I can’t imagine what prompted him to pursue a graduate program at hi s age.2. He set out at six. an hour ahead of his usual time for going to of fice.3. I could see Jimmy was eager to tell me about the interview. Laughi ngly, he said, “When I walked to the desk, the manager looked up , t ook stock of me, then asked me a few questions and said ‘ OK’.”4. Virtually under house arrest, the general took refuge in tradition al Chinese calligraphy and found peace and solace in ink and water.5. As the Shanghai-Beijing train was due to leave at 17:25, I had to take a taxi.6. Like Mrs Taylor, Mrs Green lives a lonely life on a skimpy pension. Cooped up in a small dreary room day after day, she is starved for c ompany.7. The woman scientist said, “ I can do without jewels, I can even d o without a car, but I can’t do without my books and laboratory.”8. The hustle and bustle before setting out, the car ride and the pic nic itself filled the children with thrill and excitement.9. As the boat sailed on, the young girls were enthralled by the pict uresque scenery around them.10. Annie was surprised to find Stephen in the corridor. “What is he doing here at this hour of the night?” she asked herself.11. for a moment I did not recognize her, for instead of the lively g irl I knew, she looked like a fashion model in her new green velvet d ress and green shoes, her hair done up at the top.12. This was his first visit to his home village after forty years and he brought with him many nostalgic memories.13. That night she tossed and turned in her bed, unable to go to slee p, all kinds of thoughts flashing through her mind.14. It is quite a job cooking a good dinner for twelve.15. As the twin sisters look very much alike, people often mistake one for the other.16. When the old lady got home, she found the door open and everything in the drawers of her dresser had been tossed and turned over and o ver. She tried to check what was missing and found, to her dismay, se veral pieces of jewelry including a pearl necklace, a pair of gold ch ain bangles, and three precious stone brooches had disappeared.17 I ought to have taken trolley bus No.21. What I saw one morning I ran as fast as I could to the stop and got on. It was too late when I found I had taken the wrong trolley bus, for it was a No. 15 which I had mistaken for a No.21.but the conductor said I could change t the next stop.18. The friend she missed most was Lee, a shy girl who had never refu sed her anything.Lesson Two1. She opened the window and found a crowd of children, shabby in dress and dirty from play, gathered at the gate.2.A new upsurge in economic construction is taking shape in our country.3. As a child Bill was quite naughty, and his mother envisioned him as an im aginative architect.4.They confronted reality with courage, and would never capitulate in the face of difficulty.5. Susan is not bright, but she is painstaking; as a result she always comes ou t top in the examinations.6. They are ready to deal with an enemy assault at any time.7. Mr Johnson is a man of moral integrity, and his behavior is impeccable.8. Our new 18-story office building looks most imposing.9. They have achieved great success in the realm of foreign affairs in the past few years.10.Tom is a slick politician, never making a commitment and always giving a dubious reply.11.After dinner he described at length the strange customs he had found in tha t exotic land.12.At first I could not understand why he resigned. It turned out that he had plans of his own.13. Wars and natural disasters in those years had reduced the village people to dire poverty. The small neighboring town became a place all would like to e scape to .14.Huge investment in urban infrastructures is a prerequisite of building Shang hai into a truly great metropolis.15.The students were required to write a composition after they returned from the picnic and this took all the fun out of the activity.16. Youngsters and adults alike should be advised against extravagant habits. Lesson three1 What Tom needs at present is not financial support but wholesome advice.2 The two brothers resemble each other in all respects except ( in) temperame nt.3 My advice is that from now on you have nothing to do with him.4 It is no exaggeration to say Bob owes all he now has to your father.5 The proposal might be turned down at the meeting though I am in favor of it.6 The way he laughed made my flesh creep.7 The sharp –edged irony in his essays distinguishes him from other 8riters.9 Ro y’s references to the mismanagement in his factory revealed his ignorance.10 How is it that your arrival has anticipated your telegram?11 As your parents see the matter in a different light they probably will not c onsent to the plan.12 The incongruities between his income and his expenditure have thrown dou bt on his character.13 Hostile feelings are usually caused not so much by dislike as by wounded pride.14 A judge must be detached when weighing evidence.Lesson 41. As the footsteps came near, she roused herself, picked a book from the she lf and pretended to be reading.2. During the two-hour performance, the audience sat there entranced and thun derous applause broke out when the curtain fell.3. At midnight the Japanese tourists stood in the hall of the ancient temple, lis tening to the ringing of the bell reverberating through the valley.4. If you take a stroll along the Nangjing road after supper, you will see a myriad of dazzling lights which make Nanjing road as bright as day.5. The next day when she drew the curtain and opened the window, she fo und the fog had blotted out the whole view: the mountain, the lake and everyt hing.6. Owing to mismanagement and slack business the firm went bankrupt.7. Prostitution is a plague which should be eliminated right away.8. The pleasant conversation was drowned by the noisy firecrackers.9. She felt enraptured as she roamed amidst miles of green foliage in the hills.10. The sofa sank in under the constant weight of the occupant--- a full 120 kg.11. Manufacturers who overlook the quality of their products are bound to fail in competition.12. Since you disapprove (of) the project why did you vote for it?13. As he has been exceedingly busy these days, his occasional absence from the regular meetings is readily understood.14. If you see a roach in your house there must be at least five hundred of them, for the roach multiplies very fast.Lesson Five1. More and more foreign businessmen have come to see that investment in China involves little task.2. May I ask, if you were in my position, how would you deal with this fo rmidable enemy?3. When she got home, Rose was stunned at what she saw before her. Som eone must have slipped in through the broken window. Then, it occurred to he r to do what was the most sensible thing under the circumstances--- to call the police.4. The new inventions are bound to bring great profits to our enterprise.5. The shadow of terrorism looms larger and larger in some Western countri es.6. The girl made strict demands on herself and worked very hard.7. You must not forget that sound judgment is supposed to be her forte.8. His brother excels in water color rather than in oil painting.9. Well, much effort has been made to rid the house of the roachesbut in vain.You mustn’t lose hope. Try again and again.10. Fred was not aware that his short hair and new clothes had given him aw ay.11. In recent years some women, though not many, have distinguished themsel ves in the political arena or the financial world hitherto monopolized by men.12. I hope you will take into account the state of mind he was in under those circumstances and give him another chance.13. Many students are thrown into a state of confusion and anxiety when they find the values gained in college are out of place in society at large.14. The mother said, “ My son, listen to me. Quit gambling. If you do not, i t will involve you deeply in debt and you will be ruined.”15. I will introduce you to her but I warn you beforehand that she moves in very exclusive social circles.16. The book deals with the life and experiences of a self-made man.17. I was told he had been taken in. To put it bluntly, that man is a fool.18. College students are much more concerned with job opportunities after the ir graduation nowadays than a few years ago.Lesson 71 The preface to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English was written by Randolph Quick.2 In his a rticle he paid tribute to China’s great achievements.3 Justice prevailed; the guilty man who had killed her father was punished.4 He is a famous director, but he is always simply dressed, amiable and easy of approach, never using pretentious language in his talk.5 The food is only so-so in that restaurant; the one redeeming feature is its fi ne service.6 Jack said he felt drawn to this singer.7 Though a bedridden invalid, she remains optimistic about life.8 We should go ahead defying all difficulties.9 When he heard the news, smile faded from his face.10 Mary intended to expand her article into a book.11 The plane fully loaded with cargo and passengers took off on time.12 They are facing unprecedented difficulties, and it is our indispensable duty to help them.13 He and Jack studied in the same class for three years, and he took Jack in to his confidence, telling him everything concerning his affairs.Lesson 8Translation1 The traditional feast has gone out of fashion, giving way to seafood, and sp ecial night snacks are in fashion now.2 Although steamed mandarin fish was on the menu, I was told it was it was not available that day.3 He had to decline the offer, for the terms seemed unacceptable to his corpor ation.4 The local people spared no expense to renovate Yi Garden and Da Long Te mple, which are of historical and cultural value and are great attractions to tou rists.5 I remember the party was held in that hotel. The ballroom then was certainl y not luxurious by today’s stan dards.6 Like the other guests, she dipped the freshly boiled shrimp into the sauce b efore she put it in her mouth; she found it very, very tasty.7 Many Americans like Chinese cuisine, and Sichuan-style cooking in particula r.8 In recent years in Shanghai and other large cities, the typical Chinese breakf ast of porridge or gruel has been supplanted by bread and milk which is more nutritious and time-saving.9 In summer when she gets home from office, leather shoes are cast in favor of slippers.10 Vacuum packing is adopted so as to keep the food free of bacteria.11 She wears shorts, rather than skirts, for shorts are in fashion now, but year s ago well-bred young ladies were mostly seen in dresses.12 Generally speaking, the defeated general should be removed from his post, but I hope Mr. Lee will be an exception to the practice. Give him another ch ance. That is my idea.13 Now writers may choose from a wide variety of topics, many of which we re taboos in those years.14 Restraint in her manner became more marked as the conversation went on.15 Before work the girls rolled up their sleeves to keep them free of soot and dirt.16 The old lady watched with amazement as the youngster wolfed down plates of food in no time.17 In my grandfather day, people in his village never went to the butcher for meat.18 They killed their own pigs for the Spring Festival. As a rule the hog was bound tight and placed on a thick board and the slaughtering was done in vie w of village people, mainly young men and boys. My father thought the scene distasteful and was never a spectator to it.Lesson 9He was born in a peasant family and grew up in an environment of poverty. Do not worry. The insurance company will remunerate you for your loss. When people asked me why I would go to study abroad, I was hard put (to i t) to answer the question.Three people were cruelly killed last night, and the police are trying to ascerta in the facts about the murder.Ten years ago Jack made a meager 500 dollars a month.Tom thought it profitable to be in the second-hand car business. Sometimes he bought an old car for 200 dollars, but with a turn of the wrist he could sell it for 400 dollars.The police officer Hunter was on leave, but as soon as he was given the urge nt task, he pitched in without the least hesitation.After the death of Mr Johnson, his wife became the company’s president both in name and in reality.His son has a poor physique and is prone to illness.The ruffian dropped his gun and ran down the street, with two policemen in h ot pursuit.He gave in to our persuasion and acquiesced in Bill’s suggestion.Mr Brown decided to endow the university where he had studied for four year s.Insufficiently trained workers are prone to turn out rejects (defective goods, su bstantial product).She was hard put to find a solution to the domestic financial crisis.Lesson 10In fairness to him, he is a good actor, though not without his limitations.She never imagined that her husband’s joke could actually have put her guests on edge.3.The great success of the battle owed much to the timing of the attack that t ook the enemy by surprise.4.I find him very agreeable, and I am sure you will enjoy his company imme nsely as he is a jovial fellow, always in the best of humor.5. It was the first time he played billiards. He listened carefully to the instruct ions given him by John and took them seriously.6. She knew the old man was getting sore. As she looked out of the corner of her eye, she found him trying hard to hide his feelings with a forced smile.7.I had no idea that he was the celebrated actor. When he talked he had none of that air of professionalism.8. The last time I saw Vance was in his home town in the seventies. I found him a disillusioned man. His dream, his hope, the things that he stood for had all been shattered.9. Though a good hand at bridge, this time he decided to watch rather than pl ay.10 .Having heard what she had to say, he grew meditative and the angry exp ression on his faced softened.11.I detected a trace of mockery in his eyes as he heaped his praises on the writer.12. Forced into a corner , he had to fight back and this he did with all his st rength and he survived.13. We had three games of chess yesterday, and I was beaten in all three. The news is no surprise , since he is a professional and you are an amateur.14.The tone in his voice told me that what he had just said could not be the whole story. There was something else though I knew not what。
