For that opening sentence, I'd go with something along the lines of this:
"If I had to summarize my summer vacation, I'd say it was uneventful, but enjoyable."
"My summer vacation was busy to say the least."
"I didn't have the best time with my summer vacation, but it certainly was a vacation."
"I spent my summer vacation the way kids are supposed to; doing absolutely nothing."
"This year's summer vacation was the best I've ever had, and I'd love to tell."
1. A. a pride in loyalty
2. C. the infinite variety of human nature
Snuff is a name for a tobacco product that does not expose a person to tar.
State the author what the book is about and the main idea
The answer is all of the above except choice 3.
In a business setting, you never want to use a detached tone. This gives the impression to your colleague/boss/etc. that you don't care and don't really want to be there. It shows that you don't see them as important and don't care about what they have to say. It won't achieve anything for you.
