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It would be astonishing if that loss were not keenly felt.英译汉
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A.astonish
B.assemble
C.afford
D.acquire
Describe in words the stress placement on these verbs. Make sure you refer to syllable structure in your statement.
The comparative affluence of much of American society has 【C17】______ to a degree of wastefulness that will astonish you. Students from poorer countries where people struggle to 【C18】______ their basic needs have, like me, been dismayed to see so much food, paper, electricity and even furniture being wasted. I have often seen good food 【C19】______ as bread, butter and meat in our cafeteria being thrown into garbage bins 【C20】______ repairable chairs, tables and sofas left on the roadside for disposal.
【C1】
A.shops
B.variety
C.changes
D.tips
A.Nobody would take care of the city.
B.There would be no schools.
C.There would be no protection from crime.
D.People would be very happy.
A.The decline would have no effect.
B.The decline would affect only Europe.
C.The decline would affect only America.
D.The decline would have a global effect.
A.He would have the car repaired.
B.He would have walked home.
C.He would have called the police.
D.He would have taken a taxi.
A.What kind of tea would you like?
B.What kind of drink would you like?
C.Would you like anything else?