If someone asks what your nationality is how do you answer

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The city of St Davids is situated on the south-west coast of Wales. If you’re looking for an USUAL place to go, this is your destination. It was granted city status by Queen Elizabeth II but in reality St Davids looks like an ATTRACT small village. It is actually the smallest city in Britain with a POPULATE of just over 1,600. St Davids has a BEAUTY medieval cathedral which dates back to the 12th century. Today it is a CHARM place with narrow streets filled with cafes, hotels and art galleries – but only one pub! St Davids is famous for its sandy beaches and clear water. White sands Bay is a regular WIN of the prestigious European Blue Flag award.

If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer? For British people NATIONal identity is a complex-issue. Take me for example. I carry a passport issued by the British GOVERNment. I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland. So what am I? ACTUALly, I am really all of them: English, Irish, Scottish and British. Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and TRADITIONal lifestyle. They disLIKE it when people call them English. And perhaps the most important DIFFERence of all – each nation has its own football team!

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The city of St Davids is situated on the south-west coast of Wales. If you’re looking for an unUSUAL place to go, this is your destination. It was granted city status by Queen Elizabeth II but in reality St Davids looks like an ATTRACTive small village. It is actually the smallest city in Britain with a POPULATion of just over 1,600. St Davids has a BEAUTYful medieval cathedral which dates back to the 12th century. Today it is a CHARMing place with narrow streets filled with cafes, hotels and art galleries – but only one pub! St Davids is famous for its sandy beaches and clear water. White sands Bay is a regular WINner of the prestigious European Blue Flag award.

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«If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

» Задание 27 If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all — each nation has its own football team!

«Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

» Задание 28 If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all — each nation has its own football team!

«__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

» Задание 29 If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all — each nation has its own football team!

«Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

» Задание 30 If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all — each nation has its own football team!

«They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

» Задание 31 If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all — each nation has its own football team!

«And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all – each nation has its own football team!

«If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

«If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Задание 27 № 273

If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all — each nation has its own football team!

There are many different nations around the world?

There are many different nations around the world.

Each nation has its own language, culture and traditions.

In the past many people lived all their lives in one place and never met a foreigner.

Nowadays, many people travel to foreign countries.

TV and Internet bring foreign countries to our homes.

It is easy for people from different countries to contact each other and learn about each other.

This section will tell you more about different cultures.

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«If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

» Задание 27 If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all — each nation has its own football team!

«Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

» Задание 28 If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all — each nation has its own football team!

«__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

» Задание 29 If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all — each nation has its own football team!

«Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

» Задание 30 If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all — each nation has its own football team!

«They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

» Задание 31 If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer?

For British people __________________(NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example.

I carry a passport issued by the British __________________(GOVERN).

I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland.

__________________(ACTUAL), I am really all of them : English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and __________________(TRADITION) lifestyle.

They __________________(LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all — each nation has its own football team!

«And perhaps the most important __________________(DIFFER) of all – each nation has its own football team!

1 how do british people usually their holiday?

1 how do british people usually their holiday?

2 when did the travel habits change?

3 what makes package holidays popular?

4 why do some people prefer to travel on their own?

5 what is a traditional holidays abroad for british tourists?

Ответить на вопросы : How did you first meet?

Ответить на вопросы : How did you first meet?

What was your first impression them?

What do you like about them?

What don’t you like about them?

What do you have common?

How do you differ?

Why did you become such close friends?

Will you be friends for life?

What do they look like?

What are they like as a person?

What special talents and abilities do they have?

What kind of clothes do they wear?

What’s their job?

What’s their family like?

What are their hobbies and interests?

What do you do and what do you talk about when you’re together?

Paul : I’m sure that the British have only voted for the items that they like most of all?

Paul : I’m sure that the British have only voted for the items that they like most of all.

They have chosen fish and chips.

The dish is very tasty and has been around for many years.

The dish is not very healthy to eat every day but we do!

As to Wimbledon, I’m all for it.

The Wimbledon tournament is one of the highlights people enjoy every summer.

Let’s take the Harry Potter books.

They are very exciting to read, indeed.

To many, Harry Potter is something they can’t do without.

I think that people’s choice is a matter of taste and nothing else

Mike : I think that people vote for this or that thing not because they personally like or not.

I’m sure that people vote for traditional items that have been around for many years.

They vote for the things that are recognized as part of our culture and our history, for the most significant or most typical items.

They vote for what is great in the country, for what best represents Britain.

The items people have voted for are easily recognized as the British ones all over the world.

And it does not matter what country they come from.

Linda : I don’t think that the British have alway made a proper choice.

To many, fish and chips is the icon fo England which they can’t live without.

But i personally have not voted for it.

Why? Because the «chip» is not British.

Many people have voted for tea.

But tea is not British, either.

It came from India!

Most British people are crazy about footbal and they have voted for it.

OK, footbal is British.

But I don’s like footbal.

Why should I vote for it.

Составить 6 вопросов?

Составить 6 вопросов!

Socialising in Britain

British people don’t like to be embarrassed.

They worry that they may not be able to make conversation with you, or understand what you say to them.

They probably don’t know much about your country (if they can guess where you arc from) or your culture, and fear they might say something that offends you.

They think you wont understand their jokes (and you won’t!

. It’s actually easy to avoid this awkward encounter since they probably won’t come up and start speaking to you anyway.

British people like to have a lot of their own personal space.

They want their own privacy.

Some British people may worry that if they make friends with you, you may not understand their social customs.

They may also worry about interfering with your own personal space.

If you are a woman, a British man may be concerned that you will feel threatened if he starts speaking to you.

If there are several spare seats in a public place, most British people will sit away from other people.

They also don’t touch each other very much, and will usually apologise if they touch someone accidentally.

It is rare for people to go to someone’s house without having arranged it beforehand.

The british usually have meat and vegetables for dinner one of the vegetables is potato Carrots and cabbage are also very popular

on sundays the british have a traditional sunday roast dinner The have roast meat or chicken vegetables and yorkshire pudding They also eat jam and ice creamfor dinner

1 what do the british usually have for diner?

2 what dinner do the british have on sunday?

3 what do they eat for sunday roast dinner?

СДЕЛАЙТЕ ПОЖАЛУЙСТА ДОМАШНИЕ ЗАДАНИЕ И ПО БЫСТРЕЙ ПРОШУ С ЗАРАНИЯ СПАСИБО.

Two large islands and a lot of small ones are situated to the northwest of Europe.

They are known as the British Isles.

The largest island is called Great Britiain.

The other large islands is called Ireland.

In the British Isles there are two states : the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland.

Great Britian, or Britian, is the name for the largest island in the eight largest island in the world.

The United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northen Ireland is the political name for the country, which is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and or the UK.

People often name the United Kingdom as Great Britian or Britian, which is not correct.

The capital of the UK is London.

The population of the UK is about 60million people.

It should be remembered that not only the English live in the UK.

The Scots, Welsh and Irish are British too.

Most British people speak English, but such languages as Welsh, Gaelic and others are also spoken and taught at scools in the UK.

What are the British famous for?

What are the British famous for?

When do they greet each other and how?

What should the people avoid?

When you’re invited?

What gifts can they bring?

1) we were waiting for the train on the platform. 2)we ussuslly have a breakfast at 9 o’clock. 7) lf they ho to Kyiv, they will visit many musseums. 8) l will dance if they played my favourite song 9)Go to the kitchen.

Ex 2 1. D 2. E 3. B 4. A 5. F 6. C Ex 3 2. Shorter 3. Bigger 4. Older / Elder 5. Younger 6. More comfortable.

1. Kazakhstan, Astana. 2. very big country 3. Many 4. Kazakh.

1) Great Britain / London 2) busy city 3)8 million 4) english.

1 1) If it (is not) too cold, I (not put) on my coat. 2) I (will write) the composition if you (do not disturb) me. 3) His vocabulary (will increase) greatly if he ( reads) fifty pages. 4) You (will go) to the Philarmonic much more often if you re..

1) used to go swimming 2) was dancing 3) were you laughing 4) used to drink 5) rode 6) was writing 7) was raining 8) used to play 9) Sang 10) was cleaning.

Are is are aren’t are isn’t is aren’t are isn’t is is.

1)I spend the time of my life right 2)The wall is very dense 3)The mouth of the river is its end 4)We make our way through the storm 5)We will win and get the main winning.

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Tim woke up later than usual. It was Sunday and he _________HAVE_________ lots of plans for the day. He was in the bathroom cleaning his _________TOOTH_________ when he heard some unfamiliar voices from the veranda. “Who could they be?” Tim _________THINK_________. When he came into the room, his mum and two other women ________CHAT__________ happily and didn’t notice him. Tim coughed to attract _________THEY_________ attention. “Oh, Tim, you’re up already!” his mother sounded excited. “Meet my school friends, Linda and Emma.” Linda shook his hand, Emma smiled and said: “We _________BE_________ happy to meet you, Tim.” Your mum showed us your photo, but you are much _________YOUNG_________ there. Join us for tea. I wish we _________CAN_________ talk about our school days for ages, but we have some other business to discuss with your mother. It’s going to be interesting for you, too.” Tim sat at the table. Emma had some papers in her hands but Tim couldn’t read what _________PRINT_________ there – the letters were too small.

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It was about 6pm when I heard a knock on the door. It _________BE_________ Jason, my teenage neighbour. He looked cold and upset.
“What’s wrong, Jason?”
“I _________LOSE_________ my key and I can’t get into my house.”
“Come in. Today’s not a day for long walks, or long waits,” I looked out the window. It _______SNOW_________ hard and it was windy. The weather was getting ________BAD__________ every hour.
Jason _________TAKE_________ off his coat and boots. His ________FOOT__________ were wet and I gave him a pair of socks to change into. A cup of hot tea and some biscuits soon made the boy feel warm.
“Where are your parents, Jason?”
“I _________NOT/KNOW_________. I can’t call them because of this,” he pulled his phone out of his pocket and showed it to me – the screen _________BREAK_________ and the phone was obviously dead.
Jason focused on the food again. He took his _________FOUR_________ biscuit and said: “I wish my mum could make biscuits like this.”

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Millions of people want to learn English. There are lots of ____DIFFER___ methods and the main problem is how to choose the best one. Some people believe that the most ____EFFECT____ way is to study English in Britain or in any other English-speaking country. The advantage of going to Britain seems obvious. Everyone around you speaks English. It’s practically ____POSSIBLE____ to avoid communication, so you’ll learn English ____QUICK____. On the other hand, one can learn English at home. There are lots of possibilities there too: a good _____TEACH_____, a language school or an on-line course. There are many ways to get a good language ____EDUCATE___ now.

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If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer? For British people _____NATION_____ identity is a complex issue. Take me for example. I carry a passport issued by the British ____GOVERN____. I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland. So what am I? ____ACTUAL____, I am really all of them: English, Irish, Scottish and British. Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and ___TRADITION____ lifestyle. They ___LIKE_____ it when people call them English. And perhaps the most important ____DIFFER____ of all – each nation has its own football team!

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Тренировочный вариант ОГЭ (английский язык) письменная часть.

Вы услышите четыре коротких текста, обозначенных буквами А, B, C, D.
В заданиях 1–4 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды .

2. The boy is going to come home later than usual because…
1) he has to write his final test.
2) he wants to see a football game.
3) he needs to help his friend with homework.

3. What colour is the girl’s umbrella?
1) It’s black and white.
2) It’s light blue.
3) It’s multicoloured.

4. What sports activity has Alice chosen?
1) Yoga.
2) Swimming.
3) Aerobics.

5. Вы готовите тематическую радиопередачу с высказываниями пяти разных людей, обозначенных буквами А, В, С, D, Е. Подберите к каждому высказыванию соответствующую его содержанию рубрику из списка 1–6. Используйте каждую рубрику из списка только один раз. В списке есть одна лишняя рубрика. Вы услышите запись дважды .

1. It is boring
2. It is important
3. It is difficult
4. It is useless
5. It is easy
6. It is interesting

Вы помогаете своему другу, юному радиожурналисту, проанализировать подготовленное им для передачи интервью. Прослушайте аудиозапись интервью и занесите данные в таблицу. Вы можете вписать не более одного слова (без артиклей) из прозвучавшего текста. Числа необходимо записывать буквами. Вы услышите запись дважды.

6. Age of the respondent_______________ years old
7. City of birth____________________
8. Favourite school subject_____________________
9. Dish for breakfast________________________
10. The job he/she would like to do in the future________________________
11. Hobby__________________________

Вы проводите информационный поиск в ходе выполнения проектной работы. Определите, в каком из текстов A–F содержатся ответы на интересующие Вас вопросы 1–7. Один из вопросов останется без ответа. Занесите Ваши ответы в таблицу.

Why is the musical about Shrek successful?

What makes Shrek different from traditional fairytale characters?

The voices of which celebrities can we hear in the cartoons about Shrek?

What famous films do the cartoons about Shrek remind us of?

Why do children like the cartoons about Shrek?

Why can Shrekʼs story be interesting to computer gamers?

What person does Shrek look like?

Somewhere in a far-away magical kingdom, there lived a beautiful princess, a prince and animals who could talk like humans. This is a typical plot for many fairy tales. In 1990, a short story for children about Shrek, a big green troll, appeared. Unlike previous heroes he looked ugly and scary but had a big, kind heart. In 2001, DreamWorks studio made the first animated Shrek cartoon.

All the characters of the cartoons about Shrek are easy to remember and have a good sense of humour. The cartoons are full of episodes about friendship, good and evil, love and family values. The cartoons present an amusing mixture of traditional fairy tales and real-life events familiar to everyone. All that made the story of the troll very popular, especially with children.

Maurice Tillet was a famous professional French boxer and wrestler of the 20 th century. Unfortunately, at the age of twenty he got a rare disease which changed his body and appearance. It made him look like a huge troll. Few people know that Shrek’s appearance copies that of Maurice Tillet. However,in contrast to the cartoon character, Maurice Tillet was highly intelligent – he spoke fourteen languages and was good at writing prose.

Several scenes in cartoons about Shrek are based on scenes from famous movies. For example, the ‘Welcome to Duloc’ song sounds like the popular Disney tune ‘It’s a Small World’. During the fight between Fiona and Robin Hood’s men, the camera moves as in ‘The Matrix’. There are hints of the ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Mission Impossible’.

The famous story was also made into a Broadway show, ‘Shrek the Musical’. Technically, the musical show is not the same as the film but it has its advantages. Children and adults enjoy seeing celebrities in the roles of Shrek and Princess Fiona. The success of the musical is also based on a nice combination of new and old popular songs.

The stories about the green troll and his friends are for all ages. Teenagers and grown-ups may enjoy modern computer games about Shrek. Computer stories have attractive design and dynamic plots, so gamers and fans will not be bored. Though the images of Shrek and Fiona are a bit different from the film, they are easily recognizable.

When people all over the world are looking for a quick, easy meal, fast food is the most common choice. With good service, low prices and a relaxed atmosphere, fast food looks like the ideal choice. In fact, over 25 per cent of Europeans eat fast food every day. Fries and hamburgers are sold everywhere: in big cities, small towns, shopping malls, airports, bus stations, schools, and even hospitals!

However, fast food companies make clients eat more. They offer over-sized burgers, extra-large French fries, and big portions of Coke. What’s more, these “large versions” are usually cheaper. The products have lots of calories, sugar and fat. A typical hamburger at a fast-food restaurant weighs 170 grams. In 1957, it was just 50 grams. According to scientists, your fast-food meal is like three ordinary meals.

Fast food doesn’t spoil. This is because it has lots of “special” ingredients. There’s a video on YouTube that illustrates this. It is based on a true story. In 1991, an engineer from the USA, Tom Scarvell, met with friends for New Year’s Eve. They stopped at McDonald’s on the way home. He bought some cheeseburgers, ate one and put the other in his coat pocket. Then he forgot about it. A year later, he took the coat out of the wardrobe, put it on and discovered the cheeseburger in his pocket from New Year’s Eve. It looked exactly the same. He was absolutely shocked. He told his friends and family but nobody believed him. So, he decided to start a “burger museum” to show everyone that these cheeseburgers and hamburgers don’t decompose.

He started collecting burgers, one every year. He kept them on bookshelves in his living room in the open air. These burgers looked exactly the same, the bun, the meat, the cheese, the special sauce, the cucumber, even the lettuce. They all kept their shape and colour for over five years!

It is surprising that although most people don’t think that fast food is the best choice, they can’t stop going to fast food restaurants, like McDonald’s. The chain has healthy dishes on the menu, such as fruit and vegetables. Why not order them? But you don’t go to McDonald’s for a green salad or a yoghurt! The unhealthy hamburgers, French fries and milkshakes are more common and attractive and to many people they are tastier than low calorie dishes.

There is no problem with eating fast food from time to time. If you really are dreaming about a hamburger, go and get it. But if you’re having a stressful day, remember that lunch in a fast-food restaurant is not a good choice. Doctors strongly recommend avoiding all fast food and takeaways these days. You can occasionally allow yourself a fast-food meal. However, if you are eating it more than once a week, think of giving up.

Fast food should play a small role in your life. If you don’t have a way out, have a fast-food meal in one of McDonald’s restaurants but choose the healthier dishes. You should be aware of what you eat and try to develop healthy eating habits.

13. Fast food is more popular with people in their 30s than with modern teenagers.