China has become the third country in the world which can independently carried out the manned space activities.

After a grueling and busy week at work, the stillness of the river reminded Lara of the silence.

The chairs felt hard and uncomfortable.

They don't seem particularly worried about the situation.

It must be difficult to cope with three small children and a job.

Her eyes were hurting from the bright lights.

I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.

Some couples see single women as a threat to their relationships.

Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.

The dim light made it hard to see, so Ben squinted to make out the stranger’s face in the distance.

I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.

We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.

If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed immediately.

The plants and animals of the sea fall into three major groups.

My suitcases are so heavy.

Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.

The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer.

A narrow passage led directly through the house into the garden.

We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.

There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.

He is writing a book on the representation of woman in medieval art.