1. Would you like to share your experience with others in the group? (Share sth with sb.)
Would you like to share your experience with other members of the group?
If your father were still alive, he would be proud of you. (proud)
If your father were still alive, he would be very proud of you.
She drove into the driveway, only to find that the road was blocked. (only)
She turned into the driveway only to find that the road was blocked.
He left without telling anyone because he didn't want to get involved in it. (participation)
He left without telling anyone because he didn't want to get involved in it.
In the end, the success of products depends on clever marketing. (finally)
Ultimately, the success of products depends on good marketing.
U2
1. We hurried to the railway station only to find that the train had just left. (only)
We hurried to the railway station only to find that the train had just left.
Neither you nor your brother are careful people, and neither of you can do this work that requires care and skill. (no more than)
You are as careless as your brother. You two can't do this kind of work that requires care and skill.
3. One more person will not affect the meeting arrangement. (Make a difference)
One more person won't have any effect on the meeting arrangement.
He worked until late last night, or rather, until early this morning. (exactly)
He worked until late last night, or rather, until early morning.
"There are still one or two books worth mentioning," the professor added after giving us a long list of references. (Worthy)
"There are several other books worth mentioning," the professor added after giving us a long list of reference books.
U3
1. There is something wrong with this piano, but I can't explain it clearly. (Holding out a finger)
There is something wrong with this piano, but I can't tell what it is.
These trousers are not only too big, but also don't match my jacket. (except)
Besides being too big, these trousers don't match my jacket.
Whatever the reason, I like pop music anyway. (whatever)
For whatever reason, I like pop music.
He has a keen interest in foreign cultures and often reads extensively to find useful information. (browse)
He is very interested in foreign cultures and often browses piles of books to find any useful information.
We have different opinions on whether to start a new society. (Different)
Opinions differ widely as to whether we should open up a new society.
U6
1. It's always raining these days. It looks like spring. (looks like it)
It looks like spring, because it has been raining these days.
They promised to clean the classroom immediately after class. (promise to do)
They promised to clean the classroom as soon as class was over. All the students were deeply moved by his dedication to education.
(Love for ...)
All the students were deeply moved by his dedication to education.
The belief that everyone should work hard is deeply rooted in our culture. (deep-rooted)
The belief that everyone should work hard is deeply rooted in our culture.
The police managed to help the little boy get in touch with his parents. (Get in touch with ...)
The police managed to help the little boy get in touch with his parents.