VocabularyI. 1. 1)rude 2) physically3)structure 4) made a difference5) blurted (out) 6) chuckling7) measurable 8) prospective9) preparations 10) sparkled11) took a crack at 12) partner2. 1) go after 2) look back on/at3) be put up 4)stood for5) build in 6) follow up7) be hooked up to (连接到) 8) closed up 3. 1) Mary’s parents grilled her about where she had been all night.2) Before the appearance of her Fairy Godmother, it was beyond Cinderella’s wildest dreams that she could one day dance in the King’s palace.3) The translation of the popular novel has just finished and a Chinese version will be in readers’ hands soon.4) As with anything else, it is important to do your homework before going on aninterview.5) Jim’s car broke down last week and the repair cost was in the neighborhood of 150 dollars.4. 1) The director of the Urban Development Office（城市开发办公室）will interview the two local applicants, as well as the two other veteran（经验丰富的，老兵的）landscaper s(庭园设计家)recommended by the staff committee（委员会）this afternoon, to pick out the prospective designer for the construction of the city square（广场）.2) From his standpoint, the project manager has made every endeavor to go after the best engineer for the work of cleaning up the river before the deadline set by the mayor.3) Life is short, as the saying goes. People in my age bracket often want to have a crack at everything they think is interesting, but the problem is they barely have the time or energy for such endeavors.II. Words with Multiple Meanings1. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. (behave)2. Richard su ggested I keep all my friends’addresses on my computer, as he does his. (used to avoid repetition)3. Elizabeth told her daughter that if she did the bathroom, the kitchen and the living room, she would get $10.00 every week. (clean)4. Since the Smiths’business is doing well, they are thinking of starting a similar type of business in Canada. (get along)5. If you are prepared, you can certainly do the job. (perform /complete)6. Knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can. (perform or complete <an action or a job>)7. When I asked John why he does philosophy, he said that he does it simply because he finds it interesting. (study)8. A small piece of cake will do for me, thanks, (be enough)9. Leisure(休闲服) is a beautiful garment（衣服, but it will not do for constant（经常的）wear. (be acceptable)III. Usage1. There is so much to say and it is hard to know where to begin. OK, I'll talk about myself first.2. Thank you very much, John, for your beautiful Christmas card. By the way, I have something here for you.3. The new computer language can be quite easily understood by anyone who can read the daily newspaper. Now,why is this an advantage?4. I’m going to work out the outline(大纲) and will let you know how it goes. By the way. I will see you in February, as I plan to attend your seminar（谈论会）in Shanghai.5. OK, you got the job. Now,how to maximize(取得最大值) your profits with as little effort as possible?6. Chris has been back from Australia. Incidentally, those pictures you sent me arewonderful.I. Cloze(A)1. prospective2. As I see it3. done your homework4. beforehand5. endeavor6. structure7. partners 8.Respond9. take a crack 10. from the standpoint11. make a difference 12. follow up(B)1. encouraging2. inquiry3.relevant4. samples5. references6. advice7.preparing 8.seriously9. probably 10. exhibitII. Translation1.1) Despite the inadequate length of theairstrip in this emergency landing, the veteran pilot managed to stop the plane after taxiing for only a short while.2) Grilled by the reporters, the movie stareventually blurted (out)that she had undergone two plastic surgeries.3) We have the technology and ourpartner has the capital. Working together, we’ll have the future in our hands.4) If I had known beforehand that youwould bring so many friends home, I would have made better preparations.You see, I have barely enough food and drinks for a snack.5) People gave generously upon learningthat new school rooms with stronger structures were to be built in the earthquake-stricken area.2. Well begun, is half done, as the saying goes. It is extremely important for a job applicant to do his homework while seeking employment. From my standpoint, whether or not one has done his homework clearly makes a difference in his chance of success.I have a friend who is earning somewhere in the neighborhood of 100,000 dollars a yearin a large computer software company. He told me that from his own experience the decision makers who interview prospective employees like people who are well prepared. Those who make no endeavor to learn as much about his prospective employer as possible don’t have much of a chance of success.。