Summer holidays are gone.

CHRISTMAS
Whatever else Christmas may (1) stand for, one thing it still means is (2) (eating. Christmas has traditionally been a time of the year when people have tired (3) (to cheer) themselves up during the cold months of winter. Last year more than 10 million turkeys were bought in Britain alone during the festive season (4) (to satisfy) the nation’s appetite. Health experts may continue (5) to complain about all this self-indulgence, but they fail (6) (to realize) that there is nothing new about celebratory feasting, practically at this time of the year. The Roman Saturnaha, which was supposed a festival (7) (honouring) the god of agriculture, started on 19 December. Among other things, the Saturnahia involved (8) (lighting) candles and (9) (giving) gifts. People who had spent the whole year (1O) (saving) money suddenly became extravagant. In addition to (11) (exchanging) gifts, this time of year was also an occasion for masters and slaves alike (12)(to eat) excessively. At one Saturnalia feast an emperor is reported (13)(to have spent) the equivalent of $900,000 on a dinner for twelve guests which consisted of twenty courses and lasted all day. So, when mealtime comes round on 25 December, there’s no point in (14)(having) a guilty conscience. In fact the occasional seasonal feast may promote good health and stop year-round (15)(overeating).

1) Jane has burnt the apple pie
2) Samantha has put on her new dress
3) Little Willy has spelt his name correctly
4) Tina has made no mistakes in the test
5) The teacher has let me miss his class
6) We have already heard the news
7) Boris has not told us the truth.
8) James has won the game.

Misha: Hi,
Mark. You're just in time. I've been

waiting for you. Mark: Hi, Misha. You look really sad. Are you

still missing Emily? Misha: No, not now. I got the result for my

report on David Beckham and it's an F. Mark: Wow! That's tough. Why did you get
such

a bad mark? Misha: I'm not sure. I found the information

about him on the Internet. Mark: Oh, I think I'm beginning to understand. Could
I have a look

at your report? Misha: Sure. Here you are. Mark: Yes, that's what I thought:
Plagiarism! Misha: What does that mean?

Mark: That means that you copied the report that somebody else had put on the
Internet.

Misha: Yes, I did. But what's wrong with that? I know that David Beckham is a
famous football player, but that's really all. Where should I get the information
about him?

Mark: There are a lot of information sources and you should use as many as
possible. Don't just copy an interesting newspaper article or somebody's report
from the Internet. The Internet is usually a good information source, but the
information there is not always 100% reliable. So you have to be very careful
and check it with other sources. And another very important thing: if you want
to use somebody's ideas and thoughts in your report, you should always use
quotation marks and make a reference to the author.

Misha: Oh, now I understand. Thank you, Mark. Next time I'll be more careful.

Mark: It's OK, Misha. And let me tell you another thing. If you need

information about David Beckham, look through newspapers and teen magazines.

Misha: Thanks for your advice. But which newspapers and magazines should I buy?
I don't understand anything about the English mass media.

Mark: Don't worry Misha. It's not too difficult. I'll tell you all about them.
Misha: Thank you, Mark. You're a good friend.

Mark: Wait! And don't buy anything. Magazines are expensive! We'll be

able to borrow them from the school library. Misha: Are they available there?
Mark: Of course!

Christmas trees. It will not take you long If you go there in your dreams. It is windy and cold. Life is boring and no fun. And how long will it take us From the snow to the sun? You'll be fine. The sun will shine, There'll be no snow or rain. It will not take much time If you go there by plane. We did not find a plane Took a very big balloon. And how long will it take us From the Earth to the moon? Come along, come along. Don't forget to sing this song. If you don't go alone. It will never take too long.

Christmas trees. It will not take you long If you go there in your dreams. It is windy and cold. Life is boring and no fun. And how long will it take us From the snow to the sun? You'll be fine. The sun will shine, There'll be no snow or rain. It will not take much time If you go there by plane. We did not find a plane Took a very big balloon. And how long will it take us From the Earth to the moon? Come along, come along. Don't forget to sing this song. If you don't go alone. It will never take too long.

the places my family is going to visit. but there is one thing i know for sure . i will visit my dear grandparents .i have not been to their place for to years . It will be great to spenb some weeks in the countryside. i enjoy walking in woods , gathering mushrooms and my grandad storytelling. i like riding a bike and watching the beauty or nature . i hope my grandparents will be pleased to see me . i have become two year older and now i can help them about the house even take care after my granny hens and ducks,too.what are you going to do this summer ?is there a plan of spending
holidays for your family ? do you like being in a village ? have you got goot marks at school? how do you feel? hope , you will write me back soon . bye for now.with best wishes,taras