Write an article for your school magazine entitled «How can we make our town a bet-
ter place to live in?». Imagine that the town/city you live in faces serious problems. The
streets are dirty, there are too many cars, the air and nearby river are polluted, the trees
are cut down for more space, etc. Suggest ways to improve the situation, explaining the
results of each suggestion (e.g. the government should force factories to put filters on
chimneys - harmful gases won't be able to pollute the atmosphere). Use the plan below.
Introduction.
Para 1: State the problem.
E.g. The living conditions in our city are getting worse and worse. Exhaust fumes and smoke
from the factories are polluting the air, and trees are being cut down. Furthermore, the river
is being polluted by chemicals from the factories and people are suffering from breathing dif-
ficulties and stomach problems. We should do something before it is too late.
Main body.
Para 2: Provide three suggestions to the problems and describe their results.
Conclusion.
Para 3: Summarise your opinion.
E.g. All things considered, there are many solutions to all the problems. The sooner we put
them into practice, the better our life will become.

1. Поставьте глаголы из скобок в форму пассивного залога Present Simple.

1. Ice hockey is played in Canada. (play) (В хоккей на льду играют в Канаде.)

2. The money is kept in the safe. (keep) (Деньги хранятся в сейфе.)

3. Chicken sandwiches are made for children. (make) (Сэндвичи с курицей готовят для детей.)

4. The washing-machine is used every day. (use) (Стиральная машина используется каждый день.)

5. All his holidays are spent in the countryside. (spend) (Все его отпуска проводятся в сельской местности.)

2. Поставьте глаголы из скобок в форму пассивного залога Past Simple.

1. The monuments were ruined in 1943. (ruin) (Памятники были разрушены в 1943.)

2. A big bunch of flowers was sent for her birthday. (send) (Большой букет цветов был послан к ее Дню рождения.)

3. The novel «War and peace» was written by Leo Tolstoy. (write) (Роман «Война и мир» был написан Львом Толстым.)

4. The famous painting «Sunflowers» was painted by Van Gogh. (paint) (Знаменитая картина «Подсолнухи» была написана Ван Гогом.)

5. The coats were left in the wardrobe. (leave) (Пальто были оставлены в гардеробе.)

I can say with confidence that I admire my mother! She has no superpowers, no magic, no medals or cups, or world fame. But my mother has a huge abundance of kindness, a sense of justice, care, understanding and compassion. And I now list her positive qualities not only in relation to me, but also in relation to all the people around her. I'm not saying that she is always kind or gentle, but she feels the meaning of a particular situation perfectly, and it is thanks to this instinct that she emotionally adapts to this or that person to help and give advice. And if you look at me, my mother always feels when I need support, and when I need to threaten my finger and clearly point out my mistakes.