My book is not as expensive as yours.

Mike graduated from The University of Melbourne with flying colours. However, he chose to work for volunteer programs in Africa.

The student works part-time at a bid restaurant. He also paints pictures to earn for living.

We had had very salty food. We were all dying of thirst.

We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.

Harry no longer smokes a lot.

John said, “You’d better not lend them any money, Daisy.”

It’s more than a couple of years since I last went there.

No matter how hard Fred tried to lose weight, he did not succeed.

I spent a long time getting over the disappointment of losing the match.

The student was very bright. He could solve all the math problems.

James did not come. He did not call either.

The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.

When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.

They were late for the meeting because of the heavy snow.

l have learnt never to take sides in any arguments between my close friends.

The car was very expensive and he couldn’t afford it.

I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.

The substance is very toxic. Protective clothing must be worn at all times.

“Why don’t you have your room repainted?” said Robert to Lan.

People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.