Section B

Directions: Put the underlined part in each sentence into Chinese.

1. Should it be absolutely necessary for you to leave the table during the meal, you should ask the hostess to excuse you.

2. It had never occurred to him to start a family until he met Susan.

3. Strange as it may sound, I do feel that the more I learn, the less I know.

4. After his recovery from the illness, he made up his mind to give up smoking for good.

5. In many cases, hard work alone does not necessarily lead to success.

6. I meant to cheer her up, but apparently my tactless words made her all the more depressed.

7. I was tempted to quarrel with my parents, but I managed to hold my tongue.

8. Teachers are supposed to be patient and not to lose their temper no mater what mistakes their students make.

9. Usually students are expected to read and think for themselves, but sometimes they are required to work together with their classmates.

10. With population growth in an ever-shortening cycle, it is rather doubtful whether the earth can provide enough food for mankind.