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New York and San Francisco are important ports of the United States.

The members of the club have the privilege of buying the football ticket at special rates.

No one has yet succeeded in explaining the puzzle of how life first began.

New York is one of the regions of the United States.

They resemble each other in shape but not in color.

We need an oven to roast meat and potatoes.

They carried guns to protect themselves from the savage tribes.

The young girls preferred stories full of sentiments.

Students are required to maintain silence in the library.

She sobbed when she heard the bad news.

Please spit out your gum before you came into the classroom.

The hill was too steep for them to climb.

John has made a substantial improvement in his health.

Be careful not to fall down, the current of the river is swift.

The doctor used a clinical thermometer to measure the patient’s temperature.

You should visit the Tower of London when you have a chance to visit England.

Turkey is a typical food for the Thanksgiving Day dinner.

The man decided to marry a virgin who lives in the house next to his uncle.

She whispered a few words at the corner.

Lesson 15

Mother needs additional help in the kitchen when we have guests for dinner.

You must consider all aspects of this plan before we decide.

My grandfather has a long beard on his chin and cheeks.

He has brass buttons on his jackets.

The picture was carved on the surface of wood.

The judge ordered that the prisoner should lose his civil rights.

The soldiers thought that it would be a long time before civil government would be re-established.

Don’t trouble about things that don’t concern you.

I am very much concerned about the future of this country.

The contest between France and England for North America ended in victory for England.

The blackbirds contested with one another for nesting territory.

I don’t like people who are too critical about everything.

His condition is reported as being very critical.

The workmen want to decrease the number of working hours and to increase pay.

The main features of Southern California are the warm climate and the beautiful scenery.

After one year at the university he gave up his studies, it was an act of the greatest folly.

In his fury at being punished, he broke the teacher’s favorite vase.

She went nearly mad with grief after the child died.

Hide it where no one else can find it.

His speech made a strong impression on the audience.

We have one teacher who instructs us in geography, English, and history.

Life is a long journey from birth to death.

I spent the whole afternoon mowing the lawn in the back yard.

She was wearing a very lovely dress at the party.

When building materials costs more, the price of houses increases.

Her appearance misled him, he thought she was young, but she wasn’t.

The navy defends the country’s shores and seas.

I wish to express my sorrow on this occasion.

In order to succeed, you must overcome any hardships.

The child gave the dog a pat on the head.

She patted her hair to be sure that it was nest.

I know I should study, but he persuaded me to go to the movies.

A portable typewriter can be easily moved from place to place.

The new secretary learned the procedure in the office.

Quality is more important than quantity.

You are required to register before the election.

He strongly resents being called a fool.

She hung curtains on a rod.

The scarcity of fruit was caused by the drought.

A series of rainy days spoiled their vacation.

It’s silly of you to trust him.

Juvenile delinquency is a serious social problem in this country.

It was a social meeting, and no one discussed business.

The rich man lives in a splendid house over there.

The steers were fattened for market.

We steered the boat toward land.

We often substitute margarine for butter.

The big ape swung itself from branch to branch.

The horse satisfied its thirst at the river.

The police were unable to find any trace of the thief.

His family can trace its history back to the 10th century.

The United States of America is a federal union of fifty one states.

The shore was barely visible through the fog.

The policeman whistled for the automobile to stop.

Lesson 16

We all admire a brave boy, a beautiful picture, or a fine piece of work.

The students were assembles in the school hall.

Lions, bears, cows, and horses are beasts.

A young man of bravery saved the child from the burning house.

A king once lived in the mountain castle.

Every citizen may claim the protection of the law.

As he didn’t get here at six, I concluded that he had been delayed.

Our shop contracted with a local clothing firm for 100 coats a week.

Most metals contract when they cool.

Wheat, corn and cotton are the three main crops of the United States.

The drought made the potato crop very small this year.

Good deeds should be rewarded and evil deeds should be punished.

He devoted his efforts to the improvement of the parks in the city.

He has been divorced for a year.

His wife asked him for a divorce,

The furnishings of the palace were elegant.

The United States is north of the equator.

We cannot exist without air, food, and water.

The United States has a federal government.

Smoking is forbidden in the crowded bus.

Many pictures were hung on the walls of the gallery.

That mill grinds corn into meal and wheat into flour.

She improved her handwriting by constant practice.

A doctor’s instruments must be kept clean.

This teaching course is for junior officers.

There is a leak in the roof.

The rain is leaking in through a crack in the roof.

We lower our flag usually at six o’clock.

A mayor is the chief government official of a city or town.

He keeps his money at home because he mistrusts banks.

The child was taught to put away her toys and clothes to keep her room neat.

Mr. Smith occupies an important position in the Ministry of Education.

The overall length of the table is six feet.

She sewed patches on the elbows of his jacket.

He spoke in simple phrases so that the children under stood him.

His portion of the family property was the largest.

A funeral procession moved along the main street.

We have had a quarrel and don’t speak to each other.

They said goodbye with great regret.

I regret to say that I cannot help you this time.

The seats are reserved for old and sick people.

His role in that movie proved his acting ability.

The sudden noise scared her.

He spoke about the problem in a serious way.

Her silverware consists of knives, forks, spoons, a water pitcher, and candlesticks.

He was the sole heir to the fortune when his rich aunt died.

The stone cut the sole of his foot.

The boys split the money into four shares.

He is very stern in his students’ discipline.

Subtract 2 from 4, and the remainder is 2.

Those who live by the sword shall perish by the sword.

You must give the horse a thorough cleaning every day.

It is a tradition that women get married in long-white dresses.

The common interests made the countries unite.

The old man wears glasses because his vision is very poor.

We need a man of vision as president.

A widow is a woman whose husband had died, and who has not married again.

Lesson 17

The servant opened the door and admitted me into the house.

She assisted her mother with the housework.

He has behaved well to his wife and children as well.

The farmer raises 1000 head of cattle in his farm.

Clay is used for making pots, dishes and bricks.

All the newspapers condemned the general for his speech attacking a friendly nation.

If you act contrary to the doctor’s advice, you won’t get well again.

Oil and sugar are crude before being prepared for use.

His manners were crude at the party.

We defeated Lincoln High School in the baseball game yesterday.

The two brothers are like each other in appearance but differ widely in their tastes.

My granddaughter is as pretty as a little doll.

The elementary principles of mathematics are taught in the lower grades at school.

Is the ship fully equipped for its voyage?

Our men exhibited great bravery in the battle.

She always feeds the baby with a spoon.

The thief took the money from the old man by force.

The wild horse galloped down the hill.

She went through the work at a gallop, so it couldn’t have been done very well.

He gripped the boy by the arm.

The hind wings of some insects are shorter than the fore wings.

A sudden impulse of anger arose in him when he was insulted.

To call a brave man a coward is an insult.

The man insulted me by calling me a liar.

The jury decided the man was guilty.

He leaned forward to hear what she said to him.

Do you see a lean lady walking across the street?

As a loyal citizen, he supported his government.

Her husband left at four and returned at seven, and in the meantime she wrote three letters.

Green is a mixture of yellow and blue.

Mother sewed the button on my coat with needle and thread.

The terrible car accident occurred last Friday.

Our garden is overlooked by the neighbor’s window.

The moon has a regular path through the sky.

They study the physical features of the earth in the science class.

The doctor’s examination showed that he was in excellent physical condition.

We have positive knowledge that the earth moves around the sun.

Many former colonies have proclaimed their independence.

There was something queer about the way he walked.

The queen’s reign lasted more than fifty years.

He reigned over the small country for ten years.

He has resided abroad for over ten years.

Her charm resides in her happy smile.

A rooster was leading many hens.’

The girl wore a green scarf over her shoulders.

They have two servants, a cook and a maid.

Their differences are more noticeable than their similarities.

We watched the solemn ceremony in the church.

She spoiled the meat by burning it.

Leather shoes are usually stiff when they are new.

He always goes to work by subway.

There are two syllables in the word “button”.

Nylon thread is stronger than cotton thread.

The registration and protection of trademarks are now provided for by law.

Several new universities have been built in the last ten years.

A lot of reading will increase your vocabulary.

Jesus went out into the wilderness to think alone.

Lesson 18

There were so many people that our advance was slow.

We had made great advances in airplane design.

The captain assured the passengers that there was no danger.

Specialists in biology study the origin and structure of plant and animal life.

We have had a week of brilliant sunshine.

Everyone likes to hear him, he is a brilliant speaker.

The flood last month was the cause of much damage.

Canada and Australia used to be British colonies, now they are self-governing.

The children were rewarded for good conduct and punished for bad conduct.

Contrast these foreign goods with the domestic products.

The cruel master beat his slaves mercilessly with a whip.

The car was unsafe because of a defect in its construction.

Can you differentiate this kind of rose from the others?

Most newspapers publish both domestic and foreign news.

She embraced the pretty baby with great affection.

I failed my test because of errors in spelling.

They were almost exhausted when they reached the top of the mountain.

Every year the city has a summer music festival in August.

School life has a great influence on the formation of a child’s character.

A new garment should be washed carefully.

The wounded man lay there groaning, with no one to help him.

We heard the groans of the man who had fallen off the cliff.

He hired a car and a man to drive it.

The storekeeper hired a boy to deliver groceries.

Certain discomforts are incidental to the joys of camping out.

All human beings are more intelligent than animals.

Judges should have a sense of justice.

He leaped with joy at the good news.

She had luck to win first prize.

The tailor measured me for a new suit of clothes.

The naughty boys mocked the blind beggar.

The unhappy man has a negative attitude toward life.

Life would be very dull without the odd adventures now and then.

He owes his success to good luck more than to his ability.

It needs great patience to teach little children.

The physician gave his sick patient some strong medicine.

He didn’t have much money, but he always possessed good health.

He is preparing for the teaching profession.

The doctor told his patient to quit smoking and drinking.

He tried to join the army but was rejected because of his poor health.

The man resigned from his job because of illness.

The apples fallen on the ground will soon become rotten.

The farmer scattered seeds on the field.

The man was given a severe punishment for stealing.

Lying, stealing, dishonesty, and cruelty are sins.

When water freezes and becomes solid, we call it ice.

At what temperature does water become a solid?

At the meeting the spokesman for the government gave us the President’s views.

The room was still at the end of his speech.

The baby sucked milk from its mother’s breast.

The red color symbolizes danger in many countries.

Your threats will not stop me from going.

The police control traffic in large cities.

A dormant volcano may explode at any time.

She wiped the dishes with a paper towel.

Lesson 19

He had the advantage of being born into a rich family.

Most cities no longer have a clear atmosphere.

There is an atmosphere of calm and peace in the country that is quite different from the atmosphere of a big city.

Miss Smith, our English teacher, has broad experience with children.

A cautious thinker does not believe things without proof.

A color-blind man can’t tell red from green.

Many international conferences have been held at Geneva.

Honesty and hard work contribute to success and to happiness.

Each worker contributed dollar to the Red Cross.

Wine is made by crushing grapes.

When the dog attacked me, I defended myself with my stick.