At a time when most families are getting smaller, some families are getting much larger
This is the story of one family.
On November 9, 1997, in lowa, Bobbi McCaughey had seven babies. The four boys and three girls were born very small. They all stayed in the hospital for many weeks. The President called to congratulate Bobbie and her husband Kenny.
The family also received a lot presents. They were given a large new house, a van, diapers, baby care products, food and money. For eight months, volunteers helped the family. Mom an Dad joined with popular singers and made a CD of baby songs. Sales from this CD, called Sweet Dreams, Have helped the family with the high cost of taking care seven children.
This is the story of one family.
On November 9, 1997, in lowa, Bobbi McCaughey had seven babies. The four boys and three girls were born very small. They all stayed in the hospital for many weeks. The President called to congratulate Bobbie and her husband Kenny.
The family also received a lot presents. They were given a large new house, a van, diapers, baby care products, food and money. For eight months, volunteers helped the family. Mom an Dad joined with popular singers and made a CD of baby songs. Sales from this CD, called Sweet Dreams, Have helped the family with the high cost of taking care seven children.
For Your Information FYI
. 2 babies = twins
. 3 babies = triplets
. 4 babies = quadruplets
. 5 babies = quintuplets
. 6 babies = sextuplets
. 7 babies = septuplets
. 2 babies = twins
. 3 babies = triplets
. 4 babies = quadruplets
. 5 babies = quintuplets
. 6 babies = sextuplets
. 7 babies = septuplets
How do parents choose the name of their baby?.
In the United States, parents often give a baby the name of its father, mother or another family member. Some people just choose a name that’s popular at that time. Two hundred year ago, 50% of boy babies in England were named William, John or Thomas, and 50% of girl babies were named Elizabeth, Mary or Anne. Some of these names are still popular, but other names are popular, too. Today, parents sometimes give their babies the names of famous athletes, film stars, characters from literature or TV shows.
Here are some of the most popular baby names over the years:
New York City, 1898
Girls: Mary, Catherine, Margaret, Ann(e), Rose, Marie, Ester Sarah, Francis Ida
Boys: John, William, Charles, George, Joseph, Edward, James, Louis, Francis, Samuel
New York City, 1964
Girls: Lisa, Deborah, Mary, Susan, Marie, Elizabeth, Donna, Barbara, Patricia, Ann(e), Theresa.
Boys: Michael, John, Robert, David, Steven, Anthony, William, Joseph, Thomas Chistopher, Richard
New York City, 1999
Girls: Emily, Sarah, Brianna, Samantha, Hailey, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Madison, Ana, Alexis
Boys: Jacob, Michael, Matthew, Nicholas, Chistopher, Joshua, Austin, Tyler, Brandon, Joseph
Is personal appearance really important?.
Some companies want you think so.
Some companies want you think so.
An ‘Image consulting company’ can help you change your look. Just send them photo of yourself, answer some questions about your job or your hobbies – and, of course, send money! They will send your picture back to you, together with ideas for new clothes, hairstyles, glasses, and jewelry that are right for you. They say they can help you plan a new look for work, for play, or even to find the perfect mate, They will even tell you where to stop!.
The image consultants give women tips about makeup, and give men advice about their mustache or beard, if they have one. They teach you the best way to introduce yourself to other people. They also offer tips on what to say in job interviews, and how to act when eating out. By helping people change their style, they believe those people will feel better about themselves.
Extract of Expressions, meaningful English Communication, David Nunan, ISBN 0-8384-2240-3
