30. My worst habit

10.30

All people have bad habits. Eating junk food or eating late at night, biting one's nails or even abusing of technology are examples of these. They are not correct and are actions that it is recommended that we leave behind by not doing them anymore. In my case I consider that I have two bad habits that I have to fix as soon as possible. On the one hand, to procrastinate, and on the other, to leave things everywhere.

Practice 26. Air pollution essay

Practice 25. Bad style.

a) Another thing to think about is the chance of crime getting worse.

Another issue to consider is the possibility of crime increasing.


b) Regrettably these days lots of people don't have jobs.

Regrettably, nowadays the rate of unemployment is rising.


c) Sometime soon they will find a vaccine for malaria.

A vaccine for malaria may be found soon.


d) A few years ago the price of property in Japan went down a lot.

After 2000, Japanese property prices are increasing.


e) You can't always trust the numbers in that report.

The numbers in that report are unreliable.


f) Sadly, the high inflation led to poverty, social unrest and so on.

The high inflation caused poverty and social unrest.


g) He was over the moon when he won the prize.

He was delighted to win the prize.


h) I think we should pay students to study.

Students should be paid for doing their job.


i) A few years ago they allowed women to vote.

Women were allowed to vote in 1987.


j) What were the main causes of the Russian revolution?

The main causes of the Russian revolution were war and misgovernment.

29. Music is special to me

16. 15

Many people listen to music every day thought the radio, television and social media. It is a form of art; an expression of emotions through harmonic frequencies. Music can make people dance, smile, cry or shout. Music is very special for me since it can go with me everywhere I go, is there with me when I'm sad and can even make me jump for joy.

Practice 24. Cohesion and coherence. Edited version of a paragraph

Ho Chi Minh City, in Vientam, is a fascinating destination for travellers to Southeast Asia. It is located on the Mekong River and was once an important trading center for the French. For instance, many people have learned French at school, especially the older generations, and can still speak it very well. In addition, some cafés serve French-style bread and pastries in Ho Chi Minh City and expensive hotels and restaurant serve French food. It is also remarkable that many of the buildings are built in French-style. Therefore, if you are looking for a unique city to visit in Southeast Asia, Ho Chi Minh City is an attractive choice since it has many historical monuments to visit, many traditions and customs to learn and delicious French-style food to try.

28. My favourite posession

23.00

Most of us have a possession that's special to us. In my case, mine is my necklace. But to explain why, I have to start from the beginning of the story.

Practice 23. Conclusion of my descriptive essay

27. A story from my childhood

11.55

I'm going to tell the story that produced the most precious thing I have in my life.

26. A belief I have or used to have

16.35

It happens to many people that with the course of the years an image of something is created in their mind and when they really see it, it is not what they had been thinking all their life. This is what has happened to me with university life and studies.

Practice 22. Descriptive lead essay.

If you could go on vacation anywhere in te world, where would you go and why?