? Book1 unit1 P17
? 1. 那是个正规宴会，我照妈妈对我讲的那样穿着礼服去了。
? As it was a formal dinner party, I wore formal dress, as Mother told me to. ? 2. 他的女友劝他趁抽烟的坏习惯尚未根深蒂固之前把它改掉。
? His girlfriend advised him to get rid of his bad habit of smoking before it took hold.
? 3.他们预料到下几个月电的需求量很大，决定增加生产。
? Anticipating that the demand for electricity will be high during the next few months, they have decided to increase its production.
? 4. 据说比尔因一再违反公司的安全规章而被解雇。
? It is said that Bill has been fired for continually violating the company’s safety rules.
? 5. 据报道地方政府已采取适当措施避免严重缺水。
? It is reported that the government has taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage.
? Book1 unit3 P70
? 1.正如科学家所预言的那样，全球污染成了人类面临的最严重的问题之一。 ? As is predicted by scientists, global pollution has become one of the most serious problems humans are faced with.
? 2.谋求这些职位的竞争很激烈——今年的求职者是去年的五倍。
? Competition for these jobs is very tough –—we have five times as many applicants this year as we did last year.
? 3. 正如事实表明的那样，教育大纲应当符合国家的经济发展计划。 ? As the facts show, educational programs need to fit into the national plan for economic development.
? 4. 这辆汽车太费油，而且价钱几乎是我想付的两倍。
? The car burns too much gas, and moreover, the price is almost twice as much as I intend to pay. ?
? 5.要了解一起重大的国际事件，我们首先需要考虑其历史与政治背景。 ? To understand a great international event, we, first of all, need to consider the historical and political background to it.
? Book1 unit4 P95-96
? 1.据报导，联合国斡旋者制定出了他们希望双方都能接受的方案。 ? It is reported that UN mediators have worked out a ? plan which they hope will be acceptable to both sides. ? 2.多丽丝小心翼翼地在森林里走，害怕遭到大蛇攻击。
? Doris walked in the forest cautiously, afraid of being attacked by giant snakes.
? 3.地震、台风和其他自然灾害无法防止，但可以采取行动保护生命财产。 ? Earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disasters cannot be prevented, but action can be taken to protect life and property.
? 4. 我买了一期新的我最喜欢的体育杂志就赶紧回家，急着想读之自娱。 ? I bought a new issue of my favorite sports magazine and hurried home, anxious to amuse myself reading it.
? 5. 海伦缺乏信心。我从未遇到过像她那样没有自信的。
? Helen lacks confidence. I’ve never known anyone so unsure of herself. ?
? Book1 unit5 P138
? 1.我不太清楚哪儿你能找到个好木工——你最好四处打听打听。
? I’m not sure where you can find a good carpenter---you’d better ask around.
? 2.他感到有些尴尬，赶紧清了清喉咙，抬头看着墙上的画。
? Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared his throat and looked up at the painting on the wall.
? 3.迈克尔去世了，留下三个儿子、两个女儿和妻子伊丽莎白。
? Michael was survived by three sons, two daughters, and his wife Elizabeth. ? 4. 作为金融专家，威廉建议我们投资股票市场。
As a financial expert, William advised us to invest our money in the stock market.
? 5. 我们这些小零售商无法和超市在价格和销售等方面竞争。
? We small retailers can’t compete with supermarkets in pricing and sales.
? Book2 unit2 P47
? 1. 该公司否认其捐款有商业目的。
? The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose. ? 2. 每当他生气的时候，他说话就有一点结巴。
? Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.
? 3. 教育是我们家庭最看重的传统，这就是为什么我父母从不带我到昂贵的饭店吃饭，却送我到最好的私立学校上学。
? Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.
? 4. 手术康复后不久，他失业了，因此经历了人生的又一个困难阶段。 ? Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.
? 5. 与我们的富裕邻居相比，我们的父母就相当穷了，但是他们总是努力满足我们最起码的需求。
? In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs.
? Book2 unit3 P76-77
? 1. 科学家们找到火星上有水的证据了吗？ ? Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?
? 2. 计划委员会已经将建核电厂的可能地点缩小到了两个沿海城镇。 ? The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.
? 3. 山姆不仅失去了工作，而且还失去了双腿，他只好靠社会救济度过余生。 ? Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.
? 4. 由十二人组成的陪审团一致表决认为玛丽有罪。
? A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.
? 5. 听到有人质疑他的才能，肖恩觉得受了奇耻大辱。 ? Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.
? Book2 unit5 P147
? 1.是工人和主管人员的创造力和敬业精神将这个公司变成了一个盈利的企业。 ? It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business.