Hi pals,
My name’s Iryna Semashko. I come from Ukraine. I’m 15 years old and I live in Yalta.
There are four of us in my family – me, my mum, dad and brother Taras, who is 12. My mum is a manager and my father works in a bank.
Taras and I both go to the same school in Yalta. It’s a really nice place at the seaside, and I’ve got some very good friends there. My favourite subject is history. At the moment we’re learning about mummies in Egypt, which is fun. I also like art and English. I find it extremely interesting!
In my free time I like to play volleyball, and in winter I go figure skating. Apart from sport I like watching TV, going to the movies and listening to music. My favourite singer is Maxim. It’s amazing that it’s a woman, not a man!
I am writing because I want to meet people from all over the world, so please send me an e-mail if you’d like to be my e-pal.
Jim met his sister in the street. – Джим встретил свою сестру на улице.
We were happy that day. – Мы были счастливы в тот день.
Yesterday it was foggy and wet. – Вчера было туманно и сыро.
Tomorrow we will go to the zoo. – Завтра мы пойдем в зоопарк.
Yesterday I saw Jim; he was tired and sad. – Вчера я видел Джима, он был уставшим и грустным.
I know that my mother will buy me a new dress. – Я знаю, что моя мама купит мне новое платье.
He said that his brother is a sportsman. – Он сказал, что его брат спортсмен.
I saw a beautiful girl in the street, but I couldn’t get acquainted because of my shyness. – Я увидел красивую девушку на улице, но не смог познакомиться по причине моей застенчивости.
I spoke French when I was in France (to speak, to be). – Я говорил по-французски, когда был во Франции
Yesterday Andy came home late (to come). – Вчера Энди пришел домой поздно
We began to watch the film when Tom entered the room (to begin). – Мы начали смотреть фильм, когда Том вошел в комнату
Alice forgot to cook lunch, all the family remained hungry (to forget). – Алиса забыла приготовить обед, вся семья осталась голодной
I learnt English at school (to learn). – Я изучал английский в школе.
I have just begun my dissertation (to begin) – Я только начал свою диссертацию
Tom has already done his work (to do) – Том уже сделал свою работу
I have never been in Paris (to be) – Я никогда не была в Париже
Alex hasn’t got his salary yet (to get). – Алекс еще не получил зарплату.