👟Do you know world's best slogans?👟

Today we have an interesting task for you: match famous slogans to the brands. Two brands are extra. Have you heard all of them?

👾 Slogans:
1. Just do it.
2. Think different.
3. A diamond is forever.
4. There are some things money can’t buy. For everything else, there’s [the brand].
5. Impossible is nothing.
6. Because I’m worth it.
7. Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s [the brand].
8. Finger lickin’ good.

👩‍💼 Brands:
A. Mastercard
B. L’Oreal
C. Subway
D. Nike
E. Maybelline
F. De Beers
G. Adidas
H. Apple
I. Coca-Cola
J. KFC

👇Share your guesses in the comments!👇

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❤️ Every Tom, Dick, and Harry: people in expressions ❤️

Why do these three names represent the whole population? Good question. Did you know that this phrase can be found in Shakespeare's "Henry IV"? He had "Tom, Dick, and Francis" though.

Anyway, let's take a look at more expressions containing names!

For items 1–8, fill the gaps in the sentences with a name. There is an example done for you and the first letter is given to help you.

Example: 0. Just add the eggs, bake it for 30 minutes, and B_____’s your uncle: you’ve got a perfect cake.
0. Bob

1️⃣ The software is designed so that even the Average J____ can use it without reading a manual.

2️⃣ Everyone had been supporting the band for years, so the J____-come-lately fans who only discovered them after their big hit felt a bit out of place.

3️⃣ The neighbour was caught hiding behind the bushes and looking through people’s windows like a Peeping T____.

4️⃣ Even after we told him about the surprise party, he wanted to see the decorations himself — he’s such a Doubting T____.

5️⃣ When they asked if I’d jump into the freezing lake in winter, I said, "No way, J____!"

6️⃣While everyone else worried about exams, Mark kept organizing parties — he’s a real Good-time C____.

7️⃣ Every time we suggest a fun idea for the weekend, you say it won’t work — don’t be such a Negative N____.

8️⃣ The kids finished all the cookies before you could say J____ R____.

As usual, share your guesses in the comments! 🛫

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📙 References in The Catcher in the Rye 📙

📚 The Catcher in the Rye is one of the most controversial novels of the 20th century. Written by J.D. Salinger, the book has often appeared on lists of banned or challenged books because of its language, themes of rebellion, and its raw portrayal of teenage alienation. Yet the same qualities that made the novel controversial also made it a powerful and honest story about growing up.

📖Beyond its plot, the book is rich with literary and cultural references that reflect post-war American society, identity struggles, and the search for authenticity.

👀 Let’s take a look at some of these references and check yourself for country studies!

1. Rockefeller Center
2. A Farewell to Arms
3. John Lennon
4. Mercutio
5. Charlie Chaplin
6. Museum of Natural History
7. Robert Burns
8. A Perfect Day for Bananafish
9. Charles Dickens
10. The Great Gatsby

A. A scenic, man-made body of water located at the southern end of Central Park in Manhattan.
B. A novel by Ernest Hemingway that tells the tragic love story of an American ambulance driver and a British nurse.
C. A prolific 19th-century English novelist and social critic .
D. Romeo's witty and passionate friend, whose death sparks the tragic events in Shakespeare’s play.
E. A legendary British comedian, actor, and filmmaker, best known for his iconic silent film character "The Tramp"
F. A British musician and activist, known for co-founding one of the most influential rock bands of all time, who became a prominent peace advocate.
G. A landmark famous for its ice rink, Radio City Music Hall, and annual Christmas tree lighting.
H. An 18th-century Scottish poet and lyricist, celebrated as the national bard of Scotland.
I. A respected Moorish general, whose deep insecurities ultimately lead to his tragic downfall.
J. A short story by J.D. Salinger about a traumatized World War II veteran.
K. A novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald that chronicles a mysterious millionaire’s obsessive pursuit of his former love.
L. One of the world’s largest and most celebrated science museums, featuring extensive collections and exhibits on
dinosaurs.
M. A masterpiece of architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright, housing an array of modern art exhibits in a uniquely structured building.

👀 Are you up for a challenge? Share your answers in the comments!

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🤩 Reading practice for ЗЭ ВсОШ 🤩

The biggest event of the Olympiad season is just around the corner. To help you prepare, we've created this practice task.

🤩 Read the text about a new type of planets in the PDF above and do the task after it!

🤩 For more guided practice, join our intensive course that will take place April 6–19th!
🤩 10 lessons (90 minutes each)
🤩 2 full sets of sample task, in the beginning and in the end of the course
🤩 regular homework with feedback from our expert teacher

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🔠A pun vocabulary task: Vol 4🔠

Here’s a new fun task for you!

For items 1–5, complete the puns. The number of letters is given in brackets to help you and there is an example (0) done for you.

0. Be kind to dentists. They have _ (8) too, you know.
Answer: fillings

1️⃣What do you call an alligator in a vest? An _ (12).

2️⃣Why couldn’t the pony sing in the choir? He was a little _ (5).

3️⃣The past, the present and the future all walk into a bar. It was _ (5).

4️⃣ Don’t ever believe an atom, they _ (4) _ (2) everything.

5️⃣Why does Waldo from Where’s Waldo always wear a striped shirt? He doesn’t want to be _ (7).

Guess in the comments 💟

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🇬🇧 David Livingstone — the explorer who opened Africa to the world

David Livingstone (1813–1873) was one of the most famous explorers of the 19th century and a symbol of Victorian curiosity about the wider world. Today, on March 19, we celebrate his birthday and the remarkable journeys that made his name legendary 🌍

Born in the mill town of Blantyre, Livingstone grew up in a poor working-class family. As a child he worked long hours in a cotton mill but studied at night, driven by an intense desire to learn. Eventually he trained as both a doctor and a missionary, preparing to travel overseas and spread Christianity.

In 1841 he sailed to southern Africa as a missionary with the London Missionary Society. What began as religious work soon turned into decades of exploration. Livingstone became fascinated by the geography and cultures of the African interior, travelling thousands of kilometres through regions that were largely unknown to Europeans.

Here are some interesting facts about Livingstone, the explorer who:

🤩 became the first European to see and describe the spectacular waterfall he named Victoria Falls in 1855, calling it one of the most beautiful sights in Africa;

🤩 crossed large parts of the continent, becoming one of the first Europeans to travel from the Atlantic coast to the Indian Ocean;

🤩 campaigned strongly against the East African slave trade, believing exploration and legitimate trade could help end it;

🤩 became the subject of one of history’s most famous meetings when journalist Henry Morton Stanley finally found him in 1871, greeting him with the legendary line:

“Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”

Livingstone spent much of his life traveling through central and southern Africa, mapping rivers and documenting landscapes, wildlife, and cultures. Although his expeditions were often dangerous and exhausting, he remained driven by a belief that exploration and humanitarian work could change the world.

#hall_of_fame@level_APO

🤩 Актуальные курсы 🤩

🤩 Интенсив к Заключительному этапу ВсОШ: с 6 по 19 апреля методист кафедры и эксперт по подготовке призёров и победителей ВсОШ Анастасия Крюкова проведёт 10 занятий по 90 минут обо всех частях олимпиады. Курс также включает входное и итоговое тестирование в формате ЗЭ и письменные домашние задания с проверкой и развернутой обратной связью от преподавателя.
🤩При покупке курса до 5 апреля действует скидка 30%.

🤩 Выездная школа «Use of Culture: олимпиадные задания и страноведение англоязычных стран»: 3–9 августа на базе «Непецино» пройдет выездная школа для выпускников 8–10 классов, рассчитанная на 17 занятий по 90 минут. На занятиях ученики узнают необходимую для олимпиад базу страноведческих знаний и отработают форматы для части Use of English.

🤩 Выездная школа «Unlocking English Olympiads: подготовка к олимпиадам по английскому языку»: 22–28 августа на базе «Непецино» пройдет выездная школа, посвящённая знакомству с ВсОШ и олимпиадами Перечня. Занятия будут включать в себя разбор сложных грамматических тем, изучение новую лексику, а также практику устной речи.
🤩 Ссылка для 6–7 классов
🤩 Ссылка для 8–10 классов

🤩 Для того, чтобы узнать больше подробностей и записаться на выездные школы, перейдите по ссылкам на сайт.

🤩 Английский класс АПО 🤩

Английский класс — это полноценное среднее общее образование (10–11 классы) в онлайн-формате с углублённым изучением английского языка. Профильный класс (не более 15 человек) даёт старшеклассникам из всех регионов страны возможность получить качественное обучение и подготовиться к поступлению в лучшие вузы. Выпускникам выдаётся аттестат Школы ЦПМ.
Первая волна конкурсного набора в 10 класс продлится с 1 марта по 1 мая, вторая — с 26 мая по 31 августа.

🤔Use of English: Can you solve the puzzles?🤔

Let's continue practicing for Закл together. Solve 10 puzzles in the PDF below!

For more guided practice, join our intensive course between April 6–19th!
🙃 You'll get round all the difficult tasks
🤓 You'll study in a small group of likeminded students
💌 You'll get useful feedback from our expert teacher

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📨 Получено сообщение!

Когда начинается основной курс по подготовке к Олимпиаде по английскому?⁩

Отвечаем на полученный анонимный вопрос:

🤩Наш комплексный курс по подготовке, "Level Up", идет с сентября по апрель. Он включает последовательную подготовку к школьному, муниципальному и региональному этапам ВсОШ, а также к олимпиадам Перечня.

🤩 А как начать подготовку уже летом?

• Выездная школа «Unlocking English Olympiads: подготовка к олимпиадам по английскому языку»: 22–28 августа на базе «Непецино» пройдет выездная школа, посвящённая знакомству с ВсОШ и олимпиадами Перечня.
🤩 Ссылка для 6–7 классов
🤩 Ссылка для 8–10 классов

• Летний Reading Club: Точные даты мы объявим позже, но для 9–11 классов мы уже готовим летний онлайн-курс в интересном формате книжного клуба — отличный способ не потерять форму за лето 🤩

• Летний Speaking Club: А для 7–8 классов предложим онлайн-курс в формате разговорного клуба. Stay tuned! 🤩

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🐻 Have you seen a small brown bear anywhere around here, possibly at Paddington Station?

This bear, created by Michael Bond, has captured the hearts of thousands (yours truly even has a plushie of him that would be taken to every English Olympiad final stage) with his love for friends, family and, of course, marmalade.

📚 He first appeared in the book "A Bear Called Paddington." His story in England began when he arrived as a stowaway, having travelled all the way from Peru in a lifeboat. He was sent by his Aunt Lucy, who had gone to live in the Home for Retired Bears in Lima. He had a small suitcase and a label attached to his coat that simply read,

Please look after this bear.

🤎 He was found by the Brown family (Mr. and Mrs. Brown and their two children, Judy and Jonathan) at the bustling Paddington Railway Station in London. They spotted him sitting on his suitcase near the lost and found. Taking pity on the small, polite bear, they decided to take him home for the night.

From this point, Paddington would go on to have a variety of amazing adventures and, dare I say, side quests with all his neighbours, friends and even enemies (although no one can really hate this bear).

Paddington not only became book-famous but now he’s also movie-famous! The Paddington movie trilogy has already garnered numerous awards, but the main award, of course, will always be the love of the audience.

Did you know… that Paddington became such a Briton that he celebrates two birthdays (just like Queen Elizabeth II): one on the 25th of June and the other the 25th of December.

Would you take care of this bear?
Press ❤️‍🔥 for "Yes!"

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