Task1.Read the text below and mark the sentences True or False. Прочитайте текст ниже и отметьте предложения, Правда или Ложь

Travelling: means of transport

I always travel in summer. Do you? I like to travel and forget about school. As I know, people started traveling many years ago. The first travelers were explorers. They traveled because they wanted to find adventures and to become wealthy and famous. Their trips were dangerous, but they wanted to discover the new lands. Today traveling isn`t so dangerous and it is more convenient. The tourist companies take care of tickets and make all the necessary reservations. While traveling around the world you can choose different means of transport: trains, ships, planes or bicycles. I think that the fastest and the most convenient way of traveling is by air. However, it is the most expensive. Trains are slower than planes, but this way of traveling has its advantages. Modern trains are very comfortable besides, you can see the interesting places of the country you are traveling through. The main advantages of planes and trains are safety, comfort and speed. That is the reason why most people prefer them to other means of transport. Nowadays traveling by sea has become very popular. You can visit other countries or various places of interest within the country when you travel by ship or boat.

My favorite way of travelling is travelling by car. I believe it is very convenient. I don’t need to make any reservations or carry heavy suitcases. I can stop whenever I wish and spend as much time as I wish at any place.

Tom, 13 Britain

0. Tom prefers not to remember about school when he travels. True

1. Today travelling is more convenient than it was many years ago.

2. While travelling around the world people can choose only trains.

3. Travelling by planes people can see many wonderful sights.

4. Most people prefer travelling by cars because of their speed and comfort.

5. Tom has a relaxing time when he travels by car.

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Task 2. Answer the questions. ответить на вопросы.

6. Why did the first travelers want to travel?

7. What means of transport can people choose to travel around the world?

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1. This clan system existed in the Scottish Highlands and it was like a very large family and everyone had the same family name like McDonald. The had its particular territory and was governed by a chieftain. Each clan had its own Tartan.

2.A kilt is a skirt which was worn only by men.

3. As we know,a clan lived like a very large family and that's why everyone had the same family name.

4. The Highlanders from the clans took part in the war against the English for their independence.They were defeated,and the clans were destroyed.

5.No,they aren't.The ones that people buy in the shops nowadays are new design, different from the ones worn by the clans long ago

There are many wonderful holidays, but New year is a special holiday. I always look forward to it with great anticipation. It seems that new year's eve should be something unusual, magical, joyful. Holiday atmosphere is everywhere: all made each other gifts, buy sweets, fruits and, of course, decorate the Christmas tree. All as in a fairy tale.We have a big family: dad, mom, me, sister Diana and brother Sasha. We begin to prepare for the holiday. We put things in order in the house, decorate the Christmas tree, hung in the rooms of the garlands, balloons, hand made toys and other decorations. Diana hung in their rooms sprigs of spruce and also decorated them with toys and garlands that are made with your own hands.A festive table is a special attribute of the New year. My sister helping my mom cook Christmas meal, bake a cake, lay the table. Mother always tries to cook for the festive table something unusual, special. We eat all our family, congratulate each other on the holiday. We come to visit relatives, friends. I'm looking forward to midnight. It happens traditionally.My little sister still believes that Santa Claus comes to visit and brings gifts. This year I decided to dress up as Santa Claus. Of wool made beard and moustache, wearing my mother's red robe and hat. Put in a bag of toys and went to her room. Diana for some time froze, stared at me in disbelief, not immediately recognized me. When I began to speak words of congratulations, she laughed and rushed to me. Everyone had a lot of fun. After that we went to bed, knowing that in the morning under the tree we were expecting.We were not mistaken. Mom and dad prepared all of us interesting gifts. Waking up in the morning, we found them under the tree and were very pleased.To me this new year's celebration especially memorable because I was fortunate to attend the regional New year celebrations organized by the Governor of the Voronezh region. This is the most vivid and memorable experiences I've ever had. The lights, the fireworks, the beautiful Christmas tree and festive show. Nothing like I have not seen.