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Unit 5 P. 173 Ex. 9 Translation As a result of a downsizing initiative and a major bank merger, my usually well-ordered life became fraught with changes. 由于一次裁员行动和一次重大的银行合并，我一贯有条不紊的生活变得充满了变化。 Although I am a rather reticent individual by nature, I made the most of the oral presentations in class. And soon my confidence level soared. 尽管我生性沉默寡言，但我充分利用了课堂上做口头陈述的机会，这是我不久就信心倍增。 Much to the amazement of his friends and relatives, the young man gave up his secure future, stepped out his comfort zone and rejoined the “rat race.” 这位年轻人放弃了稳定的未来，跳出自己的舒适圈，重返激烈的战争，这是他的亲友们都惊叹不已。 No matter what life throws our way, having a positive attitude makes room for the future. 无论在我们的人生道路上遇到什么坎坷，拥有积极的态度才能为未来打开空间。 Of course, having a fulfilling career is a personal goal I long to achieve. However, working towards materialistic things and personal glorification has never been my first priority 当然，事业有成是我渴望实现的一个个人目标，但为了物质的东西和个人的荣誉而工作却从来不是我优先考虑的东西。 Having lost his job, he returned to college and ended up acquiring a diploma. 失去了工作之后，他重回大学，并最终获得了一份毕业证书。 Unit 6 P. 212 Ex. 10 Translation 1. The new agreement is based on the original United Nations proposal. 新协议是以原来的联合国建议为基础的。 2. I’ll take this English test even if it takes weeks or months of preparation. 即使要花费数周或数月的时间准备，我也要参加这次英语考试。 3．In order to sell anybody anything is five minutes or less, you have to find common ground on which you and your client can stand together. 为了能在5分钟或更少的时间里把任何东西卖给任何人，你必须找到你和你的顾客能站在一起的共同基础。 4. Yes, you must work harder in your studies. But it does not mean that you have to sacrifice your health for better grades 是的，你一定要在学习上更加努力，但这并不意味着你必须牺牲你的健康去得到更好的成绩。 5. We’re not here to talk about what divides us. We’re here to find the things that bind us together. 我们到这儿来不是为了谈论使我们产生分歧的东西。我们到这儿来是为了找到把我们结合在一起的东西。 In some cases you have to stoop to conquer. But does it mean that you have to sacrifice your integrity? Certainly not. 在这种情况下，你不得不屈尊忍辱以达到目的。但这是否意味着你必须牺牲自己的诚实正直呢？当然不是。 Unit 7 P. 253 Ex. 9 Translation While attending