Society today is noisier than ever!

    It seems to me that nowadays noise is everywhere. However, in urban world it is taken for granted.

    In big cities people do not even notice the rumble of passing trains, the roar of aircraft or constant hum of traffic. We are just used to all those sources of noise. However, a recent survey has claimed that constant excessive noise cah cause hearing disorders, prevent us from sleaping and affect children's ability to learn and that is true. Because I can feel the disturbing effect of noise while studing at school or at home.

    In my opinion not only usual people have to deal with this problem. Government has to take part too. Because of the noise people feel stressed, this leads to heart deseases. The stress caused by long-term exposure to traffic noise could be responsible for 210000 deaths all over the world. I think that our government could allocate money for improving of noise isolation at least in schools.

   In conclusion I would like to admit that every person has a choise. If he or she is tired of noise in any city, it is possible to move to the countryside to be closer to the nature.

Computers can translate all kinds of languages well. Do our children need to learn more languages in the future?

Nowadays computers influence our lives in many different ways. The biggest problem is that children do not want to study, do not want to do sport, read books or even develop themselves.

First of all, now it becomes obvious that real knowledge of foreign languages may be replaced by the translators on the Net. However, in my opinion computers cannot translate text as well as it can be done by human brain. Despite the fact that we can use dictionaries on the Internet to translate anything in written form, we cannot use them to translate our speeches. There are too much different accents even in English. I think it is just impossible to take into consideration all aspects of each person’s speech.

Secondly, in my opinion people have to study to improve their brains. If we stop learning, we will become stupid and degradation of the human race will be speeded up! Even now we can see that knowledge of students in math are decreasing. I can suppose that it happens not only in math.

In conclusion I would like to admit that children do have to study a lot and especially languages!

Library report

Two days ago I carried out a survey among my schoolmates about their reading interests. 

I divided this survey into two parts: boys and girls. Now we can definetely see that reading interests depend on the gender of the reader.

Girls prefer to read romantic and historical novels. However, the most popular genre among boys is thriller and compared to girls reading of romantic novels is not hailed at all.  This statistics show that male and female are totally different, perhaps not only in reading interests. However, boys are keen on reading historical novels as well as girls. The same similarity between girls and boys we can observe in poetry. Both girls and boys prefer not to read it.

In conclusion I would like to recommend to buy mostly historical novels, because this genre suits everyone. In addition to that, it might be a good idea to buy thrillers for boys and romantic novels for girls.

Ex. 9

It is said that a good teacher makes a world of difference. When Mrs Kennedy became our form-tutor two years ago, I had no idea just how true this saying was. It's funny how this absent-minded and sometimes rather bad-tempered History teacher has made such a positive impact on the lives of my classmates.

Just 2 years ago our class was called "the worst class in our school", but what can we see now? It is a huge difference. Pupils at least started to study and in addition to that, now they think about their future. What has happened to me? Now I have good relations with all our teachers, my behaviour improved drammaticaly and  I understood what do I want to reach in the future.

I think that Mrs Kennedy had a positive impact on us. In this case we just have to thank her!

Romantic story

This story took place in the previous century. Just 2 people and their deep, sincere love.

Can you imagine that love can stay in hearts of people for ages? They could. Once they met each other, they understood, that it is a true love. So they decised not to touch or even kiss each other, to make their love stronger. They were keeping to this rule until the death.

So now we understand, that they missed an opportunity to enjoy their lives. In my opinion, what they've done was just a waste of time. By the way, I would agree with the statement that "Love is an obsessive delusion that is cured by marriage". In any case, think before getting married!

The goals of your life

The goals of your life

What are the goals of my life? Honestly I have to think about that, cause I cannot just make up something.

It is said, that man during his life has to build a house, plant a tree and raise his son. I probably would agree with that expression. However, those are not the only goals that I have to do. In my opinion goals are different for everyone. For example people who live in Africa are totally different from us. That is why their goals will be different. In India that is not surprising when family has 17 children, however they were born not to grow in a good man, but to earn money for the family.

However, what are my goals? I think that for the nearest 5 years the main goal which I have to reach is qualitative education. Then of course work, then family, then children and so on. But I will try to make my life more exiting.

Arranged marriages

What could really be the advantages and disadvantages of arranged marriages?

In my opinion, arranged marriage is a good way to be stable in our modern world. However for aristocracy and other people of property that was an ideal way to ensure that their fortunes were not devided and their families accumulated wealth. For many of us it seems to be strange, but facts show us that arranged marriages are less likely to break up than mariages based on love. So if you want to live long, happy life with your partner, that is an opportunity!

Nevertheless I would not like to have an arranged marriage, because the only person whom I could trust in this delicate topic is me. I want to be responsible for my choice, so I could not blame anyone else.

Thieves caught in stolen clothes

A thief in South Africa was caught red-handed when he knocked on the door of a house asking for work – wearing the clothes that he had earlier stolen from the owners.

“When I opened the door I was surprised because he was wearing our clothing,” the owner, who did not want be named.

The man knocked on the front door of the house in South Africa’s Eastern Cape on Sunday to ask for gardening work, wearing the owner’s shoes, socks, belt, a pair of trousers and one of his fiancée’s blouses.

The resident then went to check his storeroom, which he saw had been looted.

“I could not believe the audacity of this guy,” he said.

The thief managed to get away but was later nabbed by security guards, the report said.

Event(exhibition)

Three months ago, I went to the opening of a new exhibition in the Museum of technology. So that we could really enjoy it, organizers made it in a very unusual way.

It was started by one of the main organizers, who told us about pros and cons of adoption of new technologies in our everyday life. However the main theme of the exhibition was solar system, so to reflect the theme well it was started in a huge, dark room. While the quite music played we admired the planets on the ceiling. Then,some guides, who were dressed just like robots, lead us to the next hall where we could see probes that were used for taking people into space and the first spaceships. There were so much information and exhibits that  we asked our guide to show and tell us about most important displays.  In addition to that our guides let us take a brake quite often so we did not get exhausted. There were even refreshments served by aliens, probably to make such a great atmosphere. To my mind the most exciting thing about the exhibition was a small, two-place spaceship for examination of the space.
In conclusion, I would say that the opening of this exhibition was one of the most fantastic events a have ever visited.

The Interner(communication and information)

   It is widely thought that The Internet is an admirable way of communication but some people believe that it may not be the best place to find information.

The Internet has intensively invaded our lives. It has just huge influence on us. Probably ,we are addicted to it. Can you imagine yourself without a computer and the Internet? Taking a step in your life that does not depend on it? Even if you want to go for a walk, you have to check the weather or find the timetable of the bus you need to catch and you do it using the net.

   In my opinion the Internet chat rooms in general do not serve a useful purpose. Of course people who live in different parts of the world can communicate with each other using the Net. However many of us are trying to replace normal way of communication like face to face with communication there. I think that the Internet and chat rooms which are in it, created an unreal world, where we feel ourselves comfortable and which is more interesting for many of us. And this separates people from each other even more.

   If we talk about information I thing that The Internet is the best way to get it nowadays. You can search for it in different sources and make up you own opinion. Compared to the TV, where you get what you get, that is just excellent.

   In conclusion I would like to say, that we can find both positive and negative sides in this case. All depends only on what we want to see more.

Internet chatrooms do not serve a useful purpose

   Not only Internet chat rooms, but the Internet in general do not serve a useful purpose.


    The net has intensively invaded our lives. It has just huge influence on us. Probably ,we are addicted to it.

Can you imagine yourself without a computer and the Internet? Taking a step in your life that does not depend on it? Even if you want to go for a walk, you have to check the weather or find the timetable of the bus you need to catch  and you do it using the net. However not only students, but their teachers are obsessed with this “game”. That’s why, I think, this technologies are the field of our future, the field that could help students, teachers and even parents.

   By the way, the Internet and chatrooms which are in it created an unreal world, where we feel ourselves comfortable and which is more interesting for many of us. And this  separates people from each other even more.
   I definitely agree with the statement, that Internet chat rooms do not serve a useful purpose.

A book review

    Little Golden America is one of the most popular books ever published in the Soviet Union. It remains popular in Russia today. However Americans cannot figure out what makes it so popular. Yet almost every Russian seems to have read or to be familiar with “Little Golden America”.
    It describes the adventures of the two authors, Ilya Ilf and Eugene Petrov, who arrive in New York City on the passenger ship Normandie. After one month in New York, they buy a car and start traveling around the United States. They go to Chicago and San Francisco and then sweep back through the Southern States. When they arrive back in New York to return to Europe, they say that they traveled ten thousand miles.
   What I found even more intriguing by reading this book is that more than 70 years on this book still makes you nod your head in recognition when going through certain passages. And it makes you wonder why is it, that mankind keeps doing the same mistakes over and over again.
    All in all, I would definitely recommend this book, because it really makes feeling of participation in this adventure. I am certain, that if you read Little Golden America, you will be interested in reading more books which were written by Ilf and Petrov. 

Letter

Dear Confused Opposite,

To begin with, you should look into yourself and answer the question "Do you really love her?".

If the answer is yes - be determined. Talk to your parents, show them that you are serious about Gloria. Explain your feelings and ask them to try to accept her. In fact, race or even place of living are not such a big problems. Furthermore, you have to show them your appreciation of their opinion and tell them that you want them to understand yours. Finally, introduce Gloria and just give them the chance to get to know her.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Your sincerely,

Igor Konstantinov
Igor Konstantinov

Pros and cons

     
     Schools should encourage girls to study science and engineering more.


     On the one hand it seems look like a good idea. Girls will be as successful as boys in their future life. In the industrial market the competition will grow so world will be a bit more democratic. But on the other hand we understand that science and engineering more approaches for men. It is  a kind of their path. In addition to this I just cannot understand how schools can encourage girls. This should be only their decision. No one should try to force them.


      So finally I think that the best idea is to show them that they have this possibility, to be an engineer or scientist. But they should see all other ways too.

Letter of acception of a room

Dear Mr Harper,

I am writing about your message about the room. It was very kind of you to call me. I really appreciate that.

By the way, you wanted to get some information about me. Here it is. I am 19 years old and I live in Estonia. I am very hardworking and responsible. So you do not worry about the payments for the room. However I would like to know what facilities are available? And is there Internet access? Secondly, that would be great if you tell me about the working place, is there desk for computer or not?

Thank you very much. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Igor konstantinov

In ten-year time

I don't really know what will world look like in ten-year time. But I believe that nothing awful won't happen.

What I know exactly is that by the time I am 27 I will have graduated university with good marks. I will have met lots of interesting people. I will have traveled around the world. I will have spoken at least 5 languages fluently. Of course I do not know who I will be, hopefully a successful businessman. In addition to that, I hope, just hope that I will meet a good young women. And tonnes of other things which are not so interesting to read for you.

Thanks for attention.

Racism(semi-formal)

Maria Lopez is a twenty-three year old Mexican woman who is trying to bring her family to the United States from Mexico City, Mexico in the year 2005.

Dear Lola,

I am writing to you, because I am just exhausted of racism on this land.

As you know, I am trying to bring my family to the United States from Mexico City. But all these people, they are too strict. They want me to bring more than 30 different documents only because I am Mexican. They want me to pass the exam in English And my children have to do the same. I would like to ask you to help me, I know that you have a place to live for 3 people. It would be great if you could let me live there for a while.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Your sincerely,
Igor Konstantinov

Application letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Igor Konstantinov. I would like to apply for the position of hotel receptionist which I saw advertised in a student newspaper. One of my reasons for applying is useful experience.

I am 18 years old and I live in Estonia.I have never done this kind of work before but my knowledge of the area is good enough. I am studying at uni right now and I can speak English pretty well. Also I have several skills which can be useful. First of all, I am great with computers. Secondly, I am very sociable. In addition to this for the last three years I have been working during summer on works where communication is a necessity. I think I would be a suitable candidate.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Igor Konstantinov
Yours faithfully,
Igor Konstantinov

Estonian education

What can I say about our education? It is not bad at all.

Today's education in Estonia is divided into vocational, general and hobby education. The education system is based on four levels which include the pre-school, basic, secondary and higher education. So we are used to it and do not have any choice to choose from.

Generally, almost everywhere in Estonian schools widely-spread subject-centered curriculum. And only in English college there is student-centered curriculum which I really like. Pupil can choose 6 subjects, what they are interested in. And they will learn 3 of them in advanced level. My personal opinion is that this programme should be used in all schools.

About academic higher education in Estonia I can't say anything cause I wasn't interested in it.

Letter of advise(opinion about restaurant)

Dear Sarah,

I have received your letter and it will not be a problem for me to help you to decide would the Vincenzo's restaurant be suitable for your wedding dinner or not.

I suppose you have already read their advertisement. Firstly instead of romantic strains of live Italian music you will hear loud recorded rock. Secondly the light of "dozen scented candles" is so weak that I could not see the food on my plate. Also they wrote that because of their chef Roberto the restaurant managed to attract clients. But I have never heard about this chef as well as there were no other customers in Vincenzo. One time I tried to call them but the line was constantly busy.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
Igor