新文尚大学实用英语综合教程 3 答案 Unit One II. Reading Comprehension 1. Try to complete the sentences with what you learned from the text. 1) We can see differences in_ intensity _ and _ extensiveness_ when we compare one collection to another. 2) If you decide you want games to be your hobby you must first _ consider_ a few things before taking up a specific game. III. Vocabulary and Structure 1. Collocation This has become one of the difficult points for Chinese learners of English. Now instead of saying “attain sucess”, “realize ones aim”, we should say “achieve success”, “realize ones goal/achieve ones aim/objective ”. Now match a word from column A with a word from column B to make common collocations. Then use these combinations to complete the sentences below. 3 Section ACheck Yourself 1 4 1) I began watching Western movies to _ facilitate improvement_in my listening skills. 2) The researcher had to _ gather information_on the lifestyle of black bears. 3) The government had to _ allocate money _towards developing the nations road. 4) We should try to _ learn from_our failures. 5) The recognition should help _ bring about_an increase profit for the company.2. Word Formation Compound (复合词)Examples:Basics would mean outfit, equipments and even instructional materials. (Para. 6, Passage A)to fit out outfit n. 服装；装备；用具There are over 50,000 model railroad layouts in existence. (Para. 2, Passage B)to lay out layout n. 布局; 安排; 陈列 outlay n. 支出；费用 3 Section ACheck Yourself 1 7 Exercises: Fill in the blanks with the proper compound words and give their meanings. I have a good _ outlook_from my bedroom. (look out) 2) Its a bad _ lookout_ for the company if interest rates dont come down. (look out) 3) The robbers studied the _ layout_of the bank. (lay out) 4) They agreed on the broad _ outlines_of a wage settlement. (line out) 5) His _ outbursts_of tears in public won him support from the common people. (burst out) 6) That boy _ outgrows_his clothes every few months. (grow out) 7) Running is a good _ outlet_for his energy. (let out) 8) In my opinion, this remains a desired _ outcome_rather than an actual one. (come out) 9) I bought the whole _ outfit_: a kick board (塑料板), a pair of goggles (护目镜), a swimsuit, and a swimming cap, all matching. (fit out) 10) At the _ outbreak_of the war he lived in London. (break out)3. Bank ClozeA few years ago, I decided that it would be enjoyable for me to develop a hobby. My first choice was distance running because I thought having strong (1) _ endurance_would be beneficial for my health. I purchased all the necessary(2) _ accessories_: running shoes, jogging shorts(慢跑运动短裤) and a book on stretching exercises. As it turns out, the (3)_ intensity_ of running over long distances was too much for me as my knees were in constant pain. Although I had(4)_ invested_ a great deal of time in my new hobby, I had to quit.I still want a hobby, so(5)_ subsequently_I devoted myself to writing. As a student, I (6) _ displayed_a talent for creativity. Soon after(7)_ allocating_ most of my free time to writing fiction, I found this new hobby of mine matched my natural (8)_ inclination_. I became so(9)_ involved_ in writing that I eventually tried to publish some of my stories. I had heard that publishing stories was a difficult goal to(10)_ attain _, but much to my surprise writing is no longer my hobby as I am now a professional author. 4. Multiple Choice 1) D 2) A 3) A 4) C 5) A 6) B IV. Translate the following sentences into English, using the expressions in brackets. 1. Section ACheck Yourself 1 141) 科学家为我们的生活带来很大的变化 (bring about)Scientists bring out great change for our life.2) 如一方拟进行革新，则应考虑其他参与方就任何潜在问题表明的意见。(takeinto account)If one party is going to carry out revolution, the opinions of any potential problems from other parties should be taken into account.3) 他偶然想出了对那个问题的解答。(come up with)He has by chance come up with the answer of that problem.4) 就浪费的时间来说低廉的娱乐极其昂贵. (in terms of)In terms of the time wasted, cheap entertainment is rather expensive.5）他们愿意从事科普宣传活动，特别是环境知识和食品安全方面。(engage in)But scientists say they are willing to engage in campaigns on popular science，especially on knowledge about environmental protection and food safety.II. Vocabulary and Structure 1.Select words from what are given and fill in the blanks in the following sentences. Change the form where necessary. 1) Different types of paper samples for fashions are available on request to the _ subscribers _of this fashion magazine. 2) Employment is one of the first casualties when systems are computerized, and the absence of people is a key contributor to the inhumanity of _ digital_systems. 3) Many questions have been raised during the _ conference _and we have learned about many things.4) Some data are now _ available _ from studies that have utilized an epidemiological (流行病学 的) approach. 5) Many scientists are willing to invest much time and effort into their rese