Unit 140

My aunt lives nearby, so we visit her every Sunday.

Aunt Maria taught me how to make her famous apple pie.

I called my aunt after my doctor said I needed more rest.

My aunt gave me a warm coat before our winter trip.

My aunt works at the school where my cousin studies.

Our school basketball team reached the final of the city tournament last year.

She won the tennis tournament after beating three strong players.

The chess tournament attracted players from several nearby towns.

They are holding a golf tournament to raise money for the local hospital.

We watched the final tournament match together at my friend’s house.

Online registration for the language course closes at midnight on Friday.

We completed our hotel registration before carrying our bags upstairs.

The school requires registration before children can attend the summer program.

Vehicle registration must be renewed every year in this state.

There was a long line for registration at the community health clinic.

She found a fragment of the broken plate under the kitchen table.

The archaeologist carefully brushed dirt from a fragment of an ancient bowl.

I remember only a fragment of what the doctor said after my appointment.

He quoted a fragment from the book during our class discussion.

The glass fragment cut her finger while she was cleaning the kitchen.

The radio station received calls from listeners after the morning news.

She is a patient listener when her friends need to talk.

The speaker asked each listener to raise a hand if they had questions.

Good listeners make fewer mistakes when they follow spoken instructions.

The podcast has attracted many listeners during the long train journey.

She applied for immigration to Canada after finding a job there.

The immigration officer checked our passports before we entered the country.

My grandparents came here through immigration and built a new life.

The school held a meeting about immigration and welcoming new students.

He works in immigration law and helps families understand their options.

She was tender with the frightened puppy and spoke to it softly.

The nurse cleaned the tender skin around his cut with warm water.

We ordered tender beef with rice at the little restaurant near work.

The company made a tender for the new school building last month.

The farmer tendered his resignation after working there for twenty years.

The high density of traffic made the journey across town much longer.

The density of the forest made it difficult to see the path ahead.

Scientists measured the density of the metal before using it in construction.

The doctor said the density of my bones was lower than expected.

Adding more flour increased the density of the bread and made it heavier.

That ugly old building has been empty for years.

He felt ugly after comparing himself with the models in the magazine.

The ugly sweater was cheap, warm, and surprisingly comfortable.

An ugly argument started when two coworkers blamed each other for the mistake.

The ugly bruise on her arm became darker after the fall.

This course has a separate module about speaking clearly in everyday conversations.

The technician replaced the damaged engine module before our train left.

I completed the first training module at work yesterday.

The cooking module taught us how to prepare healthy meals quickly.

You can add another module to the furniture when your family needs more space.

She faithfully followed her doctor's advice and soon felt much better.

He faithfully attends every team meeting, even when he is traveling.

The student faithfully copied the teacher's instructions into her notebook.

They faithfully recreated their grandmother's soup recipe for the family dinner.

My old dog faithfully waits by the door until I come home.

We usually take our vacation in autumn, when the weather is cooler.

The leaves turn bright red and gold in autumn.

She bought a warm coat before autumn arrived.

Our school starts a new term every autumn.

We planted tulip bulbs in the garden last autumn.

She kissed her baby on the cheek before putting him down for a nap.

His cheeks turned red when his friends sang happy birthday at dinner.

I rested my cheek against the cold train window during the long ride home.

The dentist asked me to open wide because my cheek was swollen and painful.

She had the cheek to take the last cookie without asking anyone else.

I sent the photos as an attachment to the email.

Please check the attachment before you print the recipe.

The school form has an attachment with emergency contact details.

She felt a strong attachment to the old house where she grew up.

The doctor used a special attachment to clean between my teeth.

She put the toothbrush holder beside the sink in the bathroom.

I bought a phone holder for the car so I can follow directions safely.

The cup holder in my backpack kept the water bottle upright.

Only the ticket holder can collect the package from the station.

He became the youngest record holder in the school after winning the race.

We installed solar panels on the roof to lower our electricity bill.

The cabin uses solar power, so we can charge our phones there.

Our school is planning a solar energy project for science class.

They bought a solar lamp for the garden because it saves energy.

The hotel uses solar heating to keep the swimming pool warm.

She gave me a big grin when I walked through the front door.

He grinned with delight after tasting the warm chocolate cake.

The children grinned at each other before opening their birthday presents.

I tried to hide my grin when my friend slipped on the wet pavement.

The nurse grinned as the patient stood up and took a few steps.

She picked a red rose from the garden and put it in a vase.

The price of coffee rose again, so we bought tea instead.

He rose early to catch the first train to the city.

The students rose from their seats when the teacher entered the classroom.

After a few days of rest, her fever rose and she called the doctor.

Our English teacher asked us to find the noun in each sentence.

She used the noun “ticket” when she asked for one at the station.

The word “happiness” is a noun, even though you cannot see it.

Add a noun after the article “a” to complete the phrase.

Some nouns have irregular plural forms, like “children” and “people.”

We were fortunate to find a taxi just before the rain started.

She was fortunate to get a place in the school she wanted.

Luckily, we were fortunate enough to catch the last train home.

He was fortunate that the doctor found the problem early.

They were fortunate to buy the house before prices went up.