B. make known (something secret), reveal
5) modesty
A. behavior in which one avoids talking about one's abilities, qualities, or possessions
B. the quality or state of being not large in size or amount, or not expensive
6) observe
A. watch someone or something carefully
B. obey (a law, rule or custom)
7) flight
A. a set of stairs between one floor and the next
B. a journey in a plane or space vehicle
8) bow
A. v. bend your body over something, especially in order to see it more clearly
B. n. a knot of cloth or string with a curved part on either side, used especially for decoration
9) pick up
A. lift something up from a surface
B. learn something by watching or listening to other people
10) take
A. need or require
B. understand or interpret in a particular way
2.
1) expose: reveal 2) abrupt: sudden 3) accomplish: achieve
4) surpass: exceed 5) feasible: workable 6) assure: convince
7) discourage: dissuade 8) inevitable: unavoidable 9) farewell: goodbye
10) caution: warning 11) compliment: praise 12) honor: respect
13) proposal: suggestion 14) modify: change 15) frustration: disappointment
3. 1) with 2) arranged 3) majority 4) proportion/percentage 5) similar
6) reaches 7) including 8) background 9) parents 10) if/whether
11) who 12) both 13) meetings 14) families 15) dating
16) before 17) decision 18) parents 19) marriage 20) rate
Translation
1. If you sing the song several times, your children will (begin to) pick up the words.
2. We tried to assure the nervous old man that flying/air travel was safe.
3. An inadequate supply of vitamin A may lead to night blindness.
4. I can use a computer, but when it comes to computer repairing, I know nothing about it.
5. Many a mother tries to have her dreams realized by her daughter.
6. The bad weather discouraged people from attending the parade.
7. I gave him some pills to ease his pain.
8. The job involves traveling/working abroad three months each year.
Part Four
WRITING and TRANSLATION