Wednesday, April 24, 2013

New Technologies: for and against


What do you think about new technologies (the Internet, the computer, the mobile phone, etc.)? What are their advantages and disadvantages? Have they really improved communication?

Friday, April 5, 2013

Technology



What three items would you put into a time capsule to be remembered as the most important inventions of our time? Write what they are used for and why you think they are important. Don't forget to use linking words, a variety of adjectives and Conditionals :)

The following words might be useful for you:

device - устройство
gadget – a small device
tool – средство
convenient – удобный в использовании
handy = convenient
suitable – подходящий
essential – важнейший, необходимый

You can use your ideas as well as the ideas from the following sites:


Thursday, April 4, 2013

Pink Floyd "Wish you were here"

Enjoy the music and the lyrics of Pink Floyd's "Wish you were here".



So, so you think you can tell 
Heaven from Hell, 
Blue skies from pain. 
Can you tell a green field 
From a cold steel rail? 
A smile from a veil? 
Do you think you can tell? 

And did they get you to trade 
Your heros for ghosts? 
Hot ashes for trees? 
Hot air for a cool breeze? 
Cold comfort for change? 
And did you exchange 
A walk on part in the war 
For a lead role in a cage? 

How I wish, how I wish you were here. 
We're just two lost souls 
Swimming in a fish bowl, 
Year after year, 
Running over the same old ground. 
What have we found? 
The same old fears. 
Wish you were here.

Monday, April 1, 2013

ART CONTEST IN THE USA


Welcome to take part in the International Art Contest in the USA (age 5-16)!

Theme “The International Day of Peace”

On the 21st of September the world celebrates the International Day of Peace. 
What does Peace Day mean to you? What can you do to make Peace Day happen every day?
Who in your community works toward Peace? What do you see when you imagine a world in Peace?

Think about these questions and create artwork which symbolizes the meaning of Peace Day for you.  
Your artwork MUST include the message, "May Peace Prevail On Earth".
Size: 12.7 cm x 17.7 cm (Horizontal or Vertical design)

You can see the winners' artworks at: http://wppspeacepals.org/category/2012-winners-and-finalist/


Good luck!