新视野大学英语 4第二版课后练习及答案unit 2

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新视野大学英语Book FourUnit Two

Book FourVocabulary III. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. applause collision coarse surround betray rouse spark incident execute postpone clumsy extraordinary relief immense doubtful

Book Four1. She was very polite and, like the rest of herpeople, never laughed if an outsider said something coarse .

2. I still have bitter feelings for Robert. What can I say? He completely betrayed mytrust. 3. Apart from the incident in Las Vegas, our vacation was completely trouble-free.

Book Four4. In 1968, the Oscar ceremony was postponedfor two days, following the assassination of Martin Luther King.

5. Now that we have approval we may execute the scheme as previously agreed.

Book Four6. Many of the papers focus their attention on the controversy surrounding statementsreportedly made by the Foreign Secretary .

7. As all the performers were either related to orknown to the audience, each act was greeted with loud and equal applause .

8. The man's story was so extraordinary that Ididn't know whether to believe him or not.

Book Four9. The first mobile phones were heavy clumsyand to use, but nowadays they are much easier to handle . 10. His latest book, Animal Liberation, sparked a nationwide debate on the way we think about animals.

Book FourIV. Fill in each of the blanks with a suitablepreposition or adverb. 1. Charlie Chaplin was born in a poor area of south London, but in 1913 he left Britain for good. 2. He revolted against all kinds of human discrimination and sought to establish social justice, democracy and freedom as rights for all human beings.

Book Four3. The interview was really stressful. They were trying to trip me up all the way through. 4. Recent studies have found that certain smells can bring extreme about psychological changes. 5. I couldn't remember a fairy story to tell the up children, so I made one as I went along.

Book Four6. I think that the decision was not appropriateto adegree concerning the undue weight being given to the question of an economic crisis.

7. They'll have to cut the film down —it's far too long. 8. They used to live in a big house with lots of servants, but they've come in the down world since then.

Book Four9. Because of the popularity of the region, it is advisable to book hotels or campsites in advance.10. There were moments when I wondered: Did she do this on purpose, was it all just a game? .

Book FourV. Fill in the blanks in the following passage by selecting suitable words from the Word Bank. You may not use any of the words more than once. A) underlined B) devoted C) effect D) successful E) influence F) inquired G) sparked H) flashed I ) induces J) collision K) consensus L) obligation M) charge N) rousing O) rising

Book FourHave you ever heard of Jon Stewart? He is currently one of the most popular comics on television. His pessimistic view of the p

olitics and government induces laughter, thought and even anger. He has a clever wit that often runs into collision with some government policies.

Book Four His whole show is devoted to making funof the nonsense that occurs in politics. But, what makes his show so is his ability to tell his jokes with intelligence. "It's not just comedy," said one media expert. "His comments have a lot of influence over a very large audience in America. He has a lot of political power."

Book FourRecently Stewart was a guest on a news show about politics. The host journalist sparked a heated debate when he inquired about Stewart's responsibility to the American public. Stewart argued that while the content of the script for his show may be political in nature, his primary obligation is to entertain.

Book FourThe host journalist, however, emphasized the political influence of his performance. The argument ended up rousing anger from both parties. The incident underlined how sensitive some people can be to what others find funny. It also showed how important comedians have become to politics.

Book FourCollocation VI. Study the example taken from the text and think about what else we can ―extend‖. Complete the sentences by filling in the right word with the help of the first letters. e.g. He already had the urge to explore and extend a talent he discovered in himself as he went along.