2 1 Century College Practical English Comprehensive Course (Volume III) Practice translating answers after class

Unit 1

Whenever my brother complains about the difficulties in his work, I always let him look on the bright side.

Every time my brother complains about the difficulty of work, I tell him to think positively.

It is reported that two children were kidnapped at gunpoint in a nearby building, and the police responded immediately.

When it was reported that two children were robbed at gunpoint in a nearby building, the police responded immediately.

When I pointed out Mary's calculation mistake, she didn't correct it as soon as possible, but declared that it was not her fault.

When I pointed out the mistake in her calculation, instead of correcting it as soon as possible, Mary protested that it was not her fault.

Tom was curious about the jokes I told my colleagues, but he didn't understand them.

Tom was curious about the jokes I told my colleagues, but he didn't understand them.

Because of Jack's positive attitude, he took action before he lost consciousness in the emergency room and saved his life.

Because of his positive attitude, Jack took action and saved his life before he lost consciousness in the emergency room.

When I think of my past achievements, I have to say that success comes from hard work. This is the key.

When I reflect on my past achievements, I have to say that success comes from hard work. This is the bottom line.

2 unit

1. Take Michael. For example, Jordan, it is easy for people to see his achievements, but ignore the price he paid for his hard work to make himself outstanding on the court.

Take Michael Jordan as an example, it is easy for people to see his achievements, but ignore his sweat and blood on the court in order to get ahead.

2. In the first English class, the teacher conveyed a clear message to us: as the basic material of language, new words must be memorized; Any other shortcut is a fool's gold.

In the first English class, our teacher conveyed a clear message to us: as a basic part of language, new words must be memorized; Any other shortcut is a fool's gold.

3. Thousands of China laborers have made great contributions to the construction of the first transcontinental railway in the United States; Their great efforts deserve to be recorded in American history.

Thousands of China laborers have made great contributions to the construction of the first transcontinental railway in the United States, and their great efforts deserve to be recorded in American history.

When it comes to training, the coach can tolerate all kinds of complaints from the players without difficulty, but he will never give in to anyone.

When it comes to training, the coach can tolerate all kinds of complaints from players, but he never gives in to them.

Sometimes, the boundary between right and wrong is as thin as an eggshell, and the traditional moral principles are particularly important.

In some cases where the boundary between right and wrong is as thin as an eggshell, traditional ethics is particularly important.

With the intensification of competition, we and our competitors are striving to achieve higher service standards.

With the intensification of competition, both our competitors and we are striving to achieve higher service standards.

Unit 3

This health report emphasizes the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables in our daily diet.

The health report emphasizes the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables in our diet.

It took me a whole week to summon up the courage to refuse their request.

It took me a whole week to summon up the courage to refuse their request.

These trips made him fully aware that many species in the world are on the verge of extinction.

These trips made him fully aware that many species in the world are on the verge of extinction.

The doctor must get the consent of the patient's family before performing this operation.

Before the doctor carries out this kind of operation, he should get the consent of the patient's family.

The growth of consumer confidence is very important for economic recovery.

Increased consumer confidence is crucial to economic recovery.

We have no hope for the missing mountaineer, who has been missing for two weeks.

We abandoned the missing climber two weeks after he disappeared.

Unit 4

1. He is undoubtedly a great hero, so people can't help but feel sad for his death.

He is undoubtedly a great hero, so people can't help crying for his death.

The actor used his celebrity status to fund a study that may one day find a cure for AIDS.

The actor used his celebrity status to fund a study that may one day find a cure for AIDS.

The disabled man once considered suicide to reduce the heavy burden on his family.

The disabled person once wanted to commit suicide to reduce the heavy burden on his family.

Children dress up as superman to attract adults' attention.

Children dress up as superman to attract the attention of adults.

I didn't realize that I shouldn't be afraid to face bad luck and suffering until I grew up.

It was not until I was mature that I realized that I should not be afraid to face up to difficulties.

He could have stayed at home easily, because he had enough wealth so that he didn't have to worry about medical expenses.

He could have stayed at home easily, because he had enough money to let him not worry about medical expenses.

Fifth unit

1. I just received an email in which Jessica expressed her regret about ending her relationship with her dear boyfriend.

I just received an email in which Jessica expressed her regret about ending her relationship with her beloved boyfriend.

The loss of her family made her nervous breakdown, and this tragic event has been affecting her for the rest of her life.

She was devastated by the loss of her family, and the impact of this tragic event affected her for the rest of her life.

My parents object to my going abroad for further study. I don't know whether to give in or try my best to persuade them.

Both my parents are against my going abroad for further study. I don't know whether I should give in or try to convince them.

Edgar is not good at words, so whenever Jessica vented her anger on him, he just silently endured it.

Edgar is not good at words, so whenever Jessica vented her anger on him, he just silently endured it.

The cheerful background music suits his mood very well, because he has just got engaged to his beloved girlfriend.

The cheerful background music suits his mood very well, because he has just got engaged to his beloved girlfriend.

6. The system makes harsh noise from time to time, indicating that it can't work normally.

From time to time, the system will make harsh noises, indicating that it cannot operate normally.

Sixth unit

1. Sometimes, even if you are fully qualified for this job, you may still be rejected.

Sometimes, even if you are fully qualified for this job, you may still be rejected.

Learn to deal with difficulties, and more importantly, don't expect others to help you.

You should learn to deal with difficult situations. More importantly, don't expect help from others.

To my surprise, he not only participated in various extracurricular activities, but also applied for a part-time job.

To my surprise, he not only participated in various extracurricular activities, but also applied for a part-time job.

Remember this: one more failure is a step towards success.

Remember, one more failure is one step closer to success.

Don't think too much about reasons beyond your control, because this job is not entirely suitable for you, and your chances are slim.

Don't dwell on reasons beyond your control, because this job is not entirely suitable for you and your chances are slim.

6. Although you may not always want to hear negative feedback, whatever you do, don't burn your bridges.

Although you may not always like to hear negative feedback, whatever you do, don't burn your bridges.

Unit 7

Students seeking psychological counseling only represent the tip of the iceberg; Most students silently endure the pressure.

Students seeking psychological counseling are just the tip of the iceberg. Most students silently endure the pressure.

Horror movies scared him to sleep disorders and even insomnia.

The horror movie overwhelmed him so much that he began to lose sleep.

Lisa was a top student until her junior year in college, when she had to work two part-time jobs to pay for her tuition. Lisa was a top student until her junior year, when she had to work two part-time jobs to pay for her tuition.

Regardless of the results of aptitude test, John decided to switch from accounting to psychology.

Despite the results of aptitude test, John decided to switch from accounting to psychology.

He would rather continue to be a salesman, obviously because he likes to live a stable life rather than a life full of ups and downs.

He would rather continue to be a salesman, obviously because he likes a stable life rather than a life full of ups and downs.

This computer has broken down more than once. Isn't that enough for professional help?

This computer has broken down more than once. Isn't that professional enough?

The Eighth Unit

With the completion of the nuclear power plant, the city doesn't have to worry about its own power supply now. Instead, it can supply electricity to other nearby cities.

With the construction of nuclear power plants, the city doesn't have to worry about its own power supply now. On the contrary, it can supply electricity to other nearby cities.

These vegetables will not rot at a relatively stable low temperature.

These vegetables will not rot at a relatively stable low temperature.

This city is called the financial center of this country. Its economic development depends largely on banking and foreign trade.

This city is called the financial center of the country. Its economic development depends largely on banking and foreign trade.

This plant only grows on the top of some high mountains. It gives off a strong fragrance in spring.

This kind of plant only grows on the top of some high mountains and gives off a very sweet smell in spring.

The main cause of water pollution in this area is the chemical substances leaked from a paper mill by the river.

The main cause of water pollution in this area is the chemical substances leaked from a paper mill by the river.

This kind of waste is a mixture of chemical waste. It poisoned the soil and completely destroyed it.

This kind of garbage is a mixture of chemical waste. It polluted the soil and completely destroyed it.