She has made great progress in spoken English this term.

The report shows steady progress on the new library.

The class made slow but clear progress toward the final goal.

The discussion progressed smoothly after everyone calmed down.

As the lesson progressed, the difficult idea became clearer.

The patient progressed from short walks to light exercise.

They appeared to be aggressive when they shouted at the guard.

The dog became aggressive when strangers came too close.

His aggressive tone made the conversation uncomfortable.

A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market.

The team chose an aggressive plan and tried to score in the first ten minutes.

The company used aggressive marketing to reach young customers.

He spoke aggressively, so the teacher asked him to calm down.

The player argued aggressively with the referee.

The driver behaved aggressively after the small accident.

The basketball team played aggressively in the final quarter.

The small company advertised aggressively to reach young customers.

Both runners competed aggressively from the start.

The help came in the form of books and online lessons.

Please fill in this form before you join the summer camp.

Students should form the habit of checking their answers.

Dark clouds formed above the mountains before the storm.

You should use formal language when you write to the head teacher.

The village school gave many children their first formal education.

The museum has a formal garden with straight paths and square pools.

The chairs were placed in a formal arrangement for the ceremony.

Please save the report in PDF format before you send it.

The teacher changed the format of the debate so more students could speak.

She formatted the article with clear titles and short paragraphs.

Do not format the memory card unless you have saved the photos.

Please inform us of any changes of address.

The school informed parents that the sports meeting was delayed.

Students were informed of the new safety rule before the trip.

More information about the playwrights will be found at the end of this book.

The website gives useful information on how to protect your eyes.

The police asked for every piece of information about the missing bike.

Each member must perform a clear duty during the school safety drill.

The students performed a simple experiment to test the quality of the water.

The class performed a short play in English at the art festival.

He performed better in the second exam because he had corrected his old mistakes.

The teacher praised her strong performance in the listening test.

Regular cleaning can improve the performance of the old computer.

The school band gave a wonderful performance on Friday night.

Like all performances, the play had one small mistake, but the audience still loved it.

The report recorded the company's performance of its safety duties.

A street performer played the violin while people waited for the bus.

The young performer forgot one line but quickly found her place again.

She is a strong performer in science because she thinks carefully about each problem.

The team needed a reliable performer to finish the final part of the project.

The city decided to reform its bus system so that more students could get to school on time.

Many parents supported educational reform because they wanted fairer chances for children.

The new reform made it easier for small shops to sell local products online.

Students often meet the phrase reform and opening-up in modern Chinese history.

The story shows how the boy reformed after he met a patient teacher.

The educational reformer believed that village schools needed better libraries.

A true reformer does more than complain; she works out practical plans for change.

The new library transformed the quiet corner of the town into a busy reading space.

A year of training transformed him from a shy speaker into a confident guide.

Digital technology has transformed the way many students learn languages.

Students must wear their school uniform on Monday morning.

The visitors felt safe when they saw two officers in uniform at the gate.

The club uses a uniform standard to choose volunteers.

The boxes are uniform in size, so they are easy to place on the shelf.

The rules must be applied uniformly to every team in the competition.

The students' scores were uniformly high after the careful review.

Spread the paint uniformly, or the wall will look darker in some places.

The seeds were not planted uniformly, so some parts of the field looked empty.

The old bridge can no longer bear the weight of heavy trucks.

Parents should not bear the whole cost of school activities.

She could not bear the noise from the street any longer.

The team bore the pressure and won the final match.

The young apple tree began to bear fruit in its third year.

The old story says the queen bore three children.

A polar bear can live in extremely cold weather.

The children saw a brown bear from a safe distance.

The waiting became almost unbearable near the end.

The heat in the crowded room was unbearable.

The noise from the machines became unbearable after an hour.

The baby weighed three kilos at birth.

The mother gave birth to a healthy child.

The meeting marked the birth of a new plan.

Many people see this town as the birth of the modern festival.

My sister invited her friends to a birthday party.

He received a book as a birthday present.

Hangzhou is the poet's birthplace.

The passport form asks for place of birth.

The small town is known as the birthplace of the festival.

Greece is often called the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

She was born in a small town near the sea.

The writer was born into a poor family.

Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking.

Everyone said she was a born leader.

The plan was born of a simple classroom discussion.

A new tradition was born after the first school festival.

We passed a small shop on our way to the museum.

Every visitor must pass through security before entering the hall.

She passed the driving test on her second try.

A pass in English is required for this summer program.

Could you pass me the salt, please?

The player passed the ball to a teammate near the goal.

Time passed quickly while we were preparing for the debate.

You need a visitor pass to enter the science lab.

The story was passed down from grandparents to children.

Do not pass up the chance to ask questions after class.

A passerby called the police when he saw smoke coming from the shop.

The music was so cheerful that several passersby stopped to listen.

The hikers used a compass to find north in the forest.

You should learn to read a compass before going into the mountains.

Use a pair of compasses to draw a perfect circle.

The teacher asked us to bring rulers and compasses to geometry class.

The problem is beyond the compass of this short report.

The course keeps the topic within the compass of daily English.

A narrow passage led from the kitchen to the back door.

Keep the passage clear so people can leave quickly in an emergency.

Read the passage and choose the best title.

According to the passage, sleep helps students remember new words.

The passage of time changed the old neighborhood.

The passage of the new rule made the school library quieter.

Passengers should keep their seat belts fastened during takeoff.

The bus driver waited until all the passengers had found their seats.

She put her bag on the passenger seat and drove away.

Trust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences.

In the past, students had fewer chances to use computers in class.

The past tense of go is went.

It was already past midnight when the rain finally stopped.

Walk past the bank, and you will see the post office on your left.

A group of runners went past while we were waiting at the crossing.

As the years went past, the small tree became a place for students to rest.

Our teacher suggested reading the passage twice before answering the questions.

I suggested that we meet earlier to prepare for the speech.

The guide suggested a shorter route to the old town.

The dark clouds suggest that a storm is coming.

Research suggests that enough sleep helps students remember new words better.

The coach made a useful suggestion about how to save energy during the race.

I followed her suggestion and wrote the difficult words in a notebook.

There was a suggestion of worry in his voice.

The article gives no suggestion that the plan has failed.

My suggestion is that every group should choose one speaker.

There was only a suggestion of a smile on her face.

The soup had a suggestion of lemon.

The guide made a gesture for us to stay quiet inside the museum.

In some cultures, the same hand gesture may have a different meaning.

Sending a handwritten card was a small gesture of thanks.

The team wore blue ribbons as a gesture of support for their injured friend.

The teacher gestured to the students to sit down.

He gestured toward the empty seat beside him.

Some people find milk difficult to digest.

Fruit is usually easier to digest than a heavy meal.

The article was difficult, so I needed time to digest it.

After hearing the news, she sat quietly and tried to digest it.

The club sends a weekly digest of important school news.

Before the exam, I read a short digest of the science article.

Students must register for the speaking contest before Friday.

New volunteers can register online and choose a service time.

The thermometer registered 39 degrees after he ran a fever.

The camera registered every movement near the door.

My father registered the letter so that it would not get lost.

Important documents should be sent by registered mail.

Please sign the register before you enter the meeting room.

The school register shows that two students were absent today.

Only registered users can download the full report.

The local charity is registered with the city government.

The passport was sent by registered mail for safety.

She received a registered letter from the university.

Only a few tickets remained after the morning sale.

Several students remained in the classroom to finish the poster.

It remains to be seen whether the new rule will really help students.

The company must remain competitive in a changing market.

Although he was nervous, he remained calm during the interview.

The remains of the old city wall can still be seen near the river.

The museum keeps the remains of tools used by early farmers.

The accident left a permanent mark on the wall.

The village needs a permanent bridge, not another temporary one.

Too much noise may cause permanent hearing problems.

Our class visited the science museum last Friday.

She visits her grandparents every weekend.

We paid our old teacher a visit during the holiday.

During the visit, the students asked many questions about the exhibition.

Visitors to the art museum can enter free on Mondays.

Every visitor must show a visitor pass at the front desk.

The mountain was visible from our classroom window.

The warning sign should be clearly visible at night.

There has been a visible improvement in her handwriting.

There were visible signs of tiredness on his face.

Reading in poor light may hurt your vision.

A tall tree blocked part of the driver's field of vision.

The new head teacher has a clear vision for the school library.

The team shared a vision of a cleaner neighborhood.

Visual aids made the water cycle easier to understand.

Some students remember new words better with visual images.

I need to revise for the physics test this weekend.

She revised her notes before answering the questions.

The writer revised the article after receiving advice from her teacher.

The school revised its plan because of the heavy rain.

Good revision before the exam helped her feel calmer.

He made revision notes for every unit.

The teacher asked for one more revision to the report.

The final revision made the plan easier to follow.

She applied for a student visa before studying abroad.

Visitors from some countries need a tourist visa.

The students devised a simple plan to collect used books.

Engineers devised a new method for saving water.

This small device can test the quality of water.

Students should turn off electronic devices during the exam.

Repeating the key phrase is a useful device for making the speech memorable.

Police found an explosive device near the old building.

It is evident that the new reading plan is helping students.

Her love for music was evident from the way she talked about the concert.

Scientists found strong evidence that the river was becoming cleaner.

There is no clear evidence of life on that planet.

School spirit was much in evidence during the sports meeting.

The staff provided us with a map of the city when we arrived.

The school provides free breakfast for students who arrive early.

He worked hard to provide for his family.

The program helps parents provide for their children.

The club posted a video of the match online.

We watched a short video about how plants grow.

Please video the whole process for the report.

One student volunteered to video the school concert.

The exchange students joined us through a video meeting.

She sent a short video message to thank the volunteers.

The old office had one videophone for meetings with another city.

A videophone helped the family see each other from far away.

Please wear headphones if you want to watch videos in the library.

My new headphones are comfortable enough for a long listening test.

A pair of headphones was left on the teacher's desk.

It was wise of her to check the weather before the trip.

The coach gave us wise advice before the final match.

He was wise after the event, but he had ignored the warning before the storm.

Grandma's words of wisdom helped me face the problem calmly.

The story shows the wisdom of thinking before speaking.

Experience gave her the wisdom to listen first.

Several people witnessed the accident and called the police.

Her children learned an important lesson while witnessing their mother earn her degree.

The small town has witnessed great changes in the past ten years.

The witness answered the police officer's questions clearly.

A witness to the fire described what happened in the kitchen.

Her witty reply made the whole class laugh.

The article is serious, but it includes several witty remarks.

He is a witty speaker who can make difficult ideas easy to remember.

The teacher wrote three new words on the blackboard.

Please copy the sentence from the blackboard before class ends.

The notice was pinned to a board outside the library.

The passengers were already on board when the rain began.

The school board will discuss the new sports field next week.

The board of directors approved the plan after a long meeting.

The summer camp fee includes room and board.

The job offers board and a small weekly pay.

We boarded the bus at seven o'clock.

Passengers should board the plane through Gate 6.

The passengers went aboard the ship before sunset.

Welcome aboard, and please fasten your seat belt.

All students were aboard the bus by eight.

She put the clean cups back in the kitchen cupboard.

There was a box of tea at the back of the cupboard.

My keyboard stopped working, so I could not finish the report.

She plays the keyboard in the school band.

Learning a few keyboard shortcuts can save time.

The exam timetable is on the noticeboard outside the office.

Students put up a poster on the noticeboard to find volunteers.

He rides his skateboard to the park after school.

The boy fell off his skateboard but was not badly hurt.

The river forms the border between the two countries.

She drew a blue border around the poster.

A line of trees borders the playground.

The village borders on a large forest.

The teacher asked a difficult question, but no one responded at first.

Please respond to the invitation before Friday.

Plants respond to light in different ways.

The volunteers responded willingly when the town needed help.

The numbers on the map correspond to the photos in the guidebook.

His story does not correspond with the facts we know.

They corresponded with each other after the exchange program.

The two students correspond by email every month.

We sent two emails but received no response.

Her response to the teacher's question was clear and confident.

The city planted more trees in response to public concern.

His response to the news surprised everyone.

Who is responsible for cleaning the lab?

The person responsible for the project will report to the teacher.

A responsible student returns borrowed books on time.

She is careful, honest, and responsible.

The storm was responsible for most of the damage.

Poor planning was partly responsible for the delay.

The captain took responsibility for the team's poor performance.

Parents and schools share responsibility for children's safety.

It is the guide's responsibility to keep the group safe.

Feeding the class plants is one of my weekly responsibilities.