Cnange active forms of the verbs into passive where its possible. 1. it snowed heavily last sunday. 2. ann dropped the plate. 3.the children really seemed happy. 4. tony has broken your favourite cup. 5. that incident happened long ago. 6. i will give ben something to eat. 7. nobody is translating the article. 8. our teacher always collects our papers at the end of the class. 9. most people don't obey these rules.10. your plan has succeeded at last.

Birthday is a very wonderful day. Everybody likes to celebrate it. It is a good opportunity to relax and spend time with friends, parents, relatives.My name is Olga.  I’m twelve years old. I have one main and particular day in the year. It’s my birthday. There are a lot of holidays throughout the year but of course the most memorable is the birthday.     How do I spend the party? I was born in winter, in December, so the weather is usually cold at this time and we arrange a birthday party at home. I invite my family members and my best friends. Mum and granny cook a lot of tasty and delicious things for our festive dinner. We clean the flat and decorate it with balloons. When guests come we have a hearty dinner.  My mum brings the birthday cake in. Then I puff the candles out. Guests sing songs and dance, play games and joke, laugh or tell funny stories. Then we play different games.  As for birthday presents, of course, I like to receive something interesting. I know that today many people prefer rational gifts, for example money or something valuable. For some of them it is even a common practice to say in advance what they would like to receive. I agree that on the one hand such reasonable approach is rather convenient. At least, you are sure that you won’t receive any unwanted junk, and your friends won’t have to break their heads over this issue. But on the other hand, to my mind, it’s too boring. I like surprises, so I prefer something inexpensive, but unusual and memorable.  During our merry party we do not only sing songs, dance, and make jokes but we also speak about our life, hobbies, and future. As for me, as I have already mentioned, my birthday is one of the most wonderful days in the year. I am always happy to have a nice day with my friends.
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To study isn’t an easy thing, of course, but nowadays it’s quite necessary to be highly skilled and educated specialist.

The citizens of Russia have a right to receive the education which is guaranteed in the Constitution of the Russian Federation. Education is ensured by compulsory secondary schools, vocational schools, and higher education establishments. It is also ensured by the development of extramural and evening courses, as well as the system of state scholarships and grants.

Education in Russia is compulsory up to the 9th form inclusive. The stages of compulsory schooling are a primary education for ages 6–9, followed by a senior school for ages 10–15. If pupils of a secondary school wish to go on in higher education, they must stay at school for two more years. Primary and secondary education consists of 11 years of studying. Every school has a core curriculum of academic subjects, such as Russian, Literature, Mathematics, History, foreign languages and others. After completing this stage, pupils are awarded the Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education.

After finishing the 9th form, pupils continue studying at a vocational school which offers programs of academic subjects and a study program of training in a technical field, or a profession.

After finishing the 11th form of a secondary school, a lyceum or a gymnasium pupils can go on in higher education. All applicants must take an Entrance examination. Higher education institutions, institutes or universities, offer a 5-year program of academic subjects for undergraduates in a variety of fields, as well as a graduate course. If a student finishes a graduate course and writes a thesis, he/she receives a candidate's degree or a doctoral degree.

The system of secondary and higher education in Russia is going through a transitional period. The main objectives of the reform are to decentralize the higher education system, to develop a new financial mechanism and to give more academic freedoms to faculties and students.

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