• The little guy jogs along endlessly at a slow rate.

• While you’re gathering your thoughts, you can enjoy the

background music.

• All the planets in our solar system orbit the sun.

• We’re buying a computer next weekend.

• If you finish all the levels within an hour, you get extra
points.

• Games of this type are becoming more and more complex.

• Don’t talk to me while I’m playing!

• Once you decide where to go, let me know.

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1. Electronic books are becoming more and more popular.

2. This week only, the shop sells all software at 20% off.

3. Don’t shut down the computer as I’m downloading a film.

4. As soon as you are playing this game, you realise the graphics
are tremendous – everything is so realistic.

5. My neighbour gives me access to his Wi-Fi this week but I’m

planning to install my own on Monday.

6. When you visit the website, you are getting a choice of three
downloadable applications.

7. Once I find a useful site, I’m bookmarking it for future reference.