【正文】 ry. The rooms of the palace were spacious. The teaching staff of the school is excellent. The farmers covered the barn floor with straw. Leaves were floating on the surface of the pond. The silence were broken only by the tick of the clock. The army suffered a tremendous defeat in that battle. The store over there has a great variety of toys. The Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The worm turns the soil. Lesson 7 He acpanied his girl friend to the airport. She acpanied the singer on the piano. The storyteller?s jokes amused the children. Children should try to avoid crossing the road except when the policeman stops the traffic. A time bomb explodes some time after it is placed in position. The burial of the dead sailor was performed at sea. The old lady saw the thief running up the street and chased him on her bicycle. He was pelled by illness to give up his studies. He asked the girl to marry him and she consented. The Chinese foreign minister met his Canadian counterpart. Your right hand is the counterpart of your left hand. A sudden explosion deafened us for a moment. We have derived benefit from the new method of generation of electricity. The word “deride” is derived from the Latin “de” (down) and “rider” (to laugh). Department stores display their goods in the windows. There was half an inch of dust on the books before I cleaned them. Cool autumn days make us feel energetic. I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge. The fairy promised to grant the child?s wish. He flattered her with flowers and expensive gifts. Mary wanted to go to Europe by herself, but her parents frowned on the idea. I caught a glimpse of the falls as our train went by. Many men were needed to help the farmer with the harvest. The earth we inhabit is a point in space. Housekeeping involves cooking, washing dishes, sweeping, and cleaning. The lambs were playing on the hillside. Water, oil, and milk are liquids. The sick man could eat only liquid foods. The mighty battleship was so badly damaged that it could not be used again. He mounted the bicycle and rode away. The soldiers mounted on fine black horses. Our teacher notified us that there would be a test on Monday. The moon travels in an orbit around the earth. The island was a paradise of birds and flowers. She peered through the mist, trying to find the right way. I give my pledge that I will continue to help you. They pledged themselves never to tell the secrets. The air pressure at sea level is nearly 15pounds for each square inch. His business prospered at its new location. Children like to eat raw fruits. This picture reminds me of the story I heard before. The enemy retreated before the advance of our soldiers. The Bible and Koran are sacred writings. We have screens at the windows to keep out flies. The wrecked ship rested on a shelf at the bottom of the sea. I kept that book on the bottom shelf. The sleeves of his coat were too long. Take my money but spare my life! She is looking for something to read in her spare time. A concrete wall has more stability than a wooden fence. We had strawberries and ice cream for dessert. A surgeon took out Fred?s tonsils. The President has to perform many tasks. They liked to walk along the beach at low tide. She learned to cook by trial and error. In the trial, she changed her previous statement. Texas and Alaska cover vast territories. Put on your waterproof coat before you go out in the rain. These hiking shoes have been waterproofed. The rain worsened our difficulties. Lesson 8 How many years did it take to acplish your purpose? The anchor caught in the mud of the lake bottom and kept the boat from moving. The sun was shining when I awakened this morning. She blushed as red as a rose with shame. He came out of the shadow of the bush and blinked in the sun. The boy doesn?t study hard, and he always cheats in examinations. The rival schools peted for the football trophy. He fell ill and the consequence was that he lost his position. Courage is the ability to control fear, not the absence of fear. The question of whether war can be abolished has often been debated. The sun slowly descended over the western hills. The general disposed soldiers for the ing battle. You?d better dispose of rubbish before you go out. He made an earnest attempt to persuade her. Policemen and judges will enforce the laws of the city. He refused to take the hand I extended in friendship. An imperialistic country extends its power and influence into neighboring countries. Dogs are always faithful to their masters. Chocolate and vanilla have different flavors. His indifference frustrated the teacher?s effort. A glorious victory could be attained only by effort and patience. Make haste or you will miss the train again. Can you identify a poser by listening to his music? She was injured badly in the car accident yesterday. Train schedules were irregular during the flood. The soldier is not able to walk normally because he is lame from an old wound. Does this restaurant have a license to serve liquor? My aunt was a lady of strong mind and great resolution, she was a very manly woman. The thief was given a milder punishment than he deserved. All the people mourned the loss of their President. Your head is full of silly notions. He gave orders that the work should be done at once. A new paragraph always begins on a new line. The penalty for his offense was five years in prison. Do not plunk the flower in the garden, please. He pretended to be asleep when his mother called him. We keep our army to protect our country from the enemy. He didn?t realize how it was until he went outside. He realized his dreams when be became a doctor. Our office has removed from New York to Chicago. She could