2. After reading the text, fill in the missing word or words:
Money, regardless of what form it takes, has three major functions. When sellers are willing to accept it as payment for goods or services, money functions as a 1) . As a 2) , money allows people to compare the values of various items and to keep accurate records. Money in a convenient form serves as a 3) , allowing people to save for the future. Whatever is used as money must be 4), which is what gives it its value. Money, to be easy to handle and use, must be 5) and 6) into small parts. Finally, money must have 7) value and be 8) to withstand normal use. Certain items such as furs or minerals used in barter are referred to as 9) money. Currency backed by some 10) such as gold is called 11) money. In the United States and other countries, government decree creates 12) money, also known as 13) . This type of money is backed mainly by society’s 14)in its value.
У меня были проблемы с зубами - множественный кариес, мама записала меня на приём к врачу-стоматологу. К ухоженной, красивой женщине в белом халате, в стерильных перчатках, в чистом просторном кабинете, к Елене Вадимовне, которая сразу произвела на меня впечатление. Хотя я до ужаса боялся стоматологов в школе, этому специалисту мне хотелось доверять. Елена Вадимовна провела осмотр полости рта, сделала записи зубной формулы тех зубов, которые необходимо было вылечить, проконсультировала меня, подобрала правильный уход за полостью рта. И так я начал проходить лечение у этого врача-стоматолога, за один приём мы лечили один зуб, случаи были разной сложности, моё лечение проходило примерно полгода. На каждый приём к стоматологу я ходил, как на праздник, мне очень нравилась атмосфера, люди в белых халатах, лечение проходило безболезненно под анестезией, мне было очень интересно рассматривать стоматологические инструмент.
New Year’s is a holiday that we are always looking forward to. It is a time that we spend with our families and friends, relaxing and exchanging presents. Each family has its own traditions and customs and the way they spend this day.
As for me and my family, we consider New Year’s a family holiday and always spend it together. We start preparing for this very carefully, usually several days before the celebration. It’s always very important to choose the right presents for the whole family and friends. Generally, we tell each other what we want for a gift, but sometimes we give each other surprise presents. It is my favorite part of the New Year’s preparations because I like to look out for perfect gifts for my family.