Lesson 6
We became friends after our accidental meeting at the Christmas party.
One of his ambitions is to become a famous politician.
A policeman has the authority to arrest speeding drivers.
All the orchards blossom in spring.
The cherry trees are in full blossom now.
An information bureau collects and keeps various facts.
His essays have a charm of style that can’t be found in other writers.
The buildings in Taipei are small in comparison with the skyscrapers in New York.
Jean’s got no conscience, she’d steal anything from anybody.
He lives in a cottage in the woods.
We started our trip at dawn in order to get there before noon.
The rainy season always depresses me.
When business is depressed many men lose their positions.
We tried to discourage him from climbing the mountain without a guide.
Try again! Don’t let one failure discourage you.
The buildings over there are scarcely visible in the dusk.
Exchange of prisoners during a war is not very common.
Eight feet is an extraordinary height for a man.
She called for help in a faint voice.
The lighting flashed across the sky.
Frost has killed several of our young plants.
A gleam of light shone through the partly opened door.
The saddle is a part of a horse’s harness.
We can harness water in a river to produce electric power.
The people joined together in singing a hymn.
They hymned their thanks to God.
Can you inform me where he lives right now?
She invited her friends to her birthday party.
The boy climbed the ladder to get into their tree house.
That man with one arm lost his other limb in an airplane crash.
He couldn’t manage his horse, and it threw him to the ground.
They hired a young man to manage their business.
Jonas Salk found a new method of teaching music.
We despise those who act from low or selfish motive.
The Indian princess wore a diamond in her right nostril.
She gives us an oral report instead of a written report.
It is hard to stand the pangs of a toothache.
All cultures seem to have peculiar customs.
In America food is usually served on plates.
The city decided to preserve the beautiful old building as a museum.
From the top of the hill there is a beautiful prospect over the hill.
I see no prospect of his recovery from the disease.
Today tigers are rare animals in Taiwan.
I want my steak very rare, please.
This pill is a good remedy for a headache and toothache.
My father retired from his job at the age of 60.
A scream for help came from inside the building.
The garden tools are in that shed.
We shed our blood for our country.
Many men fought for the abolition of slavery.
The rooms of the palace were spacious.
The teaching staff of the school is excellent.
The farmers covered the barn floor with straw.
Leaves were floating on the surface of the pond.
The silence were broken only by the tick of the clock.
The army suffered a tremendous defeat in that battle.
The store over there has a great variety of toys.
The Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
The worm turns the soil.
Lesson 7
He accompanied his girl friend to the airport.
She accompanied the singer on the piano.
The storyteller’s jokes amused the children.
Children should try to avoid crossing the road except when the policeman stops the traffic.
A time bomb explodes some time after it is placed in position.
The burial of the dead sailor was performed at sea.
The old lady saw the thief running up the street and chased him on her bicycle.
He was compelled by illness to give up his studies.
He asked the girl to marry him and she consented.
The Chinese foreign minister met his Canadian counterpart.
Your right hand is the counterpart of your left hand.
A sudden explosion deafened us for a moment.
We have derived benefit from the new method of generation of electricity.
The word “deride” is derived from the Latin “de” (down) and “rider” (to laugh).
Department stores display their goods in the windows.
There was half an inch of dust on the books before I cleaned them.
Cool autumn days make us feel energetic.
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge.
The fairy promised to grant the child’s wish.
He flattered her with flowers and expensive gifts.
Mary wanted to go to Europe by herself, but her parents frowned on the idea.
I caught a glimpse of the falls as our train went by.
Many men were needed to help the farmer with the harvest.
The earth we inhabit is a point in space.
Housekeeping involves cooking, washing dishes, sweeping, and cleaning.
The lambs were playing on the hillside.
Water, oil, and milk are liquids.
The sick man could eat only liquid foods.
The mighty battleship was so badly damaged that it could not be used again.
He mounted the bicycle and rode away.
The soldiers mounted on fine black horses.
Our teacher notified us that there would be a test on Monday.
The moon travels in an orbit around the earth.
The island was a paradise of birds and flowers.
She peered through the mist, trying to find the right way.
I give my pledge that I will continue to help you.
They pledged themselves never to tell the secrets.
The air pressure at sea level is nearly 15pounds for each square inch.
His business prospered at its new location.
Children like to eat raw fruits.
This picture reminds me of the story I heard before.
The enemy retreated before the advance of our soldiers.
The Bible and Koran are sacred writings.
We have screens at the windows to keep out flies.
The wrecked ship rested on a shelf at the bottom of the sea.
I kept that book on the bottom shelf.
The sleeves of his coat were too long.
Take my money but spare my life!
She is looking for something to read in her spare time.
A concrete wall has more stability than a wooden fence.
We had strawberries and ice cream for dessert.
A surgeon took out Fred’s tonsils.
The President has to perform many tasks.
They liked to walk along the beach at low tide.
She learned to cook by trial and error.
In the trial, she changed her previous statement.
Texas and Alaska cover vast territories.
Put on your waterproof coat before you go out in the rain.
These hiking shoes have been waterproofed.
The rain worsened our difficulties.
Lesson 8
How many years did it take to accomplish your purpose?
The anchor caught in the mud of the lake bottom and kept the boat from moving.
The sun was shining when I awakened this morning.
She blushed as red as a rose with shame.
He came out of the shadow of the bush and blinked in the sun.
The boy doesn’t study hard, and he always cheats in examinations.
The rival schools competed for the football trophy.
He fell ill and the consequence was that he lost his position.
Courage is the ability to control fear, not the absence of fear.
The question of whether war can be abolished has often been debated.
The sun slowly descended over the western hills.
The general disposed soldiers for the coming battle.
You’d better dispose of rubbish before you go out.
He made an earnest attempt to persuade her.
Policemen and judges will enforce the laws of the city.
He refused to take the hand I extended in friendship.
An imperialistic country extends its power and influence into neighboring countries.
Dogs are always faithful to their masters.
Chocolate and vanilla have different flavors.
His indifference frustrated the teacher’s effort.
A glorious victory could be attained only by effort and patience.
Make haste or you will miss the train again.
Can you identify a composer by listening to his music?
She was injured badly in the car accident yesterday.
Train schedules were irregular during the flood.
The soldier is not able to walk normally because he is lame from an old wound.
Does this restaurant have a license to serve liquor?
My aunt was a lady of strong mind and great resolution, she was a very manly woman.
The thief was given a milder punishment than he deserved.
All the people mourned the loss of their President.
Your head is full of silly notions.
He gave orders that the work should be done at once.
A new paragraph always begins on a new line.
The penalty for his offense was five years in prison.
Do not plunk the flower in the garden, please.
He pretended to be asleep when his mother called him.
We keep our army to protect our country from the enemy.
He didn’t realize how it was until he went outside.
He realized his dreams when be became a doctor.
Our office has removed from New York to Chicago.
She could not remove the spot from the carpet.
Can you promise never to reveal my secret?
A mother will sacrifice her life for her children.
Success is not worth the sacrifice of your health.
Turn the screw to the right to tighten it.
The carpenter screwed a lock on the door.
The cock broke the shell of an egg.
She is a very slender blonde.
The lake sparkled in the sunshine.
He has ink stains on his shirt.
The tablecloth is stained where food has been spilled.
They walked along the bank of the stream.
We advised the bandits to surrender themselves to the police.
All of us have a tasty meal yesterday.
The drawer is so tight that I can’t open it.
America was once the home of many Indian tribes.
The soldiers were cleaning their weapons.
The building was wrecked because it was unsafe.
The wreck of the ship was reported last night.
Lesson 9
What you have just said does not accord with what you told us yesterday.
He was awarded the first prize in the speech contest.
He boasted about the big fish he had caught.
You can buy meat at the butcher’s shop.
Her cheeks went red after she broke the window.
He is not competent enough to do the job.
Before you can be a lawyer, you must have a competent knowledge of the law.
The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and the Northern Ireland.
Happiness consists in contentment.
There is a crack in the ice, don’t skate around here.
He was in debt when he was poor, but has been out of debt since he got rich.
The reporter described the accident in detail.
They disputed for hours where to go for their picnic.
The soldiers marched twenty miles with ease.
She engaged a carpenter to repair the sofa and the table.
The old lady engaged herself in making clothes for her neighbour’s children.
He is still unable to express himself in English.
By the power of fancy, we may create an unreal world.
The enemy were defeated and fled in disorder.
If you make a promise, you should fulfil it.
The ballet dancer danced with much grace.
People say that the old house is haunted by a ghost.
Is he guilty or innocent of the crime?
The government issues money and stamps.
This book was issued in New York in 1972.
A lot of blood was issuing from the wound.
The landlord put a new stove in my room.
Many foreigners are studying Chinese literature.
The manufacture of watch is the chief business of Switzerland.
The factory manufactures automobiles in large quantity by using machines.
In some countries every healthy young man must do 2 or 3 years’ military service.
The population of the city is multiplying rapidly.
Children often asked numerous questions about the universe.
His ordinary lunch consists of soup, a sandwich and milk.
I beg your pardon for being late.
We must pardon him for his little faults.
Spain or Italy is a peninsula.
He plunged into the river and saved the boy.
A heavy rain prevented us from going on a picnic.
Most of them protested against the new heavy tax.
The people in the rear of the room couldn’t hear the speaker.
Rent for that three-bedroom apartment is 500 a month.
We don’t own ort house, we rent it from Mr. Gay.
His mind was filled with revenge.
It is difficult to ride a horse without a saddle.
The paper had been stamped with the required official seal.
The treaty was signed and sealed by both governments.
The cave provided a good shelter for the ancient people.
The abandoned car sheltered them from the rain.
He ate two slices of bread for his breakfast.
In Africa spears are still used in hunting or fishing.
Stakes mark the boundary of his ranch.
As a partner, he has a stake in that business.
He staked all his money on the black horse.
The beggar stretched out his hand for the money.
The field is surrounded by a high fence.
They met at the tavern for a drink.
The fire destroyed thousands of acres of timber.
The tricks of the magician delighted the children.
We were tricked into buying a poor car.
Blood poured from the cut vein.
The illness weakened her heart.
I’ll wring your neck if you don’t behave well.
Lesson 10
The boy gave his father an account of the ball game.
An angle of 90 degrees is called a right angle.
I was too sleepy to be aware of how cold it was.
Climbing the steep mountain is a bold act.
The pioneers lived in a cabin in the woods.
Everyone was cheered by the news that peace had come.
She complained to the police about the barking of her neighbor’s dog.
I got many letters of consolation when my mother died.
The bottle fell on the floor with a crash.
He was killed in an aircraft crash.
Her teeth decayed because she ate too many sweets.
If you do wrong, you deserve severe punishment.
She treated all the children alike without distinction.
Their voice echoed in the big hall.
The war cost an enormous sum of money.
Soldiers in an open field are exposed to the enemy’s fire.
He threatened to expose the secret to the police.
We shall have a farewell party before we leave.
The Sixth Fleet in the harbor is moving toward our coast.
The brain performs a very important function. It controls the nervous system of the body.
A child’s growth into an adult is gradual.
They usually keep the hay in the barn.
He is quite ignorant, he can’t even read or write.
I inquired of him what he wanted.
Meat, salad, and potatoes were three of the items on her shopping list.
From the church tower, we can overlook the beautiful landscape of the valley.
He was sent to hospital because of his bad liver.
He sent the manuscript to the printer yesterday.
The man is a millionaire. he is a very rich man.
The man was guilty of murder, he killed someone.
Obey the law or you will be punished.
The human body has a very complex organization.
Parliament is the lawmaking group in Great Britain.
Pepper is used for making food taste better.
The teacher praised her great efforts at poetry.
Before the movie was shown to the students, there was a preview for the teachers.
The farm provided them with all the food they needed.
Two children were killed by a reckless driver.
We’d better repair the house before we move into it.
They named their child after the saint.
We searched all day for the lost cat.
The sheriff brought the captured criminal before the judge.
The patient was advised to see a heart specialist.
The hunter stalked the lion.
With her head in the air, she stalked out of the room.
The trunk of a tree and the stalks of corn are stems.
They were very strict with their children.
He stood on the hill and surveyed the surrounding country.
He was in a good temper yesterday and smiled all day.
The house over there has a tin roof.
The student had his hair trimmed.
The new house has a trim appearance.
If his business venture succeeds, he will be wealthy.
He ventured his life to save her from drowning.
Mr. Johnson is a very wealthy man.
He took the girl by the wrist.