【正文】 uage work (C, ) 1. a. He looked as if he was attending to his work, but actually he was thinking about the football match he saw the night before. b. She was apparently attending closely to her school work, yet her thoughts were altogether elsewhere. c. You never seem to attend to what I say, so there’s no point in your ing to my classes. Language work (C, ) 2. a. In the matter of a job interview, your success largely depends on your own confidence. b. In the matter of family planning, people have to understand why it is important to stop population from growing too fast. c. In the matter of life and death, very few of us can remain as calm as he did. Language work (C, ) 3. a. Matha observed philosophically, “l(fā)ife is full of problems.” b. In his speech, the President observed that the economy would improve in the following year. c. The manager observed that the pany would need restructuring to enhance its market performance. Language work (C, ) 4. a. Being recognized in the street is part and parcel of being famous. b. These things happen to be part and parcel of my everyday reality. c. Keeping accounts is part and parcel of my job. Language work (C, ) 5. a. I have nothing to say with regard to your plaints. b. I am writing to you with regard to your letter on March 15th. c. He wants to speak to you with regard to your personal financial situation. Language work (C, ) 6. a. Sam has no appreciation of the finer things in life. b. She has little or no appreciation of good music. c. Charlie has a great appreciation of both classical architecture and Chinese calligraphy. Part III Extended Activities Dictation Grammar work Translation Dictation ? Script of the Dictation There may e a time when you feel you want to give a dinnerparty. It is a pleasant way of offering hospitality to friends or business associates. Operate within your capabilities and allow time to prepare. You don’t have to clean the house first, but be sure it is tidy and weling with no heaps of newspapers in the corners or dead flowers in vases. Strangers don’t usually notice details, so ignore them yourself and relax once your guests have arrived. There are several vital ingredients in a successful dinnerparty: the food and drinks are important, your house should be warm and delightful and, if possible, bedecked with flowers. And you should be in mand of yourself, your family, and for the time being, your guests. Grammar work ? Answers a. 1. to be fooled 2. to let 3. to blame 4. to be invited 5. to be hold 6. to e 7. to win 8. to be found 9. to do 10. to be sold Grammar work Answers b . are to have their wedding next month. 2. He is to be congratulated on his brilliant discovery. 3. If it were to rain tomorrow, the match would be postponed. 4. Don’t despair. The best is yet to e. 5. That was in 1550. He was to sail to the New World of America in the following year. 6. You are not to talk in the readingroom. 7. The new traffic regulations are to be observed. 8. The route is to be planned before the expedition. Translation 1. The landlady told me that the rent must be paid in advance. 2. Although this pany boasts that its products are superior to those of other panies, they are actually inferior in quality. 3. What lies at the root of the problem is their lack of interest. 4. The police interviewed several witnesses, but none of them could tell how the accident came about. 5. The new building of the department store does not conform to the safety regulations. 6. She derived great satisfaction from her stamp collection. 7. Colorful balloons and flags added to the festival atmosphere of the small town. 8. Money is very important, but happiness is not always associated with wealth.