2020年考研英语寒假必备复习材料:单词篇(1)
1. The lady in this strange tale very obviously suffers from a serious mental illness. Her plot against a completely innocent old man is a clear sign of insanity.
2. The Prime Minister was followed by five or six attendants when he got off the plane.
3. There is no doubt that the superiority of these goods to the others is easy to see.
4. All the guests were invited to attend the wedding feast and had a very good time.
5. The price of the coal will vary according to how far it has to be transported and how expensive the freight charges are.
6. The manager gave her his assurance that her complaint would be investigated.
7. Although the model looks good on the surface, it will not bear close scrutiny.
8. We are doing this work in the context of reforms in the economic, social and cultural spheres.
9. While a full understanding of what causes the disease may be several years away, a breakthrough leading to a successful treatment could come much sooner.
10. Doctors are often caught in a dilemma because they have to decide whether they should tell their patients the truth or not.
11. To commemorate important dates in history, countries create special holidays.
12. His successful negotiations with the Americans helped him to consolidate his position in he government.
13. Please do not be irritated by his offensive remarks since he is merely trying to attract attention.
14. Once you get to know your mistakes, you should rectify them as soon as possible.
15. He wouldn't answer the reporters' questions, nor would he pose for a photograph.
16. The club will enroll new members the first week in September.
17. If you don't supervise the children properly, they'll just run riot.
18. Already the class is speculating about who our new teacher will be.
19. We should dedicate our energy and youth to the development of our country.
20. Just because I'm subordinate to him, my boss thinks he can order me around without showing me any respect.
21. Many scientists remain skeptical about the value of this research program.
22. Depression is often caused by the cumulative effects of stress and overwork.
23. A human's eyesight is not as acute as that of an eagle.
24. It is absurd that women should be paid less than men for doing the same kind of work.
25. Shoes of this kind are apt to slip on wet ground.
26. We'll be very careful and keep what you've told us strictly confidential.
27. The members of Parliament were indignant that the government had not consulted them.
28. Some American colleges are state-supported, others are privately endowed, and still others are supported by religious organizations.
29. The prison guards were armed and ready to shoot if provoked in any way.
30. Many pure metals have little use because they are too soft, rust too easily, or have some other drawbacks.