1. B. Franklin is acknowledged (в) to have invented (в) a means of protecting against the disastrous effects of lightning – the lightning rod.
2. After many difficulties he at last managed (а) to enter the university.
3. This design was to be worked (в) out by a highly qualified (г) engineer.
4. The American Constitution was finally adopted (в) in 1788.
5. The loosely organized (б) colonies needed (а) a single military commander to unify their forces.
6. An organization’s information management requirements are determined (в) by some factors: two general factors are the environment and size of the organization, and two specific factors are the area and level of the organization.
7. He was a very talented (г) mathematician.
Mother: Hello, honey! How are you?
Jane: Hi, Mum! We are fine. Where are you?
M: I am in the train. What are you doing Jane?
J: Well, I am writing an essay about my winter holidays.
You know our teacher often asks us to write essays.
M: And what is Paul doing? Does he want to speak to me?
J: Paul is listening to music in his room. The music is playing so loudly that I am afraid he doesn't hear anything.
M: OK. And what is father doing?
J: He is trying to cook something in the kitchen. I think he wants to make a surprise for you.
M: It sounds impressive. I hope he remembers to meet me at the station tomorrow morning.
J: Sure, he does . What time does the train arrive?
M: It arrives at seven o'clock in the morning.
J: Good. Then see you tomorrow morning, Mum. Have a good trip!
M: Bye, dear!