大家有考虑过改变我们的生活方式吗?全新版大学英语综合教程3第一单元就是“CHANGES IN THE WAY WE LIVE”改变我们的生活方式。下面是小编整理的课后答案，欢迎阅读!
Unit 1 Changes in the Way We Live
Text A
Content Questions ( P10 )
1. Write and live on a farm.
2. Because they grow nearly all of their fruits and vegetables. They have enough eggs, honey and
wood. They are very close to nature and can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Besides, they can go skiing and skating in winter.
3. No. Sometimes the good life can get pretty tough.
4. They were buried under five feet of snow from December through March.
5. When the first spring came, it brought two floods. The second flood refers to the good harvest
in the growing season.
6. He decided to quit his job and start to freelance.
7. He has to crawl into black bear dens for “Sports Illustrated”, hitch up dogsled racing teams for
“Smithsonian” magazine, c
8. heck out the Lake Champlain “monster” for “Science Digest”, and canoe through the Boundary
Waters Wilderness area of Minnesota for “Destinations”.
9. As for insurance, they have only bought a poor man’s major-medical policy and the policy on
their two cars.
10. They cut back their expenses without appreciably lowering their standard of living. For
example, they patronize local restaurants instead of more expensive places in the city. They still attend the opera and ballet but only a few times a year. They eat less meat, drink cheaper wine and see fewer movies.
11. A tolerance for solitude and lots of energy.
12. They will leave with a feeling of sorrow but also with a sense of pride at what they have been
able to accomplish.
13. They chose to live in the country because they want to improve the quality of their lives. Yes,
they have finally realized their dreams.
Text Organization ( P11 )
Part One (paragraphs 1—3) The writer views his life in the country as a self-reliant and satisfying
one.
Part Two (paragraphs 4—7 ) Life in the country is good yet sometimes very hard.
Part Three (paragraphs 8—11) After quitting his job, the writer’s income was reduced, but he and
his family were able to manage to get by.
Part Four (paragraphs 12—15 ) A tolerance for solitude and a lot of energy have made it possible
for the family to enjoy their life in the country.
Happy Moments and Events
1) growing nearly all their fruits and vegetables
2) canoeing, picnicking, long bicycle rides, etc.
3) keeping warm inside the house in winter
4) writing freelance articles
5) earning enough money while maintaining a happy family life
Hardships
1) working hard both in winter and in summer
2) harsh environment and weather condition
3) anxious moments after the writer quit his job
4) cutting back on daily expenses
5) solitude
Vocabulary
1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. ( P15 )
1) on balance 2) resist 3) haul 4) wicked
5) illustrated 6) budget 7) lowering 8) boundary
9) involved 10)economic 11) blasting 12) just about
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