How do people learn the news? About a century ago people got ____________(INFORM) from newspapers since they were the only mass media that existed in those times. Radio and television seemed _____________(WONDER) as they broadcasted audio and visual images. The Internet has changed the situation dramatically. Now the audience has an opportunity to create the news, share their __________(KNOW) and express their personal opinions. The Internet supposes interaction, which makes it very __________(ATTRACT) to people. Will they ___________(APPEAR ) in the near future? I wish they wouldn't as I like starting my day with a cup of coffee and a ___________(TRADITION) newspaper.

Ratatouille is an American cartoon. The name of the cartoon comes from a____________(TRADITION) French dish made of vegetables. The main ION character is a rat Remy, who is interested in cooking and dreams of becoming a ______________(SUCCESS) chef. Remy is separated from his family at the ___________(BEGIN) of the movie. So he finds himself in Paris, France. There his unusual _____________(FRIEND) with a poor boy begins. They both don't care that most people hate rats and try to get rid of them. Remy wants to help the boy. He tries to teach him how to cook ____________(TASTE) dishes. The story ends __________(HAPPY) and the friends start a new restaurant.

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 famous central streets, you will find a wide range of _____________(DIFFER) shops, bars and restaurants. If you like sightseeing, you can also visit the famous Dublin castle, one of the most ___________(IMPRESS) buildings in the capitals. Dublin is a green city. It is such a _________(PLEASE) to walk there on a hot sunny day. In the evening you can listen to ___________(TRADITION) Irish music played in the streets and in the pubs.

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 В without looking at the map or asking for directions.

Thousands of tourists visit Edinburgh every year. The capital of Scotland is ___________(FAME) for its history and architecture. It's one of the ___________(CULTURE) centres of the country. The main ____________(ATTRACT) of the city is Edinburgh Castle. It was built in the 12^th century but it still looks magnificent and very___________(IMPRESS). There are many historic monuments in Edinburgh. One of them is an unusual monument to Walter Scott, a well-known_____________(WRITE). The city streets are usually full of noisy tourists with cameras but if you want a quiet holiday, you can have it too  — the beautiful and _____________(PEACE) countryside is just round the corner.

It was getting dark and Ken turned on the light. On Sunday night the house was ____________(USUALLY) quiet. No noises from the kitchen, no little brothers screaming, no music or sounds of the TV; the house seemed ______________(DESERT). His parents and the twins had left for the country but Ken refused to go with them. His dad liked fishing, his mum was a keen _____________(GARDEN) but to Ken life in the country seemed ______________(BORE) so he stayed at home. He thought that it would be fun, but it wasn't. Ken spent the whole Saturday playing his computer. Now he was ____________(QUIET) sitting in the armchair and listening to the sounds from outside. He hoped to hear the car engine which would mean his family were home at last ____________(LONELY) was not a nice feeling and Ken was determined not to experience it again.

Lana switched off the TV. So many channels and nothing interesting on! There were several talk shows on ____________(DIFFER) channels but she liked none of them. The talk on ___________(ENVIRONMENT) problems was boring, and she wasn't in the mood to listen to a _________(POLITICS) talking about the government's social programme. She didn't like the film on the next channel either. The plot seemed to be weak and confusing and even the _____________(FAME) actors were not able to save it. The women's figure skating _____________(CHAMPION) held Lana's attention for a few minutes. However, it didn't last long  — she wasn't a fan and it made her feel ___________(BORE) too. She was glad to hear the phone ringing and hurried to answer it.

Jenny was looking out the window. The day was ___________(RAIN) and she didn't feel like going out. “Just my luck,” Jenny thought. “Why am I always so __________(LUCKY)? I planned this holiday well beforehand and I thought it would be _________(FANTASY) but everything has gone wrong again.” A year before her holiday in the ___________(TURKEY) resort had been spoilt because of a traffic accident. On the second day after her ___________(ARRIVE) she had gone on an excursion to a nearby town. The bus driver had been very ___________(CARE) and they had crashed into a tree. Jenny had had to spend a few days in hospital. On any holiday she seemed to have nothing but bad luck.

It was the first time Tom had ever taken part in a rescue expedition in the mountains. His new job was ____________(DANGER) and exciting, and he loved it! They were going to search for a __________(CLIMB) missing in the Alps. The young man had ____________(APPEARED) when the group was descending the mountain. They had had to stop as the storm had started and it had been __________(POSSIBLE) to go any further. However, when the weather had calmed down, the group hadn't been able to find one of their members. The rescue team was informed about it __________(IMMEDIATE) and Tom hoped that their operation would be ____________(SUCCESS) as little time had passed yet.

People have always tried to make their life safe and comfortable  — and that has always been the main reason for __________(TECHNOLOGY) progress. However, even the most _________ (IMPRESS) of our achievements cannot compare with the wonders created by nature. Wise nature equips all the creatures with appropriate instruments  — wings, fins, teeth, sharp vision and hearing. Animals, fish and birds have a wonderful sense of ___________(DIRECT) and the ability to sense __________(DANGER) situations. People seem to be the most __________(HELP) of all living beings but they were given brains as a _____________(POWER) tool for survival and development.

Some adults think that teenagers spend too much time on their computers, iPods and other gadgets. However, I think that the opinion that computers are evil is ____________(FAIR). The computer is the reality of our new world and it's silly to _____________(APPROVE) of children using it. We simply can't do without computers  — we need them for __________(EDUCATION) purposes and they help us keep in touch with friends. Sometimes we use them for __________(ENTERTAIN). Playing games is not a waste of time either  — while playing we become more ____________(SKILL) on the computer. This is just my ___________(PERSON) opinion but lots of my friends share it.

Everyone knows how important water is. Life on the planet would be __________________(POSSIBLE) without it. Whatever your __________________(FAVOUR) drink is, you can’t make it without water. We need water for __________________(DIFFER) things: cooking, washing and producing goods. My uncle, who is a __________________(FARM), says that he waters his vegetables and fruit trees a lot in dry weather. __________________(FORTUNATELY), fresh water resources on the Earth are limited and they are running out. Scientists warn that we may lack drinking water in the near future. We should be __________________(CARE) and we should not waste it.

People travel a lot nowadays. Planes are considered to be the most __________________ (COMFORT) 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 to 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).

Cаtаloniа is а lаnd of mountаins аnd seаshores in the northeаstern corner of Spаin. Its cаpitаl is the _________ (BEAUTY) city of Bаrcelonа. Catalonia has always been a great __________ (ATTRACT) for tourists who like its architecture, food and Catalan traditions. For example, the Catalan people enjoy building “Castells”. Men, women, and children climb onto each other’s shoulders to create human towers. This ________ (USUAL) street show is a test of strength and courage, as the towers can reach a height of ten people. The local people love holidays and celebrations of all kinds. They think that life is ______________ (FANTASY) and there are lots of reasons to be happy and joyful. April 23rd is the Catalan equivalent of St. Valentine's Day. On this day, lovers _____________ (TRADITIONAL) give each other red roses as presents. Alternatively, they buy books. So during the day there are plenty of bookstalls on the streets and sometimes you can even ask a well-known ___________ (WRITE) to sign the novel you have just bought.

Most people love travelling. Some people prefer exotic countries, others like the __________________ (EUROPE) capitals with their famous museums, galleries and historical monuments. However, to travel does not always mean to go far away. There are lots of __________________ (FANTASY) places in our own countries and even in our own regions! As for the means of transport, planes are the fastest and the most __________________ (COMFORT) but they don’t suit everyone. There are people who are afraid of flying. Another factor against planes is that the tickets are very __________________ (EXPENSE) and not everyone can afford them. There are lots of passengers who definitely prefer trains for their ___________ (SAFE) and reasonable prices. Trains are also better for the environment. Planes, unfortunately, produce gases that are very ___________ (HARM) to the atmosphere of the planet.

Lots of people enjoy spending time at the seaside. Some of them like diving very much. They say that underwater life is very_____________ (BEAUTY). However, for most of us scuba diving is _____________ (POSSIBLE). Snorkeling is much easier. It is also less _____________ (DANGER) than diving with an aqualung. Snorkeling _______________ (EQUIP) contains only a special mask and a curved tube. With the mask you can see the underwater world, it has rubber straps to fit your head ______________ (COMFORTABLE), and you use the tube to breathe. If you are not a very good _______________ (SWIM), the best place for snorkeling is on a reef. It’s not deep but there are lots of colourful fish.

Horses have lived with people for centuries. They are ____________ (FRIEND) and clever animals and they do lots of jobs for people. In the past, horses were widely used in agriculture. Farming was ___________(POSSIBLE) without them. Nowadays crops are grown and transported with ________________ (DIFFER) machines but horses still play an important part in our life. Police officers have to patrol some areas on horseback. Horse riding has become a popular pastime in big cities where people’s life is ___________ (STRESS) and tense. In a riding club, a professional ___________ (TRAIN) can teach you how to ride a horse. The lessons are quite expensive, but riding clubs sometimes offer free lessons to people who help to take care of the horses. If you really enjoy __________ (COMMUNICATE) with these animals, there is always a way!

People travel a lot nowadays. Planes are considered to be the most __________________ (COMFORT) 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 to 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).

For some reason British food does not have the best reputation in the world. A few years ago I asked a ____________ (VISIT) to Britain about the local food. He described it as tasteless and __________________ (BORE). I cannot agree with his opinion and find his words totally __________________ (FAIR). For a start, British desserts and cakes are so good that British school children are often punished with ' no pudding' if they don't behave __________________ (PROPER). And apart from the desserts there are lots of fantastic traditional British dishes, including the __________________ (FAME) full English breakfast, mouth-watering sandwiches, and delicious soups. Britain has amazing vegetarian restaurants and all the __________________ (NATIONAL) food you could possibly imagine, including Italian pasta restaurants, Indian curry houses and Japanese sushi bars. Lots of foreigners return home with much better stories about British food.

I'm absolutely sure that people's opinion of British food is based on ignorance. They say we eat potatoes with everything. But you __________________ (RARE) get a meal anywhere in Europe that does not come with chips. The __________________ (DIFFER) is that we do not boast about our cuisine. In my view, we are very __________________ (CREATE) when it comes to food. In Britain, you can enjoy a wonderful __________________ (COMBINE) of dishes from different cuisines. You can wake up in the morning and have an English breakfast, a slice of Italian pizza at lunchtime, Japanese sushi for dinner and a Turkish kebab on the way home from the club. What else could you ask for? And never tell me British food is __________________ (TASTE) and boring! That's just __________________, (FAIR) so come and try it for yourselves.

It’s common knowledge that arts lessons are very good for young children. Teachers and scientists say that creative activities make children feel happier and stimulate their ______________ (DEVELOP). Children are ________________ (NATURE) creators and enjoy drawing lessons a lot. In the classroom and at home they ______________ (GLAD) draw with watercolours and oils, pencils and chalk. Even very small kids are able to create ______________ (FANTASY) pictures using finger painting techniques. The sooner the child starts drawing, the better. He may never become a world-famous ____________ (ART) but the drawing lessons will cetainly stimulate his brain and imagination. His chance to become a ________________ (SUCCESS) person in any field will increase greatly.

Jenny doesn’t have many friends, but she has lots of books. Jenny likes fantasy stories best. She has a rich __________________ (IMAGINE) which takes her to magical lands. Jenny often feels like she is a part of the story. She enjoys being in someone else’s shoes, living in an __________________ (ABSOLUTE) different world. When reading, Jenny may turn into a princess or become a mountain __________________ (EXPLORE). She can see __________________ (WONDER) creatures and amazing places with her own eyes. Books are ideal friends for Jenny. They are entertaining and helpful. They can give her some __________________ (PRACTICE) advice when she needs it and keep quiet when she doesn’t want to communicate. Books never __________________ (AGREE) with her and they never argue.