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Asian countries have learned many things from western countries .
Asian countries have learned a great deal from western countries.
The use of many things often sounds unnatural. Instead, use a lot, a great deal, etc : ‘She said
that she had a lot to do.’ ‘In just one or two sessions you can learn a great deal.’
Note also the phrase all about: ‘The best person to ask is David – he knows all about tropical
plants.’ ( = he knows everything about ... )
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I was thinking if you would like to have lunch before visiting the museum.
I was wondering if you would like to have lunch before visiting the museum.
To introduce a polite request or invitation , use I was wondering if/whether: ‘I was wondering if
you’d like to play tennis on Saturday.’ ‘Sally was wondering whether you could give her some
advice.’
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We should spend more time thinking why people do such terrible things.
We should spend more time thinking about why people do such terrible things.
While she was away, he often thought on her.
While she was away, he often thought about her.
think about sb/sth (= give a lot of thought to): ‘She’s worried about her father and can’t stop
thinking about him.’ ‘Have you ever thought about what you’d like to do for a living?’ ‘You look
serious - what’re you thinking about?’
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