Last year, i had the privilege of joining in with thailand's very wet new year celebrations, which 1) for three days from the 13th to the 15th of april. the owner of our hotel in bangkok told us that the songkran festival was a name for cleaning as the water was away from your worries and bad luck from the year. thais give their homes a spring clean during this time and he 2) then, on the first day, young people traditionally pour scented water into the palms of their parents and grandparents to show 3) respect. on the second day, families give gifts to the monks and then spend time together. the third day, 4) is when the real fun begins! on this day, as i found out for myself, you can't avoid getting soaking wet! had just just stepped out of the metro station when someone threw a whole bucket of water at me. i had a fantastic day participating in the water figh until the sun went down in the famous khao san road, i even witnessed an elephant 5). water all over some touristse!

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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.

By 5 o'clock, Peter looked at almost all of its records and felt very tired. "Today, it is sufficient, it is time to go, the match begins at 5.30," - he thought, and quickly put on his coat and hat and went out."Hello, - he heard his voice familiar Where's your hurry?" Peter looked around and saw his classmate Paul, also a fan (football), who chose the book at the book stall (a bookstall). «At the stadium, of course - said Peter. - You're not coming? "" No, do not you know that the match is canceled? Smirnov for two weeks of training at the conference, and at Panin something with his foot. At first (they) wanted to take Boris, but then his candidacy was rejected (it was rejected). ""It is a pity, - said Petr.- I've been longing to see this game. In addition, my parents had not yet arrived from Kiev, and I have no mood to stay home today. "" I have predlozhenieI - said Pavel.- Let's go to the movies. I go get the newspaper, and we'll see where that goes. Good?""No, - said Petr.- This is not a reasonable proposition. I prefer to stay outdoors. Let's take the (hiring) a boat and go down the river. It will be useful to it (bring us more good). "