Academic English Cafe

Mr. Lee acknowledged the limitations of the article’s main argument.

The anthropology professor added a few more comments on historical analysis.

Atmospheric scientists alerted the government agency about the new ozone data.

The Nobel Foundation announced the Nobel Laureates in Economics, Peace, Literature, Chemistry, Physics, and Medicine.

The speech writer apologized for plagiarizing certain key phrases.

In 1954, lawyers argued the Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka case at the Supreme Court.

The students asked useful questions while reviewing for the final exam.

Some people asserted that it is too complicated to recycle, but most people realize it is simple.

Some other people claimed that they were the first to climb the mountain.

Through reading and writing, the literature students clarified their understanding of the poem.

The researchers commented on their findings for the human genome project.

The psychologists compared the twin studies with other sibling data to determine the influence of nature versus nurture.

The lecturer concluded with a review of the cinematic concepts discussed in class that day.

The losers contended that the game had been fixed and the score was invalid.

The leaders debated the ideal health care reform plan.

The financial advisors discounted this month’s unemployment figures as an anomaly in a bullish economy.

Dr. Patel, a medical statistician, emphasized the importance of accurate and timely data.

That poem equated love to the ocean because both are deep and vastly unknowable.

The city planners explained that building a train would ease traffic.

The nutritionist extolled the benefits of eating a healthy diet and exercising.

Meteorologists forecasted a snowy winter and an early spring.

In the early1800s, Chief Seattle foretold many of the present-day events.

Archeologists and linguists interpreted the ancient tablets as important.

The journalist interviewed over 30 local residents for the article on community building.

In the courtroom, the defendant justified his actions.

The librarian mentioned at least 5 other relevant journals.

The president of the company ordered that arbitration take place before a strike.

Dr. Smith, an epidemiologist, offered a new interpretation of the data.

Doctors predicted the patient would make a full recovery.

 The candidates promised to improve the situation.

Mathematicians proved the theorem is valid.

The teacher questioned the students' understanding of the Socratic Method.

The playwright quoted Confucius, “A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.”

Both job interviewers recommended that the applicant be hired.

Copernicus refuted the theory that the earth is in the center of the solar system.

Each storyteller related their own version of the fairy tale.

At the board of directors meeting Mr. Jones, the chief financial officer (CFO), reported on the expenses incurred during the fiscal year. 

Audience members at the concert requested two encores.

During the review, the students restated some key ideas to make sure they understood the material.

Ms. Garcia said the literary essay would count 25% of the grade.

The musicians sang every verse of the song.

The valedictorian spoke to the graduating class.

Visitors to the area stressed the importance of continuing to support the survivors of this natural disaster.

The librarian suggested searching in a few more databases that specialize in English literature.

Economists surmised the causes were interrelated.

Philosophers such as Plato thought about how form related to substance.

The museum curator told the story of each piece of artwork.

The marine biologist wondered about the impact of overfishing on the fish population.