Complete the sentances 1. We have got four of the year 2. There is much Jin winter. 3. We always put on a hat in 4. Sometimes it in spring. 5. People usually wear a jacket inl 6. Some people say that is the most beautiful 7. People are wearing 8. Every season lasts has got months. 9. In we have the shortest days and the longest nights. 10. We Ja T-shirt, sandals, dress or shorts, maybe skirt.

1.Where did you spend your last summer holidays?
2.What is the matter with you? - I don't feel well.
3.I am in a hurry. My friends are waiting for me
4.A week ago they didn't know what to think about that.
5.Kate cooks dinner every Saturday.
6.Our football team will win the game, I am sure
7.Last tuesday he was upset and had no idea where to go.
8.What will you prepare for dinner tomorrow?
9.Every morning on the way to school Jane meets her friends.
10.I will have dinner with my family next Sunday.
11.My train leaves in half an hour. - OK, I will drive you to the station.
12.Have you already checked in the hotel?
13.What was your son doing yesterday at 7 oclock? - He was playing computer games.
14.When I entered the office, the secretary was speaking on the telephone.
15.She hasn't seen her best friend for seven years
16.It (has) stopped snowing, the weather is frosty now.
17.The teacher has been explaining the rule the whole lesson.
18.I met him when he was walking across the park.
19.The play hasn't begun yet and people are talking in the hall.
20.The children were playing here at eleven oclock, but now they have gone home.

Correct mistakes in each sentence:
1. They work in the garden.
2. We went to the Carpathians last week.
3. They were glad to hear this news.
4. The girl ate an apple.
5.Many birds fly to the south in autumn.
6. He knows all about engines.
7. If often snows in winter in Ukraine.
8. she did not finish school two years ago.
9. The girl is trying on the dress.
10. They are talking about the film

Put questions to the sentences
1. When was I buying milk?
2. How long haven't I seen him for?
3. What was she telling them when the phone rang?
4. When has he bought the book?
5. Where have they never been to?

The head of Scotland 

The head of Scotland is the English monarch – Queen Elizabeth II. It has been in political union with England since the beginning of the 18thcentury.

The official flag of the country consists of a white cross on a blue background and is known as St. Andrew’s Cross.  

Scottish towns

They say that Scottish towns differ from the English ones. Their distinct features are cobblestone streets, medieval style houses, green parks and plenty of historic architecture.The financial and industrial center of the country is Glasgow. Other major cities include Perth, Aberdeen, Livingstone and Dundee. 

Cultural heritage

Scotland is well-known for its Loch Ness monster, delicious haggis and traditional festivals.

Perhaps, everyone in the world has heard of the famous writer and poet Robert Burns. He was the first person to write songs about the Scottish Highlands and their breathtaking views. It is significant that the highest mountain of the British Isles, Ben Nevis, is also situated in Scotland.

Public holidays

Scottish people like all kinds of celebrations. Their most favourite public holidays are Christmas and New Year. On the last day of the year they celebrate Hogmanay. It used to be a pagan holiday to welcome the winter solstice.

There are many special customs and rituals for this holiday, among them fireball swinging, street carnivals, singing and dancing, storytelling and eating tasty goodies.

Popular among tourists

Every year thousands of tourists visit Scotland to see its sights and to participate in local festivals. It’s a suitable country for students as well. Those, who study English, often participate in international exchange programs to learn more about the local peculiarities.