8、Like a scientist bent on making a discovery, he must cherish the hope that one day he will be

amply rewarded.

Bent on / bent upon 决心于。 形容词短语做定语修饰 scientist

--He is bent on winning the game.

--He is bent on becoming a bridge player.

Be bent on doing sth / be determined on doing sth / be devoted to / be engaged in

9、He has often described to me how he picked up a masterpiece for a mere $50.

For 花费

A mere : only

He found a great deal to interest him.

He found a lot of interesting things.

要会背这两个句型。

The morning passed rapidly and Frank was about to leave when he noticed a large packing case lying

on the floor.

Be about to do sth

Be about to when ( at the moment )…….表示正要或刚要干什么，突然

--I was about to leave when the telephone rang.

--He was about to lock door when his friend visited him.