Unit 131

The priest blessed the couple during their wedding ceremony.

Bless this food before we begin eating.

The old woman blessed herself before entering the church.

The doctor blessed me with good news about my health.

Bless you! I hope you feel better soon.

The airline canceled our flight, so we had to stay overnight near the airport.

She called the airline to ask whether her ticket included a checked bag.

My brother works for an airline and helps passengers board their flights.

The airline offered us a refund after the storm kept the plane grounded.

We chose a smaller airline because its flights were cheaper that week.

The committee approved an amendment to the new housing law.

Please read the amendment before you sign the rental agreement.

The teacher suggested an amendment to our school project plan.

Both sides agreed to an amendment after several hours of discussion.

The lawyer proposed three amendments to protect the patient's rights.

My grandmother lives nearby, so I visit her every Sunday afternoon.

His grandmother taught him how to make her famous apple pie.

We stayed at our grandmother’s house during the school holidays.

My grandmother was feeling tired, so we brought her some soup.

They bought their grandmother a warm scarf for her birthday.

The jury found the man guilty after two hours of discussion.

The judge asked the jury to consider all the evidence carefully.

She was chosen for jury duty and had to miss work.

The jury listened quietly while the witness answered questions.

After the trial, the jury returned to their everyday lives.

The project was finished on time thanks to everyone’s cooperation.

Good cooperation between parents and teachers can help a child learn.

The team needs your cooperation to keep the kitchen clean.

The two countries agreed to closer cooperation on health and safety.

With a little cooperation, we found seats for all our friends.

The soldiers helped civilians leave the city safely during the attack.

The hospital treated several civilians injured in the accident.

The new safety plan protects both civilian workers and police officers.

A civilian car stopped to help after the truck crashed.

The museum displayed photographs of civilian life during the war.

The composition of the team changed after two experienced players left.

She studied the composition of the soup before asking about its ingredients.

The students wrote a short composition about their favorite family holiday.

His piano composition sounded gentle and reminded me of a quiet evening.

The artist carefully planned the composition of the flowers in her painting.

I found a coin under the sofa while cleaning the living room.

The child dropped several coins into the vending machine at the station.

We tossed a coin to decide who would order the food.

The museum displayed ancient coins from different countries and historical periods.

The journalist coined a phrase that quickly became popular with young people.

We went for a walk regardless of the rain.

Regardless of the cost, she wanted to buy the warm winter coat.

The school welcomes every student, regardless of their grades.

You should call the doctor regardless of how busy you feel.

Regardless, we can still meet at the café after work.

She scanned the room for her lost keys before leaving for work.

Please scan your ticket at the entrance before boarding the train.

The doctor scanned his chest to check for any signs of illness.

I scanned the menu quickly and chose the soup of the day.

The teacher scanned our essays for mistakes before returning them.

She bought a bunch of bananas for breakfast at the market.

He brought a bunch of flowers home for his mother.

A bunch of friends met at the café after work.

I have a bunch of emails to answer before lunch.

We saw a bunch of birds resting in the tree near school.

The company has a clear policy against racial discrimination in the workplace.

The school invited parents to talk about racial equality with the teachers.

The city held a meeting about racial tensions after the neighborhood protest.

She studied racial differences in health care for her university project.

The museum’s new exhibit explores racial identity through family stories and photographs.

She greeted her neighbors warmly when they moved into the new house.

The teacher greeted each student at the classroom door this morning.

The hotel manager greeted us and helped carry our bags upstairs.

The shop assistant greeted me before showing me the winter coats.

He greeted his old friend with a hug at the train station.

Hopefully, the weather will stay sunny for our picnic tomorrow.

She called the clinic, hoping they could see her today.

Hopefully, we can catch the earlier train and get home before dinner.

He studied hard and hopefully will pass his driving test next week.

Hopefully, the shop still has the shoes in my size.

The country imposed sanctions on its neighbor after the invasion.

The school may sanction students who repeatedly break the safety rules.

The committee sanctioned the new plan after reviewing the safety risks.

The coach was sanctioned for arguing with the referee during the match.

The law sanctions doctors who share a patient's private information.

The children played a trick on their teacher by hiding her bag.

He showed me a simple trick for opening a jar more easily.

The shop assistant tricked me into buying a more expensive phone.

It takes a little practice to learn the trick of riding a bike.

She used a magic trick to make a coin disappear at dinner.

Please write one paragraph about your favorite meal for homework.

The first paragraph explains why the train was delayed this morning.

She added a short paragraph to the email before sending it.

Read the second paragraph again, then answer the questions with your partner.

He crossed out the final paragraph because it repeated the same point.

The toy maker designs colorful wooden animals for children.

The maker of this phone offers a two-year repair service.

She asked the cake maker to add fresh berries for her birthday.

The decision maker invited the whole team to share their ideas.

We visited a local cheese maker during our trip through the countryside.

She bought a bar of chocolate to share with her friends after class.

I added some chocolate to the cake before putting it in the oven.

He likes hot chocolate when he comes home on cold evenings.

The children chose chocolate ice cream for dessert at the café.

She gave up chocolate for a month because she wanted to eat less sugar.