1. As fever (to persist) for about three weeks the patient’s condition is very poor. 2. The researcher (to investigate) the origin of the inflammation for about a week before he drew a definite conclusion. 3. Some symptoms of the vascular impairment of the brain (to develop) gradually for some time before they became clearly marked.

Hello, (имя друга)!

I haven't written you for a long time, sorry! Now I'm writing to you, because I wanna tell you how do I spend the New Year.
It's the most favourite holiday of mine! Everything on the streets is covered with thick snow, and also I have winter vacation. On the 29th of Dec. me and my family always decorate the Christmas Tree! It's all in bright lights and fantastic balls and toys. Looks great! Then I'm helping my Mom to cook pasta and a turkey, some salad and fruits, while dad is decorating the house.
On the 31th we gather all together and giving the presents to each other. It's literally the best moment! After having a holiday dinner, we all come out on the streets and watch fireworks in the sky!
And how do you spend the New Year with your family! What presents do you want to buy them this year?
Write me soon,
With love and best greetings,
(свое имя)

A Film Star I Like

My favourite actor is Tom Cruise.

Tom is an American actor and producer. He was born in 1962 in Syracuse, New York. He started appearing in films in 1981 when he played a small part in the film "Endless Love".

Tom Cruise became famous after starring int such films as "Top Gun", "Rain Man", "A Few Good Men", "The Vampire Chronicles", "Mission: Impossible" and "Jerry Maguire". His recent films are "Jack Reacher" and "The Mummy". Most of his films are action films, thrillers, dramas and science-fiction films.

My favourite films with this actor are a "Mission: Impossible" film series where Tom plays a part of Ethan Hunt, a special agent of the Impossible Missions Force. The first film appeared in 1996 and the latest one was released in 2018. I like these films because their plot is always interesting and there are a lot of special effects and stunts in them. I admire Tom Cruise because he is a great actor and he always does his own stunts.