Words

parent n.

I was born in a very poor family, and my parents didn’t care about my studies at all. I often admired other children’s parents.

His parents attended the reception yesterday.

Her parents have been married for 10 years.

flight attendant

I decided to move to another city because I couldn’t bear the noise and couldn’t focus in that environment. I packed my suitcase. Because I had a lot of things to carry, my suitcase was very heavy and I couldn’t lift it. I bought a air ticket and arrived at the waiting hall an hour early. I sat there until the plane was about to take off. On the plane, I still couldn’t find a way to lift my suitcase. A kind flight attendant came and helped me.

A flight attendant informed me that the plane was about to take off.

The flight attendant was so strong that she helped me with my suitcase.

frightened adj.

feel frightened

The figures beside the bulletin board made me feel frightened.

I felt frighted by the anger in his voice.

She looked frightened when she saw the dog.

curious adj.

sb. be curious to find out …

I was curious to find out why she felt frightened when she saw the dog.

I’m curious to find out why he has such a bad temper.

He was curious to find out why the plane didn’t take off on time.

bomb n. plant v.

The police are sure that a bomb was planted near the station.

I’m sure that someone had planted a bomb on that plane.

They ventilated the room to prevent the bomb from exploding.

Expressions

a great deal

This would help a great deal.

Your words means a great deal to me.

She has a great deal of experience in teaching.

I care a great deal about my friends.

take charge of

She took charge of the voyage.

She took charge of the project when the manager was away.

He will take charge of the new branch starting next month.

At first she tired to take charge of the meeting.

be used to doing…

The fire extinguisher is used to put out the fire.

He was use to smoking when he got nervous.

He is used to going to sleep very late.

I am used to studying with noise.

take off / gain height / touch down…

When will the plane be taking off?

The plane is trying to gain height at the moment.

When the plane touched down, several detectives were waiting at the airport.