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Native Americans’ Day (USA) In the  United States of America ,  Native Americans  (also known as  American Indians ,  Indigenous Americans  or simply  Indians) are people who belong to one of the over 500 distinct  Native American tribes  that survive intact today as  partially sovereign nations  within the country's modern boundaries. These tribes and bands are descended from the  pre-Columbian indigenous population  of  North America .

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Idiom of the Day Actions speak louder than words = People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.

Go for ZNO 2019: usage problems: Accuse, allege: Accuse means “to blame,” whereas allege means “to state as fact something that has not been proved.” E.g.He was accused of treason, which he vehemently denied. It was alleged that he secretly cooperated with the Japanese in WWII.

Quote of the Day: “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” Pele ( Edson Arantes do Nascimento  ( born 23 October 1940), known as  Pelé  , is a Brazilian retired professional  footballer  who played as a  forward . He is regarded by many in the sport, including football writers, players, and fans, as  the greatest footballer of all time . In 1999, he was voted  World Player of the Century  by the  International Federation of Football History & Statistics  (IFFHS), and was one of the two joint winners of the  FIFA Player of the Century  award. That same year, Pelé was elected Athlete of the Century by the  International Olympic Committee . According to the IFFHS, Pelé is the most successful league goal-scorer in the world, scoring 1281 goals in 1363 games, which included unofficial friendlies and tour games. During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best-paid athl

Creative Writing: Describe a person who has changed the way you see yourself.

The Most Useful Phrasal Verbs: Carry On When you carry on, you continue as before, despite a difficult experience in your life. E.g. It was difficult for Mrs. Nelson to carry on after her husband died.

My best friend gave me the best advice He said each day's a gift and not a given right Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind And try to take the path less traveled by…                                                             Nickelback  “If Today Was Your Last Day ”

Go for ZNO 2019: usage problems: Accept, except : Accept is a verb meaning “to receive,” and except is a preposition meaning “other than” or “leaving out.” E.g. Everyone accepted the invitation except for Cassie. Verb: She did not accept the job for flimsy reasons. Preposition: We were all excited about the reunion, except for Maggie.

Quote of the Day: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin ( Benjamin Franklin   (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790) was an American  polymath and one of the  Founding Fathers of the United States . Franklin was a leading author, printer,  political theorist , politician,  freemason , postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the  American Enlightenment  and the  history of physics  for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the  lightning rod ,  bifocals , and the  Franklin stove , among other inventions. He founded many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and the  University of Pennsylvania . )

Over to You: What would you like to read?

The Most Useful Phrasal Verbs: Put Off When you put off something or put off doing something, you delay or postpone it. When you put people off, you delay doing something they want you to do. E.g. Buying a new house will have to be put off until we can afford it.

Go for ZNO 2019: usage problems: Articles a/an Use the article a before consonant sounds and the article an before vowel sounds.   Words beginning with h, o, and u can either sound. A history class. A one-way path. A uniform look. An apple. An hour. An honor. An FBI agent.

This Day in History: September 11, National Day of Remembrance (USA) The  September 11 attacks  (also referred to as  9/11 ) were a series of four coordinated  terrorist attacks  by the  Islamic terrorist  group  al-Qaeda  on the  United States  on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The attacks  killed 2,996 people, injured over 6,000 others , and caused at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage.

Idiom of the Day A hot potato = s peak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed

I don't care if Monday’s blue   Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too   Thursday I don't care about you   It's Friday I'm in love …

9 Tricks To Learn Everything Faster Break down difficult skills into smaller ones Focus on one sub-skill at a time Celebrate your mistakes and learn from them Shorter periods of study every day instead of a long every week Monitor your progress and recognize yourself Quiz yourself Teach other people Apply 80/20 rule Create a learning ritual

Quote of the Day: “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” Albert Einstein ( Albert Einstein  14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist  who developed the  theory of relativity , one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside  quantum mechanics ). His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. He is best known to the general public for his  mass–energy equivalence  formula  E  =  mc 2 , which has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation". He received the 1921  Nobel Prize in Physics  "for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the  photoelectric effect ", a pivotal step in the development of  quantum theory . )

Funny English: S.C.H.O.O.L. = Seven Cruel Hours of our Life

Information about the upcoming FLEX 2018-19 program The open competition for FLEX will begin in September 2018. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility requirements are invited to take part. Contact the American Councils office for detailed information  http://www.americancouncils.org.ua FLEX  Testing Schedule 2018 - Kyiv Date of birth:  01.01.2002 -15.07.2004 Testing open for: school students who know English and are currently studying in the 8th, 9th and 10th forms Time: September 8 ,  2018 at 10.00  a.m. Testing Center: School  № 61 Testing Center Address: 39 Melnikova St., Kyiv

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: FLEX is a unique opportunity for secondary school students from Europe and Eurasia, including students with a disability, to spend one academic year in the U.S., living with a volunteer host family and attending a U.S. high school. Participants gain firsthand insight into U.S. daily life, culture and society, and also share about their own countries with their host communities. Indeed, FLEX students are often the first person from their country that many in the host community meet. This exchange of cultures often results in new "second" families as host families and their students develop friendships and connections that last a lifetime. Many students also remark that they became more mature, independent and focused thanks to their year abroad and that they gained important life skills. Recruitment for the 2019-20 FLEX Program year will begin in fall 2018 in all FLEX Program countries. For information on eligibility requirements and where to apply

My Dearest Students, A very good morning to each and everyone of you! Welcome back to school! I hope you have enjoyed yourselves well in the summer holidays, and prepared yourselves well for the study of the new academic year. No doubt that this school year you will throw yourselves into your educational process:)   Just try to make the most of the opportunity you are offered… If you remain motivated in the classroom, then you will achieve your goals. I believe that our classroom learning will be sound, creative and   innovative and, of course I understand how great pressure you are facing… but I will always stand by you. I hope that our English learning process and knowledge will be further strengthened this year. I will devote myself. How about you? Olga M. Ponomarenko Your English Teacher