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A relatively new tradition, Polar Bear Diving on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day is becoming increasingly popular in North America. Groups of people gather around large bodies of water, like lakes or rivers, and jump in, with or without their clothes on. According to tradition, the closer to midnight you dive, the more luck you’re going to have in the next year. Though most Polar Bear divers get out of the water quickly, there is a danger of hypothermia or catching a really bad cold. In Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Venezuela, it’s considered lucky to wear special underwear on New Year’s Eve; in cities like Sao Paulo and La Paz, market vendors start displaying brightly colored underpants a few days before the holiday. The most popular colors are red and yellow: red is supposed to bring love in the coming year, and yellow is supposed to bring money. Make sure you pack an umbrella if you plan to be in Puerto Rico when the clock strikes midnight, because you'll most definitely need it. People clean their homes and decorate the outside with streamers, balloons and lights for New Year. While at midnight children throw pails of water out the window to rid their homes of evil spirits. Effigies of well-known people—called munecos - are traditionally burned in New Year’s bonfires in Panama. The figures can include everyone from television characters like “Ugly Betty” to political figures like Fidel Castro. The effigies represent the old year; immolating them is meant to drive off evil spirits for a fresh New Year’s start. At midnight on New Year’s Eve, it’s customary in Spain to quickly eat 12 grapes (or uvas)—one at each stroke of the clock. Each grape supposedly signifies good luck for one month of the coming year. In Madrid, Barcelona, and other Spanish cities, revelers congregate in the main squares to gobble their grapes together and pass around bottles of cava.
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Pack your Polkas and book a flight to Manila to celebrate the New Year. Here wearing polka dots are not only accepted, but highly encouraged. Wearing clothes with circular patterns is believed to attract money in the future to those in the Philippines. Continuing with the theme, most households try to serve circular fruits. The theme is meant to remind celebrants of the “round” shape of coins and prosperity. Danes have another wacky way of welcoming the New Year. In case you choose to take a vacation to Copenhagen during the New Year, be ready to find a pile of broken dishes on your doorstep. The locals throw old dishes at the doors of friend’s homes for good luck. Finding a big pile of broken dishes on the morning of January 1 means you have lots of friends. Many Danes ring in the New Year by standing on chairs and then jumping off them together at midnight. Leaping into January is supposed to banish bad spirits and bring good luck. It’s a longtime Finnish tradition to predict the coming year by casting molten tin into a container of water, and then interpreting the shape the metal takes after hardening. A heart or ring shape means a wedding in the New Year; a ship forecasts travel; and a pig shape signifies plenty of food. Hogmanay is Scotland’s New Year’s Eve holiday, and Edinburgh is the epicenter of celebrations that include fireworks and a “stunning” torchlight procession. During Hogmanay, “first-footing” is practiced all over Scotland. The custom dictates that the first person to cross the threshold of a home in the New Year should carry a gift for luck (whiskey is the most common). The Scots also hold bonfire ceremonies, most notably in the small fishing village of Stonehaven, where townsmen parade while swinging giant fireballs on poles overhead (supposedly symbols of the sun, to purify the coming year). In Wales, the boys of the area go around from house to house at around 3:00 or 4:00 on the new years morning using evergreen twig to sprinkle all over the house and people of the houses. This was believed to bring good luck. Then at around noon they go around singing songs all over the place, and are given coins, pies, apples, and other sweets in return. This must be done by noon, otherwise the singer will be called “fools”. 7
Пакуйте свою одежду в горошек и резервируйте перелет до Манилы, чтобы отпраздновать Новый год. Здесь носить одежду в горошек не просто приемлемо, но и очень даже актуально. Считается, что одежда с изображением кружочков привлечет деньги в будущем. Продолжая тему, в большинстве домов стараются подать на стол круглые фрукты. Тематика должна напомнить празднующим о «круглой» форме монет и процветании.
У датчан свой странный способ встречать Новый год. В случае, если вы решите поехать в отпуск в Копенгаген во время Новогодних праздников, будьте готовы найти кучу разбитой посуды на пороге своего жилья. Местные жители бросают на удачу старую посуду возле дверей домов своих друзей. Если вы находите большую кучу разбитой посуды утром 1 января, это значит, что у вас много друзей. Многие датчане на Новый год становятся в круг на стульях и спрыгивают с них вместе ровно в полночь. Впрыгивание в Новый год должно отгонять злых духов и приносить удачу.
Это давняя финская традиция – предсказывать будущее Нового года, выливая расплавленное олово в емкость с водой, а затем толкуя форму, которую приобретает металл после застывания. Форма сердца или кольцо означают свадьбу в Новом году; корабль предвещает путешествия; а форма свиньи пророчит много еды.
«Хогменей» - так называется новогодняя ночь в Шотландии, а Эдинбург становится эпицентром празднований, которые включают праздничные фейерверки и сногсшибательную процессию факелов. На протяжении новогодней ночи встреча «первого гостя» практикуется по всей Шотландии. Традиция говорит, что первый человек, который переступает порог дома в Новый год, должен принести с собой подарок на удачу (самый популярный подарок - виски). Шотландцы также проводят церемонии с кострами, особенно замечательно это событие проходит в маленьком рыбацком поселке Стоунхэвен, где жители городка устраивают парад, размахивая гигантскими огненными шарами на шестах (предположительно – символ солнца, для очищения приходящего нового года).
В Уэльсе местные мальчишки ходят от дома к дому около 3 – 4 утра в первое новогоднее утро, используя веточку вечнозеленого растения, чтобы обрызгивать дома и людей, которые в них живут. Считалось, что это должно приносить удачу. А затем около полудня они ходят повсюду и поют песни, получая взамен за это деньги, пироги, яблоки и другие сладости. Это должно быть сделано до полудня, иначе певца будут называть «дураком».
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1. Аккуратно подведите пациента к ближайшему мягкому месту. 2. Разожмите руки пациента скрещенные вокруг его головы, при этом избегая резких звуков, таких как зажигание спички или расчесывание волос. 3. Выключите лампы, затушите свечи, опустите шторы и предупредите пациента о том, что глаза нужно зажмурить плотно. 4. Скройте зеркала. 5. Приложите лед ко лбу пациента, задней части шеи пациента или ко всему телу пациента, как указано на картинке >>>> 6. Дайте пациенту аспирин и питьевую соду, чтобы он не хныкал. 7. В крайних случаях, возможно целесообразно предложить пациенту банку холодного пива. Примечание: после этого, возможно будет целесообразным быстро наклонить голову пациента. 8. Часто необходимо будет связаться с ближайшими родственниками пациента, чтобы сгладить острые углы. Такие ситуации лучше проходят на слух. 9. Сообщите работодателю пациента, что нынешняя эпидемия гриппа забрала еще одну жертву. 10. Воздерживайтесь от проповедей. По крайней мере до завтра.
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A spell based on ancient Druidic beliefs to lift your spirits. Vervain (verbena officinalis) was one of the Druids' most sacred herbs, and was used to cleanse their altars, for divination, as amulets, and for their most important spells. It was also mentioned in witch trials, where it was thought to make the wearer invisible and able to fly. This spell will not enable you to fly, but can certainly raise your spirits.
METHOD Gather or buy your vervain leaves on the day of the full moon, then charge them with the moon's rays by facing the moon, holding the leaves in your outstretched hands, and repeating:
“Imbue my sacred herb with light, with power full both day and night."
Now the vervain is charged, you may keep it to use whenever you wish. Before the massage, put the vervain leaves in boiling water and leave to infuse for ten minutes. Meanwhile, dilute 2 drops of rose otto oil and 5 drops of sandalwood oil into 1 oz. (25ml) of sunflower oil. Next, strain the infusion, add it to your bath water, and soak for at least 10 minutes to gain its full effect. In a warm room lit with the blue candles, massage yourself with the oil. Start with your legs, stroking from ankle to thigh, and travel up your body. Finish by covering your eyes with your hands and breathing deeply for a few seconds.
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Magic Vocabulary sandalwood - санvervain - вербена divination - гадание imbue - проникать infuse - настаиваться dilute - разбавлять rose otto - розовое масло
даловое дерево infusion - настой soak - погружать (ся) (в воду) stroke - гладить (рукой) thigh - бедро
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Слушайте музыку и смотрите телевизор так часто, как только это возможно на этом языке. Ваше подсознание будет записывать звуки и действия, связанные со словами, которые вы слышите и видите. Вскоре вы будете узнавать основные слова; ваш ум создан так, что он сам создает эти связи. Ребенок учится говорить, наблюдая и слушая. Он связывает действие со звуком, который слышит; если он голоден, он учится что-то сказать, связанное с едой, потому что это то, что он слышал. Непросвещенный ум ребенка еще не в состоянии рассуждать и понимать времена глаголов или определения слов, но его врожденные навыки общения помогают ему связывать физические ощущения с соответствующими словами. Мы должны активизировать наши возможности позволять мыслям проходить сквозь мозг спонтанно, что создает эти связи с миром вокруг нас в этом новом языке.
Найдите учебный словарь вашего нового изучаемого языка и учите по одному новому слову каждый день. Начните день с него и используйте это слово в течение всего дня. Когда вы разговариваете с кем-то, и вы произносите слово на вашем родном языке, подумайте об этом же слове на языке, который изучаете. Визуализируйте его и произнесите (вам не обязательно делать это вслух, но если можете, произнесите вслух.)
Иногда для того, чтобы запомнить новое слово, необходимо связать его с чем-то, что поможет вам вспомнить его потом. Трюк, используемый древними и средневековыми учеными, - выдумать какие-то странные и необычные образы, каламбур на какие-либо странные фразы на родном языке, популярную песню, что-либо. Чем более странным это будет, тем лучше. Когда вам необходимо вспомнить это слово, очень часто вы можете использовать образ или игру слов, или какую бы то ни было привязку к этому слову, придуманную вами, как способ доступа к ним. После небольшой практики, вы удивитесь, как эффективно можно использовать эту технику для вспоминания тех или иных незнакомых слов. Постепенно вы научитесь вспоминать новые слова без необходимости использования вспомогательных средств.
Для овладения базовым словарным запасом, детские книги являются прекрасным средством для начинания. Спросите вашего местного библиотекаря о том, как найти книги на нужном языке. Доктор Сьюз была переведена практически на каждый живой язык и хотя бы один мертвый (латинский). Вы можете читать их параллельно с английской версией, если хотите, но постарайтесь прочитать их в переводе, если это возможно. Комиксы на иностранном языке являются еще одним хорошим выбором; каждый комикс, как правило, хорош, по крайней мере, для пары десятков новых слов. Далее продвигайтесь к популярным романам. Джеймс Бонд, любовные романы, Луи Амор... все, что вам захочется. Такого рода книги не пишутся для самых умных литераторов, так что они станут посильной задачей для изучающих язык от начального до среднего уровня, и помогут вам овладеть многими новыми словами.
Joan Winmill Brown
Доклад о расследовании ЛЛАНГАРСКИЙ БЕЛЫЙ ОЛЕНЬ Давным-давно в мирной долине Афон Дифрдвай, которую саксы называют Река Ди, набожные жители района Эдейрниона решили построить церковь. Она будет не очень большая (так как в то время было не так много людей в тех краях), но это будет церковь Всех Святых, - так они решили построить ее на месте, куда весь христианский народ долины мог добраться по воскресеньям. Три седовласых старейшины возглавили работу, и многие молодые люди помогали носить камни и очищать землю. Они выбрали место, где пересекались пути нескольких деревень, место, в котором строительные материалы имелись в большом количестве под рукой, и собрав всех людей, способных работать, и начав на рассвете одним летним днем, они сильно преуспели. Первый ряд из огромных камней был уже заложен, когда стемнело. На следующее утро строители снова встретились там, желая воздвигнуть церковные стены на два или три уровня выше. К их удивлению, не было никаких признаков работы, которую они так хорошо начали накануне. Куча сырья по-прежнему была там, но все камни, которые были помещены на места с таким трудом, исчезли. Понадобилась бы армия мужчин, чтобы отнести большие камни, поэтому строители поняли, что вмешались какие-то сверхъестественные силы. После серьезных обсуждений, три старейшины решили приступать к строительству церкви снова. Работникам удалось вернуть всю основу, что они потеряли от этого таинственного вмешательства, и пошли домой к вечеру усталые, но преисполненные чувства выполненного долга. На второе утро опять не было никаких признаков работы за день. Все камни исчезли. И снова, упорно отказываясь пугаться или впадать в уныние, они восстановили первый ряд церковных стен. На третье утро все было точно так же - вся их работа была уничтожена. Но на сей раз три старика, после горячих переговоров, сказали строителям церкви разойтись по своим домам и ждать от них решения. Так как старейшины обнаружили, что в ту ночь каждый из них видел то же видение - яркий свет, сияющий сверху, и голос, который сказал: «Ищите белого оленя, и на месте, котором увидите его, стройте свою церковь». Ни один из них не сомневался, что, только следуя этой команде, им удастся достроить свою церковь, и единодушно они отправились в разные стороны искать оленя этого необычного цвета. Весь день они бродили в поисках через леса, заросли, и чащи, что покрыли склоны Бервина вдоль долины реки Дифрдвай, все те многие звери, что в тот день попадались до темноты, с первого взгляда оказывались рыжевато-коричневого цвета, и ни один из них не был белым оленем. Они договорились встретиться в оговоренном месте, в долине реки рядом с местом, где поток Алвен впадает в Дифрдвай, и там в сумерках трое стариков собрались вместе, усталые и отчаявшиеся. Немного поговорив, они уже собирались отправиться по своим домам, когда, вдруг, они все увидели большого белого оленя, который стоял на склоне горы немного выше на берегу реки. Какое-то мгновение он стоял, как будто глядя на них, потом исчез, никогда не появившись вновь. На следующее утро, по призыву старейшин, рабочие начали переносить строительные материалы к месту, где стоял олень. Когда они начали строить, работа казалась в два раза легче, чем раньше и никогда ничего не мешало этому. Стены поднимались с удивительной скоростью, крыши, казалось, почти растут из стен, и вскоре церковь была закончена. Она была надлежащим образом освящена как церковь Всех Святых. Но все народы Эдейрниона знали ее как Ллан-Гар-Гвин – где «гар» означает "олень", а «гвин» - "белый". Через много лет название было сокращено, сначала превратившись в Ллангарв, а затем в Ллангар. И по сей день, старая церковь стоит на своем чудном месте. 18
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THE WALK TO L L A N G A R CHURCH
O.S. REFERENCE 063424. SHORT AND EASY WALK, %-HOUR, COULD BE EXTENDED TO AN HOUR
If you come into Corwen from the Llangollen direction, bear left off the A3 before crossing the river bridge at the end of the town. If you come from the Betws-y-coed direction, cross this bridge; don't enter the town, but at once turn sharp right, uphill, on B4401. In about half-a-mile this road curves to the right across a stone bridge. Beyond the bridge it has wide grass verges, and when these show themselves look out for a lane on the right the first you come to. The car can be parked on the verge.
Llangar Church from the River Dee
Walk down the lane, towards the river, passing a farm on the left. 50 yards past the farm turn right, across a brook and through an iron gate. The rough way beyond is the old approach to the church and soon ends at an ancient lychgate. The church is tiny, and is now disused. Its churchyard is a chaos of extremely aged tombstones, some of which have stone rests near them for the comfort of those offering prayers for the dead. The tall yew-trees that overshadow it must also be an immense age. It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.
Llangar Church W.T. Ellis
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This time of year is stressful enough without lastminute problems cropping up. So whether it’s fixing broken chairs or the turkey being too big for your oven, these ideas might just be a lifesaver if you are about to hit the panic button. Did you wake with a start? Realising you’d forgotten all manner of things in the run up to the big day tomorrow.
Time to make a plan before you hit those shops one last time! 1. If you….forgot to dig out that heater to warm up your freezing cold dining room only to find it’s not working. Don’t panic, log on www.argos.co.uk and look up a new electric radiator and call whoever you know is shopping today to add it to their to-do list. Convector timer heater, £24.99, Argos. 2. If you…remembered the spare chairs in the shed are still not repaired from last New Year’s Eve party. It’s a simple task to pop down to B&Q for a tube of super wood glue and get dad to fix it this afternoon. He likes to be called upon in times of need. All B&Q stores are open today from 8am until 5pm (some open at 7am)! 3. If you… just took delivery of the world’s largest turkey, then you need to delegate someone, anyone to go buy a big enough roaster from Lakeland. Oh and a baster and thermometer, because you probably can’t find the ones you bought last year. Turkey roasting trays from 99p, forks, £13.99 and carving tray, £13.99. All Lakeland stores are open today from 9am until 3pm (some will be open all day so check the website for your nearest store www.lakeland.co.uk). 4. If you…just scratched the mother in law’s prized heirloom table that you know she will notice, resolve it with a first aid kit of Rustins’ special scratch and water mark removers. Hide scratches with Scratch Cover £2.70 (comes in 3 colours), Wipe out water marks with Finish Reviver, £2.70, Homebase. 21
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Xmas by numbers ÂŁ1billion is spent on Christmas toys which children are bored of by the end of January.
2 is the average age a child gets their first stocking.
4th is where Father Christmas sits in the world's famous people list after The Queen, Harry Potter and God in a poll of primary school children. Jesus comes sixth. 11 per cent of children believe that December 25 is Father Christmas's birthday.
8 is the average age that children stop believing in Santa.
10 per cent of children say they get absolutely everything on their Christmas list.
16 is the average number of presents a child gets under the Christmas tree.
33 per cent of families have decided that Father Christmas will only visit kids this year and not partners or pets because of the credit crunch.
18 per cent of parents say they find it stressful having to keep kids entertained over the Christmas period.
34 per cent of parents visit a church at Christmas time for school carol services or nativity plays.
22 November is the day that parents notice how children start behaving better in order to impress Santa Claus.
ÂŁ50 is the average value of kids' stockings, compared with ÂŁ18 a generation ago.
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Подарок – это предвкушение. Ожидание, радость, которыми мы можем наполнить сердца близких и любимых нам людей. Французский социолог Марсель Мосс писал, что даровать – универсальный способ создания и поддержания дружеских отношений между людьми. Преподнесение подарка является древним способом выразить свою любовь и уважение дорогим людям, проявить внимание и заботу, укрепить отношения с партнерами. На заре существования человечества люди придавали подаркам особое значение, поскольку каждый дар подразумевал послание. Первоначально подарки были своеобразным способом общения. К примеру, у племен американских индейцев дарование определенной вещи служило позитивным шагом в контакте между людьми, разными племенами, нациями, государствами. Потому выбор подарка представляет собой один из самых важных моментов, в котором отображается Ваше послание, проявляются вкус и фантазия дарителя. Накануне Новый год, зимние праздники, время подарков и сюрпризов, а, следовательно, пора подумать о самом лучшем и неожиданном презенте близким людям. Чтобы облегчить задачу в таком непростом деле как выбор подарка, мы предлагаем Вам несколько свежих идей и гарантируем уникальность и незабываемость каждого из них.
Такие подарки в магазинных витринах Вам точно не найти, ведь он должен быть необычным и неповторимым. Преподнесите в подарок картину, где каллиграфически вписан иероглиф с именем человека, которому предназначается такой оригинальный шедевр. А главная изюминка лежит в том, что в иероглифическом написании имени скрывается тайный смысл, толкование которого способно определить и менять судьбу. Изображение иероглифов возможно способом вышивки, изображением на витраже, или инкрустацию стразами Сваровски.
Вы могли бы преподнести подарочный сертификат на посещение мастер-класса по оригами, которое не имеет сходство с другими видами искусства. Это подарок воплощения творчества в жизнь. Создание фигурок из бумаги своими руками улучшает пространственное воображение, учит совершать последовательные действия, концентрировать внимание, стимулирует развитие памяти, терпения, творческого потенциала, а соответственно, сколько полезного и интересного будет открыто вместе с Вашим подарком!
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Можно было бы подарить дорогому человеку ознакомление с таким нетрадиционным видом искусства как мраморная роспись. Краски, использующиеся для росписи, являют собой настоящее технологическое диво, не имеющее аналога во всем мире. Проникая в текстуру на молекулярном уровне, краска остается навечно, сохраняя яркость цвета и точность линий, будь то картина или элемент одежды, декора. Это искусство принесет массу незабываемых впечатлений от процесса и результата творения.
Внедрить защитную функцию в подарок можно с помощью дарования своеобразного амулета, приносящий удачу и ограждающий от негатива. Необычным вариантом элитного талисмана станут красивые японские куклы, изготовленные из бумаги, ткани, фарфора и других материалов. Уникальным презентом будет неваляшка Дарума – японский бог, приносящий счастье. Кукла делается из дерева, папье-маше или бумаги и чаще окрашивается в красный цвет. Владелец Дарумы, загадав желание, рисует зрачок в одном из глаз куклы. За то, что Богу дали возможность прозреть хотя бы на половину, он должен помочь осуществиться задуманному. В течение года Дарума хранится дома на видном месте. Если к следующему новому году желание сбывается, Даруме дорисовывают второй глаз, а если нет - сжигают и приобретают новую куклу.
Возможно, ли сделать такой сюрприз? – спросите Вы. Безусловно! С древних времен понятие гармонии непосредственно связано с природой. Развитие близости человека и природы – прямой путь к обретению созвучия с миром. Воплощение гармонии возможно, преподнеся его в виде посещения занятия создания икебаны – аранжировка цветов. Композиция икебаны раскрывает внутренний мир, настроение и мировоззрение человека, составившего букет. Такое занятие помогает обрести гармонию, воспитывать высокий художественный вкус и утонченные манеры.
Даровать путь к познанию высших истин можно с помощью искусства восточной каллиграфии. Речь идет не о простом искусстве красиво писать. Каллиграфия учит терпению, мудрости, помогает осознать жизненные истины, развивать ясность мысли и четкость движений. Посещение мастер-класса по каллиграфии стало бы неповторимым презентом, к о т о р ы й привносит в жизнь нечто новое.
Именно такой сюрприз можно воплотить, пригласив дорого человека на чайную церемонию, которая соблюдена по всем японским традициям. Изысканность подарка добавит новые незабываемые впечатления, ведь для нас восточное чаепитие представляет собой прежде всего древний экзотический ритуал, красивое приготовление чая и духовную практику. Чайная церемония способна отвлечь от повседневности, привести дух в состояние умиротворенности, равновесия. Спокойствие японской чайной церемонии в подарок близкому человеку будет настолько неоценимо, что ещж долго в вашей жизни не найджтся аналогов таким подаркам!
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Уйти от каждодневной рутины и позволить волшебству дотронуться внешнего облика возможно в превращении! Если же Ваш друг мечтает побывать в Японии, прикоснуться к восточной культуре и войти в образ настоящего самурая, ассасина, императора, тогда уникальный подарокпревращение станет для него самым подходящим! Неповторимый образ девушке создаст настоящий японский макияж гейши – символ аристократической, изысканной и совершенной красоты на Востоке.
Преподнести в подарок новые кулинарные навыки – интересная и нестандартная идея, которая, несомненно, порадует любителей приготовления экзотических блюд. Такой презент можно вручить с помощью совместного посещения мастер-класса, где Мастер восточных блюд раскроет тайны приготовления таких экзотических лакомств, как суши или рамен. Узнав все тонкости их приготовления, можно устраивать пир пояпонски и дома, сделав это доброй традицией.
Настоящий романтический ужин способен одарить любимого человека запоминающимся сюрпризом. А если еще добавить восточные нотки искусно приготовленных блюд, то такой ужин не в силах будет забыть никто. Мастер суши как искусный дирижер готовит для Вас лакомства, выкладывая их в форме сердца, а затем удаляется, чтобы дать возможность влюбленным насладиться трапезой и обществом друг друга.
Знания иностранного языка с древности было признаком образованного человека. Наверняка, вы подумали, что такой полезный подарок можно "спрятать" в книге или обучающем аудио-видео курсе, но такой традиционный подход к языку не всегда эффективен. Часто у людей просто нет времени или интереса на такое домашнее обучение. Потому необычайным подарком станет сертификат на языковой специализированный тренинг. К тому же вы можете подобрать программу так, чтобы она полностью соответствовала цели изучения языка. К примеру это может быть английский для отдыха и путешествий, работы и светской жизни. А возможно программы, позволяющие изучить язык в сжатые сроки, такие как «Магистр английского языка за 15 минут в день», «Английский WeekEnd», «Интенсив английского языка», «Брак по-английски», «10 дней в Великобритании» и другие. Такой элитный подарочный сертификат гарантирует получение как знаний, так и увлекательного времяпровождения.
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The Autobiography of Santa Claus by Jeff Guinn
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live at the snowy North Pole now, but my life began surrounded by sand. I was born in a country that was then called Lycia; it's since been absorbed into the nation of Turkey, which I suppose is appropriate, considering what many families like to eat for their Christmas dinner. Lycia was located along the southwestern border of the land across the Mediterranean Sea from Egypt and Israel.
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Ancient druids believed mistletoe could cure illness, aid fertility and protect against witchcraft. The tradition of kissing underneath mistletoe originates from Scandinavia. According to a Norse legend, Loki, an evil god, made an arrow out of mistletoe and used it to kill Balder, the sun god. The mistletoe repented and was planted on a tree so it could do no more harm. It became a symbol of love.
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Tom Smith, a London sweet shop owner, invented the Christmas cracker. After spotting French bonbons wrapped in paper with a twist at each end in 1847, he sold similar sweets with a ―love motto‖ inside. He then included a trinket and a bang. His Bangs of Expectation included gifts such as jewellery and miniature dolls. By 1900, he was selling 13 million a year
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Before turkey took over, the popular Christmas dishes were goose and cockerel or, in the houses of the rich, peacock and swan. The turkey was introduced into Europe from the New World in the 15th and 16th Centuries and, because it was inexpensive and quick to fatten, it soon rose in popularity as a Christmas feast food.
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It's Christmas, what better time of the year to get together and PLAY nice?
Christmas Gift Wrap Relay Why does gift wrapping have to be holiday drudgery? Make a game out of it. Set up a pile of gift items, then a pile of boxes, followed by a pile of scissors and wrapping paper (the tackier the better, this is a game), then lastly a pile of tape. Divide the players into teams. This is a relay race, and you can play it in a few ways. The first mode of play is to have each player on the team wrap one gift. The first player must complete his or her wrapping moving from each station to the next and then tag the next player who goes to wrap their gift and so on until each player has wrapped one present. Points can be awarded for neatness as well as speed.
Christmas Pictionary This is not your run of the mill picture drawing guessing game. The rules are the same, but the medium is different. For this game no paper or pencils are allowed. Instead you get a frosting bag filled with frosting, and several sheets of paper towels, parchment paper, tinfoil if you really want to get tricky large sugar cookies. All the same rules apply: divide into teams, select a clue and draw it so your team can guess. But you have to do this with frosting. The winners either accrued the most points, or if the game board is being used reached the end the fastest.
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Stocking Stuffer Surprise This is an easy game to adapt for any age. The preparations are simple and remain the same no matter who plays. You'll need stockings for each player and a few simple gifts or candies to put into the stockings. Another great thing about this game is that it doubles as party favors and we all know that during the holiday season we can all use anything that does the job of two! Youngest players can play like go fish. Hang two sheets and have someone hide behind it. To play give the children a stocking and have them "hang" it by putting their hands into an opening in the sheets. The stocking is then filled with a cry of "ho, ho, ho!", the child can pull their hand out to see what they received. It is simple, but very fun. Players who are just a bit older can play this game rather like heads up seven up. Two to five children are "it" while the others put out their stockings and hide their eyes. As quietly as possible the children who are "it" place goodies in one stocking apiece. When they have finished those children who have received goodies try and guess who filled their sock. If they guess correctly they take that child's place as "it". If the child playing "it" is not discovered they remain "it" Play continues until all children have had their stockings filled, or all have had a chance to be "it".
James Patterson James Patterson is the bestselling author of the past year, bar none, with more than 16 million books sold in North America alone. In 2007, one of every fifteen hardcover fiction books sold was a Patterson title. In the past three years, James has sold more books than any other author (according to Bookscan), and in total, James's books have sold an estimated 170 million copies worldwide.
James Patterson is the first author to have #1 new titles simultaneously on The New York Times adult and children's lists and is the only author to have five new hardcover novels debut at #1 on the list in one year—a record-breaking feat he's accomplished every year since 2005. To date, James Patterson has had nineteen consecutive #1 New York Times bestselling novels, and holds the New York Times record for most Hardcover Fiction bestselling titles by a single author (56 total), which is also a Guinness World Record. From his James Patterson Pageturner Awards (which rewarded groups and individuals for creative and effective ways to spread the joy of reading) to his website ReadKiddoRead.com to his regular donations of thousands of books to troops overseas, Patterson is a lifelong champion of books and reading. His first foray into books for all ages was the critically acclaimed Maximum Ride series, which debuted on the New York Times bestsellers list at #1 and remained there for twelve straight weeks. The series has so far made appearances on The New York Times bestsellers lists ninety-four cumulative times, proving that kids of all ages love page turners. He captured the attention of boy readers with the Daniel X series, and his third series for readers of all ages debuted in December 2009 with Witch & Wizard, which spent five consecutive weeks a top the New York Times bestsellers list. Patterson is the creator of the #1 new detective series of the past dozen years, featuring Alex Cross and including the Hollywood-adapted "Along Came a Spider" and "Kiss the Girls", starring Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman. He is also the creator of the #1 new detective series of the past five years, featuring Lindsay Boxer and 55
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The sound of laughter follows wherever she goes. “People do laugh a lot when I tell them my name,” says Mary, of Willoughby, Hull. “But you get used to it after a few years.” Mary‟s name turned festive when she met and married Leeroy Christmas in 1986. “It never struck me what would happen to my name if we got married,” says Mary. “But Leeroy was well aware.” Leeroy, a 47-year-old postman, says: “It was actually a running joke between me and my mum Valerie that it would be very funny if I married someone with the name Mary.. But neither of us thought it would actually happen. Everything happened so fast – we got married five months after we met and before we knew it she was a Mary Christmas.” The couple – who have two children, James, 19, and Elouise, 22 – have received so many prank calls that they have asked British Telecom to bar any incoming withheld numbers. “At first I found it funny,” says Mary. “People would ring up asking to speak to Father Christmas and I‟d say, „He‟s out with the reindeers, all right?‟ “But in the end we decided enough was enough and put a bar on the calls.” And her unusual name has caused her intense embarrassment many times. “I‟m disabled and went for an appointment at the Hull Royal Infirmary hospital,” she recalls. “When they read my name out in the waiting room everyone burst out laughing. I made a beeline out of the room as quick as I could.” But the biggest problem Mary faces now is transport. “Can you imagine what happens when I try to book a taxi?” she says. “Nine times out of 10 they don‟t turn up. And if I ring to complain they hang up, assuming I‟m a prank caller.”
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They both work at Tesco – but Mary McCarthy had no idea what was in store when she first went out with Paul Christmas. “He works on the dairy section and I was on the deli counter and I kept seeing him when I went out with my mates,” says from Gorseinon, Swansea. “It was only when he asked me to go out with him that I found out his full name. This was 18 years ago, and I wasn‟t even thinking about getting married at the time, so it didn‟t cross my mind I could end up being a Mary Christmas.” But inevitably, when they tied the knot 12 years ago, the jokes began. “Before hand my girlfriends kept on saying to me, „There‟s no way you‟re going to marry him. You‟ll be a Mary Christmas!‟,” she says. “But once he proposed it didn‟t bother me what name I had as I love him. When we set a date for the wedding the wisecracks started at work. They‟d say, „You‟re going to be a very Mary Christmas next year!‟” And since we‟ve been married I get people pointing at me in the shop and shouting Mary Christmas, especially at this time of year. It‟s a laugh.”
1. Have kids? Giving them coal is a must. Yes, they will be disappointed, but it makes for a lifelong tale... and besides, they get enough presents under the tree anyway. Or, you can hide their real stocking somewhere else if they might not take it well. 2. Put a tiny box inside of a gigantic box, and wrap that. Give it to the recipient, and watch them dig around for their flat panel TV screen... while the real treasure lies at the bottom... brand new underwear, yay! 3. Make Santa's visit incredibly convincing. Nibble the cookies, leave reindeer prints in the snow, have Santa "forget" his hat, make the chimney messy... kids will love it. 4. Before you put those Halloween decorations away, keep that realistic looking fake spider and put it on the Christmas tree. Watch everyone jump a mile! 5. If you give money as a gift in one of those moneyholders, cut the edge of a dollar bill off (don't cut the serial numbers, or the bill is officially useless!). Tape the corner into the card, so it sticks out, so it's visible when closed. Then, when they open it.... haha! No cash for you!
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The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated. William James E
Can writing notes on greeting cards ENLARG your spirit? ABSOLUTELY! Especially when they ring with authenticity!
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HO of reaching out to touch someone with a Heartfelt, Unexpected Greeting card! (with some whimsical examples of places people like to pick up those H.U.G.'s) It's my intention that you leave inspired to surprise someone with a card that includes a note written from the heart... touching theirs.
Oh sure, the easy ones come to mind -- our children, our parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends. These are a few of the people that come immediately to mind when thinking about sending greeting cards. But really... there are a whole lot more 'Who's' out in Whoville than you've previously imagined! Who all might appreciate and delight in discovering a greeting card in among the daily bills and circulars sitting in their mailbox. An unexpected card for no particular reason is often the most meaningful of all! Acknowledge the people who inspire you whether or not you personally know them: Neighbors Friend's children Your church organist Your favorite store clerk Business Partners Local Store Managers Former neighbors Reconnect with Classmates Your Favorite Librarian Community Leaders
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Selecting a greeting card and writing a note switches our attention to the other person. Whether to nurture personal or business relationships, I think one of the reasons people don't make the time is because they don't know what to say. Don't assume that people already receive a lot of praise and positive reinforcement and acknowledgement. Most people mean well but tend to forget to pass along those words of praise. Remember how good you feel when your contributions are noticed and appreciated. Spending time to search for a card that will speak to the recipient is valuable. It requires you to give some thought to the other person and what 'speaks' to them... while triggering the words from you that acknowledge that very thing. Some ways to begin your notes: Thank you for... I appreciated... It was great to... Your support yesterday... I enjoyed reading about you (your company) in... Congratulations on your recent... One of my favorite things about you is...
Judy H. Wright offers 'Words of Encouragement' that lend themselves well as a note in a card sent to a child. I like the way you handled that Wow, you really thought out the solution to that problem I have faith in your ability I appreciate what you did I know you will figure out a good way to do it next time I trust you to be responsible It must make you proud of yourself when you accomplish something like that You are a valuable part of the family (team, classroom) It is okay to make a mistake, we all do
Complete your note by giving thought and putting words to what you feel about who they are, what they do/did and what makes that valuable or important to you. Let people know!
A FEW CHOICE WORDS Here because sometimes it's only on the tip of your tongue Words to describe things and events appropriate - attractive - beautiful - charming decorative - delightful - elegant - entertaining - exquisite - fascinating - favorite - glamorous - handsome - ideal - impressive lovely - magnificent - memorable - much-needed - one-of-a-kind - pretty - remarkable - satisfying -superb - terrific - treasure treat - unique - useful - valuable - versatile - wonderful Words to describe feelings admire - affection - appreciate - cautious - confused - delighted enchanted - enjoyed - exhausted - flattered - grateful - happy hopeful - impressed - indebted - lonely - love - mischievous moved - overjoyed - overwhelmed - pleased - stunned - surprised - thrilled - touched Words to describe people brilliant - charismatic - clever - creative - dear - fun - generous gracious - hospitable - kind - magical - persistent - silly - talented - tender - thoughtful
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Note that make grandmothers glow! [A proud grandmother saved this note and passed it along to Letitia Baldrige, who included it in her Complete Guide to the New Manners for the '90s.]
When Christmas bells are swinging above the fields of snow, We hear sweet voices ringing from lands of long ago, And etched on vacant places Are half-forgotten faces Of friends we used to cherish, and loves we used to know.
Phrases to say Thank You thank you so much - thank you for remembering - many thanks both/all send our thanks - deeply/truly/really appreciate - can't thank you enough - thanks a million - am/are so grateful - special thanks to - particularly grateful because Phrases to express gratitude for hospitality a great pleasure to spend time - delicious/luscious food - delightful evening - enjoyed myself enormously - great/stimulating conversations - nice break - rare treat - still talking about - such fun thoroughly enjoyed - will always remember Phrases to express gratitude for condolences I/we appreciate your... compassion condolences kind words/remarks love and support standing by me taking the time thoughtful expression of sympathy helped me get through know how much you care more important than you may know Phrases for gifts converstaion piece - delighted to receive - distinctive accessory enjoy using - excellent idea - fun to use - just what I need - perfect for... - place of honor - plan to use it for - terrific idea - welcome addition to - will always treasure - will think of you from The Art of Thank You by Connie Leas
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If we apply a little calculation to the information given in clue 6, we shall see that the upper-row total prices must be 141 p and the lower, 164p; if we add together the five lowest prices, we get 140p, and to raise this to 141p we have to transfer the 30p to join the four highest prices and take over the 31 p to join the four lowest. We can now go on to establish: that the 32p sweets must be in jars 6 or 10, and the wine gums, therefore, in 1 or 5 (clue 1); that the cream toffees, being the dearest (clue 1), must be on the lower shelf; that since the 30p sweets are on the lower shelf, so also must be the aniseed balls and chocolate drops (clue 2); and that since the liquorice allsorts are next to the cheapest sweets (clue 2), they and the humbugs (clue 2) must be on the upper shelf. The fruit drops, as we know, could not cost more than 34p, so clue 3 tells us that the mint imperials could not cost more than 32p, the jelly babies more than 29p and the dolly mixtures more than 28p (clue 3); so the last two must be on the upper shelf and the mint imperials and fruit drops on the lower shelf. The sum of the prices of the sweets in jars 5 and 10 is 58p (clue 4); this could not be made up of 28p and 30p, since we know that over the 30p sweets are the 31 p sweets; so it must be made up of 26p and 32p. The wine gums must therefore be in jar 1 (clue 1). The cheapest sweets could not be the wine gums in jar 1 (clue 2), the liquorice allsorts or the humbugs (also clue 2), or the jelly babies (clue 3), so they must be the dolly mixtures. So the liquorice allsorts must be in jar 4, and the humbugs must be in jar 3 (clue 2), and, by elimination, the jelly babies must be in jar 2. Their cost must be 27p (clue 3), so the mint imperials must be 30p and the fruit drops, 32p (also clue 3), the latter being therefore in jar 10. The 35p cream toffees, in an even-numbered position (clue 1), could not be in jar 8 without destroying the sequence described in clue 2, so they must be in jar 6. The aniseed balls must therefore be in jar 8; the 30p mint imperials cannot, as we know, be in jar 7, under the 27p jelly babies, so they must be in jar 9, under the liquorice allsorts, which must therefore cost 31 p. Hence the chocolate drops must be in jar 7. From clue 4, we see that they must cost 34p, so that, by elimination, the aniseed balls must cost 33p. The sum of the prices of the sweets in jars 3 and 8 must therefore be 62p (clue 4), requiring the humbugs' price to be 29. The price of the wine gums must, by elimination, be 28p. In summary: 1 wine gums, 28p 2 jelly babies, 27p Christmas is not in tinsel and lights 3 humbugs, 29p and outward show. 4 liquorice allsorts, 31p The secret lies in an inner glow. 5 dolly mixtures, 26p 6 cream toffees, 35p It's lighting a fire inside the heart. 7 chocolate drops, 34p Good will and joy a vital part. 8 aniseed balls, 33p It's higher thought and a greater plan. 9 mint imperials, 30p It's glorious dream in the soul of man. 10 fruit drops, 32p. Wilfred A. Peterson 73
Ответы на задания в предыдущем номере
Fantasy VS Reality
And besides, Angel ine is in that Mega-Popular category where she can prob ably go and work her wicked charms against boys like Chi p, who is the number one cute st boy in the school. So why does she al ways have to perform acts of Beauty around Hudson? (Chi p, like Madonna and Cher and Moses, only goes by his first name. I 'm not sure anybody knows what his last name is.)
The science of Boy -ology
CHIP Cuteness — Rankin g1 Non-mean and hand some to be in a sh aving cream commer cial HUDSON RIVERS Cuteness — Rankin g8 Easily tricked into thinking Angeline is pretty. Otherwise excellent ROSCO (chip’s dog) Cuteness — Rankin g 19 Strictly speaking no t a boy but cuter an true boys. d way more popula r than most Mike Pinsetti Cuteness — Rankin g Almost last Mean and mouthy. If you meet him te ll him all about so ap. That one Kid Cuteness — Rankin g last Does he ever have a name who knows he doesn ’t seem to need one. 75
It's the family’s most important meal of the year. So, no pressure on the Christmas chef then... Even experienced cooks who happily produce a roast Sunday lunch can be daunted by the challenge of preparing a mountain of mouth-watering festive food. It also doesn’t help that everyone else seems more interested in playing with gifts, watching TV or refilling their glass.
e e, ready for all th g id fr e th t u o r a Cle b you’re going to ru g as m st ri h C lovely those leftovers. ll a d n a – re a p re p
Wash and p repare the v eg. Peel the tatoes and poput them in a pan of salt water overn ed ight. Peel a nd prepare carrots and the sprouts and store them bag in the fr in a idge. 76
It'’s dinner time! Pull a cracker, put on a paper hat and carve the turkey which has been so lovingly prepared all day. Don’t forget it’s also obligatory to tell the silly jokes in the crackers too.
30 min. later...
Microwave the Christmas pudding according to the instructions. Serve with cream, custard, brandy butter – or all three!
Make sure it’s someone else who does that final mountain of washing up.
1 hour later...
How to avoid a festive fiasco? Make sure the frozen turkey’s defrosted in time Large birds can take days to thaw out in the fridge, so make sure you use our guide on weights and defrosting times Undercooked turkey can cause food poisoning Cut into the thickest part of the meat – none of the meat should be pink. If the juices run clear when you pierce the turkey, it’s ready to eat. Don’t overcook the turkey After all this effort don’t ruin the bird by cooking it for too long. To stop the meat drying out, baste it every hour during cooking. The veg is too hard/soggy Tender but crisp should be the goal – and about eight minutes boiling should achieve this with the carrots and sprouts.
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Be Cool The beginning is in the previous issue
Repeat after me: I am a she-magnetizer in the making!
"I am a she-magnetizer in the making!" Now say grrrrrrrrr!
"Grrrrrrrrr!" Now look in the mirror and say it again.
"Grrrrrrrrr! Grrrrrrrrr! Grrrrrrrrr!"
What are you?
"A sheep who'll do anything you tell me?"
Yes! I mean no! You're a tiger!
"I'm a tiger!"
That's better. Well done. But nobody never got nothing through no work. Getting to the promised land of cool where the rivers flow with sweet sounds and the honeys are thick on the ground is going to be tough. Being cool is not just a face you wear - it requires inner change as well.
Meet Geek! Geek is the uncoolest boy in the class.
This is Geek after a police photofit expert has been let loose with his bag of tricks.
Calvin Coolidge
CHILDREN:
Make sure the kids have a great Christmas – and let you have one too! Sit the children down to breakfast before the madness begins. Give them their stockings first thing, and keep them away from all the big presents until they’ve had a piece of toast at least. And if you have to resort to threats, tell them Santa’s running late, he’s still in the living room and if he sets eyes on them, he’ll take all their goodies back to the North Pole! Get the kids out of the house for some fresh air. All the running about inside can lead to everyone getting way too hot and bothered, so a nice walk in the cold air will calm them down and work up an appetite.
magic:
Create a little bit of extra Christmas
magic this year!
Remember to lay out some mince pies and a drink for Santa. Then leave the crumbs for the morning so the children can see that he enjoyed his snack. Make some reindeer food by mixing porridge oats with glitter and sprinkle them outside your front door. When the kids are really tucked up in bed, sneak outside and ring some little bells if you’ve got some so they can hear Father Christmas on his sleigh. Put some talcum powder footprints on the floor so the children can see the mess Santa’s snowy boots left behind.
visiting:
If you’re heading to someone’s house
over the holidays, make sure it goes smoothly When you go to a friend or relative’s house on Christmas Day bring a starter, dessert or a nice bottle. They’ll be forking out a lot to feed everyone, so any help you can give will be much appreciated. Try to help as much as you can with the cooking and tidying up – but if you get the feeling that you’re getting under the hostess’s feet, you probably are! Don’t get too merry and know when you’ve outstayed your welcome. If everyone around you is stifling yawns and looking at the clock, it might be time to make a move. 82
Eggless New Year’s Cake Preparation Time - 10 min. Baking Time - 180 degree for 15 - 18 min. Ingredients: For the dry ingredients : All purpose flour / Maida - 1 cup Baking powder - 3/4 tsp Baking soda - 1/2 tsp Spice powder (Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg) - 1/2 tsp* For the Fruit Mix: Black and Golden Raisins, Cranberries, Cashews, Walnuts, Currants, Tutti fruity, Apricot,- 1 cup Brown Sugar/ Demerara Sugar - 1/2 cup Baking Soda - 1/2 tsp Butter - 3/4 tbsp Water - 3/4 cup For mixing the cake batter: Curds/ Yogurts - 3tsp Milk as required if the batter gets thick Potatoes - 1/2 cup
Chop all the dry fruits and buts that you are doing to use.
Melt demerara sugar and then add the dry fruits, cook till done.
Spice powders used, cloves, cinnamon and Nutneg
The Fruit Mix: In a thick bottom pan, take sugar add water and bring to boil. Once it melts, add all the chopped fruits and nuts. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 mins. If the water evaporates completely go ahead add little more to make it liquid. Once the syrup is cooled, add the soda. 83
There's little you can do about the food on offer at someone else's do. However, there's plenty you can do to stop it turning into a calorie-fest. If there's going to be a buffet, have something small before you go. Try a cup of vegetable soup (tomato is a good choice) an hour before you leave. Or save half your sandwich from lunch and eat it at 4pm. Anything that stops you arriving at the buffet table light-headed with hunger. "When you get there, fill up half your plate
The average woman gains 5lbs over Xmas
Fill up half your plate with low-cal foods
with low-cal foods such as cumbers, celery, grapes
chopped carrots, cuand cherry tomatoes," Have a palm says nutritionist Carina Norris. "Then have a -sized porpalm-sized portion of lean protein, such as tion of chicken drumsticks (with the skin removed), ham or prawns." lean pro-
If you opt for a sandwich, don't have more than four quarters - after all, you wouldn't have more than that normally. Go for brown or granary bread, with fillings such as tuna and cucumber, chicken, or egg mayo, which is surprisingly low in calories.
tein
Brown bread is low in calories
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Hotel for Tourists Dear travelers! Let’s improve our communication skills in tourism!
Read the ext given below and decide which answers A, B, C or D best fits each space Choosing a holiday The easiest way to __________(1) a holiday is through a travel agency. The procedure usually ____________(2) loking through a number of glossy ____________(3) to find a suitable holiday _____________(4). The ___________(5) adent is able to offer valuable information and advice. Once you’ve chosen the ideal holiday spot you can _____________(6) about tickets, lenth of ______________(7) and type of ____________(8) available. If you find what you’re looking for you can pay a deposit to _____________(9) your reservation. 1. A. order B. book 2. A. involves B. includes 3. A. books B. magazines 4. A. destination B. places 5. A. tourist B. tourism 6. A. ask B. acquire 7. A. visit B. visiting 8. A. accommodation B. living 9. A. ensure B. secure 89
C. reserve C. presupposes C. leaflets C. spots C. travel C. enquire C. staying C. flats C. assure
D. plan D. aims D. brochures D. centre D. travelling D. accept D. stay D. hotels D. acquire
Did you know we have fish fingers and ice cream for Christmas lunch, and Santa flies around on a big present? Neither did we until we asked these four-year-olds to tell us what they know about Christmas.
Where does he get the presents from? Where does Santa live? Bethan: He lives where it’s snowing. It’s quite near here, actually. He lives by the sea, under the snow. Thomas: In the North Pole. It’s a long way away. You have to go on an aeroplane or a boat but it takes 100 hours. I haven’t been yet as it’s too far. Tom: The South Pole. It’s very cold there. Penguins live there, too, but they’re not friends with Father Christmas. They’re not part of his family. Reindeer live there, too, and they are good friends with Father Christmas.
How does Father Christmas find out what present you want? Tom: You write a list and then phone him and tell him. Mums have the phone number. Thomas: We go to his shed and tell him what we want for Christmas. His shed is in the North Pole. He goes there on his sleigh and builds a little cottage, then he flies over here and all the children tell him what they want. Seyuri: I don’t know because I don’t give him a list even though I want a Sponge Bob twisty straw and a sandwich-maker. He just knows by magic what you want. 91
Della: The reindeer help him make them but they’re not very good at making presents as they have hooves. Father Christmas is very nice to them though and doesn’t get cross about it. Kit: He has lots of catalogues and he goes to the toy shop but he doesn’t have to pay for them. Tom: He gets them from his shed. It’s the same size as a big window. Seyuri: He has helpers and a little shop where they make them.
How does he deliver presents to everybody the same night? Bethan: He comes down the chimney but he has to be quick because there are so many houses – about 100. He has a sleigh with pedals and he pedals really quickly. The reindeer help him, too. Tom: He gets his tray sledge, puts his bags next to him and the reindeer help him to fly. Sometimes he flies on a present. It’s a very big present. Kit: He can’t deliver them all the same night, so he delivers some of them the next night. He goes to children’s houses at Christmas and to the grown-ups the next night, so the children don’t get sad. He’s very fast but Lewis Hamilton is faster.
Questions from Our Readers How Much Foreign Language Study is Enough?
How long will it take before I can speak a new language?
It all depends on your goals. Many people study a foreign language as preparation for travel abroad. Even if you just know a few words like “please”, “thank you” and “hello” the locals will appreciate that you're trying to make the effort. You'll get a warmer reception than if you just grunt and point, or worse, try speaking English louder and louder as if volume improved com pr eh en sion. Alt hough “knowing just a few words” is a start, it is not the ideal goal. Baby -talking your way through a foreign culture might be charming at first, but if you need to explain to a local doctor about your allergy to antibiotics, baby talk will only frustrate everyone. If you are going to learn to communicate in a foreign language, your goal is to understand and be understood in almost every likely situation. How much is enough? When you feel that you can talk easily about those things that you would normally discuss with your stateside friends, you've probably got as much as you'll need for most circumstances.
Do Children Learn Languages Faster Than Adults?
If you get started on a program to learn a foreign language, how You've probably heard that chillong will it take before you can dren have a natural ability to really use it? It depends on how learn languages. For them it is much time you have to spend. literally child's play. This is beThe more time you spend excause humans are born with speposed to your new language, the cial internal “wiring” in the lanfaster you'll pick it up. A quality guage centers of the brain that immersion program can have literally drives them to learn to you speaking a new language on speak at an early age. Even inroughly the grade school level or fants who are born deaf still try perhaps even a middle-school to make talking sounds. You've level in two or three months. probably also heard that once a Working on your own with tapes child reaches a certain age, that or CD will take longer, but it isn't window of opportunity to learn a impossible for you to become second or third language closes, good enough to carry on simple and as an adult it's much, much conversations, meet basic travel harder to pick up a new lanrequirements, and avoid some of guage, right? Wrong! Research the more common cultural misshows that adults retain the hard takes in three months or so. Two wiring they used as children and things to keep in mind are that can learn a second language suryou must expose yourself to your prisingly easily if they use good language and study it regularly learning methods. In fact, in and often. Study every day if at about six months an average all possible. As you learn more of adult can reach the same profiyour new language, your ability ciency level that a child reaches to pick up more of the language in about five or six years. will increase. You will be able to learn much more during your He who has no Christmas in his tenth week of study than you did heart in your first. will never find Christmas under a tree.
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