quiz

1.There was a pop quiz today.

2. He took part in a television quiz and won a prize.

Canada

1.After roaming around nearly half his life,he finally settled down in Canada.

2.His passport is proof that he comes from Canada.

minister

1.The Foreign Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart.

2.It is highly regrettable that the minister cannot be here in person.

continent

1. He traversed alone the whole continent of Africa from east to west

2. Light pollution exists on every continent except Antarctica.

baggage

1. They ticketed my baggage at the airport.

2. It seems someone brought my baggage.

chat

1. I find it quite boring to chat with those who are lacking in humour.

2. Of course, you can chat with each other, and you can also interact through animated actions.

scenery

1. I take my time going anywhere and enjoy the scenery whether it is a Monday or a Sunday.

2. The world under water is always full of wonder, beautiful scenery, mysterious creatures.

eastward 

1. Eastward flows the Changjiang River.

2. A study finds that each year, songs spread from one group of humpback whales to another, moving eastward from Australia to French Polynesia.

westward

1. They were enticed westward by dreams of gold.

2. It is proposed that the drift of the continents was vectored by westward forces.

upward 

1. The smoke wreathed upward.

2. Normally energy flows upward, as smaller fish are eaten by larger ones.

surround

1. Simple pleasures surround us on our walk through life.

2. That old professor loved to surround himself with young people.

harbor

1. The harbor was full of soldiers with green baggage.

2. I will not harbor unhealthy thoughts anymore.

measure

1. This measure is suited to some localities, but not to others.

2. Take a little time to measure up your chance before deciding.

aboard 

1. Everyone was soon aboard the plane.

2. If you plan to cruise, how many crew may be aboard?

eagle 

1. Eagle fell off the edge of the ground crack.

2. This strong eagle hunted for the food with his keen eyes, but what jumped into his view was just the endless snow.

within

1. It is within my power.

2. Which transportation can I take to go there within today?

border

1. Enemy troops raided our border areas.

2. At last the engine of my car sputtered out on the way to the border.

slight 

1. The only drawback to this approach is the slight risk of getting stale data.

2. When this slight disagreement was over, they were friends again, and as busy as possible in their several occupations of pupil and teacher.

acre

1. The house has half an acre of lawn.

2. Tell him to find me an acre of land.