Task 1. Read the text aloud (you have 2 minutes to read it silently and not more than 2 minutes to read it loud).

My best friend

So, today I want to tell you about one of the most important people in my life. Her name is Natalia. She is a tall, good looking and young woman. She is a lawyer in a big company.

We have known each other for almost 22 years. When we were in school, we lived in the same house, went to the same school and spent a lot of time together. Sometimes people thought we were sisters or cousins because we behaved in the same way. But we are really different in appearance and character.

Natalia likes to communicate and spend time with people. She makes friends easily. Natalia loves travelling, and she has found a great partner for such a hobby. It’s her husband. His name is Alex. They spent a lot of time traveling around our country and looking for interesting and unusual places. She lives in another city, but I can always call her whenever I want to and chat about everything and nothing.

I’m really glad that I have such a nice person in my life that supports me. She makes my life a little bit crazy, but without her it would be boring.

Don't forget people who love you.