Open the brackets and put the verbs into the correct tense form.
Unlike most businessmen, Carlos Slim (not study) business in college. 7. In fact, he (have) a civil engineering degree. 8. But once he graduated, he (take) economics courses. 9. Then, he (start) his career as a stock trader. 10. Even though he inherited $3 million from his father, Carlos still (work) hard. 11. While gaining more and more profit, he (start) building Grupo Carso from buying companies from all kinds of fields. 12. During the Mexican monetary issues in the 1980s, he (buy) more and more troubled companies at low price. 13. Later, he (resell) them at highly profitable prices. 14. And he (hit) the jackpot when Mexico privatized its telecom industry. 15. He snatched the deal and (acquire) Telmex from Mexican government. 16. Now, he (own) pretty much everything in Mexico’s business. 17. His biggest source of income (be) his huge telecommunication company. 18. Business (be) his passion since he was just a kid. 19. He doesn’t just invest. He (seek) through opportunities which can lead him to bigger, better fortune.20. And so far, he (be) successful in doing so.
1. I've known him all my life, haven’t` I? – разделительный
Have I known him all my life? – Общий
Have I known him or her all my life? -альтернативный
Who has known him all my life? – К подлежащему
How long have I known him? – Специальный
2. There is a bridge over the river, isn`t there? – разделительный
Is there a bridge over the river? – Общий
Is there a bridge over the river or lake? альтернативный
What is over the river? К подлежащему
Where is there a bridge? – Специальный
3. I would like a cup of tea, wouldn`t I? – разделительный
Would I like a cup of tea? – Общий
Would I like a cup of tea or coffee? альтернативный
Who would like a cup of tea? К подлежащему
What would I like? – Специальный
4. Yesterday I spoke to my sister, didn`t I? – разделительный
Did I speak to my sister yesterday? – Общий
Did I speak to my sister or brother yesterday? альтернативный
Who spoke to my sister yesterday? К подлежащему
When did I speak to my sister? – Специальный