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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.

Lesson 11

She could not accustom herself to a hot climate in Africa.

Human beings and all other animals that have feet and legs have ankles.

The young bachelor will soon be taking a wife.

When we went camping, we put up our tents on the border of the lake.

Mother’s calm behavior made the frightened child quiet.

You should chew your food well before you swallow it.

The instructions for building the radio were so complex that we could not follow them.

Britain is trying to consolidate her position in the North Atlantic.

The wounded soldier tried to crawl back to the tent.

You need decent clothes when you go to church.

A feeling of despair came over him as the boat sank deeper in the water.

Her husband has just died and she is in great distress.

Don’t put the glass on the edge of the table, it may get knocked off.

Building the steel manufacturing company is a great enterprise.

Last year our exports exceeded our imports in value.

He fastened the pages together with a pin.

A fat man has much more flesh than a thin man.

That fund will be used for the expenses of the poor people.

Her brother graduated from Harvard University last year.

The medicine and rest will soon heal your wound.

The teacher compared the heart to a pump to illustrate its function.

She insisted that she was right.

A jar has a wide mouth and sometimes has two handles.

He was driving his car down the narrow lane in the town.

He asked his brother for a small loan to buy a house.

We have a maple in our yard.

It is not easy for him to mingle with people because he was very shy.

You can develop your arm muscle by playing tennis.

A dark object moved between me and the door.

He stood up and objected in strong language.

Ancient Greece is often called the origin of Western civilization.

The parlor was crowded with many people during the party.

I soon perceived that I could not change his mind.

Some plants have poisonous roots or fruits.

I can’t go, for I have a previous engagement.

Most countries are divided into several provinces.

The doctor recommended that she should stay in bed for a week.

Most telephone operators have been replaced by dial telephones.

It would be ridiculous to speak ill of one’s parents in public.

The wind shifted from east to west.

She slipped on the ice and hurt her hand.

He inserted a slip marking his place in the book.

All points on the surface of a sphere are equally distant from the center.

I was startled at the news of his death.

The strokes of the church bell awakened us.

The young man is under suspicion of murder.

The people went to the temple to pray.

He had a cut on his right temple.

Toads have shorter legs and are generally clumsier than frogs.

He is the most troublesome person in our class.

Empty vessels make the most sound.

The mark on her skin was caused by broken blood vessels.

The port of London is filled with vessels of all kinds.

A spider captures small insects with its web.

His yell of anger could be heard in the next room.

During the game the students often yelled with cheers.

Lesson 12

The boy is trying to forget the ache in his back.

It is apparent that you dislike your job.

A farmer keeps his crops in the barn.

The man bores me. I’ve heard all his stories before.

Canals have been built to take water to the desert.

You will feel chilly if you don’t wear a coat in a cold day.

The chemistry teacher asked the students what water is composed of.

He was tired of his wife’s constant complaint.

The Bible said that God created this world in seven days.

Our air force was decisive in winning the war.

The prisoners became desperate in their attempts to get free.

She became to desperate that we feared for her sanity.

The farming district of the United States is in the Middle West.

This apple is rotten and no longer edible.

The circus entertained the children.

Columbus discovered America but did not explore the new continent.

It was their fate to meet and marry.

Wood floats on water and dust floats in the air.

There’s a fundamental difference between the 2 minutes.

The grand sight of the Niagara Falls cannot be forgotten for a long time.

The children are quite healthy although they all have slight colds at the moment.

I can imagine the scene clearly in my mind.

His brother’s success inspired the boy to work harder.

He was very jealous when he discovered that she loved someone else.

My wife bought a beautiful Chinese lantern for the living room.

We have a small local broadcasting station in our town.

He was buried in a marble tomb.

The young actress was given a minor part in the new play.

We were happy to have him as our mutual friend.

She always wanted to own her own house, and now she had obtained her objective.

There were carved ornaments on the cabinet door.

The play was only a partial success.

A parent should not be partial to any one of his children.

He always performs his work with great care.

What kind of play will be performed in the theater tonight?

Only a very rich man could afford to buy these priceless paintings.

It is a good story, but we can’t publish it. It would offend too many people.

Honesty and sincerity in students are easily recognized by teachers.

If you repeat that mistake, you will be punished.

As a reward for his bravery, the soldier was given a gold medal.

If you won’t do it for your own sake, then do it for my sake.

He kept some money in a secret place.

The old man had learned many of the secrets of nature.

The shield protected him from the blows of his enemy.

Her wide hat shielded her eyes from the sun.

He stayed home for a day because of a slight illness.

He is under my spell and will do as I say.

We had a long spell of hot weather last summer.

The little girl stared at the strange man at the store.

The package was tied with red strings.

The mouse suspected danger and didn’t touch the trap.

The police have arrested two suspects in connection with the bank robbery.

What’s the average temperature in Taipei on a summer day?

The teacher showed pictures of muscle tissues and brain tissues.

A troop of children gathered around the teacher.

The soldiers are preparing to attack enemy troops.

A collection of his verse has just been published.

He felt weary after playing tennis for two hours.

The boy wearies me with constant questions.

Lesson 13

The soldiers fought bravely and finally achieved victory.

You can’t appreciate English poetry unless you have a good knowledge of how English is spoken.

Thank you very much for your help. I appreciate it.

We judge a worker on the basis of his performance.

Don’t bother me with such foolish questions.

There are ten candles on his birthday cake.

I don’t like her, but if she’s the people’s choice I will obey her.

He compounded various substances into an effective medicine.

Government should be constituted by the will of the people.

It’s very hot in the cabin. Let’s go on the deck.

Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

The teacher distributed the examination papers to each student of the class.

He was educated at a very good school when he was young.

My little brother is very enthusiastic about going to kindergarten.

The bomb fell on a field and exploded harmlessly.

She loves him in spite of his faults.

The rain-storms caused floods in the low-lying parts of the town.

Many friends attended the old lady’s funeral.

He was granted admission from Harvard University for the next fall semester.

The mother heaped the child’s plate with food.

When there is a fire, it is necessary to take immediate action.

Lincoln is an instance of a poor boy who becames famous.

The jewel in her ring is a diamond.

Mother holds the baby on her lap.

Where shall we locate our new office?

Space travel is one of the marvels of our time.

He gave me a minute description of the structure of the building.

She had a mysterious telephone call last night.

The students were obliged to do what the teacher had asked.

The outbreak of disorder was put down by the police in two hours.

Most of the students participated in the discussion.

It is always perilous to neglect our national defense.

He was polite to everyone he met at the party.

The priest will lead the church ceremony.

They’ve just purchased a new house near the school.

They saved their money for the purchase of a house.

The journalist kept a card file of information on his desk for easy reference.

He requested her to go fishing with him.

Your request for a ticket was made too late.

Ripe fruits taste good. Unripe fruits usually taste bad.

Nothing satisfies him. He is always complaining.

I helped the old lady cross the street in security.

He is a good man, but he has many shortcomings.

The cup smashed when the girl dropped it.

We heard a smash in the kitchen.

There were hundreds of machines spinning cotton into thread.

The earth spins as it moves around the sun.

He is making steady progress at school.

The shoes were made of some stuff that looked like leather.

She stuffed the pillow with feathers.

The old farmer wiped the sweat off his brow.

We sweat when it is very hot.

The terrible storm destroyed many houses in the town.

The Statue of Liberty holds a torch in her right hand.

Turtles live in fresh or salt water or on land.

They were the victims of a dishonest merchant.

They did everything for the welfare of their children.

Lesson 14

The actual amount of money was not known although they knew it was large.

Don’t drop your cigarette ash on the carpet, use an ashtray.

The rain was beating against the windows.

He ate only one bowl of rice and drank a glass of milk.

A carpenter builds and repairs the wooden parts of houses, barns, or ships.

In no circumstances must a soldier leave his post without permission.

Young children like to watch television, they cannot conceive of life without it.

The book contains all the information you need.

He was found guilty of committing a serious crime.

The streets were decorated with flags for the King’s visit.

The size of your shoes is determined by the size of your feet.

The small river divides my land from his.

He was watching television with his elbows bent, his chin in his hands.

The entrance to the cave had been blocked up.

Most children are educated at public expense.

The king invited them to a feast last night.

We often have had fogs on the southern coast during winter.

No one in the class could furnish the right answer to the question.

The new hotel is finished, but it is not yet furnished.

Don’t be so greedy! There is enough for everyone.

He hesitated to take such a big risk in his business.

Today it is impossible to cure cancer completely.

Colleges and universities are educational institutions.

Both he and his wife write for a business journal.

The United States launched a new spaceship yesterday.

Loss of health is more serious than loss of wealth.

You can’t match him in knowledge of wild plants.

The drapes of the room match the rug of the floor.

His failure in business was due not to misfortune, but to his mistakes.

The politician was never popular in his native country.

It is obvious that tow and two makes four.

He is an outstanding pitcher because of his ball control.

I saw many horses grazing on the pasture.

She was elected class president because her good personality.