Lesson 1 SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION

1. What college should I attend in the fall?

2. Im majoring in history.
3. Can you tell me where is the dormitory?
4. Im taking extra classes this semester.
5. Are you having problems with chemistry?
6. Im not worried about this test.
7. The prices on textbooks have gone up.
8.. Our class has a meeting after lunch.
9. The new professor is very strict.
10.. Do you want to study together for the exam?
11.. So now that were graduated from high school, what are you going to do?
12.. My father says that choosing the right college is the most important decision a
young person can make.
13.. How long have you attended this school?
14. I didnt receive a room assignment for the dormitory, so I need to find out what
room I will be living in.
15. Have you decided on the classes you want to take this semester?
Lesson 2 JOBS AND CAREERS
16. I need to start looking for a job.
17. What do you think of your new boss?
18. My boss works too hard.
19. Does your job pay well?
20. We need to improve training in this company.
21. The interview was very tough this afternoon.
22. I spent all day on the phone talking to customers.
23. Im so busy that I had lunch at my desk.
24. I like my job because I get to travel a lot.
25. My brother flies for an airline.
26. What kind of job do you want to get?
27. I had a very good interview for a job with an advertisement company.
28. I would have to get a Masters degree in order to find a job in that field.
29. Will the boss mind if I have some personal items on my desk?

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30. Also, what is the company policy on taking leave for a vacation?
Lesson 3 HOBBIES AND PASTIMES
31. I like to read books in my spare time.
32. Collecting stamps is a relaxing pastime .
33. My uncle likes to go fishing.
34. He has soccer practice every afternoon.
35. I enjoy hiking in the mountains.
36. Have you ever gone skiing ?
37. What do you like to do for fun?
38. Everyone needs to relax after work.
39. Lets go play basketball at the gym.
40. I like to collect antiques .
41. My favorite hobby is bungee jumping.
42. What do you like to do in your free time?
43. I really like adventure stories. I especially like the ones where people travel to far
off places and they meet very different cultures.
44. I was wondering if you could tell me where you find baseball cards to collect.
45. I hope my son enjoys this hobby as much as you seem to.
Lesson 4 SHOPPING
46. She went out to buy a new dress.
47. He had to go return a gift to the store.
48. I need to buy a new umbrella.
49. They have sold out of the brand that I like.
50. Do you have any shoes in my size?
51. There are the best electronics store in the city.
52. I hate shopping on Saturday mornings.
53. Where can I find dog food in this store?
54. How much does this cost?
55. Are these items on sale?
56. Do you think this dress is too expensive?
57. Its pretty formal and I dont have many opportunities to dress up.
58. Do you think this sweater will look good on me?
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60. Ill try to see if they are any in my price range.
Lesson 5 JOB HUNTING
61. Ive got a job interview today.
62. Are you hiring right now?
63. Are you taking applications?
64. Ive applied to six companies so far.
65. Hes looking for a job with better pay.
66. Do you have any experience in this field?
67. Where did you last work?
68. What was your last job?
69. Do you work well with other people?
70. I really need this job.
71. I graduated at the top of my class from Harvard Law School. I concentrated in
business law.
72. Your business has a very good reputation for rewarding its employees that work
hard and well.
73. I am very responsible and will work long hours to make sure that my work is done
on time and correctly.
74. I believe that you are just the kind of person we would like to hire.
75. Direct eye contact reassures the person that you are confident and honest
Lesson 6 HOUSE HUNTING
76. It will be easier to get a house after we are married.
77. How much is this house worth?
78. This house just needs a few repairs.
79. I love the neighborhood around here.
80. We need a house with a two-car garage.
81. We should fix the front door before we sell the house.
82. Ill call the real estate office right now.
83. Should we rent or buy a house?
84. I like how that roof looks.
85. Does this house have a basement?
86. I found a couple of possibilities in the homes for sale category of the
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87. Our lease of our apartment is almost up.
88. Im sure that we will find one before our lease ends.
89. How much longer will it take to get through all the red tape?
90. The seller has already moved out so you can move in as soon as the
paperwork is signed at the end of the week.
Lesson 7 NET SURFING
91. I need to download some lessons for class.
92. My connection is too slow.
93. Ill get off in a couple of minutes.
94. This internet bar is too expensive.
95. I need to go to a news website .
96. One of my friends has its own website.
97. What is your e-mail address?
98. Do you have e-mail?
99. My server is having problems this morning.
100. It is difficult to get some foreign websites in China.
101. You can find a lot of information on the internet that is free.
102. What are you doing on the internet that takes so long?
103. Sometimes I just like surfing the net.
104. There are many things on the internet that are inappropriate for a boy your age.
105. Well, the internet is becoming available all over the world. People are using it for
business, education and just for fun.
Lesson 8 SPORTS
106. Everyone is watching the World Cup right now.
107. Soccer is the American word for football.
108. Im tired after this afternoons game.
109. The referee should have called a foul.
110. Pass me the ball.
111. I have to run faster.
112. Do you think we can still win?
113. This team has practiced hard all season.
114. I hurt my ankle in the last game.
115. Arent you worried that coach is going to cut you from the team?

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116. You are the star wide receiver and I dont know if we could win if we lost you.
117. What do you think our chances are of going to the championships?
118. I prefer sports where people have to work as a team, instead of fighting.
119. Boxers train very hard for many years in order to be in the Olympics .
120. In a team sport, one person cannot take all the credit.
Lesson 9 HOLIDAY AND VACATIONS
121. Lets go to the beach for the long weekend.
122. My school has 3 weeks for winter vacation.
123. I went to Thailand for vacation.
124. My favorite holiday is Christmas.
125. The holiday season runs from Thanksgiving to New Years Day in America.
126. My whole family goes on vacation together.
127. We are meeting at my grandparents house on Christmas.
128. I really could use a vacation this year.
129. Air flights cost more during the holidays.
130. We cant afford a vacation right now.
131. We had a barbecue for the holiday.
132. We have a family tradition of gathering at my grandparents home for
dinner.
133. I guess Id better get out the Christmas ornaments.
134. Thats one of my favorite parts of Christmas, the childrens surprised
faces when they open their presents under the tree on Christmas morning.
135. Arent you excited about the coming summer vacation?
Lesson 10 TRAVELING
136. Why cant I get return tickets for the train?
137. Ive already booked our flight for next month.
138. My wallet was stolen in Mexico.
139. I need to get a new passport.
140. Do you speak English?
141. He packed too much for this trip.
142. Do you know the way to the airport?
143. I have some great pictures from my trip to Egypt.
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145. Its not safe to go to that country right now.
146. Are you a tourist here in France?
147. France is known all over the world for its food. Have you tried any?
148. How long will you be visiting France?
149. You cannot visit France without seeing its most famous city.
150. I hope you enjoy your stay.
Lesson 11 MOVIES
151. That film is number one in the country right now.
152. I think that this film is that actors best film.
153. I was too scared to watch some scenes.
154. I think the special effects were incredible.
155. The movie was a little different from the book it was based on.
156. I think young children shouldnt see this movie.
157. My uncle likes old movies better.
158. My teacher is very smart, but he likes simple action movies.
159. The director is very young, but already famous.
160. Foreign films are too strange for my taste.
161. What kind of movies do you like to watch?
162. Do you like science-fiction movies?
163. Why dont we check the newspaper listings for movie show times?
164. Why would you want to see a movie that you know nothing about?
165. Ive seen all his movies and collect pictures and magazine articles about him.
Lesson 12 RADIO AND TELEVISION
166. Could you change the channel?
167. If we dont hurry, Ill miss my favorite channel.
168. His aunt used to be a star on TV.
169. The radio in my car doesnt work very well.
170. I just ordered cable service for my TV.
171. Whats on TV tonight?
172. Dont talk during the show please.
173. They play this song all the time on the radio now.
174. Theres nothing good on TV tonight.
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176. Could you turn down the car radio?
177. Some are quite informative on many different subjects and others are just funny.
178. I dont even like it when radio stations break for commercials.
179. Sitting in front of the television all day is really unhealthy.
180. Youre getting no exercise and watching the screen for so long is ruining your
eyesight.
Lesson13 Newspaper and Magazines
181. This newspaper is very liberal in its opinions.
182. I read the paper online every morning.
183. He just got a subscription to that magazine.
184. The pictures are good, but the magazine articles arent very interesting.
185. The newspaper has a lot of unpleasant stories.
186. My father is a journalist for the New York Times.
187. I only read the headlines, not the entire paper.
188. This magazine focuses on politics.
189. International news is hard to understand sometimes.
190. This weeks issue has a good interview with the governor.
191. I cant afford to have the paper every day, so I only have the Sunday paper
delivered.
192. Because the Sunday paper has a summary of the weeks news stories as well as
extra sections about style, health, books, and culture.
193. I cant live without my morning paper. I read it while having breakfast and
drinking my coffee.
194. Its a fashion magazine. It has lots of articles about clothes and make-up.
195. I suppose thats why they print so many different kinds of magazines, because
people have such different preferences.
Lesson 14 Music and Concerts
196. I got tickets for next weeks concert.
197. Ive heard this piece performed many times.
198. The violinist is quite skilled.
199. I prefer classical music to rock.
200. He plays the guitar in a local band.
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202. Tickets are sold out for the recital.
203. My son is at piano lessons.
204. Music is a universal language.
205. I only sing when Im taking a shower.
206. Im having a party and I need some dance music.
207. My favorite singer has just released a new album.
208. She hasnt released anything new in almost three years.
209. Have you gotten tickets to the concert you were telling me about?
210. Im looking for an album, but Im afraid I cannot recall the name.
Lesson 15 DATING
211. Are those two still seeing each other?
212. Would you like to get dinner sometime?
213. Im sorry but Im seeing someone.
214. Have you met my girlfriend?
215. Their relationship is having some problems right now.
216. I dont want to commit to one person right now.
217. I think we should see other people.
218. Are you breaking up with me?
219. We should just be friends.
220. Im not interested in dating right now.
221. Can I go out on a date?
222. Im really glad you asked me out.
223. Im a little nervous since this is our first date.
224. Why dont you let me pay since you bought the dance tickets?
225. I was wondering if you had a date to the party next week.
Lesson 16 Marriage
226. Were been married for fourteen years.
227. Are you still married?
228. They got married last year.
229. We were married in a church.
230. We had a small wedding.
231. Next week is our twentieth anniversary.
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233. Its nice to be married.
234. My wife is from Chicago.
235. We dont want to have kids anytime soon.
236. I cannot imagine spending the rest of my life with any one else.
237. Not many people can say that theyre made it to their golden wedding anniversary.
238. Theres nothing sadder than a bitter divorce.
239. It was also good that they could easily agree how to fairly divide up the marital
property.
240. Nevertheless, I still think its heartbreaking when a marriage splits up.
Lesson 17 Sightseeing
241. Have you ever seen the Grand Canyon?
242. The view is wonderful from up here.
243. Lets go watch the sunset.
244. Its hard to get a picture in this light.
245. The crowds spoiled the scenery.
246. The paved road up to the mountain ruined the sense of nature.
247. I want to see the desert in western China.
248. He said that the coast was beautiful at sunrise.
249. The train goes through some beautiful country.
250. Winter is the best time to visit because the snow is so beautiful.
251. Where should we go for our vacation this year?
252. I agree that Disney World is a great place for children and they would have a lot of
fun, but. . .
253. Its important for the kids to see such an important American landmark.
254. Its very popular and they only give a limited number of tours a day.
255. Part of sightseeing is tasting new foods from different places.
Lesson 18 HAVING A PICNIC
256. Did you pack enough sandwiches for the picnic?
257. Lets find a spot away from the ants.
258. Its great weather for a picnic.
259. Lets sit at that bench over there.
260. This spot isnt too crowded to eat at.
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262. A picnic can be a romantic date.
263. I have fond memories of picnics with my parents.
264. Make sure you pick up all your trash when youre finished eating.
265. Is there any beer left in the cooler?
266. We wont know how much food to buy until we decide how many people are
coming.
267. We should get paper plates and plastic utensils, so we wont have to do any dishes.
268. Its such a lovely day for a picnic.
269. I really like it when its homemade, not the fast food kind.
270. The days really nice and we should walk off some of this food.
Lesson 19 CAMPING
271. We should set up camp here.
272. Its not safe to keep food in your tent.
273. This is a good campsite.
274. Someone starts a fire to cook supper.
275. My tent is waterproof.
276. Ill go gather firewood.
277. Does anyone have a flashlight?
278. Hunting is not allowed in this part of the woods.
279. This is a popular camping area.
280. Its not safe to go camping by yourself.
281. I cant believe there are so many things to buy for our camping trip.
282. Starting a fire without matches, building a shelter from wood, cooking over a
campfire, and lots more.
283. I thought we were going to make our own fire with wood we gathered.
284. Well, the most obvious is that the animals will eat all our food and well be left with
nothing to eat.
285. The smell of the food might attract dangerous animals to our campsite.
Lesson 20 HIKING
286. My feet are sore from hiking.
287. We can rest at the top of this hill.
288. I like hiking in real wilderness.
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290. The trail splits into two trails.
291. The rest of the way is downhill.
292. Be careful of the slippery rocks.
293. Is your pack comfortable?
294. I hate people who litter in the forest.
295. Too much noise scares the animals away.
296. How much farther do we have to go?
297. It seems like were been walking forever.
298. Sorry, I didnt realize you were getting so tired.
299. This view is absolutely breathtaking. Dont you agree?
300. Its a feeling of satisfaction that we are getting so much exercise and clean air, and
see so many magnificent sights.
Lesson 21 Love and Passion
301. I dont tell you I love you enough.
302. My first love was when I was in high school.
303. I hate being alone on Valentines Day.
304. He thinks hes falling in love with her.
305. Love means different things to different people.
306. Its easy to get hurt by people you love.
307. Im in love with someone else.
308. Love can break your heart.
309. Hes in love only with himself.
310. Marriages in the past often were without love.
311. You look like you are floating on cloud nine .
312. I guess it was fate working to bring you together.
313. You cant possibly love everything about a person.
314. Just wait until you get to know him a bit longer, then you might find some things
about him that get on your nerves.
315. Right now, you see him through rose colored glasses but later you will be able to
see him as he is.
Lesson 22 FAITH
316. Most Americans are Christian.
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318. There are different religions all over the world.
319. Religion is important to many people.
320. Its hard to define what is a superstition.
321. Faith is often a cause for some people to fight.
322. Some people believe in miracles.
323. Fear often causes non-believers to pray.
324. Its comforting to believe in a life after death.
325. Faith can keep people from doing bad things.
326. I was wondering if you would like to go to the church with me this coming Sunday.
327. Its just that Im not very religious.
328. The past few years Ive really become an agnostic.
329. I just thought you might like my churchs Sunday service.
330. Even though you arent religious, are you any particular religion?
Lesson 23 SYMPATHY
331. Its hard to sympathize with someone who is so mean to others.
332. You have my sympathy.
333. I dont want your sympathy.
334. He sympathizes with the common people.
335. My uncle is a very sympathetic person.
336. We sympathize with what youre going through.
337. You dont need anyones sympathy for your mistakes.
338. Who couldnt sympathize with such a sad little child?
339. Dont you have any sympathy for poor people?
340. My sympathies lie with the losing team.
341. I just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear about your father passing
away.
342. If there is anything I can do, please dont hesitate to ask.
343. Ill try to make sure I let him know I want him to feel better without making him
think I pity him.
344. I think I will go visit her and see what I can do to help.
345. At least, I can send my love and best wishes.
Lesson 24 OPTIMISM
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347. Im confident well win this game.
348. Joes always an optimist.
349. You seem pretty optimistic about your chances.
350. Why are you so optimistic after what just happened?
351. Optimism comes from hope.
352. Optimists always say the glass is half full, not half empty.
353. Im not very optimistic about this new restaurant.
354. The investors are optimistic about our companys future.
355. Optimism is a healthy outlook on life.
356. I will deal with that if it happens, but until then Im going to hope for the best.
357. It would be better to just try to calm down.
358. Lots of people believe if you are optimistic, better things will happen to you.
359. In the end, you will always be happier if you have pleasant thoughts and lots of
hope.
360. Tomorrow has to be better, because it cant possibly be worse than today.
Lesson 25 PESSIMISM
361. This effort is hopeless.
362. Why are you always a pessimist?
363. I dont want to hear any more pessimism.
364. The voters are pessimistic about the economy.
365. Im a little pessimistic about our teams chances.
366. Pessimism infects other people.
367. Ive given up hope for this job.
368. Im not very hopeful about the future.
369. Quit being such a pessimist.
370. I dont think Ill ever get a better job.
371. We always tend to think were done worse than we have.
372. Im never going to get into a good college, so then I wont be able to get a good job.
373. They fired me because the company is losing money and they had to cut corners.
374. You shouldnt dwell on the negative things in your life.
375. I dont think my spirits can be raised.
Lesson 26 PREFERENCE
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377. Do you have any preferences about dinner?
378. Id prefer to just go home.
379. Would you prefer to have white wine?
380. Id prefer not to talk about it.
381. I can eat this, but its not my preference.
382. What would you prefer we do?
383. Id prefer it if youd change the subject.
384. Hed prefer to just watch TV instead of going out.
385. My family would prefer to go to New York for vacation.
386. Do you have any preferences about what to eat?
387. She was surprised because my sister was very picky about what she would eat.
388. I know, but shes too set in her ways to change.
389. It is nice, but I still dont think this car is right for me.
390. I like to wear clothes that are comfortable, not those that are fashionable.
Lesson 27 DISAPPOINTMENT
391. I didnt get the job I wanted.
392. Im really disappointed in this movie.
393. The teams performance was disappointing.
394. I hate to disappoint you.
395. This meal is rather disappointing.
396. He was disappointed with the hotels service.
397. I expected better from you.
398. She was disappointed in herself.
399. I waited for two hours and no one came to meet me.
400. This vacation did not go as well as expected.
401. The world wont end or anything like that, but I still feel pretty sad.
402. I just found out that I didnt get into one of the study abroad programs I applied
for.
403. I dont think it will lift my spirits but Ill give it a try.
404. This doesnt help me to get over my disappointment.
405. I guess I will for your sake, but I still dont like losing.
Lesson 28 ANGER
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407. He was enraged by the accident.
408. Your mom is going to be furious when she finds out what happened.
409. My boss was pretty upset at me today.
410. I need to better control my temper.
411. My uncle has a pretty bad temper.
412. It wont help anything if you get angry.
413. His face was red with anger.
414. Mistakes are often made in the heat of anger.
415. Why are you so angry with me?
416. You seem upset, has something happened?
417. Tom and I were supposed to meet at the movie theatre, but he never showed up.
418. Maybe I wont stop being friends with him, but Im still going to tell him off.
419. I was simply too mad to think straight.
420. Ive never been so furious in my entire life!
Lesson 29 BOREDOM
421. This book bores me.
422. Do you find this class boring?
423. This movie isnt very interesting.
424. Im not interested in this conversation.
425. Holidays with my relatives tend to be boring.
426. He looks pretty bored right now.
427. Am I boring you?
428. No one expected the play to be this boring.
429. Why do you think this is dull?
430. This cannot get anymore dull.
431. This kind of weather is very depressing.
432. I was bored out of my mind.
433. I just watched a dull movie and called it a night early.
434. Im usually pretty bored.
435. In class, I have nothing to do.
Lesson 30 HATRED
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438. Its wrong to hate people from different cultures.
439. She gave him a hateful look.
440. His voice was full of hate.
441. Hate can feel very powerful.
442. Hatred makes it difficult to forgive.
443. I loathe that man.
444. He despises everything about France.
445. She hates the color yellow.
446. I just dont feel like running into him.
447. Something about him just rubs me the wrong way.
448. I hate that, because it is very impolite.
449. I just saw someone who Id rather not be around.
450. I cant stand him.
Lesson 31 SHAME
451. You should be ashamed of yourself.
452. His behavior was shameful.
453. He has disgraced his entire family.
454. She is a disgrace to her country.
455. I feel very ashamed for what I did.
456. I want to apologize for the shame I have brought on this school.
457. He blushed with shame.
458. That man has no shame.
459. He couldnt hide his embarrassment.
460. His shame was evident to everyone.
461. I lied to my parents and now I feel very guilty.
462. I feel so ashamed of myself.
463. I cant believe I fell flat on my face at the recital.
464. Im so ashamed and embarrassed.
465. I dont think I can face my friends and family.
Lesson 32 THREAT
466. That dog is very threatening.
467. The idea of change threatens some people.
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469. Predators were a threat to the herd.
470. His crops were threatened by the lack of rain.
471. Are you threatening me?
472. People can act violently if they feel threatened.
473. My cat is no threat to anybody.
474. This wind is threatening to become a storm.
475. His tone of voice held a subtle threat.
476. If you arent home exactly on time tonight, we are going to have to punish you.
477. If you come home late, then you wont be able to talk on the phone for two weeks.
478. Give me everything or I will use my gun.
479. Dont try to call for help until Ive long gone, otherwise Ill have to hurt you.
480. If you dont work late tonight, then dont bother coming back to work at
Lesson 33 REPROACH
481. You need to stop being late to work.
482. He reproached Tom for his careless work.
483. The teacher admonished the whole class for their grades.
484. I wouldnt do that if I were you.
485. Thats not a good idea.
486. That is not okay.
487. I cant believe you just did that.
488. That was disgusting.
489. You are very rude.
490. You cant act that way in public.
491. You would have had plenty of time to finish if you had started the book
report when I first gave the assignment.
492. I must admit that Im very disappointed in you.
493. You need to take this more seriously.
494. You have no right to get on my case.
495. I dont think you do. We are all depending on each other to do our parts.
Lesson 34 WORRIES
496. Im worried about next weeks test.
497. Dont worry about me.
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499. Your driving concerns me.
500. He doesnt seem concerned about his health.
501. Its nothing that you should worry about.
502. His actions have always been a worry to me.
503. This new information is very worrisome.
504. Im a little concerned about the expense of this meal.
505. He is a real worry to his mother.
506. Ive got some money troubles.
507. Im a musician and I often dont have regular jobs.
508. Im good at English and history, but Im really awful at the natural sciences.
509. I cant get rid of my worries.
510. I know Im being silly, but Ill worry about her for the rest of my life.
Lesson 35 DECEPTION
511. You tricked me!
512. I was deceived in this business deal.
513. His words were very deceptive.
514. You allowed yourself to be deceived.
515. Dont be fooled by his friendly words.
516. He was completely fooled by his enemy.
517. Dont let appearances deceive you.
518. You cant fool me that easily.
519. He was tricked out of his money.
520. I cant believe I was such a fool.
521. She would have contacted my parents if I couldnt have come up with a good
excuse.
522. Its only a white lie, so its no big deal.
523. My conscience would weigh heavily on me.
524. I had to make something up so I wouldnt get into trouble.
525. Are you sure that you had to be dishonest?
Lesson 36 RIDICULE
526. Hes always making mistakes.
527. Does she always dress that badly?
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529. What you are saying is ridiculous.
530. His argument is nonsense.
531. He is an awful actor.
532. That is the most stupid thing I have ever heard.
533. He is the worst worker here.
534. This poem is awful.
535. Your music is hurting my ears.
536. Then why was everyone laughing at me?
537. They were having fun at my expense.
538. I dont like the embarrassment.
539. Then thats too bad, because Im never going to put myself through that ordeal
again.
540. Last week, I did something really dumb and everyone laughed.
Lesson 37 FLATTERY
541. You havent aged one bit.
542. That dress looks marvelous on you.
543. Dont try to impress me with flattery.
544. Im not fooled by your false compliments.
545. You played that piece wonderfully.
546. You sing like an angel.
547. Hes the best ball player I have ever seen.
548. You are our most valuable worker.
549. We are very impressed with your work.
550. You have the best yard in the neighborhood.
551. You are just the person I was hoping to run into.
552. Because your smile brightens up my day.
553. Cant I just enjoy your company?
554. I really like that dress you are wearing.
555. I just wanted to let you know how well I think you are running the office.
Lesson 38 SORROW
556. Im so sorry this has happened to you.
557. I cant deal with this right now.
558. This is awful.

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559. Are you crying?
560. Ill be okay in a moment.
561. I miss my wife.
562. These pictures make me sad.
563. Hes still grieving for her.
564. She hasnt gotten over the death of her child.
565. I just dont feel like talking about it.
566. Why are you so upset?
567. I feel like my heart is breaking.
568. Im not in the mood to talk right now.
569. Im really upset right now and I think Id rather be alone.
570. In these cases, time to heal is the only thing that can help.
Lesson 39 JEALOUSY
571. That girl thinks she is so cute.
572. I wish I could afford a car like this.
573. I have to admit Im a little jealous.
574. Im envious of his success.
575. You have no reason to envy me.
576. Are you jealous of my friend?
577. I wish I could be as fast as Tom.
578. He clearly makes Bill jealous.
579. Jealousy can really hurt a friendship.
580. It doesnt help to be envious of him.
581. I can already tell that I wont like him.
582. It sounds like you are jealous.
583. I just dont like the idea of you spending so much time with that guy.
584. No matter how much I study I cant seem to beat you.
585. I guess my envy makes me get carried away.
Lesson 40 FEAR
586. Dogs terrify me.
587. Im scared of heights.
588. Hes too afraid of getting hurt.
589. Something has given him a bad fright.

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590. That mans eyes frighten me.
591. That movie was terrifying.
592. Im still afraid of the dark.
593. Drowning is one of my greatest fears.
594. Im not afraid to say what I think.
595. Dont be frightened by the noises.
596. If you turn off the lights, the monster will come out from underneath my
bed.
597. It will come out and eat me if you turn off the lights.
598. I freak out every time I see a bug.
599. Have you ever tried to overcome your fear?
600. One day you will have to face your fear.
Lesson 41 UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
601. I once met the president.
602. Swimming with dolphins was unforgettable.
603. I almost drowned when I was a boy.
604. Last year I went to the Great Wall.
605. Ill never forget the day I met my husband.
606. This is the most memorable day of my life.
607. You only graduate from college once.
608. Ester is a truly unforgettable person.
609. How can I forget the day my child was born?
610. I cant forget how much you have done for me.
611. The one thing that I will never forget is swimming with the dolphins.
612. It was an unbelievable experience.
613. I made sure that I took lots of pictures so I can always remember my trip.
614. I wanted to capture every last detail.
615. I want to be able to share this memorable experience with everyone I care about.
Lesson 42 SWEET MEMORIES
616. Do you remember how the flowers used to smell on our farm?
617. You were wearing the blue dress on our first date.
618. I loved to sit under that oak tree as a child.
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620. These pictures bring back some great memories.
621. Fresh grass always reminds me of childhood summers.
622. I love New York in the summer.
623. I cant forget the way her hair smelled.
624. That reminds me of my first dog.
625. I still like thinking about my first girlfriend.
626. Pictures are nice, but I dont need any reminders for such a milestone in our lives.
627. There have been many other moments since were become parents that I will
remember just as much.
628. Its a very significant moment in your life.
629. He reminds me of my first dog.
630. One of the best memories I have of him was when I first got him.
Lesson 43 MEMORABLE PEOPLE
631. Jeff was the funniest guy in our class.
632. The whole town thought Jim was a good mayor.
633. Im glad to see that you still remember me.
634. How could I forget my favorite college professor?
635. Alfred was the tallest guy in our school.
636. Hector was the worst employer I ever had.
637. Our nation owes a lot to Martin Luther King Jr.
638. Susan was the prettiest girl in our town.
639. Karen had a beautiful singing voice.
640. He helped many people in his long career.
641. Have you kept in touch with many of your old classmates?
642. There is one person Im positive Ill recognize.
643. Nevertheless, she is someone Ill never forget.
644. This autograph is worth a lot because hes such a memorable figure in baseball and
African-American history.
645. His courage wont be forgotten.
Lesson 44 ECSTATIC EXPERIENCES
646. I love my new job.
647. That surprise birthday party was great.
648. This balloon ride is incredible.

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649. Our trip to the mountain was amazing.
650. My first time scuba diving was unforgettable.
651. Tasting this chocolate is pure ecstasy.
652. Parachuting gives me an incredible rush.
653. Its not safe, but I love driving fast.
654. My greatest thrill is going on the roller coaster.
655. I love the way these sheets feel wrapped around me.
656. I cant believe this is really happening!
657. Youll probably feel differently when some of the excitement has passed.
658. I didnt think I would get it, but I did.
659. I do, but right now Im so excited that nothing could rain on my parade.
660. Why are you so worked up?
Lesson 45 EMBARRASSING EXPERIENCES
661. I cant believe I said something that stupid at the party.
662. I just spilled my drink all over my pants.
663. Halfway through my speech, I forgot the rest of what I wanted to say.
664. I didnt notice the stain until I got to work.
665. He tripped and fell right in front of the guests.
666. She came to the party in the same dress as me.
667. My ex-girlfriend told everyone at the party about me.
668. He was so sick that he vomited right in the middle of dinner.
669. I just realized that this shirt isnt clean.
670. Someone told Bob what I said about him.
671. That has to be my most embarrassing moment ever.
672. That shouldnt be enough to cause you to quit.
673. That is a little embarrassing.
674. Still you shouldnt stop doing something you liked just because of one incident.
675. I embarrassed myself the entire evening.
Lesson 46 DANGEROUS EXPERIENCES
676. I slipped on some ice and broke my arm.
677. The car accident almost killed my brother.
678. She almost fell into the tiger cage.
679. That rock just missed my head.

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680. I almost didnt see that bus coming.
681. Hes very lucky to have survived the war.
682. Im worried about him because he works in a prison.
683. Mountain climbing is exciting because it can be dangerous.
684. Steve drives too fast and takes too many risks.
685. Ann was in the hospital for six weeks after getting hurt.
686. I was driving to work when a huge truck ran a red light.
687. Im sorry you had to go through that.
688. There were always bombs and gunfire all around us.
689. My stomach would have been full of butterflies.
690. Ive never been so scared in my life, and my entire life flashed before my eyes.
Lesson 47 MYSTERIOUS EXPERIENCES
691. My aunt said she once saw a ghost.
692. What was that noise?
693. I think theres something in the darkness.
694. No one knew what happened to Simon.
695. The killers identity remained unknown.
696. The police dont know who took the jewels.
697. Her recipe is good because of the secret ingredient.
698. His job in the war is still a secret.
699. She says that she can predict someones future.
700. Some people believe that aliens visit Earth from other planets.
701. Truthfully, there have been some unexplained occurrences around the house.
702. Mysterious noises like you heard that seem to have no natural causes.
703. Doors that seem to close on their own and objects that get moved around but not
by human hands.
704. A couple of months ago, a friend and I went to a psychic just for a few kicks.
705. Not everything that happens in the world can be explained.
Lesson 48 ROMANTIC EXPERIENCES
706. We went ice-skating on our first date.
707. He sang to me at the restaurant.
708. I asked her to marry me on the beach.
709. We took a trip to Hawaii together.

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710. He sent me flowers at work.
711. She read me her favorite poem.
712. He used to walk me home from school every day.
713. This is our twentieth anniversary.
714. We learned to horseback ride together.
715. He cooked my favorite meal for me.
716. What did you and your boyfriend do for Valentines Day?
717. He surprised me with a tropical vacation.
718. This is the nicest gift that anyone has ever gotten me.
719. I think that this is the most romantic thing youre ever done for me.
720. A moonlight stroll on the beach sounds like a great way to end the evening.
Lesson 49 HORRIBLE EXPERIENCES
721. I saw a child begging on the street this morning.
722. The car hit him right in front of me.
723. His arm was cut very badly by the fan blade.
724. I was once beaten very badly by a robber.
725. After the crash, the doctors had to pick out glass from my leg.
726. I could hear the child crying all night outside.
727. Her baby was eaten by wolves.
728. The fire destroyed our entire house.
729. My aunts finger was cut off while she was working in a factory.
730. The accident left him blind in one eye.
731. I cut myself while fixing the lawnmower.
732. He was on a business trip and was on his way home when the terrorists killed him.
733. It was the single worst terrorist attack that the world has ever seen.
734. I have two broken ribs, and they hurt when I move too much.
735. I managed to punch one of them, but I couldnt take on both of them at the same
time.
Lesson 50 CYBER-LOVE EXPERIENCES
736. You shouldnt believe everything you read on the internet.
737. We first met in a chat room.
738. A person doesnt have to be honest on-line.
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740. I dont think on-line dating is healthy for people.
741. Dating on-line is a good way for shy people to meet other people.
742. I just got an e-mail from Rick.
743. I stopped chatting with him when he got a little strange.
744. How do you know he isnt married?
745. Do you think on-line dating really works?
746. Actually, Ive been chatting with a very nice guy.
747. Met him online, so Ive never seen him in person.
748. Dont you know how dangerous it is to meet men online?
749. Its not desperate to go online to meet new people.
750. It would be very difficult to have such a long distance relationship.
Lesson 51 FOOLISH EXPERIENCES
751. I found out that I wasnt as smart as I thought.
752. He brought the package to the wrong office.
753. He wore blue jeans to a formal dinner.
754. I completely forgot about her divorce.
755. She spilled the soup all over her dress.
756. He brought his girlfriend to his ex-wifes party.
757. He overslept and missed work.
758. I got lost and drove around the city for hours.
759. My decision ruined the whole evening.
760. He should never drink that much alcohol in public.
761. Shell never give me an extension for such a foolish excuse.
762. I dont want to look stupid in front of the teacher.
763. Did I do anything embarrassing?
764. The worst thing was when you got up on top of the table and started dancing and
singing.
765. I let the cat out of the bag with only one day to go.
Lesson 52 ADVENTUROUS EXPERIENCES
766. I spent this summer fighting forest fires.
767. My brother is a rodeo rider.
768. John is a New York City firefighter.
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770. His raft turned over in rough whitewater.
771. Have you ever seen a bullfight in Spain?
772. I love bungee cord jumping.
773. The adrenalin rush is incredible.
774. I live for excitement.
775. Im planning to climb Mount Denali in Alaska.
776. I was worried that I would chicken out the first time I tried it, but I found out that
you get so caught up in the excitement that you dont have time to be scared.
777. Everything happens so quickly that you wont have time to start worrying.
778. Not everyone can say that theyre climbed some of the tallest mountains in the
world.
779. Every year some people are killed falling off cliffs, getting caught in avalanches, or
from exposure to the elements.
780. I prefer to rough it when I go camping.
Lesson 53 EXCITING EXPERIENCES
781. Walking across the street in China can be very exciting.
782. A predictable life isnt very exciting.
783 You need a little bit of excitement in your life.
784. I always get excited about Christmas.
785. This movie is incredibly thrilling.
786. Im very excited about my future.
787. I cant contain my excitement about traveling to Japan.
788. I dont think I can stand much more excitement.
789. Hes excited at the idea of moving.
790. Dont excite the children.
791. Its not every day you get the opportunity to study and live in a foreign
country.
792. I cant help but be happy that I get to study in Paris for an entire year.
793. I remember one Christmas while you were so excited that you waited up for
Santa all night long.
794. I cant wait to tell all my friends.
795. Im going to get to see the ground from high up in the air, just like a
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Lesson 54 BRAVE EXPERIENCES
796. Youre very brave.
797. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
798. Playing contact sports builds character.
799. He grew up in a rough neighborhood.
800. He jumped into the river to save that boy from drowning.
801. He is certainly not a coward.
802. She didnt panic when the bear saw her.
803. It took a lot of nerve to go out in the storm.
804. We all have to conquer some fears.
805. Courage means different things to different people.
806. There is an amazing story of a man who managed to stop a robbery.
807. I wonder why he risked his life for a stranger.
808. He said that he couldnt just stand by and watch some innocent person get hurt.
809. I just did what anyone would have done in my situation.
810. I really didnt have time to think. I just acted.
Lesson 55 LONELY EXPERIENCES
811. I just moved to town and havent met anyone yet.
812. Its hard to work somewhere far from home.
813. Billy hasnt made any friends at his new school.
814. Ill miss you when youre gone.
815. I have no one to really talk to.
816. There are no other Americans in my school.
817. This is my first time away from home.
818. I just broke up with my girlfriend.
819. This house feels empty with just me in it.
820. Everyone else has gone home for the summer.
821. I just found out that Im going to have to work on Christmas.
822. Im a real people person and love being around others.
823. I had to finish a project and couldnt take the time to go on vacation.
824. I was the only one left in the dorms.
825. Absolutely, Ive been dying for some company.
Lesson 56 CONFUSING EXPERIENCES

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826. I dont think this is the right address.
827. Do you know where we are going?
828. Im not sure which bag is mine.
829. He keeps getting their names mixed up.
830. Its hard to remember which classroom is mine.
831. Its very confusing to learn a new language.
832. Chinese characters always confuse me.
833. He was confused as to what his boss wanted him to do.
834. Jill is easily confused.
835. The deer was confused by the headlights of the car.
836. Well, Im not sure if everything is good.
837. Has anything unusual happened to her recently?
838. I dont have a clue where to go from here.
839. Yes, I swear I have, but I cant seem to remember it for long.
840. We were all eating in a restaurant when I got up to use the bathroom right before
we were about to leave.
Lesson 57 MISERABLE EXPERIENCES
841. Ive had a fever for the past two days.
842. I cant wait to get out of these wet clothes.
843. This backpack is way too heavy.
844. Were been walking for hours and Im exhausted.
845. My first few months at college were miserable.
846. I once had to sleep on the floor of a train.
847. I hate going to funerals.
848. Talking to my boss is pure misery.
849. He is a miserable little person.
850. This rain is miserable weather.
851. I was really sorry to hear that you were sick for so long.
852. Its been a month and shes still feeling bad.
853. The worst part of the illness is that you are always so tired.
854. My drinking got so bad that I lost my job because I got caught drinking while at
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855. I couldnt support my family while I was drinking, so I made the decision to sober
up.
Lesson 58 PEACEFUL EXPERIENCES
856. Its very quiet up here on the mountain.
857. This street is so much more peaceful than the rest of the city.
858. The church is a very calm place to pray.
859. This music soothes my soul.
860. Lets go have a nice day in the park.
861. My vacation was very relaxing.
862. Rowing on the lake in the morning helps clear my mind.
863. Meditation helps me deal with stress.
864. Im most calm after a long run.
865. I want to retire to a cabin deep in the forest.
866. You should take up some activities that help you to relax.
867. I take classes in yoga to help me unwind.
868. Its very peaceful and helps you clear your mind of all thoughts and worries that
can cause you stress.
869. When I really want to relax, I like to be alone.
870. I was so relaxed by my day at the beach, that I fell asleep in the sun.
Lesson 59 FAILURE
871. Im sure I just failed that exam.
872. Terry just lost that account for our company.
873. He gambled away most of his savings.
874. The cook ruined this meal.
875. The attempt ended in complete failure.
876. She failed to find any solution to the problem.
877. I cant find any kind of job in this town.
878. Tim finished last in the race.
879. Bill lost the election for mayor.
880. He couldnt finish the report on time.
881. During the talent portion, my voice broke when I went to go for a high note.
882. I did get a new job, but then I got fired.
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884. At least you learned a valuable lesson about not getting in over your head.
885. I lost my job, so I couldnt afford to live on my own anymore.
Lesson 60 SUCCESS
886. His first book was a best seller.
887. Ive finally graduated from college.
888. I just got my dream job.
889. Youre taken some incredible photographs here.
890. Sharon was first in her class at law school.
891. I finally got that promotion I wanted.
892. She just won the lottery.
893. My dad was just voted in as the company president.
894. His paintings are some of the most famous in the country.
895. That was the fastest I have ever run a mile.
896. I feel really flattered that out of all the students I was picked.
897. No matter what you do, youll make them proud.
898. I want to show everyone how successful I turned out to be.
899. Thats quite a success story.
900. It sounds like you have a lot to be proud of.

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