Dear American and Moldovan students,
We hope you had a wonderful winter vacation and are ready for the next task. Please check the Fun Facts about North Carolina and Moldova comments posted by your peers from across the Atlantic and write back to at least 3 of them:
117 Comments
Alexis Sims(Carolina International School)
1/5/2017 06:54:01 am
Was poker a common game that was played in Moldova? When people play poker they usually gamble money but I wonder why they choose to gamble a house?I'm not to sure about these questions if you have the answer can you please inform me.
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Camelia Tiju
1/7/2017 11:37:29 am
poker is relatively a new game, since people started to play it only in this century. or maybe they played it in the 20th century too.. not exactly sure. but definitely not before that.
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michael
2/24/2017 11:36:34 am
the school you go to is its a rich school
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Cebotari Mihaela or.Ocnita
4/2/2017 03:57:27 am
Hello, the schools are not very rich. Most school are not equipped with modern machinery. Equipments for phisics are not modern in some schools. However our schools modernize slowly.
Jabari
2/24/2017 01:03:18 pm
what is the kind of food places that you have
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Kiarra Driscoll- CIS
3/7/2017 06:52:03 am
Here in the US we have all sorts of food places such as Italian food, chinese and plenty others. some common restaurants include Bojangles , Del Posto ( In New York) , Along in NYC there is a town called China Town with many chinese cuisines
julius
2/24/2017 01:05:00 pm
do you have tv in moldova
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Zaharco Daniela , Ocnita , T. L "M.Sadoveanu"
4/2/2017 07:39:44 am
Hi, yes ,we have TV in Moldova. We aren't a rich country, but we are well modernized. We have access to many TV channels of our country like:"Prime" , "Canal 2" , "Moldova 1" , "Busuioc" etc. Besides we have access of different international TV channels :" THT", "CTC", "NAT GEO", "Discovery", etc.
Dan C
4/7/2017 12:59:09 am
Yes, but they are not interesting, I do not look
Camelia Tiju
1/7/2017 11:29:30 am
here are some fascinating facts about Chișinău, Moldova's capital:
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Tiana Ross
1/11/2017 10:35:43 pm
What recent movies have came out in the cinemas in Moldova? How often do you visit the library? What kind of performers visit the concert halls?
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Alina Struc Liceul Teoretic,,Mihai Eminescu'' Leova
4/4/2017 08:58:39 am
Recent in our country in the cinema came out the ,,Beauty and the beast'' ,,Split'' and of course ,,fifty shades of darkness'' . For example i visited the library one day per a week,to read something new,something popular,international. Diferent kind of performers visited our concernt halls, but we have our regional performers for example Crla's Dreams which is popular almost everywhere,I believe that you heard about it,if not play on youtube and retel me your impresion. We have more performers and he is one of the most
Khylah Still (Hawthorne Academy of Health Science)
1/12/2017 05:43:48 am
What type of music is played at the concert halls? Who are some of the most people musicians or singers in Moldova.
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Cebotari Mihaela ,or.Ocnita , L.T,,M.Sadoveanu,,
4/2/2017 04:17:32 am
The type of music what is played at the concert halls are divers.Here are rock, popular,pop etc. Most widespread is easy music.Also Moldova are singers. For example: Nelly Ciobanu, group Zdop si Zdup, Pasha Parfeny.
Isha Zaghari
1/12/2017 04:41:48 pm
Since there are 8 cinemas, whats your favorite movies you've watched there?
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Laquesha Wilkins (Turning Point Academy)
2/24/2017 07:54:26 am
Some of my favorite movies are "Hidden Figures" which shares Black history. It is Black History Month here in the U.S. and as part of the celebration, we have movies that have been developed.
Alina Struc Liceul Teoretic,,Mihai.Eminescu''Leova
4/4/2017 09:01:48 am
One of my favorite movies are the ,,Longest ride'' wich i watched in the cinema it is one of my favourite,must to watch
Reanna H.
1/12/2017 07:47:03 pm
What kind of things are featured in the cultural centers?
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Nasyr P.
2/24/2017 07:45:00 am
How old is moldova
joseph
2/24/2017 07:40:54 am
what music do you hear to
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Zaharco Diana (or Ocnita LT"M. SADOVEANU ")
4/2/2017 10:25:49 am
I like to listen pop music of foreign interprets like Sia , Anne Marie , Seeb , Alan Walker etc. It really inspire me , makes to fly on the waves of music and calm myself .
Dan C
4/7/2017 01:06:43 am
In Moldova has popular "hora" I like to listen the music from abroad, because we have old-fashioned music.
Kiarra Driscoll
3/7/2017 07:03:14 am
Have you ever seen a play or drama
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Potinga Anghelina
1/8/2017 08:57:16 am
Here are some interesting facts about Moldova:
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Jahnelle Jackson
1/11/2017 09:33:38 am
How old do you have to be to be able to drink wine in Moldova ?
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Isha Zaghari
1/12/2017 04:42:54 pm
Is there an age limit on who can/cannot visit the wine cellar?
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alina
4/4/2017 09:06:59 am
There is no limit to visit wine cellar
Reanna H.
1/12/2017 07:51:47 pm
Is it common for Moldovans to speak English? Is English taught in schools?
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Dascal Gabriela,L/T,,Stefan cel Mare'' Soldanesti
1/15/2017 12:50:48 am
Moldovans speak English and want to teach it because nowadays they realize that English is the key for a better collaboration ,understanding and meeting new friends . English is taught in schools begining with the second grade .The same in some kindergarten if parents want ,their children can teach English. 2/20/2017 07:14:08 am
Hi, Reanna. Moldovans learn and speak English because English is a language advanced for communication and meeting new friends. Yes, English is taught in schools.English is learn from 2ond grade till 12th grade. At the end of grade 12th we support a final english exam.
Dan C
4/7/2017 01:07:11 am
No!
Magdalena Scurtu
1/8/2017 12:34:15 pm
Moldova, a hidden gem of Europe. It is a picturesque country, renowned for its prevailing traditional way of life and probably the most unique travel destination in Europe. Its countryside is charming, but its towns are fascinating, too.
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Jahnelle Jackson
1/11/2017 09:37:08 am
I might have to visit someday because I really love nature.
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Popa Iana , L/T,,Stefan cel Mare '' Soldanesti
1/15/2017 01:50:45 am
If you love nature so be sure that Moldova is that place which should be visited by you .We have a lot of picturesque places with a very interesting history .The same you can make a trip on the river Nistru and to admire the nature's beauty .
joseph
2/24/2017 07:43:14 am
what do you eat
Isha Zaghari
1/12/2017 04:43:42 pm
Would you ever consider moving out of Moldova?
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joseph
2/24/2017 07:43:56 am
do you farm in moldova
Daniela Palamarciuc
1/9/2017 09:48:44 am
Moldova is a country with a rich culture. Especially it concerns folklore. Even decorating the national costume is considered an art, like a manifestation of culture. The songs, called ballads and doinas, are real masterpieces of our nation. They sing about simple feelings like longing, patriotism and love.
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Ruweyda
1/12/2017 02:13:24 pm
Are there any other languages other than English and your native languages? Do you guys have to learn English or is it optional for school?
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Pinzaru Vicoria L/T,,Stefan cel Mare'', Soldanesti
1/15/2017 02:15:40 am
yes,there are .The same people speak Russian ,French ,Italian and German .English is a compulsory subject at school , begining with the 2nd grade till 12th grade .In the 12th grade we sustain the final exam at English .
Sirbu Veaceslav
1/9/2017 11:43:05 am
Name of Moldova
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Ruweyda
1/12/2017 02:25:30 pm
What is an aurochs? Are there any other famous legends in Moldova?
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Negru Marinela, Theoretical Liceum "Mihail Sadoveanu", Calarasi
1/16/2017 11:16:10 pm
An aurochs is an extinct type of large wild cattle that inhabited Europe, Asia and North Africa. It is the ancestor of domestic cattle. The last recorded aurochs died in Poland in 1627. Yes,there are many famous legends in Moldova,these legends are an important part of our culture.
Zaharco Daniela from or.Ocnita,T. L."M.Sadoveanu"
4/2/2017 07:20:50 am
Hi . 1
Perciun Valeria
1/9/2017 11:59:01 am
I want to tell you about music in Moldova. We have our specific music but the most special one everyone recognizes is the ,,hora". The most popular song is ,,Hora din Moldova" by Nelly Ciobanu so you could clearly understand the bit and the beauty of our music.She represented our country in 2009 Eurovision song contest with this song.
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Elias Weiss
1/12/2017 06:00:44 pm
Do Moldovans listen to a lot of American music?
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Ciburciu Anastasia , Soldanesti
1/15/2017 02:42:22 am
Yes , we listen to a lot of American music especially younger generation .We like your musik but i don't know nothing about your folk musik . 2/20/2017 07:18:05 am
Hi, Elias Weiss. Most American Music listen we,teenagers, because it's popular music and has a lot of good singers, but I don't know them all american singers. What music do you prefer, Elias?
Jessiya White
1/12/2017 06:20:00 pm
Do you have a personal interest in music or you just picked this subject randomly? Also do you like any American musicians?
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Sierra Moore
1/13/2017 06:11:47 am
I really enjoy listening to music in my free time. Some of my favorite artist of today are Chris Brown, Beyonce, J.Cole (who was born in North Carolina), and Justine Skye. Some older people I like are Faith Evans, En Vogue, and Brandy. Have you heard of any of these artist?
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Nasyr
2/24/2017 07:59:52 am
yes most people like chris brown and beyonce i dont know about j.cole
Cioinac Catalin
1/9/2017 12:16:20 pm
I want to tell you about the world of cars from Repiblica Moldova. Even if Moldova is a poor country car lovers swinging their pockets when it comes to this small corner of happiness. Of course everybody wants to break all the traffic rules but help the team comes "Stop Ham" to help reduce illegal parking, as well as mastering the traffic police. But in spite of this lovers auto fail to highlight, as night comes the way official Cricova (yes, yes - is the house wine Cricova) becomes a new gateway to happiness amateurs car in which they can compete or just travel on a road well done . In conclusion I would like to add that car lovers greatly envy the American entourage would be just heaven to go with the speed of a car well equipped and i thought it had this one driver.
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Ruweyda
1/12/2017 02:29:01 pm
Are there any popular types of cars in Moldova? What would be your dream car? How old do you have to be to drive(I know many countries overseas do not have legal age to drive)?
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Jessiya White
1/12/2017 06:25:25 pm
In America we have traffic lights to control traffic. Do you guys have the same thing or no?
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Cristian Bercutov(L.T. A. Mateevici, Donduseni)
2/21/2017 09:34:34 am
Yes we do, only in big cities though such as "Balti, Chisinau" and a few others, in our city (Donduseni) there are no traffic lights. And Ruweyda, you have to be at least 18 years old to be able to get your driving license and then you can start driving. I guess a popular type of car used to be Lada, just because it's not too expensive and since in the past we were a part of Soviet Union, it's pretty common here. A dream car for me would be...a lamborghini? Can't even tell for sure, I like many cars, can't pick the best out of them. A more realistic approach would be some BMW car, I'm a fan of them. What about you guys? What are the most popular cars there and what cars do you dream of having?
Agrici Victoria
1/9/2017 10:53:34 pm
Hello , i want to tell you about our beautiful churches and monasteries.My favorite is Tipova Monastery.In Tipova on the rocky side of the Nistru river (about 100-km north of Chisinau), is the biggest Orthodox cave monastery in Moldova and in Eastern Europe. Long before the feudal state of Moldova was formed, a community of monks was established here. Some say that in the X-XII c. (according to others in the XVI-XVIII c.) some cells were dug inside the steep cliffs of the Nistru. In 1776 a prosperous period started when the monastery was divided into large parts, separated by massive columns. During the Soviet period the monastery was closed and destroyed. In 1975 the ruins of the Tipova monastery were protected by the State and in 1994 religious services resumed.
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Elias Weiss
1/12/2017 06:01:09 pm
What religion do most Moldovans follow?
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Morari Tatiana ,L/T,,Stefan cel Mare'' Soldanesti
1/15/2017 03:06:52 am
The Constitution of the Republic of Moldova provides for freedom of religion, and the national government generally respects this right in practice; however, the law includes restrictions that at times may inhibit the activities of some religious groups.
Reanna H.
1/12/2017 07:56:36 pm
What is the most common religion in Moldova?
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Cristian Bercutov(L.T. A. Mateevici)
2/21/2017 09:36:33 am
Reanna, I think the answer to your question can be found in the comment above yours, but in short: Christianity(Orthodox).
Onceanu Vlad
1/10/2017 05:35:53 am
Moldova is a European Country with a rich ethnic history. The majority of the population are Moldovans (Romanians), with smaller groups of: Ukrainians, Bulgarians, Gagauzians, Russians, Germans, Greeks, and others.
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Jahnelle Jackson
1/11/2017 09:38:52 am
What holiday is celebrated the most in Moldova?
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Busilo Lia,Theoretical Lyceum 'Mihail Sadoveanu' from Calarasi,Moldova
1/12/2017 01:35:59 pm
Hello ,Jahnelle Jackson.My name is Lia and I am glad to see that you are interested in our country,our traditions and so,the most celebrated holiday in Moldova is 'Limba noastra' or 'Our language',which is observed on August 31.
Sierra Moore
1/13/2017 06:06:59 am
Hi Onceanu Vlad,
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Eugen Turuta
1/10/2017 06:57:12 am
Milestii Mici Underground Galleries
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Elias Weiss
1/12/2017 06:01:45 pm
At what age do most children learn English?
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Cebotari Mihaela or.Ocnita L.T.,,M.Sadoveanu,,
4/2/2017 04:32:34 am
Most children learn English at 7-8 years. This object is studying in class 2.Finally children have exam to this object.It happen at the end of secondary school and high school.
Jessiya White
1/12/2017 06:23:37 pm
You mentioned that many tourist visit because of its representation of Moldova's signature, but have you visited there before?
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Jahnelle Jackson
1/11/2017 09:29:49 am
Here are some facts about North Carolina:
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Trifan Nicoleta-Tatiana,Theoretical Lyceum 'Mihail Sadoveanu' from Calarasi
1/11/2017 10:16:42 am
Dear,Erika Turner,I am glad to see that you are interested in our country and added in your video with fun facts something about Moldova. But there are some facts I can't ignore,you wrote there our national animal is a cow,i'm sorry-that's not true and on our flag there is an aurochs,not a cow.
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Rani Madhiwala
1/11/2017 01:14:13 pm
The first mini-golf, or Putt Putt course, was built in Fayetteville North Carolina.
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Tamia Cherry
1/12/2017 04:36:01 pm
In one of the videos, it mentioned "In the lyceum, children are active." What is a Lyceum?
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Dumitraș Catalin from Ocnita, T.L."M.Sadoveanu "
4/2/2017 09:49:49 am
Hi,The lyceum is a category of educational institution defined within the education system of my country. It is the same as yours high schools. Lyceum has three grades 10th,11th,12th , then students have exams, Baccalaureate ,and go to university .
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Tamia Cherry
1/12/2017 04:51:07 pm
What types of music are popular in Moldova? What is the dominant religion in Moldova?
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Oleg Țurcan (Dondușeni)
1/15/2017 01:21:19 am
I think that among adults is popular a type of music like „Popular Music”, but among youth are popular music like rap pop and rock. The dominant religion in Moldova is Christianity. But what music is listening in North Carolina?
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Miyah F. (CIS)
3/7/2017 06:56:32 am
We have a lot of types of music in America. Since people from other countries move here a lot, we have some of their music too. We listen to is Hip Hop, Rap, Rock, and Pop. We also have time periods like the 90s (1990s). My 5 favorites are Hip Hop, Rap, Pop, 90s, and R&B.
Bunea Denis
1/15/2017 07:53:11 am
I think that mostly old people listen the traditional Moldovian music, Adults listen to the songs from the 90's and may be some modern music too, teenagers listen more modern music. In general, adults and teens don't really listen music based on category's they just listen to anything that sounds good to them.
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Jessiya White
1/12/2017 06:30:46 pm
The top five employers by industry in NC are:
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Sierra Moore
1/13/2017 06:17:51 am
Did you know that there's a Ritz-Carlton, a luxury hotel, in downtown Charlotte? It's where artist stay when they come for their concerts.
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Alycia Spencer
2/24/2017 11:33:16 am
can you explain accommodation
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Rani Madhiwala
1/12/2017 06:32:06 pm
@GYSD Project in the v.Singereii Noi!
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Jessiya White
1/12/2017 06:35:19 pm
A nickname often given to the state of North Carolina is "the old north state" and "the tarheel state"
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Jessiya White
1/12/2017 06:36:57 pm
The state bird of North Carolina is the Cardinal
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1/12/2017 06:41:12 pm
@ Vasile Alecsandri” Lyceum from Calarasi.
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Jessiya White
1/12/2017 06:51:09 pm
@V.Topal
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Jessiya White
1/12/2017 07:06:07 pm
@Greetings from the 6th graders from Riscani
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Matt X
1/13/2017 09:36:17 am
Uniform is mandatory. It depends on your school and living district, most students from 8th grade and below wear uniform, from high school (9th grade) and later grades, you don't need to wear uniform. With uniform, you can't really express who you are as a person and it gets annoying wearing the same thing everyday.
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Miyah F.
3/7/2017 06:45:13 am
With that being said, wearing uniforms (even though I don't like it either), it takes a certain pressure off of the students here. I guess one of the main reasons we have uniforms is because of bullying. Its not because we have a lot of bullies here, its so others wont think their less than someone else (when someone sees somebody wearing the latest clothes and see themselves with messed up clothes).
Jessiya White
1/12/2017 07:50:19 pm
@Let's go green, kids!
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Sierra Moore
1/13/2017 06:02:34 am
1. In 1903 the Wright Brothers flew the first successful man made plane near Kitty Hawk.
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Isabella Moose
1/13/2017 10:49:25 am
Hi! I noticed a few post about art i was wondering if you all have a poet community in Moldova? Or if poetry is mostly taught in the class room and is a dead art?
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Oleg Turcan ("A. Mateevici" Donduseni)
2/16/2017 10:43:04 am
Ohh no, poetry is one of the famous art in our country, we have a lot of poets that are popular in all world, do you hear about Mihai Eminescu, Grigorie Vieru, Alexei Mateevici?
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Meleca Diana Milestii Mici,ialoveni
1/13/2017 11:43:09 am
Hello everybody!I would like to answer some of your questions.
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Alexandru Stici Milestii Mici Ialoveni
1/13/2017 11:55:17 am
We have a poet community in Moldova. We have faimous writers.The thing is that our pupils like TV and phones more than reading,and selling books is not as popular as its in the USA.We buy books when we are asked to or when we need them for our education in higher education universities or academies.
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Bujag Ghenadie Theoretical Lyceum "Mihai Eminescu" from Ungheni
1/14/2017 12:51:54 pm
Is it true that The Venus Fly Trap can be found in North Carolina. Have you ever seen it?
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Mylikiah - Carolina International School
3/7/2017 06:53:09 am
Yes, a Venus Fly Trap can be found here in North Carolina also in South Carolina but only found in subtropical wetlands. Sadly, I have not seen one except for in videos and pictures.
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Chance Cranston
3/7/2017 06:57:20 am
The Venus Fly Trap can be found in and around Wilmington which is a city on the coast of North Carolina.It is found mostly in swamps. I have seen a Venus Fly Trap but only in stores.
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Sebastian CIS
3/8/2017 06:42:12 am
Yes Bujag, the venus fly trap can be found on the coast lines of North Carolina. 2 years ago, I saw one in science class; it was small and extremely delicate.Here is a link for the symbols of the University Of Chapel Hill. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=0ahUKEwjB48zDkMfSAhVD8CYKHS0vDM4QjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F366691594632862113%2F&psig=AFQjCNFfT-4gbSYoif0xa22MN2rly_t1Tg&ust=1489069974521009
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Podaru Vladislav Theoretical Lyceum "Mihai Eminescu" from Ungheni
1/14/2017 01:18:45 pm
What are the extracurricular activities of students in North Carolina?
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Gabriel brewer
2/24/2017 08:03:20 am
hello activities we do is play foot ball its one of my favorite sport
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Sarah Jayne
2/5/2017 09:24:25 pm
1. The University of Chapel Hill is our oldest university in North Carolina
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Kameron Slack
2/24/2017 08:09:09 am
What type of food you guys eat.
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Zaharco Diana
4/2/2017 11:18:14 am
We eat food of different nations Russian ,Ukrainean ,Italian ,Chinese because we love expriments. In spite of this most popular is our national food "Mămăligă " ,"plăcinte ", "sarmale" etc. It is very delicious and help us to be healthy and full of energy. Our country is agrarian that's why our products are natursl and have a lot of vitamins , minerals necessary for a human . Indeed our markets are full of different cans, meats, sweets ,juices and other unhealthy food, in great towns exists Fast food centers .We can preparate all kinds of food because Moldovans cook tasty.
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Alina Struc ,Leova
4/4/2017 09:23:14 am
We eat a different tipe of food but especialy we eat a 'homemade' we are not additcted for fast foods, we eat more natural
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Alycia Spencer
2/24/2017 11:31:33 am
Is there a lot of crime in Moldova ?
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Dumitraș Catalin from Ocnita, L. T"M.Sadoveanu "
4/2/2017 09:36:58 am
Hello, no, there is no a lot of crime in Moldova. Yes, sure, we can meet crimes ,not serious which are very rare. We can be proud .
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Zaharaco Diana or Ocnita LT"M. SADOVEANU"
4/2/2017 11:31:56 am
Our country is small and our people are peaceful .We are used to help when someone is in trouble , especially in the villages where people know each other . It is true that there are crimes like thefts, corruption, abuse of power, but the number of murders is lower than in other countries and it is a pleasing factor .
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Kendra blake
2/24/2017 11:36:13 am
Do they have and is their age limint to drink down their ?
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Nathaly v
3/8/2017 07:30:33 am
down where?
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Nathaly V
3/10/2017 06:49:14 am
in America it is 21 and in Moldova it is 16
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Cory Nunes (CIS)
3/7/2017 07:04:01 am
Is there any exclusive celebrations in Moldova?
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Zaharco Daniela from Ochitara, T.L"M. Sadoveanu"
4/2/2017 08:54:27 am
Hello,We have many celebrations . One of this and exclusive is National Apple Festival ,where the farmers come to show bountiful harvest, as well as to find ways to sell it. To see this guests from different countries, like Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Romania come .
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joseph (CIS)
3/8/2017 06:42:26 am
what is the name of your president in Moldova?
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Miyah F. (CIS)
3/8/2017 06:42:53 am
What kind of folk tales do you have in Moldova?
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Ian Habiuk (CIS)
3/8/2017 06:46:30 am
Do Moldovan people ride more bike than cars? Also do the schools have buses?
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Dumitraș Catalin , Ocnita ,T.L"M Sadoveanu"
4/2/2017 09:21:24 am
Hi .1.No, here people ride more cars than bicycles, but we have a lot of young people who are concerned about a healthy lifestyle therefore lead bicycles. I also am a lover of it.
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Blake Briscoe-Hawthorne Academy
5/11/2017 05:02:58 am
Yes, this was my first service learning project experience, but I did like engaging in a community development project. It was a lot of fun planning and getting everything ready when it came to the recycling club and the basketball game. Being able to put our goals into action felt great and I learned that people can make a difference in their community if they came together as one. I do think young people should get more engaged in their communities. The advice that would give the young people is that a service learning project is getting involved in your community for a good cause.
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