Recently Nigel’s boss (had promised) him a promotion. So, for obvious reasons Nigel (invited) the Greens to Christmas dinner. It (was decided) to roast turkey for the guests. On Friday evening the guests (arrived). Although Charlotte (had spend) most of the day shopping and cooking, she (looked) lovely. After the first course (had been eaten) she (went) into the kitchen to get the roast turkey which (had been taken out) of the oven just before the soup (was served). But something terrible (happened). Smudge, their cat, (was enjoying) his own Christmas dinner. In fact he had already (eaten) most of one leg and was now (starting) on the other. Charlotte immediately ( kicked) him out into the garden and then ( wondered) what she (should do) next. She certainly (did not want) to ruin the meal which (had taken) her hours to prepare, so she (decided) to keep quiet. She (cut) the turkey in the kitchen so that no one (would see) the damage that Smudge (had done). The turkey (was) a great success, so by the time Charlotte (went) into the kitchen to make coffee she had completely (forgiven) Smudge, and (opened) the back door to let him in again. But something even worse than before (happened). There, on the doorstep, (was) the dead body of poor Smudge. Charlotte (was shocked), as she (realized) what (had happened). Smudge had obviously ( died) of food poisoning ... and their guests (had been eating) turkey too! They (told) their guests the whole story. They all (agreed) to go to the hospital. After the unpleasant operation in the hospital they (went) in through the back gate to pick up the body of Smudge but the cat (had disappeared).
All people have problems. Some people have a lot of problems, others have one or two. And no matter how old you are, you will still face difficulties in your life. We can solve some problems but some problems are very hard to solve.
There are a lot of teenagers in our country. A teenager is a person from thirteen to nineteen years of age. And young people here face as many difficulties as grown-up people do.
There are problems, which are common for all young people. These are spending your free time, choosing a good friend, how to deal with your parents and the classmates, finding your place in this world, first love and relations with beloved, choosing where to study after finishing school, alcohol and drugs.
I’m fourteen so I belong to the group of Russian teenagers. One of the most important problems is “a generation gap” - the problem of fathers and sons. Teens usually want to be independent and show this to our parents. And this is kind of depressing when our parents try to control everything we do. Our parents usually don’t understand the clothes that we wear and the music that we listen to. We have different tastes. For example, when I go to the shop with my mom she likes these jeans but I like those ones. She pays and this is often difficult to convince her that this is really what I need. My parents want me to become a doctor as they are skilled teachers but I have a taste for economics, and my dream is to be an accountant. But they say they know better. They often treat us like small children. And this is rather difficult to start listening to each other and understanding each other. Some teens even begin drinking alcohol or smoking just to show that they are grown-ups. That is really stupid, I must say. I don’t like smoking. You must have to be a grown-up inside and a cigarette or a bottle of beer won’t help here. This won’t help you look cool. These bad habits cause health problems in future (for girls especially).
It is a problem to get a good education as well. It is expensive to get a good education nowadays. I think it is difficult to learn a subject well, for example, without additional classes. And you can’t enter a university without good knowledge.
As for the problem of friendship, I always remember a good proverb, "A friend in need is a friend indeed." I like this one because it shows what a true friend must be. I like honest people. And, of course, I want to have a friend who will always listen to me and understand me. I want him or her to support me in difficult situations. If a teen has bad relations with others he tries to find a group to follow for example – goths, emos and others. They try piercing and tattoos.
One of the most serious problems nowadays is taking drugs and AIDS (the disease when the immune system of your body stops working).
The problem of free time is also very important. Where to go, what to do in free time. Every teen must find a hobby or just go in for sports. Not just wander in the street without an aim. We must not forget that it’s good to go to museums, theatres, cinemas and parks even if it is not popular.
There is also a problem of having extra (pocket) money to go out with friends, to make presents to your friends, to buy clothes that you really like. So youth has to earn money - wash cars, sell or deliver newspapers, help old people or work as waiters or waitresses
We have some problems but we are sure that we solve them properly. We make mistakes but only those who do nothing make no mistakes. I think that the young people in other countries have such problems too. The best way to solve them is to be yourself and be responsible for your life.
On Friday evening the guests (arrived). Although Charlotte (had spend) most of the day shopping and cooking, she (looked) lovely. After the first course (had been eaten) she (went) into the kitchen to get the roast turkey which (had been taken out) of the oven just before the soup (was served). But something terrible (happened). Smudge, their cat, (was enjoying) his own Christmas dinner. In fact he had already (eaten) most of one leg and was now (starting) on the other. Charlotte immediately ( kicked) him out into the garden and then ( wondered) what she (should do) next. She certainly (did not want) to ruin the meal which (had taken) her hours to prepare, so she (decided) to keep quiet. She (cut) the turkey in the kitchen so that no one (would see) the damage that Smudge (had done).
The turkey (was) a great success, so by the time Charlotte (went) into the kitchen to make coffee she had completely (forgiven) Smudge, and (opened) the back door to let him in again. But something even worse than before (happened). There, on the doorstep, (was) the dead body of poor Smudge. Charlotte (was shocked), as she (realized) what (had happened). Smudge had obviously ( died) of food poisoning ... and their guests (had been eating) turkey too!
They (told) their guests the whole story. They all (agreed) to go to the hospital. After the unpleasant operation in the hospital they (went) in through the back gate to pick up the body of Smudge but the cat (had disappeared).
All people have problems. Some people have a lot of problems, others have one or two. And no matter how old you are, you will still face difficulties in your life. We can solve some problems but some problems are very hard to solve.
There are a lot of teenagers in our country. A teenager is a person from thirteen to nineteen years of age. And young people here face as many difficulties as grown-up people do.
There are problems, which are common for all young people. These are spending your free time, choosing a good friend, how to deal with your parents and the classmates, finding your place in this world, first love and relations with beloved, choosing where to study after finishing school, alcohol and drugs.
I’m fourteen so I belong to the group of Russian teenagers. One of the most important problems is “a generation gap” - the problem of fathers and sons. Teens usually want to be independent and show this to our parents. And this is kind of depressing when our parents try to control everything we do. Our parents usually don’t understand the clothes that we wear and the music that we listen to. We have different tastes. For example, when I go to the shop with my mom she likes these jeans but I like those ones. She pays and this is often difficult to convince her that this is really what I need. My parents want me to become a doctor as they are skilled teachers but I have a taste for economics, and my dream is to be an accountant. But they say they know better. They often treat us like small children. And this is rather difficult to start listening to each other and understanding each other. Some teens even begin drinking alcohol or smoking just to show that they are grown-ups. That is really stupid, I must say. I don’t like smoking. You must have to be a grown-up inside and a cigarette or a bottle of beer won’t help here. This won’t help you look cool. These bad habits cause health problems in future (for girls especially).
It is a problem to get a good education as well. It is expensive to get a good education nowadays. I think it is difficult to learn a subject well, for example, without additional classes. And you can’t enter a university without good knowledge.
As for the problem of friendship, I always remember a good proverb, "A friend in need is a friend indeed." I like this one because it shows what a true friend must be. I like honest people. And, of course, I want to have a friend who will always listen to me and understand me. I want him or her to support me in difficult situations. If a teen has bad relations with others he tries to find a group to follow for example – goths, emos and others. They try piercing and tattoos.
One of the most serious problems nowadays is taking drugs and AIDS (the disease when the immune system of your body stops working).
The problem of free time is also very important. Where to go, what to do in free time. Every teen must find a hobby or just go in for sports. Not just wander in the street without an aim. We must not forget that it’s good to go to museums, theatres, cinemas and parks even if it is not popular.
There is also a problem of having extra (pocket) money to go out with friends, to make presents to your friends, to buy clothes that you really like. So youth has to earn money - wash cars, sell or deliver newspapers, help old people or work as waiters or waitresses
We have some problems but we are sure that we solve them properly. We make mistakes but only those who do nothing make no mistakes. I think that the young people in other countries have such problems too. The best way to solve them is to be yourself and be responsible for your life.