Modern ways of communication

Keeping in touch with friends

 

Hello everyone!!! Today I would like to discuss with you different ways of keeping in touch with our friends. I find this topic very interesting, so I hope you’ll like it, as well.

In my opinion, nowadays lots of people have a hectic lifestyle. That’s why most of them don’t have enough time to write letters or call their friends on the phones. What a shame, don’t you think so?

 But thanks to modern technologies, we have other useful ways to stay in touch with our friends and relatives. We can use mobile phones, email, text, Skype and social networking sites. Someone prefers to use only one way, and then the others mix all modern technologies for communication. For example, many young people like texting and social networking sites, but adults prefer mobile phones and emails.

As to me, I try to take a balanced approach. A little talking, a little messaging, a little emailing helps me to stay in touch with my family and friends. For instance, I use texting every day. Of course, I like face-to-face relationship, but I’m a student, and I’m always in a bit of a hurry, so I text or call on my mobile phone. It helps me save my time and money. That’s why I can say, that one of my favourite gadgets is my mobile phone. Besides this, I like using  social networking. I can share some great news with my friends, amazing photos and wonderful emotions! I use email every day. I communicate not only with my friends, but also with my English teacher. It helps me to get new knowledge straight away. That’s a good idea, do you agree with me?   

     I think nowadays we have lots of nice ways to stay in touch with friends and family at any time, at any place. Of course fewer and fewer people write letters with the years, but our world is developing, and we develop, as well. When I was a child I couldn’t imagine that one day I would write blogs, download photos, and my friends would read them!!! 

     And what do you think about it? Please don’t hesitate to share your ideas and ask questions!

 

The best party I have ever had

 My graduation day

In our country, if a child finishes school with a gold or silver medal, he or she gets a special invitation to the ball of the medallists which is usually held in the Palace of Culture. Once a year, the ball takes place at the end of July and lasts one day. I don’t know exactly, but I think it takes several months to organize such a ceremony, and lots of people join in the preparations. Balloons, congratulation banners, and fairy lights are everywhere, and they all help to create the unforgettable atmosphere during the event.

Well, on graduation day all the school leavers gathered in the hall. We all were called one by one onto the stage to receive our certificates. Speeches were made; the teachers and the director shook our hands and congratulated us as everyone applauded. Those who graduated from school with a gold or silver medal got an invitation ticket to the graduation ceremony ball, and I was among them. 

On the next day after the school leaving party, I went to the ball of the medallists of  the Moscow area. I was very thrilled to have a chance to visit it. When we arrived at the Palace of Culture, we saw lots of buses with  high school leavers from other towns. There were lots of girls wearing beautiful dresses and awesome hairstyles, and guys dressed in elegant costumes. Some people were in fancy dresses, but most of high school graduates were in glamorous party clothes.

  The celebration began at 10 a.m. and there was plenty to see. First of all, the celebration started with the theatrical performance, to honour the 65^th Anniversary of Victory in The Second World War. We saw how lots of graduates held their school living parties at those times. It was so touching, and really exciting. Then some representatives of the Moscow area administration congratulated all high school leavers on the occasion. After the end of the official part we went to the dance hall. There was a good variety of music – something for everyone, that’s why everybody was dancing.

I felt very lucky to experience such a wonderful, happy celebration. A feeling of pride and satisfaction stayed with me throughout the evening. I had lots of fun and entertainment. I think I’ve had the time of my life! 

         I’ll always remember my graduation because it signified the end of a long period of hard work and the beginning of a new era in my life!!!