Spring is finally here and I could not be happier! I was beginning
to think that this season would never come and I would have enter what seems to
feel like the tundra every morning. It sounds like I really hate winter,
however, I love it when it snows (except not every day) and I think snow makes
my surroundings look beautiful. I have had enough and am relieved that it is
finally gone since I do not have to worry about constant snowstorms, icy roads,
and missing class when there is still an excessive amount of work to complete.
Once in a while it is nice to have a snow day where I can stay in bed
all day, watch movies, and relax without having anything to worry about. This
is also fortunate since I still get paid for working a full day, so that is a
bonus as well!
For the most part, I do not enjoy the fact that I have to layer up
my clothing, and I cannot remember a time when we had this much snow and got to
the point where it was frustrating. Some days I just did not know what to
except because the weathermen have been completely off! There is also the part
where I am not the best driver in the world so getting behind the wheel is
something I am definitely fearful of. Extra time is needed in my morning
routine because I have to warm up my car and clean it off.
I have always loved the warmth and I am glad that this snow is
finally melting. There are positives and negatives for me when it comes to cold
weather, but in the end, I would much rather be laying on a beach than feeling
like I am in Alaska. I cannot wait until it gets warm enough for me to
officially put on my summer clothes, but all I have to say is goodbye winter!
Vocabulary
Relieved
(Adj.) No longer feeling distressed or anxious
Tundra
(N.) a large area of flat
land in northern parts of the world where there are no trees and the ground is
always frozen
Constantly
(Adverb) Over a long period of time; always
Fearful
(Adj.) Feeling afraid; showing or feeling anxiety
Bonus
(N.) something good that is
more than what was expected
Required
(V.) to make it necessary
for someone to do something
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the vocabulary word with the correct letter!
Fearful ______ (a.) frozen
Relieved _____ (b.) benefit
Required_____ (c.) afraid
Bonus_______ (d.) satisfied
Tundra ______ (e.) always
Constantly_____ (f.) needed
Grammar Point:
What
is a parenthesis?
Parenthesis is a remark that is added to a sentence, often to provide an explanation or extra information, that is separated from the main part of the sentence by commas, brackets, or dashes.
Example: Ralph (who had brought his
metal detector) spent the day searching for coins on the beach.
Insert the parenthesis where you see fit.
1. He finally answered after taking five minutes to think that he did not understand the question.
2. My boss gave me a nice bonus $500.
3. Please read the analysis you will be amazed.
Insert the parenthesis where you see fit.
1. He finally answered after taking five minutes to think that he did not understand the question.
2. My boss gave me a nice bonus $500.
3. Please read the analysis you will be amazed.
