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1. I would prefer him to be with us next season.

我更希望他下一个赛季和我们在一起。

2. The three parties will meet next month to work out remaining differences.

三方将在下个月会面，以解决余下的分歧。

3. China enters a new five-year plan period next year.

中国明年开始进入新一个五年计划期。

4. He will soon be back in training for next year's National.

他将很快回来为明年的全国联赛进行特训。

5. I'm going to write him in on my ballot next year.

明年我要在我的选票上写上他的名字。