Exercise 10. insert the prepositions on,in or into where necessary:
example: our flat is … the third floor. - our flat is on the third floor.
1. there are many people the park today. 2. there is a girl standing the bridge. 3. there is no tea my cup. 4. put these flowers the windowsill. 5. many people the platform waiting for the train.6.carl lives … a wonderful house … the centre of the city. 7. the teacher is hanging a picture the blackboard. 8. there is a beautiful picture the wall. 9. put the book the bag. 10. put the plates the table.
exercise 11. complete the sentences with in/on/at (place).
1. there is a cozy little cafe the top of that hill. let’s go there.
2. i’m waiting for you the bus stop. hurry up, i’m getting cold.
3. - are the children school? - no, it’s sunday. they are home, playing the living room.
4. there is a strange picture the wall the bedroom.
5. you shouldn’t believe everything you read the newspapers!
6. - why are you still bed? it’s almost midday! shouldn’t you be work? - i don’t feel well, so i decided to stay home today.
7. barcelona is the most amazing city the world. have you been there?
8. i left my keys the shelf the hallway. can you take them when you leave?
9. i hate swimming pools. i prefer to swim the sea.
10. there are a lot of beautiful parks the north of saint-petersburg.
Nowadays there are a lot of programs influencing on people’s outlook, behavior and opinions on TV. A lot of people watch reality shows. Reality television is a genre of television programming that present dramatic or humorous situations and features ordinary people instead of professional actors. For example, one of the most popular reality shows in Russia is «Dom 2». Married couples build a house that is in final draft played out among them by audience voting. It was led by many famous people. Undoubtedly, reality shows have both advantages and disadvantages.
On one hand, there are some positive aspects to reality shows. To begin with, they show usmany life situations. We are a part of show. It teaches us not to do silly and thoughtless actions. As a result, we can obtain some life experience. In addition, it helps to relax after a hard day.
But on other hand, reality shows have disadvantages. Firstly, there is a lot of violence in these programs. Secondly, most viewers are teenagers. They have unformed tastes, character and beliefs. These shows influence on their psyche. Finally, psychologists attribute the popularity of these shows with the desire for peeping at someone else’s life, which is satisfied by such programs. Of course, there are other factors defining popularity of any scandal programs: curiosity and a desire of strong feelings.
For this reason, I am against reality shows. I don’t think it’s the best way to spend time. Reading books or communication with friends is a better way to