Fibre We do not // can not digest cellulose. This is a carbohydrate used by plants to make their cell walls. It is also called roughage. If you do not eat foods materials which contain fibre you might end up with problems of the colon and rectum. The muscles of you digestive system mix food with the digestive juices and push food along the intestines by peristalsis; if there is no fibre in your diet these movements cannot work properly.
Balanced Diet You must have carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals salts
England has been more and more dependent on its industry since the 15th century. The United Kingdom was the first country in the world to become highly industrialized, and today fourteen people work in mining, manufacturing and building for every one in agriculture. It is the world`s third largest exporter of manufactured goods. It has a very wide range of industrial manufactures, and is one of the most important workshops of the world.
The United Kingdom belongs among the top industrial countries. It is economically connected wit
My favourite part of the year is summer vacation because I needn`t go to my work because I`m a teacher and the children aren`t at school. My family and I already start to plan our holidays in January or February because my husband has to inform his employer when he wants holiday. We like going to a foreign country. We like lying on the beach but also we like visiting new places and cities in the country where we spend our holidays.
We often plan what we will do. The knowledge that we will do only what we feel like doing is enough
England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain) together with Northern Ireland form the country officially known as “The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland” or simply the United Kingdom.
Great Britain is situated in the British Isles. The British Isles is the general name for the major island, Ireland, the Hebrides, the Orkneys, the Shetlands and many others. The only land border is led between Northern Ireland and the Irish republic because the United Kingdom is surrounded by sea. To the south of England, and be
From the outset of the Civil War, the Chesapeake Bay was recognized as one of the most important pieces of real estate in America. The Capitals of both warring entities lay astride her tributaries - Washington, D.C. on the Potomac River and Richmond beside the James River. The short distance between these centers of power - 60 miles over land and 250 via water - kept huge armies prowling around Northern Virginia and Maryland for the length of the War. Access to the Bay meant the ability to quickly transport troops from one point to another, to
I am living in a detached house in a small village, called Tomášov, near Bratislava for 16 years. We moved here when I was two months old.
Firstly I tell you something about its environment. There are fields full of sunflowers in summer and complete white land in winter and woods rich of trees and bushes. Daily life is silent. We have a big garden behind the house, in which is greenhouse. We have some trees in it, but they are quite young. We grow vegetables every year, so the land is exploited.
When those words were broadcast on the radio in 1938thousands of Americans ran from their homes. Roads were blocked by cars as people tried to escape from the Martians. In fact, it was only a play called THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. The play was based on a story that was written by H.G. Wells in 1898. In the story, Earth is attacked by spaceships that come from Mars. We now know that there are not any aliens on Mars. The Red Planet has been visited by several space probes, and photographs are taken by the Mars Orbital Surveyor every day. All the pict
Peter Jaroš Narodil sa 22. januára 1940 v podtatranskej obci Hybe. Základnú školu vychodil v rodisku, stredoškolské štúdium zavŕšil maturitou na Gymnáziu v Liptovskom Hrádku. Štúdium slovenčiny a ruštiny na Filozofickej fakulte UK v Bratislave ukončil roku 1962. Dva mesiace pracoval ako redaktor vydavateľstva Mladé letá, potom nastúpil na základnú vojenskú službu. Po návrate bol dva roky redaktorom týždenníka Kultúrny život, odtiaľ prešiel do literárnej redakcie Slovenského rozhlasu. Roku 1972 sa stal
HISTORY It began in the jungles on the islands of Polynesia. There, young native boys from a wooden tower to test their manhood. Liana vines of the correct length were tied to their ankles to stop their fall just above the ground. This tradition was brought to Europe. The first jump from a bridge took place in England in 1979. Since then it has spread all over the world. AND WHAT ABOUT BUNGEE JUMPING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC ? K.I.BUNGEE JUMP Club performed the first jump from a crane in Prague in 1993. This new sport h
Old Europe is a marvelous part of the world. And our motherland is situated in the very heart of it. We know a lot about European countries, as we travel we learn. You will learn without realizing it as you travel this summer. But remember a lot of European visitors will come to see our country, its historical towns and natural beauties. There are a lot of interesting spots which are worth visiting, a lot of original regional specialties which are worth enyoing.
CASTLES Castles are considered witnesses of history. Think of
What do nature and environment mean to us? But not only to humans but to every living creature on this planet? These two words represent our life and our being on the Earth. Nature and environment create surrounding around us. Everything what we can see and perceive is nature and its elements. Animals, plants and even a human are also ones of these elements. Environment is very essential for living beings, and for that reason we are obliged to protect it as much as possible. The problem is, that it is not always, and nowadays, less and less in
Young cuban man Carlos Martinez was 23 years old. He was very handsome, tall, and well-bred man. Carlos was from poor and unpretentious family. He used to work as a servant for very rich family in Cayo Largo del Sur. Brook's family was very mean and conceited. Carlos has always been humiliated by this family. Carlos´s salary was very bad. Because he was very wise, he could save some money. Thereafter, he was sending this little money to his parents. He had girlfriend and he wanted to marry her. Because he was always short of money, his bi
At first, something about me. My name is J. L. and I live in a small town, which is called Humenné and lies in Slovakia. I was born in this town. It was on 14th February 1989. I’m single. I still study at secondary grammar school in Humenné, but I hope, that I will leave it soon.
My appearance is very common. I have dark brown eyes, pale skin, full tempting lips and long straight blond hair (they are brown originally, but I dye them regularly). I wear a fringe, cause my forehead is quite high. My height is 172cm and I t
Children in the USA start school when they are six years old. They start in the first grade in an Elementary or Grade School where they stay for five years. When they are eleven, they go to Junior High School, and at the age of fourteen to Senior High School.
Students spend four years at Senior High School. Each year has a special name. The first year (9th grade) is the Freshman class. The 10th grade is the Sophomore class. The 11th graders are called Seniors. The school day usually runs from eight o´clock in the morning t
London, with its population about 8 000 000 inhabitants is the 9th largest city in the world. It is situated on the Thames and as the capital of Great Britain has a rich ancient history. In the 16th and 17th century its growth was so rapid that Elizabeth I and James 1 issued proclamation against any further extension of the town. Another important mileston in the history of London was the Great Fire which broke out in 1666 and destroyed London`s medieval sights. Over three qarters of the City were burnt down. The rebuildind of the City brought
Good morning ladies and gentleman. I have been asked by management of your agency to brief you the Capital city of the Slovak republic – the place, where you will spend next few days. The first at all, I would like to introduce myself. My name is xxx YYY and I work for Eizo travel agency, which is specialized for visitors from foreign country like you. I will talk approximately 20 minutes and if you will want to interrupt me, please don’t do it during my speech. If you have some question, it will be answered in special part of presen
Martin Rázus (1888-1937), writer, journalist and politician
Martin Rázus was a Lutheran pastor in Pribylina, Moravské Lieskové and Brezno, and a poet of personal and passionate response to social issues (From Quiet and Stormy Moments/Z tichých i búrnych chvíľ, On the Journey/Cestou, Encounter/Stretnutie). Author of novels treating of society and history (Worlds/Svety, Tavern King/Krčmársky kráľ), Rázus was at his best in his autobiographical works Maroško/Maroško and Maroško Studies/Maroško študuje, poetic evocat
Sports and tourism – A means of enhancing international friendship?
Sports are physical activities that people do for exercise to keep fit or because they enjoy them. Sport is a very important part of life and it becomes more and more popular. Doing sports keeps us healthy, relaxed, as well as maintains our figure and strengthens our patience and endurance. All doctors recommend exercising, as prevention and convalescence of various ailments.
The best way of cultivating the love of sports in people is to exercise w
The earth goes round the sun and the moon goes round the earth. What is the longest river in the world? Paris is the capital of France. But we use a/an to say what kind of thing something is A dog is an animal. Jill is a really nice person. The sun is a star.(= one of many stars)
The sky, the sea, the ground, the country, the environment
We looked up at all the stars in the sky. Would yo