大学英语预备级翻译

Unit 1
1.What the boy likes to do most is putting together building
blocks.
2.In terms of previous working experience, John is the best
choice for this position.
3.My physics teacher often uses analogy to explain some
difficult concepts.
4.With the help of his family and friends, Tom built up his
publishing business bit by bit.
5.Linda was not able to go to that famous college, but she
planned to start all over again rather than give up the college. 6．This company has a very good public image. People always associate its product with high quality and good service.
Unit 2
1.The children are very annoyed that their parents won’t allow
them to play around the railway track.
2.I bet if I pick up speed a little I will reach the destination
sooner than they do.
3.Y ou don’t want to go out in such bad weather. It’s better for
you to stay at home and stretch your legs and do physical exercises.
4.It’s half past ten, and you are not supposed to be sleeping. It’s
time to head for the airport to pick up your cousin.
5.Who came up with the idea to ask Mike to take over the
project.
6.The school makes no distinction in treating students from
different racial backgrounds.
Unit 3
1.He is a qualified mechanic , but he winds up with a job in
international trade.
2.He enrolled in an elementary computer-training program in
his spare time but failed to get through.
3.After the interviews, the principal chose several outstanding
university graduates to work as teachers.
4.This contract is very important to our company. The more
concrete it is, the better. I need to talk it over with my colleagues.
5.The boy suffers from severe leukemia and has to be
transferred to a big hospital for further treatment.
6.When he heard that the school where his father worked had
closed down, tears rolled down his cheeks.
Unit 4
1.Mr. Bruce made an apology for his disrespect for the local
traditions.
2.At the meeting the two parties exchanged their opinions on
the relationship between the two countries.
3.He is in such a bad mood that it is not appropriate for him to
appear in public.
4.Y ou should at least try not to spill the water when carrying it.
5.The argument of the scientist received great support from
academic circles.
6.No matter what difficulties you may come across, we will pull
you through.
Unit 5
1.Will mobile communication edge out fixed lines as the most
frequently used means of communication?
2.I pointed at the clock on he wall. My daughter took the hint
and sped up dressing herself.
3.Please switch off your cell phone or set it in silent mode
during the meeting.
4.Meteorologists are on the look out for the progress of the
typhoon so as to alert the public in time.
5.Xiaozhang cited the steady economic growth in China and its
bright future to explain his decision to return to work here.
Unit 6
1.Jimmy raced to the sidewalk, picked up the purse, which he
held up, and shouted up, “Mom! Y ou’ve dropped your purse.”
2.Father has been in a rather bad shape recently. I’ll return to
Beijing to care for him as soon as I’m finished with writing the novel.
3.It suddenly came to me that he had asked me to pack up for
him because he was leaving on a business trip tomorrow.
4.She gathered up her belongings and left home quietly.
5.He won’t listen to anyone. I don’t know what to do with him.
Unit9
1.He hopes he can set a world record in the 100-meter race in
the next Olympic Games and then retire with honor.
2.Unfortunately he was afflicted with cancer. To make matters
worse he didn’t have enough money for treatment.
3.I believe these scientists have considerable influence over
many government decisions.
4.He was crippled in a car accident, which was caused by his
running a red light.
5.That porter carelessly twisted his legs while carrying goods
and the doctor suggested that he massage his legs to assist the treatment.
6.Although very strict, their coach is looked up to by them.。