It was drizzling a bit today. The news warned that the local air quality was dangerously poor due to a sandstorm up north. I’d assumed it was just cloudy, but turns out it was all dust. Mom wouldn’t let any of us go out, so I ended up glued to my phone the entire day. Mom always says my phone is my worst enemy, but the Bible says to “love your enemies,” and I’m nothing if not devout. On a darker note, something weird happened. The day before yesterday, one of my uncle’s employees suddenly died of a heart attack right at work—collapsed in my uncle’s arms, apparently. The incident has really messed with my uncle’s mental state; he’s been struggling with severe anxiety and trauma ever since. Seriously, what is going on lately?

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This is the ____ movie I’ve seen all year. I couldn’t stop laughing! A) *funnier* B) *most funny* C) *funniest*

You ____ speak so loudly in the library. It’s a quiet place. A) *should* B) *shouldn’t*

1 It’s not battery powered as the description say. 2 Slow response from the remote control, and sometimes it doesn’t work.

I believe that the most effective way to reduce crime is to show people the risks of becoming a criminal. We need to make people aware of the fear and difficulties that follow after committing a crime. As everyone knows, life after being arrested is often miserable. First, criminals are imprisoned, and life in prison can be extremely tough. Depending on the severity of the crime committed, they may have to spend many years behind bars. In the worst case, they could be imprisoned for life. There is no freedom, no entertainment, and no good food. Would you want to live in such a place? I believe most people would say no. Furthermore, life after leaving prison is also extremely difficult, as former inmates must adapt to normal society again. This is a serious problem for them. They need to find a job to survive, but it is not easy because of their criminal record. People in society often do not trust someone with a criminal past. On top of that, they may struggle to adjust to social life because they have been isolated in prison for a long time. As a result, many ex-prisoners end up returning to prison, creating a vicious cycle. In conclusion, I believe that these facts are frightening for most people. Therefore, showing the risks and hardships of being a criminal can be a highly effective way to reduce crime.

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Where ____ your parents go on holiday last summer? A) *did* B) *do* C) *does*