Use the phrases in the passage A. school lived B. rather than C. something to do
D. being that E. deep feeling F. more disturbing
G. passion for H. the most extraordinary I. was found
J. been thought K. valued above L. thought to be
M. generally believed N. as befitting O. common nowadays
P. most manly Q. after having R. for these

In April 1991 a British businessman called Roger Cooper was set free from an Iranian prison [1] served five year's sentence for espionage. Being asked how he had survived, Mr. Cooper said, “Anyone who, like me, has been educated in an English public school is quite at home in a Third World prison.” Britain’s public schools have been described as “one of [2] institutions in the world”. They were designed for the sons of the upper and middle classes, who would board at them from the ages of 13 to 18. The term “public school” is, of course, the wrong use of the word, [3] institutions are strictly private. The modern public school is a Victorian phenomenon. The living conditions were Spartan, the idea [4] this experience would prepare young men for the life difficulties in the colonies. The Empire broke up after the Second World War, but the public [5] on. Many of their [6] customs like corporal punishment still exist. Beating children has for long [7] to be part of the English disease. And although that is not [8], it is certainly legally still acceptable. Corporal punishment is carried out by senior boys [9] the masters. Another characteristic of the Spartan life-style is the [10] sport. In most public schools, athletic excellence is [11] that of an academic nature. It is not accidental that the [12] of sports – rugby – was named after the public school at which it was invented. In England it is [13] the Battle of Waterloo “was won on the playing-fields of Eton.” There is an element of enjoying being Spartan. It may be [14] with the British character. Inability to express emotion is [15] the natural result of spending one’s teens in a climate where privacy did not exist.

I am completely keen on reading. I try to read every day at least a few pages. I like fantasy stories and some adventurous stories. And there is a story of that kind I am eager to read over and over again. Its name is “Harry Potter.” The story was written by a popular British writer J. K. Rowling. And it tells us about a little boy Harry who lives in a family of his aunt. One day he finds out that he is a wizard and should go to study to a school of magic —  Hogwarts. And that’s where the story begins. In the following 7 parts we get to know what a great wizard Harry is. He meets new friends, studies, does sport and conquer the most evil magician in the world. These books teach how to be friendly, loyal and strong. They show us how to face difficulties and how important a family and friends are. I love this book for all of this. I have already read it a few times. And I know that I will definitely read it once again.

Hi, Alex.  

I am very glad to hear from you again. I have not written to you for ages because I wasn’t in. I was in London. I would like to tell you about my travelling that was really magical. At first we visited Big Ben one of London’s famous landmarks and then we saw Westminster Abbey. As you know it was built by King Edward in 1065. The coronation of all British Kings and Queens takes place here. Famous English people are buried here. It’s an amazing place.

I was happy to visit The Tower of London because I’ve read that throughout its 900-year history the Tower has been many things: a palace, a fortress, a prison, a place of execution, and even a zoo. Now it’s a great museum! I couldn’t believe my eyes!

Well, we ever went to St Paul’s Cathedral which was built after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren, a brilliant mathematician and engineer, who designed many famous buildings in London. I wish you were there with me! It’s unforgettable sight!

Our teacher is fond of detective stories that’s why we went to The Sherlock Holmes Museum which was opened in 1990 and we could see the world’s  famous house of real detectives.

Finally, we went to the Buckingham Palace the history of which began in 1702 when the Duke of Buckingham had built it as his London home. Now it's a home of the Queen Elizabeth II. It’s really a majestic building.

It is all for me for today. I have to go to the swimming pool now.

Write soon.

I am always pleased with your letters.  

Best regards to your family and friends.  

Yours,  

Nick

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