ME AND MY WORLD
FORM 7 2017/2018
About the role of your family in your life
I think I am one of those children who have a nice family. We are a family of (four). I’ve got a mother, a father and a grandmother. Everybody loves me , takes care of me. I live in the atmosphere of love and friendship. My family is a place where I can be myself.
My family supports me. I learn how to behave in difficult situations, how to get on with other people, how to cope with difficulties. My parents encourage me when I have problems and give me some advice. They don’t push me too much and never punish me if I fail in something. That is why I try to do my best and I often succeed.
My parents have a lot of friends and they often come to see us. I can also invite my friends home and my parents welcome them. My mother works hard but she has time to take me and my friends to the cinema, park or to organize a party for us.
My parents always listen to my opinion and never insult me. They are ready to answer my questions and give me a hand in need. My parents are my best friends and my family is like a sea of calm and kindness.
What family traditions I like
People all over the world have their own traditions and customs. Family traditions create good feelings and special moments to remember. Family traditions give every member of the family a stronger sense of belonging. Family traditions offer a child a sense of security.
There are a lot of traditions in my family, for example, celebrating birthdays and holidays. They help to keep the family together and they make our life more interesting. My favourite holiday is New Year. I always get a lot of presents. Besides, I like the atmosphere of this holiday as there is a great air of expectation. Traditionally, on the 31st of December we decorate the New Year Tree with bright balls and toys. We are usually at home with our family or with our friends. At 12 o'clock we wish each other "Happy New Year!" We give presents to our friends and to all the family. I also enjoy the holiday meal, which is a central part of our celebration.
The family meal is another tradition that we try to keep up in our family. In my opinion, it’s a good chance for parents and children to talk. We usually gather together in the evening and tell each other what has happened during the day. I always feel the love and support of my family. I think it’s very important.
The next tradition is that we travel together every summer. Every year we choose a place for our trip. We like it because we can be together for some weeks and also we can take beautiful photos.
About interests and hobbies
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1. Speaking about my interests and hobbies, I’d like to say that I’m very creative. My favourite hobby is drawing. I have been drawing since my childhood and I have attended my art school for 8 years. I think, drawing will stay my favourite hobby and maybe it will be my way to earn money. Besides, I am fond of photography. I don’t have a really good camera, but I am good at focussing and choosing a composition. What is more, I think writing poems is another my hobby. Some friends say that I write really good poems.
2. As for me I don’t have hobbies but I have a lot of interests. One of my interests is reading. I like to read books because when I read I learn more about different people,epochs and places. Reading helps me to relax. I’m also interested in yoga. I’m fond of it because it helps me to keep fit and to feel harmony. Art is also important for me. I visit different museums and exhibitions and learn about feelings that other people have because I think that masterpieces reflect author’s emotions.
About interests and hobbies
3. As for me, I am fond of music and I can play the piano very well. I have studied at a musical school for 9 years and I finished it a year ago. I like to perform in different school concerts and participate in musical contests. I am extremely fond of all kinds of dancing: from hip-hop to classical ballet. That is why I often attend different theatres and rap-discos. What is more, I am interested in reading books. Books educate people and help to form a person’s character. I prefer reading poems and novels.
4. I can say that I'm fond of travelling because it is interesting for me to visit different countries and towns, discover new ways of life, meet different people, try different food and listen to different musical rhythms. Besides, I enjoy travelling because I can practice my English. Sometimes, I play different sport games for health and pleasure. I usually play such games as volleyball, basketball and tennis. I am also keen on roller-skating and figure skating.
I belong to such kind of people who always need changes and new impressions. It means that the range of my hobbies is wide. In the nearest future I want to take up horse-riding, parachute-jumping and mountain skiing.
About interests and hobbies
5. I have interests and hobbies in different fields. To start with, I like drawing and draw rather well, although I don’t attend any art lessons. I’m fond of creating presents. I’m happy when people enjoy my original presents. I’m crazy about reading. I read almost all kinds of books: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, detective, romantic, historical stories, fairy tales. Another my hobby is swimming. I go to a swimming pool every week because I can’t live without water. I always try to go to seas, rivers or lakes during my summer holidays.
6. When I have some free time, I try to do different sports. As I’m interested in football I usually play it with my friends, football is my hobby. Besides, I enjoy going to the cinema with my friends. Moreover, I’m keen on reading books, especially science fiction books. Furthermore, I like playing computer games or just surfing the Net.
About positive and negative traits of your character
I have both positive and negative features of character. I would like to start with positive traits. I’m active and hardworking, I do a lot overtime and I’m fond of sports. Also, I’m sociable and reliable. I’ve got many friends and they always tell me about their feelings, dreams, secrets. Moreover, I’m helpful. I always try to help my friends when they have different problems. I’m outgoing and cheerful. I like meeting people and I enjoy laughing and smiling. Also, I’m a very creative person because I like drawing and making presents.
However, I’ve got negative traits. Sometimes I can be stubborn. I don’t like to change my mind. I can be lazy because I can do nothing all day and then do all my lessons in the evening. I’m shy, I can feel myself free only when I am with my family or friends.
I’m sure my good qualities will help in my future life and I hope to cope with my negative ones.
About positive and negative traits of your character
I have both positive and negative features of character. I would like to start with positive traits. I’m outgoing because I like meeting people. I am sociable and friendly and have many friends. I’m active and hardworking because I do a lot overtime. Furthermore, I think I am kind and helpful because I always listen to my friends’ problems, help them and give them advice. Moreover, I’m cheerful, I see the best in every person and good in any situation.
On the other hand, I can sometimes be stubborn because I don’t like to change my mind. I’m lazy, I can do nothing all day and then do all my lessons in the evening.
I’m sure my good qualities will help me in the future and I hope to cope with negative ones.
Why it is good to have friends
Friends are very important in our life. There are friends we play games with, friends we shop with and friends we go to the gym with. I think the most important thing for being good friends is to be ready to help one another in any situation, nevertheless how difficult it is, to support one another and to solve all the problems together.
In my opinion, every person should have close friends. Firstly, you feel yourself comfortable with friends because they already know all the inner details of your life. You’re less lonely when you have friends. Also, best friends have seen us at our best and worst, and they love and support us either way. Secondly, you can spend all your free time together, you can go for walks, read and discuss books, watch films, go to discos or play computer games. You can share with your friends feelings, thoughts and troubles, you can discuss plans and problems.
Finally, you can share everything with your friends. They are the ones to whom you tell things you wouldn't tell anyone else - our greatest fears and biggest mistakes. Your friends can keep a secret and never betray you.
About your dreams and plans for the future
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1. I have some plans for the nearest future. To start with, I’m going to take my English exam and pass it successfully. I want to go to a camp in Europe, where I can meet new people and improve my English. Besides, my family will certainly go to the seaside. I’ll swim, do diving and snorkeling, sunbathe, improve my health and fill up with energy. Furthermore, I want to make some projects and take up some courses during my summer holidays, that can help me to develop my knowledge.
2. First of all, I hope very much to pass my school exam successfully. Then I’m going to spend summer holidays at my dacha and at my relatives in Belarus.
Besides, I’m going to learn another foreign language and travel to different countries in the nearest future to learn more about the world, to become self-sufficient.
3. I must pass my English exam at the end of May. Then I want to relax after a hard school year. I will visit my grandmother in Tula and go to the countryside in summer. Also, I would like to find an easy job and earn some money for my interests and hobbies.