Chinese style: I saw it on the newspapers.
American style: I read ( saw ) it in the newspapers.
Chinese style: He is a liar, and you are one too.
American style: He is a liar, and you are too.
Chinese style: Open page 20 of your books.
American style: Open your books to page 20.
Chinese style: Our Chinese students are diligent.
American style: We Chinese students are diligent.
Chinese style: Don’t make the office out of order.
American style: Don’t leave the office in a mess.
Chinese style: I like to paint this door to black.
American style: I’d like to paint this door black.
Chinese style: I have a Chinese pen friend.
American style: I have a Chinese pen pal.
Chinese style: Give me a phone.
American style: Give me a phone call.
Chinese style: Is there any place for me in the car.
American style: Is there any room for me in the car.
Chinese style: Let’s play together.
American style: Why don’t you come over ?
Chinese style: I was very pleasant today.
American style: I had a very good time today.
Chinese style: He got 87 points in chemistry.
American style: He got an 87 in chemistry.
Chinese style: Chang is a popular name in Taiwan.
American style: Chang is a common name in Taiwan.
Chinese style: I’m a public servant.
American style: I work for the government.
Chinese style: She is pure.
American style: She is naive.
Chinese style: I have a question to you.
American style: I have a question to ask you.
Chinese style: This book deserves to read several times.
American style: This book deserves to be read several times.
Chinese style: I like red tea.
American style: I like black tea.
Chinese style: History repeats.
American style: History repeats itself.
Chinese style: I make a rule of going to bed early and get up early.
American style: I make a rule to keep early hours.
Chinese style: I went to the sea.
American style: I went to the beach.
Chinese style: The door was shut when I returned home.
American style: The door was closed when I returned home.
Chinese style: Shall we sit in that sofa ?
American style: Shall we sit on that sofa ?
Chinese style: This steak is soft.
American style: This steak is tender.
Chinese style: His new book will be sold well.
American style: His new book will sell well.
Chinese style: There’re a lot of sparrows stopping on the telephone lines.
American style: There’re a lot of sparrows sitting on the telephone lines.
Chinese style: He hit me strongly.
American style: He hit me hard.
Chinese style: My pay cannot support my living.
American style: My pay is not enough to live on.
Chinese style: He wants to establish a sweet home.
American style: He wants to establish a happy home.
Chinese style: Why don’t you take a driving license.
American style: Why don’t you get a driving license.
Chinese style: Last year I went to Seattle. I liked there very much.
American style: Last year I went to Seattle. I liked it very much.
Chinese style: My mother likes to drink thick tea.
American style: My mother likes her tea strong.
Chinese style: I think it will not rain tomorrow.
American style: I don’t think it will rain tomorrow.
Chinese style: Is your camera this kind ?
American style: Is your camera like this ?
Chinese style: His house was struck by thunder last night.
American style: His house was struck by lightning last night.
Chinese style: My grandmother lived to eighty-five.
American style: My grandmother lived to be eighty-five.
Chinese style: I have a lot of work to be done.
American style: I have a lot of work to do.
Chinese style: To drink too much is bad for one’s health.
American style: Drinking too much is bad for one’s health.
Chinese style: Today is hot.
American style: It’s hot today.
Chinese style: My father will be home today afternoon.
American style: My father will be home this afternoon.
Chinese style: What is the total sum ?
American style: How much does it come to ?
Chinese style: We changed our train at Woodland.
American style: We changed trains at Woodland.
Chinese style: I traveled to Europe.
American style: I made a trip to Europe.
Chinese style: I very like swimming.
American style: I like swimming very much.
Chinese style: Wait for your turn, please.
American style: Wait your turn, please.
Chinese style: What time is your watch.
American style: What time is it by your watch.
Chinese style: I don’t know what did he say.
American style: I don’t know what he said.
Chinese style: What do you feel now ?
American style: How do you feel now ?
Chinese style: What season do you like best ?
American style: Which season do you like best ?
Chinese style: Welcome you to Taiwan.
American style: Welcome to Taiwan.
Chinese style: Where is the capital of Australia.
American style: What is the capital of Australia.
Chinese style: He has a wide shoulders.
American style: He has a broad shoulders.
Chinese style: We enjoyed the cool wind.
American style: We enjoyed the cool breeze.
Chinese style: I bought this book with 50 dollars.
American style: I bought this book for 50 dollars.
Chinese style: He played all yesterday without working.
American style: He played all yesterday instead of working.
Chinese style: Don’t work too hard.
Yes, I won’t
American style: Don’t work too hard.
All right, I won’t
Chinese style: What will you do over the weekend ? I will play tennis with Tom on Sunday.
American style: What are you going to do over the weekend ? I am going to play tennis with Tom on Sunday.
Chinese style: My father bought me a black small leather wallet yesterday.
American style: My father bought me a small black leather wallet yesterday.
Chinese style: Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam in finishing his work on time.
American style: Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam to finish his work on time.
Chinese style: These thugs are quite capable to do really hasty things.
American style: These thugs are quite capable of doing really hasty things.
Chinese style:
I very enjoyed it.
American style: I really enjoyed it.
Chinese style: If you determine to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.
American style: If you are determined to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.
Chinese style: Please handle this gold watch carefully. It worths more than five thousand dollars.
American style: Please handle this gold watch carefully. It is worth more than five thousand dollars.
Chinese style: I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthily.
American style: I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthy.
Chinese style: I am the only son in the family. I have not brothers.
American style: I am the only son in the family. I have no brothers.
Chinese style: My borther has been busy in preparing for his final examination.
American style: My brother has been busy preparing for his final examination.
Chinese style: As the citizens of Hong Kong, we are necessary to help the police in their fight against crime.
American style: As the citizens of Hong Kong, it is necessary for us to help the police in their fight against crime.
Chinese style: The children were very dangerous as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten.
American style: The children were in great danger as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten.
Chinese style: Mr. Teow arrived at the office lately this morning.
American style: Mr. Teow arrived at the office late this morning.
Chinese style: Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go too.
American style: Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go either.
Chinese style: We have been waiting for half an hour. She has still not come.
American style: We have been waiting for half an hour. She has not come yet.
Chinese style: The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hardly to open it.
American style: The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hard to open it.
Chinese style: The sea was very rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.
American style: The sea was so rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.
Chinese style: It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do such many things in a day.
American style: It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do so many things in a day.
Chinese style: The three women quarrelled for more than an hour angrily outside the boutique.
American style: The three women quarrelled angrily for more than an hour outside the boutique.
Chinese style: You should describe what has happened detailly.
American style: You should describe what has happened in detail.
Chinese style: I received a letter from my sister two days before.
American style: I received a letter from my sister two days ago.
Chinese style: The driver, as well as four passengers, were injured in the head-on collision.
American style: The driver, as well as four passengers, was injured in the head-on collision.
Chinese style: More than one convict were sentenced to death.
American style: More than one convict was sentenced to death.
Chinese style: One of my students have sent me a birthday card.
American style: One of my students has sent me a birthday card.
Chinese style: Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that has ever existed in our school.
American style: Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that have ever existed in our school.
Chinese style: Reading detective stories are my favorite passtime.
American style: Reading detective stories is my favorite passtime.
Chinese style: “ Snow White and the seven Dwarfs “ are a very popular fairy tale.
American style: “ Snow White and the seven Dwarfs “ is a very popular fairy tale.
Chinese style: Five hundred miles are a long distance.
American style: Five hundred miles is a long distance.
Chinese style: Either you or he are the one who stole the watch.
American style: Either you or he is the one who stole the watch.
Chinese style: The quality of these products is more superior than that of the others.
American style: The quality of these products is superior to that of the others.
Chinese style: The living standard in Japan is higher than Korea.
American style: The living standard in Japan is higher than that in Korea.
Chinese style: My younger brother is taller than me.
American style: My younger brother is taller than I.
Chinese style: Which of the two girls is the most intelligent.
American style: Which of the two girls is more intelligent.
Chinese style: The patient felt much better in the morning than afternoon.
American style: The patient felt much better in the morning than in the afternoon.
Chinese style: What we need is the most perfect plan.
American style: What we need is a most perfect plan.
Chinese style: Which of these two shirts do you prefer more.
American style: Which of these two shirts do you prefer.
Chinese style: No sooner had I arrived home when it began to rain.
American style: No sooner had I arrived home than it began to rain.
Chinese style: Mike found it more easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a poem.
American style: Mkie found it easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a poem.
Chinese style: Charles loves Angel more than Simpson.
American style: Charles loves Angel more than Simpson does.
Chinese style: I saw where my mistakes lay and how to make up for them.
American style: I saw where my mistakes lay and how I could make up for them.
Chinese style: My archrival, Frankie, he scored very high marks in the last test..
American style: Frankie, my archrival, scored very high marks in the last test.
Chinese style: I felt very difficult to deal with this physics problem.
American style: I found it very difficult to deal with this physics problem.
Chinese style: The general meeting is scheduled to be held this afternoon at three.
American style: The general meeting is scheduled to be held at three this afternoon.
Chinese style: She ran into her boyfriend yesterday morning in Fair Avenue..
American style: She ran into her boyfriend in Fair Avenue yesterday morning.
Chinese style: Having not finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping with her friends.
American style: Not having finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping with her friends.
Chinese style: All the students are in interested in joining the club.
American style: No student is interested in joining the club.
Chinese style: I do not understand what is he talking about.
American style: I do not understand what he is talking about.
Chinese style: There were three thousands of spectators watching the final match.
American style: There were three thousand spectators watching the final match.
Chinese style: I’ve got many homeworks to do.
American style: I’ve got a lot of homework to do.
Chinese style: I went shopping at CauseWay Bay yesterday and bought a trousers.
American style: I went shopping at CauseWay Bay yesterday and bought a pair of trousers.
Chinese style: There are more than four million peoples in Singapore..
American style: There are more than four million people in Singapore.
Chinese style: I feel boring.
American style: I feel bored.
Chinese style: Would you give me some advices before I go to the interview.
American style: Would you give me some advice before I go to the interview.
Chinese style: We went fishing last Saturday and John got five fishes.
American style: We went fishing last Saturday and John got five fish.
American style: I read ( saw ) it in the newspapers.
Chinese style: He is a liar, and you are one too.
American style: He is a liar, and you are too.
Chinese style: Open page 20 of your books.
American style: Open your books to page 20.
Chinese style: Our Chinese students are diligent.
American style: We Chinese students are diligent.
Chinese style: Don’t make the office out of order.
American style: Don’t leave the office in a mess.
Chinese style: I like to paint this door to black.
American style: I’d like to paint this door black.
Chinese style: I have a Chinese pen friend.
American style: I have a Chinese pen pal.
Chinese style: Give me a phone.
American style: Give me a phone call.
Chinese style: Is there any place for me in the car.
American style: Is there any room for me in the car.
Chinese style: Let’s play together.
American style: Why don’t you come over ?
Chinese style: I was very pleasant today.
American style: I had a very good time today.
Chinese style: He got 87 points in chemistry.
American style: He got an 87 in chemistry.
Chinese style: Chang is a popular name in Taiwan.
American style: Chang is a common name in Taiwan.
Chinese style: I’m a public servant.
American style: I work for the government.
Chinese style: She is pure.
American style: She is naive.
Chinese style: I have a question to you.
American style: I have a question to ask you.
Chinese style: This book deserves to read several times.
American style: This book deserves to be read several times.
Chinese style: I like red tea.
American style: I like black tea.
Chinese style: History repeats.
American style: History repeats itself.
Chinese style: I make a rule of going to bed early and get up early.
American style: I make a rule to keep early hours.
Chinese style: I went to the sea.
American style: I went to the beach.
Chinese style: The door was shut when I returned home.
American style: The door was closed when I returned home.
Chinese style: Shall we sit in that sofa ?
American style: Shall we sit on that sofa ?
Chinese style: This steak is soft.
American style: This steak is tender.
Chinese style: His new book will be sold well.
American style: His new book will sell well.
Chinese style: There’re a lot of sparrows stopping on the telephone lines.
American style: There’re a lot of sparrows sitting on the telephone lines.
Chinese style: He hit me strongly.
American style: He hit me hard.
Chinese style: My pay cannot support my living.
American style: My pay is not enough to live on.
Chinese style: He wants to establish a sweet home.
American style: He wants to establish a happy home.
Chinese style: Why don’t you take a driving license.
American style: Why don’t you get a driving license.
Chinese style: Last year I went to Seattle. I liked there very much.
American style: Last year I went to Seattle. I liked it very much.
Chinese style: My mother likes to drink thick tea.
American style: My mother likes her tea strong.
Chinese style: I think it will not rain tomorrow.
American style: I don’t think it will rain tomorrow.
Chinese style: Is your camera this kind ?
American style: Is your camera like this ?
Chinese style: His house was struck by thunder last night.
American style: His house was struck by lightning last night.
Chinese style: My grandmother lived to eighty-five.
American style: My grandmother lived to be eighty-five.
Chinese style: I have a lot of work to be done.
American style: I have a lot of work to do.
Chinese style: To drink too much is bad for one’s health.
American style: Drinking too much is bad for one’s health.
Chinese style: Today is hot.
American style: It’s hot today.
Chinese style: My father will be home today afternoon.
American style: My father will be home this afternoon.
Chinese style: What is the total sum ?
American style: How much does it come to ?
Chinese style: We changed our train at Woodland.
American style: We changed trains at Woodland.
Chinese style: I traveled to Europe.
American style: I made a trip to Europe.
Chinese style: I very like swimming.
American style: I like swimming very much.
Chinese style: Wait for your turn, please.
American style: Wait your turn, please.
Chinese style: What time is your watch.
American style: What time is it by your watch.
Chinese style: I don’t know what did he say.
American style: I don’t know what he said.
Chinese style: What do you feel now ?
American style: How do you feel now ?
Chinese style: What season do you like best ?
American style: Which season do you like best ?
Chinese style: Welcome you to Taiwan.
American style: Welcome to Taiwan.
Chinese style: Where is the capital of Australia.
American style: What is the capital of Australia.
Chinese style: He has a wide shoulders.
American style: He has a broad shoulders.
Chinese style: We enjoyed the cool wind.
American style: We enjoyed the cool breeze.
Chinese style: I bought this book with 50 dollars.
American style: I bought this book for 50 dollars.
Chinese style: He played all yesterday without working.
American style: He played all yesterday instead of working.
Chinese style: Don’t work too hard.
Yes, I won’t
American style: Don’t work too hard.
All right, I won’t
Chinese style: What will you do over the weekend ? I will play tennis with Tom on Sunday.
American style: What are you going to do over the weekend ? I am going to play tennis with Tom on Sunday.
Chinese style: My father bought me a black small leather wallet yesterday.
American style: My father bought me a small black leather wallet yesterday.
Chinese style: Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam in finishing his work on time.
American style: Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam to finish his work on time.
Chinese style: These thugs are quite capable to do really hasty things.
American style: These thugs are quite capable of doing really hasty things.
Chinese style:
I very enjoyed it.
American style: I really enjoyed it.
Chinese style: If you determine to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.
American style: If you are determined to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.
Chinese style: Please handle this gold watch carefully. It worths more than five thousand dollars.
American style: Please handle this gold watch carefully. It is worth more than five thousand dollars.
Chinese style: I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthily.
American style: I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthy.
Chinese style: I am the only son in the family. I have not brothers.
American style: I am the only son in the family. I have no brothers.
Chinese style: My borther has been busy in preparing for his final examination.
American style: My brother has been busy preparing for his final examination.
Chinese style: As the citizens of Hong Kong, we are necessary to help the police in their fight against crime.
American style: As the citizens of Hong Kong, it is necessary for us to help the police in their fight against crime.
Chinese style: The children were very dangerous as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten.
American style: The children were in great danger as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten.
Chinese style: Mr. Teow arrived at the office lately this morning.
American style: Mr. Teow arrived at the office late this morning.
Chinese style: Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go too.
American style: Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go either.
Chinese style: We have been waiting for half an hour. She has still not come.
American style: We have been waiting for half an hour. She has not come yet.
Chinese style: The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hardly to open it.
American style: The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hard to open it.
Chinese style: The sea was very rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.
American style: The sea was so rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.
Chinese style: It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do such many things in a day.
American style: It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do so many things in a day.
Chinese style: The three women quarrelled for more than an hour angrily outside the boutique.
American style: The three women quarrelled angrily for more than an hour outside the boutique.
Chinese style: You should describe what has happened detailly.
American style: You should describe what has happened in detail.
Chinese style: I received a letter from my sister two days before.
American style: I received a letter from my sister two days ago.
Chinese style: The driver, as well as four passengers, were injured in the head-on collision.
American style: The driver, as well as four passengers, was injured in the head-on collision.
Chinese style: More than one convict were sentenced to death.
American style: More than one convict was sentenced to death.
Chinese style: One of my students have sent me a birthday card.
American style: One of my students has sent me a birthday card.
Chinese style: Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that has ever existed in our school.
American style: Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that have ever existed in our school.
Chinese style: Reading detective stories are my favorite passtime.
American style: Reading detective stories is my favorite passtime.
Chinese style: “ Snow White and the seven Dwarfs “ are a very popular fairy tale.
American style: “ Snow White and the seven Dwarfs “ is a very popular fairy tale.
Chinese style: Five hundred miles are a long distance.
American style: Five hundred miles is a long distance.
Chinese style: Either you or he are the one who stole the watch.
American style: Either you or he is the one who stole the watch.
Chinese style: The quality of these products is more superior than that of the others.
American style: The quality of these products is superior to that of the others.
Chinese style: The living standard in Japan is higher than Korea.
American style: The living standard in Japan is higher than that in Korea.
Chinese style: My younger brother is taller than me.
American style: My younger brother is taller than I.
Chinese style: Which of the two girls is the most intelligent.
American style: Which of the two girls is more intelligent.
Chinese style: The patient felt much better in the morning than afternoon.
American style: The patient felt much better in the morning than in the afternoon.
Chinese style: What we need is the most perfect plan.
American style: What we need is a most perfect plan.
Chinese style: Which of these two shirts do you prefer more.
American style: Which of these two shirts do you prefer.
Chinese style: No sooner had I arrived home when it began to rain.
American style: No sooner had I arrived home than it began to rain.
Chinese style: Mike found it more easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a poem.
American style: Mkie found it easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a poem.
Chinese style: Charles loves Angel more than Simpson.
American style: Charles loves Angel more than Simpson does.
Chinese style: I saw where my mistakes lay and how to make up for them.
American style: I saw where my mistakes lay and how I could make up for them.
Chinese style: My archrival, Frankie, he scored very high marks in the last test..
American style: Frankie, my archrival, scored very high marks in the last test.
Chinese style: I felt very difficult to deal with this physics problem.
American style: I found it very difficult to deal with this physics problem.
Chinese style: The general meeting is scheduled to be held this afternoon at three.
American style: The general meeting is scheduled to be held at three this afternoon.
Chinese style: She ran into her boyfriend yesterday morning in Fair Avenue..
American style: She ran into her boyfriend in Fair Avenue yesterday morning.
Chinese style: Having not finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping with her friends.
American style: Not having finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping with her friends.
Chinese style: All the students are in interested in joining the club.
American style: No student is interested in joining the club.
Chinese style: I do not understand what is he talking about.
American style: I do not understand what he is talking about.
Chinese style: There were three thousands of spectators watching the final match.
American style: There were three thousand spectators watching the final match.
Chinese style: I’ve got many homeworks to do.
American style: I’ve got a lot of homework to do.
Chinese style: I went shopping at CauseWay Bay yesterday and bought a trousers.
American style: I went shopping at CauseWay Bay yesterday and bought a pair of trousers.
Chinese style: There are more than four million peoples in Singapore..
American style: There are more than four million people in Singapore.
Chinese style: I feel boring.
American style: I feel bored.
Chinese style: Would you give me some advices before I go to the interview.
American style: Would you give me some advice before I go to the interview.
Chinese style: We went fishing last Saturday and John got five fishes.
American style: We went fishing last Saturday and John got five fish.