Life in the future

Life in the future will be much more pleasant than it is today.

There will be many improvements in the field of medicine.Cures for diseases such as cancer and AIDS will be found.

Also, new technological breakthroughs will make our lives easier. Computers will be able to perform more time-saving functions, transport will be faster and more efficient and new inventions will continue to help us carry out daily tasks with ease and comfort.

Sport

Team sports can help people make friends, learn to cooperate and ultimately become responsible members of society.School members and even families are brought closer together by having a common goal: their team's victory.

Physical activity not only builds up physical strength, but it also promotes relaxation and increases concentration, which is a definite plus as far as education is concerned.Students who do sport tend to do better at school than those who don't.

LUCY

I think housework is a waste of time! I don't mind doing the vacuuming or emptying the rubbish,but I really hate cleaning the bathroom and doing the washing-up.I have to clean the bathroom once a week and I also have to do the washing-up. Mum says my bedroom is very untidy but I don't think it’s a problem.

It's getting hotter!

Most people today know about global warming.They know our planet is in trouble.The weather is changing, the seas are rising and the ice caps are melting.The earth is already warmer than it was 100 years ago.This means that a lot of towns and cities around the world will be flooded.Some areas will become drier and it will be too hot to grow the crops in some countries.

You and Your Health.

I ’m Nora, a sweet-tooth.Yesterday my friend Pam hurt my feelings. “You should take more exercise.You are getting “heavy ”, she said. It’s about my weight problem.

I never smoke or drink alcohol. Pam is wrong.

I live a healthy life. Of course, I want to lose weight. The trouble is I hate exercises of any sort. I ’ve decided not to have breakfast. Am I right?

Is the Earth in danger?

Today many scientists and world leaders realize that the Earth is indanger. Either we stop killing the Earth or we kill ourselves.

We need a cleaner, healthier planet. Millions of ordinary people understand it too. Still there are people who do not share this point of view.They are sure that peoplehave much more serious problems to solve, like terrorism or deadly illnesses …