It also perfectly describes folks who шел к успеху, но, увы, не фартануло — reference to one nasty day, hah

Im definitely learning how to play chess. I thought only geeks and weirdos played that, but thinking about it, it is actually a nice way to meet some people who are on the spectrum, though dead pretty.

Uzbekistan needs more of mental health services point blank, period.

Feeling bad?

The thing is that 150,000 people died today, and each and every one of them would give everything to take your place.

Count your blessings and keep moving. If you ever find yourself overthinking, depressed, or anxious, think about 150,000 unfortunate ones who do not see the next day.

Guess, there are things to be more grateful for — moments.

which one have you seen before?

and here,

I will show how you can activate your vocabulary bank. I do it from time to time esp. when I have some time off. It can help you too, most def.

Late Sunday night, I am having a casual conversation with my friends, but at the same time I am trying to wrap my head around how bad my mood is. U may think, I am being deluded or something, and I should get this through my thick skull and move on to be more optimistic about my life. Here, I could not have been more cynical about people’s opinions, especially you, I mean, c’mon. That’s rich, something like this coming from someone like you who is always skeptical about everything like an Antichrist. Though I must admit, it was audacious of you to point that out when I was going crazy. That’s why I do not go out to have fun anymore because I self-identify as a loner, not a pack animal since I just like putting my head down and try to get through difficulties. It is what matters, I mean, taking matters into your own hands even if you cannot see three feet in front of you. If I had not had my wits about me, I would not be able to see my problems and that would have drowned me. When it comes to how I complete this text with a logical ending, well, the jury’s still out on that.

you just go on and on without connecting your sentences to one another. if you can, then well, be my guest and do it, but most of the time, you cannot, esp. when collocations are not related to each other at all.

simple technique, yet works like a charm, supposing you wanna take your speaking to the next level.

doctor recommended.

It is part of a little project I have started to work on. It is just a test format. I will let you know if it works out. Though, in the meantime, you can learn a thing or two from this sample answer on the topic of T-shirts (speaking part 1)

P.S. let me know if you have any recommendations

with best regards.

Just a quick observation.

From what I have seen, speaking questions, esp. in part 3 can vary from time to time. Don't rely on these questions that much, as the examiners tend to make follow-up questions based on your real time answers.

They are highly trained professionals and they know how to throw you off by asking somewhat unorthodox questions, meaning different to the ones in the app or other sources.

The important skill in speaking is relying on your 'speaking abilities', not predicted or memorized samples. Be ready to embrace unexpected, special, and never-seen q's.

#speakingadvice 🧊

to do some speaking practice with friends, or yourself (if u re an introverted freak🤠)

students in speaking part 3 be like 😂

Some countries use prisons primarily as a punishment for criminals. Other countries use them to rehabilitate prisoners so they can be useful members of society.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In many countries around the world, the main function of prison is to punish criminals for their misdeeds, while some have argued that jails should serve primarily as rehabilitation centers. While both of these points of view are valid, I believe that there should be a balance between using prisons for punishing and rehabilitating offenders.

On the one hand, having strict prison systems has the potential of discouraging other potential criminals from committing crimes of their own. If people know that the consequences of bad behavior are long sentences in harsh penitentiaries, they would entirely rethink their choices before breaking the law. It also seems that if justice is to be preserved, the punishment should in some cases be severe. For example, if a person commits murder, the families of the deceased can only find comfort knowing that the offender will pay a heavy price for their actions.

On the other hand, rehabilitation should also be a crucial role of prisons. In terms of statistics and crime prevention, it has been shown that focusing on rehabilitating offenders is most likely to reduce recidivism rates and the amount of crime in a society. A good example of this is in Norway, which treats convicts with care, respect and dignity resulting in one of the lowest rearrest rates around the globe. Furthermore, concentrating on rehabilitating prisoners makes financial sense. Criminal justice systems that take a more humane approach are much less expensive in the long run due to the shorter sentences and the resulting reduction in recidivism levels.

In my opinion, adopting a more balanced perspective on the role of prisons is arguably the most critical factor to consider. While both severe punishments and rehabilitation programs are vital, leaning too far towards either approach can result in undesirable consequences. For example, overly stringent and harsh jail conditions may harm the mental and physical health of inmates, whereas focusing too much on lenient sentences coupled with rehabilitation services is likely to backfire on society through increased crime rates. Thus, responsible officials should guarantee that the balance is maintained between punishment and rehabilitation.

In conclusion, the ideal system should strike a balance between punishing and rehabilitating criminals. While strict penalties serve as a deterrent and uphold justice, rehabilitation programs are essential for reducing reoffending and fostering long-term societal safety. An overly punitive approach can lead to adverse consequences for inmates, whilst excessive leniency may fail to protect the public. Therefore, a well-balanced system that enforces justice while also supporting the reintegration of offenders is the most effective way to maintain law and order.

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*refined with Chat GPT

#crimeandpunishment 🔪

It is a rich man's world indeed 🧊

the last line is personal, man, now, they are coming for that, too. it is a dangerous game though. i welcome all feminists in the comment section 🤠

the stupidest thing u can do as an IELTS student is practicing mock tests for no good reason. read, listen, speak, and write instead. trust me, nothing good comes out of your empty heads when it is time to perform. im sure anyone in their right mind would give you the same advice.

#HarshButTrue

for reading.

it is not New Scientist, The Economist, or Scientific American, it is Wired sweet pea. One of the most entertaining and authentic magazines out there. Make a correct choice, choose W I R E D