1. We have aproblem with the computer system, but I think it’s fairly minor.
2. My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people of myhometown took over (responsibility for) my upbringing at that point.
3. The toys have to meet strict/ tough safety requirements before they canbe sold to children.
4. Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced thenewspaper as carriers of news and opinion.
5. When it comes to this magazine, it is/ carries a digest of articlesfrom many newspapers and magazines around the world.

1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, weare still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome thecrisis.
2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherishedvillage and move to the new settlement.
3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may bemotivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.
4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river,the old man reported to the police at once.
5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to likegenetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and helpcombat hunger and disease in the developing world.

1.1) The Internet is changing the way people live, (no matter) whether they arein urban or rural areas.
2)Medium-sized and small companies are more vulnerable to the threat ofthe global economic crisis than large ones.
3) With regard to our term paper, the professor asked us to analyze theunemployment chart first, and then provide critical reflections on the nationseconomic development.
4)It never occurred to him that their team would win the basketball match by alarge margin.
5) Looking back on my twenty years' teaching in high school, I attribute mysuccess to patience, talent, and the constant pursuit of knowledge.

1. 1) Grandma took it for granted that food prices would soar, so shebought a lot of rice.
2) I can quote you several instances of her dedication to science.
3) The 1980s saw the start of the swift development of some specialeconomic zones in China.
4) Tension between the two countries stemmed in part from the latest spyaffair.
5) Peter has worked in a law firm for many years. You can consider havinghim as your lawyer to act on your behalf when you need legal help.

1. The red house stands out against the old trees that reach high up to the sky.
2. The salary in // for my new job is great, but for the rest, I’m not satisfied.
3. The waters of the two streams mingle near our village.
4. We should not mock at other people’s religious beliefs.
5. The curtains of the room are not quite in tune with the style of the furniture.