A:  Translate the following into English:

1. 你电脑用的越熟练，你找担任秘书工作的可能性就越大。

2. 他喜欢通过电子邮件而不是通过电话和同事分享信息。

3. 对美国人来说，生活在一个没有汽车的地方是不可思议的。

4. 他们得出的结论是，使用真皮制品从长远的观点来看还是相对便宜的，因为真皮制品比较经久耐用。

　　B. Translate the following into Chinese.

 1.  As a resource, the World Wide Web contains huge amounts of information.

2. Over the past 12 years I have been involved in technology research.

3. Although it takes time to sift thru the multitude of sources, I find that after years of use I can quickly analyze the search results to find the most appropriate site.

4. If I find material but do not have time to read it, I print it out and read it later or on the commuter train.

5. The Web is an excellent way to acquire knowledge quickly and easily, visit company websites, email any questions you might have, research topics, conduct surveys, participate in special interest discussions, and gather information for further analysis without having to be physically present.

答案:

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1. The better you can use a computer, the more likely you are to find a job as a secretary.

2. He likes to share information with his colleagues by email rather than by telephone.

3. For Americans, it's hard to imagine living in a place where there are no cars.

4. They came to the conclusion that it'll be cheaper in the long run to use real leather because it will last longer.

5. These days he has been involved in seeking out effective websites.

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