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https://youtu.be/fSQgCy_iIcc This video shows how differently things, information or ideas can be used or interpreted, what can often lead to them being used not in the way the person who created them would want. The speaker pointed and briefly explained the most important views of Karl Marx, considering both the fact that they were a base to some communist systems, in which terrible things have happened, as well as the possibilities of using his ideas to ‘fix the society of the 21st century’, in which some opposite systems or ideologies took over. to skim off His business partners have been skimming off the profits for three years. to derive Many students will derive great benefit from this new method of teachin languages at schools. a glimpse of He was immediately captured and led out of the room bit he managed to catch a glimpse of the documents lying on the desk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1W7wqXD_b0 This video is about Virginia Woolf. I liked that the video focused more on her works than biography - there was only a short introduction which mentioned the most important events in her life. Although her biography is fascinating and significantly influenced her writing, I think that one can learn more about her from her novels and essays. That was the mark she wanted to leave on the world, and that is what every artist should be valued (or sometimes criticized) for. On the other hand, in today’s world many people in artworld seem to be famous for they image, gossips and dramas they were included in, while their art comes second. I believe that Woolf and her writing would be considered in completely different terms. at odds with He finds himself at odds with the headmaster. to term sth She termed the book ‘her beloved child’. cradled in The baby fell asleep cradled in her father’s arms.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAzKGkTIKpg This week I watch a video about French writer and philosopher Voltaire. It focused on his biography and highlighted mostly his attitude towards tolerance. I found it very impressive and unusual that his works and views had such a big impact on the society and the government back then. It was probably much harder to influence people like he did, without social media or fast travelling. I do not think that in today’s world a person of similar significance can be found. to take a back seat Her mother should finally take a back seat and let her speak for herself. to mount (an event) They mounted a campaign against racism in their school. in the long run He emphasised that his idea would be the most profitable for the company in the long run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrK5NAgw_g4 The main idea of this video is that small talk is not a meaningless conversation but an ‘introduction’ to raising more significant questions, a step in a dialogue which must be taken to reach more sophisticates, existential subjects. It turns out to be crucial to build trust and the will to share in a relationship of almost every kind. What is more, it allows you to figure out a general attitude and views of your interlocutor toward many subjects and find out which of the less trivial topics are ‘safe’ to talk about. to broach a topic You should never broach the topic of her past with her if you don’t want to upset her. to take fright I was trying to approach slowly and quietly but the rabbit took fright and run away. interlocutor Women tend to smile at their interlocutors more often than men.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_xJpVlry14 According to the video, nowadays rituals play marginal role in our lives, despite being actually very important in our emotional and social development. There are some examples given of religious or ideological gatherings and celebrations. However, I’ve had an impression that in today’s world the reflection of many positive qualities they are linked to can be found in many ways. For example, summer music festivals play such part (maybe without the spiritual aspect) in many people’s lives. On a smaller scale, meetings with friends and family can also be considered rituals of our time. benevolent This benevolent lady donated a great amount of money to save starving children. set aside Sometimes you just have to set aside prejudice and help her. behave unjustly towards sb Teachers often behave unjustly towards students but the children can’t do anything about it.