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1. She'd rather stay at home than go out.
2. Hardly had I left the house when he appeared.
No sooner had I left the house than he appeared. 
3. She spent 3 hours getting to the city centre.
4. She is interested in reading book./ She is fond of reading books.
5. Nana is used to crying when she meets with difficultites.
6. We managed to dig the Panama cannel.
7. I'd rather you didn't smoke here.
8. You don't have to send her message.
9. I would rather go shopping than play volleyball.
10. I'm fond of collecting stamps.

11. Would you mind if I borrowed your ruler?
12. Would you mind opening the door?
13. Nam is always forgetting his homework.
14. How long have you started working in that factory?
15. I suggest you should ask her yourself.