P.E. should be taught in schools

Life in the future

Life in the future will be much more pleasant than it is today.

There will be many improvements in the field of medicine.Cures for diseases such as cancer and AIDS will be found.

Also, new technological breakthroughs will make our lives easier. Computers will be able to perform more time-saving functions, transport will be faster and more efficient and new inventions will continue to help us carry out daily tasks with ease and comfort.

 

Sport

Team sports can help people make friends, learn to cooperate and ultimately become responsible members of society.School members and even families are brought closer together by having a common goal: their team's victory.

Physical activity not only builds up physical strength, but it also promotes relaxation and increases concentration, which is a definite plus as far as education is concerned.Students who do sport tend to do better at school than those who don't.

 

LUCY

I think housework is a waste of time! I don't mind doing the vacuuming or emptying the rubbish,but I really hate cleaning the bathroom and doing the washing-up.I have to clean the bathroom once a week and I also have to do the washing-up. Mum says my bedroom is very untidy but I don't think it’s a problem.

 

 

It's getting hotter!

Most people today know about global warming.They know our planet is in trouble.The weather is changing, the seas are rising and the ice caps are melting.The earth is already warmer than it was 100 years ago.This means that a lot of towns and cities around the world will be flooded.Some areas will become drier and it will be too hot to grow the crops in some countries.

You and Your Health.

I ’m Nora, a sweet-tooth.Yesterday my friend Pam hurt my feelings. “You should take more exercise.You are getting “heavy ”, she said. It’s about my weight problem.

I never smoke or drink alcohol. Pam is wrong.

I live a healthy life. Of course, I want to lose weight. The trouble is I hate exercises of any sort. I ’ve decided not to have breakfast. Am I right?

 

 

Is the Earth in danger?

Today many scientists and world leaders realize that the Earth is indanger. Either we stop killing the Earth or we kill ourselves.

We need a cleaner, healthier planet. Millions of ordinary people understand it too. Still there are people who do not share this point of view.They are sure that peoplehave much more serious problems to solve, like terrorism or deadly illnesses …

Animals in Zoos

What right do we have to decide if an animal should be free or not? There are several points in favour of keeping animals in zoos. First of all, it gives people the chance to see and learn about animals which they would probably otherwise never see. Many species are saved from becoming extinct by being kept in zoos.

On the other hand, animals in zoos are have to live in a completely unnatural environment and are often not given the amount of living space that they need.

GENETIC ENGINEERING

Perfectly round tomatoes all exactly the same size, long straight cucumbers and big fat chickens are now a normal part of our diets.They are made that way by genetic engineering – not by nature.Their genes have been changed. The effects of genetic engineering on our health are not known.The effects of genetic engineering on the natural world may be disastrous.

 

Moscow.

We are going to Moscow.

It ’s not easy to go sightseeing about the city if you have only a week at your desposal.We can’t decide where to go and what to see. I ’d like to visit the Bolshoi theatre or the TretyakovGallery. My mother insists on visit ing the Kremlin. My Daddy says that nothing can be compared with Red Square.Who is right in my family?

Mobile phone

They can be expensive and are possibly bad for us.According to some scientists, if we go on using mobiles,we'll cook our brains.Some people even think that radiation from mobiles causes cancer.

Psychologists say we are becoming dependent on mobiles: if people ring us up or send us text messages, we feel wanted.

As technology improves, mobiles can do more and more. If you have one of the new mult imedia mobiles, you can log on to the Net, pay for things, play games, interact with TV programmes and take photos to send to your friends.

 

 

The importance of family

In Western Europe and the USA, family life has changed dramatically over the last forty years.The number of families that depend on both parents going out to work, or where there is one parent raising the

children alone, is much greater than it used to be. Also, many more people move away from their families than ever before. Despite these changes, most people still think of their family as one of the most significant parts of their lives.

Newton or Shakespeare?

Making a report about famous people Rosy Peterson, our school star, says that William Shakespeare is more important for the world than all scientists of the past and present.The boys, certainly, shout in

answer that she is silly: Newton is more important than any dramatist because he discovered natural laws.

The teacher gets angry with us. I wonder, why?

 

 

The way we shop

Shopping centers have changed the way we shop – but is this really an improvement?

One aspect of shopping centers is convenience: we can find everything from gloceries to electronics. As a rule, shopping centers offer entertainment facilities with an enormous range of things to buy and to do.

However, smaller local shops which used to offer a friendlier, more personal service are closing down because they cannot keep up with the competition.

 

 

Does music play a great role in our life?

Music plays a very important role in people’s lives. It reflects our moods and emotions. Music appeals to our hearts and transforms our feelings. It conquers our souls and enriches our minds. Besides, listening to music is the perfect way to spend free time and not to feel bored.You can hardly find a person who doesn’t like or need music, who never sings or dances. Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic source of inspiration.

 

Does hobby make your life more interesting?

Some people collect stamps or ancient coins, others are fond of travelling. If you have chosen a hobby according to your character, you are lucky because your life becomes more interesting.

I make model airplanes. I’ve been doing it for about five years now, and I think I’m beginning to understand it! You have to make a lot of very bad models before you make a good one.You give up, and just keep on trying until you get it right.

 

TV or not TV?

Television is a wonderful invention and a cheap form of entertainment. It gives pleasure to millions of people, especially those who live alone. It’s also an excellent way of escaping from our dull reality. It involves us in strong emotions: love, hate, passion. Even the silliest of ‘soaps ’ help to solve somebody’s problems by showing what might happen if a person do certain things.

Each year, both kids and adults spend more time glued to the TV-set than doing anything else, except for sleeping!

 

 

 

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P.E. should be taught in schools

In the first place, offering Physical Education in schools is vital for children who have neither the time, nor the opportunity to do sport elsewhere.

Physical Education is especially beneficial for children living in crowded cities who do not have space to play. But some parents feel that Physical Education should not be a compulsory subject as not all children enjoy or are good at sport.

 

Summer Holidays.

Every year our family goes from Kovdor to the town of Gelenzhik at the Black Sea.

On the first day of our staying there I am happy; we swim in the sea, run along the beach, build sand castles, and eat ice cream.

But in a day we have a high temperature, running noses and red eyes. I hate being sick but we must rest in summer.What is the way out for our family?

What Career to Choose?

I often think what career to choose. I’m crazy about fashion business. I’d like to follow Minna Korpela’s example, who used to be a successful model in Britain. Mum says I’m pretty but a little bit plump because of sweets and cakes.Yesterday my sister imitated my funny walk and laughed a lot. But my family and teachers admire my fashion drawings.What to do?

 

 

Would you like to be famous?

Would you like to be famous? Do you think you would enjoy being a rich and successful celebrity?

Although it sounds attractive, a lot of stars are more unhappy than you think.Some feel uncomfortable being in the public eye all the time.They’re often unable even to go to the supermarket without being

followed by the press. Besides, it may be hard work getting to the top, but it’s even harder to stay there!