14.3 Complete these sentences in a way that is logical and grammatically cor compare your answers with someone who has also done this exercise.
1 My steak was overcooked, so I complained
2 When I was a child I sometimes wore clothes that belonged
3 I want to help poor people, so I have decided to apply
4 I work quite hard but I'm not very good
5 In the summer a lot of people suffer
6 I've always been interested
7 I'm very keen
8 A lot of people are afraid
9 People in my country are very different
10 When I went to
., I was very surprised
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Explanation: The speaker's steak was not prepared properly (overcooked), so they expressed their dissatisfaction by lodging a complaint.
2. When I was a child, I sometimes wore clothes that belonged.
Explanation: As a child, the speaker occasionally wore clothes that were not their own, but instead belonged to someone else, probably siblings or friends.
3. I want to help poor people, so I have decided to apply.
Explanation: The speaker has a desire to assist individuals who are financially disadvantaged, so they have made the decision to apply (possibly for a charitable organization or volunteer position) to contribute to their cause.
4. I work quite hard, but I'm not very good.
Explanation: The speaker puts in a significant amount of effort into their work, but they feel that their performance or skills are not up to a satisfactory level.
5. In the summer, a lot of people suffer.
Explanation: During the summer season, a significant number of individuals experience difficulties, challenges, or discomfort, which can range from heat-related issues to various other factors causing suffering.
6. I've always been interested.
Explanation: The speaker has had a consistent and long-standing curiosity or fascination about a particular subject or topic.
7. I'm very keen.
Explanation: The speaker is highly enthusiastic, interested, or eager about a particular activity, idea, or goal.
8. A lot of people are afraid.
Explanation: There is a large number of individuals who experience fear or anxiety. The context or situation in which this fear arises can vary.
9. People in my country are very different.
Explanation: The speaker is highlighting the diversity or variation among the population in their country. This could refer to differences in culture, ethnicity, language, or any other aspects that make individuals unique.
10. When I went to [place], I was very surprised.
Explanation: The speaker visited a specific location and their experience there led to a great degree of surprise or astonishment. The place mentioned is missing in the original question.
Overall, these sentences demonstrate cause and effect relationships or express personal opinions or observations.