1. Do you prefer comedy or tragedy?

2. Nobody likes being made fun of in public.

3. I asked him a question but he made/gave no response.

4. There have been several responses to our advertisement.

5. Our call for new suggestions evoked(=produced) little response

6. .She opened the door in response to the knock.

7. I’m writing in response to the question you raised in your letter.

8. What’s your reaction to the news?

9. How did he react to your suggestion?

10. Children at this age tend to react against their parents by going against their wishes.

11. The suffering has affected both her mental and physical health.

12. There was a long queue outside the cinema.

13. We queued up for the bus with great anxiety.

14. This technology is still in its early stages.

15. People tend to work hard at this stage of life.

16. We can take the argument one stage further.

17. She acted on our suggestion.

18. A trained dog can act as a guide to a blind person.

19. He acted as if he had never seen me before.

20. Does the drug take long to act ( on the nerve centres)?

21. She’s been awarded a scholarship to study at Oxford.

22. The award for this year’s best actress went to …

23. Make exercise a part of your daily routine.

24. The fault was discovered during a routine check.

25. His bright clothes were badly appropriate for such a solemn occasion.

26. I think this is an appropriate moment to raise the question of my promotion.

27. Complaints must be addressed to the appropriate authority.

28. The new toys kept her amused for hours.

29. The children amused themselves by playing games.

30. Your support is vital to/for the success of my plan.

31. It’s vital that we should act at once.

32. The issues are of vital importance.

33. You don’t sound very enthusiastic about the idea.

34. She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching.

35. It was a tough decision to make.

36. He faces the toughest test of his leadership so far.

37. The smile on her face made it all worthwhile.

38. It didn’t seem worthwhile writing it all out again.

39. The painting is the work of a master.

40. It takes years to master a new language.

41. He has never mastered the art of public speaking.

42. We’ve decided to take on a new clerk in the accounts department.

43. These insects can take on the color of their surroundings.

44. His face took on a worried expression.

45. I’m too tired and I can’t take on extra work.

46. After she had got over/overcome her initial shyness, she became very friendly.

47. It’s a highly skilled job. We need skilled workers.

48. Reading and writing are two different skills.

49. The job calls for skill.

50. Hurry! Go and see what’s going on there.

51. Be careful while crossing the street.

52. I crossed his name off the list.

53. He stood still there with his arms crossed on his chest.

54. I felt warm and cosy sitting by the fire.

55. I was annoyed with him because he kept interrupting.

56. The river wanders through some very beautiful country.

57. The bus was crowded/packed with noisy schoolchildren.

58. The entire village was destroyed in the flood.

59. The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population.

60. She raised her finger to her lips as a sign for silence.

61. The builders raised the ceiling by 6 inches.

62. How do people react to the appeal to raise money for victims of the disaster?

63. His long absence raised fears about his safety.

64. The situation has raised concern both nationally and internationally.

65. We need to raise public awareness of the issue.

66. They are kids raised on a diet of hamburgers.

67. They raised some cattle on the farm.

68. She was never keen on performing in public because she was afraid of making a fool of herself.

69. She fooled the old man out of all his money.

70. He’s fooled a lot of people into believing he’s a rich man.

71. This material tears easily, so be careful when you wear it.

72. She’s so absorbed in the book that she simply couldn’t tear herself away from it.

73. I was torn between my friends and my family.

74. She burst into tears upon hearing the bad news.

75. She exited pretty quickly when she heard him arriving.

76. Ring the bell in an emergency.

77. The situation grew worse and the government declared a state of emergency.

78. I don’t hold out much hope that the weather will improve.

79. How much longer can our supplies hold out?

80. The town was surrounded but the people held out until help came.

81. He’s fond of making jokes about the mistakes his classmates have made.

82. “ Can’t you make your little boy behave(himself)?” said Mary, pointing to the naughty boy’s mother.

83. He tripped over the root of a tree and was hurt.

84. The two cars ran/crashed/knocked/bumped into each other in the darkness.

85. The speech made a strong impression on us.

86. First impressions are often misleading.

87. All such possibilities must be considered before we make a decision.

88. Like many other young people, he prefers pop music.

89. It’s known to us all that Beijing will host the 2008 Olympic Games.

90. The address is being broadcast live on TV.

91. Every time he’s caught being late, he will make up an excuse.

92. Girls make up two-thirds of the class.

93. The audience howled with laughter at the words.

94. I’ve never doubted his popularity with his students because he’s so humorous.

95. You’re expecting too much of her. After all, she’s so young.

96. Many young people now don’t hope to follow in the footsteps of their parents.

97. Taking regular exercise and having a balanced diet can help you stay healthy .

98. Whatever the cost, we must carry out the research work.

99. Please look up the new words in your dictionaries after class.

100. The kids looked up from their books at the knock.

101. Mind that all the sentences you make should make sense.

102. Soon/Shortly after their arrival, the play began.

103. Follow the instructions while in the lab.

104. The old buildings are being torn down to make room for the new mall.

105. It’s everyone’s duty to contribute to the construction of our society.

106. The boy burst in with a book in his right hand.

107. He got seriously injured in the accident.

108. They struggled just to pay their bills.

109. I struggled up the hill with the heavy bags.

110. He struggled against cancer for two years.

111. I struggled and screamed for help.

112. How did she manage to struggle free?

113. Life is hard but we all have to struggle on.

114. He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company.

115. They were struggling to get out of the burning car.

116. The accident disabled him from playing basketball.

117. On their small income they live very simply.

118. To put it simply, the new proposals mean that the average worker will be about 10% better paid.

119. I don’t like driving; I do it simply because I have to get to work each day.

120. She is very dedicated to her work.

121. The doctor dedicated her life/herself to finding a cure.

122. He dedicated his first book to his late mother.

123. The programme reviews the most important events of 1985.

124. The 800 meters is the fourth event of the afternoon.

125. The two villages are three miles apart.

126. The two sides in the dispute are still a long way apart and it is unlikely that any agreement will be reached.

127. He took the clock apart to repair it.

128. He and his wife are living apart.

129. It’s a good piece of work, apart from a few slight faults.

130. Apart from being too large, it just doesn’t suit me.

131. I don’t think we should devote any more time to this question.

132. Several pages of the paper were devoted to an account of the election.

133. He is very devoted to his wife.

134. Most of our meetings were devoted to discussing the housing problem.

135. They rushed out into the street.

136. The fire engine rushed past us as we waited at the traffic lights.

137. Doctors and medical supplies were rushed to the scene of the accident.

138. Don’t rush into marriage; you might regret it later.

139. There was a rush for the exits when the film ended.

140. She received severe head injuries in the accident.

141. She was in severe pain.

142. The rejection came as a severe blow to his pride.

143. She had a severe look on her face.

144. Competition for the job is very severe.

145. I heard the cheers of the crowd, and I knew our team was winning.

146. Christmas and New Year are a time of good cheer in the company of family and friends.

147. The crowd cheered( the president) as he drove slowly by.

148. She was cheered by the news from home.

149. Oh, come on----cheer up!

150. Give Mary a call; she needs cheering up.

151. He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.

152. The restaurant is bright and cheerful.

153. She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal.

154. The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue.

155. In the final game Sweden easily overcame France.

156. She can’t overcome her shyness.

157. She’s accomplished a great deal in the last few weeks.

158. That’s it. Mission accomplished.

159. When we moved to France, the children adapted ( to the change) very well.

160. I’m afraid he can’t adapt to the idea of having a woman as his boss.

161. These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes.

162. It took him a while to adapt himself to his new surroundings.

163. Three of his novels have been adapted for television.

164. She tried to be more positive(=confident) about her new job.

165. We should have positive attitudes towards life.

166. We must take positive steps to deal with the problem.

167. It will require positive action by all in the industry.

168. We’ve had a very positive response to the idea.

169. His family have been a very positive influence on him.

170. We have no positive evidence that she was involved.

171. Are you positive that you’ve never seen that man before?

172. Thinking positively is one way of dealing with stress.

173. The experts are optimistic about our chances of success.

174. He tried to inspire them to greater efforts.

175. I was inspired to work harder by her example.

176. She showed remarkable courage when she heard the bad news.

177. I didn’t have the courage to tell him the bad news.

178. She showed admirable self-control.

179. He’s always looking in the mirror, admiring himself.

180. I was filled with admiration for her courage.

181. The documentary aroused public sympathy for victims of the disaster.

182. I have no sympathy for her; it’s all her own fault.

183. He had always obeyed his parents without question.

184. You’ll have to observe the speed limit on the highway.

185. I’ve arranged for a taxi.

186. He called at 9, as arranged.

187. I’ve arranged for a doctor to see him.

188. We still have to arrange where to meet.

189. They went to Italy on a coach tour.

190. They believed the witness had been coached on what to say.

191. I coach people for English exams.

192. She coaches me in French.

193. A large sum has been allocated for buying new books for the library.

194. More resources are being allocated to the project.

195. The space available is not adequate for our needs.

196. There is a lack of training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry.

197. I hope he will prove adequate to the job.

198. Her performance was adequate, though hardly exciting.

199. People are confused about all the different labels on food these days.

200. The children gave a confused account of what had happened.

201. He has decided to quit as manager of the team.

202. He quit the show last year because of his poor health.

203. I’m tired of watching television; let’s go for a walk.

204. The agency offers practical guidance to people starting their own business.

205. She went on holiday alone---she’s very independent.

206. He was innocent of the crime and was set free.

207. The man gave a vivid description of what happened.

208. He’s a shy boy who can’t communicate very well.

209. We can communicate with each other by sending e-mails.

210. Basic human rights, including freedom of speech, are now guaranteed.

211. The ticket will guarantee you free entry.

212. We guarantee to deliver your goods within a week.

213. These days getting a degree doesn’t guarantee you a job.

214. We’ll do all we can to assist you.

215. We’ll assist you in finding somewhere to live, so don’t worry.

216. Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries.

217. Anyone willing to assist can contact this number.

218. This heating system has an automatic temperature control.

219. Breathing is an automatic function of the body.

220. At the turn of a tap you get instant hot water.

221. The instant I saw him I knew he was the man the police were looking for.

222. What’s the maximum amount of wine you’re allowed to take through customs duty-free?

223. He smokes (up to) a maximum of ten cigarettes a day.

224. I enjoy Mary’s company.

225. He’s coming with me for company.

226. The children are very good company at this age.

227. Jane is very mature for her age.

228. Technology in this field has matured considerably over the last decade.

229. She has matured into one of the country’s finest actresses.

230. Information must be stored so that it’s secure from accidental deletion.

231. Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible.

232. What’s the motivation behind this sudden change?

233. He’s intelligent enough but lacks motivation.

234. It doesn’t make any difference/the slightest difference to me whether you go or stay.

235. When you’re learning to drive, having a good teacher makes a big difference/makes all the difference.

236. There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries.

237. She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit.

238. Why don’t you settle your differences and be friends again?

239. Your age shouldn’t make any difference to whether you get the job or not.

240. Their house differs from mine in having no garage.

241. The brothers differ widely in their tastes.

242. people’s talents differ from person to person.

243.She looks different with her hair short.

244. Boys and girls may behave differently.

245. By investing wisely, she accumulated a fortune.

246. It is a long time since he has visited his native Poland.

247. The tiger is native to India.

248.The kangaroo is a native of Australia.

249. She speaks Italian like a native, though she is a native speaker of French.

250. Judging from his accent, he’s a Southerner.

251. This newspaper has a long tradition of attacking corruption and mismanagement.

252. He intends to continue the family tradition and seek a career in politics.

253. The traditional English breakfast includes bacon and eggs.

254. A great party was held that day in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary.

255. These good results have given us something to celebrate.

256. He settled back in his chair and closed his eyes.

257. He settled himself comfortably in his usual chair.

258. I settled my daughter on the sofa and put a blanket over her.

259. Dust had settled on the tables and chairs.

260. Settle down, children; stop running about!

261. That’s settled; we’ll leave tomorrow.

262. It’s all settled---we’re leaving on the nine o’clock plane.

263. They settled their quarrel/differences in a friendly way.

264. The American West was hardly settled until the 19th century.

265. She settled (herself) down in a chair with a book and a cup of tea.

266. I hate all this travel; I want to get married and settle down.

267. It was so embarrassing when the children started laughing in the middle of the service.

268. He bought a little model of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir of his holiday in Paris.

269. She asked him to clarify what he meant.

270. When will the government clarify its position on equal pay for women?

271. She didn’t participate in the discussion.

272. We want to encourage students to participate fully in the running of the college.

273. Details of the competition are available at all participating stores.

274. A back injury prevented active participation in any sports for a while.

275. I got a warm reception that day.

276. They’re holding a reception to welcome the new ambassador.

277. Leave your key at reception/at the reception desk.

278. According to the estate agent’s ad, the house has three bedrooms and two reception rooms.

279. Wine usually contains about 10% alcohol.

280. He’s been told by the doctor to keep off alcohol.

281. Watch out for sharp turns and adjust your speed accordingly.

282. Adjust your language to the age of your audience.

283. It took her a while to adjust to living alone after the divorce.

284. I hope you’ll quickly adjust yourself to student life.

285. It’s time for me to log off. Bye!

286. In order to log in ( to the system), you have to type in a special password.

287. You need a password to log in/on.

288. Let’s analyse the problem and see what went wrong.

289. The analysis of the food showed the presence of poison.

290. The following is a summary of our conclusions.

291. In summary, this was a disappointing performance.

292. She has an annoying habit of biting her fingernails.

293. I smoke only out of/from habit; I wish I could break the habit.

294. My daughter’s got into the habit of turning on the TV as soon as she got home.

295. She’s tried to give up smoking but just can’t kick the habit.

296. I hope you won’t make a habit of it.

297. Social customs vary greatly from country to country.

298. It was his custom to get up early and have a cold bath.

299. It is the custom in that country for women to marry young.

300. I usually enjoy his films, but the latest one didn’t come/live up to my expectations.

301. Unfortunately, the new software has failed to meet expectations.

302. Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children.

303. She lives in France but has British nationality.

304. The product sells well both at home and overseas/abroad.

305. If the pain continues, consult your doctor.

306. I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals.

307. Consult your dictionary if you have any questions.

308. The audience showed its approval by cheering loudly.

309. The new proposals have won the approval of the board.

310. You made a good decision, and I thoroughly approve of it.

311. She’s clever but she lacks ambition.

312. One of her ambitions is to become a doctor.

313. He has at last achieved his lifetime ambition of running a private school.

314. The attack was the latest in a series of incidents in the area.

315. I was invited to their wedding feast.

316. The band’s new album takes up where their last one left off.

317. The table takes up too much room.

318. I won’t take up any more of your time.

319. Her time is fully taken up with writing.

320. They’ve taken up golf.

321. He takes up his duties next week.

322. Their protests were later taken up by other groups.

323. Give out the exam papers, please.

324. They gave out on the radio that the president had died.

325. She gave out a yell at the sight of the terrible accident.

326. Our supply of sugar has given out.

327. My strength gave out after the long walk.

328. That’s not the proper way to stop the machine. You should stop it this way.

329. What’s the correct procedure of renewing your car tax?

330. He’s standing still with his hands in his pockets.

331. It’s easy to have your pocket picked in a big crowd.

332. All members of the club are requested to attend the annual meeting.

333. The teaching staff requested of the head teacher that he should reconsider his decision.

334. They have made an urgent request for international aid.

335. She’s holding up well under the pressure.

336. The construction of the new road has been held up by the bad weather.

337. An accident is holding up traffic.

338. He remarked that it was getting late.

339. The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition.

340. What exactly did you mean by that last remark?

341. The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion.

342. It is now generally accepted that…

343. Generally, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare.

344. She finds the divorce too upsetting to talk about.

345. One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information.

346. What concerns me most is our lack of preparation for the change.

347. I have enjoyed my visit very much, and would like to thank all the people concerned.

348. As far as I’m/we’re concerned, you can go whenever you want.

349. He asked several questions concerning the future of the company.

350. I haven’t the slightest idea (= I have no idea) what you’re talking about.

351.--- Do you mind if I open the window?----Not in the slightest/least. (=Not at all)

352. She was shaking with laughter/anger/fear.

353. Shake the bottle before taking the medicine.

354. They shared the work equally between them.

355. We went on a guided tour round/around/of the castle.

356. The project has been given the government’s seal of approval.

357. Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn’t broken.

358. Make sure you’ve signed the cheque before sealing the envelope.

359. She gave the police a full account of the incident.

360. The diaries contained detailed accounts of the writer’s experiences in China.

361. She retired early on account of ill health.

362. On no account should the house be left unlocked.

363. The company takes accounts of environmental issues wherever possible.

364. Coursework is taken into account as well as exam results.

365. The poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd.

366. How do you account for the show’s success?

367. All passengers have now been accounted for.

368. The Japanese market accounts for 35% of the company’s revenue.

369. He hid his hatred under a mask of loyalty.

370. He carved the wood into the shape of a bird.

371. The country is governed by elected representatives of the people.

372. He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern.

373. Prices are very much governed by market demand.

374. All his decisions have been entirely governed by self-interest.

375. She’s still hunting for a new job.

376. The hunt is on for a suitable candidate.

377. Is he learning an instrument?

378. The plain fact is that we just can’t afford it.

379. Explain it in plain English, please.

380. The thief was caught by a policeman in plain clothes.

381. Spread the map out flat on the floor.

382. Children from the flats(=the block of flats) across the street were playing outside.

383. We got a flat (flat tyre) on the way home.

384. The aim is to give people more power over their own lives.

385. It is not within my power to help you.

386. The drug may affect your powers of concentration.

387. There was a power failure/cut last night.

388. The police and the army have been given special powers to deal with the situation.

389. People say that Britain is no longer a world power.

390. The scientist referred to the discovery as the most exciting new development in this field.

391. The figures in the left-hand column refer to our overseas sales.

392. Let me just refer to my notes to find the exact figures.

393. The new law does not refer to land used for farming.

394. The shop referred the complaint back to the makers of the articles.

395. The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learners.

396. Do you know how to operate the heating system?

397. The machine is not operating at maximum efficiency.

398. Our company operates in several countries.

399. The new law operates against us/doesn’t operate in our favor.

400. Some people can only operate well under pressure.

401. We will have to operate on his eyes.

402. Doctors performed an emergency operation on her.

403. The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers.

404. We’re deeply honored that you should agree to join us.

405. The president honored us with a personal visit.

406. It was a great honor to be invited here today.

407. Did you come to London to see your family, or for business purposes?

408. I haven’t got a pen, but a pencil will serve the same purpose.

409. Our campaign’s main purpose is to raise money.

410. He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her.

411. His coat was so long that it was almost touching the floor.

412. He hasn’t touched the money his aunt left him.

413. What he said really touched my heart.

414. All this information is readily available at the touch of a button.

415. Are you still in touch with your friends from college?

416. The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts.

417. She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career.

418. She proved herself a worthy successor of the former champion.

419. No composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera.

420. The performance is really worthy to be remembered.

421. There’s a plan to cut the company’s labor force.

422. Attendance on the course is purely voluntary.

423. He volunteered for guard duty.

424. Jenny volunteered to clear up afterwards.

425. This work costs us nothing: it’s all done by volunteers.

426. Unlike the American , the British press operates on a national scale.

427. It is important that students develop an awareness of how the Internet can be used.

428. There was an almost complete lack of awareness of the issues involved.

429. Draw a circle and write your name in it.

430. She drew the doctor aside to discuss her mother’s illness.

431. They drew their wages every Friday.

432. The play is drawing big crowds.

433. Her shouts drew the attention of the police.

434. They drew courage from his example.

435. We should draw some lessons from the accident.

436. You will be fined the sum of $200 if you break the rule.

437. The sum of 7 and 12 is 19.

438. I had to spend a large sum of money to get it back.

439. The hospital is trying to raise funds for a new kidney machine.

440. The projects have been cancelled because of lack of funds.

441. The scientists’ search for a cure for the disease is being funded by the government.

442. The disease is in urgent need of medical attention.

443. The poverty-stricken area made an urgent request for international aid.

444. He’s good at his job but he seems to lack perseverance.

445. There was no lack of volunteers.

446. The reasons for my decisions are set out in my report.

447. I think you’re deliberately setting out to annoy me.

448. The meal was set out on a long table.

449. First, allow me, on behalf of all my classmates, to express our thanks to you.

450. He comes from a remote village in the hills.

451. I’m afraid your chances of success are rather remote.

452. The information ought to be made more accessible.

453. The island is accessible only by boat.

454. Students need easy access to books they want.

455. Her ex-husband has access to the children at weekends.

456. After two hours’ frustrating delay, our train at last arrived.

457. I’m feeling rather frustrated in my present job; I need a change.

458. The bad weather frustrated our hopes of going out.

459. If only I were 10 years younger now.

460. If only I had gone by taxi yesterday.

461. This is a matter of individual conscience.

462. The book aims to cover all aspects of city life.

463. The house has a south-facing aspect.

464. We should consider a problem in all its aspects.

465. My time is precious; I can only give you a few minutes.

466. Don’t remind me of that awful day-I made such a fool of myself.

467. The sight of the clock reminded me that I was late.

468. Remind me to write to Mother.

469. The flood victims received money and clothes from several charities.

470. The painting comes from his private collection.

471. The first stage in research is data collection.

472. The total collection last week amounted $500.

473. Her new book is a collection of short stories.

474. We’ll have to face the facts---we simply can’t afford a holiday this year.

475. The main difficulty that faces us today is of supplying food to those in need.

476. When we faced her with all the evidence, she admitted the crime.

477. The house faces a park.

478. She is faced with a tough decision this time.

479. The country is involved in a border incident.

480. Running a car is a big expense.

481. You can claim back your travel expenses.

482. The results are well worth the expense.

483. They need financial help to meet the expenses of an emergency.

484. We were taken out for a meal at the company’s expense.

485. He built up the business at the expense of his health.

486. The price was somewhat higher than I’d expected.

487. We followed the river back to discover its source.

488. The faulty connection is the source of the engine trouble.

489. What is their main source of income?

490. Your local library will be a useful source of information.

491. Petrol is no longer a cheap fuel.

492. The heart is a kind of natural pump that moves the blood around the body.

493. She has gone to fetch the kids from school.

494. My car broke down on my way home yesterday.

495. Please state your name, address and occupation.

496. She was born in France during the German occupation.

497. Writing occupies most of my spare time.

498. She occupied herself with routine office tasks.

499. Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time.

500. The president occupies the position for four years.

501. His arguments forced them to admit he was right.

502. We had to force the window open because we had forgotten to bring our keys.

503. I never force my ideas upon anyone else.

504. I thought their smile was rather forced.

505. The thief took the money from the old man by force.

506. Use whatever means you can to persuade him.

507. We express our thoughts by means of words.

508. The quickest means of travel is by plane.

509. The company’s commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.

510. A career as a teacher requires one hundred percent commitment.

511. Heavy snow has caused total chaos on the roads.

512. The house was in chaos after the party.

513. She burst into tears and fled at this sight.

514. He was caught trying to flee the country.

515. Many people around the world die of starvation during famines every year.

516. She and I are colleagues: we work in the same unit.

517. There’s a vacant place over there where we can park.

518. The job was advertised in the ‘situations vacant’ column in the newspaper.

519. Students often find temporary jobs during their summer holidays.

520. The patient is being treated in the local clinic.

521. George got hold of the dog by its collar.

522. Where have you been? I’ve been trying to get hold of you all day.

523. It’s almost impossible to get hold of tickets for the final.

524. There may be some minor changes to the schedule.

525. Women played a relatively minor role in the organization.

526. The cut will soon heal up/over.

527. He was healed of his sickness.

528. The patient was asked to take some medicine to prevent the bacteria from spreading.

529. Mary was cutting the grass, and meanwhile, Adam was planting trees in the garden.

530. In the storm, I took shelter under the big tree.

531. These plants must be sheltered from direct sunlight.

532. They were anxious to find shelter for the night.

533. People were desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire.

534. Please ask a member of staff for directions to the nearest terminals.

535. The police put up barriers to control the crowd.

536. Lack of confidence is the biggest barrier to investment in the region.

537. We’re now living in great comfort.

538. We can take comfort from the fact that the situation is not actually getting worse.

539. I tried to comfort Mary after her mother’s death

540. I don’t think it makes a lot of difference what color it is.

541. “Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?” “ It makes no difference to me.”

542. A few kind words at the right time makes all the difference.

543. The traditional backpack with a difference---it’s waterproof.

544. The minister refused to comment on individual cases.

545. Respect for individual freedom is advocated in that country.

546. Treatment depends on the individual involved.

547. She wears very individual clothes.

548. The rights of the individual are perhaps the most important rights in a free society.