In some Asian coutries, it is customary for people to worship their ancestors.

Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house!

Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man wore jeans and a T-shirt, he was later identified as a high school teacher.

It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.

Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.

Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.

This national park is special because it has plants and animals from both tropical and temperate zones.

He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.

Doctors have been criticized for their indiscriminate use of antibiotics.

They are launching a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues.

Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.

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

No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space

The couple tried to converse in the busy restaurant, but they couldn't hear themselves speak so they went elsewhere.

Soon after it was born, the calf got up and tried to stand on its shaky legs.

As long as you are still alive, you will definitely encounter the good things in life.

At the managers' meeting, the group decided against the new project as a viable option and decided on another direction to ensure success for the company's fall line.

When the bank refused to lend us any more money we realized we'd reached the end of the road.

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

If you don’t feel well, go to bed and rest.

How different a picture we now have of the ocean as the sea has begun to reveal its secrets.