ACTIVATE Look at the pictures in this unit. Choose one or more adjectives from exercise 1 to describe each picture. Then compare your ideas with a partner. The Drachenfels is traditional and beautiful.​

в отрицательную

1. Jane was not walking home when it started to rain. 2. Mr. Drill was  not driving to the airport when his car broke down. 3. I was  not waiting for you at 5 p.m. 4. It was  not growing dark, so we decided to return. 5. While Jack was sitting biting his nails, we were not  working out a plan to cover up our traces. 6. She did not look out of the window and did not see that the children were not returning from the school. 7. When we met for the first time, he was  not selling newspapers on the street. 8. The train was  not speeding past hills full of cows and sheep. 9. He didn’t see me as he was reading when I came into the room. 10. When I woke up this morning, the sun was  not shining high in the sky.

в вопросительную

1. Was Jane walking home when it started to rain?

2. Was Mr. Drill driving to the airport when his car broke down?

3. Was I waiting for you at 5 p.m.?

4. Was it growing dark, so we decided to return?

5. While Jack was sitting biting his nails, were we working out a plan to cover up our traces?

6. Did she look out of the window and see that the children were returning from the school?

7. When we met for the first time, was he selling newspapers on the street?

8. Was the train speeding past hills full of cows and sheep?

9. Did he see me as he was reading when I came into the room?

10. When I woke up this morning, was the sun shining high in the sky?

It's inevitable that you'll catch a cold or flu from time to time, even if you eat well and wash your hands regularly. While colds don't usually last more than a week, being sick is a universally miserable experience.  But you can use some natural plants to treat cold or flu.
For example :
1. Citrus fruits
Vitamin C, one of the first vitamins that people go to when they feel sickness coming on, can be found in citrus fruits as well as supplemental pills. Research from the U.S. National Library of Medicine's National Center for Biotechnological Information showed that high doses of vitamin C at the onset of a cold can decrease its duration. 
2. Garlic
Garlic has long been touted for its ability to boost your immune system. You can reap the most benefits from eating garlic if you start at the beginning of cold and flu season, but it can shorten the life cycle of your cold regardless. The University of Maryland Medical Center cited a study that found people who took garlic supplements between November and February experienced fewer colds. Additionally, the illnesses didn't last as long for people who were regularly taking garlic. While your breath won't be pleasant, you can mince or chop a clove of garlic to eat each day.
3. Elderberry
This plant has been used for several medical purposes over the years, but it's been proven to decrease the duration of cold and flu symptoms. People often ingest elderberry in the form of Sambucol, an over-the-counter syrup. According to UMM, a study showed that taking Sambucol can shorten the length of the flu by three days. Elderberry also comes in tablets and tea, but it's important that you don't eat uncooked or unripe berries if you're making your own supplements, as they can be poisonous. Be sure to consult your doctor before starting an elderberry regimen, particularly if you have rheumatoid arthritis.