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She hesitated a while before buying the expensive ring.

After some hesitation she entered the jeweller's shop.

Diligent/industrious pupils work hard.

He passed his examination because of his diligence.

She couldn't cope with the difficult problem.

Sports clothes are not appropriate for a funeral.

The pupils grumbled when they got too much homework.

Don't ask such silly questions.

Scrooge, from 'A Christmas Carol', was a miser.

A miser is a very stingy person.

After many warnings the boy was expelled from school.

If you fail your exam again, your future may be at stake.

The drunken man greeted us with a stream of abusive language/abuse.

'Pig' is often used as a term of abuse.

It was difficult to reconcile the two enemies.

There has been a reconciliation between him and his wife.

They did not divorce for the sake of the children.

Scrooge is well-known for his avarice/stinginess.

From the beginning the new teacher asserted his authority.

The scandal was hushed up.

There was a sudden hush when the teacher entered.

Everybody rose to pay homage to the President.

He apologised for his bad conduct.

The drunken man answered with a torrent of abuse.

How did it come about that you got so furious?

I defy you to prove that I am a liar.

The soldiers defied the lieutenant's order.

What you have done is in defiance of the law.

These mountain people live an austere life.

War is a period of austerity.

Don Juan seduced a lot of women.

This computer game has become a real craze.

This club is notorious for its hooligans.

Stop talking; someone is eavesdropping.

A scapegoat is always blamed for the mistake of others.

He was rebuked for being late.

He promised to make amends for his mistakes.

I must say to his credit that he is honest.

She has very refined manners.

He has a cheerful disposition.

He held himself aloof from the others.

The woman gave him a seductive smile.

You don't have to ask; you have my tacit approval.

In those days cohabiting was frowned upon.

He is a doctor of good repute.

Bad food brought the restaurant into disrepute.

Don't go to that disreputable bar.

She sometimes pampers herself by going to a sauna.

He degraded himself by telling lies.

I don't like his facetious remarks about women.

The shy boy gave the girl a furtive look.

Kindness is one of her good traits.

A sedate person always remains calm.

She never starts a conversation; she is too self-conscious.

Agriculture is almost impossible in the Sahara.

A plough is an agricultural implement.

Farmers cultivate land.

A tenant has no land of his own.

The farmers will have a good harvest/crop this year.

Without water few crops will grow on this dry soil.

The soil was very dry.

For farming you need fertile soil.

Fertiliser is used to make soil more fertile.

The farmer bought the land because of its fertility.

The cattle were grazing in the meadow.

The cowboys looked after a big herd of cattle.

In the hills we saw a flock of sheep.

The farmer was speading manure on his fields.

Wine is made from the juice of grapes.

A vine is a plant that produces grapes.

A vineyard is a piece of land planted with vines.

The storm destroyed most of the crops.

A pest is a small animal that can destroy crops.

Pests can be killed with pesticide.

People in this area subsist on agriculture.

Agriculture is a means of subsistence.

Modern machines have facilitated farm work.

The farmer sent his cattle to a new pasture.

The farmers reaped the corn.

Life at the remote farm was very lonely.

Barren land needs a lot of fertiliser.

A peasant has a very small farm.

Mammals feed their young with milk.

The elephants were killed for their tusks.

A veterinary surgeon or vet is a doctor for animals.

Dogs and cats are pets.

Dogs and cats are pets.

The cat was chased by a dog.

The donkey carried a heavy burden.

This farmer breeds/rears racehorses.

The Irish setter is a well-known breed of dog.

The mouse was caught in a trap.

The swimmer was attacked by a shark.

There have been attacks by sharks on this coast.

He was attacked by a savage dog.

Seals are killed for their fur.

The child was afraid of the roaring lion.

In America millions of buffaloes were slaughtered.

The canary escaped from its cage.

Some people can be very cruel to animals.

RSPCA means: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The lion killed a deer and devoured it.

The ferocious lion attacked the hunters.

The cat held a mouse between its paws.

The fox succeeded in eluding the hunters.

The wolves howled in the forest.

The escaped lion is still at large.

She mounted the horse and rode off.

A docile dog always obeys its master.

The dog was wagging its tail.

The cat dashed into the house.

In the night we heard a whining dog.

How do you spend your leisure (time)?

There was a large audience at the pop concert.

The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.

A cinema is a place of entertainment

She requested the disc jockey to play her favourite song.

At my request he played my favourite music.

He immediately complied with my request.

One of her hobbies is solving crossword puzzles.

She couldn't find the solution to the puzzle.

Every year there is a big (fun)fair in our town.

The horror film was full of suspense.

A film is shown on a white screen.

I really enjoyed the film.

I enjoyed myself very much.

Treasure hunting with metal detectors is very popular.

Who is conducting the orchestra.

The film was directed by Spielberg.

Who is the director of this film?

The cast of this film includes some famous stars.

A dice is often used in games of chance.

They played poker for very high stakes.

Children under 16 are not admitted to this disco.

No admittance for children under 16.

In her new job she had less time to pursue her hobbies.

Gardening is one of my father's leisure pursuits.

This book is not intended for children.

This novel depicts life in a fishing village.

I still treasure the memory of that wonderful holiday.

The magician conjured a rabbit out of his hat.

Actors are people who perform a play.

There are two performances of the show on Saturday.

The actors rehearsed the show many times.

There are many rehearsals before a play is performed.

This museum is famous for its collection of modern art.

His paintings are exhibited in many museums.

We visited an exhibition of modern painting.

In a museum you may not touch the exhibits.

The statue of Liberty is in New York.

There are many Roman sculptures in the British Museum.

This statue was made by a famous sculptor.

Who painted this beautiful portrait?

In this book he describes his life in America.

His book gives a description of life in Morocco.

The word contest is used in singing contest, beauty contest and boxing contest.

A box office is a place in a theatre where tickets are sold.

The Oscar is a famous film award.

He was awarded the first prize.

The pop group played on a big stage.

There were no tickets available for the evening performance.

The museum attendant was very helpful.

A performer is a person who acts, sings or plays an instrument.

A farce is a funny play full of silly situations.

In his book he portrayed life in the Middle Ages.

The actor got an Oscar for outstanding acting.

He was a director of international renown.

Picasso is a renowned painter.

Shakespeare's plays are part of the English cultural heritage.

A statue was erected in memory of the King.

She is very adept at playing the piano.

The use of black dots is a hallmark of his paintings.

You had better avoid rush hours.

She is a very cautious driver.

You may not overtake other cars in this narrow road.

Traffic was diverted because of an accident.

There were many traffic diversions near London.

The accident was caused by careless driving.

It was too late to avoid an accident.

Traffic lights prevent accidents.

There are traffic lights for the prevention of accidents.

The policeman gave a sign that we could cross the road.

You may not drive a car without a driving licence.

The right direction was indicated by a signpost.

The signpost didn't give any indication about the distance.

The speed limit in this street is 50 kilometres.

The driver exceeded the speed limit.

You may not park your car on the verge of a motorway.

The accident was due to/owing to careless driving.

A red light signifies that you have to stop.

The police ascribed the accident to the fog.

In the thick fog we could hardly discern the road.

When did the accident occur?

An accident is an everyday occurrence.

The heavy snowstorms disrupted all traffic.

The storm caused disruption of rail travel.

This weekend the death toll in traffic was 110.

I just caught a glimpse of the driver who overtook me.

In this busy street you should drive with caution.

A lorry is used for transporting heavy goods.

The ship carried a heavy cargo of coal.

At what time does the train leave/depart?

We were waiting for the departure of the train.

We enquire/inquired when the next train would depart.

We made enquiries/inquiries about the train departures.

The last stop on a bus line is called a terminus.

The first-class carriages were in the front of the train.

Shall we walk or take a taxi/cab?

There was a long queue of people at the bus stop.

We had to queue for tickets.

This railway connects/links London and Edinburgh.

A new rail connection/link will be opened between the two cities.

Is there any connection/link between the two accidents?

The train to the suburbs was full of commuters.

Before the railways were built, people often travelled by coach.

Did you go to Italy by plane? No, by coach.

Many people commute from London to the suburbs.

In this distant part of the country there is no public transport.

For a doctor a car is indispensable.

Train and bus fares have gone up.

Doctors can't dispense with a car.

We adopted her suggestion to go by tube.

Most accidents can be averted by careful driving.

Suddenly a bus loomed out of the fog.

The next bus is due in 10 minutes.

This plane conveys both passengers and goods.

A bus is a means of conveyance.

I have insured my luggage against loss.

Have you got a travel insurance?

How many foreigners visited Amsterdam?

He spoke with a foreign accent.

Big Ben is a famous sight in London.

In this leaflet you will find all the sights.

Can you recommend a good hotel?

I've chosen this hotel on the recommendation of a friend.

Cannes is a fashionable seaside resort.

There was an official inquiry into the cause of the crash.

Sailing round Cape Horn in a storm is a dangerous enterprise.

The customs are entitled to check your luggage.

I had a nice conversation with my fellow traveller.

He had visited Japan and other oriental countries.

He told us some amusing incidents that occurred during his travels.

The trip was tiring, but it was really worthwhile.

You had better book now, otherwise it is too late.

Who was the first man to travel in space?

We were stuck in a tailback.

Sailing round the world in a small boat is quite a venture.

Nobody ventured into the mountains during the snowstorm.

We followed a rough track through the mountains.

The pilot assured us that everything was safe.

He gave the assurance that nothing would happen.

The passengers were alarmed when they heard about the engine-trouble.

The stewardess said there was no cause for alarm.

The results of the inquiry were submitted to the government.

There was only one vacant room at the village inn.

The hotel had no vacancies.

She lets rooms to tourists.

A landlady is a woman who lets rooms.

The landlord showed us the room.

He rented the room at f200 a month.

How much is the rent?

Some hotel guests were watching TV in the lounge.

This hotel can accommodate 80 guests.

Hotel accommodation in London is very expensive.

This restaurant caters for weddings and parties.

The car park of the hotel is for residents only.

Who is the owner of this hotel?

I paid the bill by credit card.

The host welcomed his guests.

She has always been an excellent hostess.

A tramp has no home.

Holiday Inn is a worldwide hotel chain.

The immigrants stayed at a cheap boarding house.

In a boarding house you get board and lodging.

Can we put up our tent here?

I stayed with my uncle for three days.

The camp site/camping site was near a lake.

The rooms at this posh hotel are very expensive.

The proprietor of the hotel welcomed us.

She doesn't like the discomforts of camping.

They pitched their tent near a farm.

The farm had been converted into a small hotel.

The tanker transported highly flammable/inflammable chemicals.

There was a parking ticket under the windscreen wiper.

A motorist should know the traffic rules.

A cyclist is very vulnerable in traffic.

He was fined for driving too fast.

He had to pay a fine of f50.

It's against the regulations to smoke in this bus.

Could you please check the tyre pressure?

He adjusted the seat because he wanted to sleep.

This seat is adjustable.

It is safer to wear a seat belt in a car.

After the accident there was an enormous traffic jam.

We stopped at a petrol station to check the oil level.

A car collided with a bus.

The driver of the car died in the collision.

The bus driver was badly injured.

After two days he died from his injuries.

The damage to the car was very great.

The car was badly damaged.

There was a tailback of 5 miles on the motorway.

The lorry pulled up at a filling station.

When it is slippery, you should brake gently.

Air travel has now become commonplace.

The roads to the coast were jammed with cars and caravans.

If you leave early, you can avoid traffic congestions.

I was late because the roads were congested.

When you polish a car, you make it shine.

Cars are polished with wax.

Does this car use petrol or diesel?

I think our petrol is running out.

Is there a petrol station in the vicinity?

He put the bags in the boot of the car.

You can put your luggage in the boot.

The rear of the car was damaged.

There was a puncture in one of the rear tyres.

He took a spare tyre from the boot

A ramshackle car is a danger on the road.

The mechanic opened the bonnet to look at the engine.

Most cars have five gears.

He reversed the car into the garage.

The mechanic's hands were covered with grease.

The mechanic cleaned his hands with an old rag.

The most important characteristic/feature of a sports car is that it is fast.

The brakes didn't work and an accident was inevitable.

An economical car doesn't use much petrol.

It was difficult to get spare parts/spares for the old car.

All the occupants of the car were killed.

The mechanic repaired the car.

He repaired the tyre and inflated it.

There was a hole in the exhaust of the car.

A nail had punctured the tyre.

She took advantage of the fine weather and opened the car roof.

I couldn't see anything in the glare of the car's headlights.

The advantages outweighed the disadvantages.

I was dazzled by the headlights of a car.

The mechanic was lying under the car in a very awkward position.

There is a big cross on the summit of the hill.

Cycling on this steep hill is difficult.

The hill slope was too steep for the cyclists.

This hill is a landmark for ships at sea.

In the middle of the island there is a mountain range.

These caves in the rocks were used by smugglers.

In Canada there are many enormous/huge forests.

There are many lakes in this area.

The area of this farm is two square miles.

Farmers live in rural areas.

The moon and the earth are part of the universe.

Universal problems are general problems.

The universe is infinite.

They wandered through the woods and lost their way.

Gipsies wander from place to place.

These primitive people dwell in caves.

We rambled/roamed through the woods for hours.

The mountain summit was enveloped in clouds.

From this hill you can survey the whole valley.

The expedition to Mount Everest was full of hazards.

Climbing this mountain is a hazardous adventure.

This species of bird is unknown in Europe.

Helplessly they watched the destruction of the forest by fire.

Nothing could be done to stop the destructive fire.

It's dangerous to walk on the edge of a cliff.

Don't drive too near the edge of the precipice.

From Dover the French coast is visible.

The new houses will be built on this site.

The village lies 700 metres above sea level.

His job was to exterminate rats.

We must stop the extermination of this species.

A peninsula is almost surrounded by water.

From the island you can see the mainland.

The village lies beyond the hills.

He stood on the brink of the precipice.

The river forms the boundary between the two countries.

This area has been designated as a National Park.

By and large the beaches in France were clean.

The Sahara is a very arid area.

We met a solitary horseman in the wood.

Many people like the solitude of the moors.

A big marred the beautiful landscape.

The damage inflicted by the hurricane was enormous.

Some species of animals have vanished from the earth.

Don't walk on the edge of the abyss.

This is an enormous leap forward.

The horse leapt over the ditch.

It is polite to use 'please'.

The opposite of 'polite' is impolite.

Do you realize what you are doing?

Do you realize the consequences of your behaviour?

He didn't work; consequently he failed his exam.

The television critics sneered at the popular soap series.

Someone has been tampering with my scooter.

The child heard that the parents were having a row/quarrel.

The two sisters often quarrel.

In spite of the difficulties, he persevered.

He is angry because you've insulted/offended him.

He took it as a personal insult/offence.

You should apologize for your offensive remarks.

She became furious when he insulted her.

The girls teased John about his new haircut.

Why didn't he obtain permission to be absent?

Her prudish mother didn't allow her to go out in the evening.

She gave me a haughty look and walked on.

A complacent/smug person is very pleased with himself.

There is no reason for complacency.

The teacher couldn't handle the unruly class.

Our character is mainly moulded by our parents.

Boisterous people make a lot of noise.

He didn't heed my warning.

Children are more impetuous than older people.

The angry mob threw stones at the police.

She is a very engaging person.

Every person has his/her own peculiarities.

It's rude to point at people.

To be quite honest, I don't like your new sweater.

She had answered in all honesty.

I quite agree with you.

I'm afraid I disagree with you.

There was no general agreement about the plan.

There was a lot of disagreement in the political party.

That dog won't do you any harm.

It won't harm you to work a little harder.

Do you know the harmful effects of smoking?

Most spiders are harmless.

The teacher decided to punish the impudent pupil.

Napoleon lost the decisive battle of Waterloo.

He protested against the decision.

Grandmother always spoils her grandchildren.

This is my affair, not yours.

Please mind your own business!

The pupil deliberately dropped his book.

Laughing in church is improper behaviour.

Don't meddle in my affairs.

I have no reason to question his honesty.

I'm afraid your decision was a little rash.

Your action is a breach of our contract.

Though you insulted me, I bear you no malice.

Malicious gossip can do a lot of harm.

The mother scolded her son for being late.

Even his best friends had forsaken him.

The English football league has four divisions.

The boxer challenged the world champion.

He accepted the challenge.

FA stands for 'Football Association'.

A referee should be impartial.

A referee should not show any partiality.

At the end of the match the players exchanged shirts.

The next event will be the 100 metres race.

One of the runners was so tired that he was lagging behind.