Christmas is coming and everybody starts talking about „Home alone”. It’s a story about a little boy named Kevin McCallister who was left home all alone on Christmas by mistake. TV stations have special projects on Christmas and everybody knows what will be on TV that special time. “Home alone” was the main hit year by year on “Polsat”. We have remembered it since our childhood. That film was always on TV on Christmas. It became something like a tradition, in the funny way. Not long ago there was information: this year there will be no “Home alone”. And it started. There were many jokes about that, many people said “it will be no Christmas without Kevin”. I want to present another film about Christmas time which is just as popular as “Home alone”.

It’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. It is a story based on the book by the famous Dr. Seuss. “It is about the magical land of Whoville. In Whoville, there lived the Who's, an almost mutated sort of munchkin like people.” All the Who's love Christmas. Just outside of their beloved Whoville lives the Grinch. “The Grinch is a nasty, creature that hates Christmas, a fictional, bitter, cave-dwelling, green, catlike creature with a heart "two sizes too small," who lives on snowy Mount Crumpit, a steep, 3,000-foot (910 m) high mountain just north of Whoville. His only companion is his faithful dog, Max. “From his perch high atop Mount Crumpit, the Grinch can hear the noisy Christmas festivities that take place in Whoville.”

“The Grinch is irritated at the thought of the nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas.”

He raids the village to steal all the Christmas things. Envious of the Whos' happiness, he makes plans to raid the town and, by means of burglary, to deprive them of their Christmas presents, holiday ham and decorations and thus prevent Christmas from coming. The village is sure to have a sad Christmas this year.” A small child, Cindy Lou Who, decides to try to befriend the Grinch in order to save these special days. Christmas comes just the same. Grinch realizes that Christmas is more than just gifts and presents. It becomes a special time for him too. “His heart grows three sizes larger”, he returns all the presents, and is warmly welcomed into the community of the Whos. Grinch has changed and a little girl and her faith in Christmas saves that day in

Whoville.

The film is directed by Ron Howard, produced by Howard and Brian Grazer. Jim Carrey makes of Grinch a great character. He is evil, but funny, lon

ely and

mean. Despite that, we love Grinch. It is the first Dr. Seuss story made into a feature film. “The film received mixed reviews from critics, but spent four weeks as the #1 film in the United States.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlYGOWQJBBA

1.How many times have you watched “Home alone”?

2.Do you have you’re favourite film about Christmas?

3.Have you seen “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”? What do you think about Jim Carrey as the Grinch?

Sources:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0170016/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060345/

http://www.filmweb.pl/film/Grinch+%C5%9Bwi%C4%85t+nie+b%C4%99dzie-2000-1429

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_the_Grinch_Stole_Christmas_(film)

http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FHow_the_Grinch_Stole_Christmas_(film)&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGbHyqA3XyCZ2OC1ZZTNLH0kasm1g

http://www.filmweb.pl/film/Grinch+%C5%9Awi%C4%85t+nie+b%C4%99dzie-1966-31890

http://www.filmcritic.com/reviews/2000/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas/

Extreme sports

Extreme sports are sports disciplines that require extraordinary skills, a lot of courage and ability to act in risky conditions, including those of risking life. Practicing these sports involve strong emotions, dealing with extreme external and psychological difficulties. In extreme sports competitions it is not the human that is the biggest rival, but the elements of earth, water and air. Later, in most of these disciplines, sports rivalry and breaking records are introduced. The most important in practicing these sports are individualism, willingness to overcome difficulties and to feel strong emotions. It is giving the best of yourself and having the chance to experience something extraordinary. Acquiring a new skill is often possible thanks to the so called “master”.

The development of disciplines includes the individual involvement of the sportsmen. We can see that in most cases, people try to acquire skills that are suitable for many disciplines. These disciplines are constantly evolving because of technological progress in the production of equipment and thanks to crossing the limits of human abilities.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKP_Eohol4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQITWbAaDx0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaAXkHrYL_M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1ZGEolr_nU

Do you know other sports that were not shown on the pictures or in the videos?

Does anyone of you practice extreme sports?

Do you think that the satisfaction is worth the risk undertaken while practicing these sports?

If you have any interesting links to the videos concerning extreme sports, feel welcomed to put them in the comment!

Source code :

http://www.menshealth.pl/wyzwania/Ujarzmic-latawiec-2989.html

http://www.bank-zdjec.com/foto5/19093_b.jpg

http://www.itreviews.co.uk/graphics/normal/games/g535.jpg

CUISINE FOOD AND DRINK IN ITALY

The Italy famous for great cuisine food and drink,I love it that I decided dedicated this part of my presentations for this theme.
Cuisine in Italy as a national cuisine known today has evolved through centuries. In Italy cuisine is connected with of social and political changes.The most popular thing which are made of Italian cuisine is: potatoes,tomatoes,bell pepper and maize.

Italian Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe : History of Spaghetti Bolognese

Italy's cuisine is the most popular cuisine in the world, and is mainly made up of traditional dishes, meals and deserts, such as spaghetti, pasta, focaccia, pizza,lasagna,risotto or polenta.Mozarrella, Basil olive oil, gralic and tomatoes are examples of ingredients which are used frequently in cuisine of Italy.

Italy famous for coffe and from many kinds of espresso, this kind of drink are very important in culture of Italy. Espresso is served in small cups and has a black appearance, and a sour, strong taste. The next famous coffee in Italy is cappuccino ,it is sweeter than espresso and less dark ,it is served with cream or foam on top with chocolate powder for examples.

Italy is also the most popular produces and exports of wine in the world which has the highest level of this drink. Italy currently is responsible for producing approximately one-fifth of world wine production in 2005.

The most traditional and famous wine is:

· BAROLO

This wine produced in the northern Italian region of Piedmont.

Barolo is one of the greatest wine of Italy.

· BARBARESCO

Like most red wines, Barbarescos become lighter, more brick in color. This wine is from the 1976 vintage.

· Brunello Di Montacino

Is a red Italian wine produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region.

Questions:

1) What kind of Italian food are You prefer the most?

2) Why Italy is famous for a great wine?

Movie or a book

Movie or a book

The biggest dilemma for people to

day is to either read a book or to watch a movie based on it.
Big movie producers advertise strongly just to get people to the movie theaters to their newest production. That is why they put out posters, billboards, flyers and brochures about those movies.
Book Editor’s are using the same techniques to get our attention. It seems like an endless competition.
Today’s revolution in technology all

ows us to watch movies in 3D, on huge screens (like IMAX theater) and in big cinema complexes.

I think, both books and movies are needed in our life and it is only up to us which one we prefer better.Nevertheless I think that books are very special and they create unique atmosphere while we read them. They were present in our live since ancient times. We loved reading them

by the fire in a warmth of our household, which we still enjoy doing. They introduce us to a magical world that the author is tiring to show us.
Book are also small and convenient compared to big TV's. You can take the with you everywhere you go and put them anywhere around the house.

same novel again but in a way that someone else sow it. Most of the time

it is very surprising for us, and new technology and special effects make it even more interesting and stunning. Sometimes a movie sounds better than a book itself.

Sadly nowadays people read less and less books than before, that is why we are so grateful for the movie producers that they try to bring alive magical world trapped in a book and expose it to us on a big screens.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Trailer Official HD

http://www.youtube.com

/watch?v=_EC2tmFVNNE

Lord Of TR: The Fellowship of the Ring - trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaOtUoQsyoI

The Godfather - Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf16Vc3iZjE

What do you think about movies based on books? What is your opinion?
Do you know any movies that are a great replicas of a book?
What do you think is better, reading a book or watching a movie based on it?

Source of picture:

http://merlin.pl/Harry-Potter-i-Insygnia-Smierci_Joanne-K-Rowling/browse/product/1,571320.html (rok 2010)

http://solarisnet.pl/oferta/wladca_pierscieni_powrot_krola/ (rok 2010)

http://www.audiobooksonline.com/1578155940.html (rok 2010)

Cultures of the world - part II - Italy

Italy is localized in south central Europe. It consists of a peninsula and several islands, encompassing 116,300 square miles (301,200 square kilometers). The most important of the islands is Sicily in the south and Sardinia in the northwest.

Italian Culture week

Across all of Italy, the “Settimana della Cultura” or “Week of Culture” will take place this year April 18-26. The 11th edit promote culture and art by offering free admission to all Italian state-owned properties and to especially organized guided visits and exhibits to these cultural treasures.

Italy also famous for FERRARI cars which made by Enzo Ferrari . Ferrari brand is one of the most sought after in the automobile industry, a definite entry in most people’s list of dream cars.

http://www.seeitalia.com/articles/galleria_ferrari.htm

Home of Ferrari in Northern Italy - Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld - BBC

Marnello is a heart of Ferrari

The city itself is situated among the farms and countryside south of Modena in the region of Emelia Romagna, which is famous for great meat sauces. After traveling through the farms of the area, entering the city of Maranello is traveling to another world. The city revolves around the company and factory. The local restaurants ,bistros and bars each display with proud pictures, memorabilia and flags of the car and it creator. Everywhere there is full of color red, yellow and black, which are the main color of FERRARI brand. Plants with red flowers lined the streets of the city, joining in the Ferrari celebration. Bright banners hanging across the main street remind you that you are in the Ferrari corral. The small town looks as if its local sports team was in the State championship.
At the 'official' Ferrari store, employees dress in the uniforms worn by the Ferrari pit crew. The shelves are filled with Ferrari paraphanalia from hats, shirts and posters to flags and bathrobes. Besides the cheerleader and fan material, there are also products like laptops and furniture made with old Ferrari parts.

The Italy famous for also great Architecture which is the main parts of Italians culture. In Italy there is many different architecture styles, like:

· Italian Gothic architecture

Which appear in Italy in 12th century.

The Cathedral of San Giorgio

· Italian Renaissance architecture

Beginning of this kind of architecture is 15^th century. Florence is heart of Italian renaissance.

The House of Borromeo's Renaissance house in the Isola Bella (Lago Maggiore).

The Palazzo Grimani in Venice.

Questions:

1) Do You think that that’s kind of events like Italian Culture week should be also in our country ?

2) Why Ferrari brands is one of the most popular brand of car in the world?

Culture of the world

In my presentation I would like to share with you my information about different cultures I know. When I have free time I try to find out some news about new cultures of another country.

M. Scott Peck , Famous American author said: “Share our similarities, celebrate our difference”, it means that some cultures have common or similar things like a language or religion, and this thing can be shared, but also every culture has something unique which should be celebrated.

The most important thing in creating a culture is: historical events which had a big influence on future, social customs and traditions which combine every country, also a language is very important in common culture.

Cultures it is also religion

Religion combines many countries in one common idea and beliefs. Religion is very important in making one culture. Religion can be explained as a set of beliefs and ideas which also can be common for one culture. Christianity is the biggest religion in the world, with about 2.1 billion followers worldwide. It is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived in the Holy Land 2,000 years ago.

One of the most important things in creating culture is a Language.

source: http://www.asdk12.org/depts/world_lang/advocacy/

The most popular language of the world is Chinese.

Since 2001 there is organized a festival of world cultures. The Festival of World Cultures is an annual international arts festival which celebrates cultural diversity.

dlr Festival of World Cultures from Festival of World Cultures on Vimeo.

http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/

The festival consists of kaleidoscopic programme of concerts & club nights, fairs & markets, performances, street events, workshops and so much more interesting things which show culture of the world.

At the end of this part I’d like to show you a trailer of the “East is East”. It’s very funny and interesting film which shows how parent choose a wife for their two sons.

Q:

1) What culture of the world You are most prefer and why.

2) Do You think that Chinse language can be the most popular language in the world in future , even most popular then English?

How to cheat speed cameras

Drivers are no longer afraid of the police with mobile speed cameras, but they are afraid of photo radars. There is no discussion with technology and the proof (your picture) arrives in the mail. How can you avoid what are usually the most expensive pictures in your life?

As for road safety cameras - there will be more and more of them, since observations are showing that photo radars significantly reduce the number of accidents. In places where they are set up, traffic accidents have decreased by 55-60%. A single camera can take up to several thousand images during a single day.

During the night the cameras use a flash, which has a dimmed colour - in this case it's red- so as not to blind drivers. Sometimes the cars are illuminated by infrared light, which is invisible to humans.

The camera takes pictures when triggered by a car driving at a speed usually a few km/h higher than the limit due to measurement errors (up to about 5%). The images are then sent to the owner of the car, who's adress is identified by the registration plate numbers, and there is no other car on the photo. If there are several cars, for example, on a two lane, it is difficult to prove who committed the offense.

The most effective method of avioding this kind of penalty is driving according to speed limits. If you use a radar detector, you face a penalty.

There are those who spray paint their registration plates which is not very effective and and it works only at night when the speed camera uses flash.

Another method is to use polarized overlays for registration plates - which make them unreadable, since the camera takes pictures at a certain angle.

 

A leaf or a plastic bag stuck to the register is another, cheaper, way of preventing the camera from taking a picture of your plates.

Of course, you can try driving without a front registration plate, but that will ceratinly expose you to a ticket in a very short time. There is also the option of CB radio through which drivers can communicate. You can use it to ask about photo radars ahead of you. And lastly, you can use GPS maps with speed cameras marked on them to check their locations.



Which way is the most effective in your opinion? Do you know a better way to cheat eye of the speed camera or do you think it is not a good idea to cheat? Welcome to the discussion!