Gift-giving

It is true that nowadays the meaning of gift-giving has dissapeared. But does it have to be  that way? Has gift-giving really lost its meaning? My experience on two different occasions tells me that there are both appropriate and inappropriate gifts.
     One of the best gifts I've ever received was 2 years ago. It was my piano. I have been playing since I was 8 years old, but I did not have my own one.  My parents brought it for me, for my birthday. It is true that when, I came into the house and first saw it in the living room, I was the happiest person in the world. I wanted it so much and suddenly it was mine.  One of my dreams, had come true, so I was so grateful to my parents for this wonderful present. I was playing the piano relentlessly for 3 hours. I was over the moon!
    But no all gifts are chosen with such care. I'll never forget the present, which my aunt gave me last year. It was a pen, completely useless to me. But it is the thought that counts. It was my name day and she came to see me. She told me that I would love her present and so I thought that it was something amzing. But unfortunately, the gift did not come up to me expectations. But as I always say: ''It is better to give than to receive.'' Last but not least, giving gifts gives you an emotional reward.
     To sum up, we can see that trere are both appropriate and inappropriate gifts. So next time you are hunting for a gift, try to find an appropriate one.

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Vocabulary calendar 3!!!

1. The incessant rain, made me sad and not want to go anywhere.
2.  The photographs he gave me were blurry.
3. He tried to get used to the accelarated courses.
4. My cousin is an only child and he hasn't got any siblings.
5. There is increased tax evasion nowadays , as people don't want to pay taxes any more.
6. The jagged pieces of glass were all over the floor.
7. The wobbly table fell down at the end.
8.  People who lead sedentary lives are not taking (do not take) exercise at all.
9. They had mutual respect for each other.
10. I couldn't hear him at all, as he was mumbling.
11.In the realm of life science, we can obsereve the different natural habitats.
12. This problem calls for an immediate solution.
13. Parents always transmit their knowledge to their children.
14. Don't take him apart. You are not better than him.
15. He is resentful of his sister, as she has stolen his new mobile phone.
16. Her cousin was a mediocre actor.
17. In the foreground of this photo, we can see Jim and in the background there is a mountain.
18. Since I have been to Paris, I have indelible memories which I will never forget.
19. His life intersected with Mary's so forcefully that they are getting married next month.
20. He bidded the time to tell his brother the truth.
21. I finally succumbed to the temptation of eating chocolate.
22. It is true that my mother is receptive to new ideas.
23. In their vacations,they stayed in a luxurious hotel.
24.Many countries decided to have a peace treaty.
25. He spoke on behalf of his family.
26.Elenalda was exceedingly brave, as she told him that she wanted to break up with him after 10 years of being together.
27. Our teacher picked me out to answer the question, as I was the best student in the class.
28.The suspesion bridge will be a  good idea if we want to link the two cities.
29. She hated younger women who were in their prime, as she was an elderly person.
30. Parents try to nurture their children's good manners.

Life in the future...

    There is no doubt that life it the second half of the 21st century will be much easier. In my view, the transformation will be particularly striking in education and in medicine. If I were asked to peer into my crystal ball, here's what I think I'd see.
     For starters, I would see a world where education will be alternative. In other words, I believe taht computers will exist as educational means, therefore e-classrooms and e-books will also be involved. This means that lessons will take place at home and so children will not have to commute. Furthermore, another theory is that robot teachers will replace today's teachers. As for me, this in not the ideal solution, as they do not have feelings, needs or interests and so they cannot understand their students. If this happened, learning would be automatized and it wouldnot be individualised. It is even conceivable taht school and its classrooms will remain, but computers will be and integral part of them.
    The other field where major transformations will occur is in medicine. To begin with, medicine without the use of drugs, which is called homeopathy, will be dominant on the future. What is more,online prescriptions can be used, by patients who cannot go to doctors. Some people also claim that robot doctors will be useful n the future. Also knowledge and food pills will help us. But as far as I am concerned, this has negative aspects, too. If everyone took knowledge pills, we would not study at all, as we would be all the same. So when thinking it meticulously, it is not the best idea, is it?
    Of course, nobody can say for syre what the future will bring, but at least in the areas education and medicine the future will certainly enatil new and better innovations.