Listening Listen to five people talking about different celebrations. Match the halves of the sentences (1-4) with the opinions (A-F) to make true sentences.ONE argument is extra 1. According to Speaker 1 their band is the best as
2. According to Speaker 2 the carnival is fantastic because
3. According to Speaker 3 the picnic is going to be organized because
4. According to Speaker 4 they want to decorate the house with Halloween things becau
5. According to Speaker 5 Royal wedding is the reason of
A. It is going to be at the end of October B. They have got a great bass player
C. People are wearing amazing costumes and there brilliant steel bands
D. Having a public holiday
E Dancing in the streets
F. It is going to be his grandparents' golden wedding anniversary

1. After breakfast, Mr Wardle said, referring to his guests: "You do not mind to go skating? The weather is beautiful, and we have the time. " 2. All the readily agreed, and the ladies began to ask Mr. Winkle to join them. They were convinced that he's a great athlete, so he never missed an opportunity to show off his skill. 3. But Mr. Winkle said that he had not practiced (tobeoutofpractice): he was not smiling in the presence of the idea to show the ladies that he does not know how to skate. 4. The ladies began to insist that he went with them and showed them his art. 5. It is useless to say that he does not have skates: he immediately offered a few pairs. 6. After that, Mr. Winkle could not go to the rink. 7. When they got to the lake, Mr. Bob Sawyer put on his skates and began to describe circles (tomakecircles) on the ice, not stopping for a moment to catch his breath. 8. Poor Mr. Winkle stood for a few minutes with skates in hand and not knowing how to wear them, he was screwing their sharp ends back (withthepointsbehind). 9. Finally, the horses were put on. Before we get to his feet, Mr. Winkle asked Sam to help him. 10. He began by saying that he had noticed that it is very slippery: he could not even stand on the ice, if someone did not support it. 11. Suddenly, Mr. Pickwick, not knowing that his young friend can not stand on the ice without assistance (unassisted), Sam called from the other side of the lake. 12. Sam was able to escape from the hands of Mr. Winkle ('sgrasp), only pushed him away. 13. The unhappy Mr. Winkle, and sat down on the ice, not even making the attempt to rise. 14. Mr. Pickwick was indignant that his friend was telling everyone that he's a good athlete. 13. He expressed his indignation that called Mr. Winkle braggart and humbug.

One of the international holidays is St. Valentine’s Day. This holiday has its story about two sweethearts, that’s why it’s called the day of all sweethearts. On this day many people make a declaration of love and propose marriage. And if they’ve already found their love, they just remind about it and make surprises or give presents to each other. The main symbol of this holiday is valentine. It’s a small heart-shaped card. It is put into the postbox of that person whom you like. I’m fourteen but I’ve never fallen in love. There is a postbox in our school and every year I receive several valentines from girls. I’m not upset, because I know that’s not love it’s just sympathy. I’m sure I’ll find my love. On this day girls’ faces are radiant with joy. They smile to all the boys in the school and wait for their valentine.

I love this holiday because it gives people happiness and joy. For sweethearts this holiday is another reason to show their love.