焦點話題:1.南極發燒　「末日冰川」坍塌在即 2.高中作息大修　教育部宣布於八月上路

The mighty lion roared from the hilltop.
勇猛的獅子從山頂發出怒吼。

The truck weighs over two tons and cannot cross the bridge.
這輛卡車超過兩噸重，因此不能過橋。

Sherry’s got tons of work to do, so she’s not going to the movies with us tonight.
雪莉有很多工作要做，所以她今晚不跟我們去看電影了。

Have you bought this dictionary’s current edition?
你買了這字典的最新版本了嗎？

Strong ocean currents often cause rapid and high waves.
強勁的洋流時常引起快速又很高的浪潮。

Learning things is like sailing a boat against the current; it either advances or retreats.
學如逆水行舟，不進則退。

Over 50 houses collapsed in the earthquake.
超過 50 棟房子在地震中倒塌。

The collapse of the world’s tallest building was a shock to everyone.
世界最高的建築物倒塌，讓大家很震驚。
 

The army played a part in the formation of the young man’s character.
這位年輕人性格的形成有一部分受軍中的影響。

The soldiers marched in parade formation.
這些士兵以閱兵隊形行進。

The Defense Department plans to purchase two more nuclear submarines.
國防部計劃多購買兩艘核子潛艇。

The Ministry of National Defense is in charge of overall national defense.
國防部掌管整體的國防事務。

There are three candidates for the Baptist ministry.
浸信會教會的牧師職位有三個候選人。

A training session will be held for new employees on October 8.
10 月 8 日將舉辦一場新進員工培訓會。

The city council is now in session.
市議會現在正在開會。

The government agreed to hold a referendum on the 
issue soon. 
政府同意於近期內為該議題舉辦公投。

All staff must obey the new regulations. 
所有同仁都要遵守新規定。

Military service is mandatory for all young men in Korea.
在韓國，服兵役對所有年輕人來說是強制性的。

We are honored to have the mayor in attendance. 
我們很榮幸能請到市長出席。

The speech last night was quite successful. It attracted full attendance even though there had not been much advertisement for it.
昨晚的演講相當成功。雖然之前沒做太多廣告宣傳，還是吸引滿場觀眾前來。

The protesters called on the government to abolish the death penalty.
抗議群眾呼籲政府廢除死刑。

The law bans motor boats from entering within a 10-mile radius of this island.
法律禁止快艇進入這座島嶼周圍半徑 10 英里的範圍內。

Most students were unhappy when the school decided to impose a ban on their hairdos. 
校方決定對學生的髮型實施禁令時，大部分的學生都很不悅。

The government lifted the ban on imported beef from Canada recently.
政府最近取消了從加拿大進口牛肉的禁令。

After we made a few minor adjustments, the engine ran smoothly.
那臺引擎經過我們的些微調整後，運轉便順暢了。

Some foreign students feel that it is a big adjustment living in Britain.
一些外籍學生認為要適應英國的生活很困難。