Lesson 3

These claims were refuted by the Ministry of Transport.

The child crawled across the floor.

My sole objective is to make the information more widely available.

He'd been painting the door and there were specks of paint all over the floor.

She made such a fuss when Richard spilled a drop of wine on her blouse!

People should not be stigmatized on the basis of race.

Even the esteemed brands and products can face failure and setbacks.

A funeral can amplify the feelings of regret and loss for the relatives

Some heart defects are congenitally and can be detected soon after birth.

Sharks are known to have several rows of dentition to replace lost teeth.

Consuming too many sugary foods and drinks can lead to cavities in teeth if proper oral hygiene isn't maintained.

Due to heavy deforestation in Southeast Asia, the giant flower, which is also called stinking corpse lily, is quickly disappearing.

Due to heavy deforestation in Southeast Asia, the giant flower, which is also called stinking corpse lily, is quickly disappearing.

However, it’s been used for many years by indigenous groups in Indonesia,

He would never do anything to endanger the lives of his children.

The recalcitrant plant species are difficult to grow under controlled conditions.

He regards the political process with disdain.

He despised himself for being such a coward.

Ten years after leaving school, we chanced on/upon (= unexpectedly met) each other in Regent Street.

A hot shower and a cup of tea will revive you.

From childhood, Britney Spears seemed destined for stardom.

Their decision could be detrimental to the future of the company.

the scarcity of skilled workers

Hotel prices in the major cities are high but not prohibitive

The company employed lawyers to find loopholes in environmental protection laws.

Thousands of refugees are living in makeshift camps.

I'm very apprehensive about tomorrow's meeting.

He should be praised for his honesty.

Petrol fumes always make me feel ill.

Before fridges, preserving was the only way to store fruit.

Success, however, remained elusive for her.

The company has disclosed profits of over £200 million.

There has been a surge in house prices recently.

Scientists hope that data from the probe will pave the way for a more detailed exploration of Mars.

The country has over 500 resorts, placing it on a par with France.

Strawberries and cream complement each other perfectly.

Plants keep cool during the summer by evaporating water from their leaves.

Thanks to new technologies some old tools can be swap out for new, more efficient ones.

Many ship workers could lose their livelihoods because of falling orders for new ships.

The cherry tree is beginning to blossom.

For some unfathomable reason they built the toilet next to the kitchen.

Are you sober enough to drive, Jim?

He always comes back from France laden with presents for everyone.

He's very humble about his success. At that time she was just a humble mechanic.

He was chopping wood in the yard.

I've never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she's so laid-back

Children need lots of encouragement from their parents.

The value of property has slumped. Car sales have slumped dramatically over the past year.

Thompson has been designated (as/to be) team captain.

Food protests and riots have erupted in more than 30 countries.

1. All night long fireworks soared into the sky. 2. Temperatures will soar over the weekend, say the weather forecasters. 3. House prices soared a further 20 percent.

We had a good harvest this year.

Depression is often hereditary.

There are striking similarities between the two cases.

His sense of humour is one of his better traits.

Running a marathon is a test of human endurance.

She entered the vault with an armed guard.

Stop harassing me!

She does a lot of work for charities, but her modesty forbids her from talking about it

During a successful business career, she accumulated a great amount of wealth

Building at the site was halted after human remains were unearthed earlier this month

an arduous climb/task/journey

She can be very erratic; one day she is friendly and the next she'll hardly speak to you. An erratic schedule

The municipality provides services such as water and rubbish collection.

The new government has expelled all foreign diplomats.

I've always been prone to headaches.

Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake.

These prices are just outrageous (= much too high).

The airline regularly offers last-minute bookings at bargain prices.

to burn something completely

He didn't look like the sort of man you should entrust your luggage to.

These murders have provoked outrage across the country.

He was charged with sexual assault.

Roller coasters make me feel nauseous.

I guess it will be faster to just stitch your socks now instead of going to town to buy new ones.

Could you mend this hole in my shirt?

They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night

She expressed her feelings of grieving after cancelling the performances.

1. a three-storey house 2. Their new house has four storeys including the attic.

Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.

Look at Jane. She is hooked on this new series. She can’t stop watching it.

They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into perfect condition.

Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were carved out (= cut into the rock) by soldiers for defensive purposes.

Blood was spurting out all over the place

She found out that her medical condition made it impossible for her to ever bear a child

Relations between the two countries have become strained (= difficult) recently.