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I guess everyone has heard about the idiom “Money talks”. But does everybody think about the truthfulness of this words?

To my mind, it is absolutely true. Of course, happiness is not in money but I guess that a lot of people will be agree with me that money gives you more possibilities and you can afford different things and emotions, which will make you happier and more confident. One of the important keys is that you can supervise your health in more detail (thoroughly, effectively, closely - adv,), provide yourself or your children with a good education, or saturate your life with different emotions, such as travelling. But you need to understand that money is a valuable resource and you have to know how to use it. For example, children from wealthy families know how to live in a great way from the beginning of their lives and often don’t appreciate this (take it for granted). While people who went from rags to reaches know how it can be hard to walk this path to independence from money and how you need to tight the belt sometimes, so, it is important (crucial/ vital/ essential) to teach children how valuable money is. But it is also useful not to get used to cash if you have a large amount of money when earlier you didn’t have such an opportunity.

In conclusion, money really can make your life better but don’t forget that there are other types of happiness.

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Money talks – the slogan of many people in the world in the past and nowadays. When education, position in society, lifestyle, and others depend s on it, not to think thinking so is very difficult. But not everything is so clear. Let me explain what I mean by the example of being successful.

Whereas the ball in the space named Earth keep spinning, our world develops and grows swiftly every day. Our mind changes too, but many of us still think that being well-off equals being effective. What (That)is not like that.

In fact, much more well-paid people on the high post weren’t born with a silver spoon in their mouth, as you might think. A lot of them achieved that with their ideas, technologies, and hard work. And even now, in the internet, people without friends and connections HAVE become popular just for their individuality. Perhaps they don’t have an education, but they found themselves and their income in the area they like and that’s something that shuts the money up. It is a modern opportunity.

And of course, sometimes this system has its own flaws and you can stay with your own opinion, but I think we should be more positive and give ourselves a chance for to developing to the power of the mind.

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The phrase "money talks" means that wealth has influence and power in various aspects of life. In many situations, financial resources can open doors and provide opportunities that might not be available otherwise. It explains the idea that money often plays a significant role in decision-making and can be a driving force in achieving goals or gaining an advantage. However, it's important to remember that money doesn't solve everything. While it can offer advantages, there are many aspects (elements, facets, features)of life where money alone falls short. Relationships, happiness, and personal fulfilment often require more than just financial wealth. It's a balance between financial success and other valuable aspects (perspectives) of life.

Artem

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I would say, that I’m agree with this statement , but everything is not so clear .

On the one hand, if you are wealthy, you can afford everything, such as tourism, the best medicine, the best education, or just pouring money down the drain. People who have money may live without thinking about how to make ends meet, despite a large part of the Earth's population who cannot afford it . If you are well-off since birth, and have not gone (??)from rats to riches , you don’t really care about university fees, payment bills, and so on .

On the other hand, life is very unpredictable, and not each situation can be solved with  money .

To sum up all my thoughts, wealth can't solve all problems, but to be (being) reach is much better than leave on (living on) allowance and make (making) ends meet .

Kate

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Not long time ago, I watched the film “The Current War” with my boyfriend, which came out in 2017 and not quite internationally successful. It is a two-hour s long historical drama with Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon and Nicholas Hoult in the leading roles, which takes place in the late 19th century.

The story is about a series of events associated with the development of competing electrical transmission systems in the late 1880s and early 1890s or , in other words, – the war of currents. The main characters of this film are quite famous and great people – Tomas Edison, George Westinghouse and Nicola Tesla. People, whose discoveries, inventions and ideas in electricity spread all over the world and made our life better in the modern life. Thanks to them, we are able to use electricity at home, the streets of our cities glow at night and a lot more.

For me , it was really interesting so see how things that are common to us developed in the past and how the modern world differs from what it was before. In my personal view, the atmosphere of old times is very well shown in the film, the lighting and color correction were stunning. The plot is also cool, the only downside of it - ISthat, despite an interesting topic, sometimes it was just painfully slow. Maybe I have even fallen asleep a few times while watching it. I guess it happened because watching the story from the perspective of the inventors was a little complicated, so this film can even be called thought provoking. And in the end, I liked the choice of actors. I think they did a great job and look very similar to the people they play.

To sum up, I recommend to watch (ING)this film if you are interested in electricity and history, but not as a Friday-night entertainment with friends. I personally wouldn’t watch it again and on the streaming platforms, I would rate it as 7 of 10.

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"Pearl Harbor" is a historical film which tells the story of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941, that drew the United States into World War II. The film primarily focuses on the love triangle between two best friends, Rafe and Danny, and a nurse named Evelyn, set against the backdrop of the historic event.

The movie shows the chaos and devastation of the attack, with intense action sequences and special effects. It also highlights the bravery and sacrifice of the American soldiers who fought against the surprise assault. The love story between Rafe, Danny, and Evelyn adds a personal storyline to the larger historical narrative, showcasing how ordinary people were involved in extraordinary events.

I personally think that this film perfectly conveys the atmosphere of those times, the realism and scale of the scenes is amazing. In terms of differences between the period showed us in the film and today, one notable aspect is the technology and war tactics. World War’s technology was far less advanced compared to modern warfare, with limited communication and weapons.

Overall, "Pearl Harbour" offers an exciting moment in history, blending action, romance, and patriotism. While some critics have noted historical inaccuracies and melodramatic elements, to my mind,the film succeeds in capturing the emotional impact of the attack and the resilience of the human spirit in times of crisis.

Artem

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Recently I have seen movie "Napoleon” which is based on Napoleon’s Bonapart biography. It tells about his life, how he became the most influence person at that time and shows THE atmosphere of life in those times. This movie had a lot of attention this autumn and has mixed reviews as to tell about history right is quite hard.

For me , THE events that are in this film were very interesting because it has a big value in history, although a movie was a bit boring and painfully slow sometimes. There were qualitative decorations and special effects.

A lot of time assigned Napoleon’s relationships with his wife Josephine. I think she is A very strong woman. She couldn’t have children so Napoleon searched for different ways to have a son to continue his genus. There is also an interesting moment that having a son was necessary at that times.

Many scenes are about his fights and offensives. How Napoleon calculated strategy and benefits for his side. (why separate para?)

I guess times are different at all now but something is the same. People are still fighting. There are still wars in different countries. The only thing that has changed is instrument for fighting. While I was watching a film, I had the only question in my head “Why?” Why people are fighting? For what? Does it make any sense?

In summary, I am convinced that it is important to watch such movies to understand the world history. Also, it is very interesting and expands worldview. But you should watch right movies which shows history in THE right way.

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In Summer 2023 all publics  and media services were buzzing about brand new historical film – Oppengamer . In short mister Oppengamer was well known historical character , American theoretical and nuclear physicist , also widely known as the scientific director of the “Manhattan Project”, which was developed the  first nuclear weapons during World War 2 . The film shows in detail the complete process of creating nuclear weapons, the prehistory of the main character , his personal life, the life of those times, all the physical experiments, as well as the trial that took place with the main character.

The plot was , in my personal view , impressive , characters play (acting) was amazing , about the professionalism of filming the staging of the shot , I’m silent, it’s a masterpiece . To be fair , I found just some downsides of this film – the duration is one of them. Because of this , some parts of the films were going painfully slow. Despite of this, Cristopher Nolan ( the director of the film), he made a huge and spectacular job .

What impressed me most is the detailing  of scenes, which I mentioned earlier , and tense atmosphere . Oppengamer isn’t one of those films which people can watch without any amotions , without worry etc.

Overall though, the film was excellent , and if I had a chance to erase my memory and watch this film again , I would defiantly take it.

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The word “binge-watching” first appeared in the late 90s and became more popular with the beginning of a digital revolution. It means a TV series addiction, what is a big problem nowadays, growing thanks to many on-demand and streaming services around us. But why is it so common? Why people feel so big lust to watch 10-episodes series in one day, when it is absolutely available in any time? I think I have an answer.

As the research says, binge-watching has a strong connection with depression, loneliness, self-regulation deficits or obesity. So we can immediately understand the reason of it – fast dopamine. Yes, that simple. Human interest and lack of happiness make people addicted by bright screens, make them forget about reality, their problems and responsibilities.

Is it good though? I don’t think so. Binge-watching still has a bad influence on nervous system and causes attention issues. Maybe someday people will understand that and find a better way to be happy through daily routine, but now companies only keep up the problem on its peak.

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Binge watching is a problem in nowadays I guess. A lot of people even don’t (don't even) notice how it can affect on their health and mood.

It is not a secret that people who are working in the TV sphere know different secrets (tips/ tricks )about saving (holding/ capturing) people’s attention on different films and series. For example, add advertising in the middle of the film so people will wait before the screen because they are interesting in seeing what will be next. Or presenting one part of series per week is also a good trick.

I had experience with binge watching too, and I can say that it is a good way to spend your free time, but there are a lot of minuses and risks for your productivity and health. So there should always be a balance.

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Binge watching has become a phenomenon in recent years,providing the way how people consume television series and movies. The practice of watching multiple episodes of a TV show or several films in one sitting has been made possible by streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video and others. Binge watching offers viewers complete immersion in a series or films without waiting for weekly releases. However, while binge watching can be an enjoyable and relaxing activity, it's important to be mindful of its potential negative effects on physical health and productivity.

Artem

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Hi Jason!

How’s it going? It’s wonderful that you’ve got in touch after so long! I’m a bit surprised with your question, but as a person, who liveS (has been living - будет лучше - ты прямо говоришь, что живет 3 года как раз )with his university friends for 3 years now, I’ll try to help you!

So, you are moving at first time, I guess? Then it will (it'll)be harder for you, but don't be not be afraid – in the next week or two you’ll get used to it. In the beginning, I also was ( was also - wrong order )confused, but time passed and it became easier. My best decision ever!

One tip for you – don’t be unsure about it, just try and find out what is better. Life with friends is not as difficult as it seems, what is no wonder really if you know them well and everyone has responsibilities.

In any case, you can always return home (come back), if you sign an agreement about it on AT the start. But I think everything will be fine, and you’ll like it as I am (as I do - у тебя like стоит, а это глагол, значит - do)!!

Looking forward to getING (обязательно в этой фразе после Looking forward to ... идет GERUND)your answer soon!

Mike

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Hi Ben,

I’m glad to hear you. It is (It's) great that you decided to move out from your parents. You are (You're) a big lad because it is quite hard to move from parent’s house. Besides, it is a good idea to live with someone, as it is cheaper. But please, be careful with your future flatmates. If I were you, firstly, I’d think if I can could trust this people (this person (singular) or these people (plural)). Make sure you know them well, feel comfortable (feel at home )with their company and can share the same roof over your head. Discuss all your household responsibilities (household chores - fixed collocation, it's better to use) at the very beginning. As I understand it, you will live in an apartment? I can say that it is easier for me to live in a flat, no idea why, though.

(One tip for you: why don't you ask your parents' advice?)

Then, ask your parents' some advices (advice - uncountable, don't use adviceS) because it can be difficult for the first time with your routine. I’m sure they will help you. Also, think carefully about what specific things you need. I don’t think you need all your room, so take only the most necessary.

If you don’t know if moving out from your parents is a THE right decision, just listen to your intuition and weigh the pros and cons. It is only your decision, and I’m sure that everything will be great. So, never mind, you are A responsible person (нужно артикль перед существит. в ед. числе) and you will make the right choice.

I believe in you; write me later how’s it going.

Diana

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Hi my dear,

Great to hear from you. That is a brilliant news (news - uncountable, don't use 'a') that you want to move from your parents. Studying in (at) university , I guess ? Anyway , I want to help you to decide.

As for your hesitations, you need to calm down , this decision will presumably change your life , so you don’t need to make it fast. I want to give you some advice, which might help you. So first of all , you need to be sure about your new flat mate. Even (, even..) when IF (even if - даже если ...)you get on like house on fire. People can be very good friends , but when you start living together , you may start notice their flaws, someone always lives (LEAVES - оставляет) dirty dishes behind , someone never washES the hands and etc. So make sure that you want to live with them. Also, if I were you , I would (I'd)make kind  of ``cleaning plan`` which might help you keep your flat clean.

My second tip will be about money . I know that a lot of teens start to go down the drain their budget for a month, when they start  living alone . No idea why, though I would recommend you, to not (not to - wrong word order)go in town , and spend money reasonably . Make a short list with of (wrong preposition) things you definitely need for a month , and also save some money for things you just want.

I hope I helped (Hope I've heled - как вариант - без подлежащего I)you make your decision, and I`m completely sure that it will (use contraction - it'll) be the best choice of your life !

Looking forward to seeING you. Don’t forget to drop me a line.

Katy

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What’s the secret of a long and healthy friendship? As many people you will ask as many different answers you will get. Relying on statistic, mostly people would say that being …(support) and helping each other in different situations is a key to responsible and strong relationship. Sometimes being not really serious and …(child) may also have a positive effect. But …(real), you should understand that …(reason) and sensible person wouldn’t be get on well with a silly one. Even if you’re full of …(kind). You and your friend can be totally different people with variety ideas. So …(point) arguing is a part of every ordinary dialogs. In conclusion I would say that having …(fantastic) friendship will give an exiting mood for the rest of your life!

Rodion.

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The secret of a long, happy friendship

In my opinion, building a strong friendship is a hard process. You can communicate with a lot of people but not save it for a long time.

At first, you should take a closer look if this person is right for you. I mean, you need to understand that a healthy friendship is when people are (1)…(support) to each other, have similar interests and are (2)…(sincerity) in relation to each other. When you have a (3)…(complexity) periods and situations you may listen to each other. Suppress your emotions and say what exactly you don’t like. Try not to be (4)…(child), work on yourself to be a (5)…(consciousness) person.

Of course, you both should be (6)…(understand) and be ready to support each other. Good friendship is a result of good work, remember it.

Diana

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Many people in our world have long and happy friendships, but not every one of them is ready to share the secret of such friendship. No … (reason) person can have objected that honesty and respect are the basis of any relationship. Being a good friend is about being … (support) and … (kind). Also you needn’t exhibit … (child) behavior when you have serious conversation. One more advice, you should be … (know) person, it provides more pleasant communication.

Having friendships is … (enjoy) time, you can always share your feelings and emotions. In conclusion, a long, happy friendship is nurtured through a combination of trust, effective communication, mutual respect, shared experiences,… (forgive), and support.

Artem

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Is it difficult to be a fashion designer?

I think a lot of creative people at least once in their life have thought about becoming a fashion designer. But is it that easy? What characteristics do you need to have and what is it like, to create clothes for the world-famous boutiques? Let’s figure it out.

Fashion designer is a complex profession, that requires certain skills. Firstly, you need to be _ (responsibility) and _ (reliability). Of course! It is so important when on your shoulders lies such a big task as creating something _ (origin) for many people all over the world.

Then designer might be _ (knowledge) and _ (enthusiasm) to competently create a clothing collection, which will be _ (style). Maybe for mass market brands it is not so important, but if you would like to work in large fashion houses, you should be able to do everything.

And the last point, which is very important. I know, that sometimes it is very hard, when everything that you make only _ (disappointment) you, but try again and again and only then you will confidently create a perfection!! Your dream and goals are important, so stay _ (hope) and never give up!

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For me friendship is the most  …… 1(incredibility) thing in my life . The secret of good relationship is …. 2(reliable) , when you can trust your friend and not be afraid of telling the secret. Second stop is….. 3( honest ) because you can't build true friendship on lies. As for me, it is excellent to have a friend who can say you the …. 4(true) . If you want to have…5(strength) friendship you should be a …. 6(goody) companion. A friend should be able to listen and give an advice. I have a good friend , we are handing out more then 3 years, and I think we have … 7(love) friendship. Of course  we had ups and downs , and…. 8(hardness) times , but we managed it, because we were and we are …. 9(accuracy) with each other.

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Hi Ellie!

Great to hear from you!

For my opinion, a part-time job is a very cool idea for teenagers like we are. With it we get not only money, but also a good experience for our future, so I think you should definitely try it if you want!

In my country teenagers usually do jobs like promoting and helping other people with their house routine or pets. It isn’t easy at all to find a job here due to the age, so these are the most affordable options. You won’t get a lot of money from this, but it’s a good activity for the summer and something new.

Good question! I remember that a few letters ago you told me that you like pets! Why don’t you use this when you are looking for a job? You may ask some of you neighbours if they need help with their dogs, cats, etc. and agree on a price  (charge )for which you will help them. Also you can find something in internet. I suggest in this area you will definitely find something for yourself!

Love,

Polina

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Hi Jack,

Thanks for your letter. I was glad to hear about your interest in part-time job.

Firstly, part-time job give you opportunities to get experience and become independent. Also it is a great way to add information about your working experience. However you need to be careful, it can influence on your study in university or school. So, analyze all cons and pros and make your own decision.

You asked about jobs which usually prefer teenagers do in Ukraine. I assume a lot of students from my country are working as waiters or consultant in shops. It is a good variant because you needn’t have a lot of knowledge for work. These jobs provide much communications, so it definitely won't be boring. By the way, a lot of my friends work for themselves. For example, one of my friend prefer stock trading. So far this is a losing business (unprofitable?), but in future he believes that it brings him a lot of money. So, you should choose job based on your skills and preferences.

You said that video games are your hobby. Maybe you can be consultant in game shop. I’m sure you will find clients and at least you will enjoy it.

I hope it helped you. If you have questions you always can ask me.

Best wishes,

Artem

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Hi, ...

...thanks for your letter. That’s so sweet to hear you after a long time!

Of course you should try to do some work to get your own pocket money. A lot of my friends  from neighbourhood with the same age as you are working at the part-time jobs. That is an easy way for teenagers to have their first earned money.

Part-time job is a way to start being independent in your youth. It also will teach you how to deal with incomes. Fixed work schedule will force you to organise your time better and be more punctual. During a work time you’ll meet plenty of new people and some of them can become your new friends. Whereas it also has some disadvantages like inconvenient work schedule time or some work parts that you don’t like. But it’s not actually the reason to be unemployed (for the) a whole life.

Usually teenagers are doing several typical jobs. Teenagers here often work as a loader, waiter or promoter. All of them are having their own advantages and disadvantages. I’ve already been working as a waiter and liked this so much!

So, I suggest (you working) you to work as a waiter because this job has a lot of advantages and will suit to everyone. Even if you don’t have any experience at all.

Your good friend,

Rodion

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Hi Ellie,
????? Thanlks for your letter.....

It’s a great idea! Of course, I think you should get a part-time job if you need some money.

At least, you will become more independent and you will now how to work. Also it is a great experience to learn a lot about money. ??? How to spend and how to save them. First job experience is very memorable so you will definitely remember it for the rest of your life.  But be careful, it can affect your schoolwork and you can get easily tired. So, calculate your strength.

You asked, what jobs do teenagers usually do in my country. Well, I think a lot of adolescents from my country are working as waiters or barista. It is a good idea because you won’t work for a whole week so you have time for your schoolwork and it's a fast way to make money. This work is also active, so it definitely won't get boring. Besides, some of teenagers work in a promotion. They distribute leaflets on streets but it can be uncomfortable especially if it is winter. By the way, a lot of my friends work for themselves. For example, one of my friends draws very beautiful. One day, she just sat in the park and drew. A man came up and asked if she could draw his dog for money. He liked so much her drawing so now she is making money by painting. As you see, even a hobby can be a source of income.

And You said that you have a camera. In fact,  I saw your photo, they are amazing! You can take a photo of people for money. Start from your friends and post your work in social medias. I’m sure you will find clients and at least you will enjoy it.

I hope it helped you. Don’t worry and trust your heart.

Best wishes,

Diana

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Hi Ellie,

It was great to hear from you ! I’m really happy you’re enjoying your new town and school . I hope your new classmates and others have a lot of fun with you , but I miss you .

You said you’re thinking about getting a part-time job in order to earn some money . That’s a great idea without a doubt. I reckon working teaches you to be independent and how to deal with money .

In my country, some of my school friends prefer to work as waiters . It’s popular because it’s quite easy and you don’t need any special education , you just need to be sociable . Another thing that they do is help smeller  (younger)students  to learn some school stuff . Especially , in my school, teenagers do this  all the time , and can earn a bit of money , and actually you can repeat some information and get it more dipper deeper .

Why don’t you try to help children with math or biology, I know you are specialist in these subjects , so why not ? I think that kind of work would definitely suit you . I suggest diving it a go to see if you like it.

Hope that helps !

Love ,

Kate

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Hi Mel,

I read your letter with a big interest! It’s a shame that you had a bad day but I want to say you that you can do everything! Just believe in yourself and keep calm.

It’s okay when it is hard to do something for a first time. The main thing is not to be ashamed of it and to work on your mistakes. We learn something during the whole life so don’t worry about it.

It seems to me that it is important to build a good relationships with your boss and colleagues. Listen to their advices, don’t be afraid to try new things. Be friendly and polite. I’m sure that they will support you and you can even be friends.

Keep calm about your mistakes. Try to prepare everything for work before getting ready. Watch where exactly you have to go on navigator. That way you won’t get lost.

Don’t forget that this job is your dream! Life doesn’t always happen the way we imagine it. But relax, everything is in your hands! Don’t get upset if something goes wrong. Go to your dream, don’t give up. I know you can fulfill your dream.

Believe in yourself and you will have everything you want!

Best wishes,

Lee

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Hi Mel,

What an unexpected story! I hope you're alright now.

At first, I would recommend you to use google maps on your phone. Google maps is a mobile app to navigate the location where you are. It helps a lot if you got lost somewhere. Or you can also ask some strangers the way to your office building.

Secondly, I think you should use a document folder to keep your files in the correct order and don’t loose anything. And you can also train your self-control by getting an yoga class at the free time. Actually, yoga is one of the best way to train composure.

Finally, I want to say that the first experience at the job can be unfortunate but it’s not the reason to feel yourself guilty of that. I’m sure that everything will be fine!

Rodion

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Hi Mel!

I read the letter about your first and last working day that you sent to me.This is a complete madness! You were right when you said it’s a nightmare. I can't imagine how all that could happen with you in one day… It’s too stressful!

Maybe next time to get a job you should be more serious about it and think about everything in advance. It must help you avoid future setbacks and feel comfortable in a new place.

I hope soon you fing a good job and everything will be fine!

Lee

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Dear Mrs Barton,

I’m writing with regard to your request about buying a new sport equipment. My school really needs some new options so I had a time to think about this and to discuss with my classmates and now I’m ready to share some ideas with you.

Firstly, we would like to buy new balls for games like football, volleyball and basketball. We play at this games very often so balls are in a bad condition. To my mind, it won’t cost much but we will enjoy playing more. Besides, many of my classmates are in football and volleyball teams so it is important for them to prepare for competitions but it is hard to do it with a bad equipment. I am convinced that their trainings will be easier with new balls and our school will have more prizes in competitions.

Secondly, we discussed and decided that we would like to play badminton at school. It is really interesting for us so it will motivate students to attend PE lessons. It will be great if you buy bats and shuttlecocks for this game. Our school already has a field so this equipment is all we need.

The last thing that came to our minds is to buy helmets for students who don’t play at games such as volleyball and basketball and just sit on a bench. It seems to us that it is an important thing because students who play can accidentally hurt others. I have been in this situation many times so helmets can protect students from injuries.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Your faithfully,

Diana Klueva, 11b

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Dear Mrs Barton ,

I am writing in response to your request for suggestions for sports equipment for our school. I would like to put forward a few ideas for you to consider.

Firstly,  I would like to say that our school should have more modern and better quality equipment . I would like to suggest, to buy new volleyball net and balls ,because ours is on a bad condition .

Secondly It seems to me that our sport classes would be much more fun with badminton , and for this activity we need rackets and shuttlecocks  .

Final thing which comes to my mind,  is equipment for a new types of sport  such as summer hokey for instance , so for this we need hokey sticks and small balls and of course protective clothes (personal protective equipment) . With this type of sport students can learn more about team sport and how to play not only  volleyball.

Please let me know if you have any questions regrading my suggestions.

Yours sincerely ,

Kate Toropenko 11a

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Dear Mrs Barton,

I'm writing with regard to your request about sporting equipment. Me and my classmates discussed that and now we have some ideas that I would like to share.

Firstly, we thought about new volleyball net. The ones we have are very old and in a bad condition. They are not suitable for the games in lessons and especially for the competition. Also this applies to the basketball basket.

The second thing that came to our mind it’s shuttlecocks. Some people in the class are in the badminton club and they are very concerned about this issue. They saying that the old ones aren’t from the good material and asking for a better ones. I’m sure that it will improve the quality of their training and they will not waste their personal time solving problems like that.

Our final suggestion is to make stripes on the floor in the gym more clear. They became a lot worse in the recent years and sometimes it’s hard to see them.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding our suggestions.

Yours sincerely,

Polina Techynska, 10a

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Dear Mrs Barton,

I am writing with regard to your request for suggestions to purchase some new sports equipment for our school. I would like to nominate several ideas for you.

Firstly, I want to talk about our current sports equipment. Our basketballs are in a very bad condition. Almost all of them having this small bumps, that makes them bouncing in the incorrect way. And that becomes the reason why some of our school local games are not playing fair. That is a huge problem for our school basketball team. So, I would to propose to (- ing) buy some new basketball from the company “Molten”. They have low price and closely to perfect quality of their products. I asked the players and they all said about this brand of basketballs.

Secondly, I want to say a few words about our skipping ropes. They are all in demolished condition and need to be replaced to the new oneS. Our gymnastics club will be very grateful for this.

My final suggestion is to propose to purchase something absolutely new that our school did not have   (have not had ) before. To my mind, it will interest students to try themselves in sports.  For example???

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Yours faithfully,

Rodion Andrushko.

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I have been using iPhone XR for more than a year now and I want to share my opinion about this gadget. I think this is a good phone that does its job well but still, during the use of this device, I highlighted not only the advantages. So, everything in order.

During last and this year I’ve used and using this device for everything: calls, texts, photos, films and even study. For me, it performs all the necessary functions that a phone can have. Without flaws and busts.

The big advantages of this gadget and the main reason why I wanted it, its camera and storage. iPhones are famous for their good quality video and photos, and it's not a lie. I like taking pictures and thanks to that functions I took a lot of cool and beautiful photos. Also, together with the mentioned above characteristics, you get a  (THE)device that it is not very big (enormouse) and also has a good design.

But despite everything, of course there is a downside of it. One of the minuses is that it turns off at cold temperatures outside. I understand that weather like that is not suitable for gadgets, but it can be completely inconvenient when you need a phone right now.

In conclusion, I would say that I definitely recommend this phone for everyone. I think it is worth it and during the time of use I did not regret it at all.

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Dear Editor,

I was interested to read the article in your last entitled ‘School crimes’. I absolutely disagree with general idea and some of the points which were made by the author. Considering that I can suggest some more effective ways to prevent crimes in schools.

In my view, banning students from taking money or mobile phones to school will negatively affects to the studying process because sometimes they have to use their mobile phones to find some information or videos on the topic of the lesson. Or if they are hungry it is possible to go to the canteen and buy some food for themselves. So instead of that school authority can install more surveillance cameras around all of the area to prevent crimes and hire more securities to spectate  (patrol, monitor)for the students safety.

However, it will not decrease a youth crime at all and some students will continue trying to commit some crimes. But they will get punished more often and more severely and it will be much more effective way to prevent crimes... in the future. Because no one want to be a victim of a crime.

To conclude, pupils do not have to suffer because of some prohibitions at school. To avoid the school crimes we must work together  on that with our authority and being free and in safety during the studying process is the most important thing.

Yours sincerely,

Rodion Andrushko

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Dear Editor,

this morning I have read your article “How to prevent crime at school” in the magazine. It was quite interesting and great text, which about I want to share my thoughts now.

In my view, to ban students from taking money or mobile phones in school it’s not that good idea. Yes, this may solve the problem, but I don’t think the solution is suitable for our modern realities. Now in the world this things are an integral part of ordinary life and can be really useful in school. For example, with the help of money, students can buy lunch in the canteen or pay for the bus, and with the phone they will always be in contact with their parents. Also it can be useful in some lessons.

It seems to me that in order to prevent such cases, it will be enough just to introduce a few rules. The first is not to show anyone expensive devices and large sums of money that you have with you, and the second – keep all that in the safe place. I think it’s the most easy ways for you to protect yourself and your things from the hands of thieves.

In conclusion I would say that it is really a bid problem we need to deal with.

Schools should be places for studying, not for surviving.

Your faithfully, Polina Techynska

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Dear Editor,

It was interesting for me to read the article in your last issue about banning students from taking money or mobile phones at school. I would like to give my opinion about this topic because I don’t totally agree with the author.

In my opinion, it isn’t a good idea to ban students from taking important things such as money and mobile phones. At least, children need money to buy a lunch or to pay for a bus. Parents can’t always drive to school so students need to have another choice to go home. As for phones, it is dangerous in our days and I think that it is very important to have a phone with you. No one knows what can happen so phones are needful.

As for me, it is a big problem. It is possible to meet crimes almost in every school. In my opinion, first of all, we should pay attention on parentes. School is a place where students are studying but to raise children is a parent’s duty. So we need to find a way out with all our community????

The right way to escape this problem would be buying a CCTV cameras, for example.???? Also a good idea will be telling children about this problem once a month. Or teacher can take student’s phones in her box and when student needs it just give him his phone. But very important part is not to show children where this box is.

To sum up, money and phones are very important things in our days and they can really save a life. To solve this problem we need to look deeper. If we don’t allow students to take phones and money, nothing will change actually. That’s my opinion about it.

Yours faithfully,

Diana Klyueva

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Dear Editor ,

I was interested to read the article in your last issue about crime at schools. I would not agree with the points made by the writer. As for me , if you do not allow students to take phones  at school it will solve the crime issues.

The crime rate show us how popular crime at schools is , and unfortunately not all crimes are petty . So, if I were a headmaster , first of all  I would ask specialist such as police officer who will speak with students and explain on the regular basis , how crime can be prevented.

After that ,  I would buy a CCTV cameras , because with cameras it would be much more easier to solve(investigate)who committed the crime. Then I would find the device which  will check the student’s backpacks for suspicious items.

To sum up , in my opinion there are the best ways how to solve this problem. I hope my solutions will help you .

Yours faithfully,

Kate Toropenko

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IPhone 14 Pro Max: The best flagship of the Apple

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I’ve been using the IPhone 14 Pro Max for a couple of months now. I tested all the innovations and I’m ready to make a verdict whether it’s worth to switch your smartphone to the new one from the company Apple. To be honest, I was shocked by some moments both on the positive and on the negative sides.

At first, the advantages of the phone. It has better color palette than previous one and has bigger battery capacity. However (WE NEED A COMMA HERE)the main upgrade is a new camera which can film video in 4K 60 fps quality. It’s a big innovation which has no analogues on the market.

Unfortunately, there are also some disadvantages. It has  (A) smaller screen compared to previous model. But still, the biggest drawback of this gadget is its price. It costs $1479 and not everyone can afford to buy this device.

In conclusion, I want to say that the IPhone 14 Pro Max is one of the best smartphone which is available on the market right now. It can suit to everyone especially who loves taking photos all the time. And I will recommend it for purchase to those who don’t mind spending a considerable amount of money for the best product on the market!

Rodion.

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I’ve had an iPhone 13 pro for a three month now. I‘ve tried all the features and I’d like to share my thoughts about advantages and disadvantages of this device . Now it’s  one of the best phone which I ever had.

One of the positive features of this device is camera. I’m really demanding (fussy about) on phone’s camera, so for me it’s a big plus. Additionally, this phone  has  (A)stylish design and Apple offer us a wide range of colors . Secondly, is inner (internal)memory which personally I have 128GB  . This gadget ..actually really convenient for school if you need to download a lot of apps.

Although it’s not all good news. One of downside, is price . This device is really high price but in my opinion , it’s worth it.

On the whole the iPhone 13 pro is really  (A)Practical  phone. It’s particularly suitable for teens who need (A)  long-lasting device . So I’m happy to recommend it .

Katy

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It seems to me that our modern schools don’t prepare teenagers enough to be adults. A lot of factors tell us about it. For example, in schools usually we learn a plenty amount of information about nature, history, mathematics and art, but none of them want to teach us about some difficulties that we will face with in daily routine. Such as cooking, cleaning, budget allocation and socialization in society.

Also, one of the biggest problem is finding a suitable job for a student. Schools absolutely don’t provide any assistance in choosing a job and move all responsibility on you, while you’re studying and put all your efforts into your studies. As for me, schools have to help in choosing your profession and offer available options to you.

As well as getting a job, schools must help students with socialization in the environment, because the combination of stress and lack of psychological help puts a huge strain on students.  add sth...

In conclusion, I would say that schools give us a decent knowledge base, but don’t prepare  us enough for everyday life!

Rodion.

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That day changed her life forever. A little girl was collecting a sweets on halloween night. All her friends put on their best costumes and were having a lot of fun during the holiday. They were knocking at the doors and said “trick or treat” to everyone who opened the door. But one of the friends wanted to get more candies and suggested to go to the gloomy and fearful house at the end of the street. All her friends had already agreed, however, the girl suggested not to go there and go home. But no one listened to her. She said “It would be a bad idea” , and she was right. On the next day, the morning news reported that four children went missing on Halloween night...

Rodion

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Schools with a modern educational system prepare students well for their profession, but does this system include knowledge about real life in the future?  Let's figure it out.

In my opinion, teenagers now get a lot more knowledges about their future job, than about ordinary life. Everyday things such as paying utility bills, or renting an apartments very often ARE  not discussed by teachers and children, despite its importance.

I agree with idea to give students a choice of subjects or profiles in a school with intensified preparation for their future career, but also I would recommend them including in it more details about everyday life.

It seems to me that schools do not need to make separate "life lessons" for students, but use more information about it through usual lessons will be really great and useful.

In conclusion I would say that thanks to such additions, students would be more confident in themselves and their future, what will be a great merit and benefit of teachers too.

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Some people think that at school we do not learn how to be independent in our future life . It seems to me that this option is true, because all of routine life I learn from parents . not from my school

Some areas about which we are not taught in school -  is food preparing , or car driving. In my opinion it is a little bit weird that we know how to solve the logarithms but still do not  know how to cook for our family and help parents with it , we can not imagine how drive the car .

Secondly I want to talk about getting a job  .For  example you want to get a job , but you do not know how to draw up (to send your curriculum vitae ) a resume . And what about making a decision on  profession ? Yes , at school we have something like a career guidance (coach, counsellor) , but I think only a  few people choose the proposed profession.

Lastly I would argue that at school we learn how to live into society, and how to solve problems with other people. Case of we speak a lot with each other , and communicate.

In conclusion I want to say that our study program not ideal and do not  provide necessary skills for life , but we still can find something good in it .

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That day changed her life for ever. She just continued to stand here and whatched her birth-house(родной дом) (family home/  her childhood home ) burn down with all memories inside of it. Woman couldn’t realise that and remembered again and again what had happened this day.

Today she had woken up in another town that she had visited for vacation and it might be usual day of the summer when at the noon she had gotten a message from her brother that something terrible happened in her house. As she had asked him, he had come here to water flowers and clean the house. He had spent all day for it with loud music in his headphones playing and he hadn’t understood that something was going wrong. It had turned out that the woman at home had problems with electricity that has caused a fire and the brother had noticed it too late. The wooden furniture and the frame has caught fire too quickly and he barely had managed to get out of there alive. He immediately had called the firemen and his sister, who came as soon as they could. The woman was horrified and could not believe it, but she was glad that her brother is alive and well…

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31th of October, halloween night , as an average teenager our character Anny  put on a costume and went with her friends to play on funny halloween game “ trick or treat” .

Everything was fine, gays hanged out together and had fun . They went from house to house and asked “ trick or treat”, all neighbours laughed and gave candy for teens . But when they came at the most scared and ugly house , about which were legends about ghosts , friends got goosebumps. One of them knocked in t he door but nobody answered him , and company of friends with fear but with huge impatience opened the door and came in . They called the owner but nobody answered , again .

Anny sad that they should came back home , but gay s was disagree and continued screaming. Suddenly she heard really loud sound , and started to called friends, she tried to find them but all her  attempts were in vain.

With tears on her face and a huge disappointment girl ran out of the house.But unexpectedly when girl came out she saw her friends who was crying and trembled. Anny was happy that she finally found her friends, but this day she will never forget .
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Hi Sarah ,

Thank you for your letter , i’m really glad to read your thoughts!

I know that your sister is  starting a university 1)….. , and my sister too . She really scared about 2)….. the exams, I know she is smart girl, but she doesn’t  have enough time to 3)… for tests ;( She has a lot of sport 4) …. this year , and her ice skating 5)…. is really strict, she training 6 hours per day .All in all I think that my sister need help.

And might be  your sister has some extra lessons , and maybe she can share the contact number of it  ?

Please wright me back as soon as possible.

Best wishes

Katy ❤️

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Back in those days when I was an ordinary 1)… who studied at the university, I had a desire to become a football 2)… . For this type of work, I had to take courses to get a 3)… and also 4)…from the university in order to get a sport 5)… . But my best friend didn’t share my opinion and advised me to become a jet ski 6)… . I 7)… for some information on the internet and found some conditions for this work that I didn’t like at all. You should get a special training in order to have a jet ski driver 8)… . So I declined this offer and became a football coach!

Rodion

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Treasure Hunting: Have fun and earn money

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Have you ever seen people walking around with strange beeping equipment? If your answer is yes, then you have seen the lucky ones who are already involved in treasure hunting. Yes, I also do this incredible free-time activity with my friends on weekends.

Treasure hunting is a hobby and for some of the hunters even a lifestyle, which includes searching for various unknown finds. For this activity you need a metal detector and an unlimited amount of patience. I’ve been doing this activity for several years, so I can advise to every beginner buy a full set of real treasure hunter. You need a few pieces of equipment, such as special waterproof suit, boots, gloves, metal detector and insect repellent.

One of the unusual aspects of this activity is that you can do it anywhere in the world. Beaches, forests, swamps, mountains, jungles, deserts, treasures can be literally everywhere!

As for me, this is one of the reasons why people love treasure hunting. When I go somewhere with family or friends, and we are getting bored, we always know what to do in our free time. Even if we find something unimportant, the time we spent together is the main reward!

So, why not give it a go? I know many well-known treasure hunters who share their finds on the internet and earn a lot of money online.  I'm sure you won't regret about this choice!

Rodion

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Circus? Hobby? How can you match it?

Are you one of those people who  don’t know what is the airy silks ? If so, it’s okey , because today I’m gonna tell you about this unbelievable kind of circus sport . It’s an activity I have done for a four years , and it’s great and lovely sport !

At first it’s not  include only   beautiful photos, but also dangerous tricks , and really hard work , with a lot of pain ;( You need to be  philosophically strong person to do this kind of activity . If you want to try , I’ll tell you  which equipment you need ! You don’t need much . If you want to do airy silks outside you need to bring with you a carbine , silk and rope , which you can tie to a tree . But if you want to training on a studio , you need only your strength and perfect mood . Airy silks or airy acrobatic include plenty of leg-splits , “cliffs” , and twists !

Why it is unusual? Because airy silks is circus sport , and especially I don’t see many people who do this sport ! This kind of activity is unusual and enjoyable because when you watch  this show you're  so engrossed that can’t look away ( can't take your eyes off), just believe me ! If you want to try it - don’t be afraid just do it , give it a go!!

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You will fall in love with this film . Breathtaking film in perfect 1)__ science- fiction “Interstellar” . The plot is 2)___ and this film change your mind .Film telling  (TELlS)us about group of astronauts, who use the newly discovered space-time tunnel.They trying to find planet which would be pretty 3)___ to Earth. Being that in our planet happening something odd . A lot of sand storm(s) and other strange things. The 4)___ setS 5)___ to find anomalies. Everything leads him to secret bunker “NASA” ,where he finds his new team . The events in the film 6)___ around on the fact that on the space time goes much 7)___ slower than on our planet . The main character observeS how his children growing 8)___ , and lose hope for his return. Really dolorous film . but you should watch it !

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In nowadays, we’re living in the world surrounded by different   kinds of technolog ies (Uncountable). A lot of them was created to make our life more convenient. For example, if you don’t want to cut vegetables for dinner you can use vegetable cutter or something else. People always wanted to make their life easier so they’re  (have been )creating more and more new inventions (gadgets, mashines). And one of the best inventions for the moment is TV. In all parts of the day you can look for some news, animal or science fiction programs. It doesn’t matter what do you prefer, cause TV can show everything at every time. Don’t want to go to the cinema? No problem! TV will broadcast to you plenty of gripping films and all for free! And that's not all the advantages of the TV. So that’s why I think that the TV is one of the best inventions of humanity.

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What are flouted (is popping) in your mind , if i say TV? Sitcoms , channel , might be satellite, or boring programs? All of us like watching TV after A heavy day but ad , a lot of dull programs dont allow us enjoy evening ! if u agree our company is for you ! If you don’t want to go on the cinema , staying in the queue near the box office and pay the earth (COOL), just call the number and upload subscrib on “Home Cinema” pay only 10$ per month ! And you can enjoy your favourite films , or films which are in (ON) releAse , with unbelievable cast ! all for our audience “Home Cinema”
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Hi Jem!
I’m very glad that you are coming to visit me at this weekend!
Don’t forget to take old clothes that you are rarely wear in the city. The weather will be bad, so you will take a sweater and a PAIR OF pants warmer than you wear as usual.
Working on the farm is a lot of fun although many people thinks it’s boring. We can also help dad to clean the barn where the animals live and fix THE old rabbit cage.
Due to bad weather the concert was cancelled and postponed to the next weekend. But don’t be upset, we can feed the newborn lambs together. (COOL ALTERNATIVE))))
Really want to meet you!
Rodion.

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I'll be very happy to see you this week.
I think you should take summer clothes with you because the weather is very hot.Also don't forget to take with you things that aren't pity get drabble and boots for the farm.
I hope you can help me and my father on the farm.I promise it will be funny I'll show around  THE village and absorbing plants in our back ground. (BACK YARD - лучше)
Unfortunately,it won't be possible to get to the concert because all tickets have already been sold out but we can go to a new film about science fiction and space.
Drop me a line any case.
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Hi Jem,

I’m very happy that you’ve written all the exams and can finally come! I haven’t seen you for a long time and I really want to catch up with you soon.

So, we have a lot of sun there and it’s very hot, so get a hat and don’t forget about suncream. Also, take slippers, to feel yourself comfortable.

We can go to the river, play games, go for a walk, where I can show you around our village – whatever we want. However, we still have to help my dad on the farm, because now he has a lot to do.

Cool idea! I also wanted to suggest it, but there are no tickets anymore.. That’s a pity, but we can go to another event these day, such as costume fair. What do you think about it? Actually, if you want to go, you need to bring a costume with you. It can be on any theme you want. Wait for your answer.

Bye,

Polina

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This photo of me and my sister was taken this summer by the sea! On this day there were large beautiful waves and the sun was shining brighter than in our other vacation days. This photo brings very cool memories of this summer!

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It was the last day of our school life. In the next year we all went to different colleges. So we decided to make this photo to leave warm memories for us. That is why this photo is very important for me!

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