For-and-against essay

     Have you ever thought about going on a school exchange visit to another country? Some people take delight in this way of education, while others would prefer studying in the homeland.

     Without a doubt, there are a number of advantages to going to a school exchange visits. To begin with,  it is a unique opportunity to learn about another culture.  After all, it will broaden a student’s horizons. Furthermore, studying in another country means having new experiences. It can help in the future, improve independence, give useful skills. The main advantage of studying abroad is developing language skills. As a result, communicating with foreigners will never be a problem.

     On the other hand, there also a number of serious drawbacks to going in an international exchange. To start with, It might be a real challenge to deal with cultural differences. Moreover, studying abroad can cause getting homesick. Eventually, these disadvantages could lead to a poor impression and picture of foreign counties. One more major disadvantage of going in international exchange is its expensiveness.

     In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages to going to the school exchange visit to another country. It does not suit everyone. As for my thoughts, students should carefully decide for themselves, because it is a significant and controversial choice.

Informal letter

Chelyabinsk, Russia

April, 27th

          Dear Mother Nature,
          Thank you for your letter. I am so glad to see your letter again. Sorry for not writing you so long. I had many tasks to do at home.
          Unfortunately, the ecological situation in my region is devilishly dreadful. To my thoughts, teens can help Nature by keeping their yards and nearest forests clean. As for myself, I have already tidied up near the house some times, planted several trees.
          By the way, about you. Which country is the best in terms of ecological situation? Which global problem is the most harmful for you?
How much time should we spend to cure you?
          I have to go as my sister is asking me for help.
          Write back soon.
          Best wishes,
          Gleb

News 25.04.20-01.05.20

Hello everyone. My name is Gleb Vinogradov. It is the fourth publication of my news blog. I had been collecting the information for the whole week. As usual, right now I am going to present to you some positive news from the past 7 days. 

Firstly, Astronomers have found another planet. It is nearly the same size as Earth. The new planet orbits around a large star, like our sun. A new study said the planet is in that star's habitable zone. Water and living things can be found there. New Planet Is situated way Out In Space. Kepler-1649c is 300 light-years away from Earth. This means that the new planet is very far away. A second Earth lies among the stars, waiting to be found.

The second one is about the book. Tallamy has a new book out called "Nature's Best Hope." It centers around a bold idea: Americans need to change the way they think about the residential landscape. This change starts with the lawn. Less lawn and more native plants will lead to increased biodiversity.

Tallamy studies insects. Insect life is often key to the health of a specific ecology or biome. Less lawn and more native plants will lead to increased biodiversity. The solution might be just as obvious as the problem. What if the American front yard was "nature?" There are almost 130 million pieces of residential land in the United States. Together, they can restore lost biomes. Tallamy says we could create one big connected habitat lawn by lawn. More trees, less non-native grass, and plants. He calls it the Homegrown National Park.

Finally, The "Quarantine Olympics" is a new trend on the internet. It came out of the coronavirus pandemic. The Olympics began at the Presley family home in Cornelius, North Carolina.

In one event, the Presleys played dodgeball. They used rolls of toilet paper instead of balls

The Presleys' games have made them internet famous. The family has started the "Quarantine Olympics." They play unusual games for people to watch. The series has gone viral on TikTok.

That is all. Thank you for your attention. I hope that you liked my report. Stay at home and wash your hands. Goodbye.

Links: Another Earth, Nature's Best Hope, Quarantine Olympics

Communication with animals

First of all, I am not a big fan of pets, so I didn't have any during my lifetime. Because of this, I don't know how to communicate with them. The difficulty of that process is all I know. Surprisingly, once I was gifted by fate. I made contact with the bat, but it was as short as dragonfly's life. Right now, I am going to tell you about this unforgettable experience.



I was gifted with this small surprise 9 Years ago. I was watching TV at 7 pm, when my mother brought me a small bat. I was amazed. I have already seen these animals, but only while watching BBC Earth. If I met a bat during my teens, I would try to communicate with it and find some ways to do it on the internet. Unfortunately, I didn't know what to do and where to begin. Firstly, we put it in the plastic box. Then, I gave it a slice of apple. It ate the slice, and, to my thoughts, it liked the taste. At other times, Manya didn't move, but it breathed. Yes, we called it Manya. 3 Hours later it became more active, because a bat is a nocturnal animal. It crawled inside the box and didn't even try to fly. To my regret, I went to bed after an hour of examining Manya. The next day we gave her a carrot. That day I have already understood that bats like apples, so I decided to feed it a carrot. To my happiness, it took delight in eating. Even though I didn't look for any information on the internet, the second day became successful. Fortunately, I made eye contact with the bat. Unsurprisingly, it made me anxious, excited, and just mad! I spent the whole day looking over the bat. Finally, during the third day, I understood that I had been doing so wrong for these 2 Days, so I decided to free Manya. I was waiting for a twilight, while Manya was sleeping, snoring, and nuzzling. Later it woke up. There was a tornado of doubt in my mind.  At 9 pm, I was realizing the impossibility of our re-meeting, but it might be better for Manya to live with relatives. It seemed like it had a family, and they could wait for Manya. It could be a real torture for it to live with us. As a result, I and my mother freed Manya.



I appreciate this experience. I had been enjoying having a pet for 3 days. Those days were some of the best in my life. I just made eye contact, but I still remember it.  As for me, the main goal of having a pet is to make it happy. I can't imagine a happy animal among people. It is always better to be next to your real family. Having an animal is a responsibility. I am not ready to have a pet, not ready to carry this burden.

News 18.04.20-24.04.20

Hello everyone. My name is Gleb Vinogradov. It is the third publication of my news blog. I had been collecting the information for the whole week. As usual, right now I am going to present to you some positive news from the past 7 days. 

First of all, J.K. Rowling brings magic to quarantine with the launch of the "Harry Potter hub". In early April, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling announced the launch of Harry Potter at Home. The new online hub aims to cast "a Banishing Charm on boredom." It is particularly designed for students and teachers seeking relief from the long days of quarantine. The website is chock full of craft tutorials, educator resources, and more. The project is a collaboration between Rowling and Audible, Bloomsbury, OverDrive, Pottermore Publishing, and Scholastic.

Once again, Birthdays just are not the same when you are stuck at home. So, Jody Smith from Houston, Texas, was eager to find an alternative to help his son, Brandon, to celebrate his April 11 birthday while still obeying stay-at-home orders. He turned to Twitter for a simple request to reply to a picture of Brandon holding his hand-drawn map of the world, tell him where they are so the cartographically inclined 12-year-old could mark it down.

Unexpectedly, responses to Smith's request came in by the thousands from all around the world.

By the afternoon of April 11, "Brandon" was Twitter's Number 1 trending topic.

People asked about how Brandon was taking an overwhelming response. Brandon was busy dutifully adding dots to his map. "He is having a blast," Smith said.

Finally, this Friday's Travis Scott performance in the computer game "Fortnite" was insane. Surprisingly, the entire Fortnite island was the stage. During the opening song, a giant Scott was stomping around the island, while players were running across the water to catch a glimpse. Tracks and visuals changed together. For example, at one point everything was fiery, So Scott turned into a cyborg. Later, everyone was transported to Tron. During the song "Highest in the Room", the crowd was submerged underwater, along with a giant spaceman. There were rollercoasters and psychedelic effects. In the end, players were literally flying around the planet.

That is all. Thank you for your attention. I believe that you liked my report. Stay at home and wash your hands. Goodbye.

Links: Harry Potter at Home, Unforgettable Birthday, Cactus Jack in Fortnite

Book Review

"A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin is the first book in a best-selling "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. It is an outstanding fantasy. It tells the story of the fictional medieval world in which seasons last for years and end unpredictably.

The story takes place on the fictional continents Westeros and Essos between the 298 and 305 AC (Year after Aegon Targaryen's crowning). The time of prosperity is drawing to an end, and summer, which lasted almost a decade, is fading away. A conspiracy is brewing around the center of control of the Seven Kingdoms, the Iron Throne. So, the king decides to seek support from his youth friend Eddard Stark during this difficult time. In a world where everyone, from the king to mercenary, is eager for power, intrigues, and is ready to stick a knife in the back, there is a place for nobility, compassion, and love. Meanwhile, no one notices the awakening of darkness from legends far in the North - and only the Wall protects the living south of it. Who will win the throne?

 There are many unique characters in the plot. This book is slow-paced. It has a detailed plot, so it is rather slow and boring sometimes. Although it is full of action: battles, and plot twists. Also, it is beautifully written. That is a type of book for people who love reading itself. By the way, Script is excellent.

All in all, I thoroughly recommend the first book of a series. As I told before, it is effortlessly enjoyable to read for people who take delight in the process of reading. If you like realistic, sometimes cruel, thrilling story, then it is a perfect choice for you. Don't miss it!

Decriptive articles

Anna is my sister. She was born in 2008. Talking about me, I was just 3 years old in 2008. Unsurprisingly, we have been being best friends since her birth.

She is 11 years old, and she is an undeniable beauty. Describing her appearance, she is slim with pale skin. By the way, she has chubby cheeks, a small nose, and outstandingly big eyes. Comparing with her classmates, she is quite tall. And she has straight blonde hair, as has her father. She is a fashionista, so she always tries to look as stylish as possible.

Describing her character, she is a friendly girl. To my happiness, she is so fun-loving, ambitious, and thoughtful. She is so chatty, so she can talk with her friends for hours. But, honestly, Anna can be so stubborn and moody. For example, she can don't listen to someone right, scream, and cry without any particular reason, just in case.

Talking about her hobbies, she likes going for a walk with her friends, dancing, singing, and watching Netflix series. By the way, her favorite subject at school is Biology.

Eventually, she is my sister, and I love her too much. Sometimes we have quarrels, but we both understand that we are one family,
and best friends for each other.

Picture description

Hello everyone. The photo is being seen by me. Never before have I seen such a dear photo. By the way, I am in the photo. Expectedly, this sweet picture is going to be described by its hero.

I was born on October 14th of 2004. I might be 1,5 years old in this image. I am sure that I was cheerful at that moment. Talking about my appearance, I had my hair cut handsomely. Also, I had chubby cheeks at the age of one and a half years. Unsurprisingly, I was dependent on my parents. As a result, I had been having my clothes put on and having my body washed. I even had been having my breakfast, lunch, and dinner had with someone's help. It all had been being done by my lovely parents for some years. Describing the picture, I want to add that the boy on the left side is my uncle. He was tall, thin, and slim with freckles on his face. Inside the house of my uncle's family was a cozy atmosphere. Had been I invited, I would have visited this house more. On my uncle's table was a computer situated. The funniest thing that I had a computer game played by my uncle. Unsurprisingly, I had him do it. He was a friendly guy, as was his mother.

All in all, this photo is loved by my family.  Seldom have I seen as positive picture as this one. Were I you, I would try to find some old images with you in your early ages. These photos are filled with positive emotions. I do adore this image!



Passive voice
Inversion
Causative

News 11.04.20-17.04.20

Hello everyone. My name is Gleb Vinogradov. It is the second publication of my news blog. I had been collecting the information for the whole week. As usual, right now I am going to present to you some positive news of the past 7 days.

First of all, I will tell you about the sentimental moment in one American girl's life. Unsurprisingly, Birthdays just aren't the same when you're stuck at home. However, Aubrey's 9th birthday came with the surprise of a lifetime. It featured some of her favorite celebrities on video chat, like Actor John Krasinski, actor and writer Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of the world-famous musical "Hamilton." It all started with a tweet from Aubrey's mother. She explained that her daughter, Aubrey, had tickets to see "Hamilton." But the performance in Jacksonville, Florida, was canceled. All in all, performance amazed Aubrey, and that is the best news.

The second one is about goats. A herd of Kashmir goats invaded a small town in Wales. The town of Llandudno, Wales, sits on the coast of the Irish Sea. The spread of the coronavirus has forced everyone to stay inside. This has left the town's streets deserted. The goats normally roam free on nearby land.

The final one is crazy. A 106-year-old great-grandmother, thought to be Britain's oldest patient to recover from coronavirus, has been discharged from hospital. Connie Titchen was applauded by staff as she left Birmingham's City Hospital on Tuesday, after three weeks. She said that she felt very lucky that she had fought off this virus.

That is all. Thank you for your attention. I believe that you liked my report. Stay at home and wash your hands. Goodbye.



Links: Goats, Aubrey's Birthday,  A 106-year-old grandmother has been discharged from hospital.

MODULE 6

Module 6
 To get some information about the module I:
1. Had a conversation with Tyler 08.04.20
2. Had a lesson 09.04.20
3. Worked with reading 09.04.20
4. Created the audio about the bullying 09.04.20
5.wrote the picture description 
6. Had a lesson 10.04.20
7. Had 1 more lesson 10.04.20
8. Wrote the news report 10.04.20
9. Worked In Yaklass 10.04.20

News -10.04.20

     Hello everyone. My name is Gleb Vinogradov. I had been collecting the information for the whole week. Right now I am going to present to you the news of the past 7 days.
      Firstly, I will tell about ostrich eggs. Some of these beautiful Easter egg-sized objects are in London's British Museum now. Now, research into the museum's collection by an international team of archaeologists reveals new insights into their history. People across Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa traded ostrich eggs up to 5,000 years ago, in the Bronze and Iron Ages. The five eggs in the British Museum's collection are embellished with animals, flowers, geometric patterns, soldiers and chariots.
     After that I am going to tell you about April’s “pink moon”. It was the brightest full moon of 2020. It peaked on April, 7 at 10:35 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. A supermoon usually appears when the moon reaches the closest point in its circling around Earth, or the pedigree. The funniest thing that the moon was orange instead of pink.
     The final thing is about useful computer games, and I am not joking. “Minecraft”  is a popular and simple computer game that has already offered free educational content for students stuck at home. It is really surprising, that a simple computer game will be used to successfully teach someone. Teachers can use Minecraft too. This game can learn about science and math. That type of lesson motivates students, and that is the main advantage.
     I didn’t mention COVID-19 and other frustrating topics, because it is important to always find something good. All broadcasters have already told about the virus, but I don’t even plan to do this.
     In the end, I believe that you liked my report. Stay at home and wash your hands. Goodbye.

Links: MINECRAFT, EGGS, PINK MOON

Picture description

I see a girl In the picture. She is in her mid-late teens. Transitional age is a really hard time. So she must have different problems and difficulties. Right now I am going to tell them.
First of all, I will describe her appearance. She has straight hair and thin eyebrows. She has a makeup. She had her manicure made. As for my thoughts, she is pretty. But, She can't be a kind-hearted, introverted, or shy girl. She is casually dressed. And her dark, pop-style clothes can tell many facts about her character.
Talking about her character, she is a fun-loving teenager. Besides, she is not self-confident. She is as self-critical as a usual teen. Without a second thought, I know that she takes delight in going shopping, watching movies, dancing and singing. Finally, she must be so assertive.

Finally, I will tell her problems. I have already told that she was a usual teenager. So, this girl thinks that she is hopelessly ugly because of spots, frizzy hair, terrible makeup, puppy fat, horrific complexion. As well, her life must be full of family conflicts and quarrels. Likewise, she may suffer from bullying, gossips, peer pressures, which are so offensive. Unsurprisingly, all these problems summarize with high expectations, exams in a school, the decision of a college, relationships with steamrollers, know-it-alls, drama queens, chatterboxes, whingers, and then contribute suicidal beginnings, and pessimistic mood.

Eventually, becoming an adult is a long and tough process. Adolescence is just the beginning of life. I hope that this girl will cope with her problems, and this time many years ago she will be remembering these moments with the smile on her face.