Translation (5 minutes)

Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets. Please write your translation on Answer Sheet 2.

1. ___________________________ (要不是有这个周密的计划), the project could never be completed in time.

2. ___________________________ (鉴于我们长期的业务伙伴关系), we can consider a price reduction.

3. It is decided by the government that ___________________________ (建立纪念碑来纪念这位民族英雄).

4. ___________________________ (提前确认一下预定情况), or it will be regarded as cancellation automatically.

5. The importance of traffic safety ___________________________ (无论怎么强调都不为过).

　　参考答案：

1. But for / Thanks to the careful plan

2. In light of / In view of our long-standing / long-term

3. a monument (should) be built in memory of the national hero

4. Confirm the reservation beforehand

5. cannot be emphasized too much /overemphasized