1. In my opinion these kind of intergenerational activities are useful, but in Lithuania they won't have a chance to succeed. It is because our society doesn't think that people need development, or at least not now. Of course, it would be a benefit for both the old and young ones.
2. Personally I don't think that the old and young ones will never agree. This story is an example that it is possible to rub along. Maybe both sides have different attitudes towards something, but it doesn't mean they can not communicate.
3. The best way to interact is to find common hobby. After all, in extremis, there has to be at least two people who both like same things. And if not, then I think there should be for example an evening for the presentation of favorite hobbies. Then perhaps in such a case someone would get interested and make firends.
2011 m. gruodžio 12 d., pirmadienis
2011-12-08
Recipe
The main thing that should be between man and woman is love. Love is the most beautiful feeling which unites two people. The second ingredient of successful relationship is trust in each other. Without trust and understanding there can be no talk about the harmony. If lie takes the first place in couple's life, then the couple has to find out everything that concers both,, and if the compromise is not found out, then they probably have to separate... Moreover, if you want successful relationships between you and your boyfriend or girlfriend, you must try to do your best, and not wait until your lover does everything for you.
The main thing that should be between man and woman is love. Love is the most beautiful feeling which unites two people. The second ingredient of successful relationship is trust in each other. Without trust and understanding there can be no talk about the harmony. If lie takes the first place in couple's life, then the couple has to find out everything that concers both,, and if the compromise is not found out, then they probably have to separate... Moreover, if you want successful relationships between you and your boyfriend or girlfriend, you must try to do your best, and not wait until your lover does everything for you.
2011-12-08
What about mixed marriages?
Mixed marriages are possible nowadays and that's a fact. There are thousands of mixed marriages all over the world. For example in Lithuania in earlier times mixed marriages were not treated positively, but now people attitude changed a lot.
Speaking about mixed marriages, my opinion is very pessimistic. Firstly, I know many cases when young woman marries to foreigner, blindly trusting her lover she goes to his homeland, thinks that they both will create a wonderful family and live happily ever after. Unfortunately, all man's promises about love, wealth and good life soon end. All the situation turns in a nightmare. Moreover, it becomes even worse when they start a family, and husband brings the child to another country so his wife could not raise their child together.
Secondly, I don't really think that for example muslim who tells love words for a Lithuanian girl is actually in love with her. For me it is very funny when a 20-year -old girl trusts an unknown man's love and wants to marry him as soon as possible, arguing that it is true love. It is quite silly to believe everything what is said to you.
Thirdly, first thing that should be done is knowing each other better. If you know your boyfriends or girlfriends bad habits, behaviour, it becomes easier to to understand what kind of person he is. Then you can decide if you want to be with him/ her or not.
All in all I, can say that mixed marriage is not something bad, but personally I don't like it. I can't be sure that in my life I will never meet a foreigner who would propose me, but currently, I will try to be more careful in every situation.
Mixed marriages are possible nowadays and that's a fact. There are thousands of mixed marriages all over the world. For example in Lithuania in earlier times mixed marriages were not treated positively, but now people attitude changed a lot.
Speaking about mixed marriages, my opinion is very pessimistic. Firstly, I know many cases when young woman marries to foreigner, blindly trusting her lover she goes to his homeland, thinks that they both will create a wonderful family and live happily ever after. Unfortunately, all man's promises about love, wealth and good life soon end. All the situation turns in a nightmare. Moreover, it becomes even worse when they start a family, and husband brings the child to another country so his wife could not raise their child together.
Secondly, I don't really think that for example muslim who tells love words for a Lithuanian girl is actually in love with her. For me it is very funny when a 20-year -old girl trusts an unknown man's love and wants to marry him as soon as possible, arguing that it is true love. It is quite silly to believe everything what is said to you.
Thirdly, first thing that should be done is knowing each other better. If you know your boyfriends or girlfriends bad habits, behaviour, it becomes easier to to understand what kind of person he is. Then you can decide if you want to be with him/ her or not.
All in all I, can say that mixed marriage is not something bad, but personally I don't like it. I can't be sure that in my life I will never meet a foreigner who would propose me, but currently, I will try to be more careful in every situation.
2011 m. gruodžio 4 d., sekmadienis
2011-12-04
Relations in literature
When I was preparing to talk on this topic, I decided to talk about true, friendly relationships between Jane Eyre ad Helen Burns in Charlotte Bronte's book "Jane Eyre". My sister read it in lithuanian and then she adviced me to read it too. I do not want to cheat and improve my written speach, so I will write an original.
As some of you already know, Charlotte Bronte was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Bronte sisters who survived till adulthood. Her works were: Vilette, The professor, Legend of Angria, Jane Eyre. The most notable work was Jane Eyre, which was written in 1847 under the name of Currer Bell. The importance of friendship is concidered as a signifficant element throughout this novel.
The novel starts with young orphan girl Jane Eyre who lives with her aunt Mrs. Reed, aunt's children Eliza, John and Georgiana Reed in Gateshead Hall. Both Jane's parents are dead. Mr's Reed is a rich woman and her children are very spoilt and rude. Reed's family doesn't like Jane very much because they do not want to take care of an orphan. Moreover, Jane is always criticised for her behaviour.l Once she was punished and then locked in a Red Room . It was room where 9 years ago died Mr. Reed - Jane's uncle. After such a bad experience, it is deciced that Jane should be sent to a school for girls in Lowood.
Lowood seems to be like a salvation but unfortunately, some of the girls can not avoid punishments. One of them is Helen Burns. Helen is a girl, several years older than Jane. Constantly criticised by the nasty teacher Miss Scatcherd, Helen never seems to take offense as teh way she is treated, and even tries to see things from Miss Scatcherd's perspective. She is extremely intelligent, calm and carring, but the most important aspect is her religious faith. When Jane met her, she realized that Helen was a kind - hearted and decided therefore that she was her first and best friend.
In contrast to Helen's personality, Jane has totally opposite approach to life. She is a short tempered and will always say what she thinks despite the circumstances. She is sincere and does not afraid to articulate her point of view however it may be. Jane is confused by Helen's patient, loving responce to mistreatment.No I waant to prove it and I will quote Jane's and Helen's dialogue.
"But I feel this, Helen: I must dislike those who, whatever I do to please them, persist in disliking me, I must resist those who punish me unjustly. It is as natural as that I should love those who show me affection, or submit to punishment when I feel it is deserved...".
Helen: Read the New Testament, and observe what Christ says, and how he acts; make his word your rule, and this conduct cour example.
We can obviously see that we have two different attitudes towards injustice. One is uncontrollable, seeking for justice and other is calm, ignoring everything what is said to her.
For Jane, Helen is not only a friend. Helen wants to learn Jane forgive her enemies and live without anger. We can even call her an angel send to the Earth, to help to endure all the difficulties that Jane has. It's a pity, that such a great friend like Helen, Jane had not very long - soon Helen died and was tahen to tha Heaven. Values and beliefs leave a lasting impression on Jane, who remembers her friend's example the rest of her life.
In conclusion I can say this kind of friendship is really unusual (maybe because it is just a story). In spite of this, it was really interested in reading "Jane Eyre". In my opinion it is a book, which lets the reader to feel the same like the characters of this story.
When I was preparing to talk on this topic, I decided to talk about true, friendly relationships between Jane Eyre ad Helen Burns in Charlotte Bronte's book "Jane Eyre". My sister read it in lithuanian and then she adviced me to read it too. I do not want to cheat and improve my written speach, so I will write an original.
As some of you already know, Charlotte Bronte was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Bronte sisters who survived till adulthood. Her works were: Vilette, The professor, Legend of Angria, Jane Eyre. The most notable work was Jane Eyre, which was written in 1847 under the name of Currer Bell. The importance of friendship is concidered as a signifficant element throughout this novel.
The novel starts with young orphan girl Jane Eyre who lives with her aunt Mrs. Reed, aunt's children Eliza, John and Georgiana Reed in Gateshead Hall. Both Jane's parents are dead. Mr's Reed is a rich woman and her children are very spoilt and rude. Reed's family doesn't like Jane very much because they do not want to take care of an orphan. Moreover, Jane is always criticised for her behaviour.l Once she was punished and then locked in a Red Room . It was room where 9 years ago died Mr. Reed - Jane's uncle. After such a bad experience, it is deciced that Jane should be sent to a school for girls in Lowood.
Lowood seems to be like a salvation but unfortunately, some of the girls can not avoid punishments. One of them is Helen Burns. Helen is a girl, several years older than Jane. Constantly criticised by the nasty teacher Miss Scatcherd, Helen never seems to take offense as teh way she is treated, and even tries to see things from Miss Scatcherd's perspective. She is extremely intelligent, calm and carring, but the most important aspect is her religious faith. When Jane met her, she realized that Helen was a kind - hearted and decided therefore that she was her first and best friend.
In contrast to Helen's personality, Jane has totally opposite approach to life. She is a short tempered and will always say what she thinks despite the circumstances. She is sincere and does not afraid to articulate her point of view however it may be. Jane is confused by Helen's patient, loving responce to mistreatment.No I waant to prove it and I will quote Jane's and Helen's dialogue.
"But I feel this, Helen: I must dislike those who, whatever I do to please them, persist in disliking me, I must resist those who punish me unjustly. It is as natural as that I should love those who show me affection, or submit to punishment when I feel it is deserved...".
Helen: Read the New Testament, and observe what Christ says, and how he acts; make his word your rule, and this conduct cour example.
We can obviously see that we have two different attitudes towards injustice. One is uncontrollable, seeking for justice and other is calm, ignoring everything what is said to her.
For Jane, Helen is not only a friend. Helen wants to learn Jane forgive her enemies and live without anger. We can even call her an angel send to the Earth, to help to endure all the difficulties that Jane has. It's a pity, that such a great friend like Helen, Jane had not very long - soon Helen died and was tahen to tha Heaven. Values and beliefs leave a lasting impression on Jane, who remembers her friend's example the rest of her life.
In conclusion I can say this kind of friendship is really unusual (maybe because it is just a story). In spite of this, it was really interested in reading "Jane Eyre". In my opinion it is a book, which lets the reader to feel the same like the characters of this story.
2011 m. lapkričio 28 d., pirmadienis
2011-11-28
My day at University
It is Monday again, so as always I feel very lazy. I could sleep until the evening but unfortunately I have to get up at 6 o'clock almost every morning because I have to go to University.Our first lecture was LTA, so we had to analyse the text we read at home. It wasn't very difficult, but also it wasn't so easy as I thought it will be :D The second lecture was grammar and we had a test. I think I won't say anything more about it... Furthermore, on DAK lecture we had a sort of discussion about dating, so everyone had an opportunity to say one's opinion about it. So today lectures weren't wery hard (well, except Grammar test).After that I was going home, so that's it from me :)
It is Monday again, so as always I feel very lazy. I could sleep until the evening but unfortunately I have to get up at 6 o'clock almost every morning because I have to go to University.Our first lecture was LTA, so we had to analyse the text we read at home. It wasn't very difficult, but also it wasn't so easy as I thought it will be :D The second lecture was grammar and we had a test. I think I won't say anything more about it... Furthermore, on DAK lecture we had a sort of discussion about dating, so everyone had an opportunity to say one's opinion about it. So today lectures weren't wery hard (well, except Grammar test).After that I was going home, so that's it from me :)
2011 m. lapkričio 24 d., ketvirtadienis
2011-11-24
What is friendship?
What is friendship? Friendship is a word used to describe lots of kinds of personal relationship. It is necessary in every human's life. There are many valuable things in life, but friendship can be the most important. Life is so short so we need someone to share our thoughts and feelings.
Personally I understand friendship as a relationship between two people who like each other, have same interests, hobbies, and who don't turn away when other needs help. It is said that if you had never been angry with your friend, then it is not your real friend. Loyalty and understanding must become primary subjects in every friendship. Without them, for whatever reason tiffed friends could never reconcile. We all do mistakes so we should feel another's shoes and try to forgive one another.
Secondly, friendship should be true not false. For this we need loyal friends which respect us. People should be able to count on their friends. Friends come and go but finding a best friend doesn't always come so easily. You can always say that you know lots of people, but is there at least one person who you can describe as a real friend?
Thirdly, I can be proud of a fact that I have a real friend. I was telling once about my best friend Kristina which understands, helps, accompanies,makes me laugh everytime we spend time together. In short words, I feel relieved that I am not alone in this world (excluding my family). Plus, when I started learning in University I met lots of kind people, so I think that I will be able to count on them too.
To sum up all, I can say that we all should cherish friendship and first of all our friends who are determined to do everything for us. We can always meet lots of people, bet we not always can count them as our friends. People sometimes are naive so the first believe is deceptive. Be careful, and never give up a true friendship.
What is friendship? Friendship is a word used to describe lots of kinds of personal relationship. It is necessary in every human's life. There are many valuable things in life, but friendship can be the most important. Life is so short so we need someone to share our thoughts and feelings.
Personally I understand friendship as a relationship between two people who like each other, have same interests, hobbies, and who don't turn away when other needs help. It is said that if you had never been angry with your friend, then it is not your real friend. Loyalty and understanding must become primary subjects in every friendship. Without them, for whatever reason tiffed friends could never reconcile. We all do mistakes so we should feel another's shoes and try to forgive one another.
Secondly, friendship should be true not false. For this we need loyal friends which respect us. People should be able to count on their friends. Friends come and go but finding a best friend doesn't always come so easily. You can always say that you know lots of people, but is there at least one person who you can describe as a real friend?
Thirdly, I can be proud of a fact that I have a real friend. I was telling once about my best friend Kristina which understands, helps, accompanies,makes me laugh everytime we spend time together. In short words, I feel relieved that I am not alone in this world (excluding my family). Plus, when I started learning in University I met lots of kind people, so I think that I will be able to count on them too.
To sum up all, I can say that we all should cherish friendship and first of all our friends who are determined to do everything for us. We can always meet lots of people, bet we not always can count them as our friends. People sometimes are naive so the first believe is deceptive. Be careful, and never give up a true friendship.
2011 m. lapkričio 23 d., trečiadienis
2011-11-23
The strange feeling of love
Today's DAK lecture was really unusual, because we were talking about love. I liked this lesson,because it was very interesting to know what other students in our group think about love. We had a task in which we had to choose a quotation and explain how do we understand it. I have chosen a Oliver Wendell Holmes's quotation which says: Love is the master key that opens the gate of happiness. To explain the meaning of this quotation wasn't very hard, because I think we all know that when love reaches us, we start to think positively about everything and that makes us happier. Anyway, after writing we had to exchange our paragraphs and correct the mistakes. It wasn't easy but I managed somehow to correct those mistakes. Personally I think that today was one of the most interesting lectures of DAK :)
Today's DAK lecture was really unusual, because we were talking about love. I liked this lesson,because it was very interesting to know what other students in our group think about love. We had a task in which we had to choose a quotation and explain how do we understand it. I have chosen a Oliver Wendell Holmes's quotation which says: Love is the master key that opens the gate of happiness. To explain the meaning of this quotation wasn't very hard, because I think we all know that when love reaches us, we start to think positively about everything and that makes us happier. Anyway, after writing we had to exchange our paragraphs and correct the mistakes. It wasn't easy but I managed somehow to correct those mistakes. Personally I think that today was one of the most interesting lectures of DAK :)
2011 m. lapkričio 12 d., šeštadienis
2011- 11-12
How to write correctly English?
http://www.write-better-english.com/
In this article has been written how people can write better English. There are 4 steps of improving your writing skills:
1. Vocabulary improvement.
It means that if you want to write correctly English, you must read interesting books and communicate with people who can speak English fluently. Also you must use a vocabulary if you do not know the definition of some kind of word.
2. Spelling improvement.
It means that if you can spell correctly, then you can write correctly.
3.Improvement of your reading skills.
It means that sometimes you must read other people's writing because then you can see all the mistakes they have done and then improve your own writing.
4. Improvement of grammar.
It means that first of all you shoul know the meaning of parts of speech and learn basics of punctuation.
I agree with all these mentioned tips, because it is the best way to learn write better not only English but also other languages. It is impossible to achieve good results if people are lazy and do not want to learn anything. Of corse we can say that some of us are working all day and don't have time for such things but in my opinion at least few hours should be found.
Moreover, English grammar is difficult to learn, so if you have someone who can help you, then you should seek for help. But if you don't, then there is better way - language courses. It costs money, but it is really worth to try. Besides there will be an access to professional help which you won't get at home.
All in all I can say that it is difficult to learn write correctly English, but it is worth to do so because lots of people nowadays speak English, also there is greater opportunity to find a job in foreign countries.
http://www.write-better-english.com/
In this article has been written how people can write better English. There are 4 steps of improving your writing skills:
1. Vocabulary improvement.
It means that if you want to write correctly English, you must read interesting books and communicate with people who can speak English fluently. Also you must use a vocabulary if you do not know the definition of some kind of word.
2. Spelling improvement.
It means that if you can spell correctly, then you can write correctly.
3.Improvement of your reading skills.
It means that sometimes you must read other people's writing because then you can see all the mistakes they have done and then improve your own writing.
4. Improvement of grammar.
It means that first of all you shoul know the meaning of parts of speech and learn basics of punctuation.
I agree with all these mentioned tips, because it is the best way to learn write better not only English but also other languages. It is impossible to achieve good results if people are lazy and do not want to learn anything. Of corse we can say that some of us are working all day and don't have time for such things but in my opinion at least few hours should be found.
Moreover, English grammar is difficult to learn, so if you have someone who can help you, then you should seek for help. But if you don't, then there is better way - language courses. It costs money, but it is really worth to try. Besides there will be an access to professional help which you won't get at home.
All in all I can say that it is difficult to learn write correctly English, but it is worth to do so because lots of people nowadays speak English, also there is greater opportunity to find a job in foreign countries.
2011 m. lapkričio 11 d., penktadienis
2011-11-11
Today is Friday and I already feel tired. I admit that I didn't go to the University today, but I still feel exhausted. I' m tired because yesterday in the evening my sister, my cousin and I were watching a very interesting film and we didn't want to go to sleep.
I got up at 9 o'clock today. Of course, I could sleep much longer, but I heard when my cousin was preparing to go to work so I couldn't sleep after that. When I got up, I went for a bath, then I dressed up and had breakfast. After breakfast I turned on my computer and I spent my rest of the day in front of it. Then at 12 o'clock my sister came back and then I was no longer alone. In spite of this I had to go to the Vilnus. Now I am sitting in this class and writing about my boring day.
I got up at 9 o'clock today. Of course, I could sleep much longer, but I heard when my cousin was preparing to go to work so I couldn't sleep after that. When I got up, I went for a bath, then I dressed up and had breakfast. After breakfast I turned on my computer and I spent my rest of the day in front of it. Then at 12 o'clock my sister came back and then I was no longer alone. In spite of this I had to go to the Vilnus. Now I am sitting in this class and writing about my boring day.
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