Exercise 17 Rewrite the sentences, using the Perfect Participle. Model: He finished work and went home. – Having finished work, he went home.
1. He read a book and went to bed. 2. He worked hard and saved a lot of money. 3. I came to live in the country a few years ago. I now realize how much I hated living in town. 4. He graduated from university, and went off to work in Australia. 5. When you go abroad, it is advisable to take out travel insurance. 6. I came across a wonderful book. I was searching for something interesting to read for several days. 7. I worked hard, and I managed to pass all my exams. 8. When we heard the weather forecast, we decided not to go camping in the moun-tains.

My name is Ksusha and I`m a student of lyceum 37 in Saratov. I like my school very much and that`s why I`d like to tell you about it. For some students school is a boring place, but as for me it is an attractive place and I`m quite happy at my school. The standard of education in my school is very high. We study various subjects and our lessons are usually interesting and exiting. I`m absolutely sure that a teacher plays an important role in our education. I think that I`m lucky because all my teachers are very experienced and knowledgeable. Most of my teachers understand the difficulties of learning process very well. Theyhelp us to learn and advise us on all aspects of our life. They share their knowledge and experience with us and we respond with love. They support us and take care of us. That`s why I`m happy at school and so are my classmates.

Russian and britain schools have both similarities and differences. Firstly, students in all schools have to wear a special iniform. Secondly, school education consists of levels like primary, secondary and high school in britain snd in russia. Moreover, teachers always give some hometasks. And also there are tests and exams here and there. What about the differences. Firstly, britain students dont join clubs in there free time like russian students, because they spend all day in school from morning till evening where there are chearleading, football, beysball and other clubs. Secondly, there are long recesses in british schools.