1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 The flowers (look) better if you put them in a bigger vase. 2 You wouldn’t feel so tired if you (go) to bed earlier! 3 I think it (be) better if we waited here. 4 Would you buy a new car if you (have) more money? 5 If they worked harder, they (finish) the job more quickly. 6 I would enjoy the party more if the music (not be) so loud. 7 Where would you live if you (can) live anywhere in the world? 8 (you / be) upset if nobody came to your party? 2 Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it means the same as the first sentence. 1 I can’t tell you the answer because I don’t know it. If , I would tell you. 2 She can’t help you because she hasn’t got enough time. if she had enough time. 3 He feels hungry at nine o’clock because he doesn’t have breakfast. If , he wouldn’t feel hungry at nine o’clock. 4 I think you should go there by bus. If , I would go there by bus. 5 You break things because you aren’t careful. If you were careful,

The twenty-third of February . It is a celebration for all men , from children to the elderly . This memorable date will always be celebrated in Russia and we will always remember it . This is the feast which reveals the fact that age is unimportant in the war . It doesn't matter how many years it takes , but we will remember this memorable date . On this day, we honor the memory of the fallen heroes of the great Patriotic war . They fought for us to live in peace . In each city there are monuments to fallen soldiers , stands with the names of the heroes . We will never forget the heroes lying in mass graves . The twenty-third of February is the defender of the Fatherland day

Every year at the end of winter Russian people and several other neighboring nations celebrate the Defender of the Fatherland Day. This holiday falls on February 23rd and has special meaning. It was first celebrated in the first half of the 20th century as the day of Red Army. Today, it’s commonly known as the father’s or all men’s day. On this occasion women across Russia and some former Soviet republics prepare small but hearty presents for their fathers, husbands, sons, brothers, boyfriends and simply male friends. Apart from presents they can buy postcards or flowers for them. It is especially appreciated when little girls prepare some handmade stuff for their fathers or brothers. Such small but valuable presents are always cherished. The Defender of the Fatherland Day is observed countrywide. You can see the public concerts, parades, festivals and other topical performances nearly in every large and small city. Children and adults participate in such events to keep their fathers happy and to set a festive mood. The military and veterans are especially honored on this day. As well as the 8th of March, February 23rd is the public holiday in Russia. Offices and schools don’t work, so it’s normal to congratulate male colleagues and classmates a day before or after the actual holiday. Most companies collect a certain amount of money to buy some presents for male employees. Female workers sometimes set a festive table with wine and snacks for their colleagues and together they celebrate the event. Although February 23rd originated as the day of people who serve or used to serve in the army, today even little boys receive presents and congratulations. In the course of time the holiday became better known as Men’s Day.