Having been ill for three months, he felt he was cut off from the world.

The question being discussed is of great importance.

Having been criticized by the teacher, he gave up smoking.

He told me the exciting new.

The lecture, starting at 7:00 p.m. last night, was followed by an observation of the moon with telescopes.

He's really amusing and tells jokes when he thinks we're getting bored.

Jenny could hear them arguing outside.

If you see soldiers wearing sky-blue helmets, they are United Nations peace keepers.

It hasnt rained for a month, making the crops hard to grow.

When reading the novel, I heard the telephone ring.

Arriving home, he showed me a large bright clean home.

Living far from the school, he has to get up early every morning.

My brother ran away, shouting loudly.

Getting up earlier, you will catch the bus.

Knowing all this, I still wanted to have a try.

Given enough care, the children can cooperate better.

Greatly encouraged, we made up our minds to carry on the hard work.

Not treated in time, the injured woman died soon.

I was amazed at the news.

I felt confused, even bored.

Yangshuo, China

It was raining lightly when I arrived in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didn't care. A few hours before/earlier, I'd been at home in Hong Kong, with its choking smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.

I'd skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li River that/which are pictured by artists in so many Chinese paintings. Instead, I'd headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, it's only an hour away by car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city.

Yangshuo is really beautiful. A Study of travelers conducted by the website Trip Advisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it regularly arranges quick getaways here for people living in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

Keep your eyes shut for two minutes.

Almost no student is seen punished in this school.

Did you have your homework finished?

Now let's have all the windows cleaned.

I had my computer repaired yesterday.

She had her money stolen on the bus.

Asked about his address, the boy didn't respond.

The boy, asked about his address, didn't respond.

Bitten by the snake in the bush, Susan was sent back to the camp.

Given more time and money, we would have done the work better.

United, we stand; divided, we fall.

The pop star hurried up to her car, followed by her fans.

The president entered the hall, accompanied by a group of laders.

Learning about a language is easier than using it.

It's easier to learn about a language than to use it.

It is not good for you to smoke so much.

Smoking is forbidden here.

My bike needs to be repaired.

My bike needs repairing.

He began learning/to learn Japanese three years ago.

He required seeing/to see my passport.

I meant to go, but my father would not allow me to.

The children are looking forward to the party to be held next weekend.

There are two teaching buildings in our school.

There are lots of students wishing to join us.

The power station being built now will be one of the largest in China.

Some people invited to the party are famous poets.

He hurried to the airport only to find that the plane had taken off.

It rained heavily in the south, causing serious flooding in several provinces.

He got up early to catch the train.

Working in the countryside, we learned a lot from the peasants.

Brandon was running along the path, (being) followed by a dog.

(Being) led by the local guide, they had no difficulty reaching their destination.

Brought up in his hometown, he knows little about the outside world.

Having been well tended for half a year, my granny became far better.

I saw her enter the classroom.

I saw her entering the classroom.

I heard the song sung.

They would like the book (to be) published this year.

I don't like the problem (to be) solved this way.

Farmers don't want their land (to be) built on.

Having finished his work, he went out to play volleyball.

The dark clouds having dispersed, the sun shone again.

We shall thresh the wheat, weather permitting.

We redoubled our efforts, each man working like two.

Almost all metals are good conductors, silver being the best of all.

Generally speaking, this book is not very difficult.

Judging from what you say, he has done a very good job.

Considering that he has been in China for only a year, he speaks Chinese well.

With the door open, the noise of the machine is almost deafening.

With her sister out, she had to stay at home alone.

The book is much easier to read with pictures in it.

With the boy to lead the way, we will find the cave easily tomorrow.

With so many children talking and laughing, I couldn't settle down to my work.

The boy was crying with the toy broken.

To enjoy the convenience of digital payment, many senior citizens started to use smart phones.

China's image is improving steadily, with more countries recognizing its role in international affairs.

Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior.

A new study shows that we keep using old devices well after they go out of style.

An avalanche once closed the path, killing 63 people.

Sixteen years earlier, Pahlsson had removed the diamond ring to cook a meal.

Many airlines now allow passengers to print their boarding passes online to save their valuable time.

The hospital has recently obtained new medical equipment, allowing more patients to be treated.

Many Chinese brands, having developed their reputations over centuries, are facing new challenges from the modern market.

I had as much fun sailing the seas as I now do working with students.

The cooling wind swept through our bedroom windows, making air conditioning unnecessary.

I was watching the clock all through the meeting, as I had a train to catch.

The national park has a large collection of wildlife, ranging from butterflies to elephants.

Jim has retired, but he still remembers the happy time spent with his students.

To return to the problem of water pollution, I'd like you to look at a study conducted in Australia in 2012.

In art criticism, you must assume the artist has a secret message hidden within the work.

In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Fat and salt are very important parts of a diet. They are required to process the food that we eat, to recover from injury and for several other bodily functions.

By eating more fast food people will get more salt and fat than they need in their diet.

I have always enjoyed all the events you organized and I hope to attend many more in the coming years.

In addition, attracted by interesting topics, you are free to get involved in the weekly discussion.

When I was in Grade 5, I met a teacher who made me remember her forever.

After school, I went back home on time to help my parents do some housework while enjoying some light music.

You can make more friends from different parts of the country by serving them when working there.

Nowadays there are some students using cell phones to copy teachers' lecture notes.

They were glad to see the tough problems solved very quickly.

Enjoying the beauty of nature, we should try our best to protect it.

The Chinese restaurant named New Panda Buffet provides genuine Chinese food, which many diners have given 5-star reviews.

68% of the students surveyed have studying anxiety as well as poor eyesight.

There is a growing tendency nowadays for some people to treat animals as living meat and walking fur.

Protecting the environment is the theme of the show.

Any student who is interested in it is welcome to participate.

It was the first time that I had swum in the sea, with waves coming one after another to the shore and making great noises.

Seeing this, my classmates and even some strangers encouraged me.

Still, you know how much I miss you and your cooking. The mere thought of the dishes you prepare makes my mouth water.

And for an American like me who grew up eating hamburgers, roujiamo is a perfect combination of East and West.

Once I arrived in China, my dream was to learn tai chi and kung fu.

After my arrival on campus on the first day, I went for a walk in the early morning. I saw some older peopl practicing tai chi slowly.

It is estimated that Chinese kung fu dates back to primitive sociely. At that time people used sticks to fight against wild beasts.

In Mao Zedong's poem Ode to the Plum blossom, the plum blossom was used to praise great soldiers who sacrificed their lives for a better life for Chinese people.

However,our discussions are more than just a way to practice our debating skills.

In my mind, they help us to become calm and consider winning and solving real problems as well.

Silk Road trades traveled together in long caravans of camels. This mode of travel provided protection from robbers who might attempt to rob/robbing the valuable goods being transported.

Hongcun, filled with lakes and beautiful Anhui-style buildings, is 900 years old. It was built to look like a big OX.

In the town, there are ancient bridges, a canal and temples, making you think of its past glory.

The little boy stared at the strange man questioningly, not knowing whether to believe what he had said.

There are always lots of people in the street, and there is always something to see or do.

We didn't speak to each other after that, and I didn't get close to anyone for fear of being hurt again.

Life isn't a match. It's a journey. If you spend that journey always trying to impress others, you're wasting your life.

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg just had a baby girl named Max, and to honor the occasion, he gave away the majority of his wealth.

Having finished her project, she was invited by the school to speak to the new students.

The old couple often take a walk after supper in the park with their pet dog following them.

I looked up and noticed a snake winding its way up the tree to catch its breakfast.

Offered an important role in a new movie, Andy has a chance to become famous.

Standing in a long queue, we waited for the store to open to buy a new iPad.

Used with care, one tin will last for six weeks.

If he takes on this work, he will have no choice but to meet an even greater challenge.

We've had a good start, but next, more work needs to be done to achieve the final success.

Tom took a taxi to the airport,only to find his plane high up in the sky.

This machine is very easy to operate. Anybody can learn to use it in a few minutes.

The players selected from the whole country are expected to bring us honor in this summer game.

Tony lent me the money, hoping that I'd do as much for him.

Simon made a big bamboo box to keep the little sick bird till it could fly.

Film has a much shorter history, especially when compared to such art forms as music and painting.

The party will be held in the garden, weather permitting.

After completing and signing it, please return the form to us in the envelope provided.

Basing an important decision more on emotion than on reason, you will regret it sooner or later.

Before driving into the city, you are required to get your car washed.

There are still many problems to be solved before we are ready for a long stay on the moon.

Gathering around the fire, the tourists danced with the local people.

The island, joined to the mainland by a bridge, is easy to go to.

Sarah pretended to be cheerful, saying nothing about the argument.

Passengers are permitted to carry only one piece of hand luggage onto the plane.

Translated into English, the sentence was found to have an entirely different word order.

Tsinghua University, founded in 1911, is home to a great number of outstanding figures.

Having been asked to work overtime that evening, I missed a wonderful film.

Do you wake up every morning, feeling energetic and ready to start a new day?

Look over there--there's a very long, winding path leading up to the house.

Bats are surprisingly long-lived creatures, some having a life span of around 20 years.

Before you quit your job, consider how your family would feel about your decision.

The news shocked the public, leading to great concern about students' safety at school.

Dina, having struggled for months to find a job as a waitress, finally took a position at a local advertising agency.

So far nobody has claimed the money discovered/found in the library.

Looking at my classmates' faces, I read the same excitement in their eyes.

I'm calling to enquire about the position advertised in yesterday's China Daily.

Having saved a little money, Jane was able to buy her mother a beautiful new watch.

Tom would love to take his little sister to the theatre this evening.

Considering your age, you are not allowed to go with us.

A man considered to be the greatest artist of the city won the first prize in the competition.

It was half an hour before she found herself walking in the wrong direction of her home.

As a foreigner,I was absorbed and charmed by the genuine warmth of welcome and unique culture during the trip.

Despite the previous rounds of talks, no agreement has been reached so far by the two sides.

If new farming methods succeed, they will increase their production by 20 percent.

Doctors and scientists have learned/learnt a great deal about sleep in the last thirty years.

At first, both of them joined together and the frog led his friend towards the pool in which he lived, and didn't stop until he reached the side of the water.

In the evenings, I often watch TV series or sport and the news again.

Lunch is always simple.

Light travels much faster than sound.

We leave London on 15th July, and we'll be taking a flight to Morocco, in northern Africa.

The plane leaves at three sharp.

Here comes Jo.

Jo is coming.

Here comes the bus!

I will definitely study medicine after I finish school.

I'll give you anything you ask for.

Please make sure that all the windows are closed before you leave.

Kevin throws the ball to Benson and Benson catches it. He jumps and casts it into the basket.

The three of us traveled around Europe for about a month last summer.

Did you call me this morning?

In the early evening we always stopped to make camp.

Li Mei always went to school on foot last year.

At four o'clock, Polly left work and stepped out into the fog.

She took off her coat and sat in the sofa.

He told me he would wait until my parents came back.

You haven't changed much since we last met.

It's three years since he went abroad.

It's weeks since I was ill.

It's weeks since I fell ill.

Dick will be on duty tomorrow.

I'm going to have a birthday party at home.

I'm going to quit my present job.

I'll answer the door.

The little boy is going to fall over.

I hope it will be fine tomorrow.

I'm taking the kids to the zoo this Sunday.

The new library opens next month.

When she comes, I'll tell her about it.

The Prime Minister is to visit Hungary in May.

We're about to start off.

She said she would be there at seven o'clock, and he thought she would keep her word.

We didn't know if she was going to be here tonight.

This was the call that announced there was about to be a whale hunt.

I was just about to go to bed when he came to see me.

I'm reading a work by Bernard Shaw.

We are making model planes these days.

I'm meeting Peter at the airport this afternoon.

Wait a moment, I'm coming.

I'm always losing keys.

She is constantly disturbing me.

Maria is always thinking of others instead of herself.

Tom is being a little impolite.

You're being annoying.

May I ask what you were doing in my restaurant the other day?

She asked him whether he was coming back for supper.

I was going to play tennis with you tomorrow.

When he knocked at the door, I was having a bath.

I was thinking if you could finish your work this week.

What will you be doing this time next year?

I never thought some day I would be working in New York.

Look! somebody has cleaned the sofa.

I have already searched the Internet but found nothing.

I have just read that book.

We have visited your factory before.

I've been very sad for the past few months.

I haven't bought books for two months.

I'll watch TV as soon as I've finished my homework.

If you have seen that movie, you will know this actor.

Have you ever been to an amusement park?

Tom has gone to the USA. He will be back in two months.

I've been in Hong Kong for two days.

She had learned some English before she went to America.

By the end of last month he had learned English for 6 years.

Like every school boy I had thought that going into space as an astronaut must be the best job in the world.

Hardly had we left the dormitory the next morning when we realized we forgot our map in the room.

Scarcely had I finished the exercise when the bell rang.

We had no sooner arrived than we asked him about the matter.

That was the first time that he had gone abroad.

I shall have finished reading the book by the end of this Friday.

Before long, he will have forgotten all about the matter.

How long have you been living here?

Have you been waiting long for me?

You have been saying you can succeed for three years.

I feel a little tired because I have been playing basketball.

He had been working in a factory before he came to Beijing.

They were building a skyscraper.

They built a skyscraper.

He took exercise after he got up.

He has been a doctor for 5 year.

He worked as a doctor for 5 years.

He has cleaned the room.

Last week they learned Lesson 12.

By the end of last week they had learned 3 units.

I have watered the flowers this morning.

I have been watering the flowers this morning.

I have known her for a long time.

Mr. White is a kind-hearted man living in a stone cottage located on the edge of the woods. He enjoys helping the people in trouble.

One day when he was walking along the river, he heard someone calling for help. Without hesitation, he hurried over to see what was happening, only to find a boy struggling in the water. The boy couldn't avoid being swept away by a great wave. Immediately, he jumped into the river to save the drowning boy. Having searched for the boy for about twenty minutes, he found him in the end and then pulled him out of water to the bank. Without his timely help, the boy couldn't have escaped being killed in the water. What a brave and kind man!

I've read this book three times.

Up to now he has been to the Great Wall three times.

He said he had been to the Great Wall three times.

All the employees except the manager are encouraged to work online at home.

I was brought up by my aunt.

The environment will be improved by our further efforts to reduce pollution.

The school library is now being built.

The hall was being built last year. I'm not sure whether it is completed.

The window is dirty because it hasn’t been cleaned for weeks.

Had the fire been put out when the firefighters arrived?

The design will have been done by the end of this week.

We gave the student some books.

The student was given some books by us.

Some books were given to the student by us.

All the villagers painted the houses white.

The houses were painted white by all the villagers.

I saw her enter the room.

She was seen to enter the room (by me).

The nurses in this hospital look after the patients very well.

The patients are well looked after by the nurses in this hospital.

Robert, a great golf player, once won a tournament. After receiving the check, he walked alone to his car in the parking lot and was approached by a young woman.

She congratulated him on his victory and then told him that her child was seriously ill and near death. She did not know how she could pay the doctor's bills. Touched by her story, Robert gave the check to the woman.

The next week he was having lunch in a restaurant when a Professional Golf Association official came to his table. "The guard in the parking lot told me you met a youn woman there after you won that tournament." Robert nodded. "Well," said the official, "I have a piece of bad news for you. She's a liar. She has no sick baby and she's not even married. She cheated you, my friend."

"You mean there is no baby who/that is dying?" said Robert.

"That's right," said the official.

"That's the best news I've heard all this week." Robert said.