4 M se a 5 Use the verbs in the box to complete the gaps. Use the present perfect simple or continuous. join - make . plan . read think • write Adj the creation of a free local library, and For the last few weeks, my friends and I(1) now it's ready. The idea is that we have a blog that anyone can join for free. The blog's now online, and about 20 people (2) already, so it seems it's popular. When we read a new book, we upload a review of the book. My friends and (3) and uploaded 16 reviews already! If y When someone (4) a review, if the book sounds interesting, they can borrow it from the person who owns it. We all live locally so that's not a problem. Over the past couple of days, we (5). about how we can expand the library so it's for people all round the country. One idea is that we could post books to each other, but that might be 3 expensive, so we (6) a final decision yet. We'll see what happens! 1 E 6

Maya is a Mesoamerican civilization known for its writing, art, architecture, mathematical and astronomical systems. The beginning of its formation is attributed to the pre-classical era (2000 BC - 250 AD), most of the Mayan cities reached their peak in the classical period (250-900 AD). By the time the conquistadors arrived, it was in deep decline. The Mayans built stone cities, many of which were abandoned long before the arrival of Europeans, others were inhabited after. The Mayan calendar was also used by other peoples of Central America. The hieroglyphic writing system was used, partially deciphered. Numerous inscriptions on the monuments have been preserved. They created an effective farming system, had deep knowledge in the field of astronomy. The descendants of the ancient Maya are not only the modern Maya peoples who preserved the language of their ancestors, but also part of the Hispanic population of the southern states of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras. Some Mayan cities are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List: Palenque, Chichen Itza, Uxmal in Mexico, Tikal and Quirigua in Guatemala, Copan in Honduras, Hoya de Seren in El Salvador.

The cultural history of this people is usually divided into three periods:

The first period (from antiquity to 317) is the time of the emergence of city-states, primitive slash farming, the manufacture of cotton fabrics, etc.

The second period (317-987) - the ancient kingdom, or the classical period - the time of the growth of cities (Palenque, Chichen Itza, Tulum) and at the same time the mysterious exodus of the population from them at the beginning of the 10th century.

The third period (987 - XVI century) - the new kingdom, or the post-classical period - the time of the arrival of the European conquistadors, the adoption of new laws, styles in life and art, the mixing of cultures, fratricidal wars, etc.

1. It's been months since is last rained so the crops are failing.

2. Bolts of lightning lit up the sky throughout the night.

3. Strong circling winds travelled over the land destroying everything in their path.

4. Temperatures reached over 40 degrees for days on end.

5. As the snow fell strong winds blew it around the town.

6. Strong winds blew loose sand and dirt across the area.

7. The river overflowed and water covered the town`s streets.

8. After winds formed over the sea, they hit regions along the coast.