Blue jeans as we know them originated during the 1849 Californian Gold Rush. They (1) ... by German storekeeper Levi Strauss and Latvian tailor Jacob Davis. Levi Strauss never wore a pair of jeans himself  — he was a wealthy businessman, and jeans were only worn by manual workers and cowboys. But then their popularity (2) ... after the Second World War. Young people started wearing jeans to imitate young Hollywood stars. However, they were associated with rebellious behaviour and were banned in schools. So each time you wear jeans, you’re actually wearing 100 years of style history! Moreover, they (3) ... basically the same since they were first designed. The secret to their long life? They are comfortable, easy to wear and (4) ... you a little confidence.

Blue jeans as we know them originated during the 1849 Californian Gold Rush. They (1) ... by German storekeeper Levi Strauss and Latvian tailor Jacob Davis. Levi Strauss never wore a pair of jeans himself  — he was a wealthy businessman, and jeans were only worn by manual workers and cowboys. But then their popularity (2) ... after the Second World War. Young people started wearing jeans to imitate young Hollywood stars. However, they were associated with rebellious behaviour and were banned in schools. So each time you wear jeans, you’re actually wearing 100 years of style history! Moreover, they (3) ... basically the same since they were first designed. The secret to their long life? They are comfortable, easy to wear and (4) ... you a little confidence.

Blue jeans as we know them originated during the 1849 Californian Gold Rush. They (1) ... by German storekeeper Levi Strauss and Latvian tailor Jacob Davis. Levi Strauss never wore a pair of jeans himself  — he was a wealthy businessman, and jeans were only worn by manual workers and cowboys. But then their popularity (2) ... after the Second World War. Young people started wearing jeans to imitate young Hollywood stars. However, they were associated with rebellious behaviour and were banned in schools. So each time you wear jeans, you’re actually wearing 100 years of style history! Moreover, they (3) ... basically the same since they were first designed. The secret to their long life? They are comfortable, easy to wear and (4) ... you a little confidence.

Blue jeans as we know them originated during the 1849 Californian Gold Rush. They (1) ... by German storekeeper Levi Strauss and Latvian tailor Jacob Davis. Levi Strauss never wore a pair of jeans himself  — he was a wealthy businessman, and jeans were only worn by manual workers and cowboys. But then their popularity (2) ... after the Second World War. Young people started wearing jeans to imitate young Hollywood stars. However, they were associated with rebellious behaviour and were banned in schools. So each time you wear jeans, you’re actually wearing 100 years of style history! Moreover, they (3) ... basically the same since they were first designed. The secret to their long life? They are comfortable, easy to wear and (4) ... you a little confidence.

Angelique Kidjo, (1) ... as The Queen of African Music, is a great female singer. She was born in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, and she grew up in Cotonou with eight brothers and sisters. She was (2) ... up in a family of performers. Angelique took up singing when she was six years old. In 1983 she left for Paris where she studied both Jazz and Law. She couldn’t decide between being a lawyer or a musician but thought, ‘I will (3) ... a bigger difference to the world if I become a musician,’ and so she developed her music career. Angelique is (4) ... at languages and sings in French, English and two African languages: Fon and Yoruba.

Angelique Kidjo, (1) ... as The Queen of African Music, is a great female singer. She was born in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, and she grew up in Cotonou with eight brothers and sisters. She was (2) ... up in a family of performers. Angelique took up singing when she was six years old. In 1983 she left for Paris where she studied both Jazz and Law. She couldn’t decide between being a lawyer or a musician but thought, ‘I will (3) ... a bigger difference to the world if I become a musician,’ and so she developed her music career. Angelique is (4) ... at languages and sings in French, English and two African languages: Fon and Yoruba.

Angelique Kidjo, (1) ... as The Queen of African Music, is a great female singer. She was born in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, and she grew up in Cotonou with eight brothers and sisters. She was (2) ... up in a family of performers. Angelique took up singing when she was six years old. In 1983 she left for Paris where she studied both Jazz and Law. She couldn’t decide between being a lawyer or a musician but thought, ‘I will (3) ... a bigger difference to the world if I become a musician,’ and so she developed her music career. Angelique is (4) ... at languages and sings in French, English and two African languages: Fon and Yoruba.

Angelique Kidjo, (1) ... as The Queen of African Music, is a great female singer. She was born in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, and she grew up in Cotonou with eight brothers and sisters. She was (2) ... up in a family of performers. Angelique took up singing when she was six years old. In 1983 she left for Paris where she studied both Jazz and Law. She couldn’t decide between being a lawyer or a musician but thought, ‘I will (3) ... a bigger difference to the world if I become a musician,’ and so she developed her music career. Angelique is (4) ... at languages and sings in French, English and two African languages: Fon and Yoruba.

§1.  A while ago, my friend Olivia was telling me about a whale-watching trip she’d been on, in Canada. I wanted to tell her I was about to do the same thing, off the north coast of the UK, where my grandparents live. Whales had recently appeared there again, and my grandparents were convinced we’d see some  — so I was sure my trip would be as good as Olivia’s! But then I saw some reviews of the trip my dad had booked for us, when no one had seen any whales at all. So, in the end, I decided not to tell Olivia anything about my trip, in case it wasn’t successful!

§2.  Anyway, dad and I set off on our trip  — which was dad’s idea  — and it was fantastic! Travelling out to sea on the tour boat with our guide, we soon reached the spot where whales often appeared. Then we waited  — and nothing happened. I was sure this wouldn’t last, though. People kept calling out they’d seen one, which was exciting  — but then it turned out they were wrong. Then finally I saw something move under the water  — a minke whale (белый по­ло­са­тик)! So I felt like a hero for the rest of the trip!

§3.  The whale was a wonderful sight, with its huge back not far from the boat. Our guide said it was around five tonnes in weight and around 10 metres long. Yet, in spite of its size, it swam alongside us at speed, and with little effort. We waited to see if more appeared, and some time later, we saw three more some distance away, that kept diving under the water and coming up again. Then just after I’d filmed them, they disappeared.

§4.  Although the water’s less deep around the coast, larger whale species appear in the area with minke whales, feeding on fish. But minkes are curious creatures, so they’re more likely to approach tourist boats  — which was why we were successful! Then later, up on the cliffs, we looked out to sea, searching for signs of whales. Sometimes seabirds diving into the water means whales are around, as they’re stealing the whales’ meal. We were unlucky, sadly  — but we’ll be back!

§1.  A while ago, my friend Olivia was telling me about a whale-watching trip she’d been on, in Canada. I wanted to tell her I was about to do the same thing, off the north coast of the UK, where my grandparents live. Whales had recently appeared there again, and my grandparents were convinced we’d see some  — so I was sure my trip would be as good as Olivia’s! But then I saw some reviews of the trip my dad had booked for us, when no one had seen any whales at all. So, in the end, I decided not to tell Olivia anything about my trip, in case it wasn’t successful!

§2.  Anyway, dad and I set off on our trip  — which was dad’s idea  — and it was fantastic! Travelling out to sea on the tour boat with our guide, we soon reached the spot where whales often appeared. Then we waited  — and nothing happened. I was sure this wouldn’t last, though. People kept calling out they’d seen one, which was exciting  — but then it turned out they were wrong. Then finally I saw something move under the water  — a minke whale (белый по­ло­са­тик)! So I felt like a hero for the rest of the trip!

§3.  The whale was a wonderful sight, with its huge back not far from the boat. Our guide said it was around five tonnes in weight and around 10 metres long. Yet, in spite of its size, it swam alongside us at speed, and with little effort. We waited to see if more appeared, and some time later, we saw three more some distance away, that kept diving under the water and coming up again. Then just after I’d filmed them, they disappeared.

§4.  Although the water’s less deep around the coast, larger whale species appear in the area with minke whales, feeding on fish. But minkes are curious creatures, so they’re more likely to approach tourist boats  — which was why we were successful! Then later, up on the cliffs, we looked out to sea, searching for signs of whales. Sometimes seabirds diving into the water means whales are around, as they’re stealing the whales’ meal. We were unlucky, sadly  — but we’ll be back!

§1.  A while ago, my friend Olivia was telling me about a whale-watching trip she’d been on, in Canada. I wanted to tell her I was about to do the same thing, off the north coast of the UK, where my grandparents live. Whales had recently appeared there again, and my grandparents were convinced we’d see some  — so I was sure my trip would be as good as Olivia’s! But then I saw some reviews of the trip my dad had booked for us, when no one had seen any whales at all. So, in the end, I decided not to tell Olivia anything about my trip, in case it wasn’t successful!

§2.  Anyway, dad and I set off on our trip  — which was dad’s idea  — and it was fantastic! Travelling out to sea on the tour boat with our guide, we soon reached the spot where whales often appeared. Then we waited  — and nothing happened. I was sure this wouldn’t last, though. People kept calling out they’d seen one, which was exciting  — but then it turned out they were wrong. Then finally I saw something move under the water  — a minke whale (белый по­ло­са­тик)! So I felt like a hero for the rest of the trip!

§3.  The whale was a wonderful sight, with its huge back not far from the boat. Our guide said it was around five tonnes in weight and around 10 metres long. Yet, in spite of its size, it swam alongside us at speed, and with little effort. We waited to see if more appeared, and some time later, we saw three more some distance away, that kept diving under the water and coming up again. Then just after I’d filmed them, they disappeared.

§4.  Although the water’s less deep around the coast, larger whale species appear in the area with minke whales, feeding on fish. But minkes are curious creatures, so they’re more likely to approach tourist boats  — which was why we were successful! Then later, up on the cliffs, we looked out to sea, searching for signs of whales. Sometimes seabirds diving into the water means whales are around, as they’re stealing the whales’ meal. We were unlucky, sadly  — but we’ll be back!

§1.  A while ago, my friend Olivia was telling me about a whale-watching trip she’d been on, in Canada. I wanted to tell her I was about to do the same thing, off the north coast of the UK, where my grandparents live. Whales had recently appeared there again, and my grandparents were convinced we’d see some  — so I was sure my trip would be as good as Olivia’s! But then I saw some reviews of the trip my dad had booked for us, when no one had seen any whales at all. So, in the end, I decided not to tell Olivia anything about my trip, in case it wasn’t successful!

§2.  Anyway, dad and I set off on our trip  — which was dad’s idea  — and it was fantastic! Travelling out to sea on the tour boat with our guide, we soon reached the spot where whales often appeared. Then we waited  — and nothing happened. I was sure this wouldn’t last, though. People kept calling out they’d seen one, which was exciting  — but then it turned out they were wrong. Then finally I saw something move under the water  — a minke whale (белый по­ло­са­тик)! So I felt like a hero for the rest of the trip!

§3.  The whale was a wonderful sight, with its huge back not far from the boat. Our guide said it was around five tonnes in weight and around 10 metres long. Yet, in spite of its size, it swam alongside us at speed, and with little effort. We waited to see if more appeared, and some time later, we saw three more some distance away, that kept diving under the water and coming up again. Then just after I’d filmed them, they disappeared.

§4.  Although the water’s less deep around the coast, larger whale species appear in the area with minke whales, feeding on fish. But minkes are curious creatures, so they’re more likely to approach tourist boats  — which was why we were successful! Then later, up on the cliffs, we looked out to sea, searching for signs of whales. Sometimes seabirds diving into the water means whales are around, as they’re stealing the whales’ meal. We were unlucky, sadly  — but we’ll be back!

I went on holiday to Italy recently. I had a lovely time and I didn’t cook at all for a change. Normally, I make all my meals at home, so it was nice to go out to restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But on the last day, something funny happened. I was at a restaurant reading the menu. The menu was all in Italian and I thought I had ordered a small tomato pasta, but I had ordered a huge family-sized pasta dish (1) ... mistake. It had chillies on it too! As a matter (2) ... fact, it was so spicy that I felt like my mouth was (3) ... fire! It was delicious but I couldn’t finish it all.

I went on holiday to Italy recently. I had a lovely time and I didn’t cook at all for a change. Normally, I make all my meals at home, so it was nice to go out to restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But on the last day, something funny happened. I was at a restaurant reading the menu. The menu was all in Italian and I thought I had ordered a small tomato pasta, but I had ordered a huge family-sized pasta dish (1) ... mistake. It had chillies on it too! As a matter (2) ... fact, it was so spicy that I felt like my mouth was (3) ... fire! It was delicious but I couldn’t finish it all.

I went on holiday to Italy recently. I had a lovely time and I didn’t cook at all for a change. Normally, I make all my meals at home, so it was nice to go out to restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But on the last day, something funny happened. I was at a restaurant reading the menu. The menu was all in Italian and I thought I had ordered a small tomato pasta, but I had ordered a huge family-sized pasta dish (1) ... mistake. It had chillies on it too! As a matter (2) ... fact, it was so spicy that I felt like my mouth was (3) ... fire! It was delicious but I couldn’t finish it all.

1.  When my friend suggested we take part in the City half-marathon which takes place at once

2.  a year, I could thought it was a great idea. I have to admit I’m not that fit really  — I don’t do a lot

3.  of sport. But you see each marathons on television with thousands taking part so I thought

4.  I could manage it. After all, I wasn’t out there to break any ones records! Of course, I had these

5.  great plans to train regularly and I went running after school with my friend for a few couple

6.  of evenings  — but then school work have got in the way so I didn’t really do much. The result is

7.  that I took part in the half-marathon last Saturday  — but my legs which went to jelly after a few

8.  kilometres and I had to stop. It was a bit embarrassing  — but I guess I’m just do not built for

9.  running long distances. I’ll stick to exercises at home in the future! Lots exercising at home can be

10.  effective. By modifying my workouts itself and increasing the intensity, I’ll make the most of it.

1.  When my friend suggested we take part in the City half-marathon which takes place at once

2.  a year, I could thought it was a great idea. I have to admit I’m not that fit really  — I don’t do a lot

3.  of sport. But you see each marathons on television with thousands taking part so I thought

4.  I could manage it. After all, I wasn’t out there to break any ones records! Of course, I had these

5.  great plans to train regularly and I went running after school with my friend for a few couple

6.  of evenings  — but then school work have got in the way so I didn’t really do much. The result is

7.  that I took part in the half-marathon last Saturday  — but my legs which went to jelly after a few

8.  kilometres and I had to stop. It was a bit embarrassing  — but I guess I’m just do not built for

9.  running long distances. I’ll stick to exercises at home in the future! Lots exercising at home can be

10.  effective. By modifying my workouts itself and increasing the intensity, I’ll make the most of it.

1.  When my friend suggested we take part in the City half-marathon which takes place at once

2.  a year, I could thought it was a great idea. I have to admit I’m not that fit really  — I don’t do a lot

3.  of sport. But you see each marathons on television with thousands taking part so I thought

4.  I could manage it. After all, I wasn’t out there to break any ones records! Of course, I had these

5.  great plans to train regularly and I went running after school with my friend for a few couple

6.  of evenings  — but then school work have got in the way so I didn’t really do much. The result is

7.  that I took part in the half-marathon last Saturday  — but my legs which went to jelly after a few

8.  kilometres and I had to stop. It was a bit embarrassing  — but I guess I’m just do not built for

9.  running long distances. I’ll stick to exercises at home in the future! Lots exercising at home can be

10.  effective. By modifying my workouts itself and increasing the intensity, I’ll make the most of it.

1.  When my friend suggested we take part in the City half-marathon which takes place at once

2.  a year, I could thought it was a great idea. I have to admit I’m not that fit really  — I don’t do a lot

3.  of sport. But you see each marathons on television with thousands taking part so I thought

4.  I could manage it. After all, I wasn’t out there to break any ones records! Of course, I had these

5.  great plans to train regularly and I went running after school with my friend for a few couple

6.  of evenings  — but then school work have got in the way so I didn’t really do much. The result is

7.  that I took part in the half-marathon last Saturday  — but my legs which went to jelly after a few

8.  kilometres and I had to stop. It was a bit embarrassing  — but I guess I’m just do not built for

9.  running long distances. I’ll stick to exercises at home in the future! Lots exercising at home can be

10.  effective. By modifying my workouts itself and increasing the intensity, I’ll make the most of it.

1.  When my friend suggested we take part in the City half-marathon which takes place at once

2.  a year, I could thought it was a great idea. I have to admit I’m not that fit really  — I don’t do a lot

3.  of sport. But you see each marathons on television with thousands taking part so I thought

4.  I could manage it. After all, I wasn’t out there to break any ones records! Of course, I had these

5.  great plans to train regularly and I went running after school with my friend for a few couple

6.  of evenings  — but then school work have got in the way so I didn’t really do much. The result is

7.  that I took part in the half-marathon last Saturday  — but my legs which went to jelly after a few

8.  kilometres and I had to stop. It was a bit embarrassing  — but I guess I’m just do not built for

9.  running long distances. I’ll stick to exercises at home in the future! Lots exercising at home can be

10.  effective. By modifying my workouts itself and increasing the intensity, I’ll make the most of it.

1.  When my friend suggested we take part in the City half-marathon which takes place at once

2.  a year, I could thought it was a great idea. I have to admit I’m not that fit really  — I don’t do a lot

3.  of sport. But you see each marathons on television with thousands taking part so I thought

4.  I could manage it. After all, I wasn’t out there to break any ones records! Of course, I had these

5.  great plans to train regularly and I went running after school with my friend for a few couple

6.  of evenings  — but then school work have got in the way so I didn’t really do much. The result is

7.  that I took part in the half-marathon last Saturday  — but my legs which went to jelly after a few

8.  kilometres and I had to stop. It was a bit embarrassing  — but I guess I’m just do not built for

9.  running long distances. I’ll stick to exercises at home in the future! Lots exercising at home can be

10.  effective. By modifying my workouts itself and increasing the intensity, I’ll make the most of it.

1.  When my friend suggested we take part in the City half-marathon which takes place at once

2.  a year, I could thought it was a great idea. I have to admit I’m not that fit really  — I don’t do a lot

3.  of sport. But you see each marathons on television with thousands taking part so I thought

4.  I could manage it. After all, I wasn’t out there to break any ones records! Of course, I had these

5.  great plans to train regularly and I went running after school with my friend for a few couple

6.  of evenings  — but then school work have got in the way so I didn’t really do much. The result is

7.  that I took part in the half-marathon last Saturday  — but my legs which went to jelly after a few

8.  kilometres and I had to stop. It was a bit embarrassing  — but I guess I’m just do not built for

9.  running long distances. I’ll stick to exercises at home in the future! Lots exercising at home can be

10.  effective. By modifying my workouts itself and increasing the intensity, I’ll make the most of it.

1.  When my friend suggested we take part in the City half-marathon which takes place at once

2.  a year, I could thought it was a great idea. I have to admit I’m not that fit really  — I don’t do a lot

3.  of sport. But you see each marathons on television with thousands taking part so I thought

4.  I could manage it. After all, I wasn’t out there to break any ones records! Of course, I had these

5.  great plans to train regularly and I went running after school with my friend for a few couple

6.  of evenings  — but then school work have got in the way so I didn’t really do much. The result is

7.  that I took part in the half-marathon last Saturday  — but my legs which went to jelly after a few

8.  kilometres and I had to stop. It was a bit embarrassing  — but I guess I’m just do not built for

9.  running long distances. I’ll stick to exercises at home in the future! Lots exercising at home can be

10.  effective. By modifying my workouts itself and increasing the intensity, I’ll make the most of it.

1.  When my friend suggested we take part in the City half-marathon which takes place at once

2.  a year, I could thought it was a great idea. I have to admit I’m not that fit really  — I don’t do a lot

3.  of sport. But you see each marathons on television with thousands taking part so I thought

4.  I could manage it. After all, I wasn’t out there to break any ones records! Of course, I had these

5.  great plans to train regularly and I went running after school with my friend for a few couple

6.  of evenings  — but then school work have got in the way so I didn’t really do much. The result is

7.  that I took part in the half-marathon last Saturday  — but my legs which went to jelly after a few

8.  kilometres and I had to stop. It was a bit embarrassing  — but I guess I’m just do not built for

9.  running long distances. I’ll stick to exercises at home in the future! Lots exercising at home can be

10.  effective. By modifying my workouts itself and increasing the intensity, I’ll make the most of it.

1.  When my friend suggested we take part in the City half-marathon which takes place at once

2.  a year, I could thought it was a great idea. I have to admit I’m not that fit really  — I don’t do a lot

3.  of sport. But you see each marathons on television with thousands taking part so I thought

4.  I could manage it. After all, I wasn’t out there to break any ones records! Of course, I had these

5.  great plans to train regularly and I went running after school with my friend for a few couple

6.  of evenings  — but then school work have got in the way so I didn’t really do much. The result is

7.  that I took part in the half-marathon last Saturday  — but my legs which went to jelly after a few

8.  kilometres and I had to stop. It was a bit embarrassing  — but I guess I’m just do not built for

9.  running long distances. I’ll stick to exercises at home in the future! Lots exercising at home can be

10.  effective. By modifying my workouts itself and increasing the intensity, I’ll make the most of it.

We are having a really fantastic time in the cottage! It was so kind of you to let us use it and we are all very (1) ... (THANK) to you for your (2) ... (GENEROUS). The location is beautiful  — so peaceful and unspoilt. The view from my window is really stunning. So far the high spot of the holiday was yesterday. It’s been quite cloudy, so it was lovely to get some unexpected sunshine, which (3) ... (COURAGE) us to do some climbing in the mountains. You know my brother, Hal, is passionate about climbing! It was very steep and it took a long time. But we carried on and overcame our (4) ... (TIRED). The view from the top was worth all the hard work! Thanks once again. A truly great holiday!

We are having a really fantastic time in the cottage! It was so kind of you to let us use it and we are all very (1) ... (THANK) to you for your (2) ... (GENEROUS). The location is beautiful  — so peaceful and unspoilt. The view from my window is really stunning. So far the high spot of the holiday was yesterday. It’s been quite cloudy, so it was lovely to get some unexpected sunshine, which (3) ... (COURAGE) us to do some climbing in the mountains. You know my brother, Hal, is passionate about climbing! It was very steep and it took a long time. But we carried on and overcame our (4) ... (TIRED). The view from the top was worth all the hard work! Thanks once again. A truly great holiday!

We are having a really fantastic time in the cottage! It was so kind of you to let us use it and we are all very (1) ... (THANK) to you for your (2) ... (GENEROUS). The location is beautiful  — so peaceful and unspoilt. The view from my window is really stunning. So far the high spot of the holiday was yesterday. It’s been quite cloudy, so it was lovely to get some unexpected sunshine, which (3) ... (COURAGE) us to do some climbing in the mountains. You know my brother, Hal, is passionate about climbing! It was very steep and it took a long time. But we carried on and overcame our (4) ... (TIRED). The view from the top was worth all the hard work! Thanks once again. A truly great holiday!

We are having a really fantastic time in the cottage! It was so kind of you to let us use it and we are all very (1) ... (THANK) to you for your (2) ... (GENEROUS). The location is beautiful  — so peaceful and unspoilt. The view from my window is really stunning. So far the high spot of the holiday was yesterday. It’s been quite cloudy, so it was lovely to get some unexpected sunshine, which (3) ... (COURAGE) us to do some climbing in the mountains. You know my brother, Hal, is passionate about climbing! It was very steep and it took a long time. But we carried on and overcame our (4) ... (TIRED). The view from the top was worth all the hard work! Thanks once again. A truly great holiday!