5.     Describing people

Face and Head                                                                      Nose

Pale-looking                                                                          Long sharp nose

Freckled cheeks                                                                    Hooked nose

Square jaws                                                                          snub nose

Pimply face                                                                          enormous nose

Sun-tanned skin                                                                    bulbous nose

Sunken cheeks

Wizened (old, shrunken and wrinkled with age)

Full of pockmarks

A fair complexion,     A dark complexion , A swallow complexion

 

7.     Describing people

Eyes / Eyebrows                                                                   Hair

   Bright sparkling eyes                                                              With lovely curls

   Eyes twinkling with mischief                                                    Wavy hair

   Bloodshot eyes                                                                      Neatly combed

    Small, beady eyes looking sly                                                           Plaited

    Dull, expressionless eyes                                                      Unkempt hair

    Eyes as red as burning coals                                                 Hair in a tangled mess

   Squinty eyes                                                                          Long, soft and silky hair

    Almond- shaped eyes                                                                        Hair sticking out

   Eyes that slant upwards

   Puffy eyes, Bulging eyes, small piggy eyes

 

Voice                                                                                        Shoulders

  A screeching voice                                                                  Broad muscular shoulders

  Loud and dictatorial                                                                 Narrow and sloping shoulders

  Deep, authoritative voice

  Dry and caustic

  Tremulous

 

8, Robbery

1.     He was shocked to see stacks of fifty-dollar banknotes and a revolver.

2.     Four masked robbers, armed with revolvers, rushed into the bank’s premises.

3.     They held up the staff members and three customers at gunpoint.

4.     There was a commotion as the robbers were gesticulating wildly and threatening to kill everyone.

5.     One jumped over the counter and forced the panic-stricken cashier to stuff the cloth bag with bank notes of various denominations.

6.     The robbers then rushed to a getaway car driven by an accomplice.

7.     Five police cars blocked all escape routes.

8.     The robbers knew they were cornered.

9.     They tried to smash through the police blockade.

10.  The loot was recovered intact.

11.  A crowd of onlookers was milling around the scene.

12.  They burst into applause and praised Tom for his bravery.

13.  The victims were too frightened to utter a word.

14.  The victims were panic -stricken when they realised that they were being held hostage by the robbers.

15.  The robbers fled in panic when they realised that the police was here.

16.  Beads of perspiration trickled down the forehead of the nervous robber.

17.  Two robbers smashed the glass displays and stuffed the gleaming jewellery into their bags as their accomplice stood guard over the frightened customers and staff.

18.  The suspicious looking man drew a gleaming knife from under his cloak, threatening his shocked victim.

19.   With a deadly glint in his eye, he motioned the victims to keep quiet.

20.  I sensed that something was amiss.

21.  The entire place was swarmed with policemen.

22.  Bullets whizzed inches over our heads.

23.  The little girl screamed at the top of her voice as she struggled with the robbers.

24.  My plea fell on deaf ears.

25.  He was found guilty of armed robbery and sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment.

26.  After studying the pattern of the robbery, a plan was hatched to catch the robbers.

27.  They foiled the robbery.

28.  I sprained my ankle during my struggle with a band of robbers.

29.  One of us made a dash to the police station.

 

9.Words and Phrases In composition writing.　　

 

1.     I had to see a doctor as I was running a high temperature and had a runny nose too.

2.     The labourers working in the hot sun were perspiring profusely.

3.     The whole room was splattered with blood. It was indeed a gruesome murder.

4.     We were relieved when Mother regained consciousness shortly after she had collapsed in the kitchen.

5.     The jug was already filled to the brim with water.

6.     Last evening, we had a sumptuous meal at the popular restaurant.

7.     After a long and tiring bus ride, we finally arrived at our destination.

8.     The wailing sirens could be heard in the distance and soon, the fire engines and ambulances were in sight.

9.     In the dark of the night, I could hear the howling of the wind and the strange noises made by different animals.

10.  The newly opened department store was packed with people yesterday.

11.  From the top of Mount Faber, we can have a clear view of the harbour.

12.  When I found no one at home and discovered that the whole place was in a mess, my imagination began to run wild.

13.  Immediately I ran for my life, but the killer was hot on my heels.

14.  When I was called up by the principal, I entered his office with mixed feelings.

15.  I still treasure fond memories of my happy childhood days.

16.  When all the excitement had died down, everyone returned to his seat and resumed work.

17.  I caught sight of Bob running at top speed to the tuckshop once the bell had gone.

18.  I don’t think you should keep the wallet. It should be returned to the rightful owner.

19.  Although it was not a big house, it was very well-furnished.

20.  It was only after much persuasion that Alice finally agreed to attend the party.

21.  After spending an enjoyable day at my friend’s house, I thanked her family for their hospitality and bade them

      farewell.

22.  I immediately gave him medical aid and tried to relieve him of his pain.

23.  Please consider the matter carefully before coming to a decision.

24.  Mother keep telling lazy Jack to study hard for the examination, but her advice fell on deaf ears.

25.  I had forgotten to study for the test, but by the stroke of luck, I managed to pass it.

26.  Hawkers selling the New Year delicacies had a roaring business before the festival.

27.  With extremely good results scored by the pupils, ‘Prize-giving Day’ was indeed a red-letter day for the entire school.

28.  He feasted his eyes on all the delicious food laid on the table.

29.  The children had a whale of a time at the tea party.

30.  The school is just a stone’s throw away from his house.

31.  I couldn’t understand how my pen could disappear into thin air.

32.  The poor beggar was so hungry that he simply gobbled up the food.

33.  Mother nodded in approval of my suggestion.

34.  Betty eyed the stranger with suspicion because he had been standing at the gate for more than an hour.

35.  The girl with long silky hair and smooth complexion is my sister.

36.  The little boy was numbed with cold as he begged in the streets on a winter night.

37.  That old man with the wrinkled face and toothless grin is my grandfather.

38.  I knew I was wrong, but my foolish pride held me back from apologizing to him.

39.  I always like to hear the waves splashing because they soothe and calm my nerves.

40.  From this window, I could have a picturesque view of the sea and the mountain.

41.  I lost my balance, slipped and fell with a loud crash and a heavy thud.

42.  Orville Wright climbed into the glider. The engine burst into life and the machine was soon in flight.

43.  Mary had to tell a white lie to save her friend from further embarrassment.

44.  The top pupil had all her answers at her fingertips.

45.   The boy told a cock and bull story to explain his naughty act, hoping to escape punishment.

46.  The throbbing headache that I have makes it difficult for me to concentrate on my work.

47.  To participate in the competition or not is a nagging problem for most of our Primary Six pupils.

48.  The disobedient son is a thorn in Mrs Li’s flesh.

49.  Mrs Poh could not afford to buy a radio for she had been living from hand to mouth.

50.  Wanli is a bull in a china shop. When he walks, he either knocks down something or brushes against somebody.

51.  Is a pencil missing from your pencil-box? Why raise a storm in a tea cup?

52.  That fat middle-aged lady waddled like a duck down the corridor.

53.  They felt a surge of embarrassment going through their bodies.

54.  Ali gave Ahmad a cold shoulder when he discovered that he had made an unfair remark about him.

55.  His hatred for his rival grew deeper.

56.  Like they say, every dog has its day.

57.  She was a very poor old woman, but she managed to keep her cottage spick and span and she always had a vase of flowers on her table.

58.  There was an old red cushion there, very worn and shabby.

59.  It was a cold and frosty night.

60.  His face turned red with embarrassment when everyone started teasing him.

61.  His face turned as red as an apple when he realised that his zip was open.

62.  There was a hive of activity during that day.

63.  The minutes ticked by as I waited for my friend.

64.  The peace and tranquillity of the park attracted many tourists.

65.  He was green with jealousy when he saw his girlfriend talking to another man.

66.  Then one day, tragedy struck. The volcano erupted and claimed thousands of lives.

67.  They listened to him with utmost interest.

68.  Then, before I could even flick an eyelash, they ran past me.

69.  As he put the flute to his lips, the music was like the clear call of summer birds in the evening.

70.  Soon, I realised that I had been walking in circles.

71.  Without uttering a word, he stalked off.

72.  I hit upon a bright idea on how to solve the difficult puzzle.

73.  We craned our necks to catch a glimpse of the superstar.

74.  People were bargaining at the top of their voices, in different languages, over the food price.

75.  When she peered over the wall, she saw a snake.