全新版大学进阶英语第二册第一单元答案 下载本文

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2. Usage

1. He spoke to her looking away, as though to avoid meeting her eyes. 2. I hope to arrive in Hangzhou at 2:20 pm to catch the 3:10 train to Ningbo. 3. Maria refused to attend a party to which Lucia was also invited. 4. You may want to consider going on strike if you think you are paid unfair wages.

5. I remember feeling really happy when I was told they had found a house that could meet our needs.

6. If I fail to pass the exam on the first attempt, can I take the exam again? 7. The hotel and its staff are great. We really enjoyed staying there during our trip to Nanjing.

8. It is not only your health that will improve if you give up smoking, but also the health of your family.

9. Few of my friends could resist playing this computer game. 10. Please remember to pay back the money to Mary the moment you receive your salary next month.

3. Sentence Patterns 3.1

1. It was the day before yesterday that they set out. / It was they that set out the

day before yesterday.

2. It was by the roadside that I found the lost wallet. / It was I that/who found the lost wallet by the roadside. /It was the lost wallet that I found by the roadside. 3. It was not until he got everything ready for the experiment that Xiao Wang left the lab. 3.2

1. It took my parents half an hour to finally find their way back to the hotel. / It

took half an hour for my parents to finally find their way back to the hotel. 2. It took us almost two hours to work out this difficult math problem. / It took

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almost two hours for us to work out this difficult math problem.

3. It will take us more than three months to accomplish this art project. / It will take more than three months for us to accomplish this art project.

4. Comprehensive Practice 4.1 Cloze

If you want to know all the ins and outs of living green, then you should visit Backsbottom Farm. It is run by Rod and Jane, who have tried to be as self-sufficient as possible. They use a horse to haul the logs they cut from their woods. The fields are nourished by organic waste from the horse and their other animals rather than chemicals. They rely on a windmill to generate their electricity and when the wind slows down the lights go out and they have to set about looking for the candles. Jane, who was brought up in a home where constant electric power was taken for granted, admits it was hard to make the adjustment when they first arrived at the farm, but adds that overall they really appreciate their new way of life. 4.2 Translation

1. Jack is so diligent a student that he never goes anywhere without a book. 2. This is an outline of my paper; any of your suggestions will be truly appreciated.

3. Whether you’re buying or renting, you’ll need to be fully aware what kind of property best suits you and your lifestyle.

4. It is dangerous to ride a bicycle on an icy road, so we have to use the brake to slow it down.

5. If we put all our energy and effort into this project, we will definitely accomplish it in a few more months.

6. I am thinking about moving to a three-bedroom house located near the town center. In addition, it is within walking distance to the train station.

7. A lot of the things we take for granted as trash, such as newspapers, magazines, old computers and cellphones, can actually be recycled or reused in one way or

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another.

8. — What questions can I ask when inquiring about a job?

— You may ask if the position is still available and how long you have to wait before getting to know if you will be given an interview.

Reading & Comprehending

Reading 1

1. Comprehension Check for Reading 1

1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. F 7. T 8. T 9. T 10. F

2. Translation

1. 在一个国际大都市(澳大利亚的悉尼)的郊区,有五周时间尝试无车的生活方式,有机会践行我们有关可持续发展和健康的价值观,这令我们激动不已。

2. 一路上,尽管多数地方都辟有自行车道,但是车道上常常满是垃圾和其他障碍物。

3. 无车生活的好处包括没有车的维修保养、没有车险,也无需担心别人破窗盗窃、偷车或撞车。

4. 我们打算延续全家的努力,过可持续的生活,同时倡导更多的支持性政策,例如增加自行车道、步行道和更好的公交选择,从而减少对汽车的依赖。

Reading 2

Comprehension Check for Reading 2

1. Currently there are 27 million rooftop solar water heaters in China. Nearly 4,000 Chinese companies are manufacturing these devices.

2. That is because such a device provides hot water without consuming any fuel, and the cost of installation is only a few hundred US dollars, which can be recouped by the average house in just a few years.

3. First, such devices cost a lot more to install in America than in China. Secondly,

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people in America live in much larger homes as compared to those in China. Thirdly, people in the US typically have water tanks in their basements or garages.

4. Because they would help dramatically lower energy costs and at the same time cut carbon emissions.

Integrated Skills Practicing

I. Viewing & Listening

1. Michael and Diana’s innermost house is about 12 feet square. There is no electricity, no hot water, and yet they lead a life of luxury here. 2. Diana says you enter timeless time here, and without the distractions of modern life, it’s easy to forget about everything but the moment. 3. Fire is a necessity. It heats the home and bathing water. It’s the couple’s only stove or oven.

4. No refrigerator means no meat, no ice-cream, but vegetables taste like the sun and earth without a hint of cold storage. 5. Diana said she was looking for emptiness when she came here seven years ago. But over time, that has changed. Now she is here, like her husband, in search of completeness.

III. Writing

Model paper for your reference

I believe that it is possible to live a green, sustainable life. To accomplish this goal, we need to be familiar with the small adjustments we can make in our everyday lives. The first thing that comes to my mind is that, instead of using cars, we should set about traveling by public transport whenever available. Secondly, we should take care 可编辑

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not to take electric power for granted. When we leave a room, all the lights should be turned off. In fact, anything electrical that is not in use should be unplugged. Thirdly, we can recycle. Many things that we use are recyclable. If we get a container to collect the recyclable things, we can contribute to the conservation of natural resources and reduce the amount of pollution and greenhouse gas generated. In addition, a lot of things can be reused rather than being tossed in the trash, such as fabric shopping bags and the reverse side of printed paper. (160 words)1. 若不给自己设限,则人生中就没有限制你发挥的藩篱。2. 若不是心宽似海,哪有人生风平浪静。在纷杂的尘世里,为自己留下一片纯静的心灵空间,不管是潮起潮落,也不管是阴晴圆缺,你都可以免去浮躁,义无反顾,勇往直前,轻松自如地走好人生路上的每一步3. 花一些时间,总会看清一些事。用一些事情,总会看清一些人。有时候觉得自己像个神经病。既纠结了自己,又打扰了别人。努力过后,才知道许多事情,坚持坚持,就过来了。4. 岁月是无情的,假如你丢给它的是一片空白,它还给你的也是一片空白。岁月是有情的,假如你奉献给她的是一些色彩,它奉献给你的也是一些色彩。你必须努力,当有一天蓦然回首时,你的回忆里才会多一些色彩斑斓,少一些苍白无力。只有你自己才能把岁月描画成一幅难以忘怀的人生画卷。

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