I wish I had more free time during the week.

If I had more free time during the week,

I'd exercise more.
I wish I were stronger. If I were stronger, I'd be better at sports.
I wish I could fly a plane. If I could fly a plane, I'd travel all over the world.
I wish I weren't so busy. If I weren't so busy, I'd have more time to hang out with my
friends.
I wish my parents weren't so far away. If my parents weren't so far away, I could see
them more often.
I wish my friend were taking the same class. If she were taking the same class, she
could help me with some of the assignments we get.
I wish I had the day off tomorrow. If I had the day off tomorrow, I would go to the
beach and go surfing.
I wish I didn't have to take a test tomorrow. If I didn't have to take a test tomorrow, I'd
go to the movies tonight.
I wish I lived in Paris. If I lived in Paris, my French would be so much better than it is
now.

What would you say if you met a famous athlete? Would you ask for an
autograph?
If I met a famous athlete, I'd say, "I really admire you!" I would definitely ask for an
autograph.
If you saw an accident, what would you do? Would you call for an ambulance?
I would call an ambulance right away if I saw a really bad accident and if people
were hurt.
What would you do if you had a large spider on your leg? Would you scream?
If I had a large spider on my leg, I think I would scream, but I don't think I'd be
scared.
If you broke your best friend's camera, how would you feel? Would you offer to
replace it?
If I broke my best friend's camera, I would feel very bad and offer to replace it.
How would you react if your best friend won a trip to Hawai'i? Would you feel
jealous?
No, I wouldn't feel jealous. I'd feel very happy for a friend who won something like
a trip to Hawai'i.
 What would you say to your neighbors if they complained about your music?
Would you apologize?
If my neighbors complained about my music, I would say I'm sorry and turn it
down. I'd probably write a note to apologize too.

  I'd really like to hike in the Himalayas.

B  Wow. That would be awesome! You'd need some good boots for
that.
A  Maybe we could go to the mall this afternoon.
B  Sure. That'd be great. Then maybe we could go to a movie or
something.
A  It would be great to win a million dollars.
B  Definitely. That would be wonderful. You would never have to
worry about money again.
A  One day, I'm going to learn to tango.
B  Cool. That'd be fun. I probably wouldn't be very good at it,
though.

If I were a millionaire, I'd probably feel a little guilty. For example, I'd feel
guilty that I was so lucky when so many students I know are struggling to
pay for school. I'd probably offer to pay back some of my friends' student
loans or something like that. Then I'd definitely help other people who
need help before I bought a big house or a lot of expensive clothes. I
probably wouldn't need to buy those things anyway. I know some people
work hard for them, but I wouldn't want to leave my neighborhood or
change my personal style. Finally I'd probably invest some of my money
for a rainy day and use the rest to support a good cause.

Can you explain to someone how to set up voice mail on a phone?

I know how to set it up if you're using the same phone company I
use. You just dial the voice mail number and follow the instructions.
Do you have any idea where to plug in the headphones on your
computer?
Yes, I know where to plug them in on my laptop. There's a place to
connect them just below the mouse pad.
Could you tell someone how to use your TV remote?
Well, I know how to turn on the TV and change the channels. I don't
know how to do much else, though!
Do you know how to look up information on the Internet?
Yes, it's easy to look up information on the Internet. You just have
to type your key words into a search engine.
Do you have any idea what to do when your computer crashes?
If that happens, I write down the error message and call tech
support. I don't have any idea what to do myself!
Do you know how to change the password on your computer?
Yes, I know how to change it. I think it's important to change your
password every few months or so.

Dear Mitch,

Remember me from high school? I'm the guy who sat behind you in world literature class. I got

your email address from Kurt, the guy we 

both

 used to hang out with at lunchtime.

Both of us
I'll always remember that class.          

 hated reading those short stories, but we had to take the class for some reason. And        

neither of us
 

liked our teacher, Mr. What's-his-name. He wasn't a very good teacher at all. It's amazing that

both
we          

 
 both
 passed the final exam. Good thing we          

 stayed up late studying the night before.

both of us
Anyway, I was talking to Kurt last week, and          

 would like to see you again. Maybe we can all meet and go out for dinner or something one

day soon.

Take care,

Phil

Dear Rosa,

I ran into Caitlin in the store yesterday. You remember her Caitlin – from high school? She

asked me about you. We 

both

neither of us
 said we'd like to get together some time, but     had any recent news from you,

we don't know if you're still around here.

So how are you? Do you still swim? Do you remember those awful early morning practices in

neither of us both
high school?     enjoyed them. We     wanted to be in the
cafeteria drinking hot chocolate! We used to sit there after swim class and have long disthose

neither of us
awful cussions about our favorite bands.     liked the other's taste in music,

though. You said my music was old-fashioned and I said yours was too strange!

both of us
Anyway, it was great to see Caitlin again, and     would love to see you, too.

How about meeting somewhere for a hot chocolate?

Take care,

Sue

Texting is good because you can send a message to a friend 

and get a fast response. You know what I mean?

Video calling is so convenient. You can really stay in touch 

with people far away. You know?

   

Blogging is bizarre. You put so much of your personal life 

on the computer. You know what I'm saying?

   

Online video clips are often really funny. They're a good way 
to take a break. You know what I mean?

   

5
Tablets are a good way to read books. You can take one 
with you anywhere. You know?

   

Social networking is changing the way 

we get news. You know what I'm saying?

   

Kids spend too much time on the Internet.

I don't know. I think it's great they learn how to use computers when they're so young.
You know?
2
Teens shouldn't go to school and work at the same time. It's too hard.
I'm not so sure. Don't you think they can learn how to manage time when going to
school and working? You know what I mean?
3
I think too many people are addicted to their computers and phones and everything.
Maybe. But sometimes people need those devices to stay connected. You know what
I'm saying?
4
You never know if things you see on the Internet are true.
I know what you mean. It can make doing research really difficult. You know?
Kids spend too much time on the Internet.
I don't know. I think it's great they learn how to use computers when
they're so young. You know?
Teens shouldn't go to school and work at the same time. It's too
hard.
I’m not so sure. Don’t you think they can learn how to manage their
time? You know what I mean? So they can do both.
I think too many people are addicted to their computers and phones
and everything.
Maybe. But on the other hand, sometimes people need those
devices to stay connected. You know what I'm saying?
You never know if things you see on the Internet are true.
I don’t know. Don’t you think there are some websites you can
believe? You know what I mean?
How to use the Internet safely

The first thing you should do is strengthen your passwords. They shouldn't be easy to guess,

and they should include letters and numbers. Second, don't give out your personal details

(name, address, phone number) to anyone online unless you know them personally. Online

identity thieves often try to get this information from people on social networking and special-

interest sites. Third, read all the terms before agreeing to receive an online service. If you can't

check a box that stops you from receiving offers from other companies, you probably shouldn't

continue. Fourth, beware of "phishing" – emails that ask for sensitive information in order to

solve a problem with your bank account. Legitimate banks and companies will never ask you to

provide personal details or passwords in an email. Finally, make sure that you are protected

before you go online. Use Internet security software to prevent viruses and spyware from

infecting your computer.

I ran into Caitlin in the store yesterday. You remember Caitlin - from high school? She asked

me about you. We both said we'd like to get together some time, but as neither of us had any

recent news from you, we don't know if you're still around here

So how are you? Do you still swim? Do you remember those awful early morning practices in

high school? Neither of us enjoyed them. We both wanted to be in the cafeteria drinking hot

chocolate! We used to sit there after swim class and have long discussions about our favorite
bands. Neither of us liked the other's taste in music, though. You said my music was old-

fashioned and I said yours was too strange!

Anyway, it was great to see Caitlin again, and both of us would love to see you, too. How about

meeting somewhere for a hot chocolate?

complained

Blogging is bizarre. You put so much of your personal life

Are you fed up with junk email and spam that fills up your inbox every day? Spam isn't just

annoying for home users of computers. It's becoming a serious problem for businesses, too.

Getting rid of spam wastes employees' time. Spam takes up space on computers, and it can

slow down – or even jam – normal email traffic.

Most people don't know how spammers get their email address, but in fact, it's very easy. Your

email address may be on any number of Internet sites such as blogs, email newsletters,

company directories, and many other lists on the Web. You can also become a spam victim if

you've entered an online contest or responded to a survey using your email address.
Spammers also use software that generates email addresses automatically. This software

makes up millions of email addresses by using common names and the addresses of well-

known companies and Internet service providers. It then sends out messages to all the

addresses it creates. Although some of them might not work and the messages "bounce back,"

many others will get through to real people. The spammers now have a valuable list of valid

addresses, which they can sell to other spammers at high prices.

How to Protect Yourself from Spam

DO:

Change your email address regularly. Create an address that is difficult to guess. For example,

if your name is Kevin Smith and you love cycling, try an address like KSmith4biking@cup.org.

Or if you live in Toronto, you could use KS_in_Toronto@cup.org.

Have two email addresses – one for public use and a private one only for friends and family.

Buy anti-spam software or use email filters. Many email programs have filters that

automatically send spam to a junk-mail folder. Be sure to check the junk-mail folder periodically

for any personal mail that goes there by mistake.

Pay attention to typos and misspellings in email subject lines. These are warning signs of

possible spam.
DON'T:

Respond to spam – ever. When you respond, you confirm that your address is valid.

Buy anything from a company that sent you spam. This supports their belief that spamming

makes money.

Don't Be a Victim – How You Can Avoid Spam

products from spammers – that just rewards and encourages them. Finally, tell your

First of all, keep your personal email address private. If you want to participate in chat rooms or

on message boards , get a second

from a free email provider.

Second, don't give out your personal details (name, address, phone number) to anyone online

unless you know them personally.

Fourth, beware of "phishing" – emails that ask for sensitive information in order to solve a

problem with yo