1 . I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English. (英译汉)

2 . Many children enjoy nursery rhymes because they rhyme, have a strong rhythm, and often repeat the same words. (英译汉)

3 . However, after the Songhu Battle broke out in 1932, Qian made the decision to switch his major to aviation because he realised that China needed its own powerful air force to protect and defend the country. (英译汉)

4 . While it is easy to perceive when students are interested, bored, or distracted, it is sometimes much harder to distinguish when students are troubled. (英译汉)

5 . He was tall and handsome with smooth hair and a deep voice, although his facial expression never changed.（英译汉）

6 . 尽管我们无法预测将来会发生什么事，但我们可以未雨绸缪。(plan) （汉译英）

7 . Claire didn't want the robot in her house, especially as her husband would be away on a business trip for three weeks, but Larry persuaded her that the robot wouldn't harm her or allow her to be harmed.（英译汉）

8 . If today is anything like yesterday, it will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley.   (英译汉)

9 . Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing (英译汉)

10 . It’s really hard for me to lose weight, because ________________ (节食减肥意为这放弃各种美味的食物，variety). （根据汉语提示完成句子）