1.It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the season of light, it was the season of darkness. It was the spring of hope, it was the winter of sadness. It was the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy－five.

那是最好的年代，也是最糟的年代。那是光明的时节，也是黑暗的时节。那是希望的春季，也是悲伤的冬日。那是公元1775年。

2.'Why is the door locked?' asked Mr Lorry in surprise.'He is a free man now.''Because he has lived too long behind a locked door, ' replied Defarge angrily.

“为什么锁着门?”劳里先生惊讶地问。“他现在是个自由人了。”“因为他在上了锁的房子里生活的时间太长了，”得法热气愤地回答说。