воскресенье, 29 декабря 2013 г.

Problem, trouble, and issue

What's the difference between "problem", "trouble", and "issue"?

The words "problem", "trouble", and "issue" are very close in meaning. What's the difference bewtween them? The answer is quite complicated, actually! Let's look at the meaning of each word and some of the ways that they're used:  

Pick up a habit

  Year Of English   "Setting resolutions is great, but what’s even better is picking up habits."

In Western cultures, it’s customary to set New Year’s Resolutions. A New Year’s Resolution is a goal that you set for yourself to achieve during that year.
Setting resolutions is great, but what’s even better is picking up habits.

пятница, 27 декабря 2013 г.

понедельник, 23 декабря 2013 г.

воскресенье, 22 декабря 2013 г.

Snowing and Winter Weather

The snowplow will come out and start plowing the street during a snowstorm.
When it is very cold, we talk about Jack Frost and Old Man Winter. We say things like:
  • Jack Frost is outside. Old Man winter came for a visit.

суббота, 21 декабря 2013 г.

пятница, 20 декабря 2013 г.

The Festival of Christmas

IELTS Speaking Test PART 2 
Sample Question and Answer 
Question:
Describe a festival that is important in your country. You should say:
• When the festival occurs
• What you did during it
• What you like or dislike about it
• And explain why this festival is important
Answer:
I think the main festival in my country is Christmas, which is in late December.