Англ мова A) Amanda, 33
I had been working in sales for six years when I suffered an ankle injury that was to change my whole life. It didn’t heal and someone suggested acupuncture, a traditional Chinese treatment for pain. I was so impressed by the treatment that I found out about classes. I had reached a point in my life where things had to change. In many ways I had it all: a company car, foreign business trips, my own house, a secure job. But at 29, I felt increasingly dissatisfied and wanted to be more adventurous. So I persuaded my boss to let me work a four-day week and did classes on the remaining day. It took four difficult years to qualify, as I was studying 25 hours a week on top of my job. It’s been worth it though, and I get on well with the people I work for now. As for BMW, I don’t miss it at all!
B) Dani, 30
I trained as a doctor but I knew all along it wasn’t right for me. My parents had run their dairy farm for thirty years, and needed a long holiday, so we decided that I’d look after things for six months while they visited my brother in Australia. It gave me the career break I’d been looking for, except that I never went back. Mum and dad have emigrated, so now I’m in charge for good, which is fine by me. At the beginning, I was quite inexperienced, though it felt natural to be back on the farm and didn’t take me long to master everything. I’ve learned to be flexible – to fit in with the weather! Being in the open air is the best thing of all. I’ve just started selling my own cheese and by this time next year, I’ll have launched my own ice cream. C ) Sue, 34
I’d never seen myself as academic. Hairdressing seemed glamorous and I wanted a car, so I went to work in a salon as an apprentice. I wasn’t concerned about the poor pay – I had fun! Then, all of a sudden, my husband’s job moved to London. This forced me to reconsider my own life and I decided to take English and Law at night school there. I was spending 45 hours a week cutting hair and working for exams as well. I lost ten kilos in weight, but for all the stress of studying. I knew I was doing the right thing. After leaving college I went into market research. My confidence has always been low and it was three years before I felt I could cope effectively in the role. But it was worth the wait.
D) Rachel, 28
I worked for three investment banks in London, earning £60,000 a year in my last job. If I’d added up the hours I spent at my desk, it would have been huge – sometimes I was there until midnight. To begin with, I got a real buzz from the work, helped by the fact that everyone was willing to give me so much responsibility. But eventually, it got to me. At the time, the bank needed to reduce its staff and was offering a good leaving package, so I jumped at it. Now I’m working freelance, editing articles for financial magazines. I’ve set up the spare room as an office and I hope to pick up enough work. People who need certainly and structure would find my new life difficult, but a in all, I feel I’ve made the right decision.
E ) Eleanor, 25
I’d always loved skating and what I wanted above all was to be an ice dancer. Mum and dad spent a lot of time driving me to classes and I’m so grateful to them for that, not to mention the huge sums they’ve invested in my training. I started competing at 14 and turned professional at 16. I’ve done a lot of great shows, but I chose to hang up my skates long before most ice dancers do. For the last months, I’ve been working for a sportswear firm to gain experience in business and my dream is to set up a company before long, producing costumes for ice dancers.
Which woman:
1.chose to be made redundant?
2.reduced her working hours in order to study?
3.would like to start her own business?
4.travelled in her previous job?
5.felt grateful that her employers trusted her?
6.took a long time to get on top of the job?
7.had financial support from her parents?
8.spends a lot of time outdoors?
9.began her studies in a new location?
10.is satisfied with her new lack of routine?
Мы - то, что мы едим. Мы должны питаться правильно, не забывать есть фрукты и овощи, поддерживаться режиму, не забывать завтракать, обедать и ужинать, следует пить много воды, тогда наш организм будет очищаться и мы будем чувствовать себя хорошо. Наше тело будет здоровым и красивым. Если мы будем придерживаться этой норме, а так же заниматься спортом, то наш организм будет сильным. Но если мы будем есть много фастфуда и полуфабрикатов, то нам станет хуже, нам будет тяжело двигаться и работать. Надеюсь мы все будем питаться правильно и не забывать об этом.
We're what we're eating. We must eat right, do not forget to eat fruits and vegetables, maintain the regime, do not forget to have breakfast, lunch and dinner, you should drink a lot of water, then our body will be cleaned and we will feel good. Our body will be healthy and beautiful. If we adhere to this norm, as well as exercise, our body will be strong. But if we eat a lot of fast food and semi-finished products, it will become worse, it will be difficult for us to move and work. I hope we all eat right and don't forget it.
I make pizza dough by mixing together yeast, a bit of sugar and salt with warm water. I let the mixture sit for a few minutes before adding bread flour and olive oil to it. I first combine the mixture with a wooden spoon and once a dough starts to form I work the rest together with hands. I knead the dough for 10 minute until smooth and then place it into a warm place for an hour to proof. When the dough is risen, I take it out of the bowl and knead it again for a few minute and then leave it for a second proof for half an hour.
When the dough is ready to be used I place it onto a floured work surface and roll it out with a rolling pin. I place this pizza base onto a preheated pizza tray then spread some olive oil and tomato paste over the pizza base. I then sprinkle some Italian seasoning and granulated garlic over the base, place sliced tomatoes, sliced mozzarella and basil leaves on top and put it into a preheated grill for 15 minutes.
When the pizza comes out of the grill it smells and looks fantastic. Nothing can beat a family dinner with home-made pizza. Delicious home-made pizza makes everyone smile. I wish I could eat it every day!