English-Chinese Translation 半夜，街上空无一人。
2) From Florence the river Arno runs down to Pisa, and then it reaches the sea. 阿诺河从佛罗伦萨流经比萨入海。
Translation of the Passive
I. Convert the English passive into the Chinese active 1. Use the original subject as the new subject
1) The gas can be liquefied and bottled or piped into homes. 石油气可液化装瓶，或用管道输送到用户家里。
2) It is reported that another man-made satellite has been put into orbit. 据报道，另一颗人造卫星已送入轨道。
3) All items for which we have quoted are made from very best silk. 所报的商品均采用上好丝绸制成。
4) All our prices are quoted CIF to the port of destination. 我方的所有报价都是目的港到岸价。
2. Convert the English subject into the Chinese object
1) It is well known that the compass was invented in China more than two thousand years ago.
众所周知，中国在两千多年前就发明了指南针。
2) As the date of delivery is approaching, you are requested to expedite the establishment of the L/C.
因为交货日期临近，谨请贵方尽快开立信用证。
3) The markets are influenced by the situation of the stocks but improvements are expected.
存货情况影响了市场，但这样的情形有望得到好转。
3. Translate the English passive sentences into Chinese active sentences that contain predicative
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English-Chinese Translation
1) Of seven items listed in your enquiry, only two are handled by us. 贵方查询的七件商品中，只有两件是本公司经营的。
2) Our products are made from completely natural ingredients and we do not utilize any artificial additives at all.
本公司的产品全部是用天然原料制成的，没有使用任何人工添加剂。
4. Translation of the idiomatic passive
1) It should be mentioned that our market situation is turning for the better at present. 应该提到，目前本公司的市场情况正在好转。
2) It should be recognized that the intent of this agreement is to benefit both the