Aimbetov? Listen and read to find out.
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104.2] 10.4.3) 10.4.4 Read the text again and
answer the questions.
1 What is special about the Baikonur
Cosmodrome?
2 Why did Aidyn's dream seem 'impossible?
3 What problems did Aidyn face on his journey
to achieving his dream?
4 What was Aidyn's favourite part about his trip
on Soyuz TMA-18M?
5 What is Aidyn's dream for the future?
4 Complete the phrases with: space,
cosmonaut, fighter achieve make
When mummy is away l'd like to tell you all about. A verystormy day, When Daddy stayed at home with me WhileMummy went away. He made the beds and swept the floor, And did the washing up. ( And do you know, he broke a plate, Two saucers and a cup.) Then, when he bathed me, after tea, He taught me how to swim. (And there were puddles on thefloor, And drips all over him!) The Mummy came home just intime To see me getting down." Next time l'll stay at home,"she said, "While Daddy goes to town."
I have always loved all kinds of ball games. In school we were taught many games, told rules and strategies. I did not hesitate and immediately realized that volleyball is one of the most interesting games.
I like that the game involved two teams, like many sports games with the ball. The contrast with football is that the team plays as a whole. There is no such a big field, so the players can support you at any time.
Other pluses of this game are the rules. All is simple and clear: two teams with the main task to score a goal for the opponents. In the volleyball game there are no permanent roles and responsibilities. Each team player is able to stand in different areas of the field: near the net, in the center and at the pitcher's.
I love this game because it is relatively quiet. During the game there is no time to be distracted, you're always focused on the ball and on the actions of the opponent. Despite the fact that this game doesn't require big calculations and need to run across the field from side to side, all the muscles of your body are still tense. Of course, in the first place are your hands. They are always in tension, ready to take the blow of the opponent. But feet are also involved in the game, because you jump very often.
I spend hours watching as the ball hovers in the air, and players are struggling to get it. The game itself looks very aesthetically pleasing and graceful. All the movements are perfect, balanced. When the ball touches a player's hand, it flies away from the hand, emitting a dull sound.
My favourite sport is volleyball. It develops in me many qualities such as precision, restraint and balance. And what is most important, after each game I feel stronger. Because sport is movement and movement is our life.