Practice 4
Living at Home & Living Away from Home
A lot of students these days have to make difficult choices at such a young age. Even before you graduate you have to pick out your outfit for school the next day, which school you want to attend to in the next following years. Many freshmen prefer to live with their parents when attending college/university, while others prefer to live away from home, for example at a local apartment or the campus dormitory. There are several advantages and disadvantages in choosing the place you want to come back to after a long day at school.
Firstly, living at home or with your parents will most definitely save you money in the long run. When you live away at home; rent, water, electricity, and internet expenses may stockpile and in turn cost you your monthly allowance leaving you with what little left for food and leisure. This is why it is very advantageous to live at home or with your parents, since those expenses are pretty much covered by your parents. And without having to spend on those expenses, you can save a lot of money so that you can spend it on the things you want.
On the other hand, if you were to choose away from home, you have the potential to be more free. Sure, you’ll save a lot more money by living with your parents; but, are you willing to live yet another several years under the same roof where you will have the same chores and the same nags every now and then. Living on your own gives you a place for yourself, and yourself only. The opportunity to live on your own is too hard to miss out on. There is not a single soul that has control over you since you get to do whatever you want, whenever you want.
Secondly, coming home to a meal that’s already prepared for you will most likely reduce your daily stress, and avoid the dilemma of whether to eat Sushi or Taco’s on a Tuesday night. There’s one thing that most students would want to have, and that is a fully stocked fridge. Little do they know that managing a refrigerator is actually quite the task. You have to know what must be in the fridge, where it is, and when it’ll expire. You would have to diligently shop for groceries, and make sure to have the right ingredients for the right meals. Why worry about that at home when you’ve got Mom?
That is why it is important to keep in mind what stock should be in the kitchen, when you live away from home. Then again, if you live away from home, you don’t have to follow the same menu the whole family is eating. Say goodbye to those sautéed Brussels sprouts your sister loves so much, and say hi to that delicious 24/7 fast delivery burger joint around the corner. Not only that, but you also have the freedom to eat whenever you like, so that dinner time doesn’t interfere with any of your activities. Yes, it is hard to manage your own kitchen, but at least you can eat whenever you like. Just keep in mind to eat healthy, and on time!
Finally, when you live at home, you don’t have to bear a lot of your problems to yourself since you’ll have your parents at arm’s reach. At home, you’ll be introduced to the real world at a steady pace. Furthermore, you’ll have the help of your parents to guide you along the way so that you choose the right path.
On the contrary, getting to know the real world first hand gives you the chance to become more independent at a much quicker pace. Making the right and wrong decisions will give you experiences where you can build on. Living away from home can potentially help you in future decision-making, and learn from your mistakes. Our independence and maturity will become of great help during the transition of becoming a working adult. In conclusion, not everyone has what it takes to live by themselves. Similarly, not everyone can live at home much longer. In the end, it depends on the person as to where you decide where you want to live. The decision you make now are most likely going to change the future ahead. And that decision weighs upon whether you want to live freely, or in a place you’re mostly familiar with. The choice is yours.

Practice 2B
1) Reggie Miller was the best shooter in the NBA during the 90’s; similarly, Stephen Curry is the current best shooter in the NBA.
2) Our own farts are like our own children. We don’t hate our own; but, we may dislike others’.
3) Both Toyota and Honda, are the leading car manufacturers in Indonesia.
4) Neither chickens nor turkeys can fly.
5) The Raid: Redemption was just as violent as its predecessor, The Raid.
Practice 3B
1) Coca-Cola is more known for its branding; however, Pepsi is better known for its taste.
2) Driving your own car is faster, compared to taking public transport.
3) Unlike the iPhone, Android phones have a much more complex user interface.
4) The present Los Angeles Lakers are nothing compared to the Lakers in the 80’s.
5) Unlike DeAndre Jordan, the modern day center, LaMarcus Aldridge bases his game on classic centers in the 80’s.