I cannot recall what happened during the first months after my illness. I only know that I sat in my mother's lap or clung to her dress as she went about her household duties. My hands felt every object and observed every motion, and in this way I le
Let me give you a brief description of the job. You will be responsible for answering the main phone line and transferring calls to the appropriate departments. If there is no one available, you will take a message and put it in their inbox. You will
My friends and I are going to start a book club. We're going to read one book a week and gather together every Saturday after dinner to discuss the book. We are going to take turns and pick a book of our choice. We are going to choose from specific g
Blanca was a pretty fox terrier who lived on the fourth floor of a big apartment house, and the four kittens were her adopted family. For when the kittens' mother died and left them wee, helpless babies, Blanca at once proved the kindness of her hear
London's coffee craze began in 1652 when Pasqua Rosee, the Greek servant of a coffee-loving British Levant merchant, opened London's first coffeehouse (or rather, coffee shack) against the stone wall of St Michael's churchyard in a labyrinth of alley
Upon the outbreak of the Great War in 1914, the fifty-seven-year-old Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Baden-Powell, K.C.B., contacted Lord Kitchener and offered to come out of retirement to serve Britain in its hour of need. The War Secretary, however,
On the morning of November 14, 1889, John Brisben Walker, the wealthy publisher of the monthly magazine The Cosmopolitan, boarded a New Jersey ferry bound for New York City. Like many other New Yorkers, he was carrying a copy of The World, the most w
a. The men are having a bad game b. The man is looking for his golf ball c. The men are holding golf clubs d. The men are riding in golf carts 图片1
a. The city is busy b. The people are watching a parade c. The street is empty d. It's a rainy day
a. The audience is watching a music concert b. There is no one in the audience c. There is only one person on the stage d. The singer is playing a guitar 图片1
a. The woman is talking on the phone b. The woman is traveling c. The woman is late for her flight d. The woman is reading a book
I could tell something was wrong with the car. When I got out, I saw that all of the air was out. It's a good thing I had a spare in the trunk. I just need someone to teach me how to change it. What is wrong with the car? The brakes need to be replac
It's ok if you fall. It's not easy balancing on two wheels. You have to balance the handle bars while pedaling slowly. You should always wear a helmet to protect your head if you fall. What is the child learning to do? Drive a car Ride a bike Swim Pl
It's been raining all day and now the floor is wet. I look up and I see water dropping on the ground. I have to grab some buckets to catch the water. I need to call a repairman soon. The weatherman is predicting more rain. What is wrong? The roof is
What a mess! There are dirty dishes in the sink and spaghetti sauce all over the counters. If you're going to cook, then you should clean up afterwards. Why is the floor sticky, too? I'm going to need dishwashing soap and a mop. What room is a big me
These are killing my feet. But, they're so pretty. I need something fancy and I want to look taller. I need to take them off. My toes feel numb. I think I will stick with sneakers. What is she talking about? Her jacket Her pants Her socks Her shoes
A: Where is your pain, Mr. Smith? B: In my lower right jaw. A: We need to take some x-rays. It looks like you have a few cavities. B: A few? A: Yes. We will fill them and you will need to be better at brushing and flossing your teeth. B: I don't flos
I can't believe someone would take something that doesn't belong to them. It was parked in my own driveway. They didn't even have my keys. How did they start the engine? Now, I don't have any transportation. I hope my insurance will take care of it.
Today is a special day. My wife and I got married 10 years ago on this day. I am going to take her to a fancy restaurant and buy her flowers. We go to the same restaurant every year. It's an annual tradition. What is the man and his wife celebrating
I missed the bus this morning. I was running late for a meeting, so I had to walk. I forgot my umbrella, so now I'm soaked. I didn't bring an extra set of clothes. I am going to be all wet in the conference room. What is the weather like today? It's