2．多亏现代的科学技术，人们生活得更舒适、更富裕。(thanks to)
Thanks_to_modern_science_and_technology,_people lead a more comfortable and richer life.
3．大多数老年人不赞同在中国庆祝西方节日的提议。(in favour of)
The majority of the senior citizens are_not_in_favour_of_the_proposal of celebrating western festivals in China.
4．当彼得在公众面前讲话时，他总是很难想到适当的事情来说。(have difficulty in doing sth.)
When Peter speaks in public, he always has_difficulty_thinking_of_the_right_things_to_say.
5．当他睁开眼，发现自己正站在一片蔚蓝的大海前面。(find＋宾语＋宾语补足语) When he opened his eyes, he found_himself_standing before the vast blue sea.
Ⅲ.根据提示进行句式升级
1．From my own experience, I learn that several words of praise can be very important to someone.(difference)
→From my own experience, I learn that several words of praise can make_a_great_difference to someone.
2．Judging from his expression, I knew he didn't agree to my plan.(favour)
→Judging from his expression, I knew he was not in_favour_of my plan.
3．Everyone in this city knew him, so it was not difficult for us to find his house.(difficulty)
→Everyone in this city knew him, so we had_no_difficulty_(in)_finding his house.
三、过语法、写作——写对写美高人一筹
Ⅰ.
1．My brother plays (play) football quite well, but he hasn't played it since last year.
2．I guess you left the office hurriedly. You are_wearing (wear) the working uniform.
3．A foreign guest will_give (give) us a talk in the hall this afternoon, you must attend it on time.
4．Look at the timetable. Hurry up! Flight 4026 takes (take) off at 18：20.
5．Progress has_been (be) so far very good and we are sure that the work will be finished on time.
Ⅱ.补全句子
1．当今，许多大城市的人们在抱怨交通拥堵。