12. Travelling

1.)Millions of people all around the world adore travelling. They travel because they wish to see new countries and cities, visit historical places.

2.)There are different means of transportation. People travel by ship, by plane, by train.3.)Travelling by plane is the fastest, but the most expensive transport.

4.)Nowadays, modern trains have very comfortable carriage and seats.

5.)And, finally, travelling by car is also very popular. Many people choose this means of transportation. They don’t need to buy tickets, book hotels and etc.6.)Nothing can give you so many positive emotions and memories as travelling to any wonderful country or city.

13. Mass Media

1) Mass media is a comprehensive term embracing CINEMA, TELEPHONE, RADIO, TV and the INTERNET.

2) They are the best instruments of communication, the source of information for everybody

3) .Mass media influence all the spheres of contemporary life: industry, science, culture, economy.

4) Thanks to mass media we can learn about everything happening in our republic and all over the world.

5) Thanks to the Internet, TV, radio, newspapers and magazines we get a great amount of information.

6) It enriches our intellect. We’re aware of all the worldwide events.

14. The Republic of Belarus

1) Belarus is situated in the eastern part of Europe. Its territory is about 208 000 sq km.

2) It borders on Latvia, Lithuania, Russia Ukraine and Poland.

3) Minsk is the capital of Belarus.

4) Our native land is remarkably beautiful with its thick forests, endless fields and meadows, blue lakes and rivers

5) The climate of Belarus is moderate with mild, damp winters and warm, damp summers.

6) Belarus is a presidential republic.

7) Belarus produces and exports motor vehicles and tractors, chemical fibers, construction materials, foodstuffs and furniture.

8) A step-by-step reform of Belarusian agricultural complex is under way.

The Republic of Belarus has entered the 21st century with a developed educational system.

15. Outstanding People of Belarus

1) The Belarusian land has given birth to many famous people.

2) The names of Belarusian thinkers Euphrosynia Polotskaya and Kirill Turovsky have been known since ancient times.

3) Belarusians have made a great contribution to the world literature. The names of Yanka Kupala, Yakub Kolas, Maxim Bogdanovich, Kandrat Krapiva.

4) Many streets in Belarusian cities are named after them.

5) Belarusian culture is also famous for its national ballet and theatre schools. The names of S. Stanyuta, N. Eremenko, L. Filatov.6) Everybody knows the names of famous Belarusian composers N. Churkin, I. Luchenok, A. Bogatyrev.7) Time puts everything in its place, but one thing is obvious: great times are created by great men.

16. Minsk

1) Minsk is a capital of Belarus.

2) It was first mentioned in 1067.

3) In the 20 th century Minsk was not once in occupied by foreign invaders.

4) Minsk is a big growing city with it reach cultural and historical heritage. Such famous people as I. Kupala.

5) There are many theaters and museums in Minsk.

6) Among them National. Art museum I. Kupala, theatre Opera and Ballet.

Besides our capital is famous for its fine monuments, wide prospects, green parks.

7) I love our capital and recommend to visit it if you haven’t been here yet.