Fill in the correct word.
1. Her flat is certainly ... .
2. Could you ... the lamp, please.
3. Hi Rick. Haven't seen you for ... .
4. I'd rather not travel ... boat.
5. Thieves ... into her flat and stole all her jewellery.
6. It's ... hot in Madrid today with a temperature of 38°C.
7. Where do you want to ... your holiday this year.
8. I'll call you ... I reach Prague.
9. The city is ... the heart of the country.
10. Is there central ... in your house?​

When you start reading any modern newspaper, you learn about many significant events happening throughout the whole world. You can read about political, economical and cultural life of the humanity. You can also read about sport, about lifestyle and about fashion. Some people prefer high-tech news. And some choose the travel column to plan their holidays. There is also an opinion column where people can speak out. Every event having impact on humanity is echoed in newspapers. Many war conflicts, disasters and crashes happen nowadays. That's why the reader is overwhelmed by the shocking news from all over the world. The world is like the ocean, and the paper is like a seashell.

1. He has just ( finished) his work. 2. Have you ( made) any spelling mistakes in your dictation? 3. What books did you ( read) when you ( lived) in the country? 4. They (have not yet come) from the south. 5. He (was) ill last week, but now he (has recovered). 6. If everybody (has read) this new novel, let's discuss it. 7. Have you ( booked) tickets? — Yes, I have. I ( booked) them several days ago. 8. I (have not  seen) you since you ( left) for Moscow. 9. Have you ( read) all the books on this shelf? 10. I (have not seen) my cousin since last year. 11. Why did you ( put) these things in the wrong place? 12. Why have you ( left) the door open?