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II. Translation
1. Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm.
2. We must not underestimate the enemy. They are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons. 3. Having been cut of a job/Not having had a job for 3months, Phil is getting increasingly desperate.
4. Sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgment.
5. Since the chemical plant was identified as the source of solution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs.
The offensive had already lasted three days, but we had not gained much ground. Our troops engaging the enemy at the front were faced with strong/fierce/stiff resistance. The division commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy and launch a surprise attack. To do so, however, we had to cross a marshland and many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in the mud. Our battalion commander decided to take a gamble. We started under cover of darkness and pressed on in spite of great difficulties. By a stroke of luck, the temperature at night suddenly dropped to minus 20 degrees Celsius and the marsh froze over. Thanks to the cold weather, we arrived at our destination before dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear. This turned the tide of the battle. The enemy, caught off guard, soon surrendered.
Unit2
1) There was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the distance. 2) The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problems. 3) The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with global temperatures. 4) The frequency of the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minute recently. 5) The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach. Translation : Ex. 2 on P48
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business. On the other hand, they have brought hazards, especially highway fatalities. However, today the application of computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars makes it possible to eliminate most of traffic accidents. For example, electronic sensors mounted in your car can detect alcohol vapor in the air and refuse to start up the engine. They can also monitor road conditions by receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellites and greatly reduce your chances of getting stuck in traffic jams.
UNIT3
Translation on P81-82
1) Despite theinadequatelength of the airstrip in thisemergency landing, theveteran pilotmanaged to stop theplane aftertaxiing foronly a short while.
2)Grilled bythe reporters, the movie star eventuallyblurted(out) thatshe had undergone two plastic surgeries.
3) We have the technology and ourpartner hasthe capital.Working together, we’ll have the futurein our hands. 4) If I had knownbeforehand thatyou would bring so manyfriends home, I would have made betterpreparations. Yousee, I havebarely enoughfood and drinks for a snack.
5) People gavegenerously uponlearning that new schoolrooms with strongerstructures wereto be built in theearthquake-stricken area.
Translation 2. on P82
Well begun, half done,as the saying goes. It isextremely important for a jobapplicant todo hishomeworkwhile seeking employment.From mystandpoint, whether or not one has done his homeworkclearlymakes a differencein his chance of success. I have a friend who is earning somewhere intheneighborhood of100,000 dollars a years in a largecomputer software company. He told me that from hisown experience the decision makers who interviewprospectiveemployees like people who are wellprepared. Those who make noendeavor tolearn asmuch about his prospective employer as possible don’thave much of a chance of success.
Part III Home Reading Task §Translation on P87
1.父母亲都觉得我不会被录用。“你要有后台才行。那可是一家美国机构，洛克菲
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