全新版大学进阶英语综合教程第二册答案U4-Key-to-rcises.doc

1、Unit 4 Study AbroadKey to ExercisesOpenerSuggested answers for reference1. Between the 2006/07 academic year and the 2013/14 academic year, the number of Chinese students at US colleges grew from 67,723 to 274,439, making China the single largest country of origin for all international students in the US.2. There are several reasons. For starters, Chinese families are better off now and can afford international study for their kids. Secondly, in this age of globalization, its natural for people

2、to move from country to country seeking opportunities, including opportunities in a different education system. Thirdly, studying abroad is a way for countries to learn from each other. When Chinese students return from overseas, they can help develop China.3. Id like to study abroad. Im curious about the outside world, want to pick up different perspectives, and broaden my mind. Id like to draw on the best of the Chinese education system and the Western one.Reading & InteractingI. Understanding

3、 the Text1. Text OrganizationName of the classicTheme of the classicParagraphsRelated events in authors lifeThe OdysseyGoing home1-61. She had left home because she wanted to understand better Western civilization and American society.2. She missed home because studying humanities at Yale was1) different from that in China, e.g. no correct answers to memorize, originality needed in class and for homework;2) difficult for a foreign student, e.g. reading, listening and note-taking.The AeneidBeing

4、torn between the past and the future7-91. Her mother wanted her to take science like Chinese students traditionally did.2. She wanted to study humanities and write better English.2. Comprehension Check2.1 Focusing on the main ideas I was admitted into a freshman program at Yale that required us to read up Western classics, comprehend them, analyze them and turn in papers with original ideas on them. Although this was my first year in an all-English environment, and sometimes I was tired of all t

5、he hard work, I yearned to understand Western society. I made up for my lack of preparation with diligence. I pulled all-nighters, I lingered after class to ask questions, I learned note-taking in English from my classmates, and I visited the writing tutor. As a result, as the year came to an end, I received As for all my papers.2.2 Digging into detail 1. No, there wasnt. Because when she reached out for a human being, she grabbed a book instead.2. Because it was like committing suicide to try t

6、o read up and understand Western canons in a years time.3. Force students to read without being concerned about whether they are interested, willing or able to.4. Because she had been used to the Chinese way of learning humanities, i.e., teachers giving out standard interpretations for students to memorize.5. She would spend the night reading their works and trying to understand their ideas.2.3 Understanding difficult sentences 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. AII. Focusing on Language in Context1. Key Wo

7、rds & Expressions1.1 1. Which one is better, a secure job with a low pay or a job with a high pay but easy to lose?2. News filtered through from Bombay last night of a city on strike and tourists stuck at the airport.3. Suicide ranks as the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Globally, an estimated 700,000 people take their own lives annually.4. A large product catalog is critical to a successful furniture store website. People who visit your website are looking for new furniture.

8、You need to show it to them.5. Some of the most provocative thinkers, writers, artists, business people, teachers and other leaders drawn from different fields around the world will gather at this summer program to teach, speak, lead, question, and answer.6. The guy tried to run away but the policeman caught him by grabbing the collar of his coat.7. This dialogue window pops up in my game every five seconds! How do I disable it?8. Life is like a journey with no known destination.9. No one can fi

9、nish all the tasks alone. Dont hesitate to ask for help. We can all benefit from cooperation.10. Manchester United, dubbed the Red Devils, is a top football team in England.11. The police officer turned to the crowd and shouted, “Come on. You need to get out of here. No lingering around the crime scene.”12. The flower show is so crowded that there is never an ideal spot for taking pictures no matter how you position yourself.13. Our mutual friend John has got a rare ability to memorize facts and figures.14. John stretched out an arm from bed to pick up his phone. Sleepily he asked, “Who is it?”15. An advance team was sent to the UK to make preparations for President Xi s visit.1.2 1. for instance 2. was flooded with 3. destined to 4. reluctant5. pull them apart 6. stick to 7. pleaded with 8. As a r

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