Studying Modern Literarure

Some people think that at school students do not study enough

modern authors and modern literature.

   No doubt that modern literature has become very popular nowadays.

More and more people buy a huge variety of books written by modern

authors. Nevertheless, some people are sure that students do not

spend enough time on studying it.

   In my view, classical literature is much more important for students.

First of all, it is a good way of mental stimulation. It forces people to

think about the highest values and qualities. Secondly, it helps people

to become well-rounded and more intelligent. What is more, if a person
 studies novels written by Tolstoy, Chekhov or Shakespeare he will
 probably know the history and culture of countries where these authors
 lived.
   However, some people think that modern literature is rarely studied 
at school. They also think that it is more important to read books of 
modern authors as it is usually much more interesting and enjoyable.
   I cannot agree with them. To my mind, reading classical books can 
give great pleasure to its readers. Modern books have only an interesting 
content while classical literature shows spiritual values and changes 
people's life.

   In conclusion, I am convinced that students should not study modern

literature a lot at schools. Knowing classical ones can be much more 
important and significant.

Parents VS Computer

Some people think that if there is a computer at home their

children will waste much of their time on video games and social

networking.

    In modern world a computer plays an significant role for a person.

More and more people use it for a variety of reasons. Some people

consider that the computer has negative effects on children who only

play computer games. But other believe that a child needs the

computer.

    In my opinion, the computer is an extremely useful gadget for

children. Firstly, the computer helps pupils with the studying. They

can get necessary information and more knowledge. Secondly, when

the child has the computer and the access to the Internet, he can

converse with people around the world, even who are in another part

of the world. And it helps the child to develop his social skills.

   On the other hand, there are those who assume that the using of a

computer is very useless, even harmful to children. Sometimes

teenagers fall under the computer addiction.

   I disagree with this point, because this situation happens because of

paying no parents attention. Teenagers spend much time playing

video games because of being alone.

   In conclusion, I am strongly convinced that the using of a computer is

necessary for the child in the information society. I hope that computer 

will continue to act as the useful gadget and will not replace friends and 

relatives.

True Friends

Some people think that you can have only one true friend.

     Friendship is one of the most important part in everyone`s life.

Regarding this some people assume that a person can have only one

genuine friend. But others believe that friendship can be between 

several friends.

    To my way of thinking, there can be one true friend. Firstly, one is

always close with you, one is at your side in joy and in sorrow. Such

a devoted friend never betrays you. Secondly, having many friends, a

person does not have chance to devote time equally for all them.

There will be one who you spend more time with. In addition, a man

can not trust and reveal all his secrets every close friends, because

somebody is more significant for him, somebody is less. 

    On the other hand, there are those who think that people can have 

more than one true friend. If you have multiple friends, you always 

will be able to obtain assistance and support. 

    I partly agree with this point of view, as it is probably you will be

supported by only best friend in the bad times, but other 'true' friends

will turn their back on you. 

    In conclusion, I am strongly convinced that a person can have only 

one genuine friend who cherish you unconditionally.

Money vs Happiness

Money can/ cannot buy happiness.

     It is fairly safe to assert that money is an integral part of our life and

hardly anyone can survive without it. However, it is not always true

that a lump sum of money brings much joy to its owner. Although,

some people believe that being rich is a pure definition of happiness.

     Personally, I am inclined to believe that a person has more important

values in their lives than money. Firstly, being healthy is already

enough to be happy. One can be filthy rich, but he is bound to feel

miserable if he is incurably sick. Secondly, a loyal family and

supportive friends are another important aspect of our life. Under no

circumstances is it possible to buy love and respect a family can offer

to its members.

     Nevertheless, people who are prone to believe that money does bring

plenty of satisfaction name some exceptional opportunities wealthy

people have. Expensive houses and cars, the possibility to travel to

any distination in the world, quality education and health service are

among the most desirable things that can be obtained in exchange for

money.

    Even though they may be partly right, it is important not to forget that

money is helpless when it comes to people’s relationships. Nobody

can be called a happy person if there is noone who sincerely love and

support them.

    In conclusion, I maintain that money plays crucial role in making a

person feel secure and content. But few people would deny that only

good health and sincere relationship enable us to be totally satisfied 

with our lives.

Pocket Money

Some people think parents should/ should not give money to their children.

     Many parents consider giving a weekly allowance to their children 

a normal practice. However there is an opinion that children are not 

mature enough to deal with money and this will only spoil them. Who 

is right? 

     I am of the opinion that youngsters should have some sum of money 

for their own spending. First of all, it would be irresponsible of parents 

if they did not provide money for such essential expanses such as lunch 

at school or transportation fees. Moreover, children are likely to feel 

more confident if they have some extra money to buy some snack or 

stationary they may need. What is more, having to decide how to spend 

money effectively a child learns about its value and grow to appreciate it. 

     Nevertheless, the opponents of this view claim that pocket money 

can do nothing but spoil offspring. They will buy unnecessary items such 

as sweets. Furthermore, there is a risk that they will get used to receiving 

an allowance and will take it for granted. 

     Although they may be partly right, I do not see any harm in providing 

children with small amount of money. Through practising to allocate, save 

it up and invest their allowance they will become sensible with money. 

     To sum up, I firmly believe that it is parent’s duty to help children to 

understand the meaning of money. There is no better way to do this than 

to let them be fully responsible for a small amount of money provided on 

a daily basis.

Career Choice vs Parents

Some people think that young people should follow in their

parents’ footsteps when choosing a profession.

      It is not a rare case when children are encouraged to choose the

profession their parents have. Moreover, many people believe that

this is the most favorable scenario for the young. However, the

opponents of this view claim that children benefit more when they are

free to make their own choice.

      In my opinion, parents should give their children a freedom of choice.

First of all, there is nothing worse in life than having to do a boring job

day by day. This usually happens when young people get misled by

the success of their parents and choose to take the same occupation

which actually does not coincide with their personal traits. Secondly,

the unconditional support of parents may make young specialists lazy

and ineffective. In other words they will take their promotions at work

for granted and will not have motivation for self-development.

      Nevertheless, some people share the view that parents may instill

their knowledge in children and therefore help them become an

excellent worker. In additional, few parents will refuse to make use of

their social network and help their beloved children to secure a good

job.

      Although it is tempting to choose the easiest way and follow your

parent’s footsteps, I think that it always pays off when we follow our

own dreams whatever efforts it takes . It would be a pity to realize

that our parent’s influence has prevented us from gaining selfsatisfaction.

      In conclusion, I maintain that under no condition should parents

impose their opinions on their children when it comes to their future

profession. Otherwise, it is possible that the young will blame their 

parents for choosing a wrong job.

EDU: making students love studying

Some people think that the most important thing for a teacher is

to make studying enjoyable for students.

     There is no doubt that the main teachers’ duty is to be very

knowledgeable about the subject matter. Nevertheless, some people

think that it is more important for a teacher to make their lessons

more enjoyable and fun for students.

     As for me, teachers should not forget about concernment of their

children. I think that being fascinating is much more important for

teacher. First of all, if students are interested in your subjects, they

will visit your lessons with excitement and pleasure. They will listen to

you very attentively and will not make such an awful noise. Secondly,

using creative and inspirational method of teaching, students will

understand the subject better. What is more, if a teacher knows how

to make his/her lessons more exciting, children will not be tired and

exhausted.

     However, some people are against such way of getting education.

They argue that a teacher should be the most intelligent; he should

know everything perfectly and never be mistaken. They also sure

that teacher cannot afford a joke during the lesson and he should be

always strict and severe.

     I completely disagree with this point of view. You can be the most

experienced teacher, knowing all rules perfectly, but if you do not

have a sense of humor and you are unable to make your students

interested in your subject, you are not a good teacher.

     Summing up, I strongly believe that interesting, exciting and creative

lessons are our future way of education. Teachers like that can be a 

good example for future generations.

Career: Following in one's Parents' Footsteps

Some people think that young people should follow in their

parents’ footsteps when choosing a profession.

     In today’s world education there is an essential thing you must have

to get a good job with a high salary and to occupy a high social

position in the society. Therefore, parents are worried about their

children’s choice. Do they have right in choosing child’s career? The

issue brings about many controversities.

     In my opinion, parent should value skills, abilities, personality. Firstly,

children need support and hint on the right way. There is only one

advice: to try to notice aptitudes for some subjects and to inspire in

juvenile a habit for work. Secondly, leaving school is the first stage of

social and psychological maturity. If parents think about all difficulties

in life without favour occupation, they will understand that job

satisfaction is the main life goal. Finally, the brain capacity is different

of each child. There is no confidence that young person will inherit

abilities of famous parents that is why complexes will appear.

      On the contrary, parent can influence the children’s doom. First of all,

parents are able to help with getting career qualification. One has a

counselor as loving and trusty person. Moreover, parents, whose

child follows in their footsteps are proud of them. Parents see not

many prospects of promotion but self-satisfaction and continuation

the career dynasty.

     In spite of these, I believe, there is the solution: to give one a better

start concerning personal preferences.

     In conclusion, I would kike to stress, managing and development a

career, at the first time, the choice of it depends on the children 

themselves.

Consumerism

There are lots of products on the market today. Is it reasonable?

     Nowadays market is stuffed with goods. Some people consider such

a variety of products to give a great opportunity to buy exactly what is

wanted. Others claim that a wide range of goods does not prove true

itself.

     In my view, mind-bending diversity of merchandise is not expedient.

To begin with, supply exceeds demand often. Unbought goods

become junk and they are often given away instead of recycling.

Furthermore, impelled by the desire to make a profit from mass

production entrepreneurs begin to economize on quality of the goods.

Consequently, much of production does not contribute to standards.

Besides, sometimes products of mass consumption are made from

ecologically unsafe materials. There are many cases when people

become ill after using these dangerous products.

     However, some people think, that an affluent assortment of goods is

very advantageous. Many people are in favour of choosing and

looking for the things seasoned exactly to their taste. Moreover,

developed trade industry provides many people with work. As a

result, trade industry is the most popular branch of industry today.

     Although, the true fact is that market is overcrowded with goods and

becomes unprofitable for both entrepreneurs and consumers alike.

Because of that, the reduction of goods on the market is inevitable.

     In conclusion, I strongly believe that superfluous production has no 

point because of its needlessness.

Prison

Some people are sure that sending to prison is the only way to

punish criminals. However, a lot of people believe there are far

more effective punishments for criminals than prison.

      Nowadays that punishment for offenders has become a very

controversial issue. Some people believe that imprisonment is a very

effectual solution to the problem, whereas others believe that that

there is a need to use another way to punish criminals. So where is

the truth?

      In my opinion, the prison is not the most preferred among different

ways to re-educate those who break the law. Firstly, imprisonment

can completely change a person but not necessarily for the better. A

prisoner has to live into close space, practically without contact with

the outside world that can cause serious mental disorders. Moreover,

there may be some difficulties in adaptation to normal life after leaving

prison. Secondly, offender’s surrounding will certainly affect any

person, who can adopt many negative habits from them, therefore

may be ready to commit a crime again. Finally, such a way of

punishment is often not right in different situations. For example, I

think that economic crimes do not deserve the same imprisonment

sentence as murders.

     Nevertheless, some people think that prisons help to keep society

safe from dangerous persons. They say that isolation gives criminals

time to speculate on their wrong deeds.

     This may be true, but I assume that those people have forgotten that

once an offender will be released from prison and possibly will

continue to make crimes because the situation and surrounding can

destroy his mind, so after prison, a man can be more dangerous than

before.

      In conclusion, I am strongly convinced that people should use other

methods to punish offenders. Prisons often do not fulfill their function 

to fix people and sometimes even harm a person`s identity.

Space Explorations VS Solving Problems on Earth

It's reported that billions of dollars are spent on space

exploration projects every year. Some people believe that this

money should be used to solve problems on Earth.

      Nowadays, people are trying to discover new stars, planets and

know more about the Galaxy. Lots of money are spent on it. Many

people think it is important to research space but others think that

mankind should spend more money on Earth's issues. Let us consider 

some pros and cons of it. 

      First and foremost, the result of space exploration can help us find 

out the origin of life on the Earth. Moreover, having explored space, 

people will be able to learn something new about outer-space's life. 

One must admit that such research have an influence on our life. For 

example, some research are useful in medicine. They are helpful in drug 

and medical technologies invention, which are used for treatment.

      On the other hand, there are a lot of problems on the Earth. Millions 

of people suffer from illnesses, poverty, starvetion. Day by day the level 

of water's and air's pollution increases. Doubtless, there is need in

money that helps us solve these disasters.

      In my opinion, solving of Earth's problems depends on progress

which we can make thanks to space exploration.

      To sum up, people should not forget that there is the big Universe 

whose mysteries ones can discover to make progress on the Earth.

Diets

Many people believe that the only way to lose weight is following

a special diet. However, doctors consider dieting harmful to our

health.

      Nowadays, people are thinking about their health more and more. 

And those people who is keeping fit are healthy. Some think that the best

way to improve their fit is the dieting. Others believe that a strict diet 

causes bad state of the health.

      In my opinion, dieting is a good way to lose weight. To begin with, 

following a diet helps to reduce the amount of food you eat, cut out 

snacks and desserts and consequently get rid obesity. Secondly, the 

diet may cut down on fat. Finally, you may plan quality of calories and

distribute food daily.

     On the other hand, there are those who think a strict diet may be 

dangerous. The lower the calories eaten per day , the harder it is to get 

the daily requirements of proteins and vitamins.Moreover, excessive 

dieting causes muscle loss and this loss may be from your heart with 

severe consequences. In addition, dieting lowers your metabolic rate, 

so when you return to your normal food intake, you will put on weight 

ever faster than before.

     Despite my respect to their opinion, I cannot share it. This all is 

insignificant when I am on my way of looking fabulous.

     In conclusion, I am strongly convinced that a well-balanced diet is the 

best way to keep fit. And it gives a body what it needs.

10 Фразовых глаголов о телефонном разговоре

СUT OFF - обрывать; прерывать.
Оperator, I have been cut off - (послушайте, оператор, нас разъединили)

GET THROUGH - связаться по телефону
I phoned you several times but couldn't get through (я звонил вам несколько раз, но никак не мог дозвониться)
Could you get through to him straight away?( не могли бы вы немедленно с ним связаться?)
Get me through to Paris at once (немедленно соедините меня с Парижем)

HANG ON - ждать (особ. у телефона) I'll hang on here until the others come. (Я подожду, пока другие придут.)

HANG UP - повесить телефонную трубку, дать отбой
Don't hang up (on me), I haven' t finished talking to you! (Не бросай трубку, я не закончила говорить с тобой!)

CALL BACK - перезвонить
I'll call you back as soon as possible.( Я перезвоню тебе как можно скорее.)

PICK UP - отвечать на (телефонный) звонок
I'm calling him, but he just isn't picking up! — (Звоню ему, звоню, а он просто трубку не берёт!)

PUT THROUGH - соединять (по телефону)
Can you put me through to this number? — (Можете соединить меня с этим номером?)

SPEAK UP - говорить громко и отчётливо
Speak up, we can't hear you. — (Пожалуйста, говорите громче, мы не слышим вас.)

BREAK UP - пропадать, прерываться (о радиосигнале)
You are breaking up. —( Ты пропадаешь). (т.е. тебя не слышно, так как связь прерывается; во время разговора по мобильному телефону)

HOLD ON - ждать у телефона

Learning Foreign Languages

Some people think that learning foreign languages is a waste of

time and money.

     In today`s world with the increasing globalization more and more

people are learning foreign languages. On this case some people assume 

that the knowing any foreign language plays a considerable role now. 

Whereas others believe that it is not worth studying it.

     In my opinion, a person should know some foreign languages. Firstly,

nowadays when global ties among countries are developing, one

should study a foreign language to obtain a well-paid, prestigious job.

Secondly, the knowing foreign languages is necessary while

travelling. And a person will not feel uncomfortable because of lack of

the language barrier.

    On the other hand, there are those who consider that a person does

not have to learn any foreign language. In their view, if you learn it, 
you waste of money. Moreover, studying a foreign language takes too 
much time.
    Nevertheless, I totally disagree with this a viewpoint, because there

are many sites in the Internet where you can acquire the knowledge

of a language. Also a person can study a language while getting to

work.
     In conclusion, I am strongly convinced that a person needs know 
foreign languages. It is a significant advantage for everyone.

ENV: Climate Change

Climate change is inevitable, it is not something we should panic

about.

      Nowadays a problem of changing climatic conditions, in particular,

global warming, is a very actual issue. Some people believe that there

is no reason to worry and we cannot stop this process, others have

much against. So where is the truth?

     In my opinion, every man should pay special attention to this serious

question. First of all, let me give an example, if climate on the Earth

changes, there will be mortality increase. Many diseases might be

caused by changing environmental state. Secondly, many kinds of

animals and plants will not acclimate to the new conditions and

therefore will also perish. It means that there will be reduced diversity

of terrestrial fauna. Finally, the majority of governments of different

countries will certainly have many difficulties, because they have to

work out a plan to solve economic, social and other problems, arising

from climate crisis.

     However, there are a lot of people think that global changing

environmental conditions do not depend on humanity and we should

not care about it. In addition, most of them think that climate change is

so far from today.

     I do not share this opinion as I am sure that human activities promote

global warming. For example, cars give off exhausts. Possibly,

people cannot stop climate change at all, but they should try to

mitigate effects of it for better life in future.

     To sum up, I am strongly convinced, that changing climate is a very

big and serious trouble for humanity. It is necessary for all of people 

to do everything possible to suspend the development of the problem.

EDU: Free Education or Paid One?

Should education be free?

      There are no doubts that good education is utterly important in the

contemporary world. In many countries people are obliged to pay if

they want to study and this is a norm of life. However, the opponents

of this system claim that the society is negatively affected by paid

education.

      Personally, I believe that both citizens and the government derive benefits

from free education. Firstly, this way the gap between the rich and the

poor is less yawning. All people, regardless of their social status and

income, should have a chance to study. Secondly, by providing

affordable education the government increases the overall intelligence

level in the country and reduces poverty. Finally, the more people are

qualified the better outlook for the future is in the global scale. The

work market is in need of enthusiastic and skillful employees who are

able to work hard for the sake of their own and the country’s

prosperity.

      Nevertheless, there is an opinion that paid education is more

effective. It is said that students treat studies more seriously when

they have to pay for it. Moreover, tuition fees enable colleges and

universities to buy expensive equipment essential for certain classes.

      Although they are partly right, I cannot help thinking about talented

poor students who cannot afford to study in a university. Their

intellectual capacity will be wasted on society and they are not going

to make a scientific breakthrough only because of a lack of money for

decent education.

      All things considered, I maintain that free education is not only

beneficial for people but also for the officials. Only intelligent and 

well-educated society is able to create a strong and developed state.

Cars Should be Banned

The car has become the most popular mean of transport in the

history of the world. However, some people say that the world

would be better without cars.

      There is no doubt that the invention of the car has changed the world

and nowadays we can hardly find a family without a car. Some people

claim that cars should be banned. In fact, there are too many cars in

our towns and cities which causes more pollution and more traffic

jams in rush hours. So, what is right in such situation?

      In my opinion, I do not mind reducing the number of cars. Without any

doubt, limited transport capacity contributes largely to the vexing

problems and people must definitely improve the situation. 

      As the matter of the fact, some people feel pessimistic about our

future with cars. They worry about pollution, poisoned air we breathe,

amount noise which are caused by cars, lack of space for green

gardens and playground.

     They are certainly right but only partly. I think our cars cannot be

banned at all. Also, using cars is very essential for people, as we can

get food using cars by delivering products to homes, business, work.

     In conclusion, I would like to say that everything is in our hands.

People can build efficient underground, tram service which will

certainly make our lives better and more comfortable. In addition,

environmentally friendly vehicles will reduce air pollution and

greenhouse gas emissions. They must be produced multitude and

sold in acceptable prices.