追星是好是壞？Is Following Celebrities a Problem?

The singer is an idol for many youngsters. 
那歌手是許多年輕人的偶像。

In consequence of your continual tardiness, I will dock your pay.

因為你常遲到，所以我要扣你薪水。

As a consequence of your continual tardiness, I will dock your pay.
因為你常遲到，所以我要扣你薪水。

Don’t worry about the matter. It’s of no consequence to you.
別擔心這件事，它對你不重要。

A man who neglects his duties is not to be trusted.
疏於職責的人是不會被信任的。

A man who overlooks his duties is not to be trusted.
疏於職責的人是不會被信任的。

This problem is the product of years of government neglect.
這個問題是多年來政府怠忽所造成的結果。

You should take responsibility for what you’ve done.
你應該對自己做過的事負責。

You should be responsible for what you’ve done.
你應該對自己做過的事負責。

We should work in concert with one another to improve the quality of our lives.
我們應該同心協力改善生活品質。

The band is going to put on a concert this weekend.
該樂團這個週末將舉辦一場演唱會。

The writer’s best-selling book made him an instant celebrity. 
那位作家的暢銷書使他一時間成了名人。

Celebrity can be fun and exciting, but it also has its disadvantages, including a lack of privacy.
出名這件事或許既有趣又刺激，但也有缺點，包含缺乏隱私。

Mr. Parker is a devoted husband and loving father.
派克先生既是忠實的丈夫，也是慈愛的父親。
 

This chain store has a wide selection of merchandise
on sale to celebrate its 5th anniversary. 
這家連鎖商店為了慶祝其 5 週年慶，有很多商品在特價。

 Companies need to merchandise their products; 
otherwise, customers won’t know these items are 
even available for sale.
公司都需要推銷其商品；不然顧客甚至不知道這些商品已有
銷售。