Kids at preschool love playing with friends on the playground, doing art projects, celebrating holidays, and pretending. They enjoy exploring nature, doing experiments, building things, reading books, and learning new skills like writing letters. Being at preschool gives kids opportunities to learn, create, and have fun.
My summer vacations started out dull but became more exciting in August. I played paintball at a former Soviet military base for 8 hours and went free diving in a career near Hapsalu, finding old cars at the bottom 20 meters down, which was exciting. However, parachute jumping from an old, strange plane with a dirty parachute was horrible and stupid, taking 6 hours, and I will never do it again.
Vadim spent the first part of his summer vacation at home watching TV and playing video games. In August, he became more active by going paintballing at a former Soviet military base for 8 hours, free diving in a career near Hapsalu where he explored the bottom 20 meters down and found old cars, and jumping from a plane with a parachute, though he found the latter experience horrible and stupid due to the old plane and dirty parachute.
The document is a collection of short paragraphs written by students describing their favorite holiday memories. The memories include spending time with family at beaches, zoos, and sporting events in locations around the world like New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, India, Sydney, and New York. Many express appreciation to parents and family for the holiday experiences.
1. The document is a student worksheet that contains a reading passage and questions about Ayu's holiday trip. It asks the student to choose the correct answers to multiple choice questions about greetings, animals, means of transportation, and activities.
2. The reading passage is about Ayu, who feels happy because she is going to Yogyakarta for a holiday with her family by car. Their activities included visiting Gembiraloka zoo to see animals, and going to Parangtritis beach where some people were playing volleyball or fishing.
3. The questions ask who is happy, where Ayu wants to go, how they travel to Yogyakarta, if Parangtritis beach is crowded
The document describes a disastrous journey home from Salzburg for Christmas. Due to heavy snow storms, the narrator's flight was very late and arrived in Frankfurt where all flights were cancelled for the night. The airport situation was horrible with no accommodations provided and hundreds of stranded travelers sleeping on the floor. The narrator eventually made it to Barcelona the next day but their baggage was delayed 10 days.
Grandpa tells David a story from the Bible about a selfish rich farmer named Mr. Richie who had a bountiful harvest but refused to share any of his grain with poor workers, even though he had more than his barns could hold. That night, God took Mr. Richie's life because he was greedy and selfish. The next day, David decides to share his toys with his friend Tommy so they can play together, and realizes that giving makes people happy and is more fun than not sharing.
Jesenia reflects on her EdVentures trip experience to Barinas, Venezuela. Some highlights included rafting down rivers, hiking in the mountains, and bonding with classmates. While waking up early and sleeping in close quarters with many girls was challenging, she appreciated learning independence and overcoming difficulties. The rafting excursions stood out as the most memorable and fun activities. Overall, she is grateful for lessons learned about appreciating what you have and making the most of new experiences.
Kids at preschool love playing with friends on the playground, doing art projects, celebrating holidays, and pretending. They enjoy exploring nature, doing experiments, building things, reading books, and learning new skills like writing letters. Being at preschool gives kids opportunities to learn, create, and have fun.
My summer vacations started out dull but became more exciting in August. I played paintball at a former Soviet military base for 8 hours and went free diving in a career near Hapsalu, finding old cars at the bottom 20 meters down, which was exciting. However, parachute jumping from an old, strange plane with a dirty parachute was horrible and stupid, taking 6 hours, and I will never do it again.
Vadim spent the first part of his summer vacation at home watching TV and playing video games. In August, he became more active by going paintballing at a former Soviet military base for 8 hours, free diving in a career near Hapsalu where he explored the bottom 20 meters down and found old cars, and jumping from a plane with a parachute, though he found the latter experience horrible and stupid due to the old plane and dirty parachute.
The document is a collection of short paragraphs written by students describing their favorite holiday memories. The memories include spending time with family at beaches, zoos, and sporting events in locations around the world like New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, India, Sydney, and New York. Many express appreciation to parents and family for the holiday experiences.
1. The document is a student worksheet that contains a reading passage and questions about Ayu's holiday trip. It asks the student to choose the correct answers to multiple choice questions about greetings, animals, means of transportation, and activities.
2. The reading passage is about Ayu, who feels happy because she is going to Yogyakarta for a holiday with her family by car. Their activities included visiting Gembiraloka zoo to see animals, and going to Parangtritis beach where some people were playing volleyball or fishing.
3. The questions ask who is happy, where Ayu wants to go, how they travel to Yogyakarta, if Parangtritis beach is crowded
The document describes a disastrous journey home from Salzburg for Christmas. Due to heavy snow storms, the narrator's flight was very late and arrived in Frankfurt where all flights were cancelled for the night. The airport situation was horrible with no accommodations provided and hundreds of stranded travelers sleeping on the floor. The narrator eventually made it to Barcelona the next day but their baggage was delayed 10 days.
Grandpa tells David a story from the Bible about a selfish rich farmer named Mr. Richie who had a bountiful harvest but refused to share any of his grain with poor workers, even though he had more than his barns could hold. That night, God took Mr. Richie's life because he was greedy and selfish. The next day, David decides to share his toys with his friend Tommy so they can play together, and realizes that giving makes people happy and is more fun than not sharing.
Jesenia reflects on her EdVentures trip experience to Barinas, Venezuela. Some highlights included rafting down rivers, hiking in the mountains, and bonding with classmates. While waking up early and sleeping in close quarters with many girls was challenging, she appreciated learning independence and overcoming difficulties. The rafting excursions stood out as the most memorable and fun activities. Overall, she is grateful for lessons learned about appreciating what you have and making the most of new experiences.
2022-2023 Unit Newsletter - Where we are in place and time.docxdriftingsong
This unit focuses on why people settle in particular locations based on the landscape. Students will learn about different types of settlements around the world and how the physical geography impacts human interactions and settlements. They will consider why people settled in Zhuhai and what aspects of the landscape make it a desirable place to live. As part of their learning, students will design a settlement for a given landscape that addresses an issue related to that landscape.
This document provides suggestions for parents to support their child's learning at home, such as leaving positive comments on Seesaw, helping their child establish a routine for homework, reading aloud daily, discussing what they're learning, and encouraging investigation of questions and curiosity. It also recommends pointing out real-world examples of math and allowing extra English listening during longer breaks.
Parent Information for Home School Connection.docxdriftingsong
This is a form I created to collect information from parents about areas of expertise, for the purpose of having parents come in and talk about / teach about their expertise in the classroom.
This is a presentation I created for my Queen's University Masters Course (PME 841 Critical Foundations of Literacy) all about Phonemic Awareness, Phonetic Awareness and Reading Engagement.
These are homework pages that were created for Qatari students, about Qatar and it's history. Included is reading comprehension passages and fill in the blanks.
This document describes three past jobs in Qatar: pearl diver, fisherman, and clothes tailor. Pearl divers would go out on tall ships and dive deep into the seas to collect pearls, fishermen would use large nets to catch many fish, and clothes tailors would make abayas and thobes by sewing fabrics together.
This document defines adjectives as words that describe nouns and lists several categories of adjectives including colors, sizes, shapes, tastes, smells, textures, sounds, and personality descriptors. Adjectives can describe things that are visible like colors and sizes or describe invisible qualities like tastes, smells, sounds, and personalities. The document provides many examples for each category to illustrate the wide variety of adjectives.
This document discusses possessive nouns and how they are formed using apostrophes. It provides examples of singular nouns ending with s using just an apostrophe and plural nouns or singular nouns not ending with s using an apostrophe s. Specifically, it shows how to indicate possession for Spongebob and his umbrella, the Ferrari and its front window, and the three monsters and their open eyes.
This document defines adjectives as words that describe nouns and lists several categories of adjectives including colors, sizes, shapes, tastes, smells, textures, sounds, and personality descriptors. Adjectives can describe things that are visible like colors and shapes or describe invisible qualities like tastes, smells, sounds, and personalities. The document provides many examples for each category to illustrate the wide variety of adjectives.
This is a rewritten version of The Snow Queen based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale rewrite by Ken Setterington - for original audience grade two ELL students
The document describes characters, props, backgrounds and costumes for a play adaptation of The Snow Queen. It provides an initial summary of the story: An evil magician creates an evil mirror that causes harm. Its shards spread across the world. Best friends Kay and Gerda are separated when Kay is taken by the Snow Queen to her ice castle. Determined to find her friend, Gerda sets out on a journey to rescue Kay from the Snow Queen's grasp.
This is a powerpoint presentation put together by my colleagues and I, to present our professional development learnings after a NESA Conference in Oman.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
Date: May 29, 2024
Tags: Information Security, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, Artificial Intelligence, GDPR
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2022-2023 Unit Newsletter - Where we are in place and time.docxdriftingsong
This unit focuses on why people settle in particular locations based on the landscape. Students will learn about different types of settlements around the world and how the physical geography impacts human interactions and settlements. They will consider why people settled in Zhuhai and what aspects of the landscape make it a desirable place to live. As part of their learning, students will design a settlement for a given landscape that addresses an issue related to that landscape.
This document provides suggestions for parents to support their child's learning at home, such as leaving positive comments on Seesaw, helping their child establish a routine for homework, reading aloud daily, discussing what they're learning, and encouraging investigation of questions and curiosity. It also recommends pointing out real-world examples of math and allowing extra English listening during longer breaks.
Parent Information for Home School Connection.docxdriftingsong
This is a form I created to collect information from parents about areas of expertise, for the purpose of having parents come in and talk about / teach about their expertise in the classroom.
This is a presentation I created for my Queen's University Masters Course (PME 841 Critical Foundations of Literacy) all about Phonemic Awareness, Phonetic Awareness and Reading Engagement.
These are homework pages that were created for Qatari students, about Qatar and it's history. Included is reading comprehension passages and fill in the blanks.
This document describes three past jobs in Qatar: pearl diver, fisherman, and clothes tailor. Pearl divers would go out on tall ships and dive deep into the seas to collect pearls, fishermen would use large nets to catch many fish, and clothes tailors would make abayas and thobes by sewing fabrics together.
This document defines adjectives as words that describe nouns and lists several categories of adjectives including colors, sizes, shapes, tastes, smells, textures, sounds, and personality descriptors. Adjectives can describe things that are visible like colors and sizes or describe invisible qualities like tastes, smells, sounds, and personalities. The document provides many examples for each category to illustrate the wide variety of adjectives.
This document discusses possessive nouns and how they are formed using apostrophes. It provides examples of singular nouns ending with s using just an apostrophe and plural nouns or singular nouns not ending with s using an apostrophe s. Specifically, it shows how to indicate possession for Spongebob and his umbrella, the Ferrari and its front window, and the three monsters and their open eyes.
This document defines adjectives as words that describe nouns and lists several categories of adjectives including colors, sizes, shapes, tastes, smells, textures, sounds, and personality descriptors. Adjectives can describe things that are visible like colors and shapes or describe invisible qualities like tastes, smells, sounds, and personalities. The document provides many examples for each category to illustrate the wide variety of adjectives.
This is a rewritten version of The Snow Queen based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale rewrite by Ken Setterington - for original audience grade two ELL students
The document describes characters, props, backgrounds and costumes for a play adaptation of The Snow Queen. It provides an initial summary of the story: An evil magician creates an evil mirror that causes harm. Its shards spread across the world. Best friends Kay and Gerda are separated when Kay is taken by the Snow Queen to her ice castle. Determined to find her friend, Gerda sets out on a journey to rescue Kay from the Snow Queen's grasp.
This is a powerpoint presentation put together by my colleagues and I, to present our professional development learnings after a NESA Conference in Oman.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
Date: May 29, 2024
Tags: Information Security, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, Artificial Intelligence, GDPR
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Training: ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System - EN | PECB
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Article: https://pecb.com/article
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
1. Qatar History – Games – Reader’s Theater
Roles:
Omar Grandma Grandpa Noora
Omar: Grandma, whatwas it like in Qatar when you were a girl?
Grandma: Well, when I was a girl, we did not have TVs, cell phones, cars, ipads or computers.
Noora: How did you live, not having thosethings?
Grandpa: We played our own games like dahouri wherewechased a hoop on a wire and taq
taqieh, where wewould be in a circle, someonewould drop an object behind us, and then we
would have to chase them.
Noora: Did you play any other games?
Grandma: There weremany other games we played, often with stones, seeds or other things
around us. Sometimes my father played a board game called dama.
Omar: Can you teach someof these games to us sometime.
Grandma: Of course.
Omar: Didn’t you get hot, playing all thosegames outside?
Grandpa: Yes, but we were having so much fun that usually we didn’t mind.
Noora: And I bet you had air conditioning, right?
Grandma: In old Qatar we did not have air conditioning. Many of us lived in tents. In the tents
it was cooler than living outside.
Noora: Wow grandma, thanks for telling us all about the games you played in old Qatar.
Omar: Yeah, thank you grandma.
2. Qatar History – Jobs – Reader’s Theater
Roles:
Abdulla Jassim Shahed Grandpa
Jassim:Grandfather, whatkind of job did your father do in Qatar, in the past?
Grandpa: In Qatar, in the past, many people were pearl divers or fishermen.
Shahed: Wow, whatdid the pearl divers do?
Grandma: My father was also a pearl diver. He would go out on a dhow boat, and sometimes
be gone for months at a time.
Shahed: Wow!How did he get the pearls?
Grandpa: He would dive into the water, and get oysters. Then he would bring them back and
people on the boat would open them with a special knife.
Abdulla: Did your father haveto hold his breath?
Grandpa: He would use a special turtle shell thing in his nose, to stop the water fromcoming
in.
Jassim:Wasn’tit hard, not having your father around?
Grandma: Yes, it was hard. He would dive deep into the ocean, without any air, hoping to find
some pearls.
Shahed: What did he drink and eat?
Grandpa: He ate fish. He drank water that was on the boat. He couldn’tdrink the water from
the ocean, so sometimes he could not take a bath, becauseit was more important to have
water to drink.
Shahed: That sounds like a hard life.
Abdulla:I agree.
Grandma: Itwas. If hewas lucky he came home with pearls that he could sell, in order to get
some money.
3. Qatar History – Food – Reader’s Theater
Roles:
Maryam Grandma Grandpa Abdulaziz Hend
Maryam: Grandma, whatare you making?
Grandma: I am making some machboos, do you want to help?
Abdulaziz: Why don’tyou justget it from a restaurant?
Grandma: Itis so much better homemade, don’t you agree?
Grandpa: I think that your grandma’s machboos is thebest.
Grandma: Try my machboos when I am done, and tell me whatyou think.
Hend: Sure.
Grandma: So will you help me?
Abdulaziz: Ok.
Maryam: Alright.
Hend: Grandma, whatkinds of food did your mom make, when you were a girl?
Grandma: Well, when I was a little girl, things were not the way they were today, becausewe
had to use the foods that wecould find, grow or catch in Qatar.
Maryam: Did you eat things like kiwis and Galaxy bars and plums?
Abdulaziz: Kiwis and plums come from far away and I don’tthink they had Galaxy bars back
then.
Grandpa: These days, we get fresh food fromall over the world, but we didn’t fifty years ago.
Grandma: We ate a lot of rice, which came dry fromother countries. We also ate a lot of fish,
because welived near the sea and we sometimes drank camel milk.
Hend: Whatabout water?
Grandpa: Of coursewecould not drink water fromthe sea, so we would drink water fromthe
wells.
Abdulaziz: Did you grow any fruits and vegetables?
4. Grandma: We ate a lot of dates.
Maryam: Did you drink anything other than milk and water?
Grandpa: My parents sometimes drank coffee and tea, which would come to Qatar by people
who broughtit on boats. A lot of the time, we would also share our food and drink with our
neighbors.
Abdulaziz: Wow!
Maryam: Is the machboos done?
Grandma: All done! Do you like it?
Abdulaziz: It’s delicious!
Maryam: Yum!
Hend: This is fantastic!
5. Qatar History – Bedouin Life – Reader’s Theater
Roles:
Abdulrahman Grandma Grandpa Dhabya
Abdulrahman: Grandma, how did you live when you were growing up?
Grandma: I lived with my tribe in tents, and we used camels to get fromplace to place.
Dhabya: Did you buy your tent fromLulu?
Grandpa: Of coursenot! Women made the tents out of goat hair. When we had to go to a new
place, we would pack up our tents and useour camels.
Abdulrahman: Did you keep goats?
Grandma: Many of us did, yes.
Dhabya: What did people do to get food and money?
Grandpa: My father was a pearl diver, but some people were farmers and some fishermen.
We stayed in different places for shortamounts of time. If we needed food, we stayed where
we knew we could get food.
Abdulrahman: Sounds like a hard life.
Grandma: In someways it was, but wedid whatwe had to, to keep living. We were also closer
to our neighbors than many people are today.
Dhabya: What did your mom do?
Grandpa: My mother would take care of the houseand tent, and clean and cook. This job was
justas importantas my father’s job.
Abdulrahman: Sounds like both your momand dad had important jobs.
Grandpa: You’re right.
6. Qatar History – Food – Reader’s Theater
Roles:
Maryam Grandma Grandpa Abdulaziz
Maryam: Grandma, whatare you making?
Grandma: I am making some machboos, do you want to help?
Abdulaziz: Why don’tyou justget it from a restaurant?
Grandma: Itis so much better homemade, don’t you agree?
Grandpa: I think that your grandma’s machboos is thebest.
Grandma: Try my machboos when I am done, and tell me whatyou think.
Maryam: Sure.
Grandma: So will you both help me?
Abdulaziz: Ok.
Maryam: Alright.
Abdulaziz: Grandma, whatkinds of food did your mom make, when you werea girl?
Grandma: Well, when I was a little girl, things were not the way they were today, becausewe
had to use the foods that wecould find, grow or catch in Qatar.
Maryam: Did you eat things like kiwis and Galaxy bars and plums?
Abdulaziz: Kiwis and plums come from far away and I don’tthink they had Galaxy bars back
then.
Grandpa: These days, we get fresh food fromall over the world, but we didn’t fifty years ago.
Grandma: We ate a lot of rice, which came dry fromother countries. We also ate a lot of fish,
because welived near the sea and we sometimes drank camel milk.
Maryam: What about water?
Grandpa: Of coursewecould not drink water fromthe sea, so we would drink water fromthe
wells.
Abdulaziz: Did you grow any fruits and vegetables?
7. Grandma: We ate a lot of dates.
Maryam: Did you drink anything other than milk and water?
Grandpa: My parents sometimes drank coffee and tea, which would come to Qatar by people
who broughtit on boats. A lot of the time, we would also share our food and drink with our
neighbors.
Abdulaziz: Wow!
Maryam: Is the machboos done?
Grandma: All done! Do you like it?
Abdulaziz: It’s delicious!
Maryam: Yum!