Millions of people all over the world travel to see other countries and continents, modern cities and ancient towns. They travel not only for a change of scene but also to enjoy picturesque places. I believe it is really interesting to discover new places, meet unusual people, get acquainted with various exciting cultures and nations, try different food and listen to brand new musical rhythms. People choose means of transport to their liking, as all of them have advantages and disadvantages. Usually, people travel by train, by boat, by plane or by car. If you want to get somewhere as quickly as possible the best way is to travel by plane. Time passes quickly and we can enjoy every moment. But many people are very nervous passengers in aeroplanes, probably because these passengers have no control over their fate in this case. They know they cannot change anything in case of emergency and this makes the flight uncomfortable for them. I prefer to travel by plane, as I believe that it is the safest form. I try to enjoy every moment and learn a lot of new things every time I have a trip. My life is impossible without travelling.

Our country is famous in the world for being strong in sport. Russian people love various kind of sports, but the most popular sport in Russia is football. We could see how many people supported the national team during FIFA World Cup 2018.

There are other popular sports in our country, that make it very successful in the field. A lot of people play ice hockey, bandy, tennis, rugby, volleyball, do gymnastics and acrobatics. Some of my friends are really keen on figure skating, that I suppose to be an extremely beautiful, but dangerous kind of sport. Everything is a matter of taste. All people choose the kind that suits them better. I personally prefer tennis and I have a great example of successful tennis player to look up to, Maria Sharapova. She is one of ten women, and the only Russian, to hold the career Grand Slam. She is also an Olympic medalist, having won silver in women's singles at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Moreover she is has a mentor women entrepreneurs programme. Her example motivates me and I try hard to achieve success in every field.I like sport so much that I cannot imagine my life without it.

Russia is a huge country and that is why our cuisine is a rich collection of diverse cooking traditions. Our national food has its peculiarities due to the severe climate in winter and various forests rich in all kinds of berries and mushrooms in summer. Traditional Russian dishes are often made of vegetables, dairy products, poultry, meat, fish and various corps. Some food can be really specific for foreigners, as Russian cuisine is very famous for the variety of soups: borscht (red beetroot soup), ukha (fish soup), shchi (cabbage soup). Traditional Russian drinks are hot black tea with honey or home-made jam, kvas (a drink made of rye bread), compote (stewed fruit drink). Even though our cuisine is rich in specific dishes, my family prefers traditional ones. We like shchi, roast meat, baked potatoes and vegetables, cakes and pies. My mother likes to bake, so there is always something tasty at home.

I believe that Russian people have always been known for their hospitality. We are happy to welcome guests with tasty dinners with a lot of food on the table. I am proud of our national food and every time recommend foreign tourist to try unusual dishes.

Finishing school millions of young people begin their independent lives. They usually start making their future career choices from finding out all the possible advantages and disadvantages of their future profession. Some people follow their own choice, at the same time others follow their parents` advice.

As far as I know, people usually begin making plans for the future asking themselves: “What do I want to be when I grow up/ leave school?” We can address this question as many times as necessary until we have a definite answer. Then we can consider all the details and start preparing for the future profession. First of all, your job should seem interesting to you. I believe that an exciting job that you like is a very important component of happiness in life. Secondly, you should understand what skills and knowledge you need to have to do the job. You must be well-educated and well-informed. That is the reason why people should be attentive and careful in their choices, being able to study and work hard to succeed.

I have already decided what to do. I would like to become a doctor. This profession is very noble and highly respectful. I understand that I need to be good at biology and chemistry, to become a good doctor and help people who have problems with health.

It is a well-known fact that education can help us form a personality and prepare for adulthood. A lot of countries consider the educational system a very important part of their national politics.

Everyone in the Russian Federation is guaranteed the right to education. We have a broad system of compulsory education, so you have to study for nine years to get the school-leaving certificate. To enter the university one has to study two years more and pass special state exams, called SATs(Unified State Examination). These exams are really difficult and one needs to invest a lot of efforts in the process of preparation to get the best result. I have already decided which subjects I will prepare for in the future because I like them. Russian, Mathematics, History, Social Studies, Literature and English are fields of science that seem to be exciting to me. My future job will be connected with all of them, as I want to become a teacher. Teaching seems one of the greatest of all the arts to me. It is a great responsibility to teach somebody and a deeply respected job.