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1. Read the following interview and translate it into Russian. Do the tasks following it Angry, Sad, Happy?-Blame the Weather! (Interview with an expert)

Q. Professor, how much impact does weather have on people's health and moods? A. We know that weather has an effect on certain diseases such as arthritis and heart disorders. Weather is also associated with emotional problems and disturbed behaviour. It is not by itself a direct cause of mental illness, but it can create an added stress on people on top of marital, job and other problems.

Q. What kinds of weather have the greatest effect?

A. Temperature is the most important factor. Heat is clearly linked to mood disturbances. We find that heat is an important factor in the increase of emotional problems.

Q. How much effect does humidity have on individuals?

A. Rainy weather leads to gloominess and depression.

Q. And sunshine?

A. It's not too surprising that sunshine, especially in the North, is associated with positive mood states, especially during winter months. What's more interesting is the finding that people are more likely to help others and behave in a prosocial way.

Q. How long does it take the body to adapt to weather changes?

A. When people move from a cool climate to a warm, subtropical one, they're very uncomfortable at first. But adaptation occurs rather quickly – within about two weeks.

Q. Are some people particularly sensitive to weather?

A. Certainly, elderly people tend to be more sensitive to weather than younger people because their cardio-vascular system is less efficient. Body weight also makes a difference. Heavier people have more difficulty coping with hot weather while thin people have a harder time in extreme cold.

Q. In your opinion, what is the ideal weather for physical and emotional well-being?

A. Temperature in the low 70's, with some variation. People enjoy a slight change in temperature – but not a drastic change where the temperature rises or falls more than 15 degrees. A little bit of freeze, but not a strong wind is also ideal. Obviously, sunshine makes people feel good-as long as there is not too much of it.

2. Match English word-combinations with their Russian equivalents

1) have impact on	1) незначительная перемена
2) heart disorder	2) вес тела
3) disturbed behaviour	3) по моему мнению
4) by itself	4) иметь значение
5) on top of	5) семейные проблемы
6) marital problems	6) вести к унынию
7) mood disturbance	7) резкая перемена
8) lead to gloominess	8) вероятно
9) behave in a prosocial way	9) хорошее настроение
10) a positive mood state	10) нарушение сердечной деятельности
11) elderly people	11) беспокойное поведение
12) body weight	12) испорченное настроение
13) make a difference	13) физическое здоровье
14) in my opinion	14) вести себя согласно принятым в обществе правилам
15) physical well-being	15) само по себе
16) a slight change	16) до тех пор, пока
17) a drastic change	17) пожилые люди
18) obviously	18) оказывать влияние на
19) as long as	19) кроме, в добавлении к