Complete the sentences using the following words, word com binations and expressions: is used, in spite of, courses, a great advantage, laboratories, fluently, teaching aids, popularity, are borrowed, listening, popular. 1. a lot of new words … from english. 2. if you can speak english well, you gain … over others. 3. do you go to any english … ? 4. the 12 english language is very … . 5. our department of foreign languages has various … : language … and … centres. 6. english … everywhere; its … is obvious (очевидный 7. can you speak english … ? 8. … many textbooks in english, it is not easy to find a good one.

1. A lot of new words  are borrowed from English.
2. If you can speak English well, you gain  a great advantage over others.
3. Do you go to any English courses?
4. The English language is very popular.
5. Our department of foreign languages has various teaching aids: language laboratories and  listening centres.
6. English is used everywhere; its popularity is obvious.
7. Can you speak English fluently?
8. In spite of many textbooks in English, it is not easy to find a good one.

On( 0) Friday it was raining the whole morning and we decided to go to (1)Madame Tussauds. When (2) we got to the museum it was already 11 am. From (3) 11 to (4) 12.30 we were standing in line for tickets. For(5) the next two hours we were going from room to room and watching the wax models of famous people. While(6) I was taking a photo of (7)Michael Jackson, my friend said,''I want a photo with Michael Jackson'' .During(8) our excursions I could hear from different rooms, ''I want a photo with Beckham , I want a photo with Leonardo Di Caprio. Look! I want a photo with the Queen! ''The models were great and we had a great time at (9) the museum. We got to the hotel at (10) 3.

Almost everyone is society has a job to do. Having work is important as it gives certain social status, pays salary and maintains self-esteem. Job can be rather rewarding. However, many people nowadays are leading hectic lifestyles. They work too much and have little breaks. This inevitably leads to stress. We often hear the word “stress” in everyday life, although it is not clear what it really is. “Stress” means pressure and tension. It is a common problem in modern life. Unfortunately, too much stress results into physical, emotional and mental health problems. The reasons for stress are numerous. It’s not only overworking or having no time for rest. Stress factors also include dangerous situations, difficulties at home, divorce, loss of close friends, etc. Changes for the better can also cause stress. For example, getting married, having a baby, moving houses, entering a university. Of course, everything depends on the way a person reacts. Experts advise not to worry too much and stay calm in any situation. It is very important to try to avoid stress or at least to minimize it. When noticed on early stages, it can be fixed easier. One of the best ways to fight stress is to keep a sense of humor in difficult situations. Even doctors agree that laughter is the best medicine for all diseases. Other ways to cope with stress include regular leisure activities and interesting hobbies. If someone feels depressed, a good solution is taking up yoga classes or swimming, bicycling, knitting, gardening, painting, etc. Anything, that can help a person to relax and get a new lease on life, is considered to be helpful.