There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant. For instance, bring a portable radio and listen to music on the earphones while you work.

Science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke correctly predicted that satellites would be used for communication. Moreover, in 1947 he correctly predicted that 1959 would be the year the first rocket to the moon was launched.

The lazy checkout clerk forced the six-pack of cola into the bottom of the bag, tearing it. Then she shrugged her shoulders and said, “I guess you’ll have to carry the bag from the bottom.”

Some people in New Jersey built their houses very close to the shoreline. Consequently, they have had to spend a lot of money trying to protect their property from the sea.

Residents complain bitterly about potholes in the streets and sloppy trash pick-up, yet these same people resist paying higher taxes for the improvement of these services.

__________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses.

__________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading.

If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible. __________, set the table the day before.

Michael is very athletic and plays on the school basketball team. __________, his brother just stays at home and plays video games all day.

Megan got into a car accident. ___________, her insurance rate increased.

Getting a college degree is important. _________, building a good network of friends is crucial to future success.

Eating well will help you live a healthier life. ________, exercising every day is also highly recommended.

Without getting a college degree, it will be difficult to get a job. ___________, some will say, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.”

Moving from one country to another can result in culture shock. ____________, the language barrier that many immigrants face can lead to a long life of hardship.