Both sides are at loggerheads over the deal. More talks will be needed before it’s reached.

The thought of going to the party without my parents really daunts me.

They were willing to do anything to find their missing daughter.

My grandmother always has a soft spot for him since he’s polite and handsome.

I wish I had a magic wand to deal with this problem. I’ve thought about it for months!

A child will develop better if he or she is brought up by caring parents.

This exam is obligatory for all high school students before they go to university.

Martin was disappointed when his job application was rejected.

I have a good relationship with one of my cousins; he’s always decent to me.

The weather was marvellous so our family went to the beach.

It was not until he was aware of his shortcomings that he found ways to better himself.

One way to lose weight is to eliminate all fatty foods from your diet.

Tom is an outstanding player; he’s won 3 matches in this year’s tournament.

I was asked to give a precise description of the accident, but I was too shocked to remember anything.

He was presented with an award for his contribution to finding a new drug against diphtheria.

She was reared by an uncle because her parents died in an accident when she was just 2.

If you accept this position, you’re expected to commute quite long distances.

Cycling would be a practical approach to the problem of air pollution in this city.

He said he hadn’t killed his old neighbour, but then he admitted it.

The shopping mall was closed for renovation after some of the shops were in disrepair.

That was a run-of-the-mill presentation since the presenter read anything displayed on the slides that were full of text.

If only we had a magic wand to solve all of the complex Maths questions.

The greeting that draws the audience's attention to the stage will precede the introduction of the delegates.

The new house in the countryside is a far cry from their rented flat in the city; it's a lot bigger.

Jane is a caring girl as she always observes others' facial expressions to behave suitably.

At the end of the year, the accountants were rushed out of their feet because there was too much work to do.

Given the economic crisis, many small and medium-sized enterprises didn't have enough budget to expand.

Teachers often have a soft spot for studious and well-behaved students.

Exchange students come from diverse countries such as Japan, China and Korea.