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Task 1Read the text below. Match choices (А—Н) to (1—5). There are three choices you do not need touse.

WAYS TO VOLUNTEER WITH YOUR KIDS

Everyone wants their children to learn and know about the world around them, and a greathands-on practice is volunteer work. Is there a better way to learn than getting out there and doingsomething

that benefits others?

_______1 Unfortunately, every community has residents without homes who need shelter, food orclothing. Volunteer to make or serve food at pantries or shelters that serve these people inyour community. Take it a step further, and organize your own food drive to collect and delivermuch-needed food to these organizations.

_______2 One of the biggest impacts on the environment is discarded trash. Take your children toa location like the beach or a park, and pick up trash. Also, check with local organizations tosee if they are hosting annual cleanup days. Many groups hold events each year to clean uprivers, highways and other public lands.

_______3 Most children love animals, so volunteering at a local animal shelter or rescue operation isa great way to get them involved. Visit the animal shelters, and walk the creatures that arewaiting in cages to find homes. Kids also can help out by collecting pet food and other suppliesthat are in constant demand at animal shelters.

_______4 Most families have more clothes than they really need. Clean out your wardrobes, and gatheryour gently used belongings and take them to a nearby shelter. Use this activity as a teachingopportunity for your children, explaining how we can use what we have to help others.Take it a step further, and help them organize their own community clothing drive for localorganizations.

_______5 Volunteering with your children provides a great way to show your kids other life lessonsas well. Take your kids to the grocery store, and give them a dollar amount. Have thempick out the most cost-effective and most nutritious foods — which becomes a mathslesson for your kids, too — and then take it to a shelter or food drive. Another exampleis having your children read to seniors in the hospital, which helps improve the kids’literacy skills.

(After Karon Warren)

A Celebrate the holidays.

B Go to the dogs.

C Clean your closets.

D Go on litter patrol.

E Teach your kids.

F Do it for the kids.

G Help the homeless.

H Go to the local children’s hospital.

Task 2Read the text below. For questions (6—10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

                                            COPERNICUS, KING OF CRATERS                                                

The best-known impact crater on the Earth is Meteor Crater. It is nearly a mile across and about550 feet deep. To see it, you would have to drive far out into the desert in Arizona.The Moon’s best-known meteor crater is Copernicus. It is 58 miles in diameter and more than 2 milesfrom top to bottom. To see it, you just have to step outside and look at the Moon through binoculars.You may have already noticed that the Moon’s surface is a mix of bright and grey areas. Thegrey areas are lava plains. The largest and darkest lava plains are found along the left-hand side ofthe Moon. Using binoculars, look just to the left of the Moon’s centre. You’ll see a small bright spotagainst the gray. That’s Copernicus.

Since the Moon doesn’t have an atmosphere to protect it as the Earth has, tiny grains of space debriscalled meteoroids collide with the Moon constantly. This meteoroid «rain» wears down the lunar surface,creating a layer of dust. Meteoroids of the size of rocks and boulders strike the Moon less often, but theyare more powerful. These rocks can produce craters measuring anywhere from a few feet to several milesacross. On rare occasions, the Moon is hit by an object of the size of the one that carved out Copernicus.

That object — either a rocky asteroid or an icy comet — was more than a mile in diameter.Still, there are larger craters on the Moon, so why is Copernicus special? The answer is simple:because the crater faces the Earth directly, it looks nice and round, exactly the way everyone thinksa crater should look.

But what really makes Copernicus special is its halo of rays. These wispy streamers stretchoutward in every direction. Like the crater itself, they are brightest when the Moon is full. Takea close look at these feather-like splashes.When a big object blasts out a crater, the smallest particles travel farthest from the point of impact.This spray of rock then falls in a splash pattern onto the lunar surface. This material looks bright becauseit’s made up of crushed and broken rock, which reflects light better than the dust-covered lava plain.

Over long periods of time, the constant bombardment by meteoroids darkens the rays and mixes themwith the surface dust. Eventually, the rays disappear. Copernicus’s rays are still bright because thiscrater is young. It’s only 810 million years old. Many other large craters are nearly 4 billion years old.The crater is named after the great astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. In the 1800s, anotherastronomer studied this scar on the Moon’s surface. He called it the Monarch of the Moon. Today,we can call it the king of craters.

(By Edmund A. Fortier)

6 We can see the biggest craters_________

A on the Moon.

B on the Earth.

C in the desert.

D in Arizona.

7 The surface of the Moon looks like_________

A lakes and oceans.

B the gloomy areas.

C a mixture of dark and shiny areas.

D small stars.

8 The Moon’s dust layer has been created because of_________

A the hits of big rocky asteroids.

B the Moon’s special atmosphere.

C the collision of the Moon and the very small space pieces.

D the comets hits.

9 Copernicus interests scientists because_________

A it looks deep and square.

B it is surrounded by a ring of light.

C it’s the oldest Moon crater.

D its brightness remains always unchanged.

10 You can observe Copernicus_________

A only when the Moon is full.

B using an instrument designed to aid vision.

C looking into the sky at daytime.

D having no optical instruments.

Task 3 Read the text below. Match choices (A—H) to (11—16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

INCREDIBLE TRIPS

Thailand

If you have the time, this exotic nation has what it takes to please urban seekers as well as thosewho crave a more rural or nature-inspired vibe. We advise an 11-day itinerary spent visitingthe cities of Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. Bangkok gives you the big-city bustle, Phuketis known for its white-sand beaches perfect for a romantic stroll, and Chiang Mai boasts thebest of Thai culture, including the chance to ride elephants.

Greek Isles

Soak in the natural beauty of this mystical region, tailor-made for honeymooners or anycouple seeking the ultimate in romantic ambience. To experience several facets of the country,spend three nights in Athens, three in Santorini and another three in Crete, Nelson says. Hereyou can find many beautiful beaches, art galleries, fantastic food and friendly people. Oia,Santorini, has long been credited with the most beautiful sunsets in the world — with a goodreason.

Napa Valley

Romance and wine go hand in hand, and very few places in the world represent this duo betterthan Napa Valley. This world-famous wine region boasts some of the finest vintages, stunningscenery and haute cuisine locales. «With all the wineries and gorgeous views, the Napa Valleyis an ideal destination for any couple while travelling domestically», said Sarah Nelson, projectmanager at Travel Leaders in Mesa, Arizona. «Another great part of Napa Valley is being ableto take an afternoon hiking the region hand in hand».

Hawaii

Learn how to surf, snorkel with exotic fish, tour historical sites and dine on celebrity chefcuisine on the island of Oahu. Home to the state’s capital of Honolulu, the island offerspicturesque beaches and waves on the east side and north shore, museums and art galleries,the famous snorkeling playground of Hanauma Bay and elegant restaurants. There’s also thenightlife of Waikiki’s bars and clubs, and if you want a dose of rural island life, unspoiledKauai is a 30-minute plane ride away.

Portland Food Tour

Foodie fans can appreciate seeing a city from a slightly different yet delicious perspective.Among the best are the Forktown Food Tours in Portland, Oregon, which offers culinaryescapades through the city’s most charming and historic neighbourhoods, including downtown,the Alphabet District and North Mississippi Avenue. These tours are locally driven andcombine city history along with small bites from five to seven hot spots. The Forktown FoodTour in Portland can be customized for just two guests to amp up the romance and fun.