Unit 132

The teacher used games to stimulate the students’ interest in science.

Exercise stimulates blood flow and helps you feel more energetic.

The smell of fresh bread stimulated my appetite at the market.

The company lowered prices to stimulate sales during the quiet winter months.

A good question can stimulate a lively discussion among friends.

He tightened his leather belt before leaving for work.

Please fasten your seat belt before the plane begins moving.

At the supermarket, our groceries moved along the conveyor belt.

Maya proudly received her black belt after years of karate practice.

At the party, Ben belted out his favorite song with his friends.

I boiled potatoes for dinner and served them with butter and fresh herbs.

Could you buy a bag of potatoes while you are at the supermarket?

She baked a potato for lunch and filled it with cheese and beans.

The children planted potatoes in the school garden and watered the soil carefully.

We shared hot potato chips on the train during our trip to the coast.

The documentary tells the narrative of a family rebuilding their home after a fire.

The novel has a powerful narrative about friendship, loss, and starting again.

The teacher asked students to write a short narrative about their summer holiday.

The company changed its marketing narrative after customers complained about the product.

The film uses several different narratives to show how the travelers’ lives connect.

She reached for a tissue and blew her nose during the meeting.

Could you pass me a tissue? I spilled coffee on my shirt.

He took a tissue from the box and wiped his glasses clean.

The nurse gave the child a tissue after he started sneezing.

The doctor explained how the damaged tissue was healing after surgery.

I could barely hear you because the restaurant was so noisy.

She barely slept last night, so she feels tired at work today.

We barely had enough money to buy dinner after paying the hotel bill.

He had barely finished his homework when his friends called him.

The train had barely left the station when the passenger noticed her missing bag.

Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb over one hundred years ago.

She invented a clever way to organize her shoes at home.

The students invented a game to play during their lunch break.

My brother keeps inventing excuses when he forgets to clean the kitchen.

The chef invented a healthy dessert using bananas, yogurt, and honey.

Tourism brings money and jobs to many small towns.

Our city depends on tourism during the summer months.

The government is promoting tourism in rural areas.

Too much tourism can damage beaches and other natural places.

She studies tourism at college and hopes to manage a hotel.

She hired a pro to take photos at her sister’s wedding.

He’s a pro at fixing bikes, so I asked him to help.

My brother went pro after playing basketball in college.

We hired a pro cleaner to get the kitchen ready for guests.

She bought a pro camera because she wants to improve her travel photos.

She sat on the bottom stair to take off her muddy boots.

He ran up the stairs when he heard the doorbell ring.

Please keep the stairs clear so people can leave the office safely.

The old dog climbed each stair slowly, stopping to rest halfway up.

I missed a stair in the dark and twisted my ankle.

She hesitated before answering the difficult question in class.

Please do not hesitate to ask for help if you feel sick.

He hesitated about buying the expensive jacket in the shop.

We hesitated to book the flight because the weather looked dangerous.

I was hungry, but I hesitated before trying the strange new dish.

The sun was shining through the kitchen window this morning.

Please shine your flashlight under the sofa and look for my keys.

Her new shoes shone brightly under the shop lights.

The teacher said my hard work really shone in the final project.

The doctor noticed a healthy shine in his eyes after he recovered.

Her motivation to exercise comes from wanting to feel healthier.

The teacher used small rewards to increase students' motivation to study.

I lost my motivation after receiving several disappointing replies.

His motivation for saving money was a long family holiday abroad.

Talking with supportive friends gave her the motivation to try again.

They planned a romantic weekend away to celebrate their anniversary.

He bought her flowers for a romantic dinner at their favorite restaurant.

We watched a romantic film together after the children went to bed.

My friends think a walk along the beach is more romantic than expensive gifts.

The hotel has a romantic room with a large bed and a beautiful view.

She firmly closed the window before leaving the house.

He firmly held the ladder while his friend climbed up.

The teacher firmly asked the students to stop talking.

Please press the lid firmly onto the container before carrying it.

The doctor firmly advised him to rest for several days.

We painted the interior of the house a warm shade of yellow.

The car’s interior is clean, with comfortable seats and plenty of space.

She works as an interior designer for a small company downtown.

The museum has a beautiful interior with high ceilings and large windows.

They traveled through the interior of the country by train.

My stomach hurts whenever I eat too much spicy food.

She had butterflies in her stomach before the job interview.

The doctor gently pressed my stomach to find the sore spot.

He ordered soup because his stomach was upset after the long flight.

We laughed so hard that our stomachs began to hurt.

I looked everywhere, but my keys were nowhere to be found.

There's nowhere to sit on this crowded train.

We had nowhere to stay after our hotel reservation was canceled.

The new café is nowhere near my office, so I usually eat at home.

My little brother had nowhere to hide during our game of hide-and-seek.

She prayed for her sick mother before going to bed.

We prayed that the storm would pass before our flight.

He prays every morning before leaving for work.

The family prayed together and gave thanks for their meal.

I hope you’ll pray for my brother while he’s in hospital.

The team won the national championship after a thrilling final match.

She is training hard for the swimming championship next month.

Our school hosted a basketball championship in the new sports hall.

The championship trophy stood proudly on the coach's office shelf.

They watched the world championship together while eating pizza at home.