Тип 2 № 2455 This text deals with ... 1) a sport; 2) a swimming pool; 3) clothes; 4) a famous person; 5) an animal; 6) a place to visit. A) Maya Plisetskaya was one of the world's greatest ballerinas. Plisetskaya was born in Moscow in 1925. She was prina ballerina of the Bolshoi Ballet of Moscow. Plisetskaya visited many countries with her performances. She was a guest artist with the Paris Opéra in 1961 and 1964. A well-known designer Pierre Cardin created some of her dance costumes and clothes. B) Copenhagen has been named as the best city in the world for swimming. Copenhagen is surrounded by water, and has many places by the waterfront. Locals enjoy swimming early in the morning, especially during the summer. These swimming areas are also popular among tourists. Copenhagen also has Amager Beach Park, which is specially designed for outdoor activities. C) Horse polo is often called polo. This game is played on horseback. Polo is played using a plastic ball. Two teams can play with four members each. The players wear a helmet, a colored shirt, riding boots, and white trousers. The main objective of the game is to ride on a horse and score goals against the opposing team. It is exciting to watch and play. D) Police dogs help the police to solve crimes. Police dogs have saved many lives with their unique skills and bravery. They are loyal, watchful, and protective of their police officer. They are an important and irreplaceable part of many police departments. Police dogs need to have very special training. They are usually trained from puppies to learn their job. E) Take a big suitcase if you are going to visit London in December. You should pack warm sweaters, long-sleeved T-shirts, trousers or jeans. You will need a warm coat or a jacket. While it rarely snows in London in December, it is rather cold. So take gloves, a scarf and boots. Of course, it is London, which means an umbrella should be in your suitcase year-round!