Change the sentences by the example. Example: I had a cup of coffee and then left home. After … - After having a cup of coffee I left home.

1. He practiced for a long period and then decided to take part in sports competitions. After …

2. The plane took off and soon afterwards it crashed. Soon after …

3. I read the book and then I went to bed. After …

4. They visited Ann but first they phoned her. Before …

5. She had her dinner but first she washed her hands. Before …

6. She began to practice again but first she consulted a physician. Before …

7. What did you do when you left school? What did you do after … ?

cooking fruit salad
Mayonnaise - 130 g
Beets - 2 pieces
Seedless grapes - 300 g.
Peach - 1 PC.
Banana - 1 PC.
Kiwi - 1 PC.
Vinegar - 1 tsp
Mandarin - 2 PCs
1 boil the Beets in water with vinegar, cool, peel and grate on a coarse grater.
2 Grapes wash, sort and cut in half.
3 Tangerine peel, divided into slices, slices cut into 2-3 parts.
4 Peach wash, remove the stone and cut into small cubes.
5 Banana peel, cut into slices.
6 Kiwi fruit wash, peel and cut into slices or cubes.
7 Combine all ingredients, season with mayonnaise and mix thoroughly.

1) I think the exams are necessary. Exam is a good way to check pupils' knowledge. It's like a final step in the education. But on the other hand exams can't show pupils' real knowledge. Usually everybody is very nervous during exams and can forget everything. In that case the mark will not be right.
3) this year I have got an English exam. I have started preparing for it beforehand. I am trying to revise all the necessary grammar materials. Also I am trying to read different books and stories. It helps me with the vocabulary and speaking. Also I have got many books with different exercises.