Expressions for description

Sentences:
It is . . .
This is something . . .
It's something that you . . .
You can (verb) it.
You can (verb) with it.
You can use it to (verb).
It is used for V + ing.
You need it for V + ing.
You need/use it when . . .
If you want/need to (verb), then you can . . .

 
Questions:
 
Is it . . . ?
What do you do with it?
What is it made of?
What is it used for?
What's the difference between A and B?

>> I'm moving into a new home this weekend, so I decided to do some shopping to furnish the
place. I went to an appliance store not too far from my house, and I first bought a refrigerator for
the kitchen. You really can't live without one because you have to keep your food cold or frozen
so it doesn't spoil. Then, I bought a washer and dryer to clean and dry my clothes. I don't want
to go to a laundromat to do this every week like I used to do. Next, I bought a dishwasher. I
probably don't need one because I could wash my dishes by hand, but having a dishwasher can
make life easier. You simply put the dishes inside, add some dishwashing detergent, and turn
the machine on. Finally, I picked up a microwave oven. If I'm really in a hurry and don't have
time to cook, I can throw something in the microwave and heat it up quickly. I haven't purchased
everything I need to furnish my new place, but I think I have the basic appliances to make life
more comfortable for now.
 

Last week, I suddenly became really sick, and I was feeling a great deal of pain in my
side, so my father rushed me to the emergency room at the nearest hospital. I started
feeling a strong pain in my side, and there wasn't any sign that I was getting better. We
didn't feel that we needed to call an ambulance because we lived so close to the
hospital. When we arrived, my dad helped me into the emergency room, and the doctor
on duty realized I had appendicitis. I was quickly admitted to the hospital. A
nurse took my vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, and pulse) while my dad
filled out all the necessary paperwork. Soon thereafter, I was prepared for
emergency surgery. The surgery didn't last that long, but I felt sore afterwards. I was
released the following day from the hospital, and I was back on my feet in a couple of
days. No one likes to visit a hospital, but I'm glad we have them. Having good health
insurance is also extremely important because medical costs are so expensive. This is
particularly true for international students who are traveling abroad.
I usually go to the supermarket about once or twice a week to buy groceries. Since I do a lot of
shopping, I usually need a shopping cart to carry everything. I first stop by the deli counter to
pick up some sliced cheese. Then, I look for some fruits and vegetables in the produce
section, but I make sure they are fresh. My kids like milk, so I swing by the dairy section and
grab a few gallons of milk. Also, there are times when I don't have much time to cook, so I
usually pick up some microwaveable meals in the frozen food section. If the store is out of stock
of any of the items I need, then I drop by a different supermarket on my way home. I generally
pay with cash at the checkout counter.

Finding the ideal job often takes a lot of research and patience. First of all, one of the
first places to start is by talking to family and friends who might work for companies that
are presently hiring. If that doesn't help, then you might want to look in the local
newspaper under the classified ads to see if there are any job postings. You can
often post a copy of your resume there. Finally, attending job fairs held at colleges
or conventions might provide leads to job openings.

Recently, I needed to find a book for one of my classes at the university, but I didn't
know if the university library had it in their collection, so I went to the library Website and
searched for the book online. You can search the library database either by subject,
title, and author, and the Website will tell you if the book is checked in or check out by
another patron. In my case, the book was still available, so I went to the library the next
day and found it on the shelves using the library catalog number. I then went to the
circulation desk and checked the book out using my university ID card. In most
cases, students and faculty can check out books for up to one month, and you can
renew them if you still want to hang on to them. If you return them after that, then they
are overdue, and you have to pay a late fee. If you lose a book, then you have to pay to
cost to replace it. I often use the library and check out books instead of buying them if I
can. Borrowing books can save you money in the long run.

The new school semester just started, and I need some supplies for my classes. First, I have to
buy six textbooks, but they are so expensive, so I might buy the textbooks online if they are
available. I also need to pick up a good dictionary and thesaurus to help me improve my writing
in my English classes. I also have to read three novels. For my math and physics classes, I
need a calculator, and I have to buy several notebooks and 3-ring binders to organize my
homework and assignments. I also will buy some color pens and a yellow highlighter to mark
important points in my textbooks. However, if my textbooks are in good condition at the end of
the semester, I might be able to return them for a partial refund.