17. Поставьте глаголы из скобок в пробел в требующемся времени, соблюдая правила согласования времен.
1. I knew they for me at the metro station and I decided to hurry. (to wait) 2. I didn’t know that you already up the clock. (to wind) 3. I was afraid that the little girl able to unlock the front door and went downstairs to help her. (not to be) 4. He said that he the laws of the country. (to know – одновременность действий) 5. Sarie understood why Lanny the previous evening. (not to come) 6. She asked me whether I the legend about a faithful lion. (to remember – одновременность действий) 7. He understood that the soldiers him. (to arrest) 8. He could not understand why people to take water from that well. (not to want) 9. I supposed they a dog after the burglar immediately. (to send – действие в придаточном после действия в главном) 10. He said he tomorrow morning. (to leave) 11. She said she the book on the previous day. (to find) 12. He stopped and listened: the clock five. (to strike – одновременность действий)
There are plenty holidays in Russia, but my favorite one is New Year’s Day. The celebration of the holiday begins at 12 o’clock AM on 31st of December.
First of all, I like it because it is celebrated during winter vacations and when I think of this holiday, I always remember all the things that I've done during this time. I have a lot time to sleep and to walk with my friends. There are a lot of interesting and funny programs, famous comedies and concerts on TV on the New Year’s Eve.
We always begin to celebrate New Year’s Day in a very good mood. First of all, we light colored lamps on our decorated New Year’s Tree and have a late dinner that usially consists of very delicious courses like salats, fried fish or meed, cakes, and, of cause, champagne.
Sometimes we just watch TV till the clock strikes 12, and then we go out for a walk to visit our friends and relatives and to watch beatiful fireworks in the centre of our town.
On New Year everybody gives and gets presents, and like this tradition very much. People become very kind and friendly on this day, because it is a great holiday. Everything outside seems very nice, every home, every shop and building becomes beautiful because, people want to make their home and place of work more bright. At home we all stay up until midnight and much later.