Lesson/788a53c8-8041-4537-81c1-95e94efe5c07 TUIN
People associate a person with
his friends.
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A man is known by his friends.
Friends!
A friend who helps and
supports you at a difficult time.
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The cook islands consist of 15 small islands and atolls with a total area of 240 square kilometers. they are located to the north-east of new zealand, their neighbours on the water border are american samoa, niue, kiribati and french polynesia.     the cook islands are divided into two groups: north and south. rarotonga (part of the southern group) is the most populous island and has the largest area. on the north coast of the island is the capital of the whole archipelago kurskogo — "the city of two harbors" avarua. cook islands are in free confederation with new zealand, i.e. they preserve their independence and sovereignty, but many of the functions of government assigned to a large state. dominant role in the economy of the islands is given over to tourism, agriculture and financial sector. cook islands got its name in honor of the english explorer james cook, and named the archipelago the least well-known explorer, our compatriot, ivan fedorovich kruzenshtern. by the way, about james cook. despite the current and firmly settled in people's minds the view that english traveler ate the natives of the cook islands, this is not true. cook was killed in hawaii. visiting the cook islands, you will be able to personally refute this version of fate of an englishman. here you will meet cheerful and good-natured people!

Conversation 1
Susan: Hi. I'd like to come to the beginners' music class.
Do I have to be able to play an instrument?
Teacher: No, you don't have to play an instrument. You can choose your instrument here, and we'll help you to learn.
Susan: Do I have to come to a lesson first to see if I like it?
Teacher: Well, I'm afraid you can't come to the lessons unless you sign up for the whole course.
Susan: OK. Can I bring children?
Teacher: Yes, you can. Children love it.
Susan: Do I have to bring my own instrument?
Teacher: No, we have instruments here you can use.

Explanation and Step-by-Step Solution:

The conversation is about Susan considering joining the beginners' music class. She has some questions regarding the requirements and logistics of the class.

1. Susan asks, "Do I have to be able to play an instrument?" The phrase "have to" indicates that she is asking about a requirement. In the response, the teacher says, "No, you don't have to play an instrument." This means that having prior knowledge or ability to play an instrument is not a requirement to join the class.

2. Susan then asks, "Do I have to come to a lesson first to see if I like it?" Here, she is asking if attending a trial lesson is necessary. The teacher responds, "Well, I'm afraid you can't come to the lessons unless you sign up for the whole course." The phrase "can't come" indicates that attending a trial lesson is not allowed. Susan needs to commit to the full course to participate in the lessons.

3. Following that, Susan asks, "Can I bring children?" She wants to know if she is allowed to bring her children along. The teacher replies, "Yes, you can. Children love it." This means that bringing children is permitted and that they will enjoy the experience.

4. Lastly, Susan asks, "Do I have to bring my own instrument?" She is asking whether it is necessary for her to bring her own instrument. The teacher clarifies, "No, we have instruments here you can use." This means that the class provides instruments for the students to use, so Susan does not need to bring her own.

In summary, Susan can join the beginners' music class without knowing how to play an instrument. She cannot attend a trial lesson but needs to enroll in the full course. She can bring her children, and instruments will be provided by the class.