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Всегда ли выполняете свои обещания? Как вы считаете, правильно ли поступила мышка?         
 
  Хитрая мышка
 Однажды, видимо, спросонок, 
 Упала Мышь в пивной бочонок
 И начала тонуть. 
 « Тону-у! Спасите кто-нибудь!» 
 Я гибну в жигулевском пиве! 
 О, как же смерть моя проста! 
 Клянусь, была бы я счастливей
 Погибнуть в лапах у Кота!» 
 « Ну что ж! – с окна сказал Котище. – 
 Я вытащить могу вас. Но… 
 Вы сразу превратитесь в пищу!» 
 « Спаси! Спаси! Иду на дно! 
 В сто раз милей мне смерть на воле! 
 Ей-ей, не так она страшна!» 
 И Мышь от смерти в алкоголе
 Была для смерти спасена. 
 Но, очутившись в страшных лапах, 
 Дрожа до самого хвоста, 
 Пивной распространяя запах, 
 Мышь улизнула от Кота. 
 « Я съем вас поздно или рано, - 
 Сказал, облизываясь, Кот, - 
 Но что склонило вас к обману? 
 Какой бессмысленный расчет? 
 Где ваше слово? Ваша часть? 
 Вы обещали дать вас съесть!» 
 « Ах, что вы? – Мышка пропищала – 
 Я это спьяна наобещала!» 

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Short stories (Filipino) 

Maikling Kwento 1

Life’s hardships are inevitable and we’ll all be put through the wringer at some point, often through no fault of our own.
Don’t let these challenges alter your feelings of self-worth. You’ll always be enough; you have something unique and special to give and offer the world.

Short Stories with Rose 

The Value of Money (Inspiring Short Story about Self-Worth)

This episode describes the author's home in great detail, highlighting its cosy and welcoming atmosphere. The home is depicted as a warm, comfortable, and peaceful place. Key areas of the house are described, including the corridor, living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

Learn Russian with Marianna!

My home!

Sin duda, la cultura, las tradiciones, la religión, etc... influyen, y mucho, en el devenir de un idioma. Escucha este audio y a lo mejor te aclara algunas dudas  : )

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

Cultura e Idiomas: Unión perfecta.

In this episode, you will how to use the STAR method to answer behavioral interview questions more efficiently and effectively.

Get the notes from today's episode at TanniaSuarez.com/blog/behavioral-interview-questions.

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How to Use the STAR Method in Your Job Interview

Today we're talking about why you perhaps shouldn't use "difficult" at work, and why you might want to use "challenging" instead. I hope you find it useful!

If you want to improve your professional communication skills then don't forget that I'm a full time, professional, business English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. Feel free to book some of my time and I look forward to meeting you.

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Toddlers in the UK get almost half of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), according to a new study.

Researchers also found that 7-year-olds get 59% of their calories from UPFs.

UPFs include things like ice cream and cookies, but also ham, sausages, flavored yogurts, breakfast cereals and some breads.

Eating too much of these types of food has been linked to an increased risk of a number of different health conditions, including obesity, diabetes and heart problems.

The study looked at food diaries completed by the parents of more than 2,500 children aged 21 months, and 600 children aged 7.

The most common UPFs that toddlers ate were flavored yogurts and whole-grain breakfast cereals.

Although these are seen as quite healthy choices, they are still ultra-processed. They're usually industrially produced and contain ingredients that most people wouldn't have in their kitchens, like emulsifiers.

The researchers said children who eat more UPFs as toddlers are more likely to eat a lot of them as they get older, so choosing the right foods for young children is important.

Previous research has found that teenagers in the UK may get more than 60% of their calories from UPFs.

However, the study's lead author, Rana Conway, said it's not only parents that are to blame.

She said these foods "are often cheaper than the foods parents would like to give their children, such as fresh fruit and vegetables.

"Also, despite labels suggesting they're a healthy choice, ultra-processed foods marketed for children often contain too much sugar and salt. This makes it harder for parents to make healthy choices."

Studies done in the US have found similar problems with the diets of children there.