One of the points I have made over and over in this class is that all development has its positive and its negative sides

And then,there's cultural pollution,which happens when an isloated society suddenly comes in comtact with Western civilization

I have made a point of closing all the windows before leaving the office

A friend of mine once told me that in her eyes,firendship is more precious than marriage

Japanese high-tech consumer products are able to dominate the world for the world market because the Japanese are hard-working,technologically oriented,and diligent in thier efforts to improve products

It is the hard work that contributes significantly to the incredible growth of their industries

Everyone needs a sense of history,particularly a feeling for his or her own roots,but history needs to keep its distance to be appreciated

at the conclusion of his speech

There are events in the future,including our own deaths,over which we have little or no control,but which can ruin our lives if we worry them all the time

What existed or happened in the past may have been beautiful or exciting and may bring profound and precious memories;but the past is dead

There seems to be a nutural cause-and-effect relation-ship between optimism and sucess.

Of course,the reward that parents expect is to see their children develop and become useful talents for society

Many college students pursue their dreams instend of profits,majoring in the fine arts,history,and philosophy

Because Amercians beleve time is a limited resource,they try to conserve and manage it

There is, we beliveve,some connnection between fiscal fitness and feeling fantastic

Sometimes even adults can be affected if they are exposed to too much violence

a concise summary

Three in four American coollegians now consider it "very important"or "essential" that they become "very well-off financially"

When we are young, parents and teachters are the most vabuable source of advice

an educational establishemnt 教育机构

Researchers have found that in poor countries,being relatively well-off does make for greater well-being

If they are exposed too much violence or sex,they will just be affected

Nowadays,there are simply too much violence inTV programs and this is having an extrmely negative influence on the daily behaviors of people,especially youngsters

Even as we have steeped into society,the advice we recive from our parents and teachers is still extremely instructive and vabuable

the problem of soil erosion

I hope everything is going well and you are enjoying your life there in Australia

I look forward to receiving the information at your earliest convience

The suituation remains unchanged

Compared with one's learning own mother tongue, the process of learning any one foregin language well seems to be especially hard and long

The best way to learn a foregin languages is to go work or study for a few years in a country where this foreign language is the mother tongue of the people there

When we think about the long process of our English study and the level of our mastery of this language that we have reached,we should say that the input and output ratio is too low

Despite the danger,she remained in complete cotrol of herself

How can one really be someone without ecperiencing some setbacks?

The problems with some people is that they always think they konw more than others do

However hard it may be,I'll never stop pursuing my goal till I attain it

Anyway, do let me know if you can make it 请告知能否前来

erroneous conclusions错误的结论

erroneous assumptions 错误的假设

an essay on the causes of the First World War

But a surprising fact of life is that in countries where nearly everyone can afford life's necessities,increasing affluence matters surprisingly little

In the long run, wealth is like health: its utter absence can breed misery, but having it does not guarantee happiness

We allow past problems and future concerns to dominate our present moments,so much so that we end up anxious,frustrated,depressed,and hopeless

We all konw some people who have had a relatively easy life yet are essentially unhappy.And we also know some other people who have suffered a great deal but generally remain happy.

The more passions we have,the more happiness we are likely to experience

In essence,your situation isn't different fron mine

a consise account

Water has perimissible, even for a single day

Whatever your philosophy,it should include this truism:if you choose to find the positive in virtually every situation, you will be blessed,and if you choose to find the awaful,you will be cursed

Teachers meet periodically to discuss progress

perishable goods 易腐烂变质的商品

I was forced to concede that she might be right

We all condemn cruelty to children

Soup condenses when boiled 汤煮过后就浓了

It is hardly conceiveable to me that she could do such a thing

There is no cause for concern

Delay is not permission to leave

These measures will perpetuate the hostility between the two groups

The question perplexed me

Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you

It was then that I conceived the botion of running away

The government must acknowledge what is happening and do something about it

the accumulation of wealth财富的积累

BBC is an abbreviation for British Broading Corporation

Her wedding dress was absoultely exquisite

We spent a most agreeable day together

Many immigrants suffer from a sense of social alienation

Children need lots of love and affection

a way of life that is totally alien to us

They won 4-2 on aggregate

a highly acclaimed performance 受到高度赞扬的演出

an amazing achievement

This shows fully convincingly that mastering a language is nothing wasy at all. It needs the right environment for learing it and requires years of accumulation

an amazing discovery

fashion accessories 时装配置

Never had I met a young student speaking English so fruently and accurately

Few active steps have been taken to measure,understand or manage the occurrence of absenteeism

defoemities casued by inbreeding 近亲繁殖造成的畸形

Nearly half of the languages poken in the world are considered endangered.One of the principal causes of this is the rise of English as a globle language

the aboriginal peoples of Canda 加拿大土著

inaugurate the Pesident 为总统举行就职典礼

an impromptu speech 即席讲话

As is known to all,Engish is unparalleled by any other languages in terms of influence.Besides,an increasing number of people are aware of the importance of learing Engish

This figure is espcially impressve

He felf an irresistible to jump 有个无法抗拒的冲动

a week of almost incessant rain

I prefer comdedy to traged

College education is indispensable to the future development of the people,so it is of vital importance

It is Just what I need

Engish is a "Killer languages"that is forcing out the use of smaller languages

crack a safe 砸开保险箱

The Empire State Building is a famous landmark on the New York skyline

commune with one's friends 和朋友亲密谈心

work for the good of the community 为集体利益服务

Sure, people's personalities and ablities can be remolded and cultivated and will not just remain to be as it is

my companions on the journey 我的旅伴

household commodities 家庭用品

live in comfort

Should you ever wish to call me,here is my number:110

an imposing facade 宏伟的建筑

Work has a bitter root but sweet fruit

An argument ensured 紧接着的是一场争论

She suggested that an exception be made.(破格处理)

It rather surprised me

Just think of it!(想不到吧)I got a car for free

has its asvantages and disadvantages

Whatever I do,I will do in my power

appartment dwellers 公寓房客

You put me in a very awakward position

an advisory committee 顾问委员会

a haunted house 经常闹鬼的房子

This pub is a favourite haunt of artists

a spirit of adventure

The floods created havoc 洪水造成了巨大灾害

You must avail yourself of every opportunity to speak English

we must be extremely discreet,my husband suspects something

What an incrediable story!

the incumbent president

affluent weatern countries 富裕的国家

Just for entertainment

There are also some problems with the apartment that I wish to bring to your attention

Take the essence and discard the drugs

The new media make our cltural past available to the whole nation

A good interpersonal relationship cushions stress in a number of ways

Uniforms are often more comfrotable and more durable than civilian clothes

On a personal note,I am very lucky that I have been enjoying a very good relationship with my parents

A work ill done must be twice done

The new tready established a free trade zone

Anything,you can try 至少你可以试试

What we must do is to encourage the strength and disminish the weakness to the least extent

How can a sparrow konw the ambition of an eagle

She has always excelled in foregin languages

I must apologize for not being able to meet you

The native population was subjugated and exploited 被征服并且被剥削

He is really someone through he doesn't look loke it

Talent is as subjective as intelligence

It takes dozens of years to foster a person,but takes only a few days to ruin him

a wall submerged by flood water

We ought to strengthen our supervision over the TV programs that our children watch,leaving them no chances to be exposed to violence and sex

compressed air

Is Engish a compulsory subject?

I have often thought of you since I came back to China

strive to improve one's performance

He tired to muffle the alarm clock by putting it under his pillow

Her lastest stunt is riding a motor cycle through a ring of flames

Knowledge can be gained from books is also be acquired from practice

Admittedly,Konwledge gained from books is also vabulable and the more the better

He hopes to strike lucky one day

I did't mean to do it.I did it purely out of habit

The news removed any doubts about the company's future

I'm afraid we'll have to rush our meal

The war was won at the cost of nearly 20 housand soliders

She saved him from the fire but at the cost of her own life

He is determined to win at any cost

His calculation was faulty

They decided to put aside their differences and seek common ground

Nothing can escape our teacher's eagle eye

His car ran out of control and fell off the bridge

However,I think that the most important konwledge is not imparted by teachers in the classroom but is gained from one's own experience

Let bygones be bygones

art studio 美术工作室

There is milk and cream do you have a preference?

failing to comprehend the full seriousness of the suitation

That's a terrific idea

Their letters were all muddled up together in a drawer

What horrible weather

archaeological finds 考古发现

aromatic spices 香料

an arrogant tone of voice 傲慢的口气

These children must be tough and courageous to cope with arduous conditions of their work

Which would you prefer

arable land 可耕的土地

As to whether it is a blessing or a curse,however,people take different attitudes.

An artist lives everywhere

The factory will be much more productive

the apples on the other side of the wall are the sweetest

the grass is greener on the other side of the fence

armed conflict 武装冲突

In answer to my question,he just smiled

The school's mutto is:Duty,Honour,Country

many condemnations of her action 对他行为的多方谴责

Guard your tongue

An increasing number of experts beliveve that migrants will exert positive effects onconstruction of city.However,this opinion is being questioned by more and more city residents,who complain that the migrants have brought many problems crime and prostitution

Be on your guard against pickpockets

sale executives 销售主管

They will be more efficient

They are an established company with a good ruptation

food and beverage

anger is a short madness

to do aerobics 做有氧运动

color motif 色彩基调

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Beauty lies in lover's eyes

I was fortunate enough to have very liberal parents

I'm going to the hairdresser after work

They hugged each other

If excellent work results in frequent pay increase or promotions,the workers will

have greater incentive to produce

Does she like ice-cream

His habitual place at the table

At the age of five he showed exceptional talent as a musician

first come first served

Accidents will happen in the best regulated families

His food exemplifies Italian cooking at its best

Beggars cannot be choosers

However,I Think that the most important konwledge is not imparted by teachers in the classroom but is gained from one's own experience

We are faced with a rare opportunity and grave challengs

Control air pullution and bring back city's blue sky

Opportunity,sonner or later, comes to all who work and wish

Our entire society should be involved in the effort to find new jobs for laid-off workers

So long 再见

Let the LeiFeng spirits be your heart year-round

These qualities gave me a good foundation for a carrer industrial engineering

I feel as if I had wakened from a nightmare

Only by working hard can we succeed in doing everything

Consumer buying can build up the economy

a muddy field 泥泞的田野

a muddy track泥泞的小路

China's entry into the WTO is the best interest of both the Chinese and Americans

You should always depend on yourself rahter than someone else

He had done what he wanted to accomplish

A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job

the compressed air 压缩的空气

It is against the rules to handle the ball in the scccer

I refuse to act under compulsion even if I am fored to

What I do on my own time is nobody else's business

What I want to do is different from those of others

an eminent architect

"Help me " he implored.她哀求道

a dusty road 尘土飞扬的路

the impoverished areas of the city

On her father's death,she came into possession of a large fortune

I wil love you untill the seas run dry and the rocks crumble

It is indisputable that there are millions of people who still have a miserable life and have to face the dangers of strarvation and exposure

appearance are deceptive

It was difficult to hear what he was saying over the hubbub

A dynamic personality

She stromed out in a huff 她怒气匆匆地走了

I have this image of you as always being cheerful

He felt humiliated by her scornful remarks

The stock market crashed(行情暴跌)

I plunged into deep thinking and then suddenly,a good idea suggested itself.

To illustrate my point I have done a comparative analysis

high humidity 高湿度

certified pubilc accountant (CPA)

Successful businesses are highly adaptable to economic change

It is obvious that she adores him

She has acquired a good konwledge of English

The rulers became increasing acquisitive in terms of land

This button is for adjusting the volume

His words blew away our confusion

abusive language

At first,the problem seemed easy

You must kkep in mind that, above all,your university training is a preparation for your future carreer

The food definitely did not deserve the price

In these circumstances, I find it difficult to concerntrate on my studies and I am falling behind already

Thank you for your letter dated Sep.18

I will come straight to the point(恕我直言):we need more money

You can't park here.you're obstructing my driveway

an obsessive attention to details

Well,let me finish here and I am already eagerly awaiting your reply to this first letter

With technological changs many traditional skills have become obsolete

a politician who embodied the hopes of black youth

moral philosophy 伦理学

everything to be well organized and neat

tens of thousands of 千千万万

touch-me -nots 含羞草

good-for-nothing废物

In doing so,he had undoubtedly learnt something about himself

People ask what college I attended,what degree I have,and what qualifications I have to be writer

No one can deny the fact fact that a person's edcation is the most important aspect

of his life

people equate success in life with the ability of operating computer

There is no deny the fact that air pollution is an extremly serious problem:the city anthorities should take strong measures to deal with it

round about 大约

An investigation show that female workers tend to have a favourable attitude toward retirement

with the best of intentions 出于一片好心

A proper part time job does not occupy student's too much time.In fact,it is unhealthy for them to spend all of time on their study,as an old saying goes:all and no play makes jack a dull boy

People learn in different ways.Some people learn by doing things while others learn by reading about things. There are still others who learn by listening to people talk about things