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II. Structure
2.1 Rewrite the following sentences after the given models.
Model 1:
It is ironic that he could not draw particularly well.—Ironically, he could not draw particularly well.
Exercise:
1) It is interesting that he is the very person I am looking for.
2) It is disappointing that the result is far below our expectation.
3) It is true that this can’t be described as an accident.
Model 2:
Actually, I haven’t met any difficulty in obtaining the job.
In actuality, I haven’t met any difficulty in obtaining the job.
Exercise:
1) Theoretically, these three chemicals shouldn’t be involved in the same reaction.
2) Honestly, all the students did well this term.
3) Historically, work has been thought of as a punishment.
Answers:
Model 1
1) Interestingly, he is the person I am looking for.
2) Disappointingly, the result is far below our expectation.
3) Truly this can’t be described as an accident.
Model 2
1) In theory, these three chemicals shouldn’t be involved in the reaction.
2) With honesty, all the students did well this term.
3) In history, work has been thought of as a punishment.

2.2 Study the following model and then make sentences.
Model: Why does Disney succeed?
The reasons for Disney’s success are Walt Disney’s insight and his management ability.
1) Why is Mrs. Liu late again?________.
2) Why has Jim been promoted?________.
3) Why does this film entertain every child?________.
Answers:
1) The reason for Mrs. Liu’s being late again is that her daughter is ill.
2) The reason for Jim’s promotion is his hard work and sincerity.
3) The reason for the entertainment this film brings to every child is that it is full of surprise and excitement.

2.3 Make sentences after the model.
Model: What really distinguished Disney was his ability to identify with his audiences.
1) (真正让他父母感到骄傲的是) that he won the game.
2) (我想说的是) I am not qualified enough for the task.
3) (这部电影所表现的是) the miserable fate of the “little guy”.
Answers:
1) (What his parents are really proud of is) that he won the game.
2) (What I want to say is that) I am not qualified enough for the task.
3) (What this film expresses is) the miserable fate of the “little guy”.

III. Translation: Translate the following sentences into English.
1) 很少有东西能像卡通片那样极大地影响孩子的想象力。(as powerfully as)
2) 荣誉属于每一个员工，他们使公司从一无所有到繁荣昌盛。(belong to; … from nothing)
3) 查尔斯具有绘画天赋，并以这幅杰作自豪。(genius in …; be proud of …)
4) 到目前为止，预言哪位政治家能代表公众利益是有风险的。(so far)
5) 他对 “小人物” 的拥护成了每家报纸的特写。(champion; feature)
6) 这部电影的创作源泉是一个民间故事。(inspire)
7) 这位商人帮助这位制片人度过了财政危机。(survive)
8) 大体上而言，他的管理目标实现了。(at large; achieve)
Answers:
1) Few things can influence children’s imagination as powerfully as cartoon film.
2) The credit belongs to all the staff who have created the company from nothing and make it thriving and prosperous.
3) Charles is a genius in drawing and he is proud of this masterpiece.
4) So far it is risky to predict which politician will represent the public’s interest.
5) His champion for the “little guy” featured every newspaper.
6) This film is inspired by the folklore.
7) This businessman helped the filmmaker survive the financial crisis.
8) At large, his management goal has been achieved.

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