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4.4. TRANSLATION PRACTICE
4.4.1. Underline comparative expressions and translate the following sentences into
Vietnamese.
1. A larger than usual summer snow melt in Antarctica
has given a team of archaeologists and scientists a rare
glimpse into the day-today lives of early polar explorers.
2. Until now, transportation
studies have concentrated
on technology-the search for faster, smoother, more
economical modes of transport.
3. The more
thorough you do the job now, the easier it
will be when you have to do it next time.
4. Business prospects are nightly more encouraging now
than they were a few years ago.
5. His victory in the final was no more convincing than I
had expected.
6. It is estimated that no fewer than 40,000 people were
present at the demonstration.
7. It's hard to say why David isn't doing better at school;
he's certainly no less intelligent than the other children in
his class.
8. While it is important that advertisers are monitored to
ensure they do not mislead consumers, it can be argued
that puffery is a good technique for raising awareness of
new
products that, otherwise, would go unnoticed in a
crowded market.
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9. Small as it is
in comparison with other stars, the sun
gives out two billion times more heat and light than the
earth absorbs.
10.
Long ago, the biggest dinosaur weighed more than
ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly
equaled the size of most modern-day whales.
11. When he retired, he felt that he had outlived his
usefulness.
12. Produce grown without
pesticides and chemical
fertilizers may be more expensive than the usual
supermarket fare, but its better taste and health-giving
properties are becoming a major pull for consumers.
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