Writing

1. Connect these sentences using OR, AND, BUT.

(1) My computer is old. It's slow.
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(2) I need an up-to-date computer. I don't need an expensive one.
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(3) I can buy a compact computer. I can buy a powerful one.
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(4) This computer is user-friendly. It isn't cheap.
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(5) This one is more versatile. It's cheaper, too.
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2. Connect these sentences using OR, AND, BUT.

(1) You can buy a new computer downtown. You can buy one online.
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(2) I think computers are cheaper online. It's hard to decide which one to buy.
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(3) You can't play with them. You can't ask a lot of questions.
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(4) I think you need a laptop computer. You can get a small desktop computer.
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(5) Think about it. I'll call you tomorrow.
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Reading
9. Read the text and write the headings in the correct spaces.

Health, Work, Bad Qualities, Money, Family

(1) ____________________
People born on the last day of the year, December 31st, are very unlucky. They always have a birthday
party, but they are ignored. No one celebrates their birthday. Because of this, they are unfriendly and
angry.
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They also have bad relations with their families. They often have small families and they don't enjoy being
with them.
(3) ____________________
These people rarely have health problems. They never forget to take care of themselves. They eat good
food and sleep a lot.
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In general, they also worry about their finances. They aren't very generous with their families and friends.
They don't need to be more careful with their money.
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People born on December 31st are always good employees. They never have problems with their
professional lives. They enjoy life, but never forget their responsibilities at work.