One of my favourite family members is my uncle, Steve. Although he’s already (1)___ his fifties, he’s still very fit and good-looking. He’s still single – he has never (2)___ married. What I like best about him is that he’s totally (3)___ – he always cares about other people and tries to help those in need. He has been involved in charity work for many years and has helped to organise a lot of local charity (4)___.

Steve is computer specialist. He started his own business several years ago and I think he enjoys running his own company. He’s really (5)___ computers. So, whenever I’ve got a problem with my PC, I always send him a ‘Computer down! SOS!’ message.

1 A in B on C with

2 A made B got C stayed

3 A unreliable B impatient C unselfish

4 A experiences B events C incidents

5 A for B on C into

My winter vacation passed wonderfully. This year heavy snow covered the ground, so there was no time to get bored. Together with friends we drove in a sleigh, made snowmen, played snowballs and just had fun. In the evening I watched TV, talked on the phone with friends and occasionally played on the computer.

The second week my family took me to a winter resort. I don’t ski very well, so it was hard in the beginning to learn how to ski down mountain slopes. But the next day, I learned to keep balance and fell to the ground only a few times. At a ski resort we spent 4 days. During this period I managed to make friends and girlfriends, with whom now I keep in touch and correspond through the internet. We hope to see one another again at the same place next year.

By the end of winter break my spirits fell. Suddenly it came in on me that I had not done some homework. But still there were a couple of days left, and I had time to do the tasks before the beginning of classes. How quickly vacations end! And how long a school year lasts!

Food is an essential part of our daily life. One famous English saying goes “We are what we eat”, and it’s true. The food we eat can influence our body and our mind. It contains nutrients, such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates. Different products contain different nutrients. For example, we can get lots of vitamins eating fruit and vegetables. As for me, I like salads very much but I don’t like meat products. The food we choose to eat depends on many factors. First and the most important is the taste. If we like the taste of the product, we often eat it. The second factor is its nutritional value. If the product is healthy and useful for our body, we should add it to our ration. Other factors include culture and religion. Advertising also influences our choices a lot. When we see colourful ads on TV, we decide to try the product. For some people food is just a fuel for energy. For me, it’s a pleasure. I like almost everything, except meat products and spinach. My usual day includes three or four meals. For breakfast, I prefer a cup of tea with a cheese and ham sandwich. Sometimes I eat cereal with milk and drink a glass of orange juice. For lunch, I prefer salads from fresh vegetables and a soup. At about 5pm I have a cup of coffee with shortcake. For dinner, I like pasta or rice with vegetables. Sometimes I eat French fries and hamburgers but I know that it contains a lot of fat. That’s why I try to cut down on fast food. I also try to it less sugar and salt.

ПЕРЕВОД

Питание является неотъемлемой частью нашей повседневной жизни. Одна известная английская пословица гласит «Мы то, что мы едим», и это правда. Пища, которую мы едим, может влиять на наше тело и наше сознание. Она содержит питательные вещества, такие как белки, витамины, минералы, жиры, углеводы. Различные продукты содержит различные питательные вещества. Например, мы можем получить много витаминов, кушая фрукты и овощи. Что касается меня, я очень люблю салаты, но я не люблю мясные продукты. Пища, которую выбираем для еды зависит от многих факторов. Первым и наиболее важным является вкус. Если нам нравится вкус продукта, мы часто едим его. Вторым фактором является его питательная ценность. Если продукт является здоровым и полезным для нашего организма, мы должны добавить его в наш рацион. Другие факторы включают культуру и религию. Реклама также сильно влияет на наш выбор. Когда мы видим красочные объявления по телевизору, мы решаем попробовать этот продукт. Для некоторых людей еда просто как заправка для получения энергии. Для меня это удовольствие. Мне нравится почти все, кроме мясных продуктов и шпината. Обычно за день у меня три или четыре приема пищи. На завтрак я предпочитаю чашку чая с сэндвичем из сыра и ветчины. Иногда я ем хлопья с молоком и выпиваю стакан апельсинового сока. На обед я предпочитаю салаты из свежих овощей и суп. Примерно в 5 вечера я выпиваю чашку кофе с песочным печеньем. На ужин мне нравятся макароны или рис с овощами. Иногда я ем картофель фри и гамбургеры, но я знаю, что они содержат много жира. Вот почему я стараюсь реже есть фаст-фуд. Я также стараюсь сократить употребление сахара и соли.