Halloween is a shortened form of All Hallow's Eve.
Halloween means holy.
Eve is the day before a holy day.
Halloween was an ancient Brititsh Celtic festival.
At Halloween the souls of the dead returned.
People lit bonfires to frighten evil spirits.
Now bonfires are only burnt on November the 5th, bonfire night.
Masks, customs, ghosts, whitches on broomstickst with black cats, skeletons, bets and spiders and Halloween lanterns have all become part of Halloween
Children play trick or treat.
They ask for a treat
hoping to get sweets
That's my favourite Halloween clip. I chose it because I like "Home Improvement":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwNuxwmocdo&feature=related
Dienstag, 16. November 2010
Mittwoch, 27. Oktober 2010
Donnerstag, 21. Oktober 2010
Farrah
Yesterday, Farrah, the exchange student of our school, spent an English-lesson with us. Farrah is 22 years old and she is from the United States, exactly from Maryland, that is in the north-east of Washington DC. Sarah lives in Linz and she stays in Austria until May 2011. Farrah does not have any brothers or sisters. Her hobbies are to meet friends, listening to music, ... but she does not like sports. She likes Austria and she has already visited Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Saalbach.
Mittwoch, 15. September 2010
The development of advertising
I have just read an article called "The development of advertising" and it talks about the history of advertisement.
Advertising started in the 19th century, also called the Industrual Revolution. First it was only for novelties and fringe products. Later, when more and more companies produced the same goods, brand-naming of products was necessary.
The economic depression from 1873 to 1894 hit the big industrial firms because the produced products were not sold. So prices and profit fell. The small companies realised that they are in a better position and so they combined with other businesses and widened the range of goods. This period was the start of "Monopoly Capitalism". After the crises the big companies started mass advertising.
Manufacture and distribution changed a lot at the beginning of the new century. 1850 there were a lot of anonymous manufacturers whose goods were distributed by wholsalers. But at the beginning of the new century companies wanted to get away from the rivals. So they decided to "brand" the goods by selling it in distinctive packages in order to facilitate recognition and encourage customer loyalty.
Lord Leverhulme was one of the first industrials who realised that advertisement must be eye-catching and should have funny slogans. It is important that people remember advertisement no matter if they like it or they don't like it.
Advertising started in the 19th century, also called the Industrual Revolution. First it was only for novelties and fringe products. Later, when more and more companies produced the same goods, brand-naming of products was necessary.
The economic depression from 1873 to 1894 hit the big industrial firms because the produced products were not sold. So prices and profit fell. The small companies realised that they are in a better position and so they combined with other businesses and widened the range of goods. This period was the start of "Monopoly Capitalism". After the crises the big companies started mass advertising.
Manufacture and distribution changed a lot at the beginning of the new century. 1850 there were a lot of anonymous manufacturers whose goods were distributed by wholsalers. But at the beginning of the new century companies wanted to get away from the rivals. So they decided to "brand" the goods by selling it in distinctive packages in order to facilitate recognition and encourage customer loyalty.
Lord Leverhulme was one of the first industrials who realised that advertisement must be eye-catching and should have funny slogans. It is important that people remember advertisement no matter if they like it or they don't like it.
"Write the Future"
My favourite spot is "Write the Future" by Nike.
I like it because there are some famous football stars who show their skills and tricks. The company wants to show with this advertisment what you are able to do with the new Nike-shoes. A special scene of this spot is that Homer Simpson was outsmarted by Cristiano Ronaldo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLG6jh23yE
I like it because there are some famous football stars who show their skills and tricks. The company wants to show with this advertisment what you are able to do with the new Nike-shoes. A special scene of this spot is that Homer Simpson was outsmarted by Cristiano Ronaldo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLG6jh23yE
Donnerstag, 17. Juni 2010
My grade at the end of the 3rd year.
In the winter term I got an A. On our presentation about Money and Banking I got a B. My 2nd test was also a B. I think my work in class is also ok.
So I think I deserve a B.
So I think I deserve a B.
Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2010
Our trip to Italy
1st day
On arrival we made a stopover in Udine. In groups we visited the city. After a 2-1/2-hours-stay, we drove to Bibione. At about 18 o clock, we moved into our mobile homes. Then we went into the sea. After dinner we walked into town and we werde allowed to move freely.
2nd day
On 2nd day we started early in the morning and drove to Venice. After Professor Huber had told us the city a little closer, we had to complete a questionnaire about the city in the next three hours. On the way back we made a short stop at a supermarket. As on the day before we went to the sea and after dinner we were allowed to move freely again.
3rd day
On the third day we could sleep a little bit longer. After breakfast we went swimming again, the first time in the pool. Then we went 1 1/2 hours archery. At 14 o clock we made then a 2-1/2-hours bike tour. Then we went back swimming again. After dinner we could see a representation of a group of artists. In the evening there was a disco on the program.
3th day
At lunch's time we went in a fishing village. After lunch we drove back to Bibione. In the afternoon was doing sports on program. I went with my group to play beach soccer. In addition, we had plenty of time to go swimming again. In the evening we were allowed to move freely again.
5th day
On the last day we got up very early in the morning and packed up our things. At 9 o clock our mobile home must have been completely cleared. Half an hour later we went back on the way home. At about 17 o clock we arrived in Perg.
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