Match the parts (the word and its meaning). Write only the number (1, 2, 3...). Don't use any punctuation marks.

1. turn on their sirens

2. pass the car on the road

3. chase somebody

1) быстрый
2) водить машину
3) полиция
4) преследовать кого-либо
5) поймать кого-либо
6) сбежать от полиции
7) медленный
8) видеть полицию
9) помахать полиции
10) включить сирены
11) включить красные огни
12) ускорить
13) обогнать машину на дороге

Life today seems to be much better than 50 years ago. It became much easier to do many basic things. For example, people don't have to wash clothes without a washing machine. There is a microwave, a vacuum cleaner, a dishwasher, an electric cooker almost in every house. Modern technology has fully changed our lives to the better. Fifty years ago people couldn't even imagine that household chores would be done by smart appliances. To think only, they didn't know that computers would instantly send messages, take photos, or allow making video calls. Nobody had cell phones back then. On the one hand, it might have been difficult to live without these gadgets. On the other hand, children were much happier without cell phones and hand-held computers. My grandparents often tell me about their childhood and youth. They say it was a happy time and people were different.People of their generation weren't commercially-minded at all. Our generation lives at the era of consumerism. We don’t value things and clothes that much. When we break or spoil something, we go to the store and easily buy a new one. My grandmother tells that she could wear the same pair of shoes for ten years and more, while I want to buy new shoes almost every season. Women’s rights have also been modified. Fifty years ago they were supposed to be diligent housewives. Today women are seen at many high positions. They can be leading lawyers, politicians, financiers, top managers and superintendants. Another modern step forward is the development of travel opportunities. It has become faster, cheaper and more convenient to travel from one country to another. It is beneficial nearly for everyone: international students, curious adults, international commerce and trade, etc.

My hobby is travelling.
Modern life is impossible without travelling. Millions of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. I travel to see other countries and continents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns, I travel to enjoy picturesque places or just for a change of scene.It is always interesting to discover new things, to see different ways of life, to meet different people, to try different food, to listen to different music.
I like to travel by train. I can always see the country side around me.
We have a car and I like to travel by car too. We can stop whenever  we like. We start from our frond door and take any road we like.
I like hiking too. Walking through the wood or along the river, having a rest on the shore of the forest lake, climbing a mountain. I can feel myself as a part of nature. What a great experience!
When I travel I can see and learn a lot of things that I can never see or learn at home.