unit2-大学英语综合教程答案.doc

BOOK 1 - Unit 2 - Language Focus - Vocabulary 1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary. 1) There was no wind and the oak tree behind the house was standing [absolutely] still. 2) If you dont want to buy a kite, you can make your own using directions [available] in books at your local library. 3) The girl walked steadily north, pausing [every now and then] to check her direction. 4) The trade unions [are urging / urged] employers to invest more money in staff training. 5) As a sailing ship has a [destination], so we must have a definite goal in our life. 6) Before people knew how to make and use metals, engineering constructions were [mostly] built of wood or stone. 7) Youll probably find Dave at the school disco — he often [hangs out] there. 8) If your house has been broken into, dont touch anything. Call the police [right away]. 9) We had a family [reunion] where I saw relatives I hadnt seen for 20 years. 10) I guess Henry has been busy writing an article [or something] recently. Thats why he couldnt accept the invitation. 11) Scientists [estimate] that smoking reduces life expectancy by around 12 years on average. 12) Although it is unlikely that everyone will be able to come, they are still [going ahead] with the plan to hold a class reunion. 2. Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. The first part has been written for you. 1) He seemed to be still anxious about his failure in the examination. (on ones mind) It seemed that his failure [in the examination was still on his mind]. 2) The sight of his team losing in the final minutes of the game left him so upset that he was completely unable to say a word. (choke up) He [was completely choked up by the sight of his team losing in the final minutes of the game]. 3) Her study so fully occupied her that she forgot to have dinner. (be lost in) She [was so lost in study that she forgot to have dinner]. 4) I am afraid I wont