THE ENVIRONMENT (1)

                   ( Composition Uper  Intermediate)

Nature often takes revenge for the damage it suffers.

As I see it, this statement is accurate. If we look upon nature’s revenge as natural catastrophes, such as floods and fires, then we can certainly say that we are responsible for causing many of them.

As an example, we cut down trees without any control. This can cause landslides and severe flooding, killing thousands  of people and leaving others homeless, it also leads to desertification in parts of the world, destroying wild life and animals’ natural habitats. We pollute the atmosphere, which in turn changes our climate, causing hurricanes, famine, forest fires and much more. We pollute our rivers, which means fewer fish and unsuitable water to drink.

In short, nature certainly does take revenge for the damage it suffers, and it’s up to us to see that this damage is reduced to a minimum, for our sakes and for the sake of future generations.

              

THE ENVIRONMENT (2)

           (Composition Uper  Intermediate)                    
How do you think can help our environment on a local level?

I believe that we can do a lot on a  local level to help our environment. It seems to me that  if everyone made an effort, we could make a difference.

First of all, we should look at our houses, and make them “greener”. This we can do by using less energy and less water, for example. Moreover, we should learn to recycle as much as possible, including paper, metal and glass. Not only that, but we should cut down on waste, and not use dozens of plastic bags to do our month’s shopping. We should also make sure that our local woods and forests are respected and that the trees are preserved, and not cut down.

T o sum up, we can make a difference at a local level. If everyone make an effort, we would be getting nearer to solving the bigger problems of our environment.

  

CITY & COUNTRY (1)

                (Composition Uper  Intermediate)       
Many people, when they retire, move out of the city and into the country. In your opinion, why do you think this is so?

As a general rule, when people grow older , they change. What they needed and wanted as young people is not what they need and want later in life.

When people are younger, the hustle and bustle of the city is exciting, and the wonderful entertainment, shopping and maybe sports facilities are important. There is a greater variety of things to do.

However, older people think different. Peace and quite and a relaxed pace of life become much more important, far from the high crime rate and the pollution of most cities. For them, having lived in the city, it’s nice to be able to get away from it all, breathe fresh air, and mix with easy-going people.

Taking everything into account, that’s why I think so many people move to the country when they are older.

CITY & COUNTRY LIFE! (2)

             ( Composition Uper  Intermediate)     
There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the city and the country!

People have always argued about whether it is better to live in the city or the country, and of course there are advantages and disadvantages to both situations.

Living in the city can be exciting. There's far more to do, and life can be much more convenient when it comes to doing the shopping or finding a dentist. Hoever, c;ity living can also be stressful and dangerous as well as unhealthy, with the amount of pollution found in so many big cites and the constant traffic.

Country life at its best gives you a relaxed, peaceful and usually far less expensive way of life. You are nearer nature, and can take up all sorts of healthy activities, such as walking and gardening. However, one disadvantage is that country living can be boring. There is often little to do, and your social life may suffer badly.

When all is said and done, I prefer the idea of city life.
Maybe I'll change my mind when I'm much older!

Money can’t buy happiness

     (Upper Intermediate)

Cenerally speaking, I agree with thiw statement, and it is often claimed that people with a lot of money are not much happier than anyone else.

Nevertheless, it is important to have enough money to have  financial security, which is different. It doesn' t really matter if you earn a high or a low salary as long as you achieve something in life and have a happy family life and good friends.  Not only that, it is also important to find a way of getting away from your daily routine. This could be hobby like walking or swimming which doesn' t cost anything.

All in all, you can achieve a good level of happiness without being rich, but you need enough money to be able to live comfortably.