1. Pygmalion fell in love with the statue ofGalatea he had
executed in ivory, and at his prayer Aphrodite gave it life. 2. The
art dealer looked at the picture appraisingly but refused to
promise that he would buy it at a certain price. 3. Another ofhis
ambitions - a lifetime dream - was one day to have a library. 4. Is
it possible to determine what works will be awarded prizes
before the close ofthe exhibition? 5. There is no denying (It is
impossible to deny) the fact that the pictures are well executed
technically. 6. Unfortunately I do not remember the name ofthe
young artist whose pictures have been accepted for the show.
7. When did Jane first take up painting? 8. Don’t become/get
involved in the quarrels ofother people. 9. It’s the maddest idea
I’ve ever heard. It would make Alexander a laughingstock/
Alexander would become a laughing-stock. 10. She
blushed to the top ofher ears for shame. 11. You’re in
good/great/wonderful shape, Diana. Where did you get this
divine dress? 12. It’s no use sending/There is no point/use in
sending my clothes to the cleaner’s, they are past repair [áåçâîçâðàòíî
èñïîð÷åíû] (they can’t be cleaned/the dirt won’t come
offno matter what they do). 13. Our garden is in good shape
after the rain.