Ex. 187. Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with the verbs from the box. You
may have to change the form of the word.
stay buy sign know arrive swim deliver drive play post
1. It’s a pity indoors. 2. He told him the letter. 3.
a car in a big city is difficult. 4. The children have a garden in. 5. He is said
English well. 6. They are likely soon. 7. He saw her some fruit.
8. is a good exercise. 9. He is interested in this contract. 10. This van
is used for food.

Russian teenagers like wearing absolutely different clothes. Most of young people in my country are reasonably well-dressed. They usually prefer comfortable, affordable clothes that can show their individuality. They aren't bothered about brand names and don't dress just to impress each other. Teens in Russia are sporty, so most days they wear baggy jeans or shorts, T-shirts or sweatshirts, trainers or sandals. Also they really love shopping and usually go to the malls where they can find plenty of shops with clothes. Sometimes they buy it at the markets or second-hand shops. They don't spend much money on clothes. I think 15-20 thousand rubles a year are enough to wear comfortable and fashionable clothes.

1. A good 1500-metre runner __can__ run the race in under four minutes.

2. Bill is so unfit, he _can__ (not) run at all.

3. Our teacher says we _shall be able to__ speak English fluently in a few months.

4. When I was younger, I __could__ speak Italian much better than I _can__ now.

5. It took a long time but in the end Tony _was able to__ save enough to buy his own hi-fi.

6. I’ve been trying for hours, but so far I (have not) _been able to__ get through on the phone.

7. No, I __was__ (not) able toget any.

8. I think I__will be able to__ play tennis better after a bit of practice.

9. He has managed to live in England for years without _being able to__ speak English.

10. For days the rescuers looked for the lost climbers in the snow. On the fourth day they saw them and __were able reach them without too much trouble.

11. I’m practising hard because I want to __be able___ pass my driving test first time.

12. I looked hard and _was able to___ see a man in the dark corner.

13. I’m looking hard but __can__ (not) see anything. - ___Can___ you hear them at least? – If I were a dog you’d wonder if I __could___ smell them.