6月四级翻译备考精选练习及解析(7)

　　12. The mad man was put in the soft-padded cell lest he ______________.

　　13.Jean did not have time to go to the concert last night because she was_______________ her examination.

　　14. The ships generator broke down and the pumps____________________ instead of mechanically.

　　15. Why didnt you tell me you could me the money? I___________________________

　　16.By the time you get to New York, I____________ London.

　　17. Buying clothes______________________, because those clothes that a person likes are rarely the ones that fit him or her.

　　18. Its time_____________________ about the traffic problem downtown.

　　19. When I was very young, I was terribly frightened of school, but I soon______________.

　　20. Please dont stand in the kitchen, youre________________(挡路了).

　　21.There was a knock at the door. It was the second time someone ____________ that evening.

　　22._____________________ that she does not know how to deal with the situation.