Exercise 18. find in the texts english equivalents for these words and word combinations: широком смысле , обучаются навыкам , получают знания о себе , полезная схема , пути обучения , официальный , неофициальный , повседневная жизнь , например , слушая , стара- ясь , с хорошими манерами , ездить на велосипеде , звонить по теле- фону , по их собственной инициативе , книжный маrазин , славать экзамены , в большинстве стран , раннее детство , кто отвечает ( не- сет ответственность ) , во главе , вовремя , с приблизительно олина ковой скоростью , одноклассники , должны сдавать экзамены , сте- пень , оценка их успеха , одаренные дети , дети с или умственными недостатками , обучение для взрослых , продолжить после окончания школы , большое количество денег , граждане , об- шее образование , профессиональное образование , ставит целью , умный , ответственный , хорошо информированный , передавать общее культурное наследство , больше чем , подготовленные алисты , начальное образование , на протяжении всей жизни , сред- ние школы , профессиональные программы , плотничное дело , сле- сарное дело , профессиональная подготовка , отдельный , техника . юриспруденция .

1. Nina (celebrated) her birthday yesterday. Her room looked beautiful, there (were) many flowers in it. When I (came) in, somebody (was playing) the piano, two or three pairs (were dancing). 2. Listen! Somebody (is playing) the piano. 3. I (like) music very much. 4. When I (looked) out of the window, it (was raining) heavily and people (were hurrying) along the streets. 5. What were you (doing) at seven o'clock yesterday? - - I (was having) supper. 6. When I (came) home yesterday, I (saw) that all my family (were sitting) round the table. Father (was reading) a letter from my uncle who (lives) in Kiev. 7. Where were you yesterday? — I (was) at home the whole day. — How strange. I (rang) you up at two o'clock, but nobody (answered). — Oh, I (was) in the garden. I (was reading) your book and (did not hear) the telephone. 8. What were you (doing) at five o'clock yesterday? — I (was working) in the library. — I (was) there, too, but I (did not see) you. 9. Yesterday I (was working) at my English from five till seven. 10. It (was raining) the whole day yesterday. 11. Where is your sister now? — She (was) in her room. She (was doing) her homework.

Объяснение:

Clothes are an important part of modern life. it’s hard to imagine how people can live without clothes. there are various styles of clothes nowadays, so people can choose what to wear on different occasions. as for me, i have a good collection of clothes in my wardrobe. there are a couple of school suits which are of classic style. then i have some jeans and t-shirts for casual days. and at last, i have a couple of bright dresses for parties or special occasions. most of all i like wearing ordinary jeans with matching shirts. i think it’s not only convenient but also stylish. as for shoes, i prefer wearing sports shoes or sneakers but i need to wear some classic black shoes to school. i don’t like high heels because they are uncomfortable. i always try to keep my clothes and shoes neat. i think that clothes tell a lot about people and can make a strong impression. so if they are tidy and nice the impression will be positive. the choice of clothes also depends on seasons and weather conditions. in winter, for example, it’s important to have a warm coat and a pair of boots. a jacket and rubber boots would be nice for spring and autumn. however, my favourite time is summer, when everyone can wear light t-shirts and shorts, or sarafan and sandals.