167. Choose the sentence only with irregular verbs. D

The Government was seriously considering rising of the school-leaving age.

When you finish studying English, will you begin to study another foreign language?

You have already missed too many lessons this term, Miss Grey.

The camel must be blind in the right eye, because the grass on that side of the track was not eaten.

She looked out of the window and said it was raining very heavily.

168. Choose the sentence only with irregular verbs. E

My wife said that she had decided to stay at home and do some cooking.

If you get up late tomorrow, will you arrive at school on time for your lesson?

You have robbed every one’s fruit, and you have also destroyed a good tree.

If Rachel was playing her stereo, it wouldn’t be so quiet in here.

When we began this conversation, you said your grandmother was not ill.

169. Choose the correct prepositions. D

Brazil has a population … over 138 million, which is made up … people … many different races and ethnic groups.

of, into, to

above, near, by

in, of, at

of, of, of

at, at, at

170. Choose the correct prepositions. C

The energy … explosives is a chemical energy and a muscular energy is derived … the oxidation or burning … flood consumed.

of, of, of

from, from, of

of, from, of

in, at, onto

to, in, at

171. Make up a story. A

1. Suddenly, we saw a huge boat coming towards us.

2. The night was very dark; no moon or stars were in the sky.

3. At the last moment, before the boat hit us, we heard captain shout.

4. It was the worst kind of night for traveling, almost as bad as traveling in the fog.

5. I quickly put a light on our deck and hoped that the capitain would see it.

6. Jim and I both jumped into the river.

2,4,1,5,3,6

1,3,5,2,4,6

5,1,3,4,6,2

3,6,5,4,2,1

4,6,2,5,1,3

172. Make up a story. B

1. He was trying to learn some words from the Bible.

2. But Tom was slow.

3. The family began the day by praying together.

4. The sun rose upon a quiet world and looked warmly down upon the peaceful village.

5. His mind was busy with other things.

6. Then Tom did his Sunday studying.

7. Sid had already finished his studying.

1,3,5,7,2,4,6

4,3,6,1,7,2,5

7,5,3,1,6,4,2

5,3,1,7,2,4,6

6,4,2,7,5,3,1

173. Make up a sentence. B

1. and metals 2. precious stones 3. mined 4. gold 5. are also 6. emeralds

7. such as 8. and

3,5,6,4,7,1,2,8

2,1,7,6,8,4,5,3

7,5,8,4,6,3,2,1

1,7,4,8,3,5,2,6

4,1,7,6,8,2,5,3

174. Make up a sentence. D

1. other countries 2. Japan 3. Italy 4. there 5. from 6. are immigrants 7. Germany 8. in addition 9.and many

5,4,1,6,8,9,2,3,7

7,1,8,2,9,3,4,6,5

3,9,6,2,4,1,5,7,8

8,4,6,5,7,3,2,9,1

6,9,1,7,5,4,2,8,3

175. Choose the correct tense form. E

He … and … and… with the drummer, but his performance simply ….

written, written, written, can write

takes, takes, takes, doesn’t lift

looked, looked, looked, couldn’t see

read, read, read, didn’t understand

talked, talked, talked, didn’t improve

176. Choose the correct tense form. C

From these signs I … the cargo that the animal … .

have been to know, was carrying

had to know, is carrying

was able to know, was carrying

obliged to know, were carrying

will be able to know, were carrying

177. Make up а dialogue. A

1. George: It is, indeed. I think it’s about eight years, isn’t it?

2. George: Did you receive my letter, Ann?

3. George: Yes, a great deal.

4. Ann: Yes, I did.

5. Ann: It must be eight, I think.

6. Ann: No, I’m very glad to meet you. It’s long time since we have met last.

7. Ann: Have I?

8. George: I wished to see you very much, Ann. I hope you will not be displeased with me.

9. George: You have changed, Ann.

2,4,8,6,1,5,9,7,3

7,9,6,1,5,8,3,4,2

8,6,4,2,9,7,1,3,5

1,7,5,8,2,9,6,3,4

5,9,2,6,3,1,7,4,8