新时代大学英语 2》1-8单元课后新时代大 2》1-8单元作

新时代大学英语 2》1-8单元课后新时代大 2》1-8单元作

In the 1960s and ‘70s, teams of engineers and computer

scientists worked to build the foundation for a network of

networks. (Para. 1)

a. funding

b. findings

c. basis

The last few years have pointed toward mobile computing.

(Para. 2)

a. calculating

b. using a computer

c. doing mathematics

Some devices remain perpetually connected unless you turn

them off or set them to airplane mode. (Para. 2)

a. setting

b. coverage

c. distance

The machines … will rely upon high-speed physical

connections capable of transmitting data at a blistering speed.

(Para. 3)

a. sending out

b. implanting

c. inputting

Sending the equivalent of a Blu-ray disc full of data across

a network in the blink of an eye will be the norm. (Para. 3)

a. form

b. backbone

c. standard

By 2050, it‘s not unreasonable to guess that we could have

eye implants allowing us to see the digital world without the

need for a display. (Para. 4)

a. screen

b. recognition

c. recommendation

Even if we decide that altering ourselves is ethically

questionable, we can achieve a similar effect just by building

display capabilities into a pair of glasses. (Para. 4)

a. morally

b. privately

c. pervasively

Imagine looking around you and activating a digital overlay

that gives you volumes of information about your surroundings.

(Para. 5)

a. many books

b. large amounts

c. a lot of content

A pervasive Internet coupled with the right mobile

technology could make it happen. (Para. 5)

a. connected

b. matched

c. welcomed

Do you see the Internet becoming part of our perception of

the real world around us or do you believe the two will forever

remain separate concepts? (Para. 7)

a. execution

b. awareness

c. transmission

Reading 1 > Language Enhancement > 2

A

Scan for the verbs used in Reading 1 and complete the

collocations.

1)trace Its roots back to (Para. 1)

2)build The foundation (Para. 1)

3)set Them to airplane mode (Para. 2)

4)view This world in dozens of different ways (Para. 4)

5)achieve A similar effect (Para. 4)

6)perform Routine tasks (Para. 5)

7)grab A bite to eat (Para. 5)

8)execute A quick command (Para. 6)

9)have Instant access to (Para. 6)

10)take A great interest in (Para. 7)

B

Use the collocations in Step A to complete the sentences.

1)This set of books aims to familiarize students with the

basic knowledge in physics so as to build the foundation For

further specialized science.

2)The new mobile phones allow safe access to games, music

and address books during flights even if you set them to

airplane mode**.

3)Sure, you may achieve a similar effect by sending emails

to your colleagues, but it adds a more personal touch if you

deliver the news to them in person.

4)In fact, many American giant corporate enterprises trace

their roots back to Small, family-owned businesses.

5)In normal times, thousands of workers perform routine

tasks Of reactor (反应堆) maintenance at the nuclear power

station.

6)By moving the pointer to the icon (图标) and pressing a

mouse button, you can execute a quick command Or convert the

icon into a window.

7)Internet-based products like online news, social media,

web games, e-commerce enable their users to view this world in

dozens of different ways

8)People want to have instant access to Reports or books

that promise to solve their technical problems in the blink of

an eye.

9)The technology company recruits those who have Internet

work experience and take a great interest in Internet products.

10)The staff were willing to work around the clock, sleep

in the office, grab a bite to eat And battle each other over

strategy and technical decisions.

Reading 1 > Language Enhancement > 3

A

Word Building Skill(s)

Match the following words with the corresponding meanings

in the box.

1)predecessor sth. Formerly used

2)predict say sth. Will happen

3)pretend take on a false or misleading appearance

4)precaution careful thought in advance to avoid risk

5)perception the state of being aware of sth.

6)permanent lasting for all time in the future

7)pervasive existing in or spreading through every part of

sth.

8)perform play the part of; carry out

B

Fill in the blanks in the following sentences by choosing

the proper words with the prefix “pre-” or “per-” from the

box. Change the form where necessary.

Predecessor Predict Pretend Precaution

Perception Permanent Pervasive Perform

1)She began to raise money for her dream of a permanent,

non-profit school for the higher education of women.

2)You should be warm-hearted and pretend That this new

colleague is one of your best friends.

3)When changing the point of observation, we also change

our understanding and perception Of the surrounding world.

4)By using this test, the teacher could predict Whether the

students are capable of doing this task.

5)The car is some 40mm shorter than its predecessor.

6)Jane admitted she was a bit worried about having to

perform The leading female role after only a year of opera

studies.

Reading 1 > Language Enhancement > 4

Translate into Chinese the following sentences from the

text, leaving out the words in bold type.

Translating Skill(s)

1)In the 1960s and ‘70s, teams of engineers and computer

scientists worked to build the foundation for a network of

networks. (Para. 1)

20世纪60年代和70年代，一些工程师和计算机科学家团队合

作打下了将子网络再联结成网的基础。

2)ARPANET, one of the Internet‘s predecessors, began

modestly as a three-node network. (Para. 1) 互联网的前身之一阿帕网，开始时不过是仅有三个节点的网络。

3)In the 1980s, this network proved to be a valuable tool

for research and communication. (Para. 1)

到了20世纪80年代，该网络成为重要的研究和通讯工具。

4)I think these trends point to what the Internet will be

in 2050 — pervasive. (Para. 2)

我认为这些趋势指向了2050年互联网的特点 —— 无所不在。

5)Even if we decide that altering ourselves is ethically

questionable, we can achieve a similar effect just by building

display capabilities into a pair of glasses. (Para. 4)

就算觉得改变自身在伦理方面有问题，我们也只需在眼镜上加入显示功能就能达到类似的效果。

6)It all appears in a cloud around the person and soon you

know his or her interests, opinions and even relationship

status. (Para. 6)

这些信息会以云存储的方式出现在这个人的周围，你很快就能了解到他或她的兴趣、观点甚至感情状态。

Reading 2 > Language Enhancement > 1

Review the sentences from Reading 2 below. All the

boldfaced words are either active words or academic words

marked in Academic Word List (AWL). Choose the word from a, b,

or c that has the closest meaning to each boldfaced word.

it could cut nearly all of the carbon emissions from the

transportation sector. (Para. 2)

ss

ce

2.A new report today finds that layering the three vehicle

technologies … could cut carbon emissions 80 percent by 2050

worldwide from a business-as-usual scenario. (Para. 3)

ion

g

’s becoming increasingly clear that all three of these

possible revolutions are reaching maturity, … (Para. 5)

development

e point

some transportation researchers have suggested

autonomous cars could cut emissions by boosting driver

efficiency, … (Para. 6)

ing

ing

ing

have to stop thinking that self-driving cars will

automatically be sustainable, … (Para. 8)

ble

uing

need policies to make sure we steerthis towards

electric and efficient. (Para. 8)

e

n

ide, that combination would generate 0.7 gigaton

of carbon emissions annually by mid-century, … (Para. 10)

e

t

e

the United States, transportation has surpassed the

electricity sector as the top source of greenhouse gas

emissions, … (Para. 11)

sed

ed

9.… upending the transportation sector would require

overcoming the attachmentmany people have to their individual

cars, … (Para. 13)

part

ss

tion

10.… upending the transportation sector would require

overcoming the attachment many people have to their individual

cars, … (Para. 13)

tive

e

orating more ride sharing and public transit was

the only scenario that matched with a pathway to keep global

warming under 2 degrees Celsius. (Para. 14)

ing

g

ing

Reading 1 > Language Enhancement > 2

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Reading 2 > Language Enhancement > 3

A

Word Building Skill(s)

Complete the words according to the meanings given. The

prefix of each target word is also given.

1)transit/transport/transportation: the system of buses,

trains, etc. which people use to travel from place to place

(trans)

2)transmit: send out (a signal) either by radio waves or

over a wire (trans)

3)translation: the process of changing written or spoken

words into another language (trans)

4)sustainable: able to continue for a long time (sus)

5)suspend: stop sth. Officially for a time; prevent from

continuing or being active (sus)

6)suspect: have doubts about sth. Or sb. (sus)

B

Complete the sentences with the words you have written down

in Step A. Change the form where necessary.

Transit/transport/transportation Transmit Translation

Sustainable Suspend Suspect

1)The city transit/transport/transportation Is usually

well developed, with a variety of modes of travel available,

including buses, taxis and subways.

2)Because of the poor performance in the market, the

publishing house decided to Suspend***The sale of this book.

3)With this 4G network, we can***Transmit Data between

mobile phones faster.

4)On the face of it, he seems to be telling the truth. But

I still Suspect He‘s hiding something.

5)What makes a good Translation It must be true to the

original, clear and easy to understand.

Reading 2 > Language Enhancement > 4

Translate into Chinese the following passage that serves

as a summary of Reading 2, leaving out the words in bold type.

the United States, transportation has surpassed the

electricity sector as the top source of greenhouse gas

emissions, at around 30 percent. But a recent report finds that

layering the three vehicle technologies — autonomous,

electric and shared — on top of one another could cut carbon

emissions 80 percent by 205View0 worldwide from a

business-as-usual scenario.

在美国，交通部门已经超过电力部门成为温室气体排放的首要来源，约为30%。但是最近的一份报告发现，到2050 w时，将三种汽车技术 – 自主、电动和共享 – 相互叠加可以减少80% 的碳排放

it is wrong to think that self-driving cars will

automatically be sustainable, emissions reduction can come

when the vehicles are electrified and plugging into an

increasingly cleaner grid.

虽然认为自动驾驶汽车将自动实现可持续发展是错误的，但当汽车通电并投入增长时，减排可能会到来

if people are willing to overcome the attachment they

have to their individual cars and change their behavior, using

substantially more ride sharing, public transport, cycling and

walking, it is possible to upend the transportation sector and

cut car travel by more than half in 2050 and the number of cars

by nearly three-quarters.

翻译软件翻译

Listing Comprehension>Task 1

TTFT

Listening Comprehension > Task 2

1)Virtual reality, or VR, is a computer-generated

technology that creates a three-dimensional

digital world That you can not only see and observe, but

explore and interact with as if you are there.

2)VR has already proved effective as a training tool as it

simulates real experiences.

3)He explains that by exposing patients to what they fear

most in a virtual environment and showing them that nothing bad

happens, they can eventually overcome their panic.