II. Read this text. Agree or disagree with the author. Start like this: I think ... To my mind ... As to me ... To my opinion ... Family Relations Family is an essential part of society and it plays the most important role in everybody's life. It means that the most important people in our lives are our family members. Family is represented by a close unit of parents and children living together. I believe that everyone wants to have a happy fanmily and good relations with all its members. In my opinion, a happy family should have mutual interests, hopes and dreams to share. Other important issues are love, trust and respect. No family can exist without love. Happiness is also impossible without love. When people love each other, they can overcome all obstacles. Unfortunately, modern couples often build their relations on some other values, such as money. social position, ctc. They think that happiness will come by itself and nobody has to make an effort. They are mistaken, as good family relations are impossible without mutual understanding and love. Children in the family also play an important role. To keep up ideal relationships with parents they should be kind to them, trusting and understanding. They should share everyday joys and sorrows with their parents. Whenever, there is a difficult situation, parents are the first people to help them and find the way out.

Вот бери! Summer is my favorite season. Summer holidays give the longest rest from studying of the year that’s why I like them so much.

In June I stayed at home and my parents were at work. But I was glad because at last I had time for myself. I read books, listened to music, watched films and visited my friend. I spend most days outdoors and got a nice sun tan.

Then I spent two weeks in the summer camp on the seaside. It was a real fun. I met a lot of new friends. Every day we enjoyed something special - games, carnivals, competitions, performances. We went to the seaside twice a day. There we swam, bathed in the sun, played volleyball on the beach, made sculptures of sand. We had discos every night, but not too long. I guess, those were the most exciting weeks of the summer. It gave me bright impressions, lots of funny photos and some new friends.

Then my parents were on vacation and so they took me to my parent’s place in the village. It’s a very picturesque place with a forest and a river nearby. I was happy to see my grandmother and grandfather. I spent hot days on the riverbank. Once we went hiking with my parents, made fire, gathered some berries. The summer forest is very beautiful. In the evening I usually helped in the garden.

Last month of the summer I was at home again, having rest from such an intensive rest! I did usual things and prepared for school. I like my summer holidays!

Лето – мое любимое время года. Летние каникулы – это самый долгий отдых от учебы в году, поэтому я их так люблю.

Июнь я провел дома, а мои родители работали. Но я был рад, потому что, наконец, у меня появилось время для себя. Я читал книжки, слушал музыку, смотрел фильмы и общался с друзьями. Большую часть времени я был на улице, поэтому неплохо загорел.

Затем я провел две недели в летнем лагере на берегу моря. Это было настоящее веселье. Я встретил много новых друзей. Каждый день мы наслаждались чем-то особенным – играми, карнавалами, соревнованиями, представлениями. Дважды в день мы бывали на море. Там мы купались, загорали на солнце, играли в пляжный волейбол, делали скульптуры из песка. Каждый вечер была дискотека, правда, не очень долгая. Я считаю, это были самые волнующие две недели лета. Они подарили мне яркие впечатления, много веселых фотографий и новых друзей.

Затем мои родители пошли в отпуск и взяли меня собой к дедушке и бабушке в деревню. Это очень  живописное место, с речкой и лесом поблизости. Я был рад увидеть дедушку и бабушку. В жаркие дни я все время был на речке. Однажды мы с родителями ходили в поход, разводили костер, собирали какие-то ягоды. По вечерам я обычно в саду.

Последний месяц лета я провел дома, отдыхая от такого насыщенного отдыха. Занимался обычными делами и готовился к школе. Мне понравилось, как я провел летние каникулы.

Удачи!

1. What are the children doing?
They are making a sandcastle
2. What is Nanny Shine doing?
Nanny Shine is watching TV.
3. What is Paco doing?
Paco is driving a car
4. What is Maya doing?
Maya is singing a song.
5. What are Larry and Lulu doing?
Larry and Lulu are writing>
6. What are the animals doing?
The animals are dancing.
7. What are your friends doing?
My friends are walking.
8. What is Chukles doing?
Chuckles is jumping.
9. What are your mother and father doing?
My mother and father are watching TV.
10. What is your sister doing?
My sister is playing the piano.
11. What are you going?
I am reading a book.
12. What is your brother doing?
My brother is playing a game.