Fortunately, I had a little money on me.

They looked at each other and laughed.

They were pleased with one another.

We pointed out each other's shortcomings.

Yesterday I lost my pen and I couldn't find it. So I had to buy a new one.

They can provide you with a very good travel route, one that can suit both your interests and pockets.

He wants to buy a house, one by the sea.

The traffic lights on the main streets have a longer green signal than those on the small ones.

Life in the countryside seems more exciting than that in town.

It often rains here in summer.

It is 6:30 now, and it will be half an hour before we have our meeting.

It is twenty miles from here to the village.

An average of just 18.75 cm of rain fell last year, making it the driest year since California became a state in 1850.

She had a baby last night, but I don't know whether it was a boy or a girl.

It is said that all of them have gone to the cinema.

It's no use crying over spilt milk.

No matter where he is, he makes it a rule to go for a walk before breakfast.

I find it fun playing with the little boy.

It is a pity that you can't go with her.

I hate it that you leave the door open.

I'd appreciate it if you could attend our party.

There are several reasons why school uniforms are a good idea. First of all, uniforms help the school look smart. The students feel that they belong to a particular group. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody has/will have to worry about fashion. Everybody wears the same style of clothes. Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways. A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform. On the edge of the jacket, there is a piece of cloth that/which gives off light in the dark. When the children are walking or cycling to school on dark mornings, car drivers can easily see them.

But can uniforms help improve school standards? The answer to this question is not clear. One study in America found that students' grades improved a little after the school introduced uniforms. But some students didn't want to wear the uniform. Other American studies showed no connection/connections between uniforms and school performance.

School uniforms are traditional in Britain, but some schools are starting to get rid of them. Some very good schools don't have a uniform policy. However, uniforms are still popular. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.

It was yesterday that he got married.

It is in the middle of the room that stands a large table.

Nervously facing challenges, I know I will whisper to myself the two simple words "Be yourself".

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.

In the cafe, customers will enjoy themselves in the historical environment that is created for them.

They come to camp, wanting to know what it is like to be an astronaut or a pilot.

Fire extinguishers are located on each floor and in each apartment.

"She thought I had hurt myself," says Pahlsson.

But Sarah,who has taken part in shows along with top models, wants to prove that she has brains as well as beauty.

However, the railway quickly proved to be a great success and within six months, more than 25,000 people were using it every day.

In many ways, the education system in the US is not very different from that in the UK.

My mother and father were united in their way of raising children, but it mostly fell to my mother to actually carry it out.

This time, we stayed together, in case anything else unusual happen.

The female hormones also protect the body in another way. They help the body defend itself against some kinds of infections.

Some think that a woman's body cells have a tendency to age more slowly than a man's. Others think that a man's body cells have a tendency to age more quickly.

For the first time, I feel good about myself because I'm doing something, not because someone told me I was doing good.

The research group produced two reports based on the survey, but neither contained any useful suggestions.

The quality of education in this small school is better than that in some larger schools.

How would you like it if you were watching your favorite TV program and someone came into the room and just shut it off without asking you?

The meeting will be held in September, but nobody knows the date for sure.

To warm himself, the sailor sat in front of the fire rubbing one bare foot against the other.

Niki is always full of ideas, but none is useful to my knowledge.

Some parents thought it useless for girls to go to school.

I hate it when my mother asks me to eat eggs.

Don't be afraid of challenge; there is nothing like it to bring out the best in a person.

Life in the city is quite different from that in the country.

Something is wrong with my watch. It doesn't work.

I had no idea which of the two books was better, so I took both of them.

On the internet, we can learn news both at home and abroad and all kinds of other information.

How far is it from your company to the place where you live?

He bought a chocolate cake, and put it in a secret place.

As we all know, Charles Dickens is considered to be a great English writer.

I had thought there would be many students in the hall, but when I went in, I found none.

Dad lost his job, and as Mum explained, "He was lucky to find another one."

I worried about whether I hurt her feelings.

I have three sons but none of them lives nearby.

Some day, we are sure to understand the things that matter are those that can't always be bought with money.

In the deaf culture of North America, many listeners show applause not by clapping their hands but by waving them in the air.

Dating sites also make it easy to avoid someone who you are not interested in.

More danger exists, but they cannot see it.

That time, I thought he was a strange man who got on my nerves.

I realized it was foolish to judge AI that way.

I turned to bookstores and libraries seeking information about the book mentioned in his lecture, but found none.

Varieties of solutions have been provided for us to solve the problem. We can choose one to start with.

Make sure you've got the passports and tickets and everything before you leave.

According to a study carried out in the USA, shorter men are more likely to express themselves eagerly than those of normal height.

I dropped my watch and it broke.

From the bottom of our hearts, do we sincerely treat them equally?

It is very common for students to be physically present in class, but mentally absent because they are using their mobiles.

After a long journey I reached Yunnan. With its minority villages and impressive landscapes, Yunnan had a lot to offer.

After the 1960s, he devoted himself to Blues and Jazz.

However, while some companies continue to find some methods of preventing workday playing, addicted players still have their own ways to enjoy playing video games during working hours.

Larry asks Bill and Peter to go on a picnic with him, but neither of them wants to, because they have work to do.

My brother would like to buy a good watch but none was available from that shop.

New technologies have made one possible to turn out new products faster and at a lower cost.

When you are done with the book, just give it to Lucy or Helen or whoever.

No matter where he is, he makes it a rule to go for a walk before breakfast.

They produced two reports, neither of which contained any useful suggestions.

I got this bicycle for nothing, my friend gave it to me when she bought a new one.

We feel it our duty to make our country a better place.

If you're buying today's paper from the stand, could you get one for me?

The cost of renting a house in central Xi'an is higher than that in any other area of the city.

I like this house with a beautiful garden in front, but I don't have enough money to buy it.

There is something in his words. We should have a try.

I knew that nothing would ever discourage him; he would never give up wanting to be a director.

Would you like tea or coffee? Neither, thank you. I've just had some water.

Why don't you bring it to his attention that you're too ill to work on?

When you introduce me to Mr. Johnson, could you please say something for me?

If our parents do everything for us children,we won't learn to depend on ourselves.

Jane was asked a lot of questions, but she didn't answer any of them.

Nothing in my life impressed me so deeply as my first visit to the Palace Museum.

The two girls are so alike that strangers find it difficult to tell one from the other.

On my desk is a photo that my father took of me when I was a baby.

John, when shall we meet again, Thursday or Friday? Neither. I'll be off to London then.

All that's important is that you are doing your best and moving in the right direction.

Wow! You've got so many clothes. But none of them are in fashion now.

One of the most important questions they had to consider was that of public health.

You are a team star! Working with others is really your cup of tea.

Surprisingly, Susan's beautiful hair reached below her knees and made itself almost an overcoat for her.

Charles was alone at home,with no one looking after him.

The CDs are on sale! Buy one and you get one completely free.

Over the past 20 years, the Internet helped change our world in one way or another for the better.

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The colour of my coat is different from that of yours.

Swimming is my favourite sport. There is nothing like swimming as a means of keeping fit.

Neither side is prepared to talk to the other unless we can smooth things over between them.

The fact that she was foreign made it difficult for her to get a job in that country.

Charles was alone at home, with no one looking after him.

"It is known to us/all," said the expert, "that tobacco contains nicotine and other harmful products, so you should give up smoking."

Those who are interested in the job can get in touch with us as soon as possible by telephone or e-mail.

Before you leave your position, you should consider the effect it will have on you.

To fall asleep, I have tried several ways but it seems that none works.

The three film stars got off the car, each wearing a pair of sunglasses.

John is very reliable--if he promises to do something he'll do it.

So his mother, who was unwilling to pay for his education, brought him home to look after the sheep.

It is probably one of the earliest and longest lasting sports that uses both muscles and brain.

This is also where friends and family gather to keep warm and talk at night. Sitting by the fire made me feel peaceful, and it was like I was experiencing the traditional Chinese way of life.

There are many kinds of reference books available in the book market. A smart use of these books is certainly beneficial, but the misuse and overuse of them may cause a lot of problems.

My mother told me a funny story.

The people here are very friendly to us.

Even a child can understand it.

I like almost all of them.

Hot and wet, you couldn't imagine the climate here in summer.

The survivors lay on the beach, exhausted and shocked.

Can you see the words clearly on the blackboard?

Fortunately, everything worked out all right in the end.

Our teachers are strict with us in the study.

I have to be off now.

You must keep your eyes open if you are going to make your trip to the United Kingdom enjoyable and worthwhile!

He kept the fire on for a few minutes.

If you weaken and have a cigarette. do not feel ashamed.

Perhaps it makes us feel more content with our life.

He is much afraid to sleep at home alone.

He is the most famous scientist alive in the world today.

Time alone will show who is right.

Our present problem is how to help reduce the noise around the school.

The people present at the meeting are mostly from the west of China.

Attention, please! I've got something important to tell you all.

It's nothing serious at all.

There is a lake full of fish to the west of my hometown.

He is a man difficult to deal with.

All the people on this island, young or old, are fond of music.

My friend Henry and I always walk home together after school, for we live in the same block and both of us like football. One afternoon on our way home, we were about to say goodbye to each other when we heard a loud shout behind us. As we looked around to see what had happened, we found a middle-aged woman lying on the ground, bleeding. We realised that she had been knocked down by the black car in front of her. We hurried to help her, but a man with dark glasses came over and tried to prevent Henry and me from getting closer to the wounded woman. So we got very angry with him. How could he stop us from helping a dying woman? The man asked us to turn around and we were surprised to see a man carrying a video camera on the shoulder. They were just shooting a film!

There are many buildings over 20 storeys high.

The beautiful is not always the same as the good.

The doctor used to help the poor.

The old are taken good care of here.

They sang loud/loudly in the house next to ours.

The stars were shining bright/brightly.

Marie held the baby tight/tightly in her arms.

We are working hard to serve our country better in the future.

He got up very late and hardly had time for breakfast.

She always came home late.

Lately, I've had trouble sleeping.

The meeting went on in a most friendly atmosphere.

Your answers are mostly correct.

Most of your answers are correct.

The National Day is drawing near.

I nearly fell into the river.

Look! The kite is flying high in the sky.

The teacher spoke very highly of her work.

He opened the door wide.

English is widely used in the world.

It's almost a common belief that the best food you can find in a place is not in the fancy restaurants, but in the backstreets. These spots are usually away from popular tourist attractions, which means that to find them you'll need the spirit of an explorer.

That's how I came across roujiamo when I was exploring Beijing. I found a restaurant that sold dishes from Xi'an when I explored the area around my office one day. I decided to try it out.

My roujiamo was made fresh, so the bread was still warm. It was soft when I bit into it, and the meat inside was delicious and tender. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I ordered more to take home with me. Though it's just a snack, it's still quite filling and can easily satisfy your appetite.

There are a variety of things you can put inside the "mo", as the bread is called. For example, in certain areas in Xi'an, the meat used is usually beef, but in Gansu Province, mutton is more common. And the first roujiamo that I tried was made with pork. However it's made, it's still a tasty snack. And for an American like me who grew up eating hamburgers, it's a perfect combination of East and West.