с контрольной Fill in the gaps, using the words given. You may use some words more than once.
(ago ,sice,already ,before, still ,until, while, for ,yet ,during, in, from )
A couple of months ago Charles was in Athens on his way back to the States from a business trip. It had been ages (1) he had felt so angry. He had been at the airport (2) seven o'clock in the morning (3) now, waiting for a flight to New York. An announcement had (4) been made to say that the plane was delayed due to 'technical problems'. Half an hour (5) that. another announcement had said there was to be a delay caused by air traffic congestion. Now the plane had been sitting on the runway .. (6) at least an hour but it was . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( 7) not ready to board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( 8) this delay. Charles tried to complete his report, which he hadn't finished (9), though his boss was expecting it on his return. There was a lot of noise going on around him . . . . . . . . . . . . . (10) be was trying to put the finishing touches to his final paragraph so ... . . . . . (11) the end he gave up. It had been years (12) Charles had travelled by plane. He avoided flying if he could, ever (13) a particularly unpleasant flight years ... (14) when he was . . . . . . . . . . . . . (15) convinced flying was the worst way to get around.

music plays a significant role for us. We hear it everywhere^ in steets, in shops, in cafes and at home. Music follows from childhood and we can't live without music. When we are little , wr listen to lullabies sung by our mothers or grandmothers and soon we try to sing some songs ourseves. At any time of the day we can listen to music of all genres on the radio. As for me , I prefer European pop music. i have no favourite musical genre, i can listento various kinds of music and the choice depends on my mood. No one knows when music appeared first , but it is clear that if there was no music, our life would be extremely boring and sad.

например письма на английском (адрес подставь свой):                                                                                                                                                                 3/9 B. Polyanka Street

                                                                                           Moscow

                                                                                           Russia

                                                                                           14 May 2008

Dear ... (имя друга),

Thanks a lot for your Letter. I hope you passed all your tests!

First of all,  I want to wish you a Merry Christmas. I always celebrate this day with your family and friends. We're going in the evening at dinner. Mom makes his signature chicken and Olivier. After dinner, we sit by the fire and tell each other Christmas tale.
How about you? Tell me about your family traditions at Christmas time.I wish dreams come true in this bright and festive day together always gather around the fireplace with friends. Let give warmth and comfort of family ties and love around.

Write back soon!

All the best,

... (своё имя)

Русский вариант:

 Дорогой ... (имя друга),

Я хочу поздравить тебя с наступающим Рождеством. Я всегда праздную этот день со своей семьёй и друзьями. Мы собираемся вечером на ужине. Мама делает свои фирменную курицу и оливье. После ужина мы садимся у камина и рассказываем друг другу рождественскую сказку.

Как насчёт тебя? Расскажи мне о традициях твоей семьи во время Рождества.

Я желаю мечтам сбываться в этот светлый  и праздничный день, вместе всегда собирать у камина в кругу друзей. Пусть подарит тепло и уют семейные узы и любовь вокруг.

Пиши ещё!

Всего наилучшего, 

...(своё имя)

Надеюсь я тебе.

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