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Section16(177〜185)
177 “Naomi likes to show off her perfect figure. I wish I were thin like her. I envy her.” “You could go on a diet.”
178 I fell in love with Naomi at first sight. Three months later, I took a chance and proposed to her, but she turned me down.
179 I met the man by chance. He’s gentle and smart. What’s more, he’s single!
180 His nephew was brought up to be modest and considerate.
181 I introduced Bob to my folks, and they took to him at once.
182 People should be judged not so much by how they look as by who they are.
183 “It’s not your title that counts. That’s for sure!” exclaimed Bob.
184 As a self-made man put it, “A man of vision will make good in the end.”
185 Keep in mind that youth is not eternal
Section17(186〜197)
186 I can’t figure out why on earth everybody feels so much contempt for Bob!
187 I can’t help laughing at him because he keeps on making stupid mistakes. He’d be the last person to learn his lesson.
188 To make matters worse, he isn’t even conscious of annoying us.
189 Since I was in a hurry, I put my gloves on inside out by mistake.
190 Dave is fat and clumsy. When he leaped over the shallow stream, he stumbled and twisted his ankle.
191 “I’m scared of heights.” “You’re a coward!”
192 The passive man seldom, if ever, expresses himself in public.
193 Nick convinced me that all superstitions are irrational.
194 I tremble with fear at the thought of an injection.
195 Since Bob is lazy at heart, he frequently neglects his duties.
196 While Bob was at work, Jennifer was at home absorbed in silly soap opera.
197 Bob likes cartoons, but I don’t think much of them. As a matter of fact, they’re boring
Section18(198〜211)
198 It occurred to me that he was holding something back, because he wouldn’t look me in the eye.
199 When her patience gave out, she grabbed his collar and swore at him.
200 I must admit we quarrel every now and then, but generally we’re on good terms with each other.
201 “Do you mind if I stop by your house?” “No, not at all. Be my guest!”
202 Hold on. I’ll be right back. Don’t hang up!
203 I can’t put you up. For one thing, my dad drops in on me from time to time.
204 While Jennifer was standing still, Bob was pacing back and forth along the sidewalk.
205 “Let’s make up, Lisa.” “Stop taking me for granted! We’re through for good this time. I mean it!”
206 Come on! Don’t get so emotional, Lisa. I didn’t mean to hurt you. Let’s talk it over.
207 “You betrayed me!” “Please forgive me. How can I make it up to you?” “I’ll get even!”
208 You should confess your sins rather than conceal them.
209 Keep your word; otherwise you’ll end up losing face.
210 Bob sticks to his moral principles and believes that honesty pays off in the long run.
211 “Cheer up! You couldn’t help it.” “I did my best.” “I know. Don’t dwell on the past. You can start over!”
Section19(212〜223)
212 “Jane, please do me a favor and give me a ride to Times Square.” “I wish I could, but I’m tied up right now.”
213 As usual, Mike turned up on time. He’s very punctual.
214 The other day I ran out of gas in the middle of a busy Interstate.
215 A truck driving ahead of me skidded, turned over, and scattered its load all over the road.
216 He recalled that a collision had been avoided by sheer luck.
217 In case of an emergency, get in touch with my agent right away.
218 “Jane, where are we heading?” “I think we’re lost. We went in the wrong direction.” “Damn! Pull over!”
219 My rusty Ford broke down, obstructing the intersection.
220 There are so many fine scratches and dents on its surface, it’s no use polishing it.
221 “Hey, we’re stuck in a traffic jam!” “Chill out, Joe. Let’s take a shortcut! We’ll get there in time.”
222 “I’ve got a flat tire. Can you give me a hand?” “I’d be glad to.”
223 The ambulance went out of control and came close to running over a pedestrian.
Section20(224〜240)
224 He contends that primitive life once existed on Mars.
225 The crew is busy preparing for the voyage into outer space.
226 They conducted a series of experiments under zero gravity.
227 Many astronomers assume that the universe will expand infinitely.
228 The astronauts were greeted with spontaneous applause.
229 A fund was set up with a view to preserving our endangered planet.
230 The massive flood paralyzed the local transportation network.
231 The equator divides the globe into two hemispheres.
232 I think it’s cruel to trap animals for fur coats.
233 The organization plays a principal role in wildlife conservation.
234 Many fragile species are on the verge of extinction.
235 The prolonged drought did severe damage to the crops.
236 Tropical rain forests are quickly disappearing on a global scale. In part, it’s due to acid rain.
237 It is said that global warming is directly related to carbon dioxide emissions.
238 The destruction of the ozone layer affects the environment.
239 The committee called on all nations to work side by side to curb air pollution.
240 A satellite was launched into orbit to monitor melting glaciers.
