Translation (15)

1. The art school named after the first principal has moved to another city.

2. He neither drinks, smokes, nor eats meat.

3. He was offered a job in a paper-making factory but he said he would have none of it.

4. Now that everyone has arrived, we can begin our meeting.

5. Our school strongly objects to students’ being late for school without reasonable reasons.

6. It never occurred to me that I could meet an old friend in a strange town.

7. This year’s fall in profits was not unexpected. Nevertheless, it is very disappointing.

8. Never before have we Chinese people been so confident as we are today.

9. There is no need for you to buy this book for the girl as a birthday gift, for she has already received a lot. 10. I have never cheated you, nor do I intend to cheat you for ever.

11. Fast food is junk food, so we do not go to the fast food restaurants very often, just once in a while.

12. I persevere in study in order that I can have the opportunity to study further abroad.

13. Mother is hard on me. Every time I can’t do other than obey.

14. Xiao Li is always ready to help others. I guess he must have been very busy at that time; otherwise, he would have come to help us without hesitation.

15. It has been raining for a few days. Today the sun has come out at last and the blooms are all out. 16. I owe it to you that I can come home, safe and sound.

17. He played an important role in the process of carrying out the plan.

18. In my opinion, the professor’s silence suggested that he was worried

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about the result of the experiment. 19. Pass the book on to me when you have finished it.

20. In England you must drive on the opposite side of the road to the rest of Europe.

Translation (16)

1. The performance last night left a deep impression on us.

2. Visitors are not permitted to touch the exhibits.

3. Mother persuaded father into giving up smoking finally.

4. This festival is peculiar to this country.

5. He has made it a rule that the workers in this factory are paid by the hour.

6. The production in our factory has increased by 15 percent over the last 3 months.

7. Would you please pick up some tea in the supermarket on your way home?

8. Hard as he tried, he failed at last. We all felt pity for him.

9. There’s quite a possibility that war may break out.

10. He preferred to stand idle rather than lend me a hand.

11. She’s been practising the same tune on the piano for nearly an hour.

12. They have prepared themselves for the worst.

13. She presented a sum of money to the college in memory of her late husband.

14. He pretended to be ignorant of what happened just now.

15. Doctors have made every effort to prevent SARS from spreading.

16. The deeper research you carry out, the greater progress you’ll make.

17. The company prohibited the staff from smoking in the public place.

18. The committee put forward a proposal that government should improve public transportation.

19. He raised his arm to protect his face from the blow.

20. They were proud of their success.

Translation (17)

1. The task proved (to be) much more difficult than we had thought.

2. The Red Cross provides food and shelter for disaster victims.

3. I assure you that I didn’t disturb the neighborhood on purpose.

4. Three years’ training qualified him as a teacher.

5. We volunteered to raise some money for the victims of the earthquake.

6. I would rather that you had told me your decision earlier.

7. Please put the bottle of medicine beyond children’s reach.

8. The United Nations officially recognized it as the only lawful government of the country.

9. If you don’t know the meaning of the word, you may refer to your dictionary.

10. I have to mention a person in relation to that matter.

11. To my relief, they arrived home safe and sound.

12. I remember locking the door, but you’d better check it.

13. The crisis we are faced with at present is that our food supply is running out.

14. The traffic accident which happened on the morning of March 3 resulted in three deaths.

15. The story you have just told reminds me of an adventure experience I once had.

16. What did you say in reply to his suggestion?

17. They require that she should go at once.

18. She resembles her elder sister in appearance but not in character.

19. I couldn’t resist telling him the secret.

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20. Show some respect to your parents! 21. The pilot of the plane should be responsible for the passengers’ safety.

22. She was late as a result of the traffic jam.

23. It is reported that a gambler robbed the department store of its biggest gold bar yesterday.

Translation (18)

1. It is good to be safe at home on a night like this.

2. For the sake of safety, you must keep all medicines beyond the reach of the children.

3. He looked at his work with a smile of satisfaction.

4. I wasn’t satisfied with our treatment at that hotel, so I shall complain to the manager.

5. There is scarcely enough food. 6. My mother scolded me when I dropped the plates.

7. We tried to persuade him to change his mind of going out alone, but his idea was still the same.

8. We sought (for) an answer to the question, but couldn’t find one.

9. She is sensitive to what people think of her.

10. They share their joys and sorrows. 11. We are short of men / hands.

12. Shortly afterwards, the police stopped the car and both men were arrested.

13. The English in this story has been simplified to make it easier to understand.

14. Everyone was silent as the president announced the winner of the competition.

15. What is the solution to your trouble?

16. They will also be building new roads and a special railway-line.

17. I want a specific answer.

18. Have you any spare time to help me? 19. Now more and more city adults spend their leisure time trying to improve

themselves at school or college.

20. He stared at the word trying to remember what it meant.

Translation (19)

1. Have you heard of the story that a prince fell in love with a farmer’s daughter at first sight?

2. It is about forty years since man first set foot on the moon.

3. He assured me that he would overcome difficulties and complete the task.

4. China is the third country to succeed in sending humans into space.

5. Though short of experience, they still completed the task excellently half a year in advance.

6. The two phrases are similar in form, but totally different in meaning.

7. It is strange that none of us three should have received the cards he had sent us.

8. Judging from your tired look, it seems that you stayed awake the whole night last night.

9. Although they are totally different in character, they share the same interests.

10. I hope that we will be shown around your new school campus.

11. As the old saying goes, good advice sounds unpleasant and good medicine tastes bitter.

12. Those present at the meeting stuck to their own opinions, and no final agreement was reached.

13. Urgent measures should be taken to put out the forest fire as soon as possible and stop it from spreading. 14. Nothing can substitute for mother’s love to a child.

15. I don’t suppose we can go on with the experiment without a computer. 16. The never-ending quarrel among the visitors certainly spoiled the fare-well party.

17. The astronauts succeeded in returning from the moon to the earth

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according to the plan / as planned. 18. Bad food is a source of illness. 19. She was too weak after the operation to look after herself.

20. Nothing is impossible for those who persevere / are perseverant.

Translation (20)

1. They traced the criminal to a house in the city. 2. The boy caused a lot of trouble to his parents; he was always in trouble.

3. This new pain-killer doesn’t take long to act on the pain.

4. This task was accomplished by great effort.

5. The more careful you are in the exam, the fewer mistakes you will make.

6. Tears come to your eyes when you cry. 7. Bob’s a terrible dancer; he’s too clumsy and keeps stepping on his partner’s feet.

8. Several people are trapped in the burning building.

9. He is quite selfish. There is a lot of talk about him among the classmates.

10. She’s a quiet girl and doesn’t share her thoughts.

11. Setting off firecrackers makes a tremendous noise and causes serious air pollution.

12. Things turned out to be exactly as the professor had foreseen.

13. But now people have enough money to taste a rich variety of foods.

14. My sister has a talent for music. 15. The players were tense at the start of the game.

16. The hunter followed the animal’s tracks.

17. We trade with other countries. 18. The students talked about the coming tour to the nearby mountain village among themselves.

19. I tremble at the very thought of it. 20. They learned to try new methods, and to trust their own ideas instead of

following older ways.

Translation (21)

1. It was not until yesterday afternoon that they began to discuss the major problems with us. Translation (22) 2. There used to be a supermarket at the 1. At that time, no one was aware that corner of the street. the little old man with a stick was the 3. All the books which had pictures in criminal wanted by the police. them were sent to the little girl who 2. Up till now, some of his paintings was injured in the accident. have won the hearts of the readers who 4. We have a variety of ties for you to range in age from 35 to 50. choose from. You can select the one that 3. The research was worth the time and is most to your taste. effort we had devoted to it. 5. What is it that makes you think what 4. Once you have made up your minds, he said is wrong? don’t give up whatever difficulties you 6. It takes time to learn a subject well. will meet with. You can’t expect to make wonders in a 5. Whichever road you take, I believe short time. that you can get there before eight. 7. We would never have got there without 6. Everyone at the farewell party the guide. wished the French scientist good health 8. A well-balanced meal is an important and a long life. factor to keep you health. 7. I haven’t worked out the question,

9. He will talk to us about what he saw but I’m still working on it. in America. 8. The teacher wondered why he had made 10. The policemen are determined to so many mistakes in the exercise. track down the criminals wherever they 9. Every minute of the day found him have fled. occupied. No wonder he had no trouble 11. After he settled down in Britain, with his English test. he was invited to run a language school. 10. It seems that he would rather join

12. Nobody can feel the lonely feeling you in research work than go on holiday. of wandering in the darkness on the 11. Thousands of people gathered there streets. to welcome the scientists who had won 13. With the door unlocked, we had a lot honor for our country. of things at home stolen last night. 12. It is reported that the 14. It is a waste of four hours they construction of another new bridge could spend with other members of their across the Yangzi River is under way. families. 13. When the insects are killed, the 15. What is worse, some children may balance of nature is also upset. copy the characters they see on TV. 14. Shoes that look good do not 16. It is those athletes who have won necessarily wear well. the honors for our country in the 15. I was worried about those classes Olympics that set a good example to us. I missed when I was sick. 17. I had almost fallen asleep when Jack 16. Not until the beginning of the 20th woke me up. century did people learn how to prevent 18. I dislike the way he treats his the disease from spreading. patients. 17. Mr. Smith, who has recently been

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19. It is uncertain whether we will

succeed or fail.

20. Students should learn from teachers, and vice versa.