The document discusses the history of chocolate, from its origins in Mesoamerica to its popularity in Europe. It details how the Maya and Aztecs cultivated the cocoa bean and used it in drinks. The Spanish introduced chocolate to Europe in the 16th century, where it became a popular drink among the elite. By the 19th century, chocolate had evolved into solid candy bars and was being mass produced and marketed around the world.
The document discusses the history of chocolate, from its origins in Mesoamerica to its spread throughout Europe. Cacao beans were first used as currency and medicine by the Olmec and Mayans. Spanish conquistadors introduced chocolate to Europe in the 16th century, where it became a popular drink among the elite. By the 19th century, chocolate had evolved into a commercial product and global commodity.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
The document discusses the history of chocolate, from its origins in Mesoamerica to its popularity in Europe. It details how the Maya and Aztecs cultivated the cocoa bean and used it in drinks. The Spanish introduced chocolate to Europe in the 16th century, where it became a popular drink among the elite. By the 19th century, chocolate had evolved into solid candy bars and was being mass produced and marketed around the world.
The document discusses the history of chocolate, from its origins in Mesoamerica to its spread throughout Europe. Cacao beans were first used as currency and medicine by the Olmec and Mayans. Spanish conquistadors introduced chocolate to Europe in the 16th century, where it became a popular drink among the elite. By the 19th century, chocolate had evolved into a commercial product and global commodity.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos clave como el acero y la madera, así como medidas contra bancos y funcionarios rusos. Los líderes de la UE esperan que las sanciones aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su agresión contra Ucrania.
This document contains instructions for completing practice tests to prepare for the speaking part of the Unified State Exam in English. It provides guidelines on the time allotted for each task: 1.5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to read a short text aloud for Task 1; 40 seconds to answer each question in a phone survey for Task 2; and 1.5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to give a continuous speech on a topic for Task 3. The entire speaking section is allowed 15 minutes. The practice tests are designed to match the format, level and topics of the exam in order to help students review material and practice necessary vocabulary.
The document contains sample tasks and instructions for practicing the speaking part of the Unified State Exam in English (USE) in Russia. It includes 160 sample tasks formatted and at a difficulty level matching the real exam. The tasks can be used to prepare students for the USE in 10th and 11th grades. All texts in Task 1 are recorded so students can check their pronunciation. An audio file of the recordings can be downloaded by scanning the QR code on the cover or via a provided link. The instructions explain how to complete each type of task within the timed limits of the real exam.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos clave como el acero y la madera, así como medidas contra bancos y funcionarios rusos. Los líderes de la UE esperan que las sanciones aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su agresión contra Ucrania.
This document contains instructions for completing practice tests to prepare for the speaking part of the Unified State Exam in English. It provides guidelines on the time allotted for each task: 1.5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to read a short text aloud for Task 1; 40 seconds to answer each question in a phone survey for Task 2; and 1.5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to give a continuous speech on a topic for Task 3. The entire speaking section is allowed 15 minutes. The practice tests are designed to match the format, level and topics of the exam in order to help students review material and practice necessary vocabulary.
The document contains sample tasks and instructions for practicing the speaking part of the Unified State Exam in English (USE) in Russia. It includes 160 sample tasks formatted and at a difficulty level matching the real exam. The tasks can be used to prepare students for the USE in 10th and 11th grades. All texts in Task 1 are recorded so students can check their pronunciation. An audio file of the recordings can be downloaded by scanning the QR code on the cover or via a provided link. The instructions explain how to complete each type of task within the timed limits of the real exam.