1. more and more：越来越多= is / are ( increasing, getting increasingly, growing)2. think：认为= (acknowledge, hold the, consider) that3. in my opinion：以我看来= as for me, from my part, from my own perspective4. popular：流行的= is / are (prevailing, prevalent)5. but：但是= however, although, on the contrary, nevertheless6. because: 因为= for, result from, due to, caused by, on account of7. improve：提高= enhance, promote, boost, soar8. finish：完成= complete, fulfill, accomplish, achieve9
