One can be happy if they are not in harmony with people around them эссе

Comment on one of the following statements.

• One can be happy if they are not in harmony with people around them.

• The generation gap can never be bridged.

• Boys and girls can’t make friends.

• Families are more important than friends for teenagers.

• Within 50 years there will be no families.

• Monarchy is an expensive attraction for tourists.

Write 200—250 words. Use the following plan:

• make an introduction (state the problem);

• express your personal opinion and give 2—3 reasons for it;

• express an opposing opinion and give 1—2 reasons for it;

• explain why you do not agree with the opposing opinion;

• make a conclusion, restate the problem.

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Step 12. Задание №1

Listen, CD (34), and complete the sentences.
1) Prince Charles … .
a) became an heir to the British throne in 1958
b) didn’t feel he was taken care of by his mother in his childhood
c) has always understood his mother has a very strong sense of duty
2) Jonathan Dimbleby … .
a) is Prince Charles’ peer
b) has become Prince Charles’ friend
c) is writing a story of Prince Charles’ life
3) Queen Elizabeth II thinks … .
a) Charles is an appropriate heir to the throne
b) Charles is not an easy son
c) Charles does his best to be a good parent
4) Queen Elizabeth II is not … .
a) a wasteful woman
b) a selfish woman
c) an economical woman
5) Charles’ lifestyle is … by the Queen.
a) disapproved of
b) admired
c) influenced
6) Charles has … .
a) plenty of servants
b) more servants than his mother
c) more servants than anybody else in Buckingham Palace

Послушайте, CD (34), и допишите предложения.
1) Принц Чарльз… .
a) стал наследником британского престола в 1958 г.
b) не чувствовал, что в детстве о нем заботилась мать
c) всегда понимал, что у его матери очень сильное чувство долга
2) Джонатан Димблби… .
a) ровесник принца Чарльза
b) стал другом принца Чарльза
c) пишет историю жизни принца Чарльза
3) Королева Елизавета II считает… .
a) Чарльз является подходящим наследником престола
b) Чарльз − непростой сын
c) Чарльз делает все возможное, чтобы быть хорошим родителем
4) Королева Елизавета II не… .
a) расточительная женщина
b) эгоистичная женщина
c) экономная женщина
5) Образ жизни Чарльза… Королевой.
a) не одобрял
b) восхищался
c) под влиянием
6) У Чарльза есть… .
a) много слуг
b) больше слуг, чем его мать
c) больше слуг, чем кто−либо еще в Букингемском дворце

AUDIO
One’s Difficult Son
Charles, Prince of Wales, is the British Queen’s eldest son. He is the heir to the throne. Charles was born in 1948. His mother became the Queen in 1952. She was a fairly young woman then and it was not always easy for her to be a mother and the head of the country at one and the same time. She had always had a very Song sense of duty. Charles’ biographer Jonathan Dimbleby says that Charles describes his childhood as deeply unhappy. But the Queen remembers her son’s childhood quite differently. She thinks that her husband and herself did their best as parents.
One of the Queen’s relatives, Mrs Margaret Rhodes who lives in Windsor, admits that raising children hasn’t been easy for the Queen and Prince Philip. “The Queen,” Margaret Rhodes says, “was often made to put the country before the family».
Mrs Rhodes who has lived at the heart of the British Court for most of her life adds that the Queen finds Prince Charles “difficult” and his lifestyle not economical. She criticizes her son for spending too much. Mrs Rhodes thinks that this is very much a generation thing. The Queen doesn’t believe in spending more than necessary. She has long had a reputation for watching the pennies and legend says that she goes round Buckingham Palace turning the lights off. Charles, on the one hand, is an enormously hard−working man, and, on the other hand, his attitude towards spending and entertaining is very much different to that of his mother’s. He has got a lot of servants and is fond of expensive entertainments.

Перевод AUDIO
Трудный сын
Чарльз, Принц Уэльский, является старшим сыном Британской Королевы. Он наследник престола. Чарльз родился в 1948 году. Его мать стала королевой в 1952. Тогда она была довольно молодой женщиной, ей не всегда было легко быть матерью и главой государства одновременно. Она всегда обладала сильным чувством долга. Биограф Чарльза Джонатан Димблби говорит, что Чарльз описывает свое детство как очень несчастное. Но королева помнит детство своего сына довольно по−другому. Она думает, что она и ее муж сделали все возможное, чтобы быть хорошими родителями.
Одна из родственниц Королевы, Миссис Маргарет Роудс, которая живет в Виндзоре, признает, что воспитание детей не было легким для Королевы и Принца Филиппа. “Королеве, − говорит Маргарет Роудс, − часто приходилось ставить страну выше семьи”.
Миссис Роудс, которая большую часть своей жизни прожила в самом сердце британского двора, добавляет, что Королева находит Принца Чарльза “сложным”, а его образ жизни не экономным. Она критикует своего сына за излишние расходы. Миссис Роудс считает, что это разрыв между поколениями. У Королевы давно репутация женщины, следящей за каждым пенни. Ходят легенды о том, что она ходит по Букингемскому Дворцу и выключает свет. Чарльз, с одной стороны, очень трудолюбивый человек, и, с другой стороны, его отношение к тратам и развлечениям очень сильно отличается от отношения его матери. У него много слуг, и он любит дорогие развлечения.

Ответ:

1 − b, 2 − c, 3 − b, 4 − a, 5 − a, 6 − a.
1) Prince Charles didn’t feel he was taken care of by his mother in his childhood.
2) Jonathan Dimbleby is writing a story of Prince Charles’ life.
3) Queen Elizabeth II thinks Charles is not an easy son.
4) Queen Elizabeth II is not a wasteful woman.
5) Charles’ lifestyle is disapproved of by the Queen.
6) Charles has plenty of servants.

Перевод

1) Принц Чарльз не чувствовал заботы матери в детстве.
2) Джонатан Димблби пишет историю жизни принца Чарльза.
3) Королева Елизавета II считает, что Чарльз − непростой сын.
4) Королева Елизавета II не расточительная женщина.
5) Образ жизни Чарльза не одобряется королевой.
6) У Чарльза много слуг.

Задание №2

Read the text and fill in the blanks (1−7) with the parts of the sentences (a−h). One part you don’t have to use.
New Year’s Day
You know how you’re supposed to come up with a list of “resolutions” at the beginning of the year (1) …?
Well, the problem is, it’s not easy for me to think of ways to improve myself, (2) … . So this year my resolution is to try and help OTHER people improve. But the thing is that some people don’t really appreciate it (3) … . What’s more the people in my family tend not to keep their New Year’s resolutions.
Mom said she was gonna start going to the gym today, but she spent the whole afternoon watching TV. And Dad said he (4) … , but after dinner I caught him out in the garage, enjoying his favourite cakes.
The only person in my family who didn’t come up with a resolution is my older brother, Rodrick, and that’s a pity because his list should be about a mile and a half long. So I’m starting to wonder if I should (5) … . Besides, after I told Mom for the billionth time to stop (6) … , she made a really good point. She said, “Everyone can’t be as perfect as YOU, Gregory.” And (7) … , I think she is right.
(after Jeff Kinney)
a) as it is a hard thing to do
b) give up making my resolutions too
c) when you’re trying to be helpful
d) eating her potato chips so loud
e) to try to make yourself a better person
f) from what I’ve seen so far
g) was gonna go on a diet
h) because I’m already pretty much one of the best people I know

Прочитайте текст и вставьте в пропуски (1−7) части предложений (a—h). Одна часть лишняя.
Новогодний день
Вы знаете, что Вы должны придумать список “обещаний” в начале года, (1) … ?
Ну, проблема в том, что мне не просто думать о способах улучшения себя, (2) … . Поэтому мое обещание в этом году – постараться помочь ДРУГИМ стать лучше. Но дело в том, что некоторые люди не ценят, (3) … . Более того, люди в моей семье обычно не сдерживают свои новогодние обещания.
Мама сказала, что она начнет ходить в тренажерный зал сегодня, но она провела весь полдень за просмотром телевизора. А отец сказал, что он (4) … , но после ужина я поймал его в гараже, наслаждающимся своим любимым тортом. Единственный в моей семье, кто не придумал обещание – это мой старший брат Родрик, и очень жаль, потому что его список должен быть длиной в полторы мили. Поэтому я задаюсь вопросом, стоит ли (5) … . Кроме того, после того, как я в миллиардный раз сказал маме прекратить (6) … , она здорово подметила. Она сказала: “Все не могут быть такими идеальными, как ТЫ, Грегори”. И (7) … , я думаю, она права.
(по Джеффу Кинни)
a) потому что это тяжело
b) перестать давать обещания тоже
c) когда ты пытаешься помочь
d) есть чипсы так громко
e) чтобы постараться стать лучше
f) судя по тому, что я видел
g) собирается сесть на диету
h) потому что я уже один из лучших людей среди которых я знаю

Ответ:

1 − e, 2 − h, 3 − c, 4 − g, 5 − b, 6 − d, 7 − f, a − extra.
New Year’s Day
You know how you’re supposed to come up with a list of “resolutions” at the beginning of the year (1) to try to make yourself a better person?
Well, the problem is, it’s not easy for me to think of ways to improve myself, (2) because I’m already pretty much one of the best people I know. So this year my resolution is to try and help OTHER people improve. But the thing is that some people don’t really appreciate it (3) when you’re trying to be helpful. What’s more the people in my family tend not to keep their New Year’s resolutions.
Mom said she was gonna start going to the gym today, but she spent the whole afternoon watching TV. And Dad said he (4) was gonna go on a diet, but after dinner I caught him out in the garage, enjoying his favourite cakes.
The only person in my family who didn’t come up with a resolution is my older brother, Rodrick, and that’s a pity because his list should be about a mile and a half long. So I’m starting to wonder if I should (5) give up making my resolutions too. Besides, after I told Mom for the billionth time to stop (6) eating her potato chips so loud, she made a really good point. She said, “Everyone can’t be as perfect as YOU, Gregory.” And (7) from what I’ve seen so far, I think she is right.
(after Jeff Kinney)

Перевод

Новогодний день
Вы знаете, как вы должны составить список «обещаний» в начале года (1) попытаться стать лучше?
Что ж, проблема в том, что мне нелегко думать о том, как улучшить себя, (2) потому что я уже в значительной степени один из лучших людей, которых я знаю. Поэтому в этом году я решил попытаться помочь ДРУГИМ людям стать лучше. Но дело в том, что некоторые люди на самом деле не ценят (3) когда ты пытаешься быть полезным. Более того, люди в моей семье, как правило, не соблюдают свои новогодние обещания.
Мама сказала, что сегодня начнет ходить в спортзал, но она весь день смотрела телевизор. И папа сказал, что он (4) собирался на диету, но после ужина я застал его в гараже, наслаждающегося любимыми пирожными.
Единственный человек в моей семье, который не пришел к решению, − это мой старший брат Родрик, и это очень жаль, потому что его список должен быть длиной около полутора миль. Так что я начинаю задаваться вопросом, должен ли я (5) отказаться от своих решений. Кроме того, после того, как я в миллиардный раз сказал маме, чтобы она прекратила (6) есть свои картофельные чипсы так громко, она сделала очень правильное замечание. Она сказала: «Все не могут быть такими совершенными, как ТЫ, Грегори». И (7) судя по тому, что я пока видел, я думаю, что она права.
(после Джеффа Кинни)

Задание №3

Complete the text with the appropriate grammar forms of the words on the right.
When he had finished, I said to him, “There’s a big gap in this story, Mr Winston. You (1) … (tell) me almost nothing about Henry’s travels and about his adventures.” “That’s Max’s story,” John Winston said. “Max knows about it (2) … (good) than me. But he wants to write about it (3) … (he). He (4) … (start) already. It should be a fantastic story if he ever (5) … (finish) it. But he is (6) … (old) than me and I don’t think he will manage it. That’s why I want you to do it for us.” “Then I have a question,” I said. “What is Henry’s real name? Don’t you want me (7) … (say) who he really was when I do the story?” “No,” John Winston said. “Max and I promised never to mention it. And I’ll appreciate it if you (8) … (not try) to find out. Just call him Henry.”
And that’s what I have done.

Допишите предложения, вставляя подходящие формы слов справа.
Когда он закончил, я сказал ему: “В истории большой пробел, Мистер Уинстон. Вы мне почти ничего не (1) … (сказать) про путешествия Генри и его приключения”. “Это история Макса, − сказал Джон Уинстон, − Макс знает об этом (2) … (хороший) меня. Но он хочет написать об этом (3) … (он). Он уже (4) … (начать). Должна получиться фантастическая история, если он ее (5) … (закончить). Но он (6) … (старый) меня, я не думаю, что он успеет. Поэтому я хочу, чтобы бы ты сделал это за нас”. “Тогда у меня есть вопрос, − сказал я. “Как по−настоящему зовут Генри? Не хотите ли Вы, чтобы я (7) … (сказать), кем он на самом деле был?” “Нет, − ответил Джон Уинстон, − Макс и я пообещали никогда не упоминать об этом. И я буду благодарен, если и ты (8) … (не пытаться) узнать. Просто зови его Генри”.
И так я и сделал.

Ответ:

When he had finished, I said to him, “There’s a big gap in this story, Mr Winston. You (1) have told me almost nothing about Henry’s travels and about his adventures.” “That’s Max’s story,” John Winston said. “Max knows about it (2) better than me. But he wants to write about it (3) himself. He (4) has already started already. It should be a fantastic story if he ever (5) finishes it. But he is (6) older than me and I don’t think he will manage it. That’s why I want you to do it for us.” “Then I have a question,” I said. “What is Henry’s real name? Don’t you want me (7) to say who he really was when I do the story?” “No,” John Winston said. “Max and I promised never to mention it. And I’ll appreciate it if you (8) don’t try to find out. Just call him Henry.”
And that’s what I have done.

Перевод

Когда он закончил, я сказал ему: “В истории большой пробел, Мистер Уинстон. Вы мне почти ничего не (1) рассказали про путешествия Генри и его приключения”. “Это история Макса, − сказал Джон Уинстон, − Макс знает об этом (2) лучше меня. Но он хочет написать об этом (3) сам. Он уже (4) начал. Должна получиться фантастическая история, если он ее (5) закончит. Но он (6) старше меня, я не думаю, что он успеет. Поэтому я хочу, чтобы бы ты сделал это за нас”. “Тогда у меня есть вопрос, − сказал я. “Как по−настоящему зовут Генри? Не хотите ли Вы, чтобы я (7) сказал, кем он на самом деле был?” “Нет, − ответил Джон Уинстон, − Макс и я пообещали никогда не упоминать об этом. И я буду благодарен, если и ты (8) не будешь пытаться узнать. Просто зови его Генри”.
И так я и сделал.

Задание №4

Complete the text with the derivatives of the words on the right.
The Diamond Jubilee
“The summer of 2012 is the time that will be remembered,” (1) …s (history) say. That year was indeed a royal one with the people of Her Majesty’s (2) … (king) showing their (3) … (admire), respect and thanks for her 60 years of dedicated (4) … (serve).
The Queen was (5) … (deep) touched. She said she would always draw (6) … (inspire) from the countless (7) … (kind) shown to her in the UK and throughout the Commonwealth. One (8) … (observe) paraphrased the poet Wordsworth: “Bliss was it that summer to be alive, but to be in London was heaven.” He was right.

Допишите текст, вставляя производные слов справа.
Бриллиантовый Юбилей
“Лето 2012 года – время, которое запомнят”, − говорят (1) …s (история). Этот год был по−настоящему королевским с уважением людей к Ее Величеству, (2) … (король) показывало свое (3) … (восхищаться), уважение и благодарность за ее 60 лет самоотверженной (4) … (служить).
Королева была (5) … (глубокий) тронута. Она сказала, что она всегда черпала (6) … (вдохновлять) в бесконечной (7) … (добрый), с которой к ней относились в Соединенном Королевстве и Содружестве. Один (8) … (наблюдать) перефразировал поэта Вордсворта: “Счастьем было жить тем летом, но быть в Лондоне было раем”. Он был прав.

Ответ:

“The summer of 2012 is the time that will be remembered,” (1) historians say. That year was indeed a royal one with the people of Her Majesty’s (2) kingdom showing their (3) admiration, respect and thanks for her 60 years of dedicated (4) service.
The Queen was (5) deeply touched. She said she would always draw (6) inspiration from the countless (7) kindness shown to her in the UK and throughout the Commonwealth. One (8) observer paraphrased the poet Wordsworth: “Bliss was it that summer to be alive, but to be in London was heaven.” He was right.

Перевод

“Лето 2012 года – время, которое запомнят”, − говорят историки. Этот год был по−настоящему королевским с уважением людей к Ее Величеству, (2) королевство показывало свое (3) восхищение, уважение и благодарность за ее 60 лет самоотверженной (4) службы.
Королева была (5) глубоко тронута. Она сказала, что она всегда черпала (6) вдохновение в бесконечной (7) доброте, с которой к ней относились в Соединенном Королевстве и Содружестве. Один (8) наблюдатель перефразировал поэта Вордсворта: “Счастьем было жить тем летом, но быть в Лондоне было раем”. Он был прав.

Задание №5

Complete the text choosing the appropriate words.
Not so long ago I decided to spend a (1) … days in the West Indies. I was to go there for a short holiday. Friends had (2) … me it was (3) … . I would (4) … all day long on the beach sunning (5) … and swim in the warm green sea.
I chose Jamaica, and (6) … directly from London to Kingston. The drive from Kingston airport to my hotel (7) … two hours. When I arrived (8) … the hotel I felt that I had found the right place for my holiday.
1)
a) little
b) less
c) few
d) fewer
2)
a) spoken
b) told
c) talked
d) said
3)
a) fantasia
b) fantasy
c) fantastic
d) fantastically
4)
a) lie
b) lay
c) lied
d) lain
5)
a) I
b) my
c) me
d) myself
6)
a) flow
b) flowed
c) flew
d) fly
7)
a) borrowed
b) included
c) involved
d) took
8)
a) in
b) to
c) at
d) into

Допишите текст, выбирая подходящие слова.
Не так давно я решил провести (1) … дней в Западной Индии. Я собирался отправиться туда в короткий отпуск. Друзья (2) … мне, что там (3) … . Я бы весь день (4) … на пляже, загорал (5) … на солнце и плавал бы в теплом зеленом море.
Я выбрал Ямайку, и (6) … туда прямо из Лондона в Кингстон. Поездка из аэропорта Кингстона до моего отеля (7) … два часа. Когда я приехал (8) … отель, я почувствовал, что нашел правильное место для своего отдыха.
1)
a) little
b) less
c) few
d) fewer
2)
a) spoken
b) told
c) talked
d) said
3)
a) fantasia
b) fantasy
c) fantastic
d) fantastically
4)
a) lie
b) lay
c) lied
d) lain
5)
a) I
b) my
c) me
d) myself
6)
a) flow
b) flowed
c) flew
d) fly
7)
a) borrowed
b) included
c) involved
d) took
8)
a) in
b) to
c) at
d) into

Ответ:

1 − c, 2 − b, 3 − c, 4 − a, 5 − d, 6 − c, 7 − d, 8 − c.
Not so long ago I decided to spend a (1) few days in the West Indies. I was to go there for a short holiday. Friends had (2) told me it was (3) fantastic. I would (4) lie all day long on the beach sunning (5) myself and swim in the warm green sea.
I chose Jamaica, and (6) flew directly from London to Kingston. The drive from Kingston airport to my hotel (7) took two hours. When I arrived (8) at the hotel I felt that I had found the right place for my holiday.

Перевод

Не так давно я решил провести (1) пару дней в Западной Индии. Я собирался отправиться туда в короткий отпуск. Друзья (2) говорили мне, что там (3) потрясающе. Я бы весь день (4) лежал на пляже, загорая (5) на солнце и плавал бы в теплом зеленом море.
Я выбрал Ямайку, и (6) полетел туда прямо из Лондона в Кингстон. Поездка из аэропорта Кингстона до моего отеля (7) заняла два часа. Когда я приехал (8) в отель, я почувствовал, что нашел правильное место для своего отдыха.

Задание №6

Comment on one of the following statements.
• One can be happy if they are not in harmony with people around them.
• The generation gap can never be bridged.
• Boys and girls can’t make friends.
• Families are more important than friends for teenagers.
• Within 50 years there will be no families.
• Monarchy is an expensive attraction for tourists.
Write 200—250 words. Use the following plan:
• make an introduction (state the problem);
• express your personal opinion and give 2—3 reasons for it;
• express an opposing opinion and give 1—2 reasons for it;
• explain why you do not agree with the opposing opinion;
• make a conclusion, restate the problem.

Прокомментируйте следующие утверждения.
• Человек может быть счастливым, если он не находится в гармонии с окружающими.
• Разрыв поколений не преодолеть.
• Мальчики и девочки не могут быть друзьями.
• Семьи важнее друзей для подростков.
• Через 50 лет не будет семей.
• Монархия – дорогая достопримечательность для туристов.
Напишите 200−250 слов. Используйте следующий план:
• сделайте вступление (обозначьте проблему);
• выразите свое мнение и подкрепите его 2−3 аргументами;
• выразите противоположное мнение и подкрепите его 1−2 аргументами;
• объясните, почему Вы не согласны с другим мнением;
• сделайте вывод.

Ответ:

One can be happy if they are not in harmony with people around them.
As for me no one can be happy if they are not in harmony with people around them.
Living with harmony with people around you sounds easier than doing it, especially in a world full of conflicts and catastrophes. People can have different opinions and you may struggle to feel in harmony with people close to you and with society at large. But you should start by connecting with friends, family, partners, and neighbours. Focus on dealing with any disharmony in your life in a generous way with people in your community. Make sure you also maintain your own personal sense of harmony, because it will help you feel in harmony with others.
Say «hello» to your neighbours on the street. Be friendly and sociable with them so you can build a sense of community in the neighborhood.
Spend time with good friends so you can stay connected with them and not lose touch.
Try to make the time you spend with your family meaningful and memorable.
Open yourself up to your friends and family when you need them. Don’t hide your feelings or shy away from sharing your emotions with them.
These little pieces of advice can help you be in harmony with people around you.

Перевод

Можно быть счастливым, если не быть в гармонии с окружающими.
Как по мне, никто не может быть счастлив, если он не в гармонии с окружающими.
Жить в гармонии с окружающими людьми звучит проще, чем делать это, особенно в мире, полном конфликтов и катастроф. У людей могут быть разные мнения, и вам может быть трудно чувствовать себя в гармонии с близкими вам людьми и с обществом в целом. Но вы должны начать с общения с друзьями, семьей, партнерами и соседями. Сосредоточьтесь на том, чтобы справляться с любыми дисгармониями в своей жизни, проявляя великодушие к людям в вашем сообществе. Убедитесь, что вы также поддерживаете свое личное чувство гармонии, потому что это поможет вам чувствовать себя в гармонии с другими.
Здоровайтесь с соседями по улице. Будьте дружелюбны и общительны с ними, чтобы вы могли создать чувство общности по соседству.
Проводите время с хорошими друзьями, чтобы оставаться с ними на связи и не теряться.
Постарайтесь сделать время, проведенное с семьей, значимым и запоминающимся.
Откройтесь своим друзьям и семье, когда они вам понадобятся. Не скрывайте своих чувств и не стесняйтесь делиться с ними своими эмоциями.
Эти маленькие советы помогут вам быть в гармонии с окружающими.

Задание №7

You have received a letter from your English−speaking pen friend, Arnold by name. In his letter Arnold writes:
“Yesterday evening we had Christmas dinner.
The day before yesterday we decorated the Xmas tree, then Mum and Granny cooked some tasty things which we had for dinner. I wrote my resolutions:
Starting today I will:
1. Be nice to everyone, whether I like them or not.
2. Stop lying.
3. Stop forgetting my algebra notebook.
4. Keep my comments to myself.
Do you celebrate Xmas? Who do you usually celebrate it with? Do you ever make resolutions? Where did you spend your last Xmas and school holidays? I’m going to visit the USA in January.»
Write a letter to Arnold.
In your letter:
• answer his questions;
• ask 3 questions about his plans for his journey to the USA.

Вы получили письмо от вашего англоговорящего друга по переписке Арнольда. В своем письме Арнольд пишет:
«Вчера вечером у нас был рождественский ужин.
Позавчера мы наряжали елку, потом мама и бабушка приготовили вкусняшки, которые мы ели на ужин. Я написал свои обещания:
С сегодняшнего дня я:
1. Буду добрым ко всем, нравятся они мне или нет.
2. Перестану лгать.
3. Перестану забывать мою тетрадь по алгебре.
4. Буду держать мои комментарии при себе.
Вы празднуете Рождество? С кем ты его обычно празднуешь? Ты когда−нибудь даешь обещания? Где ты провел свое последнее Рождество и школьные каникулы? Я собираюсь посетить США в январе.»
Напишите письмо Арнольду.
В вашем письме:
• ответьте на его вопросы;
• задайте 3 вопроса о его планах на поездку в США.

Ответ:

Dear Arnold,
I was happy to receive your letter. It’s a great tradition to have Christmas dinner together with family. We don’t have same here but we usually celebrate New Year at my granny’s. The whole family gather − my uncle and aunt come from Moscow region, my cousin come from Saint Petersburg. We decorate a big New Year tree and have a wonderful meal.
Every year I write my resolutions but usually it doesn’t last longer than a month. It’s great that you are going to visit the USA in January.
What city are you going to visit? Are you travelling with your parents or friends? Where are you staying there?
My school holidays are only 1 week long, so we don’t plan any trip. I will spend time with my family and have some activities in the city.
Best regards,
Kate

Перевод

Дорогой Арнольд,
Я была счастлива получить твое письмо. Ужинать вместе с семьей – отличная традиция. У нас здесь такого нет, но мы обычно празднуем Новый год у моей бабушки. Собирается вся семья − дядя и тетя из Подмосковья, двоюродный брат из Санкт−Петербурга. Мы наряжаем большую новогоднюю елку и вкусно угощаемся.
Каждый год я пишу свои обещаниия, но обычно это не длится дольше месяца. Здорово, что ты собираешься посетить США в январе.
Какой город ты собираешься посетить? Ты поедешь с родителями или друзьями? Где ты там остановишься?
Мои школьные каникулы длятся всего 1 неделю, поэтому мы не планируем никаких поездок. Я проведу время со своей семьей и займусь чем−нибудь в городе.
С наилучшими пожеланиями,
Кейт

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Working out is important for your well-being

Thirty minutes, five days a week of exercising is minimum. If you do not want to go to a fitness center and do not do any specific sports, go for a walk, do some gymnastics and buy some weights. While you are working with the weights and doing some exercises in your living room, you can watch TV.

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What about entertainment and fun?

Make at least once a week something you enjoy. This is important for your well-being and to be and stay in harmony with yourself.

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Pamper yourself again and again

Examples:

• Buy flowers for yourself.
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• Take a one day trip or a weekend trip.
• Book a full body massage.

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If you are in harmony with yourself, you feel well and happy. To feel good and happy, you have to do something that all areas of your life are in harmony with your desires and which makes a good mood and is fun.

With the course Visualization System you will realize your goals easily. You will take the right path and soon be in harmony with yourself. The course is fun and will accompany you until you have realized your vision and live as you really want.