新世纪大学英语综合教程第二册课后作业及答案

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2. In the boxes below are some of the expressions 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

all but in particular in search of take in

3) The local people tell me it is all but impossible to climb up to the top of the snowy mountain.

4) Marilyn Monroe went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. 6) Last but not least, I would like to thank all of you, and in particular the Chairman. Dr. Rogers, for his full support over the last three years. 8) When he took in what was happening and realized something was wrong, he decided to get away quickly.

7. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets

1) 这种情景总是令我感动，让我深思。 Such a sight always moves me and sets me thinking. 2) 别怪她了，在类似情况下，你自己也会这么做的。

Stop scolding/blaming her—you’d have done the same thing under/in similar circumstances. 3) 我们应当为自己所拥有的一切面心存感激，而不是对任何事情都漫不经心。

We should be appreciative of/grateful for what we have instead of taking everything for granted. 4) 他也许会答应改变，但无非又是说一套做一套罢了。

He may promise to change, but it’s the same old story of saying one thing and doing another. 5)我苦苦思索该怎样把这可怕的消息告诉他。

I racked my brains about how to break the terrible news to him. 6) 我将永远无法报答父母为我所做的一切。

It will be impossible for me to repay my parents for everything they have done for me 7) 且让我再次感谢大家的参与，祝你们工作顺利。

For now, it reminds to me to thank you once more for joining us and wish you good luck in your work. 8) 我一开始就说过，他会给我们惹麻烦的。

I said right from the beginning that he would cause us trouble. Unit 3

1. In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary.

neglect prospect reward trace

4) The garden has fallen into a state of neglect since its owner died two years ago.

7) The origin of Chinese writing can be traced back to ancient China although we are not certain of the date of its invention.

11) More and more people in big companies are enrolling in English courses to improve their promotion(晋升) prospects 15) Susan started singing to her baby and was rewarded with a smile. 2. In the boxes below are some of the expressions 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

come across come up with flood in many a pack up plunge…in/into put…to the test stay the course

1) Since the summer vacation has started, let’s pack up and spend a week in the country with my grandparents.

2)The boy is so interested in the popular novel entitled Harry Porter and the Deathly Hallows (圣徒) that he has read it for many a time.

3)I admire Steve very much, for in his pursuit of a successful life, he always stays the course and never gives up in spite of the many difficulties and risks he has encountered.

4) The couple’s love was put to the test when the husband was crippled in a car accident.

5) I mailed out 250 letters to complete strangers for help and within 6 weeks the stream of money came flooding in from all over the country. 6)When searching for some news online (在线的) last night, I came across an interesting website (网址) devoted to computer games.

7)He is so clever that he can always scome up with solutions at the last moment.

8) At the sight of the big fish, the fisherman plunged his hands into the water and caught it with graceful ease.

4. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets

1)听说他的新书是根据发生在田纳西州一个小镇上的真事写的。 Rumor has it that his new book is based on a true story about a family in a small Tennessee town. 2)他在中学教书，但也兼职做些翻译来赚取外快。

He teaches in a middle school, but he does some translation work on the side to bring extra cash/money. 3) 自信是件好事，但自信与自负是有区别的。

It’s good to be confident (about yourself), but there is a difference between confidence and conceit. 4) 只有坚持到底的人才会成功。半途而废的人永远也无法实现梦想。

Only those who stick it out can achieve success. Those who give up halfway will never realize their dreams. 5)一个真正的英雄有勇气，有高尚的目标，而且乐于奉献。

A true hero possesses/has courage, a noble purpose and a willingness to make sacrifices. 6)任何人只要拿起这本小说读了第一段，就会发现很难把它放下。