Car Troubles and the Enduring Allure of Cosmetics

J08: Car Troubles and Solutions

1. How do you know that your car will stop working at any moment?

I know that my car will stop working at any moment because it's making strange noises.

2. Why doesn't the writer like the two solutions?

The writer doesn't like the two solutions because they have problems. For example, if you do it yourself, it's hard work, and if you take it to a mechanic, it's expensive.

3. Why is "Car Talk" attractive to listeners?

"Car Talk" is attractive to listeners because the presenters like listening to people's problems, and they even laugh at them.

4. Sentence Ordering

a) Can't drive by parking.

b) You do sound down, so own a phone through the house.

5. Verb Tenses

Began / would break down / trying / decided to take / would not be ready.

6. A Day Without Cars

I can't imagine a day in life without cars. On the one hand, it would be real chaos because people would have to use public transport, like urban buses and underground trains, to circulate around cities and towns. They would have to use trains to travel long distances. But on the other hand, if instead of taking public transportation, I walk to places, it would help me stay in shape and take care of my health. In conclusion, even if you ruin your car, you'll find alternatives, some better than others.

S08: The Timeless Appeal of Cosmetics

1. How do we know about the Egyptians' love of cosmetics?

We know about the Egyptians' love of cosmetics because they put aromatic herbs in the tombs.

2. Where did the most important ingredients for cosmetics come from?

We know that the most important ingredients for cosmetics came from Arabia.

3. Similarities and Differences in Makeup

A similarity is in eye makeup, and a difference is that designer bottles took the place of unguent vases.

4. Makeup Application

a) On their face: eyes, lips, cheeks. On their hands: nails.

b) Face paint cause.

5. Sentences

a) Unguent vases have been replaced by expensive designer bottles today.

b) Although it is quite probable that cosmetics had their origin in China, it is necessary to turn to Egypt.

c) He told her that if she painted her eyes green, they would look brighter.

6. Fashion vs. Literature

From my point of view, a lot more money is spent on dress and cosmetics than on books and school. Unfortunately, people seem to like fashion more than literature. As there are lots of fashion designers all over the world, each one designs their own clothes and cosmetics, sometimes at a high price. People don't read enough because they don't like spending money on books and literature, although they like buying magazines. They should change their minds. Finally, cosmetics are more and more popular, so people use them a lot.