Train sends newspapers to China.
Newspapers are sent to China by train.

How long have Helen and Robert been married?
When were Helen and Robert married?

When you phoned me, it was my lunchtime.
When I received your phone call, it was lunchtime.

I have not had a Chinese meal for 4 years.
The last time I had a Chinese meal was 4 years ago.

It is 2 years since we left school.
We have left school for 2 years.

I began to work for this factory 6 years ago.
I have been working for this factory for 6 years.

I have not been to the cinema for 2 months.
I last went to the cinema 2 months ago.

This is my first visit to Japan.
This is the first time I have visited Japan.

It was our six-hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
We drove for six hours from London to Edinburgh.

During their meal, they discussed what to do at the weekend.
While they were having their meal, they discussed what to do at the weekend.

Did they build the garage at the same time as the house?
Was the garage built at the same time as the house?

This is the orchestra's first performance outside London.
This is the first time the orchestra has performed outside London.

All preparations for the 28 SEA Games in Singapore have been completed so far. (PREPARE)

The surgeons tried their best to save his life, but unfortunately the operation was unsuccessful. (SUCCESS)

A recent survey has revealed that home computers do not weaken relationships within families but bring children and parents together. (SURPRISE-WEAK)

Teenagers always try to be independent of their parents. (DEPEND)

He wished the young couple a life of happiness. (HAPPY)

Are there any polluted rivers left in the world? (POLLUTE)

I have never been threatened like this before. (THREAT)

She always listens to what she is told with attention. (ATTENTION)

There is a great similarity between Harry and his twin brother. (SIMILAR)

His behaviour hasn't improved much. (BEHAVE)

At first, there was a lot of opposition from the parents of the children unable to attend. (ABLE)

Howlets Zoo in Kent is owned by John Aspinal, who is famous for his program of breeding endangered animals and reintroducing them into the wild. (DANGER)

Prosperity can come to those who work hard and stay determined. (PROSPER)