1、新視野大學英語讀寫教程第二冊課后練習答案Unit 1Section A: I Comprehension of The Text1. The attitude is that if one is not moving ahead he is falling behind.2. Time is treated as if it were something almost real. (People budget it, waste it, steal it, kill it, cut it, account for it; they also charge for it.) They do th

2、is because time is a precious resource.3. Everyone is in a rush often under pressure. City people always appear to be hurrying to get where they are going, restlessly seeking attention in a store or elbowing others as they try to complete their shopping.4. Dont take it personally. This is because pe

3、ople value time highly and they resent someone else “wasting it beyond a certain appropriate point.5. New arrivals in America will miss opening exchanges, the ritual interaction that goes with a cup of coffee or tea and leisurely chats.6. Americans produce a steady flow of labor-saving devices. They

4、 communicate rapidly through faxes, phone calls or emails rather than through personal contacts.7. The impersonality of electronic communication has little or no relation to the significance of the matter at hand.8. It is taken as a sign of skillfulness or being competent to solve a problem or fulfi

5、ll a job with speed in the U.S.VocabularyIII.1. charge 2. convention 3. efficient 4. obtain 5. competent 6. assessing 7. 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 Buil

6、dingVI.1. commitment 2. attraction 3. appointment 4. impression 5. civilization 6. composition7. confusion 8. congratulation 9. consideration 10. explanation 11. acquisition 12. depressionVII.1. advisable 2. desirable 3. favorable 4. considerable 5. remarkable 6. preferable 7. drinkable 8. acceptabl

7、eSentence 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, whereas eat

8、ing 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 to leave immediately.5. S

9、ome praise him highly, whereas others put him down severely.TranslationX.1. She wouldn't 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 this week?4. The incre

10、ase 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 we have to carry on.XI.1. 我認為他不會搶劫,更不用說暴力搶劫了.2. 男工平均工資每小時10美元,而女工才每小時7美元.3. 自然界的平衡一旦遭到破壞

11、,就會帶來很多不可預知的影響.4. 期終考試迫在眉睫,你最好多花點時間看書.5. 有趣的是,消費者發(fā)現(xiàn)越來越難以區(qū)分某些品牌的原產(chǎn)國。其局部原因來自于全球化帶來的影響,局部原因是由于產(chǎn)地的變化.6. 最近一次調(diào)查說明,婦女占總勞動力的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

12、environmental protection. Active in their concern, teachers and students hold specific meetings to discuss environmental protection. Also, city planners take environmental problems into serious consideration. And, though reducing pollution can be expensive, factories often take every possible measur

13、e to do their part. Many people are concerned and active because air and water pollution affects everyone and makes it difficult for cities to survive and businesses to make a profit.Section BComprehension of the TextI. Main idea of Para. 1: Studying in a different country is a new experience, but t

14、here 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 devised to protect yours

15、elf against the effects of culture shock.Main idea of Para. 6: The third stage of culture shock adjustment, “recovery, 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. furthermor

16、e 10. interactIV.1. interact with 2. gone through 3. deal with 4. recovered from 5. adjusting to6. familiar to 7. In spite of 8. were tired of 9. prevented from 10. came to Unit 2Section AI. Comprehension of the Text1. She felt that Nikolai was quite different from what she had expected; still, she

17、was quite nervous.2. No. Actually she was quite surprised when Nikolai suggested that.3. They went through a lot of hard training sessions full of pain and tears. Yet the training was really productive.4. Yes, he did. He was always practicing while others were relaxing themselves.5. In training, the

18、y were strict coach and determined athlete; at other times, they were on good terms with each other, like friends. 6. Because Nikolai sang out instructions in a regular manner, similar to those of a dance instructor.7. the writer achieved a fourth place in the nation, but they didnt manage to partic

19、ipate in the Olympics.8. Besides improving her skills under Nikolais instruction, she also learned the importance of determination with courage, heart, and discipline; most important of all, she learned to be thankful and loving while living in this world.VocabularyIII. 1. promising 2. amusing 3. lo

20、wered 4. persisted 5. rank 6. 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. O 2. K 3. D 4. H 5. J 6. E 7. M 8. G 9. B 10. A Word BuildingVI. 1. observeobserver: one who observes a person or an event2. skiskier: one w

21、ho skis3. visitvisitor: one who visits somebody or some place4. learnlearner: one who learns something5. reportreporter: one who reports on persons or events for a newspaper6. drinkdrinker: one who often drinks alcohol, esp. too muchVII.1. tropical 2. musical 3. occasional 4. environmental 5. global

22、 6. dangerous 7. natural 8. central Sentence structureVIII.1. They didn't lose heart despite 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 pr

23、isoner 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 sister's3. nor do we have her telephone number4. nor would I like to go to work immediat

24、ely5. nor would I TranslationX. 1. Despite the fact that she is the only child in her family, she is never babied by her parents. 2. Mike didn't 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 no mea

25、ns a great writer. 4. He has no interest in football and is indifferent to who wins or 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 large an audience. XI. 1. 盡管那項方案一開始就

26、證明是不切實際的,但是他們還是堅持要實施. 2. 我無法說服他接受這項方案,也無法使他認識到這項方案的重要性. 3. 你是怎么把那么多東西塞進這個小行李箱的?4. 別人對他怎么看,他全不在意. 5. 我能否指出你犯了個小錯誤?6. 他母親讓他開車慢一點兒,但是他從不把她的話放在心上. 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.

27、As more and more computers are used in production lines, many jobs are being taken over 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 wa

28、ys 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 pa

29、in, 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. den

30、iedIV. 1. Natasha made herself stand out in the group interview by acting as the leader 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 this for the sake o

31、f 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 su

32、rprised at all. 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 time to participate in any activities outsi

33、de of class. Unit 3Section AComprehension of the Text1. The writer is a black man who is not an American citizen.2. According to him, during their two years together they had experienced the usual ups and downs of a couple learning to know, understand, and respect each other. In addition he thought

34、they had honestly confronted the weaknesses and strengths of each others characters.3. They learned a great deal about tolerance, compromise, and being open with each other.4. As with many couples, they got married for the wrong reasons and found out many years later that they were incompatible. The

35、y didnt take enough time to know each other. 5. Her mother, counseled Gail to be really sure she was doing the right thing.6. He immediately suspected that Mark was marrying his daughter in order to remain in the United States.7. He quoted statistics showing that mixed couples had a higher divorce r

36、ate than couples of the same race and gave examples of mixed couples he had counseled who were having marital difficulties.8. People can be very cruel toward children from mixed marriages.VocabularyIII. 1. mutual 2. illusion 3. canceled 4. overlooked 5. proceeded6. resolve 7. prejudice 8. compromise

37、 9. confirm 10. subsequentlyIV. 1. having nothing to do with 2. taking care of 3. met with 4. on the surface 5. work out6. incompatible with 7. ups and downs 8. learned of 9. indication of 10. 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. st

38、orage 4. cooking 5. ending 6. beginning7. gathering 8. removal 9. arrival 10. passage 11. writing 12. marriageVII. 1. relationship 2. citizenship 3. leadership 4. membership 5. boyhood 6. livelihood 7. brotherhood 8. authorship 9. adulthood 10. neighborhood 11. wisdom 12. ownershipSentence structure

39、VIII. 1. It is never too bad for usto 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 frie

40、nd, 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 o

41、n 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 because of cultural differences. 4. Though he has had ups an

42、d downs, I believed all along that he would succeed someday. 5. I have some reservations about the truth of your claim. 6. She isn't particularly tall, but her slim figure gives an illusion of height. XI. 1. 應盡早告知年輕人:必須認真對待法律. 2. 他現(xiàn)在面臨一個重要決定,這個決定可能會影響他的整個前程. 3. 即使在情況最糟糕的時候,你也必須保持鎮(zhèn)靜和信心. 4. 人際關(guān)系的成

43、功與否與雙方相處是否融洽以及交流是否順暢有很大關(guān)系. 5. 他受到襲擊,身受重傷,隨后不治而亡. 6. 他的舉止至少在外表上像個正常人.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 h

44、urts people. But in fact is can make a positive contribution to our life once we learn how to make the best 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 second. Even a total failure can give us fresh ideas o

45、r 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

46、 8. DVocabularyIII. 1. arrange 2. criticism 3. innocent 4. criticizing 5. miserable 6. modest 7. compelled 8. somehow 9. anticipate 10. brilliantIV. 1. on 2. from. to 3. off 4. with 5. away 6. about 7. over 8. On 9. Concerning 10. to Unit 4Section A:Comprehension of the Text1. He was waiting to see

47、a woman who had filled a special place in his life for the past thirteen months.2. Soon after he volunteered for military service, he received a book and a letter from this woman.3. John Blandford was the only person to write her back.4. She had faithfully written to John. Even when his letters did

48、not arrive, she wrote anyway, without decrease.5. As long as he received her letters, he felt as thought he could survive.6. She declined his request and explained her objection.7. Yes, but she had asked a lady well over forty to wear the rose on her coat.8. She wanted to make sure that John didnt l

49、ove her just for her beauty.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. v

50、anished 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. kindness 7. laziness 8. nervousnessVII. 1. noisy 2. wealthy 3. sunny 4. lucky 5. tasty 6. healthy 7. angry 8. icySentence structureVIII.

51、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 p

52、leasant for the mother to see her daughter growing into a young lady. IX. 1. as long as she got her father's 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

53、 is a great pleasure to meet friends from afar. 2. It doesn't matter whether the cat is black or white as long as it catches mice. 3. You must let me have the money back without fail by ten o'clock tomorrow morning. 4. Allow me to take part in this project: I am more than a little interested

54、 in it. 5. Everyone knows that he is special: He is free to come and go as he pleases. 6. Watching the unhappy look on her face, I felt as though she wishes to say something to me. XI. 1. 現(xiàn)如今,僅僅受過中等教育的人要想找份好工作越來越難了。2. 留得青山在,不怕沒柴燒. 3. 如果你對所購物品不滿意,我們將很樂意退款. 4. 我們對這塊偉大的美麗的土地心懷感謝之情,多年來它迎接了眾多的人來這里的海灘游覽.

55、5. 讓老師吃驚的是,沒人自愿當班長. 6. 那條狗忠心耿耿地繼續(xù)在火車站等待主人,直到兩年后死去. 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