9. Although he is a new-comer, he is quick to adapt to a new environment.
10. At the school opening ceremony, on behalf of the whole school, our principal delivered an address of welcome.
11. We have ordered some chairs which can be adjusted to the different heights of children.
12. He admitted having lost the key to the house.
13. You’d better book a ticket in advance if you want to travel during the holidays. 14. She has the job more easily because she has an advantages over others in English. 15. I asked the doctor to advise me on the lung problem. He advised me against smoking.
16. I could have afforded to take a week’s vacation this year. However, the boss asked me to give up, and I can’t afford to neglect his instruction.
17. His health begins to fail with age. Besides, illness ages him very quickly. 18. Only by studying hard will you go ahead of the rest of the class.
19. My grandfather is still very much alive, more alive than us young people. His eyes are always alive with happiness.
20. As far as I know, only she is able to answer this question, so I’d like to talk to her alone.
Translation (2)
1. At that time, we were eagerly awaiting the singer’s appearance on the stage. Even some fans were waiting for the chance to shake hands with her.
2. He is just an average student in class but his school work is well above the average.
3. We often raise money for the people living in backward areas.
4. He kept his balance with his arms on top of the table. A few minutes later, he suddenly lost his balance and fell down to the ground. 5. In winter, all the trees are bare. Before us only stand the bare mountains.
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6. As the coat was a bargain at such a lo