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First, I woke up an hour late because my alarm clock didn't go off. Then, I was in such a hurry that I burned my hand when I was making breakfast. After breakfast, I got dressed so quickly that I forgot to wear socks. Next, I ran out of the house trying to get the 9:30 bus, but of course I missed it. I wanted to take a taxi, but I didn't have enough money. Finally, I walked the three miles to my school only to discover that it was Sunday! I hope I never have a day as the one I had yesterday.
Generic structure
My Adolescence I had my adolescence when I was thirteen. (orientation)
It started with acne that showed up on my face. It was very annoying. It lowered my self-esteem and I was embarrassed to come out of my house and play with friends. Fortunately, my Mum gave me a good medicine. In three weeks, the acnes started to vanish although those showed some black spots in my face. (Event) That was my bad experience with adolescence, though there were still lots of good experience too. (reorientation)
For example: Last night our family went to Ball Dome to watch the Kings play the Shooters.
Exercise
Jodi is writing a diary. Read the text carefully and underline the past verb!
Monday, 26 September 2011. I got up late this morning. It was 6.30. I took a bath in hurry. Without having breakfast, I left for school.
I arrived at school at 07.30 at school. I knocked the door and said greeting. But, all my friends were laughing. What happened? Oh my God! I brought my mother's bag. It's pink and full of flower painting. That was embarssing.
Exercise
Fill in the gap with a correct verb! Take - come - has - study visit get write bake plant- buy - wash 1. The minister of education visited our school yesterday. 2. I took a bath very early. That was very cold. 3. They studied hard for final examination. 4. I got late at school. 5.She had big breakfast.
6. Did he bake a pie today? 7. Betty washed her car two days ago. 8. She bought a beautiful dress in Ajjis boutique. 9. Tommy didnt write a letter to his brother this week. 10. Jennifer planted flowers yesterday afternoon.
Exercise 3
Study the following sentences! I got up late this morning. I took a bath in hurry. We call those the sentences simple past tense. We use past tense to talk about something in the past.
Make five sentences based on your experience by using simple past form.
Exercise 4
Write your diary. Take a look at exercise 1 as the example.
Arrange the text into the correct paragraph! Children Day's Because the company wanted to provide opportunities for these children to learn more about the Internet and the latest technology. They wanted to help the less fortunate in the community. On Children's Day in 1999, a technology company treated more than 200 underprivileged children to a 'high-tech' experience. They were given training on information technology. And also the company was very active in caring for the less fortunate. They even put aside one day a year for their employees to do volunteer work to help the needy. They also donated money to many charitable organizations. Because of that, the children had an enjoyable and educational experience that day. They were exposed to the new technology for the first time and they were very interested. The company hoped to conduct many more such training sessions for these children. They fell that the skills the children had would be useful to them when they grew up. So, many people had benefited from their efforts. Many also praised the company for being so generous towards the needy.
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