WRITING Write a short essay (100-120 words). In your essay discuss the problem of rubbish in towns and cities and offer solutions to it.
Follow the plan below.
Portfolio
Para 1: state the problem (Towns and cities have a problem with rubbish. There are not enough places to put it. What can we do about it?)
Para 2: the effects (The problem with ... is ... . Also, ... . This, ... .)
Para 3: your solutions & expected results (We can ... . In these ways we can reduce the amount of rubbish.)
Para 4: summarise what was said before, encourage reader to adopt your solutions
giving reasons (To conclude, ...) ​

1. The criminal Norton stole a costly car. In his defense, he said he committed a theft in order to avoid deprivation of parental rights, because Norton has no work because of the crisis, and he can't fully support a family. The thief confessed his guilt. The court also recognized that Norton Benigton is guilty.

2. Be a tutor is a difficult and time-consuming work. I think, the crucial qualities which every tutor must have is highly competitive, self-confidence, and patience. You'd better not to complain about everything. It's life.You can rely only on yourself.

3. + Who is Joe?
- Joe is my childhood friend?
+Can you tell me about him something, about his character?
-Sure, Joe is very reliable person. And he is very sociable, everyone admit his talent easely talk with different kinds of people.

1. How often did you visit your cousins when you were in Singapore last year?
2. The filling station manager called the police when he realized that someone had driven off without paying for their petrol.
3. Eddy set fire to his kitchen last week when he was cooking his dinner. He has been sorting out the mess ever since.
4. I have not topped up my phone credit yet. How much do you think I need for a month?
5. What are you doing? – I am texting to my friend.
6. I am really sleepy this morning. I will have another coffee.
7. Next year she will have worked here for 5 years.
8. She is working on her research now.
9. They had already gone when the results were announced.
Dear Ms Collins,
I am writing to express my interest in secretarial position at CRS advertised in the Times last week. I am proficient at typing, and know how to use most word-processing packages. I enjoy working with people, know how to meet a challenge, and don’t mind working overtime. As you can see from the enclosed letters of reference, my previous employers considered me to be a skilled secretary. I would be pleased to further my career by working for a prestigious company like CRS. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Caroline Sinclair.