1. Fill in the missing words (вставьте пропущенные слова) Запишите номер предложения и слово, которое вы выбрали).
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1. Soon the brothers -__________ to the conclusion that it was heat but not smoke that lifted things.


2. He was an army officer and __________ his son like a little soldier, hoping it would build his son’s character.


3. The missing explorers returned home safe and __________ .


4. What I like about working as a __________ is that I work at home.


5. The salary is good, the job is rewarding, the only problem is that it’s a bit hard for me to meet __________.


6. Jane has worked __________ every day this week, as it is the busiest time of the year.



2. Choose the correct verb (выбрать правильную форму глагола).


1. Jack looked really tired yesterday. No wonder, he (worked / had been working) on the computer all night.


2. Did Sally help you do the project? No, by the time she came, we (were finishing / had finished) already.


3. Mum was really angry at me. I know. She (was cleaning / had been cleaning) the house all morning when I stepped in those muddy shoes.


4. A: Was Jenny upset that I called her so late? No, she (had not gone / didn't go) to bed yet.


5. Peter (stopped / had stopped) when he felt somebody’s hand in his pocket.


6. We overslept and when at last we arrived at the station, our train (had left / left) already.


7. She (read / was reading) a book at 3 o'clock yesterday.


8. He ( had not come / didn't come) to us yesterday, but we hope he will come today.



3. Choose the correct item and translate the sentences (выбрать предлог и записать перевод предложений).


1. Who was on/in charge of building the Big Ben?


2. Nobody can show good results under/in pressure.


3. After the university she made a career by/in law.


4. In/At the age of 5 Mozart could play the musical instrument brilliantly.


5. Mari Curie died by/of radioactive poisoning.