Read the text and write TRUE for true and FALSE for false statements. High up in the apple tree climbing I go, With the sky above me the earth below. Each branch is the step of a wonderful stair Which leads to the town I see shining up there. Climbing, climbing, higher and higher, The branches blow and I see a spire, The gleam of a turret, the glint of a dome, All sparkling and bright, like white sea foam. On and on, from bough to bough The leaves are thick, but I push my way through; Before, I have always had to stop, But to-day, I am sure I shall reach the top. Today to the end of the marvelous stair, Where those glittering pinacles flash in the air! Climbing, climbing, higher I go, With the sky close above me, the earth far below.

Read the text and do the tasks. The Russians are practically no different, and similarities exist regarding using flowers as a token of expressing love and affection. It is always heartwarming to receive flowers. However, flower-gifting in Russia has some unique traditions. Flower etiquette, in Russia is strictly guided by a range of rules depending on the setting. For instance, the kinds of flowers gifted in a romantic setting differ immensely from those gifted when visiting a Russian home. If flowers are gifted outside these rules, it is possible to offend the receiver. Red carnations are filled with a deep sense of patriotism. The origins of this symbolism reside in the 1917 February Revolution. The Russian Social Democratic Worker's Party of Bolsheviks had produced masses of cardboard pins designed like red carnations. These badges gained widespread popularity and became a symbol of resistance against the Russian Provisional Government. Contrasting to the victorious symbols of red carnations, white carnations represent bad omens. The washed-out petals are believed to strip holders off good luck and talent. Therefore, white carnations should not be given as gifts to performers. On the other hand, Russians believe that placing a white carnation under your pillow while you sleep leaves you inspired upon waking the next morning.

Read the text and do the tasks. Dear sir/madam, I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the laptop (model: ZX 500, order no. 784512) that I purchased from your online store on 10th November 2025. The item was delivered on 15th November, but it has several serious defects that make it completely unusable. Firstly, the laptop overheats within 10 minutes of use and automatically shuts down, even when performing basic tasks such as browsing the internet. Secondly, the battery lasts less than 30 minutes despite being advertised as having an 8 hour battery life. Most disappointingly, the keyboard has three missing keys, which I noticed only after removing the protective packaging. I have attempted to contact your customer service department three times by phone and twice by email over the past week, but I have received no response. This lack of support has caused me considerable inconvenience, as I rely on this device for my university studies and part time work. Under consumer protection laws, I am entitled to a full refund or an immediate replacement with a brand-new, fault-free unit. I request that you arrange collection of the defective laptop at your expense and process a complete refund within the next seven days. I look forward to your prompt reply and resolution of this matter. Yours faithfully, Anna Koju

Read the text and do the tasks. When there is a grey area, it is the referee or umpire's job to decide whether cheating is taking place. However, players can take advantage of this situation because referees aren't perfect and can't see everything. For example, in cricket, if the ball hits a batter's legs, he is out, and most batters know when they are out, they should leave the field immediately. However, few cricketers are sporting. They wait until the umpire tells them to go because they want to stay in the game, and the umpire might not see what happened. This isn't considered cheating. However, there's no denying that Diego Maradona cheated in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals between England and Argentina. In that particular match, Maradona infamously scored a goal using his hand. The referee, who missed the incident, awarded the goal, and unsurprisingly, Maradona didn't question the decision. But the game of football, however, isn't always so forgiving of those who bend the rules, as Brazilian player Rivaldo knows. In the 2002 World Cup, he faked an injury during a match. Unlike Maradona, Rivaldo wasn't so lucky; he was caught out and was later fined, proving that the outcomes of such actions are not always in the player's favour. Sometimes, players might even try to lose on purpose. At the 2012 London Olympics, four women's badminton doubles teams from China, Indonesia and South Korea purposely played badly. They all wanted to lose because it would lead to an easier place in the tournament. Although none of the players broke any badminton rules, they were all disqualified for their poor sportsmanship. Where there are games, people will always try different ways to win. But is bending the rules the same as cheating? Or does it just make the game more interesting because sports competitions are not only about physical skills but also about clever strategies?