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わたしの会社では仕事の成果に基づいて昇進が決定される。
Promotions at my company are made on the basis of one's results.

The very best thing is good talk, and the thing that helps it most is friendship. - Henry Van Dyke

A: Did you play soccer yesterday?
B: Yes, and now I ache all over.
A: Do you play soccer regularly?
B: Yes, every week. I want to keep in shape.

A: What's wrong with you?
B: I don't know exactly. I ache all over.

A: I haven't been feeling well recently.
B: What's the matter? Do you ache all over?
A: No, just backache.
B: Where does it hurt?

It may be more important to have at least one person with whom we can share open and honest thoughts and feelings than it is to have a whole network of more superficial relationships - Dr. Blair Justice

Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. - George Eliot.

最近地震多いなー.
There're a lot of earthquakes recently.

A: It's time to have lunch. I think we should get something to eat.
B: Are you hungry?
A: Yes, I can eat a horse.
B: There's a new restaurant near here.
A: Is the food very hot?
B: It's kind of hot, but it's very tasty.
A: Let's go. My mouth is watering.

A: We have some chocolate cake for dessert.
B: Great! My mouth is watering.

Friends can never be family, but some of the things you go through can make you even closer. - Elvis Presley

Many things cause pain which would cause pleasure if you regarded their advantages. - Baltasar Gracian

A: Who do you think is the richest man in the world?
B: Off the top my head, I would say Bill Gate.

A: I don't think you planned your presentation very well.
B: No, I was speaking off the top of my head

A: What's the largest country in the world?
B: China, off the top of my head.

Read. Not just what you have to read for class or work, but to learn from the wisdom and joys and mistakes of others. No time is ever wasted if you have a book along as a companion. - Marian Wright Edelman

The motto should be: forgive one another; rather understand one another. - Emma Goldman

A: Are you going to get a raise?
B: No, my chances are slim.

A: How about your examination?
B: Not very good
A: Do you think you'll get into the university.
B: I'm not sure. My chances would be better if I had better grades.

A: What are your chances of getting a vacation?
B: I don't have a chance. There's too much work.

Only what you have not given can be lacking in any situation. - Marianne Williamson