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1. After twenty years' effort, the couple's small grocery store has developed a great deal and has become a locally famous supermarket.


After twenty year's effort, the couple's small grocery store has grown into a locally famous supermarket.

2. The debate over test tube babies is largely a legal issue, rather than a moral one.


The arguments over test tube babies are not so much a moral issue as a legal one.

3. "I know it's my fault," the husband said, "but you don't need to mention this all the time."


"I know it's my fault," the husband said, "but why rub it in?"

4. My father is a little vain like most actors and actresses. He seeks for fame and success as the goal of his life.


My father is a little vain like most actors and actresses. He aspires to fame and success.

5. It is not surprising that the candidate failed to win the election. Look at his scandal.


No wonder the candidate failed to win the election. Look at his scandal.

6. The veg section was made more attractive with colorful fruits from all over the world.


The veg section was decked out with colourful fruits from all over the world.

7. The submarine looks like a huge grey fish.


The submarine has the look of a huge grey fish.

8. The demonstrators responded furiously to the police's attempt to arrest them.


The demonstrators reacted furiously to the police's attempt to arrest them.

1. The dazzling sunlight blinded the man for a moment. After a while he could see what was around him.


The dazzling sunlight blinded the man for a moment. After a while he could take in what was around him.

2. Stopping at a shallow stream, we had to get out of the car and walk carefully across the water.


Stopping at a shallow stream, we had to get off the car and pick our way across the water.
3. The crimson carpet has some blue lines in it.


The crimson carpet is streaked with blue lines.

4. On hearing the heavy footsteps approaching, the boy got so nervous that he held his breath for a moment and hid himself behind the door.


On hearing the heavy footsteps approaching, the boy was so nervous that he caught his breath for a moment and hid himself behind the door.


5. Taking exams is the most awful thing in my school life.


Taking exams is the last thing I wanted to do in my school life.

6. To save people's lives, a number of rescue parties left for the flood-stricken areas.


To save people's lives, a number of rescue parties set off to the flood-stricken areas.

7. I did all I could to apply glue to the broken china vase and clamp the pieces together.


I made a supreme effort to apply glue to the broken china vase and clamp the pieces together

8. With that ageing suit on, I found myself so clumsy for movement that soon I got exhausted.

With that ageing suit on, I found myself so clumsy for movement that before long I got exhausted.

1. A beautiful package can create a dream and seduce customers. If you remember this you will understand why packaging is such a booming industry.


A beautiful package can create a dream and seduce customers. Bearing this in mind, you will understand why packaging is such a booming industry.


2. If negotiations failed, war would be the only way to settle the ethnic clashes in the area.


If negotiations failed, war would be the only solution to the ethnic clashes in the area.

3. Ecologists have repeatedly warned us that the rapid shrinking of rainforests is producing a disastrous effect on wild animals.


Ecologists have repeatedly warned us that the rapid shrinking of rainforests is fatal to wild animals.

4. A lot of biochemical research, now on an experimental basis in hospitals, is expected to greatly lengthen the life span of human beings.


A lot of biochemical research, now on a clinical trial basis, is expected to greatly lengthen the life span of human beings.
5. The Grand Jury has carefully investigated the case and rejected the charge as groundless.


The Grand Jury has gone into the case and rejected the charge as groundless.

6. The City Council is responsible for the planning of future development of the town.


The City Council is responsible for the long-term planning of local development.


1. Every year the United Nations provides emergency aid to those countries that are suffering from famine.


Every year the United Nations provides emergency aid to those countries that are afflicted with famine.

2. Facing the competitive market, the company is making a great effort to update its products.


Facing the competitive market, the company is striving to update its products.

3. Many local government departments collect fees of different kinds from local businesses.


Many local government departments impose fees of different kinds on local businesses
4. Most manufacturers and marketing experts admit that package design is of great importance in promoting sales.


Most manufacturers and marketing experts admit that package design counts for a great deal in promoting sales.

5. Finally, she wrote to the President, begging him to intervene in the situation.


Finally, she wrote to the President, imploring for his intervention in the situation.

6. The brilliant young athlete Joyce died suddenly one night in her home due to epilepsy.


The brilliant young athlete Joyce died suddenly of epilepsy in her home one night.
7. The lady was completely lost in her profound grief of losing her child in the accident.


The lady abandoned herself to the profound grief of losing her child in the accident.


1. The rumour of his

dishonesty got around in the company and eventually reached the chairman's ear.


The rumor of his dishonesty got around in the company and eventually the chairman got to hear of it, too.

2. At that time all the passengers on the Titanic were celebrating the great voyage, unaware that a disaster was going to strike the "unsinkable" ship.


At that time all the passengers on the Titanic were celebrating the great voyage, unaware that a disaster was to come upon the "unsinkable ship".

3. It was the mistakes in the original itinerary that caused all the troubles on our trip. So the travel agency should make compensation for all its customers' loss, and that's final.


It was the mistakes in the original itinerary that caused all the troubles in our trip. So the travel agency should make compensation for all its customers' loss, and that's that.

4. To look for the owner's address, the policeman opened the bag and found a lipstick, a nail clipper, a make-up kit, and some other things.


To look for the owner's address, the policeman opened the bag and found a lipstick, a nail clipper, a make-up kit, and all.

5. In an attempt to rebuild the local economy, the city council decided to get rid of those regulations that would hinder foreign investment.


In an attempt to rebuild the local economy, the city council decided to do away with those regulations that would hinder foreign investment.

6. Computer science is said to be the science of the young. You see, new technologies come out at a surprisingly fast speed.


Computer science is said to be the science of the young. You see, new technologies come out thick and fast.
7. The movie star finds it hard to tolerate the inquisitiveness of the media to pry into her private life.


The movie star finds it hard to put up with the inquisitiveness of the media to pry into her private life.

8. The scientist found a solution to his problem in his dream. He jumped off the bed and put the idea down in his notebook immediately.


The scientist found a solution to his problem in his dream. He jumped out of bed and put down the idea in his notebook straight away.

1. The artist felt contempt for the pretentious businessman who offered to buy his new painting.


The artist felt disdain for the pretentious businessman who offered to buy his new painting.

2. His generous donation proved his love for the people of the flood-stricken areas.


His generous donation testifies to his love for the people of the flood-stricken areas.

3. He could not understand why he finally got into such a dilemma.


He could not understand why he finally got caught up in such a dilemma.

4. At the summit of Mount Tai the tourists admired the magic work of nature on the mountains.


At the summit of Mount Tai the tourists marvelled at the magic work

of nature on the mountains
5. The schoolmaster ordered the trouble-maker to come to his office.


The schoolmaster summoned the trouble-maker to his office.


6. The man took a look at the passenger sitting next to him.


The man took a look at the passenger seated next to him.

7. The girls danced gracefully on the stage to the accompaniment of the music.


The girls danced gracefully on the stage in rhythm with the music.

8. The instrument is obviously made with a piece of wood.


The instrument is obviously fashioned out of a piece of wood.

1. Many people tried their luck in the lottery, though they knew the probability of winning the first prize was quite slim.


Many people tried their luck in the lottery, though they knew the probability of winning the first prize was once in a blue moon.


2. Those who recklessly destroy rainforests should feel ashamed for their stupid act.


Those who recklessly destroy rainforests should feel guilty of their stupid act.


3. The earth has offered all it has to nourish human beings, but they just benefit from it without showing any gratefulness in return.


The earth has offered all it has to nourish human beings, but they take the generosity of the planet for granted.

4. Goods on sale are not necessarily poorer in quality than those sold at normal prices.


Goods on sale are not necessarily inferior in quality to those sold at normal prices.

5. Primates are seemingly the suitable candidate for xenotransplants, but the same viruses that infect monkeys and apes are very likely to infect humans.


On the surface, primates are the suitable candidate for xenotransplants, but the same viruses that infect monkeys and apes are very likely to infect humans.

6. The host had expected thirty guests but finally more than forty arrived at the party.


The host had expected thirty guests but finally more than forty showed up at the party.

7. Bad habits are easy to make but difficult to eliminate.


Bad habits are easier to make than break.
8. Experts in education do not think boys' assertiveness is the only reason for classroom sexism.


Experts in education disregard boys' assertiveness as the only reason for classroom sexism.


1. Beautiful packages can create a dream, and that is the real source of their appeal.


Beautiful packages can create a dream, and that is at the root of their appeal.
2. The pop singer's fame has dramatically dropped. But he does not know how this has happened.


The pop singer's fame has dramatically dropped. But he does not know how this has come about.

3. In English there are many loaned words that have their origins in Latin and Greek.


In English there are many loaned words that are derived from Latin and Greek.
4. As far as food supply is c

oncerned, our logistics division will attend to everything.


With regard to food supply, our logistics division will attend to everything.

5. Every hotel must install a fire warning system which meets the requirements of the local government.


Every hotel must install a fire warning system which conforms to the requirements of the local government

6. As soon as war was over, the administration directed its attention to the reconstruction of the local economy.


As soon as war was over, the administration began to attend to the reconstruction of the local economy.

7. The closing down of unprofitable overseas branches is an essential part of the company's plan to save money.


The closing down of unprofitable overseas branches is part and parcel of the company's plan to save money.

8. After answering a question from someone in the audience, the lecturer continued his speech.


After answering a question from someone in the audience, the lecturer proceeded with his speech.


9. Children would fail to make progress, if their teachers and parents remain uninterested in their success.


Children would fail to make progress, if their teachers and parents remain indifferent to their success.

10. The peaceful settlement of the ethnic clash in the region was welcomed throughout the continent.


The peaceful settlement of the ethnic clash in the region was welcomed the length and breadth of the continent
1. The decision to build a nuclear disposal centre has triggered off a great deal of protest from local residents.


The decision to build a nuclear disposal centre has triggered off a profusion of protest from local residents

2. It was found in a recent survey that sexism still had a strong influence in many regions in the world.


It is found in a recent survey that sexism still holds fast in many regions in the world.


3. Tired of the fast-paced city life, she sometimes yearns for the serene life in the countryside.


Tired of the fast-paced city life, at times she yearns for the serene life in the countryside.


4. The rainforest is a safe and comfortable place for wild animals to make their home.


The rainforest is a haven for wild animals.


5. The small village which used to be very poor has become a prosperous city full of vitality.


The small village which used to be very poor has become a prosperous town pulsating with vitality.

6. The manager said the goods in these boxes are to be sold at reduced prices as inferior products.


The manager said the goods in these boxes are to be sold at reduced prices as factory seconds.


7. Though quite small, the cozy room is made bright and lively by a few nice paintings and decorative articles.


Though quite small, the cosy room is graced with a few nice paintings and decorative articl

es.


1. The successful release of her debut album gave the singer much confidence and encouraged her to achieve more.


The successful release of her debut album propelled her to achieve more.

2. To solve the deficit problem the Prime Minister proposed a tax reform, but the Parliament's decision to withdraw its support greatly discouraged his effort.


To solve the deficit problem the Prime Minister proposed a tax reform, but the Parliament's decision to withdraw its support was a damper on his effort.


3. Using credit cards to pay for your purchase, though quite convenient, is expensive in the long run because you have to pay an interest and a service charge.


Buying on credit, though quite convenient, is expensive in the long run because you have to pay an interest and a service charge.


4. With globalization of the economy all countries have a common concern for the stability of the foreign exchange market.


With globalization of the economy all countries have a stake in the stability of the foreign exchange market.


5. The successful implementation of the policy requires that all parties concerned should keep their obligation to the agreement.


The successful implementation of the policy requires that all parties concerned should be committed to the agreement.


6. Experiments on animals have made animal-to-human organ transplants possible.


Experiments on animals have paved the way for animal-to-human organ transplants.


7. Punctuality must be regarded as a necessary discipline that will contribute to good office conditions.


Punctuality must be regarded as a necessary discipline that will keep office routine straight.

8. As the capitalist influence pushed west in the 19th century, the traditional mode of agricultural life in the west of England began to disintegrate.


As the capitalist influence pushed west in the 19th century, the traditional mode of agricultural life in the west part of England began to fall apart.


1. How to reform the country's educational system has basically become a social and political problem.


How to reform the country's educational system has in essence become a social and political problem

2. We should not allow poverty to take away the right of even a single child to receive education.


We should not allow poverty to deprive a single child of the right to receive education.

3. Life in a university differs from that in a high school in that students have plenty of time for their own use.


Life in a university differs from that in a high school in that students have plenty of time at their own disposal.


4. Generally speaking, body language can signal a person's true feelings, even though he / she is not aware of it.


By and large, body language can signal a person's true feelings, even though he/sh

e is not aware of it.

5. A beautiful package has a strong appeal to consumers who believe that the the product inside can be as good as advertised on the box.


A beautiful package has a strong appeal to lure the consumers into believing that the product inside can be as good as advertised on the box.


6. Since this reporter can always get the most important news in advance, we suspect that he has some connections with inside sources.


Since this reporter can always get the most important news in advance, we suspect that he has a pipeline to inside sources.

7. A rescue party was sent out, looking for survivors of the plane-crash.


A rescue party was sent out, searching for survivors of the plane-crash.
8. Martin Luther King Jr. represented those who favour the idea of non-violence.


Martin Luther King Jr. represented those who believe in non-violence.


1. When we talk about learning a language such as English, Japanese or Chinese, we tend to compare the learning process to riding a bicycle. But unfortunately there is a misconception in this comparison.


When we talk about learning a language such as English, Japanese or Chinese, we tend to liken the learning process to riding a bicycle. But unfortunately there is a misconception in this comparison.

2. Despite Congress's objection, the President insisted on the defense budget rise.


Despite Congress's objection, the President stood his ground on the defense budget rise.

3. The city's sports complex has the capacity to host any international games.


The city's sports complex is up to hosting any international games.

4. Some time ago, archaeologists explored an ancient temple and discovered some fragments of clay containers that were made as early as 15th century BC.


Some time ago, archaeologists explored an ancient temple and discovered some fragments of clay containers that dated from 15th century BC.

5. If you give up all these urban pleasures and comforts, you will find that the countryside can provide you with the best that life can offer.


If you dispense with all these urban pleasures and comforts, you will find that the countryside can provide you with the best that life can offer.


6. Many girls go in for slimming by dieting. But some of them go to such extremes that they deny themselves almost all nutritious food.


Many girls go in for slimming by dieting. But some of them go so far as to deny themselves almost all nutritious food.

7. Sometimes the differences between Western and Eastern cultures have been unduly exaggerated. After all we share much similarity as human beings in this world.


Sometimes the differences between Western and Eastern cultures have been unduly exaggerated. After all we have a lot of things in common as human beings in this world.


8. The boy grew up without security a

nd the guidance of a caring father and mother. As a result he quickly got into drug-dealing and he himself became a drug addict.


The boy grew up without security and the guidance of a caring father and mother. In consequence he quickly got into drug-dealing and he himself became a drug addict.