Read the story and complete the time expressions. In November 2008, Australians Jan and Dave Griffith and their dog Sophie Tucker were on a family sailing holiday. One day, when the weather was bad, their boat hit some rough water and Sophie Tucker fell overboard. Jan and Dave turned the boat around immediately and searched the area for their pet. , after looking for more than an hour, they stopped their search. They thought that Sophie Tucker was dead. However, Sophie Tucker’s story did not end there. , the brave four-year-old swam five miles through shark-infested water and 4 e landed on a remote island., she taught herself to hunt goats so that she had food to keep herself alive. In the end, more than four months later, rangers on the island saw the dog and caught her. At first, they thought she was a wild dog, but then they heard the Griffiths’ amazing story. Soon , the rangers brought Sophie Tucker to the Australian mainland. Her reunion with Jan and Dave was very emotional. , Sophie Tucker enjoys a very comfortable life back at the Griffiths’ home. And has she eaten goat? No, she certainly hasn’t!
Winter holidays began on 29 December. That day at school was new year's holiday.
We diligently prepared for this holiday. Rehearsed every day until the evening of the dance. In class we had a tea party. We brought a lot of sweet that day. Then we had a disco. I really had a good this last school day before the holidays.
Winter holidays are New year. Met a holiday the whole family. In the evening, pulled a large table and decorated a Christmas tree. In 12 hours we all went outside, where he launched fireworks and lit sparklers.
On other days I'd go out with friends, skating and skiing. Christmas Came. I went to the village to the grandmother and grandfather. There went caroling with his girlfriend. We were given a lot of candy and money.
The holidays have ended, and I still had to do homework, we asked. The weather these days has been great. I love when it's cold and lots of snow.
I really liked these winter holidays.
Everyone knows that for all students the best time of the year is summer holidays. First of all, you’re free from school and may forget about textbooks, lessons, homework for all three months. Moreover, you don’t have to wake up early every day and have all this annoying routine. So you just have the opportunity to relax and enjoy perfect summer time.
As for me, my summer is quite typical from year to year. I usually spend June at home. I get up late all the time and try to be outside with my friends as much as possible. I really enjoy cool summer evenings when my friends and I can go for a walk in the park or ride around the city on our bikes. Also, we like rollerblading a lot. If the weather is bad I normally stay at home playing computer games or just surfing the Internet.
Then July I usually spend in the countryside with my grandparents. I have a lot of friends there as well. We often go to the lake for swimming or sunbathing. It’s always active time and we have a lot of things to do together.