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понедельник, 25 августа 2025 г.

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понедельник, 11 августа 2025 г.

22,08 (19.08.2025 сс 12,08

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Write a “How-to” article (about 200–250 words) for a blog or magazine.
Choose one of these topics (or make up your own):

How to adapt quickly when you move to a new country.
How to make friends when you don’t speak the language fluently.
How to feel at home in Italy when you are far away from Ukraine.
How to deal with culture shock in a positive way.
How to balance two cultures: keeping your traditions and learning new ones.
How to learn Italian faster while living in Italy.

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Welcome to the Grand Horizon Hotel, a place where every detail is designed to make your stay unforgettable.

As soon as you arrive, our ______ staff will greet you with warmth and kindness, making you feel at home from the very first moment.

The hotel is located on a hill with a ______ view of the ocean — a scene you will never forget.

In our restaurant, you can taste ______ dishes prepared by award-winning chefs, offering both local and international cuisine.

Our room service is ______, ensuring that your requests are handled quickly and efficiently at any time of the day.

Each suite is decorated with ______ elegance, combining comfort and modern design without a single detail out of place.

In the evenings, guests can enjoy ______ entertainment programs, from live music to cultural performances, that will keep you engaged and delighted.

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https://test-english.com/reading/b2/personality-and-health-reading-test/

среда, 6 августа 2025 г.

Cryptocurrency trading has become very popular. By buying and selling different currencies, traders can make huge profits. However, trading addiction is becoming increasingly common. Here, addict Josh Johnson talks about his experience.

‘I heard about cryptocurrencies years ago when Bitcoin first came out, but I can’t say I was intrigued from the start. Even when cryptocurrencies were mentioned more and more in the news and on social media, I didn’t pay much attention. It wasn’t until my friends started trading that I got into it. Seeing them earning loads of money overnight by doing practically nothing made me want to get in on it too. I’d been trading for a while by the time the pandemic started, but that was when the trouble started.

‘It was crazy to begin with. My first investment quadrupled within a couple of weeks. I couldn’t believe it. It gave me a feeling of power, and I felt as if I could achieve anything. I poured more money in, and the same thing kept happening. Of course, it was all chance. I happened to put my money in before the currencies hit an all-time high. Then they plummeted. I was convinced they’d recover, so I kept pumping more money in. But what had worked before no longer did. I lost everything.

‘Since getting help, I’ve thought about how I got addicted. There was a point when I had over three hundred thousand pounds. If I’d quit then, I could have bought the house that I had my heart set on. But rather than the money itself, it was the drama that hooked me. And winning didn’t give me as big a thrill as losing. You would think I’d feel devastated when money disappeared, but instead, I’d feel a new sense of purpose and drive to prove myself once again.

‘Lots of people enjoy these highs and lows of trading without becoming addicts, so it’s hard to know when you’ve gone too far. Like with many addictions, crypto addicts become isolated and withdrawn and neglect their work. But I was off work and living by myself, so if those signs were there, they weren’t noticeable. For me, I missed the high when money ran out and I couldn’t trade, so I found it through drugs, and my sister found out. I’d been addicted to them in the past, and it got to the point of me lying and stealing from others. She didn’t want that to happen again, and she stepped in.

‘There’s a worrying, rising trend in cryptocurrency trading addiction. It’s not surprising really, given the irresponsible advertising techniques which companies have used. I’m glad authorities are cracking down on those. But it concerns me that the apps send you notifications when you make money, inviting you to share your good news with others. But when you lose, you get nothing. It gives you a false sense that you are doing well. I think there should be rules that don’t allow that.

‘Compared to traditional gambling, cryptocurrency trading is seen as socially acceptable. It’s something that smart but adventurous people do. And whereas a lot of gamblers play alone or against other people, trading is social. But this leads to a herd mentality, where people stop thinking things through for themselves. The companies make lots of information available to educate people about the risks of trading. It’s far easier, though, to act on a friend’s tip-off or hunch. All this means that people don’t realise that they are on a slippery slope until it’s gone too far.

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четверг, 26 июня 2025 г.

29.07.2025

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https://test-english.com/reading/b2/second-hand-fashion-b2-english-reading-test/

05.08

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Do we really need cash anymore?

When the Covid-19 pandemic spread around the globe, many banks took action. The Federal Reserve began to quarantine money, while in some regions of China, banknotes were taken away and disinfected. 1 __. The public responded positively. In the UK, the number of contactless payments increased by 36% between 2020 and 2021.

Today, many people are embracing the cashless economy. After all, it comes with many advantages. For a start, it’s safer, as cash is easily stolen. 2 __. Mobile payments are even more secure. As well as that, all your transactions are logged, making record-keeping far simpler. 3 __. Cashless transactions make it easier for them to collect data, identify economic trends and detect fraud.

However, it seems as if we are just not ready to say goodbye to cash for good. Recent data shows that cash has made a comeback since the cost of living started to rise steeply. 4 __. It was the case during USA’s Great Depression and in Iceland during the Credit Crunch of 2008. Using notes and coins helps people budget, whereas, with electronic payments, it’s harder to keep track of where your money is going.

Even if cash payments do not vanish entirely, our economies are transitioning to become far less reliant on cash than they once were. And while switching to electronic payments is simple and convenient for many people, this isn’t true for everyone. 5 __. An increasing number of stores have stopped accepting cash payments altogether, meaning that such people may become more marginalised. Moreover, alongside the decline in cash usage, the number of ATMs and local banks has dropped significantly. 6 __.

Despite the popularity of electronic transactions, it’s clear that they won’t become the sole transaction method, at least in the near future. And as companies rush towards finding ever more convenient transaction methods, it’s important not to abandon those who prefer to pay in the traditional way.

A.Credit and debit cards are too, but it’s possible to trace payments and cancel the cards.

B.At the same time, banks encouraged the public to avoid using cash and make electronic payments where possible.

C.This makes access to cash increasingly hard for those who depend on it.

D.Banks, businesses and governments are also keen to make the transition.

E.That’s not unusual since people tend to prefer having paper money at hand when times are hard.

F.The most cash-friendly societies in the world, China and Sweden, utilise innovative ways to make quick, simple payments.

G.There are concerns about those who rely on cash, such as the homeless, the undocumented or the elderly.