1 What is the purpose of the text?
A to retell an old Kazakh folk tale
B to explain how the rocks around Lake Toraigyr formed
C to describe the features of Bayanaul National Park
2 What does the writer say about Toraigyr Lake?
A It was discovered by Sultanmahmut Toraygirov.
B Sultanmahmut Toraygirov wrote a story about it.
C It is the third-largest lake in Kazakhstan.
3 Why could no one defeat the dragon?
A They couldn't cross the lake to reach it.
B The dragon never slept.
C They couldn't find the place where it slept.

1. If there had been any snow round there,we would have gone skiing.  

2.If my friend had known my address, he would have found my house.  

3.If I had received your letter, I would have answered it.  

4.If he had given up smoking, he would have looked better.  

5.If we had invited them, they would have come to our party.  

6.If I had known they needed me, I would have come at once.  

7.If we had learnt the truth, she would have been very angry.  

8.If he had studied more, he would have passed his exam easily.  

9.If the story hadn’t been true, the newspaper wouldn't have printed it.  

10.We would have gone by air if we had had enough money.

Объяснение:

           Learning a second language is beneficial to all. Learning to speak foreign languages may be the best thing you can do to improve your life and open new doors. 
         First of all, you get access to knowledge. Today's media, such as the internet, television, and the press, give you almost unlimited access to knowledge about your favorite subjects.            
               If you can communicate in other languages, you can: Contact people from all over the world. Talk about your ideas and opinions on internet discussion groups. Communicate with people wherever you go. 
            Knowing a foreign language will let you: Put "excellent knowledge of English or French" on your CV. Get your dream job, earn more money and create your future. Gain technical knowledge.                 
           Foreign languages let you experience the culture of the world. You can do wonderful things, such as watch films in their original form. You can also read great books. Music is much better if you can understand the words. 
           Learning languages is not only useful, but it also gives you a lot of satisfaction.Languages make you a more powerful, happier person.