IX. Translation
Turn the following sentences into English, using as many of the words and phrases you have learned from the text as possible.
1. That famous actor seemed content to play a minor part in the play.
2. National Day is round the corner. Lets give our bedroom a thorough clean.
3. She agreed, very reluctantly, to be operated on by a young doctor.
4. Theyve arranged for us to visit the Great Wall tomorrow. Im sure well have a good time there (well enjoy ourselves there).
5. After reading the letter the old man was so disappointed that he tore it into little bits with trembling fingers.
6. The old couple were proud of their grandson, who got / won two gold medals and a bronze at the 28th Olympic Games.
7. Even if his grandmother could not come to his birthday party, she would send him a lovely present. Tom was sure of that.
8. It was Marys twentieth birthday yesterday. Her father sent her a pair of boots. Her mother bought her a box of chocolates. And her boyfriend brought her a bunch of roses.
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