1)The curtains opened and we saw beautiful scenery on the stage. 2) Nowadays people seldom receive letters, but they send e-mails a lot. 3) I have never liked cruel characters in books,I have always tried to have nothing to do with cruel people in life. 4) There was some red blood on the boy's finger. 5) We seldom sit in the stalls,we have no money for expensive seats . 6) John was thrilled by the idea. 7) William Shakespeare devoted himself to acting and writing plays. 8) They have always produced wine in this area.