Reading,За підручником М.А.Нерсисян, А.О.Піроженко

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If someone asked you to describe the 10 best days of your life, how would you answer? Most people start off listing the days of their childhood, their secret love, the promotions, the days of success, the day when their children were born, the day they got married, and other big milestone events. But once you get past the top four or five things, the days that people point out as their “best” days are usually quite ordinary days spent with family and friends, doing enjoyable, yet average things like days out, camping, or jogging. It was July 23, and in two days I would be turning twenty. I was insecure about entering a new decade of my life and feared that my best years were now behind me. My daily routine included going to the gym for a workout before going to uni. Every morning I would see my friend Mark at the gym. He was seventy-nine years old and in terrific shape. As I greeted Mark on this particular day, he noticed I wasn’t full of my usual vitality and asked if there was anything wrong. I told him I was feeling anxious about turning twenty. I wondered how I would look back on my life once I reached Mark’s age, so I asked him, “What was the best time of your life?” Without hesitation, Mark replied, “Well, Alex, this is my philosophical answer to your philosophical question”. When I was a child in Austria and everything was taken care of for me and I was nurtured by my parents, that was the best time of my life. When I was going to school and learning the things I know today, that was the best time of my life. When I got my first job and had responsibilities and got paid for my efforts, that was the best time of my life. When I met my wife and fell in love, that was the best time of my life. The Second World War came, and my wife and I had to run away from Austria to save our lives. When we were together and safe on a ship bound for North America, that was the best time of my life. When we came to Canada and started a family, that was the best time of my life. When I was a young father, watching my children grow up, that was the best time of my life. And now, Alex, I am seventy-nine years old. I have my health, I feel good, and I am in love with my wife just as I was when we first met. This is the best time of my life.” What are the best memories imprinted in your brain? Most of the time, we don’t even realize that we’re experiencing one of our best days while we’re having it. It’s only when we look back that we realize how happy we were. There is no specific season of life that will contain the best days of your life and that is completely fine. Whether we may be three, thirteen, or thirty-three, the best day of our lives could be just around the corner. Now is the best time of my life. This day. And, tomorrow could be even better, so I am willing to foresee that happening. I believe that a positive attitude makes all the difference, no matter what age or circumstance surrounds us. I’m 79-years-old, and I’m not done.

1.The majority of people usually recall only the most memorable, but not usual happy days. 

2.The author has more than 10 events in the list of his best days. 

3.The author felt worried about his coming of age.

4.Mark moved twice in his life. 

5.People always feel happier in youth days.  

6.You can’t say for sure which day will become your best memory. 

7.Mark is positive about his life. 

8. According to Mark, a positive attitude makes all the difference in life.

9. Mark was happy with his health and life at the age of 97.

10. Mark believed that the best time of his life was only during his childhood.