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1) The authorities seldom pay any attention to environmental activists.
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christmas is christian holiday that celebrates the birth of jesus christ. for millions of christians throughout the world it is the happiest and the busiest time of the year. no one knows the exact date of christ's birth but most christians celebrate christmas on december 25. the word christmas comes from christes masse, an early english phrase that means mass of christ.
people of different countries celebrate christmas in various ways. people in the united states and canada decorate their homes with christmas trees, wreaths and ornaments. city streets are filled with coloured lights; the sound of bells and christmas carols can be heard everywhere.
children write letters to santa claus and tell him what presents they would like to get. many department stores hire people to wear a santa claus costume and listen to children's requests. people send christmas cards to relatives and friends. many companies give presents to their employees.
a christmas tree is one of the main symbols of christmas in most homes. relatives and friends may join in trimming the tree with lights, tinsel, and colourful ornaments. presents are placed under the tree. on christmas eve or christmas morning, families open their presents.
many children believe that santa claus arrives on christmas eve in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer and brings presents. some children hang up stockings so santa claus can fill them with candy, fruit and other small gifts.
in many parts of the united states and canada groups of people walk from house to house and sing christmas carols. some people give singers money or small gifts or invite them for a warm drink.
many people attend church services on christmas eve or christmas morning. they listen to readings from bible and singing christmas carols.
a traditional christmas dinner consists of stuffed turkey, ь mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and a variety of other dishes. some families have ham or roast goose instead of turkey. pumpkin pie, plum pudding, and fruitcake are favourite desserts.
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рождество — это христианский праздник, в который отмечают рождение иисуса христа. для миллионов христиан во всем мире это самое счастливое и хлопотное время в году. никто не знает точной даты рождения христа, но большинство христиан празднуют рождество 25 декабря. слово «christmas» происходит от «christes masse», выражения, которое означает «месса христа».
люди в разных странах празднуют рождество по-разному. люди в соединенных штатах и канаде украшают свои дома рождественскими елками, венками и различными украшениями. городские улицы полны разноцветных огоньков, повсюду слышны колокольчики и рождественские гимны.
дети пишут письма санта-клаусу и рассказывают ему, какие подарки они хотели бы получить. многие универмаги нанимают людей, чтобы они носили костюмы санта-клауса и слушали детские просьбы. люди посылают рождественские открытки родственникам и друзьям. многие компании дарят подарки своим служащим.
рождественская елка является одним из главных символов рождества в большинстве домов. родственники и друзья могут собираться, чтобы украсить елку огоньками, мишурой, разноцветными украшениями. подарки кладут под елку. в сочельник или утром на рождество в семьях открывают подарки.
многие дети верят, что санта-клаус приезжает в сочельник на санях, запряженных северным оленем. некоторые дети вывешивают для санта-клауса чулки, чтобы он наполнил их конфетами, фруктами и другими маленькими подарками.
во многих регионах соединенных штатов и канады группы людей ходят от дома к дому и поют рождественские гимны. некоторые поющим деньги или небольшие подарки или приглашают их внутрь, чтобы угостить горячими напитками.
многие люди посещают церковные службы в сочельник или рождественское утро. они слушают отрывки из библии и поют рождественские гимны.
традиционный рождественский ужин состоит из фаршированной индейки, картофельного пюре, клюквенного соуса и множества других блюд. в некоторых семьях едят ветчину или жареного гуся вместо индейки. любимые десерты — тыквенный пирог, сливовый пудинг и фруктовый торт.
I'm afraid it won't be convenient for me to see you tomorrow.
The house is conveniently situated near the centre of town.
This is very inconvenient! Can't you practise your violin somewhere else.
2. CREATE
I would like to show you my latest creation, which I have called 'Boats on a Lake'.
The chameleon is a very strange creature.
Conan Doyle was famous as the creator of the great detective, Sherlock Holmes.
3. CRITIC
Why does everybody criticise him all the time?
After so much criticism he felt he had to resign.
They were very critical of his efforts to improve services.
4. DECIDE
They're going to announce their decision tomorrow.
He's so indecisive! He just can't make up his mind!
5. DECORATE
The decorator said he would charge me £1,000 a room.
During the festival decorations were hanging from every tree.
6. DEMONSTRATE
The demonstrators all sat down in the middle of the road.
He offered to give me a demonstration of how the machine worked.
7. DEPEND
We are dependent on other countries for most of our food.
Every year we celebrate our independence.
8. DICTATE
The boss wants you to take some dictation.
He acted in an extremely dictatorial manner, which made him very unpopular.
9. DIRECT
Are you sure we're going in the right direction?
She looked directly at me as she said it.
I had to look up the number in the telephone directory.
Hitchcock is one of my favourite film directors.
10. ECONOMY
My new car is more economical than the one I had before.
She studied economics at university.
On my salary we have to live as economically as possible.
If we don't economise on electricity, there will be power cuts.
11. ELECTRIC
He works as an electrician for a local firm.
The price of electricity has gone up again.
The fire was caused by an electrical fault in the television.
He is an electrical engineer.
12. EMPLOY
Last December the boss gave all his employees a bonus.
I've been unemployed since June. I must find work soon.
Her employer was so angry at her attitude that he fired her.
He hoped the employment agency would find him a job.