Read the text and choose the word or word combination from the box to fill in the gaps. Mind one extra word/word
combination you do not need to use.
second, at the most informal level, however, first,
at a more formal level, finally
Government-made laws are often patterned upon informal
rules of conduct already existing in the society, and relations
between people are regulated by a combination of these rules.
This relationship can be demonstrated using the example of a
sports club.
Suppose a member of a rugby club is so angry with the referee
during a club game that he hits him and breaks his nose. (1) …,
it is probable that people seeing or hearing about the incident
would criticize the player and try to persuade him to apologize
and perhaps compensate the referee in some way. (2) … the player would find he had broken the rules of the club, and perhaps
of a wider institution governing the conduct of all people playing rugby, and would face punishment, such as a fine or a suspension before he would be allowed to play another game. (3) …
the player might also face prosecution for attacking the referee
under laws created by the government of his country. In many
countries there might be two kinds of prosecution. (4) …, the
referee could conduct a civil action against the player, demanding compensation for his injury and getting his claim enforced
by a court of law if the player failed to agree privately. (5) …, the
police might also start an action against the player for a crime
of violence. If found guilty, the player might be sent to prison,
or he might be made to pay a fine to the court — that is, punishment for an offence against the state, since governments
often consider anti-social behaviour not simply as a matter
between two individuals but as a danger to the well-being and
order of society as a whole.
1)Look! There __is a thief stealing (a thief, steal) that poor old woman?
2) How long __have you been repairing (you, repair) that old car of yours?
3) A: I can’t believe you ___have broken up___ (break up) with Sarah.
B: How ___do you know___ (you, know) it?
A: I saw her this morning. She was crying.
4) My mom __is always complaining_ (always, complain) about my untidy room … and it isn’t_ (not, be) such a mess!
5) Mike __has known (know) Peter since they were five but, Peter ___has changed___ (change) a lot and Mike _doesn’t want (not, want) to be his friend any more.
6) A: What __are you doing (you, do) next weekend?
B: I ___am visiting___ (visit) my granddad. He ___has been___ (be) ill for a week and my mom ___is___ (be) very worried about him because he ___is___ (be) very old.
7) A: Have you ever been__ (you, ever, be) to New York?
B: Yes, I ___have___ . And I ___am planning___ (plan) to go again next summer.
8) Hurry up! The train ___leaves___ (leave) in five minures.
9) A: You ___look___ (look) tired. What is__ (be) wrong with you?
B: I ___have been working___ (work) all day and now I ___need___ (need) a rest.
10) A: I am leaving_ (leave) in a couple of hours.
B: __Are you (you, be) serious? You ___have just arrived___ (just, arrive) You can’t __go (go) now!
11) A: __Have you seen (you, see) that movie yet?
B: No, I haven’t__ . My sister __wants (want) to watch it with me but she is not__ (not, be) in town. We __are going (go) to the cinema tomorrow.
12) Sam __has been living (live) in this house since she was a little girl. Now, she ___has moved___ (move) to a bigger one because she and her husband __have (have) twins and they __need (need) more space.
13) A: __Is your birthday (be, your birthday) next week?
B: Yes, Why __are you asking (you, ask)?
A: Because I ___am flying___ (fly) to Newcastle on Monday and I __really want (really, want) to be back on time for the big party.
Объяснение:
Трудности иностранного языка.
Существует множество анекдотов о проблемах, которые испытывают люди, путешествуя за рубеж без знания языка страны, в которую едут. Вот история француза, отправившегося в США, который во время обеда в ресторане захотел заказать грибы. Не зная, как выразиться, чтобы его поняли, он попросил карандаш и бумагу и аккуратно нарисовал гриб. Рисунок его при этом был не слишком хорош, потому что озадаченный официант вернулся минут через десять не с заказанными грибами, а с большим мужским зонтом. Другая похожая история случилась с двумя американцами, путешествующими по Испании. Ни один из них не говорил по-испански, и однажды, обедая в ресторане в небольшой деревеньке, у них возникли серьёзные сложности с объяснением официанту, чего же они хотят. Один из них хотел стакан молока. Официант, казалось, не мог ничего понять.
В конце концов, мужчина нарисовал корову на обратной стороне меню. Бедный официант, однако, всё ещё выглядел озадаченным. Наконец, он ретировался и ушёл из ресторана где-то на полчаса. Вернулся он крайне довольным собой. В руках он держал 2 билета на бой быков.
Объяснение: