BONFIRE NIGHT On November 5th English people across the country celebrate Bonfire Night. There are small firework parties in back gardens. People can also watch big firework 20. a) displayed b) is displaying c) displays d) has displayed in public parks. The reason of the celebration is because it`s the anniversary of some historic date. On November 5th 1605 a man called Guy Fawkes 21. a) tries b) was trying c) tried d) has tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament for some political reasons. Guy Fawkes and some other men put 36 barrels of gunpowder under the Houses of Parliament in London, ready to set off a massive explosion. One member of the group sent a letter to his friend who 22. a) was working b) works c)worked d) had worked in Parliament and warned him to stay away on November 5th. The King found the letter. The Houses of Parliament weresaved. HALLOWEEN Halloween, the last day of October, has a special significance for children who dress in funny or ghostly costumes and knock at neighborhood doors. After shouting «Trick or treat»! they 23. a) give b) are given c) has been given d) will give gifts of candy or money. The custom of telling ghost stories on Halloween comes from the Druids. To honor the Sun god and to frighten away evil spirits, they would light huge bonfires atop high hills and as they sat grouped around watching the bright flames, they would relate scary happenings they 24. a) experienced b) had experienced c) are experiencing d) experience Many people know that on Halloween, children and adults cut out pumpkin lanterns. What` s the name of this pumpkin? 26. a) Peter Pan b) Jack- o-Lenten c) Alfred the Great d) Robin Hood

BONFIRE NIGHT

On November 5th English people across the country celebrate Bonfire Night. There are small firework parties in back gardens. People can also watch big fireworks 20. a) displayed in public parks. The reason for the celebration is because it`s the anniversary of some historic date.

On November 5th, 1605 a man called Guy Fawkes 21. c) tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament for some political reasons. Guy Fawkes and some other men put 36 barrels of gunpowder under the Houses of Parliament in London, ready to set off a massive explosion.

One member of the group sent a letter to his friend who 22 c)worked in Parliament and warned him to stay away on November 5th. The King found the letter. The Houses of Parliament were saved.

HALLOWEEN

Halloween, the last day of October, has a special significance for children who dress in funny or ghostly costumes and knock at neighborhood doors. After shouting «Trick or treat»! they 23. b) are given gifts of candy or money.

The custom of telling ghost stories on Halloween comes from the Druids. To honor the Sun god and to frighten away evil spirits, they would light huge bonfires atop high hills, and as they sat grouped around watching the bright flames, they would relate scary happenings they 24. b) had experienced.

Many people know that on Halloween, children and adults cut out pumpkin lanterns. What` s the name of this pumpkin? 26. b) Jack- o-Lenten.

Belarus is a beautiful country. It is one of the most picturesque and interesting countries. It is full of unique landscapes, historical monuments and outstanding architecture. I would strongly advise you to go to the Braslav Lakes National Park. It is situated in the northwest of Belarus in  Braslav District of Vitebsk Oblast. The area of the park is 69115 hectares. Nowhere else will you find such a variety and beauty as here. There are many places to see in the Braslav Lakes National Park, so by all means go and enjoy the fascinating mountains, beaches, green forests and islands, marvellous lakes and, of course, the historical castles. It's worth going there. It's full of natural beauty.

I have read the article "why TV is bad for us" and I want to express my opinion on it. 
TV really makes people lazy. When a person watches TV, he becomes very passive. Sometimes people spend in front of TV most of their time. We are lazy to go outside and just breathe fresh air. When we watch TV, we don't use our brain at all. The fact is that TV doesn't very often stage intellectual shows. Also violence is brightly expressed on TV. But the law tries to fight against it. Censorship and restriction of age is established. 

In my opinion, TV influences people badly. Instead of the active recreation, which is good for health, people choose passive and useless rest.