[English notes] 20-4-4

English Note 20-4-4

Warm up before class (3)

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1. His interest started a few years ago, when he was in college and studying wildlife science.

   His interest began a few years ago, when he was still studying wildlife subjects at university.

2. We will put off the picnic in the park until next week, when the weather may be better.

   We will postpone the picnic in the park until next week, by which time the weather may be better.

3. English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, each of which uses it differently.

   English is a language common to many cultures, and each culture is used differently.

4. Until now, we have raised 50,000 pounds for the poor children, which is quite unexpected.

   So far, we have raised £ 50,000 for poor children, which is quite unexpected.

5. We have launched another man-made satellite, which is announced in today’s newspaper.

   We launched another artificial satellite, and today's newspaper announced the news.

6. John invited about 40 people to his wedding, most of whom are family members.

   John invited about 40 people to his wedding, most of them his family.

7. Bella, who is always cheerful, creates a friendly work atmosphere in her office every day, which her colleagues find pleasant and relaxing.

   Bella is always very cheerful, she will create a friendly working atmosphere in the office tomorrow, and her colleagues find it pleasant and relaxing.

8. The door was open, from which he cloud see everything outside.

   The door is open, and from the inside he can see everything outside.

9. His best movie, whose story is about the life of Gandhi, has won several awards.

   One of his best movies is about Gandhi's life, winning several awards.

10. Did you remember the days when we studied in the university?

    Certainly. Especially the hard times that/which we spent together.

    Do you remember the days when we studied in college?

    Of course. Especially the hard times we spent together.

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translation

1. There are 45 students in this class, half of them are very good in English.

   There are 45 students in this class, half of which are very good at English.

2. Tom was admitted to Cambridge University, which is exactly what his parents expected.

Tom was admitted to the University of Cambridge, as his parents expected.

3. It took China two months to control the virus.

   It took China two months to control the virus, which is very effective.

4. We will graduate next year, after which everyone will go to university to continue studying.

   We will graduate next year, after which we will enter college for further study.

5. As we all know, China is a country with a history of 5,000 years.

   As is known to all, China is a country with 5000 years of history.