She is now a professor while her husband remains a worker.

They elected Tom head of the workshop.

The old man called my uncle Xiao Li.

He dropped the coffee cup and broke it.

The village is far away from here indeed. It's a four hours' walk.

He got two gold medals at the 31st Olympic Games.

The soldiers walked 50 kilometers at a night.

Your suitcase weighs 10 kilograms.

Scientists have responded by noting that hungry bears may be congregating around human settlements.

Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives, keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths.

You can not overcome them without ample motivation.

At present, the world has about 6,800 languages. The distribution of these languages is hugely uneven.

Wang's works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions.

She is determined to carry on with her education.

She has turned down several invitations to star at shows in order to concentrate on her studies.

Last October, while tending her garden in Mora, Sweden, Lena Pahlsson pulled out a handful of small carrots and was about to throw them away.

This trend, which was started by the medical community as a method of fighting heart disease, has had some unintended side effects such as overweight and heart disease.

The disappearance of dinosaurs is not necessarily caused by astronomical incidents. But alternative explanations are hard to find.

This development was only possible with the introduction of electric-powered engines and lifts.

In this article, you need to back up general statements with specific examples.

A year ago, when I was awaiting to hear the results of my college applications, I often went to websites for some type of insider look on what college would be like.

On our way to the house, it was raining so hard that we couldn't help wondering how long it would take to get there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.

We were first greeted with the barking by a pack of dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters who had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and recommended wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya and other fruits from their trees in the back yard.

When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting competition to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many traditional stories about Hawaii that were hugely popular with tourists. On the last day of our week-long stay, we were invited to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, listening to musicians and meeting interesting locals.

Cathy suffered some terrible illnesses in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she finally became healthy.

Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.

The college years are supposed to be a time for important growth in autonomy and the development of adult identity.

Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world's lakes and oceans.

Chengdu has dozens of new millionaires, Asia's biggest building, and fancy new hotels. But for tourists like me, pandas are its top attraction.

The possibility that there is life on other planets in the universe has always inspired scientists to explore the outer space.

Try to understand what's actually happening instead of acting on the assumption you've made.

It took them a long time to get to the zoo. It was a two-hour journey.

She says if I decide to do something, it takes her much time to stop it.

My grandpa is the best cook in China and he can make the most delicious dishes.

There is hardly any standing room in the bus.

All the women teachers can have a rest on March 8th, because it is their own holiday.

In order to buy a nice gift, he went to two gift stores.

Professor White gave me one of the best pieces of advice I've ever heard.

For example, we can do reading for one and a half hours and play sports for one hour every day.

It makes you search for more information about your favourite singers on the Internet.

He was tall, with broad shoulders and a beard that turned from black to grey over years.

I used to have to work at weekends doing endless homework.

When tea got popular in Britain, there was a crying need for good cups with handles to suit British habits.

Mr Green and Mr Brown are neighbours of my sister's.

There's a paper factory near our school.

There are many cattle and cows on his father's farm.

Instead of focusing on my failure, I stopped to reflect on my experiences in the past few years as a debater.

The main rules that the teacher taught us were attitude, discipline and balance.

The separation of the fish bone from the lower half of the flesh is usually done by the host and hostess. This is especially true in southern China.

In Chinese kung fu, however, a difference is made between "external" and " internal" kung fu.

Flowering in May, peonies' large petals and strong colors are linked to prosperity and richness in traditional Chinese culture.

There are a variety of things you can put inside the roujiamo.

Though dogs are seen as companions and part of the family today, China and Western countries do not have the same cultural beliefs about dogs.

World-famous physicist Stephen Hawking died at the age of 76. He died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday.

Baisha never bred but overcame several illnesses to live for more than twice the 15-year life expectancy of wild pandas.

The lack of sleep can lead to many serious problems.

How lucky we were even though my precious equipment and documents were all burnt to the ground!

But much like other sports events, a lot of professional competitors rule the triathlon world.

Hearing of Al's death,I thought,"What a complete failure!"

Computer game designers often create interesting video games to tempt players to keep playing.

Her life is full of laughter and love.

The Harry Potter books are quite popular; they are in great demand in this city.

The officer insisted that Michael did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.

Why do you choose to work in an international travel agency? Well, you know, English is my strength. So it is my best choice.

Can I help you with it? I appreciate your offer, but I can manage it myself.

You'd better write down the phone number of that restaurant for future reference.

He will come to understand your efforts sooner or later. It's just a matter of time.

My first impression of him was that he was a kind and thoughtful young man.

Your performance as a student will be excellent if you develop a habit of reflecting on how you learn.

Teachers have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their professional competence.

Anyway,I can't cheat him--it's against all my principles.

Always remember to put such dangerous things as knives out of children's reach.

"Tommy,run! Be quick! The house is on fire!" the mother shouted, with panic clearly in her voice.

What's the point, in your opinion,of helping him if he doesn't make an effort to help himself?

There's a tradition in our office that when it's somebody's birthday, they bring in a cake for us all to share.

We'd better discuss everything in detail before we work out the plan.

Last year the number of students who graduated with a driving license reached 200,000, an average of 40,000 per year.

I haven't seen Sara since she was a little girl, and she has changed beyond recognition.

Those who suffer from headache will find they get relief from this medicine.

James took the magazines off the little table to make room for the television.

The doctor is skilled at treating heart trouble and never accepts any gift from his patients, so he has a very good reputation.

The school advisers help you talk through your problem but they don't give you any direct solution.

The World Health Organization gave a warning to the public without any delay when the virus of H1N1 hit Mexico in April, 2009.

Hiking by oneself can be fun and good for health.It may also be good for character building.

In our class, when the bell rang and the teacher closed his book, it was a signal for everyone to stand up.

The girls’ shoes were covered with mud, so I asked them to take them off before they got into Tom’s car.

Dogs have a very good sense of smell and are often used to search for survivors in an earthquake.

The top leaders of the two countries are holding talks in a friendly atmosphere.

From their position on the top of the TV Tower, visitors can have a better view of the city.

I'm trying to break the habit of getting up too late.

I can't repair these until tomorrow,I'm afraid. That's OK. There's no hurry.

What's the sense of having a public open space where you can't eat, drink or even simply hang out for a while?

I can't say which wine is the best--it's a matter of personal taste.

There are two bookcases/bookshelves in her room. Both are beside the flowers with large leaves.

A steel works and two paper works have been set up in our city.

It is the practice in this restaurant that if you don't like the dishes, you can leave without paying any money.

My good performance in the job interview left me optimistic about my future and about what I can do here.

Students should involve themselves in community activities where they can gain experience for growth.

The museum is far away from here. It's about forty minutes' walk.

He is Mary and Lily's grandfather.

My father hired two men workers helping him on the farm.

All of us have read thrilling stories. In many of them the hero had only a limited and specified time to live.

"As soon as he opens his mouth and sings in Chinese, the Chinese are very surprised and they feel very proud of him," said his music teacher.

Linda, please tell me a little bit about yourself.

Feeling that I could not stand waiting in such a line any longer, I decided to join another one.

Many Asian cultures have originated their own calligraphy styles, but China's is unequaled because of its beauty, grace and history.

The students must be made to understand how important each subject is to them.

I'd like to go to climb the mountain this weekend. Me, too.

Simon is more careful than I/me.

You, Joe and I will attend the meeting.

We, you and they will visit the nursing home.

I'm not feeling myself today after so much walking! Let's talk tomorrow.

Sorry, I'm not myself today. Ive had some bad news about my sick father.

My mum would like me to go home early, but I am staying here a bit longer to enjoy myself.

Please make yourself at home and help yourself to some fish.

Hiking by oneself can be fun and good for health. It may also be good for character training.

"Seeing a thing for oneself is better than hearing about it" means that secondhand experience is less reliable than first-hand experience, which is perfectly true.

The fire went out of itself.

You must paint the wall yourself.

I myself did the homework last night.

I want to know this: Is he really busy now?

She married an American, and that surprised every one of us.

Such was Albert Einstein, a great scientist who lived a very simple life.

He is said to move to the countryside, and I think so.

Are you leaving the city? I'm afraid so.

Hello! This is Alex speaking. Is that Amy there?

Can hard work change a person that much?

Every student in our class passed the English exam yesterday.

For boys, you can buy socks for only $5 each.

My friend Lucy is a lovely girl, who is full of wisdom. One day she made a decision that she would go to the town to buy some boxes of apples and two loaves of bread before the prices went up. On the way to the town, she saw several children playing on the grass, and some women sitting in the shade, chatting happily. After doing the shopping, she headed for her village. Suddenly a heavy rain poured down. As a result, she had no choice but to take shelter from the rain, during which time she had the freedom to have a chat with other people. The communication made her relaxed, and it seemed to shorten the length of the time she waited for the rain to stop.

Every student does not realize the importance of the chance.

Not every student realizes the importance of the chance.

None of them knew about the plan because it was a secret.

Who is in the room? No one/Nobody.

Something is wrong with my ears. I cant hear clearly sometimes.

You mustn't eat anything until you see the doctor.

What are you doing now? Nothing.

I hope everything goes well.

John and mary have both won the prizes.

All the students in my class like our teachers.

I've lived in New York and Chicago but I don't like either of them very much.

Larry asked Bill and Peter to go on a picnic with him, but neither of them wanted to, because they had plenty of work to do.

Although she had suffered from a serious illness for years, she lost none of her enthusiasm for life.

He refused to answer any of the questions.

You cannot keep both the gifts to yourself; one of them is for your brother.

Recycling is one way to protect the environment; reusing is another.

I don't like this hat. Please show me another one.

There are many books on the table. Some are English, the others/the other ones are French.

It is very difficult, and few people understand it.

It is very difficult, but a few people understand it.

Unfortunately, I had little money on me.

Tomb Sweeping Day——the day on which people remember their dead relatives and visit their graves, has just gone. But this year, an interesting story happened on that day. Let me share it with you.

At that night, after dinner, a boy was taking a walk in the road. When he walked past a convenience store he thought of going in to buy something. Then he realized that he didn't have money with him. So, his mother was phoned to bring some money to him.

While waiting for his money, the boy saw an old man burning joss paper by the road. "What are you doing here?" the boy asked him. "I am sending money to my family," he said. Then he asked the boy, "What are you doing here?" "I'm waiting for my family to send money to me."

On/Upon hearing this, the old man's face turned pale and he ran away immediately. The boy shouted to him, "Hey, don't run! I'm just waiting for my family to send money to me!" Suddenly, all the people burning joss paper nearby also ran away.