3 Complete the missing words. The lines show you how many letters to use.

CRIME AND YOUNG PEOPLE REPORT

Fortunately, young people are not usually

involved in serious c r i m e s nowadays.

• 1 _ _ _ f _ _t _is probably the biggest

problem - teenagers draw or paint on walls

to get attention.

• Teenagers often steal things such as

clothes or music so 2_h _ f _ is also a

problem.

• 3_w _ _ r _ _ _ public is also typical

teenage behaviour. Older people often take

offence when they hear such language.

• Noise 4_ _ i s _ _ C _ can be a big problem,

especially when teens hang out together

outdoors.

• Some young people belong to 5_ a _ g _

and these groups cause trouble.

What about punishments? Judges don't

usually send teenagers to prison so doing

community 6_ _ _ v _ _ e is a typical form of

punishment.

The United States of America (the USA) is one of the greatest countries in the world. It is situated on the North America continent and is washed by two oceans: the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. The USA boarders with only two countries — Canada and Mexico.This great country has a lot of mountains, rivers and lakes. The main mountains of the USA are the Appalachian Mountains and the Cordilleras. Among the longest rivers there are the Mississippi, the Missouri, the Ohio, the Columbia and the Colorado.The climate of the country is different in different parts of the country. In the southern part it is subtropical and continental and in the North it is arctic with very cold weather in winter.America has fifty states and one independent District of Columbia where the capital of the country is situated. The capital of the USA is Washington D.C. It stands on the Potomac River in the eastern part of the country.The main cities of this country are located at the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. New-York is the largest city of the country in population. Other large cities are Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Atlanta.The USA is a country with a highly developed economy, good industry and agriculture. The main industrial centres are Chicago and Detroit, with their greatest automobile company "General Motors".There are many farms in the USA (in Taxes for example) with various agricultural products like grains, fruit and vegetables. Numerous fields are located especially in the South.The USA is a country with many interesting customs, traditions and holidays. It is one of the most beautiful and interesting countries in the world.

Travelling by Plane No wonder that one of the latest means of travelling is travelling by plane. Nowadays people mostly travel by air. It combines both comfort and speed and you will reach the place of destination very quickly. No doubt, travelling by air is the most convenient and comfortable means of travelling. But if you are airsick the flight may seem not so nice to you. Unfortunately sometimes the flights are delayed because of unfavourable weather conditions, and one more inconvenience is jet-lag.Before boarding the plane you must check in at the airport. Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport one hour before departure time on international flights and half an hour on domestic flights. You must register your tickets, weigh in and register the luggage.The economy class limitation is 20 kg. First-class passengers are allowed 30 kg. Excess luggage must be paid for. Passengers are permitted, to take only some personal belongings with them into the cabin. These items include handbags, brief-cases or attache cases, umbrellas, coats and souvenirs bought at the tax-free shops at the airport. Each passenger is given a boarding pass to be shown at the departure gate and again to the stewardess when boarding the plane.Before the plane takes off the stewardess gives you all the information about the flight, the speed and altitude. She asks you to fasten the belts and not to smoke. She will take care of you during the flight and will help you to get comfortable in your seat. Inside the cabins the air is always fresh and warm. The captain will welcome you on board, tell you all about the flight and the interesting places you are flying over. During the flight you can take a nap or have a chat, you can read and relax. In some planes you can watch video or listen to the music.When the plane is landing or taking off you have an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful scenery and landscapes. While travelling by plane you fly past various villages and cities at the sight of which realize how majestic and tremendous our planet is. Do not forget your personal belongings when leaving the plane.Landing formalities and customs regulation are about the same in-all countries. While still onboard the plane the passenger is given an arrival card to fill in, he fills in (in block letters) his name in full, country of residence, permanent address, purpose and length of visit; and address in the country he is visiting. After the passenger has disembarked, officials will examine (check) his passport and visa (to see if they are in order).In some countries they will check the passenger's certificate of vaccination. When these formalities have been completed the passenger goes to the Customs for an examination of his luggage. The passenger is required to fill in a customs declaration form. He must list all dutiable articles. Personal belongings may be brought in duty-free.Here is a partial list of prohibited articles: firearms, drugs, in some countries — meat products, fresh fruit and vegetables. The Customs inspector may ask you to open your bags for inspection. After you are through with all customs formalities he will put a stamp on each piece of luggage.