Unit1-Unit8的Read and translate和Read and simulate

4. 他们让我们使用他们的实验室，作为回报，我们则让他们分享研究成果。(in return) They are letting us use their lab, and in return, we are sharing with them the results of our research.

5. 诸如打电话、听电话一类的事情占用了这位秘书的大部分时间。(take up)

Such things as making and answering telephone calls take up most of the secretary’s time.

Read and simulate

1. 尽管他有病在身，他却是我们公司尤其是销售部的顶梁柱。

Despite his illness, he is a pillar of strength for our company and especially for the sales department.

2. 她从不惧怕困难，因为她知道不管发生什么事，父母的关爱总会和她在一起。

She never feared difficulties, because she knew that no matter what, her parents’ concern and love would be there.

3. 汤姆决定辍学。像任何有责任心的老师那样，威尔逊先生极力劝阻他改变主意。

Tom decided to drop out of school, and Mr. Wilson tried to sway him from his decision, as any responsible teacher would.

4. 结果，中国女子排球队接着获得了一枚又一枚金牌，成为整个国家一个令人激动的事件。 As it turned out, the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team went on to win one gold medal after another, an exciting event for the whole country.

5. 只要坚持下去，你的目标就一定能实现。

Hang in there and your goal will certainly be achieved.