1 In pairs, ask and answer the questions. Talk about sport.
1 How do you feel if you are defeated in a sport?
Why?
2 Have you ever seen someone break a world record?
Give details.
3 When was the last time you took on a sporting
challenge? Give details.

Chapter One

The Boy Who Lived

The chapter starts with description of the Dursley family, who are proud to be "perfectly normal". We learn that Mrs Dursley has a sister, Mrs Potter, but their families haven't met for several years. Both families have sons.

Then the story begins on a "dull, grey Tuesday". Mr Dursley notices a lot of strange things hapenning - owls flying in town, people in cloaks, a strange cat sitting on the wall of his garden, unusual news on TV. The Dursleys go to bed wondering what it all could mean. At night, a tall, thin and very old man appears near their house. It's Albus Dumbledore. The cat turns out to be Professor McGonagall, and the two are professors from Hogwarts, a school of witchcraft and wizardry. Then comes Hagrid, a giant, who brings little Harry Potter. Harry's parents were killed by Lord Voldermort, a dark wizard, but Harry survived and Voldermort's power "somehow broke" .

So little Harry is left asleep on the doorstep of the Dursley's house with a letter written by Dumbledore. The professors and Hagrid go to join the celebrations.

Recently I've purchased a new fridge. When I was a child I was always dreaming of having a large, green fridge. Now my dream came true. My kitchen is tiny, but the fridge still fits nicely. I don't have many shiny things in my apartment. I believe that it's important to take care of any space you live in. After all it is the world we create around ourselves. There is a great number of things that make a difference. I'm trying to make my apartment attractive and cosy - I mostly prefer neutral colours. I admire people, who are into interior design!