surroundings

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"There was a crackling sound in the vicinity of my right ear."

"peaceful protest"

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

""Because of unforeseen circumstances, the school trip was cancelled." "

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

"The proximity of the heat source allowed it to be detected by the sensor."

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

"The postal service charged extra for deliveries to the outlying areas of the city. "