. No, we always have a big breakfast. We start with a glass of pure orange or apple juice. We prefer ham and eggs, although sometimes we have frankfurters too. We also have a mug of green tea with lemon juice and honey. Before breakfast my mother makes us some sandwiches that we just pick up before leaving for school. It’s my mother who gets up at an early hour to prepare a nice breakfast for us. She says that a good start makes your day perfect. At the weekends it’s different. My father also helps her, he slices up the bread, sausages and cold cuts and my brother and I lay and clear the table. Three main meals, such as breakfast, lunch and supper or dinner. After breakfast I feel full, but in spite of this fact, I also have my mid-morning snack, At about four o’clock, Thave my mid-aflernoon sandwich with an apple or a banana. If the weather is cold, I drink a cup of green tea too, which helps me concentrate much better. We have our lunch at home. As our grandma lives with us, she cooks for the whole family every day. Besides, in this way we can save some money too. When we celebrate birthdays, we always go out to our favourite restaurant in the neighbourhood to have something delicious. Well, if you eat at a canteen, you can save a lot of time because on the one hand, you don’t need to spend half an hour or more buying the ingredients of your lunch, on the other hand, it only takes thirty minntes to have your midday meal. No doubt, the quality of what you eat is not always the best. You don’t need to do the washing up though. . My favourite dish is chicken paprika with sour cream, noodles and some fresh cucumber salad. I have it at least once or twice a month. My mother cooks it, mainly at the weekends. All the family are keen on this meal, so we always eat the whole dish up. There’s nothing left in the big pot for our dog except for the bones. It’s great to have it at home as my mom pays a lot of attention to the decoration of the dishes and the table too.10. a5 Sure, both of them go to the market in turns almost every weekend to get some fresh and good quality vegetables. In this way my grandma can save some money, as she likes to bargain. Besides, she can socialise a bit there too. I prefer buying vegetables at the greengrocer’s on the comer as I'm always very busy and I don’t need to waste my time going to the market in the city centre, When I do the shopping at the hypermarkets, I also buy some carrots, tomatoes and onions, provided they are fresh. Our school has no canteen. Once I was at one, which reminded me of a restaurant. Its atmosphere and neatness were really impressive. The windows were large, thus the canteen was very light. There were even paintings and pictures on the walls. You could also see potted plants with big, shiny leaves in the comers. Shopping) Normally it’s my mom, who goes to a big supermarket once a month to buy all the necessary things we need, e.g. washing powder, serviettes, dairy products, cold cuts, mineral water, coffee and light bulbs, etc. We buy bread, rolls and milk at the comer shop almost daily or every second day. When we need vegetables, my mother and ‘grandma go to the market, or they send me to the nearest greengrocer’s. ‘We go to hypermarkets, supermarkets, grocer’s, greengrocer’s, electrical shops, shoe shops, clothes shops, stationer’s, florist’s, baker’s, PC shops, and pastry shops. In my opinion, if you want to save some money, do your shopping at a supermarket. First of all, there’s a large variety of goods you can choose from. There are always sales, where you can buy products at reduced or low prices. Service is quite quick at the cold cuts and the meat counters. Corner shops are usually small places with a friendly atmosphere where prices are higher and staff are very polite. We prefer privately owned small shops because we live quite close to a place like that and we are absolutely satisfied with the service there. We feel really lucky because there’s a non-stop shop in our neighbourhood. In spite of the fact that we do the weekly shopping, there are always some things we forget to buy. It’s quite comfortable just to go round to the non-stop shop on a late Sunday afternoon. Of course, their prices are higher, but when you really need something urgently, you don’t mind paying extra. She goes to the market every week because there’s a wide choice of fresh vegetables. Since our family is quite big, she always buys a lot of carrots, onions, radishes, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes and some heads of lettuce. All of us prefer having something green with our meals.6. As the prices at our school canteen are a bit high, I rarely buy anything there. Except for a situation when I feel too hungry, and I have nothing to eat in my bag. Usually I make my sandwiches at home early in the morning. 7. My favourite type of shop assistant is, first of all, polite. They know alll the features of the product I want. They need to be patient, and I expect them not to try to persuade me to buy something I don’t want to have. 8. My mom does the weekly shopping at a hypermarket, and my mom and dad do the monthly shopping together in the same place. They always say it’s worth going there, ‘as you can buy everything under the same roof, besides you can save money and time as well. 9. As my grandma makes cakes every weekend, I rarely go to a pastry shop. This happens when I meet my friends. We spend an hour or two in a place like that having some strawberry cakes, strudels, or sponge cakes with a cup of hot chocolate or fruit tea. 10. Fortunately, I am. Well, I don’t say I always resist the temptation to open my purse, but I never waste my money on anything useless. I only buy things I need. Weather and Glimate: My favourite month is August. It’s because I love summer, especially sunshine, and there is no school. As I’m fond of fruit, I can have as much as I want at this time of the year. Additionally, in August you can go for trips and outings since the weather is still great. 2. The sunis shining and the temperature is 20 C. Despite the fact that the wind is blowing a bit, I love it. If I didn’t have to study for my history progress test, 1 would go out skateboarding. Luckily, the weather forecast says it will be sunny tomorrow too, so I will be able to have fun with my friends outdoors. 3. Two days ago it was really cold and gloomy. We couldn’t see the sun, which made us feel depressed and tired. By the end of the day, it even started to snow a bit. 4, Absolutely, if the weather is fine, I'm cheerful and optimistic. When I wake up to the pattering of rain, or when the temperature is low, I get into a bad mood. I hate the long winter months as I’m always freezing. 5. 1 turn on some lights in the house as well as the colourful standing lamp in the sitting room. Bright colours raise my spirits. I put flowers or at least a small potted plant in the middle of the table. If Lhave some free time, I go to the gym. Good music, pals and physical exercise cheer me up.10. When the temperature is high, I feel in good shape. I go cycling or jogging with my dog. When it’s low, I also go jogging or get some physical exercise in the garden. I meet my friends after I have done my homework. Of course, | also help my parents if there's some work in and around the house. I’m fond of reading and doing crossword puzzles. On cold days I wear warm clothes, such as pullovers, sweat shirts, jeans, jackets, coats, gloves, caps and boots, and when it snows, I have heavy boots on. On hot days it’s enough to put on a light summer dress. I also prefer denim shorts or skirts, with T-shirts and sandals or slippers. Yes, several times. The most beautiful one I’ve ever seen was over the cathedral in my city on a late summer afternoon. When it’s raining, it’s not hard for me to study, as outside there’s not much to distract, my attention from what I have to focus ou. I'm quite quick on the uptake when there are no disturbing noises down the street as the people are also at home. On rainy weekends my family and I visit our relatives. Sometimes we go to the country- side by car, or stay at home and go to see a film or an exhibition. It’s much more exciting when the sky is blue and the temperature is above 18-20 C. We go on picnics with other families whom we have known for ages. It’s always good fun to be together with them as there are other girls and boys of my age.cl Eating In and Our . Skipping breakfast is quite a bad habit. A lot of people do this because they either get up very early when they are still very sleepy or they are always in a hurry, so they only have something hot with a slice of toast at the very beginning of their day. They should know that coffee or strong tea on an empty stomach is unhealthy. It is dangerous too because by doing so, one can develop certain diseases in the long run. Doing physical exercises cither in the morning or afternoon raises your energy level. Afternoon sports activities are said to be better because by this time your body temperature is higher, so it’s easier to raise your energy level. As for me, I go jogging, ride my bike or go for a walk with my dog. . [always have fruit or salad between the main meals. I rarely eat any snacks. As | am health conscious, I pay special attention to not having sweets or goodies at all, and after lunch and dinner, I always eat apples. A sensible eater starts their day with a glass of pure fruit or vegetable juice. They are aware of the calorie content of what they consume. They buy organic food and try to avoid the use of the microwave oven for cooking. They are aware of the amount of food they eat and always have meals made from fresh meat or vegetables. Most people prefer starting their lunch with some soup, which is followed by a light main course. They eat lean meat, fish or poultry with organic vegetables. However, a good number of people choose something filling if they do hard physical work. Don't ever eat too much for dinner or supper. Make sure you have your last meal of the day at around six or seven at the latest. If you want to improve the quality of your diet, buy organic food. Meals made from fresh meat, fruits and vegetables are the best for your health. You can even make bread at home. Meals containing unsaturated fat also help you keep in good shape. Stay away from unhealthy foods that contain preservatives and other sorts of additives. Those who need to bum fat because of their weight need to do two workouts a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. In our demanding and busy world those who eat a lot because of being overstressed, should take some serious exercise every day. As for their diet, they should avoid eating fatty food and meals high in carbohydrate. Instead, the consumption of some fruit and vegetables is recommended.8. Being vegetarian is quite widespread today. There are different types of such a diet. Some people eat no meat, milk or eggs. Others eat no meat products, but they eat eggs. People belonging to a third group eat no meat and eggs, but some dairy products can be found on their table. The diet of the people in the fourth group contains any food except meat. The fifth type we call semi-vegetarianism, which suggests they eat fish, poultry, dairy products and eggs. 10. ‘Mood food means a kind of food that can have an affect on how you feel. "You are what you eat’, as the saying goes. What we have affects us both physically and mentally. Foods high in fibre help you be more optimistic and energetic, Consequently, you may feel less exhausted, depressed or stressed. Chocolate, among other things, is said to make you happier and more cheerful. My favourite dish is pancake a la Hortobigy, All you need is some eggs, flour, milk or soda water and some oil for making the pancakes. Put some ground meat, chopped onion, a bit of oil and salt, garlic, red pepper and sour cream in a saucepan and boil this mixture for thirty minutes. After you have fried the pancakes, fill them with some of the mixture. Shopping In my opinion, if you give a gift to someone who is important to you, wrap it up in colourful paper. I think special little decorations make yanr present even more attractive This way you can express your love and respect too. Ipersonally prefer shops that sell cosmetic items. When I’m there I simply forget about time. To spend two hours there would be no problem for me at all. As for my brother, he would be absolutely delighted to be left in a PC shop for 120 minutes. use cash to pay in shops. My parents give me a reasonable amount of pocket money. They are of the opinion that for a teenager like me, this is the safest way to pay for something I buy. In case you lose some of your pocket money, it *hurts’, but not that much. Unlike the situation when you carry your bank card with you and somehow it gets lost. This causes a great deal of troubie to you. On the other hand, paying by card is very convenient and useful. My parents prefer to pay by card. Hypermarkets are noisy places in contrast with small shops where there is soft music or no music at all. In spacious hypermarkets you have enough room to walk up and down with your trolley even if they are crowded, It’s not always easy to get information about the product you are looking for. Small shops are usually crowded because so many different kinds of goods are sold in a relatively small place. In compensation for that, you can tum to smiling and helpful shop assistants for advice.. Generally, women’s favourite shops are ones where they can buy clothes, shoes, 10. jewellery, household goods or cosmetic items, while men prefer shops where electrical, PC or sports goods can be bought. They also enjoy spending time at car showrooms. When peuple get addicted to buying things, one day they realise they are unable to leave a pretty pullover or dress on the counter. It’s true advertisements and commercials suggest purchasing everything you long for, but you should use your brain before you buy. In my opinion it’s people’s way of thinking that creates such an addiction. E-shopping can be advantageous because all you need to do is turn on your computer and make your order, provided you have enough money in your bank account. It’s really simple. On the other hand, you must be careful about providing your bank account data as it may be misused by people in some cases. Disposable goods are practical because after you have used them, you get rid of them. No need to wash or dry them, Just think of the paper plates, tableclothes and plastic cutlery you use at parties. They can be recycled. Commercials and advertisements promote the sales of goods. If a product has just been launched on to the market, customers can get familiar with the new brand via advertising on TV or in newspapers and magazines. To me the most important characteristic of a product is its quality. High quality commodities are not cheap, but in the long run they may be considered inexpensive since usually they are long-lasting. Weather and Giiniate In summer there are thunderstorms with flashes of lightning, but in most cases it’s really sweltering, When it hails, farmers are worried about their crops. For city dwellers hot summers are not always pleasant, especially on housing estates where the buildings become overheated. Snowy winters can cause traffic problems mostly if it snows for days and weeks. Accidents can happen anywhere where the roads are slippery. No, absolutely not. I feel ‘privileged’ not to be affected by either cold or hot fronts. Both of my parents suffer from heat waves. Although they are against taking pills, still there are times when only tablets for headaches can help them. Fortunately, it rarely hails in the region where we live. Still, it can cause considerable damage. We are dreadfully upset to see the hail-hit fields. Some weather forecasts are absolutely reliable. With the help of the Net you can follow the latest predictions for the whole world. Qe10. If there’s too much rain, it’s bad for agriculture. If there’s too little, plants dry out. Agriculture depends heavily on weather conditions. In this way economy is also affected by extreme weather changes. Unfortunately, we have heard about several natural disasters in the world recently. ‘There have been floods, volcano eruptions, storms, earthquakes, tsunamis and a couple of years ago there was a drought in our country when the majority of the agricultural crops dried out. On TY, the radio, the Internet, in newspapers and on digital displays in streets. You can also buy small weather forecast gadgets, which show the temperature both inside and outside your home and the predicted weather conditions for the next day. Of course I do. I always try to find a reliable weather forecast portal where I can check what kind of weather we will have during our two-week holiday. In most cases they predict the weather changes quite successfully. If travel to a hot country, | always puta pair of goggles, a bikini, a straw hat, binoculars, some mosquito repellent spray and sunscreen in my suitcase. 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