11 overweight------a little out of shape
12 hotel reception------had reserved a room for me
13 having confidence in her son-------he is sure do well in the next exam
14 have a short break------go out and get some fresh air.
15 in perfect condition-----never felt better in my life
16 keeps some old furniture in her new house-----just the useless pieces,
17forgot lending the book --------sorry not to returned it earlier.
18 doesn’t look like a sportsman--------don’t think so either.
2007.12
11 give his ankle a good rest-------stop regular activities.
12 theater---balcony
13 sad occasion-------attend the funeral
14 focus on the main points of the lecture--------concentrate on
15 spilt the coffee on man’s shirt-------have you jacket cleaned,
16 hard to understand------complicated
17 attending every lecture------never miss a lecture
18 not provide anything better--------I doubt they’ll have anything different
2008.6
11 lost contact with------out of touch
12 painter---color
13 make inquires elsewhere------have you inquired ?
14 gain some weight-----a larger waist
15 doesn’t like abstract paintings--------haven’t acquired a taste for
16 put notebook amid in the journals--------check the pile of …
17 get some sleep-----up thill 3 this morning
18 chance is slim----the other two seemed better qualified.
2008.12
11 enjoyed great popularity-----she was popular even when she was a child.
12 have a holiday--------we’ll be getting away for a whie.
13 courageous-------I really admire his courage.
14buy a new machine------invest in a new model
15not excited about new position--------the workload has doubled
16offer a drive to the party------give her a ride
17 finalizing the contract---------go over all the articles of the contract once more
18 ordered some paper---------completed the order form on line yeaterday.
2009.6
11 get some small change--------you can get it through the money changer
12 buying a gift for a child------I’d suggest this toy train
13taking photographs---------do you let people know when you ‘re taking pictures of them?
14privade little information------but I was really young at that time
15he knew his own limitations---------but I know I need more experiences
16his gym exercise has yield good results---------your effort has paid off
17suggestion is constructive---------that might help
18indifferent---------I am somewhat tired of working here.