There are lots of products that help us fight bad moods and depression. If you feel down and __________________, just get a bar of dark chocolate from the fridge. SLEEP



Chocolate will improve your mood and you’ll feel __________________ and happy again. CHEER


This __________________ is often used in chocolate adverts. INFORM


Unfortunately, we can’t use this method too often. The positive effect does not last long. Meanwhile chocolate is not __________________ food. HARM


It contains fat and sugar which can make you overweight. Some people may also be allergic to chocolate and it can affect their __________________, causing skin problems. APPEAR


The alternative and _________absolutely _________ safe method to fight depression is doing sport. It can be recommended to everyone! ABSOLUTE

It's not at all surprising that weather is a favourite topic for many people around the world. It affects where we choose to live, what we wear, our moods, and perhaps even our ________national__________ character. NATION



A _______sunny___________ day can blow away the deepest depression. SUN


And a gloomy rainy day can make you feel lonely and __________________. HAPPY


‘I’m feeling a bit under the weather’ is a common complaint in Britain, __________________ on Monday mornings. ESPECIAL


The weather can really be __________________ for moods and scientists have proved this fact. RESPONSE


There is a __________________ between our mood and the weather we are having. But remember that good weather will have good effects on your mood only if you spend more than 30 minutes outdoors a day. CONNECT

Scientists have found that there is a direct __________________ between sunshine and our good mood. CONNECT



They noticed that people are kinder and more __________________ and easy-going when the sun is out. HELP


Sunlight __________________ improves negative moods and makes us feel less tired and more energetic. DEFINITE


On the other hand, very hot weather may cause strong __________________. As a result, we may feel depressed, irritated and even aggressive. COMFORT


On __________________ days people say they're less satisfied with their lives. But whatever the weather is, it’s important to spend enough time outdoors. RAIN


Fresh air and sports can make any day feel __________________! FANTASY

People in Britain often talk about climate and weather. They usually complain about their __________________ weather. CHANGE



However, there are parts of the world where extreme weather causes real dangers to the __________________. POPULATE


Sandstorms, tornadoes and floods __________________ cause massive destruction. REGULAR


Lots of people become __________________. HOME


To prevent this destruction, it’s important to forecast disasters in advance. Japan is the world__________________ in using new technology for this purpose. LEAD


The Japanese have also worked out an __________________ system of informing people: phone companies automatically notify their customers about emergencies and disasters. These warnings are very efficient, and free of charge. EFFECT

In 2005 the rock group The Rolling Stones released an album called ‘A Bigger Bang’. Many critics chose it as their favourite. This isn’t very __________________, but just think, it's their 25th album, and the Rolling Stones have been on the stage for more than 40 years! SURPRISE



The lead __________________, Mick Jagger, the guitarist Keith Richards and the other musicians are over 60! SING


And they are not losing their __________________, even nowadays. POPULAR


However, they are still much more __________________ for the songs they made in the 1960s and 70s. FAME


But, you know what? Young people __________________ listen to the Rolling Stones with their fathers and granddads. REGULAR


Isn't that__________________? In all aspects, theirs has been a remarkable career. IMPRESS

They say that pop music is created by and for young people. It often happens this way. A young __________________ makes one or two good records at the start of their career. SING



Every year, lots of new stars become __________________ but for a short time. FAME


And just a year or two later they either __________________ or make less interesting records. It is difficult to find musicians who could make great records for a long time. APPEAR


Lots of popular groups from the 1970s, for example, are still better known for the songs they made in their __________________ past than for their more recent recordings. SUCCESS


Some performers leave the stage but don't lose their __________________. POPULAR


They continue to appear __________________ on TV as presenters, or in chat and reality shows. REGULAR