‘Thing’ may not seem the most exciting word, but it features in a very large number of informal expressions that are often used in conversation. ⠀ THE MAIN THING Starting with a very common spoken phrase, the main thing means ‘what is most important in this situation’: I don’t know how much money she earns but she’s happy and that’s the main thing. ⠀ THE WHOLE THING This expression can be used to mean ‘everything related to a particular activity or situation’: I love everything about teaching – the kids, my subject, being part of a team – the whole thing...

Предлагаю читателям ознакомиться с образцом выполнения задания 40.1 из варианта 2 «Типовых экзаменационных вариантов» 2022 года под редакцией М.В.Вербицкой; тема проекта – «Как молодые люди в Зетландии отмечают Новый год»; объем – 257 слов; использован британский вариант английского языка. New Year’s Day is regarded as one of the most popular holidays in the world. The ways of celebrating it vary with each age group. I am currently working on a project whose aim is to establish how young people in Zetland celebrate the New Year...