Sentence transformations 6 ** Complete the second sentence with two to five words, including the word in bold. 1 Officer Stanley didn't start the meeting until everyone had arrived. (BEFORE) Officer Stanley waited until everyone had arrived before he started the meeting. 2 After searching for hours, the volunteers decided to take a break. (BEEN) The volunteers before they decided to take a break. It was the first time they had used the alarm system. (NEVER) They system before. the alarm They didn't start the trial until all the witnesses had arrived. (BEFORE) They waited until all the witnesses the trial. The lawyer visited his client before he went back to his office. (UNTIL) The lawyer didn't go back to his office his client. 6 After serving as a police officer for 16 years, Kevin became an inspector. (HAD) Kevin a police officer for 16 years before he became an inspector​

(The text is about The 24 Hours of Le Mans, France!)

Skill, speed, and stamina are the three s’s that mark the world’s best automobile race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The race, organized by Automobile Club de L’Ouest, bridges past and present on the automotive circuit.The competition is set on a non-permanent track at Circuit de la Sarthe near the city of Le Mans on the Sarthe River. Roughly 46 cars start the race, in a series of classes that include prototype high-performance vehicles, dedicated race cars, and street cars. The diversity of autos gives the race a mix of old-fashioned and modern competitors. The winner is the car, driven by a team of three drivers, that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours.The first Le Mans contest took place in May 1923; today it is held every June. The race begins at 4 p.m., and for 24 hours the sound of roaring engines fills 8 miles (13 kilometers) of French countryside.

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