Living Abroad Living abroad may be a dream for some; if not a great part of people. However, there are some pros and cons for living abroad, in another country. On the one hand, there are some pros for living abroad, in another country, such as earning more money by getting better job opportunities in these countries. Also, living abroad, in another country, helps gain knowledge and experience because the person who lives in another country can see, meet, work and live with different peoples of different nationalities and experiences.  Also, the person can see and get acquainted with new civilisations and cultures. This really makes the person gain a lot of knowledge and experience. On the other hand, there are some cons for living abroad, in another country. One of these cons is homesickness, which means the person becomes away from home, family, children and friends. This actually worsens when there is an urgent situation or case that requires being in home country, such as ceremo

Read the text, then answer the questions below: Because there are so many pyramids, tombs and temples in Egypt, it is easy to believe that the Ancient Egyptians worked mostly in order to have a good life after death. They also believed that food was just as important to the dead as it was for the living. The dead man's family always used to fill the tomb with containers of food and drink. They believed that the soul of a dead person would feel hunger and thirst in the afterlife, just as a living person does in life. Food was provided in different ways. Sometimes real food was put into the tomb. When Tutankhamun’s tomb was opened, the remains of baskets of fruit, nuts, honey, garlic and bread were found. Sometimes the food was made from durable stone or wood, so that it might last forever. Another method of providing food for the dead man's soul was to paint the walls of the tomb with pictures of vegetables, fruits and animals. The legs of the animals were often tied so th

  Read the text, then answer the questions below: Psychologists have been coming up with lots of theories about motivation. They have been busy answering questions on what is, where it comes from and why some people suffer from a lack of it while others have far too much of   It. The most obvious place one needs to be motivated is the workplace. Most of percentage of successful people had lost a parent, been left by a parent or suffered other tragic loss before the age of eighteen. Cooper claimed that their reason for seeking success is not to achieve power over others, but to gain control over what is happening in their lives. Here are some tips to help boost your motivation. Firstly, eat well and exercise. A fat stomach is not going to make you very energetic. Secondly, it is useful to define your goals by writing them down. Thirdly, hang around positive people. If the people you spend your free time with are constantly complaining about life, maybe it's better you looked f

  Read the text, then choose the correct answer: Today, many people use natural ways to cure illnesses that don't cause side effects. ''Acupuncture'' and ''biofeedback'' are two popular methods. Doctors have been using ''acupuncture'' in China for over two thousand years. It involves pushing needles into the skin at special points around the body. Ancient Chinese philosophers believed that they were connected to different organs and could cure diseases. Today, acupuncture is used in many countries. Studies show that acupuncture works especially for headaches, backaches and smoking. Since 1950s, doctors in China have also been using acupuncture in major operations. Patients are awake and know what is happening in the operation, but they feel little or no pain. Scientists think that the needles make the body produce a chemical called ''endorphin'' that helps to reduce the feeling of pain. Another natural way to cu

  Read the text, then answer the choose the correct answer : Many things we use every day to go from place to place move on wheels. For example, the bus, the car, the motorbike and many others. One of the things that move on wheels is the bicycle. Bicycling is now an exciting sport and a means of transport. Using the bike to go to school or work is a clean way of moving around. Unlike other means of transport, the bicycle does not use petrol. This means the bike keeps the air clean. Another good thing about the bike is that it does not need a big space to park. This is why in some big cities in the world people can use ride only bicycles. Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D: 1.    The bicycle is a ''clean'' means of transport because it............. A.   has two wheels             B.   has no motor   C.   has engines         D.   has pedals 2.    In big cities bicycles are widely used because they................. A.   are less dangerous than c