dear all,
here i am in notting hill. everything is all right, please don’t worry.
the family i’m staying with is very nice. they introduced me to some of our neighbors.
i have made a lot of friends there. we meet up almost every evening to go for something to eat or to see a film.
i have made a lot of discoveries, for example, the english are far stranger than i’ve expected. they are not friendly to outsiders. everyone’s been really nice to me since i got there.
write back soon.
love,
barbara.
дорогие мои,
я здесь в ноттинг-хилле. все в порядке, , не волнуйтесь.
семья, в которой я живу, приятная. они познакомили меня с некоторыми из наших соседей.
у меня там много друзей. мы встречаемся почти каждый вечер, чтобы пойти что-нибудь поесть или посмотреть фильм.
я сделала много открытий, например, более странные, чем я ожидала. они не дружат с посторонними. с тех пор, как я добралась сюда, все были милы /добры ко мне.
жду скорого ответа.
люблю,
барбара
Many sports are extremely violent, yet this does not stop people watching them or playing them. Should violent sports be banned or are they just a way for people to enjoy themselves?
There are some arguments for banning violent sports. Firstly, some of these sports are simply an excuse for violence. There is enough violence in our world without seeing sportsmen getting hurt on TV. In addition, people who take part in violent sports risk serious injury or even death. Many young boxers, for example, are seriously injured every year.
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages to banning violent sports. To start with, violent sports can be a healthy way for people to relax and let off steam. As a result, general aggression and violence in society will be reduced. Moreover, instead of banning violent sports, we can improve their safety standards, for instance, by using better protective clothing and equipment. Consequently, sports injuries will be reduced.
In conclusion, there are arguments both for and against the banning of violent sports. I strongly believe violent games should be banned, as I feel they are not going to help people to live together peacefully.