四、答案

　　1. The scholars met once a year to exchange esperience.

　　2. Foreign ship are not allowed to fish in our territoral waters.

　　3. I went to the doctor for an advice about my health.

　　4.The letter contained an important piece of information.

　　5.In the afternoon I did some baby-sittings，for it is fun looking after children.

　　6.The congregation were not numerous that night，but they seemed to be listening attentively to my lecture.

　　7.Poultry are dear in the city.

　　8.The board of directors are shaking heads at the chairman's speech.

　　9.The merchandise have arrived undamaged.