Get Me Out of Here Although many people say there are great opportunities in a big city, the life here is not good for me. First, people do not have enough free time because they are too busy with work and appointments. Parents and their children do not come home to eat lunch together. Some employees go to work before the sun comes up and return home after dark. Because of their schedules, families only spend time together on the weekend.
Second, driving is necessary. Everyone must use a car to go to school or work or the store. I have to drive my children to school, and after school we go to soccer practice or to other activities.
Because there is usually a lot of traffic, I have a lot of anxiety. Third, the cost of living is very expensive. Like many families, my family lives in an apartment because we cannot buy a house here. Also, people must spend a lot of money for entertainment.
A visit to the aquarium costs twenty dollars for each ticket. In the future, I hope that I can live in a small town with friendly people. I want a house, a garden and a peaceful life. Maybe if I am lucky, my dream will come true, and I will move to a small town.
Respond to the paragraph by answering the questions in full sentences. Vhat three main reasons does the author give to support her opinion? Vould you prefer to live in the city or the country?
Examine the organtzation of the paragraph by answering the questions below. Then compare your answers with a partnen 1. How many main reasons does the writer give?
Underline the concluding sentence fwice. Does it restate the idea in the topic sentence? Do you agree with any of the points the writer makes? Rhetorical Focus Part 2 An experience is something that happened to you or someone else.
Opinion: You have to be tough to live in Chicago. Fact: Winters in Chicago are very cold. Explanation: lt is not easy to deal with thoie cold, windy days. P, i Read each opinion and the reasons that support it.
Write Fact, Explanation, ot Experience next to each reason. Tokyo is the most technologically advanced city in Asia. FacN a. In Tokyo, most people have cell phones and many buildings are equipped with wireless technology. I rode the subway in Tokyo for many years, and it never broke down. Some subway stations in Tokyo can handle more than a million passengers a day because of the use of computers.
Hawaii has the best surfing beaches in North America. If you have never surfed in the Hawatian Islands, you cannot be a world-class surfer because Hawaii is the benchmark by which other beaches are evaluated. I got hooked on surfing after just one afternoon of surfing there. Storm waves can rise as high as 20 feet with a face of up to 50 feet.
There is no better city to visit than Istanbul. People in Istanbul are friendly and always willing to help their neighbors. Bridges connect the neighborhoods of Istanbul so that it can exist in both Europe and Asia at the same time. Then add one reasofr a fact, explanation, or experience to support the opinion given.
I do not want to live in Chicaao because of the high cost of living. Housina in Chi io verv exoensive. In my opinion, has some of the friendliest people. I believe that is a very beautiful place to live. Then write your first draft of an opinion paragraph about the best city to live in. Answer the questions on the checklist. You may also write cornments or questions on your partner's draft. Then tead your partner's comments on your first dtaft.
Write answers in complete sentences in the lines provided. Does the paragraph have a topic sentence that expresses an opinion about the topic? Does the paragraph include any facts to support the writer's opinion? What facts does it include?
Does the writer need to provide more reasons to support the opinion? What kinds of reasons? Io Does the paragraph have a concluding sentence that restates the writer's opinion and comments on it in some way? Editing involves making changes to your writing to improve tt and correct mistakes. There are harvest festivals ever:y autumn. There are no mosquitoes at this altitude.
There is, a large leKg'neaf Maraca'ibo. Practicing with there l'slthere are Write is or a,re inthe blanks to complete the sentences below.
There t6 a parade of children holding flowers. There a Iot of music in the streets. There many nightclubs. There not many cars on the road, but you might see bicycles. There no airport in my city. There not much wind, so people prefer this beach. Bad weather is not in the South. There ie no bad wealher in lhe oulh.
Houses are not on the island. Colorful birds are in the jungle. Many international restaurants are downtown. Many vendors are on the beach.
A lot of good seafood is along the coast. Language Focus I? Tourists are attracted I to the coast because the fishinq ii fantastic. Note that in each example , because of and because give a reason after Because of and because can also appear before the statement. Htence below. This city is a good place for young people because of the world-class nightclubs.
There is a lot of diversity many people from Europe and Asia moved to Braztl during the past fwo centuries. Many people retire to warmer climates the weather. Gardening is popular there the valley has ideal conditions for roses. A lot of people go there the gourmet food. I want to live in a big city beca use of lhe cultural life. My city is beautiful because of 3. My city is interesting because 4. I would like to live in a small town because 5. I do not want to live in a big city because of 6.
The best city to live in is because of :i! There are seven mistakes. Rio is important to me because of my family still lives there. However, I think anyone who moves there will agree it is a wonderful place. That is because Rio has something for every personality. First there is the people. Rio is famous because of many beautiful people live there, especially in the beach neighborhoods, such as Ipanema.
The city is very fun during the Carnaval when Braztlians dress up in costumes and dance in the streets and nightclubs. Rio is also beautiful because its location. There is a lot of beaches, and they are full of activity every day. The scenery is spectacular as well. You can see great geological formations, such as the granite mountain called Sugar Loaf, and on another peak named Corcovado, you can see an enormous statue that looks over the city. Brazll also has many varieties of music because the many cultures and traditions.
Finally, there are also a place for people who enjoy tranquility. The botanical gardens are filled with exotic varieties of plants and animals. So Rio de Janeiro is a place with many different faces. It can be beautiful, crazy, and peaceful depending on your mood. Editing your first draft and rewriting Review your paragtaph for mistakes. IJse the checklist below. Then write a ftnal draft. Did you use fhere islth'ere' are to,introduce the existence or location of something or someplace?
J Z Did you use because to give reasons with statements? Did you use because of to give reasons with noun phrases? Write Fa. The Guggenheim museum is the most interesting building in New York City. The tilted corkscrew shape of the buildins is unlike anything else in the city. It was designed by the architect, Frank Loyd Vright. The first time I saw the Guggenheim, I was so amazed that I spent an hour just looking at the building from the outside.
Many visitors have trouble focusing on the artwork because they are distracted by the intensity of the architecture. People spend too much money on personal appearance, a. People spend billions annually on cosmetics.
People want to look good, but they are spending money that could be used for more important purposes such as education or a home. Cesmetic surgery is becoming more and more costly as the variety of procedures increases. My brother-in-law had to work overtime because his wife spent a Iot of money on clothes, and jewelry, so he owed a lot of money on his credit cards.
The human body is 98 percent water. Lack of fresh drinking water causes major health crises in some countries every year. Not only is water important for drinking, washing and bathing, it is also important for growing food. Gold exists in Siberia. Penguins are not in Florida. No cure exists for cancer. Many stories exist about the first blue-eyed tribes that lived in Argentina. Beautiful terraced hillsides are in China. Many people learn English their jobs.
Many young people go out in the evening they like to listen to music. Our food is hot we use a Iot of chilies. Most people do not have private boats they are very expenslve. A lot of people become English teachers the opportunities to travel. Before you begin to write, review the following time management strategy. Then think of reasons why each might be good. Then choose the best age for your paragraph. Did you include facts, explanations, and personal experiences to support lion? I S Did you use because of and because correctly when giving reasons?
Did yo,u,capitalize the first letter of each sentence and:put end L. Are pets good companions? Interview a friend, classmate, ot relative about his or her views orl one of the topics above.
Take notes during the interview to use for your patagtaph. Then write an opinion paragraph on one of the topics above, but from your friend's point of view. In this chapter, you will write a ttarrative paragraph tbat tells the story of an event in your life.
Exeicise 1 Thinking about the topic Discuss the picture with a partner. Describe the man in the photograph.
How does he feel? What do you think he is doing? A deadly poisonous snake called a Green Mamba has entered the house and chased the guests outside. The host has summoned "the snake-mafl" to come and take the unwelcome visitor away. What happens next? Y softly. He threw away the pole. He took the sack off his shoulder with his free hand. He lifted the great still twisting length of the deadly green snake and pushed the head into the sack.
Then he let go the head and bundled the rest of the creature in the closed sack. Dahl, R. The snake-man talked to the snake. The snake-man pinned the snake to the floor with his bare hands. The snake was moving around as the snake-man held it in his hand.
The snake jumped around after it was in the sack. The snake-man seemed afraid as he held the sack with the snake in it. Then discuss youf answers with a pattttet 1. What did the snake-man do to keep the snake calm while he was preparing to catch it? Vhat did the snake do after the snake-man caught it? Why didn't the snake-man just kill the snake? Exercise 5 , Freewritinq Write for ten minutes on the topic below.
Don't wofry about making mistakes. In "The Snake-Man" the author describes an experience that required courage. Have you ever done something that challenged you? It does not have to be something dangerous; it can be something that simply made you nervous, such as speaking in front of an audience.
Exeieise",l,', Brainstorming ideas A. Review your freewriting exercise. Then choose two experiences you have llrad that challenged you or required courage.
Write them in the chiafi below. Then answer the questions for each experience in note form. Experience 1 Experience 2 1. When did the experience take place? How long did the experience last?
Where did the experience take place? What clear and specific memories do you have of the experience? Choose one experience from the chaft that you would most like to write about. Often a single event in a single place is easier to describe than something that took place over a long period of time or at marry places.
Describe to youf pattnet the event you chose. With a partneg brainstorm additional descriptive words to complete each sentence. I ran, cried, fell, 4. The experience me. Choose five words you wrote in Part A and use them to write five additional sentences about your experience. Like other kinds. The topic sentence tells the reader what the story will be about. Concluding Sentence : The concluding sentence "wraps up" the story. Reading a student paragraph Read the student paragraph. What made the hamburger memorable?
My favorite soccer team was visiting from Mexico, so I went to the hotel to get autographs from some of the players. When I got there, I waited outside for a long time because I was very nervous.
Finally, I told my legs to start moving, and I went up to my favorite striker, Sergio Verdirame, and asked for his autograph. My voice was trembling, but I controlled it. He stopped to listen to me, and then an amazing thing happened. He invited me to his table for dinner. I could not believe it! Suddenly I was sitting across the table from Sergio Verdirame!
I ordered a big hamburger with everything on it except onions. When the food came, my hands were shaking, and I could not eat or talk. After a while, I took a deep breath and said to myself, "Hey, this happens just once in your life. They were really great guys, and we had a good time laughing and joking together. That was the most delicious hamburger I ever ate in my life because I was eating it with my idol.
Respond to the paragraph by answering the questions below in full sentences. Why did the writer go to the hotel? How did the writer deal with the challenge? Have you ever had a similar challenge? Examine the organization of the patagtaph by answering the questions below. Then compare your answers with a parttten 1, Underline the topic sentence.
Read the following events from the story. Number them in the order in which they occurred. The writer ordered a hamburger. The writer was very nervous and his hands were shaking. The writer asked the soccer player for his autograph. Sergio Verdirame invited the writer to have dinner. The writer overcame his fear and enjoyed his dinner. In the concluding sentence, the writer explains what made him happiest. Which sentence best describes his final comment?
He was able to eat a very good hamburger. He was able to spend time with his favorite soccer player. He was able to overcome his fear of speaking to his heroes. He finally got an aLrtograph from his favorite player. Then use the form below to write an outline for your narcative paragraph. Topic Sentence What is the story about? Where and when did it take place? Supporting Sentences What happened first?
What happened next? What else happened? How did the experience end? Concluding Sentence What was important about the experience?
How did it affect you? How did the author feel iust before his wild experience? Something Wild For my 25th birthday, ffiy favorite uncle gave me a gift certificate to go skydivin g at a special place near Miami. I was happy because I wanted to do something wild. On the day of my jump, I woke up with a crazy feeling in my stomach.
I could not eat breakfast because of the nerves. After we arrived at the place, I had to sign a lot of papers because of the risk involved. I signed them quickly because I did not want to think about the danger.
Before I knew it, I was on the plane with my parachute on my back. The only thing I could think was, "What am I doing? I put my right foot over the edge and waited for the signal I was shouting, and I could feel adrenaline running through me. Nearby, there was another guy taking photos. I like to take photos too. Then the parachute opened, and the next five minutes were the most incredible moments of my life. I was floating completely free, like a bird. A11 my problems were gone, and I could see the curve of the earth, the ocean, and faraway clouds off the shore.
It was awesome. Those wonderful moments helped me to realize that I am the kind of person who likes to take risks, and I hope I always will be. Respond to the patagtaph by answering the questions below in full sentences. Why did the author iump out of an airplane? How did the author feel while in the air? Vould you like to do the same thing? Examine the organrzation of the essay by answering the questions below. Then compare youf answers with a parttten 1. How does the author feel about jumping out of an airplane?
Does the event take place in one location? Cross out one sentence that is not directly related to the topic sentence of the paragraph. Write an S next to sentences that have sensory details. Write an E next to the sentences that have emotional details.
The morning mist brought in the smell of the ocean. The dates were sticky and sweet, and they were a delicious compliment to the hot, bitter tea. I felt a sharp pain in my ankle, and I recognized the sting of a jellyfish. Our guide had an interesting fashion sense.
He wore Nhe eame khaki? The flower garden was delightful. The alley had not been taken care of for many years and it was in bad shape. My father taught me to swim in a river behind our house. My mother's kitchen was everyone's favorite room. Use emotional details to support the following sentences. I would like to forget my first job interview. I wae 60 nervoue my hande were wel. I met my girlfriend on the Internet. At first, I did not like the new puppy, but after awhile I changed -y mind.
I began to walk down the aisle towards my future husband. I walked into the cold dark cave. The test was over, and I had earned the highest score. I I :,: ii: :;,:! Then number them in the order you think they occurred. Use the sequence words and phrases as clues. A few years zgo, my lwo older brothers andl went trekking in the mountains. Finally, I found the muddy trall, and we made it back to our base camp.
Soon we were hiking through thick pine forests. After that experience, I realized it is very important to be careful when hiking in the mountains. A little while Iater, we stopped to eat, and my oldest brother said we should turn around because we were losing the trail in the snow. Eventually, it began to snow, and visibility became poor. Going back down the mou ntain was harder because it was icy and slippery, and we could not find the way.
Then write the first draft of a natrative essay about a challenge you faced. You rrnay also write cofiunents or questions on your partner's draft. Then tead youf partner's comments on your first draft, and revise it as necessary. I wae interested in Astronomy. She an umbrella, some sandwiches, and a thermos of hot, sweet tea. N7e for help ,, and a helicopter to rescue us.
There I22 people at the wedding. After I my host family, I less worried. There are ten mistakes. Two years ogo, my friends and I decide to go to a special temple in my country. We wake up very early in the morning that day. We brought some fruit and drinks for breakfast. After we ate our fruits, we want to climb the mountain. We got to the temple about 10 a. It was very beautiful. We stay there and talked, but after a while, we wanted to hike some more. We did not brought food, but we had some water, and we started climbing.
We become tired, but we did not wanted to stop. We was thirsty too, but we did not had enough water. Finally we met some people and they gave us drinks and helped us. That day, I learn to be very careful when I go hiking in the mountains.
Language Focus. We were not laughing at the comedian's jokes. She was not watching. Vhat were you doing last night at 6 p. Vhat were you doing this morning at I0 a.
Then rewrite the sentences replacing the simple past with the past continuous where it is more approp rtate. I lived in Paris when I had a tercible car accidenr. I worked on my paper and u. A stranger stood in the doorway u. In those days I worked and went to school, so I didn't have much free time. There are nine mistakes. My scuba diving teacher was having a big surprise: I wasn't knowing how to swim. In fact, I had abigfear of water.
When I was a child, my parents tried to help me, so they make me take many swimming courses. Although I try hard, I did not learning to swim. When I enrolled in the scuba diving course, I was still afraid of water.
Every day when I entered the swimming pool, I battle with my fear. Was it only one color? What did you store in the box? Where did you move? When I left Ontario, my aunt gave me a special box.
The box was made of cedar wood, and it was painted bright red. When I opened it, it played a beautiful waltz. I kept this box on my dresser and I used it to store my photographs.
Unfortunately, I lost my beautiful box when I moved to Vancouver, but I will always remember it and my aunt who gave it to me. Part 4 Part 5 Exercise 1 p. I am fond of my house plant. It has broad green leaves and delicate, white flowers. I bought a straw hat at a music festival. It was not expensive, but I liked it because it was practical and attractive. I bought my mug at a small tourist shop at the Phoenix airport. I love my red racing bicycle. No one understands why I still wear my torn, old jeans.
If I could only save one thing from a fire, it would be my big, comfortable reading chair. My mother gave me her precious ruby ring. My classmates are friendly. My parents are intelligent. My neighbors are helpful. My cousins and I are athletic. I am serious. There is a clock on my desk. My father is a businessman.
Someone who writes novels is a novelist. There is a supermarket downtown. Someone who designs houses is an architect. I do not need to spend a lot of time focusing it. It has automatic focus. People do not have to wait a long time for me to take their picture. In addition, its lens is powerful. I can photograph a person and scenery, and both are clear when I print the 2 finals final pictures. Another feature allows me to delete 3 pictures blurry blurry pictures.
I save a lot of money because I do not have to print ugly pictures. I am very excited about my new camera because it is convenient 4 and easy, and I can take 5 interestings interesting pictures with it.
I expect to have a lot of fun with it. I am reading Pride and Prejudice. In the photograph, the person is holding a newborn baby. Laura went to Italy and Spain for a while.
It is a picture of Mount Rushmore. The water flows through the Amazon Rain Forest. Our room looked out over the Pacific Ocean. We planted a vegetable garden behind the house. Friendly people are usually happy. She has a different idea. My favorite books are historical novels. The class is upset about the math test. My twin brother owned a silver sports car. My best friend has a married older sister. The dead man was a history teacher. This tiny object is actually a powerful and expensive computer.
I have a cactus plant and a beautiful Siamese cat. There is a pine tree next to the red brick house. My parents gave it to me as 1 a wedding gift right before I married my husband. This carpet is made of wool and silk. It is rectangular in shape, and it has a gold fringe along the borders. The colors of my carpet are mostly dark red on a cream- colored background, but there are also blue and 2 browns brown designs woven into it.
In the center of the carpet, a round medallion is decorated with 3 exquisites exquisite lines and curves. The carpet is not 4 thick and soft, but it is lovely to look at. I keep it in my living room because it reminds me of my 5 parents wonderful wonderful parents, and the 6 country beautiful beautiful country where it was made. She lives in Manhattan and has an active imagination. He is a typical New Yorker because he is always busy and difficult to reach.
Charlie Ravioli drinks bottled water and eats grilled chicken and fruit. These are typical habits of New Yorkers. He is an aggressive player and is good at scoring goals.
He likes soccer because it requires teamwork, and he is good at it. He participates in basketball and he swims. He plays on one team to mess around with his cousins and friends.
He plays on the other team to be a more serious player. It has regular practices with special plays. He gives many examples of the sports that he enjoys. I am an athletic guy. The author is stubborn, and mules are stubborn, too. She does not take advice. She does not change her mind easily.
She defends her opinions. Other people might get upset because she says what she thinks. I am a stubborn person. The supporting details will give examples of ways that she is stubborn. She gives three main examples: she did not take advice about a job; she did not change her mind about the color car she wanted; and she told her opinion of a woman she did not like.
She insisted on buying a white car even though it was inconvenient and she had to drive very far to get it. My life is not always easy but I am proud to be a strong and stubborn woman. She tells her feelings about being stubborn. The author likes being stubborn. She feels that it is a sign of strength. No one can make her change. The author will give examples of the sports that he plays. He is aggressive and can score goals when he plays soccer. Playing sports is the thing that I enjoy most, and I especially like soccer because I feel happy when my team and I play well together.
He mentions that he especially likes soccer, and gives another reason why. For example, he always greets patients in a friendly way. For example, I have trouble sleeping at night because they are playing loud music. For example, she tells funny stories about her family.
For example, he runs away when his mother calls him. For example, she can sing and play the guitar. I have two jobs. I go to school full-time.
There are science and art museums. There is a very nice zoo. Cell phones are useful for finding people in airports. Cell phones are useful for calling for help if your car breaks down.
She has long black hair. She has big brown eyes. They let us borrow their tools. They often invite us for dinner. My cousin writes for the local newspaper. Most of my classmates take the bus to school.
My best friend lives near me. The children in my neighborhood love to play in the park. Vanessa and Rita 1 is are musicians. Vanessa is a piano player and Rita 2 play plays the guitar. Vanessa and some other girls in her class 3 is are guest performers at churches and other events nearly every weekend. This 4 are is good practice for them because they 5 wants want to play professionally one day. My other sister, Rita, is younger than Vanessa.
She is not ready to perform yet, but she 6 play plays the guitar very well. She usually 7 perform performs at family parties. They 8 works work hard. Every day when they 9 comes come home, they are tired, but sometimes they play music for us at home. We 10 feels feel lucky to have such talented people in our family. They worry about their grades. Many of them are living away from home for the first time.
An organized person can find things easily. An organized person gets more work done. I had a lot of friends. I lived at home with my parents, and I did not have to work.
My first computer broke, so I bought a new laptop. The laptop never worked properly, and finally I had to return it to the store where I bought it.
You can go scuba diving. You can go surfing in the waves. Writing a good paragraph takes time and patience. Careful drivers look before turning. A tourist takes a lot of photographs. My hometown has many temples and shrines. A hero saves people. My cell phone takes pictures. An honest friend never 1 lie lies about anything. She 2 tell tells you, for example, if she 3 disagree disagrees with you on an issue. When you ask for advice, she tells you the truth even if it is difficult. If you 5 does do something bad, she 6 do does not hesitate to give you sincere feedback.
This honesty 7 result results in trust between you and your friend. In short, honesty 8 are is the most important characteristic that I look for in a friend. You should hit it with anything you have. You should not hit it in the nose. You should stay away from sandbars or areas with steep drop-offs. Part 2 Exercise 3 p. They think that roses will be difficult to grow.
Roses need rose food, plenty of sunshine, and water. Rose plants lose their leaves and flowers in winter, and they might look dead. Roses are royalty among flowers. If you continue to take care of your roses in this simple way, they will produce beautiful flowers year after year. Five: review your travel plans and activities; make a list; gather your items; pack; review your list. Many people like to swim while they are on vacation. It is worthwhile to take your time when you pack your suitcase because a well-packed suitcase is the secret to a good travel experience.
The writer suggests that a well-packed suitcase will help you have a good vacation. Step 1: Think about what kind of car you need and how much you can spend. Step 2: Learn about different types of cars and prices. Look on the Internet and in newspapers to learn about your choices. Step 3: Go to car dealerships and test drive the cars you are interested in. Step 4: After you find a good car, you will have to bargain about the price.
Do not pay the first price they ask. After you agree, you can fill out the paperwork, and the car is yours. You do not want to forget an important item when packing for your trip.
The author suggests packing colors that match. The author suggests packing large items first in order to make sure they fit. You should check your list to make sure you have not forgotten anything, like your swimsuit. This and other disasters and inconveniences can be avoided if you follow certain steps when packing your suitcase. The author warns readers about what might happen if they do not pack carefully. First, 2. After 4. Later, 5.
Finally, Part 4 Exercise 1 p. Fill water bottles and put them in the freezer the night before. Dress in comfortable clothing and sneakers or sandals. Debug your hard drive periodically.
Replace the water in the tank every week or two. Do not leave the fire unattended. You must use a bulb with the correct wattage. You should not change the bulb before turning off the light. You must fill out an application. You should not arrive late to the job interview. You must not cheat. You should eat a healthy breakfast on the day of the test. You should not drive fast. You must turn on your windshield wipers and your headlights. Buy a good fishing rod.
Warn the patient before you give him an injection. Speak English with your classmates. Type in your log-in ID and password. Jog slowly at first. It will help you to have more control over your time.
First, you need to figure out how you actually spend your time. Include activities like talking on the telephone or buying a cup of coffee. Your list will be quite long.
Then find the activities that you can eliminate from your daily routine. It may be hard to give up a trip to the coffee shop, but you can do it. You 4 must going must go to work, so you cannot eliminate that item, but you will probably find other items that are not necessary. You 5 should dropped should drop those unnecessary activities to make time for more important things. Next, prepare a schedule for yourself. Make a schedule that you can follow. If you follow these steps and manage your schedule carefully, you will have a happier, more organized life.
Next, OR Then 4. Then OR Next, 5. They are calm but energized. Seattle started as a wild pioneer town, and has now become a city where airplanes and computer software are built. It has mountains, lakes, glaciers, and rainforests. Da Lat is a paradise because it has beautiful scenery, a pleasant climate, and many exciting activities.
Fact b. Explanation c. Experience d. Fact 2. Explanation b. Fact c. Fact 3. Fact Exercise 4 p. Brazil When I was there, I made many new friends, and everyone was so hospitable. Rome The architecture is stunning. Charlottesville, Virginia The cost of living is very low. The climate is pleasant with occasional fog. They can walk along the boulevards, sit on the benches in the flower parks, stay at excellent hotels, eat delicious food at restaurants, listen to music, and meet other couples.
The city has beautiful gardens, boulevards, and lovely French colonial architecture. They can go out to restaurants and listen to music. In Vietnam, the best place to spend a honeymoon is the beautiful mountain city called Da Lat. The author would prefer to live in a small town. The author dislikes living in a big city. The author mentions the busy city lifestyle, the need for a car, and the expensive cost of living in cities.
The author has to drive her family to different places and spend a lot of money. The author wants to live in a small town. Although many people say there are great opportunities in a big city, the life here is not good for me.
Three 3. Maybe if I am lucky, my dream will come true, and I will move to a small town. The concluding sentence does not mention the idea that city life is not good for the author. Instead it restates the idea in the previous sentence: that the author would like to move to a small town. There are no houses on the island. There are colorful birds in the jungle. There are many international restaurants downtown. There are many vendors on the beach. There is a lot of good seafood along the coast.
My city is beautiful because of the many trees and the clear blue skies. My city is interesting because it has people from all over the world. I would like to live in a small town because it is safer than the big city. I do not want to live in a big city because of the pollution. The best city to live in is Vancouver because of the wonderful people. Rio is important to me 1 because of because my family still lives there. However, I think anyone who moves there will agree it is a wonderful place.
That is because Rio has something for every personality. First 2 there is there are the people. Rio is famous 3 because of because many beautiful people live there, especially in the beach neighborhoods, such as Ipanema. The city is very fun during the Carnaval when Brazilians dress up in costumes and dance in the streets and nightclubs.
Rio is also beautiful 4 because because of its location. The city is on the Atlantic Ocean. The scenery is spectacular as well. You can see great geological formations, such as the granite mountain called Sugar Loaf, and on another peak named Corcovado, you can see an enormous statue that looks over the city.
Brazil also has many varieties of music 6 because because of the many cultures and traditions. Finally, 7 there are there is also a place for people who enjoy tranquility. The botanical gardens are filled with exotic varieties of plants and animals. So Rio de Janeiro is a place with many different faces.
It can be beautiful, crazy, and peaceful depending on your mood. Explanation 2. Explanation d. Experience 3.
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