Many people say that he is always a good plumber.

I stayed there with her for a while before I left.

The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water is running.

For a decade, that scientists has studied centenarians, looking for genes that contribute to longevity.

The power failure at dinnertime caused consternation among the city’s housewives.

In the 1980s, TV viewers began to hook up videocassette players to their TVs.

Thanks to better health care, there are more and more centenarians nowadays.

These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.

He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.

I am afraid I haven’t allowed him enough initiative, said Father Payne; that’s a bad habit of mine.

My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.

Engineers are still trying to come up with a commercially viable replacement for internal-combustion engines.

Bacteria can be both detrimental and helpful to humans, depending on the specific type and effect.

When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wage to attract his attention is appropriate.

Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so finely that she could identify friends by their personal odors.

Whenever Susan invites us to dinner, she customarily prepares a lot of delicious food.

It is hoped that illiteracy will soon be eradicated in our country as more and more people are struggling against it.

His new yatch is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.

The news should be put in the most noticeable place so that all the students can be well-informed.

Parents regard facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling.

I told her I understood what she was feeling as we were both after all in the same boat.

People in Korea gave books to schools in Indonesia, and Indonesians taught Koreans a traditional dance. This exchange helped them learn about each other’s culture.

Mobile libraries bring books to children in many small communities. These libraries travel from towns to towns in cars, vans, or trucks.

If I say something odd, it’s because I didn’t sleep at all last night. When I get extremely tired, I can sometimes get a bit weird.

The introduction of credit cards radically modified North Americans’ spending habits.

He hurled the statue to the floor with such force that it shattered.

According to Freud, dreams can be interpreted as the fulfillment of wishes.

The trouble with Frank is that he never turns up on time for the meeting.

Childbearing is the women’s most wonderful role.

He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.

The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and homeless.

The Red Cross gives medical aid and other help to victims of major disasters such as floods, earthquakes, epidemics and famines.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946.

Paris is the ideal place to learn French; it’s a beautiful and hospitable city with Institutions for high quality linguistic teaching.

Species that have already lost habitat because of deforestation are given higher priority in the plan because of their greater risk of extinction.

Sometimes, advertisers impact society by the use of advocacy ads, whose purpose is not to persuade the public to buy a product, but to change the public’s view about a specific issue.

Aside from simply being annoying, the most measurable physical effect of noise pollution is damage to hearing.

Many communities now disapprove of these phones so much that they have forbidden anyone of any age to use them while driving.

The most effectively way to feel more mentally alert and energetic is to engage in aerobic activity at least three times a week for 30 minutes.

The geologic history of the Earth reveals much information about the evolution of the continents, oceans, atmosphere, and biosphere.

Slang can be defined as a set of lexical, grammatical, and phonological regularities used in informal speech.

Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.

Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.

I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.

Today’s scientists have overcome many of the challenges of the depth by using more sophisticated tools.

We went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.

We can use either verbal or non–verbal forms of communication.

Each year about fifty hundred species of plants and animals are already being eliminated.

The unmanned U.S space probe Mariner 9 sent back over 7,000 photos of Mars.

Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.

Deer like figures made from willow shoots are the oldest evidence of human habitation in the Grand Canyon.

He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.

I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.

Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.

City developed at the point where the Hudson and Passaic rivers mingle with the water of the Atlantic Ocean.

Lack of water and nutrients has impeded the growth of these cherry tomato plants.

Bone and ivory are light, strong and accessible materials for Inuit artists.

There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned.

The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.

She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.

Many education courses require both oral and written presentations before degrees are awarded.

Although he is recognized as one of the most brilliant scientists in his field, Professor White cannot seem to make his ideas understood in class.

Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.

I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company.

GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by 14-16-year-old students.

My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.

The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water.

The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.

I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.

Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.

The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.

I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news.

In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.

The girls were deeply affected by that sentimental movie.

The world’s population keeps increasing during the past few years.

The aim of the competition is to stimulate the spirit of studying English among students.

He can’t make up his mind whether he should phone her or not.

I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.

Professor Smith was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.

When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance.

Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background.

Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.

I am concerned about my children.

I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.

He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.

They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.

He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.

He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.

I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.

The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea and shore based enemies.

At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.

What a lovely baby! He certainly resembles his father, doesn’t he?

The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.

Peter didn’t mean to be disrepsectful to his teacher. He just couldn’t control his temper.

When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.

My elder brother failed his final exam, which depressed my parents.

I came to John’s party last night but I stayed there for a while before I left.

She was a devoted teacher. She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students.

You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty.

Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.

Currently, there are more deer in the United States than at any other time in our history.

He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime.

It is very discourteous to intrude during someone’s conversation.

In certain type of poisoning, you should immediately give large quantities of soapy or salty water in order to induce vomiting.

It is useless to attempt to flee from every danger: some risks must be taken.