805334 Bill was sent to live with his grandparents while his mother studied to become a nurse. Source_VOA 251228 For me, reading at home is preferable to reading sitting beside strangers in a library. CK 271489 Governments usually resort to price control when inflation has reached a certain level. CM 296398 He attended the high school for three years without missing a single day or being late. CK 2457542 He can't tell a cherry tree from a plum tree, but he can name them in twelve languages. Ronin1134 1317043 He was making a speech, but he abruptly stopped speaking when he heard a strange noise. CK 667973 He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever. CK 295955 He's a really straight-laced guy, so he doesn't like the idea of his son changing jobs. CM 19978 Hello, I have a reservation, my name is Kaori Yoshikawa. Here is the confirmation card. CK 249895 I have a brother and a sister. My brother lives in Tokyo and my sister lives in Nagano. CK 2946726 I heard that footprints of an abominable snowman have been discovered in the Himalayas. CK 2946730 I heard that footprints of an abominable snowman were found in the Himalayan mountains. CK 1103227 I talked to your doctor. He told me that you needed to stay in bed for at least a week. CK 1101477 In Japan, we still sometimes see someone use an abacus, but not as often as we used to. CK 1391766 Oliver crashed Tom and Mary's car into a tree because he was distracted by his friends. Spamster 280648 Suddenly, there was a period of terrible violence and hatred between blacks and whites. CK 27772 The amount of paper produced by a country is closely related to its cultural standards. NekoKanjya 3039777 The city is being blanketed again today by a thick pall of smoke from nearby bushfires. patgfisher 328893 The development of a new business idea is no doubt the ideal that everybody wishes for. fcbond 65917 The fact that nowadays fewer men smoke is a headache for the Japanese tobacco industry. CK 870796 The inland taipan, a snake found in Australia, is the most venomous snake in the world. alexmarcelo 681915 The president resigned from office after an investigation showed he had lied to voters. Source_VOA 269079 The project to build a new sports center has fallen through for lack of adequate funds. CM 3057313 Tom was lanky and a bit uncoordinated as a child, but he was fairly good at basketball. patgfisher 278412 When you get into a commuter train, you see the briefcases neatly stacked on the racks. CM 324302 Who can read the heroic deeds of brave men without a feeling of respect and admiration? CM 328178 "Good morning. You're a bit late today aren't you?" "Yes, I ran into a bit of trouble." CK 29707 A more plausible proposal is the one Leech presented in conjunction with Emmet's theory. CM 1934845 Before we get started, I'd just like to say a few words about how important this job is. CK 667964 Eat a live frog every morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day. CK 1090362 I appreciate it when a native speaker tries to help me sound more like a native speaker. CK 1341391 I don't remember ever wanting to become a fireman or a baseball player when I was young. CK 257935 I said all along that he was not a person to be trusted, but you would not listen to me. papabear 2986058 I think Tom might recognize Mary, even though it's been a long time since he's seen her. CK 2079800 If I can get a book from the library, it saves me from having to buy it in the bookshop. Shishir 953961 If you want to sound like a native speaker, listen to native speakers whenever possible. CK 3120668 If you're going to come around later, give me a ring first, so I can make sure I'm home. patgfisher 456191 It's a good idea to study the language and culture of the country you're going to visit. lukaszpp 3009945 The frustrated tennis player smashed his racquet on the court and incurred a hefty fine. patgfisher 1343239 The understanding of the present is impossible without a good understanding of the past. alexmarcelo 2966838 Tom broke his leg in a ski race in 2005, but was skiing again in less than three months. meerkat 3319237 Tom knelt down next to Mary, checked for a pulse, and then looked up and shook his head. CK 954610 When I study a foreign language, I like to study with a native speaker of that language. CK 954786 You only really need to sound exactly like a native speaker if you want to become a spy. CK 62929 Almost everyone in the class voted in favor of having a thank-you party for the teachers. CK 847240 Almost the only time a fat man loses his temper is when he has been deprived of his food. Source_Benedict_1921 240703 Computers are certainly playing an important role in our life, whether we like it or not. CK 323101 Everybody is in a good mood looking forward to the five-day holiday that starts tomorrow. CK 271709 He has a reputation as being straight as an arrow. He'd never get involved in corruption. CM 2331642 I had an appointment at 2:30, but I was caught in traffic and couldn't get there in time. CK