As for birthday presents, of course, I like to receive something interesting. I know that today many people prefer rational gifts, for example money or something valuable. For some of them it is even a common practice to say in advance what they would like to receive. I agree that on the one hand such reasonable approach is rather convenient. At least, you are sure that you won’t receive any unwanted junk, and your friends won’t have to break their heads over this issue. But on the other hand, to my mind, it’s too boring. I like surprises, so I prefer something inexpensive, but unusual and memorable.Что касается подарков на день рождения, конечно, я люблю получать что-нибудь интересное. Я знаю, что в наши дни многие люди предпочитают рациональные подарки, например, деньги или что-то ценное. Для некоторых из них в порядке вещей заранее говорить о том, что они хотели бы получить. Я согласна, что с одной стороны, такой разумный подход достаточно удобен. По крайней мере, вы уверены в том, что вам не подарят ненужный хлам, а вашим друзьям не нужно ломать голову над этой задачей. Но с другой стороны, на мой взгляд, это слишком скучно. Я люблю сюрпризы, поэтому я предпочитаю что-нибудь недорогое, но необычное и запоминающееся.
1. Last summer we (to live) in the country and (to go) to the river every day. 2. My sister (to spend) a lot of money yesterday. 3. She is so upset: she (to lose) the key to the front door. 4. By the 1st of September all the children (to return) from the country. 5. Columbus (to discover) America 500 years ago. 6. Columbus (not to know) that he (to discover) America. 7. I already (to read) five English books. 8. He (to discuss) the problem with a lot of people before he (to take) a decision. 9. Mother (to bake) a delicious cake! Sit down at the table and let's eat it! 10. She (to read) an English book the whole evening yesterday. 11. I never (to be) to Greece. 12. They (to tell) me yesterday that you (to get) an excellent mark. 13. When you (to receive) a letter from your friend? 14. Our grandmother (to cook) dinner from twelve till three yesterday. 15. Look! What beautifulflowers she (to buy)! 16. They (to travel) along the coast of Africa last year. 17. We (not to see) each other for ages. 18. They (to eat) all the apples which I (to bring). 19. When the children (to have) dinner, they (to go) for a walk. 20. You ever (to be) to the Niagara Falls? 21. At this time yesterday they (to sit) on the sofa and (to listen) to their grandmother who (to tell) "them fairy tales. 22. My friend just (to ring) me up from London. 23. I (to stand) at the tram stop when, it (to begin) raining. 24. We (not to skate) since last winter.
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