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The sentences below are commonly used by
native speakers, so non-native speakers of English can make full use of
their speeches in their daily English conversation. |
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I knew there was just no way that I was
going to
pull off anything spectacular ....... |
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I just couldn't seem to
get the hang of
it at all. |
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.... she's the one who
conned me into
signing up for the class. |
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Patty is always
sunny
and easygoing, while I'm more moody and sensitive. |
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I like
to style
in different funky ways. |
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... I have very long legs, which makes
me look athletic even though I have
two left feet. |
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It took a while for me to
pull myself together. |
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Tell me, have you played a lot of
sports
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I thought all this
physical-fitness
stuff was highly overrated. |
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My parents agreed with me
on
that. |
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... sometimes a person forms an image of
herself that turns into a
self-fulfilling prophecy. |
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I think you have all
the makings of
an athlete. |
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The tone of my voice hadn't
registered
with Patty, just the words. |
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Her thoughts were still
centered on
Blair. |
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You're crazy ! What could be more fun
than
dancing up a storm
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I'd like to
get in a dance before the
band takes a break. |
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The noise began to
die down ..........
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Ms Werner's voice
broke into my
thoughts. |
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I just know you're going to be thrilled
by your
weekend at Massequot on a whitewater rafting adventure ! |
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...... as if I were frozen
to the
spot. |
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...... a feeling of absolute dread
washed over me. |
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What on earth had I
gotten
myself into
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I was pretty
tempted myself, even though
I was scared to death. |
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Still, it might be worth risking
life and limb
if I could be rescued from the rapids by a guy like that. |
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I waved my hand frantically to shut her
up and said into the receiver. I almost
choked it out. |
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All my
fears came flooding back
......... |
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Robby's voice was
breezy and warm. |
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You are a guide ? Patty
sized her up,
obviously impressed. |
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Yes, that's perfect. What did I tell you - You're a
natural. |
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I must have looked apprehensive because
Robby leaned over to
me. |
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I have heard of
out-of-body
experiences when you die .... |
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They were terrific
on the basketball court or baseball
diamond. |
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He turned and smiled at me, making my knees go
all wobbly. |
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Maybe Merilee thought we were
sneaking off
for some romantic
rendezvous. |
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I've never quit on anything I knew I
could do. But there are somethings I know I can't do, and
that's where I draw the line
! |
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You may not think of yourself as an athlete, but you've
got
potential. |
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Come on. I know you can handle it.
Beside, you've already had your
initiation
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It was a perfect day to be
outdoors ......... |
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They
roll up the sidewalks when
the sun goes down. |
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Robby : We all grew up watching
television and those tunes kind of sink into your head after
a while.Gale : That's true,
but you seem to have total
recall.
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I am not gifted that way, unfortunately.
I had to study like mad in high school to
keep my average up. |
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I
graduated high school a
little early. |
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This was getting more impressive
by
the minute. |
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Instead of being a dumb jock. Robby was
obviously a real brain. |
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......... but I sure am developing a
competitive streak. |
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...... he gave me an approving smile
that made me
tingle. |
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I know he really loves me, so I try to
ignore it when he plays up
to other girls. |
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I'd
wised up, I wasn't going to
let him make a fool of me anymore. |
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Come on, Robby,
be a sport. |
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Don't you have a
conscience. |
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There was a sharp pain in my shoulder
and a stinging sensation
on my right cheek, but that was the least of my worries. |
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..... the sky had cleared and the sun
was shining brightly, drying our
wet clothing. |
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So I guess that means you do think I'm a
total slimeball. |
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All things considered,
this had been the most exciting weekend of my life. |
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