Complete the text. Put the verbs in brackets into the present perfect or past simple tense.

Until the beginning of this year, my life was (be) very boring. I ___ (not have) many friends, so I ___ (not go out). I ___ (spend) most of my free time in front of the TV. Then, last January I ___ (join) a local youth club. Since then, life ___ (be) very different. I ___ (make) lots of new friends and I ___ (do) some really exciting things. In fact, I ___ (not watch) TV for the last two weeks, because I ___ (be) out every evening.

My name is Anastasia. I’m fourteen years old. I’m fond of reading. Books take an important place in my life. I was taught to like and take care of books from the childhood. I find out much new, useful and interesting information from books. They teach me to take right decisions and apprehend school subjects better. I can find an answer to any interesting question in books. I get knowledge from them. I like to read books about the Middle Ages and also I like historical and fantastic works. I plunge into another world at once. Also I like scientific stories about animals and plants. The book is a medicine for soul. When I finish reading of a good book I always feel upset because of its fast end. One famous writer said that books are our friends. I completely agree with him. It seems to me that books take an important place in our life and they are necessary for everybody . Перевод Меня зовут Анастасия. Мне 14 лет. Я очень люблю читать. Книги в моей жизни имеют большое значение. Любить и беречь книги родители научили меня с детства. Из книг я узнаю много нового, полезного и интересного. Они учат меня принимать правильные решения и лучше воспринимать школьные предметы. В книгах я могу найти ответ на любой интересующий меня вопрос. Из них я черпаю новые знания. Люблю читать про средневековье, исторические и фантастические произведения. Я сразу окунаюсь в другой мир. Ещё мне нравятся научные рассказы о животных и растениях. Книга – лекарство души. Заканчивая читать хорошую книгу, я всегда жалею, что она так быстро закончилась. Один известный писатель сказал, что книги – это друзья. Я полностью с ним согласна. Мне кажется, что книги играют важную роль в жизни и необходимы каждому человеку.

12. I don't like this place, I don't think we will pleasantly spend time Here 13. Hush! Don't Wake the baby. 14. In recent times, their knowledge has increased significantly. 15. What is the best way to learn a foreign language? 16. When we finally approached the village, it was dark. 17. If you want to contact him on this issue, call him 18. I am willing to help you but don't know if I can do it. 19. Give me your word not to risk it, if you find yourself in danger. 20. How about to live in the summer in the village? 21. Come see me at a convenient time for you. 22. I will gladly look after Your dog. 23. When are you going to get rid of old Newspapers and magazines?