Key to Unit 1 Text A, Book 2 (大学英语第二版)I. Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…1) insert 2) on occasion 3) investigate 4) In retrospect 5) initial 6) phenomena 7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) not in the least 11) promote 12) emerged 2. Rewrite each sentence…1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and the south2) is said to be superior to synthetic fiber3) as a financial center has evolved slowly4) is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines. 3. Complete the sentences1) be picked up, can’t accomplish, am exaggerating2) somewhat, the performance, have neglected, they apply to3) assist, On the other hand, are valid, a superior II. Confusable Words1.1) continual 2) continuous 3) continual 4) continuous2.1) principal; 2) principal; 3)principle 4) principles 5) principal III. Usage1. themselves 2. himself/herself 3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself 5. ourselves 6. yourself/by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze1. Text-related1) contrast 2) exaggerating 3) priority 4) on the other hand 5) promoting 6) pick up7) assist 8) accomplish 9) on occasion 10) neglecting 11). worthwhile 12)superior 2. Theme-related1. end 2. perform 3. facing 4. competent 5. equipped 6. designed 7. approach8. rest 9. definitely 10. quality II. Translation1. Translate the Sentences 1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.4) Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it?5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating. 2. Translate the passage To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-known essays as possible is also very important. Without anenormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.