Yes because the say "long crack in the gray asphalt" Asphalt is a material used to make/pave roads and such. Therefore there is a real crack in the ground(with the ground being the asphalt).

Although generally interchangeable, I would say the difference is that reserve is more likely to be used for something that is limited or relatively limited by quantity, quality, etc. For example, hotels generally have rooms available so one would "book a hotel." For a international flight that fills up quickly "to reserve" makes a bit more sense. However, for a high frequency flight like SFO to LAX or Seoul to Jeju, to book a flight would make sense since there isn't as much problems with a "limited supply." I hope this answers your question :D Also, book and reserve can mean other things but since you were comparing the two I assume you were comparing the similar definitions of "to schedule" something/

Remember honorifics like Mr, Mrs, Ms, unless the other insists that it is fine to be on a first name basis(which is rare). Avoid use of slang. Speak clearly and enunciate. That's all I can think of for now :D

Thought to be first used in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" star crossed refers to the fate of the lovers. With the notion back then of fate being something handed to you by them heavens, star crossed refers to lovers fated for their love to be doomed. Basically when a lovers' love is "set in the stars" to be thwarted.

First notebook entry: Introducing myself

My name is Chen Chiao-Yu.
You can call me by my nickname, Seed. I come from Nantou, a beautiful county in Taiwan. I am currently an undergraduate in  at the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology and my major is Digital Media Design .

I want to learn English to know more about the world.
Can you help me?