Open the brackets and choose the proper form.
1.1 feel that the jury already (have/has) thought that you are innocent. 2. the government (was/were) not able to pursue the policy which had been promised before the elections. 3. the police (is/are) investigating the case now. 4. the crew of the plane (consist/consists) of four people. 5. his company (was/were) founded in 1996. 6. the party (was/were) in full swing. the music was playing, the company (was/were) eating and drinking. 7. my family (is/are) early risers, so at 11 o'clock p.m. the family (is/are) always in bed. 8. the cattle (is/are) in the field next to it. 9. the committee (is/are) full of enthusiasm. 10. such an organization as the board of directors (is/are) elected by stockholders. 11. the ship turned out to be a good ship,the crew (was/were) skilled seamen. 12, the government usually (consist/consists) of the prime minister and several ministers. 13. the average american family (have/has) three children. 14. the jury (is/are) represented by twelve people. 15. the crops (is/arc) good this summer,

Internet addiction is a serious problem. It shouldn't be ignored because it can lead to obesity, problems with falling asleep, depression, etc.

If a person feels addicted to the Internet, he/she should spend more time on valuable activities, such as eating healthily, reading, doing homework, physical activities. It is a good idea to find a hobby that isn't connected with the Internet. It can be doing sports or drawing, walking or hiking. It also helps to spend more time with family and friends discussing news, helping parents with household chores and having fun together. It is much better to make friends in person and hang out with them avoiding online communication.

Дорогой максим, за твое последнее письмо. так замечательно получить известие от тебя! я рад, что у тебя были хорошие каникулы. что касается меня, то я тоже провел замечательные каникулы. сначала я жил с родителями в саду. стояла жаркая погода и я с друзьями много купался. мы играли в футбол и катались на велосипедах.  а в августе мы с родителями поехали отдыхать на кипр. это большой остров в средиземном море с замечательным климатом. мы купались в море и лежали в тени огромных эвкалиптов. мы путешествовали по горным тропам и играли в большой теннис. во всяком случае, это было запоминающееся лето. как ты начал учебу? есть ли новенькие в классе? а новые учебные предметы? извини, мне пора идти в спортивную секцию. всего наилучшего! иван dear maxim. thank you for your recent letter. so wonderful to hear from you! i am very glad that you had a good vacation. as for me, i also spent a wonderful vacation. first, i lived with my parents in the garden. the weather was hot and i do a lot swam with my friends. we played soccer and rode bicycles. and in august, we went to rest with my parents in cyprus. it is a large island in the mediterranean with a wonderful climate. we swam in the sea and were lying in the shade of huge eucalyptus trees. we traveled along the mountain paths and playing tennis. anyway, it was a memorable summer. how did you start out? is there a newcomers in your class? a new subjects? i'm sorry, i have to go to the sports section. all the best! ivan