Here is a talking point:
What is something that was important to you in the past, but you do not care about anymore?
The Talking Point series provides an opportunity to discuss things in English, exchange ideas, and learn from each other.
What do you not care about anymore?
The Talking Point series provides an opportunity to discuss things in English, exchange ideas, and learn from each other.
I no longer care about wearing “new” clothes. As long as I am neatly dressed and my clothes are clean, I feel perfectly OK. I have even got to mending my own shoes. I go everywhere on foot, so my shoes rarely last a long time. I try to buy good durable shoes but they are usually all worn out after roughly a year. However, my last pair of shoes lasted over 3 years as I kept mending them. Near the end, I wouldn’t wear them to a formal meeting or a party, but they were decent enough for daily… Read more »
When I was younger I was always paying attention to what people could think about my physical appearance, my way of speaking, my style of clothes, my musical tastes… I understand today that it was such a waste of time! I no longer think about what people could think and I live happier than ever!
A few years ago, if someone came to my home, I paid attention about the appearance’s house and I wanted that all the things were clean, tidy and organised. But with four children, it wasn’t always easy! Today, I try to be less stressed and more natural.
If people don’t like this, I give them a towel! :-)
I paid attention to the appearance of my house and I was careful to keep everything clean…
… sponge?
Your new sentence is correct. However, please pay attention to how the verb “want” is used:
want to do something
Therefore:
I wanted everything to be clean.
Cleaning the table with a cloth
British: kitchen paper, kitchen roll, kitchen towel
American: paper towel, paper roll
Yes I’ll pay attention to how the verb “want” is used.
Thanks.
As you’ve underlined “wanted” in red, I thought it wasn’t correct in this context. That’s why I changed the sentence.
That’s right. I shouldn’t have underlined “want”, sorry.