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Глаза видят, как пламя исчезает и оставляет после себя подтянутого шатена выше меня ростом, а в голове пусто-пусто. Белая рубашка небрежно застёгнута на пару жемчужных пуговиц, полы чуть расходятся, и виден рельеф скульптурных мышц. Воображение мигом дорисовывает всё, что скрыто тканью. Видение похоже на сон, и разум отказывается признавать реальность чудесного явления, и ничего кроме очень глупого, но при этом очень искреннего вопроса, на ум не приходит – а можно этот незваный незнакомец будет моим натурщиком?! Контраст белоснежной рубашки и загара нежно оливкового тона только распаляет воображение, и я невольно опускаю взгляд...

3. Anna’s rules of polarity are based on … 1) major laws of physics. 2) contrasts of characters. 3) audience’s preferences. 4. What does Anna NOT mention as a plus of using polarity in a story? 1) It helps reveal the inner world of characters better. 2) It creates both funny and sad moments in a story. 3) It provokes sharp conflicts between characters. 5. Why does Anna think stories have a therapeutical effect on people? 1) Reading relieves stress and tension. 2) Books make us change our behaviour...

A. Lora’s relative lives in Iona. B. Most people in Iona are into tourism. C. Iona has an important religious building. D. Steve is very good at painting. E. Lora has taken many pictures of Iona. F. Lora did a lot of reading while in Iona. G. There is no accommodation for tourists in Iona. Listen to the audio Audio script. - Hi Laura. Long time no see. How are you? - Oh, hi Steve. I'm good, thank you. I've just returned from my trip to Iona. - Iona? I have never heard about that place. Where is it? - Well, Iona is a small island of the western coast of Scotland...

Listen to the audio Audio script. Speaker A. As far as I understand it, ASMR or autonomous sensory meridian response is a pleasant sensation which you feel while hearing certain sounds or performing certain actions. Internet and social networks are full of bloggers posting ASMR videos with people cutting soap bars or crunching crisps, for example. In my opinion, there is nothing bad in these videos and if they help some people relax and feel good, they have every right to exist on the Internet. Speaker B...