Exercises of Activity Book

Fourth section

Focus on writing

Punctuation: Revision

1  Rewrite this passage in your notebook using capital letters, full stops, commas and apostrophes as necessary.

ive lived in the countryside all my life even in the cold days of january my village is smaller quieter and less busy than big cities in my country although it gets a bit busy on fridays in general there isnt a lot to do as in the city but i like living here first the weather in the countryside is cooler than in the city because there are many forests and trees around my home second it is easier to travel around here. there isnt a lot of traffic and this means the atmospheres pollution is lower finally its friendlier in the village than in the city because everyone knows everyone else one day my brother omar and i want to experience life in a bigger place and i think its going to be interesting

Answer:

I’ve lived in the countryside all my life even in the cold days of January. My village is smaller, quieter and less busy than big cities in my country.

Although it gets a bit busy on Fridays, in general there isn't a lot to do as in the city, but I like living here. First, the weather in the countryside is cooler than in the city because there are many forests and trees around my home. Second, it is easier to travel around here. There isn't a lot of traffic and this means the atmosphere's pollution is lower. Finally, it's friendlier in the village than in the city because everyone knows everyone else. One day my brother Omar and I want to experience life in a bigger place and I think it’s going to be interesting.

Linking words: Reason and result

2  Write these sentences again in your notebook. Use so that or because to join the two sentences into one.

1. They chose Nazem as Employee of the Month last time. He worked really hard.

They chose Nazem as Employee of the Month last time because he worked really hard.

2. She listened carefully to the teacher in class. She can do well in her exams.

She listened carefully to the teacher in class so that she can do well in her exams.

3. I have decided to buy a new laptop. My laptop has become slow lately.

I have decided to buy a new laptop because my laptop has become slow lately.

4. He missed the job interview today. He woke up late this morning.

He missed the job interview today because he woke up late this morning.

5. They bought souvenirs from Jordan. They remember the places they've been to there.

They bought souvenirs from Jordan so that they remember the places they've been to there.

Spilling

3  Write the correct letters to complete the words.

A good employee (1) abides by the rules of company they work for. They respect both their boss and their (2) colleagues. They don’t wear (3) casual clothes if the (4) dress code says otherwise. They don’t come late to work and their (5) conduct at work is (6) exemplary.