My country is very diverse so here, I’ll share about the culture of the state I belong to - Haryana: - We never visit friends or relatives empty-handed as it is considered rude. Even something simple like a box of sweets is expected. - Traditional clothing is still very common, especially during festivals, weddings, and family visits. Women wear outfits like Daaman, Kurti, and Chunder or sarees. In small towns, many women still follow the ghoonghat tradition, which is covering their head with a veil in front of elders or guests. - Hospitality is a big deal. Guests are welcomed like family. It’s not unusual for relatives to stay for a week or more, and the host makes sure they’re well-fed and comfortable - We live in a community-first culture. Friends and family can drop by anytime, even unannounced. Life is more about “we” than “me.” - In smaller towns and villages, home-cooked food is the norm. Most places don’t have restaurants or cafes, so fresh meals made at home are part of everyday life. Some of traditional Haryanvi dishes are bajra roti, singri, parval or kachri sabzi, hara saag, bathua raita, lassi etc. (idk their names in english) - During winters, it was a norm in most Haryanvi families to prepare sweets like churma, gond ke laddu and khoya barfi at home. - My family is pure vegetarian, and that’s quite common in our state. - Most homes have a small Hindu shrine, and we start the day with a small puja - Chai (especially masala chai) is a must for every guest. Even if you’re visiting for just a few minutes, you’ll be offered tea, and saying no feels almost rude.

I think there was many good products this year. The new phones are more better and have great cameras. Also, some apps was created for help with health. I seen a cool smartwatch that can mesure stress. Maybe I forget some but technology is very fast.

When weather is too much bad, we don’t go outside because is dangerous. We try stay in home and have water and food with us. Sometime people don’t can stay safe if flood come fast. We also try help neighbours if they need. It’s important to listen what say the news.

Today was the last day of my university classes. Most of the classes had tests, so it was really hard. I also had many reports to write, so I didn’t have much time to study for the exams. From today, summer vacation has started, and I’m very excited. But I feel a little sad because I won’t see my friends often. I want to invite them and go out to have fun together during the break.

Today was the last day of classes for the first semester. My class started in the afternoon, but we had a test, so it was really hard. After that, I also had club activities, so I got very tired. But summer vacation starts tomorrow, so I’m excited to enjoy it!

Tomorrow, summer vacation will start. I’m very excited and looking forward to it. I have many fun plans. I will go to the movies with my friends, and I will also go on a trip with my family. I want to relax, enjoy good food, and make happy memories. During summer vacation, I also want to read books, watch TV shows, and maybe study a little. I hope the weather will be nice. I want every day to be full of fun and smiles. I can’t wait for my vacation to begin!

This topic reminds me of the unforgettable pandemic occured a few years ago. At the very beginning, most people around the world stayed home for many weeks.Then I read some news about the change of our enviroments. One said that he could see the Everest from hundreds of miles aways from his hometown. The sky became clearer than usual that seemed has just been washed. So, from that news, I knew that the human activities was the main reason caused the environmental pollution. 200 years ago, people's trip rreally depended on riding horse and walking. The farthest places a average person could get to throughout their life might be many miles aways from their hometown. So, they affected the invironment very finitely. But everything changed after the Industrial Revolution, especially since cars were invented. So if we can abandon cars and get back to the simple life hundreds of years ago, maybe enviromental problems won't exist again. Can we?

A Day Without Friction I woke up first thing in the morning, my eyes opening groggily. When I tried to get out of bed, I immediately stumbled and fell. It was so odd—why was the floor… so slippery? I slid helplessly across the room until I slammed into the wall. Pain shot through me! Carefully, I pulled myself upright and tried walking again, only to slip and fall once more. Without friction, the floor was impossible to walk on! It was clear I was in serious trouble before my day had even started. How can you begin a day when you can’t even stand? A world without friction was terrifying. Tentatively, I attempted to stand up, but instantly lost my balance. I slid wildly across the living room, finally using the far wall to stop myself. It felt exactly like being adrift in space like in movies. This experience made me realize how perfect and holistic our world is with friction, gravity, and all the other forces that keep us grounded. The world we have now is definitely best.

Salut french learners , here is an exercise in french grammar!!!