Archive For October 2007
some expressions about “wall”
on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 by Martin in Lang. Learning, Comments (0)
My brother decided to paint the walls of his bedroom white. (paint a wall) In ancient China, the officials’s houses were always surrounded by a very high brick wall. (a […]
some expressions about “light”
on by Martin in Lang. Learning, Comments (0)
She switched on the light by her bed and read for about an hour. (switch the light on / off) The light is on / off. The street lights come […]
collocations about “carpet”
on Friday, October 19, 2007 by Martin in Lang. Learning, Comments (0)
I lay the new carpet in the living room. (lay a carpet) She ruined the carpet in the living room when she dropped a tin of paint on it. (ruin […]
Expressions on “Floor”
on Sunday, October 14, 2007 by Martin in Lang. Learning, Comments (0)
I picked up a brush and swept the floor. (sweep the floor) I covered the floor with newspapers before I started painting the ceiling. (cover the floor with carpets/…) I […]
Expressions on “Ceiling”
on Thursday, October 11, 2007 by Martin in Lang. Learning, Comments (0)
The ceiling is so low that I can touch it without standing on a chair. (touch the ceiling, a high / low ceiling) Martin lays on my bed and stares […]
Some Expressions About “Room”
on Friday, October 5, 2007 by Martin in Lang. Learning, Comments (0)
I used to share a room with my brother/sister when I was young. (share a room) My uncle has a large house. He lets out one of the rooms to […]