CARD 27 1. Would it be a good idea to have separate days off every week, instead of a weekend? Why/Why not? Write about your opinion. Support your argument. Answer: In my opinion, it would not be a good idea to have separate days off every week
instead of a weekend. Having a weekend that is shared by most people provides many benefits
that would be lost if days off were staggered throughout the week.
Firstly, having a shared weekend provides an opportunity for people to engage in social
activities and spend time with friends and family. If everyone had different days off, if would
be difficult to coordinate sj^hedules and arrange group activities, resulting ^in a decrease in
social cohesion and overall well-being.
Secondly, having a weekend provides a'break from the routine o f the workweek, which is
essential for mental health and productivity. A weekend allows people to relax, pursue hobbies
and interests, and recharge their batteries before returning to work. If days off were staggered
throughout the week, people would not have a consistent break from work, which could lead
to bumout and decreased productivity. Finally, having a shared weekend is beneficial for
businesses and the economy. Many businesses and services operate on a Monday to Friday
schedule, which means that a shared weekend allows people to shop, dine out, and participate
in leisure activities, boosting economic activity and growth. In conclusion, while having
separate days off every week may seem appealing to some, I believe that the benefits o f a
shared weekend outweigh any potential advantages o f staggered days off.
2. Read the paragraph and tell your opinion. Answer the questions. Genres o f literature are important to leam. The two main categories separating the different
genres o f literature are fiction and nonfiction. There are several genres o f literature that fall
under these categories. Nonfiction refers to literature based on facts. It is the broadest categoiy
o f literature. You can find many categories of books including autobiography, business, health
and fitness, languages, travel, history, science, politics and others. Fiction refers to literature
created from imagination. It is divided into three sub-groups: drama, poetry, narratives.
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What is the differ^ence between fiction and nonfiction literature? •
Which type o f litei'ature do you like? Why?
