2. Определите форму и функцию причастия в сле­дующих предложениях.
1. This is the book so much spoken about. 2. The method followed by our scientists was not simple. 3. Ha­ving found no one at home he went to his neighbours. 4. A letter lying on the table must be posted. 5. If asked he will explain you everything. 6. We came up to the crying girl to ask where her mother was. 7. I saw him working in the garden. 8. I heard the children speaking in the next room. 9. We saw an old woman coming towards us and heard her asking for help. The weather being aw­ful, I stayed at home and heard the rain beating on the windows. 11. He turned and went out, we following him. 12. She sat silent, with her eyes fixed on the ground. 13. The children were seen running to the river. 14. The flight to Moscow was heard announced. 15. The pupils were heard discussing this problem with the teacher. 16. We had our TV-set repaired yesterday. 17. I want my hair cut

Some people say that life is better in Motherland. Others are sure that it is better to live abroad because there are more various opportunities. Who is right? Let’s look at the problem from different points of view.     Personally I choose to live in my Motherland. Why? Firstly, Motherland is the place where you were born. Motherland is your second home. Motherland is the place where you spend the best years of your life. Secondly, it is very hard to leave your Motherland because you are still going to miss it – your native city, the street and trees that you used to see out of your window every day… It is your «world». And you, yourself, are part of this world. Thirdly, you have a lot of close people, your parents, relatives and friends in Motherland. They all are always ready to help you and will never leave you in trouble. They will always love you, and in a foreign country you will have to do without them, and you will feel lonely.

 But some people believe that Motherland is not important for them. Such people believe that it is much better in other countries than in their Motherland. They think that in other countries they can achieve more. For them Motherland is only the place where they were born and nothing more.

 I do not agree with these people because Motherland is a very important part of our lives, and in the Motherland you can achieve anything you want. We should be proud of our Motherland, respect and love it, do our best to help it.

 In conclusion, I can say that life is the best in Motherland. Still it is my opinion and my choice. You may make your personal decision, but be sure not to make a mistake.

 Некоторые люди говорят, что лучше жить на Родине. Другие уверены, что лучше жить за границей, потому что там есть более разнообразные возможности. Кто прав? Давайте посмотрим на эту проблему с разных точек зрения.

 Лично я предпочитаю жить на Родине. Почему? Во — первых, Родина -это место, где вы родились. Родина -  ваш торой дом. Родина — это место, где вы проводите лучшие годы вашей жизни. Во — вторых, очень трудно оставить Родину, потому что вы будете скучать по родному городу, улице, деревьям, которые вы видели в свое окно каждый день. Это ваш мир. И вы сами являетесь частью этого мира. В — третьих, у вас есть много близких людей, ваших родителей, родственников и друзей на Родине. Все они готовы вам и никогда не оставят вас в беде. Они всегда будут любить вас, а в чужой стране вам придется остаться без них, и вы будете чувствовать себя одиноко. 

 Но некоторые люди считают, что Родина неважна для них. Такие люди считают, что лучше жить в других странах, чем на Родине. Они думают, что в других странах смогут достичь большего. Для них Родина только место, где они родились, и не более того.

 Я не согласна с этими людьми, потому что Родина — это очень важная часть нашей жизни, и на Родине вы можете многого добиться, если вы этого захотите. Мы должны гордиться своей Родиной, любить ее и делать все возможное, чтобы ей.

 В заключение могу сказать, что жизнь лучше на Родине. Все же это мое мнение и мой выбор. Вы можете сделать свой выбор, но будьте уверены, чтобы не ошибиться.

A holiday is a special state of mind, emotional, joyful
recovery, caused feelings of any gala event... In a person's life is closely intertwined private and public. Holidays associated with the country's history, with its centuries-old traditions, rituals, customs allow a man to realize his unity with all the people.
The holiday always performed an important public function, had a deep meaning, man felt himself a personality as a team member.
The manifestation of all forms and types of culture of any team, starting from accepted forms of behaviour, ending with a demonstration of costumes and performed traditional rituals goes through the holiday.
The holiday calendar is changing how the history of the Fatherland. unchanged are the traditional Christian holidays, the interest is much increased. And it's not simple curiosity. Knowledge of the origins of Russian culture, the manners and customs of its people, will help to understand the history of their country, the fate of generations and their ancestry.