Words

inform v.

sb. inform sb. that

I was informed that the strike was due to start tomorrow morning.

The captain informed me that the sail would last for at least a week.

I had already informed him that the meet was dut to start at 8 o’clock before he was late.

I was informed that I needed to make a speech at the reception.

headmaster n.

Our headmaster will make a speech after we take the test.

We all admire our headmaster for her kindness and patience.

Do you know what sort of books our headmaster would like?

She wanted to know what kind of books our headmaster would like.

contribute v.

make a contribution

contribute towards

Regular exercise will contributes towards good health.

His research contributed towards the success of the project.

Your hard work will contribute towards a bright future.

It is no use pretending that you haven’t contributed to the business.

patience n.

I admire her for her patience and sense of humor.

Fortunately, the man I met along the street had great patience.

Did the man you met yesterday have great patience?

I discovered that she had great patience.

encouragement n.

give sb. encouragement

He gave me a lot of encouragement when I wanted to give up.

How did he encourage you when you wanted to give up?

His encouragement relieved my stress.

I didn’t feel nervous because of his encouragement.

farewell n.

I was relieved to hear that I didn’t have to attend the farewell dinner.

I sent my friend a farewell gift to express my gratitude to her.

Why did you want to express your gratitude to her and send a farewell gift to her?

The volunteer gave me a toy as a farewell gift.

honour honor n.

in sb’s honor

They held a party in her honor after she won the award.

A statue was built in his honor.

We had a farewell dinner in your honor.

coincidence n.

it is a curious coincidence that

It is a curious coincidence that the day of the farewell dinner and our headmaster’s retirement are on the same day.

It was a coincidence that the machine exploded when I came in.

Why did you think it was a coincidence rather than on purpose?

total n.

a total of

I received a total of 100 emails when I checked my email box this morning.

A total of 1,000 people will come to the stadium to see the game tomorrow morning.

A total of twenty people were killed last night.

devote v.

devote oneself to sth. / doing sth.

I devote myself to learning English.

He has devote himself to music for 10 years.

She devote herself to helping others.

They have devoted themselves to environmental protection for many years.

hobby n.

need/get/have + a hobby

I need a hobby. Do you have any recommendations?

Why did you refuse to tell me your hobby?

She refused to tell me her hobby.

Expressions

mark the occasion

We planned the farewell dinner to mark the occasion.

She bought a gift to mark the occasion of his graduation.

They took a picture to mark the occasion.

remember sb. for + sth

I will remember you for your help and encouragement.

She will always be remembered for her kindness.

He is remembered for inventing the telephone.

The teacher was remembered for inspiring her students.