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1. Задание 2 № 5

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Physical Education is one of the subjects taught at school. Students do many different sports, exercises, and activities. There are many types of physical fitness. Physical education keeps kids and adults fit and active. It is very important for their health and well-being.

Scientists have shown that brain development and physical exercise go hand in hand. Physical education can help academic success. It is important to educate people in the field of healthy and smart ways to stay active.

2. Задание 2 № 7

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The Internet entered the life of people in the 20th century. It took us less than ten years to face the fact of its spreading all over the world, including the developing countries. It has become not only the hugest information resource in the world, but one of the most rapid means of communication. People from different countries have got an opportunity to communicate with each other in quite a short time. In comparison with a snail-mail or even airmail, an e-mail gets over distance and time, borders of states with a fascinating speed.

Thus, people get closer to each other. Now they have got a chance to get to know each other better, to become aware of what is common among nations and unites them, and what is different.

3. Задание 2 № 8

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Sleep is food for the brain. During sleeping, important body functions and brain activity occur. Skipping sleep can be really harmful. You can look bad, you may feel moody, perform poorly. Sleepiness can make it hard to get along with your family and friends and hurt your scores on school exams. Teens need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night to function best. Unfortunately, most teens do not get enough sleep.

Not getting enough sleep or having sleep difficulties can limit your ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve problems. You may even forget important information like names, numbers, your homework or a date with a special person in your life. Moreover, lack of sleep can lead to aggressive or inappropriate behavior.

4. Задание 2 № 10

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Scientists have discovered that being an only child doesn't just lead to differences in behaviour. It actually influences a child's brain development. The participants in this latest study were given tests to measure their intelligence and personality. In addition, their brains were scanned with special machines.

Although the results didn't show any difference in intelligence between the two groups, they did reveal that only children are more flexible in their thinking. But according to personality tests, they are not always really nice people.

As for the brain scanning, only children had more volume in the areas associated with language understanding. By contrast, the brains of only children had less volume in the areas which are responsible for emotions.

5. Задание 2 № 11

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Why do cats purr? Humans tend to think that purring is a sign of happiness in a cat, but there are other reasons why our pets produce these particular sounds. Purring is a habit that develops very early in a cat's life. The most usual time for purring is in company. It can be a sign of social pleasure. Moreover, it can mean that the cat is asking to be fed or stroked.

Strangely, vets also report that cats will purr when they are in great pain or even before death. It is not good to show weakness as this could encourage larger animals to eat you. The purr may just mean: «Everything's fine, I'm on top of the world. Nothing to see here, go away please».

6. Задание 2 № 12

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There are numerous health benefits of owning a pet. The lowered blood pressure of a dog owner, for example, can be explained by the increased exercise taken on a daily basis. Going for a walk with your pet can also facilitate your social interaction, which can improve mood and reduce stress levels. If you live alone, pets can help overcome loneliness and encourage the feeling of responsibility for another being. Pets can also teach people with learning difficulties to communicate with the outside world. That is the miracle of pet ownership.

There is the inevitable downside to pet ownership. The death of a pet can lead to the same, or similar feelings of loss that we experience when we lose a human member of our family.

7. Задание 2 № 13

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The Ancient Egyptian pyramids are some of the most impressive structures ever built by human. Many of the pyramids are still present today for us to see and explore.

The pyramids were built as burial places to the Pharaohs. As part of their religion, the Egyptians believed that the Pharaoh needed certain things to take with him in the afterlife.

Deep inside the pyramids lays the Pharaoh's burial chamber which would be filled with treasure and various items for the Pharaoh to use in the afterlife. The walls were often covered with carvings and paintings. Near the Pharaoh's chamber would be other rooms where family members and servants were buried. There were often smaller rooms that acted as temples and larger rooms for storage. Narrow passageways led to the outside.

8. Задание 2 № 14

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Modern cell phones are capable of much more than just sending and receiving phone calls. Mobile phones used in today's world allow users to send and receive text messages, emails, photos and videos as well as access the internet, play games, listen to music, use GPS and more. The cell phone has become an important communication tool that is used by people all over the world to keep in contact with each other at any time.

Despite all the positive benefits of cell phones, there are also some negative side effects which include the danger of cell phones being used while driving, students cheating on tests by using their cell phone to access information. Cell phones are often banned in classrooms due to the distractions they can cause.

9. Задание 2 № 16

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A recent study shows that some male cockatoos create their own musical tools for drumming. The drumming and rhythm seem to be an extra component made to impress the ladies. Each bird has its own distinct style. Other animals (e.g. frogs and birds) use drumming and music to communicate as well, but cockatoos can drum at a steady rhythm, with a totally unique style, for up to half an hour — which takes quite a bit of practice.

Moreover, plenty of animals use tools, but far fewer make those tools themselves.

Among humans, a regular beat is associated with group-based activity, especially dancing. As for the cockatoos, drumming with a regular beat is a done solo.

10. Задание 2 № 19

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We go to a theatre to see a play, that is to say, a performance given by actors and actresses. A play of a serious character, dealing with important human problems is called a tragedy. A play of a humorous, lighter character is a comedy. Dramatists are called playwrights nowadays, and there are no longer such great dramatists as Shakespeare or Show.

If we want to go to a theatre, we buy tickets at a box office and show them to an attendant at an entrance. In the building, there is a hall, a large foyer and a cloakroom where we leave our overcoats, hats, etc. An audience can walk in the foyer in the intervals. Many doors lead to an auditorium consisting of stalls, boxes, and balconies. In front of the auditorium, there is a curtain separating it from a stage. The curtain rises when a play begins and falls at the end of each act.

11. Задание 2 № 21

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I will never forget my first visit to the Bolshoy Theatre. My mother bought two advance tickets for a performance of the ballet "Sleeping Beauty" by Tchaikovsky. We had come to the theatre long before the performance began. A sign at the entrance of the theatre said "full house". Many people were standing at the entrance of the theatre asking if we had an extra ticket.

We left our coats in the cloakroom and bought a programme from the usher to see what the cast was. I remember we were glad to see that Ulanova was dancing the main part. When we walked into the hall, the orchestra was tuning in their instruments. We found our seats which were in the stalls and went exploring the theatre. My mother showed me the boxes, the pit, the dress-circle and the balconies.

At 12 sharp, the lights went down. The conductor appeared, and the overture began. After the overture, the curtain went up. I had never seen anything more wonderful. The scenery and the dancing were superb. The ballet seemed to be a fairy tale. When the last curtain fell, the house burst into applause. The performance was a great success with the public. It was one of my brightest memories.

12. Задание 2 № 24

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Sports is something which almost all of us have done at some point in our lives. But, there are a few people who take it to a whole new level and do some of the most daring sports possible. Scuba diving is not for the faint-hearted. It was wonderful to explore the underwater world, but it is filled with many dangers. If a diver ascends too fast to reach the surface, it can lead to a life threatening condition. Then there is always a chance of getting attacked by such dangerous underwater animal as a shark. Mountain Climbing involves climbing up and down the mountains. The climbers are exposed to many risks. The sport requires the climbers to be extremely fit and you have to have years of experience before moving on to climb some of the tougher mountains.

13. Задание 2 № 25

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Robots start to play an active role in the medical check-ups of patients. They can do it at a distance if a patient is very far away from the hospital. Robotic technology is very important in telemedicine, but these days robots go one step further. They can move patrol hospital corridors and call on the rooms to check on patients' health. After the examination of the patient, the robot can put all the results on record for the doctor to see and make further instructions to the medical staff. Medical robots look like a mobile cart with a video screen and medical monitoring equipment. The cart "knows" which way to go and which patients to monitor at a given time. This device frees the doctors' time.

14. Задание 2 № 26

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Chinese food is famous all over the world. Chinese cuisine has countless delicious and fantastic dishes. Ingredients of Chinese food are various and sometimes shocking to foreigners. Chinese cuisine varies even across China. There are many regional cuisines with different flavours: spicy, sweet, sour. China has its own unique dining culture and etiquette, which foreign visitors may find quite different from what they are used to. Chinese use chopsticks to pick up food, not knives and forks. There are usually not salt or pepper shakers, or tomato sauce on the table, but you may find bottles of soy sauce, vinegar, and chilli paste on the table. Some Chinese restaurant can be quite noisy and smoky where people don't control their talking volume or smoking. Tips are not expected in Chinese restaurant, as the service fee is included in the food price.

15. Задание 2 № 27

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Many pieces of clothing are invented for a functional purpose before they ever become fashionable, but as they become symbolic of a certain kind of lifestyle, certain items become expressive of meaning. For example, cowboy boots originated as functional footwear for men working in the West. Cowboys were seen as rugged and individualistic because of the demands of their occupation, and cowboy boots have persisted as a choice fashion item for people wishing to express these values. Even when worn far from ranches or cows, cowboy boots continue to signify values that appeal to people everywhere. Fashion is often fueled by the desire to be different enough to stand out but similar to belong to the group that your clothing helps to identify.

16. Задание 2 № 28

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What are the best careers for the future? How will everything change? Is it possible to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow — today? Many of us would love to have definite answers for these questions. Unfortunately, nobody can say for sure what the future holds. The best we can do is to make intelligent guesses based on past and current trends. Still, even such guesses can help us imagine some pretty astonishing possibilities.

Here's one thing we know: change will keep happening. America and the rest of the world will experience social, cultural, economic, environmental, and technological changes. Some of these changes can be foreseen (such as the likely impact of climate change). But many of them can't be predicted. New challenges may arise without any warning. And "happy accidents" may lead to positive new discoveries that solve long-standing problems.

17. Задание 2 № 29

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In the past, wealthy people travelled to distant parts of the world to see great buildings, works of art, learn new languages, experience new cultures, and taste different cuisines. During the Roman Republic, coastal resorts were popular among the rich. Modern tourism can be traced to what was known as the Grand Tour, which was a traditional trip around Europe, especially Germany and Italy, undertaken by mainly upper-class. Mass tourism developed with improvements in technology, which allowed to transport a large number of people in a short period of time to places of leisure interest, so that greater numbers of people could began to enjoy the benefits of their leisure time. Nowadays, tourists have a wide range of budgets and tastes, and a wide variety of resorts and hotels have developed to cater for them. For example, some people prefer simple beach vacations while others want more specialized holidays and quieter resorts.

18. Задание 2 № 30

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What is the most popular sport in the world? Football, of course! This is the favourite game in 160 countries in the world. Millions of people play football on the streets, in parks and of course in a football pitch. In Russia this sport is very popular, too. Many people play football with friends at weekends and watch it on television. Russia was awarded the 2018 FIFA World Cup on the 2nd of December 2018, hosting the tournament for the first time. The event took place from 14 June to 15 July 2018, in which the Russian team had its best performance since the 1966 tournament, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time since the breakup of the Soviet Union, where they lost to eventual finalists Croatia.

Unfortunately, Russia has never won any football World Cup. That is why Russian fans are very pessimistic. They think up jokes about Russian football players, but deep in their hearts they hope that someday Russia will definitely win!

19. Задание 2 № 32

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Life in a city is much easier than in the country — developed transport system, sports clubs, shopping mails, etc. Modern men are too sophisticated for simple country pleasures. There is far more entertainment in a city than in the country. Cities offer high concentration of good things in life: big stores, restaurants, theatres, cinema, art galleries. Life is more convenient in a city, as services are always better there. It is possible to go out, make friends and never be cut off from them by weather conditions. Generally, people do not mind what you do in a city. In the country, everybody knows you and expects you to live and behave in a certain way. Moreover, life is never dull in a city; people always have something to do there.

It is needless to say that citizens are more advantaged in education. Students have museum classes and excursions. They can attend lectures and preparatory courses, and therefore have more chances to enter this or that university. After graduating from a university, the residents of big cities are more likely to find a prestigious and well-paid job. They are more communicative, more experienced. They usually have more friends and relatives to help them. In a city, people have more chances to succeed.

20. Задание 2 № 1617

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Men and women button their clothes differently. There is a good reason for the difference. Buttons were first used for clothes more than 700 years ago. Buttons were expensive then, and only rich people could buy them. Most men are right-handed, so men’s clothes were made to be buttoned easily by right-handed men. In those days most rich women were dressed by their right-handed servants. The servants faced the women to button their clothes. Women’s clothes had buttons on the left so they could be buttoned easily by the servants.

21. Задание 2 № 1688

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Kites are popular toys on windy days. We can make a kite of paper, plastic or cloth. We need to stretch it across a light frame. Kites fly high in the air at the ends of long strings. Kites come in many sizes and shapes. For example, some kites have a very simple shape, but others can be in the shape of animals. It is better to fly a kite when there are two people. One person holds the kite facing the wind. The other person holds the kite's string. Many children and even adults fly kites for fun. There are even kite clubs and special events.

22. Задание 2 № 2424

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People like songs. We can listen to songs or sing songs. There are different kinds of songs, and so there is a song for any mood or occasion. Classical songs have traditional tunes. Folk songs reflect the culture of a country. Pop songs are modern. Mostly young people like to listen to them or dance to them. Rock songs are also very popular with teenagers. They like rock concerts very much. Country songs are easy to listen to. They put you in a good mood and you feel like dancing and singing along. So people can choose what they like.

23. Задание 2 № 2430

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A game is something that people do for fun. It is different from work. In some games, you can play alone. In other games, you need to play with or against other people. That is why many sports are games. There are many other kinds of games too. For example, there are video games, board games and so on. Some games use different kinds of equipment but others do not need any. Games are popular with children. Kids learn and develop when they play games. Still, adults need to play games too. It helps them to relax.

24. Задание 2 № 2440

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Parrots are popular pets. This is because they are very bright and look beautiful. Parrots are also very clever. Some parrots are as clever as a four-year-old child. Parrots come in different sizes and colours. Wild parrots cannot copy human speech, but pet parrots can talk. If you have a pet parrot, it must live in a cage and you must let it fly every day. It is not a good idea to get only one bird. Parrots may get ill if they feel lonely because they are social birds. A pet parrot will certainly give you a lot of positive emotions.

25. Задание 2 № 2446

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Many people like to play chess. It is a board game played by two people. Each player needs to mate the king of the other player. At the same time they need to protect their own king. The rules of the game are very difficult. A beginner usually finds it hard to learn them. You may need to take some lessons to learn the basics of the game. An instructor can teach you good moves in this game. Playing chess makes you clever. It develops your tactics and skills of planning. It is very interesting to play chess because it's a competition.

26. Задание 2 № 2453

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It is fun to watch clouds in the sky. They can be different forms and shapes. Some people can even see the shapes of animals when they look at clouds. Clouds can also change their colours. They look very beautiful. Some people think that if there are clouds in the sky, it is going to rain. They are wrong. Not every cloud can produce rain. Still, wall clouds and shelf clouds bring heavy rains and even storms. Shelf clouds appear when a storm is about to begin. Wall clouds come at its final stage. Both types of clouds can be dangerous.

27. Задание 2 № 2459

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Summer is the warmest season of the year. It falls between spring and autumn. Summer begins with the day with the most hours of sunlight of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere it is in June while in the Southern Hemisphere it is in December. People love summer for many reasons. For example, you can spend much more time outside in summer so you can enjoy nature and the fresh air to the fullest. You can play more sports, hike or travel, sunbathe or swim. Still, there are places when it is always very warm, so you can do all these things all the year round.

28. Задание 2 № 2466

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If you need to get somewhere in a city and you don't know the way, you will still not get lost. This is because maps will help you. Maps are among people's most important inventions. In the past people travelled to make maps of an area. Then everybody could use these maps. If you have a smart phone, you can use a map on it. Your smart phone will show you the best way. Modern maps on your mobile phone can even give you voice instructions. So it is important for everybody to learn how to use maps to enjoy new cities while travelling.

29. Задание 2 № 2481

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Canada is the world's second largest country. This country has very friendly people. It makes Canada a great place to visit on your holidays. In Canada you will find a lot of good hotels and cafes. They will make your stay comfortable. If you choose to go to Canada, you must see its natural sights. Canada has nice rivers and lakes. There are also forests and waterfalls. Besides nature, you can see Canada's cities. They offer good shopping. There are also interesting buildings and historical museums. You will never forget your visit to Canada.

30. Задание 2 № 2493

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When you learn a foreign language, you study its grammar. Grammar is also important when you speak your native language. Grammar is very important because it is a set of rules which tell us how a language works. Every language has its own set of rules. These rules explain what different kinds of words do and how they work together. For example, you can take basic types of words. They are parts of speech. We need to know grammar to put this or that word into the correct part of a sentence. So, everybody needs grammar.

31. Задание 2 № 2499

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People often watch films. A film is a type of communication. It uses moving pictures and sound to tell people a story. These are feature films. Some films just inform us about something and help us to learn. For example, we can watch such a film at school. There are educational TV channels too. We watch movies at home or go to the cinema. Some movies look great on a big screen but for others it is not important. We can buy a disc with a film or watch it on TV at home. It is great to watch a film with friends in the evening.

32. Задание 2 № 2505

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Nowadays some people like to have snails as pets. If you want to buy a snail, it will be interesting for you to find out some information about them. In fact, snails are some of the oldest animals on our planet. You can find them in every part of the world. They live in water, on trees and on land. You can see them in gardens, parks and forests. They move very slowly. Still, they can move long distances and travel for months. All snails have a protective shell. It is their home. Snails eat different kinds of plants. They live up to fifteen years.

33. Задание 2 № 2515

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People like songs. We can listen to songs or sing songs. There are different kinds of songs, and so there is a song for any mood or occasion. Classical songs have traditional tunes. Folk songs reflect the culture of a country. Pop songs are modern. Mostly young people like to listen to them or dance to them. Rock songs are also very popular with teenagers. They like rock concerts very much. Country songs are easy to listen to. They put you in a good mood and you feel like dancing and singing along. So people can choose what they like.

34. Задание 2 № 2533

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Pigs are mainly farm animals. It is easy to keep a pig because they can eat anything. That is why it is very cheap for farmers to keep pigs. People use pigs in many ways. Farmers grow pigs for their meat. Pigs can also look for something, like mushrooms. They also perform at circuses. Some pigs are used for testing medicine. However, pigs can also be nice pets. They are very clever and friendly. People keep mini pigs. We call such pigs 'teacup' pigs. That is why more and more people today want to get a mini pig as their pet.

35. Задание 2 № 2539

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More and more people today choose rats as their pets. This is because rats are very clever. If you want to get a pet rat, you must know how to look after it. It is not a good idea to buy only one rat. You should keep at least two of them. Rats are social animals. They may get ill if you keep them alone. You must buy a cage for your rats but make sure you take them out each day to play with them. The cage must be big enough for rats to move as they need a lot of space. You should also buy special food for rats in a pet shop.

36. Задание 2 № 2551

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Kites are popular toys on windy days. We can make a kite of paper, plastic or cloth. We need to stretch it across a light frame. Kites fly high in the air at the ends of long strings. Kites come in many sizes and shapes. For example, some kites have a very simple shape, but others can be in the shape of animals. It is better to fly a kite when there are two people. One person holds the kite facing the wind. The other person holds the kite's string. Many children and even adults fly kites for fun. There are even kite clubs and special events.

37. Задание 2 № 2564

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When you learn a foreign language, you study its grammar. Grammar is also important when you speak your native language. Grammar is very important because it is a set of rules which tell us how a language works. Every language has its own set of rules. These rules explain what different kinds of words do and how they work together. For example, you can take basic types of words. They are parts of speech. We need to know grammar to put this or that word into the correct part of a sentence. So, everybody needs grammar.

38. Задание 2 № 2575

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We cannot imagine our world without colours. Nature offers us so many bright colours. Life in black and white cannot be beautiful. The rainbow is one of the best symbols of our colourful world. People define different types of colours. It is important to make nice combinations of colours while choosing clothes or thinking of home design. There are pale colours. They are light and never bright. You can combine them with any other colour. These are black, white, grey and brown. Other colours are added to attract attention.

39. Задание 2 № 2588

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When children have summer holidays, they often don't know what to do. They have a lot of time and no tasks to do. If this is true for you, you may wish to find a summer job. These jobs are usually not very difficult. You may get a summer job in cafes, gardens or shops. This is a good way to earn some money and save it to buy something you really need. You may also help your parents with the money. Still, the most important thing about a summer job is that you get some skills. You may need them later for your future job.

40. Задание 2 № 2606

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Everybody has their own favourite season. Still, many people all over the world love winter most of all. Winter is the coldest time of the year. The word winter comes from an old word which meant time of water. It means that there is a lot of cold rain or snow in winter. Winter begins on the day with the fewest hours of sunlight. In the Northern Hemisphere it happens in December but in the Southern Hemisphere it is in June. In winter people put on warm clothes to spend time outdoors. People love winter for many reasons like white snow and winter games.

41. Задание 2 № 2612

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Almost every person now has jeans. People like wearing jeans because they are very comfortable. Denim cloth was invented in Italy. It is strong and long-lasting. That is why workers liked to wear denim trousers in the past. Now jeans are top fashion. You can buy them not only in blue, but also in other colours. Jeans are basic clothes. You can combine them with different items of clothing, like shirts and T-shirts, sweaters, jumpers and jackets. If you have a pair of jeans, you can always find what to put on in the morning.

42. Задание 2 № 2618

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Even if the weather is rainy or windy, there is no reason for you to feel bored. You can play an indoor game. If you have a partner, you can play a game of chess. Puzzles can be a great idea both for one person and for a company of three or four people. There are also many card games and board games for a big company or you can play words. Most games are a kind of a competition, but if you don't win, you don't need to be upset. Games are about having fun with your friends so you can write up a list of games for your party as well.