【正文】 ohn watched the water inch its way up the steps, he felt a strong sense of guilt because he blamed himself for endangering the whole family by deciding not to flee inland.8. Oh God, please help us to get through this storm safely.9. Grandmother Koshak sang a few words alone and then her voice gradually grew dimmer and finally stopped.10. Janis displayed the fear caused by the hurricane rather late.Translation(P17)1. 每架飛機(jī)起飛之前必須經(jīng)過嚴(yán)格的檢查。（ strewn with ） The dry riverbed was strewn with rocks of all sizes. 5. 雖然戰(zhàn)爭給這個國家造成巨大的損失，但當(dāng)?shù)氐奈幕瘋鹘y(tǒng)并沒有消亡。 （vanish） His wonderful dream vanished into the air, although he tried hard to achieve his goals.Lesson 2Paraphrase(P33) 1. The Japanese men with serious expressions were so absorbed in talking with each other that they didn’t seem to pay attention to the people around them.2. At last the taxi trip came to an end and I suddenly found that I was in front of gigantic City Hall.3. The traditional floating house among high modern buildings represent the constant struggle between old traditional culture and new development.4. I suffered from a strong feeling of shame when I thought of the scene of meeting the mayor of Hiroshima wearing my socks only.5. The few Americans and Germans seemed just as restrained as I was. 6. After three days in Japan one gets quite used to bowing to people as a ritual to show gratitude.7. I was about to show my agreement by nodding when I suddenly realized the meaning of his words. His words shocked me out of my sad dreamy thinking.8. …and nurses walked by carrying surgical instruments which were nickelplated and even healthy visitors could not help shivering when they see those instruments.9. I have the chance to rise my moral standards thanks to the illness.Translation(P35)1. 禮堂里一個人都沒有，會議一定是延期了。（the very） The very sight of the monument reminds me of my good friend who died in the battle. 5. 他陷入沉思之中，沒有理會同伴們在談些什么。（mind） I have had the matter on my mind for such a long time. 9. 他喜歡這些聚會，喜歡與年輕人交往并就各種問題交換意見。（by trade） That elderly man with grey hair is a coppersmith by trade.Lesson 3 Paraphrase(P56)1. Ogilvie said these words with great contempt and sudden rudeness as if he was spitting. He threw away his pretended politeness. 2. When they find who killed the mother and the kid and then ran away, they’ll deal out the maximum punishment, and they will not care who will be punished in this case or what their social position is. 3. The Duchess was supported by her arrogance ing from her noble family who had belonged to the nobility for more than three hundred years. So she did not give in easily. 4. The Duchess was a good actress and she appeared so firm about their innocence that, for a brief moment, Ogilvie felt unsure if his assumption about them was right. But the moment was very short and passed quickly. 5. The house detective was in no hurry. He enjoyed his cigar and puffed a cloud of blue cigar smoke in a relaxed manner. At the same time, his eyes were fixed disdainfully on the Duchess as if he was openly daring her to object to his smoking a cigar, as she had done earlier. 6. If anybody who stays in this hotel does anything wrong, improper or unusual, I always get to know ab