1) You woke up late and lay in bed for half an hour, thus feeling rushed for the rest of the day.
2) You have been watching television since four o’clock٫ thus missing out on valuable time to do other activities.
3) My cousin has been surfing the Net for two hours, thus neglecting their other responsibilities.
4) I have not got enough money٫ thus needing to find a part-time job to supplement my income.
5) All my life I have been living in the country٫ thus feeling a strong connection to nature and enjoying a peaceful lifestyle.
6) Oleg drives carelessly, thus putting himself and others at risk on the road.
7) My mum has two jobs now٫ thus feeling exhausted and having little time for herself.
8) The family are tired of living in town٫ thus deciding to move to a more peaceful and spacious area in the countryside.