I am talking with myself at this moment! I write some notes in my notebook about my dreams and my goals. I listen to motivational Rap music and read books. These actions motivate me.

private car

Today, an increasing number of families own one or more cars in urban areas, both in developed countries and developing countries. Some people believe that the private car is more convenient than the public system, while others think a great number of private cars leads to traffic jams and air pollution. I agree with the latter view.

On the one hand, it is very convenient to own a car, especially in the areas which where public transport systems are not enough. Having a car means that people can go whenever and wherever they want. This is very useful in an emergency situation. For example, if one family member is ill at midnight when the bus and subway are both closed, and they cannot book a taxi, using the private car to go to quickly the hospital  on time is essential. In other words, the private car is offers more flexibility.

On the other hand, more and more cars on the roads mean that both the traffic and the air is getting will get worse. Nowadays traffic jams are the norm in the big cities all around the world. A survey, revealed by the National Transportation Center in China, found that more than 60% of the working people need take more than 3 hours to get from home to work. In addition, a traffic jams caused serious air pollution. Heaps of ("heaps" is too informal) Studies have been conducted research on the relationship between cars and air quality, and they all showed that air quality is significantly affected by the number of cars.

In conclusion, the adverse effects of private car outweigh their advantages. More private cars mean less convenient traffic and unhealthy air.

1. Yes - simultaneously means "at the same time" they promote Kaye's work (although not necessarily her artistic character) and social issues. 2. "instructional" and "educational" have slightly different meanings. Instructional- giving detailed information about HOW something should be done or teaching something. Educational - relating to education or serving to educate in some way.

You will never hear a native speaker use it in the context of the morning or afternoon. "Let's call it a night (or day)" means to stop something for the rest of the night (or day). A sample sentence: Let's play one more hand of cards and then let's call it a night. Interestingly, the original phrase was "call it half a day", first recorded in 1838, which referred to leaving one's place of employment before the work day was over.

Answers to the questions

1. What does he tell you about his sister and her friends?
-They are planning to be in my area next week.

2.What four things does he ask you?
-He asks for suggestions for an interesting day trip, the best means of transport and what time he should set off and return from the journey.

A Very Peculiar Orphan: Harry Potter

“Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” is the first of a famous set of novels by JK Rowling. This book introduces the main character, Harry Potter, a young wizard whose parents have been killed by a dark magician when he was one year old. Harry was then has then been raised by his aunt and uncle, who despise him. In the first part of the book Harry is not aware of being a wizard. He will only find out after receiving an enrollment letter from the Hogwarts school of magic.

The murder of his parents will affect Harry for the rest of his life. Not only for the deep loss, but also because, apparently, the dark magician had been apparently destroyed in the attempt of killing the boy, making him extremely famous.

In the first part of the book, we learn about the loneliness of a boy that misses the love and support of a family. Yet, when Harry comes into contact with other wizards, he will find out that he his extremely famous, and that there are many people who love him. Despite this, it will take several months before he can build strong friendships.

Harry is deeply affected by the murder of his parents, and he always will. Nevertheless, the book teaches us that also the more difficult situations can be faced with the support of solid friendships. In conclusions, this book is set in an imaginary magical world, but the description of the relationships between the characters is very realistic. In the end, it is a book about friendship.






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