(Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.)
1.Despite the fact that she didn't finish the report, her boss wasn't angry.
Her boss wasn't angry
2.The company reduced the prices so as to sell more products.
The company reduced the prices
3.Although they don't do any marketing, their products sell well.
Their products sell well
4.I have to leave work by five o'clock so that I don't miss my bus.
I have to leave work by five o'clock

1. Я часто посылаю письма друзьям.
Перевод на present simple active: I often send letters to my friends.
Обоснование: В данном предложении глагол "посылаю" находится в форме present simple active, так как подлежащее ("я") выполняет действие ("посылаю").

2. Меня часто посылают на юг.
Перевод на present simple passive: I am often sent to the south.
Обоснование: В данном предложении глагол "посылают" находится в форме present simple passive, так как подлежащее ("меня") является объектом действия ("посылают").

3. Меня часто приглашают в кино.
Перевод на present simple passive: I am often invited to the cinema.
Обоснование: В данном предложении глагол "приглашают" находится в форме present simple passive, так как подлежащее ("меня") является объектом действия ("приглашают").

4. Почему вы всегда забываете эти правила?
Перевод на present simple active: Why do you always forget these rules?
Обоснование: В данном предложении глагол "забываете" находится в форме present simple active, так как подлежащее ("вы") выполняет действие ("забываете").

5. Я иногда забываю взять проездную карточку.
Перевод на present simple active: I sometimes forget to take my travel card.
Обоснование: В данном предложении глагол "забываю" находится в форме present simple active, так как подлежащее ("я") выполняет действие ("забываю").

Great Britain, officially known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is located on two large islands. The larger island is Great Britain itself, while the smaller one is Ireland. In addition to these two islands, Great Britain also includes over five hundred smaller islands. The total area of Great Britain is 240,000 square kilometers and it has a population of 56,000,000 people.

To the northwest and west of the country, Great Britain is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. On the eastern side, it is bordered by the North Sea. Great Britain is separated from France by the English Channel. Northern Ireland, which is part of Great Britain, is situated on the island of Ireland and is separated from Great Britain by the North Channel.

The island of Great Britain can be divided into two parts: mountainous in the north and west, and lowland in the south and east. Great Britain does not have very long rivers, but the most important ones are the Thames, which is the deepest, and the Severn, which is the longest. These rivers rarely freeze in winter. Due to the moderating influence of the surrounding sea, Great Britain has an insular climate that is rather humid and mild, without significant differences between seasons.

Great Britain is made up of four main parts: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Administratively, it is divided into 55 counties. The largest cities in Great Britain are London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.

Politically, Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy. The head of state is officially the Queen or King, but their power is not absolute. The Queen acts on the advice of the ministers and Parliament. The Parliament of Great Britain has been in existence since 1265 and is the oldest Parliament in the world. It consists of two Houses: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The House of Lords is composed of 1000 peers who are not elected by the people. On the other hand, the House of Commons is a representative body elected by the people during a general election, which takes place within 5 years of the previous election. After the general election, the Queen appoints the head of the government, known as the Prime Minister. Usually, the Prime Minister is the leader of the political party that has won the election. The Prime Minister then appoints ministers to form the government.

In Great Britain, there are two main political parties: the Conservative party and the Labour party. These parties represent different ideologies and compete for power during elections.

Great Britain is a highly-developed industrial country. The main industries in Britain include machine-building, ship-building, metallurgy, and electronics. These sectors contribute significantly to the country's economy and overall development.