2011

Question 1

As there are no more questions, I think we can end the meeting.
-> There

Answer 1

There being no more questions, I think we can end the meeting.

Question 2

Has anybody been hurt in the road collision?
-> Has anybody come

Answer 2

Has anybody come to any harm in the road collision?

Question 3

the direct aim of the statement is to make the public aware of the present situation.
-> The statement boils

Answer 3

The statement boils down to making the public aware of the present situation.
-> boil down to (phrs) chung quy là

Question 4

Jack isn’t so much interested in Lisa as in her parents’ big fortune.
-> Lisa

Answer 4

Lisa doesn’t interest Jack so much as her parents’ big fortune.

Question 5

The community spoke enthusiastically about the recently elected mayor. (sang)
-> The community

Answer 5

The community sang the recently elected mayor’s praises.

Question 6

I wanted to make sure that all my good work wasn’t wasted in that way. (waste)
-> I wanted to prevent

Answer 6

I wanted to prevent all my good work from going to waste in that way.

Question 7

The handling of the matter has been heavily criticized by the press. (scorn)
-> The press

Answer 7

The press has poured scorn on the handling of the matter.

Question 8

Joan was not sure if it was a good idea to employ such young staff. (misgivings)
-> Joan

Answer 8

Joan had misgivings about employing young staff.

Question 9

In my opinion, it was an absolute miracle that they survived the accident. (short)
-> The fact that

Answer 9

The fact that they survived the accident was nothing short of a miracle.

Question 10

By leaving Mary alone, I’m sure she’ll finish the project on time. (devices)
-> If Mary

Answer 10

If Mary is left to her devices, I’m sure she will finish the project on time.