Describe one of these games: 1. tennis 2. rugby3. table tennis4. ice hockey 5. draughts6. darts7. field hockey8. badminton

Tennis is one of my favourite sports. I’ve been playing it from a young age. In fact, I like both types of this game: table tennis and long tennis. I’m quite good at table tennis, but I spend most of my free time at the nearest court training for long tennis. This game is rather old. It is believed to have originated in the fifth century B. C. There are even drawings on the walls of ancient caves which show different people hitting a ball back and forth. However, the modern game of lawn tennis originated in the 19th century in Great Britain and was considered to be the upper-class game. Today, it’s the fifth most popular sport in the world, after football, basketball, cricket and rugby. The game is played with a racket and a small, yellow ball and by two players or two pairs of players on the court divided by the net. The sport is even included in the Olympic Games. It’s easy for me to understand why tennis became so popular and how it gained universal appeal. First of all, it provides health benefits. Those, who play tennis, have strong arms and legs. They are always in good shape. Secondly, tennis players are rather optimistic, energetic and self-confident. Tennis outperforms many other sports in developing positive personality characteristics. Thirdly, people who play tennis have better immune system and body coordination. And, finally, tennis players quickly develop strategic mind, social skills and high-level discipline. Apart from the Olympic Games, there are four Grand Slam tournaments, which are held annually and are considered to be prestigious. I never miss these spectacular events when they are on TV. However, my dream is to see at least once such a tournament in real life.

There are many attractions in London. TheTower of London is one of the oldest buildings in England.On the banks of the River Thames, not far fromthe tower, is the Palace of Westminster, wherethe meetings of the British Parliament are held.One of its towers is the famous watch ofEngland Big Ben. Nearby is the Ferris Wheel"Eye of London"-the largest in the world.Also very popular is Buckingham Palace-theofficial residence of the Queen in London.Trafalgar Square is the central square of thecity, next to it stands the National Gallery, nearwhich is the Church of St. Peter.

Мария Троекурова. Девушка нежная и красивая.Ей 17 лет.Отец ей не уделял времени,а проводила она его за книгами.Увлекалась девушка музыкой и романами.Осталась рано без матери,а воспитанием девочки занималась Мадмуазель Ми-Ми.Мария выросла в деревне,в уединении не имея подруг.Так же девушка умеет вышивать на пяльцах.Отрицательно относилась к пирам и застольям,которые часто устраивал ее отец Кирила Троекуров.Обладает силой воли и влюбчивостью,но и гордость дает о себе знать.После того,как Маша узнала,что отец хотел выдать его за Верейского,она решила бежать с Владимиром Дубровским,так как тот был влюблен в нее.Конечно не безответно. Девушка была не в праве бежать после и отказала Дубровскому,когда тот подъехал к Маше.Она была верна. Эти качества воспитывает Пушкин в читателях(читательницах).Он ценил верность в женщинах