2.( 1) Through (2) Nothing (3) Letters (4) Tears
3.( 1) The word "steamed" shows the rich savings of Dongting Lake, as if the vast swamp area is so lush because it is nourished by the lake; The word "shake" sets off the surging agitation of Dongting Lake, which is full of verve.
? (2) A bang and a gone with the wind painted the weather in Dongting Lake magnificent and vivid.
4.( 1) Watching people go fishing for nothing, wishing for fish but suffering from lack of fishing gear. It is also a metaphor for wanting to be an official but not realizing it.
? (2) On the one hand, individuals lose contact with relatives and friends, and they are old and sick; Second, how difficult the country is, the war is not peaceful and turbulent.
5.a Express the author's positive thoughts of joining WTO and hope to be quoted by politics (or express the author's depressed mood of seeking an official position); B shows the author's thoughts and feelings for the country and the people.