Come Back with Thunder

P1  a clap of thunder; a face like thunder  An express train thundered through the station.  I would like to introduce you to my friend Mary.  Chocolate was introduced to Europe from Mexico.  She watched the film so many times that she could learn its script by heart.  The film is based on a true story.  The room price is based on the number of the people sharing it.

P2  He kept walking up and down the hallway all night long.  They said the secret of a happy marriage was a little bit of give and take.  There were a number of cottages scattered here and there across the hillside.  I am not prepared to comment at the stage.  final, closing, early, initial stage  She is so selfish that she doesn’t consider taking on any more work.

 His rise to fame in sport dated back to the early 1990s.  Proper planning is the key to success.  In the middle of the square stood a grotesque statue.  I was very impressed by/with the efficiency of the staff.  It’s a performance that’s sure to make/create an impression on the judges.  He gives the impression that he really doesn’t care.

P3  highly competitive,  think/speak highly of  The film was a massive hit at the box-office.  Staying at her desk until midnight has become her daily routine.  The talk show had high ratings right from the start.  The university received a high/low rating for the quality of its research.

P4  I can get a job if it doesn’t interfere with my schoolwork.  She was dubbed “Snow White” by the press.  It is the biggest fair ever.  Never ever say that again.  Children usually turn to their parents for help.  It turned out to be a mistake.  It turned out that there was a serious misunderstanding.

P5  The driver, as well as the passengers, was hurt. (along with, together with)  Company sales improved dramatically following a marketing campaign.  It took him one year to master Spanish.  It is (high) time that you tidied the classroom.

 He had a sudden flash of inspiration.  Dream is a rich source of inspiration for some writers.  He inspired many young people to take up the sport.  Police are appealing for witnesses to step forward.  You stepped on my toes/feet.  The chairman was forced to step down due to ill health.