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A2The Missing StoryПропавшая статьяLarry started his first day at the Leader, a busy newspaper office in New York. His job was simple but important: when an editor shouted “Copy!”, Larry had to carry the pages to a pneumatic tube.2 минA2A Day by the SeaДень у моряYesterday Mary went to the beach with her father, her brother Charles, and her sister Lucy. They took some food and decided to spend the whole day there.2 минA2CinderellaЗолушкаThe story begins with a girl named Cinderella. She lives with her stepmother and two stepsisters. The stepmother is cruel and makes Cinderella work a lot. The girl does all the housework.1 минA2MowgliМауглиThe story begins with a small boy named Mowgli. He gets lost in the jungle and is alone. A family of wolves finds him. The wolves decide to accept him and raise him as one of their own.2 минA2Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s StoneГарри Поттер и философский каменьThe story begins with a boy named Harry Potter. He lives with his aunt and uncle and feels unwanted. His relatives treat Harry badly. They hide the truth about his parents.2 минA2The Lord of the RingsВластелин колецThe story begins in a peaceful land of hobbits. A small hobbit named Frodo lives there. Frodo receives a magical Ring. This Ring is very dangerous and carries evil.1 минA2Gulliver’s TravelsПутешествия ГулливераThe story begins with a man named Lemuel Gulliver. He likes to travel and works as a doctor on a ship. One day the ship is caught in a storm and sinks. Gulliver is alone and reaches an unknown shore.1 минA2The Picture of Dorian GrayПортрет Дориана ГреяThe story begins with a young and handsome man named Dorian Gray. He meets a painter called Basil. Basil paints a portrait of Dorian. The portrait is very beautiful.1 минA2Robinson CrusoeРобинзон КрузоThe story begins with a young man named Robinson Crusoe. He loves the sea and wants to travel. His parents do not want him to go to far countries. But Robinson does not listen to them.1 минA2The Little PrinceМаленький принцThe story begins with a narrator who liked to draw when he was a child. Adults did not understand him. The narrator becomes a pilot. One day his plane breaks down in the desert.2 минA2Fahrenheit 451451 градус по ФаренгейтуThe story begins in a world where books are forbidden. People do not read and do not think for themselves. The main character is Guy Montag. He works as a fireman, but his job is to burn books.1 минA2Of Mice and MenО мышах и людяхThe story begins with two men named George and Lennie. They travel together and look for work on a farm.2 минA2The Catcher in the RyeНад пропастью во ржиThe story begins with a teenager named Holden Caulfield. He studies at school and feels lonely there.2 минA2A simple conversation that builds connectionsПростой разговор, который создаёт связьOne evening, I meet friends in a café in the city center. The atmosphere is calm, and everyone wants to talk.2 минA2Tomorrow, maybe, differentlyЗавтра, возможно, по-другомуTomorrow I will leave the house early. I will take the train and travel to another city. I will think about everything I will do there.2 минA2Between the city and the countrysideМежду городом и деревнейIn the morning, I leave my apartment to go to work in the city center. I live in a quiet neighborhood, far from the noise.1 минA2A slightly noisy kitchenНемного шумная кухняIt is Sunday morning, and I am in the kitchen with my family. I want to prepare lunch, but everyone is talking at the same time.2 минA2A morning that starts calmlyУтро, которое начинается спокойноThe alarm goes off, and I wake up without opening my eyes right away. I stay in bed for a moment and tell myself that I need to get up.2 минA2Between the sky and the plateМежду небом и тарелкойIn the morning, the weather changes quickly. First it is nice, then it becomes cloudy. The sky is not gray yet, but the sun slowly disappears.2 минA2My body during the dayМоё тело в течение дняIn the morning, I wake up and open my eyes. My head still feels a bit heavy, but I’m okay. I check the time with one half-closed eye.2 минA2One house, three momentsОдин дом, три моментаNow I live in a big house. My house is beautiful and blue. There is a small kitchen and a large living room.3 минA2A normal day at homeОбычный день домаIn the morning, I wake up in my room. My bed is near the window and my phone is on the table.2 минA2A day with the familyОдин день в семьеMy name is Anna and I live in Bordeaux with my family. I have a husband, a daughter, and a son. We live in a modern and quite big house.2 минA234. All English Tenses in One Day34. Все времена английского языка за один деньAnna wakes up early every morning. She eats breakfast at the same time every day. Today she is sitting at the table. She is eating breakfast right now.2 минA233. Perfect Continuous Tenses33. Perfect Continuous временаAnna is sitting at her desk in the evening. She looks tired but satisfied. She has been working on her computer for several hours. Her eyes feel tired now.2 минA232. Either, Neither, Both32. Either, Neither, BothAfter work, Anna meets Tom at home. They want to make plans for the evening together. Tom talks about two movies at the cinema. Both movies start at the same time.2 минA231. So, Such, Too, Enough31. So, Such, Too, EnoughAnna meets her friend Tom in a quiet café after work. The café is so comfortable that Anna feels relaxed at once. They sit near the window and look at the street.2 минA230. Conditionals in Everyday Life30. Условные предложения в повседневной жизниAnna is at home in the morning and looks out of the window. If it rains, she stays at home and works there. If the weather is good, she goes for a walk in the park.2 минA229. Ever, Never, Already, Yet29. Ever, Never, Already, YetAnna is talking with her friend Tom in the evening. They are sitting at home and drinking tea. Tom asks a question about travel. He says Have you ever been to another country.1 минA228. Lesson Story: Perfect Tenses in Everyday Life28. Perfect времена в повседневной жизниAnna is at home in the morning. She feels calm and ready for the day. She has already had breakfast and has drunk a cup of coffee. She has checked her phone and has read a few messages.2 минA227. Verb Forms – Meet V327. Формы глагола – знакомство с V3Anna studies English every day. Today she learns a new verb form. She already knows V1 and V2. She knows go and went. She writes them in her notebook and reads them again.2 минA226. Making Plans and Daily Routines26. Планирование и повседневные делаAnna usually wakes up at seven in the morning. She gets up, brushes her teeth, and takes a shower.2 минA225. Talking About Places in the City25. Разговор о местах в городеAnna walks in her city in the morning. She likes this place. There is a park near her house. She goes there often. There are many trees in the park. There are people too.2 минA224. USED TO / USE TO / BE USED TO / GET USED TO24. USED TO / USE TO / BE USED TO / GET USED TOAnna lives in a small town now. Her life is different today. She used to live in a big city. She used to work in an office. She used to wake up early and take the bus every day.2 минA223. Lesson Story: Object and Possessive Pronouns23. История урока: Объектные и притяжательные местоименияAnna meets Tom and Sarah in the park. She sees them and smiles. Tom calls Anna and waves to her. She walks to him. Tom has a book. He shows it to her. Anna likes the book and thanks him for it.2 минA222. Clothes and shopping in daily life22. Одежда и покупки в повседневной жизниIn the morning a person opens the wardrobe and says I wear a shirt today. He looks at a sweater and says This is a warm sweater.2 минA221. Parts of the body in daily life21. Части тела в повседневной жизниIn the morning a person wakes up and opens his eyes. He hears a sound with his ears and smells coffee with his nose. He opens his mouth and speaks softly.2 минA220. This that these those in daily life20. This that these those в повседневной жизниA person stands in a room and points to an object near him and says This is my phone. He holds it in his hand and repeats This is my phone.2 минA219. Weather and nature around us19. Погода и природа вокруг насIn the morning a traveler looks at the sky and sees the sun shining. The weather is sunny and warm and the air feels nice. He walks outside and sees green grass and a big tree near the road.1 минA218. Past Continuous and Future Continuous in one story18. Past Continuous и Future Continuous в одной историиYesterday evening a traveler was sitting at home and was reading a message. At 7 p.m. he was cooking dinner while music was playing in the room. He was cutting vegetables when his phone rang.2 минA2New Year in GreeceНовый год в ГрецииIn Greece, New Year feels different from many other countries. It is not only a loud night but a careful start for the home and the family.3 минA2Winter Holidays and New Year in MexicoЗимние праздники и Новый год в МексикеIn Mexico, winter holidays are not only about one night. They are a long period with many traditions and public events.3 минA2Chinese New Year and Western New Year in ChinaКитайский Новый год и западный Новый год в КитаеIn China, the main New Year is not on January first. The most important celebration is the Chinese New Year.3 минA2New Year and Christmas in the United StatesНовый год и Рождество в СШАIn the United States, Christmas and New Year are part of one long holiday season. It usually starts right after Thanksgiving at the end of November.6 минA2New Year in DenmarkНовый год в ДанииDenmark celebrates the New Year in a way that feels strange and surprising to many people. Some traditions look noisy, messy, and even a little aggressive.3 минA2Unusual New Year Traditions in JapanНеобычные новогодние традиции в ЯпонииIn Japan, New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year. It is calm and strongly based on tradition.3 минA2Winter Holidays in ArgentinaЗимние праздники в АргентинеIn Argentina, winter holidays happen during the hottest time of the year. In December it is summer, and this strongly shapes the atmosphere.4 минA2Winter Holidays in the UAE and DubaiЗимние праздники в ОАЭ и ДубаеIn the United Arab Emirates, winter holidays look different from many other countries. Christmas is not a national holiday, but it is visible.3 минA2Winter Holidays in FranceЗимние праздники во ФранцииIn France, Christmas is the main winter holiday. New Year is also important, but it is less family centered.3 минA2Winter Holidays in SpainЗимние праздники в ИспанииIn Spain, Christmas is the main winter holiday. New Year is also important and very social. In December, cities and towns become bright. Streets have lights, and shops decorate their windows.3 минA2Winter Holidays in RussiaЗимние праздники в РоссииIn Russia, New Year is the main winter holiday. Christmas is also important, but it comes later and is more calm.3 минA2Working as a Frontend DeveloperРабота фронтенд-разработчикаMark works as a frontend developer in an IT company. He creates interfaces that users see every day. He works with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. These tools help him build pages and layouts.2 минA2The Unexpected IT DecisionНеожиданное IT-решениеAlex works in IT and knows computers very well. He understands servers, code, and networks. He decides to learn technical terms in another language. He wants to use them at work.2 минA2Choosing a Programming LanguageВыбор языка программированияJohn wants to learn a programming language. He works with a computer every day. Now he thinks about learning something new. He thinks about programming languages.1 минA2A user works with a computer at homeПользователь работает с компьютером домаA user works with a computer at home. The computer is on the desk and the screen is on. The screen shows the desktop with icons and folders. The user uses the mouse to move the cursor.1 минA2Socotra IslandОстров СокотраSocotra Island is in the Indian Ocean. It is a remote island with unusual nature. There are many rare plants and animals on it.1 минA2MexicoМексикаMexico is in North America. This country has access to the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The nature here is very diverse.1 минA2Sahara DesertПустыня СахараThe Sahara Desert is in North Africa and covers a large area. It goes through several countries. It is the largest hot desert in the world.1 минA2Mount EtnaВулкан ЭтнаMount Etna is on the island of Sicily in Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. It erupts many times.1 минA2Lake BaikalОзеро БайкалLake Baikal is in Russia in Siberia. It is a very large and deep lake. It is known all over the world.1 минA2The James Webb Telescope Shows Its First ImagesТелескоп Джеймс Уэбб показал первые изображенияIn 2022 the James Webb Space Telescope sent its first images. The telescope was created by NASA together with scientists from Europe and Canada. It works in space far from Earth.1 минA2The First COVID 19 Vaccine Receives ApprovalПервая вакцина от COVID 19 получила одобрениеIn 2020 the first COVID 19 vaccine received official approval. The vaccine was developed by Pfizer together with BioNTech. The vaccine was first used in the USA and Europe.1 минA2The First iPhone Is Presented to the WorldПервый iPhone представлен мируIn 2007 the company Apple presented the first iPhone. The presentation took place in the city of San Francisco in the USA. Steve Jobs spoke about the new device.1 минA2The First Photo of a Black HoleПервая фотография чёрной дырыIn 2019 scientists shared the first real photo of a black hole. The photo showed a black hole in a galaxy far from Earth. This galaxy is called M87 and it is very large.1 минA2A Pancake Eating Championship Took Place in the USAЧемпионат по быстрому поеданию блинов прошёл в СШАAn unusual pancake eating championship took place in the USA over the weekend. The competition was held in a small town in the state of Vermont. More than thirty people took part in the event.1 минA2A Cold and a Visit to the DoctorПростуда и визит к врачуTwo weeks ago I started to feel sick First I had a sore throat and a runny nose The next day I had a cough and a light fever I felt weak and had no energy It was hard for me to go to work2 минA2Last winter I had a problem with my healthПрошлой зимой у меня появилась проблема со здоровьемI work in an office and I sit at my desk many hours every day One morning I woke up with strong pain in my lower back I tried to go to work but it was difficult to walk and sit2 минA2Hot air balloons in CappadociaПутешествие на воздушных шарах в КаппадокииCappadocia is located in the central part of Turkey This region is known for hot air balloon flights Flights take place almost every day in good weather Balloons fly early in the morning2 минA2Motorcycle travel through countriesПутешествие на мотоцикле через страныThis story is about a long journey by motorcycle The road starts in a big city The motorcycle is loaded with bags and maps The road goes far ahead at once Each day starts early in the morning2 минA2Travel without moneyПутешествие без денегThis is a story about traveling without money Such a journey is possible It starts with a simple idea A person decides to travel without a plan and without money2 минA2The Journey of Juan Sebastian ElcanoПутешествие Хуана Себастьяна ЭльканоJuan Sebastian Elcano was a Spanish sailor and traveler He was born in Spain and saw the sea from childhood He worked a lot on ships and knew the life of a sailor2 мин
A2One Day in the Life of a Garbage CollectorОдин день из жизни мусорщикаOne Day in the Life of a Garbage Collector Alexey has been working as a garbage collector for ten years. He wakes up very early, when the city is still dark and quiet.3 мин
A2The Postman Profession and Its ImportanceПрофессия почтальона и её важностьThe Postman Profession and Its Importance A postman is a person who delivers letters, postcards, and parcels. This profession exists in many countries and is very important for society.2 мин
A2The Librarian's Secret MissionСекретная миссия библиотекаряThe Librarian's Secret Mission In a small town, there lived a librarian named Emilia. Every day she opened the doors of the old library and welcomed readers with a smile.2 мин
A2Seven Soups for FriendsСемь супов для друзейSeven Soups for Friends On Saturday, Pavel decided to invite his friends for lunch. He wanted to do something unusual and cooked seven different soups.1 мин
A2Chicken Five WaysКурица пятью способамиChicken Five Ways On Sunday, Anna decided to cook chicken but couldn’t choose how. First, she thought about frying the chicken in a pan — then the meat would have a golden crust.1 мин
A2The Dessert No One Wanted to TryДесерт, который никто не хотел пробоватьThe Dessert No One Wanted to Try The school was preparing for a fair, and each class had to make its own dish. Kira decided to make rice pudding with coconut milk.1 мин
A2The Soup That Saved the CelebrationСуп, который спас праздникThe Soup That Saved the Celebration In a small village, people were preparing for the spring festival. Anton was supposed to cook a big pot of vegetable soup for all the villagers.1 мин
A2The Secret IngredientСекретный ингредиентThe Secret Ingredient In a small town, there is a cooking contest every year. This year, Maria decided to make pasta carbonara. It is a simple and well-known dish, but she wanted to make it special.1 мин
A2Ratatouille Recipe from the Movie “Ratatouille”Рецепт рататуя из мультфильма «Рататуй»Ratatouille Recipe from the Movie “Ratatouille” Ratatouille is a traditional French vegetable dish that became especially popular after the animated movie of the same name. Ingredients for 4 servings:2 мин
A2Classic American Burger: RecipeКлассический американский бургер: рецептClassic American Burger: Recipe The burger is one of the most popular dishes in the USA, served in cafes, restaurants, and made at home. Ingredients for 2 servings: - 2 burger buns2 мин
A2Spanish cuisine: traditions and main dishesИспанская кухня: традиции и основные блюдаSpanish Cuisine: Traditions and Main Dishes Spanish cuisine is famous for its variety and the use of fresh ingredients.1 мин
A2The Life of Marie CurieЖизнь Мари КюриThe Life of Marie Curie Marie Curie was born in Poland in 1867. Since childhood, she loved studying and dreamed of becoming a scientist.1 мин
A2Life of a Grocery StoreЖизнь продуктового магазинаLife of a Grocery Store My grocery store is on the corner of the main street. Every morning I open the doors at eight o’clock. The shelves are full of bread, milk, fruits, vegetables, and sweets.1 мин
A2Life with Ten Animals on the FarmЖизнь с десятью животными на фермеLife with Ten Animals on the Farm My farm is located outside the village, not far from a big forest. Ten animals live on the farm, and each has its own character.1 мин
A2Life Next to a VolcanoЖизнь рядом с вулканомLife Next to a Volcano Our town stands at the foot of a big volcano. Every morning we see its peak covered with smoke. Living next to a volcano is not scary if you know safety rules.1 мин
A2Natalie Portman and the Power of LanguagesНатали Портман и сила языковNatalie Portman and the Power of Languages Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, into a family with Israeli and American roots.2 мин
A2The City That Wakes Up Only at NightГород, который просыпается только ночьюThe City That Wakes Up Only at Night Imagine a city where during the day it is quiet and the windows are dark, but at night thousands of soft lights turn on.3 мин
A2Life in MoscowЖизнь в МосквеLife in Moscow Moscow is a huge and busy city where life never stops, day or night. In the morning, the streets fill with cars, and the metro becomes a real river of people.1 мин
A2City on the WaterГород на водеCity on the Water Imagine a city with no streets, only canals with clear water. Here, people travel in small boats, and each house has its own dock.1 мин
A2Life in ParisЖизнь в ПарижеLife in Paris1 мин
A2Life on MarsЖизнь на МарсеLife on Mars Imagine that we live on Mars. Earth is far away, and outside the window there is red dust and strange rocks. We live in a big transparent dome that protects us from cold and wind.1 мин
A2A Warehouse in a Small TownСклад в маленьком городеA Warehouse in a Small Town In a small American town, there is a large warehouse. It is located near the railway so that trucks and trains can deliver goods quickly.1 мин
A2The Baker from a Small TownПекарь из маленького городаThe Baker from a Small Town In a small French town lived a baker named Jean. His bakery was on the corner of an old street and opened at five in the morning.1 мин
A2Albert EinsteinАльберт ЭйнштейнAlbert Einstein Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the city of Ulm, Germany. As a child, he was quiet and started speaking later than other kids. He liked to ask questions and look at the stars.1 мин
A2Neighbors in a Big HouseСоседи в большом домеNeighbors in a Big House In a big house on the edge of the city lived many neighbors. On the ground floor lived Maria. She always baked pies and shared them with everyone.1 мин
A2The Old Park and the BenchСтарый парк и скамейкаThe Old Park and the Bench In a small town, there was an old park. People loved to come there to walk and rest. In the center of the park stood a wooden bench. This bench was very old but strong.1 мин
A2One Day in the Life of a Garbage CollectorОдин день из жизни мусорщикаOne Day in the Life of a Garbage Collector Alexey has been working as a garbage collector for ten years. He wakes up very early, when the city is still dark and quiet.3 минA2The Postman Profession and Its ImportanceПрофессия почтальона и её важностьThe Postman Profession and Its Importance A postman is a person who delivers letters, postcards, and parcels. This profession exists in many countries and is very important for society.2 минA2The Librarian's Secret MissionСекретная миссия библиотекаряThe Librarian's Secret Mission In a small town, there lived a librarian named Emilia. Every day she opened the doors of the old library and welcomed readers with a smile.2 минA2Seven Soups for FriendsСемь супов для друзейSeven Soups for Friends On Saturday, Pavel decided to invite his friends for lunch. He wanted to do something unusual and cooked seven different soups.1 минA2Chicken Five WaysКурица пятью способамиChicken Five Ways On Sunday, Anna decided to cook chicken but couldn’t choose how. First, she thought about frying the chicken in a pan — then the meat would have a golden crust.1 минA2The Dessert No One Wanted to TryДесерт, который никто не хотел пробоватьThe Dessert No One Wanted to Try The school was preparing for a fair, and each class had to make its own dish. Kira decided to make rice pudding with coconut milk.1 минA2The Soup That Saved the CelebrationСуп, который спас праздникThe Soup That Saved the Celebration In a small village, people were preparing for the spring festival. Anton was supposed to cook a big pot of vegetable soup for all the villagers.1 минA2The Secret IngredientСекретный ингредиентThe Secret Ingredient In a small town, there is a cooking contest every year. This year, Maria decided to make pasta carbonara. It is a simple and well-known dish, but she wanted to make it special.1 минA2Ratatouille Recipe from the Movie “Ratatouille”Рецепт рататуя из мультфильма «Рататуй»Ratatouille Recipe from the Movie “Ratatouille” Ratatouille is a traditional French vegetable dish that became especially popular after the animated movie of the same name. Ingredients for 4 servings:2 минA2Classic American Burger: RecipeКлассический американский бургер: рецептClassic American Burger: Recipe The burger is one of the most popular dishes in the USA, served in cafes, restaurants, and made at home. Ingredients for 2 servings: - 2 burger buns2 минA2Spanish cuisine: traditions and main dishesИспанская кухня: традиции и основные блюдаSpanish Cuisine: Traditions and Main Dishes Spanish cuisine is famous for its variety and the use of fresh ingredients.1 минA2The Life of Marie CurieЖизнь Мари КюриThe Life of Marie Curie Marie Curie was born in Poland in 1867. Since childhood, she loved studying and dreamed of becoming a scientist.1 минA2Life of a Grocery StoreЖизнь продуктового магазинаLife of a Grocery Store My grocery store is on the corner of the main street. Every morning I open the doors at eight o’clock. The shelves are full of bread, milk, fruits, vegetables, and sweets.1 минA2Life with Ten Animals on the FarmЖизнь с десятью животными на фермеLife with Ten Animals on the Farm My farm is located outside the village, not far from a big forest. Ten animals live on the farm, and each has its own character.1 минA2Life Next to a VolcanoЖизнь рядом с вулканомLife Next to a Volcano Our town stands at the foot of a big volcano. Every morning we see its peak covered with smoke. Living next to a volcano is not scary if you know safety rules.1 минA2Natalie Portman and the Power of LanguagesНатали Портман и сила языковNatalie Portman and the Power of Languages Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, into a family with Israeli and American roots.2 минA2The City That Wakes Up Only at NightГород, который просыпается только ночьюThe City That Wakes Up Only at Night Imagine a city where during the day it is quiet and the windows are dark, but at night thousands of soft lights turn on.3 минA2Life in MoscowЖизнь в МосквеLife in Moscow Moscow is a huge and busy city where life never stops, day or night. In the morning, the streets fill with cars, and the metro becomes a real river of people.1 минA2City on the WaterГород на водеCity on the Water Imagine a city with no streets, only canals with clear water. Here, people travel in small boats, and each house has its own dock.1 минA2Life in ParisЖизнь в ПарижеLife in Paris1 минA2Life on MarsЖизнь на МарсеLife on Mars Imagine that we live on Mars. Earth is far away, and outside the window there is red dust and strange rocks. We live in a big transparent dome that protects us from cold and wind.1 минA2A Warehouse in a Small TownСклад в маленьком городеA Warehouse in a Small Town In a small American town, there is a large warehouse. It is located near the railway so that trucks and trains can deliver goods quickly.1 минA2The Baker from a Small TownПекарь из маленького городаThe Baker from a Small Town In a small French town lived a baker named Jean. His bakery was on the corner of an old street and opened at five in the morning.1 минA2Albert EinsteinАльберт ЭйнштейнAlbert Einstein Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the city of Ulm, Germany. As a child, he was quiet and started speaking later than other kids. He liked to ask questions and look at the stars.1 минA2Neighbors in a Big HouseСоседи в большом домеNeighbors in a Big House In a big house on the edge of the city lived many neighbors. On the ground floor lived Maria. She always baked pies and shared them with everyone.1 минA2The Old Park and the BenchСтарый парк и скамейкаThe Old Park and the Bench In a small town, there was an old park. People loved to come there to walk and rest. In the center of the park stood a wooden bench. This bench was very old but strong.1 мин