Look at the list of arguments for and against computers. Make brief notes under the headings
For and Against in the table in your Workbook
(concentrate on the underlined words).
Computer games are fun.
E-mail improves communication, saving
time and money.
They are bad for your eyes.
They can do boring things like calculations
much quicker.
They emit dangerous electromagnetic rays.
They are good for the ecology because people
use less paper when they use computers.
People become dependent on them.
They make life easier.
They are addictive users often do nothing else
They make people become more isolated.​

1. But for my mom woke me up, I wouldn't have come to school on time. 2. But for the English-Russian dictionary, I wouldn't have understood the text. 3. But for good cards I had in hand, I wouldn't have won the game. 4. But for your last argument, I wouldn't have agreed. 5. But for poor breakfast I had, I wouldn't have become hungry soon. 6. But for bad weather, I would be happier. 7. But for missing the bus, I would have bought some flowers. 8. But for my grandmother’s advice, I wouldn't have managed to make a pie. 9. But for support of my friends, I would have felt embarrassed. 10. But for my bad knowledge of mechanics, I would be able to fix my bike.

Ты заметил, как быстро пролетело лето? Кто-то провёл его на море, кто-то был в лагере, а кто-то побывал и там, и там. Но я уверена, никому не хочется расставаться с летними каникулами. Лично мне уже хочется пойти в школу: встретить там друзей, увидеться с учителями, пощеголять в своей новой школьной форме, погулять по коридорам школы... Но при этом, мне совсем не хочется, чтобы лето кончалось, и на его место приходила унылая осень с её серыми красками и скучными, дождливыми буднями.  Я подумала: а что если к школе можно было бы обратиться? Ну, например, попросить ее о чем-нибудь или поблагодарить за что-то.