3* Look at the underlined words in the text. Match them to their definitions. 1 mild
A a bridge that people use to get on or off a ship
2 starry
B to speak very quietly so that only the person close to you can hear you
3 luggage
C a unit of money used in Britain until 1971
4 Whistle
D for all time
5 gangway
E when the weather isn't very cold, or isn't as cold as usual
6 whisper
F all of the bags you take with you when you're travelling
7 shilling
G with lots of stars
8 forever
H an object you blow through to make a loud, high sound
Unit 7
During winter holidays we celebrate the New Year’s Eve and Christmas. There are New Year parties for children at schools and theatres. Cinemas show children films and cartoons.
It is usually very cold in winter, but frost and snow can’t keep children indoors. It’s so great to go skiing down a hill. Boys like to play hockey on the ice. Many children go to the skating-rinks to skate. Small children play snowballs and make snowmen, or ride on the sledges happily.
When the weather is bad, I stay at home and watch TV. There is always something interesting on during winter holidays. Sometimes my friends come to see me and we play computer games or listen to music. There is also more time for reading, drawing, making model planes and other hobbies.
Holidays pass quickly and soon it’s time to go to school again.
Перевод
Зимние каникулы короче, чем летние. Они начинаются в конце декабря и продолжаются около двух недель. Это так приятно отдохнуть от школы.
Во время зимних каникул мы празднуем Новый год и Рождество. В школах и театрах проходят новогодние елки для детей. Кинотеатры показывают детям и мультипликационные фильмы.
Зимой обычно очень холодной, но мороз и снег не может держать детей в помещении. Ведь это так здорово покататься на горных лыжах. Мальчики любят играть в хоккей на льду. Многие дети ходят на катки кататься на коньках. Маленькие дети играют в снежки и лепят снеговиков или весело катаются на санях.
Когда погода плохая, я сижу дома и смотрю телевизор. Во время зимних каникул всегда показывают что-то интересное. Иногда мои друзья приходят ко мне и мы играем в компьютерные игры или слушаем музыку. Существует также больше времени для чтения, рисования, изготовления моделей самолетов и других увлечений.
Каникулы проходят быстро и скоро пора идти в школу.
Объяснение:
Nowadays watching television is a very popular way to relax.
As a 21st century person, I am interested in everything that exists today, I mean gadgets, the Internet, television.
They are so deeply embedded in our daily lives and it is hard to imagine even a day without them.
So I like to watch TV, it brings me great pleasure and joy.
I cannot choose one program, because I like many of them, but nevertheless, I most of all I prefer the children's channel - Disney.
This channel shows Disney cartoons, movies and also family programmes.
Besides, I love the STS channel, for there they show interesting movies and TV series, as well as my favourite programme "Ural dumplings". However, I try not to spend a lot of time in front of the screen. I usually watch music programmes, new and interesting films, funny cartoons and educational programs.
I agree that television cannot be removed from our everyday life, but, in my opinion, to grow smart and intelligent person you need to read a lot of instructive books and stories.