who have tried to be as self-sufficient as possible. They use a horse to haul the logs they cut from their
woods. The fields are nourished by organic waste from the horse and their other
animals rather than chemicals. They rely on a windmill to generate their
electricity and when the wind slows down the lights go out and they have to set
about looking for the candles. Jane, who was brought up in a home where
constant electric power was taken for granted, admits it was hard to make the
adjustment when they first arrived at the farm, but adds that overall they really appreciate their new way of life.
4.2 Translation
1. Jack is so diligent a student that he never goes anywhere without a book.
This is an outline of my paper; any of
your suggestions will be truly
2.
appreciated.
3. Whether you' re buying or renting, you ' ll need to be fully aware what kind of property best suits you and your lifestyle.
4. It is dangerous to ride a bicycle on an icy road,
so we have to use the brake to slow it down.
5. If we put all our energy and effort into this project, we will definitely
accomplish it in a few more months. 6. I am thinking about moving to a
three-bedroom house located near the town center. In addition, it is within walking distance to the train station.
7. A lot of the things we take for granted as trash,
such as newspapers, magazines,
old computers and cellphones, can actually be recycled or reused in one way or
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another.
8. — What questions can I ask when inquiring about a job?
— You may ask if the position is still available and how long you have to wait
before getting to know if you will be given an
interview.
Reading & Comprehending
Reading 1
1. Comprehension Check for Reading 1
1.F 2.T3.F4.T5.F6.F7.T8.T9.T10.F
2. Translation
1. 在一个国际大都市（澳大利亚的悉尼）的郊区，有五周时间尝试无车的生活方式，有机会践行我们有关可持续发展和健康的价值观，这令我们激动不已。
2. 一路上，尽管多数地方都辟有自行车道，但是车道上常常满是垃圾和其他障碍物。
3. 无车生活的好处包括没有车的维修保养、没有车险，也无需担心别人破窗盗窃、偷车或撞车。
4. 我们打算延续全家的努力， 过可持续的生活，
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