1、全新版大学英语综合教程4课后习题答案Unit 1I. Vocabulary1.1) alliance 2) at the cost of 3) stroke 4) limp 5) minus 6) regions 7) declarations 8) siege 9) raw 10) bide his time 11) have taken their toll 12) in the case of2.1) is faced with 2) get bogged down3) is pressing on / pressed on 4) drag on5) get by 6) dine out
2、7) have cut back 8) get through3.1) The rapid advance in gene therapy may lead to the conquest of cancer in the near future.2) Production in many factories has been brought to a halt by the delayed arrival of raw materials due to the dock workers strike.3) Sara has made up her mind that her leisure
3、interests will/should never get in the way of her career.4) Obviously the reporters question caught the foreign minister off guard.5) The introduction of the electronic calculator has rendered the slide rule out of date.4.1) Being faced with an enemy forces much superior to ours, we had to give up t
4、he occupation of big cities and retreat to the rural and mountainous regions to build up our bases.2) Unity is crucial to the efficient operation of an organization. Failure to reckon with this problem will weaken its strength. In many cases, work may be brought to a halt by constant internal strugg
5、le in an organization.3) The Red Army fought a heroic battle at Stalingrad and won the decisive victory against the Germans.In fact, this battle turned the tide in the Second World War. During this famous battle, the Soviet troops withstood the German siege and weakened the German army by launching
6、a series of counterattacks.II. More Synonyms in Context1) During the First World War, battles occurred here and there over vast areas. Some of themost dramatic fighting took place in the gloomy trenches of France and Belgium.2) Elizabeth made careful preparations for the interview and her efforts /
7、homework paid off.3) I spent hours trying to talk him into accepting the settlement, but he turned a deaf ear to all mywords.4) Pneumonia had severely weakened her body, and I wondered how her fragile body could withstand the harsh weather.III. Usage1) But often it is not until we fall ill that we f
8、inally learn to appreciate good health.2) A rich old lady lay dead at home for two weeksand nobody knew anything about it.3) Its said he dropped dead from a heart attack when he was at work.4) Dont sit too close to the fire to keep warmyou could easily get burned, especially if you fall asleep.5) In
9、 those days people believed in marrying young and having children early.6) Little Tom was unable to sit still for longer than a few minutes.Structure1.1) To his great delight, Dr. Deng discovered two genes in wild rice that can increase the yield by30 percent.2) To her great relief, her daughter had
10、 left the building before it collapsed.3) To our disappointment, our womens team lost out to the North Koreans.4) We think, much to our regret, that we will not be able to visit you during the coming Christmas.2.1) These birds nest in the vast swamps (which lie to the) east of the Nile.2) By 1948, t
11、he Peoples Liberation Army had gained control of the vast areas north of the Yangtze River.3) Michelle was born in a small village in the north of France, but came to live in the UnitedStates at the age of four. 4) The Columbia River rises in western Canada and continues/runs through the United Stat
12、es forabout 1,900 kilometers west of the Rocky Mountains.Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A)1. invasion3. Conquest5. launching7. campaign9. reckon with (B)1. allow 2.reckoned3. highly 4.forecasts5. rapidly 6.instant7. delivery 8.advantage9. observing 10.Powerful 2. stand in the way4. catching. off hi
13、s guard6. declaration8. drag on10. bringing.to a haltII. Translation1) Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm.2) We must not underestimate the enemy. They are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.3) Having been cut of a job/Not having ha
14、d a job for 3months, Phil is getting increasingly desperate.4) Sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgment.5) Since the chemical plant was identified as the source of solution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs.
15、The offensive had already lasted three days, but we had not gained much ground. Our troops engaging the enemy at the front were faced with strong/fierce/stiff resistance. The division commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy and launch a surprise attack. To do so, ho
16、wever, we had to cross a marshland and many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in the mud. Our battalion commander decided to take a gamble. We started under cover of darkness and pressed on in spite of great difficulties. By a stroke of luck, the temperature at night suddenly dropped to min
17、us 20 degrees Celsius and the marsh froze over. Thanks to the cold weather, we arrived at our destination before dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear. This turned the tide of the battle. The enemy, caught off guard, soon surrendered.Unit 2I. Vocabulary1.1.expansion 2. automated 3. vapor
18、4. take control of5. hazards 6. satellite 7.vibrated 8.magnetic 9. bunched 10. in the air 11. got stuck in 12.approximately2.1. send out 2. stand up for 3. pass for 4. were closing in on 5. starting up 6. went through 7. fill out 8. fall into3.1) the application, remote, has turned into a reality, a
19、re poised to2) that vibrate, can detect, frequency3) lanes, are mounted in, alert a, hazardII. Word formationKilogram Medical careMemorandum Electronic mailGymnasium Communications satelliteLiberation News broadcastDoctor Sky hijackVeterinarian European dollarPreparatory Breakfast and lunchAutomobil
20、e Television broadcastinfluenza Oxford and CambridgeIII. Usage1) swimming pool2 ) drawing board3 ) enriched Middle English4 ) disturbing change5 ) fully developed prototype6 ) Canned foods7 ) working population8 ) puzzling differencesComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1) computerized 2) start up 3) be p
21、oised to 4) alert 5) hazards 6) monotonous 7) take control of 8) steer 9) lane 10) decrease 11) calculate 12) eliminate13) getting stuck in 14) mounted 15) detect 16) vapor1) generates 2) related 3) revolutionized 4) enabled 5) opportunities 6) overall 7)manufacturing 8) dependent 9) interact 10) fa
22、talitiesII. Translation1) There was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the distance.2) The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problems.3) The research shows that atmos
23、pheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with global temperatures.4) The frequency of the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minute recently.5) The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach.Automobiles have, since their invention, re
24、volutionized transportation, changing forever the way people live, travel, and do business. On the other hand, they have brought hazards, especially highway fatalities. However, today the application of computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars makes it possible
25、to eliminate most of traffic accidents. For example, electronic sensors mounted in your car can detect alcohol vapor in the air and refuse to start up the engine. They can also monitor road conditions by receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellites and greatly reduce your chances of get
26、ting stuck in traffic jams. Unit 3I. Vocabulary1) rude 2) physically 3) structure 4) made a difference 5) blurted (out) 6) chuckling 7) Measurable 8) prospective9) preparations 10) Sparkled 11) took a crack at 12) partner1) go after 2) look back at/on 3) be put up 4) stood for 5) build in 6) follow
27、up 7) be hooked up to 8) closed up1) grilled her about where she had been all night2) beyond Cinderellas wildest dreams that she could one day dance in the Kings palace3) will be in readers hands soon4) do your homework before going on an interview.5) was in the neighborhood of 150 dollars.1）applica
28、nts, veteran, the prospective2）From his standpoint, has made every endeavor to goafter3) as the saying goes, to have a crack at, barely1. Behave 2. used to avoid repetition 3. clean4. get along 5. perform/complete 6. perform/complete7. Study 8. be enough 9. be acceptableStructure1. There is so much
29、to say and it is hard to know where to begin.OK,Ill talk about myself first.2. Thank you very much, John, for your beautiful Christmas card. By the way, I have something here for you.3. The new computer language can be quite easily understood by anyone who can read the daily newspaper.Now, why is th
30、is an advantage?4. Im going to work out the outline and will let you know how it goes.By the way, I will see you in February, as I plan to attend your seminar in Shanghai.5. OK, you got the job.Now, how to maximize your profits with as little effort as possible?6. Chris is back from Australia.Incide
31、ntally, those pictures you sent me are wonderful.Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(1) Prospective (2)As I see it(3) done your homework (4) beforehand(5) Endeavor (6) structure (7) Partners (8) Respond (9) take a crack (10) from the standpoint(11) make a difference (12) follow up(1) encouraging(2) inqu
32、iry(3) relevant (4) samples(5) references (6) advice(7) preparing (8) seriously(9) probably (10) exhibitII. Translation1) Despite thein adequate length of the airstrip in this emergency landing, the veteran pilot managed to stop the plane after taxiing for only a short while.2)Grilled by the reporte
33、rs, the movie star eventually blurted(out) that she had undergone two plastic surgeries.3) We have the technology and our partner has the capital.Working together, well have the future in our hands.4) If I had known beforehand that you would bring so many friends home, I would have made better prepa
34、rations. You see, I have barely enough food and drinks for a snack.5) People gave generously upon learning that new schoolrooms with stronger structures were to be built in the earthquake-stricken area.Well begun, half done,as the saying goes. It is extremely important for a job applicant to do his
35、homework while seeking employment.From my standpoint, whether or not one has done his homework clearly makes a difference in his chance of success.I have a friend who is earning somewhere in the neighborhood of100,000 dollars a years in a large computer software company. He told me that from his own
36、 experience the decision makers who interview prospective employees like people who are well prepared. Those who make no endeavor to learn as much about his prospective employer as possible dont have much of a chance of success.Unit 4I. Vocabulary1) advantageous 2) let alone3) witnessing/vanishing 4
37、) landmark5) entitled 6) displace7) Establishment 8) patriotic/strengthen9) contradictions 10) aspires11) divorced 12) pendulums1) come to 2) dozed off3) believed in 4) was set apart5) take in 6) sucks in7) clean up 8) turn away1) For me, it makes no/little difference whether we go there by train or
38、 by bus.2) Toyata has overtaken General Motors as the worlds biggest car maker.3) Shortly after their marriage, Mr. Chambers was at odds with his wife over money matters. 4) Henry has been at the forefront of nanotechnology research. 5) She doesnt even know how to boil potatoes, let alone cook a mea
39、l. a) is increasingly/to accelerate/their investmentb) economy/make an earnest/domestic/strike a balance betweenc) a handful of/be endorsed by/on a large scaleII. Word formationWTO World Trade Organization 世界贸易组织GDP Gross domestic product 国内生产总值ATM Automated teller machine 自动出纳机VAT Value-added tax 增
40、值税CAD Computer-aided design 计算机辅助设计IT Information technology 信息技术IDD International direct dialing 国际直拨电话MTV Music television 音乐电视Radar Radio detecting and ranging 雷达IOC International Olympic Committee 国际奥委会VIP Very important person 贵宾，大人物Laser Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation激
41、光CPU Central processing unit 中央处理器III. Usage1) An unusual present, a book on ethics, was given to Henry for his birthday.2) The reason(he gave) that he didnt notice the car till too late was unsatisfactory.3) Football, his only interest in life, has brought him many friends.4) Cloning had been raise
42、d as a possibility decades ago, then dismissed, something that serious scientists thought was simply not going to happen anytime soon.Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A)1. academics working 3.a variety of 4.growth5. vanish 6.facilitate7. endorsing 8.outlook9. sweeping aside 10.patriotic 11. erasing 1
43、2.strike a balance(B)1. aided 2.effects3.distances 4. connected5. invested 6. features7. prevailing 8. qualitatively9. volume 10. DistinguishingII. Translation1) Due to his pessimistic outlook on the European economy, John has moved his assets from Europe to elsewhere.2) I like hiring young people.
44、They are earnest learners and committed to work.3) Unlike her girl friends who center their lives on their children, Mary cares more about her personal growth.4) Why is it that a considerable number of colleagues are at odds with you?5) The Chinese government has introduced a variety of policies to
45、strengthen cooperation with developing countries.Globalization has great implications for young Chinese. For example, young farmers are moving on a large scale to urban areas to look for jobs. And for those young people who aspire to study abroad or work in foreign-invested enterprises, English has
46、become increasingly important. At the same time, a considerable number of overseas Chinese students have returned home in recent years, for they hold an optimistic outlook for the long-term growth of the Chinese economy. The internet has strengthened the links between Chinese young people and those
47、elsewhere. They follow the latest trend and copy foreign fashions. Some of them dont seem to care for traditional Chinese virtues, let alone carry them forward, which has given rise to worries that the traditional Chinese culture might one day vanish.Unit 5I. Vocabulary1) In a way 2) in accordance 3) vacancy 4) in good condition 5) transparent 6) rub 7) spicy 8) hitherto9) with (a) bad grace 10) instinct 11) pawned 12) current1) turned up 2) will stick to 3) brought back 4)go about5) driving at 6) put away 7) over
