08年新英语四级考试翻译练习精选2

12. The mad man was put in the soft-padded cell lest he ______________.

13.Jean did not have time to go to the concert last night because she was_______________ her examination.

14. The ship’s generator broke down and the pumps____________________ instead of mechanically.

15. Why didn’t you tell me you could me the money? I___________________________

16．By the time you get to New York， I____________ London.

17. Buying clothes______________________， because those clothes that a person likes are rarely the ones that fit him or her.

18. It’s time_____________________ about the traffic problem downtown.

19. When I was very young， I was terribly frightened of school， but I soon______________.

20. Please don’t stand in the kitchen， you’re________________（挡路了）.

21．There was a knock at the door. It was the second time someone ____________ that evening.

22._____________________ that she does not know how to deal with the situation.