Language acquisition - How many brain cells have I lost?

Pip   08/January/2010, 19:02

Today I was reminded about how much worse my brain is now than it was when I was a young boy.  Nowadays when I watch a film or hear a piece of music I can't remember it for very long.  About a week later when I watch the film again I can't remember very much of it. Today I w... [More]
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Pip   29/December/2009, 11:03

I wish everyone at UKgate a very happy Chritsmas and New Year. This year I am spending my Christmas with friends.  They hae some children so it is good for my daughter to be around people her age.  She would have a boring Christmas if she is just with Mum and Dad.  It will be q... [More]
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Pip   29/December/2009, 11:03

I wish everyone at UKgate a very happy Chritsmas and New Year. This year I am spending my Christmas with friends.  They hae some children so it is good for my daughter to be around people her age.  She would have a boring Christmas if she is just with Mum and Dad.  It will be q... [More]
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Come on Andy Murray

Pip   30/June/2009, 01:07

I'm not normally a sporty person and I don't usually watch tennis but I watched Andy Murray play at Wimbledon today (it's not far from my house).  He won in a very exciting match.  I'm hoping he can continue to the final.  Also he's got a very good surname.  M... [More]
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Camping

Pip   24/June/2009, 13:42

The summer has come and the warm weather is bringing everyone out in their summer clothes.  Last weekend I decided to take my daughter for her first camping trip.  She is 2 years old and she loved it.  She loved playing in the tent and was very easy to send to sleep, which is unusua... [More]
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Frustrations about my country

Pip   18/June/2009, 23:39

Today I read the news about people in my city, Belfast, spending a week trying to force Romanian people out of their homes with violence.  The police didn't even help them.  In the past people in my country were friendly and polite towards foreigners and around the world people though ... [More]
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Please send solutions. If you can!

Pip   05/June/2009, 00:11

A man goes into a restaurant and orders a plate of barbecued turtle.  He waits 10 minutes, then the waiter serves him his food.  The man takes a forkfull of the turtle meat.  Chews it, then stops.  He doesn't swallow.  His face looks confused.  Then his face changes... [More]
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It would be make more sense to be a horse!

Pip   18/May/2009, 16:04

Baby Camel:  Mum, why do I have these big feet? Mother Camel: To stop you sinking into the sand when you're walking across the desert. Baby Camel: Mmm.  Ok, then why do I have these big ears? Mother Camel:  Oh that's so you can cover your eyes to stop sand ... [More]
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Did you know ...

Pip   18/May/2009, 15:45

... that Champagne is not a French invention.  Wine has been prioduced in the French region of Champagne for a very long time but originally it didn't sparkle.  It was just another variety of wine.  It was the English scientist Christopher Merret who encouraged bubbles to form b... [More]
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IELTS Essay Task 2: Children should be required to help with household tasks

Pip   03/March/2009, 23:07

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so.Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. • You should write at least 250 words. • You should spend about 40 minutes on thi... [More]
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IELTS Essay Task 2: Important qualities of a good boss

Pip   03/March/2009, 23:05

What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)?Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important. • You should write at least 250 words. • You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.     Many people have to wor... [More]
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IELTS Essay Task 2: Some people enjoy change

Pip   03/March/2009, 23:01

Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences.Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits.Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why. • You should write at least 250 words. • You should ... [More]
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IELTS Essay Task 2: Businesses should do anything to make a profit

Pip   03/March/2009, 22:57

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit.Use specific reasons and examples to support your position. • You should write at least 250 words. • You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.     ... [More]
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IELTS Essay Task 2: Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives

Pip   03/March/2009, 22:57

Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives.Do you agree or disagree?Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. • You should write at least 250 words. • You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.  I would have to completely disagree with the... [More]
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IELTS Essay Task 2: Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives

Pip   03/March/2009, 22:53

Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives.Do you agree or disagree?Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. • You should write at least 250 words. • You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.  I would have to completely disagree with the... [More]
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