the numbers to be serious contenders again the larger parties. Some smaller parties include the Australian Democrats, One Nation and the Greens. The federal parliament is divided into two Houses the upper house (the Senate) and the lower house (the House of Representatives). The party which gains the majority of seats in the House of Representatives forms the government. The leader of this party becomes the prime minister. In the Government of Australia, the Minister for Foreign Affairs is responsible for overseeing the international diplomacy section of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Prior to 1970, the office was known as the Minister for External Affairs. The minister is usually one of the most senior members of Cabinet -- the position is equivalent to that of Secretary of State in the United States or Foreign Secretary in the United Kingdom -- as shown by the fact that eleven Prime Ministers of Australia have
southern Chile. The coat of arms depicts the two national animals: the condor and the huemul. Chile's most popular sport is association football Chile has appeared in seven FIFA World Cups which includes hosting the 1962 FIFA World Cup where the national football team finished third. The main attractions for tourists are places of natural beauty situated in the extreme zones of the country: San Pedro de Atacama, in the north, is very popular with foreign tourists who arrive to admire the Incaic architecture, the altiplano lakes, and the Valley of the Moon. The central port city of Valparaíso, with its unique architecture, is also popular. Finally, Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean is probably the main Chilean tourist destination.And also Viña del Mar the most important musical event in Latin America The flag of Chile consists of two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red; there is a blue
Until recently, concern about the environment revolved almost exclusively around local and national problems. Over the past two decades, however, scientists have increasingly focused attention on more far-reaching environmental threats, such as global warming, ozone depletion, and deforestation that transcend national boundaries. A new concept global environmental problems has entered the public arena, especially in the area of foreign policy and economic matters. Global Environmental Problems: · Energy · Water · Global Climate Change · Land Use and Development · Ozone Depletion · Waste · Resource Depletion · Ecological Health (Biodiversity) · Human Health · Air Quality Sustainable Development
Fairness; Uncompromising personal integrity and institutional integrity; Accountability by accepting responsibility for our actions and decisions and the consequences of our actions and decisions; and Leadership, both personal and professional. 7 FBI Priorities Protect the United States from terrorist attacks Protect civil rights Protect the United States against foreign intelligence operations and espionage Combat public corruption at all levels Combat international and national criminal organizations and enterprises Support federal, state, county, municipal, and international partners Combat significant violent crime Combat major whitecollar crime 8 The FBI is organized into functional branches Office of the Director National Security Branch
beginnings of the wholesale export of the English language across the globe, in the last century Britain an America again defeated tyranny in Europe the English language has evolved through popular culture , movies, music , sport , business and especially with the shrinking of the world through use of the internet to become what it is now a truly international language. Here in Estonia with our history of domination by foreign powers the last being the former soviet union an having our own language suppressed an languages imposed on us , it is a relief to see the importance of the English language an people have embraced it as a second language of Estonian people, it is the language that everybody feels a need an indeed a desire learn. As being able to speak English allows Estonians the chance to go away and benefit from the higher salarys available
To decide, what kind of work suits me, helps communication with adults, meetings with representatives of universities and large selection of useful literature. Also I need to think about how well I can do what I would like to do. In my opinion, very interesting and noble profession is a doctor. I understand that it is necessary to study a lot to become a doctor. You must have good knowledge of biology, chemistry and mathematics. I realize that I should know the foreign languages too. Of course, much will depend from my exams result. So now I'm trying to learn as much as possible to pass them well and go into medical university. I understand that this profession requires great responsibility because it deals with the most precious thing that a man has - his health. I want to help people who have problems with their health. I like take care for people. I know that doctor should be attentive to people, honest, smart and kind
A century ago nobody knew technical instruments such as calculator or computer. People calculated by themselves, the letters were sent by post and people had more time to spend with family than nowadays, because now the majority of us are spending time on the Internet. So is the development of technique our fortune or accident? Of course the technique makes our lives easier. New agricultural machines are able to do more work than we. Planes and ships enable us to discover foreign countries thousands of miles away and broaden the mind. Moreover we have a chance to find interesting and educating information from computer, but with what price? All these robots and facilities prevent us from thinking ourselves. We create traps, from which is difficult to get out. For example the using of the calculator generates in us the fixation. We can excellently calculate but we still use a calculator and so we are forgetting all these elementary things
Creative Incubator clients. Creative Incubator partners have included the Estonian Academy of Arts, Mainor Business School Design Institute, the Estonian Association of Designers and the Estonian Design Centre. In my personal opinion I suppose that Estonian Business Incubators are perspective and can be competitive with European Incubators, but for the best result (I mean for investors) Estonian Incubators need more attraction and advertizing. Tallinn Business Incubators are open to foreign firms, which are looking for help in establishing in Tallinn.
The teachers look the other way as the older students are very brutal to younger, creating a hierarchical society based on class and age. The film was made in 2003 and directed by Mikael Håfström. Andreas Wilson plays the leading role of Erik Ponti. It has been named Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design (2004 Swedish Film Awards); Audience Award for Best Feature (2004 Miami International Film Festival). And it was nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category in the 2004 Oscars. The plot of the film is basically the same as the books, but in the film, the director has tried to make Erik seem better. In my opinion it was unnecessary because although Erik was more violent in the book, he still made a positive impression. But in the movie some of the most important scenes were left out and the movie lost a lot with that. It seems that the director tried to make Erik seem like a non-violent hero or something like that.
DAYDREAM I was kayaking across the ocean, when I realised I had come to a foreign land. Upon reaching the shore, I got out of my kayak and went exploring… I was walking on the beach when I suddenly noticed a tiny house in the middle of nowhere. The windows were broken and the door was open. It was made of wood and in a really bad condition. I saw the smoke coming from the chimney. I walked, scared, towards the tiny house, I was afraid to go in but I still entered. The house was really dusty. I was looking around, when suddenly a door appeared. I opened it and i was pulled in. The stair steps appeared one after another. I was really confused and at that moment I wished I had never got out of my kayak. I was walking down, when suddenly the stair steps started to get warmer and warmer. My legs couldn’t handle the heat, so I started running. The steps behind me began to explode and I ran f...
Prantsuse keele levik väljaspool euroopat --Austraalia ja Oceaania Austraalia · Austraalia nimetus tuleb ladinakeelsest sõnast australis ja tähendab lõunas-. Romaanid kasutasid väljendit Terra Australis Incognita -- tundmatu maa lõunas. Alates 1924. aastast on kontinendi ametlik nimi Australia. Riigi keelt pole. ~80% elanikkonnast räägib inglise keelt. Okeaania · Prantsuse keel on ainsaks riigikeeleks Prantsuse Polüneesias (Polynésie française). Tänapäevane nimetus collectivité d'outre-mer de la République française. Prantsuse Polüneesia on Prantsusmaale kuuluv meretagune territoorium (collectivités d'outre- mer) Okeaanias. · Elanikke: 260 338 (2006), 69% elab Tahiti saarel, ~12% kogu elanikkonnast on prantslased. Okeaania Okeaania · Avastas James Cook 1767. aastal. 1797 esimeste protestantidest misjonäride saabumine. · Prantsuse misjonärid...
1. Country's political and economical situation affects tourism significantly. The number of tourists can be small in the countries, where there are hurricanes, eartquakes, terrorism and diseases. 2. Jobs created by tourism are often poorly paid and seasonal. Tourism can push up local property prices and the cost of goods and services. 3. A huge amount of tourism returns are taken away from the target country. There are many reasons: quarters with a foreign heritage, travel agency, commercial expences and raw materials for the tourists. ENVIRONMENT 1. Pollution The cruise ships of the Mediterrean Sea are polluting water and coast areas and the bottom of the sea. One cruise ship creates about 50 tons of solid garbage a year. There are floating plastic garbage islands in the ocean. 2. Air transport is the most polluting transport type. Plane flings carbon dioxide and other pollution to the atmosphere. 3
In the afternoon, families go out into the country and usually there are games or bathing in the warm sunshine. Sports Sports South Africa's most popular sports are soccer, rugby and cricket. 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was the first time the tournament was held in Africa They have been very successful Tourism Table Mountain. Cape Town has become an important retail and tourism centre for the country, and attracts the largest number of foreign visitors in South Africa Top 10 Reasons to Visit South Africa 1. Affordable 2. Natural Beauty 3. Worldclass facilities 4. Adventure 5. Good Weather 6. Rainbow Nation 7. Diverse Experiences 8. Wildlife 9. Freedom Struggle 10. Responsible Tourism
Kenya. · As far as dance is concerned, Sikuti is the traditional dance form of the Luhya in western Kenya. It is also the local name for drum. · In this dance form, people sway to the rhythm of the drums, bells, horns and whistles. · Both men and women participate in this dance. Festivals · There are some festivals in Kenya, which are celebrated by all the local people as well as the foreign tourists. The Air Show, Rhino Charge, The Migration of Plains Game, KSPCA and the Shaggy Dog Show are some of them. Camel Race · International Camel Derby offers a helpful way to increase the consciousness of booming desertification. This festival was celebrated in the year 1990. The countries that now take part are Australia, America, New Zealand, Canada, England, France, Spain, Japan, South Africa
In 1962, all of the belongings of the palace that could be located were brought back and the palace has almost been completely restored back to its original self. Also the gardens and statues have been restored, and more then 80 of the rooms have been remodeled and decorated. They are now open to the public. Today Versailles is one of the greatest tourist centers in France. The palace serves as a residence for visiting foreign leaders. Facts The palace has 2,153 windows, 67 staircases. The Palace of Versailles cost about $2 billion in today’s money A total of 36,000 workers worked on it until it was finished. Finally, when the construction was done, over 10,000 people lived in the palace, which included servants. Used literature http://www.livescience.com/38903-palace-of-versaill es-facts-history.html http://traveltips
Beginning Old legend - the hill of Toompea was heaped up, stone by stone, by Linda The earliest buildings confirmed by historical data originate from the 9th century A settlement of tradesmen and artisans began to develop at the foot of Toompea hill Farmers from the neighbouring counties, were the masters In 1219 King Valdemar II of Denmark conquered the stronghold From that time on the stronghold of Toompea belonged to foreign rulers After the subjugation, the Danes immediately set out to fortify it In the following years, the Danish stronghold was repeatedly besieged All attempts ended in failure Timeline Occupied in 1227 by the Order of the Brethren of the Sword In 1238 the rights of the Danes in North Estonia were restored and Toompea was once again ruled by Danes In 1346 Denmark sold its possessions to the Teutonic Order Until 1561 Toompea belonged to the
The country also boasts the highest quality of life in the world, ranking first in the Economist Intelligence Unit's Quality-of-life index. Ireland was ranked sixth on the Global Peace Index. Ireland also has high rankings for its education system, political freedom and civil rights, press freedom and economic freedom; it was also ranked fourth from the bottom on the Failed States Index, being one of the few "sustainable" states in the world. Ireland has emerged as an attractive destination for foreign immigrants who now make up approximately 10% of the population. Ireland's population is the fastest growing in Europe with an annual growth rate of 2.5%. Ireland is a member of the EU, the OECD, and the UN. Ireland's policy of neutrality means it is not a member of NATO, although it does contribute to peacekeeping missions sanctioned by the UN. History Ireland is the successor-state to the Dominion called the Irish Free State. That Dominion
4) kasutage passiivi- ametliku stiili tunnuseks 5) sissejuhatuses teemasse sissejuhatava lause ja teeslause, tänu millele saaks tuletada essee pealkirja 6) igas lõigus üks põhiväide ja idee (soovitatavalt esimeses lauses) , mida siis toetate näidetega ja põhjendate 7) ja lõpetage nii...All things considered, To sum up, All in all.... I For and Against Näiteks: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a foreign country. Package holidays: Good or Bad? Arutlev ---poolt ja vastu argumendid, kaalutlete külmalt, enda arvamust ei kajasta Võite alustada Some people believe..; AS foreign travel becomes----Have you ever considered becoming your own boss? Jne. II Opinion Essays Näiteks Will life be better in the future? Has genetic science gone too far? Kui ei ole öeldud, siis leiate ise 3-4 seisukohta, mida toote välja ja põhjendate Ja jällegi üks lõik ja üks seisukoht!
SQL Kodutöö Katrin Kello D23 Loon 3 tabelit CREATE TABLE käsuga: create table HUVIRINGI JUHENDAJA( HUVIRINGI_JUHENDAJA_ID int not null, EESNIMI VARCHAR(100) not null, PERENIMI varchar(100) not null, SÜNNIAEG date not null, ISIKUKOOD VARCHAR(20), SUGU CHAR(1) not null, KOMMENTAAR VARCHAR(255), PRIMARY KEY(HUVIRINGI_JUHENDAJA_ID) ); Script Output: Table HUVIRINGI_JUHENDAJA created. create table TÖÖ_HUVIRINGI_JUHENDAJANA( TÖÖ_HUVIRINGI_JUHENDAJANA_ID integer not null, HUVIRINGI_JUHENDAJA_ID integer not null, HUVIRING_ID integer not null, ALATES TIMESTAMP not null, KUNI date, KOMMENTAAR varchar(255), PRIMARY KEY (TÖÖ_HUVIRINGI_JUHENDAJANA_ID) FOREIGN KEY(HUVIRIGNI_JUHENDAJA_ID) REFERENCES ISIK(HUVIRINGI_JUHENDAJA_ID) FOREIGN KEY(HUVIRING_ID) REFERENCES RIIK(HUVIRING_ID) ); Script Output: Table TÖÖ_HUVIRINGI_JUHENDAJANA created. create table HUVIRING( HUVIRING_ID int not null, NIMETUS VARCHAR (60), ASUKOHT V...
Suoma- laiset opiskelijat viroa ymmärtämässä. In Lähivõrdlusi. Lähivertailuja 22, 219258. Rehbein, J., J. D. ten Thije, A.Verschick 2012. Lingua receptiva (LaRa) remarks on the quintessence of receptive multilingualism. International Journal of Bilingualism, 248-264. Remes, H. 2009. Muodot kontrastissa: suomen ja viron vertailevaa taivutusmorfologiaa. Acta Universitatis Ouluensis. Serie B, Humaniora. Oulu: Oulun yliopisto. Ringbom, Håkan 1987. The role of the first language in foreign language learning. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters. Ringbom, H. 2007a. Actual, perceived and assumed cross-linguistic similarities in foreign language learning. In Olli-Pekka Salo, Tarja Nikula & Paula Kalaja (eds.), Kieli oppimisessa. Language in learning AFinLAn vuosikirja 2007 / n:o 65. Jyväskylä: Suomen soveltavan kielitieteen yhdistys AFinLA, 183197. Ringbom, H. 2007b. Cross-linguistic similarity in foreign language learning. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters LTD. Ringbom, H. & S
concept of comparative federalism. States retain power to regulate as long as national regulation does not interfere with `federal` law. 5 Free trade E Common foreign and security policies first appear at the stage of integration called ... 6 Free Trade Area F Emerges due to decentralized approach to integration, when different national systems struggle to produce the best set of rules to attract capital and labor.
UNIT 5 National culture riigi kultuur, country culture Hierarchy-subordinates have to report to managers, one person is leader Subordinates- alluvad, persons who report to somebody Authority- right to make decisions and give orders Delegate- edasi andma, give authority to subordinates Initiative- omaalgatuslik, makes decisions without asking their manager Abroad- välismaal, in or to foreign country (2) A minefield-varitsevad ohud, a situation with hidden dangers A pitfall-hädaoht, a likely problem(7) A custom- tava, something done in a society because of tradition (1) Etiquette- etikett, formal rules for polite behaviour in society (3) Scheduled- plaaniline, arranged for a certain time To be a sign of- to show or represent (5) Offensive- solvav, rude or insulting (4) A compliment- something that expresses admiration Sensitive- able to understand others feelings (6)
Why did Russian civil war breake out in 1918? The Russian Civil War was to tear Russia apart for three years, between 1918 and 1921. The civil war occurred because after November 1917, many groups had formed that opposed Lenin's Bolsheviks. These groups included monarchists, militarists, and, for a short time, foreign nations. Collectively, they were known as the Whites while the Bolsheviks were known as the Reds. But why did it really breake out? There were three reasons why Civil War broke out in Russia in 1918.The first reason was that there was bound to be a challenge to the Bolsheviks, who had seized power by a surprise coup. After 1918, their political opponents tried to reverse it. The Bolsheviks had many enemies. One group who wanted to destroy the Bolsheviks were the Social Revolutionaries
Daniel Leonard Everett (1951) · Kirjanik ja keeleteadlane, kõige paremini tuntakse teda kui piraha rahva ja keele uurijat. · Huvitavad faktid varasest elust: kasvas üles Mehhiko piiri ääres; isa oli oma teiste ametite (ehitustööline, mehaanik) kõrvalt ka väikest viisi kauboi, ema ettekandja; Daniel mängis rokkbändis (11.a kuni 17.a), kuni tutvus misjonäride Al & Sue Grahamga ning hakkas kristlaseks; 18-aastaselt abiellus nende misjonäride tütrega (Karen Grahamiga) · Haridus: 1975 sai välismisioonide (Foreign Missions) diplomi Chicago Moody Bible Institute'ist; registreeris end koos Kareniga SIL'i ( Summer Institute of Linguistics seal õpetatakse misjonäridele keeleteadust, et nad oskaksid piiblit erinevatesse keeltesse tõlkida), Daniel oli keeleliselt väga andekas ning teda ...
Staffing The most effective way of staffing for Daffodils Games & Publishing would probably be the combination of locals and expatriates. As the company is small and with a limited budget the chosen method must be both economical and effective. Since the entry mode chosen was exporting, the best way to maintain the low budget would be to mainly hire locals together with few expatriates. As the market of entering is a foreign country (Nigeria) there would be needed to hire locals of the new country in the sales, marketing and legal departments. The locals should be hired as sales representatives and agents as they know the culture, methods to approach the possible customers and the needs of the market of the new country. Their tasks would be the direct selling (i.e. door-to-door selling, attending fairs and trade shows) and also
Draft - a first or preliminary form of any writing, subject to revision, copying, etc. Era - the period of time to which anything belongs or is to be assigned: Feat - a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc. Grant - to agree to do, give, or allow (something asked for or hoped for) Indigenous - produced, growing, living, or occurring naturally in a particular region or environment Invade - to enter (a place, such as a foreign country) in order to take control by military force Pacifist - strongly and actively opposed to conflict and especially war Presumably - by reasonable assumption Rank - a position, esp an official one, within a social organization, esp the armed forces Reign - to have control or influence Retreat - The act or process of moving back or away, especially from something hazardous, formidable, or unpleasant Stunt - an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daring
Adverb forming suffixes(slow-ly, home-wards) Affixes are dead they are no longer felt as part of words(nt, dea-d, sai-l) and living (easyly recognized). Living affixes are non-productive (not used today but yet we may recognize them(nt, some-handsome, hood-childhood) and productive that are used at present (nt, de, re pre, non, un). Affixes are native and borrowed. Native ones are those that existed in OE period (ish, dom, ful, teen). They used to be indipendent words. Foreign affixixes are viewed according to the lg they come from (nt, Latin- able; deca-dent, expect-ancy) Hybrids are for example read plus able. Some words have elements that belong to different languages, they are hybrids. Diminutive suffixes express fondness or a small size (nt, daddy, booklet, pussykin). Derigatory express neg attitude (nt, gangster) . Negative prefixes are un, non, mis dis . 9. composition ehk compound. The pattern of composition is a combination of 2 or more stems
We need to 4) ask, decide, know, remember, They admitted stealing the money. change. We can't go on living forget, explain, learn, understand, 5) admit/deny /suggest that like this. 2. After discussing the wonder + what/whether/how etc. + Example: They denied that they economy, the president then went to. Also show/tell/ask/advise/teach had stolen the money. on to talk about foreign policy. somebody what/how/where to do 4) begin, start, continue, intend, smth. Example: 1. We asked how to bother Example: It has started get to the station. 2. Ask Jack. He'll raining. tell you what to do. 5) Try to and try -ing (also just 5) want, ask, help, would like,
INDIA Created by: Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level SOME REASONS ,WHY TO GO INDIA: Fourth level Fifth level *ANCIENT CULTURE AND ARCHITECTURE * Very spiritual country for the people who are intrested about meditation and religion * Good place where people can learn yoga from the masters ,who have done it all the life *if you want to learn different nations culture and traditions than its best place where to go. India is multinational country. · Sunny and exoting weathers, good for resting Click to edit Master text styles Second level SOME INFORMATION AND FACTS ThirdABOUT level I...
president and approved by the parliament. The government exercises executive power pursuant to the Constitution of Estonia and the laws of the Republic of Estonia and consists of 12 ministers, including the prime minister. The prime minister also has the right to appoint other minister. he prime minister has the right to appoint a maximum of 3 such ministers, as the limit of ministers in one government is 15. It is also known as the cabinet. The cabinet carries out the country's domestic and foreign policy, shaped by parliament; it directs and co- ordinates the work of government institutions and bears full responsibility for everything occurring within the authority of executive power. Highest judicial power: Supreme Court. The court system is divided into three levels: courts of first instance (county and city courts and administrative courts), courts of appeal (circuit courts) and the Supreme Court which also functions as a constitutional court.
In the beginning he is modest and quite shy, but as the story progresses, he becomes bolder and mentally stronger. 8. What did you enjoy about the book? I loved how the book was a mix of varied emotions joy, sorrow,suffering, which made the book less tedious. The other thing that made the book enjoyable was the need to know what would happen next, which was really compelling. 9. What didn't you enjoy about the book? Since the book was in a foreign language, it was sometimes hard to understand some words and that tired me. A somewhat negative thing was not being able to tune myself out of the story. WORD I THINK DICTIONARY Fate Saatus Saatus Irrelevant Sobimatu Tähtsusetu Hiccup Luksumine Luksumine
Theatre: combined medieval theatre, morality plays & Roman drama to create Elizabethan tragedy Poetry: Italian influences, sonnet (English: cddc ee) Rulers of England: Henry VII (brings prosperity, repairs economic situation; made alliances); Henry VIII (beginning of English reformation; killed "traitors"; 6 marriages); Mary I (Catholic); Elizabeth I (The Virgin Queen restores order; Religious Settlement; cautious measures in foreign affairs) Authors: Thomas Kyd's "The Spanish Tradegy" (revenge); Christopher Marlowe (moral dramas; blank verse); Ben Jonson (comedies; theory of humors, caricature and satire); Edmund Spenser's "Faerie Queen" (longest, most famous poem; Spenserian stanza) Late Renaissance (until 17th century) humanism a set of ethics about how people should live/act Prose: influence of reformation on liturgical material; King James Bible (translation)
your region. Once in high school and university, individual dates are normal, such as going for a picnic, ice skating or to see a movie. It is good to keep in mind the outdoorsy nature of Finns, who often enjoy a good hike or walk by the lake. It is equally acceptable for the girl to go pick up the boy as vice versa. Drinking is usually expected among students and smoking is common. When first arriving in a Finnish University , each foreign student should have a volunteer student assigned to them in order to help them navigate the system and acclimate into the culture. The universities are generally very well organized and accepting of foreign students.
(kuupäev), Lugeja_ID (täisarv) FK, Raamatu_ID (täisarv) FK, Tahtaeg (kuupäev), Tagastamine (kuupäev). Tabeli kirjelduses näita ära primaarvõti ja ka võõrvõtmed. mysql> CREATE TABLE LAENUTUS( -> Laenamise_id int unsigned not null auto_increment, -> Luupaev date not null, -> Lugeja_id mediumint(8) unsigned not null, -> Raamatu_id mediumint(8) unsigned not null, -> Tahtaeg date not null, -> Tagastamine date, -> PRIMARY KEY(Laenamise_id), -> FOREIGN KEY(Lugeja_id) REFERENCES LUGEJA (Lugeja_id), -> FOREIGN KEY(Raamatu_id) REFERENCES RAAMAT (Raamatu_id)); Query OK, 0 rows affected (0.01 sec) mysql> DESCRIBE LUGEJA; +-----------+-----------------------+------+-----+---------+----------------+ | Field | Type | Null | Key | Default | Extra | +-----------+-----------------------+------+-----+---------+----------------+ | lugeja_id | mediumint(8) unsigned | NO | PRI | NULL | auto_increment |
to the Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States, Ernst Jaakson. On February 24, 1989, the red flag of Soviet Estonia was replaced by the blue-black-white Estonian national flag on Toompea and since that time the Independence Day has been celebrated as a public holiday again. This year Estonia will celebrate the 83rd anniversary of the declaration of the state independence. A Quest for Independence For centuries, the Estonian people dreamed of establishing a state free of foreign domination. The 1917 revolution and the generally unstable situation in Russia created the opportunity for Estonia to gain its independence. The impetus for independence was provided by the National Front, Estonia's main ideological movement, which based its ideas on US President Woodrow Wilson's principle of self-determination. On April 8, 1917, Estonian organisations and military personnel totalling 40 000 held a demonstration in Petrograd (St
Jerzy Buzek is the President of the European Parliament The Council is the EU's main decision-making body. Like the European Parliament, the Council was set up by the founding treaties in the 1950s. It represents the member states, and its meetings are attended by one minister from each of the EU's national governments. Which ministers attend which meeting depends on what subjects are on the agenda. Javier Solana gives EU diplomacy a face as High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy The Commission is independent of national governments. Its job is to represent and uphold the interests of the EU as a whole. It drafts proposals for new European laws, which it presents to the European Parliament and the Council. It is also the EU's executive arm in other words, it is responsible for implementing the decisions of Parliament and the Council. That means managing the
2. ÜLESANNE ( sample answers ) 1) Would you like to go swimming tonight? Yes, i'd love to. What time shall we go? 2) Do you fancy going to the theatre on Saturday? Sorry, I'm afraid i can't. I'm looking after my little sister. 3) Do you want to play basketball this afternoon? Thanks for asking me, but I'm studying for my history test. 3. ÜLESANNE 1) Tina and Ann do aerobics, but James doesn't. 2) None of them has/ have won an award. 3) All of them can speak a foreign language. 4) Ann went canoeing last year, but Tina and James didn't. 5) They are all intrested in helping the community. 6) Tina and James have been to a sports camp, but Ann hasn't. 7) James goes hiking every summer, but Tina and Ann don't. 4. ÜLESANNE 1) Arkansas 2) with her grandmother ( in Arkansas ) 3) African American female cable car conductor 4) worked as a waitress and cook / had to support herself and her son 5) the Civil Rights Movement 6) Egypt and Ghana / Africa
Only those with paid employment are found in the urban centers and provincial headquarters of Honiara (the capital), Auki, Gizo, Buala, Kira Kira, and Lata. Religion The religion of Solomon Islands is about 97% Christian. The remaining 3% practice indigenous religious beliefs. According to the most recent reports, Islam in the Solomon Islands is made up of approximately 350 Muslims. Christianity was brought to the country in the 19th and early 20th centuries by missionaries. Some foreign missionaries continue to work in the country. Except for the Roman Catholic Church. The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respects this right in practice. The US government received no reports of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious belief or practice in 2007. Local products Beginning in the early 1990s, small-scale industries were encouraged, resulting in goods that are sold mostly in the local area at retail and wholesale stores
second grade. That was very cool and we visited many places. I have also been to Paris, with my choir. We went the Eiffel tower too. A few years ago, our friends who live in Norway, invited us to visit them. We agreed and went there in winter and spent Christmas and New Year there. That was one amazing vacation to remember too. When I was very young, my parents took me to Sweden many times, but I can't remember that at all. Lately we haven't taken a trip to a foreign country, but I am looking forward to our field trip to London in October. What is your ambition for the future? I haven't thought of that too much. Right now I'm not sure yet, but it could be related to music and technology - the two things I love the most.
Tallinn's priority has been to sustain high growth rates on average 8% per year from 2003 to 2007. Estonia's economy fell sharply into recession in mid2008, primarily as a result of an investment and consumption slump following the bursting of the real estate market bubble. Estonia has rebounded well from the economic crisis. GDP contracted 14.3% in 2009, but the Estonian economy now has the highest GDP growth rate in Europe, largely thanks to a boom in exports and increased foreign investment following Estonia's adoption of the euro on 1 January 2011. Although Estonian GDP returned to positive growth in 2010, unemployment continued to rise, reaching an alltime high of 19.8% in early 2010 (Central Intelligence Agency, 2012, ISSN 15538133). 2.3 Hungary 2.3.1 Background Hungary became a Christian kingdom in A.D. 1000 and for many centuries served as a bulwark against Ottoman Turkish expansion in Europe. The kingdom eventually became part of the
Confidentiality and respect for others Precision is valuable, ethics and care are absolutely necessary 2.3.SWOT Analysis of the Organization Strengths Weaknesses SO1: Good reputation on the local market WO1: Not enough qualified employees to SO2: Extensive and varying customer base support numerous customers SO3: Relations with foreign partners in WO2: Project-orientedness implies a Baltic states, Scandinavia and UK multitude of different code to support SO4: Reliable employee base WO3: Unattractive and obscure web SO5: Attractive inspiring office space in the representation and interface of products very heart of the city WO4: Too many areas of services
Cosmopolitan language Modern English. 500 000 words o At present at least 1 billion lexical units 2. Core and periphery. Origin of the 10,000 most frequent words: o Old English 31.8 % o French 45 % o Latin 16.7 % o Other Germanic languages 4.2 % o Other languages 2.3 % The core vocabulary is predominantly Germanic (the, I, you, etc.) Only 4 of the top-ranked one hundred words in the Brown Corpus are of foreign origin. o 64 state o 81 use v (Old French) o 93 people (Anglo-Norman, > Old French) o 100 just (> Old French) Core vocabulary and syllable structure: o 93 of the first one hundred words in the Brown Corpus are monosyllabic, and the remaining have two syllables (only, about, other, also, many even people) Core vocabulary – often short (monosyllabic) words of Germanic and Old Norse origin. 3. Native and foreign element.
People Demographically, Ibiza display a very peculiar configuration, as census agencies diverge on exact figures. According to the 2001 national census, Ibiza had 93,000 inhabitants (against 76,000 in 1991, 64,000 in 1981, 45,000 in 1971, and 38,000 in 1961). However, two years later, this figure jumped to 108,000 (Govern de les Illes Balears - IBAE 2004). This discrepancy stems from the amnesty which incorporated a number of unregistered foreign migrants. In terms of origin, about 55 per cent of island residents were born in Ibiza, 35 per cent are immigrants from mainland Spain (mostly working-class families from Andalusia, and the remainder from Catalonia, Valencia and Castilla), and the about remaining 10 to 15 per cent are foreign, dual and multi-national citizens of the EU and abroad (Govern de les Illes Balears - IBAE 1996). In decreasing order, foreigners are Germans, British,
modern medicines. Medieval medicinal ingredients like bat powder and snakeskin are no longer available, but you can still try the fine spiced claret, renowned already in the Middle Ages. The House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads is nearly the only preserved Renaissance building in Tallinn. The Brotherhood of Blackheads emerged in 1399. The Brotherhood united the young, single merchants before they could be accepted into the Great Guild, as well as foreign merchants who were residing in Tallinn for longer periods but not permanently. The name of the Brotherhood is associated with their patron, the black St. Mauritius, an early Christian martyr who died in Switzerland around 280300 A.D. His head is the mascot on the Brotherhood's coat of arms. The Brotherhood was active only in Estonia and Latvia, unknown in the rest of Europe. Members of the Brotherhood left Tallinn in the 1940s.
Loopholes in law- A loophole is a weakness or exception that allows a system, such as a law or security, to be circumvented(mööda hiilida) or otherwise avoided. Loopholes are searched for and used strategically in a variety of circumstances, including taxes, elections, politics, the criminal justice system, or in breaches of security. Tax burdens- the amount of tax you have to pay. Off-shore country- is a tax haven. Usually a small countries where income tax for foreign companies are low. Such as Liechestein, Monaco, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas. Off-shore comapny- is a company what is registered in tax haven. Evasion-illegal tax avoidance. Trying illegally not to pay tax. Corpotation tax- (ettevõtte tulumaks)Tax on the profits made by a company. Value-added tax- (lisaväärtusmaks)goods bought in stores. Tax imposed as a percentage of the invoice value of goods and services.
highest standards She was taught ü The art of public speaking ü Latin, Greek, Spanish, French ü History, philosophy, mathematics Janeli Õim 11A Five languages fluently The best educated woman of her generation Janeli Õim 11A Accomplishments The savior of the English people Elizabeth brought prosperity and growth to England despite threats from foreign powers and internal fighting among the English ü The first English settlers were sent to North America to colonize the continent. ü Her court was known far and wide as a center of learning for artists and scholars. ü Made the Church of England the official religion Janeli Õim 11A ü Brought in new types of architecture ü The first theatre was built under her rule ü She also encouraged exploration ü
1666 burnt down 4/5 of its houses Then The City was rebuilt Tower Bridge (Tower Hill tube), built in 1894 during the Second World War, its was heavily bombed Now there is one of the biggest financil centres in Europe Banks, stock exchange Many banking and insurance institutions have their headquarters there Stock Exchange, Lloyd's of London,the Bank of England are all based in the City Over 500 banks have offices in the City City is an established leader in trading in Eurobonds, foreign exchange, energy futures and global insurance Of the $3.98 trillion daily global turnover, trading in London accounted for around $1.36 trillion,or 34.1% of the total Canary wharf Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Sights The Guildhall - the ceremonial and administrative centre of the City
British Government in which they destroyed many crates of tea belonging to the British East India Company and dumped it into the Boston Harbor. The incident, which took place on December 16, 1773, was a key event in the growth of the American Revolution and remains an iconic event of American history. Background Europeans developed a taste for tea in the 17th century. When tea became popular in the British colonies in North America, Parliament sought to eliminate foreign competition by passing an act in 1721 that required colonists to import their tea only from Great Britain and the East India Company. Because Parliament heavily taxed this tea and charged the East India company tarrifs, both Britons and British Americans found that it was much cheaper to buy smuggled tea, which usually came from Dutch sources. The biggest market for smuggled tea was England, but tea was also smuggled into the colonies to a lesser extent. Tea Act 1773
1) 1.Racism 2. Crime 3. Unemployment 4. Alcohol/Drug abuse 5. Economic recession 6. Poverty 7. Riots 2) Racism is a common problem in many countries and in Englad it is present because there are many immigrants from all over the world. As it is a widespread social problem it's also one of the worst ones, because the hatred directed to different races or even nationalities makes the foreign people feel bad and also to hate the locals. This brings up many conflicts like the bombings in 2005 (when 4 islamic suicide bombers killed thmeselves and 52 civilians), but usually the conflicts are smaller, like brawls between different ethnic groups or mockery and insults. 3)In 1999 was the biggest racism related crime in the last 3 decades, when a Neo-Nazi David Copeland placed homemade nailbombs at public places
Two educational things combined. But it's also bad- it is a bad book choice for a first-time English reader. It is full with descriptions in such details, so many complexed word and expressions. Those made reading very complicated. Most of the time it wasn't reading, it was translating the words or googelling for the meanings of the fictional expressions. Adjectives are good, but when there are so many of them combined and in a foreign language..it made it painful. Also, the book was in older English, which made it even more difficult. I would recommend this book for a more experienced reader.
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