121. in that – because
122. in mounting numbers – a great number of
123. It’s the normally accepted practice that ---- people believe that …
124. It’s disturbing to think that ---- I am so worried about to think that……
125. It suddenly dawned on me that--- it suddenly came to/ occurred to/ me that-- / I suddenly realized that…
126. It came to a stop ----- it stopped
127. It has always been a mystery to me that ….. -------I always want to know that…
128. it is inconceivable – it’s hard to imagine / believe –
129. it’s vital to–it’s important to
130. It’s essential... --- it’s important
131. it’s generally agreed upon that—people agreed that
132. it’s traditional deal for sb to do---- traditional habit to do-
133. It would be unforgivable to do ---- cannot do sth
134. Large sums of money --- lots of money
135. lay emphasis on --- pay attention to
136. Live under the illusion that ---- live in the false idea
137. live up to – fulfill
138. long for – desire
139. lose the reason – lose the head
140. Make a name for oneself ---- became famous