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Why everyone should learn to fix things

When was the last time you repaired something instead of throwing it away? If you are like most people, you probably can't remember. Yet learning a few simple repair skills could save you money, reduce waste and even make you happier.

Consider the obvious benefit first: money. A loose chair leg, a broken zip or a dripping tap can often be fixed in minutes with basic tools and a short online tutorial. Calling a professional or buying a replacement, on the other hand, can be surprisingly expensive.

Then there is the environment. Every item we repair is one less item thrown away, and one less new product that has to be manufactured and transported. Small repairs, multiplied across millions of households, really do add up.

But perhaps the greatest reward is personal. There is a special kind of satisfaction in bringing a broken object back to life with your own hands. Many people who join community repair cafés say they enjoy the sense of achievement as much as the savings.

So next time something breaks, don't reach straight for your wallet. Reach for a screwdriver instead. You might be surprised at what you can do.

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  1. Which is the most engaging title for an article about walking to work?
    • a) Walking
    • b) The secret to a happier commute? Your own two feet
    • c) An article about walking to work
  2. Which is the most effective opening sentence for an article about sleep?
    • a) Have you ever wondered why you feel so tired on Monday mornings?
    • b) This article is about sleep.
    • c) Sleep is a topic that I will write about.
  3. Which is the most memorable ending for an article about trying new hobbies?
    • a) In conclusion, that is all I have to say.
    • b) So why not pick up a paintbrush this weekend? You have nothing to lose.
    • c) The end.
  4. ___ it or not, octopuses have three hearts.
    • a) Believe
    • b) Think
    • c) Know
  5. First, there is the money you save. ___ there is the time.
    • a) Whereas
    • b) Then
    • c) Despite
  6. Which sentence speaks directly to the reader?
    • a) Imagine you could speak five languages fluently.
    • b) It is believed that languages are useful.
    • c) Languages were studied by the researchers.
  7. The old bicycle was covered in ___ dust.
    • a) many
    • b) thick
    • c) big

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  1. b) The secret to a happier commute? Your own two feetÈ breve, crea curiosità e dà un'idea dell'argomento.
  2. a) Have you ever wondered why you feel so tired on Monday mornings?Una domanda che si collega all'esperienza del lettore lo coinvolge.
  3. b) So why not pick up a paintbrush this weekend? You have nothing to lose.Si rivolge direttamente al lettore e lo incoraggia ad agire.
  4. a) BelieveBelieve it or not è un'espressione fissa usata per introdurre un fatto sorprendente.
  5. b) ThenThen there is ... annuncia il punto successivo in modo vivace.
  6. a) Imagine you could speak five languages fluently.Imagine you ... si rivolge al lettore con you e lo invita a entrare nell'argomento.
  7. b) thickThick si abbina naturalmente a dust (e a snow o fog). Many si usa con i nomi numerabili e big non si abbina a dust.

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  1. c) ReportUn titolo di sezione e It is recommended that ... sono tipici di una relazione.
  2. a) ArticleLa domanda, le forme contratte e lo stile colloquiale e diretto sono tipici di un articolo.
  3. b) EssayPresentare entrambe le parti con On the one hand e On the other hand è tipico di un saggio a favore e contro.
  4. c) ReportIndicare lo scopo e fare riferimento ai risultati di un sondaggio è tipico dell'introduzione di una relazione.
  5. a) ArticleUn invito all'azione diretto con un punto esclamativo è una conclusione tipica di un articolo.
  6. b) EssayUna conclusione formale ed equilibrata come questa è tipica di un saggio.

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Cooking from scratch: the skill that feeds your future

Imagine opening your fridge, seeing a few random ingredients and turning them into a delicious dinner in twenty minutes. Sounds like magic? It isn't. It's simply the result of knowing how to cook, and it is a skill anyone can learn.

Let's start with your health. When you cook for yourself, you decide exactly what goes into your food: how much salt, how much sugar and how many vegetables. Ready meals and takeaways, however convenient, rarely give you that control.

Then there's your wallet. A bag of rice, a few onions and some lentils cost very little, yet they can feed a family for days. Once you know a handful of basic recipes, you'll be amazed at how much you save each month.

Finally, cooking brings people together. Sharing a meal you have made yourself is one of the simplest ways to show friends and family that you care, and it often leads to the best conversations.

So, why not start this weekend? Choose one easy recipe, invite a friend to help and see what happens. Your future self will thank you.