新思維大學(xué)英語3讀寫教程unit4課后習(xí)題答案

1、, . Answer the following questions with the information from the text. 1. How do you account for the success of Asias economy?,The stronger traditional family values in Asia than in America and Europe.,Keys to Unit 4,2. What might be the differences between marriages in Asian countries and Western c

2、ountries?,In most of Asia, marriage is widespread and illegitimacy almost unknown. In contrast, half of marriages in some western countries end in divorce, and half of all children are born outside wedlock.,3. How does marriage in Asia change?,The change that took place in Asia is a flight from marr

3、iage.,4. Why are the marriage rates falling in Asia?,Because Asian people postpone getting married and a lot of them are not married at all.,5. Why are women retreating from marriage? Because it is very tough for Asian women to be employed and married at the same time in Asia. 6. Why do more women p

4、ursue a single life than before? Because they are financially independent and enjoy more freedom than before. 7. What is the influence that the decline of marriage exerts on the demographics? It will cause the decline of birth rate and consequently lead to demographic problems.,8. How do you underst

5、and the sentence “Less marriage might mean more crime” ? It means that the decline of marriage will lead more men to commit crimes for marriage can socialize men. 9. What can governments do to revive marriage in Asia according to the text? They can encourage change in popular prejudices, legislate t

6、o get employers to offer both maternal and paternal leave, and provide or subsidizes child care, wake up to the social changes and think about how to deal with the consequences. 10. How do you understand the title of the text “Asias Lonely Hearts”? It is an open question. It means that Asian women a

7、re rejecting marriage.,III. Read the following sentences carefully and paraphrase them. 1. The Chinese family encouraged “scholarship and hard work and thrift and deferment of present enjoyment for future gain”. (Para. 1) The Chinese family thinks that people should enrich their knowledge, work hard

8、, not waste things, and delay the present enjoyment for the future happiness. 2. The recent riots across Britain, whose origins many believe lie in an absence of either parental guidance or filial respect, seem to underline a profound difference between East and West.(Para. 2),Many people think that

9、 the recent riot in Britain is a result of the lack of family education or the childrens respect for their parents. This seems to show that there is a great difference between East and West.,3. Marriage socializes men: it is associated with lower levels of testosterone and less criminal behavior. (P

10、ara. 8) Marriage can teach the men to behave in ways that are acceptable to their society, for the lower level of testosterone will lead to less criminal behaviors. 4. Women who now steer clear of wedlock might be more willing to tie the knot if they know it can be untiednot just because they can ge

11、t out of the marriage if it doesnt work, but also because their freedom to leave might keep their husbands on their toes. (Para. 9) The women who retreat from marriage might be more willing to get married if they know the marriage tie can be broken. This is not only because they can divorce easily i

12、f the marriage is not successful, but also because their freedom can make their husbands care more about them.,5. Asian governments have long taken the view that the superiority of their family life was one of their big advantages over the West. That confidence is no longer warranted. (Para. 10),Asi

13、an governments have long believed that their family life is one of the factors that they think is superior to the West, but now the confidence is declining.,Vocabulary Building,I. Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary,1. The profound influence of T

14、aoism on Chinese science, proto- science and medicine has been emphasized throughout our volumes. 2. This example underlines the language teachers responsibility to push beyond the limits of the drill and to add to knowledge. 3. I am dubious of his chances of passing the examination because he has n

15、ot worked hard enough. 4. A fight between the opposing teams erupted during the game.,Though doing badly at the moment, the firm has most valuable assets. This old custom has recently been revived in some parts of the country. The poet has pursued fame all his life, but has never experienced it. She

16、 managed to steer the conversation towards the subject of her birthday party. His position in the government does not warrant these actions. Actually they are against the law. After being severely criticized at the meeting, he retreated to his office., . Use the phrases in the box to complete the fo

17、llowing sentences. Change the forms where necessary. 1. The view of the case did not occur to me before. 2. If you dont obey me I shall appeal to force. 3. The young boy objects to being treated to like a child. 4. We dont care at all about corporations we should make that clear except as they contr

18、ibute to individual welfare.,Its not about what happens to you, its about how you react to what happens. After being defeated, they submitted to the enemy. With no one to turn to in the desperate situations, she felt quite miserable. The speaker referred to the past to make his point.,. The suffix a

19、ge can be added to verbs or adjectives or nouns to form nouns, indicating “the result of action”, “place”, “fee”, “state or identity or circumstances” , for example:,How much will you have to pay the warehouse for storages? The road was covered with wreckage from the explosion in the building. The p

20、ackage got torn on the way to the station. What is the postage for an air-letter?,Magellan was trying to find a passage to the India Ocean. The doctor wrapped the bandage round his injured arm. Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in. (take ones courage in both hands 表示“敢

21、作敢為”，鼓起勇氣(做自己害怕做的事) Car usage is predicted to increase.,Translation Training I. Translate the following sentences chosen from the text into Chinese according to the translation strategies given in the box.,1. The changes are different from those that took place in the West in the second half of the

22、20th century. (Para.3) 這些變化與西方在 20 世紀(jì)下半葉發(fā)生的變化有所不同。（合譯法） 2. This is true elsewhere in the world, but the burden that Asian women carry is particularly heavy. (Para.6) 雖然這種狀況在世界其他地方也有，但是亞洲女性所承受的負(fù)擔(dān)尤為沉重。(合譯法）,More women are financially independent, so more of them can pursue a single life that may appea

23、l more than the drudgery of a traditional marriage. (Para.7) 越來越多的女性變得經(jīng)濟(jì)獨(dú)立，所以她們中更多的人可以追求單身生活，為這比辛勞單調(diào)的傳統(tǒng)婚姻生活更富有吸引力。（分譯法）,3. Japanese women, who typically work 40 hours a week in the office, then do, on average, another 30 hours of housework. (Para.6) 日本女性通常在辦公室每周工作 40 小時(shí)，然后平均再花 30 小時(shí)做家務(wù)。（分譯法）,II. Tra

24、nslate the following passage into English.,Some who have got married still prefer to lead a single life, for they do not like families and regard wife and children as economic burdens.There are some rich people who take pride in having no children. Perhaps they are worried about the abatement of the

25、ir property once they have children.Some prefer to single life just for liberty so as notto beconstrained by the responsibilities and burdens of the families. But they may regard girdles and garters as bonds and shackles.,I. Write a summary of Text A. II. Do you agree or disagree with the following

26、statement? Romantic love is the most important condition for marriage. Give specific reasons and details to support your opinion. Write an essay of no less than 300 words.,1. Which do you suppose is the greatest contribution that leads to the lack of communication between married couple? Money, sex

27、or indelity? 2. What are your tips that serve to enhance married couplessmooth communication? 3. What might be the best ways of listening to others and meanwhile conveying your thoughts clearly?,Why is Communication Important in a Marriage? By Sheetal Mandora The breakdown of communication in a marr

28、iage can be like cancer, eating from within. Knowing why is communication important in a marriage is the key to taking the next step and finding balance in your married life.,Distance between two people, whether they are married, friends, or acquaintances, doesnt happen overnight. There never is jus

29、t one reason why a couple, who was once madly in love with one another, would create mountains of gaps between one another. When a relationship begins, it can easily thrive on physical attraction and the excitement of being with someone special. As the bond between a couple grows, their attraction q

30、uickly changes into the initial stages of love, building a foundation of trust, and wanting to be with one another for a stronger, happier future. When a couple decides to marry, their love for one another takes on a different meaning and sustains itself on trust, honesty, and commitment.,But as the

31、 years pass by, with increased amounts of stress and responsibilities that our lives demand, somewhere down the line, being there for one another seems to get lost. Communicating with each other feels like a chore that you would rather skip; whether it is after an argument, over some misunderstandin

32、gs, or even sharing certain details of your lives. Things seem to change and nothing is the same again. Communication gapdoesnt just happen overnight and it certainly doesnt take just one incident to make it stare at you right in the face. Gradually, with time and suppressed feelings, a couple can e

33、asily fall prey to not communicating, not sharing any part of their hearts and souls with their better halves. Weve all heard people say, “The key to a happy and successful life is communication”. But why is communication important in a marriage? Can we ever nd the answer to this relentless question

34、?,Importance of Communication in a Marriage How important is communication in a marriage? What can be the effects of not communicating and sharing with your spouse? Do couples actually drift apart without opening up to one another and letting each other know their true selves? Can lack of communicat

35、ion in marriage be crucial enough to break up a family? Why dont we try to nd out the answers to these questions in the rest of the article?,Communication Keeps a Couple Closer Than They Think How can someone know another individual for who they really are? We dont get premonitions or have the power

36、 to read other peoples minds. By sharing our lifes stories and incidents, we can be sure to intimately involve ourselves with someone. The same goes in a marriage. More than just having physical contact, the emotional connection is also important. When we have shared small instances from our lives,

37、no matter what it is (something like wanting to bake cookies at home, going out for a long drive, wishing to paint the walls together), any kind of openness will bring a couple together and make them feel as one. When you know what is going on in your spouses mind and heart, you can resolve issues m

38、ore quickly and effectively.,Assumptions and Misunderstandings Wont Creep in It is a natural that when your spouse isnt sharing particular information with you, our mind tends to wander off and think of the worse. When a couple talks to one another without any inhibitions, they eliminate the negativ

39、e out of their lives and keep misunderstandings at bay. After knowing each others likes, dislikes, opinions, beliefs, wants, and desires in life, you two made the decision to see this marriage through. So what is stopping you now? Opening your heart to someone you love should be looked upon as a ble

40、ssing because you know that there is at least one person in your life who accepts you for who you are. Keeping a verbal gap between you two will only bring in disappointment and insecurity.,Lack of Communication can Lead Towards Indelity Lets look at the question on “why is communication important i

41、n a marriage” from a different angle. What does not communicating with someone lead to? When your spouse doesnt share things with you, he/she isnt sharing his/her life. Keeping things to yourself, avoiding any major conversations or arguments, wanting to be alone rather than spend time together, all

42、 these factors play a major role in separating a couple and breaking their bond. This may not be the case with all the couples, but sometimes, not being emotionally connected with your spouse might give you ideas of making this connection with someone else. No matter how much a person can try to sto

43、p themselves from taking this path, when the heart isnt fullled with its own needs, it tries to satisfy it elsewhere.,Good Communication Means You Respect Your Spouse Enough to Be Honest Many a time, when we dont wish to talk to our spouses, we tend to make up some stories and end the conversation r

44、ight then and there. This may work in your favor once or twice, but over the course of time, you might just want to get out of any situation with making up lies. When there is nothing to hide from your spouse, why bring in false information and ruin your chances of having a beautiful life with someo

45、ne. Initially, it may seem innocent to keep certain things from your spouse, but this behavior only highlights the fact that you dont respect your spouse and be honest with him/her.You owe it to him/her to let in on what is going in your life, your mind, and how can you both handle the situations an

46、d move forward.,Communication Is a Two-way Street with No Red Lights Talking to someone doesnt end at you sharing what was on your mind (anger, frustration, news) and go your separate ways. To communicate means being there for one another whenever your spouse needs you and emotionally comforting him

47、/her. At times, couples feel that sharing means saying what they want andleaving the room. In fact, when you open yourself to your spouse, you also open the possibility of receiving information as well. In a marriage, or life in general, we all look towards being needed, wanted by someone. When a co

48、uple, who is married is there for each other, no problems are tough enough, no arguments are important enough to break them apart.,So I ask you again, “Why is communication important in a marriage?” For a couple, the answer to this question will be different because we all have unique lives, with di

49、fferent issues. How you handle each situation is up to you. And the most important thing is, are you walking the path of life alone, or keeping your promise to be by his/her side forever?,Comprehension Checking,Read the following statements carefully and decide whether they are true(T), false(F) or

50、not given(NG) according to the text. ( ) 1. One reason is enough for a couple who was once madly in love with one another to create numerous gaps between themselves. ( ) 2. Love between a couple after marriage takes on a different meaning and marriage is sustained by means of trust, honesty, and com

51、mitment. ( ) 3. Communication gap between a couple is gradually built up in life following one incident after another.,F,T,T,( ) 4. The key to a happy and successful life is communication, but it may not be the case in terms of a successful marriage.,( ) 5. Communicating frequently and orally may br

52、ing down possible disappointment and insecurity between a couple. ( ) 6. Lack of communication functions sufficiently to separate a couple and break their bond in-between. ( ) 7. Good communication can occur even if certain false information is brought in, and it is likely to have a beautiful life w

53、ith someone. ( ) 8. “Communication is a Two-way Street with No Red Lights” means that either party of the spouses can smoothly move along with his or her intended information without any restriction and can receive from the other the same amount of information.,F,F,F,T,T,I. Fill in the blanks with t

54、he words given below. Change the form where necessary.,1. The precondition of a businesss success is that it should be committed to the quality of its goods or services. 2. The issues as to the future relationships of relevant countries were highlighted by the report after several months investigati

55、on. 3. Wandering in the street, the two cons men were trying to find an easy prey for their next source of income. 4. What is crucial to our survival in the current competition is that everyone in the team should do his own bit.,Vocabulary Building,The horse that had been grazing on the pasture seemed to sense a premonition of imminent disaster. Out of certain unknown reasons, her infidelity continued after their marriage for about five years. Du