1. People spend hours talking on their mobile phones. There is an opinion that it may be _____HARM_____ to their health, but it is difficult to know for sure. Some research shows that mobile phones may cause brain problems. On the other hand, some doctors say mobiles are not ____DANGER____ at all. No matter what doctors say, it’s just _____POSSIBLE____ to live without a mobile phone today. It has become a very _____USE_____ device and people can’t do without it. It makes our life _____COMFORT_____ and saves time. People can get in touch with each other quickly. Mobile phones make ______COMMUNICATE____ easier.
2 Learning languages is becoming a popular hobby with children and adults. It’s not only interesting but very ______USE____, too. Foreign languages improve memory and develop _____IMAGINE____. People who are able to speak two or more languages ______FLUENT____ are usually more successful than their monolingual colleagues. They are better in making business and ____PERSON___ contacts. They are more _____CREATE______ and they are better in solving conflicts as they are able to accept new ideas and different points of view. Foreign languages make life more _____INTEREST_____ and colourful.
3 British cuisine is simple. Puddings, stews, pies and breads are _____TRADITION___ British dishes. Many of them are cooked and eaten on holidays. The choice of dishes has been influenced by the climate, history and ____GEOGRAPHY____ position of the country. England is ____FAME_____ for its butter and cheese. The most popular of them is, of course, cheddar. Scotland is known for its _____TASTE_____ meat dishes and cakes. Wales has a strong fishing culture. As a result, Welsh cookery includes a lot of seafood, such as shrimps and crabs. However, nowadays most British restaurants offer food from ______DIFFER____ parts of the world. The choice depends only on your pocketbook and your _____IMAGINE______.
4 How do people learn the news? About a century ago people got _____INFORM___ from newspapers since they were the only mass media that existed in those times. Radio and television seemed ____WONDER____ inventions as they broadcasted audio and visual images. The Internet has changed the situation dramatically. Now the audience has an opportunity to create the news, share their ____PERSON____ knowledge and express their opinions. The Internet supposes interaction, which makes it very ____ATTRACT_____ to people. And what about the newspapers? Will they _____APPEAR____ in the near future? I wish they wouldn’t as I like starting my day with a cup of coffee and a ____TRADITION____ newspaper.
5 Ratatouille is an American cartoon. The name of the cartoon comes from a ____TRADITION____ French dish made of vegetables. The main character is a rat Remy, who is interested in cooking and dreams of becoming a ____SUCCESS___ chef. Remy is separated from his family at the _____BEGIN____ of the movie. So he finds himself in Paris, France. There his unusual ___FRIEND____ with a poor boy begins. They both don’t care that most people hate rats and try to get rid of them. Remy wants to help the boy. He tries to teach him how to cook _____TASTE____ dishes. The story ends ___HAPPY___ and the friends start a new restaurant.
6 Dublin is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. It has an ____NATIONAL____ airport with flights from London and European capitals. Dublin is a _____BEAUTY____ and cosmopolitan city. If you walk along its different central streets, you will find a wide range of _____DIFFER____ shops, bars and restaurants. If you like sightseeing, you can also visit the famous Dublin castle, one of the most _____IMPRESS_____ buildings in the city. Dublin is a green city. It is such a pleasure to walk there on a hot ______SUN____ day. In the evening you can listen to ____TRADITION_____ Irish music played in the streets and in the pubs.
7 What do you think is the most stressful and ___DANGER_____ job in Britain? Is it a police officer, a detective or a news ____REPORT____? Well, statistics say it is a London taxi driver. It is a ____REAL_____ hard job as traffic is getting worse. If we sit in a traffic jam for a few minutes, we start feeling ____NERVE_____ and irritated. But imagine you had to do that every day as your job! And you have to remain ____CARE_____ and attentive in spite of everything. London taxi drivers have to have a good memory to be able to take a _____TRAVEL___ from A to B without looking at the map or asking for directions.
8 My first job was working at a bakery. When I walked from my house to the bakery I could smell the ____WONDER___ fresh bread. I loved it. I worked ____DAY___ after school and at weekends. It made about twenty hours a week. One of the most _____FANTASY___ things about the bakery was that I could eat all I wanted there. I couldn't stop eating the fresh buns, rolls and cakes. They were so ___TASTE____. Mrs. Bradley, the _____OWN____ of the bakery, was a very nice woman. She had no children and she treated me like her own granddaughter. I liked her too and did my best to be as ___HELP____as possible.
9 In Andorra people live longer than in any other European country. It seems they have discovered the secret of a long and ____HEALTH______ life. People in Andorra stay active and __ENERGY___ at old age. They attend gyms and public _____SWIM______ pools for free. Exercise is one reason, the others are clean air and a diet based on vegetables and olive oil. People of all ages in Andorra are cheerful and ____FRIEND______. They think that life is ____FANTASY______ and they do their best to enjoy it. Andorra is the most ____PEACE______ country in Europe – they haven’t had a war for 700 years.
10 Ballroom dancing in the UK is making a comeback. For the past five years the popularity of ballroom dancing has grown thanks to the TV show 'Strictly Come Dancing'. In the show a professional ballroom ____DANCE____ has a celebrity for a partner. They learn ___DIFFER____ ballroom dances and perform them live on TV. Four judges and the public decide who stays in the ____COMPETE___ and who leaves. The show demonstrates how glamorous ballroom dancing is. The celebrities wear ____COLOUR____ dresses and suits and the show looks very ____IMPRESS____. According to the ratings, the ___PERFORM_____ is becoming more and more popular with TV audiences.
11 The best thing about shopping in London is that there really are hundreds of cool shops selling ____FASHION____ clothes. Only here you can find a wide choice of _____ORIGIN____ and unique shops. Sometimes you can buy _____FANTASY____ things there. You can spend a whole day in a shopping centre, have lunch in one of the European or ____ENGLAND____ restaurants, see a new film in the cinema and even enjoy a ___PERFORM____. But be ___СARE____ – London shops are expensive! Don’t leave all your money in the shopping centre.
12 London is famous for its history and its sights. It is also a wonderful place for shopaholics. There are lots of _____DIFFER_____ places to go. For example, you can go to Oxford Street. Sometimes it gets too ___CROWD_____ and noisy, especially during the sales. If you don’t like it, go to Covent Garden. There you can have a _____LOVE_____ cup of tea or a cappuccino in a quiet coffee house. You can also watch a street _____PERFORM___. Portobello Road is the right place to go if you want to buy unique and ____USUAL_____ things. Shopping in London is always an ___EXCITE___ experience and it’s worth trying.
13 Every year the world goes dark for one hour, the Earth Hour. The event is organised by the ___NATION____ World Wildlife Fund. At tourist destinations, in offices and private homes, lights are switched off for one hour at ____EXACT____ 8:00 pm. The idea is to show that our planet is in danger and it needs care and ____PROTECT____. It's ____POSSIBLE____ to remain indifferent to changes in the climate which go on and on. The Earth Hour is not about saving an hour’s electricity. It’s about realising that we live on a ____WONDER____ planet and need to look after it – not just for an hour a year but every day. The Earth Hour is a part of an ____ECOLOGY___ education whose aim is to make people understand their responsibility to the planet.
14 The Turners were not used to snow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so each winter. Even that happened quite _____RARE_____. The _____FUN_____ thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and even to close some businesses. One night, in March of 1993, something very ___EXCITE_____ happened. Very cold air from Canada created the "Storm of the Century". When the Turner kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of ____WONDER_____ snow as far as the eye could see. The Turners were in shock. They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Turner was an experienced ____DRIVE____ he chose to leave his car in the garage. He wanted the whole family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to ______AGREE____ with him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.
15 Dr Michael Werner says that he has eaten nothing for four years. The German ____SCIENCE______ explains that he gets all his energy from sunlight. He says he drinks only water and ____DIFFER______ fruit juices. Dr Werner has written an ____EXCITE______ book about his experiences. In it he says that when he started the experiment he even put on weight. He says: "I can't really give an _____EXPLAIN_____ of what’s happening to me; perhaps I just believe in my theory." Dr Werner’s colleagues say that only plants can produce energy from the sun, and they cannot explain how he is able to stay _____HEALTH_____. “This case ,____PROBABLE____, needs a lot more research before we will be able to explain it,” they say.
16 Many tourists find they don't like staying in city hotels. They prefer to avoid _____NOISE____ cities completely. They are attracted instead to dramatic views of mountains and _____PEACE____ valleys. If you like this sort of tourism, Mountain View Camp is for you. You’ll have an ____FORGETTABLE___ vacation there. The Camp has a view over the ____IMPRESS____ Hampson Valley. In the camp, tourists can rent either tents or bungalows. All the guests have free access to different facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms and playgrounds for children. The camp is a successful ____COMBINE____ of both comfort and a green environment. The tourists can also have lunch in one of the many restaurants and try European or ____NATION_____ cuisine.
17 Millions of people want to learn English. There are lots of ____DIFFER___ methods and the main problem is how to choose the best one. Some people believe that the most ____EFFECT____ way is to study English in Britain or in any other English-speaking country. The advantage of going to Britain seems obvious. Everyone around you speaks English. It’s practically ____POSSIBLE____ to avoid communication, so you’ll learn English ____QUICK____. On the other hand, one can learn English at home. There are lots of possibilities there too: a good _____TEACH_____, a language school or an on-line course. There are many ways to get a good language ____EDUCATE___ now.
18 If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer? For British people _____NATION_____ identity is a complex issue. Take me for example. I carry a passport issued by the British ____GOVERN____. I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland. So what am I? ____ACTUAL____, I am really all of them: English, Irish, Scottish and British. Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and ___TRADITION____ lifestyle. They ___LIKE_____ it when people call them English. And perhaps the most important ____DIFFER____ of all – each nation has its own football team!
19 The city of St Davids is situated on the south-west coast of Wales. If you're looking for an ____USUAL_____ place to go, this is your destination. It was granted city status by Queen Elizabeth II but in reality St Davids looks like an ____ATTRACT______ small village. It is actually the smallest city in Britain with a ______POPULATE____ of just over 1,600. St Davids has a ______BEAUTY_____ medieval cathedral which dates back to the 12th century. Today it is a _____CHARM_____ place with narrow streets filled with cafes, hotels and art galleries – but only one pub! St Davids is famous for its sandy beaches and clear water. Whitesands Bay is a regular ____WIN_____ of the prestigious European Blue Flag award.
20 Reading is one of the most popular pastimes and books are one of the main sources of knowledge. Everyone knows this but, _____FORTUNATELY____, there are many young people who don’t like to read. They say it is not cool but I firmly _____AGREE_____ with them. Books have the ability to take you to another world, to wake up your _____IMAGINE____ and transport you to places you’ve never been to. Books can be ____DIFFER_____ in size and content. Their stories can be ____EXCITE____, scary, romantic or funny but above all, books are just interesting. I'm absolutely sure that books by a good ____WRITE____ will always be popular.
21 Siem Reap is a small town in Cambodia, a country in southeast Asia. It is built around a __________________(FAME) cathedral. The town is charming with some fine examples of French colonial architecture. A legend says that a French
__________________(WRITE) once called the town “a pearl of Cambodia”. Nowadays, this town is quite popular with tourists. They often use it as a starting point for their _________________(EXCITE) travellings. The town is really remarkable. There you will find some __________________(IMPRESS) stone monuments and statues, ancient buildings and picturesque ruins. Note that it’s __________________(USUAL) hot there in the summer. Please ensure that you take __________________(COMFORT) walking shoes, light clothing and plenty of water to drink.
22 Piranhas are South American fish. There are lots of scary stories about them. Most people think that piranhas are very __________________(DANGER) creatures. However, a __________________(SCIENCE) from St Andrews University, Anne Magurran, has recently announced that to call piranhas cruel killers is not fair. They __________________(USUAL) eat fish, plants and insects. According to Professor Anne Magurran, piranhas attack people and animals only when they want to defend themselves. However, most travellers strongly __________________(AGREE) with this point of view. They recommend keeping away from the water where piranhas live. When the fish attack in groups, it is practically __________________(POSSIBLE) to survive. Whatever your opinion of piranhas, this is a __________________(USE) piece of advice one should follow.
23 Have you heard of a Tadeus Bodnar? He is a __________________(FAME) Hungarian hairdresser. Not long ago he stopped using the __________________(TRADITION) scissors and comb. Now his instruments are axes, irons and vacuum cleaners. Now he is very __________________(SUCCESS) and happy because with his innovative techniques he can express himself better. He cuts hair in his shop in Budapest by chopping it with an axe. Then he styles the hair using a vacuum cleaner, or straightens it with an iron. It’s difficult to believe but the extravagant hairdresser is very popular. Many people find him very __________________(CREATE). Every day there’s an __________________(END) line of people streaming to his shop. They wish to change their __________________(APPEAR) and have a thrilling, new experience.
24 Axel is a 9-year-old Bulgarian orphan (сирота). He was adopted by a __________________(WEALTH) western family. His new father works as a __________________(BANK) in Sweden and he is quite rich. Axel __________________(REGULAR) wrote e-mails to the director of the orphanage, Jane Smitova. He told her that he was saving his Christmas and birthday money to help his friends. Axel said that he wanted the money to be spent on presents for his former playmates. Later Jane said "I understood that __________________(FRIEND) meant a lot to a small boy but I would never have imagined that Axel could be talking about such an __________________(POSSIBLE) sum of money. It's so touching and we are going to spend it in a very __________________(CARE) way." The boy saved £6,000.
25 People are afraid of lots of things. There are many __________________(DIFFER) kinds of fears called phobias. They affect at least a quarter of the __________________(POPULATE). The __________________(TRADITION) treatment for people with strong phobias is some kind of therapy. In most cases it doesn’t work but doctors still believe that phobias can be cured. __________________(RECENT) they have discovered a drug which can help people to overcome their phobias. It doesn’t work for everybody but when it does, it is very __________________(EFFECT). People, who take the pill feel much better – most of their fears __________________(APPEAR).
26 People travel a lot nowadays. Planes are considered to be the most __________________(COMFORT) means of transport but for some people airports can be a nightmare. There are __________________(END) queues when you check in and you waste lots of time if your flight is delayed. However, there are some airports where you can __________________(ACTUAL) enjoy yourself. For example, you’ll never be bored at Hong Kong’s international airport. There are thousands of people from __________________(DIFFER) countries here but the passengers never experience any problems because everything is well organised. There are attendants in red coats, who help you to get from one place to another. It’s very good for people with no sense of __________________(DIRECT). The attendants are always very polite and __________________(HELP).
27 Can people live without friends? Most of us would say "no". Friends make our lives enjoyable and __________________(INTEREST). Friendship is something you can't buy. It is a __________________(WONDER) and valuable gift. It is __________________(POSSIBLE) to live without people who care for you and who are always ready to help. However, to find a true friend is not easy. Friendship requires honesty, trust and __________________(KIND). Being a friend means not only having fun together but helping each other in a difficult __________________(SITUATE). A true friend not only praises you but tells you when you are not right too. If you have already found such a person, you're __________________(LUCK).
28 Last spring my best friend Isabelle and I booked a holiday in Venice. We rented a small apartment for a week with a __________________(WONDER) view of the town. At the last moment another friend, Linda, asked if she could come with us. She was a __________________(FRIEND), cheerful girl and we were glad to have her join us. Venice was a __________________(FANTASY) place and we enjoyed our trip greatly. Linda was fond of history and she told us lots of __________________(INTEREST) facts about the town. We also liked the Italian food very much. The waiter in the nearby pizzeria was a boy from Britain, so we never had any problems with __________________(COMMUNICATE). The only __________________(PLEASANT) thing about Venice was the weather. It was unusually cold and windy that week.
29 Last year my friend Mia and I went on holiday to Thailand. We stayed in a __________________(FAME) resort which is popular with tourists. We were very __________________(LUCK) with the weather and we spent most of our days on the beach. The ocean was __________________(FANTASY) – the water was clear and warm. Thailand is a former French colony and that’s why French is very popular there. Mia was delighted with this fact because she learns French, she wants to be a __________________(TEACH) of French, and she was able to practise the language there. She is also interested in architecture and she found some fine examples of the French colonial style in Thailand. It was an __________________(FORGETTABLE) trip for me too. I am a photographer and I took lots of pictures of people and nature. Several magazines found my photos __________________(INTEREST) enough to publish. I feel very proud of that.
30 I unexpectedly met my old friend Natalie at a metro station in Paris. I recognised her at once though we hadn’t seen each other for ten years. Now she works as a __________________(REPORT) for Le Figaro newspaper. Our __________________(FRIEND) began when we were at school. After school, Natalie left Britain. French was her __________________(FAVOUR) subject and she went to university in Paris. Now she is a very __________________(SUCCESS) journalist. Her life is busy and exciting. I was __________________(LUCK) she managed to find some time for me. Natalie made my visit to Paris __________________(FORGETTABLE). She took me to the most interesting places in the city. In the evening we watched a performance at The Grand Opera House.
31 What do you think is the most stressful and ___________(DANGER) job in Britain? Is it a police officer, a detective or a news _____________(REPORT)? Well, statistics say it is a London taxi driver. It is a ____________(REAL) hard job as traffic is getting worse. If we sit in a traffic jam for a few minutes, we start feeling ______________(NERVE) and irritated. But imagine you had to do that every day as your job! And you have to remain _____________(CARE) and attentive in spite of everything. London taxi drivers have to have a good memory to be able to take a ___________(TRAVEL) from A to В without looking at the map or asking for directions.
32 Thousands of tourists visit Edinburgh every year. The capital of Scotland is ___________(FAME) for its history and architecture. It's one of the ___________(CULTURE) centres of the country. The main ____________(ATTRACT) of the city is Edinburgh Castle. It was built in the 12th century but it still looks magnificent and very___________(IMPRESS). There are many historic monuments in Edinburgh. One of them is an unusual monument to Walter Scott, a well-known_____________(WRITE). The city streets are usually full of noisy tourists with cameras but if you want a quiet holiday, you can have it too — the beautiful and _____________(PEACE) countryside is just round the corner.
33 It was getting dark and Ken turned on the light. On Sunday night the house was ____________(USUALLY) quiet. No noises from the kitchen, no little brothers screaming, no music or sounds of the TV; the house seemed ______________(DESERT). His parents and the twins had left for the country but Ken refused to go with them. His dad liked fishing, his mum was a keen _____________(GARDEN) but to Ken life in the country seemed ______________(BORE) so he stayed at home. He thought that it would be fun, but it wasn't. Ken spent the whole Saturday playing his computer. Now he was ____________(QUIET) sitting in the armchair and listening to the sounds from outside. He hoped to hear the car engine which would mean his family were home at last ____________(LONELY) was not a nice feeling and Ken was determined not to experience it again.
34 Lana switched off the TV. So many channels and nothing interesting on! There were several talk shows on ____________(DIFFER) channels but she liked none of them. The talk on ___________(ENVIRONMENT) problems was boring, and she wasn't in the mood to listen to a _________(POLITICS) talking about the government's social programme. She didn't like the film on the next channel either. The plot seemed to be weak and confusing and even the _____________(FAME) actors were not able to save it. The women's figure skating _____________(CHAMPION) held Lana's attention for a few minutes. However, it didn't last long — she wasn't a fan and it made her feel ___________(BORE) too. She was glad to hear the phone ringing and hurried to answer it.
35 Jenny was looking out the window. The day was ___________(RAIN) and she didn't feel like going out. “Just my luck,” Jenny thought. “Why am I always so __________(LUCKY)? I planned this holiday well beforehand and I thought it would be _________(FANTASY) but everything has gone wrong again.” A year before her holiday in the ___________(TURKEY) resort had been spoilt because of a traffic accident. On the second day after her ___________(ARRIVE) she had gone on an excursion to a nearby town. The bus driver had been very ___________(CARE) and they had crashed into a tree. Jenny had had to spend a few days in hospital. On any holiday she seemed to have nothing but bad luck.
36 It was the first time Tom had ever taken part in a rescue expedition in the mountains. His new job was ____________(DANGER) and exciting, and he loved it! They were going to search for a __________(CLIMB) missing in the Alps. The young man had ____________(APPEARED) when the group was descending the mountain. They had had to stop as the storm had started and it had been __________(POSSIBLE) to go any further. However, when the weather had calmed down, the group hadn't been able to find one of their members. The rescue team was informed about it __________(IMMEDIATE) and Tom hoped that their operation would be ____________(SUCCESS) as little time had passed yet.
37 People have always tried to make their life safe and comfortable — and that has always been the main reason for __________(TECHNOLOGY) progress. However, even the most _________ (IMPRESS) of our achievements cannot compare with the wonders created by nature. Wise nature equips all the creatures with appropriate instruments — wings, fins, teeth, sharp vision and hearing. Animals, fish and birds have a wonderful sense of ___________(DIRECT) and the ability to sense __________(DANGER) situations. People seem to be the most __________(HELP) of all living beings but they were given brains as a _____________(POWER) tool for survival and development.
38 Some adults think that teenagers spend too much time on their computers, iPods and other gadgets. However, I think that the opinion that computers are evil is ____________(FAIR). The computer is the reality of our new world and it's silly to _____________(APPROVE) of children using it. We simply can't do without computers — we need them for __________(EDUCATION) purposes and they help us keep in touch with friends. Sometimes we use them for __________(ENTERTAIN). Playing games is not a waste of time either — while playing we become more ____________(SKILL) on the computer. This is just my ___________(PERSON) opinion but lots of my friends share it.
39 Everyone knows how important water is. Life on the planet would be __________________(POSSIBLE) without it. Whatever your __________________(FAVOUR) drink is, you can’t make it without water. We need water for __________________(DIFFER) things: cooking, washing and producing goods. My uncle, who is a __________________(FARM), says that he waters his vegetables and fruit trees a lot in dry weather. __________________(FORTUNATELY), fresh water resources on the Earth are limited and they are running out. Scientists warn that we may lack drinking water in the near future. We should be __________________(CARE) and we should not waste it.
40 People travel a lot nowadays. Planes are considered to be the most __________________ (COMFORT) means of transport but for some people airports can be a nightmare. There are __________________(END) queues when you check in and you waste lots of time if your flight is delayed. However, there are some airports where you can __________________(ACTUAL) enjoy yourself. For example, you’ll never be bored at Hong Kong’s international airport. There are thousands of people from __________________(DIFFER) countries here but the passengers never experience any problems because everything is well organised. There are attendants in red coats, who help you to get from one place to another. It’s very good for people with no sense of __________________ (DIRECT). The attendants are always very polite and __________________ (HELP).
41 Cаtаloniа is а lаnd of mountаins аnd seаshores in the northeаstern corner of Spаin. Its cаpitаl is the _________ (BEAUTY) city of Bаrcelonа. Catalonia has always been a great __________ (ATTRACT) for tourists who like its architecture, food and Catalan traditions. For example, the Catalan people enjoy building “Castells”. Men, women, and children climb onto each other’s shoulders to create human towers. This ________ (USUAL) street show is a test of strength and courage, as the towers can reach a height of ten people. The local people love holidays and celebrations of all kinds. They think that life is ______________ (FANTASY) and there are lots of reasons to be happy and joyful. April 23rd is the Catalan equivalent of St. Valentine's Day. On this day, lovers _____________ (TRADITIONAL) give each other red roses as presents. Alternatively, they buy books. So during the day there are plenty of bookstalls on the streets and sometimes you can even ask a well-known ___________ (WRITE) to sign the novel you have just bought.
42 Most people love travelling. Some people prefer exotic countries, others like the __________________ (EUROPE) capitals with their famous museums, galleries and historical monuments. However, to travel does not always mean to go far away. There are lots of __________________ (FANTASY) places in our own countries and even in our own regions! As for the means of transport, planes are the fastest and the most __________________ (COMFORT) but they don’t suit everyone. There are people who are afraid of flying. Another factor against planes is that the tickets are very __________________ (EXPENSE) and not everyone can afford them. There are lots of passengers who definitely prefer trains for their ___________ (SAFE) and reasonable prices. Trains are also better for the environment. Planes, unfortunately, produce gases that are very ___________ (HARM) to the atmosphere of the planet.
43 Lots of people enjoy spending time at the seaside. Some of them like diving very much. They say that underwater life is very_____________ (BEAUTY). However, for most of us scuba diving is _____________ (POSSIBLE). Snorkeling is much easier. It is also less _____________ (DANGER) than diving with an aqualung. Snorkeling _______________ (EQUIP) contains only a special mask and a curved tube. With the mask you can see the underwater world, it has rubber straps to fit your head ______________ (COMFORTABLE), and you use the tube to breathe. If you are not a very good _______________ (SWIM), the best place for snorkeling is on a reef. It’s not deep but there are lots of colourful fish.
44 Horses have lived with people for centuries. They are ____________ (FRIEND) and clever animals and they do lots of jobs for people. In the past, horses were widely used in agriculture. Farming was ___________(POSSIBLE) without them. Nowadays crops are grown and transported with ________________ (DIFFER) machines but horses still play an important part in our life. Police officers have to patrol some areas on horseback. Horse riding has become a popular pastime in big cities where people’s life is ___________ (STRESS) and tense. In a riding club, a professional ___________ (TRAIN) can teach you how to ride a horse. The lessons are quite expensive, but riding clubs sometimes offer free lessons to people who help to take care of the horses. If you really enjoy __________ (COMMUNICATE) with these animals, there is always a way!
45 For some reason British food does not have the best reputation in the world. A few years ago I asked a ____________ (VISIT) to Britain about the local food. He described it as tasteless and __________________ (BORE). I cannot agree with his opinion and find his words totally __________________ (FAIR). For a start, British desserts and cakes are so good that British school children are often punished with ' no pudding' if they don't behave __________________ (PROPER). And apart from the desserts there are lots of fantastic traditional British dishes, including the __________________ (FAME) full English breakfast, mouth-watering sandwiches, and delicious soups. Britain has amazing vegetarian restaurants and all the __________________ (NATIONAL) food you could possibly imagine, including Italian pasta restaurants, Indian curry houses and Japanese sushi bars. Lots of foreigners return home with much better stories about British food.
46 I'm absolutely sure that people's opinion of British food is based on ignorance. They say we eat potatoes with everything. But you __________________ (RARE) get a meal anywhere in Europe that does not come with chips. The __________________ (DIFFER) is that we do not boast about our cuisine. In my view, we are very __________________ (CREATE) when it comes to food. In Britain, you can enjoy a wonderful __________________ (COMBINE) of dishes from different cuisines. You can wake up in the morning and have an English breakfast, a slice of Italian pizza at lunchtime, Japanese sushi for dinner and a Turkish kebab on the way home from the club. What else could you ask for? And never tell me British food is __________________ (TASTE) and boring! That's just __________________, (FAIR) so come and try it for yourselves.
47 It’s common knowledge that arts lessons are very good for young children. Teachers and scientists say that creative activities make children feel happier and stimulate their ______________ (DEVELOP). Children are ________________ (NATURE) creators and enjoy drawing lessons a lot. In the classroom and at home they ______________ (GLAD) draw with watercolours and oils, pencils and chalk. Even very small kids are able to create ______________ (FANTASY) pictures using finger painting techniques. The sooner the child starts drawing, the better. He may never become a world-famous ____________ (ART) but the drawing lessons will cetainly stimulate his brain and imagination. His chance to become a ________________ (SUCCESS) person in any field will increase greatly.