He started drinking as if he had become out of control.

He reads the newspaper every day.

The power was disconnected, and the computer suddenly shut down.

He was surprised to the point of losing his screws.

His ears are very good, so he can hear distant sounds.

The first time I heard his name was at that party.

Recently, my tinnitus has been so bad that I decided to see a doctor.

There are many books in my room that I have bought but not read yet.

He has acquired the skill of speedreading, allowing him to read many books.

He finished reading the book by speedreading.