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===**//We are becoming overwhelmingly dependent on computers. Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits? //**=== We are living in a century when the technology is taking very important place, especially the computers. We pass a lot of time in front of the computer screen. We search information, we communicate easier with people around the world, we read interesting and didactically texts. The companies, education, science are having a real necessity of the computers and they are really useful. Many people could not imagine their day without computer or Internet. But, is this dependence a good thing? Sometimes computers are used for “killing boredom”. The childish game with the friends of our neighborhood are changed with the computers games, our free time we do not use for going out with our friends but, we stay at home and we communicate with them beyond the computer. In a place of reading books we read the plot summary that we find on Internet, the time for studding we use for playing computer games or making some non-sense conversations. We use the computers excessively and unconsciously we waste our time. So we should try to use computer benefits, but we shouldn’t stay in front of the computer screen whole day. We should use our free time walking somewhere with our friends, reading a book or such interesting things. We could not back the time that pass, but we could use it for something that will remain in our memories forever, like the time we spend with our friends. We could not find these things in the front of the computer. We must try to change the computer dependence with something that is healthy and useful for us.

**//Should the cigarettes smoking be banned as heroin consumption? //** Today’s world is a modern place, but otherwise, we are living fast, unhealthy and there are a lot of bad habits that surrounds us almost every day. People have different way of living and thinking, but, anyone of us has the same opinion about cigarettes smoking, it is a very bad habit. Nowadays, almost every second person is smoker. Many of them, especially the young population, are thinking they could stop smoke anytime they want. Unconsciously, they ruin their health and they could not understand the danger. After while, they feel the consequences and they wish they never start smoke. Consequences are: cough, lung annihilation, and sometimes even death. With every smoked cigarette they are closer to the death, but smokers don’t accept this fact. In a lot of public areas we could see the sign “No smoking”, but not many people respect this rule. Sometimes, they are even ready to pay penalty, because they couldn’t hold without cigarette. Cigarette smoking is same as heroin consumption, the difference is that heroin kills faster, and a cigarette smoking slowly is taking one person life. In my opinion cigarette smoking should be banned as heroin consumption, because cigarettes are also a kind of drug. Some of the cigarette ingredients are: nicotine, acetone, ammonia, caffeine, basil oil, carbon monoxide…the list is long but there is not even one good and health ingredient. Smoking is the most preventable cause of premature death in our society. Every year hundreds of thousands of people around the world die from diseases caused by smoking. Cigarettes smoking also contribute to a number of ** cancers. The Government has to take an action for banning the cigarette smoking as the heroin consumption is banned. And I give an advice to the smokers: Quit smoking today if you want to have a healthy future. **

===**//Should we do more with the problem of domestic violence or is the problem exaggerated? //**===

We are living in a society where the domestic violence became serious problem. Anyone could be a victim: women, man, children, young or old people. Most of them are scared of telling the truth and they suffer the consequences all the time. The biggest number of victims is women. They are maltreated, disgraced, insulted. They feel powerless in the situation and thinking that everything will turn better they keep silent trying to accept that way of living. When parents have an argument the innocent children’s eyes are fill with tears, they are worried and scared. I imagine myself in such situation and I could not understand how cruel one person could be to destroy another’s person life? Is there anyone could help those people? Is there any strong enough reason for their way of acting? I had a conversation with a girl that pass through situation of domestic violence. She said: //“It was terrible! My father came home drunk and he was beating my mother every night. I heard her screaming, but I could not help her. I was hiding in my room because I was scared that he will beat me too. Now, fortunately they are divorced. I am happy with my mother and I hope he will never again return in our house.”// When I heard her story I wanted to do something for this helpless people. Nowadays, the Government is taking strongly actions to help and protect this people. The domestic violence is not an exaggerated, but a real problem and we should do more to deal with it. Anyone of us should give help to those families that are passing through the chaos of domestic violence. Domestic violence should not happen to anybody. But it does, and when it does, there is help. So we should try to involve ourselves in helping this problem disappears forever.

** =Internet at school= **
1. What do you use Internet for?

A) to research for homework B) to chat C) just for fun

2. How much time per day do you Online?

A) 2 hours B) 4 hours C) 8 hours D) other

3. Do you think that Internet in school is necessary?

A) Yes, every student will learn more. B) No, it’s not a good idea. It will distract the students from learning. C) Others should decide. For example principal, ministry. D) I don’t care.

4. Why do you need Internet at school?

A) To check information B) To collaborate C) To create WEB pages D) Other

5. If there is Internet, would you like to use Facebook?

A) Yes B) NO  C) Maybe

6. Which of these would you use the most at school?

A) Facebook B) Kajgana C) Twitter D) You tube

7. Do you think that you would be more motivated to study if you had Internet at school?

A) Yes B) No

Doing business in Spain
Doing business in Spain is similar to doing business in the rest of Western Europe. A few tips, though, may help you in developing your business relationships in Spain. While many Spaniards will meet each other with a kiss on both cheeks, this is not common in business relationships unless you know the other party well. It is wisest to offer a handshake, and if a kiss is appropriate, the Spanish party will initiate it. (And note that you don't kiss their cheeks. You kiss the air while touching cheeks.) Spanish people have two first names and two surnames, composed of their father's first surname and their mother's first surname. Use //Señor// or //Señora// as you would Mr. or Mrs. In the first meeting, Spaniards will want to become acquainted with you before proceeding with business, so you should be accommodating and answer any questions about your background and family life. Spaniards will really check to see if you are honest and reliable, to know they can place their trust in your products or business before starting a relationship. It is unlikely that a meeting will stick closely to a detailed agenda. Negotiations in Spain tend to be quite open with one party taking the lead, but agreements can be flexible and you will probably need to persevere in order to ensure that commitments are put into effect. Understand that your goal is to do business in Spain, not to impose a business culture. If you want to discuss business at lunch, you should mention this in advance so the Spanish counterpart is ready to discuss the issues with you. Meal times in Spain are generally considered the time to relax and enjoy oneself rather than to close deals. More typically, the deals are done at the office, and then after the successful negotiations, you all go to celebrate at a restaurant. If the Spanish party wants to be nice with you, they will most likely invite you to go to a nice restaurant. The one who extends the invitation is the one who foots the bill. Bills are rarely split in Spain, regardless of the circumstance. If you have been invited out, you should reciprocate at a later date, being careful not to give the impression that you are simply 'repaying' your earlier hosts. The Spanish are great conversationalists, this is how they spend their free time. Ask them about their children or family; few subjects are taboo. The Spanish are proud of their food and wine; you'd be wise not to disagree. Don't be surprised if an evening out lasts until the late hours (nor will they be offended if you leave because you can't keep your eyes open). Spanish presentations can tend to be long-winded; expect it and don't get frustrated. If you're female, don't be surprised if they compliment you and tell you you look good. You can compliment them back if you feel like it or just say thanks. There's no culture of political correctness in Spain. Spaniards do not, on average, speak English as well as a Northern European. Many companies in Spain have staff with good English language skills, but an initial approach in Spanish is more effective. Spaniards derive a sense of identity from their particular region rather than the country as a whole so you should try to be sensitive to regional differences and to avoid making misinformed comments about a Spaniard's region of origin. There are seventeen autonomous regions, each with a different degree of independence from Madrid, and each has its own individual characteristics; you should respect local sensibilities and manners without recourse to stereotypes or caricatures. In Spain, the hours that a shop and business may be open to the public are regulated by the government. Shops are usually open from 9:00 am to 1:30 or 2 pm, then from 4:30 or 5 pm until 8 pm, Monday through Friday, and Saturday morning. Large department stores are open all day. Professional offices usually open from 10 to 2, then from 4 to 7, though it is becoming more common for businesses to stay open through the traditional siesta hours. Banks are open from 10 to 2, then by law, they can choose either to open one afternoon a week, or on Saturday morning. In August, when most people take their vacations, office hours change to //jornada intensiva//: 8 am - 3 pm. Lunch is between 2 pm and 4 pm. Most people in Spain eat at home, though in big cities, it is common to go to a restaurant and have a //menu// (and avoid the double commute). Dinner is generally a lighter meal; 10pm is the normal time at restaurants. There are national, state, and local holidays. For a list, go to Spain's Social Security site, and on the left side, click on "Mas informacion", then "Calendario laboral". When a holiday falls on a Tuesday or a Thursday, it is common in the office to take the adjacent Monday or Friday //puente// off for a long weekend. At restaurants, bars, and taxis, it is typical to leave the small change, though you won't get dirty looks if you don't. The famous //mañana// joke, besides being dull, is also not true. If you want to give a good impression, you should be on time, and can expect that the Spanish party will be on time too. There is now a regulation against smoking in public places, though as with many regulations, there is some degree of leniency. Spaniards are among the heaviest smokers in Europe. Californians will just have to accept that it may be impossible to persuade a smoking colleague to abstain from the habit, even at the dining table. If smoke is an issue to you, look for a smoke-free restaurant, bar, or hotel: now you can find them, and of course complain if it is not fullfilled. At Christmas, most companies give their employees a hamper or basket of fancy foods and drink (//cestas de Navidad//). It is also common to celebrate a //fiesta de Navidad// with a lunch in a fancy restaurant. Companies often send bottles of cava, champagne, or wine at Christmas to their best clients. At the conclusion of successful negotiations, it is not uncommon to give a gift to a broker or professional (including a bank officer) who was especially competent. If you receive a gift, you should open it immediately in front of the giver. Any gift should be a high-quality item, and should be finely wrapped. Companies often send those at Christmas to their best clients. Markenting merchandise will be more appreciated if it is a fine pen or a tasteful desk accessory. You should not give anything too personal or extravagant as your generosity may be perceived as rare or even insulting. If you are invited to a Spanish home, flowers, a dessert, or a good bottle of wine is the right gift. In Spain the look of the person one is doing business with is important. Classic brand names such Loewe or Luis Vuitton are very appreciated, also Hugo Boss or Hemenegildo Zegna, less so Ferragamo or other Italian names. Look fashionable and smart if you want to cause a good impression; clean your shoes and get your hair in order. Men are best off in dark subdued colours: preferably tailor-made woolen or linen suits, and white cotton shirts with silk ties. Women should wear well-cut suits of high-quality fabric. Designer clothes and brand names will be noted with approval. The female business traveller should emphasize their femininity through their immaculate clothes and hair. //Business casual// means a clean and fashionable designer cotton shirt and good pants, and of course, no tie. If an invitation to a party says //formal//, it means real formal: a black tuxedo for men and a cocktail dress for women, always in conservative colors. For these events, women wear more make-up, and have their hair done professionally. For men keep in mind that the Spanish cut of the suit is different than the American or British cut.
 * Greetings**
 * Addressing a person**
 * Business meetings**
 * Business meals**
 * Conversation**
 * Regions**
 * Working hours, holidays**
 * Tipping**
 * Time and punctuality**
 * Smoking**
 * Gifts**
 * Dress**

===**//Many people believe you can not learn everything at school. Some say that experience is the best teacher. What is more important to a person’s education? Things learned in school or through real life experiences?//**=== The world… A place where every day we are in relation with events, we are surrounded by many people, different characters, attitudes, opinions… We are witnesses of many things that happen. We don’t see how fast the time passes and then, we ask ourselves where did our youth go? In sorrow we remember of many things that we learned. We go back in time and as in a movie we are looking at our successes and beats. The origination as a worthy person we own to our education, because, as many people said, our knowledge we acquire in school. But is that real? We need only education, or we also need experience? It’s true that in school we learn a lot, however, if we don’t try anything that we learn in our life, we will be powerless. Would you have the same opinion about a place of you go and visit it or you only read about it? Would you know what the meaning of love and happiness is, if you don’t feel it on your own and if you don’t share it? Would you know what help is if you don’t help someone? To learn all these things, we don’t only need education, but experience too. It’s not the same what we have read about and what we have lived through. Life is a temptation in which day by day we build ourselves as a person and we go through everything it bring us.
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**//If you were given one million dollars to spend, how would you spend it?//**
To meet the challenges of the 12th century is not an easy thing to do, but rather is a challenge for ourselves which means that we as future leaders of this country will rise to the occasion and confront the challenges. But we cannot do this if we don’t have a good job, or what is more important money. Everyone in his life is dreaming about being rich and famous. If I were given a million dollars I’d do many useful things first of all for those who don’t have money at all and then for me. I would build many fabrics in which there would be thousand of unemployed people. I would try to stop the poverty in every single way that I can. I would buy new clothes and toys for the children who have mental disabilities, and I would fight for their rights. The other thing that I would do for these poor kids is that I would strive for them to have the right medical treatment and not to be pushed away from the social workers and the government. The reason why I say this is because they deserve to be treated like normal children and it’s not their fault for being born with such disease. Money help a lot in everyone’s life but it don’t content the whole world. And if I had one million dollars I would give to the ones who really need it.


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**//Choose an important person that you have looked up to, and who was helped you in your life.//**
Sometimes, when we are lonely we are thinking about our life. About everything that passed, about our successes and beats, about our moments of happiness and sorrow, about the time that passes like a fast river and we are powerless to stop it. In everything that we do, we are surrounded with people that share lot of moments with us. Some of them stay with us forever and some of them leave us. Some of them are ready to help us in any moment, to give us their advice, to support us in all our decisions. They are our friend, our family and the people we love. However, there is always someone who takes the first place when we talk about a person who helped us in our life. We ask the question: Who that person is? Then we remember who was with us when we were little, when we made our first step, when we said our first word, who’s the person who took care of us when we were sick… Through out all these pictures one person is always present. That’s our mother. That’s the person who has helped us the most, that’s always been decide me, that has always known how to console me, to hug me and make me feel strong. Even if I put together all these verses to make a fairytale, it wouldn’t be enough to make up for all the things she has done.


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**//What do you think the most serious problem in the world is? Why?//**
The world we are living in is a far from perfect. That is the reality we all have to face. There are too many problems in the world now, like wars, drugs, human trafficking, etc., all very serious in their own way, and it would take one an eternity to discus all of them. In this essay I would like to write about the one that I believe is the mother of, maybe not all, but most problems: the money. Money has the power to control us. We feel bad if we don’t have money in our pockets, and we will not stop at anything until we have them. The worst thing is that we are never satisfied with the amount we have, we always want more. More of the crimes are money related; people will steal and even kill if they cannot get the money the honest way. Money has the ability to corrupt people, and it seems that very few are immune. I don’t have a solution or an answer to this problem. I know that it is probably impossible to do something to change the way the world is, especially about this issue. I would like to finish with the famous words from the movie “Cabaret”: “Money make the world go around”.


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**//Think of something you really like doing (a hobby, sport)…//**
Everyone has different hobbies, different ways of spending his free time. Some people like listening to music, others like sports… But, there are a lot of people who like watching TV too much. Watching TV is an addiction if we are standing in front of TV all of our free time. The TV along with books is our window to the world. Everyday, we are witnesses of different spectacles, modern shows, where glamour and money are represented in a large measure. Also, we can see the farthest and the most exotic places which are unreachable to us. On the one hand, TV is a great machine filled with new information, but on the other hand it’s a machine where we can see a lot of murders, crimes and violence. Very often, on the TV news we can hear that somewhere someone killed a child, or that someone made an attack and killed innocent people. It’s very unpleasant, because in that way many people are left without parents and homes. A lot of small children are watching crime and murders on TV, which has a big influence on their psyche. Even though watching TV is one of the many hobbies I have. I think that all TV stations should pay attention to what are they showing, because that is very necessary now, when we are living in such a dangerous world.


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**//Most people feel that they have “learned some lessons” in their life. They may have made some mistakes that taught them something.//**
People often say the best lessons they have learned are a result of their mistakes. Everyone makes a mistake, that is the way of life. Some people want to turn back time and make everything right, but instead of doing that, they should remember that experience and build on it. Fortunately, in my relatively young life, I have not made any significant mistakes that I can write about. Of course, I have made some small mistakes that I have regretted later on. On of those mistakes was confiding to a person I consider a friend, even though we knew each other for a relatively short period of time, only to have my trust betrayed. I had confidence in that person so I opened myself and shared some of my fears and thoughts, and that person told them to all of our mutual friends the very same day. I was very ashamed and disappointed, and since then I am more careful when I chose my friends and, most importantly, to whom I confide. The experience we again from the mistakes we make will make us wiser and teach us how to deal with similar situations. After all, trial and error learning has been man’s best teacher since the beginning of time.

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**//What has been the best period in your life and why?//**
Life is a great experience for all of us, and everybody has the right to it. Every day we are learning a lot of new things, how to handle them, how to make our dream come true etc. But, for that we should try and work a lot. Life is difficult and because of that we should enjoy in whenever we can and try and make the things that we want. Childhood is the best period when we can do everything, it’s the best period of our lives. Everybody is happy, and nobody worries about a thing. So do I. I was a very happy child. I didn’t care about anything, I was playing all day long in the yard in front of my house. Almost all of the days were similar, but they were very interesting and filled with games, laughter, songs, jokes… My parents fulfilled all of my wishes. I remember that always when we were going on picnic, we took fruit. I was playing with my brother, who I like very much.When I started to go to school I was very happy because I got my first knowledge, I met a lot of new friends. I was very happy not only in the first grade, but all years until now. I’m sure I have missed something, because all my childhood was filled with memories. I consider that I’m still a child, because that is what I’m in my spirit, although I know to be responsible girl. Life is a big responsibility and that is why we all should live an uor childhood and remember it all our life.

**UNIT 1**
23, St. Mary's Road, Dublin 4, Ireland Tuesday, 10 May
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Dear Stephanie How are you? I'm very well. I came to Dublin two weeks ago to study at a language school. I want to learn English because it is very important language. I'm staying with an Irish family. They've got two sons and a daughter. Mr Kendall is a teacher and Mrs Kendall works in a hospital. The Irish are very kind, but they speak very quickly! I study in the morning. My teacher's name is Ann. She tells me that my English is OK, but I made a lot of mistakes. Ann doesn't give us too much homework, so in the afternoons I always go sightseeing. Dublin is much bigger then my town. I like painting very much and I'm very interested in modern art, so I visit galleries and museums. I've met a girl named Martina. She comes from Spain and goes to Trinity College. Last night we went to the cinema, but the film wasn't very exciting. Would you like to visit me? Why don't you come for a weekend?

I'd love to see you. Write to me soon. love, KATI

1. Where is Kati? Where is she staying? - Kati is in Dublin. She is staying with an Irish family. 2. Why is she there? - She is there because she is learning English at a language school. 3. What does she do each day? -She study. 4. What does she do in her free time? - In her free time she always go sightseeing, visit galleries and museums. 5. Who has she met? - She met one girl named Martina. 1. I'm in New York. I'm staying with an American family. 2. I'm there because I'm learning English. 3. I study, read magazines etc. 4. In my free time I go out with my friends which a met there. 5. I met a lot of people, but I'm friend only with Anastasia and Milena.
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London Friday, 20 May

Dear Ana Maria How are you? I'm very well. I came to New York tree weeks ago to study at a language school. I want to learn English because it is very important language and it's very important to me because I want to work in one very important business and I must to know very well English. I'm staying with an American family. They've got one son and one daughter. Mr Wendall is painter and Mrs Wendall works in a school. The American are very kind and nice! I study in the afternoons. My teacher's name is Sara. She is very nice. She tells me that my English is OK, but I have to work whit the speaking. Sara doesn't give me much homework, so I have free time to go out with my friends here. New York is much more bigger then my town. I like this town. It's very beautiful. Here a met a lot of people, but I'm only good friend with Anastasia and Milena. Last night we went to a disco, and we were dancing a lot. It was great.

Would you like to visit me? Why don't you came for a weekend? I'd love to see you. Write to me soon. Love Dijana

**UNIT 2**
Beginnings: Dear, Hi!, sir, madam. Endings: wishes, all, lots of, love, best, sincerely, yours, faithfully.
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1. __Just a note__ to say thank you so much for having me to stay last weekend. -B - informal 2. __Thank you__ for your letter of 16 April. Please find enclosed a cheque for £50.00. - E - formal 3. Write or better still, __email me soon.__ -E- informal 4. How are you doing? You'll never guess who I saw last week at Dan's. -B- informal 5. I am writing in response to your advertisement in yesterday's Daily Star. -B- formal 6. We trust this arrangement meets with your satisfaction. - E- formal 7. I'm sorry I haven't been in touch for such a long time. - B - informal 8. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. - E - formal 9.I thought I'd write rather than email for a change. - B- informal 10. Give my regards to Robert. - E- informal 11. Take care and thanks again.-E- informal
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1. Dear Mary and Dave, Any chance that you two are free next Sat. p.m.? We’ve got four tickets for that open-air concert in Woodstock. Interested? Let me know asap. All the best, Martin
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 * Invites**

2. Dear Jane, Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you after such a long time. You asked me what I’ve been doing. Well, I’ve changed my job a few times since I last spoke to you, and as you know, I’ve moved to a new flat. It would be lovely to see you some time. Do you ever come to London? We could meet for lunch. Love Pat
 * Gives news**

3. Dear Sir/ Madam, I saw an advertisement in the Daily Telegraph for weekend breaks at your hotel. Could you please send me your brochure and a price list? I would be most grateful. Many thanks. I look forward to hearing from you in the future. Yours faithfully, James Fox
 * Ask for information**

4. Hi Pete, Thanks for the invite. We’d love to come. Can’t wait to see you. Let’s hope it stays fine. Love to Ellie. See you then. Deborah
 * Accept an invitation**

5. Dear Mr. Smith, We received your order for the Encyclopedia World CD ROM, and your cheque £ 75. Unfortunately, this amount did not include packing and postage, which is £7.50. We apologize for the inconvenience and will have pleasure in processing your order as soon as we receive the additional amount. Yours sincerely, Thames Valley Computer Software.
 * Asks for further payment**

From: dijanasmileska@yahoo.com To: nada_3@live.com Date: 22.05.2009 Subject: Hello dear friend!!!
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Hello dear friend, Thanks for write me an email. It’s good surprise. It was great to hear from you After a such long time. You asked me what I’ve been doing. Well, I’m 3-th year in a high school now and I have many exams this week so I study a lot. J I still live with my family. What about you? Did you have something new to tell me? How is your family? Tell me something about them and the life there. It would be lovely to see you some time. Do you eve come to Gostivar? We could meet for lunch. Love Diana

**UNIT 3**
“The farmer and his sons” There was once an old farmer __who had worked hard in his vineyard all his life__. Before he died he wanted to teach his three sons how to be good farmers. So he called them to his bedside and said, ‘My boys, I have an important secret to tell you: there is a great treasure buried in the vineyard. Promise me that you will look for it when I’m dead.’ The sons gave their promise __and as soon as their father had died__ they began looking for the treasure. They worked very hard in the hot sun __and while they were working they__ __thought about what their father had said__. They pictured boxes of gold coins, diamond necklaces, and other such thinks__. Soon they had dug up every inch of the vineyard__ but they found not a single penny. They were upset __because they felt that all their hard work had been for nothing.__ However, a few months latter the grapes started to appear on the vines.Their grapes were biggest and best in the neighborhood and they sold them for a lot of money. Now the sons understood __what their father had meant by the great treasure__ and they lived happily ever after.
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“The emperor and his daughters” There was once an emperor __who__ lived in a palace. He had three daughters __but__ no sons. He wanted his daughters to marry __before__ he died. He found three princes, __however__ his daughters didn't like them. They refused to marry the princes, __so__ the emperor became very angry. He said they must get married __as soon as__ they were sixteen years old. The three daughters run away __during__ the night and found work on a farm. They fell in love with the farmer's sons __while__ they were working there. They married the sons __when__ they were sixteen.
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“The Emperor and his daughters” There was an old emperor who lived in an enormous, golden palace in the middle of the city Ping Chong. He had three beautiful daughters, but unfortunately no sons. He wanted his beautiful and gougers daughter to marry before he died because he was old and sick. He found three smart princes. However his daughters didn’t like them. They refused to marry the strange princes, so de emperor who was very sick became very angry. He said to them that they must married with someone as soon as they were sixteen years old. The three gougers daughters ran away during the night and found work on a farm. They fell deep in love with the farmer’s beautiful and very smart sons while they were working there. They told about that to their father and he at first wasn’t happy about that, but later he accepts that. One week later the beautiful daughters married the smart farmer’s sons when they were sixteen. One year later they have children and they lived happily.
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**UNIT 4**
”** Childhood- the best time of your life” ** Some people say that childhood is the best time of your life. However, being a child has both **__ pros and cons .__** //(//// Advantages and disadvantages). // **__ One advantage is that __** __(__// On the plus side )// you have very few responsibilities. **__ For instance __** //(//// For example )// you don’t have to go to work, pay bills, or do the shopping, cooking or cleaning. This means you have plenty of free time to do whatever you want – watch TV; play on the computer; go out with friends, play sports or pursue other hobbies. **__ Moreover __** (// On top of that ),// public transport, cinema and sports centers cost much less for children. **__ In fact __** (// All in all ),// being a child is an exciting, action-packed time in life. However, for every plus there is a minus. **__ One disadvantage is that __** (// For one thing ),// you have to spend all day, Monday to Friday at school. Studying usually means you have to do homework and you have to take exams. **__ Another point is that __** //(//// What is more ),// you may have a lot of free time, but you are rarely allowed to do whatever you want. You usually have to ask your parents if you can do things, from going shopping in town to staying out late or going to a party. **__ Finally __** (// Last of all //), although there are often cheaper prices for children, things are still expensive – and parents are not always generous with pocket money. There’s never enough to do everything you want. **__ All things considered __** //(//// The reality is that )// sometimes there’s not enough to do anything at all! **__ In conclusion __** //(//// To sum it up )// although some people see childhood as the best time in life, **__ In my opinion __** //(//// I thing that )// children have no real choice, independence or money. Nevertheless, it is true that choice, money and independence all bring responsibility and restrictions – which increase with age.
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**3.** Match the pros with the cons. **Pros**--**Cons** 1. Don't have to go to work--> have to go to school Monday to Friday. 2. Can go out to parties with friends--> need to ask your parent's permission. 3. Don't have to cook and clean--> have to do homework and take exams. 4. Costs less to do things-> are never given enough pocket money.

**5.** "Getting older" Some people think if you are older is better. However, being a older person has pros and cons. One advantage is that you don't need to ask your parents' permission if you want to go in some place. Another point is that, you don't have to spend all day, Monday to Friday, at school. If you need money you can work. You can buy everything interesting that you can buy.Also older people can vote in a political or another election, they have right about that. However, for every plus there is a minus. One disadvantage is that you must to work if you want to live like a normal person. Another point is that you must to cook and clean. If you go to work you don't have many free times to do whatever you want. Moreover, public transport, cinema, and sports center cost many expensive for older people. In conclusion some people thinks that getting older is better In my opinion older people are independent and they are responsible about them self.

**1. and 2.** Fax transmission Page 1 of 1 To: Anne Westcombe Date: 26.05.2009 From: Janet Cooper To fax no: 01326 230579 Subject: Reservation

I would like to reserve two bed and breakfast at your rooms. We are arriving on 27 August. We hope to stay six nights for departing on 2 September. My husband and I preferably would like a room with double an en-suite bathroom. I also would like to reserve a room for our two teenage daughters. Both should be non-smoking rooms. Would it be possible the rooms to have facing sea? Do you have available rooms for these dates? Could you also tell me the price of each room? I look forward to hearing from you.

**3.** Fax transmission Page: 1 of 1 To: Janet Cooper Date: 27.05.2009 From: Anne Westcombe To fax no: 02315 125697 Subject: reply Thank you for your inquiry. We're pleased to conform you your reservation for the rooms and dates that you want. All the rooms come with en-suite bathroom and a sea view. Each room is £50 per night. We look forward to welcome you and your family to the B&B. Yours sincerely, Anny Westcombe.

**1.** **and 6** //** My favorite room. **//


 * Well, my favorite room is my room. Concerning this room is not only my room because belong to my brother too.It’s our dormitory but because he work in other country the room is only mine for the time when he isn’t at home. **
 * I love this room. There I spend most of my free time. There are two beds: one is mine and the other one is of my brother. Between our beds is my wardrobe were I put some of my clothes, my and my families photos, and some other stuff.In the middle of the room is a table. It’s not a big table it’s small. There I write my homework. Next to the table is the armchair. On the walls I have put some pictures, and posters like for example a photo of my mother when she was 13 years old, and a poster of my favorite singer Toshe Proeski. In this room there is another wardrobe bigger then mine. There is some clothes and other stuff of everyone. The think a love the most in this room is the TV and the computer, also and my bed. **
 * This is all for my favorite room. **

**2.** Why is the kitchen more than just a room where you cook and eat? Because it's also the place where family and friends come together.

The room in our house **__ I like best __** is our kitchen. Perhaps the kitchen is the most important room in many houses, but it is particularly so in our house because it is not only **__ where we cook and eat __** but it is also the place **__ where family and friends come together. __** I have so many happy memories of times spent there: ordinary daily events such as making breakfast on dark, cold winter mornings for children **__ who are cross and sleepy, __** before sending them off to school,: or special occasions such as homecomings or cooking Christmas dinner. Whenever we have a party, people gravitate with their drinks to the kitchen. It always ends up the fullest and noisiest room in the house. So what does this special room look like? It’s quite big, but not huge. It’s big enough to have a good-sized rectangular table in the centre, **__ which is the focal point of the room. __** There is a large window above the sink, looking out onto two apple trees in the garden. There’s a big, old cooking stove at one end, and at the other end a wall with a huge notice board **__ which tells the story __** of our lives, past, present and future: a school photo of the kids; a postcard from Auntie Nancy, **__ whose family have all emigrated __** to Australia; the menu from a take-away Chinese restaurant; an invitation to a wedding __that we’re going to__ __the next Saturday__; a letter from a friend **__ we haven’t seen __** for years. All our world is there for everyone to read! The front door is seldom used in our house, only by strangers. All our friends use back door **__ which means __** they come straight into the kitchen and join in whatever is happening there. The kettle goes on immediately and then we all sit round the table, drinking tea and putting the world to rights. Without doubt some of the happiest times of my life have been spent in our kitchen.
 * 3.**
 * ”My favorite room” **

**4.** 1. The blonde lady is Pat. She's wearing A black dress. -- Who 2. There's the hospital. My sister works there.-- Where 3. The postcard arrived this morning. It's from Auntie Nancy. --- Which 4. I passed all my exams. This made my father very proud.--That 5. Did you meet the girl? Her mother teaches French.--- Whose

**1.** Worldwatch Europe IPA 56 Merritts Avenue Overland Park Reading RG2 6HD
 * ” A letter of application” **

Dear David Benton, **__ I am writing in response __** to your **__ deadlines __** in today’s //Guardian// for a journalist based in Geneva. **__ As you will see __** from the enclosed **__ CV ,__** I studied journalism and modern languages at University College, London, and went on to do a master’s in journalism at Queen Mary’s College, London. **__ I consider myself __** the ideal candidate for the job because I have all the relevant **__ experience. __** In my present job I am in charge of Eastern Europe publications for Intertec Publishing. Before this, I worked for the BBC World Service, at first covering Mexico and Argentina, then Europe. I have traveled **__ on business __** in South America and Europe. In my present job I frequently go to Japan **__ widely. __** I speak French, German, and Spanish **__ fluently. __** I am an enthusiastic and **__ hard-working __** person. I am good at organizing people and can meet **__ advertisement. __** **__ I __** **__ look forward to hearing __**** from ** you in the near future.

Yours sincerely, Nancy Mann

**2.** 1. What job is Nancy applying for? - Nancy is applying for Business Journalist in Worldwatch Company. 2. Where did she hear about the vacancy? - She heard and read about the vacancy in a daily magazine Guardian. 3. What is she sending with her letter? - Nancy with her letter is sending her CV. 4. Look at the letter and the advert. Why does she think she is the right for the job? - I think she is right for the job because she has all the requirements like a master’s degree in journalism, experience from business journalism, she’s fluent in French, German and also Spanish. She is hard-working person and has excellent communication skills and a plus some international travel experience.

“A letter of application” Trans-Globe tours Victoria Square London SW1 6VC
 * 3. and 4.**

Dear Martin Ruane, I’m writing in response to your deadlines in today’s Vest for a Tour guide. As you will see from the enclosed CV, I studied tourism and modern languages at University College FON, Skopje, and went to do master’s tourism degree at University College, London. I consider myself like the ideal candidate for the job because I have all the relevant experience. In my present job I’m for the Eastern Europe Airlines. Before this, I worked in the College as a Geography teacher. I have good interpersonal skills with a lot of people. I speak German, French, Spanish fluently and a little Japan. I’m hard-working person. I have genuine interest in other countries and cultures in the world. I also want to see the world and I like to travel a lot. I want to see many countries in the world. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Yours sincerely, Diana Smileska

**UNIT 8**
“A holiday horror story” After Christmas just two years ago Jack and Liza suddenly decided to go **__ somewhere __** away for New Year. They didn’t want to stay in a hotel with people so they were **__ really __** delighted when they saw an advertisement in The Sunday Times for a holiday flat in a village near Oxford. **__ However __** it was no ordinary flat. It was on the top floor of an old Elizabethan mansion. They booked it **__ immediately ,__** and on New Year’s Eve they set off in the car. **__ Although __** it was **__ heavily __** raining and freezing cold, they were happy and excited. They had been driving for nearly three hours when they **__ finally __** saw the house in the distance. It looked magnificent with tall chimneys and an **__ incredibly __** long, wide drive. They drove up to they house, went up the steps to the huge front door and **__ loudly __** knocked. Nothing happened. They knocked again **__ more loudly __****.** **__ Eventually __** the door slowly opened and a small, wild-looking old lady stood there. The old lady was wearing a old clothes. In one hand she was caring a large glass of whisky and black-brown cat in another one. Jack and Liza enter in the house. The house was absolutely disaster and very old. The old lady led Jack and Liza slowly up the stairs. On the stairs there were two huge dogs growling menacingly and Jack and Liza were scared. When they saw the rooms they couldn’t believe their eyes because there were reds, spiders and people corpses everywhere. Jack and liza were very scared and then the old lady orders to her dogs to kill this two innocent people. They start to run, to escape from the dogs. They hurriedly left the house and never come back. When they got outside again the rain had turned to snow. They ran to the car, **__ hysterically __** laughing. They felt that they had been released from a prison and now they **__ desperately __** wanted to be with lots of people. They **__ quickly __** drove to the next village and as midnight was striking **__ fortunately __** they found a hotel with a room just for the night. Happy New Year! Cried Jack, as he **__ warmly __** kissed the surprised receptionist on both cheeks. You have no idea how beautiful your hotel is!
 * 2.**
 * 3.**
 * 5.**

**UNIT 9**
1. What is her name? - Her name is Sofka. 2. How is this person related to you? - She is my mother. 3. Why are you choosing this person? - Because I love her very much. 4. What is she like? - She is very communicative and nice person. 5. What does she look like? - She has brown hair and brown eyes to. She is very beautiful. 6. What does she like to do? - She likes to go on fresh air, watch TV etc.
 * 1.**

Emily Morgan Appearance || She has a fair complexion, curly grey hair and deep blue eyes. She has a kind face and warm, friendly smile. || but not very tolerant. || and she likes to take her dog for long walks in the park. ||
 * 2.**
 * Physical
 * Character || She is extremely generous,
 * Habits || She likes reading and gardening,

Of all my relatives, I like my Mother Sofka the best. She has married with my father in 1988. She’s in late forties, but she’s still quite young in spirit. She has brown hair, and very beautiful brown eyes. She has a kind face, and when you meet her, the first thing you notice about her is the friendly smile. She is the kind of person you can always go to if you have a problem. My mother likes to go on fresh air. She likes to go on mountain very much and to be in nature all the day. She is very communicative person, and she meet a lot of friends anywhere were she goes. She’s very generous, but not very tolerant of people who don’t agree with her. I love her very much.
 * 4.**

**UNIT 10**
Astrid Johnson __is a__ cellist. __She is__ Swedish. __She__ is famous for her music. __She is famous__ worldwide. __She__ started playing the cello at the age of three. __She was__ born in Stockholm in 1960. __She__ left Stockholm in 1978. She won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music in London. She studied the cello. She studied the history of music and composition. She has traveled all over the world. __She has__ played in concerts and composed film music. She has lived and worked in many places. __She has lived and worked in__ London, New York, and Paris. She now lives __in__ __Paris____.__ __She lives__ with her daughter and her second husband. __He is a__ conductor. __He is__ Georges Leveaux.
 * 1.**

Alfred Bernhard Nobel, the Swedish engineer, who was born in Stockholm in 1833, was an inventor and a poet. At the age of nine he left Stockholm because his family moved to Russia. In the United States and France private tutors educated him about chemical engineering, languages and literature.
 * 2.**

Returning to Sweden with his brother Emil in 1852, they started working together in their father’s explosives factory. The factory was an explosives factory. An explosion in the factory killed Emil in 1864. Deeply affected by Emil’s death, Alfred invented a safer explosive in 1867. He called the explosive “dynamite”. Alfred made a fortune when he started to set up dynamites factories in many parts of the world. After his death he left $9 millions. The money he left was used for setting up yearly prizes for science, literature and world peace. Because of him the prizes are called Nobel Prizes.
 * 3.**

Todor "Toshe" Proeski was born on 25th January in Prilep. He was a famous Macedonian pop singer. He was own of the best singer in the world and he was called "Elvis Presley of the Balkans". His successful carrier began in 1996 when he participated in the teenage music festival Melfest in Prilep. Toshe collaborated with one of Macedonia's acclaimed lyricists and composers, Gregor Koprov, to produce of the greatest hits career such as "Usni na usni" and "Sonce vo tvoite rusi kosi". In 1999, he released his debut album, Nekade vo nokta which contained eleven tracks. In 2004, Toshe was representing Macedonia at the 2004 Eurovisioon Song Contest in Istanbul, Turkey with the song "Angel si ti". In the 2004 Toshe was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and recorded the song "This world" which became the UNICEF anthem. In 2005. Toshe's fifth album Afetr You was released throughout ax-Yugoslavia. Po Tebe, was one of the most successful Balkan albums ever. Bozilak, was a compilation of the 14 selected traditional Macedonian songs. His last album Igri bez granici was released all over ex-Yugoslavia in August, 2007. During the early morning of October 16, 2007, Toshe died in a car accident on the Zagrep-Lipovac highway near Nova Gradishka, Croatia.
 * 4.**

**UNIT 11**
1. George was rich, but he wasn’t a happy man. 2. Jo rang me from a phone box because she’s lost her mobile.
 * 1.**

1. In fact/ Actually Peter doesn't like working in London. In fact, he's thinking of Changing jobs. Peter and I are in love. Actually, we're going to married. 2. Of course/ Naturally Of course, having a baby has totally changed our lives. Naturally, when I was child I didn't know that having a baby is so tiredly. 3. Fortunately / Unfortunately She tried really hard, and fortunately, she passed the exam. She stood and waited for over an hour, but unfortunately, she doesn't pass the exam.
 * 2.**

To: Melodycat@hyp.org Subject: Hi from Jackie and Joe
 * 3.**

Hi, Melody

I hope you’re all well. Things are busy here. Maya moved out last week. She found a small apartment not far from here, __so__ (//so / anyway//) we still see her all time. She also got a new job at a radio station. __Unfortunately__ (//Unfortunately / Because//) it doesn’t pay very well, __but__ (//of course / but//) at least she like it. Now that Maya has moved out, it’s only Joe and me at home. After 24 years of having kids around the house, it’s a little strange to have the place all to ourselves. __In fact,__ (//However / In fact//) it’s nice to come home to clean house at the end of the day. Samantha is going to graduate from Oberlin College this year. We’re all very proud and __of course__ (however / of course) we’re going to have a party for her. __Actually__ (So / Actually) it’s going to be a surprise party! So, shhh! Samantha says she wants to travel somewhere interesting this summer, __but__ (but / because) she hasn’t decided where to go yet. Joe’s is fine, __although__ ( although / so) he’s been in bad mood lately. He hasn’t been able to do much in the garden __because__ (because / actually) it’s rained every day for the last two weeks! __In fact__, (In fact / Nevertheless) it’s been the rainiest summer for 20 years. __Anyway__, (Anyway / Of course) that’s enough of our news. How are you all? What are you up to?

Write back and tell me everything! Love, Jackie.

**UNIT 12**
Correcting mistakes
 * 1. and 2**

Szerencs n. 43 3300 Eger Hungary

Friday, 14 June

Dear Mr and Mrs Kendal

I am home //two weeks ago// ( since two weeks), but I have to start //working// (work) immediately, so this is the first time possible for me to write. How are you all? Are you //as// busy as usual? Does Tim still work hard for his exam next month? I miss you a lot and also //I miss// my friends from Dublin. Yesterday, //I// (I've) received a letter from my Spain friend, Martina, and she told me //something about the// (about some of the) other people I met. She said that Atsuko and Yuki will write me from Japan. I'm lucky because I made so many good //friends// (friend) //while// (during) I was in Ireland. It was (really) interesting for me to meet people from so many different countries. I think that we not only improved our English (I hope this!) but we also knew people from all over the world and //that// (this) is important. My family //is// (are) fine. They had a good holiday by the lake. We are all very //excited// (exciting) because my brother //is going to get// (will) married just before Christmas and we like //his girlfriend very much// (very much his girlfriend). They //were looking// (have looked) for a flat near the city center, but it is //not// (no) easy to fine one. If they //don't// (won't) find one soon, they will have to stay here with us. //Can you please// (Please can you) check something for me? I can't find my red scarf. I think maybe I have forgotten it in the //cupboard// (cuboard) in my bedroom. Please write me soon. My family //sends// (send) best wishes to all of you. I hope I can come back next year. //Staying// (stay) with you was a (very) wonderful experience for me. Thank you for //everything// (all things) and excuse my mistakes. I've already forget many words.

Yours faithfully, Kati //P.S.// (PS) I hope you like the photo. It's nice, isn't it?

New York Sunday, 25 May
 * 3.**

Dear Mr and Mrs Wendall

I'm home one months ago, but I start working one week ago. How are you all? Are you as busy as usual? Does Joe still work in the company? I miss you a lot but especially your granddaughter Kate. Does she is listening you and Michel? When Michel will give her one brother? :-) Two days ago I received i letter from Anastasia. She told me something about her and the other people I met. She told me that Milena will write me soon. I'm lucky because a met a wonderful people there. My family is fine. They're working very much. Now when I'm home my brother isn't here. He is in German. There he works a lot. My family sends best wishes to all of you. I hope I can come back next year. Staying with you was a wonderful experience for me. Thank you for everything. If I can't come back next year I will waiting for you to come. Write me soon.

Yours faithfully, Diana

//CHARACTER ADJECTIVES//
I**.** What type of person are you? 1. Are you usually smiling and happy? -Yes. 2. Do you enjoy the company of other people? - Sometimes 3. Do you find it difficult to meet new people? - Sometimes 4. Do you have definite plans for our future career? -No 5. Does your mood change often and suddenly for no reasons? - Sometimes 6. Do you notice other people's feelings? - Sometimes 7. Do you think the future will be good? - Yes 8. Can your friends depend on you? - Sometimes 9. Is your room often a mess? - Sometimes 10. Do you get annoyed if you have to wait for anyone or anything? - Sometimes 11. Do you put off until tomorrow what you could do today? - Sometimes 12. Do you work hard? - Sometimes 13. Do you keep your feelings and ideas to yourself? - Sometimes 14. Do you often give presents? -No 15. Do you talk a lot? - Sometimes 16. Are you usually calm and not worried by things? - No

II. Match these adjectives with the questions in the quiz. 8. reliable 7. optimistic 2.sociable 15.talkative 16. reserved 3. shy 10. impatient 4. ambitious 11. lazy 14. generous 5. moody 12. hardworking 13. easygoing 9. untidy 1. cheerful 6. sensitive

III. __//**Positive**//__ __//**Negative**//__ //**__Both__**// - reliable - impatient - shy - optimistic - lazy - ambitious - sociable - moody - easygoing - talkative - untidy - sensitive - generous - reserved -hardworking -cheerful

IV Unreliable, unsociable, ungenerous, insensitive, unreserved.

//**FAMILY MATTERS**//
Questions 1. Which two sentences best describe their relationship? //__a. It was closer when Carmen was a child.__// b. They get on well and have similar interests. __//c. They don't have much in common.//__ 2. Which two sentences best describe Oliver? __//a. He's done a lot for his daughter.//__ __//b. He isn't very sensitive to how she feels.//__ c. He's more interested in himself then his family. 3. Which two sentences best describe Carmen? a. She is a selfish and spoilt. b. She tried to please her father. __//c She was newer happy until she married George.//__ 4. How did Oliver behave in front of Carmen's friends? - He once got annoyed with her in front of her friends and she didn't talk with him for days. 5. Why did she leave school? - Because she didn't like that school. 6. Is she happily married? How do you know? - Yes, she is happily married, because her husband is a vet and she loves animals. 7. What does Carmen think of her father's career? - She thinks that his work always came first. 8. Why don't they see each other? - Because Oliver was often away from their home making films.

Language works 1. She must like animals because she enjoys working with them. 2. She can't believe that Oliver is very famous actor because he isn't easy to get on with. 3. She might that he has won an Oscar because he used the awards to show them to her friends when they came to the house. 4. She must had a lot of friends when she was a teenager because she grow apart from her family. 5. He can't believe that she worked hard at school because she was miserable and didn't do well.

**//MY FAVORITE MEAL!!!//**

 * //If you stroll the streets of Macedonia in autumn you'll smell the dusky, Smoky fragrance of roasting peppers mingled with the scent of fallen leaves. Making ajvar, a savory roasted red pepper and eggplant dish found across the Balkans, especially in Macedonia is a ritual tied closely to fall, the peak harvest time for red peppers. Family cooks roast batch after batch of the colorful vegetables, making plenty of ajvar for their winter Pantry. I love this meal because it has a lot of vitamins, and because it is delicious. If you came in our country you shouldn't miss to try ajvar.//**

**//HOW TO I START MY OWN BUSINESS?//**

 * //As soon as I finish high school I will start my own business. At first the emphatically some of money I will borrow from my uncle who is a businessman.//** **//With the money I will open a small space, an office, where I will work. A job which brings you the most profit, in my Opinion is to be an accountant. Firstly, I will take an action about forming an advertisement at the market of accounting services. Then I will find a steady person who will cooperate with me that I will consider competent of helping me for successful running of the business. Then I will look for some people that need accounting services, like some people that work in the market, in shops etc. When I will take these actions I hope that I will also find the key for successful business, and I will take a lot of money. Principally I like to become a successful accountant, the money and also the customs will came along with the job. I believe that in the future, or better said when I finish high school I will fulfill my wish.//**

** //“CHARITY APPEALS “// **
** 1. **** Who or what the charity tries to help? ** - ** This organization works to support human rights around the world. ** ** 2. **** How the charity helps? ** - ** Amnesty International works to free all prisoners of conscience anywhere in the world. This organization tries to help these prisoners in two ways: first, by publicizing their cases, and, second, by putting pressure on governments to practice human rights. **
 * Amnesty International **

** 1. **** Who or what the charity tries to help? ** - ** WWF is the largest and most effective conservation organization. It is dedicated to protecting wild animals around the world and the places where the animals live. **
 * WWF **
 * 2. How the charity helps? **
 * - WWF works to save endangered species like the black rhino or the giant panda. It works to establish and manage national parks and wildlife reserves around the world. It works to address global threats to our environment, such as pollution and climate change. **

** 1. **** Who or what the charity tries to help? ** - ** They help to the people in **** Africa **** because there many people died hungry and in some places it hasn’t rained for three years. ** ** 2. **** How the charity helps? **
 * Crisis Now! **
 * - They’re supplying towns and camps with food and medical supplies. In this human organization can help who wants. **

//** WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? **//

 * I.**
 * **If you win a lot of money……** || **Your opinion** || **The article’s opinion** ||
 * 1. You should give up your job || X || Ok ||
 * 2. You should by a new house. || Ok || Ok ||
 * 3. You shouldn’t tell anyone. || X || X ||
 * 4. You should give money to everyone who asks for it. || X || X ||
 * 5. You should go on a spending spree || X || Ok ||
 * 6. You should give lots of it away. || X || Ok ||


 * II**
 * Complete the article with the phrases below.**
 * 1) his unluckiest bet = (6)
 * 2) to move to a bigger house = (3)
 * 3) we feel at home = (2)
 * 4) among all the members of her family = (8)
 * 5) what the money would do to us = (1)
 * 6) as soon as possible = (7)
 * 7) most of their money will be spent = (4)
 * 8) nothing but misery = (5)


 * III**
 * Answer the questions.**

Perhaps. If you know how to use the money then is good to have them, but if you  don’t know how to use them then is a bad thing to win a lot of money.
 * 1) According to the article, is it good or a bad thing to win a lot of money?


 * 1) How does winning a large amount of money affect our work? Our home? Our friends? Our relatives?

For example, most people like the idea of not having to work, but winners have found that without work there is no purpose to their day and no reason to get up in the morning. It is tempting to move to a bigger house, but in so doing, you leave old friends and routines behind.

Our life is like a jigsaw because every day we do the things we’re used to, and spend our time with the people we know and love. Suddenly with the winning a lot of money our habits are changed, we change the way of our life. So that’s how the jigsaw is smashed.
 * 1) In what way is our life like a jigsaw? How does a windfall smash the jigsaw?

You can go on a spending spree, you can by a new car, you can by a new house, you can divide with your family, and you can give lots of it away…
 * 1) How can money be wasted?

The first bad luck story is about Abby Wilson. She is from Brixton. She won £7 million on Thunderball, and it brought her nothing but misery. She immediately went on a spending spree that lasted for four years and five marriages. She is now penniless and alone.  The second bud luck story is about William Church. He won the National Lottery, but it turned out to be his unluckiest bet. Three weeks after winning, he dropped dead of a heart attack, brought on by ceaseless hounding from the press, the public, and relatives, after his £3.6 million win was made public.
 * 1) What are the two bad luck stories?

Jim Taylor is happy because he give a lots of money to former shipmates, strangers in the street and to homeless people in a Glasgow park.
 * 1) What made Jim Taylor happy?

Her fortune has been divided among all the members of her family.
 * 1) How has Anita Cotton survived?

** //WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH ₤5 MILLION?// **
** Who would you give it to? ** - ** I would give some money to my family, but not all the money. Then to the people who I think that the money is necessary to them. ** ** - Yes, I would travel. I love to go in Paris, and **** Miami ****. I will enjoy in every beauties that is in this two cities. ** - ** Of course I would go to school. I will keep on studying because that is important. In summer when I will not going to school I will travel. **
 * 1. What would you by? **
 * - I would by a big house with many rooms, and pool, a car that is amazing many clothes, etc. **
 * 2. How much would you give away? **
 * 3. Would you travel? Where would you travel to? **
 * 4. What about your school? **
 * Would you keep on studying or would you give up your school? **
 * 5. Would you go on a spending spree or would you invest the money? **
 * - I would go to shopping, but I will not spend all the money. I will spend some money that is necessary to me. **
 * With some of my money I would to open some profitable business. **
 * 6. Would you be happier than you are now? **
 * - Perhaps. If I have the same friends, and they are with me, if my family is happy, I will be happier. But if I will lose my family and my friends because of this money then I will not be happier. The fortune that makes me happy is not the money. The fortune that makes me happier in my life is my family and my friends. **

//"A place in the sun"//
I’m in the nature, alone. Next to me is the river. Around me are beautiful trees and flowers. The flowers are in different colors. Some of them are red, some of them are yellow, orange and etc. The sound of the river it’s so beautiful, and I’m feeling like I’m in the river. I’m eating very tasty strawberries, and I’m reading one book that is very nice. The book is about the life, love and lie. On the trees are sweet birds. They’re singing and I’m enjoying in their songs.

//** Just imagine! **//
1. If I had ₤ 5 million, I’d give up my job and travel around the world. 2. If you’re going to the post office, could you post this latter for me. 3. If I see, Ana I’ll tell her the news. 4. If you want to do well in life, you have to work hard. 5. If you don’t feel well, go to bed and rest.

Answer the questions about you

1. If I have a problem, I will talk with my mother. 2. If the weather is nice at the weekend I will go to the village. 3 . If I won I lot of money I will by a big house an a car, then I will travel around the world, I will give some money to my family, and I will open some business.

** //Literal or idiomatic// **
1. a. The plane has just taken off. --- literal b. Please take off your coat and sit down. ---Idiomatic 2. a. Oh no! The lights have gone out again.---idiomatic b .If you go out, take an umbrella. It’s going to rain.---literal 3. a. (On the phone) Hello? Hello? I can’t hear you. I thing we’ve been cut off.--- Idiomatic b. She cut off a big piece of a meal and gave it to the dog. ---Literal 4. a. She looked up and smiled.--- Idiomatic b. I looked up the world in the dictionary.--- Literal 5. a. Can you pick up my pen for me? It’s under your chair.--- Literal b. I pick up some Italian when I was working in Rome.--- Idiomatic

Linda Spelman gets on well with the people the work witch <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 50%; color: red; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">2. .Linda Spelman look up gymnastics. <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 50%; color: red; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">3. Stanely Karras hasn’t come up with an experiment to do in space yet. <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 50%; color: red; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">4. Michael Doyle job was handed down from father to son. <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 50%; color: red; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">5. Stanely Karras is cut off from his family. <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 50%; color: red; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">6. Stanely Karras find it exciting to end up in different cities and countries. <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 50%; color: red; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">7. Stanely Karras often takes of at the moment’s notice. <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 50%; color: red; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">8. Stanely Karras come across an ad <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 50%; color: red; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">9. Linda Spelman wants to carry on working until there are at lasts 50. <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 50%; color: red; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">10. Linda Spelman gives up work as a lawyer.

//THE BUSY LIFE OF RETIRED MAN//
I - My aunt is retired. 2. What job did she do before retiring? - She was working in “Goteks” 3. How old was she when she retired? How long has she been retired? - When she retired she was 45 years old. She is retired 2 years. 4. What does she do now? - Now she is staying at home.
 * 1) Is anyone in your family retired? Who?

**Traditional Dishes**

Over the last 50 years the Germans acquired a taste for mediterranean and exotic food and integrated into their menu various dishes from countries where they went on holiday.

Rouladen Beef olives from large, thin fillet, spiced with mustard and pepper and filled with sour gherkins, onion and bacon. Served with boiled potatoes or pasta.

**Desserts** Germans mostly have ice cream, fruit or fruit salad for dessert. However, there are a few "Nachspeisen" that are typical for Germany.

Rote GrŸtze A fruit compote made from red berries, topped with vanille custard.



//**GLOBAL PIZZA**//

 * 1. **
 * Which of these are fish or seafood? **
 * - ** Oil,eel,salmon,shrimp,tuna,herring.

Differences: pizza can be served in fancy restaurants or delivered to your front door.
 * 2. **
 * 1. McDonald's is everywhere and people eat in it. **
 * 2. Similarities: they are both universal fast food, easy to make, can be eaten with hands etc... **
 * 3. It gradually evolves over the ears but one thing for certain-it's been around for very long time. **
 * 4. "Plakuntos" are come from the Greeks. The Greeks ate them with various sample toppings such us oil, onions and herbs. The Romans enjoyed eating something similar witch was brought to **** Italy **** from **** Mexico **** and **** Peru **** in the sixteens century. **
 * 5. **** Mexico **** and **** Peru **** are important in the development of pizza, because the tomato is brought to **** Italy **** from them in sixteen century. **
 * 6. King Umberto I and queen Margherita heard about pizza and ask to try. Rafaele Esposito-Pizza maker, made pizza for them. He made the pizza like the Italian flag. He used red tomatoes, white mozzarella cheese and green basil leaves. **
 * 7. The popularity of pizza exploded when American soldiers returned from **** Italy **** after World Ward II. **

//** My favorite room. **//

 * Well, my favorite room is my room. Concerning this room is not only my room because belong to my brother too.It’s our dormitory but because he work in other country the room is only mine for the time when he isn’t at home. **
 * I love this room. There I spend most of my free time. There are two beds: one is mine and the other one is of my brother. Between our beds is my wardrobe were I put some of my clothes, my and my families photos, and some other stuff.In the middle of the room is a table. It’s not a big table it’s small. There I write my homework. Next to the table is the armchair. On the walls I have put some pictures, and posters like for example a photo of my mother when she was 13 years old, and a poster of my favorite singer Toshe Proeski. In this room there is another wardrobe bigger then mine. There is some clothes and other stuff of everyone. The think a love the most in this room is the TV and the computer, also and my bed. **
 * This is all for my favorite room. **