James 1 …sat… (sit) outside the office waiting for the interview. He 2 ………… (feel) so nervous that he 3 …………. (not know) what to do with himself. The person
who 4 ………….. (go in) before him 5 …………… (be) in there for nearly an hour.
And she 6 …………. (look) so confident when she 7 ………….. (go) in. Not like
James. He 8 ………….. (feel) sure that she 9 ………… (already get) the job. The
problem 10 …………… (be) that he 11 …………… (want) this job so much. It 12
………….. (mean) everything to him. He 13 …………. (think) about it such a lot
before the day of the interview. He 14 …………… (imagine) himself performing
brilliantly at the interview and being offered the job immediately. But now here he 15
………….. (be) feeling terrible. He 16 ………….. (cannot remember) all those things
he 17 ………….. (plan) to say. At that moment, he 18 …………… (almost decide) to get up and leave. But no – he 19 ……………. (have to do) this. He 20 …………..
(spend) so much time thinking about it that he 21 …………… (cannot give up) like
that. His hands 22 ……………. (be) hot and sticky and his mouth 23 ………… (feel)
dry. Finally the door of the office 24 …………….. (open). The woman who 25
……….. (go in) an hour earlier 26 …………. (come out) looking very pleased with
herself. She 27 …………. (smile) sympathetically at James. At that moment James 28
…………. (hate) her. The managing director then 29 ………… (appear) at the office
door. ‘Would you like to come in now, Mr Davis? I’m sorry to have kept you
waiting.’ James 30 …………… (suddenly wish) that he 31 …………… (go) home
after all. He 32 …………. (get up), legs shaking and forehead sweating and 33
……….. (wonder) whether he 34 …………. (look) as terrified as he 35 …………..
(feel).

England is one of the most visited countries in the world. Thanks to its long history and pervasive culture, it has become a popular tourist destination. Being a part of the United Kingdom, it shares land borders with Scotland and Wales. The word “England” is of Old English origin. It means “land of the Angles”. The Angles were Germanic tribes, which inhabited Britain in Early Middle Ages. Today England is an influential colonial country with the capital in London. Other major cities worth seeing are Bath, Bristol, Dover, Oxford, Liverpool, Manchester. The political system of the country is dual. It is both a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary system. The current monarch is Queen Elizabeth II.Tourism plays an important part in the economy of the country. Tourists from all over the world come to see the top attractions of England, which include the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, Roman Baths, Leeds Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon and some other places of historical and architectural significance. Dating back to the 11th century, the Tower of London has served as a royal palace, fortress, a prison, a place of execution, a jewel house. The Queen Anne Boleyn was beheaded there in 1536 for treason against her husband, King Henry VIII. Today people visit the Tower to see the Crown Jewels and famous ravens. St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most beautiful buildings in London. It has one of the highest domes in the world and is considered to be the second largest church in the UK. St Paul is a place of important services. The funerals and weddings of many prominent Englishmen were held there.Legendary Canterbury Cathedral, located in Kent, is one of the oldest Christian structures in the country. It was founded in 597 but completely rebuilt in the 11th-12th centuries. Its Gothic style attracts many connoisseurs of architecture. Stonehenge is one of the most prominent and earliest prehistoric sites of England. It is situated on the Salisbury plain in Wiltshire. Although there are other ancient and large monuments, none is so impressive and evocative. Stonehenge is a mysterious place. It is believed to be 5,000 years old and listed as a World Heritage Site. Bath Spa is another attractive place in England. The Roman Baths, situated there, were built in the 1st century AD. Apart from hot springs one can find lots of Gothic architecture in the streets of the resort city. Leeds Castle was the favourite residence of King Edward I. During the reign of Henry VIII it was used as the residence for his first wife Catherine of Aragon. The castle is open for public visits since 1976. Many tourists wish to visit Stratford-upon-Avon, as it’s the birthplace of a literary genius William Shakespeare. This small town receives about 800 thousand visitors a year.

"My Family Likes Holidays"

1. What holidays do you celebrate?

We celebrate our birthdays and the New Year's Day.

2. How do you prepare for them?

We clean the flat and decorate it for the holiday. We cook tasty food.

3. What food do you like?

We like salads, chicken with rice, pies, cakes, sweets, fruit and ice cream.

4. How do you spend your time?

We have fun. We dance, listen to music, take photos, sing songs, and talk. Sometimes we watch TV.

1. Какие праздники Ваша семья отмечает?

Мы празднуем наши дни рождения и Новый год.

2.Как вы к ним готовитесь?

Мы убираем квартиру и украшаем ее к празднику. Мы готовим вкусную еду.

3.Какая еда тебе нравится?

Мы любим салаты, курицу с рисом, пироги, торты, сладости, фрукты и мороженое.

4.Как вы проводите свое время?  Мы весело проводим время. Мы танцуем, слушаем музыку, фотографируемся, поем песни и разговариваем. Иногда мы смотрим телевизор.