1. Сделайте выбор предлога.
1. The motor vehicle is the largest manufacturing industry in spite (of) its recent decline.
2. Britain is self-sufficient (in) milk, eggs, meat.
3. The Labor Party was founded (by) the Trade Unions.
4. Since British agriculture is based (on) modern technology it is efficient.
2. Образуйте временную форму.
1. Due to the competition the number of small farms (decreased).
2. After Britain’s accessible and valuable deposits (had been worked out)...
3. Later textile industry (was controled) by the government as unprofitable.
4. In the past the absence of resources (made) the British economy greatly dependent on imported raw materials.
In my opinion she counts on Robert too much. She doesn`t take into consideration the possibility that he _ , in spite of his willingness to do so. (may not be able to help her)
What I regret is that we only spoke to the boy`s father, I wish we _ to the mother as wel! (had spoken)
If you want some tea, sit to table and help _ . (yourselff)
If you are looking _ the right place to settle, consider this town. (for)
They don`t share your opinion _ . (Neither do I)
If my advice _ I`ll be so happy! (helps)
Have they stopped quarrelling _ ? (yet)
They wondered _ he would say next. (what)
When a kid I used _ lots of chocolate. (to eat)
The teacher told the pupils _ on the tables. (not to sit)
The manuscript is believed _ by the 15 th century. (to have been written)
The house _ last autumn and winter. (wasn`t lived in)
The grass needs _ . (cutting)
Lincoln was elected president _ . (at the age of 51)
Mike is working hard these days because he _ a car. (is going to buy)
I`d like _ . (you to join us)
The British _ to drink tea all the time. (are said)
About 3,000 years B.C. many parts of _ Europe, including _ British Idles, were inhabited by Iberians. (- -, the)
When my friend rang me up I _ TV. (was watching)
_ this Ann got up and went to the door, (Having done)