Before you eat any leftovers, make sure they smell okay, because old food can lead ___________.

If people eat food from vertical farms, it can ___________ pollution from trucks and transportation.

People will ___________ with smart homes to adjust the temperature and make the house warmer or cooler.

Sometimes, teenagers don't show it, but they really ___________ their family's advice during hard times.

If someone coughs without covering their mouth, they might give you their ___________.

She arranged the meeting, confirmed the time, and ___________ invitations.

One of the main ___________ of teenagers is that they want to be more independent from their parents.

To keep your brain active as you age, you ___________ read books or do puzzles.

Cities that build ___________ will help people save money by using bikes instead of buses or cars.

They ___________ a beautiful house near the beach, where they spend most of their holidays every year.

The city ___________ with traffic congestion for decades.

He ___________ them the truth about where he was, so now they don't trust him.

While they were debating the issue, their father ___________ the room to listen.

Since each generation grows up with different trends, their social normalization about what is "cool" can be very different.

People mustn't carry cash everywhere because digital payments will be common.

She was complaining about the problem when her brother has interrupted her.

The local council announced new restrictions on car usage, so now there's less traffic in the city center.

a. Anna: That's fantastic news, Ben! Word is spreading. Maybe we can create a list of local businesses that are trying to go plastic-free.

b. Anna: Yes! And we could give them a little "Plastic-Free Supporter" sticker to put in their window.

c. Ben: I love it! This campaign is really starting to gain some momentum.

d. Ben: I spoke to my uncle who owns a small shop. He's interested in reducing his plastic packaging!

e. Ben: That would be a great way to encourage others and show people if it's possible. We could put it on our campaign website.

a. Using screens too much can also make them spend less time with their family and cause problems at home.

b. When they spend a lot of time online, they have less chance to talk and meet people face to face, which is important for learning how to communicate and make real friends.

c. It is important for teenagers to find a good balance between the digital world and real-life relationships to stay socially healthy.

d. Also, seeing perfect pictures online can make teenagers feel unhappy or unsure about themselves.

e. One big problem with teenagers spending too much time on screens is that it can affect their social life.

a. Liam: Yeah, mine are the same. They think anything baggy looks scruffy. It's so annoying trying to explain fashion to them.

b. Sam: Exactly! It's like they live in a different world. They just don't appreciate our style.

c. Sam: I tried to explain to my dad that everyone at college wears oversized hoodies, but he just doesn't get it.

a. At this age, they usually know better what interests them and what they are good at.

b. I really think that teenagers should have a lot of freedom to choose their school subjects.

c. Forcing them to follow a set study plan can make them unhappy and less excited about learning.

d. When teenagers feel that their choices matter, they work harder and do better in school.

e. So, even though adults can give advice, the final decision should mostly be up to the teenager to help them become more motivated and successful students.

Hey Ryan,

You know how older people sometimes stick to what they know? Well, my grandpa has been really different lately!

a. And last week, he went to a modern art museum with my aunt. He said he didn't understand all of it, but he was interested in seeing something different.

b. Just the other day, he asked me to teach him how to use Instagram so he could see what his grandkids are up to. He even tried to use a filter – it was hilarious!

c. He even picked out one painting he quite liked.

d. He's actually been trying out all sorts of new things, and it's quite funny and cool to watch.

e. It's been really nice to see him step out of his comfort zone and be willing to experience new things.

It makes you think about being more open yourself, doesn't it?

What's new with you?

Talk soon,

Tom