全新版大学英语（第二版）综合教程2习题答案Unit 1 1. Vocabulary1) insert 2) on occasion 3) investigate 4) In retrospect 5) initial 6) phenomena 7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) not in the least11) promote 12) emerged 2. Rewrite each sentence 1) There is a striking contrast between the standard of living in the north of the country and the south. 2) Natural fiber is said to be superior to synthetic fiber. 3) The citys importance as a financial center has evolved slowly. 4) His nationality is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer. 5) The poems by a little-known sixteenth-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines. 3. 1) Chinese isnt a subject that can be picked up in a month. You cant accomplish your goal of mastering the language unless you work at it for years. Well, it sounds as if Im exaggerating the difficulties, but the fact is Im only telling the truth. 2) The principal is somewhat disappointed with the performance of the children. From what she has gathered, some of the teaching staff have neglected their pupils. She has just announced that strict work regulations have been made and that they apply to both Chinese and overseas teachers. 3) The teacher-directed and the child-directed approaches to teaching art represent two extremes of opinion. Too many teacher-directed activities cannot be expected to effectively assist children in learning because of the rigid structure. On the other hand, too many child-directed activities may see a curriculum that is totally unstructured and out of control. There are valid reasons to believe a teacher-guided approach would be a superior way to guide childrens development. This approach combines some form of structure with the child leading the direction. II. Confusable Words1. 1) continual 3) continual 2 1) principal 3) principle 5) principal 2) continuous 4) continuous 2) principal 4) principles III. Usage 1. themselves 2. himself/herself 3. herself/by herself/on her own 4. itself 5. ourselves 6. yourself/by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A) 1. contrast 2. exaggerating 3. priority 4. on the other hand 5. promoting 6. pick up 7. assist 8. accomplish 9. on occasion 10. neglecting 11. worthwhile 12. superior (B) 1. end 2. perform 3. facing 4. competent 5. equipped 6. designed 7.approach 8. rest 9. definitely 10. quality II. Translation 1. sentences 1)It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition. 2)Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience. 3)Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age. 4)Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it s worthwhile to buy/ purchase it?5)If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating. 2. passage translation To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important. Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English. Unit 2 Text A A Life Full of RichesI. Vocabulary 1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases1) abrupt 2) emotional 3) bless 4) wear and tear 5) dated 6) consequences 7) seemingly 8) in contrast to 9) Curiosity 10) genuine 11) primarily 12) sentiments 2. Rewrite each sentence1) confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first 2) vital to the existence of all forms of life 3) some confusion among the students about what to do after class to follow up on the subject 4) nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy 5) tickled him to think that she d come to ask his advice3. Complete the sentences 1) a lingering, fabricating, sentiments 2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences 3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attain II. Words with Multiple Meanings 1. It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus. 2. She arrived early and took a front row seat. 3. Don t take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story. 5. My uncle will take me (alone on his trip) to the Arctic this summer. 6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him. 7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition. 8. If you don t take my advice, you will regret it.III. Usage 1. hanging 2. to give 3. to return 4. being praised 5. not having 6. to say 7. to open 8. being helped Comprehensive Exercises I. Cloze 1. Text-related 1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) falling into 4) bracket 5) deny 6) tangible 7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place 10) abrupt 11) focus 12) donations 2. Them。