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

He has retired. He watches football every afternoon on cable TV.

“How brave you are!” he said to the firemen.

No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was in imitation. It greatly resembled the original.

He held the rope with one hand. He stretched it out.

Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.

I am sure he did not know that his brother graduated with flying colors.

"No, I won't go to work at the weekend," said Sally.

“Believe me. It’s no use reading that book,” Janet told her boyfriend.

The doctor said, “You really ought to rest for a few days. Jasmine."

An electrical fault could have caused the fire.

I wish you hadn't said that

The government have established some wildlife reserves. They want to protect endangered species.

They had to postpone the meeting because of illness.

“I do not know English” means ______________.

"I'm sorry. I didn’t do the homework." said the boy.

I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.

“I’m sorry I didn’t ring you earlier?”, Tom said to Bill.

I thought she was the right person for the position, yet it turned out that she was quite useless.

You’d better take the keys. It’s possible I’ll come home late.

“Go on Jack, apply for the job” said Mary.