1 задание Complete the sentences with a linking word or phrase from the box.
аs long as
although
owing to
as well
therefore
despite
whereas
in order to
1 you concentrate, you should pass the exam.
2… she always handed in her homework late, the quality of her work was high.
3. Simona took notes during the lecture … recording what the teacher said
4. Mike decided to get a summer job in France … improve his French 5being one of the most intelligent students in the class, Michael's exam result was disappointing.
6. The students found that they had a free morning …the cancellation of the lecture 7. "You just don't practise enough," said the teacher, "and … you're not likely to improve
8Tom wrote his essay in an hour, John needed a whole day to do his.
2 задание
For questions 1-8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example: (O) WHETHER
Keep on learning!
It doesn't matter (0) … … you are still at school or in full-time employment, making the effort to learn new things is very important. Most of us have a few subjects on (1) … … we focus. These may be associated (2) … … … our study or job, or sometimes a hobby. (3) … … it is obviously important to develop a deep understanding of (4) … …matters to us most, it is equally worthwhile to extend our range of knowledge beyond what we are familiar with, and that is true at (5) … age. So the best advice is to find the time to (6) … on new challenges and learn new skills outside the areas where we feel most comfortable. People often choose subjects (7) … … as new languages, computer skills, or painting. If you can't get to a class, then you can go online. Online courses can easily (8) …… found, and learning online means you put in as much time as you want each day.
заранее большое)

The best way to travel

In the (7) 4. most northern regions of Russia you’ll see every type of modern transport. But during the winter months the Sakhara Republic (or Yakutia) becomes one of the coldest parts of the world. Temperatures fall as low (8) 2. as - 50°C. Car engines can freeze and even if your car (9) 1. starts, the snow and ice on the road can make it impossible t travel. When the weather is like this, the best way to travel is with a team of dogs pulling you. Popularity of dog sledding (10) 3. appeared with the arrival of Russian traders to the Arctic. Yakutian Laikas might not be as fast as a modern snowmobile but they are better for the environment. The journey is also much quieter than by a snowmobile. Everyone (11) 2. knows that kids love sledding. They also love dogs. If you combine the two with a dose of clear blue sky, you will have the perfect family winter adventure.

7 1. most northernest 2. northerner 3.northernest 4. most northern

ответ: превосходная форма прилагательного

8 1. so 2. as 3. to 4. than

ответ: сравнительная форма прилагательного

9 1. starts 2. start 3. started 4. is starting

ответ: условное предложение нулевого типа

10 1. has appeared 2. had appeared 3. appeared 4. was appeared

ответ: событие в

11 1. know 2. knows 3. is knowing 4. are knowing

ответ: общеизвестная истина

Перевод:

1. Ты был(а) в деревне летом?

2. Ты плавал(а) в речке зимой?

3. Твоя мама была в Москве в году?

4. Ты играл(а) в компьютерные игры в месяце?

5. Были ли твои друзья в зоопарке в субботу?

Отвечаешь:

1. Yes, I was - положительный ответ

No, I wasn't (was not) - отрицательный ответ

2. Yes, I did - положительный ответ

No, I didn't (did not) - отрицательный ответ

3. Yes, she was - положительный ответ

No, she wasn't (was not) - отрицательный ответ

4. Yes, I did - положительный ответ

No, I didn' (did not) - отрицательный ответ

5. Yes, they were - положительный ответ

No, they weren't (were not) - отрицательный ответ.

Отвечай, основываясь на том, что действительно было. Например, если твои друзья действительно были в зоопарке, то пиши "Yes, they were", если нет, то "No, they weren't" (или were not)

P.S. Если что-то не понятно, то просто напиши.