It is an occasion when strength and sports are tested, friendship and solidarity was built and deepened.

I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.

The cultural and historical sites in Kyoto have been given appropriate care and maintenance.

I didn’t go to work this moring. I stayed at home because of the morning rain.

In my experience, freshmen today are different from those I knew 25 years ago.

In my experience, freshmen today are different from those I knew 25 years ago.

Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview.

I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.

In the 1960's the upper level of Pennsylvania Station in New York City was torn down and replaced by Madison Square Garden.

The raccoon is a nocturnal animal.

He’s really delighted with his success.

The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.

She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech.

Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems.

This quartet of extraodinarily talented musicians generated a phenomenal number of pieces that won gold records.

With respect to maneuverability, few birds can equal the capabilities of the hummingbird, which hovers for long periods and even flies backward.

Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.

Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.

The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

He was fired because of his misconduct at the office party.

In the United States, a party can nominate a single candidate for office.