Writing Better English for ESL Learners

Exercise 4.15How I Became a Millionaire.The story line: A woman receives
the news that she has won a large sum of money. She and her friend go on a
buying spree and live like royalty. Her friend suggests she put some of her money
in the bank. After enjoying her riches for only a short time, the woman wakes
up. It was all a dream.

Many people dream about becoming rich and living

. They hope they’ll win

or inherit

. But it doesn’t work out that way for most.

One morning I got out of bed and ran down the stairs to get the

mail. I had a feeling that.

And I was right. Among the letters I found was

. It stated that I
. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I had won

! I was a millionaire!

I called my best friend, Anna, who

. She was as excited as I was and
. She asked, “

?” And she asked, “

?” I didn’t know the answer. Where do you begin

to spend money when?

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