a matter of 1.（关于…的）问题 2.大约

and so forth 等等

arise from 从…中产生，由…而引起

at intervals 不时，时时

二、练短语、用短语（用上面5个短语的适当形式填在下面6个句子里使句意通顺，请注意时态，语态哦！）
1.The low inflation rate will be no （ ）.

2.The discussion was so prolonged and exhausting that the speakers stopped （ ） for refreshments.

3.Additional social stresses may also occur because of the population explosion or problems （ ） mass migration movements.

4.To be promoted or to fall behind is not （ ） salary but even more a matter of self-respect.

5.We will discuss investments, the state of the economy （ ） next time.

6.John cost （ ） 500 yuan for the coat.

本期答案：
1. The low inflation rate will be no flash in the pan.
低通货膨胀率不会只是昙花一现。
2. The discussion was so prolonged and exhausting that the speakers stopped at intervals for refreshments.
这次讨论历时过长，令人筋疲力尽，以至于发言者要不时地停下来恢复体力。
3. Additional social stresses may also occur because of the population explosion or problems arising from mass migration movements.
由于人口的猛增或大量人口流动造成的种种问题也会对社会造成新的压力。
4. To be promoted or to fall behind is not a matter of salary but even more a matter of self-respect.
被提升或降职不是关乎薪水的问题，更多是关于自尊的问题。
5. We will discuss investments, the state of the economy and so forth next time.
下次我们将讨论投资、经济状况等问题。
6. John cost a matter of 500 yuan for the coat.
那件外套花了约翰大约500元。