The most popular and touristic English speaking cities are, for sure, London and New York. They are symbols of two main cultures: American and European. Although their spirits are different from the rest of their countries they still have this special magic that attracts millions of people. London London as well as New York is the first place you think when you go those countries. Of course, London is the
It may happen that during your holidays some people may need a detective help. Well, it could be quite interesting! Actually, you may help in such cases. Read stories about officer Andrew Magon and guess how he knows everything! Story 1 In the morning on Wednesday dr Benjamin Swanson called officer Magon. He was very nervous: – Officer Magon? – said dr Swanson – You must help me! Officer Magon went
Well, well! We have a new school year again! But be strong! Actually in every country students have to go back to school in autumn, also in Great Britain. In this country school is compulsory from 5 to 16. There are many similarities between polish and british school system, but there are also many differences. Generally in Great Britain they have 4 levels. The first one in primary school is Infant
Who are the Britons? Would you like to go to Great Britain one day? I’m sure you would. But before you go you must get to know some very important things. First of all, the United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. People who live in those regions are called English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish but they are all Britons. Secondly, those people, although they all speak
Nieważne, czy uczycie się angielskiego od przedszkola, czy od wczoraj, na pierwszych paru lekcjach w liceum pojawi się on: czas teraźniejszy, a właściwie dwa czasy teraźniejsze – Present Simple i Present Continuous. Zaznacz właściwą odpowiedź. 1. I go often / often go / am often going to my psychiatrist. 2. The sun sets / is setting in the West. 3. I read / am reading some very interesting books now. 4.
Easter! Easter! There is not much time left before Easter! In Great Britain and in the United States as well as in Poland people celebrate Easter although many traditions are different. In Great Britain people buy big chocolate eggs – empty inside, they stuff them with sweets and on Easter Sunday morning they give such eggs to beloved persons. You can buy already stuffed eggs in shops. In the USA
Happy jokes Spring is closer and closer. Flowers, sun, insects appear every year at this time. Everything is happy and full of life. People feel spring in the air and want to laugh all the time. In Great Britain the most joyous day in springtime is April Fool’s Day. As in Poland Britons celebrate it on the 1st of April. This day people make jokes to each other. You can
What you eat and drink tells you about your character. Read four types and identify with one of them, than read the character analysis. • SPICY TYPE I love spicy food. I try foreign dishes in restaurants. I am also fond of preparing exotic food by myself. I hate eating the same thing two days running. • SWEET TYPE I like eating everything if there is something sweet on the menu. I love many dishes and
Zbliżają się walentynki, więc mamy dla Was kilka walentynkowych życzeń i wróżb (raczej u nas nieznanych). Spróbujcie sobie powróżyć. Może wróżba się sprawdzi? A przy okazji poćwiczycie angielski! Perfect date? Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day in the whole year. Finally you can show or tell to your beloved person what you really feel. If you don’t have so much courage to say it face to face you can
Doyou know what may happen to you next year? Check it out! Would you like to know what may happen to you in a New Year – 2004? Don’t say you wouldn’t! Now you have an opportunity. Read the Horoscope and wait for the future! Capricorn –Koziorożec (December 22nd – January 20th) HOME: Your family will support your every decision but listen to them. It may help to avoid problems! FRIENDS:
Do you like getting presents? Do you like surprises? And what is your opinion about buying presents for unknown people? If you read the questions below and answer them, you will learn some things about yourself! 1. You have to buy a present for your boyfriend. What would you buy? (Musisz kupić prezent dla swojego chłopaka. Co kupiłabyś?) a) A video casette with a film that you really like. You will watch it
What do you think about yourself? Are you self-confident or shy? If you don’t know that, check if the statements given below are true about you. Mark „yes” if you agree and „no” if you disagree. 1. When I see my face in a mirror, I always look for a spot that other people may notice. (Kiedy widzę swoją twarz w lustrze, zawsze szukam pryszcza, który mogliby zauważyć inni.) Yes No 2. I would never take
Are you a bossy person or a typical hard-working victim? Do you try to help others and don’t think of your needs? If you want to know whether you take too many responsibilities on your shoulders, try to answer the six questions choosing a, b, or c. 1. Your friend wasn’t at school and she wants to borrow from your math notebook. What do you do? a) You start to look for
A few years ago one of the most popular magazines in the world made an experiment. They put 80 wallets, with £30 inside, on the street in four towns in England, Scotland and Wales. Each wallet contained also the name and telephone number of the owner as well as some family photographs. They were left in many different places: in shops, underground stations, car parks and many others. What do
Think of your birthday date and check you star sign. Than read what colour is perfect for you to use all your potential. That colour can be used in your clothes, furniture in your room or in any other way. Every star sign has its own character. Check it, too! Capricorn (Koziorożec) 22 December – 19 January Your colour: pink (różowy) You are: very patient. Sometimes you have problems
Your colour your personality (Twój kolor, twoja osobowość) If you want to know what your personality is or if you want to find out something about your behaviour, choose one colour from following ones: BROWN, GREY, BLUE, BLACK, RED, YELLOW, GREEN, VIOLET. Don’t think of the fashion or the clothes you are wearing. Just pick up the colour that you think about as first! Jeżeli chcesz wiedzieć, jaka jest Twoja
There’s a saying that the best human’s friend is a dog. You may agree or disagree with this statement but the truth is that dogs have very important role in our world. They can be companions of games, walks even watching television. But don’t forget their social role. Dogs are the only animals which help the police and in life saving operations. Of course, they have to go through exact examinations and
Read a part of a story by Rudyard Kipling – famous author of The Jungle Book. Enjoy yourself! Rudyard Kipling How the Leopard got it’s spots (…) the Ethiopian put his five fingers close together (there was plenty of black left on his new skin still) and pressed them all over the Leopard, and wherever the five fingers touched they left five little black marks, all close together. You can see them
the Past Simple Konstrukcja Twierdzenie: os. + II forma czasownika + … I watched this film yesterday. – (Obejrzałem ten film wczoraj.) Pytanie: DID + os. + I forma czasownika + …? Did you watch this film yesterday? – (Czy obejrzałeś ten film wczoraj?) Przeczenie: os. + DID + NOT + I forma czasownika + … She didn’t watch this film yesterday. – (Ona nie obejrzała tego filmu wczoraj.) Użycie Jeżeli
What kind of friends should you look for? Choose A, B or C and find out! 1. You find a wallet (portfel) with documents inside. A. I call the person and tell him/her about the wallet. B. I take what’s inside and throw the wallet away. C. I go to the flat of the owner to give it back. 2. Your parents organize a party but you are very tired. A. I keep smiling. They should