Read the text and complete the sentences CAMERAS
One of the latest technological developments is cameras, which have been used for
many years, especially to fight against crime. First, cameras have started to be installed in public
places such as car, parks and shopping centres where the number of the staff isn't enough to
prevent theft. Recent surveys have shown that theft has decreased in the places where cameras
are installed. Cameras have also been used in schools, colleges and office lifts to prevent the
theft of valuable equipment such as computers. Secondly, cameras are helpful in preventing
hooligans from spoiling the pleasure of the majority at some social events like football matches.
They film people at large sporting events so it is easy to distinguish the people who are
hooligans. Finally, cameras are used outside our houses as it is a good way of catching thieves.
To conclude, it is possible to reduce crime and feel more secure by means of cameras.\
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My Favourite Writer (M. Lermontov)
One of Russia's most celebrated poets of all times, Michael Lermontov was born in Moscow in the family of a nobleman. He spent his childhood and youth in Tarckany, in the province of Penza.
In 1830 Lermontov entered the Moscow University, but very soon he had to leave it. Then he entered St. Petersburg School of Cavalry Cadets. He finished it and served in the Hussar Regiment of the Imperial Guard.
In 1837 the poet was exiled to the Caucasus for his poem "Poets Death". In 1840 Lermontov was exiled to the Caucasus for the second time. He was provoked into personal quarrel with his schoolmate. The quarrel led to a duel. On July 15th, 1841 the poet was killed. He was not even 27 at that time.
Lermontov began writing when he was very young. One of his first writings to be published was his verse tale "Hadji Arbek".
But he won fame as a poet after his poem "Poets Death" was published. Lermontov's poems "Demon" "Mtsyri" his great novel "A Hero of Our Time" and his play "Masquerade" are masterpieces of Russian literature.
Whether he wrote poetry, drama or prose, the stamp of his genius was to be found on his works. Lermontov's influence as of a poet and a thinker on all Russian writes can't be overestimated.