Ayrton Senna was a legendary Brazilian racing driver. He won three Formula One world championships in 1988, 1990 and 1991. He was born on 21st March, 1960 in Sao Paulo. Like all racing drivers, he was rather short, only 1.75m tall with dark hair. Unfortunately, at the age of 34, he was killed in an accident while leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
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I. READING. Read the text and choose the correct answers.
My sister Charlotte was born when I was seven and my mother decided she needed a nanny to look after us. So we got Alison. She was very young, seventeen I think and wonderful. I adored her. She only worked part-time with us before she started her training at Norland College. She had to dress in the morning and take me to school. After school she made us delicious teas and read us stories in bed. On Charlotte's birthday she organized a fantastic party.
When Alison left, we had a trained nanny who lived with us and worked full-time. She was called Nanny Barnes by everyone, including my parents.
She was older and quite traditional and wore a uniform. It was then that I realized that I wanted to be a nanny. I have always got on well with children. I have always enjoyed taking care of my sister and younger cousins. I told Mummy very firmly that I wanted to be a nanny when I grew up. At the time she laughed. I know that she and Daddy thought it was just a childish phase I was going through, but it wasn't. They thought I would follow in my father's footsteps and study law. But I didn't. There were some terrible rows but I didn't go to university.
I left school and spent a year working at Ludgrove School, where Prince William used to go. Then I started my training course at Norland College. I finished the course last month and I've applied for the post of nanny to twins aged six months. Mummy and Daddy weren't angry for long, we made it up before I went to college, and they have encouraged me ever since.
1.Why did Mummy decide to hire a nanny?
a) because she was old;
b) because she went to university;
c) because she had a small child.
Ответ: c ) because she had a small child.
Почему мама решила нанять няню ? - Потому что у неё был маленький ребенок.
New Year is one of my favorite holidays. This is not surprising, because it is filled with joy, magic and fun. At this time, we always wait for something special, some kind of miracle. Sometimes miracles do happen.
I celebrated this New Year in the family circle. In the big room we had a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. At the top was a big beautiful red star she was shining. We dressed her on the eve all together: I, mom, dad and sister. It was without controversy, but in the end she came out very beautiful.
Mom prepared a festive table. She did it perfectly. All the dishes were delicious, beautiful and unusual. We helped her, were, so to speak, in the catch. My mother baked a chicken with apples and sauce, made some new salads, even baked pies. I love it when there are so many delicacies in the house.
My mother's brother came to visit us with his family and the holiday became even more cheerful. We joked, laughed and talked, and when the chimes began to strike, everyone fell silent for a time, making wishes for next year. After that, salutes started from all sides, and we went to the street. The sky was lit up with multicolored flashes, a revival and a merry fuss reigned around. I came up with the idea to build a snowman. And my brother and I got down to business. The others, not thinking twice, joined us. Together they built up an entire family.
After getting home, we sat for a while at the table and my parents sent us to sleep. Frankly, I did not want to sleep at all.
In the morning of January 1, my sister and I immediately rushed under the tree. There we were waiting for beautifully packed boxes.
New Year is a wonderful holiday.
ПЕРЕВОД:
Новый год – один из моих любимых праздников. Это и не удивительно, ведь он наполнен радостью, волшебством и весельем. В это время мы всегда ждем чего-то особенного, какого-то чуда. Иногда чудеса действительно случаются.
Я отмечал этот Новый год в семейном кругу. В большой комнате у нас стояла красиво наряженная елка. На верхушке была большая красивая красная звезда она сияла . Мы наряжали ее накануне все вместе: я, мама, папа и сестра . Обошлось без споров, но в итоге она вышла очень красивой.
Мама приготовила праздничный стол. Ей это удалось на «отлично». Все блюда были вкусными, красивыми и необычными. Мы ей помогали, были, так сказать, на подхвате. Мама запекла курицу с яблоками и соусом , сделала несколько новых салатов, даже пирогов напекла. Люблю, когда в доме столько вкуснятины.
К нам в гости пришел мамин брат с семьей и праздник стал еще веселее. Мы шутили, смеялись и общались, а когда стали бить куранты, все на время замолчали, загадывая желания на будущий год. После этого со всех сторон начались салюты, и мы пошли на улицу. Небо озарялось разноцветными сполохами, вокруг царило оживление и веселая суета. Мне в голову пришла идея построить снеговика. И мы с братом взялись за дело. Остальные, недолго думая, присоединились к нам. Совместными усилиями слепили целую семью.
Поднявшись домой, мы еще немного посидели за столом и родители отправили нас спать. Признаться, спать мне совсем не хотелось.
Утром 1 января мы с сестрой сразу кинулись под елку. Там нас ждали красиво упакованные коробки.
Новый год – прекрасный праздник.
Dear friend,
I'm very glad to hear something new from you. You ask me about my school. My school life is wonderful. I have a lot of friends at my class. I really love my schoolmate. There are lots of concerts, performances and sport competitions. Me and my class often take part in different school events. The most important event is Maslenica in our school. My school life is a very amazing and I really enjoy it!