1. Whichever number you choose, you will still win a prize.

2. Interesting as it is, I don't think the article should be published.

3. Difficult as it was, I had to make the choice.

4. Even though the deadline was tight, they managed to complete the project on schedule.

5. Much as I like him, I don't want to marry him.

6. Even though she made efforts, she didn't manage to get there on time.

1. What time do you get up every morning?

2. Have you got any brothers or sisters?

3. Where do your grandparents live?

4. Do you like playing computer games?

5. Why do you use social networks every day?

1 - c

2 - e

3 - a

4 - d

5 - b

Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about what you like or dislike about life in the countryside:

Living in the countryside offers a serene and peaceful environment that is hard to find in bustling cities. The fresh air, open spaces, and close-knit community create a pleasant atmosphere. I enjoy the simplicity and slower pace of life, which allows for more personal time and connection with nature. However, I dislike the limited access to modern amenities and entertainment options. The lack of convenience in terms of shopping and dining can be inconvenient. Despite these drawbacks, the tranquility and natural beauty of the countryside make it a charming place to live.

1. Could you send me a message?

--> Would you mind sending me a message

2. Lan bought a big birthday cake yesterday.

--> A big birthday cake was bought by Lan yesterday.

3. She spent 6 months preparing for her wedding.

--> It took her 6 months to prepare for her wedding.

4. They sit many hours in front of TV. She gets obese.

--> The many hours they sit in front of the TV cause her to get obese.

5. Lan would rather hang out with her friends than go shopping.

--> Lan prefers hanging out with her friends to going shopping.

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1. This particularly rare bird has only been seen in this countryside.
=> There have been sightings of this particularly rare bird only in this countryside.

2. Our company's future is uncertain, as the court is yet to issue its verdict.
=> Our company's future is hanging in the balance, as the court is yet to issue its verdict.

3. Some of the newcomers are trying too hard to ingratiate themselves with me.
=> Some of the newcomers are trying too hard to curry favor with me.

4. Simon hadn't expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
=> The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he had expected.

5. I've decided that an actor's life is not for me.
=> I've decided that I'm not cut out for an actor's life.

6. I thought she'd be devastated after losing the race, but she stayed perfectly calm.
=> Against my expectations, she didn't turn a hair after losing the race.

7. The fact that my son from my previous marriage now lives with me was not included in her presentation.
=> She omitted the fact that my son from my previous marriage now lives with me in her presentation.

8. It's nobody's fault that the program got canceled.
=> Nobody is to blame for the program getting canceled.

9. We couldn't make Julie fix a date for the interview.
=> We couldn't pin Julie down to a date for the interview.

10. Fortunately, none of the children suffered from their childhood trauma.
=> Fortunately, the children were none the worse for their childhood trauma.

1. Which countries have the most English speakers? (speak)

2. The natural scenic beauty of Thodupuzha has attracted many Malayalam movie akers. (scenery)

3. England is the largest of the four geographical regions making up the United Kingdom. (geography)

4. Flags symbolize nations, not languages. (symbol)

5.Ayers Rock is also one of the top tourist attractions in Australia. (attract)

6. The Eiffel Tower is the most iconic Parisian landmark. (icon)

7. English is recognised as an official language in a total of 67 different countries. (office)

8. The town is uniquely situated between two glacial lakes and is surrounded by natural beauty. (unique)

9. It is claimed that the Portuguese were the first discoverers of Australia. (Portugal)

10. Scottish men don’t wear a skirt but rather a kilt, a product of the Gaelic heritage. (Scotland)