The most significant event of 2019

2019 is coming to an end. Look back at the events happened in 2019. What event do you find the most significant? Why? Don't forget to react to other students' comments.

International Anti-Corruption day

Today is December 9, the International Anti-Corruption day. It has been observed annually, on  December 9, since the passage of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on 31 October 2003 to raise public awareness for anti-corruption.
What do you know about corruption?
Is this issure actual for Belarus?
How can we cope with it?

Share your opinion in comments.

International Day of Disabled Persons 

December 3 is the International Day of Disabled Persons.

     Among people living on Earth, there is a special category - people with disabilities. From birth, they suffer from physical or mental disabilities or have lost their ability to work due to injuries and illnesses. By 2019, their number has reached a billion. How can we help people with disabilities? Should we help them? Why a lot of people don't help them?

Music

Let's talk about music. What Kind of music do you like? Who is the most favorite singer for you? You can tell about their genres, biography, career. Please, leave comments and send clips (links)!

No smoking

No doubt smoking is an evil. What should be done to prevent teens from smoking? How can we help someone to give up this dangerous habit? What do you think about vaping? Is it as harmful as smoking?  

World Kindness Day

November 13 is the World Kindness Day. Do you think our world is getting kinder or more aggressive? Why? How do you feel when someone is unkind to you? What should we do to make the world kinder?  

Cracow Model United Nations

🌍8 unique committees

📅3 days of debates & discussions

🎉1 club night in one of Kraków's prime locations

🥂1 formal diplomatic banquet & gala

😎an unlimited amount of fun

That is Cracow Model United Nations in a nutshell! The conference takes place from April 3rd to April 5th and is one of the few University level Model United Nations conferences in Poland, in addition to a thriving High School level circuit. Started in 2014 by students of the Krakow University of Economics, KrakMUN welcomes both university and high school students and has grown to become one of the most respected and renowned conferences in this part of Europe, hosting nearly 850 domestic and international delegates in its past editions. 

https://www.facebook.com/krakmun/

https://mymun.com/muns/krakmun-2020

https://bestdelegate.com/what-is-model-united-nations/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muTUs3OcVJo

Life in 100 years' time

What will life be like in 100 years? Please share your opinion. Will life be better or worse? Justify your point of vew. Welcome to argue politely. Don't forget to comment on other students' ideas. 

Mother's Day

October 14th is Mother's Day in Belarus. What words of gratitude would you like to say to your mums? You can find beautiful quotes about mothers and share them in your comment. 

Peer pressure

What would you do in the situataions describes in Ex. 3 p. 43-47? Have you ever experienced peer presuure? What happened? Why is doing what your friends do so important for teens? Is it easy to stand up fro your opinion in a group? What can you do if you feel uncomfortable doing what your friends do? 

World Teacher's Day

On October 5th the world celebrates Teachers' Day. Write the words of gratitude to your teachers. Say how and why you value their work. What qualities do you think a modern teacher should have?   

Short Story Competition

Follow the link below and read the stories written by other students. Choose the best five. Be ready to vote on September 30th.

CONGRATULATIONS!

I prize
Alina Chelyadinskaya "Back to the 50s"

II prize
Yuri Shuba "Flight 571"
Polina Slizevich "The impossible is possible"

III prize
Tatiana Stempkovskaya "Wedding at Bath Abbey"
Maria Zarubina "Wedding anniversary"

 STORIES

International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world on 21 September. Established in 1981 by United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.

SIMPLE THINGS CAN BUILD PEACE ON 21 SEPTEMBER – PEACE DAY

Our lives are made up of day to day experiences and interactions, so every day we have the chance to make someone else’s life better. To build a more peaceful and sustainable world, we need to build peace in our everyday lives.

No matter how small, everyday acts of kindness can help make peace a reality; whether it is standing up for somebody in trouble, saying sorry, reconnecting with an old friend, or helping someone you see who’s in need of assistance. Of course, random acts of kindness should take place all year round, but we would like to invite you to join with others around the world to give this wonderful idea special focus on Peace Day 21 September.

Wherever you are, at home, school, or work, you can help improve the quality of the lives of the people around you, including your family, colleagues, teachers, classmates or friends. Sometimes the simplest things can have the most immediate and meaningful impact on the lives of everyone around you.

So on Peace Day 21 September…

What can you say to make peace with someone?

What can you do to make peace with someone?

Who will you make peace with?

What do you think people should do in order to live happily in peace?

Imagine (John Lennon)

Words of wisdom

Choose and comment on one of the quotes below. What does it mean? Please share your experience which could illustrate this quote. Don't forget to comment on other students' ideas.

1. "Words are loaded pistols"
2. "Do not fear when your enemies criticise you. Beware when they applaud."
3. "What you really value is what you miss, not what you have."

Motto

Please suggest a motto for our blog.