全新版大学英语阅读教程第四册课后练习答案(全部).doc

阅读教程 Lesson 2 Leading Men Exercises 1. Reading Comprehension Read the text again and choose the best answer to each of the following questions or statements. 1) Which of the following statements is true about the Lewis and Clark expedition? President Jefferson was pleased when the expedition achieved its original aim. There was no written record of hostility between the two captains. Clark was his only choice when Lewis tried to find a co-commander. The corps often came into violent conflict with Indians. When the two-volume edition of the Lewis and Clark Expedition journals was finally published, _________. it turned out to be a great success the whole country was shocked it is most well-known as a great map its circulation was very limited Which of the following is not covered in this article? The significance of the expedition. The disappointments of Lewis and Clark. The personalities of the two captains. The hardships of the expedition. Which of the following was not the result of the expedition? Understanding of numerous Indian tribes. Trunks of specimens of plants and animals. A masterpiece map of the American West. A most direct water route across America. The author employs materials from the following sources except _________. Jefferson’s diary written records of relevant people details from Lewis and Clark’s journals recollections of family members or relatives Key: 1. B（其他三个选项都与课文内容不符。A探险并没有达成最初的目标；C文中提及Lewis有备选；D探险队与印第安人冲突并不多。） 2. D（文中出版的笔记发行并不成功） 3. B（其他三项都在文中有提及） 4. D（探险队并没有找到一条横跨北美大陆的水路通道） 5. A（文中没有提及杰斐逊的日记） 2. Vocabulary Study Study the following groups of words carefully and fill in each blank with a word in its proper form. expedition, exploration A. The _______ plan to the South Pole has been canceled because they haven’t raised enough money. B. So the government sometimes enters agreement with foreign investors for natural resource ________. C. In 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived with his _______ in the present-day B