My room

We live in a three-room apartment in one of the new residential areas of the town. Our flat has all modern conveniences: running hot and cold water, central heating, gas, telephone, electricity.  There is a lift in our house but as we live on the second floor you won't need it.

Parts of a plant

The roots of a plant serve several purposes. One is to anchor the plant into the soil. They also serve as probes for moisture and minerals. A third function is to absorb water and minerals and send it up to the plant. 

There are two main kinds of roots–the primary root and the secondary roots, which include hair roots. Within the plant, fats and proteins are made by chemical changes in the sugars and starches. 

🎥 Main Film genres

Detective films are movies where someone tries to solve a puzzle or a mystery, like who stole something or who hurt someone. The person who tries to solve the puzzle is called a detective, and they are usually very smart and brave. 

Skateboarding

The first skateboard was created by a California surfer back in the 1950s. He attached roller skate wheels to a piece of wood that resembled a small surfboard so that he could surf on land as well as on the ocean. 

Since then, skateboarding has become a sport, an art form, and a speedy mode of transportation. Today, many young people compete in skateboarding competitions, where they show off their skills and special tricks. 

Watching TV as a family

My brother Peter likes animation films. He always watches them. His favourite film is "Toy Story". I like detective films best. They are exciting because there's a lot of action. 

My cousin's plan for the weekend

It’s Friday afternoon, and my cousin is at work. It’s 8 o’clock, so he finishes in an hour.  When he finishes work, he’s going to go to the gym. He’s going to work out for about an hour. He likes working out because it makes him feel good.

My favorite things

Hello, I am Ross from Glasgow and I want to tell you about my two favorite things.  My car is my second favorite on my list of favorite things. I am a single father and I have 4 small children. 

Miguel's life

Miguel is 12 years old. He lives with his parents in a small city in California. The city is called Fresno. It’s about three hours from LA and about three hours from San Francisco.

Every day he wakes up early and goes to school. He starts school at 7:45. He hates getting up early, but he has to do it. His mother wakes him up every day at 6:15. 

Mozart

Mozart is one of the world's most famous composers. You have probably listened to many of the pieces written by Mozart without even knowing it. Mozart's music is so famous that it is used all over world. How did Mozart come to write such beautiful music? 

Elephants

Did you know that there are two different types of elephants? There is the African elephant and the Asian elephant. African elephants are the biggest land animals, and Asian elephants are the next biggest. Elephants are very social animals and live in groups. Female elephants head the groups. Only occasionally will a male elephant take charge of a group. 

Different countries eating habits

Brazil 

Whether at home or in a restaurant, Brazilians like eating with their friends and family.  They never eat lunch at the office, and they have dinner very late, at about 10 o'clock at night. 

Africa

There are 53 countries in Africa and about 900 million people. In the north, there are deserts and in the middle, where the equator is, it is tropical. In the south, there are big plains and a desert called the Kalahari.

Ice cream For Dogs

All dog owners know that feeding their pets regular ice cream can make them ill, because many dogs can't digest dairy products. Moreover, just like in humans, eating large amounts of sugar causes dogs to become hyper and unfocused, and can also result in dental cavities, diabetes, and obesity. Now, thanks to Mauricio Montoya, some lucky dogs in Mexico City are finally able to enjoy ice cream without their owners worrying about any harmful side effects.

Peter skiing

Peter went skiing last winter for the first time. He went up to the beginners' slope after breakfast on the first day. Fortunately, there were lots of other people his age who didn't know how to ski but he felt a bit nervous. Of course, on the first day, he fell over a few times but it was all good fun.

Our solar system

Our solar system was formed about 4.5 billion years ago! But what exactly is the solar system? It consists of our sun and eight main planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. There are also moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, rocks and dust. 

Sophie walks

My name is Sophie. I love to walk on the mountain.  During the week I wake up early and go for a small walk on the mountain.   I usually go with my father or my brother.  We like to get some fresh air before we start our day.  We live in the country far away from the city.  We think that our country life is wonderful because we are away from the noise and pollution of the city.  

The city

I live in an apartment. In my city, there is a post office where people mail letters. On Monday, I go to work. I work at the post office. Everyone shops for food at the grocery store. They also eat at the restaurant. The restaurant serves pizza and ice cream.

My friends and I go to the park. We like to play soccer at the park. On Fridays, we go to the cinema to see a movie. Children don't go to school on the weekend. Each day, people go to the hospital when they are sick. The doctors and nurses take care of them. The police keep everyone safe. I am happy to live in my city.

Jack cooking

Jack was hungry. He walked to the kitchen. He got out some eggs. He took out some oil. He placed a skillet on the stove. Next, he turned on the heat. He poured the oil into the skillet. He cracked the eggs into a bowl. He stirred the eggs.  Then, he poured them into the hot skillet. He waited while the eggs cooked. They cooked for two minutes. He heard them cooking. They popped in the oil. 

 

The secretary

My name is Molly. I am a secretary at MGP. I have a very busy day. I am responsible for many things. Every day I start my work at 8 o’clock. I have to prepare different documents, answer the letters and work with customers. I sometimes have to write contracts and prepare tenders. 

The blizzard

There was a blizzard while I was sleeping. That blizzard blew everything into my yard! There were blue blocks and black bags. There were blossoms and blankets. 

It all made a big mess! There must have been big blasts of wind because that blizzard blew everything into my yard!