Put the verbs into the correct tense George 1) ….. (live) in Kyiv for almost six months when his cousin Nick arrived from George’s native village in the Caucasus. George 2) …..
(board) with a Ukrainian family since his arrival. He 3) ….. (learn) a great deal about Ukrainian habits and customs and 4) ….. (get) used to eating Ukrainian food. He 5) ….. (have / not) many letters from home, however, and 6) ….. (be) anxious for news of his family. Nick 7) ….. (tell) him that his father 8) ….. (be) quite ill for several weeks during the summer but that he 9) ….. (recover) completely before Nick 10) …..
(leave) the village.​

As we know the weather depends on the season and the climate of the country.

When winter comes, the weather is cold, windy and snowy. Lakes and rivers are frozen and the roads are covered with ice. In spring nature awakens from her long winter sleep. The trees are filled with new life, the earth is warmed by the rays of the sun, and the weather gets milder. The sky is blue and cloudless. Summer is the hottest season in the year. It is warm and sunny but rainy sometimes. In autumn the sky is often cloudy. Also the weather is  rainy and the sun shine very seldom. Summer is the hottest season in the year. It is warm and sunny but rainy sometimes.

In each country, their holidays and festivals. In Russia, we celebrate the New Year, Christmas, Pancake Day, Victory Day and many other holidays. We have a strong tradition of celebrating Women's Day on 8 March. On this day women receive gifts, we have parties, we prepare special dishes. If you go to your friends, do not forget the beautiful flowers for the mother of the family. National Day holiday throughout the country is DenpPobedy which we celebrate 9 mayae morning we watch the parade on Red Square on television, and in the evening - a variety of fireworks, as well as the presentation of outdoor concerts that take place in parks and main squares. In Russia there are many regional festivals, such as the Day of Astrakhan watermelon, cucumber day in Suzdal. These days various competitions are held, you can become a member and receive their prize. The most favorite holiday of children - the New Year. They decorate the Christmas tree, blow up firecrackers, let streamers, wearing masks and costumes. Adults also love this holiday, smartly dressed, exchange gifts, take pictures. This is the most fun family holiday. Annual Carnival at ostrove- very colorful spectacle. Residents of the island faithfully adhere to their traditions: to put on a carnival mask monster dress up (costumes used for everything from fruit to old furniture and utensils), and make merry.