3. complete the text with these words. ocean, forests, islands, volcanoes, sea. the kuril (1) are in far eastern russia. they separate the (2) of okhotsk and the pacific (3) this chain of islands is about 1200 kilometres long. the biggest island is shikotan it's 225 square kilometres. the climate on the islands is harsh, with long cold winters and short foggy summers. in summer the temperature does not usually rise above 19 degrees. there are about 100 (4) on the islands. the biggest one is alaid. it's 2339 metres high there are a lot of (5) in the south with lots of different species of plants and animals. spruce and larch trees are dominant there.

1) islands
2) sea
3) ocean
4) volcanoes
5) forests ???

The City of my Dream
Since young age, I have always wondered what the perfect place for living would be like. Now, I can say that I have a clear vision of the city of my dreams. First of all, it should be situated in a sunny part of our planet and have great weather conditions all year round. Secondly, there should be neither crime nor any violence there. Only good and kind people can reside in such city. Life can be much easier and nicer if everyone is loving and understanding. In the city of my dreams people will live in peace and quiet, without any worries and fears. This city will have excellent roads, cheap stores, many beautiful parks and playgrounds for kids, several entertainment centers and else. The population of the city will be neither too rich, nor poor. People will live equally well. Older people will be respected and taken care of. The streets will be clean and safe. There will be no homeless animals in the city of my dreams. Another important condition is to have a loyal government. People in the city of my dream will never be in a hurry and they will do only the jobs they like. However, I certainly understand that it’s just my dream, I really hope that at least some of the mentioned qualities will come true in the future.

As for the nature, the commonest trees of Australia are the eucalyptus and the Australian acacia or mimosa, the national emblem of the country. Such unusual animals as a kangaroo or a koala-bear originate from Australia.Australia is one of the most unusual and exotic countries of the world. A significant feature of modern Australian society is the representation of a lot of cultures drawn from many lands by its people.Historically part of the British Empire and now a member of a Commonwealth of Nations, it is a relatively prosperous and independent nation.
     
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Что касается природы, то самыми распространенными деревьями в Австралии являются эвкалипт и австралийская акация, или мимоза, - государственный герб страны. Такие необычные животные, как кенгуру или коала, родом тоже из Австралии. Австралия является одной из самых необычных и экзотических стран мира. Важной особенностью современного австралийского общества является представительство многих культур, принесённых на континент из разных земель. Исторически - часть Британской империи, в настоящее время - член Содружества Наций, Австралия является процветающей и независимой страной.