The most extreme form of skydiving.
<span>In Russia base jumping still has semi-legal status. Jumping from tall buildings, tolerationist, industrial buildings and other objects formally fall under article of the criminal code of disorderly conduct. However, the number of domestic Baisarov gradually increasing. They have already participated in various international events. Among Russian base-jumpers – a truly legendary figures such as Dmitry Kiselev or Yuri Kuznetsov, which is well-known far outside the country due to taken them while jumping photos and video с</span>амый экстремальный вид парашютного спорта.
<span>В России бэйс-джампинг по-прежнему имеет полулегальный статус. Прыжки с высотных зданий, телерадиомачт, промышленных сооружений и прочих объектов формально подпадают под статью УК РФ о мелком хулиганстве. Тем не менее число отечественных бэйсеров постепенно растет. Они не раз уже принимали участие в различных международных мероприятиях. Среди российских бэйс-джамперов – поистине легендарные личности: такие, как Дмитрий Киселев или Юрий Кузнецов, которого хорошо знают далеко за пределами страны благодаря отснятым им во время прыжков фото- и видеоматериала
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№3. It was a hot summer day. Tom and his mum were heading to the beach. Tom was only wearing shorts and a pair of sandals on his FEET but he felt hot anyway. When they came to the beach, they found out that the sea WAS NOT calm – powerful waves were breaking on the shore. Mum STOPPED in hesitation. “It’s fine. I can easily swim in these waves,” Tom wanted to demonstrate his swimming skills. But his mother said that they WOULD STAY out of the water till the sea calmed down. Sitting close to THEM was a boy about Tom’s age. He was alone because his parents HAD LEFT to buy some sandwiches. He came over and said his name was Gary. His shoulders WERE COVERED with protective suntan lotion, but they looked red anyway. “It’s getting HOTTER every minute,” said Gary. “How about a swim?” “No way,” Tom’s mother was definitely against the idea and Tom had to obey. “As you like,” Gary said and headed to the water. The THIRD wave hit him hard and he lost his balance. Everything was happening very fast – Gary fell down and went under the water. Fortunately, Tom and his mother were close enough to get him out in time.
№4. A few years ago I was on a camping holiday in Bristol. There WERE lots of other girls from around the UK, but I was the only one from Scotland. The camp WAS LOCATED in the woods, not far from the river. The camp life was even MORE INTERESTING than I had expected. We enjoyed all kinds of camping activities – sports and games, different shows and contests. Everything was fine apart from one incident that took me aback. Once, at lunchtime, when I WAS EATING ice cream, one of the girls asked: “So, do you have ice cream in Scotland?” I DIDN'T KNOW how to react. My neighbour repeated her question. I nodded, “Yes.” My answer provoked a wave of absurd questions about my country: “Have you ever seen a ghost in your castle?” “Do all Scottish MEN wear checked skirts?” I FOUND out that some people believe silly stereotypes about Scotland.
They believe that Scots really carry bagpipes in THEIR bags to play the instrument on the streets, and that Scots practise magic. At last, the girls said that they WOULD COME to Scotland one day to see it with their own eyes and to separate the truth from the myths.
№5. The academic term was coming to its end and Kate decided to arrange a party to celebrate the coming holidays. To be frank, there WAS one more reason for the party. Kate wanted her classmates to meet someone from her family. She was sure it would impress THEM and would help her popularity. Kate WAS MAKING sandwiches in the kitchen when Hugo came in. “It looks like I’m the FIRST guest, doesn’t it?” Hugo looked embarrassed. “Sorry for coming so early.” “Oh, it’s ok,” said Kate, “Come in! You WILL HELP me in the kitchen, won’t you?” “Sure,” Hugo entered the room and STOPPED in surprise. “Are you saying you made all this yourself?” On the table there was a huge pie. It WAS DECORATED with different fruit and looked fantastic. “No,” Kate looked pleased with his reaction. “My cousin helped me. She HAS LEFT for the shop. She’ll be back any minute. The front door opened and a girl entered. Hugo understood that he HAD SEEN her many times in different TV programmes for teenagers. “A TV star?” Hugo sounded so silly that both girls burst out laughing.
wish I were in London now. If I were there I would organize an excursion and would give you a good idea about this wonderful city.As we know, London is the capital of Great Britain and one of the largest industrial and cultural centers in Europe.I suppose you will share the opinion that in this historic city modern rules shoulders with the old, the present arises from the past, the great and the small live side by side in mutual tolerance and respect and in every part of its noisy and complex life there is to be found a great affection for old traditions and history.I don’t know if you have had a possibility to visit this exciting city but I insist that you should do it. And I will give a piece of advice how to plan your tour of the city.The best starting point for all the excursions is well known Trafalgar square with Nelson’s Column in the center. The square was named to commemorate the victory of British vice-admiral Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and the Column is surmounted with his statue. I have managed to see this monument and it has made a great impression on me.Then I recommend you to see the Houses of Parliament on the north bank of the river Thames. It also has another name – the Palace of Westminster - as in the past here lived kings and queens.This ensemble is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture: the buildings seem to be directed high into the air and of course are worth seeing. And here you will find the famous Clock Tower, called “Big Ben”.The next stop is Westminster Abbey. It is a big church and a national shrine, a place, where English kings and queens are crowned and famous people are buried. It’s well known for its’ Poets’ Corner with memorials to English poets and writers who were buried here.<span>Everybody has heard about Saint Paul’s Cathedral. It is the largest Protestant Church in England and a remarkable architectural masterpiece. It contains the unique Whispering Gallery where you can hear the whisper of the person, standing at the other end of the gallery.</span>
Лондон полон исторических памятников и увлекательных аттракционов. Люди, которые посещают Лондон в первый раз обычно начинают свое путешествие c Трафальгарской площади. Она знаменита своею Нельской колонной<span>, статуя лорда <span>адмирала Нельсона</span></span>, который разбил французов в трафальгарской битве 1805