Task 2 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple or past continuous tense.
Hi! I'm Karen, and last month 10) went (go) on holiday with my family. Dad
1 (take) us to the beach for our summer holiday. He 2) (not want)
to go by car sothat he could relax on the journey too. We had a great time! On
the first day, my brother and I 3) (swim) in the warm sea while Mum and
Dad 4)
(sit) on the beach.And we saw lots of small fish while we
5)
(walk) through the water near the beach. What did you do for your
last holiday?
1) (take)
was taking
took
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1. The Volga is the longest river in Europe.
2. We went to the Alps last winter.
3. the scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize.
4. My friend bought the watch in Switzerland.
5. I have recently visited the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.

6. The President represents the legislative branch.
7. Who is the head of state in the USA?
8. You should visit Red Square.and the Kremlin.
9. They went to Lake Baikal last summer.
10. Queen Victoria ruled 64 years.
11. Russia is the largest country on Earth.
12. Russia have been known as the Russian Federation since 199J.
13. Before that Russia was one of the republics of the USSR.
14. Its nearly twice the size of the USA.
15. Nearly 150 million people live in Russia.
16. The Volga is longest river in Europe.
17. Mount Elbrus is in the Caucasus.
18. Almost 10 per cent of Russia is tundra.
19. There are no  trees in desert.
20. Russia has always played an important role in the world.

Russia is my country. It is the biggest country in the world. Russia is situated on two continents: Europe and Asia. There are many mountains, rivers, lakes and forests in my country. The Volga is the longest river in Europe. It flows into the Caspian Sea. Seas and oceans wash Russia in the north, south, east and west. The Black Sea is in the south. It is very beautiful. Many people go to the Black Sea in summer. My family went to Sochi last year. The Arctic Ocean washes my country in the north. The Pacific Ocean washes it in the east. The capital of my country is Moscow. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Russia is my country and I love it very much.

1. Russia is the smallest country in the world.F

2. Russia is situated on two continents: Europe and Asia. T

3. The Lena is the longest river in Europe.F

4. The Black Sea is in the south.T

5. Many people go to the North Sea in summer.F

6. The Arctic Ocean washes my country in the north.T

7. The Pacific Ocean washes it in the west. F

8. The capital of my country is St. Petersburg. F