I'm 19 years old and I'm quite shy (1)like that ever since I Remember and probably would still be if I hadn't met Rebecca. She's my age and we first met online on one of the social networking sites. We share similar interests as we're both (2)on photography and painting. When We made friends, Rebecca invited me to a photo exhibition - a big event with TV cameras and journalists. I Said I Wouldn't go because I Was Too shy and I didn't like (3).Rebecca, however, kept encouraging me to go. She gave me (4)one how to be more self-confident by practising conversations in front of the mirror. It helped a lot. In the end, I went along and even had a chat with one or two people. I (5) although I Still Felt Pretty nervous. Well, I Took the first step and I hope I'll find more courage to go (6) and talk to others.

1 A I always was B I”m always C I”ve always been D I am
2 A fond B keen C fascinated D interested
3 A crowds of people B the crowd of people C crowded people D crowding
4 A some advice B any advice C little advice D much advice
5 A enjoyed B was enjoying C enjoyed myself D did enjoy
6 A out B in C at D to

Do you think modern life is impossible without travelling?
-I am absolutely sure that modern life is impossible without travelling.
Why do people travel?
-People travel because they want to visit different places and meet different people. They travel for pleasure.
What are the means of travelling?
-There are a lot of different means of travelling. You may travel on foot, you may take a bus or a boat. You may go by plane or by train. You may even ride a bike. It depends on your lifestyle and your wish. Tastes differ.  All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages. 
How do you prefer to travel and why?
-I prefer to travel by air. I like to visit different countries but I like comfort. And travelling by air is the quickest way of getting to the place of destination where you can relax.
What is the fastest kind of travelling?
-Travelling by air is the fastest way of travelling.

The best gift of my life was the day I was born. Because from that moment I began the journey of life . Life is given to man so that he lived it for a reason. This is the most precious gift that is given to man - life . It is possible to live without risk , calmly and quietly , leaving no trace of itself in history.You can not be afraid to go to his purpose . Achieve all that you want. After all, in every person a huge potential . One need only try to develop it . We all work and strive for something ultimately for the sake of our children, they will enjoy the experience of our successes or our failures . You need to give the children understand that if they want to achieve something , you should go to your goals and live with your loved ones .ПЕРЕВОД Самый лучший подарок в моей жизни был день моего рождения. Потому что с этого момента я начал свой жизненный путь. Жизнь дается человеку для того чтобы он прожил ее не зря. Это самый ценный подарок, который дается человеку – жизнь. Ее можно прожить не рискуя, спокойно и тихо, не оставив о себе следа в истории. Можно не бояться идти к своей цели. Добиваться всего, что ты хочешь. Ведь в каждом человеке заложен большой потенциал. Нужно только пытаться его развить. Мы все работаем и стремимся к чему-то в конечном итоге ради наших детей, им предстоит насладиться нашими успехами или переживать наши неудачи. Нужно дать детям понять, что если они хотят чего-то достичь, то необходимо идти к своим целям и жить с любимыми людьми.