大学英语精读第三版第二册课后答案(19)

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2) Pleased with his students' progress, Professor Tyler gave them a pat on the back on more than one occasion. 3) We have come to know it is important to apply theory to practice.

4) When first learning to speak Spanish, I was often embarrassed at my errors in pronunciation.

5) The prospect of working under a conceited man made him reluctant to take the job. 6) Have you any idea of how the management reacted to Sam's suggestions for improvement?

1) pressure 2) illness 3) preparedness 4) boldness 5) effectiveness 6) departure 7) willingness 8) carelessness 9) hopelessness 10) exposure 11) darkness 12) friendliness 13) coldness 14) frankness 15) pleasure 16) nervousness 17) greatness 18) cold-bloodedness

1) darkness 2 ) pleasure 3) carelessness 4) coldness 5) pressure 6) departure 7) frankness

8) hopelessness 9) effectiveness 10) exposure

1) the productive forces 2) protective measures 3) constructive criticisms 4) instinctive fear/ instinctive dread 5) large, expressive eyes 6) an impressive movie/ an impressive film 7) creative work 8) a decisive victory 9) defensive arms/ defensive weapons

10) an explosive situation

1) at fault 2) was to blame 3) were blamed for 4) fault 5) blamed for 6) fault 7) was to blame 8) at fault

1) It is a pity that he did not come earlier.

2) It's a well-known fact that smoking can cause lung cancer. 3) It is true that I encouraged him, but didn't actually help him.

4) It didn't seem likely that they would ever keep their promise.

5) It was hard to understand why Prof. Hardy had singled out Mary for criticism. 6) It's unfair that most women do not earn equal pay for equal work.

1) Instead of criticizing Susan for what she has done, we ought to praise her for it. 2) Instead of going straight home after school, Helen went to work as a waitress in a restaurant.

3) Instead of sending the book to Allan by post, I'm going to take it to him myself. 4) Instead of going to New York yesterday to attend his daughter's wedding, Dr. Wilson flew to Florida for an emergency case.

5) Instead of using oil lamps, the villagers have electric lights now.

6) Instead of disturbing Cathy, the news had a strangely calming effect on her mind.

1) much bigger

2) a little more difficult 3) slightly more encouraging 4) far more constructive 5) considerably more efficient

6) 25 per cent higher

1) profits 2) comments 3) quit 4) appreciated 5) ignored 6) pat on the back 7) discouraged 8) routine 1) out 2) her 3) talked 4) and