3 You are going to write a blog post. Make notes to complete the planner B on page 124. 4 Write your blog post. Use the ideas in your planner. Look in magazines or on the internet and find two or three good photographs to go with your blog post.
How punctual are you? I have to say that when I was younger, (1) __being/coming___ on time didn’t use to be important. I used to keep people waiting all the time and never considered how impolite this was. I was often late for lessons because I (2) __would__ set the alarm and then switch it off when it went off and simply go back to sleep. I made arrangements with friends and then I would turn up half an hour late. I’m amazed people still invited me to things because I was never (3) __on__ time. Now that I’m older I’m nowhere near (4) __as__ irresponsible as I used to be. Thank goodness! I think it’s being at work that (5) __has__ changed me. If I’m late now, my boss gets angry, and I risk losing my job. I’ve also lost so many girlfriends in the past because of my time-keeping that now I’m really careful about (6) ___leaving__ the house in time to get somewhere. And also, I think I’ve learned to appreciate other people arriving when they say they will. I don’t like waiting for someone for ages and so I need to be more reliable myself. Mind you, (7) __getting__ up on time can still be a problem sometimes as I often forget to set the alarm!
It seems that more and more people nowadays are moving to the city, searching for employment, (1) entertainment and excitement. However, there are still many people who (2) yearn for a life in the countryside.
So, which is it? Do you crave the action of the city? Or is the country-life the only way for you? Here are a few pros and cons.
In cities there is no (3) stress of sights to see, museums to visit, concerts to go to, restaurants to eat at, art galleries to explore, and films and plays to see at the theatre or cinema. People have everything (4) reconnect easy access thanks to the transport system, or even within walking (5)distance. At the same time cities are filled with people and it is almost impossible to leave your house without seeing someone.
On the other hand, in the country you can escape the noise of traffic and the (6) shortage of crowds. You normally don’t rush in the countryside. The (7) pace of life is slower, more thoughtful. You slow down, but if you are up for it, that also allow you to better (8) within with your true self. Take a deep breath confident in knowing that the air you’re breathing is not contaminated by (9) Fumes created by cars and factories. Though, you may find yourself in deep boredom and your only (10) neighbours may be trees. So, it’s up to you to choice the life style perfect for you.
III. Complete the text with one word in each gap.
How punctual are you? I have to say that when I was younger, (1) __being/coming___ on time didn’t use to be important. I used to keep people waiting all the time and never considered how impolite this was. I was often late for lessons because I (2) __would__ set the alarm and then switch it off when it went off and simply go back to sleep. I made arrangements with friends and then I would turn up half an hour late. I’m amazed people still invited me to things because I was never (3) __on__ time. Now that I’m older I’m nowhere near (4) __as__ irresponsible as I used to be. Thank goodness! I think it’s being at work that (5) __has__ changed me. If I’m late now, my boss gets angry, and I risk losing my job. I’ve also lost so many girlfriends in the past because of my time-keeping that now I’m really careful about (6) ___leaving__ the house in time to get somewhere. And also, I think I’ve learned to appreciate other people arriving when they say they will. I don’t like waiting for someone for ages and so I need to be more reliable myself. Mind you, (7) __getting__ up on time can still be a problem sometimes as I often forget to set the alarm!
It seems that more and more people nowadays are moving to the city, searching for employment, (1) entertainment and excitement. However, there are still many people who (2) yearn for a life in the countryside.
So, which is it? Do you crave the action of the city? Or is the country-life the only way for you? Here are a few pros and cons.
In cities there is no (3) stress of sights to see, museums to visit, concerts to go to, restaurants to eat at, art galleries to explore, and films and plays to see at the theatre or cinema. People have everything (4) reconnect easy access thanks to the transport system, or even within walking (5)distance. At the same time cities are filled with people and it is almost impossible to leave your house without seeing someone.
On the other hand, in the country you can escape the noise of traffic and the (6) shortage of crowds. You normally don’t rush in the countryside. The (7) pace of life is slower, more thoughtful. You slow down, but if you are up for it, that also allow you to better (8) within with your true self. Take a deep breath confident in knowing that the air you’re breathing is not contaminated by (9) Fumes created by cars and factories. Though, you may find yourself in deep boredom and your only (10) neighbours may be trees. So, it’s up to you to choice the life style perfect for you.
Объяснение:
надеюсь