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8. Read and compare the English sentences, paying attention to their italicized parts and translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.

 Choice Sentences  Simulated Reproduction  Translation
 1. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors huddled, discussing the exam due to begin in a few minutes.  2. Outside the grand theatre, a group of fans huddled, talking about the movie stars due to arrive in a few minutes.   在接待室外面,一群求职者围着接待人员询问几分钟后就要开始的面试情况。
 2.With all this assurance of four years of college study, they felt ready and able to conquer the world.  With all this assurance of a large sum of money in hand, they felt ready and able to travel anywhere in the world.   她的工作经历给了她自信,她感到已准备好,能在这家大公司找到一份工作。
 3.And their smiles broadened as the students noted there were only five essay-type questions.  The mother's smile broadened as she noted that her daughter was studying attentively when she entered the room.   当看到子女们在入口处出现时,家长们脸上的笑容更加灿烂了。
 4.I just want to impress upon you that, even though you have completed four years of engineering, there are still many things about the subject you don?t know.  I just want to impress upon you that, even though this article is well written, there is still much room for improvement.   我只是想让你记住,尽管你的论文可能通过了,但还有一些语法错误要修改。
 5.The years have obscured the name of this professor, but not the lesson she taught.  The years have obscured the location of the mountains, but not its splendor.   岁月已经模糊了那位医生的面貌,但却冲淡不了她对病人的关爱。

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