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A message for freshers

Dear freshers!

The course of the Vocabulary of Modern English is highly effective, especially in our department.  Needless to say, it gave me an opportunity to brush up on my English and to enrich my vocabulary. I would like to let you in on the secrets of this course. Hope, you’ll grasp the importance of studying it.

To start with, although this course is not as easy as ABC, you should not be bookworms or have mental agility to study it. It is better to be eager beaver, be ready to cover a lot of ground and practice a lot. It is my firm conviction that practice makes perfect!

Secondly, you’ll get set texts for preparing to classes, so every day you ought to hit the books and sometimes learn new material by heart in order to pass an exam with flying colours. Moreover, attending classes is demanding, as if you’ll play hooky, you’ll fall behind with studying. Also be ready to meet the requirements of writing blogs. Take this task seriously, as it makes a useful contribution in memorizing your active vocabulary; don’t put it off until the last day.

In conclusion, it is obviously that you’ll study a lot, but at the end, I promise, you’ll enjoy the fruits of your hard work. Remember not just goof off on this subject; try to be keen on studying Vocabulary.

P.S: as for me, it was the most worth learning course and I must give a credit to my teacher Tetiana Oleksandrivna for my personal development, for her patience and persistence in studying our group.

A greener world

The Earth is considered to be one of the most beautiful planets in the universe. It is the only planet in the galaxy that has enough water to support life. Unfortunately, the planet is suffering due to many environmental problems that may affect people, societies, and ecosystems. These problems can result in major consequences for everyone’s daily life. The major environmental problems that are facing the world today are deforestation, global warming, destruction of the ozone layer, water pollution and acid rains.

Ecological problems have not bypassed Ukraine. We had such problems as cutting down oaks and as a result many wild animals are under treat, become endangered species.

Green policy all over the world tried to do their best in order to prevent the globe from environmental catastrophe. In Ukraine is launched a project called “Green Ukraine 2030”, everyone can suggest their own ways of saving our country. There are some of my ideas:

·        Switch to energy-saving eco light bulbs, because they emit less heat and last far longer

·        Recycle all recyclable waste

·        Remember that natural resources are not renewable, so cut down their using up

·        Switch off the main power of electrical appliances and lights when not in use

·        Use reusable shopping grocery bags for all staff purchases

·        Change cars into eco-friendly vehicles, use unleaded petrol

Remember, each of us is a resident of the Earth, so make our planet safe and clean!

A sound mind in a sound body

It happens. The busier you are, the harder it is to find time to take care of yourself, but it is vital to have a healthy lifestyle.

There are some tips to be in good shape.

1. Eat regular meals and be on a balanced diet

Avoid skipping meals and space your breakfast, lunch and evening meal out over the day. This will help control your appetite and blood glucose levels. Working a long shift? Don’t be starving – have a quick snack.

2. Include some carbohydrates

The amount of carbohydrate you eat is important. Try to include those that are more slowly absorbed. Good choices include fruit and vegetables, pulses, starchy foods and some dairy foods.

3. Cut down on fat

Eat less fat, especially saturated fat. Unsaturated fats from sources like olive oil, sunflower oil, nuts are better for your heart. It is better to eat grill, steam or bake food instead of frying.

4. Try to eat five a day

Fruit and vegetables will give your body the vitamins, minerals and fibre it needs, and we should all aim to eat five or more portions a day in order to fill yourself up with nourishing meals.

5. Eat more pulses 

Beans, peas and lentils are lower in fat, high in fibre, cheap to buy and packed with nutrients. They may help to control blood fats such as cholesterol.

6. Eat more fish

All types of fish are healthy provided they’re not coated in batter or fried, but oily fish such as salmon and trout are particularly good. They are rich in omega-3 which helps protect against heart disease.

7. Cut down on salt

Aim to eat 6g of salt or less a day. Too much salt can raise your blood pressure, which can increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes, stroke or heart attack. Around 75 per cent of our salt intake comes from processed foods – so try to cut back on prepared foods, and try flavouring your food with herbs and spices instead of salt.

Bear in mind, how you look depend only on you, so don’t be lazy bones – work out and have healthy eating habits.

Connections

David struck up a friendship with a girl he met on holiday. It was not a love at first sight. During school period their friendship grew and they became true friends.

David was a well-built with broad shoulders. He had a round face, unturned nose and jet-black hair. Being handsome boy, he also was a real character. He had a razor-sharp mind, a tendency to make snap decisions and gave the impression of being supremely confident. Lucy (a girl, who met David) was quite opposite. She had a little bit striking appearance. She had a slim figure and slender waist, a lovely complexion and ginger hair, and she’s always immaculately groomed. She was a real chatterbox, spontaneous, happy-go-lucky sort of person, but down-to-earth too. They were different, but it only has cemented their friendship.

Time passes and Lucy understood that she love David and decided to tell him about her sincere feelings. David having heard it neglected her and split up. For a few months Lucy found a boyfriend and wanted to marry him. Lucy invited David to her wedding. At that moment David understood he had mistaken as he fell in love with Lucy from the moment he met her. He knew that she was the love of his life. But it was too late to change something………too late.

P.S: before doing something – think about it in advance, because life is in you today, and you make your tomorrow.

Her story

  Have you ever heard about MalalaYousafzai? If no, I'd like to explain why this girl attracts a whole world to her personality. Needless to say, Malala is the smallest peace activist in the world as now she is only 17. 

     She was born in Pakistan in 1997. Her childhood wasn’t peaceful as her country was at civil war. In 2009 Taliban authority started an operation of taking control of the valley, where Malala lived. Vast majority of residents, the military, volunteers and even civilian started to guard territory and tried to stand up for local council. However, all their peace talks, attempts to prevent war and to bring peace were in vain. In March of 2009 Taliban troops captured this small area. Moreover, it was regime of cruelty and violence, which forbade a lot of people rights and no one could live in peace. For instance, girls were banned to attend a school.

       Malala is the only one girl who ensured diverse people in importance of female education.  She wrote a blog for the BBC, where she was telling details of living under occupation. In 2012 Malala was going home by bus, when a gunman boarded the bus, pulled out a weapon and fired three shots. One bullet hit her forehead, another went into her shoulder. She immediately was taken to the hospital. In 2013 she went out from the hospital, launched an educational campaign and published a book about her life. Her hopes of peace, desire to spread a female education caused a sensation in the world. Her personality had a huge effect on the entire mankind. As the result, for her efforts for struggling against the suppression of children she was given a funding and was awarded with Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.

    To sum up, Angela Merkel called Malala "the identity of Pakistan". She is the youngest feminist who supports a peace campaign. We should know about deeds of such people and pray for them.

On the move

Dear Victoria,

       How are you today? Is everything ok? I haven't written a letter to you for a long time. I’m so sorry for that and I really miss you. I’d like to tell you a story how I got around from Italy and became an immigrant.

     To begin with, I remember everything even in small details. It was April of 1916 and I was just a little girl. I lived in a small stunning house on the outskirts of Rome with my parents and 3 brothers. This city was unspoilt and full of vibrant inhabitants till World War I, which was declared when I was 10.

     People started migrate to better life in America. My parents, once or twice, were thinking about becoming refugees, as our government couldn’t provide us with asylum. In addition, the problem was with documents as my parents had only valid passports and needed to apply for a visa. After a few days of thinking about getting away from the war we decided to flee from it.

     We took luggage with food and clothes, left our dwelling in remote and moved from my native country. Needless to say, we were sailing on a crowded ferry. We had to dock in the USA in 7 days. Having disembarked in New York we had a visit to an “eye man” in Ellis Island. At that moment, I had a desire to leave that place as a medical examination was the worst part of our journey.

   Then we saw our new apartment in Lower East Side. The house was for 19 families and was overcrowded with different ethnic groups. Through a few days we got accustomed to this cultural diversity and have never stopped to live at peace with them. Moreover, we got acclimatized to new lifestyle, my relatives started working in order to make a living. I also had some chores, cooked a meal for a family, mopped floors and helped my mother looked after my smaller brother.

     Frankly speaking, 30 years passed, we’ve integrated to a new society, but I still have a feel of nostalgia when I remember my childhood in Italy, all that familiar faces which I met in cobbled streets. Now, I have faith that in a near future I'll visit my native country. I hope to see you, my beloved friend.

Best wishes,

Rosalia