Dear Alisa,
In your letter you ask to help you to change your habits and start economizing. I think, I can give you some advice.
First of all, you need to cut back on unnecessary spending. Avoid buying double latte coffee every morning on your way to work. It would be better if you get up a little bit earlier and prepare breakfast yourself. Omlette or porridge with a cup of coffee will provide you with good energy till lunchtime.
Next step is creating a budget for yourself and sticking to it. Think over how much money is coming in and how much of it is spent on unhealthy and expensive food during lunchtime.
The last advice I want to give you is being content with the simple things in life. Is it necessary to spend a lot of money in expensive restaurants? How about cooking a nutritious dinner rather than going out to the restaurant for food. Invite your friends to your place, try homemade food, turn on the music, dance and talk.
I hope I could help you. Good luck!
Yours,
Amir
3. At the time the factory closed down, Sarah had been working there for five years.
4. The orchestra had been playing for ten minutes when a man in the audience suddenly began shouting.
5. I had been walking along the road for five minutes when I saw a monster.
16.3
1. It was very noisy next door. Our neighbours were having a party.
2. We were good friends. We had known each other for a long time.
3. John and I went for a walk. I had difficulty keeping up with him because he was walking so fast.
4. Mary was sitting on the ground. She was out of breath. She had been running.
5. When I arrived, everybody was sitting round the table with their mouths full. They were eating.
6. When I arrived, everybody was sitting round the table and talking. Their mouths were empty but their stomachs were full. They had eaten.
7. Jim was on his hands and knees on the floor. He was looking for his contact lens.
8. When I arrived, Kate was waiting for me. She was rather annoyed with me because I was late and she had been waiting for a very long time.
9. I was sad when I sold my car. I had had it for a very long time.
10. We were extremely tired at the end of the journey. We had been travelling for more than 24 hours.