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Old 21-Nov-2006, 16:52
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Default Mary over Linda,alienating,risk takiing,withdrawn,good English

a) I didn't believe that anyone could choose Mary over Linda -
serene, exquisite Linda.
  • This is an excerpt from a story about "matchmaker". What does it mean of choose Mary over Linda?
b) He's been alienating his family and engaging in illegal acts to
finance his gambling.
  • Is it a good English writing?
  • Can I say alienating his friends / his studies / his wife / his work?
c) 1) He's a adventurous man whom enjoys risk-taking.
2) Risk-taking is his hobby.
  • Are they good English writing?
  • What are the differences between risk taking and risk-taking?
d) Is being withdrawn a kind of charactor flaw?
  • Is it a good English writing?
e)
  1. Is it a good English writing?
  2. Is it a piece of good English writing?
  3. Is it good English writing?
  4. Is it good English?
  • Could you correct for me ?
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