1、Key to Exercises (Units 1-7)Unit 1Part II Text AText organization l.Paragraphs Headings1 Bakers feelings about English courses2 Bakers impression of his new English teacher3 A topic that attracts Bakers attention4 Vivid memories the title brought back5 Bakers sudden desire to write about that topic6
2、 Anticipating punishment7 Mr. Fleagles announcement8 Classmates response to the essay9 What Baker discovered2.Parts Paragraphs Main IdeasPart i Paras 1-2 Baker was bored by everything associated with English courses, including essay writing.Part II Paras 3-5 Baker found himself attracted by one part
3、icular topic and wrote about it for his own joy.Part III Paras 6-9 The experience of writing the essay helped him discover his talent for writing and realize what he wished to do in life.VocabularyI. 1. 1) arguments 2) put . down3) sequence 4) rigid5) tedious 6) hold back7) reputation 8) distribute9
4、) off and on 10) vivid11) associate . with 12) congratulations13) finally 14) turn in/turn out15) tackle2. 1) George has been assigned to the newspapers Paris office.2) There is a possibility that his wish to become a writer will come true.3) She had a clear image of how she would look in twenty yea
5、rs time.4) When the officer gave the command the soldiers opened fire.5) As long as people keep buying bikes well keep turning them out.3. 1) Mr. Green is very dull as a lecturer. Hes rigid and old fashioned, and doesnt seem to havethe faintest idea of how to inspire. I always get bored with / by hi
6、s lectures.2) Alans essays are long and tedious to read. Whats more, his arguments are often based on out of date ideas.3) I was pleasantly surprised at my ability to compose an essay that the professor chose to read to the class. It was without doubt one of the happiest moments in my school career,
7、 but I did my best to avoid showing pleasure. When the professor offered me his congratulations, however, I could hardly hold back a smile.II. Synonyms in Context1. composed 2. severe3. agony 4. extraordinary5. recall 6. command7. was violating 8. anticipateIII. Collocation1. at 2. for3. of 4. with5
8、. as 6. about7. to 8. in, in9. from 10. on/uponStructure1. 1) Russell Baker is reported to live today with his wife in Virginia.2) They are said to be building another bridge across the river.3) Only a few students in Mr. Parkers composition class are said to have really captured the essence of the
9、essay.4) Those love poems were believed to have been composed by an English poet of the sixteenth century.2. 1) as you suggested2) as I told you to3) exactly as I was4) as you have described them to meComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A)1. hold back3. tedious5. recall7. arguments9. turn out/turn in(B)
10、1. that3. black5. at7. different9. On 11. answer 13. wrong 15. ThusII. TranslationSusan lost her legs because of / in a car accident. For a time, she didnt know how to face2. congratulations4. scanned6. vivid8. off and on10. career2. after4. kids/children6. for/of8. So10.she12.assignment/book14.prov
11、ed16.myselfup to the fact that she would never ( be able to) walk again.One day, while scanning (through ) books, a true story caught her eye/she was attracted by a true story. It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer. Greatly inspired. Susan made up her mind to read as muc
12、h as she could, and whats more, she wanted to write stories about her own childhood. Susan began to feel that she, too, would finally be able to lead a useful life.Part III TextBComprehension Checkl.b 2. a3. c 4. c5.b 6. cTranslation(参见 Appendix HI)Language Practice1. on purpose3. comprises5. assume
13、d7. generally9. represent 11. voluntary 13. motioned 15. decentUnit 2Part II Text APoints for Discussion1. a) He sounded as if he had a cold or something.b) “Thanks,“ I said, “but I dont want to read your mail. Thats pretty personal.“c) . the first sentence reminded me of myself: “Ive been meaning t
14、o write for some time, but Ive always postponed it.“d) It then went on to say that he often thought about the good times they had had together when 2. in advance4. adjusting to6. think up8. clashes 10. evil12. in the meantime 14. appealthey both lived in the same neighborhood.e) He shook his head: “
15、Time.“f) “This is a good part here,“ I said. “Where it says, your friendship over the years has meant an awful lot to me, more than I can say because Im not good at saying things like that.“ I found myself nodding in agreement. “That must have made you feel good, didnt it?“g) “I know Id like to rece
16、ive a letter like that from my oldest friend.“Text Organization1. 1) The story begins with the cab driver reading a letter.2) The letter Tom wrote to his friend Ed.3) Their conversation was centered on the lifelong friendship between the driver and Old Ed.4) The author got to learn more about their
17、friendship by reading the letter himself.2.Parts Paragraphs Main IdeasPart One Paras 1-20 From a conversation with the cab driver the author learnedhow much he regretted failing to keep up correspondencewith his old friend Ed.Part Two Paras 21-35 Reading the letter by himself, the author learned mor
18、e about the lifelong friendship between the driver and Old Ed.Part Three Para 36 The drivers experience urged the author to reach for his pen.VocabularyI. 1. 1) absolutely3) every now and then5) destination7) mostly9) right away 11) or something 13) went by 15) keep in touch2. 1) It seemed that his
19、failure in the examination was still on his mind.2) He was completely choked up by the sight of his team losing in the final minutes of the game.3) She was so lost in study that she forgot to have dinner.4) Something has come up and I am afraid I wont be able to accomplish the project on time.5) The
20、 cost of equipping the new hospital was estimated at $2 million.3. 1) A couple of flights at Pudong Airport were postponed this morning because of the awfulweather. It is estimated that over one thousand passengers were held up.2) My professor assigned me some reference books on computers to read. U
21、nfortunately they are not available in our school library. I am kind of worried about it.3) Michael is not much of a teacher. He often skips from one subject to another so it is difficult for his students to follow him. Besides he just lets them go ahead with exercises without making sure they have
22、understood what they are expected to do.II. Collocation1. to 2. for3. at 4. from5. in * 6. to7. on 8. with2) available4) are urging/urged6) know . by heart8) hangs out 10) reunion 12) practically 14) going aheadIII. Usage1. more or less 2. kind of/sort of3. Something 4. kind of/sort of5. more or les
23、s 6. or somethingStructure1. 1) may/might as well watch2) may/might as well pour out3) may/might as well walk4) may/might as well buy2. 1) She looks as if she is worried about it.2) It smells as if it is fresh.3) It sounds as if it is Chinese.4) It feels as if it is made of silk.Comprehensive Exerci
24、sesI. Cloze(A)1. choked up3. practically5. correspondence7. destination9. Mostly 11. absolutely(B)1. how3. but5. to7. reply/answer9. asking 11.touch 13. pieces 15. check2. awful 4. neighborhood 6. available8. reunion 10. postponing2. himself4. So6. long8. from 10. when 12. for 14. go 16. outII. Tran
25、slationIt is not easy to keep in touch with friends when they are far away. This is certainly true in my case.It has been a couple of years since I left my old neighborhood and all the friends I had there. Ive been meaning to write to them but something or other comes up and I just dont seem to find
26、 the time. Now I have kind of lost touch with them. They are always on my mind, however, and I think I will certainly make an effort to keep up correspondence with them in future.Part III Text BComprehension Checkl. d3. a 5. c 7. d2. b 4. d 6. dTranslation(参 见 Appendix III)language Practice1. stuff
27、3. dragging 5. get rid of 7. was peering/peered 9. swung 11. extent 13. draw on 15. Worse still2. uneasy4. highlight6. despair8.soaked 10. in good shape 12. rescue 14. let. downUnit 3Part II Text AText Organization1.Parts Paragraphs Main IdeasPart One Paras 1-3 To make informed decisions about chang
28、e, the public needs a basic understanding of science.Part Two Paras 4-6 What can be done to educate the public about science.Part Three Para 7 With an informed public, human civilization will survive.2. 1) The importance of the teaching of science in schools.2) The role mass media can play, especial
29、ly what television can do.Vocabularyinquired in terms of tend precise grasped sufficient convey in two mindsWinning the match today has ensured their team a place in the Cup Final. Susan was not informed of the reasons why she was dismissed. These computer games entertain as well as educate the lear
30、ner. No living thing can do without air and water. The election is likely to be held in June.The films appeal lies in not only the entertainment it provides to the audience but also the questions it raises about the possible contact between human beings and alien civilizations. 2) The decision on th
31、e new project is made on the basis of scientific study. The project is2) brief4) cut.off6) anyway8) moreover10) in the form of12) initiative14) fit into1 1)3)5)7)9)11)13)15)2 1)2)3)4)5)3.1)likely to succeed despite the fact that we do not have sufficient funds at the moment.3) True it is hard to mak
32、e accurate predictions (预言), but the steady growth of the information industry ensures that this line of products will be highly profitable.II. Prefixation1. regained 3. undersupplied 5. precondition 7. mispronounced2. undecided 4. disabled 6. foresight 8. enrichIII. Antonyms2. 1)majority3) increase
33、d5) local7) wrong2) accepted 4) weaknesses6) late8) falseStructure1) My income is now twice as much as I used to earn two years ago.2) I am wearing only half as much as I usually do because of the warm weather.3) If you had spent half as much time on your studies as your elder sister did, you could
34、have made the honor roll.4) I could eat/could have eaten as much again if the doctor had not told me to go on a diet.1) As is shown by the growth rate of GDP in the last two decades, Chinas reform and open policy is a great success.2) As is predicted by some newspapers, there will be a substantial c
35、ut in tax on imported cars inGood bad modern ancientRich poor forget rememberDry wet go comeAgree differ young oldAttack defend simple difficultColored colorless like v., n. dislikeLong short likely unlikelyEarly late trust distrustthe coming year.3) As is proved by the records, Chinas human rights
36、situation has been steadily improving over the years.4) The failure of the joint venture was not, as was assumed by outsiders, because of lack of capital, but because of poor management.Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A)1. attitude 2. highly3. informed 4. bring. about5. rate 6. sufficient7. put acro
37、ss 8. proportion9. Hence 10. ensure11. audience(B)1. which 2. how3. Besides 4. that/which5. discoveries 6. Another7. through 8. other9. an 10. affect11. imagine/tell 12. may13. supply 14. around15. make 16. liveII. TranslationIt is hard to imagine how our forefathers could do without so many conveni
38、ences that modern technology has brought about. Back then only a small proportion of the population en-joyed some comforts. The majority didnt even have sufficient food, not to speak of/let alone the privilege of being educated. However, many people blame modern technology for the problems it has cr
39、eated. They want to slow down the rate of progress. But no one can put the clock back. The best we can do is to make informed decisions as to the direction in which technology is to develop.Part III TextBComprehension Checkl.d3. a 5. c 7. b2. b4. c 6. aTranslation(参见 Appendix III) Language Practice1
40、. outcome 3. yield5. worn down 7. amount 9. proposed 11. Somehow 13. process 15. challenges2. frustrating4. Failure6. conclusions8. professional 10. evaluating 12. bulk 14. step by stepUnit 4Part II Text AText OrganizationParts Paragraphs Main IdeasPart One Paras 1-29 With determination, and with he
41、lp from Mr. Crawford, Tony achieved his dream of owning his own farm.Part Two Paras 30-33 Tonys career set the author thinking about why and to what extent he had been successful.Main Events1) Tony worked as a help at Mr. Crawfords house.2) Tony got a job clearing snow at Mr. Crawfords factory.3) To
42、ny learned to become a skilled worker.4) Tony bought a house with Mr. Crawfords help.5) Tony bought a farm and sent for his family in Italy.VocabularyI. 1.1) wreck3) approaching2) balance 4) handle5) discard 6) have worked out7) Above all 8) passed away9) diet 10) do with11) confidence 12) cleaned u
43、p13) property 14) weekly15) amuse 2. 1) Efforts to look for survivors were abandoned after it had been/was determined that all people in the sunken ship had died.2) I was amazed that Bob left a well-paid job to travel around the world.3) Her request for a loan has been turned down by many a bank as
44、her business is small and she could provide no guarantee.4) The home network system on display was found to be very helpful in freeing people from trivial housework.5) Nothing will weaken our determination to modernize our country in the shortest possible time.3.1) You can spend hours wandering arou
45、nd the department stores, leisurely inspecting the items for sale, or hunting for some antiques along the sidewalks, where youll most likely be amazed by the variety of things on display.2) The local government encourages laid-off workers to learn another trade and become skilled workers. Besides, i
46、t has done a lot to help solve their financial troubles by creating re-employment opportunities and by providing business startup loans.3) For years, the farmer had built up a reputation for kindness by calling on his needy neighbors and trying to be helpful. He was very much respected in the neighb
47、orhood and hundreds attended his funeral when he passed away.II. Confusable Words1. 1) personal 2) personnel2. 1) sometime 3) some time2) Sometimes 4) sometimeIII. Euphemisml.d 2. e3. h 4. c5.g 6. a7. b 8.fStructure1.1) Every day, the kids came home from school dusty and hungry.2) The newly-appointe
48、d director walked to his office cheerful and confident.3) Ben hurried home, anxious to watch the football league game on TV.4) Jenny opened the door quietly, afraid of waking the baby up. 2, 1) “. snow pretty soon,“Correction: “. its going to snow pretty soon,“2) “When winter come, you give me job c
49、learing snow at the factory.“Correction: “When winter comes, please give me the job of clearing snow at the factory.“3) “I like a buy a house.“ Correction: “Id like to buy a house.“4) “Mr. Craw, I sell my house!“Correction: “Mr. Crawford, Ive sold my house!“5) “Mr. Craw, I buy a farm.“Correction: “Mr. Crawford, Ive bought a farm.“Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A)1. create 2. sponsored3. amazed 4. determination5. away 6. capacity7. loan 8. character9. hunting 10. send for(B)1. wi
