Zaporizhia is a city located in Ukraine along the Dnieper River, which divides the city into two parts. It has a population of approximately 800,000 people and has been inhabited for over 225 years. Notable features of the city include two universities, theaters, cinemas, restaurants and cafes. Points of interest for visitors include an 800 year old oak tree where the Zaporozhye Cossacks would rest, as well as local history museums and nature reserves along the Dnieper River. Zaporizhia is an important industrial center known for its steel production plants.
Zaporozhye is described as a European city located in Ukraine. It has a long history and was once home to the Zaporizhzhya Cossacks. Several aspects of the city reflect European influences, such as silent rails to reduce noise, a network of European gas stations, animal sterilization programs from Europe, electric vehicles, universities that attract international students, and recycling systems for rubbish like in other European cities. The document promotes Zaporozhye as a modern city adopting useful European inventions and values around education, transportation, and treatment of animals.
Teaching changes lives julia kharchenkoJulia Birhova
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The document discusses the experience of a teacher named Julia from Ukraine. She discusses how teaching has changed her life greatly and convinced her that teaching changes lives. She explains that being a teacher requires constantly thinking of new and interesting things for students. Julia discusses the challenges of teaching different age groups, from engaging young children to motivating teenage students. She explains how she overcame challenges by creating curiosity in her students and showing them lessons can be interesting, exciting, and helpful to society. Now her students participate in competitions and collaborate creatively during lessons. Julia is persuaded that being a strict but fair teacher who teaches with passion and creates a respectful atmosphere leads to great results and student satisfaction, demonstrating how teaching changes lives and makes the world better
Veronika Dmitrieva My motherland:I proud of my motherlandJulia Birhova
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The document discusses the author's connection to their homeland of Zaporizhia, Ukraine. It provides background on Ukraine, describing it as a large country in Eastern Europe bordered by seas and rivers. It details the author's love for Zaporizhia, where they were born and raised, and calls it their "small motherland". The city is described as having a long history dating back to the Zaporizhia Sich Cossacks and housing many cultural and historic sites today. In the end, the author expresses hope for Ukraine's future success and prosperity.
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, where families and friends come together for a special meal traditionally including turkey, stuffing, potatoes and pie. People also give thanks for what they have, participate in parades, and take trips to visit family and friends over the four day weekend.
The document discusses the concept of homeland, defining it as the place where one was born and one's parents were born. It describes a homeland as the location where humans first began activities like walking, talking, learning, and experiencing natural phenomena. The author expresses that for them, Ukraine is their homeland and best country, and that people will always feel attached to the language and culture of their birthplace.
The passage describes a long and difficult 2 month and 3 day journey by ship in cold December. It references the ship being small and crowded. The greatest help to those on the journey was an Indian friend who aided them in many ways. The remainder of the document consists of multiple choice questions about Thanksgiving, including the date it is celebrated, typical dessert, year of the first celebration, symbol of the holiday, and common Thanksgiving Day activities.
The document provides various facts about the United States. It notes that the national bird is the bald eagle, the capital is Washington D.C., and there is no official language, though English is most commonly used. It also discusses poverty levels in the U.S., with nearly half of the population considered low-income and over 46 million people using food stamps. Cleveland has one of the highest rates of child poverty.
The document provides an overview of the education systems in the United Kingdom and United States of America. Some key differences summarized are:
- In the UK, students choose their field of study for university at age 16 after completing college, while in the US students choose their major at age 18 after high school.
- University costs are relatively small for students in the UK compared to the relatively high costs in the US.
- UK university students focus solely on their field of study, while US students take courses related to their major as well as peripheral subjects.
- Undergraduate degrees typically last 3 years in the UK and 4 years in the US.
Gb and usa prepared by Svetlana VdovkinaJulia Birhova
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The USA does not have a national education system, with most funding and control coming from state and local levels. Education is divided into elementary, middle, and high school, with options after such as university, college, or vocational school. Schools are primarily public, free schools or private fee-paying schools, with the latter often religious-affiliated. Electives available in high school include athletics, foreign languages, arts, and career/technical training. Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT are used for university admission.
The document discusses Pablo Picasso's quote about artists who can transform a yellow spot into the sun through their art and intelligence. It then provides definitions and brief descriptions of different genres of painting, including landscape painting, battle painting, seascape painting, still life, self-portrait, and the Hudson River School of American landscape painting. It notes Thomas Cole as the founder of the Hudson River School and provides short biographies of several prominent Hudson River School artists, including Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Edwin Church, Jasper Francis Cropsey, Asher Brown Durand, and William and James McDougal Hart.
Ukrainian culture differs from Western cultures in important ways that impact daily life and social norms:
- Cultural differences go beyond surface level habits to the underlying worldviews and assumptions that inform behavior, leading to some aspects of Ukrainian culture seeming incomprehensible to outsiders.
- Ukrainians place great importance on hospitality, with hosts entertaining and feeding guests for as long as they stay in the home. Body language and personal space concepts also differ, with Ukrainians comfortable with greater physical touch and intimacy than Western cultures.
- Traditional gender roles remain more prominent in Ukraine, with men displaying more chivalrous behavior toward women and women emphasizing femininity and attractiveness more than in the West. Family and multigenerational households also
The document is a presentation by Svetlana Vdovkina about her favorite book, A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. Svetlana introduces herself and explains that she chose this book because she was looking for an engaging read to help her through a difficult period. She describes how the book provides adventure, magic, and lessons about life through its characters and plot twists. Svetlana encourages the audience to read the book to broaden their perspectives.
The student introduces a book called "50 Days Before My Suicide" by Stace Kramer that discusses the difficulties of being a teenager. The book explores why teenagers suffer from loneliness and lack of understanding, and the many problems they face including conflicts with parents, fears, and physiological changes. It aims to help teenagers find mutual understanding for their troubles and fears as seen through the perspective of a teenager for other teenagers.
The document is a presentation by Svetlana Vdovkina about her favorite book, A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. Svetlana explains that she was looking for an engaging book to read during a difficult period in her life. She found A Game of Thrones provided adventure and magic that allowed her to forget her everyday troubles. The book also offers life lessons, as things are not always as they seem, and death is common. It teaches not to get too attached to people or assume good intentions without truly knowing someone first. Svetlana gives the book five stars and encourages readers to experience it themselves to make a fair judgment.
Cultural differences between Ukraine and Western countries go very deep, beyond just surface level habits. Ukrainians tend to have a more collective mindset and traditional gender roles compared to Western cultures. Hospitality is highly valued in Ukraine, with hosts entertaining guests for several days. Physical contact and personal space norms also differ, with Ukrainians having smaller personal bubbles. Superstitions and religious mysticism are more common in Ukraine. Attitudes towards wealth, public behavior, family structures, education, and friendships also exhibit Ukrainian cultural traits that contrast with Western norms.
Cultural differences between Ukraine and Western countries go very deep, extending beyond surface level habits to underlying assumptions and worldviews. Ukrainians tend to have a smaller personal space than Western Europeans and place more emphasis on hospitality, treating guests well for extended periods. Physical health is also viewed differently, with Ukrainians believing that being cold can cause illness unlike in the US. Superstitions also play a larger role in Ukrainian culture compared to more rational Western societies. Friendship implies closer relationships in Ukraine, where people tend to form relationships easily within social groups and clubs.
The hudson river_school_Korchev S. 10-A formJulia Birhova
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The Hudson River School was a 19th century American art movement known for romantic, detailed landscapes of the Hudson River Valley and surrounding areas. Key figures included Thomas Cole, who is considered the founder, and Frederic Edwin Church, who painted grand, panoramic landscapes influenced by travels in North and South America. Their paintings, influenced by romanticism, aimed to portray the beauty and drama of the American wilderness.
Here are the responses in the past perfect tense:
1) When I arrived at the cinema, the film had started.
2) She had lived in China before she went to Thailand.
3) After they had eaten the shellfish, they began to feel sick.
4) If you had listened to me, you would have got the job.
5) When we had finished dinner, we went out.
6) The garden was dead because it had been dry all summer.
7) The lights went off because we had not paid the electricity bill.
8) The children had not done their homework, so they were in trouble.
9) They had not eaten
This document summarizes aspects of Ukrainian culture, including their hospitality towards guests, emphasis on physical contact during conversations, superstitious beliefs, ambiguous attitudes towards wealth, restraint in public behavior, importance of family and role of grandparents in child rearing, and differences in education system compared to the United States. Key points covered include Ukrainians taking guests around town for several days, touching each other more during conversations than Western cultures, avoiding coldness and drafts which can cause illness, preserving superstitions despite rationality, suspicion of the rich stemming from Soviet attitudes, speaking quietly in public, strong family ties and role of elders in raising children, and teachers having more authority and students learning more theoretical background in Ukraine's education system.
School is described as a second home where students experience favorite teachers, best friends, and funny stories. It is portrayed as a place of fun where students are always joking with classmates. School is likened to a big, friendly family that helps students realize their hopes and dreams by providing joyous pastimes, interesting lessons, supportive teachers, and opportunities to gain knowledge. Students are expected to remember their school and the people who helped them learn for the rest of their lives.
The document provides various facts about the United States. It notes that the national bird is the bald eagle, the capital is Washington D.C., and there is no official language, though English is most commonly used. It also discusses poverty levels in the U.S., with nearly half of the population considered low-income and over 46 million people using food stamps. Cleveland has one of the highest rates of child poverty.
The document provides an overview of the education systems in the United Kingdom and United States of America. Some key differences summarized are:
- In the UK, students choose their field of study for university at age 16 after completing college, while in the US students choose their major at age 18 after high school.
- University costs are relatively small for students in the UK compared to the relatively high costs in the US.
- UK university students focus solely on their field of study, while US students take courses related to their major as well as peripheral subjects.
- Undergraduate degrees typically last 3 years in the UK and 4 years in the US.
Gb and usa prepared by Svetlana VdovkinaJulia Birhova
油
The USA does not have a national education system, with most funding and control coming from state and local levels. Education is divided into elementary, middle, and high school, with options after such as university, college, or vocational school. Schools are primarily public, free schools or private fee-paying schools, with the latter often religious-affiliated. Electives available in high school include athletics, foreign languages, arts, and career/technical training. Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT are used for university admission.
The document discusses Pablo Picasso's quote about artists who can transform a yellow spot into the sun through their art and intelligence. It then provides definitions and brief descriptions of different genres of painting, including landscape painting, battle painting, seascape painting, still life, self-portrait, and the Hudson River School of American landscape painting. It notes Thomas Cole as the founder of the Hudson River School and provides short biographies of several prominent Hudson River School artists, including Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Edwin Church, Jasper Francis Cropsey, Asher Brown Durand, and William and James McDougal Hart.
Ukrainian culture differs from Western cultures in important ways that impact daily life and social norms:
- Cultural differences go beyond surface level habits to the underlying worldviews and assumptions that inform behavior, leading to some aspects of Ukrainian culture seeming incomprehensible to outsiders.
- Ukrainians place great importance on hospitality, with hosts entertaining and feeding guests for as long as they stay in the home. Body language and personal space concepts also differ, with Ukrainians comfortable with greater physical touch and intimacy than Western cultures.
- Traditional gender roles remain more prominent in Ukraine, with men displaying more chivalrous behavior toward women and women emphasizing femininity and attractiveness more than in the West. Family and multigenerational households also
The document is a presentation by Svetlana Vdovkina about her favorite book, A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. Svetlana introduces herself and explains that she chose this book because she was looking for an engaging read to help her through a difficult period. She describes how the book provides adventure, magic, and lessons about life through its characters and plot twists. Svetlana encourages the audience to read the book to broaden their perspectives.
The student introduces a book called "50 Days Before My Suicide" by Stace Kramer that discusses the difficulties of being a teenager. The book explores why teenagers suffer from loneliness and lack of understanding, and the many problems they face including conflicts with parents, fears, and physiological changes. It aims to help teenagers find mutual understanding for their troubles and fears as seen through the perspective of a teenager for other teenagers.
The document is a presentation by Svetlana Vdovkina about her favorite book, A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. Svetlana explains that she was looking for an engaging book to read during a difficult period in her life. She found A Game of Thrones provided adventure and magic that allowed her to forget her everyday troubles. The book also offers life lessons, as things are not always as they seem, and death is common. It teaches not to get too attached to people or assume good intentions without truly knowing someone first. Svetlana gives the book five stars and encourages readers to experience it themselves to make a fair judgment.
Cultural differences between Ukraine and Western countries go very deep, beyond just surface level habits. Ukrainians tend to have a more collective mindset and traditional gender roles compared to Western cultures. Hospitality is highly valued in Ukraine, with hosts entertaining guests for several days. Physical contact and personal space norms also differ, with Ukrainians having smaller personal bubbles. Superstitions and religious mysticism are more common in Ukraine. Attitudes towards wealth, public behavior, family structures, education, and friendships also exhibit Ukrainian cultural traits that contrast with Western norms.
Cultural differences between Ukraine and Western countries go very deep, extending beyond surface level habits to underlying assumptions and worldviews. Ukrainians tend to have a smaller personal space than Western Europeans and place more emphasis on hospitality, treating guests well for extended periods. Physical health is also viewed differently, with Ukrainians believing that being cold can cause illness unlike in the US. Superstitions also play a larger role in Ukrainian culture compared to more rational Western societies. Friendship implies closer relationships in Ukraine, where people tend to form relationships easily within social groups and clubs.
The hudson river_school_Korchev S. 10-A formJulia Birhova
油
The Hudson River School was a 19th century American art movement known for romantic, detailed landscapes of the Hudson River Valley and surrounding areas. Key figures included Thomas Cole, who is considered the founder, and Frederic Edwin Church, who painted grand, panoramic landscapes influenced by travels in North and South America. Their paintings, influenced by romanticism, aimed to portray the beauty and drama of the American wilderness.
Here are the responses in the past perfect tense:
1) When I arrived at the cinema, the film had started.
2) She had lived in China before she went to Thailand.
3) After they had eaten the shellfish, they began to feel sick.
4) If you had listened to me, you would have got the job.
5) When we had finished dinner, we went out.
6) The garden was dead because it had been dry all summer.
7) The lights went off because we had not paid the electricity bill.
8) The children had not done their homework, so they were in trouble.
9) They had not eaten
This document summarizes aspects of Ukrainian culture, including their hospitality towards guests, emphasis on physical contact during conversations, superstitious beliefs, ambiguous attitudes towards wealth, restraint in public behavior, importance of family and role of grandparents in child rearing, and differences in education system compared to the United States. Key points covered include Ukrainians taking guests around town for several days, touching each other more during conversations than Western cultures, avoiding coldness and drafts which can cause illness, preserving superstitions despite rationality, suspicion of the rich stemming from Soviet attitudes, speaking quietly in public, strong family ties and role of elders in raising children, and teachers having more authority and students learning more theoretical background in Ukraine's education system.
School is described as a second home where students experience favorite teachers, best friends, and funny stories. It is portrayed as a place of fun where students are always joking with classmates. School is likened to a big, friendly family that helps students realize their hopes and dreams by providing joyous pastimes, interesting lessons, supportive teachers, and opportunities to gain knowledge. Students are expected to remember their school and the people who helped them learn for the rest of their lives.
10. 8 apples
2 packet of caramel
村 cup water
8 sticks
Put the saucepan with the caramels and water over a
pan of boiling water. Boil the water until the caramels
melt. Put a wooden stick into the top of each apple,
dip the apple into the caramel. Let them cool on wax
paper.
11. 4 bananas
1 bar of white
chocolate
8 sticks
Peel the bananas and cut them in halves. Push a stick into
each half and freeze until firm (about 3 hours). Put a bar of
white chocolate in a saucepan and melt it. Spread the melted
chocolate on the frozen banana halves. Put them on a dish.
Press on candies or nuts for eyes and mouths and return them
to the freezer until they are ready to serve.
12. 6 eggs (boiled hard)
Cream cheese
12 olives
Ketchup
Cut the eggs in halves. Remove yolks and fill the hole with
cream cheese. Cut the olives and press them into each
cream cheese eyeball. Dip a toothpick into ketchup and
draw broken blood vessels in the cream cheese. These
eyeballs look terrific!
13. Thin sliced white bread
Soft butter
Cream cheese
Almonds
Ketchup
Gently flatten the slices of bread and spread them
with a little butter and cream cheese. Stick an
almond on to each tip to form the nails and add
some tomato ketchup for the blood!
14. 1. When is Halloween 3. Who can walk through
celebrated? walls?
a) December 25th a) witches
b) February 14th b) goblins
c) October 31th c) ghosts
2. What colours are 4. What is worn to keep
associated with Halloween? vampires away?
a) red and green a) garlic
b) yellow and blue b) onion
c) orange and black c) pepper
15. 5. When are werewolves 7.What would you call a
supposed to come out? group of witches?
a) during a full moon a) coven
b) after midnight b) gang
c) on a Halloween night c) mob
6. What does a witch
use for transport?
a) a hat
b) a motorbike
c) a broomstick