【推荐2】Directions: Choose the word or expression which is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each sentence: Note that there is one word more than you need.

1. Old photos seem quaint to us today.
2. She had to alter her clothes after losing weight.
3. Tension between them reached such point that they barely spoke.
4. As a matter of fact, nothing could alter the course of history.
5. After a gap of 30 years, the custom was reintroduced.
6. Do you think you are fit to look after a child?
7. Mother was filled with anger at the sight of the disorder in the room.
8. Is it possible for me to stretch my weekend into mini summer vacation?
9. He felt that he simply couldn't endure her any longer.

【推荐3】我代表我的家人，向你们——我亲爱的老师和同学们致以最诚挚的感谢。(on behalf of)（汉译英）

【推荐3】无论这个女孩什么时候进行演讲，她总会提到那些无辜的孩子们。(汉译英)

【推荐1】这两座城市有很多共同点。（common）（汉译英）

【推荐1】一旦做了决定，我们就应该坚持。（汉译英）

【推荐2】Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1. 他对这次竞赛结果充满信心。（confident）
2. 案发时，他正好在现场。（happen）
3. 直到看见躺在床上的弥留之际的母亲，他才意识到自己是多么地爱她。（Not until）
4. 对于各国政府来说，如何能有效合作并尽快摆脱世界金融危机至今还是个难题。（get rid of）

【推荐3】我们一致同意一旦得出调查结论，就尽早让公众知晓。（once）（汉译英）