2.7The life of the patient is at stake.
2.9He is determined to stick out the race, even if he finishes last.
2.10Many scientific techniques are used to date artifacts.
2.12Sunday newspapers often include color supplements.
2.13 There are magazines that cater for every interest.
2.14
2.16Although annoying, TV advertising seems to be effective.
2.17Music programs are very popular with TV audiences.
2.18Governments are cooperating in trying to reduce pollution.
2.19Ignorance of the law excuses no man from practising it.
2.20I must have been cheated again.
2.21Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
2.22What about making a reservation at the restaurant where we met and having dinner there?
2.24I have a question, but it's a hard one to ask outloud.
2.25Reading completes me.
2.26 He is used to getting turned down.
2.27The puppy love problem is no longer as serious to teachers and parents as it used to be.
2.28I am so desperately sorry for keeping you waiting.
3,2The entire family centers on him.
3.3Mark said that he had had a hard time fitting in on campus.
3.5 It is the differences rather than the similarities that matter between us.
3.6Eager to distinguish themselves from the main-stream culture, these kids try to find new ways to express themselves.
3.7There are heated debates between 80s generation and 90s generation.
3.8 Would you be interested in making an investment with assured returns?
3.10Stop acting like you are all that.
3.11Stop acting like you are all that.
3,13My ears are plugged.
3.14Look who you are talking to.
3.15That's a load off my mind.
3.16Let me give my humble opinion.
3.17I can't get over your mistake.
3 18There is no charge because it's still under warranty.
3.19They thought themselves to be more refined than the others.
3.20They seemed a little particular about those sorts of things.
3.21 From head to toe, there was simply nothing about me that could please her.
3.22His father is learned and refined while mine is crass.
3.23I don't have any time, even during the holidays.
3.24This specimen is very rare.
3.25He plunged into the sea of flames, without giving any thought to his own safety.
3.26Finally, I read your mind.
3.27Many graduate students regard campus love as a waste of time.
3.28Natural talent must not be overemphasized.
3.29I can tell something from the tone of his voice.
3.30Ten to one, Mr. Lee will succeed this time.
3.31 Not in my wildest dreams would she be promoted to a position of leadership.
4.3I decided to buy a well-known make of car.
4.4Your loss is nothing compare to mine.
4.5
4.6Paul used fraudulent means of expropriating other people's money.
4.8My job is to ensure the passengers' safety.
4.10 We all must constantly re-evaluate our knowledge so as to improve ourselves.
4.11The new father is always on the run.
4.13The movie had been on for ten minutes when I arrived.
4.14Many of this ideas are especially interesting to modern youth.
4.15 I watched the fireworks display last night.
4.16I used to know some French, but now it has found its way back to my teacher.
4.17A nurse should have patience in her work.
4.18As a result of timely rains, the food production was plentiful in that area this year.
4.19I hope I'm not in the way.
4.20Let's forgive and forget.
4.21The American team definitely caught a break with that goal.
4.22 It's zero hour for the game we're all waiting for.
4.23Sorry, I can't give you the answer right off the bat.
4.25Let me lay it on the line, we have done our best.
4.26Please bear with me while I tell you the story。
4.28Keep an eye out for cars when crossing the road.
4.30It's just the matter of the schedule, that is, if it is convenient for you right now.
5.1I think we can draw up a tentative plan now.
5.12I think we can draw up a tentative plan now.
5.4To know more colloquial expressions is a head start in learning English.
5.5Many blue blooded children attend this private school.
5.6All my kin attended the family get-together.
5.7Young people think that marriage will be a bed of roses.
5.9It's just a matter of schedule, that it, if it is convenient for you right now.
5.10With a promotion and marriage, he really had a banner year in 1998.
5.11Shell companies are illegal in the U.S.
5.12I tried to contact Mr. Wang, but no dice.
5.13He is a boring stick-in-the-mud.
We have taken heart from the news of victory.
It is always better being happy-go-lucky than being depressed.
Confidence in yourself is the first step on the road to success.
Complacency is the enemy of study.
Constant dripping wears away a stone.
I think we can draw up a tentative plan now.
Content is better than riches.
Courtesy on one side only lasts not long.
The morning sun greeted us as we came out on deck.
A few steps across the lawn brought me to a large, splendid hotel.
He was especially careful when driving around the corner that had seen many car accidents.
Prices are much lower there because of the cheaper labor.
In the world, 1.7 billion people have no clean drinking water.
This word is not given in the dictionary.
We really need more specific information about your technology.
Every man is the architect of his own fortune.
The appreciation of all art depends on individual taste.
Fortune favors those who use their judgment.
The increased number of cars in society is causing problems.
Confidence and preparation are important at interviews.
There is a lot of competition for every job advertised.