Key to the Exercises about the Text

I. Vocabulary:

II. Structure:

1. 1) It seemed to him that he had never worked so hard in his life.
   2) It seems that my whole life went to pieces.
   3) It seemed that he had a high opinion of his father.
   
   
2. 1) I had just gone to bed when the phone rang.
   2) I hadn't been asleep long when the alarm went off.
   3) I expect to be there two days, when I shall return.
   

III. Translation:

1. I can't imagine anyone doing such a stupid thing.
   
2. I have no idea why he didn't pass the final examination.
   
3. The new secretary is still new to the office work.
   
4. My views about the problem are similar to his.
   
   Possible answer: I think it is better to tell your troubles to others because other people can give you some suggestions or advice. Therefore, they can help you get rid of your troubles as early as possible. On the contrary, if you keep your troubles to yourself, you will be troubled for a long time. Moreover, you will miss the best time to get rid of your troubles.
   
   
5. Less than twenty people attended the meeting yesterday.
   
6. Mary has not come to class for a couple of days.

　　He does not agree that life is a play, nor does he agree that life is predestined. Life is something that he cannot control totally. But he sometimes thinks that opportunity plays a vital role in one's life, and the turning point of his life has a lot to do with opportunities.