1. Complete the text by choosing one word for each gap. One of the words is used twice.

totally, such, means, with, themselves, actually

For me, computers are a (1) _ to an end, nothing (2)_ . I don’t find them interesting in (3) _ . They enable me to do things that I need to do, (4) _ as sending emails or checking information on websites to help me (5) _ my homework or connected to one of my hobbies. But (6) _ my sister the situation is (7) _ different. It’s like you can’t believe we’re (8) _ related. She is obsessed with computers. I don’t understand, but that’s the truth.

    nowadays television is the main branch of mass media. it appeared much later than newspapers, magazines and radio. the first tv set was constructed in our country not so long ago - it happened in 1949.

    the majority of people watch tv just to relax or to learn some sporting events, to enjoy a good film. recent events or fresh information are reported over the television. so, people turn on the russia or ntv channel to be informed about the latest russian, european and world news.

    there is one interesting question. why do teenagers so much time in front of the television screen instead of walking, viziting friends or learning something? it absolutely clear that watching tv for many hours is bad for your eyes.

    it is an absurd idea that television makes you its slave, but some friends of mine are sometimes so attracted to the screen that they don't do their homework till night. some of them even fail their tests because they watch tv too much, or choose to spend a fine day glued to the rest, rather than go for walks. that's why only a small part of my free time is given to television.

    in my opinion tv is a great force. we must watch television to be well informed.

    в наши дни телевидение является важнейшим средством массовой информации. оно появилось намного позже, чем газеты, журналы и радио. первый телевизор был собран в нашей стране не так давно - произошло это в 1949 году.

    большинство людей смотрят телепередачи исключительно для того, чтобы отдохнуть и узнать спортивные новости, насладиться хорошим фильмом. информацию о только что произошедших событиях всегда по телевидению. поэтому зрители включают канал "россия" или "нтв", чтобы узнать последние новости в россии, европе и мире.

    существует один интересный вопрос. почему подростки проводят так много времени перед телеэкраном, вместо того чтобы погулять, сходить в гости к друзьям или выучить что-нибудь? абсолютно ясно, что многочасовое сидение у телевизора портит зрение.

    мысль о том, что телевидение порабощает человека, - абсурдна, но некоторые мои друзья подчас так увлекаются, что до самой ночи не садятся за . некоторые из них даже не в состоянии написать текст, так как смотрели телевизор, или предпочтут провести хороший денек, глядя в "ящик", нежели пойти погулять. вот почему лишь небольшую часть своего свободного времени я посвящаю телевидению.

    на мой взгляд, телевидение - огромная сила. мы должны смотреть телепередачи, чтобы владеть информацией.

people all over the world are fond of sport. sport activities are very important for the growing organism of a child. children showed not neglect this fact.

there are many sport clubs that they can join us. light athletics gives much opportunity to those who go in for it. it includes track field events: running, long-jumping, high jumping, discus throwing and others.

many children are fond of ball games: basketball, volleyball, football. they are so exiting. besides they are played all year round. children like to take part in the competitions to see who is the quickest, the strongest, who can jump best, who is the best swimmer or player. pupils in different classes hold competitions in different kinds of sport. many boys and girls show good results. all the competitions and games are very popular with the pupils. a lot of fans always come to watch them.

my favourite sport is basketball. basketball is a wonderful sport. it; s a good exercise too. it makes us strong and healthy.

to become a good sportsman you must train a lot. if you want to be good at something you have to work hard. practice makes perfect.

in ukraine and russia, a particular dragon-like creature, zmey gorynych   has three heads, is green, walks on two back paws, has small front paws, and spits fire. according to one bylina, zmey gorynych was killed by dobrynya nikitich. zmey corynych is also associated with other evil creatures  such as   baba yaga and koshey the deathless. they are the main part of any russian fairytale.  but brave and smart men like ivan the fool and others kill them and save their beautiful princess.