Lesson one
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1)little donkeys went in and out among the people and from one side
to another
2)Then as you pass through a big crowd to go deeper into the market,
the noise of the entrance gradually disappear, and you come to the
much quieter cloth-market.
3) They drop some of items that they don't really want and begin to
bargain seriously for a low price.
4) He will ask for a high price for the item and refuse to cut down
the price by any significant amount.
5) As you get near it, a variety of sounds begin to strike your ear.
Lesson two
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1) They were so absorbed in their conversation that they seemed not
to pay any attention to the people around them.
2) As soon as the taxi driver saw a traveler, he immediately opened
the door.
3) The traditional floating houses among high modern buildings
represent the constant struggle between old tradition and new
development. 4) I suffered from a strong feeling of shame when I thought of the
scene of meeting the mayor of Hiroshima wearing my socks only.
5)The few Americans and Germans seemed just as restrained as 1
was．
6)After three days in Japan one gets quite used to bowing to people
as a ritual to show gratitude．
7)I was on the point of showing my agreement by nodding when I
suddenly realized what he meant．His words shocked me out my sad
dreamy thinking．
8)I thought for some reason or other no harm had been done to me．
Lesson five
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1) Hitler was hoping that if he attacked Russia, he would win in
Britain and the U.S. the support of those who were enemies of
Communism.
2) Winant said the United States would adopt the same attitude.
3) In this way, my life is made much easier in this case; it will be
much easier for me to decide on my attitude towards events.
4) I will not take back a single word of what I have said about
Communism.
5) I can see the German bombers and fighters in the sky, who, after suffering severe losses in the aerial battle of England, now feel
happy because they think they can easily beat the Russian air force
without heavy loss.
6) We shall be more determined and shall make better and fuller use
of our resources.
7) Let us strengthen our unity and our efforts in the fight against
Nazi Germany when we have not yet been overwhelmed and when
we are still powerful.
Lesson six
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1) The house detective's small narrow eyes looked her up and down
scornfully from his fat face with a heavy jowl.
2) This is a pretty nice room that you have got.
3) The fat body shook in a chuckle because the man was enjoying
the fact that he could afford to do whatever he liked and also he was
appreciating the fact that the Duchess knew why he had come.
4) He had an unnaturally high-pitched voice. Now, he lowered the
pitch. When he spoke
5) Ogilvie spat out the words, throwing away his politeness.
Pretended
6) The Duchess was supported by her arrogance coming from parents of noble families with a history of three centuries and a half.
She wouldn't give up easily.
7) Its no use. What you did just now was a good attempt at trying to
save the situation.
8) "That's more acceptable," Ogilvie said. He lit another cigar, "Now
we're making some progress. "
9)...he looked at the Duchess sardonically as if he wanted to see if
she dared to object to his smoking.
10) The house detective made noises with his tongue to show his
disapproval.
Lesson nine
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1) A man who became constantly preoccupied by the moral
weaknesses of mankind
2) Mark Twain first observed and absorbed the new American
experience, and then introduce it to the world in his books or lectures.
3) In his new profession he could meet people of all kinds.
4)With no money and a frustrated feeling, he accepted a job as
reporter with Territorial Enterprise in Virginia City, ...
5)Mark Twain began working hard to became well known locally as
a newspaper reporter and humorist. 6)and when California makes a plan for a new surprise, the solemn
people in other states of the U.S. smile as usual, making a comment
"that's typical of California"
7)The man who had made the world laugh was himself consumed by
bitterness.
