No one knows who invented maps, or when or even where. The oldest known examples date back over 4,000 years, but the idea may be far older. It is not surprising that maps (1) ... many travellers to great achievements. It is almost impossible to look at a map without wondering what (2) ... in the place on it. Countless explorers have been inspired by maps to test the truth of what the maps describe and explore their frontiers. However, the lack of accurate maps almost (3) ... to a mutiny (мятеж) aboard Columbus‟s ship in 1492. More recently there was a near disaster during the Apollo space mission. The astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin came frightfully close to crashing into a huge crater that lunar cartographers (4) ... to mark. Even now, cartographers (5) ... the world. Some jungle-covered areas of South and Central America haven‟t yet been mapped in full detail. We (6) ... better maps of other planets than we do of our own. Many years (7) ... before we have an atlas of the Earth as good as the one we have for the Moon.

No one knows who invented maps, or when or even where. The oldest known examples date back over 4,000 years, but the idea may be far older. It is not surprising that maps (1) ... many travellers to great achievements. It is almost impossible to look at a map without wondering what (2) ... in the place on it. Countless explorers have been inspired by maps to test the truth of what the maps describe and explore their frontiers. However, the lack of accurate maps almost (3) ... to a mutiny (мятеж) aboard Columbus‟s ship in 1492. More recently there was a near disaster during the Apollo space mission. The astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin came frightfully close to crashing into a huge crater that lunar cartographers (4) ... to mark. Even now, cartographers (5) ... the world. Some jungle-covered areas of South and Central America haven‟t yet been mapped in full detail. We (6) ... better maps of other planets than we do of our own. Many years (7) ... before we have an atlas of the Earth as good as the one we have for the Moon.

I (1) ... very well the first law conference l attended. It was in the 1990s. The conference had many outstanding speakers but only one of them (2) ... a lasting impression in my mind. That speaker, a law lecturer, (3) ... answering a number of questions on his paper that (4) ... when he (5) ... a question by an elderly gentleman in the audience: "If your father committed a murder and he confessed the crime to you, what would you do?" The speaker Smiled and said, "Sir, you (6) ... me a very difficult question. I need time to answer that, but I will, after the tea break."

When the session resumed, the speaker took his place on the stage. "I (7) ... to answer the gentleman's question now. As my father's son I would listen to him. I would even cry with him. As his lawyer, I would advise him to confess to the crime and I would go with him to the police station." His answer received what it (8) ... - thunderous applause.

I (1) ... very well the first law conference l attended. It was in the 1990s. The conference had many outstanding speakers but only one of them (2) ... a lasting impression in my mind. That speaker, a law lecturer, (3) ... answering a number of questions on his paper that (4) ... when he (5) ... a question by an elderly gentleman in the audience: "If your father committed a murder and he confessed the crime to you, what would you do?" The speaker Smiled and said, "Sir, you (6) ... me a very difficult question. I need time to answer that, but I will, after the tea break."

When the session resumed, the speaker took his place on the stage. "I (7) ... to answer the gentleman's question now. As my father's son I would listen to him. I would even cry with him. As his lawyer, I would advise him to confess to the crime and I would go with him to the police station." His answer received what it (8) ... - thunderous applause.

I had heard about wilderness survival camps from some classmates who went to one last summer. They were very excited about their experience and I was very curious. So during last month's term break I decided to go to one. After everything I (1) ... I was really looking forward to it. On the first day our instructor reassured us that the woodland (2) ... us with almost everything we needed. We (3) ... how to find water, how to light a fire and how to build shelter with only branches and leaves. The water was easy to find, but the food was not. To my horror, I discovered that we had to find our own. This meant hunting. We (4) ... out in groups and managed to find some berries and mushrooms. One of the boys in the group was able to light a fire and we proceeded to prepare a meal. However, as we (5) ... the mushrooms, they (6) ... fire. I was able to save most of them, but they tasted strangel I realised by the second day in the camp that it is not easy to live without the things we (7) ... accustomed to in our everyday lives.

I had heard about wilderness survival camps from some classmates who went to one last summer. They were very excited about their experience and I was very curious. So during last month's term break I decided to go to one. After everything I (1) ... I was really looking forward to it. On the first day our instructor reassured us that the woodland (2) ... us with almost everything we needed. We (3) ... how to find water, how to light a fire and how to build shelter with only branches and leaves. The water was easy to find, but the food was not. To my horror, I discovered that we had to find our own. This meant hunting. We (4) ... out in groups and managed to find some berries and mushrooms. One of the boys in the group was able to light a fire and we proceeded to prepare a meal. However, as we (5) ... the mushrooms, they (6) ... fire. I was able to save most of them, but they tasted strangel I realised by the second day in the camp that it is not easy to live without the things we (7) ... accustomed to in our everyday lives.

Three years ago a bolt of lightning almost (1) ... Lyn Miller's house with her two children inside. "There was a huge rainstorm," she says, recalling the terrifying experience. "My brother and I were outside desperately working to stop floodwater from coming in the house. Suddenly I (2) ... to the ground by an enormous bang. When I (3) ... myself up, the roof and the entire upper storey of the house (4) ... . The door (5) ... by rubble (бу­лыж­ник), but we forced our way in and found the children, thankfully unharmed. Later I was told that to be struck by lightning is a chance in a million." In fact, it is calculated at one chance in 600,000. And if you (6) ... lightning, you'll be glad to know that a company in America (7) ... a hand-held lightning detector which can detect lightning up to 70 kms away.

Three years ago a bolt of lightning almost (1) ... Lyn Miller's house with her two children inside. "There was a huge rainstorm," she says, recalling the terrifying experience. "My brother and I were outside desperately working to stop floodwater from coming in the house. Suddenly I (2) ... to the ground by an enormous bang. When I (3) ... myself up, the roof and the entire upper storey of the house (4) ... . The door (5) ... by rubble (бу­лыж­ник), but we forced our way in and found the children, thankfully unharmed. Later I was told that to be struck by lightning is a chance in a million." In fact, it is calculated at one chance in 600,000. And if you (6) ... lightning, you'll be glad to know that a company in America (7) ... a hand-held lightning detector which can detect lightning up to 70 kms away.

Dear Catherine,

Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I hope your exams are over now and you're happy with the results. I've just had an awful weekend. We (1) ... to go camping, but in the end all our plans fell down because of our car. Everything was fine on Saturday morning when we set out, and we had no problems for the first half of our journey. Unfortunately, just before lunch, the car (2) ... down. My Dad tried several times to call for help, but the number (3) ... . In the end he gave up and we ate the picnic my Mum (4) ... that morning. After lunch my Dad decided to go and get help with my brother, so I stayed behind with my mother. We soon fell asleep in the car. When we woke up it (5) ... late and my Dad and my brother had still not come back. We started to get very worried about them. Just then they turned up in a van, which (6) ... our car to a garage. We went home in a taxi which had been following the van. I hope you had a better weekend than me. Please write soon and tell me what you (7) ... .

Best wishes,

Millie

Dear Catherine,

Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I hope your exams are over now and you're happy with the results. I've just had an awful weekend. We (1) ... to go camping, but in the end all our plans fell down because of our car. Everything was fine on Saturday morning when we set out, and we had no problems for the first half of our journey. Unfortunately, just before lunch, the car (2) ... down. My Dad tried several times to call for help, but the number (3) ... . In the end he gave up and we ate the picnic my Mum (4) ... that morning. After lunch my Dad decided to go and get help with my brother, so I stayed behind with my mother. We soon fell asleep in the car. When we woke up it (5) ... late and my Dad and my brother had still not come back. We started to get very worried about them. Just then they turned up in a van, which (6) ... our car to a garage. We went home in a taxi which had been following the van. I hope you had a better weekend than me. Please write soon and tell me what you (7) ... .

Best wishes,

Millie

As she rang the doorbell, Susan felt a mixture of fear and excitement. She (1) ... for this moment for a longtime yet she doubted if it was the right decision to go there and to ring the doorbell. She hoped no one (2) ... to open the door. Susan was only four when she (3) ... her father for the last time. Her mother (4) ... about him and about the reason why he had left them. Susan had seen a few pictures of her father but she had never known what to feel towards him. Susan didn't know what to expect from this meeting. She (5) ... her father for more than twenty years. She (6) ... she should leave when the door opened. Susan couldn't say anything but there was no need. A few seconds later thcy (7) ... in each other's arms and they stayed there for several long minutes.

As she rang the doorbell, Susan felt a mixture of fear and excitement. She (1) ... for this moment for a longtime yet she doubted if it was the right decision to go there and to ring the doorbell. She hoped no one (2) ... to open the door. Susan was only four when she (3) ... her father for the last time. Her mother (4) ... about him and about the reason why he had left them. Susan had seen a few pictures of her father but she had never known what to feel towards him. Susan didn't know what to expect from this meeting. She (5) ... her father for more than twenty years. She (6) ... she should leave when the door opened. Susan couldn't say anything but there was no need. A few seconds later thcy (7) ... in each other's arms and they stayed there for several long minutes.

Alex Morton is a talented writer who (1) ... a very interesting life. He was born in 1945 in Manchester, and he was the youngest of six children. From the moment he could read, he was never without a book in his hands. He was a very keen reader throughout his schooldays, and he soon showed his talent for writing, too. After he left school he went to Manchester University. By the time he got his BA, he (2) ... a number of short stories, and his first novel (3) ... . Over the next few years he (4) ... non-stop and each of his books was more successful than the last. Despite being so busy with his work, Alex still found time for romance. He met Fiona Jones while he was at university and they (5) ... in 1971. They have two children. He has always been a devoted husband and father. Alex Morton (6) ... over twenty books so far and his name has been on the best seller list more times than he can remember. However, the peak of his career was when he (7) ... the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1995. Since then, Alex has continued to write and many of his books have been made into films.

Alex Morton is a talented writer who (1) ... a very interesting life. He was born in 1945 in Manchester, and he was the youngest of six children. From the moment he could read, he was never without a book in his hands. He was a very keen reader throughout his schooldays, and he soon showed his talent for writing, too. After he left school he went to Manchester University. By the time he got his BA, he (2) ... a number of short stories, and his first novel (3) ... . Over the next few years he (4) ... non-stop and each of his books was more successful than the last. Despite being so busy with his work, Alex still found time for romance. He met Fiona Jones while he was at university and they (5) ... in 1971. They have two children. He has always been a devoted husband and father. Alex Morton (6) ... over twenty books so far and his name has been on the best seller list more times than he can remember. However, the peak of his career was when he (7) ... the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1995. Since then, Alex has continued to write and many of his books have been made into films.

Hi, Rob!

How are you doing? I'm OK. My day didn't start too well though. My alarm didn't go off and I (1) ... . (My mum (2) ... to work early today so she wasn't around in the morning to get me up.) Then I got held up on the way to school because the bus I was on (3) ... down. When I finally made it into class, I (4) ... off by the teacher and had to stay on after school for a detention (остав­ле­ние после урока)! Then on the way back home I bumped into Craig. He (5) ... a few family dramas to deal with recently. Apparently his dad has been laid off from the bank where he worked and his sister (6) ... out of the university so they're both at home feeling miserable.

What are you up to at the weekend? A few of us (7) ... together for a game of beach volleyball. Why don't you come along?

Archie

Hi, Rob!

How are you doing? I'm OK. My day didn't start too well though. My alarm didn't go off and I (1) ... . (My mum (2) ... to work early today so she wasn't around in the morning to get me up.) Then I got held up on the way to school because the bus I was on (3) ... down. When I finally made it into class, I (4) ... off by the teacher and had to stay on after school for a detention (остав­ле­ние после урока)! Then on the way back home I bumped into Craig. He (5) ... a few family dramas to deal with recently. Apparently his dad has been laid off from the bank where he worked and his sister (6) ... out of the university so they're both at home feeling miserable.

What are you up to at the weekend? A few of us (7) ... together for a game of beach volleyball. Why don't you come along?

Archie

Hi, Tom!

The holidays have arrived again! It doesn't seem like a year since the last summer break, but in a few days we'll finish school for six weeks! I'm not sure what I'm going to do this year. Last year I did a summer job. I (1) ... out my dad in his office when he asked me if I wanted to get paid for it! It was only two mornings a week, but it (2) ... me some money to spend. How about you? (3) ... to go away anywhere this summer? I (4) ... by some friends to go on a sailing holiday and I think I will go. I love sailing. One reason I (5) ... to you is to ask if you would like to come and stay for a weekend. If you (6) ... at the end of August, we will go to the music festival in the park. I'm not sure if Lily Allen will be there this year, though. Write and tell me soon because there (7) ... many tickets... .

Love,

Olga

Hi, Tom!

The holidays have arrived again! It doesn't seem like a year since the last summer break, but in a few days we'll finish school for six weeks! I'm not sure what I'm going to do this year. Last year I did a summer job. I (1) ... out my dad in his office when he asked me if I wanted to get paid for it! It was only two mornings a week, but it (2) ... me some money to spend. How about you? (3) ... to go away anywhere this summer? I (4) ... by some friends to go on a sailing holiday and I think I will go. I love sailing. One reason I (5) ... to you is to ask if you would like to come and stay for a weekend. If you (6) ... at the end of August, we will go to the music festival in the park. I'm not sure if Lily Allen will be there this year, though. Write and tell me soon because there (7) ... many tickets... .

Love,

Olga

A few weeks ago I was at a friend's front door when her father walked across the lawn carrying some fruit in a bag. While I (1) ... for my friend to answer the door, I decided to make polite conversation with her father and said that soon he (2) ... the fruit of his labours. Instead of smiling, as he usually did, he looked at me rather angrily and explained that it was his fruit and not his neighbour's. He obviously thought I (3) ... him for running off with his neighbour's fruit. He had heard the word neighbour's, not labours and had been offended. Fortunately, the misunderstanding (4) ... up and he began Smiling. When I told my friend what (5) ..., she laughed. No harm had been done but I nearly regretted speaking to her father. From now on, I (6) ... it safe (не рис­ко­вать) and talk only about the weather in case there (7) ... a misunderstanding.

A few weeks ago I was at a friend's front door when her father walked across the lawn carrying some fruit in a bag. While I (1) ... for my friend to answer the door, I decided to make polite conversation with her father and said that soon he (2) ... the fruit of his labours. Instead of smiling, as he usually did, he looked at me rather angrily and explained that it was his fruit and not his neighbour's. He obviously thought I (3) ... him for running off with his neighbour's fruit. He had heard the word neighbour's, not labours and had been offended. Fortunately, the misunderstanding (4) ... up and he began Smiling. When I told my friend what (5) ..., she laughed. No harm had been done but I nearly regretted speaking to her father. From now on, I (6) ... it safe (не рис­ко­вать) and talk only about the weather in case there (7) ... a misunderstanding.

The idea of World Music Day or Fête de la Musique (1) ... in France in the 1980s but (2) ... across the globe. Today the event (3) ... on 21st June in over 120 countries. An American musician, Joel Cohen, who (4) ... for a French radio station, first came up with the idea for a music festival that everyone could enjoy and take part in. He suggested an all-night music festival to celebrate the summer solstice (the longest day). The French minister for culture liked the idea and it first (5) ... reality in June 1982. The main idea behind the festival is that music is a great way to bring people together regardless of their nationality, ethnic and cultural background. The day (6) ... individual musicians but also orchestras, cultural organisations, and schools. The best thing about the festival is that musicians (7) ... to perform outside the usual music venues and concert halls. And every kind of music is on offer.

The idea of World Music Day or Fête de la Musique (1) ... in France in the 1980s but (2) ... across the globe. Today the event (3) ... on 21st June in over 120 countries. An American musician, Joel Cohen, who (4) ... for a French radio station, first came up with the idea for a music festival that everyone could enjoy and take part in. He suggested an all-night music festival to celebrate the summer solstice (the longest day). The French minister for culture liked the idea and it first (5) ... reality in June 1982. The main idea behind the festival is that music is a great way to bring people together regardless of their nationality, ethnic and cultural background. The day (6) ... individual musicians but also orchestras, cultural organisations, and schools. The best thing about the festival is that musicians (7) ... to perform outside the usual music venues and concert halls. And every kind of music is on offer.

Everyone knows that YouTube is a free video sharing site which (1) ... it easy to watch online videos. The site was created in 2005 by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim, three young men who (2) ... at the same company. They (3) ... to think of a concept for a new website for several months when they came up with the idea of a video-sharing website. Once the new website had been set up, they uploaded their first video. This (4) ... Me at the Zoo and it showed Jawed Karim visiting San Diego Zoo. The short film attracted a lot of viewers and it (5) ... long for the site to become extremely popular. Today, YouTube is estimated to be one of the most popular websites on the Internet. Millions of users around the world (6) ... accounts on the site that (7) ... them to upload videos that anyone can watch.

Everyone knows that YouTube is a free video sharing site which (1) ... it easy to watch online videos. The site was created in 2005 by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim, three young men who (2) ... at the same company. They (3) ... to think of a concept for a new website for several months when they came up with the idea of a video-sharing website. Once the new website had been set up, they uploaded their first video. This (4) ... Me at the Zoo and it showed Jawed Karim visiting San Diego Zoo. The short film attracted a lot of viewers and it (5) ... long for the site to become extremely popular. Today, YouTube is estimated to be one of the most popular websites on the Internet. Millions of users around the world (6) ... accounts on the site that (7) ... them to upload videos that anyone can watch.

The American bald eagle (1) ... off the endangered register in the next two years. More than 1,130 animals and plants (2) ... by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered or threatened, making it illegal to kill or harm them. Until now, few species had been removed from the register and when they were it was usually because they (3) ... extinct. As America's national bird, the bald eagle has been protected in various ways since 1940. The eagle, that is not really bald but looks it because of the white feathers on its head, (4) ... only in North America. It (5) ... the centre of attention in the argument about the best way to protect endangered species. Most environmentalists agree that if the use of pesticides isn't reduced, it (6) ... the reproductive system of rare species. But fortunately, there are now more than 5,000 nesting pairs of the bald eagle in the continental US and the numbers (7) ... at 10 per cent a year.

The American bald eagle (1) ... off the endangered register in the next two years. More than 1,130 animals and plants (2) ... by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered or threatened, making it illegal to kill or harm them. Until now, few species had been removed from the register and when they were it was usually because they (3) ... extinct. As America's national bird, the bald eagle has been protected in various ways since 1940. The eagle, that is not really bald but looks it because of the white feathers on its head, (4) ... only in North America. It (5) ... the centre of attention in the argument about the best way to protect endangered species. Most environmentalists agree that if the use of pesticides isn't reduced, it (6) ... the reproductive system of rare species. But fortunately, there are now more than 5,000 nesting pairs of the bald eagle in the continental US and the numbers (7) ... at 10 per cent a year.

Many parents (1) ... that the Internet can be a useful source of information, but a lot of them (2) ... to their teenage children spending too much time online. They've been worrying lately that their children enjoy the Internet so much that thcy (3) ... their homework. Parents are even more concerned that children and teens (4) ... by the violent games they play online that they may become violent themselves. However, the Internet habits of approximately 800 teens have recently been studied by scientists, with some positive findings. It (5) ... that sites like Facebook, playing online games, and surfing the Internet may actually play an important role in a teenager's development. The study (6) ... that US teens who were particularly interested in Japanese cartoons, for example, (7) ... up the Japanese language through online discussion groups. In addition, some teens became interested in making videos.

Many parents (1) ... that the Internet can be a useful source of information, but a lot of them (2) ... to their teenage children spending too much time online. They've been worrying lately that their children enjoy the Internet so much that thcy (3) ... their homework. Parents are even more concerned that children and teens (4) ... by the violent games they play online that they may become violent themselves. However, the Internet habits of approximately 800 teens have recently been studied by scientists, with some positive findings. It (5) ... that sites like Facebook, playing online games, and surfing the Internet may actually play an important role in a teenager's development. The study (6) ... that US teens who were particularly interested in Japanese cartoons, for example, (7) ... up the Japanese language through online discussion groups. In addition, some teens became interested in making videos.

Before I went for my interview for the job with Cramer and Blake Services, I (1) ... to a few people and found out some information about the company. This strategy worked very effectively as it gave the impression that I was keen and responsible and I (2) ... the job on the spot. I was absolutely delighted at first, but soon I discovered that my new boss, Tom, worked very hard, spending all his time in the office. He expected the same level of commitment from his employees. He said each time, "If you (3) ... overtime, you will let the team down." I (4) ... up with the situation for a couple of months without complaining, before finally I had to confront Tom. I wasn't prepared to work so hard for such a low salary. Tom said that I had great potential and (5) ... to the top if I made an effort. However, he totally refused to reduce my workload and so in the end I decided to hand in my resignation. Just a week later I got another job. Now I (6) ... twice as much as my old boss, and my job is twice as interesting. I (7) ... to the top yet, but I am well on the way!

Before I went for my interview for the job with Cramer and Blake Services, I (1) ... to a few people and found out some information about the company. This strategy worked very effectively as it gave the impression that I was keen and responsible and I (2) ... the job on the spot. I was absolutely delighted at first, but soon I discovered that my new boss, Tom, worked very hard, spending all his time in the office. He expected the same level of commitment from his employees. He said each time, "If you (3) ... overtime, you will let the team down." I (4) ... up with the situation for a couple of months without complaining, before finally I had to confront Tom. I wasn't prepared to work so hard for such a low salary. Tom said that I had great potential and (5) ... to the top if I made an effort. However, he totally refused to reduce my workload and so in the end I decided to hand in my resignation. Just a week later I got another job. Now I (6) ... twice as much as my old boss, and my job is twice as interesting. I (7) ... to the top yet, but I am well on the way!

Most people take time off work to travel, but for Ian Wright making a living requires travelling. Ian, who (1) ... around the world many times, is one of the presenters of Globe Trekker  — a popular TV series which (2) ... the sights and sounds of different countries.

Since he (3) ... the job as a presenter on British TV, Ian (4) ... in over 50 episodes of the show, visiting countries like Ethiopia, Cambodia, Jamaica and Iran. On his travels, Ian often (5) ... local food and sometimes exposes himself to danger. Once, while filming in the Pacific, he (6) ... by a block of lava. "In Vanuatu we visited the most accessible volcano of the world. It erupted every ten minutes, spitting out lava all over the crater. It was unbelievable  — until the wind changed. A piece of lava landed two meters away from my head. And we ran crying like babies."

Although Ian (7) ... Globe Trekker episodes for many years, he is as enthusiastic as ever!

Most people take time off work to travel, but for Ian Wright making a living requires travelling. Ian, who (1) ... around the world many times, is one of the presenters of Globe Trekker  — a popular TV series which (2) ... the sights and sounds of different countries.

Since he (3) ... the job as a presenter on British TV, Ian (4) ... in over 50 episodes of the show, visiting countries like Ethiopia, Cambodia, Jamaica and Iran. On his travels, Ian often (5) ... local food and sometimes exposes himself to danger. Once, while filming in the Pacific, he (6) ... by a block of lava. "In Vanuatu we visited the most accessible volcano of the world. It erupted every ten minutes, spitting out lava all over the crater. It was unbelievable  — until the wind changed. A piece of lava landed two meters away from my head. And we ran crying like babies."

Although Ian (7) ... Globe Trekker episodes for many years, he is as enthusiastic as ever!

As a child, Tom Briggs knew that he (1) ... rich. By the age of 22 he (2) ... up his own software company, and it soon took off in a big way. When the company (3) ... record profits last year, Tom celebrated the event in style, by arranging a huge party on board his magnificent yacht.

But recently things have started to go wrong. There (4) ... reports of a strange virus in some products. The virus causes a computer screen to go orange and then to flash up the message "Tom is sinking'. It seems that one particularly dissatisfied employee (5) ... to programme bankruptcy for Tom's company. Even if the company (6) ... , Tom (7) ... a clear warning, which he cannot afford to ignore.

As a child, Tom Briggs knew that he (1) ... rich. By the age of 22 he (2) ... up his own software company, and it soon took off in a big way. When the company (3) ... record profits last year, Tom celebrated the event in style, by arranging a huge party on board his magnificent yacht.

But recently things have started to go wrong. There (4) ... reports of a strange virus in some products. The virus causes a computer screen to go orange and then to flash up the message "Tom is sinking'. It seems that one particularly dissatisfied employee (5) ... to programme bankruptcy for Tom's company. Even if the company (6) ... , Tom (7) ... a clear warning, which he cannot afford to ignore.

Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its many attractions include the Children's Railway, which is different from other railways because this train line (1) ... by youngsters aged 10 to 14. It (2) ... passengers through the beautiful forest parks of the Buda Hills ever since it (3) ... up in 1948.

Today, the railway (4) ... approximately 300,000 people a year on the 11-kilometre journey through the hills. Only young people who (5) ... successfully a special four-month training course are allowed to work there. The railway operates daily, and the young workers have to take one day off school every two weeks to participate. As long as their schoolwork (6) ... , their involvement is encouraged. Similar railways have been set up in other parts of the world, including Russia and Bulgaria, but the Budapest Children's Railway remains one of the largest and most popular trains of its kind that (7) ... passengers.

Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its many attractions include the Children's Railway, which is different from other railways because this train line (1) ... by youngsters aged 10 to 14. It (2) ... passengers through the beautiful forest parks of the Buda Hills ever since it (3) ... up in 1948.

Today, the railway (4) ... approximately 300,000 people a year on the 11-kilometre journey through the hills. Only young people who (5) ... successfully a special four-month training course are allowed to work there. The railway operates daily, and the young workers have to take one day off school every two weeks to participate. As long as their schoolwork (6) ... , their involvement is encouraged. Similar railways have been set up in other parts of the world, including Russia and Bulgaria, but the Budapest Children's Railway remains one of the largest and most popular trains of its kind that (7) ... passengers.

Egypt's prehistoric sites are at risk from tourism. Experts believe that if urgent measures (1) ..., no prehistoric sites in Egypt (2) ... unharmed. Many prehistoric sites in the desert have already been lost to development projects. Now tourists (3) ... the country's remaining prehistoric sites faster than scientists can save them. In the far southwest of the desert is the "Valley of Pictures'. Two main caves in the valley (4) ... hundreds of paintings that date from between 7000 and 5000 BC. According to archaeologists, tourists (5) ... water over the figures to make them easily visible. Water (6) ... the surface of the paintings to break off in small thin pieces. "The paintings (7) ... in no time, says one expert. He adds: "The desert is under threat. This area has to be conserved."

Egypt's prehistoric sites are at risk from tourism. Experts believe that if urgent measures (1) ..., no prehistoric sites in Egypt (2) ... unharmed. Many prehistoric sites in the desert have already been lost to development projects. Now tourists (3) ... the country's remaining prehistoric sites faster than scientists can save them. In the far southwest of the desert is the "Valley of Pictures'. Two main caves in the valley (4) ... hundreds of paintings that date from between 7000 and 5000 BC. According to archaeologists, tourists (5) ... water over the figures to make them easily visible. Water (6) ... the surface of the paintings to break off in small thin pieces. "The paintings (7) ... in no time, says one expert. He adds: "The desert is under threat. This area has to be conserved."

No criminal ever believes that he (1) ... but it seems that some are trying to make crime detection as easy as possible for the police. In Japan, a country which (2) ... famous for its peaceful citizens, one robber burst into a shop and demanded money. But as he (3) ... himself in the CCTV camera (си­сте­ма ви­део­на­блю­де­ния), he changed his mind and asked the shop workers to call the police. Everything had been going fine, he said later, until he realised he (4) ... to put on his mask. And have you heard about the two British men who tried to rob a shop? Unfortunately, they hadn't cut eyeholes in the woollen masks they (5) ... . While they were trying to find the counter, they bumped into each other and knocked each other unconscious. "Don't worry," said the owner when the men came round, "I (6) ... the police and they'll be here in a few minutes. Would you like a cup of tea while you (7) ...?"

No criminal ever believes that he (1) ... but it seems that some are trying to make crime detection as easy as possible for the police. In Japan, a country which (2) ... famous for its peaceful citizens, one robber burst into a shop and demanded money. But as he (3) ... himself in the CCTV camera (си­сте­ма ви­део­на­блю­де­ния), he changed his mind and asked the shop workers to call the police. Everything had been going fine, he said later, until he realised he (4) ... to put on his mask. And have you heard about the two British men who tried to rob a shop? Unfortunately, they hadn't cut eyeholes in the woollen masks they (5) ... . While they were trying to find the counter, they bumped into each other and knocked each other unconscious. "Don't worry," said the owner when the men came round, "I (6) ... the police and they'll be here in a few minutes. Would you like a cup of tea while you (7) ...?"

Déjà vu is the feeling of having had exactly the same experience at some unknown time in the past. I (1) ... in the same college for many years, but I remember one occasion in particular when I had this feeling.

A few years ago I (2) ... a lesson of Physics to a student in an upstairs lecture room where I (3) ... before. I reached the part of the lesson where we began discussing radioactivity when I (4) ... (за­хлест­нуть) by a feeling of déjavu. I knew I was about to refer to a book in my office. I also knew that on a previous occasion I (5) ... to collect it from the office too. I (6) ... to my student and asked him if we had discussed the topic already. He looked puzzled and replied that we (7) ... anything like that before. However, my awareness of the experience didn't make the déjà vu feeling go away, even when I tried not to repeat the pre-set pattern.

Déjà vu is the feeling of having had exactly the same experience at some unknown time in the past. I (1) ... in the same college for many years, but I remember one occasion in particular when I had this feeling.

A few years ago I (2) ... a lesson of Physics to a student in an upstairs lecture room where I (3) ... before. I reached the part of the lesson where we began discussing radioactivity when I (4) ... (за­хлест­нуть) by a feeling of déjavu. I knew I was about to refer to a book in my office. I also knew that on a previous occasion I (5) ... to collect it from the office too. I (6) ... to my student and asked him if we had discussed the topic already. He looked puzzled and replied that we (7) ... anything like that before. However, my awareness of the experience didn't make the déjà vu feeling go away, even when I tried not to repeat the pre-set pattern.

Dear Peter,

Well, here we are at last! We had been looking forward to coming back for ages and we finally (1) ... safe and sound last week. Since then we (2) ... several times to organize the flat and find schools for the children. We've had to borrow some furniture from friends and relatives as the flat we (3) ... turned out to be unfurnished Sally says that it is all our own fault. We should have checked the details more carefully! I thought it (4) ... good value for money! It was difficult to make the decision to come home as we (5) ... abroad for so long. I think we are going to find it strange to settle down here again. I haven't started looking for a job yet as I (6) ... busy. I (7) ... you a call to arrange a night when you can come to dinner and we can discuss old times! Looking forward to seeing you again.

Best wishes, Stephen

Dear Peter,

Well, here we are at last! We had been looking forward to coming back for ages and we finally (1) ... safe and sound last week. Since then we (2) ... several times to organize the flat and find schools for the children. We've had to borrow some furniture from friends and relatives as the flat we (3) ... turned out to be unfurnished Sally says that it is all our own fault. We should have checked the details more carefully! I thought it (4) ... good value for money! It was difficult to make the decision to come home as we (5) ... abroad for so long. I think we are going to find it strange to settle down here again. I haven't started looking for a job yet as I (6) ... busy. I (7) ... you a call to arrange a night when you can come to dinner and we can discuss old times! Looking forward to seeing you again.

Best wishes, Stephen

In the early 19th century an amazing thing happened in America. Nearly half a million people left their homes and headed West along what was called 'the Oregon Trail', a path across the country to California and Oregon. The men and women (1) ... from poverty and hardship in the East. How did they find out about the opportunities that existed in the West? It seems that travellers who (2) ... there on trading expeditions brought back stories of warmer winters and of good farming land that was being given away by the government. Then, in 1849, news (3) ... that men (4) ... gold in California. In the early 1850s, people (5) ... to reach the West. On the journey, they met many dangers. Many settlers didn't reach the West alive. But change (6) ... to the American West. By 1870, a new railway (7) ... and the Oregon Trail had become a part of history.

In the early 19th century an amazing thing happened in America. Nearly half a million people left their homes and headed West along what was called 'the Oregon Trail', a path across the country to California and Oregon. The men and women (1) ... from poverty and hardship in the East. How did they find out about the opportunities that existed in the West? It seems that travellers who (2) ... there on trading expeditions brought back stories of warmer winters and of good farming land that was being given away by the government. Then, in 1849, news (3) ... that men (4) ... gold in California. In the early 1850s, people (5) ... to reach the West. On the journey, they met many dangers. Many settlers didn't reach the West alive. But change (6) ... to the American West. By 1870, a new railway (7) ... and the Oregon Trail had become a part of history.

Joanne Rowling became famous almost overnight. She is the author of a highly successful series of books for young people, Joanne (1) ... of being a writer for as long as she can remember. In fact, she (2) ... up stories and characters ever since she was a schoolgirl. When she was still quite young, the family moved to a town called Chepstow. A family who lived nearby were called Potter, and she used their name for the hero of her books. She and her sister, Di, attended a state school in the town. Joanne's talent for telling stories (3) ... her a popular figure in the School. During breaks between lessons, she (4) ... by a crowd of friends, anxious to hear the latest story she (5) ... .

When she left school, Joanne succeeded in getting a place at university. After graduating, she married a journalist but, sadly, the couple soon (6) ... up and she moved to Edinburgh. She had no income and couldn't even afford a plastic folder to send her new book to potential publishers. However one wonderful day a publisher (7) ... 'yes'. It was the greatest day of her life.

Joanne Rowling became famous almost overnight. She is the author of a highly successful series of books for young people, Joanne (1) ... of being a writer for as long as she can remember. In fact, she (2) ... up stories and characters ever since she was a schoolgirl. When she was still quite young, the family moved to a town called Chepstow. A family who lived nearby were called Potter, and she used their name for the hero of her books. She and her sister, Di, attended a state school in the town. Joanne's talent for telling stories (3) ... her a popular figure in the School. During breaks between lessons, she (4) ... by a crowd of friends, anxious to hear the latest story she (5) ... .

When she left school, Joanne succeeded in getting a place at university. After graduating, she married a journalist but, sadly, the couple soon (6) ... up and she moved to Edinburgh. She had no income and couldn't even afford a plastic folder to send her new book to potential publishers. However one wonderful day a publisher (7) ... 'yes'. It was the greatest day of her life.

There are so many threats to the wildlife on our planet nowadays that we are rarely surprised when we (1) ... about another one. However, some people might find it difficult to believe that small creatures like hedgehogs (ежи) would be the cause, rather than the victims, of one of these threats. One resident of an island which (2) ... off the west coast of Scotland describes how this extraordinary situation has come about. It appears that hedgehogs are not native to the islands. They (3) ... by a gardener who thought they (4) ... an effective way of controlling the slug (сли­зень) population. There are now so many hedgehogs on the island that they (5) ... many rare birds at risk because they eat birds' eggs. The hedgehogs are everywhere  — so what are the local people going to do about it? One group of conservationists tried to transport hedgehogs to the mainland. The plan might have succeeded if residents on the mainland hadn't pointed out that the hedgehogs would become just as much of a threat on the mainland as on the island. But, if action (6) ... soon, the continuing increase in the hedgehog population (7) ... in the disappearance of certain rare species of birds.

There are so many threats to the wildlife on our planet nowadays that we are rarely surprised when we (1) ... about another one. However, some people might find it difficult to believe that small creatures like hedgehogs (ежи) would be the cause, rather than the victims, of one of these threats. One resident of an island which (2) ... off the west coast of Scotland describes how this extraordinary situation has come about. It appears that hedgehogs are not native to the islands. They (3) ... by a gardener who thought they (4) ... an effective way of controlling the slug (сли­зень) population. There are now so many hedgehogs on the island that they (5) ... many rare birds at risk because they eat birds' eggs. The hedgehogs are everywhere  — so what are the local people going to do about it? One group of conservationists tried to transport hedgehogs to the mainland. The plan might have succeeded if residents on the mainland hadn't pointed out that the hedgehogs would become just as much of a threat on the mainland as on the island. But, if action (6) ... soon, the continuing increase in the hedgehog population (7) ... in the disappearance of certain rare species of birds.

Tom Hardy is having a house built entirely of glass. Yes, the external and internal walls, the roof, the floor, everything (1) ... of glass. The builders arrive next Monday and they will have finished the construction by the end of August. Until the house is ready, Tom (2) ... in a tent on the site so that he can watch the builders at work.

"In just six months' time I will be living in one of the most futuristic houses in the world," says Tom. "I can hardly wait. People are going to be really amazed, I'm sure of that. Journalists (3) ... round to see me all the time. I have already told them that once the house (4) ..., I'll move in straightaway."

Of course, it's no ordinary glass. It (5) ... if you (6) ... stones at it because it is thick and flexible. What's more, you won't be able to see in because this glass automatically goes dark when night (7) ...  — there is no need for curtains.

Tom Hardy is having a house built entirely of glass. Yes, the external and internal walls, the roof, the floor, everything (1) ... of glass. The builders arrive next Monday and they will have finished the construction by the end of August. Until the house is ready, Tom (2) ... in a tent on the site so that he can watch the builders at work.

"In just six months' time I will be living in one of the most futuristic houses in the world," says Tom. "I can hardly wait. People are going to be really amazed, I'm sure of that. Journalists (3) ... round to see me all the time. I have already told them that once the house (4) ..., I'll move in straightaway."

Of course, it's no ordinary glass. It (5) ... if you (6) ... stones at it because it is thick and flexible. What's more, you won't be able to see in because this glass automatically goes dark when night (7) ...  — there is no need for curtains.

Antonio and his friend Pietro (1) ... on the beach when they (2) ... somebody shouting. They jumped up and saw that there was a man in trouble in the sea. The man had caught his foot between two rocks. He (3) ... to free himself for quite a long time, but without success. The friends realised that the man (4) ... and that they needed to act quickly to save him. Without thinking, they jumped into the sea. When they reached the man, they dived underwater. They (5) ... for several seconds before they managed to free the man. They swam back to the shore, and pulled the man between them. By the time they (6) ... the beach, many people (7) ... there, and everyone started to clap and cheer.

Antonio and his friend Pietro (1) ... on the beach when they (2) ... somebody shouting. They jumped up and saw that there was a man in trouble in the sea. The man had caught his foot between two rocks. He (3) ... to free himself for quite a long time, but without success. The friends realised that the man (4) ... and that they needed to act quickly to save him. Without thinking, they jumped into the sea. When they reached the man, they dived underwater. They (5) ... for several seconds before they managed to free the man. They swam back to the shore, and pulled the man between them. By the time they (6) ... the beach, many people (7) ... there, and everyone started to clap and cheer.

We (1) ... along this mountain road, miles from anywhere, when we (2) ... across a trail of tins of food and bottles of water along the road. I looked out of the car window and noticed this camper van about ten metres below us in a field, with its back door hanging off. It (3) ... off the road. We stopped the car. A young man (4) ... back up towards the road. He (5) ... in blood, so we offered to take him to hospital. As we drove off, with him lying on the back seat, he (6) ... asking about his girlfriend  — was she all right? When we (7) ... the hospital we found that she (8) ... up and taken to casualty by someone else. Luckily, she was okay  — and so was he, eventually.

We (1) ... along this mountain road, miles from anywhere, when we (2) ... across a trail of tins of food and bottles of water along the road. I looked out of the car window and noticed this camper van about ten metres below us in a field, with its back door hanging off. It (3) ... off the road. We stopped the car. A young man (4) ... back up towards the road. He (5) ... in blood, so we offered to take him to hospital. As we drove off, with him lying on the back seat, he (6) ... asking about his girlfriend  — was she all right? When we (7) ... the hospital we found that she (8) ... up and taken to casualty by someone else. Luckily, she was okay  — and so was he, eventually.

Jane (1) ... to be a nurse ever since she was a child but her father had told her that nursing was not a suitable profession for her to follow. She decided to talk to her friend, Anne, about what she should do. Jane and Anne (2) ... friends for a long time and lived in the same street. When Jane arrived at Anne's house, Anne (3) ... in the garden reading. Jane explained the situation to her. As she finished speaking, Anne's mother came out of the house and shouted to the girls to come over. "Sorry Jane, but I'm afraid, your father had an accident this morning at work and is in hospital. I (4) ... you over there now.' When they arrived at the hospital Jane (5) ... to see her father sitting up in bed and smiling broadly.

'Father, I was so worried, I thought something dreadful (6) ... .' 'Oh, there's no need to worry. I (7) ... my arm but the nurses here (8) ... such good care of me, they've been wonderful. And Jane, I've been thinking.' Jane Smiled at her friend, and knew that everything was going to be all right.

Jane (1) ... to be a nurse ever since she was a child but her father had told her that nursing was not a suitable profession for her to follow. She decided to talk to her friend, Anne, about what she should do. Jane and Anne (2) ... friends for a long time and lived in the same street. When Jane arrived at Anne's house, Anne (3) ... in the garden reading. Jane explained the situation to her. As she finished speaking, Anne's mother came out of the house and shouted to the girls to come over. "Sorry Jane, but I'm afraid, your father had an accident this morning at work and is in hospital. I (4) ... you over there now.' When they arrived at the hospital Jane (5) ... to see her father sitting up in bed and smiling broadly.

'Father, I was so worried, I thought something dreadful (6) ... .' 'Oh, there's no need to worry. I (7) ... my arm but the nurses here (8) ... such good care of me, they've been wonderful. And Jane, I've been thinking.' Jane Smiled at her friend, and knew that everything was going to be all right.

Tom Wilson is an explorer. He (1) ... to nearly every country in the world, but the most exciting time he (2) ... was when he went to the Congo jungle. He (3) ... by a magazine to retrace the route of a famous explorer who disappeared in the 1920's. As he (4) ... a small river he got separated from his guides. He went on alone, hoping he (5) ... them, but instead he encountered a group of natives. He stayed with them for several days and found out that a very old woman (6) ... the famous explorer. She knew how he had died. Tom became very friendly with the natives and now he (7) ... to go back and see them again. He is sure they (8) ... him back.

Tom Wilson is an explorer. He (1) ... to nearly every country in the world, but the most exciting time he (2) ... was when he went to the Congo jungle. He (3) ... by a magazine to retrace the route of a famous explorer who disappeared in the 1920's. As he (4) ... a small river he got separated from his guides. He went on alone, hoping he (5) ... them, but instead he encountered a group of natives. He stayed with them for several days and found out that a very old woman (6) ... the famous explorer. She knew how he had died. Tom became very friendly with the natives and now he (7) ... to go back and see them again. He is sure they (8) ... him back.

When student Sheridan Gregorio (1) ... at Fortaleza airport in Brazil, he (2) ... to fly home to Holland. He had had a great vacation, but unfortunately he (3) ... all his money. All he had was his airline ticket back to Amsterdam. But when he checked in, the airline employees at the airport said, "You have to pay airport tax before you (4) ... the country." Even though Sheridan explained that he was completely broke, he (5) ... to fly, so he missed his flight home. His ticket was nonrefundable, so now he needed to buy a new ticket and pay the airport tax. Since he (6) ... no money, Sheridan's only option was to sleep in the airport and work in restaurants in exchange for food and some money. He (7) ... for five months, before he (8) ... enough money for the airport tax, and the Brazilian police persuaded the airline to let him use his old ticket to go home. Sheridan finally arrived home safe and sound last week.

When student Sheridan Gregorio (1) ... at Fortaleza airport in Brazil, he (2) ... to fly home to Holland. He had had a great vacation, but unfortunately he (3) ... all his money. All he had was his airline ticket back to Amsterdam. But when he checked in, the airline employees at the airport said, "You have to pay airport tax before you (4) ... the country." Even though Sheridan explained that he was completely broke, he (5) ... to fly, so he missed his flight home. His ticket was nonrefundable, so now he needed to buy a new ticket and pay the airport tax. Since he (6) ... no money, Sheridan's only option was to sleep in the airport and work in restaurants in exchange for food and some money. He (7) ... for five months, before he (8) ... enough money for the airport tax, and the Brazilian police persuaded the airline to let him use his old ticket to go home. Sheridan finally arrived home safe and sound last week.

Most people know something about dolphins. For example, almost all of us can say that dolphins (1) ... for being intelligent and friendly. But if we are asked what colour dolphins are, how many people (2) ... ‘pink’? Hardly anybody! It might sound like a joke, but a pink dolphin has recently been spotted in Lake Calcasieu in Louisiana, USA. The animal, whose eyes are red, is a bottlenose dolphin. His body is pink all over and this is how he must have looked from birth: he is an albino, which (3) ... he has a med cal condition that causes pale skin. The dolphin (4) ... several years ago, although it is only very recently that he (5) ... to appear almost every day. Walt Furneaux, a local sailor, says he (6) ... the animal on numerous occasions. ‘I remember the first time I spotted him. Before that day I (7) ... anything so extraordinary in my life. He looked unreal,’ explains Walt.

Most people know something about dolphins. For example, almost all of us can say that dolphins (1) ... for being intelligent and friendly. But if we are asked what colour dolphins are, how many people (2) ... ‘pink’? Hardly anybody! It might sound like a joke, but a pink dolphin has recently been spotted in Lake Calcasieu in Louisiana, USA. The animal, whose eyes are red, is a bottlenose dolphin. His body is pink all over and this is how he must have looked from birth: he is an albino, which (3) ... he has a med cal condition that causes pale skin. The dolphin (4) ... several years ago, although it is only very recently that he (5) ... to appear almost every day. Walt Furneaux, a local sailor, says he (6) ... the animal on numerous occasions. ‘I remember the first time I spotted him. Before that day I (7) ... anything so extraordinary in my life. He looked unreal,’ explains Walt.

I was beginning to feel a little nervous. It was my first day as the personal assistant to a company director. I (1) ... at the interview that I could speak French but it wasn’t true. I hoped they (2) ... out that I had been lying. At first everything went well. My boss was very helpful and he explained to me what I had to do. Then I (3) ... to my colleagues, who were all very friendly. Just as I was sitting down at my desk the phone rang. As soon as I picked up the receiver I started to panic. A woman (4) ... to me in French and naturally, I couldn’t understand a word she (5) ... . When the boss saw how upset I was, he (6) ... the phone from me. To my surprise he answered the woman in English and then he burst out laughing. Afterwards he told me it was his mother. She (7) ... to the dentist’s and was having difficulty speaking properly. She had been talking to me in English not French!

I was beginning to feel a little nervous. It was my first day as the personal assistant to a company director. I (1) ... at the interview that I could speak French but it wasn’t true. I hoped they (2) ... out that I had been lying. At first everything went well. My boss was very helpful and he explained to me what I had to do. Then I (3) ... to my colleagues, who were all very friendly. Just as I was sitting down at my desk the phone rang. As soon as I picked up the receiver I started to panic. A woman (4) ... to me in French and naturally, I couldn’t understand a word she (5) ... . When the boss saw how upset I was, he (6) ... the phone from me. To my surprise he answered the woman in English and then he burst out laughing. Afterwards he told me it was his mother. She (7) ... to the dentist’s and was having difficulty speaking properly. She had been talking to me in English not French!

Have you ever visited the doctor with an earache or a sore throat? Chances are, you (1) ... antibiotics to treat the problem. Alexander Fleming (2) ... across the first antibiotic, penicillin, by accident in 1928. The medicine was then developed and became widely available in the 1940s. It (3) ... against anything from blood poisoning to tonsillitis. In fact, since then, antibiotics (4) ... so easy to obtain that they are being overused. They are really for treating serious bacterial infections. Some people believe that antibiotics can be used to cure the common cold or flu but, as these are both viruses, antibiotics (5) ... no effect on them whatsoever. The overuse of antibiotics (6) ... infections known as superbugs to develop. These superbugs are too tough {устой­чи­вый) for antibiotics to fight and may be a big problem for future generations. So what can we do? Well, only take antibiotics when necessary and, if your doctor (7) ... them to you, be sure to follow the instructions and finish the course.

Have you ever visited the doctor with an earache or a sore throat? Chances are, you (1) ... antibiotics to treat the problem. Alexander Fleming (2) ... across the first antibiotic, penicillin, by accident in 1928. The medicine was then developed and became widely available in the 1940s. It (3) ... against anything from blood poisoning to tonsillitis. In fact, since then, antibiotics (4) ... so easy to obtain that they are being overused. They are really for treating serious bacterial infections. Some people believe that antibiotics can be used to cure the common cold or flu but, as these are both viruses, antibiotics (5) ... no effect on them whatsoever. The overuse of antibiotics (6) ... infections known as superbugs to develop. These superbugs are too tough {устой­чи­вый) for antibiotics to fight and may be a big problem for future generations. So what can we do? Well, only take antibiotics when necessary and, if your doctor (7) ... them to you, be sure to follow the instructions and finish the course.

My sister Edna, with all the advantages of youth, was, strangely enough, less tolerant. She admitted that Robert had a good heart; but she couldn’t accept him, as my mother (1) ... him, for my sake. Her narrow ideas what was ‘proper’ (2) ... sharply with Robert’s natural lack of respect for appearances; and she (3) ... at her mother’s familiarity with the eccentric little man. I (4) ..., not only in sister’s case, but in others as well, that we of the younger generation are not nearly so cheerful and so impulsive as some of our elders. I often see old people (5) ... wide-eyed and excited at the promise of some anticipated pleasure which totally (6) ... to upset the calm of their grandchildren. (7) ... we, I wonder, such genuine boys and girls as our seniors were when they were young?

My sister Edna, with all the advantages of youth, was, strangely enough, less tolerant. She admitted that Robert had a good heart; but she couldn’t accept him, as my mother (1) ... him, for my sake. Her narrow ideas what was ‘proper’ (2) ... sharply with Robert’s natural lack of respect for appearances; and she (3) ... at her mother’s familiarity with the eccentric little man. I (4) ..., not only in sister’s case, but in others as well, that we of the younger generation are not nearly so cheerful and so impulsive as some of our elders. I often see old people (5) ... wide-eyed and excited at the promise of some anticipated pleasure which totally (6) ... to upset the calm of their grandchildren. (7) ... we, I wonder, such genuine boys and girls as our seniors were when they were young?

The manager came up to me and asked me for an explanation. He said documents must not be removed from his office without his agreement. I said I (1) ... what he (2) ... but he ignored my protests. He said, “I’m not going to have an argument about this. You (3) ... a document. Give it back or you’ll be in serious trouble.” This accusation (4) ... me and I was very worried about him threatening me. He (5) ... critical of me before. I could hardly speak but I told him that he shouldn’t have blamed me and he (6) ... away angrily. Ten minutes later he returned and he was very apologetic. “I’m sorry,” he said. “It was my mistake. I (7) ... you an apology.”

The manager came up to me and asked me for an explanation. He said documents must not be removed from his office without his agreement. I said I (1) ... what he (2) ... but he ignored my protests. He said, “I’m not going to have an argument about this. You (3) ... a document. Give it back or you’ll be in serious trouble.” This accusation (4) ... me and I was very worried about him threatening me. He (5) ... critical of me before. I could hardly speak but I told him that he shouldn’t have blamed me and he (6) ... away angrily. Ten minutes later he returned and he was very apologetic. “I’m sorry,” he said. “It was my mistake. I (7) ... you an apology.”

By 1942, when Caroline was twenty and (1) ... the life of a middle- aged matron for three years, she was so desperate that she was seriously planning to run away. She (2) ... reading (although she (3) ... what was almost an addiction to women’s magazines, her favourite being Woman & Beauty), she hated sewing, and her only real pleasure was playing the piano. She (4) ... quite a talented pianist at school, and (5) ... several medals at classical musical festivals, but it was not the music of Chopin and Bach and Brahms that filled the house now, but songs from the hit parade. ‘In the Mood’ was to be heard particularly frequently coming from the music room. Caroline (6) ... that she was growing a little tired of the tune; Jacqueline (7) ... both hands cut off rather than stop playing it at length daily after that. She had very few opportunities for revenge.

By 1942, when Caroline was twenty and (1) ... the life of a middle- aged matron for three years, she was so desperate that she was seriously planning to run away. She (2) ... reading (although she (3) ... what was almost an addiction to women’s magazines, her favourite being Woman & Beauty), she hated sewing, and her only real pleasure was playing the piano. She (4) ... quite a talented pianist at school, and (5) ... several medals at classical musical festivals, but it was not the music of Chopin and Bach and Brahms that filled the house now, but songs from the hit parade. ‘In the Mood’ was to be heard particularly frequently coming from the music room. Caroline (6) ... that she was growing a little tired of the tune; Jacqueline (7) ... both hands cut off rather than stop playing it at length daily after that. She had very few opportunities for revenge.

A German architect, Werner Aisslinger, thinks that he (1) ... the answer to our crowded cities. It is a portable micro-apartment. These apartments (2) ... ‘Loftcubes’. and they can be lifted onto any empty, flat roof by helicopter! Each Loftcube (3) ... with a kitchen and bathroom, as well as a large living area. They are extremely modern - they have been built using all the latest ideas, fabrics, and technology in interior design. The Loftcube (4) ... at an exhibition in Berlin several years ago. but Berlin wasn’t the right place for them, because it doesn’t have a housing shortage. These apartments are needed in busy, overcrowded cities, such as London and New York. They (5) ... very much. In the future, Aisslinger hopes that young professionals who often move from city to city (6) ... them. When it is time to move, they will just take their home w ith them! 'Since the Berlin exhibition we (7) ... to a number of companies interested in building them, but no decisions have been made yet,’ says Aisslinger.

A German architect, Werner Aisslinger, thinks that he (1) ... the answer to our crowded cities. It is a portable micro-apartment. These apartments (2) ... ‘Loftcubes’. and they can be lifted onto any empty, flat roof by helicopter! Each Loftcube (3) ... with a kitchen and bathroom, as well as a large living area. They are extremely modern - they have been built using all the latest ideas, fabrics, and technology in interior design. The Loftcube (4) ... at an exhibition in Berlin several years ago. but Berlin wasn’t the right place for them, because it doesn’t have a housing shortage. These apartments are needed in busy, overcrowded cities, such as London and New York. They (5) ... very much. In the future, Aisslinger hopes that young professionals who often move from city to city (6) ... them. When it is time to move, they will just take their home w ith them! 'Since the Berlin exhibition we (7) ... to a number of companies interested in building them, but no decisions have been made yet,’ says Aisslinger.

In a profession where black women are still in the minority, Alek Wek (1) ... the title 'super-model'. Her life, however, hasn’t been easy. Alek was born into a poor family in Sudan in 1977, the seventh of nine children. In 1983, civil war broke out. In the end, Alek's family decided to move to Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, where unfortunately Alek’s father died. In 1991, Alek and her younger sister moved to the UK. Their older sister (2) ... to Britain three years earlier. They (3) ... refugee status in Britain. Wek (4) ... a course in fashion and business when she was discovered by a scout from the Models One agency in London. The discovery (5) ... her available for the music video “Golden Eye” by Tina Turner, which eventually became the starter of her professional career. Since then Wek has been a top model for over 15 years. However, these days she (6) ... more and more time working with charities which help Africa. Since 2002, Wek has been an advisor to the US Committee for Refugees. In the 1990s, Alek Wek changed the stereotype of how a model should look. Now she (7) ... the stereotype of how a model should behave.

In a profession where black women are still in the minority, Alek Wek (1) ... the title 'super-model'. Her life, however, hasn’t been easy. Alek was born into a poor family in Sudan in 1977, the seventh of nine children. In 1983, civil war broke out. In the end, Alek's family decided to move to Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, where unfortunately Alek’s father died. In 1991, Alek and her younger sister moved to the UK. Their older sister (2) ... to Britain three years earlier. They (3) ... refugee status in Britain. Wek (4) ... a course in fashion and business when she was discovered by a scout from the Models One agency in London. The discovery (5) ... her available for the music video “Golden Eye” by Tina Turner, which eventually became the starter of her professional career. Since then Wek has been a top model for over 15 years. However, these days she (6) ... more and more time working with charities which help Africa. Since 2002, Wek has been an advisor to the US Committee for Refugees. In the 1990s, Alek Wek changed the stereotype of how a model should look. Now she (7) ... the stereotype of how a model should behave.

People (1) ... in the Amazon Basin for 10,000 years when it was "first discovered” by a Spaniard called Don Francisco de Orellana in 1542. He (2) ... for forests of cinnamon and, of course, gold. The Indians promised the Europeans that there was gold because they knew that as long as the Spaniards needed them as guides, the Indians were safe. In fact it was nearly a year before Orellana and his team finally (3) ... the junction of the Napo and Amazon rivers. Originally the new river (4) ... Rio de Orellana after its European discoverer. Although the Spaniards didn't find any gold, they did find the greatest river in the world. However, today we (5) ... the wonderful Amazon rainforests and it (6) ... that the last remaining rainforests could be destroyed in less than 40 years. Moreover, nearly half of the world’s species of plants, animals and microorganisms (7) ... over the next 25 years due to rainforest deforestation.

People (1) ... in the Amazon Basin for 10,000 years when it was "first discovered” by a Spaniard called Don Francisco de Orellana in 1542. He (2) ... for forests of cinnamon and, of course, gold. The Indians promised the Europeans that there was gold because they knew that as long as the Spaniards needed them as guides, the Indians were safe. In fact it was nearly a year before Orellana and his team finally (3) ... the junction of the Napo and Amazon rivers. Originally the new river (4) ... Rio de Orellana after its European discoverer. Although the Spaniards didn't find any gold, they did find the greatest river in the world. However, today we (5) ... the wonderful Amazon rainforests and it (6) ... that the last remaining rainforests could be destroyed in less than 40 years. Moreover, nearly half of the world’s species of plants, animals and microorganisms (7) ... over the next 25 years due to rainforest deforestation.

In 2010, a huge earthquake (1) ... Haiti, causing the deaths of over a hundred thousand people. The international community jumped into action to provide aid. On this occasion, funds (2) ... with amazing speed  — within a week of the quake, the American Red Cross had raised $22 million. The reason? People (3) ... via their mobile phones.

Technological advances have changed how charities work. Gone are the days when someone (4) ... on your front door and politely asked you to make a donation. In today’s world of computers, smartphones and tablets, charities can now reach more people than ever before. Social media in particular (5) ... a great impact on charity fundraising. New, innovative ways of donating are being thought up all the time. For example, if you want to support a good cause and keep fit at the same time, you can use an app called Charity Miles. The app can track the distance you run or cycle. For every kilometre you cover, the app’s sponsors (6) ... a donation to a charity of your choice. Apps like Charity Miles (7) ... in number, and that can only be a good thing. In the future, it’s likely that we’ll all be able to give to our favourite causes more easily and more often.

In 2010, a huge earthquake (1) ... Haiti, causing the deaths of over a hundred thousand people. The international community jumped into action to provide aid. On this occasion, funds (2) ... with amazing speed  — within a week of the quake, the American Red Cross had raised $22 million. The reason? People (3) ... via their mobile phones.

Technological advances have changed how charities work. Gone are the days when someone (4) ... on your front door and politely asked you to make a donation. In today’s world of computers, smartphones and tablets, charities can now reach more people than ever before. Social media in particular (5) ... a great impact on charity fundraising. New, innovative ways of donating are being thought up all the time. For example, if you want to support a good cause and keep fit at the same time, you can use an app called Charity Miles. The app can track the distance you run or cycle. For every kilometre you cover, the app’s sponsors (6) ... a donation to a charity of your choice. Apps like Charity Miles (7) ... in number, and that can only be a good thing. In the future, it’s likely that we’ll all be able to give to our favourite causes more easily and more often.

Since 2015 I (1) ... a dog called Maggie. I never like to stay away from home too long, because I know she will be waiting for me to return. You’ve seen my dog, haven't you? I think you (2) ... her when I was at the office yesterday. She (3) ... next to me when you came in. She is the whitest, most beautiful dog I have ever seen. She (4) ... once, however. One day, when I was in the country with Maggie, someone I (5) ... before grabbed her and angrily said to me that she was his dog, but I said to him that this dog was mine! This story was not funny then, but I laugh at it now. However, I (6) ... careless with my dog because she is very precious to me. What I want is always to love and protect her. It is difficult for me to imagine life without her.

Designed by the architect Renzo Piano, the Shard (1) ... the tallest building in Europe when construction work was completed in 2012. The Shard (2) ... by its name for the reason that it was modelled to look like a shard (оско­лок) of glass. There are 87 storeys in total, and three viewing areas high above the City of London are accessible to the public for an entry fee. The main building materials are concrete and glass, with 11 000 individual sheets of glass placed in the best position to reflect sunlight and the sky. This clever use of glass (3) ... the appearance of the Shard to vary according to the weather and the season. Several people (4) ... attempts to climb the Shard, including six female Greenpeace volunteers, all experienced climbers. After finishing their 16-hour climb, the women (5) ... by police, who claimed they (6) ... out a crime in being on the property without permission.

If someone asks you what the best way of travelling from London to Paris is, you could suggest flying, taking the ferry or going through the Channel Tunnel. The "Chunnel," as it is known, opened in 1994, and more than 200 million people (1) ... it. Since 2000, pets have also been able to travel. So how did one of the wonders of modern engineering come about? The first plan to connect mainland Britain with France via a tunnel (2) ... in 1802 by a French engineer. He wanted horse-drawn carriages to carry people through. Napoleon III later considered a tunnel, but thought it was too expensive. He was right  — the modern "Chunnel" creators overspent by 80 per cent. The tunnels (two for trains and one for maintenance) (3) ... six years to build and are 50,5 km long. High-speed trains (4) ... since 2007. It (5) ... 35 minutes to travel the length of the Channel Tunnel. On a cheerier note, around 12 million roses (6) ... through the tunnel every year for Valentine’s Day.

It might be said that some of the most important advances of the 21^st century have been the iPhone, the iPod, YouTube and Skype. Today, they are a part of everyday life. The iPod and Apple’s music store, iTunes, (1) ... in 2001. The iPod’s modem design and large storage capacity made it very popular. And because of iTunes, digital music (2) ... normal. Skype has transformed the way people communicate across borders. Skype made it possible to call family or friends abroad  — and even video chat  — for free over WiFi. YouTube (3) ... in 2005 and is now the world’s most popular video-sharing website. Millions of hours (4) ... each month watching music videos, films, and even cat videos! Apple’s iPhone was the first user-friendly smartphone with a large touchscreen. It came out in 2007 and (5) ... over the mobile phone market, and a new industry was created  — app development. The 21^st century is still young. Who knows how our lives (6) ... by other inventions in the next few years!

Even though we may not be of the same generation as Bruce Springsteen, it is difficult not to admire him for what he has contributed to the American rock scene. While Springsteen was still a youngster at elementary school, he (1)  ... by the music of Elvis Presley and immediately wanted to be like him. He also (2)  ... a particular interest, in his younger years, in traditional folk music, but it was rock that was going to be his life’s work. By the age of 16, Springsteen (3)  ... his first band, but it was in 1975, when he (4)  ... with his own group, «the E Street Band», that fame arrived and he was featured on the cover of both Time and Newsweek magazines at the same time. In 1999, he was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a group of 2,000 respected artists who have contributed to the success of American rock music throughout the years.

Linkedln is a social networking site for professionals. It (A1) ... in 2003 and it (A2) ... mainly for professional networking. The number of Linkedln users is increasing very fast: two new members join the website every second. It now has over 875 million users, and 40% of them check their profile every day. Professionals nowadays use the site to find jobs and business opportunities, and companies search for potential candidates. Users can follow different companies and also see who (A3) ... their profile page. Other features include groups and online conversations. It is estimated that over 200 conversations (A4) ... place right now.

U2 and the Rolling Stones are among the bands that (1) ... worldwide tours in recent years. Tickets were sold out within minutes, and the bands performed for audiences of hundreds of thousands of people. Tours don’t just happen overnight. When a band (2) ... to put on a new show, preparations can go on for months. Among the things that have to be created are the special effects that (3) ... in most big rock shows these days, and the videos that are screened before and during the show. These bands are determined that their fans (4) ... the concert a letdown, so they work hard to make sure to give concerts that are worth seeing.

Citymeahs on Wheels is one of the largest meals-on-wheels programmes in the United States. The team there (1) ... over two million meals by hand every year to more than 18,000 elderly New Yorkers who can no longer shop or cook for themselves. Gael Greene, a restaurant critic, and James Beard, cookbook author, (2) ... the organisation back in 1981. They (3) ... to learn that budget cuts meant that many elderly New Yorkers had nothing to eat on weekends and holidays. So they decided to do something. By asking friends and co-workers in the food community, they were able to raise $30,000 to help them give a meal to 6,000 elderly people! Since then, the operation (4) ..., and the demand is now far greater.

No one knows who invented maps, or when or even where. The oldest known examples date back over 4,000 years, but the idea may be far older. It is not surprising that maps (1) ... many travellers to great achievements. It is almost impossible to look at a map without wondering what (2) ... in the place on it. Countless explorers have been inspired by maps to test the truth of what the maps describe and explore their frontiers. However, the lack of accurate maps almost (3) ... to a mutiny (мятеж) aboard Columbus‟s ship in 1492. More recently there was a near disaster during the Apollo space mission. The astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin came frightfully close to crashing into a huge crater that lunar cartographers (4) ... to mark. Even now, cartographers (5) ... the world. Some jungle-covered areas of South and Central America haven‟t yet been mapped in full detail. We (6) ... better maps of other planets than we do of our own. Many years (7) ... before we have an atlas of the Earth as good as the one we have for the Moon.

No one knows who invented maps, or when or even where. The oldest known examples date back over 4,000 years, but the idea may be far older. It is not surprising that maps (1) ... many travellers to great achievements. It is almost impossible to look at a map without wondering what (2) ... in the place on it. Countless explorers have been inspired by maps to test the truth of what the maps describe and explore their frontiers. However, the lack of accurate maps almost (3) ... to a mutiny (мятеж) aboard Columbus‟s ship in 1492. More recently there was a near disaster during the Apollo space mission. The astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin came frightfully close to crashing into a huge crater that lunar cartographers (4) ... to mark. Even now, cartographers (5) ... the world. Some jungle-covered areas of South and Central America haven‟t yet been mapped in full detail. We (6) ... better maps of other planets than we do of our own. Many years (7) ... before we have an atlas of the Earth as good as the one we have for the Moon.

No one knows who invented maps, or when or even where. The oldest known examples date back over 4,000 years, but the idea may be far older. It is not surprising that maps (1) ... many travellers to great achievements. It is almost impossible to look at a map without wondering what (2) ... in the place on it. Countless explorers have been inspired by maps to test the truth of what the maps describe and explore their frontiers. However, the lack of accurate maps almost (3) ... to a mutiny (мятеж) aboard Columbus‟s ship in 1492. More recently there was a near disaster during the Apollo space mission. The astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin came frightfully close to crashing into a huge crater that lunar cartographers (4) ... to mark. Even now, cartographers (5) ... the world. Some jungle-covered areas of South and Central America haven‟t yet been mapped in full detail. We (6) ... better maps of other planets than we do of our own. Many years (7) ... before we have an atlas of the Earth as good as the one we have for the Moon.

I (1) ... very well the first law conference l attended. It was in the 1990s. The conference had many outstanding speakers but only one of them (2) ... a lasting impression in my mind. That speaker, a law lecturer, (3) ... answering a number of questions on his paper that (4) ... when he (5) ... a question by an elderly gentleman in the audience: "If your father committed a murder and he confessed the crime to you, what would you do?" The speaker Smiled and said, "Sir, you (6) ... me a very difficult question. I need time to answer that, but I will, after the tea break."

When the session resumed, the speaker took his place on the stage. "I (7) ... to answer the gentleman's question now. As my father's son I would listen to him. I would even cry with him. As his lawyer, I would advise him to confess to the crime and I would go with him to the police station." His answer received what it (8) ... - thunderous applause.

I (1) ... very well the first law conference l attended. It was in the 1990s. The conference had many outstanding speakers but only one of them (2) ... a lasting impression in my mind. That speaker, a law lecturer, (3) ... answering a number of questions on his paper that (4) ... when he (5) ... a question by an elderly gentleman in the audience: "If your father committed a murder and he confessed the crime to you, what would you do?" The speaker Smiled and said, "Sir, you (6) ... me a very difficult question. I need time to answer that, but I will, after the tea break."

When the session resumed, the speaker took his place on the stage. "I (7) ... to answer the gentleman's question now. As my father's son I would listen to him. I would even cry with him. As his lawyer, I would advise him to confess to the crime and I would go with him to the police station." His answer received what it (8) ... - thunderous applause.

I (1) ... very well the first law conference l attended. It was in the 1990s. The conference had many outstanding speakers but only one of them (2) ... a lasting impression in my mind. That speaker, a law lecturer, (3) ... answering a number of questions on his paper that (4) ... when he (5) ... a question by an elderly gentleman in the audience: "If your father committed a murder and he confessed the crime to you, what would you do?" The speaker Smiled and said, "Sir, you (6) ... me a very difficult question. I need time to answer that, but I will, after the tea break."

When the session resumed, the speaker took his place on the stage. "I (7) ... to answer the gentleman's question now. As my father's son I would listen to him. I would even cry with him. As his lawyer, I would advise him to confess to the crime and I would go with him to the police station." His answer received what it (8) ... - thunderous applause.

I had heard about wilderness survival camps from some classmates who went to one last summer. They were very excited about their experience and I was very curious. So during last month's term break I decided to go to one. After everything I (1) ... I was really looking forward to it. On the first day our instructor reassured us that the woodland (2) ... us with almost everything we needed. We (3) ... how to find water, how to light a fire and how to build shelter with only branches and leaves. The water was easy to find, but the food was not. To my horror, I discovered that we had to find our own. This meant hunting. We (4) ... out in groups and managed to find some berries and mushrooms. One of the boys in the group was able to light a fire and we proceeded to prepare a meal. However, as we (5) ... the mushrooms, they (6) ... fire. I was able to save most of them, but they tasted strangel I realised by the second day in the camp that it is not easy to live without the things we (7) ... accustomed to in our everyday lives.

I had heard about wilderness survival camps from some classmates who went to one last summer. They were very excited about their experience and I was very curious. So during last month's term break I decided to go to one. After everything I (1) ... I was really looking forward to it. On the first day our instructor reassured us that the woodland (2) ... us with almost everything we needed. We (3) ... how to find water, how to light a fire and how to build shelter with only branches and leaves. The water was easy to find, but the food was not. To my horror, I discovered that we had to find our own. This meant hunting. We (4) ... out in groups and managed to find some berries and mushrooms. One of the boys in the group was able to light a fire and we proceeded to prepare a meal. However, as we (5) ... the mushrooms, they (6) ... fire. I was able to save most of them, but they tasted strangel I realised by the second day in the camp that it is not easy to live without the things we (7) ... accustomed to in our everyday lives.

I had heard about wilderness survival camps from some classmates who went to one last summer. They were very excited about their experience and I was very curious. So during last month's term break I decided to go to one. After everything I (1) ... I was really looking forward to it. On the first day our instructor reassured us that the woodland (2) ... us with almost everything we needed. We (3) ... how to find water, how to light a fire and how to build shelter with only branches and leaves. The water was easy to find, but the food was not. To my horror, I discovered that we had to find our own. This meant hunting. We (4) ... out in groups and managed to find some berries and mushrooms. One of the boys in the group was able to light a fire and we proceeded to prepare a meal. However, as we (5) ... the mushrooms, they (6) ... fire. I was able to save most of them, but they tasted strangel I realised by the second day in the camp that it is not easy to live without the things we (7) ... accustomed to in our everyday lives.

Three years ago a bolt of lightning almost (1) ... Lyn Miller's house with her two children inside. "There was a huge rainstorm," she says, recalling the terrifying experience. "My brother and I were outside desperately working to stop floodwater from coming in the house. Suddenly I (2) ... to the ground by an enormous bang. When I (3) ... myself up, the roof and the entire upper storey of the house (4) ... . The door (5) ... by rubble (бу­лыж­ник), but we forced our way in and found the children, thankfully unharmed. Later I was told that to be struck by lightning is a chance in a million." In fact, it is calculated at one chance in 600,000. And if you (6) ... lightning, you'll be glad to know that a company in America (7) ... a hand-held lightning detector which can detect lightning up to 70 kms away.

Three years ago a bolt of lightning almost (1) ... Lyn Miller's house with her two children inside. "There was a huge rainstorm," she says, recalling the terrifying experience. "My brother and I were outside desperately working to stop floodwater from coming in the house. Suddenly I (2) ... to the ground by an enormous bang. When I (3) ... myself up, the roof and the entire upper storey of the house (4) ... . The door (5) ... by rubble (бу­лыж­ник), but we forced our way in and found the children, thankfully unharmed. Later I was told that to be struck by lightning is a chance in a million." In fact, it is calculated at one chance in 600,000. And if you (6) ... lightning, you'll be glad to know that a company in America (7) ... a hand-held lightning detector which can detect lightning up to 70 kms away.

Three years ago a bolt of lightning almost (1) ... Lyn Miller's house with her two children inside. "There was a huge rainstorm," she says, recalling the terrifying experience. "My brother and I were outside desperately working to stop floodwater from coming in the house. Suddenly I (2) ... to the ground by an enormous bang. When I (3) ... myself up, the roof and the entire upper storey of the house (4) ... . The door (5) ... by rubble (бу­лыж­ник), but we forced our way in and found the children, thankfully unharmed. Later I was told that to be struck by lightning is a chance in a million." In fact, it is calculated at one chance in 600,000. And if you (6) ... lightning, you'll be glad to know that a company in America (7) ... a hand-held lightning detector which can detect lightning up to 70 kms away.

Dear Catherine,

Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I hope your exams are over now and you're happy with the results. I've just had an awful weekend. We (1) ... to go camping, but in the end all our plans fell down because of our car. Everything was fine on Saturday morning when we set out, and we had no problems for the first half of our journey. Unfortunately, just before lunch, the car (2) ... down. My Dad tried several times to call for help, but the number (3) ... . In the end he gave up and we ate the picnic my Mum (4) ... that morning. After lunch my Dad decided to go and get help with my brother, so I stayed behind with my mother. We soon fell asleep in the car. When we woke up it (5) ... late and my Dad and my brother had still not come back. We started to get very worried about them. Just then they turned up in a van, which (6) ... our car to a garage. We went home in a taxi which had been following the van. I hope you had a better weekend than me. Please write soon and tell me what you (7) ... .

Best wishes,

Millie

Dear Catherine,

Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I hope your exams are over now and you're happy with the results. I've just had an awful weekend. We (1) ... to go camping, but in the end all our plans fell down because of our car. Everything was fine on Saturday morning when we set out, and we had no problems for the first half of our journey. Unfortunately, just before lunch, the car (2) ... down. My Dad tried several times to call for help, but the number (3) ... . In the end he gave up and we ate the picnic my Mum (4) ... that morning. After lunch my Dad decided to go and get help with my brother, so I stayed behind with my mother. We soon fell asleep in the car. When we woke up it (5) ... late and my Dad and my brother had still not come back. We started to get very worried about them. Just then they turned up in a van, which (6) ... our car to a garage. We went home in a taxi which had been following the van. I hope you had a better weekend than me. Please write soon and tell me what you (7) ... .

Best wishes,

Millie

Dear Catherine,

Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I hope your exams are over now and you're happy with the results. I've just had an awful weekend. We (1) ... to go camping, but in the end all our plans fell down because of our car. Everything was fine on Saturday morning when we set out, and we had no problems for the first half of our journey. Unfortunately, just before lunch, the car (2) ... down. My Dad tried several times to call for help, but the number (3) ... . In the end he gave up and we ate the picnic my Mum (4) ... that morning. After lunch my Dad decided to go and get help with my brother, so I stayed behind with my mother. We soon fell asleep in the car. When we woke up it (5) ... late and my Dad and my brother had still not come back. We started to get very worried about them. Just then they turned up in a van, which (6) ... our car to a garage. We went home in a taxi which had been following the van. I hope you had a better weekend than me. Please write soon and tell me what you (7) ... .

Best wishes,

Millie

As she rang the doorbell, Susan felt a mixture of fear and excitement. She (1) ... for this moment for a longtime yet she doubted if it was the right decision to go there and to ring the doorbell. She hoped no one (2) ... to open the door. Susan was only four when she (3) ... her father for the last time. Her mother (4) ... about him and about the reason why he had left them. Susan had seen a few pictures of her father but she had never known what to feel towards him. Susan didn't know what to expect from this meeting. She (5) ... her father for more than twenty years. She (6) ... she should leave when the door opened. Susan couldn't say anything but there was no need. A few seconds later thcy (7) ... in each other's arms and they stayed there for several long minutes.

As she rang the doorbell, Susan felt a mixture of fear and excitement. She (1) ... for this moment for a longtime yet she doubted if it was the right decision to go there and to ring the doorbell. She hoped no one (2) ... to open the door. Susan was only four when she (3) ... her father for the last time. Her mother (4) ... about him and about the reason why he had left them. Susan had seen a few pictures of her father but she had never known what to feel towards him. Susan didn't know what to expect from this meeting. She (5) ... her father for more than twenty years. She (6) ... she should leave when the door opened. Susan couldn't say anything but there was no need. A few seconds later thcy (7) ... in each other's arms and they stayed there for several long minutes.

As she rang the doorbell, Susan felt a mixture of fear and excitement. She (1) ... for this moment for a longtime yet she doubted if it was the right decision to go there and to ring the doorbell. She hoped no one (2) ... to open the door. Susan was only four when she (3) ... her father for the last time. Her mother (4) ... about him and about the reason why he had left them. Susan had seen a few pictures of her father but she had never known what to feel towards him. Susan didn't know what to expect from this meeting. She (5) ... her father for more than twenty years. She (6) ... she should leave when the door opened. Susan couldn't say anything but there was no need. A few seconds later thcy (7) ... in each other's arms and they stayed there for several long minutes.

Alex Morton is a talented writer who (1) ... a very interesting life. He was born in 1945 in Manchester, and he was the youngest of six children. From the moment he could read, he was never without a book in his hands. He was a very keen reader throughout his schooldays, and he soon showed his talent for writing, too. After he left school he went to Manchester University. By the time he got his BA, he (2) ... a number of short stories, and his first novel (3) ... . Over the next few years he (4) ... non-stop and each of his books was more successful than the last. Despite being so busy with his work, Alex still found time for romance. He met Fiona Jones while he was at university and they (5) ... in 1971. They have two children. He has always been a devoted husband and father. Alex Morton (6) ... over twenty books so far and his name has been on the best seller list more times than he can remember. However, the peak of his career was when he (7) ... the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1995. Since then, Alex has continued to write and many of his books have been made into films.

Alex Morton is a talented writer who (1) ... a very interesting life. He was born in 1945 in Manchester, and he was the youngest of six children. From the moment he could read, he was never without a book in his hands. He was a very keen reader throughout his schooldays, and he soon showed his talent for writing, too. After he left school he went to Manchester University. By the time he got his BA, he (2) ... a number of short stories, and his first novel (3) ... . Over the next few years he (4) ... non-stop and each of his books was more successful than the last. Despite being so busy with his work, Alex still found time for romance. He met Fiona Jones while he was at university and they (5) ... in 1971. They have two children. He has always been a devoted husband and father. Alex Morton (6) ... over twenty books so far and his name has been on the best seller list more times than he can remember. However, the peak of his career was when he (7) ... the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1995. Since then, Alex has continued to write and many of his books have been made into films.

Alex Morton is a talented writer who (1) ... a very interesting life. He was born in 1945 in Manchester, and he was the youngest of six children. From the moment he could read, he was never without a book in his hands. He was a very keen reader throughout his schooldays, and he soon showed his talent for writing, too. After he left school he went to Manchester University. By the time he got his BA, he (2) ... a number of short stories, and his first novel (3) ... . Over the next few years he (4) ... non-stop and each of his books was more successful than the last. Despite being so busy with his work, Alex still found time for romance. He met Fiona Jones while he was at university and they (5) ... in 1971. They have two children. He has always been a devoted husband and father. Alex Morton (6) ... over twenty books so far and his name has been on the best seller list more times than he can remember. However, the peak of his career was when he (7) ... the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1995. Since then, Alex has continued to write and many of his books have been made into films.

Hi, Rob!

How are you doing? I'm OK. My day didn't start too well though. My alarm didn't go off and I (1) ... . (My mum (2) ... to work early today so she wasn't around in the morning to get me up.) Then I got held up on the way to school because the bus I was on (3) ... down. When I finally made it into class, I (4) ... off by the teacher and had to stay on after school for a detention (остав­ле­ние после урока)! Then on the way back home I bumped into Craig. He (5) ... a few family dramas to deal with recently. Apparently his dad has been laid off from the bank where he worked and his sister (6) ... out of the university so they're both at home feeling miserable.

What are you up to at the weekend? A few of us (7) ... together for a game of beach volleyball. Why don't you come along?

Archie

Hi, Rob!

How are you doing? I'm OK. My day didn't start too well though. My alarm didn't go off and I (1) ... . (My mum (2) ... to work early today so she wasn't around in the morning to get me up.) Then I got held up on the way to school because the bus I was on (3) ... down. When I finally made it into class, I (4) ... off by the teacher and had to stay on after school for a detention (остав­ле­ние после урока)! Then on the way back home I bumped into Craig. He (5) ... a few family dramas to deal with recently. Apparently his dad has been laid off from the bank where he worked and his sister (6) ... out of the university so they're both at home feeling miserable.

What are you up to at the weekend? A few of us (7) ... together for a game of beach volleyball. Why don't you come along?

Archie

Hi, Rob!

How are you doing? I'm OK. My day didn't start too well though. My alarm didn't go off and I (1) ... . (My mum (2) ... to work early today so she wasn't around in the morning to get me up.) Then I got held up on the way to school because the bus I was on (3) ... down. When I finally made it into class, I (4) ... off by the teacher and had to stay on after school for a detention (остав­ле­ние после урока)! Then on the way back home I bumped into Craig. He (5) ... a few family dramas to deal with recently. Apparently his dad has been laid off from the bank where he worked and his sister (6) ... out of the university so they're both at home feeling miserable.

What are you up to at the weekend? A few of us (7) ... together for a game of beach volleyball. Why don't you come along?

Archie

Hi, Tom!

The holidays have arrived again! It doesn't seem like a year since the last summer break, but in a few days we'll finish school for six weeks! I'm not sure what I'm going to do this year. Last year I did a summer job. I (1) ... out my dad in his office when he asked me if I wanted to get paid for it! It was only two mornings a week, but it (2) ... me some money to spend. How about you? (3) ... to go away anywhere this summer? I (4) ... by some friends to go on a sailing holiday and I think I will go. I love sailing. One reason I (5) ... to you is to ask if you would like to come and stay for a weekend. If you (6) ... at the end of August, we will go to the music festival in the park. I'm not sure if Lily Allen will be there this year, though. Write and tell me soon because there (7) ... many tickets... .

Love,

Olga

Hi, Tom!

The holidays have arrived again! It doesn't seem like a year since the last summer break, but in a few days we'll finish school for six weeks! I'm not sure what I'm going to do this year. Last year I did a summer job. I (1) ... out my dad in his office when he asked me if I wanted to get paid for it! It was only two mornings a week, but it (2) ... me some money to spend. How about you? (3) ... to go away anywhere this summer? I (4) ... by some friends to go on a sailing holiday and I think I will go. I love sailing. One reason I (5) ... to you is to ask if you would like to come and stay for a weekend. If you (6) ... at the end of August, we will go to the music festival in the park. I'm not sure if Lily Allen will be there this year, though. Write and tell me soon because there (7) ... many tickets... .

Love,

Olga

Hi, Tom!

The holidays have arrived again! It doesn't seem like a year since the last summer break, but in a few days we'll finish school for six weeks! I'm not sure what I'm going to do this year. Last year I did a summer job. I (1) ... out my dad in his office when he asked me if I wanted to get paid for it! It was only two mornings a week, but it (2) ... me some money to spend. How about you? (3) ... to go away anywhere this summer? I (4) ... by some friends to go on a sailing holiday and I think I will go. I love sailing. One reason I (5) ... to you is to ask if you would like to come and stay for a weekend. If you (6) ... at the end of August, we will go to the music festival in the park. I'm not sure if Lily Allen will be there this year, though. Write and tell me soon because there (7) ... many tickets... .

Love,

Olga

A few weeks ago I was at a friend's front door when her father walked across the lawn carrying some fruit in a bag. While I (1) ... for my friend to answer the door, I decided to make polite conversation with her father and said that soon he (2) ... the fruit of his labours. Instead of smiling, as he usually did, he looked at me rather angrily and explained that it was his fruit and not his neighbour's. He obviously thought I (3) ... him for running off with his neighbour's fruit. He had heard the word neighbour's, not labours and had been offended. Fortunately, the misunderstanding (4) ... up and he began Smiling. When I told my friend what (5) ..., she laughed. No harm had been done but I nearly regretted speaking to her father. From now on, I (6) ... it safe (не рис­ко­вать) and talk only about the weather in case there (7) ... a misunderstanding.

A few weeks ago I was at a friend's front door when her father walked across the lawn carrying some fruit in a bag. While I (1) ... for my friend to answer the door, I decided to make polite conversation with her father and said that soon he (2) ... the fruit of his labours. Instead of smiling, as he usually did, he looked at me rather angrily and explained that it was his fruit and not his neighbour's. He obviously thought I (3) ... him for running off with his neighbour's fruit. He had heard the word neighbour's, not labours and had been offended. Fortunately, the misunderstanding (4) ... up and he began Smiling. When I told my friend what (5) ..., she laughed. No harm had been done but I nearly regretted speaking to her father. From now on, I (6) ... it safe (не рис­ко­вать) and talk only about the weather in case there (7) ... a misunderstanding.

A few weeks ago I was at a friend's front door when her father walked across the lawn carrying some fruit in a bag. While I (1) ... for my friend to answer the door, I decided to make polite conversation with her father and said that soon he (2) ... the fruit of his labours. Instead of smiling, as he usually did, he looked at me rather angrily and explained that it was his fruit and not his neighbour's. He obviously thought I (3) ... him for running off with his neighbour's fruit. He had heard the word neighbour's, not labours and had been offended. Fortunately, the misunderstanding (4) ... up and he began Smiling. When I told my friend what (5) ..., she laughed. No harm had been done but I nearly regretted speaking to her father. From now on, I (6) ... it safe (не рис­ко­вать) and talk only about the weather in case there (7) ... a misunderstanding.

The idea of World Music Day or Fête de la Musique (1) ... in France in the 1980s but (2) ... across the globe. Today the event (3) ... on 21st June in over 120 countries. An American musician, Joel Cohen, who (4) ... for a French radio station, first came up with the idea for a music festival that everyone could enjoy and take part in. He suggested an all-night music festival to celebrate the summer solstice (the longest day). The French minister for culture liked the idea and it first (5) ... reality in June 1982. The main idea behind the festival is that music is a great way to bring people together regardless of their nationality, ethnic and cultural background. The day (6) ... individual musicians but also orchestras, cultural organisations, and schools. The best thing about the festival is that musicians (7) ... to perform outside the usual music venues and concert halls. And every kind of music is on offer.

The idea of World Music Day or Fête de la Musique (1) ... in France in the 1980s but (2) ... across the globe. Today the event (3) ... on 21st June in over 120 countries. An American musician, Joel Cohen, who (4) ... for a French radio station, first came up with the idea for a music festival that everyone could enjoy and take part in. He suggested an all-night music festival to celebrate the summer solstice (the longest day). The French minister for culture liked the idea and it first (5) ... reality in June 1982. The main idea behind the festival is that music is a great way to bring people together regardless of their nationality, ethnic and cultural background. The day (6) ... individual musicians but also orchestras, cultural organisations, and schools. The best thing about the festival is that musicians (7) ... to perform outside the usual music venues and concert halls. And every kind of music is on offer.

The idea of World Music Day or Fête de la Musique (1) ... in France in the 1980s but (2) ... across the globe. Today the event (3) ... on 21st June in over 120 countries. An American musician, Joel Cohen, who (4) ... for a French radio station, first came up with the idea for a music festival that everyone could enjoy and take part in. He suggested an all-night music festival to celebrate the summer solstice (the longest day). The French minister for culture liked the idea and it first (5) ... reality in June 1982. The main idea behind the festival is that music is a great way to bring people together regardless of their nationality, ethnic and cultural background. The day (6) ... individual musicians but also orchestras, cultural organisations, and schools. The best thing about the festival is that musicians (7) ... to perform outside the usual music venues and concert halls. And every kind of music is on offer.

Everyone knows that YouTube is a free video sharing site which (1) ... it easy to watch online videos. The site was created in 2005 by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim, three young men who (2) ... at the same company. They (3) ... to think of a concept for a new website for several months when they came up with the idea of a video-sharing website. Once the new website had been set up, they uploaded their first video. This (4) ... Me at the Zoo and it showed Jawed Karim visiting San Diego Zoo. The short film attracted a lot of viewers and it (5) ... long for the site to become extremely popular. Today, YouTube is estimated to be one of the most popular websites on the Internet. Millions of users around the world (6) ... accounts on the site that (7) ... them to upload videos that anyone can watch.

Everyone knows that YouTube is a free video sharing site which (1) ... it easy to watch online videos. The site was created in 2005 by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim, three young men who (2) ... at the same company. They (3) ... to think of a concept for a new website for several months when they came up with the idea of a video-sharing website. Once the new website had been set up, they uploaded their first video. This (4) ... Me at the Zoo and it showed Jawed Karim visiting San Diego Zoo. The short film attracted a lot of viewers and it (5) ... long for the site to become extremely popular. Today, YouTube is estimated to be one of the most popular websites on the Internet. Millions of users around the world (6) ... accounts on the site that (7) ... them to upload videos that anyone can watch.

Everyone knows that YouTube is a free video sharing site which (1) ... it easy to watch online videos. The site was created in 2005 by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim, three young men who (2) ... at the same company. They (3) ... to think of a concept for a new website for several months when they came up with the idea of a video-sharing website. Once the new website had been set up, they uploaded their first video. This (4) ... Me at the Zoo and it showed Jawed Karim visiting San Diego Zoo. The short film attracted a lot of viewers and it (5) ... long for the site to become extremely popular. Today, YouTube is estimated to be one of the most popular websites on the Internet. Millions of users around the world (6) ... accounts on the site that (7) ... them to upload videos that anyone can watch.

The American bald eagle (1) ... off the endangered register in the next two years. More than 1,130 animals and plants (2) ... by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered or threatened, making it illegal to kill or harm them. Until now, few species had been removed from the register and when they were it was usually because they (3) ... extinct. As America's national bird, the bald eagle has been protected in various ways since 1940. The eagle, that is not really bald but looks it because of the white feathers on its head, (4) ... only in North America. It (5) ... the centre of attention in the argument about the best way to protect endangered species. Most environmentalists agree that if the use of pesticides isn't reduced, it (6) ... the reproductive system of rare species. But fortunately, there are now more than 5,000 nesting pairs of the bald eagle in the continental US and the numbers (7) ... at 10 per cent a year.

The American bald eagle (1) ... off the endangered register in the next two years. More than 1,130 animals and plants (2) ... by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered or threatened, making it illegal to kill or harm them. Until now, few species had been removed from the register and when they were it was usually because they (3) ... extinct. As America's national bird, the bald eagle has been protected in various ways since 1940. The eagle, that is not really bald but looks it because of the white feathers on its head, (4) ... only in North America. It (5) ... the centre of attention in the argument about the best way to protect endangered species. Most environmentalists agree that if the use of pesticides isn't reduced, it (6) ... the reproductive system of rare species. But fortunately, there are now more than 5,000 nesting pairs of the bald eagle in the continental US and the numbers (7) ... at 10 per cent a year.

The American bald eagle (1) ... off the endangered register in the next two years. More than 1,130 animals and plants (2) ... by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered or threatened, making it illegal to kill or harm them. Until now, few species had been removed from the register and when they were it was usually because they (3) ... extinct. As America's national bird, the bald eagle has been protected in various ways since 1940. The eagle, that is not really bald but looks it because of the white feathers on its head, (4) ... only in North America. It (5) ... the centre of attention in the argument about the best way to protect endangered species. Most environmentalists agree that if the use of pesticides isn't reduced, it (6) ... the reproductive system of rare species. But fortunately, there are now more than 5,000 nesting pairs of the bald eagle in the continental US and the numbers (7) ... at 10 per cent a year.

Many parents (1) ... that the Internet can be a useful source of information, but a lot of them (2) ... to their teenage children spending too much time online. They've been worrying lately that their children enjoy the Internet so much that thcy (3) ... their homework. Parents are even more concerned that children and teens (4) ... by the violent games they play online that they may become violent themselves. However, the Internet habits of approximately 800 teens have recently been studied by scientists, with some positive findings. It (5) ... that sites like Facebook, playing online games, and surfing the Internet may actually play an important role in a teenager's development. The study (6) ... that US teens who were particularly interested in Japanese cartoons, for example, (7) ... up the Japanese language through online discussion groups. In addition, some teens became interested in making videos.

Many parents (1) ... that the Internet can be a useful source of information, but a lot of them (2) ... to their teenage children spending too much time online. They've been worrying lately that their children enjoy the Internet so much that thcy (3) ... their homework. Parents are even more concerned that children and teens (4) ... by the violent games they play online that they may become violent themselves. However, the Internet habits of approximately 800 teens have recently been studied by scientists, with some positive findings. It (5) ... that sites like Facebook, playing online games, and surfing the Internet may actually play an important role in a teenager's development. The study (6) ... that US teens who were particularly interested in Japanese cartoons, for example, (7) ... up the Japanese language through online discussion groups. In addition, some teens became interested in making videos.

Many parents (1) ... that the Internet can be a useful source of information, but a lot of them (2) ... to their teenage children spending too much time online. They've been worrying lately that their children enjoy the Internet so much that thcy (3) ... their homework. Parents are even more concerned that children and teens (4) ... by the violent games they play online that they may become violent themselves. However, the Internet habits of approximately 800 teens have recently been studied by scientists, with some positive findings. It (5) ... that sites like Facebook, playing online games, and surfing the Internet may actually play an important role in a teenager's development. The study (6) ... that US teens who were particularly interested in Japanese cartoons, for example, (7) ... up the Japanese language through online discussion groups. In addition, some teens became interested in making videos.

Before I went for my interview for the job with Cramer and Blake Services, I (1) ... to a few people and found out some information about the company. This strategy worked very effectively as it gave the impression that I was keen and responsible and I (2) ... the job on the spot. I was absolutely delighted at first, but soon I discovered that my new boss, Tom, worked very hard, spending all his time in the office. He expected the same level of commitment from his employees. He said each time, "If you (3) ... overtime, you will let the team down." I (4) ... up with the situation for a couple of months without complaining, before finally I had to confront Tom. I wasn't prepared to work so hard for such a low salary. Tom said that I had great potential and (5) ... to the top if I made an effort. However, he totally refused to reduce my workload and so in the end I decided to hand in my resignation. Just a week later I got another job. Now I (6) ... twice as much as my old boss, and my job is twice as interesting. I (7) ... to the top yet, but I am well on the way!

Before I went for my interview for the job with Cramer and Blake Services, I (1) ... to a few people and found out some information about the company. This strategy worked very effectively as it gave the impression that I was keen and responsible and I (2) ... the job on the spot. I was absolutely delighted at first, but soon I discovered that my new boss, Tom, worked very hard, spending all his time in the office. He expected the same level of commitment from his employees. He said each time, "If you (3) ... overtime, you will let the team down." I (4) ... up with the situation for a couple of months without complaining, before finally I had to confront Tom. I wasn't prepared to work so hard for such a low salary. Tom said that I had great potential and (5) ... to the top if I made an effort. However, he totally refused to reduce my workload and so in the end I decided to hand in my resignation. Just a week later I got another job. Now I (6) ... twice as much as my old boss, and my job is twice as interesting. I (7) ... to the top yet, but I am well on the way!

Before I went for my interview for the job with Cramer and Blake Services, I (1) ... to a few people and found out some information about the company. This strategy worked very effectively as it gave the impression that I was keen and responsible and I (2) ... the job on the spot. I was absolutely delighted at first, but soon I discovered that my new boss, Tom, worked very hard, spending all his time in the office. He expected the same level of commitment from his employees. He said each time, "If you (3) ... overtime, you will let the team down." I (4) ... up with the situation for a couple of months without complaining, before finally I had to confront Tom. I wasn't prepared to work so hard for such a low salary. Tom said that I had great potential and (5) ... to the top if I made an effort. However, he totally refused to reduce my workload and so in the end I decided to hand in my resignation. Just a week later I got another job. Now I (6) ... twice as much as my old boss, and my job is twice as interesting. I (7) ... to the top yet, but I am well on the way!

Most people take time off work to travel, but for Ian Wright making a living requires travelling. Ian, who (1) ... around the world many times, is one of the presenters of Globe Trekker  — a popular TV series which (2) ... the sights and sounds of different countries.

Since he (3) ... the job as a presenter on British TV, Ian (4) ... in over 50 episodes of the show, visiting countries like Ethiopia, Cambodia, Jamaica and Iran. On his travels, Ian often (5) ... local food and sometimes exposes himself to danger. Once, while filming in the Pacific, he (6) ... by a block of lava. "In Vanuatu we visited the most accessible volcano of the world. It erupted every ten minutes, spitting out lava all over the crater. It was unbelievable  — until the wind changed. A piece of lava landed two meters away from my head. And we ran crying like babies."

Although Ian (7) ... Globe Trekker episodes for many years, he is as enthusiastic as ever!

Most people take time off work to travel, but for Ian Wright making a living requires travelling. Ian, who (1) ... around the world many times, is one of the presenters of Globe Trekker  — a popular TV series which (2) ... the sights and sounds of different countries.

Since he (3) ... the job as a presenter on British TV, Ian (4) ... in over 50 episodes of the show, visiting countries like Ethiopia, Cambodia, Jamaica and Iran. On his travels, Ian often (5) ... local food and sometimes exposes himself to danger. Once, while filming in the Pacific, he (6) ... by a block of lava. "In Vanuatu we visited the most accessible volcano of the world. It erupted every ten minutes, spitting out lava all over the crater. It was unbelievable  — until the wind changed. A piece of lava landed two meters away from my head. And we ran crying like babies."

Although Ian (7) ... Globe Trekker episodes for many years, he is as enthusiastic as ever!

Most people take time off work to travel, but for Ian Wright making a living requires travelling. Ian, who (1) ... around the world many times, is one of the presenters of Globe Trekker  — a popular TV series which (2) ... the sights and sounds of different countries.

Since he (3) ... the job as a presenter on British TV, Ian (4) ... in over 50 episodes of the show, visiting countries like Ethiopia, Cambodia, Jamaica and Iran. On his travels, Ian often (5) ... local food and sometimes exposes himself to danger. Once, while filming in the Pacific, he (6) ... by a block of lava. "In Vanuatu we visited the most accessible volcano of the world. It erupted every ten minutes, spitting out lava all over the crater. It was unbelievable  — until the wind changed. A piece of lava landed two meters away from my head. And we ran crying like babies."

Although Ian (7) ... Globe Trekker episodes for many years, he is as enthusiastic as ever!

As a child, Tom Briggs knew that he (1) ... rich. By the age of 22 he (2) ... up his own software company, and it soon took off in a big way. When the company (3) ... record profits last year, Tom celebrated the event in style, by arranging a huge party on board his magnificent yacht.

But recently things have started to go wrong. There (4) ... reports of a strange virus in some products. The virus causes a computer screen to go orange and then to flash up the message "Tom is sinking'. It seems that one particularly dissatisfied employee (5) ... to programme bankruptcy for Tom's company. Even if the company (6) ... , Tom (7) ... a clear warning, which he cannot afford to ignore.

As a child, Tom Briggs knew that he (1) ... rich. By the age of 22 he (2) ... up his own software company, and it soon took off in a big way. When the company (3) ... record profits last year, Tom celebrated the event in style, by arranging a huge party on board his magnificent yacht.

But recently things have started to go wrong. There (4) ... reports of a strange virus in some products. The virus causes a computer screen to go orange and then to flash up the message "Tom is sinking'. It seems that one particularly dissatisfied employee (5) ... to programme bankruptcy for Tom's company. Even if the company (6) ... , Tom (7) ... a clear warning, which he cannot afford to ignore.

As a child, Tom Briggs knew that he (1) ... rich. By the age of 22 he (2) ... up his own software company, and it soon took off in a big way. When the company (3) ... record profits last year, Tom celebrated the event in style, by arranging a huge party on board his magnificent yacht.

But recently things have started to go wrong. There (4) ... reports of a strange virus in some products. The virus causes a computer screen to go orange and then to flash up the message "Tom is sinking'. It seems that one particularly dissatisfied employee (5) ... to programme bankruptcy for Tom's company. Even if the company (6) ... , Tom (7) ... a clear warning, which he cannot afford to ignore.

Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its many attractions include the Children's Railway, which is different from other railways because this train line (1) ... by youngsters aged 10 to 14. It (2) ... passengers through the beautiful forest parks of the Buda Hills ever since it (3) ... up in 1948.

Today, the railway (4) ... approximately 300,000 people a year on the 11-kilometre journey through the hills. Only young people who (5) ... successfully a special four-month training course are allowed to work there. The railway operates daily, and the young workers have to take one day off school every two weeks to participate. As long as their schoolwork (6) ... , their involvement is encouraged. Similar railways have been set up in other parts of the world, including Russia and Bulgaria, but the Budapest Children's Railway remains one of the largest and most popular trains of its kind that (7) ... passengers.

Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its many attractions include the Children's Railway, which is different from other railways because this train line (1) ... by youngsters aged 10 to 14. It (2) ... passengers through the beautiful forest parks of the Buda Hills ever since it (3) ... up in 1948.

Today, the railway (4) ... approximately 300,000 people a year on the 11-kilometre journey through the hills. Only young people who (5) ... successfully a special four-month training course are allowed to work there. The railway operates daily, and the young workers have to take one day off school every two weeks to participate. As long as their schoolwork (6) ... , their involvement is encouraged. Similar railways have been set up in other parts of the world, including Russia and Bulgaria, but the Budapest Children's Railway remains one of the largest and most popular trains of its kind that (7) ... passengers.

Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its many attractions include the Children's Railway, which is different from other railways because this train line (1) ... by youngsters aged 10 to 14. It (2) ... passengers through the beautiful forest parks of the Buda Hills ever since it (3) ... up in 1948.

Today, the railway (4) ... approximately 300,000 people a year on the 11-kilometre journey through the hills. Only young people who (5) ... successfully a special four-month training course are allowed to work there. The railway operates daily, and the young workers have to take one day off school every two weeks to participate. As long as their schoolwork (6) ... , their involvement is encouraged. Similar railways have been set up in other parts of the world, including Russia and Bulgaria, but the Budapest Children's Railway remains one of the largest and most popular trains of its kind that (7) ... passengers.

Egypt's prehistoric sites are at risk from tourism. Experts believe that if urgent measures (1) ..., no prehistoric sites in Egypt (2) ... unharmed. Many prehistoric sites in the desert have already been lost to development projects. Now tourists (3) ... the country's remaining prehistoric sites faster than scientists can save them. In the far southwest of the desert is the "Valley of Pictures'. Two main caves in the valley (4) ... hundreds of paintings that date from between 7000 and 5000 BC. According to archaeologists, tourists (5) ... water over the figures to make them easily visible. Water (6) ... the surface of the paintings to break off in small thin pieces. "The paintings (7) ... in no time, says one expert. He adds: "The desert is under threat. This area has to be conserved."

Egypt's prehistoric sites are at risk from tourism. Experts believe that if urgent measures (1) ..., no prehistoric sites in Egypt (2) ... unharmed. Many prehistoric sites in the desert have already been lost to development projects. Now tourists (3) ... the country's remaining prehistoric sites faster than scientists can save them. In the far southwest of the desert is the "Valley of Pictures'. Two main caves in the valley (4) ... hundreds of paintings that date from between 7000 and 5000 BC. According to archaeologists, tourists (5) ... water over the figures to make them easily visible. Water (6) ... the surface of the paintings to break off in small thin pieces. "The paintings (7) ... in no time, says one expert. He adds: "The desert is under threat. This area has to be conserved."

Egypt's prehistoric sites are at risk from tourism. Experts believe that if urgent measures (1) ..., no prehistoric sites in Egypt (2) ... unharmed. Many prehistoric sites in the desert have already been lost to development projects. Now tourists (3) ... the country's remaining prehistoric sites faster than scientists can save them. In the far southwest of the desert is the "Valley of Pictures'. Two main caves in the valley (4) ... hundreds of paintings that date from between 7000 and 5000 BC. According to archaeologists, tourists (5) ... water over the figures to make them easily visible. Water (6) ... the surface of the paintings to break off in small thin pieces. "The paintings (7) ... in no time, says one expert. He adds: "The desert is under threat. This area has to be conserved."

No criminal ever believes that he (1) ... but it seems that some are trying to make crime detection as easy as possible for the police. In Japan, a country which (2) ... famous for its peaceful citizens, one robber burst into a shop and demanded money. But as he (3) ... himself in the CCTV camera (си­сте­ма ви­део­на­блю­де­ния), he changed his mind and asked the shop workers to call the police. Everything had been going fine, he said later, until he realised he (4) ... to put on his mask. And have you heard about the two British men who tried to rob a shop? Unfortunately, they hadn't cut eyeholes in the woollen masks they (5) ... . While they were trying to find the counter, they bumped into each other and knocked each other unconscious. "Don't worry," said the owner when the men came round, "I (6) ... the police and they'll be here in a few minutes. Would you like a cup of tea while you (7) ...?"

No criminal ever believes that he (1) ... but it seems that some are trying to make crime detection as easy as possible for the police. In Japan, a country which (2) ... famous for its peaceful citizens, one robber burst into a shop and demanded money. But as he (3) ... himself in the CCTV camera (си­сте­ма ви­део­на­блю­де­ния), he changed his mind and asked the shop workers to call the police. Everything had been going fine, he said later, until he realised he (4) ... to put on his mask. And have you heard about the two British men who tried to rob a shop? Unfortunately, they hadn't cut eyeholes in the woollen masks they (5) ... . While they were trying to find the counter, they bumped into each other and knocked each other unconscious. "Don't worry," said the owner when the men came round, "I (6) ... the police and they'll be here in a few minutes. Would you like a cup of tea while you (7) ...?"

No criminal ever believes that he (1) ... but it seems that some are trying to make crime detection as easy as possible for the police. In Japan, a country which (2) ... famous for its peaceful citizens, one robber burst into a shop and demanded money. But as he (3) ... himself in the CCTV camera (си­сте­ма ви­део­на­блю­де­ния), he changed his mind and asked the shop workers to call the police. Everything had been going fine, he said later, until he realised he (4) ... to put on his mask. And have you heard about the two British men who tried to rob a shop? Unfortunately, they hadn't cut eyeholes in the woollen masks they (5) ... . While they were trying to find the counter, they bumped into each other and knocked each other unconscious. "Don't worry," said the owner when the men came round, "I (6) ... the police and they'll be here in a few minutes. Would you like a cup of tea while you (7) ...?"

Déjà vu is the feeling of having had exactly the same experience at some unknown time in the past. I (1) ... in the same college for many years, but I remember one occasion in particular when I had this feeling.

A few years ago I (2) ... a lesson of Physics to a student in an upstairs lecture room where I (3) ... before. I reached the part of the lesson where we began discussing radioactivity when I (4) ... (за­хлест­нуть) by a feeling of déjavu. I knew I was about to refer to a book in my office. I also knew that on a previous occasion I (5) ... to collect it from the office too. I (6) ... to my student and asked him if we had discussed the topic already. He looked puzzled and replied that we (7) ... anything like that before. However, my awareness of the experience didn't make the déjà vu feeling go away, even when I tried not to repeat the pre-set pattern.

Déjà vu is the feeling of having had exactly the same experience at some unknown time in the past. I (1) ... in the same college for many years, but I remember one occasion in particular when I had this feeling.

A few years ago I (2) ... a lesson of Physics to a student in an upstairs lecture room where I (3) ... before. I reached the part of the lesson where we began discussing radioactivity when I (4) ... (за­хлест­нуть) by a feeling of déjavu. I knew I was about to refer to a book in my office. I also knew that on a previous occasion I (5) ... to collect it from the office too. I (6) ... to my student and asked him if we had discussed the topic already. He looked puzzled and replied that we (7) ... anything like that before. However, my awareness of the experience didn't make the déjà vu feeling go away, even when I tried not to repeat the pre-set pattern.

Déjà vu is the feeling of having had exactly the same experience at some unknown time in the past. I (1) ... in the same college for many years, but I remember one occasion in particular when I had this feeling.

A few years ago I (2) ... a lesson of Physics to a student in an upstairs lecture room where I (3) ... before. I reached the part of the lesson where we began discussing radioactivity when I (4) ... (за­хлест­нуть) by a feeling of déjavu. I knew I was about to refer to a book in my office. I also knew that on a previous occasion I (5) ... to collect it from the office too. I (6) ... to my student and asked him if we had discussed the topic already. He looked puzzled and replied that we (7) ... anything like that before. However, my awareness of the experience didn't make the déjà vu feeling go away, even when I tried not to repeat the pre-set pattern.

Dear Peter,

Well, here we are at last! We had been looking forward to coming back for ages and we finally (1) ... safe and sound last week. Since then we (2) ... several times to organize the flat and find schools for the children. We've had to borrow some furniture from friends and relatives as the flat we (3) ... turned out to be unfurnished Sally says that it is all our own fault. We should have checked the details more carefully! I thought it (4) ... good value for money! It was difficult to make the decision to come home as we (5) ... abroad for so long. I think we are going to find it strange to settle down here again. I haven't started looking for a job yet as I (6) ... busy. I (7) ... you a call to arrange a night when you can come to dinner and we can discuss old times! Looking forward to seeing you again.

Best wishes, Stephen

Dear Peter,

Well, here we are at last! We had been looking forward to coming back for ages and we finally (1) ... safe and sound last week. Since then we (2) ... several times to organize the flat and find schools for the children. We've had to borrow some furniture from friends and relatives as the flat we (3) ... turned out to be unfurnished Sally says that it is all our own fault. We should have checked the details more carefully! I thought it (4) ... good value for money! It was difficult to make the decision to come home as we (5) ... abroad for so long. I think we are going to find it strange to settle down here again. I haven't started looking for a job yet as I (6) ... busy. I (7) ... you a call to arrange a night when you can come to dinner and we can discuss old times! Looking forward to seeing you again.

Best wishes, Stephen

Dear Peter,

Well, here we are at last! We had been looking forward to coming back for ages and we finally (1) ... safe and sound last week. Since then we (2) ... several times to organize the flat and find schools for the children. We've had to borrow some furniture from friends and relatives as the flat we (3) ... turned out to be unfurnished Sally says that it is all our own fault. We should have checked the details more carefully! I thought it (4) ... good value for money! It was difficult to make the decision to come home as we (5) ... abroad for so long. I think we are going to find it strange to settle down here again. I haven't started looking for a job yet as I (6) ... busy. I (7) ... you a call to arrange a night when you can come to dinner and we can discuss old times! Looking forward to seeing you again.

Best wishes, Stephen