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ZADANIE 1
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Kinaros is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It is the place where Irene Katsotourchi, known as "Mrs Rini," was born, grew up, got married, and gave birth to her son. Mrs Rini always dreamt of travelling. Her dreams came true when, together with her family, she moved to Australia.

Australia was beautiful but, surprisingly, Mrs Rini missed her home. In 2011, the family returned to Kinaros. At that time, they were the only people living there. After a few years, their son found a job in Athens and moved away. Sadly, in 2013, Mrs Rini’s husband died. Now, she lives alone on the island. Her companions are a dog, a few chickens, sheep, and wild goats.

Living on Kinaros is very difficult. There are no shops or infrastructure. The only way to get food and water is by boat, which comes once a week. Additionally, a postman arrives once a month. Things get a bit better in the summer months when tourist boats visit Kinaros once a day, and passengers talk with Mrs Rini.

In June 2020, there was a very strong storm in the area. After that, Mrs Rini’s son lost contact with her for a few days. He alerted the air force and coast guard. Finally, she was found by the air ambulance. It turned out that the island had lost power, cutting off communication.
1. Now, Mrs Rini lives on Kinaros ...
2. A postman comes to Kinaros ...
3. After the storm, Mrs Rini was found by ...
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Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live in a house worth millions of dollars? The most expensive houses in the world aren’t just homes – they’re also symbols of luxury, status, and power. Among them, there are Villa la Leopolda, built in the 1930s, and Antilia, finished in 2010. But probably the most famous and, definitely the most expensive, is the house of the British Royal Family – Buckingham Palace, which was built in 1703.

Definitely, the most eccentric of these houses is Antilia. It is worth $2 billion. It is located in Mumbai, India. The owner of the house is the Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family. The house is named after Antilia, a mythical island from 15th-century Spanish stories about the Atlantic Ocean.

The building was designed by two U.S. companies. It is 173 meters high. It is similar in height to a 60-floor building. Actually, Antilia only has 27 floors because most of them have double-height ceilings.

The house has everything a person could want for a luxurious life. For example, it includes a spa, a temple, a 50-seat theatre, swimming pools, three helipads, and even a snow room. The snow room pumps out snowflakes from the walls, not just during the hot summer or when someone enters the room, but nonstop.

Mukesh Ambani is a car enthusiast, and owns the largest private car collection in India. So, when he planned his dream house, he made sure to have enough space for all his cars. In Antilia, he can safely keep 168 vehicles in a car park, which is on the first six floors. The next floor up, the seventh, is a service station because, when you own so many cars, you need a place to get them fixed quickly. There were also plans to build a gas station there, but Ambani decided that it was too dangerous.

Antilia is also home to around 600 staff members who work for the Ambani family. The top six floors of the residence are private living areas for the family. There are nine high-speed lifts, so nobody has to use the stairs. So, would you like to live in such a house?
4. The most costly house in the world is ...
5. Ambani’s house got its name after ...
6. Antilia has ...
7. Snow is created in the snow room ...
8. On the 7th floor, there is ...
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HISTORIA 1
In the USA, there is a special train called the Auto Train for car and motorcycle owners only. It runs between Washington, D.C. and Florida. It's a comfortable option for those who hate long driving at night because the train always leaves in the evening and arrives at its destination the next morning. Vehicles are put on special platforms and are well secured. Passengers can buy different places from a simple seat to a nice bed. The train has WiFi, a restaurant, and a café. So, the journey can be really relaxing with a good night’s sleep and delicious meals on board.
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In Peru, there is a train called the Peruvian Central Railway. It was designed in the 19th century by the Polish engineer Ernest Malinowski. The train became famous for being the highest operating railway in the world, but today it is not anymore. The regular service of passengers stopped in 1995, but nine times a year, there are special trips for tourists. This journey takes about 12 hours, and passengers can enjoy the beautiful views of the Andes Mountains. However, the train doesn’t operate in the winter months because of snow and ice.
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The Coast Starlight is a famous train in the United States. It goes from Seattle to Los Angeles. The line is 1,377 miles long and the journey lasts about 35 hours. It is a great way to see the west coast of the USA. The train has big windows so passengers can fully enjoy the beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. Interestingly, this train accepts pets on board, but only cats or dogs. Also, they must be small, and can only weigh up to 10 kilos.
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The famous high-speed train line that connects London and Paris is called the Eurostar. The travel time of the Eurostar between these cities is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Before the journey, passengers must go through passport control. The next stop is a security check, but it is quicker and easier than at an airport. The security officers do not go through your bags so carefully. It means you can have as many bottles of water, drinks or any cosmetics in your baggage as you want. It is a great thing! This train is friendly for people who cannot see because they can travel with their guide dogs. The dogs help them move around during the journey.
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The Qinghai–Tibet Railway is a line in China designed to connect the city of Xining, Qinghai Province, and Lhasa in Tibet. It opened in 2006 and was the first railway line in Tibet. It is also the world's highest operating train because over 960 kilometres of the track are located more than 4,000 metres above sea level. Because of this, the passenger carriages are specially built and have an oxygen mask for each passenger. Additionally, if passengers do not feel well so high in the mountains, there is a doctor on the train who can help them.
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ZADANIE 3
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The island of Estoria is famous for its beautiful beaches. It also has a big volcano called White Sand. The volcano hadn’t erupted for 300 years. It had been completely silent since the 18th century. That is why people had forgotten its danger. However, on July 23, 2019, the volcano suddenly erupted. It exploded with a loud noise and threw lava into the air. The sky turned dark. The villagers were terrified.

In the meantime, on the mainland, news spread about the eruption. The Navy was ordered to help the villagers. However, before they arrived, hundreds of private boats had come to the island and evacuated the people. When the Navy finally came, the villagers were already safe. There was no one left on the island.

The volcano continued to erupt for several days, covering the island in white ash. The once-beautiful beaches and green forests became gray and quiet. When the eruption stopped, the people returned to their homes. The island looked different, but everyone worked together to rebuild it. Over time, new plants grew, and the island slowly became beautiful again.

14. The volcano had been silent for 300 years.
15. The Navy evacuated the villagers.
16. After the eruption, the people left the island forever.
Tekst 2

In 2021, a surfer in New Zealand had a scary experience. One sunny afternoon, he was enjoying the waves when, suddenly, a large shark attacked him.

The surfer was frightened, but he didn't give up. He fought back bravely to save his life. He used his surfboard to hit the shark. Other surfers swimming nearby saw what was happening. They swam quickly toward the surfer and tried to scare the shark away. Lifeguards on the beach also saw the danger and acted fast. They jumped into the water and helped the surfer.

Once on the beach, the lifeguards called for an ambulance. The surfer's leg was bleeding from a shark bite. Emergency services arrived and took the surfer to the hospital. Luckily, he only needed stitches. After a few hours in the hospital, the surfer was able to come back home.

The shark attack shocked the community. Local politicians wanted to close the beach, but people protested against it. That is why it was decided to keep the beach open. Instead, warning signs were put up there. They read: “Shark Warning: Swim at your own risk.”
17. The surfer hit the shark with his surfboard.
18. Other surfers saw the attack from the beach.
19. The surfer stayed in the hospital for a few hours.
20. After the attack, the beach was closed.