Schools in the UK often have a particular reputation abroad. They (49) __________ as places dedicated to friendship and excitement, to forming (50) __________ character and to producing tomorrow’s élite.

Of course, reality looks rather (51)__________. First of all, less than 8% of all students can afford (52) __________ one of the private schools in the UK, and not all of the latter are boarding schools. Moreover, the quality of education in the UK easily becomes the topic of heated debates in the national media and causes some parents a great deal of anxiety.

Most UK schools, state-run as well as private institutions, (53) __________ children well for further studies. After-school care and extra-curricular activities at UK schools mean that a child will be well looked after, even though both parents work full-time.

Schools in the UK often have a particular reputation abroad. They (49) __________ as places dedicated to friendship and excitement, to forming (50) __________ character and to producing tomorrow’s élite.

Of course, reality looks rather (51) __________. First of all, less than 8% of all students can afford (52)__________ one of the private schools in the UK, and not all of the latter are boarding schools. Moreover, the quality of education in the UK easily becomes the topic of heated debates in the national media and causes some parents a great deal of anxiety.

Most UK schools, state-run as well as private institutions, (53) __________ children well for further studies. After-school care and extra-curricular activities at UK schools mean that a child will be well looked after, even though both parents work full-time.

Schools in the UK often have a particular reputation abroad. They (49) __________ as places dedicated to friendship and excitement, to forming (50) __________ character and to producing tomorrow’s élite.

Of course, reality looks rather (51) __________. First of all, less than 8% of all students can afford (52) __________ one of the private schools in the UK, and not all of the latter are boarding schools. Moreover, the quality of education in the UK easily becomes the topic of heated debates in the national media and causes some parents a great deal of anxiety.

Most UK schools, state-run as well as private institutions, (53)__________ children well for further studies. After-school care and extra-curricular activities at UK schools mean that a child will be well looked after, even though both parents work full-time.

Online shoppers in the United Kingdom make 87 percent of their purchases online. That’s an increase of almost 9 percent compared to the situation last year, when 80 percent of purchases was conducted online. Consumers in the UK keep (54)__________ shops and price comparison websites online so they can get the best deals and prices. The fact they can (55) __________ compare prices and the wider choice of products are the most important reasons why UK consumers go and shop online instead of buying things in-store.

The study has also found that (56) __________consumers in the United Kingdom shop online, the laptop is the device most commonly (57) __________ in the evening, while smartphones are used more at all (58) __________ times of the day. Currently, 78 percent of Brits use their mobile phone for online shopping when they are travelling or commuting.

Online shoppers in the United Kingdom make 87 percent of their purchases online. That’s an increase of almost 9 percent compared to the situation last year, when 80 percent of purchases was conducted online. Consumers in the UK keep (54) __________ shops and price comparison websites online so they can get the best deals and prices. The fact they can (55)__________ compare prices and the wider choice of products are the most important reasons why UK consumers go and shop online instead of buying things in-store.

The study has also found that (56) __________consumers in the United Kingdom shop online, the laptop is the device most commonly (57) __________ in the evening, while smartphones are used more at all (58) __________ times of the day. Currently, 78 percent of Brits use their mobile phone for online shopping when they are travelling or commuting.

Online shoppers in the United Kingdom make 87 percent of their purchases online. That’s an increase of almost 9 percent compared to the situation last year, when 80 percent of purchases was conducted online. Consumers in the UK keep (54) __________ shops and price comparison websites online so they can get the best deals and prices. The fact they can (55) __________ compare prices and the wider choice of products are the most important reasons why UK consumers go and shop online instead of buying things in-store.

The study has also found that (56)__________ consumers in the United Kingdom shop online, the laptop is the device most commonly (57) __________ in the evening, while smartphones are used more at all (58) __________ times of the day. Currently, 78 percent of Brits use their mobile phone for online shopping when they are travelling or commuting.

Online shoppers in the United Kingdom make 87 percent of their purchases online. That’s an increase of almost 9 percent compared to the situation last year, when 80 percent of purchases was conducted online. Consumers in the UK keep (54) __________ shops and price comparison websites online so they can get the best deals and prices. The fact they can (55) __________ compare prices and the wider choice of products are the most important reasons why UK consumers go and shop online instead of buying things in-store.

The study has also found that (56) __________consumers in the United Kingdom shop online, the laptop is the device most commonly (57)__________ in the evening, while smartphones are used more at all (58) __________ times of the day. Currently, 78 percent of Brits use their mobile phone for online shopping when they are travelling or commuting.

Online shoppers in the United Kingdom make 87 percent of their purchases online. That’s an increase of almost 9 percent compared to the situation last year, when 80 percent of purchases was conducted online. Consumers in the UK keep (54) __________ shops and price comparison websites online so they can get the best deals and prices. The fact they can (55) __________ compare prices and the wider choice of products are the most important reasons why UK consumers go and shop online instead of buying things in-store.

The study has also found that (56) __________consumers in the United Kingdom shop online, the laptop is the device most commonly (57) __________ in the evening, while smartphones are used more at all (58)__________ times of the day. Currently, 78 percent of Brits use their mobile phone for online shopping when they are travelling or commuting.

You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she writes that he/she has caught a cold and describes how he/she is treating himself/herself. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which

• tell him/her that you feel sorry for him/her and advise him/her to consult a doctor
• describe how you felt when you caught a cold last time and what you did to recover
• give some pieces of advice on how to keep healthy.

Write a letter of at least 150 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.