4 ** b) Use the phrases from Ex. 2a to complete the sentences. 1 Karate and kung fu are popular 2 Exercise is an important part of a 3 Some sports help to improve k and teach different values. but 4 Many people enjoy eating it's not very healthy. 5 He is a ! He watches TV all day long. 6 Drink fruit juice or water instead of which are full of sugar.
The leader of the faction of Just Russia party in the State Duma, Sergei Mironov:
"First of all, I was pleased with the beginning of the broad campaign against corruption. I do hope that it will really continue in 2013. Secondly, Russia's entry into the WTO was a very important event too, which may, however, lead to negative consequences. So this important event is a negative one for me. "Thirdly, not to be confined to purely political events, I would also mention the remarkable victory of our hockey players at the World Cup. They proved that Russia is a country of great hockey tradition. I hope that next year we will have a lot more positive events happening to us."
2. Too many cooks spoil the broth. – Слишком много поваров портят похлебку.
3. Every cook praises his own broth. – Каждый повар свою похлебку хвалит.
4. You can’t eat your cake and have it. – Нельзя одновременно съесть пирог и хранить его.
5. You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs. – Нельзя приготовить яичницу, не разив яйца.
6. You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. – На мед поймаешь больше мух, чем на уксус.
21. Too much pudding will choke the dog. – От слишком большого куска пудинга и собака подавится.
"First of all, I was pleased with the beginning of the broad campaign against corruption. I do hope that it will really continue in 2013. Secondly, Russia's entry into the WTO was a very important event too, which may, however, lead to negative consequences. So this important event is a negative one for me.
"Thirdly, not to be confined to purely political events, I would also mention the remarkable victory of our hockey players at the World Cup. They proved that Russia is a country of great hockey tradition. I hope that next year we will have a lot more positive events happening to us."