Please use a clean notebook for your lab notes.

We should make use of the school library.

We used up all the paper while making posters.

The machine uses less electricity than the old one.

The old bridge is still in use after careful repairs.

It is no use arguing if nobody checks the facts.

This chart is useful for remembering the new words.

It is useful to review mistakes before the next test.

A broken compass is useless for finding the way.

It is useless to complain without offering a solution.

I am useless at drawing maps, but I can write the report.

He feels useless with machines.

My cousin bought a used bike and fixed it himself.

The library sells used books to raise money.

The app asks each user to choose a safe password.

Internet users should protect their personal information.

Leaders must not abuse their power.

The program teaches students about the danger of drug abuse.

Online verbal abuse can hurt young people deeply.

The law protects children from abuse.

I usually walk to school unless it rains hard.

The museum is usually closed on Mondays.

Dad made tea as usual after dinner.

The bus arrived at the usual time this morning.

The bird has an unusual blue mark on its head.

It is unusual for him to be late without calling.

New students soon get used to the school timetable.

She is used to speaking English in class now.

My grandfather used to walk five kilometers to school.

This street used to be quiet before the new market opened.

Farmers worked the land after the spring rain.

The village planted trees to protect the land from floods.

The story is about a boy from a faraway land.

After two days at sea, the sailors finally reached land.

The plane landed safely despite the heavy rain.

The rescue team landed on the island before dark.

Many people miss their homeland while studying abroad.

The old man returned to his homeland after many years away.

The island is surrounded by clear blue water.

They spent the summer on a small island near the coast.

The ferry connects the island with the mainland.

Fresh water is brought from the mainland every week.

They promised to serve the motherland after graduation.

The poem expresses love for the motherland.

Increased population has transformed the landscape.

The mountain landscape looks different in winter.

The museum keeps several old landscape paintings.

The school plans to landscape the yard with trees and flowers.

The heavy rain was responsible for the landslide.

A landslide blocked the mountain road after the storm.

The young mayor won the election by a landslide.

The team did not just win; it was a landslide victory.

After the exam, she sat by the lake and enjoyed the peace.

Please let the old man rest in peace.

The two countries have been at peace for many years.

Local leaders worked hard to keep the peace.

After the argument, the two friends made peace.

The neighbors learned to live in peace with each other.

He had a peaceful life in the small town.

We spent a peaceful afternoon beside the lake.

Students called for a peaceful solution to the problem.

The people joined a peaceful protest in the city center.

They crossed the Pacific Ocean by ship.

Many Pacific islands are famous for clear water and coral reefs.

A turtle can pull its head back inside its shell.

Be careful not to drop pieces of egg shell into the bowl.

The phone has a strong outer shell to protect the screen.

Only the shell of the old factory was left after the fire.

The children collected seashells on the beach.

She made a necklace from tiny seashells.

The trees provided shelter from the strong wind.

After the storm, many families needed food and shelter.

Workers built shelters for survivors whose homes had been destroyed.

We waited for the rain to stop in a bus shelter.

The wall sheltered the garden from the cold wind.

People sheltered from the rain under a shop roof.

She stuck a note on the classroom door.

The glue was too weak, so the paper would not stick.

Do not stick a knife into the desk.

A red flag was sticking out of the sand.

Our car got stuck in the mud after the rain.

The old door sticks when the weather is wet.

If we stick to the plan, we can finish before Friday.

Drivers must stick to the traffic rules.

The old man walked with a wooden stick.

The children picked up dry sticks for the campfire.

Can you use chopsticks to pick up noodles?

The restaurant no longer offers disposable chopsticks.

She wore black stockings with her school uniform.

Children put small gifts into a Christmas stocking.

The old theatre still looks grand after repairs.

They walked through the grand hall of the museum.

The city prepared a grand opening for the new library.

His grand plan sounded exciting but difficult.

Grand can appear before family words to show one generation apart.

A grandchild is the child of your son or daughter.

Her grandson visits every weekend.

The old man taught his grandson to plant trees.

His granddaughter loves science and drawing.

My grandmother keeps a photo of every granddaughter.

Each grandchild wrote a card for their grandparents.

She has one grandchild in Beijing and two in Shanghai.

My grandfather taught me to fish when I was young.

Her grandfather told stories about the old village.

My grandmother told us stories after dinner.

Her grandmother makes the best noodles in the family.

My grandparents are sweet to me.

Many students visit their grandparents during the holiday.

Grandpa made breakfast for us on Sunday.

I called my grandpa to ask about the old photo.

Grandma baked a cake for my birthday.

We visit grandma every winter holiday.

Granny smiled and waved from the window.

The children loved listening to granny's stories.

Our school has a new science lab this year.

The school rules ask everyone to be on time.

Many students play basketball after school.

He left school at sixteen and later returned to study.

He put the dictionary into his schoolbag.

A heavy schoolbag can hurt a child's back.

The schoolboy waited for the bus with his classmates.

Many schoolboys joined the football club after class.

The schoolgirl won a prize for her drawing.

Several schoolgirls helped clean the classroom.

The company offers training for school-leavers.

Many school-leavers need advice before choosing a job.

I met an old schoolmate on the train.

Her schoolmates helped her prepare for the speech.

The scholar spent years studying ancient poems.

A young scholar gave a talk about local history.

She won a full scholarship to study science.

Many students apply for scholarships before university.

He is a very strong man.

You need strong legs to climb this hill.

The bridge is strong enough for heavy trucks.

Her strong argument helped protect the river from pollution.

The team has a strong will to win.

The strong wind made it hard to ride a bike.

He is a man of great strength.

Swimming helps build strength in the arms.

Careful listening is one of her strengths.

The report lists the plan's strengths and weaknesses.

The coach believes in the strength of the whole team.

She showed great inner strength after the accident.

Regular exercise can strengthen your legs.

The two schools worked together to strengthen their friendship.

Our English teacher asks us to read aloud every morning.

The class teacher called the parents after the meeting.

She teaches English at a middle school.

My father taught me to ride a bike.

The accident taught us a lesson about safety.

Children should be taught to respect others.

Good teaching helps students ask better questions.

She has ten years of teaching experience.

He was my tutor at university.

Her parents found a math tutor before the exam.

A college student tutored him in physics twice a week.

She tutors younger children after school.

Draw a straight line from A to B.

The road is straight for the next two kilometers.

Go straight until you see the post office.

After school, he came straight home.

Please give me a straight answer.

She told him straight that the plan was too risky.

Ships pass through the strait every day.

The Taiwan Strait lies between Taiwan and the mainland.

Please tell me the truth about what happened.

Grandma used to tell us stories before bed.

The doctor told him to rest for two days.

We were told not to use phones during the test.

Can you tell the twins from each other?

The dark clouds tell us that rain is coming.

The teacher asked the students to retell the story they had just read.

Try to retell the text in your own words.

The old tale is about a brave girl and a dragon.

Children often enjoy a fairy tale before sleep.

Nobody likes a child who always tells tales about classmates.

The teacher asked them to solve the problem instead of telling tales.

A young man offered his seat to an older passenger.

The story is about a man of substance in a small town.

The passage discusses the relationship between man and nature.

Many writers now use humankind instead of mankind.

A young woman gave a clear speech about science.

She became a woman of substance through years of hard work.

The article introduces several women in science.

The club works to support women in business.

The local businessman opened a small factory.

A successful businessman should understand both people and markets.

The businesswoman started an online store after college.

A young businesswoman shared her experience with the class.

The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.

The chairman of the board answered questions from workers.

The chairwoman led the discussion calmly.

The company chairwoman announced a new plan.

A policeman helped direct traffic after the accident.

The child asked a policeman for help near the station.

A policewoman helped the lost child find her parents.

The policewoman explained the traffic rule to the driver.

Open the window and let in some fresh air.

Children need time to play in the open air.

The medicine was sent by air to save time.

The radio program is on air every evening.

During the interview, her calm voice gave an air of confidence.

The old house had an air of mystery.

Several aircraft waited near the runway.

A large passenger aircraft will land at the airport.

The airline changed the flight time because of bad weather.

She checked the airline ticket before leaving home.

The letter was sent by airmail and arrived quickly.

Airmail service was faster than ordinary surface mail.

We travelled by airplane for the first time.

The child looked out of the airplane window.

A large passenger aircraft will land at the airport.

We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.

The plane entered national airspace before noon.

Pilots must follow rules in controlled airspace.

Many families visit relatives at Christmas.

The museum will be closed on Christmas Day.

Christ is central to Christian belief.

The history lesson mentioned art about the life of Christ.

A Christian from the community spoke about the festival.

Some Christians go to church on Sunday.

The class learned about Christian traditions in Europe.

A Christian church stands near the old square.

Christianity spread widely in Europe many centuries ago.

The museum shows how Christianity influenced art and music.

A Muslim from our class explained the festival in English.

Many Muslims go to a mosque for Friday prayers.

The reading passage describes Muslim culture in different countries.

Muslim students shared their holiday customs with the class.

Many Muslims go to a mosque for Friday prayers.

The old mosque near the river has a quiet courtyard.

Bend the wire slowly so it does not break.

The worker bent the branch away from the window.

She bent down to pick up the coin.

The road bends sharply near the river.

Never bend the truth in a report.

The coach refused to bend the rules for one player.

My chopsticks are bent.

The old bicycle wheel was bent after the crash.

He bent the wire into a small circle.

The sign was bent by the strong wind.

She is bent on finishing the project before Friday.

The team was bent on winning the final match.

The players bowed to the audience after the match.

The actor bowed politely before leaving the stage.

She bowed her head during the moment of silence.

He bowed his head to avoid the low doorway.

The singer took a bow after the final song.

The student made a deep bow to the old teacher.

The hunter raised his bow and pulled back the string.

In the story, the boy learned to shoot with a bow.

She tied the ribbon into a neat bow.

The little girl wore a red bow in her hair.

He hurt his elbow during the basketball game.

The jacket was worn at the elbows.