Unit 1
1. The village is near the border, and the villagers have been worried about being attacked by the enemy.
The village is close to the border, and the villagers have been living in fear of enemy attacks.
It only took 20 years for this country to develop into an advanced industrial power.
In just twenty years, this country has become an advanced industrial power.
This company has developed into one of the major chemical production bases in this area.
The company has developed into one of the major chemical production bases in this region.
In view of the current financial situation, it is inevitable that the dollar will depreciate further.
In view of the current financial situation, further depreciation of the US dollar is inevitable.
The government called on the public to make suggestions on water pollution control, but the response was not strong.
The government called on people to put forward suggestions to control water pollution, but not many citizens responded.
The weather showed no signs of improvement, so the government called on us to prepare for flood control.
The weather showed no signs of improvement, so the government called on us to prepare for flood control.
Scientists once thought that there was nothing smaller than atoms, but now most people know that atoms are made up of smaller particles.
Scientists once thought that there was nothing smaller than atoms, but now most people know that atoms are made up of smaller particles.
8. These students are very concerned about the World Cup and spend at least two hours watching the live broadcast of the game every day.
The students are very concerned about the World Cup. Spend at least two hours watching live TV games every day.
9. This department store can't open on time because it can't get a loan, and it has suffered heavy losses.
This department store is losing money, because it is difficult to get loans, and it can't open on time.
10, we can't go there for a walk because there is a naval base where tourists are forbidden to enter.
We can't go there for a walk because there is a naval base where tourists are forbidden to enter.