1) A lot of companies making cosmetics such as lipstick and face cream are criticized by animal rights activists. 2) What luxuries would I miss most if I lived on a desert island? Well, chocolate and hot running water for a start! 3) Cotton and silk have largely replaced wool and leather as clothing materials. 4) What's the most important innovation? The mobile phone of course! 5) You've made satisfactory progress, but I'm sure you could better. 6) Working as a teacher assistant for six months was a really valuable experience. 7) I saw an interesting historical film about the French Revolution. 8) They measured the temperature changes using very precise scientific instruments.