Unit 1
1. The enormous(庞大的) oil spill on Alaska’s North Slope region in 1989 was a disaster（灾难、灾祸） for Alaskan sea animals.
2. Due to the lack of labor force, even women in this village were compelled（迫使） to work in the coal mines.
3. The travel agency promised to offer foreign travelers everything from historical monuments and castles to modern leisure activities.
4. According to the rules set by the company, anyone who is regularly late for work is likely to be disciplined（训导） or dismissed.
5. People in that area are already threatened with environmental destruction （破坏）since 60% of the forest there has been destroyed.
6. The auto company has seen a huge increase in the output of private cars this year due to the improved working efficiency. 7. Under the severe attack from enemy aircraft, the troops were forced to retreated from the front. 8. The tennis match was abandoned at half-time because of the harsh weather conditions. 9. The policeman searched the building thoroughly but did not find any trace of the criminal. 10. Survival of the Fittest is an eternal truth of nature. 11. A series of new policies have been introduced in the region in the hope of attracting foreign investment. 12. The military government refused to transfer power to a democratically elected civilian government. 13. Many people tend to justify the breakdown of their marriage on the grounds of conflict of personalities. 14. The substance on the new medicine is believed to be safe,nonetheless, the Food and Drug Administrations is going to examine it all the same.
15. It has been a long tradition for businesses in this area to make contributions to the local charities.
16. In order to achieve a higher GDP, the government has taken various measures to accelerate the rate of economic growth. 17. Deforesting and global warming threaten to ruin the current and future state of our environment.
Unit 2
1. Patients who had been given the new drug were asked to monitor their progress and report to the doctor down to the smallest detail.
2. Private space travel is a relatively new phenomenon . It’s difficult at the moment to assess its effects.
3. All of us need to build up relationships with others unless we choose to live in complete isolation from the outside world. 4. Since sending her child to the kindergarten, she has been delighted to see a gradual change in the boy’s character;he seems less self-centered now.
5. As an active environmentalist, Davis has earned a reputation as an outspoken opponent of any kind of nuclear waste dumping at sea.
6. Quills were the chief writing tool form the 6th century until the advent of steel pens in the mid of 19th century. 7. Do you think it will ever be possible to alter human genetic code in order to produce the “perfect” human being? 8. I don’t think she’s consciously rude to you—she was just lose her new car and feels bad about it. 9. His political views are rather extreme;I hate to discuss anything with him.
10. The cheap perfume you see on special offer in petrol stations often smells nasty after a couple of hours.
11. The consumer boom of the 1980s led to an explosion of shopping center development in big cities around the country. 12. You shouldn ’ t use “Yours faithfully”—it’s too formal for this kind of personal letter.
13. Temperatures will soar into 38 over the weekend due to thee heat wave, say the weather forecaster.
14. According to a survey among 1000 residents, garbage collection service in the city is far from satisfactory.
15. The cost of food and clothing has come down in recent years. Similarly, fuel prices have fallen quite considerably.
16. The technicians are working hard to modify the design of the new car to make it more competitive in the overseas market. 17. In ma childhood memories, we were living a rough but happy life, with no luxuries to speak of.
Unit 3
1. After gold was first discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, many people traveled all the way to California in quest of gold and fortune.
2. He had finished his speech, but somehow he remained at the microphone for a few minutes, gazing at the audience.
3. Medical research has proved that people who consume large amounts of animal fats are more likely to get cancer and heart disease than those who do not.
4. My father’s job is to look through a microphone at viruses day and night, and his biggest wish is that I could follow suit and do likewise.
5. They filled a large cooking vessel(容器) with vegetables and let it simmer over the campfire. 6. She wanted to improve her English so she could qualify herself as a translator.
7. I can’t play the piano like I used to—my fingers have gone stiff from lack of practice.
8. He felt as if his whole world had collapsed when he learned that his child had been killed in the accident. 9. Some scientists predict that the Earth’s temperature would rise by as much as 5 over the next 20 years if we didn’t take effective measures.
10. The worsening economic conditions will inevitably lead to more crimes and more victims. 11. He appeared to have grasped what I said in class, but I could not tell whether he had absorbed every detail. 12. His proposal of decreasing production was turned down since all the board members thought it was sheer nonsense. 13. The company is planing to construct a palm oil refinery with the capacity of refining 300 tons of palms to cooking oil per day.
14. The public transport system in the region has been completely paralyzes since the bus drivers started a strike in the morning.
15. We thought we’d do an exchange. She’ll come over here at Easter and I’ll go there in summer.
Unit 4
1. Nearly 6 million people in the mid-western area were affected by the flood there is a real danger of mass starvation(饿死). 2. It’s incredible that when he gambled, he always won, whether he was playing a card game or betting on horse racing. 3. The council is trying to get more people to do voluntary work and render social services in the less developed regions. 4. Elephants are dying out because they are being hunted for the tusks(象牙).
5. Wines can be classified as dry, medium or sweet according to their sugar content. 6. Slavery was abolished in Canada in 1833, and the Canadian authorities then encouraged slaves from America to settle down on their land.
7. Some of the developing countries seem to be stuck with a tough situation —the division between the rich and poor has never been so clear and sharp.
8. The mass media commented that the young man’s suicide was nothing but a senseless waste of his life.
9. The younger generation should not just seek for the latest fashions; they should have long-term commitment and try to live a worthy life.
10. There’s absolutely no coordination between the different work teams —we don’t know what others are doing.
11. As witnesses to the accident, we were asked to make written declaration of what we had seen. 12. Although he pursued a life-time career as a lawyer, his talents and achievements spanned a wide range of subjects in the arts as well as in sciences.
13. The local government recommends that the police and the inhabitants join hands to fight against crimes in the neighborhood.
Unit 5
1. There are always people who dream to make a fortune from gambling, even though they know the chances are slim. 2. The inventor Thomas Edison was regarded as a dull boy when he was young because he couldn’t work out easy mathematical calculations.
3. The police had had chased after the robbery suspect for about two days before they finally caught him in a deserted warehouse.
4. The local newspaper has launched a campaign to raise money for the girl who has caught a rare disease. 5. As an expert in finance, he was very experienced in advising people where to invest their money. 6. The town’s wildlife reserve has gained a reputation as one of the best leisure resorts in the country. 7. People fear that the security cameras installed in public places could violate personal liberty.
8. There has been a great deal of publicity in the media about the campaign against genetically modified food. 9. The coach was relieved that Micheal had recovered sufficiently from his knee injury and he was able to play in the semi-finals next week.
10. At the news of the sudden bombing attack, the Prime Minister expressed his deep-sympathy for the families of the victims.
11. Due to its inefficiency, the cable TV company has been a frequent traget of criticism from the public these days.
12. The government says that they plan to set up more programs to educate the public about the consequences of drug abuse. 13. Electronic commerce is the activity of buying and selling goods and services and doing other business activities via the Internet.
14. The bank of China is one of the largest banks in China, and is respected by investors and rival bankers alike.
15. Kelly got a new job as a secretary, but two weeks later she became bored with the endless office chores, so she quit. 16. These two TV programs are bot about news or current affairs, but they have attracted very different audience in the United States.
17. Jane’s parents held her in high regard and they supported her decision to be an actress.
18. Their performance is a hit,. You should book the ticket early to assure yourself of a good seat in the theatre.
Unit 6
1. It used to be rare to see people sleeping on the street of London, but these days it’s becoming increasingly commonplace. 2. Those psychologists believe that one’s childhood experiences will have an enduring influence on his or her future work and personality.
3. As the music started, the lights in the theatre began to dim. 4. As a fresh graduate, Jim seems to have the ambition to command everything in the world.
5. Her colleagues were afraid to work with her, because she won’t tolerate any imperfection in her own or anyone else’s work.
6. The girl remains in serious bu stable condition in the intensive care unit in the hospital. 7. At the last ring of the bell, all the people at the party joined in with abandon shouting joyfully and merrily, to welcome the arrival of the New Year.
8. We should devote our finite life to the infinite cause of serving the people. 9. I never thought he was capable of doing such a mean thing to his brother — that was totally disgusting!
10. It seems to me that this novelist delights in weaving elaborate and complicated plots in his works. 11. Our car broke down, so we had to rent a car, which was an additional financial burden on my family. 12. Jim had high aspirations(愿望) to open a law firm even before he graduated from the law school. 13. She felt a deep sense of gratitude to the teacher who had financed her through college education. 14. His friends deserted him since they were fed up with his endless complaining about his family, colleagues, work, and everything.
15. He has remained faithful to the President’s administration when so many others have spoken out against it.
16. The president of the university promised that once he had commited to this course of action, he would try his best to have it fulfilled.
Unit 7
1. I don’t think it necessary to furnished our apartment a second time since we will sell it soon.
2. He made a firm resolve to give up smoking and drinking as soon as he discovered that he had a heart trouble. 3. To reduce the risks of railway accidents, we spend over ten million yuan on maintain the railway lines every year.
4. My parents lived a frugal lifestyle all their lives. For one thing, they never discard anything that was still of use; for another, they never purchased things on impulse.
5. The government has refused to sanction a further cut in the rate of corporate tax. 6. As Linda is a career woman and her husband works abroad, they cannot raise their newborn son all by themselves and have to employ a babysitter on a fixed term of five years.
7. My apartment was badly furnished because the workers did not strip the original paint off the walls before they started painting.
8. When we learned that the local college had only the bare essentials in terms of equipment, we decided to donate a million yuan so that they could improve their teaching facilities.
9. The Jones purchased a second-hand car for $1200;it was a real bargain,, but I wonder how long it will last.
10. It is always good to read some English novels in your spare time.If you cannot understand the original,you may read the
simplified versions which are also available in the local bookstore.
11. Sam said to the girl,”I will trade you some of my chocolate for some of your ice cream.”
12. Since you’re decided to simplify your life and have moved into a smaller house,you are going to have to make an effort to
downsize your furniture and belongings. 13. Representatives from the two nations had worked together on numerous occasions before the peace treaty was signed to end the border conflicts.
14. When the factory closed,the machinery was sold off for only a fraction of its true value.
15. At the press conference the new president made it plain that he would do his utmost to build “a government of the people,by the people for the people” as advocated by Lincoln.
16. Diets that are high in saturated fat tend to block our arteries(动脉), thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains.
17. The children are busy rolling ,folding, and cutting paper in a handcrafting competition.
Unit 8
1.Based on his experiences as a judge and writer during the past 30 years, his new book covers all his reflections on life and justice.
2.There is no doubt that the improper medical treatment hasten his death. 3.There was only one solitary hotel left standing after the earthquake.
4.How the massive stones were brought here from hundreds of miles away remains an unsolved mystery to modern man. 5.Emily Dickinson is known for her brilliant flights of fancy in her poems about love,death and natural scenery. 6.I’ll not be able to attend the conference in New York unless someone covers my expenses. 7.In his talk,the doctor pointed out that many women pursue a slender figure at the cost of their health,by taking pills,having operations,and so on.
8.The money from the donors will be used for the purchase of computer equipment for the school. 9.There’s a notice outside the building which says “No admission before 12 noon”. 10.The play’s message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by the child audience.
11.Although she appeared quite cold and harsh ,her smiling eyes betrayed her care and love toward the children.
12.Nothing can be more exciting than the first time you receive red roses from the one you love.They have special
significance to your youth.
13.The boy inherited a big house from his father, but he cannot legally take possession of the property until he is 18 yeas old. 14.In the mornings in Disneyland there is always a procession of cartoon figures greeting the children. 15.She dropped a few hints about her birthday to make sure that no one would forget it. 16.He was taking drugs and trying to conceal it from his parents.
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