Перси был маленьким мальчиком. Он никогда не хотел ложиться спать вовремя. Ему нравилось сидеть возле камина и слушать сказки своей матери. Перси всегда думал что еще слишком рано спать. Его мать устала от ежедневных споров, и она оставила его одного у костра. Она сказала, что он придет и заберет старую фею. Потому что он не слушал свою мать. Но Перси не боялся старых фей.
Он решил остаться один у камина.
(1.) Match a word pair with a definition
ifs or buts-excuses and arguments
wait and see- be patient and find out later
ins and outs-exact details
give and take- compromise/ be flexible
by and large- generally speaking
grin and bear it- tolerate it as best as you can
odds and ends- things
take it or leave it-accept it or refuse
(2.) Complete the sentences with a word pair from above
1. In any relationship you have to be prepared to give and take.
You can't have your own way all the time.
2. I didn't buy much at the shops. Just a few odds and ends for the kids.
Socks for Ben and hairbands for Jane.
3. I don't want to hear any ifs or buts. Just finish the job as soon as you can.
4. It's difficult to explain the ins and outs of the rules of cricket. It's so complicated.
5. "What have you got me for my birthday?" You'll have to wait and see.
6. "Oh, no! The Burtons are coming for lunch! I hate their kids!"
"I'm sorry, but you'll just have to grin and bear it. It's only for an hour or so.'
7. OK, you can have it for 90. That's my final offer,take it or leave it.
8. Britain has lots of faults, of course, but by and large , it's a pleasant place to live.
Мое любимое животное это собака. Я люблю их за то что они активны, дружелюбны и он может стать лучшим другом! Существует очень много разных парод собак. Можно выбрать большую или маленькую, с шестью или без. Мне кажется это именно то животное которое понравится каждому.
My favorite animal is a dog. I love them for what they are active, friendly and it can be a best friend! There are many different parody dogs. You can choose large or small, with six or without. I think this is the animal that will please everyone
Пример
I last traveled to Moscow.
This city is amazing,beautiful,famous,with a lot of shops and department stores.
I traveled with my family.