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The Importance of Physical Activity

Everybody knows that physical activity is essential for a healthy life. Then why don't most people exercise enough? At first sight, I suppose that doing exercise is one of the necessary things. In other words, it can be said that doing exercise improves the health of our bodies. From my point of view, I think that people don't do exercises because they are lazy. As a result, they don't like to get up early, as they prefer to stay at home. Another reason can be the lack of interest. I feel that many people start motivated, but sometimes the lack of results makes them lose their motivation. What is more, doing exercise is boring, and people prefer to play with the computer or be on their mobile phones. To conclude,... Continue reading "The Importance of Exercise, Fair Sports, and the Joys of Travel" »

Expressing Gratitude and Farewell

First of all, I would like to thank you for the kindness received from everyone. Today, I have learned a lot about... As I was saying, everything I have learned will be very useful in my company. I hope you succeed in everything you do. Thank you very much for all your help. I really appreciate it.

Thank You for Dinner and Farewell

Thank you very much for dinner. I liked it a lot, and I had fun. However, I think I should get back to my hotel now as I'm leaving very early tomorrow. I have to catch a flight very soon.

Mr. Gupta in 'The Price of Flowers'

Mr. Gupta is a major character in the story 'The Price of Flowers' by Prabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyay. He is also the narrator of the story. It is through his point of view that the story unfolds. Mr. Gupta is about to join the British Civil Service in India. He is in London now, where most of the story takes place. He gets acquainted with Maggie, a teenage girl from a poor family there. When Maggie tells him that her mother eagerly wants to meet an Indian, he is ready to oblige. He is very inquisitive and wants to learn how the poor live in Britain.

Mr. Gupta is a character who subverts the preconceived notions about Indians prevalent in the West during the pre-independence era. He admits that he is not much of... Continue reading "Mr. Gupta and Maggie in 'The Price of Flowers'" »

Transforming Sentences

Exercise 1

Lucy rarely gets less than 90 percent in her Language exam.

RARE

It is rare for Lucy to get less than 90 percent in her Language exam.

Exercise 2

Peter is normally very talkative, so I'm surprised he was so quiet. LIKE

I'm surprised that Peter didn't say much because it's not like him to be so quiet.

Exercise 3

My daughter never asks when she borrows my clothes! ALWAYS

My daughter is always taking my clothes without asking!

Exercise 4

I can't wait to meet the President! FORWARD

I'm really looking forward to meeting the President!

Exercise 5

The boys had to wash their hands before having lunch. MADE

The boys were made to wash their hands before having lunch.

Exercise 6

There is no need for you to help me with the washing up.... Continue reading "Mastering English Grammar: Practice Exercises" »

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Environmental Responsibility: Everyone Can Make a Difference

In my opinion, everyone can help take care of the environment by contributing their grain of sand and helping to reduce pollution.

Small Actions, Big Impact

• Everyone can do small things to help the environment, such as recycling, so that each waste goes to its corresponding place.
• We can also use public transport, since it pollutes much less.
• Using bicycles or walking can also help the environment and our health.

The Consequences of Inaction

However, people also do things that exacerbate the problem, like using cars excessively, resulting in serious pollution. Throwing garbage into the seas does not help the world to improve.

If we continue like this, in a very few years, the world will be... Continue reading "Environmental Responsibility, Cultural Differences, and Robotic Pets" »