среда, 30 ноября 2011 г.

Health Foods

Golubtsi
Dear friends !
We want to tell you about one of the best food in Ukrain golubtsi. They can cook very often and not necessarily on holidays .One of the advantage of glubtsiv is that their ingredients can be bought almost everywhere and they do not cost very expensive. You can do them anywhere. they are delicious ,tasty ,palatable  ,yummy , appetizing , substantial .You can eat  them with spices like a pepper, salt.,or other. They have pleasant smell and  fragrant. Their are good looking , their appearance desire to eat them. Unbelievable and cheap .

 Ingridiens :

1 medium cabbage forks
     0.5 kg minced meat (pork + beef)
     0.5 cups of rice
     2 onions
     2 carrots
     0.75 cup sour cream
     3  tablespoons tomato paste or 4.6 ripe tomatoes
     oil for frying
     black pepper
     paprika
     crushed bay leaf
     salt
 
Directions :
1.Put the two pans of water on the fire. One bigger (3 l) - for cabbage, another slightly smaller (0.5 l) - for rice.
2.Rinse rice in cold water. Pour rice into the boiling water and cook until half (10-15 min). Then rejects it in a colander and rinse with cold water.
3.Remove the top of cabbage leaves damaged (if there is a need). Rinse cabbage.
4.Put the cabbage in boiling salted water and cook a few minutes.
5.Remove cabbage from pan.
6.Upper leaves little cut neatly at the base and remove the plug.
7.Then again lower the cabbage in a saucepan. Repeat procedure until all remove the cabbage leaves.
In the boiled leaves cut the fleshy part.

Cooking stuffing.:
 
1.Mix stuffing with welded rice. Salt, pepper and mix well.
2.Minced vegetable supplements can vary. Variations:
3.Add the minced finely chopped roasted onion.
4. Vegetable sauce tomatoes in season. Bulbs, clean, cut into small cubes, fry in 2 tbsp. l. of oil. Carrots rub on a grater, add onion and simmer until tender.
5.  Add tomato puree to the onions and carrots, simmer 5 minutes.
6.A few tablespoons of vegetable mixture, add to stuffing. In the remaining mixture, add sour cream and leave for braising cabbage.
7.Vegetable sauce is not tomato season. Finely chop the onion and grate the carrots on a grater.


8.Pour a little oil in a frying pan and fry chopped onion until golden hue. Add grated carrots to the onion and fry it until soft.

9. To prepare the tomato sauce, tomato paste, mix with sour cream and water (in a ratio of 1:1:1) and bring to a boil.

10. Add a couple tablespoons of minced meat with onions carrots and a couple of spoonfuls of tomato sauce. Vegetables, and the remaining tomato sauce leave for stewing.

11.Spoon stuffing place the cabbage leaf and turn the "envelope".
12.In a large saucepan put half thick onion and carrots, then put it stuffed. In the stuffed onions and carrots again.
13.Pour stuffed tomato sauce, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat until cooked about 1 hour.






Victoria Chyruk,Voznovich Andrіy


  Victoria Chyruk

Breakfast: yogurt with fruit, green tea.
Calories:
350
Lunch:
chicken broth, fruit juice, apples
Calories:
290
Dinner:
Pilaf, tea
Calories:
250
All together:
890

 

Chyruk Victoria

December 13-Day in my life

Dear Friend! I would like to tell you what I did that day. I woke up at seven o'clock in the morning.
7.30 - 7.50 – Breakfast.  
 8.30 - 12.30 – Lectures.
16:00   - The road from the school or walk after class at school
16:30-Lunch
December 13-Andrew-day fun fest. That the air "is linked with different rituals. One of the ancient rites: future destiny, spells, divination. On this day baked dumplings and I am a mom too sculptured dumplings. From 21 hours. Until 22 hours we-girlfriends telling on guys. This day is special because we celebrate one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ-disciple.





Povshuk Semen

I t was a really challenging and entertaining process to find out more about the Christmas customs in different parts of the world, especially directly before Christmas. I decided to explore some new facts about the French Christmas traditions. I t is a common fact that Christmas is the most important holiday for the inhabitants of western countries. The families begin preparation or Christmas almost a month before! The cycle of winter holidays starts ion the 6th of December (St. Nicolas’ Day) and lasts till the 7th January (the “King’s Day”). During this period, all the citizens buy a lot of presents and special Christmas socks – an objective for Per Noel, where he leaves the presents for good children and coal for naughty. The Christmas dinner is called “revellion’ is France. The table is usually placed under the decorated fair-tree. This dinner should contain soup with garlic, spinath and tuna, olives, cabbage and a delicious fua-gra – a duck’s liver. It was strange to me thar French prepare a special talisman made of fruit and leaves of the most harvest trees that symbolizes wealth. During the holiday time, a lot of holiday markets are held in the biggest cities – Marseille, Lion , Paris, Toulose, Grenoble and others. I really think that their way of celebrating Christmas is fantastic!



Chyruk Victoria

Christmas in Europe



Italy

On Christmas Eve performed general cleaning throughout the house. Exactly at midnight begins festive celebration, which lasts half an hour. Each church must establish a manger with baby Jesus figure. The Messiah must be present the whole family. At home at all a rich dinner, a traditional dish is consecrated goose. Gifts received in the morning on December 25.

Greece Kala Christouyenna

On Christmas Eve young children go from house to house to greet Merry Christmas, and sing "kallanda" (traditional Christmas songs in Greek), receiving in exchange for sweet and dry fruits. Older hide sorokadennyy pre-Christmas fast. In the days of fasting consumed special bread "christopsomo". The Greeks have the tradition to decorate Christmas trees, but now, through fashion, this practice is increasingly appears, especially in large cities. The typical Christmas dish is "vasilopita" - a sweet dish.


Russia of Christmas
Christmas in Russia celebrated on January 7 (9 months after the Annunciation). Holy sorokadennyy precedes Lent. On Christmas Eve a strict fast. Do not eat any food except "sochyva" (cereal grains and fruit), which is why this day in Russia called "Sochelnyk." Fasting lasts until the first stars in the sky. Then all go to church for Christmas service. After service in the middle of the church bearing the icon of the Nativity and a candle, which symbolizes the star over Bethlehem. Church and home decorating under various decorations. Also in houses decorated with Christmas tree, which is a symbol of Christmas.

China
At this time Christian children decorate the tree with colored ornaments. These ornaments are made of paper in the form of flowers, lanterns. Also hang socks, hoping that Grandpa-fill their Christmas gifts. Chinese Christmas trees are called "trees of light" and Santa Claus - Dun Che Lao Ren, which means "Grandfather-Christmas." Chinese Christians are not called this time of year spring festival that is celebrated very lavishly. Children at the center of celebrations: they receive new clothes, toys, look you, ponds and eat delicious food.


Christmas in Europe is very diverse, and much different from Ukrainian Christmas  . Christmas - this is the best holiday for me.


Education  in Ukraine     

Dear Friend!
I would like to tell you about education in Ukraine.The system of secondary education in Ukraine includes primary forms and junior and senior secondary forms.
Children usually go to school at the age of 6 or 7.
There are some pre-school institutions, like nursery schools or kindergartens, but they are not obligatory. Primary forms comprise 1 to 4 forms.
Junior secondary forms comprise 5 to 9 forms.
After the 9th form children can enter technical schools of different types. Those who want to enter higher educational institutions should complete 10—11 forms.
Students can also enter higher educational institutions after graduating from specialized colleges or lyceums.
They prepare students in different fields, whether the humanities or the sciences.
Some of them are organized under the authorities of higher educational establishments.
The system of higher education is presented by universities, polytechnic institutes or specialized institutes.
Universities offer a five-year course of study and usually have from six to twelve departments.
Institutes train specialists for industry, agriculture and economy.Most of them have been conferred | tie status of Academy or University
Students are also offered postgraduate education and scientific -esearch work.
Nowadays due to the state of our national economy not many young People are engaged in the research .vork.
3ut still in some fields of science there are outstanding discoveries and research papers.
Some universities and institutes have refresher courses.
Recently a great number of private educational establishments have appeared.
Some institutions have fee-paying groups or departments.
The students may get education there at the same high level as in the state institutions.


  Victoria Chyruk  


My Olympic talisman
The tradition of the Olympic Games runs back to ancient Greece .It was a great athletic festival of wrestling, foot-racing, discus throwing and others. Famous sportsmen are proud to   participate in the Games .  It's hard to find more superstitious people than sportsmen. As devoutly as   sportsmen   can believe in different talismans, amulets and rituals only actors. But actors can speak with journalists about their secrets and sportsmen never do it .From their point of view,  it's a bad sight too.

For  example I.Klochkova had her own talisman. It's was small fluffy hen 8sm finger-nails brought successto Geil.  Dyvers   Olga  Bryzgina  went  to church and read  prayer before start .A piece of metal was  A Bugach amulet. He   binded  it to his  leg .A. Balahonova  has  her secret number . It's a pity , but amulets not always bring good luck. Very  often  it's just  coincidence .
As for me I have a little talisman .  It's  gold pendent ,which always help me in hardships. I believe in it!
Victoria Chyruk    



четверг, 13 октября 2011 г.

Letter to our friend in the UK


Our Group


Our group was formed in one class and consists mostly of boys. We all enjoy studying in our school and we all are good friends. Our deep knowledge in English gives us an opportunity to be some of the best English-speakers in our class. We all have common interests, especially 0in sports. Our favourite football club is “Shakhtar” from Donetsk. We also have the same tastes in computer gaming. That is, probably, the cause of our identic gender characteristics. And now, let’s have a closer look of our group members’ charts of character and hobbies.

Serhiy is a very intelligent fellow. He is fond of historian literature and history in general. He may be called the best history specialist and sometimes can even discuss or argue about different historical events with the teacher! His favourite computer game is “Assassins’ Creed” – a world hit. He also enjoys playing basketball as he’s more then six feet tall.

Andriy is fond of different sports. His favourite outdoor ballgame is football. He is very fit and tall as he takes daily excercises. Most of all he enjoys pulling up on the horizontal bar. He is an interest person and a hard-working pupil.
Victoria is a very pleasant person. She has a cat at home as she likes animals. As every girl of her age she is fond of reading youth magazines, painting nails and listening to pop-music. Her favourite video game is “Sims 3”. In general, she is a friendly and multi-developed teenager.

Semen (that is me, by the way) can be named a leader of the group. He is on of the best students in the whole class, and the group is proud to have him as their member. He is a responsible and funny person with a good sence of humour. He is fond of music and often listens to “System of a Down” – his favourite band, as well as plays and sings by himself. He loves reading fantasy literature by English authors. He is a very talented person and has high IQ level. His ability of collective work and co-operation is the thing that encourages all the other group members to work.

It would be fair to say, that our group is the team that can really reach the best results in anything. Our partnership is a great power that makes our work to be easier.

суббота, 8 октября 2011 г.

Welsh Newspapers




The Welsh spirit is the country’s defining feature. Indeed, for its entire history Wales has struggled against waves of invaders who have sought to subjugate its people; but, as the invaders found out, it’s a country that just won’t lie down. Today the spirit of Wales is stronger than ever. Welsh arts, film and, above all, rock music have taken the world stage by storm and killed off the hackneyed old stereotypes of desolate pit villages, lovespoons (spoons with an elaborate handle that are a traditional artisan craft) and teashops.

Source: www.asiarewardsholidays.com/wales/information.html



The new Wales is a vibrant place where history is alive and Welsh culture finds new forms of expression. The mix of defiant tradition and New-World sophistication is one of Wales’ greatest assets today. The male voice choirs may still keep a welcome in the valleys, but an alternative culture flourishes in urban hubs, like Cardiff a healthy dose of hedonism oozes from gourmet kitchens and hip hotels, and a strong motif of environmental awareness underpins the country’s forward-looking perspective. Wales remains a superb outdoors location: grab your hiking boots or a mountain bike and head to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with its stunning scenery and coastal trail, or lose yourself in the pounding surf, sweeping beaches and limestone cliffs of the Gower Peninsula. You can tour villages with tongue-twisting names before settling down in a cosy pub with a pint of local ale in Brecon Beacons, or join the adrenaline junkies in a quest for the ultimate adventure in Llandudno – Welsh style.

Wales is a place that becomes an obsession, beckoning back its visitors year after year with its friendly locals, fine food, remarkable landscapes, white-knuckle adventures and admirably green credentials. These are the marks of a country looking firmly towards a rosy future.

Source: www.artoftravel.eu/destinations/wales.html


Introducing Cardiff 


The roar that went up from Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium when Wales clinched victory in the 2005 Six Nations rugby championship – their first grand slam since 1978 – seems to still echo around the city today. The Welsh team’s return to form gave a massive boost to national confidence, a feeling reflected in the optimistic buzz that makes Cardiff such an appealing place to visit.




Cardiff was shaped in the 19th century by the world’s richest man – John Patrick Crichton-Stuart, third marquess of Bute – whose architectural legacy ranges from the colourful kitsch of Cardiff Castle to the neoclassical elegance of the Civic Centre. But the 21st century is making its presence felt as the sprawling docks that generated the Bute fortune continue their transformation into the glitzy waterfront development of Cardiff Bay, centred on the futuristic flourishes of the Wales Millennium Centre and the Welsh Assembly Building.

There’s plenty to explore in the city itself, but one of Cardiff’s great attractions is the ease with which you can escape the urban clamour: vast acres of parkland stretch north from the castle’s doorstep to the bucolic setting of Llandaff Cathedral, and the Taff Trail cycle route follows a leafy river bank to the fairy-tale setting of Castell Coch.

A short day trip by bus or train will take you to the old-fashioned seaside suburb of Penarth, the gritty industrial heritage of a rapidly regenerating Newport, or the magnificent medieval fortress and cheese capital of Caerphilly.

Source: www.lonelyplanet.com/wales/cardiff-caerdydd





Hotels


Hilton Cardiff



Central Cardiff's five-star is housed in a new circular building that was built in the traditional style of pale stone, with views over the castle. The rooms are plush and comfortable, there's a lovely pool and a spa, and excellent cooking at Razzi. Only doubles are available at the weekend.

Expedia Description

Location. Hilton Cardiff is located near the beach in Cardiff and close to Queen Arcade, Bute Park, and Cardiff Castle. Additional points of interest include Cardiff City Hall and Cardiff International Arena. Hotel Features. Dining options at Hilton Cardiff include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, a fitness facility, and a steam room. Spa amenities include massage/treatment rooms, beauty services, and a hair salon. This 5.0-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, and secretarial services. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Cardiff property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and a ballroom. Business services, wedding services, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include valet parking, a concierge desk, and multilingual staff. Guestrooms. Air-conditioned guestrooms at Hilton Cardiff feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. High-speed Internet access is available. In addition to desks and fax machines, guestrooms offer multi-line phones with voice mail. 32-inch flat-panel televisions have cable channels, video-game consoles, and pay movies. Rooms also include safes and complimentary newspapers. Guests may request in-room massages and wake-up calls. Guestrooms are all non-smoking. Notifications and Fees:There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. Valet parking: GBP 17 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Source: cardiffconference.com

Hilton Cardiff

Kingsway, Cardiff, United Kingdom CF10 3HH
Tel: +44-2920-646-300 Fax: +44-2920-646-350


Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd


Welsh Life and Victoria Park. Other area points of interest include Llandaff Cathedral and Millennium Stadium. Hotel Features. Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a health club, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, and beauty services. This 4.0-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, and secretarial services. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). This Cardiff property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, a ballroom, and exhibit space. Wedding services and tour/ticket assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/café, and a concierge desk. This is a smoke-free property. Guestrooms. All guestrooms at Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd feature coffee/tea makers and safes. Accommodations offer lake views. All rooms include separate sitting areas. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In addition to fax machines and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones. Televisions have premium cable channels and pay movies. Also included are windows that open and welcome amenities. Guests may request in-room massages and wake-up calls.

суббота, 1 октября 2011 г.

Introducing Wales




The Welsh spirit is the country’s defining feature. Indeed, for its entire history Wales has struggled against waves of invaders who have sought to subjugate its people; but, as the invaders found out, it’s a country that just won’t lie down. Today the spirit of Wales is stronger than ever. Welsh arts, film and, above all, rock music have taken the world stage by storm and killed off the hackneyed old stereotypes of desolate pit villages, lovespoons (spoons with an elaborate handle that are a traditional artisan craft) and teashops. The new Wales is a vibrant place where history is alive and Welsh culture finds new forms of expression. The mix of defiant tradition and New-World sophistication is one of Wales’ greatest assets today. The male voice choirs may still keep a welcome in the valleys, but an alternative culture flourishes in urban hubs, like Cardiff a healthy dose of hedonism oozes from gourmet kitchens and hip hotels, and a strong motif of environmental awareness underpins the country’s forward-looking perspective. Wales remains a superb outdoors location: grab your hiking boots or a mountain bike and head to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with its stunning scenery and coastal trail, or lose yourself in the pounding surf, sweeping beaches and limestone cliffs of the Gower Peninsula. You can tour villages with tongue-twisting names before settling down in a cosy pub with a pint of local ale in Brecon Beacons, or join the adrenaline junkies in a quest for the ultimate adventure in Llandudno – Welsh style.

Wales is a place that becomes an obsession, beckoning back its visitors year after year with its friendly locals, fine food, remarkable landscapes, white-knuckle adventures and admirably green credentials. These are the marks of a country looking firmly towards a rosy future.