2 READING &SPEAKING a ) Read about Joe's and Laura's holidays.
Find the answers to questions 1- 5.

1 Where did he / she go on holiday?
2 W ho did he /she go with ?
3 W here did he /she stay?
4 What was the weather Iike?
5 Why didn't he / she enjoy the holiday?

USA. It is faraway country, on the other side of the world. It is country of contrasts and great opportunities. There are a number of time zones and two oceans, the Pacific and the Atlantic, between us. And what attracts me to it?

The US is state with rich cultural heritage and fascinating history. It has passed a long way of formation and has earned respect from other countries. During the Second World War the US had been a reliable support for the Soviet Union because it had helped much in the fight against the fascism.

America gave the world a lot of great people, such as Abraham Lincoln, James Fenimore Cooper, Ernest Hemingway and Martin Luther King. This list is endless. We should not forget about Christopher Columbus, because he had discovered this previously unknown continent.

A lot of cultures, mentalities and nations are intertwined in America. This has formed the current face of the country. Today, the US is a prosperous country, "the first economy of the world". Many people want to go to the US to get an education, make a career, or just see this truly amazing place.

1. I have not yet eaten today.
2. He did not eat yesterday.
3. Did you play the piano yesterday?
4. Have you played the piano today?
5. What have you prepared for today?
6. Look at this birdhouse. Mike has made it himself. He made it last Sunday.
7. Where have you put my pen? I cannot find it.
8. Have you seen Mary today?
9. When did you see Mary? - I  saw her last week.
10. Has your mother promised to take you to the theatre?
11. Look at my new dress! I have made it myself.
12. He is not at school today, he has fallen ill. - When did he fall ill? - He fell ill yesterday.
13. I have already done my homework. Now I can go for a walk.
14. I did my homework yesterday.
15. He has just come home.
16. He came home a minute ago.
17. Nick played football yesterday.
18. She has already come from school. Now she is doing her homework.
19. I read this book last year.
20. I have read this book this year.
21. I have never been to Washington. 
22. Have you ever been to New York?
23. Have you ever seen the eruption of a volcano?
24. I have invited Linda to the party. - When did you see her? - I have not seen her for ages. I called her an hour ago.