11.

Zheng He was the most famous maritime explorer in Chinese history. In 1405 AD, the ruler of the Ming Dynasty sent Zheng He on a voyage to the Western Seas in order to strengthen border defense and develop trade by sea. In the following 28 years, Zheng He led his fleet, made seven voyages to the Western Seas with over 100,000 crew members in total, and visited more than 30 countries and regions. The fleet traveled far into South Asia and West Asia, and made all the way to the content of Africa. Zheng He’s voyages to the Western Seas were a great feat in the worlds navigation history. It showed Zheng He’s outstanding navigation and organization talents; meanwhile, it exhibited the national strength and prestige of the Ming Dynasty, Ming Dynasty and overseas countries.

Section B Reading skills 1

1. November.

2. In the Dalton River 3. Jonda 4. Sandy

Reading comprehension Understanding the text 2

1B 2D 3C 4D 5C 6D 7B 8D

Critical thinking 3

1. No, I don’t think so although it is the duty of police officers to save vitims in accidents, they

should not be blamed for failing to save the victims on some occasions.it would be unfair to blame them as situations may become out of their control. Sometimes they themselves may get injured or even die in their efforts to save those in danger. So in this sense, they may fail to save victims, but they are still heroes and are respectable.

2. Helping others surely has its benefits. When we help others, we can derive a feeling of

happiness and a sense of fulfillment. We will earn respect from other people. Besides, by helping others, we set an example for others who, in turn, will help even more people. If we extend a helping hand whenever necessary, we will help build a more friendly and harmonious world.

3. I think it depends on the situation. If you know your sacrifice will save another person’s life, it

is undoubtedly worthwhile even if you have to risk your own life. Nonetheless, if you clearly know that your efforts won’t save them even at the cost of your own life, then it is not a good idea to give up your own lif. Maybe a better and more practical way is to ask more people for help. This way, you will not only save the victim, but also avoid unnecessary casualties.

Language focus

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Words in use 4

1. collapse 2. heal 3. lean 4. reflected 5. slippery 6. identify 7. abolished 8. ignore 9. aspiration 10. betrayed

expressions in use 5

1. lean on 2. pull over 3. is grateful for 4. filled up with 5. broke through 6. brought… to a halt 7. letting go of 8. held on 9. turned off 10. beat them to it

sentence structure 6

1. it used to be that there were many fish in the river and people swam in it. 2. It used to be that Tom was afraid of heights, but he has got over the fear now.

3. It used to be that John assisted his wife with housework, but now he is too busy to do so. 7

1. Standing alongside him in front of a farmhouse was a woman in an elegant dress. 2. Hung inside the hut are fruits and vegetables, including apples, grapes and corn. 3. The strange man came into the house. Covered with mud were his shoes.

Collocation 8

1. carried out/conducted 2. gave/delivered/presented 3. enroll in/take 4. invented/coined 5. created

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6. put in/devote

7. delivered/gave/offered 8. put forward /offer/provide 9. take

10. write/finish/complete

新视野大学英语1第三版读写教程答案U5

Part II key to exercises Section A

Pre-reading activities 1 1

1) playing basketball 2) swimming

3) running on a treadmill 4) playing tennis 5) playing cycling

2 . Yes. Generally speaking, these sports are popular among college students, though they are not as popular as basketball and soccer.

. Not all of these sports are popular among college students. As far as I know, swimming and tennis are more popular among college students than the other three sports. 2

1. I like jogging and playing tennis. When I jog, I listen to music or English. So I don't feel bored

and I can learn something while exercising. I also like playing tennis because it is a very exciting sport and it is fun playing with friends.

2. . I don’t do sports every day, but I try to exercise regularly. On weekdays, I’m too busy with

my classes and homework, so I can only do sports occasionally. But on weekends I always manage to spend as much time as I can playing table tennis, going hiking, or doing yoga.

. I spend about half an hour doing exercise every morning. Usually, I run on the sports field on campus. But if it rains, I do push-ups and sit-ups in my dorm. If I have time, I play soccer or basketball in the afternoon with my classmates.

3. Yes, I think so. Playing sports offers may obvious benefits. Playing sports is good to our health

and good health is important for success at college. It also helps cultivate cooperation and teamwork. Besides, playing sports is very good for the development of our social skills, for sports teach us how to communicate and cooperate with people.

Reading comprehension Understanding the text

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1

1. Because the Sydney-to-Melbourne race is 875 kilometers long and it is a harsh test of

endurance for the world’s top athletes.

2. Cliff Young was a toothless 61-year-old farmer; he was wearing rubber boots, and was mch

older than the other runners.

3. Other athletes neither believed it nor treated Cliff Young with respect.

4. Because Cliff Young didn’t run properly. He had the strangest running style and appeared to

shuffle.

5. When people found that Cliff Young ran through the entire night without sleeping and when

it seemed to them that he intended to keep running until he reached the finish line or fell ill or was injured.

6. When he was running, Cliff Young imagined he was gathering his sheep and trying to outrun

a storm.

7. Cliff Young gave all the prize money to five other runners. He didn’t keep a single cent for

himself.

8. Cliff Young is a brilliant example showing that ordinary people also have the inherent quality

to achieve great results.

Critical thinking 2

1. I think teamwork, fair play and honesty, and excellence in performance best characterize the

spirit of sports.

. teamwork: Individuals can be strong on their own, but they can be much stronger in a team game.

. fair paly and honesty: Respect the rules of the fame. Be honest. Never cheat even though you know you won’t get caught.

. excellence in performance: Always try your best. Show your efforts and best performance. 2. By playing sports, people can cultivate honesty, determination, and mutual respect.

. Honesty: you will learn that having the sense of fair play and observing moral principles are essential in playing sports.

. Determination: Be ready to face difficulties or frustrations: Be ready to face difficulties or frustrations and never give up. Ultimately, this could be the deciding factor when it comes to winning or losing.

. Mutual respect: It is compulsory to play by the rules. You will learn to respect your opponents, fellow players, referees, and fans.

3. No, winning isn’t the most important thing in sports. Winning is good, but there is much

more about playing sports than winning playing sports brings about many benefits, the most important of which is to cultivate the spirit of sports. The spirit of sports is best reflected in the Olympic Creed, which reads: “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is no the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.

4. I think it means that a true champion has great confidence and determination that we should

not take lightly. A true champion knows one must push his limits of endurance or strength or skill to achieve victory. A true champion never gives up.

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