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To conquer the language barrier ,they are working hard at English. The teacher is deeply impressed by the students’ ability to surf the Internet. Nowadays many of the seniors are beginning to consider choosing a career.
The Spring Festival was approaching. A lot of people were traveling back home to have a family reunion. He looked out of the window, surveying the landscape of the countryside. We are confident that we can overcome the difficulties.
Tom is the most brilliant graduate of this year at Harvard University. He shifted impatiently in his seat during the long speech by the Dean. College has helped Bill to broaden his interests. Words that obscure the truth must be discarded.
The plane due to take off at 8:30 a.m. has been delayed because of thick fog.
University students have various kinds of part-time jobs such as passing out flyers , working as private tutors or delivering newspapers. The speech is scheduled at 3 this afternoon. The students are filing into the assembly hall now. They impressed upon their children the virtue of always telling the truth. He is no longer a child. He should be allowed to make his own decisions.
1.自从有了移动电话后，他再也没有给朋友写信了。
He has no longer written to his friends ever since he got a mobile phone. 2.尽管很忙，他每天至少花两小时上网，了解这个领域的最新动态。
Even though he is very busy, he spends at least two hours every day surfing the Internet, aiming to know about the latest development in this area / field. 3.李教授在毕业典礼上做了一个简短的讲话，他的话深深铭刻在我的记忆中。
Professor Li made a short speech at the commencement, his words of which were deeply impressed upon my memory. 4.讲到期末考试，学生们一点儿都不紧张，他们满脸都是自信。
Talking of the final exams the students were not nervous at all. On their faces was confidence. 5.在30分钟写出一篇约100个词的短文，对于他们班大多数学生来说不过是小菜一碟。
To write a short passage of about 100 words within 30 minutes would be a snap to most students in their class. We were greatly amused to hear about his sitting on the wet paint. →译文：
听说他坐到了未干的油漆上，我们都感到非常好笑。
His father was quite stubborn and it was almost impossible to convince him of his mistakes. The part-time job involves working at night.
He moves from job to job , so he never has a permanent address . He is always panicking at the sound of fire alarms.
The professor was highly respected for his remarkable achievements in civil engineering.
It was the old lady’s eightieth birthday, and she was sitting in a chair surrounded with her children and grandchildren. How I envy you! I wish I could write as beautifully as you do. She had many failures before finding the right method.
He gives the impression of being generous, but in reality he is a very selfish man .
At the commencement ceremony, he was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree. On his way back to the dormitory he looked back on his college days with mixed feelings.
At the idea of the coming National Holiday, I can’t concentrate on my study. It is such a fine day that I feel like going swimming in the river.
He didn’t know anything about the Internet a month ago, but today, he has come to realize what an important role the Internet is playing. At college, students can change their mind and declare another major if they find out they don’t like the one they have declared before. 1. 2.
我发觉自己对英语口语有着浓厚的兴趣。
驱车行驶在高速公路上，我意识到近几年来，中国的公路系统发生了巨大的变化。 I have found myself having great interest in spoken English.
Driving on the highway, I realized that enormous changes had taken place in China’s automobile way system in recent years. 3. 我简直不敢相信他这么快就学会了操作计算机。
I can hardly believe that he has learned to how to work a computer in such a short time / period. 4. 5.
三年的试管已经过去，这一刻终于来临了：不到两周我就要回国了。
许多我认识的人都迫不及待的想要出国，而我却宁愿和家人在一起呆在国内。 Three years has passed and the time has come. In less than two weeks, I will go back to my country. Many people I know can’t wait to go abroad, but I would rather stay with my family in my country. Since China has entered the WTO, the restrictions on foreign businesses will gradually be reduced. The Internet enables us to explore the world without leaving home. The problem with some of these drugs is that they are so accessible.
The government has produced a series of materials to restriction public awareness of the dangers of AIDS. Within 2 weeks of arrival all foreigners should register with the local police.
When he was offered the opportunity to have an online degree program, he seized it immediately and enthusiastically.
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No restriction was put on the access to the BBS. Our purpose is to promote interaction between the students and the teachers. Exchanging houses for a few weeks is a good way of having a holiday.
The team members working on the project meet every Tuesday afternoon to exchange their views.
All the materials collected for the research project on pollution are available to all the seniors at this college. 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Can I connected my laptop to the Intranet?
He has planned for his eldest son to take over his business when he is 65.
Knowledge is playing an increasingly important role in the development of economy.
In addition to taking care of her 3-year-old son she has taken 3 online courses in marketing, business communication and economics. The practice of online learning will spread out as more and more people have access to the Internet. 他的生活经历在他的学术生涯中一直扮演着一个重要角色。 那家餐厅最近已经延长了营业时间。
我刚刚读完一本从一种新的视角研究莎士比亚的有趣书籍。 随着电子邮件的广泛应用，垃圾邮件问题已引起人们的极大关注。
传统教育比起网络教育来说对于学生和教师之间的交流和互动有着更多的限制。
His life experiences have always been playing an important role in his academic career. The restaurant has extended its opening hours recently.
I have just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shakespeare.
With the wide use of e-mail, the issue of junk mail / spam issue / problem has drawn much concern.
There are more limitations on communication and interaction between teachers and students in traditional/ conventional education than (there are) in online education. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7． 8. 9. 1． 2． 3. 4. 5.
If you want to post this article on your website, you must obtain a written permission from the author. The official refused to comment on the matter before he was authorized to deal with the problem. Online learning makes a great impact on the traditional classroom.
In no circumstance can the students hand in their assignments via e-email after Friday.
It would be wrong to pursue the development of industry at the cost of polluting environment. 6．
A good education at a prestigious university often
leads to a high-level career at a big company.
Professor Stephen Hawking’s disability and academic achievements inspire many young people to study hard. She likes being with young people and considers leaching a worthwhile career. The college is now providing a service to counsel students with financial problems. Rome was not built in one day. We must balance our duty with our rest. Your story reminded me of my childhood spent in a little town.
As he hasn’t made any promise to do anything for us, all sorts of possibilities may open up.
10. The young computer expert notes the importance of the rapidly developing information industry in his speech.
She knows how to get around the city quite a lot, working for the taxi company.
Our university has an excellent faculty and staff. Many of them play an important role in helping students to cope with their stress during their university
careers.
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Pudding Society, the Oxford Stunt Factory and the Pooh Sticks Society. Language Focus Read and complete 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
The sort of music he listens to varies, but it tends to be popular music.
Language is the medium of culture and when we learn a foreign language, we are exposed to a culture quite different from ours. Scientific discoveries are often applied to industrial processes. I hope you are not getting bored listening to me. Can you secure me two good seats for the concert? This is a highly amusing film. You’ll regret if you miss it.
He gave me negative answer to my request. I felt quite confused and disappointed. 谁是谁非昭然若揭，吉姆无意和他真论。
Since it is obvious who was right and who was wrong, Jim had no intention of arguing/ to argue with him. 令人惊讶的是，那次与威尔逊教授的偶然相识，后来居然给了我一个机会去他们学校做交流生。
To my surprise, it was the chance meeting with Prof. Wilson that later on afforded me an opportunity to study at his university as an exchange student. 学校将延长图书馆和教室的开放时间，尽量满足学生的需要。
The university will extend the opening hours of its library and the classrooms to meet the students. 信息技术的发展已经开始对社会的各个方面产生深远的影响。
The development of information technology has begun to have profound effects on all aspects of social life. 凭他的英语水平，在这次校级英语演讲将比赛中他将有上佳的表现，对此我们没有疑问。
We have no doubt that, with his high level of English, he will surely have an excellent performance in the university-wide English speech contest.
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8. She was annoyed by the young man’s impolite behavior.
9. Ever since that unhappy incident, I have tried to avoid any further conflict with him. 10. The driver ignored the traffic light, and as a result, he ran into another car.
1. They normally hang out in the pub to kill time.
2. I’ve been trying to check out the restaurants in my new neighborhood to find the best one. 3. Bob took a part-time job giving out handbills for a cosmetic company.
4. Back from the holiday, she eagerly threw herself into the production of a new film. 5. I immersed myself in work so as to stop thinking about her. Read and translate 6
1. 着钢琴有些不对劲，但是我无法说清楚。
Something is wrong with the piano, but I cannot put my finger on it. 2. 这条裤子不但太大，而且与我的夹克也不配。
Apart from being too large, the trousers don抰 match my jacket, either. 3. 不论理由是什么，反正我喜欢流行音乐。 Whatever the reason is, I like the pop music.
4. 他对外国文化有浓厚的兴趣，经常博览群书以寻找有用的信息。
He has strong interest in the foreign cultures and often browses through books for useful information. 5. 在是否要创办一个新社团的问题上，我们意见很不一致。
Our opinions vary a great deal on whether we should start a new society. 1. She is very busy; she doesn’t have much leisure time. 2. He is under a lot of stress bcause his wife is very ill.
3. He has adjusted himself very quickly to changes in culture when he came to the country. 4. What about going to the concert with me? The music will help you relax. 5. Your support is vital to the success of my plan.
6. The thought of having to take the examination again depressed me. 7. A little social drinking does no harm; but don’t drink too much. 8. The drug relieved my toothache. It was really effective. 9. It was difficult situation but he handled it very well.
10. To maintain a happy mood is very important in one’s study and work. 1. The country went through too many wars, causing great suffering and poverty. 2. I lost my job, and the rise in power costs added to our difficulties. 3. The scandal led to the resignation of the President.
4. I can’t get by on such a small salary. I can’t figure out why she said she no longer loved me. 1. 要去那座岛，出了搭船以外，别无他法。 You can’t get to the island other than by boat.
2. 有些学生疯狂的迷恋流行音乐，而另外一些人则更喜欢古典音乐。 Some students are crazy about pop music while others prefer classical music. 3. 传媒在引领时尚方面正起着越来越重要的作用。
The media are playing an increasingly important role in leading fashions. 4. 我千方百计想弄到一张他新发行的唱片，却未能如愿。
I tried every means to get a copy of his newly issued album, but in vain. 5. 要是没有朋友的鼓励和帮助，我可能已经辍学了。
Without the encouragement and help of my friends, I would have quit school. 1. The Channel Tunnel is one of the biggest engineering projects ever undertaken. 2. He took it as an insult which wasn’t at all what I had intended.
3. As a freshman, you should get to know campus resources as soon as possible and make good use of them. 4. He had made many inquiries into the quality of the computer before buying one.
5. Te police investigated many cases by following the footprints left at the scene of the crime. 6. I’m thinking of buying a car. Can you recommend a good make to me?
7. Not only does Mary attend class regularly, but she also participates in extracurricular activities frequently. 8. With the rapid development of the economy, all aspects of our life have changed a great deal. 9.
Tom is such a nice guy. He will not hesitate a moment to offer help when you are in trouble.
10. This system is extremely economical because it runs on half-price electricity. 1. My CD player is beeping, for the battery is running low.
2. It turned out that the kids had spent the whole day playing video games.
3. She was the only woman to participate in the experiment and was among the few volunteers who died from it. 4.
People teach the computer to think and as a result, develop
and sharpen their own reasoning abilities.
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This kind of digital TV is considered the best that has been made so far in our country. 我已经把我的简历和附函传真给了那家公司，但尚未收到回复。
I have faxed my cover letter along with my resume to that company, but no reply yet. 当别人遇到困难时，约翰会毫不犹豫的提供帮助。
John will not hesitate for a second to help anyone who is in trouble.
我得承认我很想到国外工作和学习一段时间，但我知道要拿到签证不容易。
I have to admit that I desire to work or study abroad for some time, but I know the visa is not easy to get. 他到伦敦2年后才在一家国际银行找到一份工作。
It was not until 2 days after he arrived in London that he got a job in an international bank.
汤姆完成他的教学工作后，在中国周游了2个月才回到美国的家。After finishing his teaching, Tom traveled throughout China for 2 months before returning home to the USA.
After they had arrived campus, a girl was assigned to take them on a tour of the halls. IN conclusion, we all hoped that more activities like this could be organized.
He was a well-known author who had created many unforgettable characters in his novels. The injury of their key player could be a(n) decisive factor in the game.
Don’t you think that the Oxford English Dictionary is an authority on English words? To be a top student, you need diligence and persistence in addition to intelligence. As he has been in America for 3 years now, he is homesick for China. Don’t be too dressy. Plain, simple clothes are appropriate for school wear. There were not many people who dared predict the outcome of the World Cup 2002. You are not supposed to carve your name on a tree in the park.
Later they decided that they should make full use of their natural resources. I was told that he was good-tempered and easy to get along with. His parents receive letters from him every week; he never fails to write. They have given us a lot of help in keeping up with what’s going on around us.
The hotel itself can accommodate 80 guests and, in addition, there are several apartments with kitchens.
这是大学一年级新生第一次听美国教授的讲座，他们在头20分钟里听不太懂他在说什么。It was the first time for the freshmen to attend an American professor’s lecture, and they hardly understood what he was talking about for the first 20 minutes. 还剩10分钟，既然你已经做完考题，也可以现在交卷。
There are 10 minutes left. Now that you have finished your test you may hand it in now.
为了不伤害任何人的感情，他们花了近3个月的时间才做出最后决定。It took them nearly 3 months before they made their final decisions without hurting anybody’s feelings.
要赶上世界新近科学技术，中国大学生在毕业前至少应学好一门外语。
It is appropriate for Chinese college Students to learn at least one foreign language before they graduate so that they can keep up with the world’s advanced science and technology.
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史密斯先生是一个勤奋的电影导演，同时也是一个有责任心的父亲。 Your advice is exceedingly valuable to me in my research.
These two substances won’t bond together at this temperature or pressure.
Preparations were made overnight for an early start to the countryside the next morning. Although there were only 4 horses competing it was an exciting race. The next big issue confronting the workers is the increase of wages. She always revels in meeting new friends or making new acquaintances.
The invention of the telephone was a great contribution to human communication. Several strong men were needed to open and close the massive
gates to the castle.
My experience of being a volunteer was quite relevant to the job I was doing at that time. One evening, when there were no staff to supervise him, he walked out of the hospital. The children reveled in
the simple pleasures of country life.
Mr. Smith was a hard-working movie director and at the same time he was a responsible father.
After the flood in 1998, many students wanted to take part in the activities to help the victims. I took careful notes which later stood me in good stead in the exam.
What we discussed in class last week was relevant to the TV program we had watched before. Good teachers use a range wide of methods to motivate their students. 我不知道事情会变成这样。
他并不想买车，但是我说服他买了一辆。
成为2008年北京奥运会志愿者队伍中的一员将会是我一生中难得的经历。
Little did I know that things would turn out like that.
He wasn't keen on buying a car, but I persuaded him buying one.
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Being a volunteer in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. 4. 吸烟室导致肺癌的主要原因。 Smoking is a main factor contributing to lung cancer.
5. 这所大学下个月将联合举行艺术表演。
The two universities will stage an art show next month jointly.
1. Peter was deeply impressed both by Shelley’s personality and by her talents.
2. One of the essential qualifications for entering this company is to hold a master’s degree. 3. The trip to Florida was an adventure for Helen.
4. All the students closed their books. Obviously they were ready to leave the boring class. 5. One day his father accompanied him to school because of the heavy rain. 6. The government has launched a new plan to build more houses. 7. The retired couple lived a life of ease.
8. He did not have the initiative to start his own business.
5. We are all concerned for the security of the passengers on the aircraft.
10. He showed great enthusiasm
in pursuing new knowledge.
1. They are living In harmony perfect with each other. 2. He went to see the headmaster on his own initiative.
3. I hope you’ll contribute to our appeal for money to help homeless children.
4. Mr. Smith is regarded by many students as one of the best lecture in the Faculty of Education. 5. You must accustom yourself to being more at you ease when you are with people. 1. 北京将于2008年举办第29届夏季奥运会。
Beijing will host the 29th Summer Olympic Games in the year of 2008. 2.
充足的新鲜空气，有助于身体健康。
Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health.
3. 无论发生什么情况，他就是一言不发。 No matter what happened, he would not say a word. 4. 我从他那得知，你还从事另一项重要的工作。
I learned from her that you undertook another important job as well. 1.
我渴望有机会参加2008年北京奥运会志愿者活动。
I eager to have the opportunity of participating in the volunteer activities for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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