2.As he sat up late watching TV, (it's) no wonder that he looks so tired.
3.If I were you, I wouldn't get involved with/in those complicated affairs.
4.Her skills are so excellent that the cakes she makes are simply works of art.
5.I know it was my fault but there is no need to rub it in.
6.This sort of work calls for a lot of patience.
7.The government declared that its foreign currency reserve is strong enough to resist the financial crisis
unit2
1. The rescue team set off at the first light of day to search for the missing child.
2. Although the goalkeeper tried his best, he missed the ball.
3. The news was so unexpected that she caught her breath in surprise.
4. Seeing the footballer score a goal, the spectators burst into thunderous applause.
5. Who do you think you are? – You’re the last person I would like to talk to about this matter!
6. The girl fixed her eyes intently on the telephone when she was waiting for her boyfriend's call
7. When the boy fell off his little bike, his father encouraged him to try again.
unit3
1.The press had criticized her so often that in the end she had become immune to what was said.
2.Air pollution is caused by industries and vehicles which release large amounts of waste gas into atmosphere.
3.The doctor required me to wear goggles at work to prevent foreign objects from getting into my eyes.
4.As parents can pass on their chromosomes to their offspring, some diseases are hereditary.
5.He possesses a remarkable talent for doing business, but we don't see him as a potential leader in business circle.
6.The epoch-making summit conference was beamed by satellite all over the world.
unit4
1.Many developing countries after independence were afflicted with economic problems to begin with.
2.In order to protect domestic industries, the government decided to impose an anti-dumping tariff on imported products.
3.Knowledge without practical experience counts for little.
4.Thousands of people were forced to abandon their homes to the invading enemy troops.
5.I've lived in Shanghai so long that I look upon the city as my second home
6.The roof will have to be propped up while repairs are being carried out.
7.In the face of great hardship, he managed to keep his sense of humor.
unit5
1.We took pity on the couple waiting for a bus in the rain and gave them a lift.
2.He finds it difficult to put up with the noise of the construction site.
3.Mary and John fell out of love finally. They are not even on speaking terms now.
4.Listeners' letters on this topic have been coming in thick and fast.
5.I came upon this bundle of letters when I was sorting out the documents.
6.My boss is so conservative that another of my great ideas has bitten the dust.
7.Smoking does more harm than good to the health.
8.The manager was late for the meeting because he was detained in the office by some unexpected visitors.
9.Installing computers has enabled us to do away with a lot of paperwork.
unit6
1.Parents must accompany their children to school because the traffic is too busy on the road.
2.Loaded with packs, I was unable to walk fast.
3.He made several attempts before finally passing the university entrance examinations.
4.Young people tend to feel disdain for anything old-fashioned.
5.This novel testifies to his rich knowledge of the culture of the tribe.
6.Due to a backlog of paper work, the company had to put off interviewing the job applicants.
7.The teacher pointed out that there were several places in his performance that were out of tune
unit7
1.An opportunity as good as this arises / occurs only once in a blue moon.
2.The boy felt guilty for taking money from his mother's handbag without permission.
3.She did not give credence to a single word of his story.
4.Generally speaking, teachers are tolerant of their students' mistakes.
5.I took it for granted you'd want to come with us, so I bought you a ticket.
6.Thanks to the manager's repeated counseling, the staff soon broke the bad habit of coming late to work.
7.He's furious with her now, but he'll forgive her soon. It's just / only a matter of a few hours, that's all.
unit8
1.He failed to make it as a pop singer, but he turned out to be a successful businessman.
2. The thrilling plot of the movie captured the hearts of the audience.
3. One of the company’s main concerns is to ensure the safety of its employees.
4. The retired president was unwilling to let go of his privileges.
5. Nancy could feel hot tears welling up in her eyes.
6. The best way to strengthen our bond is not to give gifts but to exchange our opinions frankly.
7. You’ll end up in hospital if you drive your car like this.
8. In truth we feared for her safety although we didn’t let it be known.
unit9
1. The landlady told me that the rent must be paid in advance.
2. Although this company boasts that its products are superior to those of other companies, they are actually inferior in quality.
3. What lies at the root of the problem is their lack of interest.
4. The police interviewed several witnesses, but none of them could tell how the accident came about.
5. The new building of the department store does not conform to the safety regulations.
6. She derived great satisfaction from her stamp collection.
7. Colorful balloons and flags added to the festive atmosphere of the small town.
8. Money is very important, but happiness is not always associated with wealth.5. That was in 1550. He was to sail to the New World of America the following year. (Future in the past)
unit10
1.The tourists cheered with excitement when they saw water cascading down the mountainside.
2.Owing to the policy of reform, the small town is thriving day by day.
3.Could you read through this for me and highlight the important points?
4.At times I wonder if rote learning is worthwhile.
5.The superstitions that used to prevail in Old China are disappearing gradually.
6.Thanks to the improvement in export sales, the company has successfully fulfilled its marketing plan.
unit11
1.If you can’t afford to pay in cash, you can buy the car on credit.
2.I said I’d help him and that’s what I’m going to do. I shall keep my word.
3.I've a stake in this company and don't wish to see it go bankrupt.
4.With the development of industrial production, the old feudal system began to fall apart.
5.He is very competent and keeps everything straight on the farm.
6.The new educational system aims to give the students the initiative to learn more subjects.
7.Before starting on our trip we should tune the car up.
unit12
1.They were deprived of normal childhood happiness by the war.
2.Blossoming valleys and the beautiful colours of autumn lure numerous visitors into the mountains.
3.What he said meant in essence that he didn't support our plan.
4.Having sold the house, she had a considerable amount of money at her disposal.
5.There are some things that I don't like about this job. but by and large it's quite enjoyable.
6.They bribed the congressman with a large sum of money to get his support for their proposal at the meeting.
7.The policy has not only produced obvious short-term effects but will also exert a long-term influence on the future development of society.
8.Influenced by the international economic crisis, many of the local companies are in the grip of a recession.
unit13
1.They usually leave off work at 5 o’clock, but today they have to work overtime.
2.All the museums and art galleries in the city are open to the public for free / free of charge.
3.It’s very discouraging to be sneered at by them all the time.
4.She has been a little run down lately and the doctor has advised her to take a short holiday.
5.The whole city is bathed in a sea of joy today.
6.It’s very dark outside, and the sky is covered, as it were, with a black curtain.
7.I booked two film tickets by phone yesterday in the name of Thomas
unit14
1.There is a Greek art collection on display at the museum at the moment.
2.Lost in the forest and out of food, he was reduced to eating wild herbs and fruit to keep himself alive.
3.This area has been marked off as a future playground.
4.There was no choice but to wade through the muddy water.
5.The congressman appealed to the government to set up more schools.
6.They were in a dreadful plight when their money and passports were stolen while they were on holiday in a foreign country.
7.At the urging of her friends, I arranged for a doctor to see her.
8.He tried to keep up a calm appearance, but his trembling voice gave him away.
unit15
1.She seems to take little pleasure in doing such things.
2.The professor told us that the tradition of landscape painting could date from the prehistoric age.
3.After attending the lecture of the famous writer, he decided to give up medicine and take to literature.
4.Let's dispense with the formalities and go directly into the discussion.
5.These animals run extraordinarily fast and in consequence their hunting methods are very efficient indeed.
6.The police searched every house in the district for the escaped criminal, but to no avail.
7.Parents tend to take very great pride in the achievements of their children.
1)中国党的成立,是一个“开天辟地的大事变”。它给灾难深重的中国人民带来了光明和希望。自从有了中国党:
①中国终于有了科学的理论,即马克思主义理论的指导②中国人民就有了可以信赖的组织者和领导者,即中国党,中国就有了坚强的领导力量。③中国党成立后,与合作,建立统一战线,推翻了北洋军阀的统治,播撒了的火种。在大失败后,又走上农村包围城市武装夺取政权的道路,建立了自己的,进行工农武装割据,终于带领中国人民取得了的胜利。④中国党成立后领导中国人民进行新民主主义,推翻了帝国主义、封建主义和官僚资本主义的压迫,建立了中华人民共和国,实现了民族,并探索了一条适合中国国情的社会主义现代化建设道路,实现中华民族的富强。
(2)马克思主义是科学的理论,成功的指导了中国和建设的实践。自从有了中国党,中国人民相继取得了新民主主义、社会主义和社会主义建设的巨大成功。 ①在新民主主义时期,中国党人以马克思主义为指导,结合中国实际情况,带领中国人民开辟了农村包围城市,武装夺取政权的道路。虽然历经第五次反围剿,长征的失败,但仍然矢志不渝,终于取得了长征的胜利,并在抗日战争和战争中不断的发展壮大,取得了新民主主义的胜利,建立了新中国,结束了中国半殖民地半封建社会的状况。 ②新中国成立后,中国进入了新民主主义社会。中国党以马列主义为指导,先后进行了三反、五反、恢复和发展国民经济等工作,并于1953年制订了社会主义改造的总路线,开始了对农业、手工业和资本主义工商业的社会主义改造,最终中国和平过渡到社会主义社会。并在此基础上,对适合中国国情的社会主义建设道路进行了有益的探索。 ③虽然历经了大跃进、的波折,但是中国党人终于探索出了一条适合中国国情的社会主义现代化建设道路,同志做出了中国仍然处在社会主义初级阶段的论断,指出在社会主义初级阶段,中国社会的主要矛盾是人民日益增长的物质文化需求同落后的社会生产力之间的矛盾,为此,要以经济建设为中心,建立社会主义市场经济,大力发展生产力。中国进入全面建设社会主义的新时期。
1)中国党的成立,是一个"开天辟地的大事变".它给灾难深重的中国人民带来了光明和希望。自从有了中国党,中国人民就有了可以信赖的组织者和领导者,中国就有了坚强的领导力量。
首先,中国党的成立使中国有了坚强的领导核心,灾难沉重的中国人民有了可以依赖的组织者和领导者,中国从此在无产阶级的领导下,不断的向前发展,由民主主义向社会主义推进。
其次,中国党的成立,使中国有了科学的指导思想,中国党是以马克思列宁主义为指导思想的政党,它把马克思主义同中国实践相结合,制定了正确的纲领和各种策略,为中国人民指明斗争的目标和走向胜利的道路。
第三,中国党的成立,使中国有了新的方法,并沟通了中国同世界无产阶级之间的联系,为中国获得广泛的国际援助和避免资本主义的前途提供了可能(2)自从中国党成立以来,在马克思列宁主义指导下,中国人民相继取得了新民主主义、社会主义和社会主义建设的伟大胜利。
①在新民主主义时期,中国党人以马克思主义为指导,结合中国实际情况,带领中国人民开辟了农村包围城市、武装夺取政权的道路,思想初步形成。抗战时期,阐释了新民主主义理论,思想得到多方面展开达到成熟。正是在思想指导下,中国取得了新民主主义的胜利,建立了新中国,结束了中国半殖民地半封建社会的历史。
②新中国成立后,中国进入了新民主主义社会。中国党以马列主义、思想为指导,完成了对农业、手工业和资本主义工商业的社会主义改造,实现了中国历史上最伟大、最深刻的社会变革。
③虽然历经"大跃进"、"十年"的波折,但是改革开放和现代化建设取得了巨大成就。中国党人在十一届三中全会以后终于开辟了中国特色社会主义建设道路,创造性地探索和回答了什么是马克思主义、怎样对待马克思主义,什么是社会主义、怎样建设社会主义,建设什么样的党,怎样建设党,实现什么样的发展、怎样发展等重大理论和实际问题,实现了马克思主义与中国实际的第二次结合、形成了中国特色社会主义理论体系。