新视野大学英语第三版读写教程第一册课后题答案(完整版)

Unit 1 – Section A

●Language Focus – Words in Use

1. Given the chance to show his ability, he regained (confidence) and began to succeed in school.

2. It is so difficult to (explore) the bottom of the ocean because some parts are very deep.

3. It was about 30 seconds before Alex (emerged) from the water; we were quite scared.

4. We often (assume) that when other people do the same things as we do, they do them for the same reasons; but this assumption is not always reasonable.

5. There is widespread concern that the rising unemployment may (pose) a threat to social stability.

6. After a(n) (comprehensive) physical exam, my doctor said I was in good condition except that my blood pressure was a little high.

7. It is well known that China is a country with rich natural (resources) and a very big population.

8. Some people believe that the earth can (yield) enough food to support at least twice its present population.

9. Sam (inherited) the gift of imagination from his family, but he lacked the driving power to take action.

10. A bee that has found honey is able to (transmit) to other bees the information they need in order to collect the honey.

●Word Building

1.cover

2.easy

3.load

4.apply

5.resist

6.account

7.assistant

8.simple

9.note

10.quality

11.class 1.uncover

2.uneasy

3.unload

4.applicant

5.resistant

6.accountant

7.assist

8.simplify

9.notify

10.qualify

11.classify

1. Despite being (classified) as a meat-eater, the panda has a diet that is overwhelmingly vegetarian.

2. They have developed computerized systems which will greatly (assist) all library users so that they will not need the help of others.

3. Changes have been made to the construction requirements in this city in order to make the buildings and highways more

(resistant) to earthquakes.

4. After a two-month inquiry, the police have (uncovered) the three men's intention to rob a bank and have arrested them.

5. Consumers say they are (uneasy) about using their credit cards over the Internet because they are afraid of Interent fraud.

6. A college degree and some working experience should (qualify) you for the job advertised in the newspaper.

7. The British ship arrived at the port this morning and is (unloading) its contents in the harbor now.

8. As a human resources manager, I see many job (applicants) who are technically skilled, but have bad attitudes.

9. The teacher (simplified) his instructions so that the small children could understand him better.

10. My major was literature. However, now I'm working in a firm as a(n) (accountant) , dealing with numbers every day.

11. The committee's decision will be (notified) to all employees next week.

●Banked Cloze

University students come from different parts of the country with various purposes. However, a closer look at their reasons for studying at the university will enable us to (1) (classify) them roughly into three groups: those who have a(n) (2) (passion) for learning, those who wish to (3) (attain) a bright future, and those who learn with no definite purpose.

Firstly, there are many students who learn simply because they (4) (pursue) their goal of learning. Some read a wealth of British and American novels because they are keenly interested in literature. Others sit in front of the computer screen, working on a new program, (5) (virtually) day and night, because they find some computer programs (6) (fascinating), and they dream of becoming a "Bill Gates" one day.

Secondly, there are students who work hard mainly for a better and more (7) (prosperous) future. It seems that the majority of students fall into this group. After admission to the university, they read books after books to (8) (acquire) knowledge from all of the resources which are (9) (available) to them, and finally, to succeed in the future job market.

Thirdly, there are still some students who learn without a clear goal. They take courses, finish homework, enjoy life on campus, but don't want to (10) (sample) anything new or challenging. They have no idea what they will be doing after college. And they may end up with nothing in their lives.

●Language Focus – Expressions in Use

1. My family (got by) on my father's unemployment benefit after he lost his job.

2. Many subway riders read books or listen to music in order to (make the most of) their time on the way to work.

3. In order to make sure he would be able to attend the meeting, I called him up two weeks (in advance) .

4. Experts say our company is amazing in that sales have been increasing steadily (over time) .

5. In order to (reap the benefits of) the physical exercise, you have to exercise regularly, and for at least half an hour each time.

6. They all tried to talk (all at once) , but I couldn't hear anything they said.

7. Yellow flowers in the field always (1)

(remind) me (2)

(of) my childhood in the countryside.

8. We have been practicing for so long and so hard that our team should (stand a chance of) winning the game.

9. Research on genes will (open the door to) exciting new medical treatments.

10. Every one of you has made a contribution and I (take pleasure in) acknowledging what each of you has done to make this academic convention such a success.

●Translation

英译汉

Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher who is credited with laying the fundamentals (基础) of modern Western philosophy. He is a mysterious figure known chiefly through the accounts of later classical writers, especially the writings of his most famous student Plato. Socrates has become well known for his contribution to the field of ethics. …… 此处隐藏：21015字，全部文档内容请下载后查看。喜欢就下载吧 ……