U1

1. Bridget is a cheerful and agreeable friend.
   布里吉特是一个开朗友善的朋友。
2. By the time we arrived at Duane’s house, the party was in full swing.
   当我们到达杜安家时，派对已经热闹非凡。
3. Dennis can be really mean when he is in a bad mood.
   丹尼斯心情不好时可能会非常刻薄。
4. Is this movie based on a real-life incident?
   这部电影是根据真实事件改编的吗？
5. You can always count on Alex to help you when you are having trouble with something.
   你遇到任何困难时，总能指望 Alex 来帮助你。
6. The colour of the shirt will fade after you wash it a few times.
   这件衬衫洗几次后颜色就会褪色。
7. It is such a beautiful day. Would you like to go for $\mathrm{a}(\mathrm{n})$$\mathrm{a}(\mathrm{n})$a(n)\mathrm{a}(\mathrm{n}) spin to the park?
   今天天气真好。你想不想去公园散散步？
8. Please do not treat me badly just because you had a bad day at work.
   请不要因为你在工作上过得不好就对我不好。
9. Julia and Zori were standing so close to me that I could overhear their conversation.
   朱莉娅和佐里站得离我那么近，我都能听到他们的谈话。

U2

1. Natalia is a(n) gifted teacher who respects her students.
   娜塔莉亚是一位有天赋的老师，她尊重她的学生。
2. How did you manage to get tickets to the sold-out concert?
   你怎么设法弄到售罄音乐会门票的？
3. As someone who grew up in Puerto Rico, Alex was not accustomed to cold weather.
   作为一个在波多黎各长大的孩子，亚历克斯不习惯寒冷的天气。
4. The campers took shelter from the rainstorm in a cave.
   露营者们在一处洞穴中躲避暴风雨。
5. The gallery receives $a(n)$$a(n)$a(n)a(n) steady stream of visitors every day.
   画廊每天都能收到持续不断的访客流。
6. A rat’s teeth are strong enough to gnaw through metal.
   老鼠的牙齿足够坚硬，可以咬穿金属。
7. Carmen was overwhelmed by depression after her grandmother passed away.
   卡门在她祖母去世后因抑郁而备受打击。
8. Divers discovered a 400-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Spain.
   潜水员在西班牙海岸外发现了一艘 400 年的沉船。
9. Despite his argument, I am still not convinced that he is correct.
   尽管他争论，我还是不认为他是正确的。
10. Advertisements often entice people to buy things that they do not really need.
    广告常常诱使人们购买他们并不真正需要的东西。

U3

1. In spite of the rain, my cat Ziggy was insistent on going outside.
   尽管下雨了，我的猫 Ziggy 还是坚持要出去。
2. The dirt road became dry and dusty as it baked in the hot summer sun.
   土路在炎热的夏日阳光下变得干裂起尘。
3. The corner of the classroom was damp where the roof had leaked.
   教室的角落因屋顶漏水而潮湿。
4. Hurricane-force winds built up giant, powerful waves at sea.
   海面上，飓风般的风力掀起了巨大而有力的波浪。
5. I’m tired. Let’s head for home.
   我累了。咱们回家吧。
6. The hotel fire forced the evacuation of all staff and guests.
   酒店火灾迫使所有员工和客人撤离。
7. From the top of the hill, you can survey the whole city.
   从山顶上，你可以俯瞰整个城市。
8. She ushered us into her office and offered us coffee.
   她把我们领进她的办公室，并给我们端上了咖啡。
9. Some predatory birds hover as they look for animals on the ground to eat.
   一些食肉鸟类在空中盘旋，寻找地面上的动物来吃。
10. A sudden gust of cold wind caused me to shiver.
    一阵冷风突然吹来，我打了个寒颤。

U4

1. The courageous knight vanquished the evil wizard and saved the kingdom.
   勇敢的骑士战胜了邪恶的巫师，拯救了王国。
2. My friend Andrew got to witness the Northern Lights during his trip to Iceland.
   我的朋友安德鲁在去冰岛的旅行中亲眼目睹了北极光。
3. The story of the hidden treasure intrigued the explorers.
   隐藏宝藏的故事吸引了探险家们。
4. Having never eaten seafood before, the little girl was reluctant to try sushi.
   以前从未吃过海鲜，这个小女孩不太愿意尝试寿司。
5. Many doctors claim that eating dark chocolate can help to prevent heart disease.
   许多医生声称吃黑巧克力可以帮助预防心脏病。
6. The thieves remained discreet as they sneaked into the building.
   小偷们小心翼翼地潜入建筑物。
7. I often yearn for the carefree days of my childhood.
   我常常怀念童年的无忧无虑的日子。
8. Compared to the tiny fish, the whale was immense.
   与那条小鱼的渺小相比，鲸鱼显得庞大。
9. He is charged with taking a car without the owner’s consent.
   他被指控未经车主同意开车。
10. Mara’s benevolent aunt paid for her piano lessons.
    玛拉的仁慈的姑妈支付了她的钢琴课费用。

U5

1. The country’s highest medal was bestowed upon him for his heroism.
   这个国家的最高勋章因他的英勇行为授予了他。
2. Carlo has little aptitude for sport.
   卡洛对运动几乎没有天赋。
3. After the delicious meal I offered a(n) compliment to the chef.
   在享用完美味的餐点后，我向厨师表示了赞美。
4. Nisha is not only brilliant, but also fast in her work.
   尼莎不仅才华横溢，而且工作迅速。
5. Charles 's essay is easy to understand because his writing is clear and
   查尔斯的论文易于理解，因为他的写作清晰，
   straightforward.  直截了当。
6. I will entrust my cat to my neighbour while I am on vacation.
   在我度假期间，我会将我的猫托付给我的邻居。
7. Keeping a sheep in the garden is $a(n)$$a(n)$a(n)a(n) novel way of keeping the grass short!
   在花园里养羊是让草保持短小的创新方法！
8. Followers of many Indian religions revere cows as sacred animals.
   许多印度宗教的追随者将牛视为神圣的动物。
9. Hearing the audience’s applause after I presented my speech thrilled and delighted me.
   在我演讲结束后听到观众的掌声让我感到兴奋和愉悦。
10. Henry is very curious about other people and will often interrogate them about the details of their lives.
    亨利对其他人非常好奇，经常询问他们生活的细节。

U6

1. The kookaburra is a bird that is known for its vibrant territorial call.
   酷卡鸟是一种以充满活力的领地呼唤而闻名的鸟类。
2. Despite being 90 years old, Mrs. Kim is full of vitality.
   尽管已经 90 岁高龄，金女士依然充满活力。
3. Niagara Falls in Ontario is a natural landmark that attracts millions of tourists every year.
   安大略省的尼亚加拉大瀑布是一个自然地标，每年吸引数百万游客前来观光。
4. The new telescope has helped us to understand more about the evolution of the universe.
   这台新望远镜帮助我们更深入地了解了宇宙的演化。
5. Male northern cardinals are distinguishable from females by their distinctive red feathers.
   雄性北部红雀可以通过其独特的红色羽毛与雌性区分开来。
6. The professor highlighted the most important points of the readings during the lecture.
   教授在讲座中强调了阅读材料中的重点内容。
7. Our tennis club has exclusive use of the court on Wednesdays.
   我们的网球俱乐部在周三拥有专属使用球场。
8. After the rainstorm, the sun beamed through the dreary clouds.
   暴风雨过后，阳光穿透了阴沉的云层。
9. Awards provide $\mathrm{a}(\mathrm{n})$$\mathrm{a}(\mathrm{n})$a(n)\mathrm{a}(\mathrm{n}) incentive for students to work hard in their classes.
   奖项为学生提供 $\mathrm{a}(\mathrm{n})$$\mathrm{a}(\mathrm{n})$a(n)\mathrm{a}(\mathrm{n}) 动力，激励他们在课堂上努力学习。
10. You need to sign the form to validate your order.
    您需要签署表格以验证您的订单。