1. At the meeting, they discussed the current economic situation among other issues.

The more I know about nature, the more fascinated I am with its mystery.

Doctors suggest that those who are stressed should try something new, interesting and challenging in order to give them an outlet for their negative emotions.

The teacher assigned more homework to the students with poor grades, not less.

In contrast, American parents are more inclined to attribute their children's success to talent.

6. One of the primary tasks of teachers is to stimulate students' interest and creativity.

1. In addition, his research also includes the struggle against AIDS in developing countries.

These people understand that the better their service, the more they earn.

Although her father seemed worried, Susan couldn't feel any change in his expression or movements.

How many grants can be obtained has become a more important factor for students to choose which school to attend.

She has reduced the cost of going out and buying clothes, but she still has no money to start paying her debts.

One way to control stress is to realize that there are many things in life that we can't control.

Unit 8

1. Little did she know that this painting would be worth more than one million dollars one day.

Although I understand what you said, I don't agree with you on this issue.

I think the police should protect the people.

I went to see him yesterday, only to find that he had gone abroad a few days ago.

At the weekly meeting, everyone's speech must focus on the theme.

6. If only I hadn't said those stupid things! I was too young to distinguish right from wrong at that time.

XI。

Five years ago, it was hard for me to imagine that I would sit with so many students from all over the world to learn English today.

Although these positions bring you glory and power, they also give you great responsibilities.

In the long run, the competition between grain production and population growth is difficult to solve easily.

Sometimes we find that we have climbed the ladder of success, only to find that the ladder is leaning against the wrong wall. (that is, we climb up and find that it is not what we really seek. )

The purpose of the new plan is to get young people into management positions quickly.

This young man is ambitious and eager to achieve something, which makes his parents proud of him.

Ninth unit

1. Suggested answer: I am sure that I will achieve something, although I have not achieved any major success so far.

2. Suggested answer: I have been working hard for so many years; I think I have the right to have a bright future.

3. Suggested answer: When her husband abandoned her, she was crazy.

4. Suggested answer: From my standpoint, my mother was too hard on me at that time and didn't consider my feelings.

5. Suggested answer: When I reached the peak of my career, my mother's words "Never give up in front of life" kept lingering in my mind.

6. Suggested answer: You should know not to play football in the street.

Translation task 2

1. Suggested answer: James is an honest man. Although I am against him, I still want to say this.

2. Suggested answer: The bigger the organization, the harder it is to make a decision.

3. Suggested answer: Only a real hero can be fearless in times of crisis.

4. Suggested answer: Holders of this ticket can enter for free.

5. Suggested answer: In Britain, he was the first person who consciously engaged in prose writing and achieved success.

6. Suggested answer: After six months of unemployment, she signed up for a cooking class, hoping to find a job as soon as possible.