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Need a Holiday

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I Need a Holiday Hello! My name is Tom, and I want to tell you why I need a holiday. I work very hard every day. I spend a lot of time in my office. I talk to many people, and sometimes I feel tired. I need a break! I need to relax with my family. I have a wife, Sara, and two children, Alex and Mia. They also work and study a lot. We are always busy. That is why we need a holiday together. We want to go to a new place. A seaside town sounds perfect! At the beach, we can play in the sand and swim in the sea. The sound of the waves is very calming. I want to visit a seaside town with ancient history. I think it would be exciting to learn about old buildings and stories. We can visit castles and see beautiful views. Maybe we can find a little museum. Alex likes animals, and Mia loves art. An ancient town will have many interesting things for us to see and explore. We can also eat delicious food by the sea. I love seafood! I want to try new dishes and enjoy time with my family. In the even

Dear diary

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May 31, 2024 Dear Diary, Today was such a strange day. At lunchtime, something big happened in the school cafeteria. It started off normal. I got my lunch, spaghetti and meatballs, and sat down with my friends. Everything was fine until Max came to our table. Max is one of my closest friends, but today he was in a bad mood. He sat down and started complaining about everything. He said the spaghetti was cold and the meatballs tasted funny. I told him he was being too picky, but he wouldn't stop. He even pushed his plate away and almost hit my drink. Then, Max said something really mean about my favorite band. I got so mad! I love that band and it hurt that he made fun of them. I told him he was being a jerk and that maybe he should sit somewhere else. Max got angry too and said I was overreacting. We ended up shouting at each other. Everyone in the cafeteria was staring at us. It was so embarrassing. The teacher on duty came over and told us to calm down and talk quietly. Max and I

Rules

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Why Rules Are Important in Life Imagine you are playing a game, but there are no rules. How would you know how to win? Who decides what is fair? This is what life without rules would be like. Rules are very important in life, just like they are in games. They help us know what is okay to do and what is not. Let's talk about why rules are important. 1. Rules Keep Us Safe First, rules keep us safe. Think about traffic lights. They are rules for cars and people walking. Green means go, red means stop. If everyone followed their own rules, there would be a lot of accidents. So, rules on the road keep us safe. 2. Rules Help Us Get Along Next, rules help us get along with others. In school, there are rules about how to behave. These rules help make sure every student can learn without being bothered by others. At home, your family might have rules about sharing or bedtime. These help everyone in the family live together happily. 3. Rules Teach Us Right from Wrong Rules also teach us what

Describe a memory

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Listen to the recording and write the missing words in the blanks One of my favorite memories from when I was little is the _______ I learned to ride a bike ________ training wheels. My dad took me to the park with my ________ red bike on a sunny Saturday morning. I remember feeling very excited but also a ________ scared because the training wheels were ________ for the first time. My dad ________ the back of the seat and ran ________ me, encouraging me to pedal faster. I kept looking down at my feet, worried I _______ fall. Then, suddenly, I ________ my dad wasn't holding on anymore, but I was ________ going! I was riding ________ by myself. When I ________ stopped and looked back, I saw my dad clapping and smiling. He was so ________ of me. That moment _______ amazing because I had learned something new and my dad was there _______ see it. Learning to ride my bike ________ me feel so happy and proud, and it's something _______ always remember. Check your answers One of my fa

The Value of Friendship

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The Value of Friendship As teenagers grow up, they face many changes. Going to high school, figuring out who they are, and planning for the future can feel like a lot to handle. But there is one thing that can make everything feel better: friendship. Friendships are very important for teenagers. They provide a sense of belonging and acceptance. Friends laugh and have fun together, share secrets, and support each other. Having good friends makes teenagers less stressed because they have people to talk to when they have problems. When teenagers have friends, they learn how to get along with others. They practice how to be kind, listen, and solve conflicts. These skills are very important for all parts of life, like work and family. Also, having friends means teenagers are less likely to feel lonely. Friends can encourage each other to do well in school or to try new activities. However, not all friendships are good. Teenagers should look for friends who treat them well and make them feel