲的B. 严格的，刻板的2 achieve-achievementdepend-dependencecruel-crueltygenuine-genuinenessaware-awarenesscapable-capabilityexpect-expectationlimit-limitationuniqueuniquenessrespondresponsedisappoint-disappointmentbehavebehavior1) expectation2) limitations3) capability4) achievement5) response6) awareness7) behavior8) disappointment 9) cruelty10) dependence3. 1) entered into2) channeled -into3) holds/held back 4) unaware of5) separates-from6) referred to -as 7) lived up to8) calls for 9) contributes to10) sees/ saw -as?Translation1. Lack of confidence contributed to his failure.2. She has shown great courage in the face of her serious illness.3.We came to the conclusion that she was telling the truth.4.His secretary failed to tell him about the meeting.5.Learning languages isnt just a matter of memorizing words.6.Once she has made her decision, no one can hold her back.7.Itll be difficult to live up to the standards set by our captain.8.The scientist referred to this discovery as the most exciting new development in this field.Part FourWriting and Translation2. Translation Practice1)Failure is the mother of success.2)Any man who is afraid of failure will/can never win.3)Success means that you enjoy/love and are good at doing what you are doing now.4)One who is eager to win will not necessarily win quickly.5)A successful person doesnt ask for things from others. On the contrary/ Instead, he will ask himself: “ What can I leave to this world?”6)A real winner is someone who makes the greatest contributions to the society, not the one who is the richest, or the most famous.Unit 4Part TwoPost-Reading?Reading Comprehension1. Understanding the Organization of the Text1)Introduction (Para. 1-2)The term placebo is introduced: when it is prescribed and what it is.2)The study of the placebo(Para.3-7)i)The placebo works because the human mind fools itself.ii)The placebo makes the wish to get better become reality.iii)The doctor70 percent or the peopleonly 25 percent of the people3)seasickness, coughs, colds, pain after an operationnothing at allThe first group showed no changes from the way old people in that village had always been.a placeboThe second group had much better health and a lower death rate.a real drug which was intended to help with the problems of old age.The third group showed much the same results as the group that took the placebo.4)if the placebo can have bad effects it should never be used.2. Understanding Specific Information 1) Yes2) No3) Maybe4) Yes5) Yes6) No7) Yes8) Maybe?Vocabulary1.1)A. a substance used for treating illness, especially a liquid you drinkB. the treatment and study of illness and injuries2)A. an act of firing a gunB. an injection of a drug3)A. the part of a spacecraft in which astronauts live and workB a plastic container shaped like a very small tube with medicine inside4)A. become whole and sound, return to healthB. cause to become mentally or emotionally strong again after a bad experience5)A. a particular way of behaving towards someone or of dealing with them.B. a method that is intended to cure an injury or illness.6)A. the process of cutting into someones body to repair or remove a part that is damagedB. the process of making a machine or system work7)A. a person or their particular problem that a doctor is dealing withB. a situation that exists, especially as it affects a particular person or group8)A. make someone think that a particular thing is true; indicateB. tell someone your ideas about what they should do, where they should go, etc.2. 1) a2) e3) f4) d5) g6) h7) c8) b?Translation1)All I can say is that we are extremely sorry.2)In many cases regulations alone will not work.3)He is highly likely to succeed because of his intelligence and diligence.4)She stared at me as if I were a stranger.5)It is reported that three people were injured in the traffic accident yesterday.6)I feel angry at the way he (has) treated me.7)The patient is much the same this morning as he was yesterday.8)Id like to stay (at) home this evening rather than go out.Unit5Part TwoPost-Reading?Reading Comprehension1. Understanding the Organization of the TextI Introduction: Questions concerning dreams have puzzled human beings. (para.1)II Dreaming and sleeping (para. 2-3)1) When does dreaming occur?When we are in REM sleep.2) What are the main purposes of sleeping?To give us rest and to allow us to dream.III Possible causes of dreams (para. 4-6)1)PhysiologicalExample: Sleeping with ones feet too close to a heater may cause one to dream of walking on hot coals.2)Reflection of inner fearsExample: Worrying about losing ones job may cause one to dream of losing ones job.IV Dreaming interpretation (para.7-9)1)The earliest dream dictionary included symbols such as drinking wine to indicate a short life and drinking water to indicate a long life.2)Artemidorus dictionary includes symbols such as right hand (father), left hand (mother) and dolphin (a good omen).3) Most experts warn that dream interpretations should be treated with care.2 Understanding Specific Information1) T 2) T 3) T 4)T 5) F 6) T 7) T 8) T 9) F 10) F?Vocabulary1 1) explanation 2) enthusiasts 3)frustrating 4)popularity 5) unconscious 6) electrical 7) movements 8) recognizable 9) interpretation 10) countless2 Task A 1) asleep 2) sleepless 3) sleep 4) sleepy 5) asleep 6) slept 7) sleeping, sleep 8) sleeperTask B 1)submerged: (cause to) go below the surface of the sea, river or lake （使）浸没，淹没2)subculture: the behavior, practices, etc. associated with a group within a society亚文化3)submarine: a special type of ship which can travel under water潜水艇4)subway: (BrE) a path for people to walk under a road or railway地下通道; (AmE) a railway that runs under the ground地铁5)subzero: (of temperatures) below zero零度以下的6)Subtropical: related to an area near to a tropical area, or typical of that area副热带的，亚热带的7)subspecies: a subdivision of a species（物种的）亚种8)subnormal: below an average or expected standard, especially of intelligence低于正常的3. 1) progressed 2) puzzled 3) process 4) reflected 5) predict 6) advances 7) symbol 8) ancient 9) error 10) conscious 11) analysis 12) inner?Translation1 You will see that what I am saying now will come true.2 The lecture was so boring that half (of) the students fell asleep.3 The problem of unemployment is tied up with the development of new technology.4 His appearance has changed so much that you may well not recognize him.5 The castle dates back to the 14th century.6 She has never done anything for them, whereas they have done everything they can for him.Unit6Vocabulary1.1) common 2) appropriate 3) forbidden 4) supplies 5) related6) evidence 7) requires 8) raise 9) spread 10) sufficiently2.1) disgusting 2) habit 3) insects 4) reasonable 5) relatively6) animals 7) harvested 8) grow 9) nearly 10) other 11) altogether 12) consumed 13) avoided 14) popular 15) offers16) served 17) would 18) enjoyed 19) considered 20) reject3.1) g 2) f 3) b 4) c 5) h 6) e 7) I 8) d 9) a 10) jTranslation1.We regard him as one of the best players in the game.2.The scientist picked up those little pieces of rock and carefully put them into a box.3.The population of China is almost five times as large as that of the United States.4.The reason why grass is green was once a mystery to the little boy.5.She was standing by the window, apparently quite calm and relaxed.6.Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales.7.She put on dark glasses as a protection against the strong light.8.He could no longer be trusted after that incident.Part ThreeFurther Development1.Jokes and Riddles About FoodStep one1)Pear. 2) Mushroom.2 Food Proverbs1)d: Half a loaf is better than none.有一点总比没有好。Meaning: Even if you have only a little, it is better than none at all.2)e: The proof of the pudding is in the eating.布丁好坏，一尝便知。Meaning: Something new can only be judged to be good or bad after it has been tried or used.3)b: Too many cooks spoil the broth.厨师多了烧坏汤。Meaning: if there are too many people trying to do the same job at the same time, the job will not be done well.4)f: One mans meat is another mans poison.甲之熊掌，乙之砒霜Meaning: Something that one person likes may not be liked by someone else.5)g: You cant have your cake and eat it too. 两者不可兼得。Meaning: if you eat your cake, you cant have it. In other words, one cant have two good things at once.6)c: Dont put all your eggs in one basket.不要把一切希望寄托在一件事上。Meaning: Dont depend completely on one thing or one course of action in order to achieve success. Or one should try alternative ways.7)a: Its no use crying over spilt milk.事后不要无益地后悔。Meaning: Its useless to waste time feeling sorry about an earlier mistake or problem that cant be changed. 3 Preparing FoodUnit 7Vocabulary1.1) saveA. help someone by making it unnecessary for them to do something unpleasant or inconvenientB. keep money so that you can use it later, especially when you gradually add more money over a period of time2) missionA. an important job that someone has been given to do especially when they are sent to another placeB. a group of important people who are sent by their government to another country to discuss something or collect information3) do A. be suitable or acceptableB. cook4) exposeA. leave something no longer covered or protectedB. make known (something secret), reveal5) modestyA. behavior in which one avoids talking about ones abilities, qualities, or possessionsB. the quality or state of being not large in size or amount, or not expensive6) observe A. watch someone or something carefullyB. obey (a law, rule or custom)7) flightA. a set of stairs between one floor and the nextB. a journey in a plane or space vehicle8) bowA. v. bend your body over something, especially in order to see it more clearlyB. n. a knot of cloth o