11.

Britain's currency crisis has turned into apolitical one over government failure to stop the pound from going into free-fall.

英国的货币危机已经演变成一场政治危机，政府未能挽救英镑下跌。

12.

This inefficiency is a result of the animal's large body and massive legs and feet, which contribute a sideways motion to its walk.

身躯庞大，支腿众多只能横向运动，是导致它行动效率低下的原因。

13.

The reduction in obstetricians and gynecologists is a reflection of the decrease in births, thus reducing need for medical care.

产科医生和妇科医生的减少反映了出生率的下降，从而减少了对医疗的需求。

14.

Today's agenda concerns the re-election of the student council. If anybody wishes to stand as a candidate, please raise your hand.

今天的议程涉及学生会的第二任选举，如果有人想参选，请举手。

15.

I'd like to have a girl the first time. Look, they say 'First a girl, then a boy'don't they?

我希望第一胎是女孩。他们不是常说“先是女孩，然后是男孩”，不是吗？