《新编实用英语第二版综合教程2》课后 passageI 5 6练习答案

《新编实用英语第二版综合教程2》课后 passageI 5\6练习答案

Unit1
5. Translate the following sentences into English.
1. For convenience, the photos will be shown in time sequence.
2. You are required to stop your car after an accident.
3. The conceptions and practices of child education vary from culture to culture.
4. He is more of a poet than a musician.
5. My father has kindly offered to take us to the airport.
6. We really should meet sometime soon to discuss the details.
Read and Simulate
? 1. He didn’t have a girlfriend until he was thirty.
? Don’t leave until I tell you to.
? 2. The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected.
? It turns out that she had known him when they were children.
? 3. I’m sorry I’m not in a position to help you right now.
? I’m sure they’d like to help her out financially but they’re not in a position to do so.
? 4. In many instances it is the husband who pays, but in some instances the wife pays her own bill.
? In many instances it is the teacher who talks, but in some instances the students talk .
? 5. He is more of a director than a producer.
? She is more of a composer than a singer.
? 6. There are also houses that seem warm but in fact are
not.
? There are also music pieces that sound like light music
but in fact are not.


Unit 2
Read and Translate
1. They told the story through the medium of dance.
2. The temperature will increase greatly into the eighty Fahrenheit over the weekend.
3. We have succeeded in speeding up the production rate in the last few months.
4. Once the payment has been made, the goods will be delivered at your convenience.
5. They have complete access to the company’s files.
6. Originally it was a bedroom, but we have turned it into a study now.

Read and Simulate
1.
? In just six years, email has become the most popular means for communication.

? In just a few years, cars will become the necessity of many families.
2. This argument became increasingly bitter, almost becoming personal attacks.

? It has been made increasingly clear that the air pollution in this city is becoming more and more serious.
3. As with the previous plan, we’ll carry this one through to the end.

? As with the flight schedules, the bus schedules are also strictly followed.
4. In spite of repeated assurances that the product is safe, the sales do not appear to be increasing at any time soon.

? In spite of the efforts by the search party, there was no hope of finding the missing boy soon.
5. Another factor is that children living in the countryside can get a better education, with the web technology providing new technical possibilities.

? Another factor is that there are more opportunities for young people to find a job.
6. This type of car, originally affordable only by millionaires, is rapidly becoming more available to averag

e people.
? This kind of lap-top, originally used by only a few, is rapidly becoming available to many people
Unit 3
Read and Translate
1. Please dial home and tell them I’m on the way to the company.
2. Since then there has never been any setback in production.
3. I saw him insert the key into the lock.
4. I suggest that you make a deposit at the bank.
5. Yesterday Mr. Wang checked out from that hotel.
Read and Simulate
1. The hall was filled with students waiting for the interview.
? The square of the village was filled with people watching the football match of the World Cup.
2. We used to grow beautiful roses.
? Peter used to go to the small town.
3. Why is it that this conclusion is wrong?
? Why is it that she can sing better than I?
4. As I knew him better, I discovered that my first impression of him had been/was right.
? We get wiser as we get older.
5. Why use wood when you can use plastic?
? Why ask me to do it when you can do it yourself?
6. Pretty soon you won’t have the burden of cooking breakfast for him.
Pretty soon you won’t take the trouble to send her to go to school every morning.
Unit 4
Read and Translate
1. In case of emergency, please dial the alarm number 110.
2. The off-campus students go to and from school every day by school bus.
3. The receptionist jotted down his name and ID number before arranging for his room.
4. Upon departure, please switch off/turn off the air-conditioner.
5. If you have any additional requests or needs, please contact the resident manager.
Read and Simulate
? 1. They were fortunate to have got admission tickets to attend the famous scientist’s lecture.
? I was fortunate to see the excellent performance yesterday.
? 2. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need more information about the service.
? Please contact our sales manager if you are interested in our new products.
? 3. Upon departure, please check to make sure that nothing is left behind.
? Upon arrival, you should find a guide to help you go sightseeing.
? 4. At the sight of the big dog, the little girl was frightened into crying.
? At the news of our team’s winning the game, we all jumped with joy.
? 5. I apologize to you for my not contacting you in time.
? Mr. Howard apologized to his students for lack of patience and keeping on shouting at them.
? 6. May I have your telephone number and e-mail address?
? May we have your advice or opinions on the management of the hotel?
Unit 5
Read and Translate
1. I’m afraid these shoes are not available in your size.
2. Can you smell whether the milk is fresh or not?
3. He was caught by the policeman pointing a gun at his manager.
4. Jack has a strong desire to succeed in the negotiation.
5. Can you promise to return me the computer in good condition?
Read and Simulate
1. He escaped being fined, but projected into a dilemma.
The company escaped going bankrupt, but projected its

elf into a serious financial difficulty.
2. He ordered from three companies, each of which offered a different discount.
I have chosen four models, each of which has its own specific features.
3. What they said gave me the impression that they had just had an argument.
What you did gave us the impression that you are the real boss.
4. He has as I suspected, passed the interview successfully.
The problem of pollution in that area, as you suspect, is very serious now.
5. We are now in a bad mood and, of course, have no desire to see our football team lose the game.
They are in a high mood and have no desire to see anybody spoil the atmosphere of the party.
Unit 6
Read and Translate
1. This artist carved a decoration out of this piece of wood.
2. Her responsibilities consist of answering the phone and greeting visitors.
3. A total of two hundred people visited the castle.
4. The building is equipped with a gymnasium and a swimming pool.
5. There are no tickets available for Saturday’s performance.
Read and Simulate
1. The dinning-hall on the North campus is twice as large as that on the south.
The streets in The Salt Lake City are twice as wide as those in our city
2. This new overpass is 48 feet in width.
The Indian Ocean measures 3 900 meters in depth.
3. Your study of English begins when you pay 50 dollars at the language school.
Your visit to the Garden begins when you spend 4 dollars to buy a ticket at the front gate.
4. The bus from the university to the shopping mall leaves every ten minutes.
The train from Shaoguan to Guangzhou leaves every half an hour.
5. These magazines cost 2 dollars each.
They each signed the paper.
6. Computers available in the central laboratory.
Old books available on the fourth floor.
Unit 7
Read and Translate
1. That proposal aroused little enthusiasm at the meeting.
2. The new officer soon earned the respect of his
soldiers.
3. Fear spread quickly through the village.
4. The chairman will now address the meeting.
5. Good teachers often encourage their students to think for themselves.
6. I was going to tell him what really happened, but he cut me short.
7. The children were waiting expectantly for the pantomime to start.
8. She retired to Florida and still led a busy life.
Read and Simulate
1. Under the tree lay an old woman, of about 70.
In front of the gate stand two stone lions, one on the left and the other on the right.
2. He talked as if he knew everything.
Do you hear the music next door? It sounds as if they’ve having a party.
3. More important, they need long-term assistance.
Most important, children need to learn how to get along with others.
4. May I venture to suggest a change?
I venture to say that you are wrong.
5. The desire to write was stirring in her once more.
My brother tried his best to think, but nothing stirred in his memory.
6. The fire soon spread through the whole town.
The rumo

r spread quickly through the village.
Unit 8
Read and Translate
1. You will be full of confidence during the interview as long as you are well prepared.
2. The shop promised its customers that it would never sell fake goods, and sure enough it did so.
3. Because he is working hard, he has been promoted to the position of department manager.
4. He is respected by others because he has a strong sense of justice.
5. Because Uncle Tom is ill, we don’t want to let him in on the news right now.
6. A good boss should encourage his assistants to be outspoken in expressing their opinions.
Read and Simulate
1. It doesn’t matter how bad the result is, just never lose your confidence.
It doesn’t matter how you tell her the news, just make her calm.
2. They made every effect to turn their small firm into a big one.
Who can turn this article into English?
3. His mother convinced him that the problem was very serious.
What you did convinced me that you always keep your words.
4. These are dangers that threaten both men and women.
The prospects both excited and worried me.
5. Go to your uncle’s home and see if he needs your help.
Study harder and see if you can make more progress.
6. If you are interested in football, why don’t you go to watch the match?
If he was one of my classmates in high school, why don’t I know him?