新编大学英语第三版综合教程2 Unit2课后答案(2)

*Grammar Review

1. achieving 2. going 3. to wait 4. going 5. heard 6. to explain

7. to lock 8. leaving 9. to get 10. to believe 11. knowing 12. to find; damaged

13. hearing 14. to understand 15. give

*Vocabulary Review

1. A: understanding B: misunderstanding C: understood

2. A: admire B: admiration C: admirable

3. A: determination B: determined C: determines D: determining

4. A: emphasis B: emphasize C: emphases

5. A: familiarity B: unfamiliar C: unfamiliarity D: familiar

6. A: acceptances B: accept C: acceptable

7. A: memorable B: memories C: memorize

8. A: confuse B: confusing C: confusion D: confused

Part 4 Writing and Translation

*Translation Practice

1. Misunderstandings are very common in our daily lives. They will cause problems and unnecessary troubles, like ruining friendships and bringing misery.

2. There are a variety of ways to avoid misunderstandings.

A Do not use words that may have double/ambiguous meanings;

B Express ideas and pronounce words clearly;

C Emphasize the main points;

D Don’t pretend to understand when you don’t;

E Ask for clarification when not clear about the meaning;

F Be aware of the gender differences in communication.

3. Many misunderstandings can be avoided if we are careful enough. Life without misunderstandings will be better and happier.