THE TOPIC SENTENCE

* Exercise 1 :

      A. 2.     Before a cat learns anything, it first teaches its owner a lesson in humility.           OR

4.     Training a cat takes physical stamina.

      B. Since I was a child, I've been fascinated by scuba diving.

 

* Exercise  2 :

 

1. a) Sending cards is very popular in North America.

2. b) Summer is my favourite season. 

3. a) We should raise city taxes.

4. b) Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.

5. b) There are several factors to consider when you choose a university to attend.

 

* Exercise  3 : 

 

1. Paul and his hobbies .

2. My mother's cooking is very good.

3. My car's problems .

4. I love my job .

5. My worst vacation ever .

6. Different countries ,different cultures.

7. Autumn weather is the best .

My Country

'' Dair Atiah ''

( windmill ) Logo towns

This is not the case in Dair Atiah. this beautiful town is only 90 km (60 miles) north of Damascus. When you get close to DairAtiah when traveling from Damascus, you will notice the change in air quality. this is due to many factors, one of them is Dair Atiah's position on the hills between Palmyra Mountains and Lebanese Mountains.

One obvious environment friendly aspect of the town is the Air Wheel. This Machine uses wind to generate enough power to pump water from deep wells. No one knows for sure when those wheels were brought to town. For more then a hundred year, they have been a major source of power to pump water used in agricultures.

Unfortunately, in the recent boom in town population the value of those wheels soon forgotten. Their number is declining rapidly and now only less then 20 still in working order while many others are being dismantled. This is in my opinion a step backward. The air Wheel should be saved and improved to provide power and continue to pump water.


A campaign to save the remaining wheels should start soon and people should be encourage to use them instead of electric or diesel pumps. If this achieved then it is not just the environment which is saved but also one of our town beautiful and remarkable landmarks.