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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">After the United States of America was formed, some people
were worried that the new American </span><b style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">government</b><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> would become as strong as
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must have, rights that the government could not take away. Thus the Bill of
Rights was formed, under the leadership of James Madison, in 1791. At t this
time ten new rights were added to the Constitution. They are explained here in
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">1. You can choose your own <b>religion</b>. You can <b>express</b>
your thoughts and opinions freely through speech and writing. If you are
unhappy with the actions of the government, you are allowed to meet to discuss
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">2. You are allowed to carry a <b>weapon</b> to <b>defend</b>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">3. You do not have to allow <b>soldiers</b> into your house
unless the government passes a law that requires it. If this happens, Congress
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">4. You have a right to <b>privacy</b> of your home, your
papers and your body. The government cannot <b>search</b> these things unless
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">5. If you are <b>arrested</b>, you cannot be convicted of a <b>crime</b>
unless you are tried in court by a <b>jury</b>. A jury must hear both sides and
decide whether you are <b>innocent</b> or <b>guilty</b>. If the jury declares
you innocent, then the government cannot <b>try</b> you again for the same
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">6. You have a right to a public <b>trial</b>, so that people
know what is happening. You have the right to your own <b>lawyer</b>. If you are
arrested and cannot afford a lawyer to defend you, the government must provide
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">7. If you have a <b>civil case</b> with another person, then
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">8. If you are arrested, the government must set a reasonable <b>bail</b>.
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">9. The rights listed above are not the only rights that you
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">The Bill of Rights promises several specific 1 .......... to
people. People have the freedom of 2 .......... and can choose whatever faith they
wish. One also has the right to 3 ........... oneself using a licensed weapon
if necessary. The right to a fair 4 .......... is also mentioned; a person
cannot be tried in secret government proceedings. There are many other rights
that a person is entitled to, not all of which are 5 .......... in the Bill of
Rights. However, these can be specified by 6 .......... as necessary and then implemented
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This worksheet is about <i>Downtown Abbey</i>, an extremely popular British television show. You'll need to <strong>download</strong> the worksheet to view it and use it.<br />
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At first glance, <i>Downtown Abbey</i> is nothing more than a quietly charming television show. Look
closer, however, and you will find it is
much more than that. In fact, it seems that this British television drama
series has taken the world by storm since it started in 2010. At least 200
million people have watched <i>Downtown Abbey</i> at least once. You will find devoted fans all around the world, in
countries such as the United States, China and Sweden. More than 100 countries
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For those who are new to <i>Downtown Abbey</i>, it is basically an elegant "soap
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When the right elements come together, success must follow. <i>Downtown
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The main reason for <i>Downtown Abbey's</i> success is, of course, the actors. They are
experienced, controlled and possess enormous skill. Watching them, you feel as
if you are watching actual events. For example, when Branson the chauffer tells
Lady Mary Crawley that her sister Lady Sybil was hurt in a riot, Lady Mary's
shock and concern are played just right. There is just enough emotion, but also
the restraint that was expected of women in Lady Mary's class at the time.
Other characters are also memorable. Lord Grantham behaves like the gentleman
he is expected to be and the Dowager Countess can be sharp at times. The actors
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For those who need more than just a well-told story, the costumes and
scenery provide as much entertainment as the plot. The clothing is gorgeous - historically
accurate and elegant. Lady Mary looks like a princess and Lady Edith Crawley's
figure and costume are flawless. The English countryside is breathtaking. The
exterior and most of the interior shots are of Highclere Castle in Hampshire.
Highclere's library is peaceful and befits a gentleman - a perfect refuge for
Lord Crawley. The homes and gardens in the village are quaint. Everything is a
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Many films can boast great lines, beautiful actors and marvelous
clothes. However, not many compel millions of viewers to gather each week to
watch them. The true secret behind <i>Downtown Abbey</i>'s success is that it sells a lifestyle, an
experience, that is out of reach and yet is fascinating to people everywhere. The Crawleys live an
upstairs-downstairs way of life. The staff, who live in the basement, serve the
aristocratic family who inhabit the home. The Crawley family members have their
share of problems and heartache. Yet they
suffer in the midst of luxury and privilege. These things share universal
appeal to people around the world, regardless of nationality, financial
background or social status. Many people want to be rich, elegant and
respected. <i>Downtown Abbey</i>
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Cookouts are similar to picnics. People have many different kinds of foods. In
America, traditional cookout foods are hamburgers, salad, watermelon and cake.
In some places, people cook steak and fish at cookouts. People enjoy fruit in
the summer. They cook their food on a grill. Families usually meet on weekends
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many people today have problems when it comes to food. Some
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Allergies are a common problem today. Some people are
allergic to milk. Others are allergic to nuts. People who are allergic to many
foods often eat at home. Others may eat out, but they bring some of their food
with them. However, it is still possible to eat out. Most restaurants today
have special foods for people with allergies. You can order nondairy meals,
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want to eat healthy. They only want to have healthy and natural food. They do
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whether you have allergies or want to eat only healthy
foods, restaurants today have many delicious and healthy choices. It is a good
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Breakfast is different around the world. In many areas,
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in other parts of the world would be dessert or a snack in some countries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: #cc3300; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><u>China</u></span></b><b><span style="color: #cc3300; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What do people eat in China for breakfast? China is
a very big country and not everyone has the same thing. However, many people in
China have <i>congee</i> and steamed dumplings. <i>Congee</i> is a type of rice
porridge. The rice is cooked with a lot of water, until it is like a thick
soup. Some Chinese may also have steamed buns. The steamed bun may be filled
with meat or vegetables.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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in Europe differs with each country. However, one will find that, in the colder
countries such as Germany and Austria, it is common to have a heavier breakfast
with meats, eggs and plenty of cheese. In warmer countries, breakfast is
lighter, with more breads and pastries and light cheeses and yogurts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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in Europe have different foods for lunch depending on the country. Yet, in the
past 50 years, hotels and restaurants may serve a light breakfast that is
common all around Europe. This breakfast is called a continental breakfast. It
combines foods that are found in parts of Europe such as England, Italy and
France. <span style="background: white;">For a typical continental breakfast, one
may have coffee and milk. There will also be a kind of sweet bread and butter
and jam to go with it. Other items are added to these items such as sliced cold
meats, fruit, cheese, yogurt and boiled eggs. Hot chocolate, tea and juice are
also common drinks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Breakfast in Turkey is similar to what one may find
in Middle Eastern countries, but with more items. At a typical breakfast in
Turkey, one will find </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">bread, farmer's cheese, butter,
olives, eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, jam, honey, Turkish clotted cream, spicy
sausage and sliced cold meats. Variations for Turkish breakfast are endless.
One will also find little meat pies called <i>kaymak</i>, bagels, soups, and
spicy omelets. To drink, one will have Turkish tea.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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In the North, people may have cakes made from ground beans with a sweet
porridge called <i>Koko</i>. In the South, people have <i>Ogi</i>, a sweet
porridge made from corn or millet and milk. This porridge is eaten with other
foods. A common side to have with <i>Ogi</i> is <i>moi moi</i>. <i>Moi moi</i>
is a cake made from bean paste. The bean paste is wrapped in banana leaves and then
steamed. Once it is ready, the bean cake emerges a lovely pink color. <i>Moi moi</i>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Have you ever heard of Ramona Quimby? Most American
children have heard of Ramona. Ramona Quimby is a </span><b>character</b><span style="background-color: white;"> from Beverly
Cleary's books. Beverly Cleary is a famous author. She wrote more than 30 children's
books. Beverly has sold more than 91 million books in English! Her books are
also translated into other languages. Children around the world enjoy Beverly
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Beverly was born and raised in Oregon. She was born in 1916. When Beverly was little, she lived on a farm called Yamhill. There was no <b>library </b>near Yamhill. Beverly's mother asked the Oregon State Library to send books to Yamhill.</div>
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After some time, the Clearys moved to Portland. At first, Beverly did not like her new school. She could not read well. Beverly did not like to read boring school books. Later, Beverly found some <b>interesting</b> books at the library. She read them over and over. Beverly wanted to write interesting books for kids. She did not want kids to have only boring books. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Beverly's first book was <i>Henry Huggins</i>. She wrote it more than 60 years ago! <i>Henry Huggins</i> is still popular today. It is about a boy, his dog and their friends. It takes place on Klickitat Street, in Portland.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Beverly's most popular books are those about Ramona Quimby. Beverly wrote <b>several</b> books before her Ramona books. Ramona is a <b>spunky</b> girl who sometimes makes mistakes. Many book <b>characters</b> today are spunky too. Yet this was not so when Beverly first wrote about Ramona. Ramona is a bit like Beverly was, as a child. Through Ramona, Beverly speaks to all kids about what it is like to be young.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Why are Beverly Cleary's books still popular? They are popular for many reasons. In her books, Beverly speaks to children in a <b>respectful</b> way. The child feels that someone understands them. They know how Ramona, Henry and the other kids feel. Adults do not always understand kids, but Beverly does! Also, in Beverly's books, children learn by trying to fix their mistakes. No one gives them long lessons about how to be good. It is a child's world with a child's problems, and the <b>victories</b> are that of the child.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Beverly Cleary is now 97 years old. She enjoyed writing her book all these years. She is happy that her readers still enjoy reading them! <span style="color: grey; font-size: 8pt;">(532.038)</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.100000381469727px;">Superlative adjectives</span></b><span style="color: red; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.100000381469727px;"> describe the difference between <u><b>three</b> </u>things.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES</span></h2>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924066910440613736noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397542441764528773.post-36353241131605510072014-01-05T14:00:00.000-08:002014-01-05T14:00:02.317-08:00My Trip to Casablanca - ESL Worksheet - Past Tense<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: #f10000; font-family: ""sans-serif"","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">MY TRIP TO CASABLANCA</span></b></h2>
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<i style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">Last year,<span style="color: blue;"> <b><u>I
visited</u></b></span> Casablanca with my family. Casablanca is a famous and
beautiful city in Morocco. <b><u><span style="color: blue;">My family and I
stayed</span></u></b> in Casablanca for a week, visiting my brother and his
family. <b><u><span style="color: blue;">I enjoyed</span></u></b> myself very
much during my visit. <b><u><span style="color: blue;">My brother took</span></u></b>
us to many different places while <b><u><span style="color: blue;">we were</span></u></b>
in Casablanca. <b><u><span style="color: blue;">We went</span></u></b> to several
souks, including Old Medina Souk. Old Medina Souk is a popular souk in Casablanca.
It has many interesting shops and little cafes. <b><u><span style="color: blue;">My
family and I ate</span></u></b> pastries at a small cafe in Old Medina Souk. <b><u><span style="color: blue;">We</span></u></b> also <b><u><span style="color: blue;">had</span></u></b>
dinner at La Firdaous. La Firdaous is a well-known restaurant in Casablanca.<span style="color: blue;"> <b><u>I ordered</u></b></span> lamb with apricots, and it was
delicious! While <b><u><span style="color: blue;">we were</span></u></b><span style="color: blue;"> </span>in Casablanca,<span style="color: blue;"> <b><u>we rented</u></b> </span>a house on the beach. <b><u><span style="color: blue;">The house had</span></u></b><span style="color: blue;"> </span>a
huge wall around it, and <b><u><span style="color: blue;">it was</span></u></b>
far from other houses. <b><u><span style="color: blue;">My family and I enjoyed</span></u></b>
swimming under the sun. <b><u><span style="color: blue;">We</span></u></b> also <b><u><span style="color: blue;">played</span></u></b> games on the beach.<span style="color: blue;"> <b><u>I
saw</u></b></span> some turtles out in the water. <b><u><span style="color: blue;">I was</span></u></b> very surprised! <b><u><span style="color: blue;">I enjoyed</span></u></b>
my time in Casablanca, and <b><u><span style="color: blue;">I was</span></u></b>
sad to leave. I hope to visit my brother again soon!</i></div>
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We all want smart children. We want them to be successful
and happy in life. There are many things you can do to help your children
learn. One of the best things you can do is read to your child.<br />
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There are many benefits to reading with your child. One
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Your children will develop a good
relationship with you. They will enjoy sitting together and spending time with
you. They will remember your times together with joy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another benefit is that your child will have excellent
vocabulary. She will know words from different subjects. She will learn about
science and geography. She will know how to learn from books. Your child will
not be bored by books. Instead she will see books as her friend. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Children who read a lot can speak and write well. They learn
how to communicate with people. Your child will learn how speak about different
subjects. He will know interesting facts and even jokes and stories. This will
help him at work and other places, when he is an adult.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Your child will see books as a tool. If she has a question,
she will know where to get an answer. If she is bored, she will use books to
have fun. Your child will see the library as her friend. She will have an
easier time doing research or even fixing something.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are not sure how to start reading to your child,
start with the tips below. You can start with babies as young as three months.
Babies enjoy looking at pictures. Choose books with large and simple pictures.
Show your baby the picture and talk about it. Hug and kiss your baby from time
to time. This will help your baby enjoy books. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Read to your child for ten minutes every day. Choose books
and subjects that your child enjoys. Read to your child in a language that you
both know well. If you do not know the language of the book, talk about the
pictures together. Choose many kinds of books, such as comics, magazines and
poetry. This will make reading interesting for your child. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Read to your child at bedtime. Make this a ritual. This way,
your child will have fond memories of books. Smile and laugh at the funny parts
of books. Talk about the pictures. Make bedtime reading an enjoyable time for
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Children like to pretend read. They like to look at pictures
and act like they are reading. This helps them to build reading skills. If your
child wants to pretend read, let her do so. Listen to her and respond to her
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Read your own books and let your child see you reading.
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If your children enjoy cartoons, give them books about the
characters they love. Choose topics that interest your child right now. For
example, if he enjoys building with blocks, get books about building. If he
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your child, visit the website below for more information. You can download a
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Today's article is about festivals around the world. I like to discuss the purpose of festivals and leisure activities, as well. This article complements the article in Unit 4 in Q Skills for Success Intro - Special Edition: Celebrating with Food.<br />
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There are many kinds of <b>festivals</b> around the world.
Some of them are very old and some are new. People around the world love to <b>celebrate</b>.
They do so with different festivals. Here are some interesting festivals around
the world.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #d00000;">Night of the Radishes </span></b></h3>
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People in Mexico celebrate radishes. Yes, radishes! A radish
is a small, red vegetable. It is very spicy! Farmers carve radishes into
different shapes. They make <b>art</b> with it. The festival <b>lasts</b> only
a few hours. People come to enjoy the radish art. They also buy a lot of
vegetables. Farmers make a lot of money at this festival, and people have a
great time! Night of the Radishes is a new festival. It was started not too
long ago.<b><span style="color: #3399ff;"></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #d00000;">International Balloon Festival</span></b></h3>
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This Balloon festival is <b>held</b> in New Mexico, in America.
People and companies make all kinds of <b>hot air balloons</b>. A hot air
balloon is filled with heated air. The air in the balloon is hotter than the
air around it. This makes the balloon <b>rise</b>. There is a basket attached
to the balloon. People ride in the basket. The hot air balloons at the Balloon
Festival are different shapes and sizes. People pay to ride in these balloons.
Thousands of people come to watch them <b>float</b> in the air. They have <b>picnics</b>
while they watch. Others buy fun <b>snacks</b> to each while they watch. People
<b>film</b> the balloons with their cameras. People also buy T-shirts and other
things to <b>remind</b> them of the festival. </div>
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<b><span style="color: #d00000;">Las Fallas Festival</span></b></h3>
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The Las Fallas Festival is held in Spain. It is an old
festival, from 500 years ago. People create <b>puppets</b> to poke fun at
others. They often make puppets of famous actors and figures. The puppets are
more than 20 feet tall. They are very big and different colors. The puppets are
on display for many days. On March 19, men stuff the puppets with <b>fireworks</b>.
They set off the fireworks to burn the puppets. One puppet is saved for the
Museum. Las Fallas is a very <b>noisy</b> festival!</div>
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This ice festival is held in China. It is the largest ice
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make artistic <b>sculptures</b> from ice and snow. They use lasers and lanterns
to <b>carve</b> them. There are sculptures of flowers and artistic shapes, as
well as other kinds. The artists leave them out for a month for people to see.
More than a million people come to see the sculptures. It is very cold and
everyone must wear <b>jackets</b> and hats. At night, the sculptures are strung
with lights. People from around the world come to look at these brilliant ice sculptures.
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Today's article is about good sportsmanship and what it means to be a true athlete. Not everyone is interested in sports, however, so it may be a good idea to go over some sports vocabulary first. I've found that most of my students either love or hate sports.<br />
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What does it mean to be a good sport? Good sportsmanship is
about respect for the game. It means respecting the players, the rules and the
officials. Sportsmanship is also about
enjoying the sport for its own sake. Throughout history, people have enjoyed
sports for its own sake. However, sportsmanship has suffered a major blow in
the last fifty years. Things began to change after large amounts of money was
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Today, sports is more about money and winning than anything
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Many are more interested in corporate contracts than the game itself.
Also, there is too much idolizing of the winners in a game. Sports is not only
about winning. It is about playing fair and playing by the rules. There is
nothing wrong with wanting to win. However, winning is only one aspect of
sports. There is also camaraderie, discipline, hard work and respect for each
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As modern athletes become wealthier and more popular, they
lose focus of what it means to be an athlete. Nowadays, you see famous athletes
practicing risky and crude behavior. Every day we read about players getting
arrested for drunk driving or possession of drugs. Some athletes are written
about in the newspapers for hitting their wives or others. Others use steroids
or other drugs to become better players. All of this makes the younger generation feel that it is okay to do
such things and still be successful. It makes young people forget that bad
habits never lead to true success. Being a famous athlete is a great
responsibility, and athletes need to take their role seriously. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Athletes themselves do not always get good training from
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Young athletes need to learn more about the true
sportsmanship from their coaches and role models. We have heard of college and
high school students who are passed just so they can play in games. Some high
school athletes can barely read, yet they have high school diplomas. Their
teachers are sometimes forced to give them good grades so that they can play in
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However, all is not lost. There are things that parents,
teachers and coaches can do. First, enjoy simple games with your child in your backyards, such as
Frisbee. Kickball is also a great sport for young people. They enjoy it
immensely. If your child is interested in playing sports, enroll him or her in
a little league team. However, make sure that the team has a coach who knows
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If you are a teacher, remember that your students are
students first and athletes second. Combining good grades with good athletics
will make it easier for your students to get into college. If you are a coach,
encourage your players to work together and support each other. Remember, it is
about them, not about you. Work with your players' teachers to make sure the
students are doing well in school. Also, speak to parents about any major
problems your students face. Support your team even if they lose, whether you
are a parent, teacher or coach. Build teamwork and life skills in your students
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People behave differently around the world. What is
considered polite behavior in one country may be rude in another. Before you
travel, you should learn about the customs of the country you visit. Egypt,
Brazil and Germany are popular countries to visit. Read on to find out more
about some customs in these countries.<o:p></o:p></div>
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EGYPT</h3>
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Most people in Egypt are Muslim. For this reason, many
customs and traditions revolve around Islam. Family and honor are also very
important in Egypt . People in Egypt are expected to dress as well as they can.
It is important to make a good impression by wearing nice clothes. Dressing in
sloppy clothes may cause the people around you to feel awkward. Personal
grooming is also important. People shake hands with each other when they meet. Handshakes
are limp, but people shake hands cheerfully. Hospitality is very important. It
is part of Egyptian tradition to serve guests tea or coffee. If you are invited
to someone's home for a meal, you should bring good quality chocolates or
sweets. Respect for elders is a must. For this reason, people greet the oldest
people first. Egyptian society is organized by social class. Class and family
are more important than how much money you have. For this reason, people avoid
socializing with those of a different group. <o:p></o:p></div>
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BRAZIL</h3>
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Family and social class are most important in Brazil. People
dress according to their class in Brazilian society. You are expected to dress
well and wear good quality accessories. People are judged by how they look.
Time is seen as something outside of
one's control. Relationships are more important than sticking to the time. If
you are invited to a dinner party, try to come 30 minutes late. Brazilian
culture is a group culture. Avoid doing anything to embarrass anyone.
Criticizing a Brazilian in front of others may cause problems for you. It will
also make everyone feel awkward. Try to find a polite way to deal with
disagreements. Men shake hands firmly when they meet. Women kiss each other
lightly on the cheek. Brazilians take time to greet each other. It may take a
few minutes to ask each other about their health and their families. People
from Western cultures may find this frustrating because they are in a hurry.
However, it is okay in Brazilian culture because Brazilians are more informal.
For this reason, it is not rude to interrupt someone when they are talking.<o:p></o:p></div>
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GERMANY</h3>
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People in Germany tend to be reserved and a bit formal. Time
and space are very important in German culture. Germans value their privacy.
For this reason, it is bad manners to ask Germans about personal details such
as age, income and personal beliefs. This includes politics and religion.
Always knock and wait for permission to enter. It is important to be on time in
Germany. If you have an appointment at 1:15, you should arrive at 1:15 and not
a minute after. It is better to be one or two minutes early, if possible. Only
close friends and family are invited to one's home. It is important to be neat
and tidy at all times. People tend to look down on those who are not organized
or behave casually. One must never litter in Germany, but throw out trash in a
bin. You are also expected to clean up
any mess you make right away. Shake hands with everyone, including children. If
you are invited to take part in a meal in someone's home, arrive on time. Also,
keep your elbows off the table at dinner. Written communication is important.
It is polite to send thank you notes if you receive a present or are invited to
a meal. It is typical to greet strangers in elevators and at tables, but not
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How much time do you spend in school? People around the
world go to school at different times. Yet most people feel that they spend too
much time in school. Here are three students from three different countries.
Their schools are different. Yet the students want to spend less time at school
and more time on fun!<o:p></o:p></div>
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John goes to a public school in the United States, so it is
free. Most people in America go to public school. There are no uniforms in public
school. John starts school at 7:45 a.m. and finishes at 3:30 p.m. He has a
lunch break at 1:00 p.m. After school, John stays for an hour for club work. He
has a different club every day. John has theatre on Monday and Wednesday, and
he plays football the rest of the week. John often gets home at 5:00 p.m. He
has football practice on the weekend. John also goes to a religious school on
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Reem is from Saudi Arabia. She starts school at 6:30 a.m. School
lasts until 1:00 p.m. Reem gets home around 1:30 p.m. Reem does not go to any
clubs at school, but she goes to a religious school two days a week. She has
homework for both schools. Reem also
studies with a tutor most days of the week. She has many exams and subjects to
study for. Schools in Saudi Arabia have two terms. Reem wears a uniform at
school. Like many people in Saudi Arabia, Reem goes to a private school. Her
parents pay for her school, and Reem brings her own lunch.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Yoko goes to school in Japan. She attends school six days a
week. Yoko goes to a public school, but her parents pay for it. Public schools
cost less than private school. Yoko has a long day at school. When she gets to
school, she takes off her shoes and puts on slippers. Slippers help to keep the
school clean. Yoko has a lunch
period. She talks quietly with her
friends during lunch. After lunch, students clean up the cafeteria. Yoko stays
in her classroom most of the day. She and her classmates clean their classroom
at the end of each day. Most days after school, Yoko goes to a club. She tutors
other students during math club. Yoko gets home around 5:30 p.m. After dinner,
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #c00000;">Crazy Sale at Walmart</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Did you ever wish you had more money to <b>spend</b>?
At Walmart last week, people did not need much money to buy some <b>expensive</b>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Computer monitors sold for $9 and treadmills cost $33! </span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Treadmills often
<b>cost</b> more than $500. People wrote about the crazy sale on Facebook and
Twitter. Others told their friends. When people heard about these <b>prices</b>,
they rushed to Walmart. They tried to buy whatever they could. A man bought a
$2000 television for only $300. Another man bought a digital projector for
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">All of this was only for a short time. Walmart
had an <b>error</b> in their computers, so many prices were wrong. When Walmart
saw their <b>mistake</b>, they stopped the sales. Then they <b>cancelled</b> online
sales. They told everyone who bought things online that they could not buy
these items for such a low price. They promised everyone a $10 <b>gift card</b>
to use at Walmart. Some people were happy about the gift card. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Others were
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">They said, "If Walmart lists the price at
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Walmart is the largest <b>corporation</b> in
the world. It is a family-owned company with 2 million <b>employees</b>.
Walmart <b>earns</b> about $470 billion dollars a year in <b>sales</b>.</span></div>
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Today's article is about different kinds of friends. Students read about the different kinds and think about the friends they have. I hope your students enjoy this week's article.<br />
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Thank you and have a great week!<br />
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<![endif]--><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;">THE FRIENDS WE HAVE</span></b></span></div>
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Did you know that people who have friends are happier and
live longer? We all need friends in life. Some are close and some are not. We
all need different kinds of friends to have a full social life. There are
different kinds of real friends in life. </div>
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<b>Acquaintance</b></div>
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We all have acquaintances. They are not true friends, but
are very much like a friend. An acquaintance is someone you see often. You are
friendly with them, but not close. You do not tell your problems to an
acquaintance. You do not share secrets with them. Examples are neighbors,
people in your class or colleagues. </div>
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<b>Mentor</b></div>
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that you can turn to. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A mentor may not
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<b>Bachelor Pal</b></div>
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A bachelor friend is someone you turn to for fun. He may be
your friend from high school. He may even be married. That is not the important
thing. The important thing is that he has time to have fun with you. You may
not be very close, but you enjoy your time together.</div>
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<b>Best Friend</b></div>
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Your best friend is the one you call most often. You turn to
her most and she does too. You are there for each other and know each other
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<b>Twin</b> </div>
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A twin friend is someone who is very much like you. They
grew up in the same place and speak the same language. They come from a family
like yours. They may even be a family friend. They share the same beliefs and
values. Such friends know you because they are so like you. You feel close to them
because your lives are similar. Because you are alike in so many ways, you
understand and support each other.</div>
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All friends need our time and support. We must be thankful
for our friends and be a good friend in return.<br />
<h3 style="text-align: left;">
They say that a friend is
someone with whom you can be yourself. This sums up the definition of any true
friend, no matter what kind!</h3>
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Today’s article is about Movember, a mustache growing
charity event held every year in November. Movember was started to raise
awareness of prostate cancer and to raise funds for prostate cancer treatment. I
was shocked to learn that prostate cancer is an even bigger problem than breast
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Here are some facts that I learned about prostate cancer
from the Movember site at <a href="http://us.movember.com/mens-health/prostate-cancer">http://us.movember.com/mens-health/prostate-cancer</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In the US, one in six
men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime making it the most
frequently diagnosed cancer in men after skin cancer. In 2013, over 238,000 new
cases of the disease will be diagnosed and almost 30,000 men will die of prostate
cancer in the US alone.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Despite these figures,
the level of awareness, understanding and support for prostate cancer lags
significantly behind that of women’s health causes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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a woman is to be diagnosed with breast cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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dies from the disease every 17.5 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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There are all eye-openers, yet the success rate is
encouraging. We can help the men in our lives by encouraging them to get
screened. A short visit to the right doctor is all it takes.</div>
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Did you know that prostate <b>cancer</b> is a big problem in
America? About 20,000 men die from it each year. Only men get this kind of
cancer. Many people are <b>aware</b> of <b>breast cancer</b>, but they forget
about prostate cancer. Some men in Australia wanted to help men with prostate
cancer. They wanted to <b>raise money</b> for a <b>cure</b>. Thirty men grew a <b>mustache</b>
for thirty days. A mustache is hair that grows on the lip. They told people their
reason, and they also sold T-shirts. People wanted to help, so they bought the
T-shirts. They also told other people about the <b>project</b>. This was in
1999. The men named their project Movember.</div>
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Movember is a portmanteau word. It has to do with mustaches
in November. Since 1999, Movember has grown to be something big. So far, Movember
has raised 175 million dollars for their project. </div>
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Movember is a fun project for people. Every year they have a
<b>contest</b> for the best mustache. The man with the best mustache becomes <b>famous</b>.
His face is used as the Movember face for one year. Many men grow mustaches the
whole month. They try to win this famous contest.</div>
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Movember has helped many men with cancer. When some men hear
about it, they go to the doctor. They get <b>screened </b>for prostate cancer. The
doctor checks if they have the cancer. Those who have it get <b>treatment</b>.
It is better to treat your cancer early. This makes is easier to <b>heal</b>
the body of cancer. </div>
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There have been some problems with Movember. In 2007, a high
school boy was not <b>allowed</b> to take his exams. His school does not allow
mustaches. They told him that he must <b>shave</b> his mustache. The boy <b>refused</b>
to shave it, and got into trouble. People were upset with the boy’s school.
They said that the mustache was for a good cause. Others said that the school
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There was also a problem of money with Movember. Some
directors were taking high <b>salaries</b>. The salaries were much too high.
People became angry. They said that the money must go to treat cancer. The
money is not for people’s pockets!</div>
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All in all, Movember is a success. Men are getting treated
for cancer. People are coming together for a good cause!<br />
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<span id="goog_961940102"></span>Today's worksheet helps students understand sequence of events. It is a short story about Juana Maria, the girl described in the book <i>Island of the Blue Dolphins</i> by author Scott O'Dell.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">This is a true story about a girl who lived a
long time ago. Her name was Juana Maria. Juana Maria lived on a small </span><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">island</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> with her people. An island is a body of land that has water
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Juana's tribe fought with another tribe from far
away. There was a lot of </span><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">fighting</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> until Juana’s people decided to leave the
island. Juana and all her people got on a ship to leave the island. Suddenly,
Juana's little brother left the ship to get something. Her brother did not
return in time. Juana did not want to leave her brother alone. She jumped off
the boat and swam back to the island, to be with him. Juana and her brother
were the only two people on the island.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Things went well for some time. Then, one day,
Juana’s little brother was killed by wild dogs. After that, Juana lived </span><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">alone</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> on the island for a long time. She had no </span><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">company</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> except her dog. Juana had many challenges, but she learned
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">After twenty years, some people came to the
island from America. They saw Juana and took her to America with them. They
named her Juana Maria. No one knew Juana’s </span><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">language</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> so she spoke in
signs. Juana used </span><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">signs</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> to tell people her story. Sadly, Juana
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I arrived in Riyadh a few
days ago, in the middle of the night, with three kids in tow. Thankfully the kids slept
most of the way! My husband met us at the airport, sleepy but happy to see us.
I was worried about handling customs without my husband there, but thankfully everything worked out alright. The visa official asked
me a few polite questions, smiled at my kids and - voila! - we found ourselves on
the Kingdom side of the fence 15 minutes after arrival.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">We are all still quite
jet-legged. My body thinks it's Monday morning, but it's actually Sunday night here! That said, I have discovered two things about Riyadh. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1) Riyadh is really big!
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2) Riyadh has a lot of malls.
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">They must have every store
you could want from Paris, London, and New York. I breezed through Dior,
Christian Louboutin, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Marc by Marc Jabos, and Coach
in one evening - not that I bought anything, mind you! Yet, even though I was
dazzled by all the stores, I felt a pang of homesickness as I thought of my
simple street and the leaves turning colors, back home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">This week's article is not
about Riyadh, though I do hope to have something in honor of my move, soon.
Today's worksheet came out of trying to get my kids to 'fess up more while making trouble at the grandparents' this past summer. It'll be a long journey for them and me, I know. However,
I hope the article will be relevant for ESL students. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I've made arrangements to start teaching
soon; I already miss being in the classroom! I'm looking forward to testing out
my worksheets myself. Meanwhile, I'd love to hear any feedback from you about any of the activities that you've browsed or used from my blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">As always, thank you for visiting, and have a great week!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Have you ever spoken to
someone and had a feeling that they were lying to you? We've all experienced
this feeling at one time or another. However, you do not have to worry any
longer. Here are some tips to help you figure out if someone is lying to you or
not. Most of us feel unhappy about lying. As a result, we may do things that we
do not always do. Here are some behaviors you may see in a person when they are
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Liars tend
to avoid eye contact when they are lying. This is often because they feel
guilty about their lies. Some liars will have too much eye contact. They may do
this because they want to convince you that they are telling the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is lying tends to move around a bit. They may play with their hair or their
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who are lying find it difficult to smile. This is because their minds are too
busy thinking. They cannot use their mental energy to be pleasant. A serious
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<span style="color: #3333ff; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Russian Automaker builds 27 million cars!</strong></span>(Российская компания строит 27 млн. автомобилей)<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333;">What do you think of, when you think of </span><strong><span style="color: #3333ff;">Russia</span></strong><span style="color: #333333;">? Many people think of snow or fur hats. Some
people think of <b>borscht</b>, or beet soup. Most people don't think of cars
when they think of Russia. A Russian automaker may change all that! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333;">The automaker </span><strong><span style="color: #3333ff;">AvtoVAZ </span></strong><span style="color: #333333;">made its 27 millionth car some time ago. It is the</span> <strong><span style="color: #3333ff;">La Priora hatchback</span></strong><span style="color: #333333;">,
and costs around 9,000 euros. That is about 11,000 USD. AvtoVAZ is
Russia's largest automaker. They started making the La Prioria
hatchbacks in 2007.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: medium;">With the coming of <strong>capitalism</strong>, there has been many changes in Russian life in the past many years. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Russian people are more </span><strong style="font-size: large;">affluent </strong><span style="font-size: medium;">now. This means they have more money and more things. There are more </span><strong style="font-size: large;">luxury </strong><span style="font-size: medium;">goods like cars. There is more money in the hands of the people. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: medium;">These changes allow people to build businesses and create jobs. This helps to raise the</span><strong style="font-size: large;"> standard of living</strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> for Russian society. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Russian people are ready to enjoy the benefits of these changes. They are slowly moving to a higher standard of living.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3333ff; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><u>Speaking Practice - Class/Group Discussion</u></strong></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="color: #333333;">Now that Russia is producing more and becoming wealthier, how do you think life in Russia will change? How will these changes affect Russia's economy, society and culture?</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">1. Why do you think Russia reminds some people of snow and fur?</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">2. What is a Russian soup that is made from beets?</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">3. How many La Prioria Hatchbacks could you buy with $30,000? How much would you have left?</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">4. What kind of economy did Russia have before?</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">5. What are some good changes that have come with capitalism? Does the article mention any negative changes?</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">6. Why are people able to buy more things now?</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">7. What is meant by "standard of living"?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">* Imagine that you had $50,000 to spend. How would you spend it? What would you buy? How much would you save? Make a list and share it with a friend. Compare your lists with each other.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">* What is a car that you would love to have? Describe it and why you want it.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">* What does capitalism mean to you? Does capitalism equal wealth, in your mind?</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">* What kind of government does your country have? How is it similar to the government of the United States? How is it different?</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">* <b><u>THINK & WRITE</u></b> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Do you think there will be increased <strong>pollution </strong>in Russia? What do you think will happen to gas prices with all these new cars on the road? Is more technology always a better thing? Why or why not? </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Use the vocabulary words from this article, if you can.</span><br />
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