§ 1. The moment for Olympic glory and gold occurs once every four years - a moment which becomes the focus for the lives of athletes from all over the world. This one event is their main goal and in order to achieve their dream they are prepared to make any sacrifice. All athletes are selected by their national Olympic Committee to represent their country, and once selected they face two major demands. The first is the mountain of form filling, paperwork and administration. The second is to finalise their preparation for the Games. Most athletes have highly-developed training schedules which enable them to reach the height of their performance for a particular event. However, the Olympics, creates its own timetable and pressures.

§ 2. When I was selected to represent Great Britain, I had approximately a hundred days to prepare. This included finalising training plans, raising nearly £16,000 towards the costs, seeing to travel arrangements and entry forms, and having discussions with my employer about extra time off work to allow me to prepare fully. Throughout my sailing career I had never had the opportunity to become a full-time athlete, so I needed to pursue my business career at the same time as my sporting objectives. However, any top-class athlete in any sport needs a level of business skills when competing at Olympic standard. They need the ability to plan and arrange for all the expenses effectively as well as work towards definite aims.

§ 3. Once you arrive, you stay in the Olympic "Village', which is really a small town housing 15,000 people from every imaginable culture and background. It is fascinating to watch athletes from tiny gymnasts to huge weightlifters and basketball players, and best of all is the excitement at being part of such a select gathering. There are training facilities, souvenir shops, launderettes, a bank and post office, as well as the Village restaurant which seats over 3,000 at one time.

§ 4. So what does it feel like to go to an Olympics? It can be summed up in many ways by the opening ceremony, where thousands of athletes and officials parade wearing their team kit. To most it is an event they will never forget and the honour of just being there is almost magical. And perhaps winning a medal is one of life's major experiences. For me it was the thoughts of family and friends who had all played a part on my road to success, and it felt wonderful. I feel that it is important to try and repay everyone's faith in me by putting something back into the community. I want the younger generation of athletes to benefit in the ways that I did.

§ 1. The moment for Olympic glory and gold occurs once every four years - a moment which becomes the focus for the lives of athletes from all over the world. This one event is their main goal and in order to achieve their dream they are prepared to make any sacrifice. All athletes are selected by their national Olympic Committee to represent their country, and once selected they face two major demands. The first is the mountain of form filling, paperwork and administration. The second is to finalise their preparation for the Games. Most athletes have highly-developed training schedules which enable them to reach the height of their performance for a particular event. However, the Olympics, creates its own timetable and pressures.

§ 2. When I was selected to represent Great Britain, I had approximately a hundred days to prepare. This included finalising training plans, raising nearly £16,000 towards the costs, seeing to travel arrangements and entry forms, and having discussions with my employer about extra time off work to allow me to prepare fully. Throughout my sailing career I had never had the opportunity to become a full-time athlete, so I needed to pursue my business career at the same time as my sporting objectives. However, any top-class athlete in any sport needs a level of business skills when competing at Olympic standard. They need the ability to plan and arrange for all the expenses effectively as well as work towards definite aims.

§ 3. Once you arrive, you stay in the Olympic "Village', which is really a small town housing 15,000 people from every imaginable culture and background. It is fascinating to watch athletes from tiny gymnasts to huge weightlifters and basketball players, and best of all is the excitement at being part of such a select gathering. There are training facilities, souvenir shops, launderettes, a bank and post office, as well as the Village restaurant which seats over 3,000 at one time.

§ 4. So what does it feel like to go to an Olympics? It can be summed up in many ways by the opening ceremony, where thousands of athletes and officials parade wearing their team kit. To most it is an event they will never forget and the honour of just being there is almost magical. And perhaps winning a medal is one of life's major experiences. For me it was the thoughts of family and friends who had all played a part on my road to success, and it felt wonderful. I feel that it is important to try and repay everyone's faith in me by putting something back into the community. I want the younger generation of athletes to benefit in the ways that I did.

§ 1. The moment for Olympic glory and gold occurs once every four years - a moment which becomes the focus for the lives of athletes from all over the world. This one event is their main goal and in order to achieve their dream they are prepared to make any sacrifice. All athletes are selected by their national Olympic Committee to represent their country, and once selected they face two major demands. The first is the mountain of form filling, paperwork and administration. The second is to finalise their preparation for the Games. Most athletes have highly-developed training schedules which enable them to reach the height of their performance for a particular event. However, the Olympics, creates its own timetable and pressures.

§ 2. When I was selected to represent Great Britain, I had approximately a hundred days to prepare. This included finalising training plans, raising nearly £16,000 towards the costs, seeing to travel arrangements and entry forms, and having discussions with my employer about extra time off work to allow me to prepare fully. Throughout my sailing career I had never had the opportunity to become a full-time athlete, so I needed to pursue my business career at the same time as my sporting objectives. However, any top-class athlete in any sport needs a level of business skills when competing at Olympic standard. They need the ability to plan and arrange for all the expenses effectively as well as work towards definite aims.

§ 3. Once you arrive, you stay in the Olympic "Village', which is really a small town housing 15,000 people from every imaginable culture and background. It is fascinating to watch athletes from tiny gymnasts to huge weightlifters and basketball players, and best of all is the excitement at being part of such a select gathering. There are training facilities, souvenir shops, launderettes, a bank and post office, as well as the Village restaurant which seats over 3,000 at one time.

§ 4. So what does it feel like to go to an Olympics? It can be summed up in many ways by the opening ceremony, where thousands of athletes and officials parade wearing their team kit. To most it is an event they will never forget and the honour of just being there is almost magical. And perhaps winning a medal is one of life's major experiences. For me it was the thoughts of family and friends who had all played a part on my road to success, and it felt wonderful. I feel that it is important to try and repay everyone's faith in me by putting something back into the community. I want the younger generation of athletes to benefit in the ways that I did.

§ 1. The moment for Olympic glory and gold occurs once every four years - a moment which becomes the focus for the lives of athletes from all over the world. This one event is their main goal and in order to achieve their dream they are prepared to make any sacrifice. All athletes are selected by their national Olympic Committee to represent their country, and once selected they face two major demands. The first is the mountain of form filling, paperwork and administration. The second is to finalise their preparation for the Games. Most athletes have highly-developed training schedules which enable them to reach the height of their performance for a particular event. However, the Olympics, creates its own timetable and pressures.

§ 2. When I was selected to represent Great Britain, I had approximately a hundred days to prepare. This included finalising training plans, raising nearly £16,000 towards the costs, seeing to travel arrangements and entry forms, and having discussions with my employer about extra time off work to allow me to prepare fully. Throughout my sailing career I had never had the opportunity to become a full-time athlete, so I needed to pursue my business career at the same time as my sporting objectives. However, any top-class athlete in any sport needs a level of business skills when competing at Olympic standard. They need the ability to plan and arrange for all the expenses effectively as well as work towards definite aims.

§ 3. Once you arrive, you stay in the Olympic "Village', which is really a small town housing 15,000 people from every imaginable culture and background. It is fascinating to watch athletes from tiny gymnasts to huge weightlifters and basketball players, and best of all is the excitement at being part of such a select gathering. There are training facilities, souvenir shops, launderettes, a bank and post office, as well as the Village restaurant which seats over 3,000 at one time.

§ 4. So what does it feel like to go to an Olympics? It can be summed up in many ways by the opening ceremony, where thousands of athletes and officials parade wearing their team kit. To most it is an event they will never forget and the honour of just being there is almost magical. And perhaps winning a medal is one of life's major experiences. For me it was the thoughts of family and friends who had all played a part on my road to success, and it felt wonderful. I feel that it is important to try and repay everyone's faith in me by putting something back into the community. I want the younger generation of athletes to benefit in the ways that I did.

Alex Morton is a talented writer who (1) ... a very interesting life. He was born in 1945 in Manchester, and he was the youngest of six children. From the moment he could read, he was never without a book in his hands. He was a very keen reader throughout his schooldays, and he soon showed his talent for writing, too. After he left school he went to Manchester University. By the time he got his BA, he (2) ... a number of short stories, and his first novel (3) ... . Over the next few years he (4) ... non-stop and each of his books was more successful than the last. Despite being so busy with his work, Alex still found time for romance. He met Fiona Jones while he was at university and they (5) ... in 1971. They have two children. He has always been a devoted husband and father. Alex Morton (6) ... over twenty books so far and his name has been on the best seller list more times than he can remember. However, the peak of his career was when he (7) ... the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1995. Since then, Alex has continued to write and many of his books have been made into films.

Alex Morton is a talented writer who (1) ... a very interesting life. He was born in 1945 in Manchester, and he was the youngest of six children. From the moment he could read, he was never without a book in his hands. He was a very keen reader throughout his schooldays, and he soon showed his talent for writing, too. After he left school he went to Manchester University. By the time he got his BA, he (2) ... a number of short stories, and his first novel (3) ... . Over the next few years he (4) ... non-stop and each of his books was more successful than the last. Despite being so busy with his work, Alex still found time for romance. He met Fiona Jones while he was at university and they (5) ... in 1971. They have two children. He has always been a devoted husband and father. Alex Morton (6) ... over twenty books so far and his name has been on the best seller list more times than he can remember. However, the peak of his career was when he (7) ... the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1995. Since then, Alex has continued to write and many of his books have been made into films.

Alex Morton is a talented writer who (1) ... a very interesting life. He was born in 1945 in Manchester, and he was the youngest of six children. From the moment he could read, he was never without a book in his hands. He was a very keen reader throughout his schooldays, and he soon showed his talent for writing, too. After he left school he went to Manchester University. By the time he got his BA, he (2) ... a number of short stories, and his first novel (3) ... . Over the next few years he (4) ... non-stop and each of his books was more successful than the last. Despite being so busy with his work, Alex still found time for romance. He met Fiona Jones while he was at university and they (5) ... in 1971. They have two children. He has always been a devoted husband and father. Alex Morton (6) ... over twenty books so far and his name has been on the best seller list more times than he can remember. However, the peak of his career was when he (7) ... the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1995. Since then, Alex has continued to write and many of his books have been made into films.

Alex Morton is a talented writer who (1) ... a very interesting life. He was born in 1945 in Manchester, and he was the youngest of six children. From the moment he could read, he was never without a book in his hands. He was a very keen reader throughout his schooldays, and he soon showed his talent for writing, too. After he left school he went to Manchester University. By the time he got his BA, he (2) ... a number of short stories, and his first novel (3) ... . Over the next few years he (4) ... non-stop and each of his books was more successful than the last. Despite being so busy with his work, Alex still found time for romance. He met Fiona Jones while he was at university and they (5) ... in 1971. They have two children. He has always been a devoted husband and father. Alex Morton (6) ... over twenty books so far and his name has been on the best seller list more times than he can remember. However, the peak of his career was when he (7) ... the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1995. Since then, Alex has continued to write and many of his books have been made into films.

Archaeologists (1) ... that a perfectly preserved 5,500-year-old shoe has been discovered in a cave in Armenia in south-west Asia. It is (2) ... to be the oldest leather shoe ever found. The shoe was made of a single piece of leather, stitched at the front and back, and was shaped to fit the wearer’s foot. It had been stuffed with grasses, either for warmth or to make sure it kept its shape. The shoe is relatively small but we can’t say for (3) ... whether it was worn by a man or a woman,’ says Dr Ron Pinhasi, an archaeologist on the research team. ‘We thought at first that it was about 600−700 years old because it was in such good shape.’ Shoes of this type from later periods have turned up in archaeological excavations in various places in Europe, and shoes of a very similar design were still being used on the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland as (4) ... as the 1950s. It’s obviously a style which (5) ... popular for thousands of years.

Archaeologists (1) ... that a perfectly preserved 5,500-year-old shoe has been discovered in a cave in Armenia in south-west Asia. It is (2) ... to be the oldest leather shoe ever found. The shoe was made of a single piece of leather, stitched at the front and back, and was shaped to fit the wearer’s foot. It had been stuffed with grasses, either for warmth or to make sure it kept its shape. The shoe is relatively small but we can’t say for (3) ... whether it was worn by a man or a woman,’ says Dr Ron Pinhasi, an archaeologist on the research team. ‘We thought at first that it was about 600−700 years old because it was in such good shape.’ Shoes of this type from later periods have turned up in archaeological excavations in various places in Europe, and shoes of a very similar design were still being used on the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland as (4) ... as the 1950s. It’s obviously a style which (5) ... popular for thousands of years.

It is difficult to find a job in costume design but if you work hard and you are (1)  ... at it, you will do well. Costume designers research, design and prepare costumes, mainly for theatres but also for film and TV productions. To be a costume designer, you have to be interested in theatre, film and drama and have a knowledge of fashion and art. You will (2)  ... meetings with directors and managers to discuss the costumes and how much will be (3)  ... on them. You need to be able to draw and work hard because costumes are often produced in a very short time. There are (4)  ... ways of learning how to be a costume designer. Some people get a job with a company and learn while they are working. Others do a course at an art school.

It is difficult to find a job in costume design but if you work hard and you are (1)  ... at it, you will do well. Costume designers research, design and prepare costumes, mainly for theatres but also for film and TV productions. To be a costume designer, you have to be interested in theatre, film and drama and have a knowledge of fashion and art. You will (2)  ... meetings with directors and managers to discuss the costumes and how much will be (3)  ... on them. You need to be able to draw and work hard because costumes are often produced in a very short time. There are (4)  ... ways of learning how to be a costume designer. Some people get a job with a company and learn while they are working. Others do a course at an art school.

It is difficult to find a job in costume design but if you work hard and you are (1)  ... at it, you will do well. Costume designers research, design and prepare costumes, mainly for theatres but also for film and TV productions. To be a costume designer, you have to be interested in theatre, film and drama and have a knowledge of fashion and art. You will (2)  ... meetings with directors and managers to discuss the costumes and how much will be (3)  ... on them. You need to be able to draw and work hard because costumes are often produced in a very short time. There are (4)  ... ways of learning how to be a costume designer. Some people get a job with a company and learn while they are working. Others do a course at an art school.

It is difficult to find a job in costume design but if you work hard and you are (1)  ... at it, you will do well. Costume designers research, design and prepare costumes, mainly for theatres but also for film and TV productions. To be a costume designer, you have to be interested in theatre, film and drama and have a knowledge of fashion and art. You will (2)  ... meetings with directors and managers to discuss the costumes and how much will be (3)  ... on them. You need to be able to draw and work hard because costumes are often produced in a very short time. There are (4)  ... ways of learning how to be a costume designer. Some people get a job with a company and learn while they are working. Others do a course at an art school.

It’s interesting that not many people talk about Vietnam (1) ... a holiday destination. Last year my girlfriend and I went there for the first time. We loved it  — the people were great and the food was superb. Hanoi is a busy city, but (2) ... are lots of more exotic places you can escape to in Vietnam. The place we loved the most was Ha Long Вау (3) ... everyone lives on a floating house! On top of that, all around the bay there are astonishing islands made of limestone. Some of them look (4) ... beautiful towers  — they’re really quite breathtaking.

It’s interesting that not many people talk about Vietnam (1) ... a holiday destination. Last year my girlfriend and I went there for the first time. We loved it  — the people were great and the food was superb. Hanoi is a busy city, but (2) ... are lots of more exotic places you can escape to in Vietnam. The place we loved the most was Ha Long Вау (3) ... everyone lives on a floating house! On top of that, all around the bay there are astonishing islands made of limestone. Some of them look (4) ... beautiful towers  — they’re really quite breathtaking.

1.  I have visited many countries, but it was Brazil that impressed me rather more than any other.

2.  Having graduated from university with a degree in biology, I would wanted to travel and see

3.  either wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. People who had visited Brazil described

4.  how much beautiful it was and I discovered that what they had told me was true. First of all,

5.  approximately a quarter of the world’s plant species they are found in the Amazon basin, so no

6.  other matter where you go, you see the most beautiful plants, including orchids. Whatever part of

7.  Brazil you go to it, you won’t be disappointed. However, I believe the southern states can be the most

8.  magical and it is because I very love flowers that I enjoyed myself so much. Having lost my camera, I

9.  wasn’t been able to take photos, but I saw a lot of the local fauna and flora. It was a wonderful experience

10.  and, taking into my consideration the amount of time I had at my disposal, I managed to see a lot.

1.  I have visited many countries, but it was Brazil that impressed me rather more than any other.

2.  Having graduated from university with a degree in biology, I would wanted to travel and see

3.  either wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. People who had visited Brazil described

4.  how much beautiful it was and I discovered that what they had told me was true. First of all,

5.  approximately a quarter of the world’s plant species they are found in the Amazon basin, so no

6.  other matter where you go, you see the most beautiful plants, including orchids. Whatever part of

7.  Brazil you go to it, you won’t be disappointed. However, I believe the southern states can be the most

8.  magical and it is because I very love flowers that I enjoyed myself so much. Having lost my camera, I

9.  wasn’t been able to take photos, but I saw a lot of the local fauna and flora. It was a wonderful experience

10.  and, taking into my consideration the amount of time I had at my disposal, I managed to see a lot.

1.  I have visited many countries, but it was Brazil that impressed me rather more than any other.

2.  Having graduated from university with a degree in biology, I would wanted to travel and see

3.  either wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. People who had visited Brazil described

4.  how much beautiful it was and I discovered that what they had told me was true. First of all,

5.  approximately a quarter of the world’s plant species they are found in the Amazon basin, so no

6.  other matter where you go, you see the most beautiful plants, including orchids. Whatever part of

7.  Brazil you go to it, you won’t be disappointed. However, I believe the southern states can be the most

8.  magical and it is because I very love flowers that I enjoyed myself so much. Having lost my camera, I

9.  wasn’t been able to take photos, but I saw a lot of the local fauna and flora. It was a wonderful experience

10.  and, taking into my consideration the amount of time I had at my disposal, I managed to see a lot.

1.  I have visited many countries, but it was Brazil that impressed me rather more than any other.

2.  Having graduated from university with a degree in biology, I would wanted to travel and see

3.  either wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. People who had visited Brazil described

4.  how much beautiful it was and I discovered that what they had told me was true. First of all,

5.  approximately a quarter of the world’s plant species they are found in the Amazon basin, so no

6.  other matter where you go, you see the most beautiful plants, including orchids. Whatever part of

7.  Brazil you go to it, you won’t be disappointed. However, I believe the southern states can be the most

8.  magical and it is because I very love flowers that I enjoyed myself so much. Having lost my camera, I

9.  wasn’t been able to take photos, but I saw a lot of the local fauna and flora. It was a wonderful experience

10.  and, taking into my consideration the amount of time I had at my disposal, I managed to see a lot.

1.  I have visited many countries, but it was Brazil that impressed me rather more than any other.

2.  Having graduated from university with a degree in biology, I would wanted to travel and see

3.  either wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. People who had visited Brazil described

4.  how much beautiful it was and I discovered that what they had told me was true. First of all,

5.  approximately a quarter of the world’s plant species they are found in the Amazon basin, so no

6.  other matter where you go, you see the most beautiful plants, including orchids. Whatever part of

7.  Brazil you go to it, you won’t be disappointed. However, I believe the southern states can be the most

8.  magical and it is because I very love flowers that I enjoyed myself so much. Having lost my camera, I

9.  wasn’t been able to take photos, but I saw a lot of the local fauna and flora. It was a wonderful experience

10.  and, taking into my consideration the amount of time I had at my disposal, I managed to see a lot.

1.  I have visited many countries, but it was Brazil that impressed me rather more than any other.

2.  Having graduated from university with a degree in biology, I would wanted to travel and see

3.  either wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. People who had visited Brazil described

4.  how much beautiful it was and I discovered that what they had told me was true. First of all,

5.  approximately a quarter of the world’s plant species they are found in the Amazon basin, so no

6.  other matter where you go, you see the most beautiful plants, including orchids. Whatever part of

7.  Brazil you go to it, you won’t be disappointed. However, I believe the southern states can be the most

8.  magical and it is because I very love flowers that I enjoyed myself so much. Having lost my camera, I

9.  wasn’t been able to take photos, but I saw a lot of the local fauna and flora. It was a wonderful experience

10.  and, taking into my consideration the amount of time I had at my disposal, I managed to see a lot.

1.  I have visited many countries, but it was Brazil that impressed me rather more than any other.

2.  Having graduated from university with a degree in biology, I would wanted to travel and see

3.  either wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. People who had visited Brazil described

4.  how much beautiful it was and I discovered that what they had told me was true. First of all,

5.  approximately a quarter of the world’s plant species they are found in the Amazon basin, so no

6.  other matter where you go, you see the most beautiful plants, including orchids. Whatever part of

7.  Brazil you go to it, you won’t be disappointed. However, I believe the southern states can be the most

8.  magical and it is because I very love flowers that I enjoyed myself so much. Having lost my camera, I

9.  wasn’t been able to take photos, but I saw a lot of the local fauna and flora. It was a wonderful experience

10.  and, taking into my consideration the amount of time I had at my disposal, I managed to see a lot.

1.  I have visited many countries, but it was Brazil that impressed me rather more than any other.

2.  Having graduated from university with a degree in biology, I would wanted to travel and see

3.  either wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. People who had visited Brazil described

4.  how much beautiful it was and I discovered that what they had told me was true. First of all,

5.  approximately a quarter of the world’s plant species they are found in the Amazon basin, so no

6.  other matter where you go, you see the most beautiful plants, including orchids. Whatever part of

7.  Brazil you go to it, you won’t be disappointed. However, I believe the southern states can be the most

8.  magical and it is because I very love flowers that I enjoyed myself so much. Having lost my camera, I

9.  wasn’t been able to take photos, but I saw a lot of the local fauna and flora. It was a wonderful experience

10.  and, taking into my consideration the amount of time I had at my disposal, I managed to see a lot.

1.  I have visited many countries, but it was Brazil that impressed me rather more than any other.

2.  Having graduated from university with a degree in biology, I would wanted to travel and see

3.  either wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. People who had visited Brazil described

4.  how much beautiful it was and I discovered that what they had told me was true. First of all,

5.  approximately a quarter of the world’s plant species they are found in the Amazon basin, so no

6.  other matter where you go, you see the most beautiful plants, including orchids. Whatever part of

7.  Brazil you go to it, you won’t be disappointed. However, I believe the southern states can be the most

8.  magical and it is because I very love flowers that I enjoyed myself so much. Having lost my camera, I

9.  wasn’t been able to take photos, but I saw a lot of the local fauna and flora. It was a wonderful experience

10.  and, taking into my consideration the amount of time I had at my disposal, I managed to see a lot.

1.  I have visited many countries, but it was Brazil that impressed me rather more than any other.

2.  Having graduated from university with a degree in biology, I would wanted to travel and see

3.  either wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. People who had visited Brazil described

4.  how much beautiful it was and I discovered that what they had told me was true. First of all,

5.  approximately a quarter of the world’s plant species they are found in the Amazon basin, so no

6.  other matter where you go, you see the most beautiful plants, including orchids. Whatever part of

7.  Brazil you go to it, you won’t be disappointed. However, I believe the southern states can be the most

8.  magical and it is because I very love flowers that I enjoyed myself so much. Having lost my camera, I

9.  wasn’t been able to take photos, but I saw a lot of the local fauna and flora. It was a wonderful experience

10.  and, taking into my consideration the amount of time I had at my disposal, I managed to see a lot.

Му own memories of sports lessons at school aren’t particularly good, but that’s mainly because of the type of school I went to. It was very (1) ... (COMMON) by British standards, with old-fashioned ways of teaching, and the headteacher didn’t really think sports mattered at all. The school rarely organised sports events and never invested in sports equipment. There was very little emphasis on the importance of eating (2) ... (SENSE) and the benefits of keeping fit and exercising properly. I believe that issues like (3) ... (OBESE), anorexia, the nutritional value of food, etc. should be included in sports lessons at school. Children should be (4) ... (COURAGE) by teachers to take part in (5) ... (COMPETE) sports. Winning at sports can build up your self-esteem and confidence. On the other hand, since you can’t expect to win every time, sports can also teach you how to be humble and (6) ... (REALIST).

Му own memories of sports lessons at school aren’t particularly good, but that’s mainly because of the type of school I went to. It was very (1) ... (COMMON) by British standards, with old-fashioned ways of teaching, and the headteacher didn’t really think sports mattered at all. The school rarely organised sports events and never invested in sports equipment. There was very little emphasis on the importance of eating (2) ... (SENSE) and the benefits of keeping fit and exercising properly. I believe that issues like (3) ... (OBESE), anorexia, the nutritional value of food, etc. should be included in sports lessons at school. Children should be (4) ... (COURAGE) by teachers to take part in (5) ... (COMPETE) sports. Winning at sports can build up your self-esteem and confidence. On the other hand, since you can’t expect to win every time, sports can also teach you how to be humble and (6) ... (REALIST).

Му own memories of sports lessons at school aren’t particularly good, but that’s mainly because of the type of school I went to. It was very (1) ... (COMMON) by British standards, with old-fashioned ways of teaching, and the headteacher didn’t really think sports mattered at all. The school rarely organised sports events and never invested in sports equipment. There was very little emphasis on the importance of eating (2) ... (SENSE) and the benefits of keeping fit and exercising properly. I believe that issues like (3) ... (OBESE), anorexia, the nutritional value of food, etc. should be included in sports lessons at school. Children should be (4) ... (COURAGE) by teachers to take part in (5) ... (COMPETE) sports. Winning at sports can build up your self-esteem and confidence. On the other hand, since you can’t expect to win every time, sports can also teach you how to be humble and (6) ... (REALIST).

1.  The best thing about the job it is that you get to spend the whole summer outside, doing exciting

2.  activities like kayaking and climbing. What could be most better than that? I feel certain you will

3.  agree that this is would be an enjoyable way to spend the summer holidays. On the other hand, it

4.  can be quite stressful because you’re dealing with kids the whole time, and they can be such difficult.

5.  Clearly, when working with young children can be challenging from time to time. They don’t give

6.  you much time off, either. Staff who are expected to work upwards of fifty hours per week. So, there’s

7.  virtually no downtime when you can just chill in the sunshine. Despite of these disadvantages, I would

8.  still recommend this job to you. You’d be far perfect for it, given that you’re so active and sporty, and

9.  you’d be a big hit with the kids. Let me to know if you want any contact names  — I’m sure I could find

10.  some email addresses for you. Please don’t hesitate yourself to contact me if you require further help.

1.  The best thing about the job it is that you get to spend the whole summer outside, doing exciting

2.  activities like kayaking and climbing. What could be most better than that? I feel certain you will

3.  agree that this is would be an enjoyable way to spend the summer holidays. On the other hand, it

4.  can be quite stressful because you’re dealing with kids the whole time, and they can be such difficult.

5.  Clearly, when working with young children can be challenging from time to time. They don’t give

6.  you much time off, either. Staff who are expected to work upwards of fifty hours per week. So, there’s

7.  virtually no downtime when you can just chill in the sunshine. Despite of these disadvantages, I would

8.  still recommend this job to you. You’d be far perfect for it, given that you’re so active and sporty, and

9.  you’d be a big hit with the kids. Let me to know if you want any contact names  — I’m sure I could find

10.  some email addresses for you. Please don’t hesitate yourself to contact me if you require further help.

1.  She described the whole play to us ... detail.

2.  Both my sons are crazy ... old motorbikes.

3.  The restaurant prides itself ... having the best pizza in town.

4.  There are so ... lemons in the fridge that I can't make lemonade.

5.  ... Susan use to be slim when she was at university?

6.  Bob Dylan ... original name was Robert Zimmerman won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.

1.  She described the whole play to us ... detail.

2.  Both my sons are crazy ... old motorbikes.

3.  The restaurant prides itself ... having the best pizza in town.

4.  There are so ... lemons in the fridge that I can't make lemonade.

5.  ... Susan use to be slim when she was at university?

6.  Bob Dylan ... original name was Robert Zimmerman won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.

1.  She described the whole play to us ... detail.

2.  Both my sons are crazy ... old motorbikes.

3.  The restaurant prides itself ... having the best pizza in town.

4.  There are so ... lemons in the fridge that I can't make lemonade.

5.  ... Susan use to be slim when she was at university?

6.  Bob Dylan ... original name was Robert Zimmerman won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.

B11. The tallest trees in the world are called redwoods and they have grow in California. These

B12. trees which can reach heights of around 91 metres. Among the enormous redwoods,

B13. one other giant tree beats them all. This tree was discovered and measured in 2006.

B14. The National Park Service then announced itself that at 115.7 metres, it was the tallest

B15. tree in the world. Now it is so enough famous that it even has a name, ‘Hyperion’.

B16. In California there are every other giant redwoods which are just a little shorter than

B17. Hyperion. The exact location of many of these enormous trees is been kept secret to

B18. prevent them from being damaged. A typical redwood tree may lives for 500 to 700 years.

B19. The National Park Service says that the redwoods’ great height it is mainly due to the

vB20. climate in California; there is many heavy rain every year and the temperatures are mild.