新标准大学英语第二册综合教程练习答案
Unit 1 College culture
Page 4 Reading and understanding
2. Check the true statements.
In the 1960s… 2, 4, 6 are true.
In the UK today… 7, 10, 12 are true.
Page 4 Dealing with unfamiliar words
3. Match the words in the box with their definitions.
1. issue 2. opportunity 3. establishment 4. campus
5. protest 6. launch 7. prospects 8. employment
4. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.
1. issues 2. campus 3. protests 4. establishment
5. protects 6. employment 7. launch 8. opportunity
5. Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words and expressions in the box. You may need to make other changes.
1. clashes 2. an alliance 3. a liberal 4. governor 5. economy
6. characterized by 7. dropped out 8. a liberating experience 9. passion
6. Answer the questions about the words.
1. b 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. b 6. a 7. a 8. b
7. Answer the questions.
1. d The writer makes it clear at the very beginning and end that it was an exciting and stimulating time for students; later he emphasizes the freedom. Supporting quotes: It was the most exciting and stimulating period of your life; a moment of unimaginable freedom, the most liberating in your life; … the heady atmosphere of freedom
2. b The author gives the idea that today’s students are more serous and less passionate. Supporting quotes: Where’s the passion today? What’s the matter with college? Students today are much more serious. Why aren’t Wordsworth’s lines true for the students today?)
8. Work in pairs and discuss the questions.
(Examples for your reference)
1. What do you think is the purpose of a university education? Should it be an end in itself or a means to an end?
I certainly believe a university education is to train people to think and to create thoughts and things with the best possible environment and facilities available. It has the duty to transmit theories, knowledge and skills to people and to society and train young people to