The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof disease.

The consequences of the typhoon were disatrous due to the lack of effective measures.

In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.

Nobody knows the origin of the Vietnamese long dress. There was no evidence about where and when it appeared.

The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favorite programmes.

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

Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.

John stayed at home from work yesterday because he was feeling under the weather.

Ask Mum for permission to go out now. She looks like she’s in a good mood.

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

He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

Participants from 100 countries go to the Olympic Games.

As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.

Fallout from a nuclear power station damaged in the tsunami may endanger the vegetation.

We can use either verbal or nonverbal forms of communication.

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

Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.

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

He insisted on listening to the entire story.

The education system is a mirror that reflects the culture.

Animals on earth fascinate us with their beauty, their grace and their speed.