1 . 如今，世界各地的人联系得越来越紧密，好像世界变得越来越小。(as if)
Nowadays, people all over the world are becoming more and more connected, ___________________________________.

2 . 多年以后，他在乡下过着平静的生活，似乎灾难从未发生过。
After many years, he lived a calm life in the country__________ .