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Наталья ДАШКО, Григорий ДАШКО,
учителя английского языка
ГУО «Средняя школа № 2 г. Орши имени Б.Л.Хигрина»,
Витебская область
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ЗАДАНИЯ:
1. Jane has quarrelled with Kate.
OUT
Jane…………………………Kate.
2. I haven’t driven that kind of motorbike before.
ACCUSTOMED
I…………………………this kind of motorbike.
3. The boss suddenly became angry and started shouting.
TEMPER
The boss…………………………and started shouting
4. She ignored all the warnings from her friends and relatives.
NOTICE
She…………………………all the warnings from her friends and relatives.
5. This bill should have been paid a month ago.
DUE
This bill a month…………………………ago.
6. I tried as hard as I could but I didn’t achieve my goal.
CAN’T
I…………………………any harder but I didn’t achieve my goal.
7. A world-famous designer made the dress for Mary.
GOT
Mary…………………………by a world-famous designer.
8. The Smiths have decorated their dining room.
UP
The Smiths…………………………their dining room.
9. I’d prefer Irene to make the announcement.
RATHER
I…………………………the announcement.
10. Barry isn’t suited to be a policeman.
CUT
Barry…………………………to be a policeman.
11. If she hadn’t interfered, nothing would have gone wrong.
BUT
…………………………, nothing would have gone wrong.
12. Please don’t walk on the freshly painted floor.
KEEP
Please…………………………the freshly painted floor.
13. Mark is going to have a tooth extracted this evening.
PULLED
Mark is going to have a tooth…………………………this evening.
14. I’d like to have the picture enlarged.
BLOWN
I’d like to have the picture…………………………
15. Rod’s going to apply for the job, but the fact that he doesn’t have much experience will make it less likely for him to get the job.
TELL
Rod’s going to apply for the job, but the fact that he doesn’t have much experience will…………………………him.
16. I can’t decide about that job in France.
MINDS
I…………………………about that job in France.
17. The sales assistant told me to keep the receipt for my purchase.
HANG
“You…………………………the receipt for your purchase” the sales assistant said.
18. My holiday plans had been scrapped at the very last minute.
FALLEN
My holiday plans…………………………at the very last minute.
19. As I had loads of time before my departure, I was able to do some sightseeing.
NOT
If I had not had loads of time before my departure,…………………………to do some sightseeing.
20. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, you should say so.
MAKE
You should…………………………if you are not satisfied with the service provided.
21. The heavy snow falls meant that no transport was running.
PREVENTED
The transport…………………………the heavy snow falls.
22. A friend of mine is decorating my bedroom next week.
AM
I…………………………by a friend of mine next week.
23. I could never have won the essay competition without your valuable advice.
YOU
I could never have won the essay competition,…………………………me.
24. Though he had hurt his wrist, Don still did his piano practice.
HIS
Despite…………………………, Don still did his piano practice.
25. The sail to the isle took five hours.
WAS
It…………………………sail to the isle.
26. I’ve been in suspense all day. What’s happened? Tell me, please!
EDGE
I’ve been…………………………all day. What’s happened? Tell me, please!
27. Her son became restless to travel and went off to Asia Minor.
FEET
Her son…………………………and went off to Asia Minor.
28. Everyone protested loudly when they cut short the trip.
ARMS
Everyone…………………………when they cut short the trip.
29. Poverty and crime are found together and connected to one another in this part of the world.
HAND
Poverty and crime…………………………in this part of the world.
30. The building started burning because of an arson attack.
FIRE
The building…………………………an arson attack.
31. A second-hand laptop is cheaper than a new one.
EXPENSIVE
A second-hand laptop…………………………than a new one.
32. I do not run as fast as I did when I was a youngster.
USED
I………………………….I do now.
33. I wish I hadn’t missed your farewell party.
REGRET
I…………………………your farewell party.
34. Will you carry my suitcase for me, please?
MIND
Would…………………………my suitcase for me, please?
35. Pardon me interrupting, is somebody serving you, sir?
BEING
Pardon me interrupting,…………………………, sir?
36. The builders painted our roof last month.
HAD
We…………………………last month.
37. People think that the former prime minister has escaped.
HAVE
The former prime minister…………………………escaped,
38. Both of the elevators were out of order.
OF
Neither…………………………working.
39. I suppose that this is Victory Square.
BE
This…………………………Victory Square.
40. Central Botanical Garden is open each day for visitors to enjoy the flower display.
THAT
Central Botanical Garden is open each day…………………………the flower display.
41. The choice of place of interest is entirely yours.
UP
It…………………………we go to.
42. We must think over the advantages and disadvantages of the renovation very carefully.
CONSIDERATION
We must…………………………and cons.
43. I have no idea what to do next.
LOSS
I’m rather…………………………step should be.
44. There was such a horrible final scene that I had to turn away.
BEAR
The final scene was…………………………watch,
45. Louis said he couldn’t have done any better in the entrance exam.
BEST
Louis said…………………………it in the entrance exam.
46. I regret the fact that we didn’t see Belarusian State Academic Symphony Orchestra perform.
COULD
I…………………………Belarusian State Academic Symphony Orchestra perform.
47. I tried to dissuade her from making any empty promises.
TALK
I tried…………………………making any empty promises.
48. They believe the suspect is in hiding somewhere across the border.
BELIEVED
The suspect…………………………somewhere across the border.
49. You ought to reduce the quantity of salt in your food.
CUT
You ought to…………………………the quantity of salt in your food.
50. It began to rain almost immediately after our arrival at the seaside resort.
SOONER
We…………………………it began to rain.
ОТВЕТЫ:
1. has fallen out with
2. am not accustomed to driving
3. suddenly lost his temper
4. took no notice of
5. was due to have been paid
6. can’t have tried
7. got the dress made for her
8. have done up
9. would rather Irene made
10. is not cut out
11. but for her interference
12. keep off
13. pulled out
14. blown up
15. tell against
16. am in two minds
17. should hang on to
18. had fallen down
19. I would not have been able
20. make out
21. was prevented from running in
22. am having my bedroom decorated
23. if you hadn’t advised
24. his hurting the wrist
25. was a five-hour / was five hours’
26. on edge
27. got itchy feet
28.were up in arms
29. go hand in hand
30. was set on fire because of
31. is less expensive than
32. used to run faster than
33. regret missing/that I missed
34. you mind carrying
35. are you being served
36. had our roof panted by the builders.
37. is thought to have
38. of the elevators was
39. is supposed to be
40. so that visitors could/can/may enjoy
41. It is entirely up to you which place of interest we go to.
42. We must give careful consideration to the pros and cons.
43. I’m rather at a loss to know what my next step should be.
44. The final scene was so horrible that I couldn’t bear to watch.
45. Louis said it was the best he could have done in the exam.
46. I wish we could have seen the band play.
47. I tried to talk her out of making any empty promises.
48. The suspect is believed to be hiding somewhere across the border.
49. You should cut down on the amount of sugar in your food.
50. We had no sooner arrived at the seaside resort than it began to rain.