Chunks in Use
Match each of the following words with its meaning.
(1) endure a. (of people or animals) to die, esp. in a sudden violent way
(2) vain b. to experience and deal with something that is painful or
unpleasant, esp. without complaining
(3) devotion c. that does not produce the result you want
(4) battlefield d. the action of spending a lot of time or energy on something
(5) perish e. a place where a battle is being fought or has been fought
Now a Try
Translate the following sentences info English with the expressions in
the article.
1. 从广义上来讲，一个国家的领导人要将毕生的精力投入到为人民服务中去。
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2. 2011年10月1日，中华人民共和国已经成立62年了。
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3. 全世界都会记住那些勇士的所作所为。
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4. 你所做的一切都是徒劳。
Chunks in Practice
Write a speech about freedom.
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