Leisure time by Самир Аскеров https://padlet.com/grandmaster109/leisure en-us 2016-03-28 07:50:03 UTC 2017-10-10 17:27:05 UTC hello@padlet.com WHAT BOOK WOULD U RECOMMEND ME TO READ? grandmaster109 https://padlet.com/grandmaster109/leisure/wish/102852682 If you are trying to understand yourself and the world around you as a teenager, one of the best things you can do is read. So I’d advise Harry Potter. The Harry Potter books do not teach children to practice magic. In very British style, one is born magical. Harry Potter's very existence is due to the self sacrificing love of his mother, shown in protecting her infant son from Voldemort, offering herself as a substitute for her only son's life, and ultimately giving up her life. Her loving sacrifice is a charm powerful enough to prevent Harry's death as an infant, and this love also saves him in his encounters with Voldemort in school. Actually, the Potter books are filled with very good moral prescriptions for children (and adults). The basic themes and story lines all teach that we must develop and hone our talents and abilities, and place them in the service of good rather than evil. Most importantly, for today's overly individualistic kids stuck in their own little iPod worlds, Harry has to reach out to others, form friendships, follow the advice of mentors, and generally grow as a person in relation with others in order to fulfill his role in the community. ]]> 2016-03-28 07:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/grandmaster109/leisure/wish/102852682 DO WE NEED MONEY TO HAVE FUN IN OUR FREE TIME? grandmaster109 https://padlet.com/grandmaster109/leisure/wish/102852693 We tend to think that in order to have fun we need to spend a lot of money. But often the simpler things are more fun, especially if you have children. Here is a list of suggestions of family friendly activities you can do that are free or nearly free: Check for festivals or events nearby. 
 Many cities have free events. Regularly check your local newspapers for information and dates. 
 Walk in the park. For added fun bring a picnic and don’t forget the blanket.Camping.
 If you love the outside environment you may consider spending a few nights under canvas, etc.]]> 2016-03-28 07:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/grandmaster109/leisure/wish/102852693 HOW DO PEOPLE IN BELARUS SPEND THEIR FREE TIME? grandmaster109 https://padlet.com/grandmaster109/leisure/wish/102852709 We all look forward to the weekend, whether it's to spend time with family, see friends or do those odd jobs around the home and garden. But one thing's for sure, weekends never seem to last long enough!
The weekends have always been the time for families in Belarus. Often the parents are at work having a five-day working week from Monday to Friday. As a result Saturdays are busy time for shops with many families going to markets and department stores.
Sunday used to be a very special day of the week in Belarus. It was the only day of the week when most of the people were at home or at church. Popular leisure activities on Sunday used to be going to church and doing jobs around the house. Nowadays Sunday has lost its religious sense, but in many families it is believed that it's important that families have time to be together.
People today enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities. Here are the results of Eurostat survey. They discovered that people
How do people spend their free time?
in Belarus spend about 45 per cent of their free time watching TV. The average viewing time is 25 hours per person each week. Almost all households have at least one television set. In many homes satellite, cable and digital television is used. A lot of programmes are about cooking, health, gardening and wildlife. All these things are much cherished by Belarusian people. A significant number of people also spend time listening to the radio. Though some see the radio as quite an old-fashioned kind of leisure both mature and under-aged people prefer listening to their favourite radio station. The addiction to digital devices is constantly growing in Belarus as well. About 81 per cent of people own a mobile phone as well as a CD or MP3 player. 56 per cent of households in Belarus have a desktop computer and about 30 per cent have a portable or laptop computer.
About 24 per cent of the free time of Belarusian people is spent on socializing. That is the second most popular activity in Belarus. People enjoy visiting and entertaining with friends and relatives. Going to the grandparents at the weekend has become quite a traditional point on the weekend plan. Besides Belarusians are interested in cinemas and movie houses. More and more viewers prefer 3D and multiplex movies. About 3,5 million people have been to the cinema this year making it the most popular cultural activity in Belarus. Eating out has grown in popularity, with Belarusian people spending a part of their household money on food outside home. School children and teenagers are keen on McDonald's or pizza houses. Adults would occasionally go to a cafe or a restaurant.
Another popular pastime since Soviet times is gardening. Many people in Belarus have a dacha, a country house where they go in order to run away from a noisy city. Belarusian people want their dachas to look nice that is why almost every town in Belarus has a garden or a DIY centre. These are like supermarkets for home and garden. Some dacha owners look after the flowers and moan the lawns, others grow vegetables and some just go there to enjoy a lovely evening bar-becuing.]]> 2016-03-28 07:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/grandmaster109/leisure/wish/102852709 ВОПРОСЫ grandmaster109 https://padlet.com/grandmaster109/leisure/wish/102852864 1.     How do you spend your pastime?
2.     What questions can you ask a British friend about his hobbies?
3.     What book would you recommend me to read?
4.     Do we need a lot of money to have fun in our free time?
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