English Lessons
“The economy has taken priority over environmental issues.”
You're writing an essay about things the government has been doing to control climate change. You write this to explain that the government hasn't done much to fight climate change because they have been focused on improving the economy instead.
“Our top priority right now is making sure that everyone is OK.”
There was an earthquake while you were at work. Your office building is messed up and everyone is confused about what to do now. You think the most important thing is to find out if anyone is injured or needs help, so you say this.
“I think you need to get your priorities straight.”
Your friend didn't go to his son's birthday party because he was working. You think that going to the party was more important than going to work. Angrily, you say this to your friend.
“Did you catch the last episode of Lost?”
You are in the break room at work and chatting with a coworker. You have spoken with this person before about how you both like the TV show Lost. You want to discuss what happened on the most recent show. You ask this.
“Don't expect to get a high-paying job right out of school.”
You are giving advice to a group of college students. These students seem to think that they will make a lot of money when they finish school, but you don't think that's a realistic expectation. You want to prepare them for the fact that they may ...
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