638. A bird that learns to say hello or goodbye is as likely to use one as the other. 639. A study of higher animals reveals language systems, none of which is creative … 640. What the man tried to say people around him did not understand. 641. However unwilling to spend a lot of money, people will always do it if they … 642. No matter how unpopular pushy shop-assistants are, they always sell … 643. Even if dissatisfied with the products they buy, British people rarely complain. 644. Despite being unreliable, high-technology products are always more expensive … 645. He’d rather architects studied the classical style. 646. Some bosses act as though they were dictators. 647. Although she talks as if she lived in a palace, I know she never has. 648. She’d sooner British were not so obsessed with … 649. I wish I hadn’t bought such an expensive house. 650. If only I lived in a house with a garden. 651. I wish my neighbours stopped interfering in my private life … 652. The horse and the dog, whose history is closely linked with …, have become … 653. The first Europeans to set foot in … may have been Vikings. 654. The ancient Egyptians can’t have been the first … 655. The first humans must have come from East Africa. 656. Ch. Columbus might have been Spanish. 657. The Chinese may have invented printing several … 658. The Japanese can’t have known about the American’s work on … 659. Dinosaurs must have become extinct … 660. M. Polo can’t have been the first European … 661. A. Hitler could have burnt his diaries … 662. If I thought environment-friendly products would help, then I’d use them. 663. Annie wouldn’t have joined …if she weren’t interested in … 664. I’d rather newspapers spent their time and money investigating … 665. I’d sooner photographers stopped spying on … 666. The gutter press act as though every detail of a celebrity’s … were public … 667. Her friends’ messages of sympathy were a comfort to her during … 668. Please, make yourself at home. 669. He takes everything in his stride. 670. She breathed a sigh of relief when she realised that … 671. There’s a ban on smoking. 672. He can’t come to terms with the fact that … 673. The tone of his voice brought (it) home to me how serious … 674. It’s high time you made an effort to … 675. He suggested inviting the Marshalls to … 676. If he hadn’t overeaten he wouldn’t have had a heart attack. 677. Some people are mystified by alternative medicine. 678. The hynotherapist suggested thinking about how to play the character. 679. The government’s immigration policy has been reviewed …
680. He said he was a bit hurried but would ring the following day. 681. I would have liked the present if I were she. 682. Her work resulted in discovering 8 new comets. 683. We’ve never before had the police arrive on our doorstep. 684. Never before has my hair fallen out in handfuls. 685. All the shops had their windows blown by the gas explosion. 686. I had my pocked picked on the tube. 687. We had a new carpet laid yesterday. 688. We’re having the windows fitted. 689. We got the builders to put in double glazing. 690. I won’t have them smoking in my classroom. 691. We’ll have them staying the night if we don’t ask … 692. With a little encouragement I had her walking round the room. 693. It never occurred to me to go to Iceland … 694. His holiday insurance scheme failed because no one was prepared to back it up. 695. It came down in torrents. 696. In all probability the company wil fold. 697. I hope you haven’t taken offence at my remarks. 698. The decision was not unanimous. 699. We have had the whole of the first floor decorated. 700. If I had been in such a situation I don’t know what I would’ve done. 701. The children are under a cloud because of their bad behaviour. 702. I’ve never had my car broken down on a motorway before. 703. I’ve had all my crops completely wiped out by the storm. 704. His outrageous conduct did great harm to the regiment’s reputation. 705. You could hardly make out the ships through the thick fog. 706. Everyone shares the same opinion regarding the formation of … 707. The disagreement is a storm in a teacup. 708. The world press got wind of the story from a government official. 709. They were loath to come to our aid. 710. Organic vegetables are said to do wonders for one’s health. 711. You must have been speeding, otherwise the police wouldn’t have stopped you. 712. You mustn’t tell anyone about our plans. 713. You should have called the doctor at once. 714. He was bound to fail his exams. 715. He must have missed the 11 o’clock train. 716. You might have phoned to say you’d be late. 717. I doubt (very much) whether she will agree to giving you … 718. The only thing the house lacks is a large garden. 719. I’m afraid to say we’ve run out of oil. 720. The film bears some resemblance to Hamlet. 721. The chances are that the project will be finished on Thursday.
722. He regrets saying/having said those terrible things. 723. I wish I weren’t a chain smoker. 724. If only he wouldn’t fall asleep in the middle of dinner. 725. I wish I had realised it was cheap. 726. Contrary to our expectations, they were seasoned travellers. 727. I wish he would phone. 728. The police caught the thieves red-handed. 729. We’re running out of sugar. 730. His birthday celebration took place last Saturday. 731. In addition to their money, they lost their passports as well. 732. The flight was delayed due to bad weather. 733. They arrived at their destination safe and sound. 734. Travellers look down on those who lead a sedentary life. 735. It’s pointless trying to make him change his mind. 736. Her paintings are a source of income. 737. He struck me as (being) a very capable person. 738. She’s half Italian on her father’s side. 739. The senator is believed to be well over 70. 740. Not until next year will they officially declare independence. 741. He’s always ready to lend a helping hand when … 742. Every time he opens his mouth he can’t help saying something tactless. 743. The drop in the number of school leavers is said to be caused by the fall … 744. The forecasters are felt to be doing an unsatisfactory job. 745. He’d one his best. 746. They have short-listed 3 applicants. 747. Smoking is frowned upon in this restaurant. 748. When she sold the jewellery she was taken for a ride. 749. We’d been thinking about giving them our backing … 750. I wouldn’t have missed the concert for (all) the world. 751. You’ll just have to take pot luck. 752. What I can’t understand is why you didn’t come and see me earlier. 753. It wouldn’t have been so upsetting if you hadn’t lied to her about your past. 754. Many school leavers do not have an adequate command of English. 755. Contrary to what the papers claim, they are going to get divorced. 756. The older he got, the more his memory failed him. 757. There’s no connection between vitamin intake and intelligence. 758. It it was exam time, he would revise all night. 759. If he were at home, he would have phoned. 760. Had you told me about the party I would have gone. 761. If only we had gone by air! 762. Provided the interview is successful you will be offered a job. 763. If the TV hadn’t packed up, we could watch the football now.
764. Unless you leave a forwarding address, we won’t be able to contact you. 765. If he felt depressed, he would go for a long walk across the hills. 766. Many species of wild life are on the verge of extinction. 767. Provided that pandas have a special died, they survive. 768. He was at ease in the new job. 769. We would/should be (most) grateful if you could/would send a copy of your new … 770. She felt out of place in the huge hotel. 771. It’s not worth trying to save endangered species. 772. There’s a ban on smoking in the underground. 773. On average, some turtles lay 28,000 eggs a year. 774. If only I hadn’t shouted at him! 775. People were now familiar to me. 776. Basically, the more a couple can communicate, the happier they are/will be. 777. I’m trying to cut down on fatty foods. 778. I have never heard such a shocking story. 779. This is the first time that my brother has flown solo in a glider. 780. By the time he got to the station, the train had left. 781. It is ten years since the school was founded. 782. He must learn that behaving like that is (just) not on. 783. Could you explain that again – I can’t quite understand what you’re getting at. 784. Do you think that people go for partners who remind them of their parents? 785. The latest round of peace talks have broken down amidst bitter recriminations. 786. I had to throw the milk because it had gone off. 787. Tim suggested (that) his mother (should) have a barbecue. 788. He denied stealing/having stolen the money. 789. The gold medal winner boasted of being the greatest gymnast ever. 790. Mary warned them not to tell anyone or they’d be sorry. 791. Anne suggested (that) Susie (should) tell her parents about it. 792. She accused me of stealing. 793. The business is hardly breaking even at the moment. 794. We always buy in bulk in order to make more profit. 795. The old woman pleaded with the intruder not to take her money. 796. He dabbled in selling antiques. 797. The new manager is always picking on me for everything that goes wrong. 798. The car went for 1,500 pounds. 799. There is not much call for books on animal diseases in Outer Mongolia. 800. We shall have a discussion in full about … at the next meeting. 801. I’d rather you didn’t discuss details of this case in public. 802. Craig denied firing/having fired the gun. 803. It’s not worth trying to get your money back. 804. He was sentenced to 3 year’s imprisonment. 805. I’m not to blame for this mix-up.
806. It came as no great surprise to hear that he had been stealing … 807. Jane was conspicuous by her absence. 808. Soldiers are used to obeying orders. 809. The colonel was not on good termos with the doctor. 810. The three men each received a life sentence. 811. Try to keep a low profile when you get there. 812. I can’t help feeling that she shouldn’t marry. 813. Not only was he working all day but (also) all night (as well/too). 814. Never had he stayed in such a dreadful hotel before. 815. Not only does she dance beautifully but she (also) sings beautifully (as well/too). 816. Never have I met such an infuriating person. 817. Not a drop did she spill. 818. Rarely do they spend much money on entertainment. 819. Little does she understand how much suffering she has caused. 820. No sooner had we finished …than it started to rain. 821. Only when they saw the evidendence for themselves, did they understand … 822. Only if you purchase a ticket … can you enter … 823. Not a tear did she shed when … 824. It suddently dawned on me the meaning of … 825. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. 826. You’ll find it impossible to make amends for what you have done. 827. (It’s) No wonder (that) they’re always in trouble. 828. He’s been unable to cope with the pressures of … 829. Scarcely had he bought the car when it broke down. 830. Mass tourism is partly to blame for the causes of the problem. 831. He was kept in the dark about the company’s … 832. Contrary to what it says on the label, this product is not “environmentally …” 833. He was so overcome with emotion that he was lost for words. 834. My brother’s a bit under the weather these days. 835. They managed to get to the airport in the nick of time. 836. I resent the way she looks down her nose at me. 837. What I found annoying was his refusal to listen to reason. 838. I wish I hadn’t started smoking. 839. The comedian soon had everyone in the audience laughing. 840. It was not until he was nearly 30 that he passed his driving test. 841. If the foundations had not been weak, the building wouldn’t have collapsed. 842. He suggested seeing a doctor. 843. The Prime Minister is thought to be considering raising taxes. 844. Hardly had we started our walk when it started to pour with rain. 845. No sooner had I got downstairs than the phone stopped ringing. 846. Despite the fact that he was disabled, he managed to sail around the world. 847. Had she known he was married, she wouldn’t have agreed to …
848. The music teacher had the whole class singing in tune after … 849. I was lost for words. 850. The press seem to have got wind of the MP’s indiscretions. 851. I enjoy being a big fish in a small pond. 852. I think you should look on the bright side of things. 853. The sound is picked up by the microphone hand set. 854. The procedure is as follows. 855. When I saw the condition of the patient it came home to me how serious his illness … 856. It’s high time you saw a doctor about … 857. The Minister doesn’t come across as a good one on TV. 858. The last candidate struck me as rather inexperienced. 859. Some of Peter’s expressions remind me of my brother. 860. The new Mercedes has been on/for sale since December. 861. Go away! I’m being put out by you. 862. I don’t imagine you’ll get any trouble getting a visa. 863. The house has been under surveillance for several weeks. 864. It appears that poverty and crime are linked. 865. Why must I always do (all) the donkey work? 866. Being poor is not good for anybody. 867. That new hairstyle does/works wonders for her. 868. Doctors say that smoking will do your health a lot of harm. 869. The thief served (some) time for the crimes … 870. John might not have been feeling well. 871. You might have told you had changed your plans. 872. I shouldn’t have spoken to her like that. 873. You could have run the risk of killing … 874. I needn’t have worried about my car. 875. He must have followed you home. 876. I was supposed to have picked Jane up from the station, but I … 877. I wish you would stop complaining … 878. Her career set/went/started off on a different tack when she was 30. 879. She’s half-French on her mother’s side. 880. There’s an aggressive streak in Janet’s husband. 881. The film star is staying in a purpose-built/designed caravan. 882. You can return this form within 30 days. 883. I wish you didn’t tell me what to do. 884. Popular literature appears to have been distributed throughout … 885. I can’t help offending people, however much … 886. The staff always lend the customers a hand in this store. 887. We’re (a bit) short of coffee. 888. I’m worried about Jason because all he does is watching TV all day. 889. It was Picasso who painted Guernica, not Dali.
890. It was seeing Peter with another woman what upset Harriet. 891. There was no way of getting into the house, therefore he broke the window. 892. Should there be an emergency, break the glass and … 893. If I were to work abroad, would you come with me? 894. Unless we take steps to preserve …, the planet will be in danger. 895. Were it not for Sally’s disorganization, she would get the secratarial job. 896. If it hadn’t been for the water on the road, we would be able to move … 897. After the crash the runway was littered with debris. 898. The Minister took full responsibility for what … 899. My mother was filled with misgivings about my decision to … 900. I drove 200 miles to the concert only to find I had gone on the wrong way. 901. The security guard denied having anything to do with the theft. 902. The Marketing Manager suggested buying more products in bulk. 903. The Sales Manager warned the firm would go the wall unless they improved … 904. The foreman praised Zenco packaging company. 905. The reporter accused the government of failing to support small businesses. 906. Peter urged his son not to make any decisions yet. 907. The accountant conceded that the company was only just managing to … 908. The factory owner announced that day would go down in history. 909. There’s not much call for products which seem to lack credibility. 910. Not paying for goods immediately doesn’t do credit. 911. John Samson dabbled in buying old maps. 912. Susan suggested (that) William (should) invest some of the money … 913. The twins always seem to be picking on each other. 914. Small sizes are out of stock. 915. He returned home only to find that his flat had been … 916. Catching the 5:15 train means leaving early. 917. I regret I had said that. 918. The bank manager was unwilling to lend me what I needed. 919. Mozart’s last work was left without an end(ing). 920. It came as a surprise to learn Emma had passed the exam. 921. I’ll never forget seeing the Pyramids. 922. Under the circumstances the company couldn’t make much of the situation. 923. The company failed to find a suitable play to draw audiences back. 924. The director makes a mountain out of a molehill. 925. It suddently dawned on me why the audience … 926. No sooner had had the concert started than there was a loud scream … 927. Little did the actors realise that the scenery was about to … 928. Only by practising day after day did the performer learn how to juggle. 929. Entertainment can’t do without the needs of the audience. 930. Mrs Tipper greatly lamented/regretted not to be able to celebrate … 931. Not only do tabloids provide news but entertainment as well.
932. Who does that car belong to? 933. I can’t make head or tail of this letter. 934. She’s well aware that she will have to work hard. 935. It suddently crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her. 936. It never occurred to to him to tell her. 937. That sentence makes no sense. 938. He was unaware of her feelings for him. 939. It was so hot that I nearly fainted. 940. He’s having the windows mended. 941. It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much. 942. It was such bad weather we couldn’t go out. 943. I went to that school and so did my brother. 944. Neither of us had ever been there before. 945. He must be met at the railway station. 946. I’m used to getting up early. 947. I lent him my book but he forgot to return it. 948. He was made to wait for two hours. 949. Not only is it the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest as well. 950. So quickly did he speak that I couldn’t understand … 951. You can count me out. 952. They managed to put out the fire. 953. They turned down lots of perfectly … 954. You should think over what I’ve … 955. John obviously takes after his father. 956. I refused to put up with his rudeness … 957. The plan came in for a lot of criticism. 958. A new manager took over last week. 959. The Kenyan runner overtook the other competitors and passed them. 960. He was born at the outbreak of the war. 961. The chairman’s proposal seemed to be beside the mark. 962. Although the testimonial was quite good, the employer could read between the lines. 963. Valuable documents are under lock and key. 964. By and large, the weather experts are right … 965. He believes in keeping his employees at arm’s length. 966. All the sailors to a man wanted to turn back, but Columbus … 967. Is he stupid? By no means! 968. He’ll play his accordion on occasion, but not as a general rule. 969. The idea occurred to me on the spur of the moment. 970. Will you be able to come at short notice? 971. The witness gave his evidence on oath. 972. The model posed for the artist in the nude. 973. Between ourselves, what’s your opinion …?
974. Come later, at present I’m very busy. 975. In all probability I shall be leaving you … 976. He was prepared to get hold of the enemy’s plans at any price. 977. Don’t tell me about your long journey, it’s beside the question. 978. Your retirement is out of the question. 979. A very energetic man, Tom is never at rest except when he is asleep. 980. The train left behind schedule on account of the fog. 981. The man changed jobs and started from scratch. 982. When the girl saw the diamond ring she went into raptures over it. 983. In tennis, it’s no good hitting the ball at random. 984. There was a feud between … on account of several murders committed out … 985. He was intelligent, worked his way up and was soon in the saddle. 986. The boy felt his whole future was at stake when he entered … 987. We decided to go on a spree to celebrate our success. 988. John went home because he was out of sorts. 989. Jane was in low spirits after … 990. Are you in your (right) senses to make such a suggestion? 991. I wasn’t going to come, but on second thoughts I shall. 992. Counsel for the defence was quiet during …; everyone knew he had something up his sleeve. 993. His aunt asked him to stay for a spell. 994. We must work shoulder to shoulder. 995. Her dress was in shreds after falling down the cliff. 996. Britain and US fought side by side against the Nazis. 997. Keep the mixture on the simmer for … 998. You cannot possibly set off on an empty stomach. 999. The engine functions by fits and starts; I must send … 1000 Apples are out of season in December …