Exercise 9

1. 

A. This one lined with fur is very fashionable right now.
B. It looks good, but is it practical?
A. The material is warm, and it’s also quite strong.
2. 

Recently, there has been some uncertainty surrounding the company’s policies on email, Computer, and Internet usage. To clear the air, please read the following guidelines to make sure everyone is on the same page.
3. 

I have attached a copy of our discounted rated and a complete list of our available auto parts inventory.
4. 

Understanding your customers allows you to adjust your sales pitch.

Exercise 8

1. 

A. We can also take a look to see if there is any room in the market. 

B: We can also use this information to improve and market our products to the right customers. 

A: Mary and Tom, I’d like you both to put together a research team and make this your top priority. In the meantime, let’s conclude this meeting and schedule another one a week from today to discuss your result. 

2. 

A. I want to be fair. So how much discount do you suggest I give to him?

B. It’s really dependent on the amount of the order, but I’m willing to authorize up to a 15 percent discount.

Exercise 7

A: I’ve called this meeting to discuss some ideas for expanding our business overseas. Mary, would you mind taking notes today.
B. Not at all.
A. Now, we all know that China is a growing market to be explored. We could greatly increase our sales if we can find a way to make our products popular.
B. I think we might be getting ahead of ourselves. We should take a look at any similar products that are already available.

Exercise 6

›1. “Are you listening to me?” “Of course, I’m all ears.”
›2. John talked Bill over to his side.
›3. George tried to tell Jenny what happened, but Jenny wouldn’t hear him out.
›4. Mark tried to ask Mary for help, but I told him he was barking up the wrong tree—Mary never helps anyone out.
›5. After Donna explained the whole situation, I finally saw her point.
›6. Mom told John to straighten up, or he would be sent to his room.
›7. Mind your manners during dinner.
›8. He was told to stop fooling around and act his age.

Exercise 5

ò1. Peter didn’t hear the teacher say there would be a test; he must have had his head in the clouds.
ò2. My grandmother is not old-fashioned at all; actually, she’s quite with it.
ò3. Mary is a little head-strong, so other students don’t get along with her very well.
ò4. Even though Tom’s the most popular boy at school, he’s very down-to-earth.
ò5. The race is this afternoon. I hope I have what it takes to qualify for the finals.
ò6. Peter doesn’t think he’ll be able to get into Harvard, but he is going to give it a shot and apply anyway.

Exercise 4

1. It’s high time we sat down and discussed this matter.
2. May and Jill work well together; they are definitely on the same wavelength.
3. Rather than work in such bad conditions, he would give up.
4. I don’t care where we go to eat; it’s up to you.
5. It is up to Johnny to tell Karen the bad news.
6. Rick is very naughty; nobody knows what he will be up to next.
7. Peter is not up to the job.

Exercise 3

1. He couldn’t stretch out his money to the end of the month.
2. He stretched himself out in front of the fire and fell asleep.
3. We were supposed to meet at eight, but he stood me up.
4. People should stand up for what they think is right.
5. Sit the box down next to the desk.
6. I don’t want to leave; I’m going to stick around for a while.
7. It’s getting late; let’s call it a day.
8. We were pressed for answers to our problems.
9. We’re pressed for time; we’d better hurry.

Exercise 1: Shall, Should

•1. I shall have to go.
•2. I shall hold you responsible.
•3. I shall return.
•4. I shall never forget your advice.
•5. We shall never surrender.
•6. We shall overcome some day.
•7. Shall I help you carry that box upstairs?
•8. Where shall we go first?
•9. Let’s go for a walk, shall we?
•10. Each competitor shall wear a number.
•11. You shall have a nice toy if you are a good boy.
•12. Ask, and it shall be given.
•13. You shall not steal.
•14. We should obey our parents.
•15. You should pay your debts.
•16. You should eat more fruit.
•17. We shouldn’t tell a lie.
•18. You came late. You should have come earlier.

Translation

1071 Chinese-English Translation and Composition I

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