I dioms and sayings:

1-'A chain is no stronger than its weakest link'
This means that processes, organizations, etc, are vulnerable because the weakest person or part can always damage or break them.

2- 'A little learning is a dangerous thing'
A small amount of knowledge can cause people to think they are more expert than they really are.

3-’about as useful as a chocolate teapot'
Someone or something that is of no practical use is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.

4- 'All ears'
If someone says they are all ears, they are very interested in hearing about something.

5- 'All hell broke loose'
When all hell breaks loose, there is chaos, confusion and trouble.

6-'Arm and a leg'
If something costs an arm and a leg, it is very expensive.

7- You are busy, so you will need to keep an eye on the time.
Keep an eye on: check something regularly.

8- Know all the angles
Be very clever about something

9- Once and for all
(Usually putting an end to something)

10- Pull out all the stops

Make every possible effort to do somethin

Idioms and sayings.

1-'Tie the Knot'
Get Married

2- 'Keep your pecker up'
Remain cheerful - keep your head held high.

3- 'Sleep Tight'
Have good nights sleep.

4- 'Soon learnt, soon forgotten'
Something that is easy to learn is easy to forget.

5- 'Live and let live'
This proverb suggests that we should not interfere in other people's business. We should live our own lives and let others live their lives.

6- 'Birds of a feather flock together'
Birds of a feather mean birds of the same type. The whole proverb means that people of the same type or sort stay together. They do not mix with people of another type.

7- 'The best advice is found on the pillow'
If we have a problem, we may find the answer after a good night's sleep.
People also say: "I'll sleep on it."

8- 'The best things in life are free'
We do not have to pay for the things that are valuable, like love, friendship, good health etc.

9- 'Every cloud has a silver lining'
There is always something good in bad times.

10- 'Don't cross your bridges before you come to them'
Do not worry about problems before they arrive.

Compare the lifestyle in the U.A.E new and 50 years ago.

Lifestyle has changed since 50 years in the U.A.E has chanced between past and today. There are some difference and similarities. However, this essay will show that.
First similarities, is the coherent of the family in the past and present. Most of the families in the U.A.E maintain the coherent of the family. For example, my uncle had 7boues and one girl they married and they lived in the same house.
Second, each counter has the traditions and custom. In the U.A.E, there are many traditions and custom, one of these the clothes are the identical in the past and today. In addition, family visits for example, in the aide and weeding all families visit each other.
Third similarity is a beautiful to there is heritage in the past and continues to the present. There are many handicrafts, such as, spinning, wearing, and pottery. Such trades are still in the past and present.
While there are of differences, the first differences. Education has changed from the past to the present. Education was simple in the past there was a Quran is the main article and Arabic language. Furthermore, education has developmed there is new material, such as English language, mathematics, and science.
Also, in the past life was easy and simple, there was not the competition of life. For example, someone who wants to bought the house cheap in the past. However, today, life is not easy than in the past. There are many things have become expensive. For example, cost of living has become very expensive. If anyone wants to buy any things, you must have a good salary, to buy the thing you want.

To sum up, While the U.A.E has changed from the past to the better. It is good the counters change for the better, to keep pace with global development.

New vocabulary.

1-Flourished: His writing was full of flourished.

2-Major: Study is the major to success.

3- Offend: If you do not go to her party, she will be offended.

4- Worthy: My father worthy to got this job.

5- Determined: My sisters is determined to got master.

6-Glad: I am glad to hear he is feeling better.

7- Obviously: There has obviously been a mistake.8- Postpone: My father postpone his trip.

8- Postpone: My father postpone his trip.

New vocabulary.

1- Adult: This film is suitable for both adults and children.

2- Afford: My father can afford to buy a new car.

3- Article: This shop sells article of all kinds.

4- Benefit: Health program to benefit every one.

5- Century: His families have owned this farm for centuries.

6- Common: The camel is a common animal in the UAE, but not in the UK.

7- Cost of living: Today, the cost of living becomes expensive.

8- Designer: She is the designer of the dress.

Activity.

1-There is no such thing as a old fashioned Emirati man; each individual has own character and habits .

2-In that country it is possible for a man to take some time off work when his wife has a new baby. However, many men do not take their full paternity leave because they feel it harms their career.

3- Do not be afraid to express an opinion in class; you do not always have to keep silent and appear to agree with the teacher.

4- How can you distinguish between an Indian elephant and an African elephant? Can you tell me the main difference?

5- The average adult (of both sexes, at birth) of the world is 67.2 years (65.0 years for males and 69.5 years for females) for 2005-2010 according to united Nation world population prospects 2006.

6- Food, clothes, rents, education courses, transportation are all more expensive these days; the cost of living is rising fast.

7- Although l thought my English was excellent, l could not understand what people in the streets of London were saying because they were using a lot of slang. My school in the UAE had taught me only formal ‘text- book’ English.

8- If you get an opportunity to travel, take it. Never miss a chance to broaden your horizons.

9- He spoke for a very long time, but the rare of what he said was that we should help other people wherever and wherever we can.

10- Many people are investing in property these days in the UAE because they hope they will make a big benefit when they sell. That is because prices are going up so fast.

Present perfect.

1- Have you ever ………. to New York?
2- How long ……………. (You/think) that?
3- She …………………. (Put) the book back in its place.
4- ……………….( He/ever/be) in London?
5- How often ……………( he/go) to Portland this week?