(十八)

    1. 长期以来考试被认为是一种有效的评估形式。 Examination has long been regarded as an effective form of assessment。

    2. 孩子们不肯参加考试，因为如果考得不好，他们将被家长严惩。Children are reluctant to take examinations because they will be punished severely by their parents if they do poorly in their examinations.

    3. 这张照片暗示了超级明星们对年轻人心灵的巨大影响。This photo implies the great influence of superstars on young people’s psyche.

    4. 至于我，我认为，我们应该注意公共规章，并且提高我们的社会公德意识。As far as I’m concerned, we should pay great attention to public rules and regulations and enhance our sense of public morals.

    5. 我们无论如何也不能把考试认为是激励学生学习知识的惟一手段。 On no account should we reckon examination as the only means of stimulating pupils to pursue knowledge.

(十九)

    1. 电视、计算机和飞机都是人类创造的奇迹。TV, computers and planes are all miracles created by man.

    2. 完成这项计划需要我们花两年左右。It will take two years or so for us to fulfill this plan.

    3. 医生和护士们既热情又体贴。他们全心全意照料病人。Doctors and nurses are all affectionate and considerate. They look after patients with all their hearts.

    4. 我能向你保证我全力支持你的计划。I can assure you of my full support for your plan. =I can assure you that I will fully support your plan.

    5. 我们必须考虑到我们前进道路上的各种艰难险阻。We must take into consideration/account all kinds of hardships and obstacles which we are faced with on our way ahead. .