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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. Of the 6 countries available, I chose England because of the language and the opportunity for employment.   Of the three apartments available, I chose this one because of the rent and its location.    由于报酬和工作环境之故,在提供给我的三份工作中,我选择了此份工作。
  2. It wasn't until my third day that I visited the BUNAC office and went through orientation.   It was not until I fell ill that I finally appreciated good health and decided to reduce my workload.    直到毕业6个月后,我才找到了第一份工作,到一家电脑公司上班了。
  3.I was most scared about finding a job since my financial resources were running low and I needed to get a paycheck soon.   I was most scared about giving an oral presentation in class since my spoken English was poor and I needed more time for practice.    我最担心的是第二天的求职面试,因为我准备得尚不充分,我还需要多做些准备。
  4.The Merrill Lynch office I worked at was in a beautiful, old building located two blocks from Buckingham Palace .   The school I worked at was in an isolated, small village located 15 miles from the nearest town.    我就职的那所大学位于一处美丽的风景地,距离湘江两英里。
  5. Working in London has many advantages. For one, you truly get to learn the culture by being immersed in its workforce. Secondly, it is an economical way to live and travel in another country. And thirdly, you have the chance to gain valuable work experience and internationalize your resume.   Television has many advantages. For one, it keeps one informed of current events. Secondly, it allows one to follow the current situations in society and politics. Thirdly, it offers an endless series of programs which are both instructive and entertaining.    锻炼身体好处多多,其一,帮你减肥;其二,还帮你防病;其三,天天锻炼会让你身体结实又健康。

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