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Have you heard of Band Aid 30? Probably not. Then let me explain what ‘Band Aid’ is. In 1984, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure (BRING) together a group of British and Irish singers and musicians and produced a song, called ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’

The song was a charity single. The musicians said that the money from the sales (GO) to help poor people in Ethiopia, who were suffering from a famine.

The group (CALL) Band Aid. Over forty singers were involved in the project, including Paul McCartney, Bono, David Bowie and Sting.

In 2014, the group changed its name to ‘Band Aid 30’ because it was the (THIRTY) time the song was recorded. That year, the song aimed to help those who were suffering from the Ebola virus.

Since the time of its birth, the song (MAKE) a lot of money. The money is still used only for charity.

Although the song has sometimes been criticised, over 312,000 (COPY) of the song have been sold.

Usually, I (NOT/LISTEN) to music a lot, I have other hobbies.

But one of my friends, who is a (GREAT) music expert than I am, says that, if the song helps people in need – it can never be a bad thing!

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I agree with (HE) .

Dublin is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. It has an (NATIONAL) airport with flights from London and European capitals.

Dublin is a (BEAUTY) and cosmopolitan city.

If you walk along its central streets, you will find a wide range of (DIFFER) shops, bars and restaurants.

If you like sightseeing, you can visit the famous Dublin Castle, one of the most (IMPRESS) buildings in the city.

Dublin is a green city. It is such a pleasure to walk there on a hot (SUN) day.

In the evening you can listen to (TRADITION) Irish music played in the streets and in the pubs.

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“What would you like me to bring you from London?” Dad often asked me this question when he was going somewhere on business. He worked a lot and (NOT/SPEND) a lot of time with the family.

We knew that he loved (WE) a lot but he was really a very busy person.

And it was his (THREE) business trip that month.

I thought for a moment and said: “I want a Paddington Bear.” My dad (PACK) his suitcase but he looked up at me at once when he heard that.

He was surprised and asked me why I (WANT) a Paddington Bear.

I didn’t know what to answer. My dad (STOP) packing and sat down beside me. “You know, when I was small,” dad said quietly, “that bear was my favourite fictional character.”

I read the book too and I also saw a film about that character. He was a very polite bear who travelled to London from some exotic country. He (DISCOVER) in Paddington Station by the Brown family, who adopted him.

The soft toy changed their life and made it much (GOOD) .

“Ok. I (BRING) you the bear if you want”, said Dad. “And we’ll also see the film about him as soon as I come back. Agreed?” “Sure.” I was delighted with his plan.

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What do you think is the most stressful and (DANGER) job in Britain?

Is it a police officer, a detective or a news (REPORT) ? Well, statistics say it is a London taxi driver.

It is a (REAL) hard job as traffic is getting worse.

If we sit in a traffic jam for a few minutes, we start feeling (NERVE) and irritated. But imagine you had to do that every day as your job!

And you have to remain (CARE) and attentive in spite of everything.

London taxi drivers have to have a good memory to be able to take a (TRAVEL) from A to B without looking at the map or asking for directions.

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Jane was not an ordinary girl. She was an extremely popular person due to (SHE) unusual gift.

She was very good at arranging all sorts of (PARTY) and events.

In fact, all the scripts and programmes for our school events (WRITE) by Jane. We helped her as much as we could but she always did most of the work.

Once I asked Jane if she could help me to make a surprise for my mum. Jane (AGREE) at once.

“I (HELP) you, no problem,” she said, “But I need to know some details about your mum.”

Jane asked me about what time my mum usually got up and when she went to bed, what food she liked and hated, what her favourite films, colours, and flowers (BE) .

She asked me a lot of questions and I (NOTCAN) answer most of them.

I felt uneasy but Jane laughed, “It’s a common thing. Unfortunately, we often do not notice even our own family – our parents, sisters and brothers. If we (KNOW) other people better, we would understand them better.

And we would be much (KIND) to them, wouldn’t we?”

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My first job was working at a bakery. When I walked from my house to the bakery I could smell the (WONDER) aroma of the fresh bread.

I loved it. I worked (DAY) after school and at weekends. It made about twenty hours a week.

One of the most (FANTASY) things about the bakery was that I could eat all I wanted there.

I really couldn't stop eating the fresh buns, rolls and cakes. They were so (TASTE) .

Mrs. Bradley, the (OWN) of the bakery, was a very nice woman. She had no children and she treated me like her own granddaughter.

I liked her too and did my best to be as as possible.

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Anna was glad that the academic year was about to finish. Like most (CHILD) she was looking forward to the summer but not because she wanted to relax.

Her plans (BE) ambitious. Anna wanted to buy a professional digital camera and it wasn’t easy to save enough money.

Anna had already chosen the model she wanted. Her dad said that he (GIVE) her the camera in a couple of years.

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But Anna (NOT CAN) wait so long, she needed it right then.

“If I (HAVE) it now, I would be able to take part in the Professional Photograph Competition.

Everyone says I’ve got talent,” she said to herself, looking at the magazine where an article about the competition (PUBLISH) .

While she was reading the article for the (TWO) time, a brilliant idea came to her – why not take up a summer job as a photographer?

She reached for the phone and dialed the number of the (LARGE) photography agency in the town.

“Hello, can I help you?” the woman’s voice sounded encouraging and Anna (THINK) that she probably had a chance.

In Andorra people live longer than in any other European country. It seems they have discovered the secret of a long and (HEALTH) life.

People in Andorra stay active and (ENERGY) at old age.

They attend gyms and public (SWIM) pools for free.

Exercise is one reason, the others are clean air and a diet based on vegetables and olive oil. People of all ages in Andorra are cheerful and (FRIEND) .

They think that life is (FANTASY) and they do their best to enjoy it.

Andorra is the most (PEACE) country in Europe – they haven’t had a war for 700 years.

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I come from England but now I live permanently in Québec, Canada. When my parents (BRING) me to Canada, I was fifteen.

It was the winter and I (IMPRESS) by the amount of snow there.

I asked my new friends what they usually (DO) for entertainment in such a cold climate.

Their answer was simple, “In winter (CHILD) and adults go skiing and skating.” Before arriving in Canada I had never tried skating and my Canadian ice experience was really painful.

To start with, it took (I) half an hour to put on the skates.

I (NOT/KNOW) how to move so my new friends showed me some basic techniques.

However, when I was left alone on the ice, I (FALL) over immediately. When I opened my eyes, my new friends were standing around. They weren’t laughing, they looked worried.

“Are you OK?” they asked. “Fine,” I said, “I wish I (CAN) skate as easily as you do.”

“You definitely will,” they smiled. And they were right. By the end of my (ONE) winter in Canada, I felt confident on the ice. More than that, I found out that skating was a really exciting activity!

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Ballroom dancing in the UK is making a comeback. For the past five years its popularity has grown thanks to the TV show 'Strictly Come Dancing'. In the show a professional ballroom (DANCE) has a celebrity for a partner.

They learn (DIFFER) ballroom dances and perform them live on TV.

Four judges and the public decide who stays in the (COMPETE) and who leaves.

The show demonstrates how glamorous ballroom dancing is. The celebrities wear (COLOUR) dresses and suits

and the show looks very (IMPRESS) .

According to the ratings, the (PERFORM) is becoming more and more popular with TV audiences.

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Bella was a good student. She (ENJOY) learning but she always started to feel very nervous when she had to write tests.

That Monday (NOT/BE) a lucky day for her and she realised it as soon as she came into the classroom.

“Oh, no! I (LEAVE) all my pens at home.” She turned to Jenny: “Have you got a spare pen?”

“Let (I) see,” Jenny opened her bag and pulled out a pen. “I’ve got this one. But it’s green.”

“Give it to me anyway,” Bella said. “If I don’t find a proper pen, I (WRITE) in green ink. I hope it won’t affect my grades.”

When the teacher handed out the tests, Bella felt even (BAD) than she had felt before.

The test was really long – the tasks (PRINT) on both sides of the page!

Bella did the first task quickly, but the (TWO) one was a real problem. Bella got panicky.

Time ticked on but she (NOT/CAN) concentrate on the tasks.

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London is famous for its history and its sights. It is also a wonderful place for shopaholics. There are lots of (DIFFER) places to go.

For example, you can go to Oxford Street. Sometimes it gets too crowded and (NOISE) , especially during the sales.

If you don’t like it, go to Covent Garden. There you can have a (LOVE) cup of tea or a cappuccino in a quiet coffee house.

You can also watch a street (PERFORM) there.

Portobello Road is the right place to go if you want to buy unique and (USUAL) things.

Shopping in London is always an (EXCITE) experience and it’s worth trying.

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A few days ago Kim’s family moved house. Kim had very mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, she (FEEL) happy with her new room.

It was larger than the room she used to live in. Everything in this room (ARRANGE) in Kim’s favourite colours and according to her taste.

The flat was on the (FIVE) floor in an old brick building.

From her window Kim could see the large garden, which now was covered with bright yellow (LEAF) , and the tiled roofs at a distance.

“I’d be very happy if I (LIVE) here,” Kim’s friend, Jessica, said when she visited her for the first time.

“And how is your new school?” she asked, still admiring the fresh wallpapered walls with a few framed photos on (THEY) .

“You (MAKE) new friends there, right?” These words made Kim feel nervous. “No, not yet.” she answered.

Then she said that she (GO) to her new school only the next Monday and that the school looked nice and modern and there was a swimming pool in it.

What Kim (NOT/TELL) her friend was that she was awfully afraid of going there and meeting her new classmates and teachers.

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Every year the world goes dark for one hour, the Earth Hour. The event is organised by the (NATION) World Wildlife Fund.

At tourist destinations, in offices and private homes, lights are switched off for one hour at (EXACT) 8:00 pm.

The idea is to show that our planet is in danger and it needs care and (PROTECT) .

It's (POSSIBLE) to remain indifferent to changes in the climate which go on and on.

The Earth Hour is not about saving an hour’s electricity. It’s about realising that we live on a (WONDER) planet and need to look after it – not just for an hour a year but every day.

The Earth Hour is a part of an (ECOLOGY) education campaign whose aim is to make people understand their responsibility to the planet.

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A robot is a special kind of machine that follows the instructions coming from a computer. A robot (NOT/MAKE) mistakes and it never gets tired.

Robots are all around (WE) . Robots make cars, explore dangerous places, clean things, answer telephone calls.

Some of them can even take care of (CHILD) and elderly people.

If we didn’t have robots, our life (BE) less comfortable and more dangerous.

According to the dictionary, the word ‘robot’ (MEAN) ‘compulsory labour’.

The word ‘robot’ (USE) for the first time in a science fiction play in 1920.

The robot from that play was a destructive machine that finally (DESTROY) the human race.

However, in real life, robots are still obedient to people. As for robots, the most enthusiastic nation is the Japanese. By now they (CREATE) a quarter of the world's robots. And they have very ambitious plans for the future.

The Japanese engineers think that soon robots (REPLACE) 3,5 million workers in their country.

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The Turners were not used to snow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so each winter. Even that happened quite (RARE) .

The (FUN) thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and even to close some businesses.

One night, in March of 1993, something very (EXCITE) happened.

Very cold air from Canada created the ‘Storm of the Century’. When the Turner kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of (WONDER) snow as far as the eye could see.

The Turners were in shock. They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Turner was an experienced (DRIVE) he chose to leave his car in the garage.

He wanted the whole family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to (AGREE) with him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.

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I'm studying Italian in a summer school in Tuscany. I arrived a few days ago. It’s my (ONE) trip to Italy.

I like this country very much though I (NOT/SEE) its main tourist attractions yet.

Actually it was my mum's idea to send me here. In her opinion Italy is the (INTERESTING) country in the world.

And she also said that it (HELP) me improve my Italian in real-life communication.

Yesterday, while I (HAVE) dinner in the cafeteria, four other students sat at the same table. We got acquainted. Two of them were Argentines, then a Russian and a Greek. A mix of cultures!

We started chatting in Italian, laughing, telling jokes and sharing our life (STORY) . It was lots of fun. I even started to speak Spanish with the Argentines, and our sentences became a mixture of both Italian and Spanish.

But it did not matter at all! No problem. We easily (UNDERSTAND) each other.

I wish all people (SPEAK) foreign languages. The more languages you know – the better.

Languages help (WE) understand the culture and mentality of other people. And they help us make friends.

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Dr Michael Werner says that he has eaten nothing for four years. The German (SCIENCE) explains that he gets all his energy from sunlight.

He says he drinks only water and (DIFFER) fruit juices.

Dr Werner has written an (EXCITE) book about his experiences.

In it he mentions that when he started the experiment he even put on weight. He says: "I can't really give an (EXPLAIN) of what’s happening to me; perhaps I just believe in my theory."

Dr Werner’s colleagues say that only plants can produce energy from the sun, and they cannot explain how he is able to stay (HEALTH) .

“This case, (PROBABLE) , needs a lot more research before we will be able to explain it,” they say.

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In 2010, a terrible earthquake hit the Haitian city of Léogâne. It was the (TWELVE) of January, my birthday. It was a normal day in the morning.

I (PREPARE) for my party when the earthquake hit. My first thought was that everybody was going to die.

I (NOT/UNDERSTAND) what was happening.

It was the (BAD) day of my life so far – I have never felt that scared! After the earthquake I asked my wife: "How are we going to go on living?"

"I have no idea", she said. "But we're lucky. Our house is still standing, and thousands of people lost everything, even their (LIFE) ".

She was right. We had to help the others, so we decided to start a charitable fund. At first we (GIVE) it the name of ‘Hope’ but then changed it.

Now our fund (CALL) 'Seeds for Change'.

We work with small farmers and provide people from rural areas with everything necessary for farming. They say it helps them a lot. Their gratitude is the best award for (WE) .

If we manage to involve more people in our fund, we (GET) more impressive results in the future.

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Many tourists don't like staying in city hotels. They prefer to avoid (NOISE) cities completely.

They are attracted instead to dramatic views of mountains and (PEACE) valleys.

If you like this sort of tourism, Mountain View Camp is for you. You’ll have an (FORGETTABLE) vacation there.

The Camp has a view over the (IMPRESS) Hampson Valley.

In the camp, tourists can rent either tents or bungalows. All the guests have free access to different facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms and playgrounds for children. The camp is a successful (COMBINE) of both comfort and a green environment.

The tourists can also have lunch in one of the many restaurants and try different (NATION) cuisines.

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Kitty lived next door to me and we’d been friends since childhood. We studied at the same school and (WALK) there together.

I was sixteen and she was four years (YOUNG) than me.

But we had a lot in common and enjoyed chatting on (WE) way to school.

Every morning Kitty knocked on my door and I had to be ready by that time – she (NOT/LIKE) waiting for me.

One day she didn’t knock. When I caught up with her at the bus stop, she (READ) a magazine and didn’t even look at me.

I (NOT/CAN) understand what was going on.

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“Hey, Kitty, what’s wrong? Why aren’t you talking to (I) ?”

“You yourself know why,” Kitty said angrily. “No, I don’t. I wouldn’t ask you if I (KNOW) .” “You went to the cinema with Lisa Parker yesterday,” Kitty was almost crying.

I felt puzzled and didn’t know what to say. The two (WOMAN) at the bus stop looked amused at our conversation and didn’t hide their smiles.

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Millions of people want to learn English. There are lots of (DIFFER) methods and the main problem is how to choose the best one.

Some people believe that the most (EFFECT) way is to study English in Britain or in any other English-speaking country.

The advantage of going to Britain seems obvious. Everyone around you speaks English. It’s practically (POSSIBLE) to avoid communication,

so you’ll learn English (QUICK) .

On the other hand, one can learn English at home. There are lots of possibilities there too: a good (TEACH) , a language school or an on-line course.

There are many ways to get a good language (EDUCATE) now.

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It was late at night but the light was on in Ted’s room. When I (COME) in, he didn’t even turn to me.

I looked at his monitor and realized that he (SURF) the Internet for job vacancies.

“Why do you need a job?” I asked. “You (EMPLOY) by Mr. Green only a week ago as far as I remember.”

“Yes, I was. I got a job of a waiter in his restaurant. But I (LOSE) that job already. They said I was rude to a client.”

“Were you?” I was surprised since Ted was the (PATIENT) and tolerant person I’d ever met.

“Yes, it was probably rude of (I) to tell those ladies that I wouldn’t bring them anything else. Just imagine – they had changed their order three times!

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Each time they tried a dish, they (NOT/LIKE) it.

When they said that for the (FOUR) time, I lost control.

One of the (WOMAN) called for the manager and complained.” Ted nervously turned back to his computer. “I didn’t like that job anyway.”

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If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer? For British people (NATION) identity is a complex issue.

Take me for example. I carry a passport issued by the British (GOVERN) . I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland. So what am I?

(ACTUAL) , I am all of them: English, Irish, Scottish and British.

Each of the ‘nations’ has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and (TRADITION) lifestyle.

They (LIKE) it when people call them English.

And perhaps the most important (DIFFER) of all – each nation has its own football team!

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Stonehenge is an ancient monument in south-west England. For me, it’s the (INTERESTING) place I’ve ever visited.

I clearly remember my (ONE) visit to Stonehenge with my aunt and uncle.

They lived nearby and I often (GO) to stay with them for my summer holidays.

On the day of (WE) trip the weather was fine.

There (BE) a cool wind blowing, the sun was bright in the sky and Stonehenge looked calm and magical. In those days it was possible to walk among the stones and even touch them.

It's very different now. Stonehenge (BECOME) more crowded than it was.

As a result, now people (ALLOW) to walk around the monument but they can’t come up very close to it.

Today I wish I (HAVE) an opportunity to get inside the circle again but unfortunately it is not possible any more.

The Stonehenge mystery is still unexplained but I believe scientists (SOLVE) it in the near future.

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The city of St Davids is situated on the south-west coast of Wales. If you're looking for an (USUAL) place to go, this is your destination.

It was granted city status by Queen Elizabeth II but in reality St Davids looks like an (ATTRACT) small village.

It is actually the smallest city in Britain with a (POPULATE) of just over 1,600.

St Davids has a (BEAUTY) medieval cathedral which dates back to the 12th century.

Today it is a (CHARM) place with narrow streets filled with cafes, hotels and art galleries – but only one pub!

St Davids is famous for its sandy beaches and clear water. Whitesands Bay is a regular (WIN) of the prestigious European Blue Flag award.

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Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood were our neighbours. They had two (CHILD) .

Their son Michael (NOT/DIFFER) from the other children very much, but their daughter Matilda was a brilliant child.

By the time she was five, Matilda was able to read very well. She studied every magazine and newspaper that she (CAN) find around the house.

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Actually, she read (WELL) than most school pupils.

One afternoon when the parents were out of the house, Matilda put on (SHE) dress and shoes and went to the library.

The librarian was surprised to see such a small child. "Are you here for the (ONE) time? Would you like me to find a nice book with lots of pictures for you?" she asked.

"No, thank you, I (FIND) what I need," answered Matilda showing a thick book of fairy tales.

Then she added, “I (COME) for a new book as soon as I finish this one”.

The librarian was really shocked when she saw Matilda only two days later. “I wish all children (LIKE) reading so much,” the librarian said. From that day on Matilda went to the library every afternoon.

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Father's Day in the UK is on the third Sunday in June. We enjoy this day very much and always arrange a (CELEBRATE) at home.

Our dad deserves it – he is the most (AMAZE) person I’ve ever met.

He works as a train (DRIVE) and he loves his job, though it takes time and energy.

He cannot spend lots of time with us, but when he is at home, we have a (FANTASY) time all together.

Dad is a very (CREATE) person and often invents new games for us.

There are three children in our family and we always prepare a present for our dad together. Last time it was a large, (COLOUR) book about the history of trains. The book starts with the invention of the first train and tells the whole story of the railway up to the present day.

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Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy. This story happened to (THEY) when they had to leave their home city, London, during the war.

They (SEND) to the house of an old Professor who lived in the country, ten miles from the nearest railway station.

He (NOT/HAVE) a wife and he lived in a very large house with a housekeeper.

He himself was a very old man with white hair which grew over most of his face as well as on his head. The children liked him almost at once. Only Lucy, who was the (YOUNG) of them, felt a little afraid of him.

On their (ONE) evening, after dinner, they said good night to the Professor and went upstairs. It was the largest house they had ever seen, so Peter suggested exploring it in the morning.

When the next morning came, there was a steady rain falling. "I wish the weather (BE) more cheerful!" said Edmund.

"Stop complaining, Ed," said Susan. "I think the weather (IMPROVE) soon."

"We were going to explore the house," Peter reminded them. He (EAT) a sandwich at the moment and was absolutely happy with the whole situation.

Everyone nodded and at that point their amazing adventures (BEGIN) .

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Lots of companies do business online. They sell goods and services, or provide (INFORM) .

Doing business online is less (EXPENSE) and more convenient than running a traditional business, with offices and lots of employees.

Surprisingly enough, there are lots of very young people among online businessmen. In spite of their age, they are quite (SUCCESS) and professional.

For example, Ben Collins started his own online company when he was (REAL) young. He was only 17.

He says, “My business is (NATIONAL) - we work with people from different countries.

In a real office, some people would (AGREE) that someone of my age could be a boss, but when I work online, nobody cares how old I am.”

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Dana Miller was a bus driver in the city of Philadelphia. Her working hours (BE) from 10.00 pm till 6.00 am.

It was a hard job and very few (WOMAN) worked as bus drivers in those days but Dana loved her job very much.

One of her regular passengers was a guitar player. Every Friday night he got on the bus carrying his guitar. The guitar (MAKE) of wood, not plastic, and Dana liked the way it sounded.

“You should come to see our show,” the guitarist kept saying to Dana. “I (SEE) it one day,” Dana promised each time, but she never said when exactly she (GO)

Another passenger who often used Dana’s bus was a Biscuit Lady. She worked at the biscuit factory and often (GIVE) Dana a small bag of biscuits.

Dana (NOT/LIKE) sweets and pastries very much, but she could never resist those biscuits – they were so fresh and tasty.

“How was (YOU) night?” Dana’s husband liked to ask her when she came home. “Good music, good food and a great view of the city,” she cheerfully answered.

“I wish I (ENJOY) my work as much as you enjoy yours,” her husband said, “ but I’m going to have just another boring day at the office.”

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Siem Reap is a small town in Cambodia, a country in southeast Asia. It is built around a (FAME) cathedral.

The town is charming with some fine examples of French colonial architecture. A legend says that a French (WRITE) once called the town “a pearl of Cambodia”.

Nowadays, this town is quite popular with tourists. They often use it as a starting point for their (EXCITE) travellings.

The town is really remarkable. There you will find some (IMPRESS) stone monuments and statues, ancient buildings and picturesque ruins.

Note that it’s (USUAL) hot there in the summer.

Please ensure that you take (COMFORT) walking shoes, light clothing and plenty of water to drink.

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Most adults miss their childhood. “Your school years are the (GOOD) years of your life,” – have you ever heard that phrase?

Just recently, while I was on my way to work, I started thinking back to my own school years. They probably were not trouble-free but there (BE) many reasons for us to feel happy at school.

One of them was spending every single day with friends. We (NOT/GET) tired of being together.

The (TWO) one was uniform. Yes, in my opinion, the school uniform had more advantages than disadvantages.

(I) was dark green. It was unfashionable but comfortable.

It (MAKE) of natural materials. Besides, the uniform saved a lot of time in the mornings.

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Now it (TAKE) me hours to decide what to wear.

Another thing is that I don’t really like sport. But at school we (PLAY) football, netball, hockey and so on. Sport was compulsory. Now I realise that this was a good thing!

And of course there were… holidays! Christmas, Easter, half-term, and the jackpot – the summer holidays. I wish I (HAVE) as much free time now.

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Piranhas are South American fish. There are lots of scary stories about them. Most people think that piranhas are very (DANGER) creatures.

However, a (SCIENCE) from St Andrews University, Anne Magurran, has recently announced that to call piranhas cruel killers is not fair.

They (USUAL) eat fish, plants and insects.

According to Professor Anne Magurran, piranhas attack people and animals only when they want to defend themselves. However, most travellers strongly (AGREE) with this point of view.

They recommend keeping away from the water where piranhas live. When the fish attack in groups, it is practically (POSSIBLE) to survive.

Whatever your opinion of piranhas, this is a (USE) piece of advice one should follow.

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It was a nice sunny day and mum decided to take us to the zoo. My younger sister, Wendy, was delighted. She enjoyed books and films about animals but she had never been to the zoo. “How many animals live in the zoo? Can we give (THEY) some food?

Are there any crocodiles? Who (TAKE) care of the lions?” my sister was very excited and asked a lot of questions.

She kept talking all the time and (NOT MIND) that nobody was answering her questions.

When we (ARRIVE) at the zoo, it was midday.

There (BE) a lot of people everywhere.

The territory of the zoo was large, and the animals (KEEP) in large enclosures that imitated their natural environment.

When we went up to the enclosure that had a family of Indian elephants, they (HAVE) their lunch. They were focused on their food and didn’t pay much attention to the visitors.

“They are the (LARGE) animals I’ve ever seen” said Wendy in an impressed voice.

“I wish we (CAN) keep a baby elephant as a pet.” Mum said nothing and we proceeded to the pool that had the seals and penguins.

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People travel a lot nowadays. Planes are considered to be the most (DANGER) means of transport but for some people airports can be a nightmare.

There are (END) queues when you check in and you waste lots of time if your flight is delayed.

However, there are some airports where you can ( ACTUAL) enjoy yourself.

For example, you’ll never be bored at Hong Kong’s international airport. There are thousands of people from (DIFFER) countries here but the passengers never experience any problems because everything is well organised.

There are attendants in red coats, who help you get from one place to another. It’s very good for people with no sense of (DIRECT) .

The attendants are always very polite and (HELP) .

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I think my mission (BE) to become a good father.

I think that a father (SHALL) teach children about good and evil.

He must protect (THEY) and help to solve their problems.

The (BRIGHT) memory of my childhood...

... is my father who (CHANGE) into Father Frost on New Year’s Eve.

I knew it, but I never (TELL) him about it...

... because there was calm and peace in my soul when I (SIT) on his knees touching his beard.

If all fathers understood their missions our world (WILL) become better and much more boys and girls could say proudly,...

... ‘My father is the (GOOD) .’

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Can people live without friends? Most of us would say "no". Friends make our lives enjoyable and .

Friendship is something you can't buy. It is a (WONDER) and valuable gift.

It is (POSSIBLE) to live without people who care for you and who are always ready to help.

However, to find a true friend is not easy. Friendship requires honesty, trust and (KIND) .

Being a friend means not only having fun together but helping each other in a difficult (SITUATE) .

A true friend not only praises you but tells you when you are not right too. If you have already found such a person, you're (LUCK) .

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Tom was a little boy, and it was his (ONE) day at school.

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Tom (TAKE) to school by Lucy, their housekeeper.

The boy liked Lucy but he didn’t like (SHE) for taking him to school.

The school building was very ugly to Lucy and the boy. She wished he (NOT/HAVE) to go to school.

School (SMELL) strange, and sad, and frightening like everything new.

The classroom was full of humming little boys and girls. Miss Winney, their teacher, suddenly asked Betty Mayers what she (CHEW) . “Gum”, said Betty.

The next morning on the way to school Tom (BUY) a package of Spearmint. In the hall he saw Betty and said:” What in the world are you chewing?” “Tutti-frutti.”

It was such an awesome word that the boy repeated it to (HE) all day even when he came back home after school.

“What’s that?” said his father who was going to read his evening newspaper as usual. “Gum,” Tom said, “The kind Betty Mayers chews”. “Tell me (MUCH) about your classmates”.

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I unexpectedly met my old friend Natalie at a metro station in Paris. I recognised her at once though we hadn’t seen each other for ten years. Now she works as a (REPORT) for Le Figaro newspaper.

Our ( FRIEND) began when we were at school. After school, Natalie left Britain. French was her favourite subject and she went to university in Paris.

It is one of the most (FAME) opera houses in the world.

Now she is a very (SUCCESS) journalist. Her life is busy and exciting.

I was (LUCK) that she managed to find some time for me.

Natalie made my visit to Paris (FORGETTABLE) . She took me to the most interesting places in the city. In the evening we even watched a performance at The Grand Opera House.

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