2. Here are some words from the text you are going to listen to. Read their definitions. Then complete each sentence below.
award (v.) - to give a prize to someone for something they
have achieved.
cultivate (v.) - to prepare land and grow crops on it.
crop (n.) - the amount of plants of a particular type that are
produced at one time.
elect (v.) - to choose someone for a particular job or position
by voting
harvest (v.) - to pick and collect crops.
outstanding (adj.) - excellent and much better than most.
orphan (n.) - a child whose parents are dead.
rural (adj.) - relating to the countryside and not to towns.
shelter (v.) - to protect someone from difficult or unpleasant
experiences.
1) We decided to elect Emir captain of our team.
2) You cannot
your children from the realities of life.
3) He
his small garden.
4) Thanks to the nice weather, we could
all of the crops
in a day.
5) We had a record
of grapes this year.
6) Bubusara Beishenalieva was an
ballerina.
7) She was
the prize for both films.
8) He was an
and lived with his uncle.
9) Crops are grown in
areas.​

Clothes are an important part of modern life. it’s hard to imagine how people can live without clothes. there are various styles of clothes nowadays, so people can choose what to wear on different occasions. as for me, i have a good collection of clothes in my wardrobe. there are a couple of school suits which are of classic style. then i have some jeans and t-shirts for casual days. and at last, i have a couple of bright dresses for parties or special occasions. most of all i like wearing ordinary jeans with matching shirts. i think it’s not only convenient but also stylish. as for shoes, i prefer wearing sports shoes or sneakers but i need to wear some classic black shoes to school. i don’t like high heels because they are uncomfortable. i always try to keep my clothes and shoes neat. i think that clothes tell a lot about people and can make a strong impression. so if they are tidy and nice the impression will be positive. the choice of clothes also depends on seasons and weather conditions. in winter, for example, it’s important to have a warm coat and a pair of boots. a jacket and rubber boots would be nice for spring and autumn. however, my favourite time is summer, when everyone can wear light t-shirts and shorts, or sarafan and sandals.

My favourite holidayмой любимый праздникmy name is alexandra, i’m thirteen years old. my favourite holiday is my birthday. on this day i get up early, but by that time my mother already cooks food for a festive table in the kitchen. in the morning my family and friends begin to give presents and congratulate me. my parents and younger brother always want me to remember this day for a long time that’s why they decorate the flat with many-coloured little balls. on this day a lot of my friends and relations usually come to see me. when we all get together we sit down to table and begin to celebrate my birthday. everybody has a good time dances and communicates with each other, the music plays loudly. at the end of the holiday we turn off the lights and my father brings a big cake with candles. i must blow out the candles and make a wish. after that we have tea with a cake and then we dismiss the guests. i would like to celebrate my birthday every month because all our relations and friends can meet together on this day. i grow up every year but my birthday always remains the most unforgettable holiday of the year