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It is always interesting to know what other people think about us. This is PARTICULARly the case with Russia because our country was closed most of the 20th century. Russia is much more open to outsiders now FORTUNately. However there still a lot of myths and misconceptions about who are and now we live. To give an example FOREICNers are often under the impression that Russians are cold and reserved. In fact,we are very warm-hearted and generous when you get to know us. Next,there is rhe mistaken belief that winters are unBEARably cold everywhere. In fact, the south of Russia has a very mild climate and there are many days in winter when the temperature ia above zero,even in Moscow. That there are critics of our coisine who say it is bland and TASTEless a diet of bread and potatoes. These people have not tried delightful dishes like the wonderfully named herring under a fur coat. As mentioned above,such myth are understandable. However, as Russia plays a fuller role in the international community,attitudes will change and there will be less IGNORance about our country.
I (1) am very pleased that Darren (2) seems to be enjoying geography much more this term and I (3) think that, on the whole, he has worked hard in class. He says that he (4) likes the book we (5) are doing in class at the moment. This (6) is positive. However, I (7) want him to spend a lot more time on his homework from now on. He (8) believes he (9) does not need to spend very long working on his own at home and that is not true. Without serious study, I (10) doubt he’ll do very well in the exam at the end of the year. I (11) know he (12) thinks about becoming a musician when he’s older, and I (13) wish him every success, but he has to understand that, without any academic
