Um+Hasoon



My weekend After class finished on Thursday I returned home. I took a shower, and I pray. Then, I sat with my son and my husband. Then, I went to my husband’s family. At 9:00 o’clock, I cooked dinner. Then, I watched T.V .At 1:00 o’clock , I went to bed. On Friday, I woke up at 11. I took a shower. Then, I prayed. After that, I went to hospital to visit my husband grandmother. Then, I returned home at 8:30 o’clock. I cooked dinner. On Saturday, I sat in the home , and I did my PowerPoint of Zuvl2. Also, I went to my husband’s family.



The causes and effects of back pain There are many common diseases that people are suffering from it. Did you know that back pain disease is the most difficult pain for people? Back pain is the body’s way that tells you have a problem in your spine or in your muscles in the back (reading). There are many causes of back pain. First, the main cause is a disc. That means there is damage on a slipped disc in some way (reading). Second cause is muscles are strained. To illustrate this happens when someone does a training activity sits for along time (reading). The third cause is stress and tension. For instance, when someone has stress their muscles do not move and work as they should (reading). On the other hand, there are many effects of back pain. The first effect is family tension. For example, if a person is sick and stays hospital for along time, it causes stress for his family (reading). The second result is impact on your quality life. For instance, the person who has pain back cannot play well with his children or do any kind of sports. Moreover, he or she is thinking all the time about his life (reading). The last effect is a broken limb. For example, it causes serious chest problems, which come from cough (reading). In conclusion, I discussed the causes and effects of back pain. The three causes are disc, muscles strained, and stress and tension. The three effects are family tension, impact on your quality life, and broken limbs. In my opinion, I think we should take care to our health, and sit well to avoid back pain.

The causes and effects of headaches.

There are many people suffering from headaches. According to the reading “ There are 15% of children or teens have tension-type headaches “. Headache is a pain that feels like a pressure around your head ( Reading ). In this essay, I will explain some causes and effects of headaches. There are many causes of headaches. The first cause is stress. To illustrate, when you have something to do such as , projects or presentation you feel too much stress , which leads to a headache ( Reading ). The second reason is unhealthy foods. For example, eating junk foods such as , pizza , chocolate , cheese , caffeine drinks and soft drinks causes headaches. Moreover, eating a lot of fast food , which contains fat , le ads to headaches ( Reading ). There are many effects of headaches. The first result is episodic. For instance, episodic headaches appear several times a month ( Reading ). In addition, episodic headaches often begin in the middle of the day and can still whale the day ( Reading ). Chronic pain is the second consequence of headache. For example, it happens almost every day (Reading ). Furthermore, you cannot sleep well , and if you are sleeping , you wake up before you want ( Reading). In conclusion, I discussed the causes and effects of headaches. The causes are stress and unhealthy foods. The effects are episodic and chronic headaches. In my opinion, people should do exercise such as , running , walking and biking. Also, they have to avoid unhealthy foods to decrease the headaches.

My weekend

After class finished on Thursday ,I went home. I took a shower. Then, I went to Al Ain. I went to see my family. I sat with my family. Then I ate dinner. On Friday, I woke up at 9:30 o’clock. I took a shower. Then, I heard the Friday sermon. When it finished, I went to pray. After that, I went shop. I returned home at 10:00 o’clock. On Saturday, I woke up at 9:00 o’clock. I went to Baoady Mall. After that, I returned home at 2:00 o’clock. Then I finished my H.W. At 9:30 o’clock, my husband came to Al Ain. I went to Abu Dhabi at 1:00 o’clock.

Fast Food, Fast Change

A Nowadays the world become very busy, we have enormous growth in fast food. Fast food restaurants are the symbol of the westernization of local cultures. These restaurants earn a lot of money for their own. These restaurants such as, Mc Donald’s , pizza Hut and KFC have become very popular partly worldwide. Also, in Arabian Countries these restaurants have become very popular. From 1994 when it was opened the first Mc Donald’s until now. B Fast food is very popular. People are very busy. Then they want anything to eat to return to work. People need fast do not need food. Also, the fast food is cheaper. Also, restaurants are more “ family friendly “ , and there is a association with youth. C Fast food has argument with people who are disagree. Their opinion are fast food is danger for their body because it has a lot of sugar and salt. The World Heart Federation estimated that on billions people become fat because of increase in junk food. The traditional diet which is low in fat and salt, has changed to a western diet which is full in fat , which leads to overweight and heart disease. D Many people feel fast food restaurant affect the native tradition but in negative way. Traditional is not only the “ fine arts “ such as, literature , theater , music and dance. It is also, what we see and how we feel and which food we eat ?. Our fear is to lose our culture and traditional food because culture of western. Also for the countries of the world consumer is being spread by companies such as, Mc Donald’s and other. In the world, the food cultures are becoming the same. So, in this way we loss the variety. Culture diversity is important for people because it connects them with the past. When families eat together, the children will gain more healthy food. But, the fast food becomes very dangerous , which is killing the social side of eating. E <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">People should learn from our indigenous traditional cuisine because it is related to many customs. Then they prepare special food in different special occasion and to celebrate religious festival. Most people agree that the food at home is more important than the outside foods. So, they don’t want to lose this traditional.

‍1.15:
<span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Interviewer: ok, right. So, it’s Lauren, isn’t it? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Lauren: Yes, that’s right. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I –Great. Have you got your from there? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L– Yes, here you go. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – And did you bring a copy of your CV? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Yes. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Ok. Er, let’s just have a look. So, you’ve done lots of different things! Sales … administration … and you’ve worked in a restaurant. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – YES that right. Last summer. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Ok. And you’re looking for work in ..? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Well, yes, as you can see, l’ve got experience in seals, administration and catering, so I’m looking for work in any of those areas really. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – right. Er, let’s start with catering you worked for Café Concerto last summer. What qualifications do you have? Do you have any kind of food safety or hygiene certificate? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Yes, l’ve got a certifications in food safety for Catering. It’s level two. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Ah, that’s excellent. Have you got a copy of that with you? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Er, no ,sorry. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Oh, that’s no problem. Could you fax it over later today? Or bring it in? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Sure. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Great. Now, administration .. how are you with computers? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Well, I have experience working with word and Excel, so quite good, I think. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Ok, good, and more generally.. it doesn’t say here, no .. do you have a driving licence? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Yes, I do. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Good. And what languages do you speak? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Erm, a little French and Spanish. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Ok and more recently you worked in sales for CSP. Did you enjoy that? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Yes, I’ve been in sales for a year now and I worked for CSP for six months. It was a nice company. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – So why did you decide to leave? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L- well.. it’s quite a small company, you know. I’ve always wanted to work for a big company. I think that would be a good experience for me. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Ok. Now what would you say are your strengths and weaknesses? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Hm, that’s a difficult question. Well, I’m good at talking to people, I think. And I really enjoy working in a team. But maybe I’m not very good at working on my own? I prefer working with people. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I –Ok, great. Well, I’m sure we’ll have something for you. We’ll put your details on our system and see what we have. And I’ll need to contact your references.

1.15 :
Lauren has interviewer for get work. She has administration and she worked in restaurant last summer. Also, she work in cafe concerto. In addition, she has experience working with Word and Excel in computer , and she speaks a little French , and Spanish. Moreover, she loves work in the team.

1.16 :
<span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Clare: Hello, CSP, Clare speaking. How can I help you? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Yusuf : Oh, hello, my name’s Yusuf Karim. I’m from the job agency, Findajob. Could I speak to Lisa Moore, please? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍c – Certainly. Can I ask you the reason for the call? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍y- Of course, I’m calling about an ex-CSP employee, Lauren Gordon. Lisa moore was her manager. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍c – thank you. Let me just see if Lisa’s available. Hello? I’m afraid she’s in a meeting. Can I take a message? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍y – I’m sorry, this line’s not very good. could you say that again, please? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍c – yes, of course, I’m sorry. Would you like me to take a message? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍y – Yes, please. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍c – Er, what was your name again, please? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍y – Yes, it’s Yusuf Karim. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍c – Could you spell that for me? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍y – Yes, it’s Yusuf with a Y, Y_U_S_U_F, and Karim is K_A-R_I_M. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍c- Ok. And what’s your telephone number? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍y – l’ll give you my mobile number. It’s oh four one two, double five six, two oh seven. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍c – Right. And has Lisa got your email address? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍y – Er, no. It’s y dot karim at find job dot com dot au. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍c – Sorry, y dot karim at ..? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍y – find job – that’s one word – dot com dot au. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍c – Ok, so that’s y dot karim at find job dot come dot au. And what would you like me to tell her? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍y – Well, I’d like to ask her some questions about Lauren Cordon, what was she like as an employee and things. It would be great if she could phone me. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍c – Ok, I’ll give her the message and ask her to contact you. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍y – Thank you. That’s very helpful. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍c –No problem. Goodbye.

1.16:
Yusuf want work in the CSP but manager has a meeting. Then he talks massage and talk all information Clare want .Then she will give this information for manager. = ‍1.21: = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Lynn: So, where are you taking rne? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Bryan: Well, I’ve had a look in this guide and, er, I think these three look quite good. Have a look. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Hmm. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍b– what do you think? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Well, they all look nice.. but I went to Bopha Devi recently. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍B – Ok, then, uh, what about this one? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Abla’s? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍B – Yeah, I’ve heard the food there’s very good. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – I don’t know .. it’s a long way from here. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍B – Ok, er .. how about The Bridge? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Yeah, we could sit outside. Ah, but do you think they do vegetarian food? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍B – I’m sure they do. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Ok, let’s go to The Bridge. Is that Ok with you? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍B – Sure, it’s your birthday. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Great. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍B – l’ll call and book a table for, say, seven thirty? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍L – Fine. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍B – Right, what’s the number? = Summary : = = 1.21 : = Lynn and Bryan take to choose restaurant to do birthday for Lynn. Bryan think they can go to Abla’s but Lynn do not want to go because it’s a long way from Lynn .Then, they choose Bridge. =<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">1.22 : =

‍w – Ok, thanks very much.
=<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">summary : = =<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">1.22 : = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Bryan and Lynn go to the restaurant. Bryan order cream of mushroom soup and pasta. Also, Lynn order cheese salad and steak.

= 1.26: = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Manuel: So how about we organize a barbecue? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Eren: Barbecues can be tricky because that means that we have to cook meat and quite a few people are vegetarian. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍m – Mmm. That’s a thought. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Sarah: We could do some pasta alternative, maybe? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Susanne: No, we can put veggies on the barbecue as well. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍E – Yeah, that could be .. but then some people are really strict that they don’t want, like, any kind of meat, fat and stuff being mixed with.. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍SA – Yes, that’s true as well. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍m – But we could have a Barbie, we could have like mushrooms and things like this on one burner and another place. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍SU – Separated, yeah. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍E – I think that would work if you have like, yeah.. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍m – Different girls. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍E – Yes, that would work. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍m – So what should we buy? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍E – Well, sausages are nice. = summary: = = 1.26 : = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">They want cook barbecues but some people do not like meat because they will fat. Then they thing can cook pasta.

= 1.28: = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Matt: Well, in my family we usually eat together in the evening, erm, maybe pasta, salad, chicken. Everyone sits around the table and eats and talks about everything – what we did that day, how we feel ..erm, our plans for the next day, the food .. whatever. I don’t know what other people do but I send my kids to wash their hands before dinner. Er, Friday evenings are a bit more relaxed. If we’re at home, we usually have a quick meal in front of the TV.. pizza or Chinese food or something. No one really talks. Everyone’s a bit tired by Friday. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Carlos: Er, in my family we all have breakfast at different times because we all get up at different times. Later in the day, if we have guests, we usually have a .. you know, a buffet-style dinner .. and everyone chooses things from a side table and then takes their food to the main table. My mum says bon appetite before we start eating but that’s all. And during the meal, we talk about work and family and football and different things but we don’t usually talk about the food. = summary : = = 1.28 : = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">-Matt usually eat together in the evening. Also, they dinner with us on Friday , and they some pizza or Chinese food in front of T.V. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">-Carlos does not eat together in the breakfast because they do not wake up in a same time. Also, when he talk with family talk about football or work.

= 1.32: = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Nicola: Hi. Er, how much is it to the city center? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Tony: Er, that depends on the traffic. It’s usually about thirty, thirty-five dollars. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍N – Ok. can I put my case in the back? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – I’ll do that for you. So, where are we headed? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍N – Erm, can you take me to the park Inn? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – The park Inn on Broadway, right? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍N – Um, yes, that’s the one. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – All right.. So, is this your first time in Canada? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍N – Well, no. I came here with my parents, like, fifteen years ago but I don’t remember much. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – right, so what brings you back here? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – Here we are. The park Inn. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍N – Thanks. Er, how much is it? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – Thirty-one fifty, please. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍N – Just make it thirty-five dollars. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T- Thanks very much .. And here’s your change, fifteen dollars. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍N – Ok. Thanks. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – Now, let’s get your case. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍2 <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Dan: Hello. The Royal Bank on Howe Street, please. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Ton: Ok. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – Ok, that’ll be eight dollars and fifty cents. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍D – Actually, could you wait here for five minutes? I just have to get some papers. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – Well, ok, but can you pay me first? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍D – Of course .. here’s ten. I’ll be back in five minutes. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – Ok <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍D – Thanks for waiting. Ok, I’d like to go to the airport, please. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – Ok. Which terminal? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍D – Domestic, please. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – All right, the domestic terminal .. So you’re going somewhere on business, right? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍D – Yeah, I’ve got some meetings in Calgary. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – So do you work for the bank? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – Ok, that’s thirty-five dollars and 75 cents <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍D – And can I have a receipt, please? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T -Sure .. here you are. Have a safe trip now. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍D – Thanks, bye. = summary : = = 1.32: = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">1-Nicola travel to Canada. He stop taxi to go to park Inn because he visited that park when he baby with his parents. Also, he likes Canada. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">2-Dan works in the Royal Bank .Also, he travel to the Calgary because he has a meet in Calgary. = 1.35: = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍The Ten-Dollar Bill <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍One sunny morning a man was walking through the city on his way to work. He was wearing a smart suit and tie and talking on his phone. Suddenly, the sun went in and it started raining heavily. The man saw a taxi and started running towards it. As he was running, a ten-dollar bill fell from his pocket onto the ground, but he didn’t notice. He got into the cab, shut the door, and the cab drove away. = Summary : = = 1.35: = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">The man is walking to work. Then the sky raining. After that, he saw a taxi but taxi want 10 dollars bill. Then the man shut the door. 1.37: <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍1-Astrid: When I was learning French, once I knew a few basic words, I liked reading children’s books. I found it very useful, because the sentences are very simple. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍2-Tom: When I was learning German, I used to change the language on my computer games to my parents that I was learning, instead of playing. But it really did help me learn. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍3-Masha: When I learn a foreign language I like watching DVDs in that language, er ,with subtitles on so I can, er, pause and look in a dictionary what the word means and see how it’s spelt. And also when I was in Germany learning Germany I changed the menu of my mobile phone into German, so that helped. = summary: = = 1.37 : = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">1-Astrid learn French. She know a few words because she like read children’s book. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">2-Tom learn German. He change language on computer. Also, he plays game in German language. Then he learn German. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">3-Masha learn a foreign language. Also, she is watching DVDs for learn this language. Also, she travel to Germany and learn German.

= 1.38: = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Valerie: Good morning, can you take me to the Holiday Inn, places? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Tony: Sure. Which one? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍V – Er, the one on Broadway, please. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – So, what brings you to Vancouver? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍V – I have some old friends here. Actually, we were at university together. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – So it’s not your first time here? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍V – Oh, no, I visit every three or four months. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – Right. So you like it here? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍V – Yes. In fact, I’d really like to live here. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – Oh, yeah? Where do you live? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍V – In Montreal. Well, actually, I’ve got a small business there. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍T – Really? What do you do? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍V – I own a couple of restaurants. = summary : = = 1.38 : = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Tony go to Vancouver. He has some old friends here who at university. He live in Montreal and got a small business. = 1.36 : = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">-Osman: Well, er, I was travelling to the USA on business and, uh, I got a plane form Germany, from Frankfurt. Anyway I was just reading the airline magazine and relaxing, when suddenly some late passengers arrived. A few of them came into Business Class, where I was sitting. One of them was this really big guy with a huge beard and sunglasses. He was wearing a black biker jacket, black leather trousers and he had a lot of tattoos. He looked kind of scary, actually. Anyway, he sat down next to me and before I could pretend to fall asleep, he introduced himself and we had a good chat. He was nice guy. Interesting. His name was Bernd, I think, but it was a long time ago. Then, recently, I was in Germany again and, er, I turned on the television and there he was, on a news programmer. He’s a top manager for the Harley-Davidson clothing company in Germany, and he was speaking at some on big conference. And he was still wearing his biker clothes, so I recognized him immediately. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">-Annie: I went to Montpellier, er, one or two years ago. I was looking for a little restaurant to eat on my own. It was in February but in Montpellier it was really nice weather so you could eat outside. So I sat at table for two. At one point a man arrived and there was only one table for five available, so he asked me if he could sit at my table, erm, and we started having a chat. He was a really nice person. He was from Switzerland and he was studying, er, French, erm, in Montpellier, so I started teaching him a bit. We met several times when I was there and, erm, next to the sea, erm, so we, we had a day trip there and, and that’s it really. We become pen friends but of course I have my boyfriend at home so, erm, that’s it. = summary : = = 1.36 : = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">-Osman travel to USA, and he got a plane from Germany for study business. Also, there is one student sit next him. He is a nice guy and interest. After some years, Osman see this man a news programmer and he is a top manager. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">-Anna went to Montpellier before two years. she went to restaurant .She sat outside because the weather was nice. Then one came and sit with her because he do not found any table. She took with his. He was from Switzerland and was a nice man. = 2.3: = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Assistant: Hello, can I help you? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">THIAGO: yes, I’ll take these postcard, please. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A – Ok. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – And, er, do you have any maps? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A – I’m sorry, we don’t have any maps at the moment. You could try next door. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – Ok. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A – Anything else? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – No, that’s all, thanks. How much is that? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A – eight postcards. That comes to six pounds forty, please. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – can I pay by card? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A – I’m afraid not, no. There’s a cash machine just around - <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – No, it’s ok I’ve got some cash, I think. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A – Thank you. And that’s 60 pence change. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – Thanks <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A – There you are. Bye now. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – Goodbye. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">2 <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">WAITRESS: How was your meal? Everything Ok? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">THIAGO: it was very nice, thank you. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">w – Would you like to see the dessert menu? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – No, thanks. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">w – maybe some coffee? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – Er, no, that’s Ok. Could I have the bill? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">w – certainly. How would you like to pay? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – Do you take cards? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">w – Yes, of course. Jest one moment. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">w – can you type in your PIN and press ‘ENTER’, please. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – Er, right. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">w – And there’s your receipt. Thanks very much. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – Thanks. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">3 <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">ASSISTANT: Good morning. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">THIAGO: Hi. One student, please. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A – Can I see your student cared? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T- Sure. Here you are. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A – That’s fine. That’s two fifty, please. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – Ok. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A – Sorry, do you have anything smaller? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – I’m sorry, no, that all I’ve got. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A – That’s ok. That’s three, four, five, ten, thirty, fifty pounds. And here’s your ticket and a guide to the museum exhibits. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T – Thanks very much. = summary: = = 2.3 : = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">THIAGO asked the assistant for postcards. Then he took the postcards. He asked the assistant for map but he didn’t find. Then he paid for postcards and left. The waitress asked Thiago if the meal was ok he said it was nice. Then Thiago asked for bill and he paid by credit card. Thiago went to the museum he asked the assistant for student card. Then he paid for the card and he took the change. Then he got into the museum. = 2.6: = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Megan: When you go over to someone’s house for dinner in Canada, you should probably ask ahead of time if you can bring something with you. Just to be nice. Erm, and you should probably show up with a gift. Maybe you can bring a bottle of wine, or maybe some flowers, something like that. The other thing to remember is that you have to take your shoes off when you get to the house. Don’t wear your shoes inside. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Yukio: Ok, when you go to a Japanese hot spring, there are a few rules. Women go to the women’s area and men to the men’s area. First, you go into the washing room. Here you was yourself with a towel and lots of soap. So you are really clean. After that, you can get into the hot spring, the water’s quite hot, so you shouldn’t stay in too long. You can get out and rest for a while and then go back in. What else? Well, you can’t make a lot of noise. The spring should be a quiet place where people can just relax. = summary : = = 2.6 : =

<span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">-When you visit someone’s house for dinner in Canada .You should ask him. Also, you must give with you gift. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">- When you go to Japanese hot spring. Woman go to the women’s area. First, she go to the washing room , and wash off all the soap. Then she sit in the water hot. = 2.13: = ‍<span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Jeevan: The summer months in India can actually be quite dangerous; it’s so hot before the rains come. The most important thing is to drink a lot, cover up when you go outside, to cover your head, you’ll see Indian men and women wearing long clothes which cover everything, including their arms and legs. Only tourists wear shorts and T-shirts in the hot sun. on summer afternoons is Kolkata, where l live, the streets are empty because it’s too hot to go out, so most people are either at work or at home, asleep. A lot of people use air conditioning but it’s expensive. Not everyone can afford it. Cold drinks like mango panna are really popular. This is a drink made from unripe mangoes; it really helps to cool your body. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Vasily: I live in Moscow, in Russia. Our winters last from, er, about November to March and we get Quite a lot of snow. In January and February’ it’s usually minus five to minus ten degrees Celsius but it can get a lot colder, even down to minus thirty. Ok, maybe it isn’t as cold as Siberia, but it’s cold enough you have to wear lots of big, heavy clothes and boots and, er, everything takes longer .. putting clothes on to go out, taking them off when you get inside. And you have to be more careful on the rods too because they can be icy. Everyone has to carry an emergency kit in the car, so if the car stops you’ll be Ok. These days a lot of young people prefer to escape the winter and go to much hotter countries like Egypt and Turkey; but most people I know spend half the winter at home watching TV. Me? I like got out of the city and go skiing. But I think we all look forward to the New Year celebrations, which are really fun and help us to get through our winters. = summary: = = 2.13: = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">-In the summer months, India is very hot. People can not go out because the sun is hot. Also, when they go out they wear a long clothes , and drink cold mango panna. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">-Vasily lives in Moscow. In January and February, the weather is very cold. People wear heavy clothes and boots. Also, some people travel to anther countries and some sit in the home.

= 2.15: = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Interviewer: Excuse me, do you have a few minutes? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍Sally: Well.. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – We’re opening a new fitness Centre and we’d like to find out what local people really need. Could I ask you some questions? We’d really value your opinion. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍s – Er, yes, Ok. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Thank you. It’ll only take a few minutes. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍s – No problem. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Right. So, erm, do you use a fitness Centre at the moment? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍s – Er, yes sometimes. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Where is that, if you don’t mind me asking? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍s – That’s Ok, I go to the Meanwood Fitness Center in Kent Town. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Right, and what do you think of it? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍s – Well, to be honest, it’s not that good. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Yes? Why is that? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍s – Well, the pool’s Ok, but it could be bigger. And there should be time for adults only. I’d prefer women- only classes as well. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Ok, I’ll make a note of that. Ah, what about the facilities? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍s – Well, the facilities could definitely be better too. I don’t mind the changing rooms but I’d much rather have private showers. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I - private showers. Right. Now, we’re planning to have a sauna. Are you interested in using a sauna? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍s – Er, well, maybe. But I think I’d rather have a nice pool than a sauna. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Ok. Erm, how often do you go to the fitness Centre? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍s – well, I try to go once a week. But I’d like to go more often. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – uh-huh. And how long do you usually spend there? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍s – Erm, about an hour and a half, I suppose. I usually swim for a bit. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍I – Ok. And which machines do you prefer using in the gym? <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">‍s – Well, I generally use the running and rowing machines. = Summary : = = 2.15 : = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">It’s an interview with local person about a new fitness center that he usually go to it. He asked for special time for adults and classes for women only also he asked for private showers. Usually he go once a week, and spend nearly an hour and a half. He goes to swim and use the running and rowing machines in the gym.







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Globalization : = = Defining Globalization = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Globalization is the process that makes economies and societies from all around the world become more and more connected. This means that people, ideas, technology, money, services, and many other things are moving between countries and changing the way people think and act. = Good or Bad? = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Not everyone thinks the same way about globalization. Some people think it is good, some people think it is bad. Some believe that globalization helps rich people get richer and makes poor people poorer. These people say that globalization helps big companies like Coca-Cola and McDonald's destroy local businesses. The people who think globalization is a good thing argue that globalization helps poorer people to become richer. They also think that it doesn't damage local cultures. These people also believe globalization helps prevent conflicts like wars. This is because countries that have economic connections will try hard to maintain good relationships with each other so their economies aren't damaged. = Effects = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Despite whether you think globalization is good or bad, it effects the world in two important areas: jobs and culture. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Globalization has had a very strong effect on employment and jobs throughout the world. For some workers, such as engineers, lawyers, and bankers, globalization has been a good development. These workers are able to successfully compete globally and have seen an increase in their salaries. But for those who work in factories or in the service industry (at hotels, shops and restaurants), it has not been good. These types of jobs have been exposed to increasing competition from workers from poorer countries. A worker from a poorer country will do the same job for less money. This decreases the salaries for that job, so people get paid less to do it. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Cultures have also been effected by globalization. Foods such as Japanese noodles, Indian curry and French cheeses have spread around the world. We can also see an increase in the use of Chinese characters in tattoos. Some people get these tattoos without actually knowing what the characters mean. Another area effected by globalization is the film industry. Most people have seen American movies. But due to globalization, Korean, Indian and Japanese movies have become more popular worldwide. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">No one knows the future of globalization. Most experts agree that it will continue to grow and have an increasingly larger impact on people's lives in the future. =<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Summary : = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Globalization is method that makes people and economies develop more and more around the world. This means that all kind of technology and people are changing to become better. Some people are agreeing and other people are disagreeing. People think that globalization makes rich people become richer and poor people become poorer. They said it doesn’t destroy local culture. In addition, they believe that globalization avoid the war between countries. Because of the economies between these countries.Globalization has two effects are jobs and cultures. Job impact around the world. Some of worker is benefit like engineers, lawyer and bankers. They benefit a lot of money. On the other hand, people who work in factories or in the service industry. They do not benefit anything. They get a few salary. Also, globalization effect in culture. Japanese noodles, Indian curry and French cheeses spread in all the world. Also, American movies, Korean movies and Indian movies are spread also , so, the culture will affect.

= Green Tea = <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A There are over 2,000 different kinds of tea in the world. This huge number of teas can be divided into five categories: green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea and herbal tea. All these types of tea come from the same plant, camellia sinensis. Different teas are made by doing different things to the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant.

<span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">B A variety of tea that has recently grown in popularity worldwide is green tea. There are several reasons why green tea has become popular. It has less caffeine that black tea and has a nicer flavor. But the most likely reason green tea has increased in popularity is the fact that many people think that drinking green tea is good for your health. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">C Green tea was first drunk in China more than 4,000 years ago and it still enjoys popularity there today. There are many different kinds of green tea in China. Each province, or area, of China produces different kinds of teas. The most famous Chinese tea, called Longjing tea, comes from Zhejiang Province. Fujian Province is also famous for growing tea. This area of China has a very good climate for growing tea and there are many famous kinds of tea that come from there. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">D China isn't the only country to have tea drinking traditions. Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and many other Asian countries produce and drink green tea and have done so for thousands of years. Japan has an especially rich green tea culture. Like China, there are different areas of Japan that are famous for different kinds of tea. Some people think the best Japanese green tea comes from the Yame region.

<span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">E People have felt for a long time that green tea has positive effects on our health. Recently, many studies have been done to try to prove these claims. These studies have shown that green tea can reduce heart disease, some kinds of cancer and improve brain functioning. But these studies have only been done on animals. There have also been many studies on green tea's effects of humans. Scientists have studied green tea's effect on weight loss, cancer, heart disease, Parkinson's disease and glaucoma. The results of these studies have shown that green tea might help in treating or preventing these diseases. More research needs to be done to prove completely that green tea can or can't help in treating these diseases.

<span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">F Whether you believe that it can cure all your ills or not, green tea is very popular now and will most likely continue to be popular in the future.

=<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Summary : = <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A. There are five kinds of green tea such as, green tea, black tea, and herbal tea. All these types of tea come from same plant, which is camellia sinensis. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">B. Green tea is the most used in other teas. They think that green tea has many Benefits such as, less caffeine and good for health. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">C. There are many kinds of green tea in China. The most famous green tea called Longjing. The climate in china is good to grow many different types of green tea. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">D. China is not only the country that has green tea. In addition, there are many countries have green tea such as, Japan, Korea, and many other Asian countries. The best green tea in Japan is from Yame region. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">E. People thought that green tea has positive result on their health. They do many studies to prove that green tea can reduce heart disease, and different kinds of cancers. Also, it treats some kind of disease and has effect on weight loss. <span style="color: #0081ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">F. Green tea is popular now and it will become more popular in the future. = =

= = = = = The causes and effects of fast food =

<span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Nowadays, with the development of the world , people are becoming very busy , so they do not have time to cook their food. Furthermore, they choose to eat fast food restaurants In this essay , I will discuss the causes and effects of fast food. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">There are many causes of fast food. The first cause is the spread of fast food restaurants. For example, the most popular fast food restaurants spread all over the world such as , Mc Donald’s , pizza Hut and KFC ( Reading ) Moreover , people can find these restaurants in almost every large city global (Reading ). The second reason is people have become very busy. To illustrate, people are very busy , and they do not have time to prepare their meal , so they choose fast food restaurants so that they can return to their work ( Reading ). The cheapest food is the last cause. For instance, people choose fast food restaurant because they are cheaper than other types of restaurants ( Reading ). <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">On the other hand, there are many effects of fast food .Firstly , obesity is produced by eating fast food. For example, eating fast food leads to obesity because it contains a lot of fats , cholesterol and salt ( Reading ). The second consequence is losing our traditional cuisine. To illustrate, people left traditional foods such as , machboos or baba ganush to different types of fast food (Reading ). The third result is daily habits. For instance ,in the past, people were sitting together to share the meal , but nowadays each one eats their meal a lone at different times , which is bad for relation between families. <span style="color: #ed0ca9; font-family: Georgia,serif;">In conclusion, I discussed the causes and effects of fast food. The three causes are spreading fast food restaurants, people become very busy and cheaper food. The three effects are obesity, lose our traditional cuisine and daily habits. In my opinion, I think people should care about the traditional foods with their family and try to decrease eat fast food to avoid obesity.