New Technologies: for and against

What do you think about new technologies (the Internet, the computer, the mobile phone, etc.)? What are their advantages and disadvantages? Have they really improved communication?

Technology

What three items would you put into a time capsule to be remembered as the most important inventions of our time? Write what they are used for and why you think they are important. Don't forget to use linking words, a variety of adjectives and Conditionals :)

The following words might be useful for you:

device - устройство

gadget – a small device

tool – средство

convenient – удобный в использовании

handy = convenient

suitable – подходящий

essential – важнейший, необходимый

You can use the ideas from the following sites:

http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1WT4gAOepg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clYdBiG-jEo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k41D1O8wJHI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0vz2iUuajo

Pink Floyd "Wish you were here"

Enjoy the music and the lyrics of Pink Floyd's song 
"Wish you were here"

So, so you think you can tell 

Heaven from Hell, 

Blue skies from pain. 

Can you tell a green field 

From a cold steel rail? 

A smile from a veil? 

Do you think you can tell? 

And did they get you to trade 

Your heros for ghosts? 

Hot ashes for trees? 

Hot air for a cool breeze? 

Cold comfort for change? 

And did you exchange 

A walk on part in the war 

For a lead role in a cage? 

How I wish, how I wish you were here. 

We're just two lost souls 

Swimming in a fish bowl, 

Year after year, 

Running over the same old ground. 

What have we found? 

The same old fears. 

Wish you were here.

ART CONTEST IN THE USA

Welcome to take part in the International Art Contest in the USA (age 5-16)!

Theme “The International Day of Peace”

On the 21st of September the world celebrates the International Day of Peace. 

What does Peace Day mean to you? What can you do to make Peace Day happen every day?

Who in your community works toward Peace? What do you see when you imagine a world in Peace?

Think about these questions and create artwork which symbolizes the meaning of Peace Day for you.  

Your artwork MUST include the message, "May Peace Prevail On Earth".

Size: 12.7 cm x 17.7 cm (Horizontal or Vertical design)

You can see the winners' essays at: http://wppspeacepals.org/category/2012-winners-and-finalist/

Good luck!

ESSAY CONTEST IN JAPAN

Dear friends,

Welcome to take part in the annual essay contest in Japan. This year the theme is:

"THE POWER OF CULTURE TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE"

Every part of the world has its own culture. Culture includes the arts, traditions and customs of a country or region, as well as the wisdom, values, lifestyles and trends of the people living there. In order to build a peaceful world, we need to acknowledge and respect each other's cultures. What aspects of the culture in your country or region do you take pride in? How can youth make the most of them to create a better future?

Essays must be 700 words or less.


You can read the winners' essays at: http://www.goipeace.or.jp/english/activities/programs/2012/index.html

Good luck!