There are many good books. My parents have a big library at home, and when I have spare time I read some of the books that my parents read when they were of my age. I do not think that books written in the 19th, 18th centuries or even earlier may not be useful for a contemporary reader. There are over 300 books in our home library. Among them there are plays by Shakespeare, historical novels by Walter Scott, detective stories by Conan Doyle and many others. But sometimes, I buy a new book. Contemporary writers have their own style and manner. They write about problems that people have to face nowadays.
One of the books I have recently bought is written by a modern French writer, Francois Lelord. It is called «Hector’s Trip». It is a modern bestseller, and is already translated into several languages. It is a story of a young doctor, who decided to make a world tour in his search tor happiness. He wanted to understand what happiness means for him and whether it means the same for all people around the world. Hector meets many people on his way. Some of them look happy but the reasons for that were different. He learned that happiness does not depend on money or fame. Hector met and made many friends in different countries. He observed their way of life and came to conclusion that there are very many reasons for happiness, so that it is not possible to unite all of them. One may become happy, if they find their own answers to the questions «What is happiness?» «How I may become happy?» Hector found his own way to happiness, he understood, that he really did not have to travel so far to find it. In conclusion, I think the problems touched upon in the book could be interesting for any young person. I always advise all my friends this book to.
We are a family of four. I live together with my mother Irina, my father Andrew and my brother Jim. We live in a big apartment in the city. My mum is a housewife. She stays at home and does all the house work - she cleans and cooks and does the laundry. That's why it is always nice and clean in our apartmen. My dad is an engineer. I am a pupil. And Jim is only six years old. I have always wanted to have a pet. Two weeks ago I had a bithday and my parents gave me a cat. I called him Tom. I like to spend time with my family.
Мой лучший другNobody knows for sure when people began to domesticate dogs. I think that moment became the most prominent in the history of mankind. Because this was the moment when people got the most devoted friends.
Nowadays many people keep dogs as pets. And I am a lucky one to have a wonderful dog. His name is Ball. Why do we call him Ball? That is because when he was a little pup, he was very fat, hairy and funny. He jumped as a small and well shaped ball. Besides he could jump, not jump but bounce, days and nights long. Moreover, he never got tired! He always was cheerful and ready to do a lot of mischief.My mother used to say that he was as fresh as a cucumber. But I did not understand her words those days. Why cucumber? He was as bouncy as a ball! That`s why we called him Ball.
Ball has a small topknot on the very top of the head. It seems as if he is wearing a funny cap. He lives in our flat and there is a problem. The point is that Ball is a real Siberian Husky. It means he needs to carry sledges or hunt. In other words he must move all the time. There is a forest near our house and I walk with him in the forest for 2 or 3 hours every day. I think this is the way out of the hunting situation! Ball is very fond of walking and it doesn`t matter if it is raining or snowing. He walks in every weather! In my opinion even a dangerous hurricane can`t stop him from walking. He likes to jump over pools. In wintertime he always catches snowflakes and wonders why the snowflakes melt so quickly. Together we play snowballs. And this is my favourite time!
In the forest Ball tries to hunt rabbits or foxes. I don`t stop him. At least he is a hunting dog and all hunting dogs need to hunt! I teach him to behave decently everywhere and in every situation. Ball can sit, stand, walk and bring some items to me. He never backs at people...
Перевод:
Никто не знает наверняка, когда люди начали приручать собак. Я думаю, этот момент стал самым значимым в истории человечества. Потому что именно в этот момент люди приобрели самых преданных друзей.
В наши дни многие люди содержат собак в качестве домашних любимцев. Мне повезло, у меня есть замечательная собака! Его зовут Мячик. Почему мы его назвали Мячик? Все потому, что когда он был маленьким щенком, он был толстым, волосатым и смешным. Он прыгал как настоящий маленький мячик. Кроме того, он мог прыгать, не прыгать, а скакать, днями и ночами. Он никогда не уставал! Всегда был в хорошем настроении и готов на проделки. Моя мама приговаривала, что он свеж, как огурчик. В те дни я не понимал этих слов. Почему огурчик? Он прыгуч, как мячик! Поэтому мы и назвали его Мячик.
У Мячика на самой верхушке головы есть маленький и смешной хохолок. Такое впечатление, что он носит смешную шапочку. Он живет с нами в квартире. И это проблема. Проблема заключается в том, что Мячик настоящая сибирская лайка. Это значит, что ему по природе необходимо тянуть сани или охотиться. Другими словами, ему необходимо постоянно двигаться. Около нашего дома есть лес, и в этом лесу я гуляю с Мячиком 2 или 3 часа каждый день. Я считаю, что это выход из ситуации! Мячик очень любит гулять, дождь и снег ему не преграда. Он гуляет в любую погоду! Мне кажется, даже сильный ураган не остановит его от прогулки. Он любит прыгать через лужи. Зимой он ловит снежинки и удивляется, почему они так быстро тают. Вместе мы играем в снежки. Это мое самое любимое время!
В лесу Мячик пытается ловить зайцев или лис. Я его не останавливаю. В конце концов, Мячик охотничья собака, а охотничьим собакам нужно охотиться. Я учу его вести себя прилично всегда и везде. Он умеет сидеть, стоять и приносить различные предметы. Он никогда не лает на людей... Не знаю подойдет или нет???
There are many good books. My parents have a big library at home, and when I have spare time I read some of the books that my parents read when they were of my age. I do not think that books written in the 19th, 18th centuries or even earlier may not be useful for a contemporary reader. There are over 300 books in our home library. Among them there are plays by Shakespeare, historical novels by Walter Scott, detective stories by Conan Doyle and many others. But sometimes, I buy a new book. Contemporary writers have their own style and manner. They write about problems that people have to face nowadays.
One of the books I have recently bought is written by a modern French writer, Francois Lelord. It is called «Hector’s Trip». It is a modern bestseller, and is already translated into several languages. It is a story of a young doctor, who decided to make a world tour in his search tor happiness. He wanted to understand what happiness means for him and whether it means the same for all people around the world. Hector meets many people on his way. Some of them look happy but the reasons for that were different. He learned that happiness does not depend on money or fame. Hector met and made many friends in different countries. He observed their way of life and came to conclusion that there are very many reasons for happiness, so that it is not possible to unite all of them. One may become happy, if they find their own answers to the questions «What is happiness?» «How I may become happy?» Hector found his own way to happiness, he understood, that he really did not have to travel so far to find it. In conclusion, I think the problems touched upon in the book could be interesting for any young person. I always advise all my friends this book to.