<span>The ideal school is the dream of every student. I wish that the lessons start a bit later , because it is still dark in the morning especially in winter and I want to sleep all the time . Of course it would be great if we were allowed to choose subjects which we should learn. Well, I do not like Physics and Chemistry! But I love History and Literature and I am fond of English! Suppose that every day we would have only our favorite lessons. And, of course, we would like to choose our teachers. And not because of some of them are good and others are angry. Not in this case. I want to study from experienced, competent and those teachers who love their job and us such harmful and naughty, but we’re so bad. Ideal School is a school where there are classes you don’t want to miss, and when during the holidays you miss you classmates and teachers and you want to run there every morning!
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1. It was raining (т.к. to rain - дождить, идти дождю, никак не "it was rainy"), but now it is not.
The sun shines brightly, but the cold wind blows.
2. Oliver usually used to ride horseback when he lived in a village. He lives in a city now, but he often remembers about those times/days.
3. What will you be doing at 4 p.m.? - I don't know. I think i'll be swimming in a pool, or, maybe, playing basketball.
4. Mom comes/arrives tomorrow. - I know. I was cleaning the flat all day long yesterday.
5. Where did you buy this CD? - I don't remember, but i heared that they are sold everywhere.
6. Nikola never eats meat - she is a vegetarian.
7. If you come in time, we will be dining and you may join us.
8. Mary will be 16 tomorrow. She is going to have a party ( или There is going to be a party.). Will you come? (или are you coming?)
Yes, there is power in the spoken word. But, most of us aren’t AWARE of what we say, how we say it, and how it affects every aspect of our lives. Too often we get into bad habits and say whatever pops into our heads without thinking. Good communicators are aware of what they say, how they say it, and how well they listen. Talking is possibly the smallest piece of the communication puzzle. It’s important to choose words carefully and wisely, to listen to yourself, to be clear and concise, to be aware of what you say, and to show respect for the listener. Nonverbal messages are more powerful than the actual words we speak. We’ve all heard, “It’s not so much what is said, but how you say it.” Ask yourself if your body language matches the message you want to share. Pay attention to facial expression, hand gestures, and eye contact. Perhaps the most important aspect of healthy communication is listening. The Greek philosopher Epictetus says, “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” A good listener maintains eye contact, gives full attention to the speaker, is able to paraphrase what is heard, asks open ended questions, and shows encouraging body language. A common mistake is to begin formulating your answers before the speaker finishes talking. Being a good listener shows respect. To ensure you don’t fall into the rut of ineffective communication, pay attention to your words, body language and listening skills. Learn about Assertive communication, the benchmark for healthy relationships. Assertiveness means expressing your feelings, beliefs, and ideas without infringing on the rights of others. When we are assertive, we are honest, direct, and respectful. We talk about our feelings and state the facts instead of aggressively blaming others or acting as doormats for their aggressive behavior. <span>
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2. him. 3. it (?). 4. me. 5. you. 6. her (?). 7. us (?).