British Cuisine Some people criticize English food. They say it's unimaginable, boring, tasteless, it's chips with everything and totally overcooked vegetables. The basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that British haven't had to invent sauces to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh pees or new potatoes just boiled and served with butter? Why drown spring lamb in wine or cream and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious? If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say "Fish and chips" then stop. It is disappointing, but true that, there is no tradition in England of eating in restaurants, because the food doesn't lend itself to such preparation. English cooking is found at home. So it is difficult to a good English restaurant with a reasonable prices. In most cities in Britain you'll find Indian, Chinese, French and Italian restaurants. In London you'll also find Indonesian,
Leisure activities Everyone have some kind of hobby, what he/she really loves to do. Someone likes to play ball, someone likes to dance, someone enjoy reading. For every people it is different, but persons always find that activity what he/she wants and loves to do. Nobody don't like just sitting or sleeping all days, it is turns boring. This report is based on the questions answers what I asked some of my classmates and friends about their leisure activities. What is the most popular leisure activity among your friends? Why? The most popular leisure activity is dancing, playing football or basketball and roller skating is everyones favourite. Also likes singing, athletics, photography, art and acting. Roller skating likes everyone because it's good to be outside after school, it is good for your health and brain, when you are going home after skating then you feel that your brai
Topic Sports Tallinn English College 8b form 2007 1. Introduction For some people sport plays a very important part in their lives. And to some, it is even a way of life. There are different kinds of sports. For instance, there are sports meant for playing indoors, some can be practised only at a certain time of year. There are winter and summer sports also. Skiing, figure-skating, sledding and snowboarding these four most popular are practised during winter. Good examples of summer sports are: swimming, badminton, roller skating and golf. 2. The ancient Olympic Games The first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776. B.C. at Olympia but the city may have functioned as a meeting place for worship and other political practices many years earlier. The city is located in western Greece. The games were held every four years. It is also presumed that such competitions pleased the spirits of the dead and were organized as part of
Letters Letters FORMAL, INFORMAL, TRANSACTIONAL TASK 1 Read the extracts and answer the questions. · Where are the extracts from? · What is the purpose of each letter? · How do they differ? · Which extracts are examples of formal letters? · How is the reader addressed in a formal letter? · What are the closing remarks for formal letters? · What is the salutation in a friendly letter? · How would you end extracts 1,2,3 ? · How would you begin the extracts 4 and 5? 1. Dear Mr Miller, I received your kind invitation to the reception. Unfortunately, owing to other commitments. I will be unable to attend ... 2. Dear Ralph, l just got your invitation to the company's event. l `m afraid I can't make it because I've a/ready made plans which l can "t change ... 3. Dear Sirs,
Hobbies Hobby is an activity that individuals do for pleasure in their spare time. Most of us have a hobby because a specific interest on something. A hobby can can be healthy, relaxing, educational, fun, or maybe, if you are lucky, a little of everything. Hobbies are more than just ways to creatively pass the time. They are also good for your health. Hobbies and other leisure activities can have many health benefits.Everyone knows that stress can and will at some point in your life, take a heavy toll on your mind and body. A hobby can prevent the harmful effects of stress and also make your life richer and more rewarding. Hobbies can also help us feel connected,helping us to interact with other people. This also keeps our minds sharp. Hobbies have been around since the ancient times. The secret is choosing a hobby thats not only interesting,but good for you health and mind to. It gives you an opportunity
07 October 2009 Work interview 1) Tell me about yourself? Let me introduce myself. My name is .... I am 25 years old, Estonian citizen. I learned in ... Secondary School, where was the direction all ready to the economy . After high school I studied at Estonian University of Life Sciences bookkeeping. I am active in sports and my hobbies are climbing and skiing. I have an optimistic feel of life and a good sense of humour. 2) Why I should hire you? I am very interested to work in your company. I have worked in several places and have some experience in different kind of works that needs an open mind and even "out of the box" thinking. I m not afraid of difficulties and stress filled work. I have recommendations from Sampo Pank and Elion, were I worked during summer holidays. 3) How did you hear about us? After summer holiday, I thought that I need permanent
In school my favorite subject is Math. All my hobbies are made even better by friends, who I do them with. In the winter at the weekends we ususally go to someones place with friends and watch movie or play cards there. In the summer, when we have long summer holiday, we have much more free time. Then we swim, go camping, hang out, go to concerts, make music and have parties. And here are some tags my friends told about me for this letter: active, always has his own opinion, tolerant, makes good jokes, not afraid to be himself, open-minded, likes to be busy, guitar- boy. Idea of going to exchange year first popped in my head, when I suddenly met a lot of people who had been exchange students. Idea got hold of me and I couldn't let it go. I chose Colombia because of several things. I want to learn Spanish and do it in far-exotic-warm land. I'd like to live with people with different temperament and culture
participated in a work shadow day. I remember that I had to fill in different forms, concerning the subject of the theme. I got back an answer that they do not have anynobody to offer me at the moment. Although they attracted my attention that I had a chance to apply for the crowns of the work shadow day, for who was a really tough competition. I saw there was even the foreign minister. At that moment I instantly knew that I really wanted to be his work shadow. I dared to write my motivation letter and also sent my CV. Days later and I got a phone call, telling I was elected to be the working shadow of the foreign minister! Later I found out that for his place was the toughest competition in Estonia. I had an unforgettable day with the foreign minister and its all because I had enough selfconfidence in myself. This is a small example, but I want to say that you shoul never be afraid of doing something ambitious, even when others do not have faith in you. It
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