Choose the correct ending and practise with linkers so and because. Match the parts of these sentences. Write the numbers:

1. I feel tired today

2. Jim forgot to turn off the oven,

3. I washed my clothes

1) so he was put in prison.

2) because she was cold.

3) so I made a sandwich.

4) because it was my birthday.

5) because I went to bed late last night.

6) because it was a mess.

7) because they were dirty.

8) so the food was burnt.

9) so we went for a walk.

10) so the boss was angry.

11) because her hair was too long.

12) because my old one was broken.

A well-known proverb says that first impressions are half the battle. It means that when we see a person for the first time, we always estimate his or her appearance and clothes, and then manners and character. And only after we spend much time together with this person, we begin to understand his inner world, his real thoughts and feelings. That is why I think, those, who say that appearance doesn’t matter at all, are slightly insincere. Of course, height and weight are not the most crucial things on Earth, but sometimes they really matter. For example, when you are applying for a prestigious job, your appearance may play a decisive role.

As for my appearance, I consider myself to be neither ugly nor exceptionally beautiful. To my mind, I look quite ordinary, though my friends often say I am good-looking. But first of all, let me introduce myself. My name is Maria, and I am a second-year university student. I am twenty years old. I am quite short in height – just 162 centimeters. I wouldn’t say that I am too thin: my weight is about 57 kilograms. But personally, I think that my body is nice, and I don’t want to be skinny.
Что касается моей внешности, то я не считаю себя ни уродиной, ни исключительной красавицей. На мой взгляд, я выгляжу вполне обычно, хотя мои друзья часто говорят, что я симпатичная. Но прежде всего, разрешите представиться. Меня зовут Мария, я студентка второго курса университета. Мне двадцать лет. Я довольно маленького роста – всего 162 сантиметра. Я не могу сказать, что я худая – мой вес около 57 килограмм. Но лично я считаю, что у меня красивая фигура, и я не хочу быть тощей.
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