Task 1. Read the dialogue and fill in the gaps with “the” or “-“ if necessary. Mike: What’s on __1___ TV tonight? Lisa: There’s a comedy at 7-30, but I don’t remember __2__ name of it. M.: I’d like to watch it. You know, I love comedies. What time is ___3_ dinner? L.: About 8. I don’t want to eat and watch at _4___ same time. M.: Well, we can record __5__ film and watch it later tonight. L.: Oh, sounds quite reasonable. I think we can do it! Task 2. Answer the questions. 1 What films does Mike like to watch? 2 What time does the film start? 3 Can they watch the film at 7-30? Why? 4 How do they solve the problem? 5 Do you sometimes record the films?

1) — The hill is so high!

- It's the highest  hill I have ever climbed.

2) — The cake is so tasty!

— It's the tastiest cake I have ever made.

3) — She is such a talented actress!

— She's the most talented actress I have ever met.

4) — This text is so difficult!

— It's the most difficult text I have ever read.

5) – Jack’s pronunciation is so beautiful!

- Jack’s pronunciation is the most beautiful I have ever heard.

6) – The dance concert is so interesting!

- It’s the most interesting dance concert I have ever taken part in.

The country in which I live is called Russia. Russia impressively spacious. It covers about a ninth of the Earth's land surface. Our President Putin Vladimir Vladimirovich. The capital of our Motherland Moscow. Second capital of St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The population of the country is 143 200 000. Our country ranks first in the territory. Russian flag consists of three colors: white, blue and red. The coat of arms depicts the two-headed eagle. In 1917, Russia was proclaimed an independent republic. Russian writers are known around the world. Russia is one of the snowiest countries.