soap operas.

The most popular British soap operas are Eastenders and Coronation Street. Many people are addicted to soap operas. There are also web sites for all the main soap operas. these have got information about the actors and stories from future episodes.

Eastenders in set in the east end of London and has been broadcast since 1985. It was first broadcast in 1960. Then there's also Emmerdale which takes place in a village in the Yorkshire countryside. It started in 1972 and is on TV every evening form Monday to Friday.

As well as showing everyday life in the village there are sometimes soecial episodes. The villagers are gathered to celebrate a birthday when something very unusual happens...
All right, Mum? Come on quick. Out.
Marlon. Quick!
Tricia! Tricia, what happened?
Tricia, it's me.
I came back, Marlon.
And they say soap operas are about everyday life!

Packed lunch.

Most schools in Britain provide hot meals and salads every day but many students prefer to take their own lunch to school. Tis is a "packed lunch".
A lot of chocolate, crisps, fatty foods and cola isn't good for people. The British Governament is worried that many children are obese. They want people to eat five pieces of fruit and vegetables every day.
One school in England helps students to eat healthy food with the Green Machine. Green Machines have got lots of interesting snacks. There are cereal bars, organic crisps, yoghurts, and the drinks in Green Machines are healthy as well. There are fruit juices, mineral water and smoothies. Smoothies are delicious youghurt and fruit drinks.