大学英语自主学习4答案.docx

大学英语自主学习4答案nit 1 1、g 、c 、e、a、f、d、h、b 2、A、a、b、a 3、its good to meet you (2)nice to meet you (3) ( ) met (4) hi 4、(3) 5、(1) a a b b a (2) b c a c c 6、B a b a c 7、 Alice: Look, there he is. Jean: Who? Alice: Robert, the guy I've been telling you about. Jean: Oh. The guy you're going out with? Alice: I wish. The guy I WANT to go out with. Jean: Oh, he's really handsome. Um, let's go talk to him. Alice: Oh, OK. I'll introduce you. I think you'll really like him. Hi, Robert. Robert: Oh, hi. Alice: Have you met my friend, Jean? Robert: Hey, Jean.I think we've met before. Jean: We have? Where? Robert: Last December,at Sam's party. Jean: Oh, Sam. Robert: Oh? Aren't you going out with him anymore? Jean: No, we broke up a couple of months ago. Robert: Oh. Oh, really? 8. A: Hi Phil, how are you? Long time no see! B: Rachel, my old friend, its been ages, hasnt it? What a pleasant surprise! A: Phil, this is my friend Cindy. C: Nice to meet you, Phil. B: Its a pleasure to meet you too. What are you both doing here? A: We are signing up for next semesters courses, but are hesitating between Introduction to Psychology or Environmental Biology. B: Those are two fantastic courses! Ive taken them both. C: Really? Which one did you prefer? B: Hmm, probably Environmental Biology. It felt more relevant. C: Relevant? In what sense? B: In the sense that the course dealt with issues that are commonly in the news, and important problems that are affecting our environment. In fact, we had the opportunity to go to the ocean and conduct tests on water pollution. C: Wow, that sounds fascinating. I am going to sign up immediately! 9. B: No problem, my friends. What can I do for you? A: Phil, thanks a million for agreeing to meet with us. We need your advice on a project for the第 1 页 Environmental Biology course we are taking. B: I can help with this. Have you created an introduction yet? A: Yes, but we dont know what it should contain. B: Well, your introduction should give some background information on your topic, define your topic, and preview the content of your presentation. C: How many main ideas should our presentation have? We need to speak for 15 minutes. B: Dont cover too many ideas or you wont have the opportunity to provide enough detail. You should have about 3 or 4 main points. A: Do we need a conclusion? B: Absolutely. This should sum up your main points and offer solutions to the problem of air pollution. C: Thanks Phil. What you ve said is extremely useful. I feel we will structure a great presentation! Unit 2 1.(1) honest sincere dependable (2) outgoing friendly shy (3) easygoing mature (kind hearted) (4)assertive cheerful critical 2.(1)dad (2)brother (3) ( ) (4)boyfriend (5) ( ) (6) roommate 3.(1) b d (2) a c (3) b c (4) a b (5) b c (6) b d 4.(1)b (2)a (3) a (4)a (5)a (6) a 5. Sheri: Hey, I went out with the neatest guy over the weekend! Jeremy: Yeah, what's he like? Tall? Handsome ? Sheri: Not really. Jeremy: Dress nice ? Drive a nice car ? Sheri: Not especially. Jeremy: Then he must be buff. Does he work out a lot ? Sheri: No. But he has a nice smile. Dimples. I like dimples. He's kind of cute. Jeremy: And that's what you like about him? Sheri: No, it's more than that. He's sensitive. Jeremy: Sensitive ? How can you tell ? Sheri: Well, we went to this really romantic movie , and there was this really sad part , and, and he. Cried . Jeremy: He cried? Sheri: Yeah, he just cried and he didn't try to hide it or anything. It was so sweet. Jeremy: Oh. You like that, huh ? Well, I cry at movies, too ! 6. A:So what are your friends at university like ? B:I have several friends, but I usually just hang out with Rachel. A:Whats she like? B:Shes really easygoing and down-to-earth. I can basically talk to her about anything. What about you, do you have nice friends at work? A:Oh, I get on really well with Steve. B:Whos Steve? Your boyfriend? A:No, hes just a friend. We usually help each other out when we encounter problems.第 2 页 B:So whats he like? A:Hes really hardworking, energetic and talkative. B:Sounds like a nice guy to me. 7. A:Whats your family like? B:Well, my mum is really thoughtful and warmhearted, but can be a bit bossy at times A:What about your dad? B:My dad is really wise and generous, but can be quite strict. A:Do you have any brothers or sisters? B:I have one brother and one sister. A:What are they like then? B:My brother is younger than me. Hes quite mature for his age, but is a little laid-back. A:And your sister? B:My sister is older than me. She s a cheerful person, but can get aggressive when she s in a bad mood! Unit 3 1.(1) housing apartment roommate sharing(2) studio available furniture rent reasonable(3) check deposit (move out) refund 2.(1)a b a (4)b 3.(1)a (2)b (3)b (4)a 4.全打钩 5. Sean: This is Sean McCain , live with Julie Morris , from Gemini One , the international space station . Julie, can you hear me? Julie: Yes, I can hear you . Sean: Julie, can you tell us , what is it like living on the Gemini One ? Julie: The Gemini One is wonderful . It's not so different from living on Earth, really . We have jobs, friends, entertainment, natural beauty . And we have all the modern conveniences that you have on Earth . Sean: What modern conveniences ? Julie: Well, we have movie theaters, game centers , music clubs, shops, restaurants. Sean: How about food ? How do you get your food ? Julie:I go shopping, just like everyone on Earth . You can get any type of food here. Sean: Is food expensive ? Julie: Some of it is . The stuff that's imported from Earth is very expensive . Like a banana from Earth can cost $100 . But most food is really cheap. Sean: Do you miss getting away to the countryside or the mountains ? Don't you miss nature ? Julie: Well, we have lots of nature up here . I can go hiking and mountain biking , riding in the hills, take a swim in a beautiful lake . It's really beautiful up here . Sean: How do people get around up there ? Julie: Oh, just like we do down there . We have electric cars and trains , but not airplanes . Sean: What do you like most about living in the space station ?第 3 页 Julie: Well, the air is clean . There's no pollution , and it's easy to get around . It's really an ideal world. Sean:And what do you like least? Julie: Well, it's kind of expensive to fly home to Earth to see my parents for the holidays. 6. A: How can I help you ? B: I am looking for a place to live, near the university if possible . A: What size accommodation do you need ? B: Either a studio flat or a one-bedroom flat. It depends on the price really. A: Well, both are similar in price, though a studio normally requires less furniture. What would be your preference ? B: Hmm, I like an open plan, so I guess a studio flat would be my preference. Can you describe a studio layout to me? A: Most certainly. All of our studio flats combine a bedroom, kitchenette and living room into a single unit. B: How large is the unit ? A: 30 square meters. B: Does it come with a balcony? A: Some do. In fact, we have one studio with a balcony that is available at the south entrance to the university! B: Perfect! Lets schedule a visit as soon as possible! 7. A: Heres the room I hope you like it! B: Its beautiful and full of light A: Yep, the floor to ceiling windows and south facing view make it the brightest room in the apartment. In the summer, you get 16 hours of sunshine per day! In the winter, it s nice and warm, even in February. B: Excellent! But I have a lot of furniture a desk, a bed and a sofa. Is it possible to remove the furniture that is here to make room for mine? A: Yep, the floor to ceiling windows and south facing view make it the brightest room in the apartment. In the summer, you get 16 hours of sunshine per day! In the winter, it s nice and warm, even in February. B: And whats through that door? A closet? A: Of course. We have plenty of storage room downstairs. b:。 。 。 。 。 A: Nope. You can use the closet in the hallway, near the kitchen. That door is for the en-suite bathroom. It has both a shower and a bathtub. B: Wow, my own bathroom. What a luxury! A: Thats why this room is the most expensive to rent in the apartment! B: Well, I feel the rental price is very fair. When can I move in? A: Monday of next week. B: Perfect. Unit 4第 4 页 1.aababababb 2.(1)c (2) b(3) b (4) c 3.(1)a (2) a (3) b(4) a 4.(1) b (2) c 5.(1) b a b b b a c c (2) c a b b c a b b 6.(1)a (2) b (3) a(4) a (5) c(6)a (7)c 7. A: Welcome to Thinking Like Thomas Edison, the top rated television show on new inventions. Today our special guest is Phil Fisher, a university student and inventor of a new shampoo, Grow, which cures baldness. Mr. Fisher, welcome to our show. B: It is an honor to be here . A: Mr. Fisher, can you begin by telling us how your new shampoo works. B: Well, baldness is caused by a hormonal imbalance that occurs when people become older. My shampoo corrects this imbalance. A: Absolutely astonishing! Did it take a long time to invent this shampoo? B: It took a year of hard work and research to come up with the formula. But it was well worth it! A: And how much does Grow cost? B: The same as any normal shampoo. A: Wow, thats almost too good to be true! Finally, does using your shampoo have any side effects? B: Only one: sometimes, it makes peoples hair turn bright green. 8. A: Tina, this iPhone 4 is the best phone ever. You have got to get one! B: I am thrilled that you like your new gadget, but I am perfectly happy with my own phone. A: Thats because you have never tried mine! B: Alright then, whats so special about the iPhone 4? A: To start with, let me ask you a question: how many microphones does your phone have? B: One. A: Ah hah! The iPhone 4 has two! This means that my voice always sounds crystal clear and people don t have trouble understanding what I am saying Here s a second question for you: how many cameras does your phone have? B: One. A: Oh, what a shame Mine has two! One on the back that focuses on what I am looking at, and another on the front that focuses on me. During a video call, I can switch back and forth between both cameras whenever I want. This lets the person I am speaking with me see me AND see where I am! B: Really? Thats so cool! Maybe its time for a new phone after allUnit 5 1.(1) regret locals (2) gesture pointed (3) abroad advice (4) foreigner stared (5) open healthy 2. 3. (1) c (2) c 4. (1)a (2)b (3) b (4) c 5. 选 1、3、5第 5 页 6. a (2) a (3) a (4) a (5) b (6) b (7) b (8)c 7. (1) south Africa (2) an ( ) (3)( ) ( ) ( ) people (4) ( ) ( ) (5) ( ) ( ) 8. Steve: I can't believe these people .I can't believe what they do . Trish: Calm down, Steve .What are you talking about ? What is it this time ? Steve: Look at this .I just bought a donut .I'm so sick of the clerk wrapping each pastry individually,then taping the bags shut ,then putting those bags in another bag ,folding it down ,and then taping that bag shut .I can't take it anymore .It's crazy and it's bad for the environment . Trish: How long have you been living here ? Don't you know that's the way it is ? Steve: I just want them to stick 'em in a napkin for me ,so I can eat while I'm walking to class . Trish: There you go again .Don't you know it's rude to eat while you walk ? Steve: I'm so tired of this place .I don't have time to sit down and eat . People here are too inflexible ,and they have too many rules . Trish: Yeah, right, Steve ,so you're gonna convert everybody here to your way of doing things ? Steve: Yeah, there has to be more individual freedom to do whatever you want . Trish: Why don't you just relax and go with the flow ? Steve: Go with the flow ? The whole system is a waste of my time .The clerks here should learn how to be more efficient ,like in the U.S . Trish: What are you talking about ? When I was in the U.S. , the clerks were really rude .They just ignore you ,and seem offended if you want anything .Don't you think it's better this way ? Steve: Are you kidding ? Trish: Well, I kind of like it .It's nice to relax and enjoy the moment while your packages are being wrapped .I like all of the traditions ,and the care and attention that people give you ,and the manners .To me, it's a wonderful place to live. Steve: I think you're nuts. Trish: You're not gonna last long, mate. 9 .A:This is great coffee! B:I agree, its from Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee. A:Really? Coffee is from Africa? B:Yes, it is. I learned a lot about coffee when I was traveling in Kenya last year. Did you know that Kenya is famous for producing some of the highest quality coffee in the world? A:No, I didnt know that. Do many Kenyans work in the coffee industry? B:Lots. More than 6 million in fact. A:When you were in Kenya did you visit any coffee plantations? B:I certainly did. Many of them are located on the slopes of Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa. They are beautiful. A:Wow, Id love to see some pictures! B:Youre in luck: I have a few photos right here, in my mobile phone. 10. A:Whats that book on your coffee table? B:Its a guidebook. I am planning a trip to Tanzania, on the east coast of Africa. A:That sounds amazing. When are you going? B:During the summer. Ill be there for two weeks. I cant wait!第 6 页 A:Are you traveling alone? B:No. Ill be with a tour group, so I hope to make some new friends. During the first week, we will be going on safari. A:I am so jealous! I have always wanted to see lions, leopards and zebras! B:Tell me about it! It will be a great experience. During the second week, I will learn how to scuba dive. A:Scuba dive? B:Yes, the east coast of Africa is famous for its pristine beaches and brilliant coral. Its a divers heaven! A: Brilliant! It sounds like the perfect summer holiday. Bon voyage! Unit 6 1.(1)a (2) a(3) b (4) b (5) b (6) b (7) b (8) b (9) b (10) a (11) a (12) a 2.B b c a 3. A b b c 4.(1) - party meet people (2) never give - anyone online (3) 、 答案未知 5. B b a b a 6. Int: So, Ms. Spencer ,why did you apply for this job at CNN ? Amy: Well, I've always wanted to be a journalist ,and I like traveling .And you can interview lots of important people. Int: Tell me about your experience in journalism . Amy: Um. Well ,I make a newsletter for my family .And I worked on my high school newspaper .And I read a lot of newspapers and newsmagazines. Int: Do you think you're qualified for the prestige of this job ? Amy: Absolutely . I've taken acting lessons .And I look good on camera . And I travel a lot so I think I'd be good as a foreign correspondent . Int: What about teamwork ? Have you ever worked as part of a team ? Amy: Of course , I was really great at sports in high school, and. Int: You don't seem to have much experience as a writer. Amy: Well, that's not exactly true . I write a lot of e-mail to my friends . Int: And you haven't taken any journalism courses , have you ? Amy: Well ,I took a class in modern film ,and