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when is your birthday?

i would like to get a computer as a birthday present.

 

One of the national festivals of english-speaking countries is halloween. it takes place on october 31 on allhallow’s eve. the pumpkin is a symbol of this festival in which offensive face is cut out. a lighted candle is put into the pumpkin. it was considered that pumpkin left about the house on all saints' day drove off malignant demons. the song “monster mash” by bobby pickett is an informal hymn of this festival. on this day parties are held and people put on suits of the terrible creatures and monsters from films. children go from house to house, sing songs and try to get sweeties. besides that games and fortune-telling are widely spread on halloween. at night children and teenagers tell each other horror stories and legends and the most popular legend is about bloody mary. she is said to appear in a mirror when her name is called three times. organization of attractions where visitors are got scared is also an important tradition. on this holiday television broadcasts a lot of horror films and animations. on this day we can show our fantasy and live in the world of dead for a little while. halloween has been gaining in popularity in russia recently. один из национальных праздников в странах – это праздник хэллоуин. его отмечают 31 октября в канун дня всех святых. символом этого праздника является тыква, на которой вырезано устрашающее лицо. внутрь тыквы помещается зажженная свеча. считалось, что тыква, оставленная в день всех святых около дома, отгоняет злых духов. неофициальным гимном праздника является песня "monster mash" певца бобби пикэтта. в этот день устраиваются вечеринки в честь праздника, люди наряжаются в различных страшных существ и монстров из фильмов. дети ходят по домам, поют песни и выпрашивают сладости. помимо этого в хэллоуин распространены гадание и игры. ночью дети и подростки рассказывают друг другу страшные и легенды, самой популярной является легенда о кровавой мэри. говорят, если назвать её имя три раза, смотря в зеркало, то появится её призрак. также важной традицией является организация аттракционов, где пугают посетителей. в этот праздник по телевизору показывают много ужасов и страшных мультфильмов. в этот день можно проявить свою фантазию и немного пожить в мире мёртвых. в последнее время праздник хэллоуин в россии приобретает большую популярность

the history of london goes back to roman times. due to favourable geographical position, soon after the roman conquest, a small town became an important trade centre. actually, london can be divided into several parts: the city or downtown of london, westminster, the west end and the east end. the city is the oldest part of london with narrow streets and pavements. there are many offices, companies and banks in this part of london. the city of london is the financial centre of the united kingdom. only a few thousand people live there, but in the day-time it is full of people: as about half a million people come to work there. the biggest banks and offices are concentrated in the city. the west end is the centre of london. it is full of richest hotels, largest supermarkets, best cinemas and concerthalls. there are a lot of beautiful houses and gardens. only well-to-do people can live there.another important district of london is westminster, where most of government buildings are situated. westminster palace is the seat of the british parliament. westminster palace was founded in 1050. it is situated in the centre of london. many great englishmen were buried in the abbey: newton, darwin and others.the towers of the houses of parliament stand high above the city. on the highest tower there is the largest clock in the country which is known to the whole world as big ben. one can hear big ben strike every quarter of an hour. the clock «big ben» came into service in 1859. big ben is the biggest clock bell in britain. the official london residence of the queen is buckingham palace. it was built in the 18th century.