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My name is Natasha. I am thirteen years old. I’m in the seventh grade at mathematical school. I like to study. My favourite subjects are computer sciences, mathematics and literature. I’m fond of reading books. Also I like drawing that’s why I go to art school.
I’m very cheerful and sociable person. I have many friends. My best friend’s name is Sveta. We live in the same block of flats and go to school together. In the summer we spend holidays in the sports camp.
Also I like animals. I have got a cat, his name Barsik and I have got a parrot, his name is Kesha. I like to play and look after them. My favourite season is winter because I can go in for skiing. I like New Year holidays. Also I’m fond of listening to music and dancing.
My native town is St. Petersburg. I live with parents in a big flat. When I have free time I help my mother. I wash up the dishes, sweep the floor and water flowers. I love my parents very much. When I grow up I will become an accountant as my mother.
Maslenitza
Maslenitza is one of the most favourite holidays in our country. It lasts from Monday till Sunday.
It comes either at the end of February or at the beginning of March, this is so-called movable festival. In 2002, Maslenitza took place in March (from 3d up to 9th).
This holiday means the end of winter and the spring coming. It has pagan origin. During this holiday people visit each other, children play snowballs, light bonfires, enjoy horse-sledging.
During these days people should avoid eating any kind of meat, but they are to eat much butter, cheese, sour cream, lots of pancakes.
Lent follows Maslenitza, it is the strictest and long holiday, it lasts 7 weeks. During these weeks people avoid eating fat meals, meat and there are few entertainments.
People must work hard, pray and clean their soul.
Масленица
Масленица — один из самых любимых праздников в нашей стране. Он длится с понедельника по воскресенье.
Он проходит либо в конце февраля, либо в начале марта, это так называемый праздник непостоянной даты. В 2002 году Масленица проходила с 3 по 9 марта.
Это праздник перехода от зимы к весне. В это время люди ходят в гости друг к другу, жгут костры, капаются на санях, запряженных лошадьми.
В эти дни люди должны избегать употребления в пищу любого мяса, но могут есть много масла, сметаны, сыра, блинов.
После Масленицы наступает Великий пост, самый строгий и длинный, он длится семь недель. В это время люди не едят жирной пищи, мало развлекаются.
Люди должны много трудиться, молиться, очищать свою душу.
2. This year my sister often ... good marks in English.a) gets
3. The children ... English very soon c) will speak
4. They ... a lot of questions last Monday. b) asked