Put the verbs in brackets into the past
simple or the past continuous.
1 A: When did the tsunami hit (the tsunami
hit) the coast?
B: At 6:42 this morning. Most people
(still/sleep) in their beds at that time.
2 A: What
(happen
to Douglas last weekend?
B: He
(walk) in
the mountains when he
(see) an avalanche. He
(call) the emergency services. They
(arrive)
quickly and
(rescue) three people.
3 A: What
(you/do) at 10 o'clock last night when
the hurricane hit?
B: I (do) my homework
and my brother Ben
(read) a book​

There are a lot of different professions in the world.  As for me, I would like to become a doctor.  It seems to me that it’s my vocation. I like to help people. I know that if you want to become a doctor you must be good at studies because a doctor is one of the most responsible professions. People trust doctors the main treasure they have – their life, that’s why  doctors must be highly qualified specialists. They must help people at any time and doctors can’t make  mistakes. Qualified specialist always diagnoses and institutes therapy correctly. Human life often depends on professionalism of a doctor. They must be openhearted people. They must worry about the health of their patients.  My grandmother is a doctor. She is proud of her profession and likes it. I consider this profession to be the best one for me too. So after finishing school I am going to enter the medical academy/university.
To conclude, choosing a profession is one of the most important decisions one has to make. We spend at work a lot of hours in our life that is why it has to bring us happiness and satisfaction and you should think well before jumping up to the final decision. I am sure my choice is correct.

New Year is the most long-awaited holiday. Many people associate it with magic and gifts. First of all it is surrounded by the wonderful smell of tangerines and Christmas trees, which helps to create a festive mood People of all ages truly believe that in New Year their goals аnd wishes will come true.

New Year is an international holiday, but in every country it is celebrated in many different ways and each family has their own traditions. For example, in Australia, people celebrate the New Year on the beach or go on picnics with friends. In Italy, the New Year begins on January 6. Here people believe in the good fairy Befana, who gives stars and gifts for everyone. In Israel, people at on the New Year eat only sweets and avoid bitter food. In Spain on this day there is a tradition to swallowone grape (виноград) for every time the bell chimes аnd make a wish.