Father’s Day comes on the third Sunday in June. It is not a national holiday on that day. Americans honour their fathers. Many people send their fathers a card or a gift. Americans are great letter-writers. Whatever happens in a family, they congratulate all the members. They congratulate people on Easter, Christmas and Whitsun. They do not have to possess great literary talent themselves, because one can find printed texts for all possible occasions. One may select and check any of these suggested texts: “Here’s to Father: always loved, respected, and admired”. “Warmest wishes for your happiness on Father’s Day and ever after”. About 1909, the churches of Spokane, Washington, set aside the day to honour fathers. The custom soon spread throughout the United States and Canada. During the autumn, some colleges celebrate Dad’s Day. They set aside a Saturday during the football season. On Dad’s Day, they honour the fathers among the members and friends of the college.
A) 1. Our town is smaller than your city. 2. The book is more interesting than the film. 3. This palace is more beautiful than that castle. 4. This bus is more comfortable than that car. 5. History is easier than Math. 6. St Petersburg is bigger than Pavlovsk. 7. Emma's homework is more difficult than Tom's homework.
b) 1. It's the longest road in our town. 2. It's the shortest poem in the textbook. 3. She's the best student in our class. 4. He's the most famous writer in Russian literature. 5. It's the happiest day of her summer holidays. 6. It's the longest legend in the world. 7. It's the funniest hobby in our class.
