American children customarily go trick-or-treating on Halloween.

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

Petra had to abandon the idea of completing her university degree in two years instead of four.

Every time he opens his mouth, he immedieately regrets what he said. He's always putting his foot in his mouth.

The two scientists are contemporaries. Both of them are in their late 40s.

It has rained so much, the ground is now saturated with water.

The recycling of aluminum converses ninety percent of the energy needed to make new metal.

Earthquakes are regarded as one of most devastating forces known to man.

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

If you build a structure next to this river, you must be sure it is safe against floods.

Jim's decided to buy a phonograph even though they are now redundant.

The same questions repeated over and over soon made them weary.

Reading a daily newspaper will make you aware of what is going on in the world.

Though they were almost identical, a slight difference was noticeable.

    A. similarity            B. variety                C. distinction          D. diversity

I couldn’t help laughing when he fell in the pool with all his clothes on; it was so funny!

The father has lost his job, so we'll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.

Intermarriages between the noble families were very popular in the part.

The vaccine provides longer immunity against flu.

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

After many years of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.

Students are expected to be quiet and compliant in the classroom.

The Present is taking deliberate steps to balance the federal budget

The difference between British and American English are comparatively small.

She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech.

It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship each year.

The newspaper reporters bear out what the Minister told yesterday.

Before the match, the team has been stretching to prevent injury.

A. gesture    B. surgery    C. engine     D. regard

A. danger     B. educate    C. strange    D. applicant

A. education B. repetition C. pronunciation    D. question

A. believes   B. parents    C. things      D. girls

A. chin         B. chaos       C. child        D. charge

A. visible     B. decision   C. disease     D. design

A. coached   B. needed     C. wanted    D. beloved