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.