'Feed Me Better' is the name of the campaign run by TV chef, Jamie Oliver, to improve eating habits in British schools. Jamie is popular with young people all over Britain because of his cookery programmes. His ingredients are fresh, his recipes are simple, and his meals are absolutely delicious. So when he found out what Britain's schoolchildren were eating at school, he went on the warpath. He discovered that school dinners centred around processed food, chips and burgers, and that children were incapable of recognising basic vegetables. So Jamie resolved to do something about it. He decided to make a TV series called Jamie's School Dinners which showed the successes and failures of his attempt to improve the dinner menu of a school in Greenwich, London. He was assisted by the school dinner lady, Nora Sands, who was keen to learn how to give the children a more balanced meal while not exceeding her budget. At the same time as the programmes were being filmed, Jamie ran a national campaign called 'Feed Me Better' to bring the state of the nation's school dinners to the attention of the government. As a result of the 300,000-signature petition that Jamie presented to Prime Minister Tony Blair in the spring of 2005, new legislation was brought in to control school dinners. Now children are promised two pieces of fruit with their meal, and fizzy drinks, sweets, chocolate and crisps are banned. Jamie Oliver has shown that it is possible to do something positive for Britain's schoolchildren instead of just using them to make money.
1 His mobile rang when he was driving to the office. 2 Everybody was preparing for the New Year. 3 while I was shopping in Ikea. 4 her children were watching 101 Dalmatians on video. 5 it was snowing heavily. 6 I was celebrating my birthday. 7 were sleaping. 8 The sun was shining, a light wind was blowing, happy people were walking in the streets. 9 The clock was ticking, the fire was burning, we were talking and having a tea. 10 They were resting in Miami when a storm started. 11 When I entered the doctor was keying the name of the next patient into his computer. 12 At seven o`clock she was waiting for him where they usually met. 13 Now she is looking forward to seeing Sharon again. 14 I was reading a magazine while you were sleaping. 15 At the period of time he was working for a big international company. 16 was flashing: Denis. He was waiting for me at the club. 17 Everyone was shouting and no one listning.
I. 1. The mail is delivered for this office twice a day. 2. This rule will be explained to us tomorrow. 3. This doctor is spoken about. 4. A telegram was not sent yesterday. 5. Bread is eaten every day. 6. We will be given with a new task tomorrow. 7. He was asked to bring a dictionary. 8. This text was translated at the last lesson. 9. The books are taken from the library. 10. The problem was discussed at our meeting last week.
II. 1. That book was returned by me two days ago. 2. A report will be made by him tomorrow. 3. A car is not driven by Nick. 4. The letter was signed by him yesterday. 5. English is spoken by many people today.
