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Translation Unit 1.

1. Their argument ended when she slammed the door and left without a word.

2. The guests at the dinner party were slightly surprised at the commanding tone of the American. 3. Johnny has outgrown the fear of staying at home alone.

4. While all the other passengers made for the exit, he alone remained in his seat as if unwilling to leave the plane. 5. The letter is to be handed to Dr. Wilson himself.

6. While she felt like joining in the argument, Nancy was too shy to open her mouth. 7. What do you think is the likeliest time to find him at home?

8. The hunter’s face lit up with excitement as soon as he saw a fox emerge from among the bushes and run in the direction of the trap he had laid. Unit 2.

1. It was suggested at the meeting that a committee of eleven be appointed to make a new constitution.

2. By making on-the-spot observations, the young scientists obtained first-hand information they needd in their research work.

3. It is very likely that he will rejected by the army because of his bad eyesight.

4. The committee members have conflicting opinions as to the best location of the new airport. 5. Henry’s works of art are superior in many respects to those of his brother’s.

6. The steady rise in the quality of our products owes much to the improvement of our equipment.

7. Jim would have preferred to act on his own judgment, but he didn’t because as a soldier he had to obery the order. 8. Were it left to me to dicide whether we should have a city without bikes or one without cars, I should not hesitate a moment to preper the latter. Unit 3.

1. She got a post as a cashier at a local bank. But she was soon fired because she proved to be incompetent. 2. It si obviously his young assistant who is running the bookstore.

3. No sooner had the proposal been announced at he meeting than she got to her feet to protest.

4. Bill has applied to Harvard University for a teaching assistantship, but his chances of getting it are slim. 5. Being short of funds, they are trying to attract foreign capital. 6 The room semlls of stale air. It must have been vacant for a long time. 7. As far as hobbies are concerned, Jane and her sister have little in common. 8. It is self-evident that the education of the young is vital to the future of a country. Unit 4.

1. The little girl ran so fast that she was thrown off balance and fell down.

2. I was impressed by his devotion to research but I did not have the slightest interest in his profound theories. 3. Be sure not to say anything capable of being misunderstood.

4. I was so bewildered by their conflicing advice that I did not know what to do.

5. At first this complicated problem frustrated them, but after thinking it over carefully they finally worked out a solution. 6. The head of the sports delegation beamed with delight when a young pioneer presented him with a bunch of flowers. 7. I really don’t see why our English teacher should single out our monitor for praise since we have all done quite well this term.

8. I believe in the theory that the higher animals developed from the lower ones. Unit 5.

1. If the rich countries spent more money on green industries, instead of on building up military machines and nuclear weapons, many of today’s widerspread pollution problems would gradually disappear.

2. The burning of coal not only consumes the oxygen in the house but also gives out poisonous gases. 3. Apparently, finding alternative energy sources is essential to the steady development of our economy. 4. Solar cells can absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity.

5. If the temperature on the Earth continues to go up from year to year, the polar ice caps will begin to melt and, in all likelihood, half of the buildings in coastal cities will disappear beneath splashing sea waves.

6. Because these creatures are small and tend to hide beneath leafy plants, they are not always visible to the naked eye. 7. As a result of exposures to atomic radiation, he finally collapsed at work.

8. There is distinct evidence of the connection between heavy pressure of work and some disorders of the body. Unit 6.

1. As long a you keep on trying, you will be able to resolve this difficult problem sooner or later.

2. We anticipate encountering resistance to our plan.( We anticipate that we will encounter resistance to our plan.) 3. Jim’s friends said that the noise pollution in their city was terrible, but they had to live with it.

4. At first Tom thought that with his knowledge, skill and experience he was bound to find a satisfactory job. 5. It would be wise to handle this delicate problem with calmness and patience.

6. Dick thought that if he wasn’t able to take the machine apart, chances were that no other worker in the plant could, either.

7. Do you think bus drivers should take full responsiblility for the passengers’ safety?

8. You needn’t dwell on your mistakes in judgement any more. What’s important is to try your best to avoid repeating them. Unit 7.

1. Under the leadership of the local government, the villagers rose to the serious food crisis cause by the floods. 2. The exhibition is very popular and is attracting a steady stream of visitors.

3. When Mom came upstairs to check on us kids, I turned over and pretended to be asleep.

4. Waging a battle against the drug pushers was a challenge to Armstead. She felt rather nervous but she decided to confront them.

5. The old lady told me to be cautious and not to talk to the guys hanging out on the street corner.

6. A health organization prompted the local government to raise a three-million-dollar fund for a new hospital. 7. Opening the door, the man who had set fire to the church found himself confronted by a dozen policemen with guns. 8. It is reported that the fire which raged for more than two hours started in an abandoned warehouse. Unit 8.

1. Vast amounts of investment have enabled the economy of the area to grow rapidly. 2. They lauched a campaign to raise money for a new hospital. 3. Success lies in diligence. Dr. Nolen is a case in point.

4. Men of high moral standards, they are never to be tempted into taking such expensive gifts. 5. There are indications that numerous factories are faced with a very difficult situation.

6. The police arrested the criminal on a charge of armed robbery several hours after they found an important clue to his identity.

7. Investigation has revealed that retirement tends to cause psychological troubles for some people.

8. The medical team did nore than complain about the relatively poor working conditions at the local hospital. For instance, several doctors bought simple medical instruments with their own money.