Knowledge is power You have discussed many English proverbs. Such discussions, as you know, make your knowledge of English better. Here is one more proverb, which is the main problem for today’s discussion: “Knowledge is power”. This proverb means that the more a man knows, the greater power he has. You may think that one cannot know everything. It is correct, but everybody must always try to increase his knowledge. You get knowledge at school, from books, magazines, radio and TV programmes. Knowledge of history helps us to understand the past, the present and the future. If your knowledge of school subjects good, it will help you in your future life. (107 words)
Olympic Games The origin of the Olympic Games was in Greece. The first Games took place in “Olympia” near Mount Olympus and the Games got their name from this place. The Games took place every four years and they lasted for five days and there was no war for those days. During the five days there were athletics competitions and competitions in music and poetry. The original Olympic Games were only for men.The Modern Olympic Games began in 1896 when a Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, decided to start a new international Olympic Games. He thought that athletics were important for forming a person’s character. (100 words)
Clothing Shopping Tastes differ. That’s why all people wear different clothes. Besides they wear different clothes when it is warm and cold. When it is cold we put on sweaters, coats, caps and gloves. When it’s warm we take off warm clothes and put on light shirts or blouses and dresses. My favorite clothes are jeans, shirts and sweaters or jackets. They are comfortable. And I can wear them in any weather. Now I’m wearing jeans, a white shirt and sweater. But tomorrow is my friend’s birthday. He invited me to the birthday party. So I shall be in my best.(96 words)
I like shopping My mother bought me a nice suit and new shoes. We went to the shop together and chose a grey suit. I tried it on. It was my size and suited me well. I looked great. Mother paid money for the suit and we brought it home. It’s a pity I didn’t try the shoes on. They were the wrong size. So my mother changed them for the bigger size. And now they are OK. Frankly speaking, I don’t like shopping. There are more interesting things. (79 words)