(15) Every holiday they went to a different place.
(16) Five days is too long for me to wait. Do you want to wait?
(17) Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in powerful or moving words. (18) He can run as fast as Jim.
(19) He has a foreign friend who lives in America. (20) He is a worldwide famous scientist. (21) He knew the time of the meeting.
(22) He often went from town to town giving lectures. (23) He translated the famous novel into English. (24) He was very happy to hear from his old friend. (25) How are you doing these days? (26) How much does a parrot like this cost? (27) I am not satisfied with his answer.
(28) I decided to go with them, because I had nothing to do. (29) I finished my work at 6 pm. (30) I got to the library by bus. (31) I have no idea what to say. (32) I lost my keys on my way to work.
(33) I read the local newspapers with great interest every evening. (34) I spend too much time playing online games each week. (35) I want to get back home by five o’clock if it is possible. (36) I watched TV all night yesterday.
(37) I’ve worked here since I graduated from university.
(38) If you have trouble falling asleep, some people suggest breathing very slowly and very deeply.
(39) I’ll be waiting for you at the library this time tomorrow. (40) I’ll tell you when to stop working. (41) I’m sure we will have a good time. (42) In an age of plenty, we feel spiritual hunger.
(43) In many English cities, there are big buses with two floors.
(44) In the eighteenth century young ladies in Italy knew history and geography little. (45) It is no good hoping to read all these books. (46) It’s not necessary to do this work. (47) I’ve read your story and I like it very much.
(48) Karsh was praised as a master portraitist, often working in black and white, influenced by great painters of the past.
(49) Living in a modern Asian city is not very different from living in an American city. (50) Many young people want to be volunteers for Beijing Olympic Games.
(51) Most of us can find 15 minutes or half an hour each day for some specific regular activity. (52) My doctor advised that I write down any worries, thoughts or questions before I go to bed. (53) Of course, life keeps changing for everyone including farmers.
(54) Our country has plentiful natural resources, which are being exploited and used. (55) People usually hate mice, but one mouse won the hearts of people all over the world. (56) Please give me your homework before leaving. (57) She could not follow me when I spoke to her. (58) She spends too much money on clothes each month. (59) She’s free on Friday and Saturday. (60) Smoking can seriously harm your health.
(61) Some people take no interest in country things: for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas, shops, dance halls and restaurants. (62) Susan was born in 1963. (63) The bad news broke her heart.
(64) The earthquake in Sichuan made Chinese people unite as one. (65) The Great Wall is so wide for six horses to go side by side. (66) The little snow that falls in Antarctic never melts.
(67) The more passions we have, the more happiness we are likely to experience. (68) The only other people who knew the secret were his father and mother. (69) The question is too difficult to answer. (70) The soldier was too weak to continue.
(71) The teacher told the students to sit down quietly. (72) The use of e-mail is having a great influence on society. (73) There is a large amount of energy wasted due to friction.
(74) They are mainly for people who live a little way out of London and who travel in and out. (75) They sometimes live for days in the snow, and when somebody finds them, they are quite all right.
(76) They were satisfied with what they had done. (77) This is indeed a most pressing problem.
(78) Though I tried to make him change his mind, I failed completely. (79) Tom and John mistook each other’s glasses.
(80) Traveling by train is slower than by plane, but it has its advantages.
(81) Wang Li’s father has taught English here since he graduated from Peking University. (82) We are now on good terms.
(83) We learn our own language by hearing people speak it, not by seeing what they write. (84) We went on holiday last year, because we saved enough money. (85) What are you doing next weekend? (86) What is the color of your new computer? (87) Whatever you eat seems to turn into fat. (88) When did you buy the car?
(89) When she got home that evening, she showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought.
(90) When will the work be finished? (91) Who would say like this?
(92) William and Lucy mistook each other’s glasses. (93) Would you mind closing the window for me? (94) Yet, all this work was for nothing.
(95) You can listen to news broadcasts or radio lessons on the bus. (96) You should arrive at the airport at 10 am. (97) Young as he is, he can take care of himself. (98)Okay, and I need a pen to fill out the address.
(99) He is thinking about moving to a new place.
(100) “Why does the parrot cost so much?” the man asked.
(101) After that the British didn’t say they had the strongest navy in the world.
(102) American doctors say that mothers who smoke cigarettes before their babies are born may slow the growth of their babies’ lungs.
(103) Are you willing to donate more money for the poor people? (104) Please call me back when you are free.
(105) Tom likes playing basket-ball but he can’t play well. (106) Jack works much harder than before.
(107) It is certain that we shall produce this kind of engine. 25.
请从下列作文题目中任选一题，按要求进行写作。
(1) Instructions:建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目和提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。
你应邀到一位好友家吃晚饭。事后给朋友写信表示谢意。你的信应包括下列内容： 1.表达谢意； 2.表达想回请的意愿； 3.期待朋友的光临。
(2) Instructions:建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目和提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。 My Hometown 1.简述你的家乡； 2.你对家乡的印象。
(3) Instructions:建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目和提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。 A Day to Remember 1．回忆值得记忆的一天； 2．说明为什么值得记忆。
(4) Instructions:建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目和提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。
The Chinese New Year 1.简单介绍中国新年即春节； 2.你最喜欢的新年庆祝活动。
(5) Instructions:建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目和提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。
Happy Things in My Childhood 1.介绍主要童年趣事； 2.描述一件主要趣事。
(6) Instructions:建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。
假如你叫李华，你的同学正在开展一场讨论，主题是：学生要不要参加体育锻炼。请根据下面所提供的信息，给某英语报社写一封信，介绍讨论情况。
60%的学生：1.应该每天进行体育锻炼；2.做早操、打乒乓、打篮球、但不要时间过长；3.锻炼能增强体质，减少疾病。40%的学生：1. 锻炼浪费时间；2. 锻炼使人疲劳；3. 锻炼以后很兴奋，较长时间不能投入学习。
注意：1. 信的开头已为你写好，但不计入总词数；2. 词数：80字左右。参考单词：reduce vt. 减少。 Dear Editor,
I’m writing to tell you about a discussion we’ve had about whether the students should take physical exercise.
(7) Instructions:建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目和提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。
My Favorite Piece of Music 1.介绍你最喜欢的音乐； 2.简述喜欢该音乐的理由。
(8) Instructions:建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目和提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。
Why Do Students Learn English? 1.英语在当今社会中的作用； 2.学生学习英语的必要性。
(9) Instructions:建议你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目和提纲用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。
Which is more important, Health or Wealth? 1.介绍你对健康与财富之间关系的看法； 2.简述你持有以上看法的理由。