新世纪大学英语综合教程4(第二版)习题答案1-4单元

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

4. In the box 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. ▆ Answers:

1) at the same time 2) are stuck with 3) for certain 4) make no difference 5) on average 6) 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

1. 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 with 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

2. Fill in each blank with one of the words listed below in the appropriate form, paying

special attention to the meaning and spelling.

▆ Answers:

1) accept 2) oppression 3) loss 4) excerpts 5) depression 6) loose 7) except 8) expectations 9) lose 10) suppress

3. 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 complete 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 with 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:

1) Though it was raining hard, yet they went on playing football.