8. to speak → speaking

7.have past → have passed

6.going out alone → to go out alone

5.too small job → too small a job

4.there left no seats → there were no seats left

3.Since he had come to Beijing for over ten years → Since he had been in Beijing for over ten years (或As it was over ten years since he came to Beijing)

2.the New Year's Day → New Year's Day

1.than the other students→ than that of the other students

4.Nothing can stop/prevent/keep us from realizing the four modernizations.

Could you tell me how many of you are going to/will take part in the sports meet which is soon to be held in Nanjing?