新概念英语第二册第一单元课后练习答案及多项选择题详解

新概念英语第二册第一单元课后练习答案Lesson 1Key to Summary writing The writer went to the theatre last week. He did not enjoy the play. A young man and a young woman were sitting behind him. They were talking loudly. The writer could not hear the actors. He turned round. I cant hear a word! he said. This is a private conversation! the young man said.Key to KS Exercises AI (1) got (2) very angry (3). I (1) could not hear (2) the actors (3). I (1) turned round (2). I (1) looked at (2) the man and the woman (3) angrily (4).They (1) did not pay (2) any attention (3). In the end (6), I (1) could not bear (2) it (3).I (1) turned round (2) again (6). I (1) cant hear (2) a word (3)!I (1) said (2) angrily (4). It (1) is (2) none of your business (3), the young man (1) said (2) rudely (4). This (1) is (2) a private conversation (3)!B1 I enjoyed the film yesterday. 2 I listened to the news carefully. 3 The man played the piano well. 4 The children played games quietly in their room yesterday. 5 He opened the door quietly. 6 He left immediately. 7 He planted a tree in the corner of the garden.8 He read the letter quickly in his office before lunch.9 I borrowed a book from the library this morning.10 The cook spoilt the soup. 11 We stay at home on Sundays. 12 There are a lot of people at the bus stop. 13 The little boy ate greedily an apple in the kitchen this morning. 14 She draws beautifully. 15 I like music very much. 16 They built a new school in our village last year.17 The match ended at four oclock. 18 She received a letter from her brother last week.Lesson 2Key to Summary writing The writer always gets up late on Sundays. He got up late last Sunday. Then his aunt Lucy telephoned. She had arrived by train. She was coming to see him. Im still having breakfast, he said. His aunt was very surprised. It was one oclock.Key to KS Exercises A1 are playing play is kicking is running 2 What are you doing? my landlady asked. Im leaving, Mrs. Lynch, I answered. Why are you leaving? she asked. friends never come to visit me I frequently go to bed I rarely listen I always feel cold B1 She rarely answers my letters. 2 We never work after six oclock. 3 The shops always close on Saturday afternoons. 4 Do you always go to work by car? 5 Our teacher frequently collects our exercise books. 6 We sometimes spend our holidays abroad. 7 I often buy CDs. 8 Do you ever buy CDs? Key to SD Exercises 1 What a wonderful garden (this is)! 2 What a surprise (this is)! 3 What a lot of trouble he is causing! 4 What wonderful actors (they are)! 5 What a hard-working woman (she is)! 6 What a tall building (it is)! 7 What a terrible film (it is)! 8 What a clever boy you are! 9 What a pretty girl (she is)! 10 What a strange guy (he is)!Lesson 3Key to Summary writing Postcards always spoil the writers holidays. He spent his holidays in Italy last summer. He thought about postcards every day. He did not send any cards to his friends. He bought thirty-seven cards on the last day. He stayed in his room all day. He did not write any cards.Key to KS Exercises A went (1.1); visited (I.2); sat (I.2); taught (1.2); lent; read (1.3); did not understand; thought (1.4); passed (1.5); did not send (1.5); made; got up (1.6); bought (1.7); spent (1.7); did not write (1.8) C Roy died last year left me spent a lot of money bought one or two never went to the cinema stayed at home listened to music often lent CDs they kept them lost many CDs Key to SD Exercises 1 He paid some money to the shopkeeper. 2 He handed the prize to me. 3 The waiter brought the man a bottle of beer.4 He sold me all his books. 5 The shop assistant found me some curtain material.6 He did a big favour for me. 7 She showed her new hat to her husband. 8 She promised the finder a reward. 9 He gave some advice to his son. 10 His uncle left some money to/for him. 11 He is teaching us English. 12 I bought you this bunch of flowers. 13 Bring me that book please. 14 He offered a cigarette to me. 15 Read the first paragraph to me. 16 Ive ordered you some soup. 17 I owe a lot of money to him. 18 Pass your father the mustard.Lesson 4Key to Summary writing The writer. has just received a letter from his brother, Tim. Tim is an engineer. He has been in Australia for six months. He has already visited many places. Now he is in Alice Springs：Tim has never been abroad before. He is enjoying his trip very much.Key to KS Exercises A1 I have just had breakfast. 2 He has been in prison for six months. 3 The police have not caught the thief yet.4 You have (already) asked that question three times (already). 5 Have you ever been to Switzerland? 6 I have never been to Switzerland. 7 He is a wonderful runner. He has broken two records so far. 8 I havent seen George lately. C1 He has just left the house. 2 He has just had breakfast. 3 She has just written a letter. 4 My sister has just turned on the radio.5 My mother has just made the bed. 6 She has just bought a new hat. D1 He hasnt washed the dishes yet. 2 She hasnt made the beds yet. 3 He hasnt combed his hair yet. 4 She hasnt swept the carpet yet. 5 We havent read Macbeth yet. E1 Have you seen the new play atThe Glob yet?2 Have you taken your holidays yet? 3 Have you read this book yet? 4 Have you done your homework yet? 5 Have you finished your work yet? Key to SD Exercises 1 received 2 received3 took 4 taken5 takeLesson 5Key to Summary writingMr. Scott has opened his second garage in Pinhurst. His first garage is in Silbury. Silbury is five miles away. Mr. Scott cannot get a telephone for his new garage. He has bought twelve pigeons. They carry messages from one garage to the other in three minutes.Key to KS ExercisesAWhat happened：carried (1.4); covered (1.5)What has happened：has just bought (1.1); has just bought (11.3-4); has sent (1.6); has begun (1.8) C1 What did you buy ? 5 They have already left.2 he has never lent 6 When did you lose ?3 Have you burnt ? 7 Did you listen ? 4 He fought 8 We have just won Key to SD Exercises A1 On the way 4 in this/a way 2 in the way 5 in the way 3 By the way B1 There is a spare wheel in the back of the car. 2 I always go on excursions in my spare time. 3 Have you any old clothes to spare? he asked. 4 The guest slept in our spare room. 5 Spare me! begged the prisoner.Lesson 6Key to Summary writingThe writer has just moved to a house in Bridge Street. A beggar knocked at her door yesterday. She sang songs. The writer gave him a meal and a glass of beer in return for this. The beggars name is Percy Buttons. He calls at every house once a month.Key to KS ExercisesAsome a some a a a a/some some a a a a some some an a/someCa a a a the a the the a a a a a D1 I found an old coin in the garden.2 I put some sugar in my tea.3 I cut some wood for the fire.4 I bought a newspaper yesterday.5 I made some coffee.6 I like the curtains in this room.Key to SD Exercises Aout over off atBknock out; knock off; knock 20% off the priceLesson 7Key to Summary writingDetectives were waiting at the airport all morning. They were expecting a valuable parcel of diamonds from South Africa. Two men took the parcel into the Customs House after the arrival of the plane. Two detectives opened it. The parcel was full of stones and sand.Key to KS ExercisesAdetectives were waiting (1.1); They were expecting (1.2); detectives were waiting (1.5); others were waiting (1.6); two detectives were keeping guard (11.7-8)B1 When the plane arrived, some of the detectives were waiting inside the main building while others were waiting on the airfield.2 When two of the detectives opened the parcel, two others were keeping guard at the door.C (sample answers)1 I was getting into my bath when you telephoned me.2 I was reading Hamlet when you saw me in the library this morning.3 I was saying that you must see the new film when you interrupted me.D1 was leaving arrived2 worked/was working was sitting/sat3 was walking met4 was reading heard5 was preparing set/was setting6 dropped spokeKey to SD Exercises1 He gave all his books away.2 She woke the children up early this morning.4 They cut the kings head off.5 Put your hat and coat on.7 Help me to lift this table up.8 Take your shoes off and put your slippers on.11 They have pulled the old building down.12 Make your mind up.14 She threw all those old newspapers away.Lesson 8Key to Summary writingJoe Sanders has the best garden in town. He wins The Nicest Garden Competition each year：Bill Frith also has a fine garden. Joes is better. The writers garden is terrible. He always wins a prize for the worst garden in the town.Key to KS ExercisesA1 Marys handwriting is worse than Janes.2 Carolines handwriting is worse than Marys and Janes.3 Carolines dress is/was more expensive than Janes.4 Marys dress is/was more expensive than Janes and Carolines.B has the most beautiful garden in our town The Nicest Garden Competition garden is larger than Joes works harder than Joe and grows more flowers and vegetables garden is more interesting for the worst garden in the town!D1 in 2 of 3 of 4 inKey to SD ExercisesA 1 believes 2 was 3 triesB Sentences 2, 3 and 5Lesson 9Key to Summary writing We went to the Town Hall on New Years Eve. There were a lot of people there. The Town Hall clock would strike twelve in twenty minutes time. It stopped at five to twelve. It refused to welcome the New Year. Then the crowd began to laugh and sing.Key to KS ExercisesA1 We went to the Town Hall on Wednesday evening/New Years Eve. 2 The clock would strike twelve in twenty minutes time.3 The clock stopped at five to twelve.B1 in 2 On3 during/in 4 in5 at 6 on in7 in 8 at in9 until C (sample answers)1 The match will begin at2 They bought their house in 1980.3 The shop is closed from one till two.4 The children went to school in the morning.5 Hell finish school in two years time. 6 Lets go for a walk in the evening.7 He went to church on Sunday. Key to SD ExercisesA1 No, I havent any/have no money.2 No, I didnt go anywhere/went nowhere in the.holidays. 3 No, I didnt buy anything/bought nothing this morning.4 No, there wasnt anybody/was nobody present when the accident happened.BHe has no hobbies. He goes nowhere. He sees nobody. He is interested in nothing-except food!Lesson 10Key to Summary writing We own an old clavichord. It was made in 1681. My grandfather bought the instrument many years ago. A visitor damaged it recently. She tried to play jazz on it! She broke two of the strings. A friend of my fathers is repairing it now.Key to KS Exercises A1 Our old musical instrument is called a clavichord. 2 It was made in Germany. 3 It is kept in the living room. 4 It was bought many years ago. 5 It was damaged recently. 6 Two of the strings were broken. 7 My father was shocked. 8 We arent allowed to touch it. 9 The clavichord is being repaired. Key to SD Exercises A1 of 2 in 3 from B1 He borrowed a record of mine. 2 She showed me a picture of Johns. 3 It was an idea of hers. 4 A letter of yours was found on my desk. 5 Some friends of theirs came to see me.Lesson 11I was having dinner at a restaurant. I saw Tony Steele after a while. He always borrows money from his friends. Tony sat at my table. I asked him to lend me twenty pounds. He gave me the money at once. He wanted me to pay for his dinner.Key to KS Exercises Aa he is now working (1.2) b he gets (1.3); he always borrows (1.3); never pays it back (1.4) c came inworked (11.1-2); Tony saw (1.4); came and sat (1.4); I asked him (1.6); he gave me (1.7);Tony said (1.8) d He has never borrowed (1.5); I have never borrowed (1.7) e I was having (1.1); he was eating (1.6) C1 getsgot 2 have not had 3 was writingtalked/were talking 4 am typing 5 passed/were passing DThe Taj Mahal was builtafter he became/had become ruler,his wifedied. The Taj Mahal was built in her honour. Experts were called inThe Taj Mahal, which was begun in 1632 and (was) completed in 1654, cost a fortuneit has been visited byKey to SD Exercises a A 1 The officer ordered the men to fire at the enemy. 2 He wants his wife to wear this dress. 3 She wants us to explain it. 4 I cannot allow him to enter the room. B (sample sentences) 1 He asked me to help him. 2 We preferred her to stay at home. 3 He taught me to speak English. 4 My mother wished me to collect the laundry. 5 Do you want her to visit you? b 1 salary 2 lentsalary/wages 3 borrowed 4 wages 5 wagesLesson 12Key to Summary writing We shall meet our neighbour, Captain Charles Alison, at Portsmouth Harbour early tomorrow morning. He will be in his small boat, Topsail. He will leave at eight oclock. We shall say goodbye to him. He will take part in an important race across the Atlantic.Key to KS Exercises A will sail (1.1); shall meet (1.2); will be (1.3); will set out (11.4-5); shall have (1.5); shall see (1.5); shall say (1.6); will be (1.6); will take part (1.7) C I shall go to the theatreReg and I shall see the first performancethe producer will give a short speech. He will speak toThe play will be very people will enjoy it very much. Key to SD Exercises 1 He is not back yet. He will be back in ten minutes. 2 A new play is on at the Globe Theatre. 3 When the concert was over, we went home. 4 They will set out/off very early tomorrow morning. (Be off is also possible.) 5 You cant take the exam yet. You are not up to it. 6 He will be away from home for two months. 7 She swam across the English Channel and set up a new world record.Lesson 13Key to Summary writing The Greenwood Boys are pop singers. They will be coming here tomorrow. Most of the young people in the town will be meeting them at the station. They will give five performances. The police will be trying to keep order as usual.Key to KS Exercises Awill be arriving (1.2); will be coming (1.3); will be meeting (1.4); will be singing (1.5); will be staying (1.6);will be trying (1.8) C1 Ill be ironing the clothes. 2 The train will be arriving in a few minutes. 3 Well be seeing you in the morning. 4 Well be watching the match. 5 Hell be correcting exercise books. Key to SD Exercises 1 Its Georges. 2 Its Jeans. 3 Its that womans. 4 I like Keats poetry best. 5 Theyre the childrens. 6 Theyre the soldiers. 7 Ill leave in six hours time. 8 There was a hundred pounds worth of damage.Lesson 14Key to Summary writing The writer gave a lift to a young man in the south of France last year. They greeted each other in French. Apart from a few words, the writer doesnt speak any French. They sat in silence. At the end of the journey the young man asked, Do you speak English?He was English himself.Key to KS Exercises A1 I drove on to the next town after I had left a small village. 2 I said good morning to him in French as soon as he had got into the car. 3 I had nearly reached the town, when the young man said,Do you speak English?C1 After she had written the letter, she went to the post office. 2 After he had had dinner, he went to the cinema. 3 When I had fastened my seat belt, the plane took off. 4 We did not disturb him until he had finished work. 5 As soon as he had left the room, I turned on the radio. 6 He had been very ill before he died. D1 regretted 2 had begun/began 3 arrived Key to SD Exercises 1 Except for 2 both of 3 Apart from 4 askedask for 5 either ofaskedLesson 15Key to Summary writing Mr. Harmsworth wanted to see me. I felt very nervous. I went into his office. He said that business was bad. The firm could not pay such large salaries. Twenty people had already left. He didnt ask me to leave. He offered me an extra thousand pounds a year.Key to KS Exercises B1.told would come 2.said had cut 3.told had never 4.did say had done/would do/did 5.did tell had bought 6.said could not 7.said had worked 8.told had never written 9.did say were 10.said would waitKey to SD ExercisesStudy office nervous afford irritableLesson 16Key to Summary writing Traffic police usually give you a ticket if you park your car in the wrong place. The writer found a polite note on his car during a holiday in Sweden. The traffic police wanted him to pay attention to their street signs. No one can fail to obey a polite request.Key to KS Exercises A The word if has been used four times. C 1 rains 2 will never pass 3 is 4 will get 5 enjoys 6 is D if I listen to the radio If I do something wrong, dont shout at me. If the house is untidy, dont blame me. If you want me to do something, dont forget to say please. If I am playing a nice game, dont send me to bed. If I ask for something If it is cold dont put the cat out Key to SD Exercises 1 pay attention 2 remind 3 are knocking 4 look after 5 Remember meLesson 17Key to Summary writing My aunt Jennifer is an actress. She is over thirty years old. She often appears on the stage as a young girl. Jennifer will act the part of a girl of seventeen in a new play soon. She never tells anyone how old she really is.Key to KS Exercises AShe must be (1.1); Jennifer will have to take (1.3); she must appear (1.4); she had to wear (11.5-6); it must be terrible (11.7-8) C1 You must/ will have to see a doctor. 2 Must you/ Do you have to make so much noise? 3 She said we must/ had to/ would have to stay here. 4 I must/ have to have some help. 5 Ive had to go out last night. Key to SD Exercises A1 in the position of 2 because 3 At the time when B1 grow 2 suit 3 costume 4 dressLesson 18Key to Summary writing The writer had lunch at a village pub. She could not find her bag after her meal. She could not pay the bill. The landlord soon found it for her. His dog had taken it into the garden.Key to KS Exercises A 1 I looked for my bag after I had had lunch at a village pub. 2 I had left my bag on a chair beside the door. 3 The landlord asked me, Did you have a good meal?4 I answered, I cant pay the bill because I havent got my bag.5 The dog had taken the bag into the garden. C Sentences