Writeacher, we left out a few sentences yesterday. I wonder if you could have a look at them today. Thank you.
1) I couldn’t get off last night. It must have been the coffee.
His lawyer managed to get him off.
He got off/away with a fine.
2) On Friday afternoon he usually gets off at five o’clock.
It was very hot and she took her coat off.
She gets on well with all her neighbours.
3) James prefers to define “youth” as the age in which people are not children any more and not yet adults. James believes that youth culture is always changing they are very receptive to new ideas.
4) They have an open mind and I are prepared to look at things and think.
American youth culture, that is American movies, music and TV shows have enabled young people to enjoy their youth.
5) Though the greatest number of young people are in Asia, Western societies have strong subcultures. The main reason (why) some people belong to a youth subculture is to show they have different values from the rest of society.
Big problems in 3 - do you see them?
Also problems in 4. Please read this out loud and make corrections.
5. Omit "why" - everything else is fine.
1 and 2 are fine.
Sure, let's take a look at the sentences:
1) I couldn't get off last night. It must have been the coffee.
- This sentence could have different interpretations depending on the context. It could mean that the person had difficulty falling asleep or getting out of a certain situation. The reason suggested is that it might have been due to the coffee consumed.
His lawyer managed to get him off.
- Again, the context is essential to fully understand the meaning of this sentence. However, it likely implies that the lawyer was successful in proving the person's innocence or getting them acquitted in a legal case.
He got off/away with a fine.
- This sentence conveys that someone committed an offense, but instead of facing more severe consequences, they received only a fine as punishment. The use of "got off" or "got away" implies escaping more severe punishment.
2) On Friday afternoon, he usually gets off at five o'clock.
- In this sentence, "get off" refers to finishing work or being released from duty at a specific time, in this case, five o'clock on Fridays.
It was very hot, and she took her coat off.
- This sentence simply describes someone removing their coat due to hot weather conditions.
She gets on well with all her neighbors.
- This sentence expresses that the person has good relationships with all of their neighbors.
3) James prefers to define "youth" as the age in which people are not children anymore and not yet adults. James believes that youth culture is always changing, and they are very receptive to new ideas.
- In this sentence, it is stated that James has a specific definition of "youth" as the age between childhood and adulthood. Additionally, it is mentioned that James believes youth culture is constantly evolving and that young people are open to new ideas.
4) They have an open mind and are prepared to look at things and think.
- This sentence describes a group of people who possess an open mind and are willing to consider various perspectives and engage in critical thinking.
American youth culture, that is, American movies, music, and TV shows, have enabled young people to enjoy their youth.
- This sentence suggests that American movies, music, and TV shows contribute to the enjoyment of young people during their youth in American culture.
5) Though the greatest number of young people are in Asia, Western societies have strong subcultures. The main reason why some people belong to a youth subculture is to show they have different values from the rest of society.
- This sentence states that although there is a large population of young people in Asia, Western societies also have vibrant subcultures. It then explains that one of the main motivations for individuals to join a youth subculture is to indicate their differing values from the mainstream society.