I don’t like to bargain and luckily I didn’t have to because these shoes were a real bargain.
Module 2 Units 3
1.在朋友的帮助下，我最终完成了这项工作。
(with the help of)
Finally, I was able to finish the work with the help of my friends.
2.我们需要探索不同的方式来实现我们的人生目标。
(achieve; goal)
We need to explore different ways of achieving our life goals.
3.他下载了很多程序，以致他的电脑无法负荷而崩溃了。
（download, so …that, break down）
He had downloaded so many programs onto his computer that it broke down.
4. 由于新一轮抛售的波浪，股市出现了进一步的下跌。
(as a result of, there be, a further fall)
As a result of a fresh wave of selling, there was a further fall in the stock market.
5. 政府已经采取措施解决广州的交通问题。
（take measures to do sth., solve）
The government has taken measures / steps to solve the traffic problems in Guangzhou.
6. 如果出现的任何困难，请打电话给我。
(arise,)
If any problems arise, call me.
7. 在现代的社会，几乎所有的东西都电子化了。
(electronic)
Almost everything is electronic in modern society.
8. 她将会公开露脸，为她最新的小说签名。
（appearance, sign）
She will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest novel.
9. 这个母亲正看护着她熟睡的孩子。
(watch over)
The mother is watching over her sleeping child now.
10. 事实上每个族群的文化虽有不同和独特的习俗，却有共通的做人宗旨。
（in reality）
In reality, all cultures have different and unique practices, but they also share a common goal of doing good.
Module 2 Units 4
1. 由于人类的过度猎捕，许多动物都已经灭绝了。
(die out)
Because of over-hunting by human beings, many animals have died out.
2. 我们都想过平静安定的生活。
（live in peace）
We all want to live in peace.
3. 他不肯学习，面临着期末考试不及格的危机。
(refuse; in danger of ；and 连接的并列句)
He refuses to study and is in danger of failing his final exams.
4. 飞机安全着陆之后，一些人喜笑颜开，而另一些人欣慰地哭了。
(burst into laughter; while; cry in relief)
After the plane landed safely, some people burst into laughter while other cried in relief.
5. 开车的时候，你应该注意路标。
( pay attention to; road signs)
While driving, you should pay attention to the road signs.
6. 这种药物含有一些可能会影响你健康的化学成分。
(contain; chemicals; affect; 使用定语从句)
This medicine contains some chemicals that may negatively affect your health.
7. 没人确切知道这一风俗是何时开始形成的。
（custom, come into being ）
No one knows exactly when this custom first came into being.
8. 如果你想获得成功的话，你必须学会感恩。
(appreciate)
You must appreciate others if you want to succeed.
9. 政府提出了一项新的政策，旨在保护城市里一些重要的历史遗迹。
( put forward, aim… at, preserve )
The government has put forward a new policy aimed at preserving the city’s important historic sites. 10. 根据气象报告，今天将会是一个晴朗的日子。
( according to)
According to the weather report, it will be sunny today.
Module 2 Units 5
1. 我梦想将来的某一天能周游全世界。
(dream of)
I dream of traveling around the world one day in future.
2. 说实话，我要在公共场合表演还是太紧张了。
（to be honest；too… to; perform）
To be honest, I’m too nervous to perform in public.
3. 有时候他们在街头或地铁里为过路人演奏来挣些额外的钱。
（passers-by; so that; earn; extra）
Sometimes they may play to passers-by in the street or subway so that they can earn some extra money.
4. 他总是跟他的同班同学开玩笑。
(play jokes on sb.)
He always plays jokes on his classmates.
5. 我很独立，不喜欢依赖别人来获得帮助。
(be independent; rely on )
I am independent and don’t like to rely on others for help.
6. 在我还没来得及熟悉这个乐队之前，他们就解散了。
( have the chance to; get familiar with; break up；)
Before I had the chance to get familiar with the band, they broke up.
7. 除了自信，她还非常漂亮也非常敏感。
(in addition to; confident; attractive; sensitive)
In addition to being confident, she is also attractive and sensitive.
8. 然而，在一年左右之后，门基乐队开始演唱他们自己的歌曲了。
（or so）
However, after a year or so, the Monkees started to play and sing their own songs.
9. 所有的付款都必须以现金的方式，不允许使用信用卡。
( payments; be made in cash)
All payments must be made in cash and no credit cards are allowed.
10. 我将把你的友谊视为是最重要的。
（above all else）
I value your friendship above all else.。
