Grammar
BEGIN
The building of the Wall of stone and earth ______ in the 6th century BC and lasted until the 16th century AD.
began
APPEAR
They were created in the 19th century in England, but the ______ of the first published crossword puzzle took place in 1913 in the New York World newspaper.
appearance
My birthday is ... June 3rd.
a) in
b) on
c) at
b) on
MAN
They got their name because all the ______ in the team wore black shorts, shirts, socks and shoes when they play rugby.
men
WIDE
Animals are ______ used in advertising in magazines and on television.
widely
DECORATE
Usually on this day parades and outdoor picnics with friends and families take place. Most houses________ with flags and flowers.
are decorated.
SCIENCE
The main routes connect Europe and Africa, Europe and South-Eastern Asia and Australia, North and South America. How do we know about these routes? ______ study birds. They catch birds, place small bands with numbers on the birds’ legs and then let the birds fly away.
scientists
Turn ... the right!
a) to
b) at
c) in
a) to
BURY
The extreme north is a cold bare region — the tundra. For more than six months it ______ in snow.
is buried
ENTERTAIN
However, it was never used as a fortress. In 1824, it became a place of public ______ .
entertainment
PROVE
On May 17, 1970 Ra successfully crossed the Atlantic, ______ that ancient civilizations had enough skill to reach America long before Columbus.
proving
CERTAIN
Skywalk is Chicago’s highest open-air viewing area. It is 1,000 feet in the air! Everyone here can feel the strong wind and hear the dynamic buzz of the city below. The friendly staff will ______ tell the real story behind Chicago’s “Windy City” nickname.
certainly
Congratulations ... your new job!
a) with
b) for
c) on
c) on
KNOW
Every student receives 15 hours of lessons each week from qualified and imaginative teachers. Evening activities give students the opportunity to relax after a long day and get ______ one another in a relaxed, multi-national environment.
to know
ACTIVE
Homework refers to any work or ______ that students are asked to do outside the classroom, either on their own or with other students or parents.
activity
LATE
18 years ______________ Frank started his business.
later
PREPARE
After years of __________________ and weeks of rehearsals the production has to be ready for the public and the critics.
preparation
We're going ... Italy for our holidays.
a) in
b) to
c) for
b) to
GET
The idea came to her when she tried to do her homework in the family car, while her mother shopped for groceries. It ____________ dark gradually, and she couldn't see her notebook very well.
was getting
ADVENTURE
But for the more ______ tourists there is a different side to France that will reward all who make the journey.
adventurous
NOT CHANGE
Modern astronomers are much better equipped. But some of the questions that they ask themselves __________________, like, for example, whether there has ever been life on Mars.
haven't changed
POPULAR
His works have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold tens of millions of copies in different countries. His ______ continues in the 21st century.
popularity
There were a lot of people ... our party.
a) at
b) in
c) on
a) at
NOT FORGET
After the tour they had so many questions for the senator! I could not help smiling at the interesting topics they raised. I’m sure they __________________ this great experience for a long time…
will not forget
EFFECTIVE
The convenience and ______________ of the Web is amazing. If we want to see a movie, find a place to eat or get in touch with a friend, we go to the Web before we call on the phone.
effectiveness