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1.Miniature art is as old as human civilization. The gift to work in this field is very rare. The Russian Levsha, the character of Leskov’s story who managed to shoe a flea is known all over the world. Today there are people in Russia who have got in their art collections similar real shoed fleas that has become the classics. They are 7 in Russia. Anatoly Konenko from Siberia, Omsk is one of them. His works include the smallest book in the world - just 0,9 mm long. It has been registered in the Guinness World Records. His portraits of famous people on rice grains strike the imagination. It takes the artist three months to paint such a miniature, his tool is a hair from a butterfly wing. The visitors of his exhibition “Miracles under the microscope” are amazed by a lot of unique works, such as the smallest copy of the balalaika in the case carved from a poppy seed, the tiny violin 6 mm long, the chess board 6x6 mm with the chess pieces 0,6-1,8 mm. Anatoly Konenko is a world known miniature artist. His exhibitions impress the spectators not only in Russia but in Europe, Asia and America.

2. Graffiti as the street art changed the look of streets at the end of the 20th century. The history of graffiti started in the New York underground. Today bright and original works of graffiti can be seen in the urban streets all over the world. But there are still different opinions. “Graffiti is vandalism”. “Every work in graffiti is a valuable piece of art”. What do you think?

1. In every country there are a lot of charity organizations. They really lend a helping hand to children’s shelters, foster homes, disabled senior citizens; rescue animals that are nearly extinct; take care of injured /wounded/ animals till their full recovery. Such funds organize help to victims of earthquakes or floods in any part of the world. Especially their help is needed by children who sometimes have to be rescued; they are removed from their homes because they are not being looked after properly. The charity organization “Who if Not Me” invites volunteers to work with such children, socialize with them, help develop their creative abilities and intelligence.

2.
- When does the train for Manchester leave?
- At seven p.m.
-Two second class tickets to Manchester, please.
- Single or return?
- Return, please.
- Forty pounds, fifty pence.
- Here you are. Which platform is it leaving?
- Platform three.
- Thank you.
- You are welcome.

3. A library is the place where you can find a big collection of books of different genres available for readers. You can borrow any book you like for several days and then return after reading it. A good librarian always helps you to make a choice. A patient, friendly and caring librarian develops our love for books. But now electronic libraries are more popular. You can read any book online without leaving your home.