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camera, which he 6) had just bought, was also gone. My boss suffered the heaviest loss.7) A few computers in the office had been stolen. The police searched the office, but

were unable to find any clues. Cloze

Complete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.

My mother and I always enjoyed our chat together under a pine tree in the park. At our recent (1) meeting, however, her pale face took me by surprise (2). I asked her what was wrong, and her sad / solemn (3) look and silence made me believe that she was keeping (4) something bad from me. Apparently, something serious was disturbing (5) her. At first, she remained silent. Finally, after my persistent inquiries (6), she could not hold it any longer and admitted (7)

to me that she had a very serious heart disease. It suddenly occurred (8) to me that three years ago, she had heart surgery (9) but her condition did not improve

afterwards and now there were hardly any options (10) left. I reached over and wrapped my arms tightly (11) around my mother and cried. As we sat there that cool April afternoon soaking (12) up the sun and smelling the fresh scent (13) of the grass, I had one wish in my heart that I could have more gatherings (14) with

my mother in the days to come. Translation

Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressionsgiven in brackets.

1) 我们是好朋友，可他居然将这么大的一件事瞒着我，实在令我吃惊。(keepsth. from, take sb. by surprise)

We are good friends; however, he kept such an important matter from me, whichtook me by surprise.

2) 在毕业典礼(commencement)上，她感到喉头哽咽，但她仍然忍住了泪水。(a lump in one’s throat, fight back)

At the commencement, she felt a lump in her throat but fought back her tears.

3) 汤姆昨晚和我聊天，他告诉我他的病已经得到控制，不需做外科手术。(chatwith, under control)

Tom chatted with me last night. He told me that his disease had been broughtunder control, and there was no need for surgery.

4) 听说她的车驶离了公路，她的父母担心得要命。(run off, be worried sick)

Her parents were worried sick when they knew that she had run off the highway.

5) 她满面愁容，不知有何心事。(on one’s mind)

She looks very worried; I wonder what’s on her mind.

6) 他是个害羞和安静的男孩，在走上讲台叙述自己的经历之前，他悄悄地坐在

礼堂(auditorium)的一角整理着思绪。(gather one’s thoughts)

He is a shy and silent boy. Before he went onto the stage to share his experiences,he sat quietly in a corner of the auditorium, gathering his thoughts.

7) 在乐队干了几年后，他又做回了独立音乐人(solo musician)，于是他的事业

又回到了原点。(come full circle, career)

After several years of working in a band, he has now gone back to being a solomusician, so his career has come full circle.

8) 自己的儿子长成了一个能干的生意人，他总算放心了。(turn into, to one’s relief)

To his relief his son has turned into a capable businessman.