Para.1 1. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. alongside: with; beside It‘s a pleasure to work alongside such men. 与这样的人一起工作是一件乐事。 Alongside me was a woman in a black dress. 站在我旁边的是一位穿黑衣的女士. Para.1 2. Although my job is occasionally dangerous, I don’t mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive. occasionally: 偶尔，sometimes mind：do you mind doing/ sb doing/ one’s doing sth; would you mind if I did sth? Do you mind working overtime?Do you mind my/me smoking here?would you mind if I smoked here?