He is always practicing playing the piano after school.

He can't afford to buy such an expensive car.

Tom managed to cut down dozens of trees.

Your sick mother needs looking after.

Your sick mother needs to be looked after.

Our teacher requires this be done in no time.

Your plane takes off at a quarter past two in the afternoon.

They are looking forward to visiting the Beihai Park.

I love coming here and seeing my family and all the friends I have made over the years.

Kate heard a man's voice in the background, but she couldn't make out what he was saying.

More wind power stations will spring up to meet the demand for clean energy.

Friedman points out that the green economy is a chance to keep American strength.

Already well over 400 of the total of 6,800 languages are close to extinction, with only a few elderly speakers left.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown would like to see their daughter settled down, get married, and have kids.

Many businesses started up by college students have taken off thanks to the comfortable climate for business creation.

He did not compromise easily, but was willing to accept any constructive advice for a worthy cause.

Mary was silent during the early part of the discussion but finally she gave voice to her opinion on the subject.

I'm going to take advantage of this tour to explore the history of the castle.

I hate it when she calls me at work--I'm always too busy to carry on a conversation with her.

Don't worry. I'm sure your missing glasses will turn up sooner or later.

The Caffeine Catch

Caffeine, a chemical typically found in coffee, has caused a lot of concern because it is one of the few drugs that show up regularly in our food supply. You probably have been using/have used caffeine since childhood. Caffeine was in your first Coke. If you ever enjoyed a chocolate bar, you ate caffeine. Soft drinks are the major source of caffeine for most children and even some adults. Recently, caffeine has found its way into orange, apple, and other flavored drinks.

Small amounts of caffeine——a cup or two of coffee a day——seem safe for most people. However, some people have trouble with even small amounts. One cup of coffee in the late afternoon or evening will cause them to stay awake almost all night. Larger amounts of caffeine can cause a problem called caffeinism. You get very nervous and you can't sleep.

It is possible that caffeine may cause birth defects in humans, too. One study showed that women who drank a lot of coffee, like eight or more cups per day, while they were pregnant were more likely to have children with birth defects.

It is said that body language accounts for 55 percent of a first impression while what you say just 7 percent.

The university started some new language programs to cater for the country's Silk Road Economic Belt.

Tom had to turn down the invitation to the party last weekend because he was too busy.

Body language can give away a lot about your mood, so standing with your arms folded can send out a signal that you are being defensive.

There is no doubt that this candidate's advantage lies in his ability to communicate with foreigners in English.

Peter will take up his post as the head of the travel agency at the end of next month.

When the sports hero turned up at our party, he was welcomed with open arms.

How could you turn down such a fantastic job when you have been out of work for months?

Some insects take on the colour of their surroundings to protect themselves.

We'll have to work out how much food we'll need for the party.

Through the economic reform, the economic situation of China turned out much better than it used to be.

I'm surprised to hear that Sue and paul have broken up. I thought they would get married.

I'll set off/out early to avoid the traffic.

All drugs for humans must go through trials to prove their safety and effectiveness before being placed on the market.

Have you come up with some new ideas?

Making good use of waste can help us cut down the costs.

As we joined the crowd I got separated from my friends.

Some passengers complain that it usually takes so long to fill in travel insurance documents.

The sports meet will be put off till next week because of bad weather.

After ten years of hard work, his dream came true in the end.

As we all know, Diao Yu Island has belonged to China since the Second World War.

They are looking forward to visiting China again.

With time going by, his memory seems to get worse.

With his outstanding performance, Zhang Wei turned out to be the Winner of the "Voice of China 2015".

On Oct 29th, 2015, China further relaxed its more than three-decade-old family planning policy to allow all couples to have a second child and the new law took effect officially on Jan lst, 2017.

Despite the fact that all three teams adopted different approaches to the problem, they were all immediate successes.

All these documents must be submitted to the university you are applying for before December.

When he realized the police had spotted him, the man made for the exit as quickly as possible.

As we know, keeping positive is beneficial to the process of our work and study. You can say that again. Struggle not to let negative ideas take over.

It is reported that indoor golf, relatively new, is starting to catch up on traditional markets, especially in urban areas in the USA and Europe.

My camera can be adjusted to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions.

Thanks to the vivid photos going with the text, everything in the book comes to life to the readers.

While intelligent people can often simplify the complex, a fool is more likely to complicate the simple.

The successful investment enlarged his personal fortune.

His visit is intended to strengthen ties between the two countries.

The book is meant for children.

The man referred to in the talk is one of my friends.

We had walked far before we lost our way.

If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her.

Bob loves taking apart clocks. However, he never manages to put them together again.

I often look up the words I don't know in the dictionary or on the Internet.

We set out to paint the whole house but finished only the front part that day.

Armed with the information you have gathered, you can set about preparing your business plan.

He had to pause from time to time to wipe the sweat from his forehead, because the air-conditioning system broke down.

I's surprising that your brother picked up Russian so quickly--he hasn't lived there very long.

I've got into the habit of calling in on my grandparents on my way home from school.

William found it increasingly difficult to read,for his eyesight was beginning to fail.

I'm so glad you've come here to see to this matter in person.

Mary,I reminded John of his promise to help you.

I opened a bank account after I made $1,000 by doing a part-time job during the summer vacation.

Are you still mad at her? Not really, but I can't deny that her remarks hurt me.

What are you doing out of bed,Tom? You're supposed to be asleep.

You are old enough to earn your own living.

I can put up with the house being untidy, but hate it if it's not clean.

She came across an old friend of hers yesterday while she was shopping at the department store.

They are broadening the bridge to speed up the flow of traffic.

You look upset. What's the matter? I had my proposal turned down again.

The school isn't the one I really wanted to go to, but I suppose I'll just have to make the best of it.

To get a better grade, you should go over the notes again before the test.

Mary is really good at taking notes in class. She can put down almost every word her teacher says.

My mother opened drawer to put away the knives and spoons.

The exam results will be put up on Friday afternoon.

How did you like Nick's performance last night? To be honest, his singing didn't appeal to me much.

Parents attach much importance to education, they will do their best to give their children that priceless gift.

We've just moved into a bigger house and there's a lot to do. Let's get down to it.

Your house is always so neat--how do you manage it with three children?

Thousands of foreigners were attracted to the Shanghai World Expo the day it opened.

The majority of people in the town strongly support the plan to build a playground for children.

The experiment has ruled out the possibility of the existence of any life on that planet, but it does not mean there is no life on other planets.

Had she lived up to her promise, she would have made it to Yale University.

Many visitors were attracted to the place.

No matter how low you consider yourself, there is always someone looking up to you wishing they were that high.

Joining the firm as a clerk, he got rapid promotion, and ended up as a manager.

The meeting will be put off till next week because of some unexpected things.

Through the economic reform, the economic situation of China turned out much better than it used to be.

I'm surprised to hear that Sue and Paul have broken up. I thought they would get married.

Making good use of waste can help us cut down the costs.

Though Tom was impolite to the new teacher, she forgave him for what he said.

I saw a young mother struggling with her baby son.

When I got into the office, I found Mr. Green buried in his work, without noticing my arrival.

Despite recent advancements in 3D food printing, the industry has many challenges to overcome.

"It's such a nice place," Mother said as she sat at the table reserved for customers.

But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.

I'm pleased to see you here.

I am expecting to hear from you.

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting so long.

She is said to have studied abroad last year.

Mary seems to be thinking deeply.

I happened to be watching TV when she called.

To climb the mountain road was hard work but to go down the hills was great fun.

It's not easy to find your way around the town.

To choose time is to save time.

Your father has at last decided to stop smoking.

I find it impossible to change her idea.

I'm worried about how to pass the exam.

He has no choice but to leave.

I was interested in astronomy and he asked me to give a presentation to the class.

My parents always make me do my homework before I go out.

Anyhow my goal is to provide humans with a life of high quality.

Its purpose is to involve visitors in physical exercise and athletic competition.

I can't think of any good advice to give her.

I am always the first person to get to the office.

Is that a good place to hang out?

This is the best way to make friends (with).

We are looking for a place to lie (in).

Zhang jian is the first Chinese to swim across the Bohai Strait.

Who was the last to leave the room that day?

I am much honoured to be invited to speak here.

I am delighted to receive your e-mail.

One of my old friends came to see me from Beijing yesterday.

In order to ensure success we must make a complete and thorough plan.

The speaker raised her voice so as to make herself heard.

We need more money in order to/so as to improve transport in London.

We have got so plenty of food as to treat our guests.

Is that room big enough to seat all of us?

She hurried to the station only to be told the train had gone.

To make things worse, many of the men have gone off to cities in search of higher pay, leaving women from nearby villages to carry on with the work.

To take all things consideration, her life is a happy one.

How to solve the problem remains to be discussed.

I'm still wondering what time to start off tomorrow.

What concerns me most is whom to depend on.

Will you please show me how to get to the nearest bank?

I don't know what to do next.

Some people seem to let their kids do whatever they like.

I watched the little girl enter the hall.

The young man is made to work 12 hours every day.

I can do everything around the house except cook.

Will you help me (to) find my pen?

Your rich experience will help you to find a good job.

He refuses to spend time with us or do as we tell him.

They came not to save us, but to conquer us.

We had better get you to hospital.

Kitty would rather go to the park than watch TV.

We cannot but admire her courage.

We could do nothing but wait.

The boys have nothing to do but move around in the streets.

Why not go to the cinema today?

His greatest happiness is to work for the happiness of all.

All I had to do was go to school and spend a few hours studying when I came home.

We would not only be able to travel around the world, but also go to study in any world-famous university we want to.

Ms King lied to us because she had to.

Aren't you a lawyer? No, but I want to be.

Hasn't he finished writing the report? No, but he ought to have.

I'll give you a wonderful article to read.

Please lend me a pen to write with.

School uniforms are not cool enough, so students don't know what to expect.

This house is to let.

The causes of the accident are not far to seek.

The careless driver is to blame for this accident.

There's a lot of work to do/to be done.

There are six e-mails to write today.

There is nothing for me to do today.

In 1993, China used 1.2 billion tons of coal for heating and generating electricity.

I have no idea of his having done such a thing against you.

Do you mind my using your computer?

Everyone hates being laughed at in public.

I remember once being taken/having been taken to the museum.

Finding a job is difficult these days.

Smoking may cause cancer.

Growing flowers is my hobby.

Mr. Green has a beautiful garden. He keeps an eye on it carefully every day. He thinks it makes sense to plant some vegetables in it. And he keeps the vegetables free from chemicals, which does good to his health. His neighbours look up to Mr. Green, who often turn to him for advice when they come across problems, which can't be figured out on their own. This accounts for Mr. Green's kindness and popularity.

Last Sunday I paid a visit to Mr. Green. He gave me some advice on how to get rid of pests and take advantage of the modern technology to produce tasty vegetables, which made me pleased.

Sailing a boat is great fun.

It is no use regretting your past mistakes.

It is fun playing with children.

It's nice seeing you again.

My hobby is painting.

Her favorite sport is skiing.

Seeing is believing.

I suggested going for a walk.

Would you mind opening the door?

He objected to changing his job.

There's still no hope of winning the game.

He was fond of speaking French.

Her coming to help encouraged all of us.

Jane's being careless caused so much trouble.

I wonder, Mr. Adams, if you'd mind us asking a few questions.

He suggested students going to school on foot.

His being late again and again made the manager angry.

A group of students walked along the street. shouting and laughing.

I saw a stranger entering your office.

Having lived there for 3 years, he knows the way very well.

When the spring cleaning season arrived this year I decided that it was time to get rid of not only a winter's worth of dust and dirt but much stuff as well. The stuff was lining my walls, filling my shelves, and crowding my closets which didn't bring me one bit of happiness.

It turned out to be an even bigger job than I thought. I threw away twenty-year-old bills, useless papers and broken bowls. I found some clothes that I no longer wore and decided to give them away to the local Goodwill. Old books were boxed up to be passed on for others to read and enjoy. It took several days to get it all done, and in the end I was able to walk through my home easily. My heart was a lot lighter too. It was so good to deal with all the junk and just focus on the essential stuff in life again.

What is the essential stuff? A loving heart is essential. Sharing all of these things is absolutely essential. The essential stuff can't be bought, sold, or stored. It can only be chosen, created, and given away.