Exercise16. put the verbs in the correct form: past continuous or past simple. 1. in my role as captain, i (to want) to put out a good job for the team and when i (to see) the others placing well i had to bring it home for them. 2. i (to run) fast and i (to want) to keep it that way. 3. in november, adams (to be) a guest on the show when she (to speak) of wanting to be the first female boxer to headline at las vegas and how the professional game ―(to wait) for a big name to step in there‖. 4. she (to challenge) for world titles during that year. we (to want) to lead her to become a multiple world champion. 5. one night, she (to watch) highlights on her phone as she (to walk) to her car after a long day at the office.

.New Year is considered the most popular holiday in our family. At the beginning of December everybody has a festive mood. In the city the streets and shop windows are decorated with bright and motley garlands. A huge Christmas tree is put at the main square. We begin to prepare for the holiday. We buy Christmas-tree decorations, tinsel and gifts for each other at New Year’s fairs. At the end of December we put artificial Christmas tree and decorate it for the holiday. I help my mother to prepare a festive table on December 31. New Year’s Eve always seems to me magical and unforgettable. At midnight after president’s appearance on television chiming clock begins to strike. We wish each other a happy New Year and make a wish and then exchange gifts. When I was a child I found the gifts under the Christmas tree and I thought that Santa Claus had brought them. Although I’m already adult and I don’t believe that Santa Claus exists, on New Year’s Eve I want to find myself in the dream and to believe in a miracle.
Перевод:
В нашей семье самым любимым праздником считается Новый год. В начале декабря у всех появляется праздничное настроение. В городе украшают улицы и витрины магазинов яркими, разноцветными гирляндами. А на главной площади устанавливают огромную ёлку. Мы начинаем готовиться к празднику. На новогодних ярмарках покупаем друг другу подарки, ёлочные игрушки и мишуру. В конце декабря дома устанавливаем искусственную ёлку и наряжаем её к празднику. 31 декабря я маме приготовить праздничный стол. Новогодняя ночь кажется мне всегда волшебной и незабываемой. В полночь, после выступления президента по телевизору, начинают бить куранты. Мы поздравляем друг друга с новым годом и загадываем желание, а потом обмениваемся подарками. Когда я была маленькая, то подарки находила под ёлкой и думала, что их мне принёс Дед Мороз. И хоть я уже взрослая, и не верю, что существует Дед Мороз, но в новогоднюю ночь хочется оказаться в сказке и поверить в чудо.

Last year I spent my holidays in Tenerife. I would like to tell about this journey.The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean not far from the coast of Morocco. The archipelago consists of 7 islands. The Canary Islands are renowned for their hot climate. Tourists come here all year round. 

One of the most popular islands is Tenerife. It is also the largest one. Beaches with black sand are one of the main features of this island. The highest mountain isTeide volcano. Its snow-capped top can be seen from anywhere on the island. 

There are a lot of typical Spanish villages and lively resort towns on the island. Las Americas is a very popular place. There are a lot of small side streets where one can buy souvenirs and relax with a cup of coffee in a cosy family-run cafe. There are palm trees growing along main roads and little paved squares which create a special welcoming atmosphere. 

There are famous pyramids of Güímar on the island. Los Gigantes is a very scenic place. There are a lot of cruise boats in numerous ports and harbours. They will take you to the open sea. If you are lucky you will be able to watch whales and dolphins. There are also some zoos and waterparks where both children and adults will have fun. Journey to Tenerife is definitely the one to remember.