_e-mail and _ internet are _ largest technologies that are spreading _ american english. _cotton is still a principal raw material for _ world's textile industry, but its dominant position has been seriously eroded by_ synthetic fibers.
E-mail and the Internet are the largest technologies that are spreading American English. Cotton is still a principal raw material for the world's textile industry, but its dominant position has been seriously eroded by synthetic fibers.
It was eight o'clock in the morning and time for me to go to work. I (looked) out of the window. It (was raining) hard. «You (will get) wet through if you (go) out now,» said my mother. «No, I...,» I answered, «I (will take) an umbrella.» We (had) five umbrellas in the house, but when I (wanted) to take one, I (found) that there (was) not one that I could use: they all (were) torn or broken. So I (took) them all and (carried) them to the umbrella-maker, saying that I would call for the umbrellas on my way home in the evening. When I (went) to have lunch in the afternoon, it still (was raining) very hard. I (went) to the nearest cafe, and (sat) down at a table. A few minutes later a young woman (came) in and (sat) down at the same table with me. When I (finished) my lunch and (was) ready to leave, I absent-mindedly (took) her umbrella and (started) for the exit. She (stopped) me saying that I (had taken) her umbrella. I (returned) the umbrella with many apologies. In the evening I (went) to the umbrella-maker, (took) my five umbrellas and (got) on the tram to go home. It so happened that the woman I (had met) at the cafe (was riding) in the same tram. When she (saw) me with my five umbrellas, she (said): «You (have had) a successful day today, (haven't) you?»
Hobby is what a person likes to do in his spare time. Hobbies differ like tastes. If you have chosen a hobby according to your character and taste you are lucky because your life becomes more interesting. The most popular hobby is doing things. It includes a wide variety of activities from gardening to traveling, from chess to volleyball. Both grown-ups and children are fond of playing different computer games. This hobby is becoming more and more popular. Making things include drawing, painting, handicrafts. Many people collect something - coins, stamps, compact discs, toys, books. Some collections have some value. Rich people often collect paintings, rare things and other art objects. Often such private collections are given to museums, libraries.
As for me, I like to listen to music. 3 months ago my parents bought me a compact disc player and I decided to collect compact discs. I like different music, it should be good. I collect discs of my favourite groups and singers. I carefully study the information printed on discbooklets. I try to find everything about my favourite singers. Also I like to watch music programmes on TV. I want to keep up with the news in the world of music.
Of course, I like to spend my spare time with my friends. We talk about all sorts of things ( politics, teachers, girls). We discuss films, books, TV programmes. In fine weather we like to be in the open air. We find a nice place somewhere in the forest. We make a fire, bake potatoes and have a lot of fun. When the weather is bad, my friends come to my place. We have a good time together.
2. Hobbies (1)
Hobby is a favourite occupation of a person in his free time. I have many friends. They are very different and they have different kinds of hobbies.
One of my girl-friends, for example, likes to knit very much. Another girl-friend of mine spends all her free time sewing things: skirts, blouses, dresses. She makes it nicely and she always looks fine.
One of my friends likes to make everything with his own hands. He can repair an iron, a radio-set, or a tape-recorder. I think it's a very good hobby.
Many people are very fond of collecting. Some collect old coins, others collect post-cards. As for me, my hobby is collecting stamps. Now I have 5 albums full of stamps.
I like to sit at the table in the evening and arrange new stamps in the albums or just look through the stamps. Each stamp has a story to tell about distant countries and new people.
I see pictures of people, birds and animals which I have never seen. Kings and presidents pass before my eyes and I can follow the history of whole nations.
My hobby is not only wonderful but is also very useful.
Хобби (1)
Хобби — любимое занятие человека в свободное время. У меня есть много друзей. Они совершенно разные, и у них разные хобби.
Одной из моих подруг, например, очень нравится вязать. Другая моя подруга проводит все свое свободное время за пошивом вещей: юбок, блузок, платьев. Она делает это хорошо, и поэтому всегда прекрасно выглядит.
Одному из моих друзей нравится делать все собственными руками. Он может починить утюг, радио или магнитофон. Я думаю, что это — очень хорошее хобби.
Много людей любят коллекционировать. Некоторые собирают старые монеты, другие — открытки. Что касается меня, мое хобби — собирать марки. Сейчас у меня 5 альбомов с марками.
Мне нравится сидеть вечером за столом и рассматривать их. У каждой марки есть своя история о далеких странах и новых людях.
Я вижу изображения людей, птиц и животных, которых я никогда не видел. Короли и президенты проходят перед моими глазами, и я могу проследить историю целых наций.
Мое хобби не только замечательное, но еще и полезное
Cotton is still a principal raw material for the world's textile industry, but its dominant position has been seriously eroded by synthetic fibers.