Build  Up Your Vocabulary

I- Mark the following statements with T (true) or  F (false) according to the passage.

II. Match  the following two columns.

 

III.Fill in the following table by giving the  corresponding translation.

English

interrelation -------  decorative object ---- historical reference --- nonresidential uses---

 

Chinese

总体效果----- 情感价值----    实用物品----   活动家具-----

 

 

 

• Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the  brackets into English.

 

1.  This chair still looks good,                                             (尽管它已经传 T 好几代了).(hand  on)

 2. He was overjoyed   ————————————————         

（当他意外发现大批老家貝）            in this small town.(an array of)

3.    For the victory of the  football team,                            

(这座学校孕现出节日的气 氛).(take on)

 

4.    lb prepare for this  party,                                             

 (她把家里能找到的装怖品都带去了).(available)

 

5.    Though immature (不成熟)in some parts,                   

 (他设计的这件家具设计充满了个性).(touch)

 

6.    He still has a lot to  learn                                       

 (处理家具与小装饰用品的关系).(interrelation)

  

V.  Translate the following sentences into Chinese, paying special attention to  the underlined words.

 

1.The sentimental value  of the old furniture should not be ignored.

 

2.Function is one of the  important criteria in furniture design.

 

3.To build  in all the furniture is not a good idea for those who  prefer changes.

4. He managed to make the accessories in this room both functional and decorative.

 

5. They pioneered in the use of computer technology in furniture design.

 

6.Compared with furniture,  accessories are not very important to the overall effect of an interior.

 

7.Consumers are  increasingly concerned about the design rather than the durabilitv of  furniture.

 

8.Some accessories may add  to the personal touches of an interior.