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全新版大学英语(第二版)综合教程4课后练习答案

Unit1 Vocabulary

I. 1. 1) alliance 3)stroke

5) minus

7) declarations

9) raw

11) have taken their toll

2) at the cost of 4) limp 6) regions 8) siege 10) bide his time 12) in the case of

II. Translation

1. 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 out of job/Not having had a job for 3months, Phil is getting increasingly

desperate.

4. Sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgement.

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.

The offensive had already lasted three days, but we had not gained much ground. The division commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy and launch a surprise attack. To do so, however, 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. By a stroke of luck/Lucky enough, thanks to the severely cold weather which made the marshland freeze over, 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 Two Smart Cars Vocabulary

1) expansion 2) automated 3) vapor 4) take control of 5) hazards 6) satellite

7) vibrated 8) magnetic 9) bunched 10) in the air 11) got/was stuck in

12) approximately II. Translation 1.

1) 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 problem.

3) The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels areclosely correlated withglobal temperatures.

4) The frequencyof the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minutes recently 5) The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised tojump at the signal from the coach.

2.

Automobiles have, since their invention, revolutionized 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 applicationof computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars

makes it possible to eliminatemost of traffic accidents. For example, electronic sensors mountedin your car

can detectalcohol vapor in the airand refuse to start upthe engine. They can also monitor road conditions by

receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellitesand greatly reduce your chances of getting stuckin

traffic jams. Unit 3

1) rude 2) physically 3) structure 4) made a difference 5) blurted (out) 6) chuckling 7) measurable 8) prospective 9) preparations 10) sparkled 11) took a crack at 12) partner

II. Translation 1.

1) Despite the inadequate length of the airstrip in this emergency landing, the veteranpilot managed to stop

the plane aftertaxiingfor only a short while.

2) Grilledby the reporters, the movie star eventually blurted (out)that she had undergone two plastic

surgeries.

3) We have the technology and ourpartnerhas the capital. Working together, we’ll have the future in our

hands.

4) If I had known beforehandthat you would bring so many friends home,I would have made

betterpreparations.You see, I have barelyenough food and drinks for a snack.

5) People gave generouslyupon learning that new school rooms with stronger structureswere to be built in

the earthquake-stricken area. 2.

Well begun, half done, as the saying goes. It is extremely important for a jobapplicantto do his

homework while seeking employment. From my standpoint, whether or not one has done his

homeworkclearly makes a difference in his chance of success.

I have a friend who is earning somewherein the neighborhood of 100,000 dollars a years in a large computer

software company. He told me that from his own experience the decision makers who interview prospective

employees like people who are well prepared. Those who make no endeavorto learn as much about his

prospective employer as possible don’t have much of a chanceof success.

Unit 5

Vocabulary I

1) In a way 2) in accordance 3) vacancy 4) in good condition 5) transparent 6)

rub 7) spicy 8) hitherto

9) with (a) bad grace 10) instinct 11) pawned 12) current

II. Translation 1.

1) I have an instinct that Henry will seek to join the expedition, because he is something of an adventurer.

2) He is capable of sticking to the task at hand, even if he is exposed to noises. 3) The trademark was registered in accordance with the laws hitherto in force.

4) Oddly enough, many people volunteered to help organize the meeting, but only a few turned up.

5) The teacher’s affectionate words, along with his candid comments, changed the way Mike perceived the

society and himself. 2.

For my own part, I find that appearances are all too often deceptive. For instance, you might be wrong if you

judged by appearances only people like Edward Hyde Burton. In appearance, he seemed a man all of a piece. He

was a tiny little fellow with white hair and mild blue eyes, gentle and candid. Nevertheless, he turned out to be

very cruel. He insulted and fooled Lenny who was down and out and made him commit himself to an insane