新世纪大学英语综合教程第二册课后作业及答案

Unit1 1. In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentenceswith them. Change the where necessary. alternative constant cripple impressive initial move put react shallow tackle universal 1Though we have been successful in our work so far, we must be prepared to tackle difficult problems in the days to come. 2During the battle, the soldiers didn’t have many choices. The only alternative to being taken prisoner was to die fighting. 3There are already initial successes, but for the final victory we will have to wait for another year. 4There is no universal agreement about the meaning of life; different people have different understandings. 5 Unfortunately, a continuing rise in the oil price has crippled the economy of this African country. 8We were attracted by the fascinating painting. Its clever use of colour and light was very impressive. 9An shallow thinker may be able to say something clearly, but a deep thinker makes us see that there is something that cannot be said. 10What happens is not as important as how you react to what happens. 14His wife was always complaining at home and he was tired of her constant complaints. 17 I know you are both proud and find it difficult to forgive each other after such a bad argument, but someone has to make the first 18 As William Shakespeare move put it in A Midsummer Night’s Dream,“love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.” 2. In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their meanings Do you know how to use them in the proper context Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling rcise. Change the where necessary. count sth. against sb. do sb. wrong find it in oneself to do sth. like it or not root out sth. take hold warts and all 2I advised him to get rid of his bad habit as soon as possible; otherwise it would be too late if it took hold. 3The professor says that the best way to root out poverty is creating more jobs for the local people. 4 Stephen is young and inexperienced, but please do not count that against him. 5If someone I love needs help, I’ll find it in myself to give of my very best. 7He wrote a letter of apology, saying he had never meant to do her wrong and wouldn’t hurt her any more. 8 Whether you like it or not and whether you admit it or not, the Internet has become an essential part of our life. 6. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets. 1在生活中，我们最愚蠢的行为就是太执着于自己的东西，不情愿放弃。 In life our stupidiest course of action is to cling too much to what we have and refuse to let go. 2我情愿在 IT 行业工作，但我不知如何着手。 Im willing to work in the IT industry, but have no idea how to go about it. 3很多人都已意识到与大自然和谐相处的重要性。 Many people are aware of the importance of living in harmony with nature. 4像“代沟”这样的问题是不行以被掩盖起来的。 Proble