I never used to worry about my health until recently. When I was a kid, I did lots of exercise. Even in my twenties and thirties I was very fit and never ill. I have been lucky all my life – always in the best of health. I rarely get even a cold. I suppose time catches up with you. Now I seem to be getting lots of little aches and pains. I should go to the doctor for a health check, but I’m too busy. The older you get, the more you worry about your health.

One good thing is that I’m eating more healthily now than ever before. I no longer have fast food and midnight snacks. I also sleep a lot more. I’ve read that getting seven or eight hours sleep every night is one of the best things you can do for your health.

Example: He is too lazy to go to the doctor for a health. True / False

1. He exercised a lot when he was younger. True / False

2. He was healthier than now. True / False

3. He doesn’t worry about health because he is fit. True / False

4. He always eats fast food. True / False

5. Sleeping helps to be fit. True / False

6. He thought that he would be fit every time. True / False

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Christmas (1)Christmas is Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. For millions of Christians throughout the world it is the happiest and the busiest time of the year. No one knows the exact date of Christ's birth but most Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25. The word Christmas comes from Christes masse, an early English phrase that means Mass of Christ.People of different countries celebrate Christmas in various ways. People in the United States and Canada decorate their homes with Christmas trees, wreaths and ornaments. City streets are filled with coloured lights; the sound of bells and Christmas carols can be heard everywhere.Children write letters to Santa Claus and tell him what presents they would like to get. Many department stores hire people to wear a Santa Claus costume and listen to children's requests. People send Christmas cards to relatives and friends. Many companies give presents to their employees.A Christmas tree is one of the main symbols of Christmas in most homes. Relatives and friends may join in trimming the tree with lights, tinsel, and colourful ornaments. Presents are placed under the tree. On Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, families open their presents.Many children believe that Santa Claus arrives on Christmas Eve in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer and brings presents. Some children hang up stockings so Santa Claus can fill them with candy, fruit and other small gifts.In many parts of the United States and Canada groups of people walk from house to house and sing Christmas carols. Some people give singers money or small gifts or invite them for a warm drink.Many people attend church services on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. They listen to readings from Bible and singing Christmas carols.A traditional Christmas dinner consists of stuffed turkey, ь mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and a variety of other dishes. Some families have ham or roast goose instead of turkey. Pumpkin pie, plum pudding, and fruitcake are favourite desserts.

1. He was forced to admit that many years have passed since then, as he took leave.
2.
They adored this child. He was their solace from the moment I was born.3.
Her thoughts were still about his mother. She hasn't seen her since then, Irina has gone to London.
She not only gave her and her brother the love and support, but always inspired them to achieve all desires. She was always their mother and father.4.
She complained that as she knew her husband, he was always a workaholic.5.
Oksana knew the poem by heart, as the mother taught her many years ago. And all this time it was in her memory (tostayinthemind).
6.
He announced that he was in love with her since he first saw her.7.

It was clear that my mother did not have a minute of rest, since we got two puppies and a cat.
8.
She was very sorry she for many years was not in the town where she was born.9.
His English was perfectly (flawless). He was raised and educated in England ever since his family moved there.
10.
He looked like a man who just received a million dollars.