If I (1. hadn't bothered) him with our problems so much last year he (2. would have supplied) us with the required equipment. If we (3. hadn't bought) a laptop for John, he (4. wouldn't be able) to use the e-mail now. If the television (5. hadn't been invented) in the 19th century, it (6. would have been invented) in the 20th. If James (7. had named) some great discoveries in the history of human civilization, he (8. would have got) a good mark but his mark was poor. But for Isaac Newton the mankind (9. wouldn't know) the law of universal gravity. I know your parents are very unhappy. If I (10. were) you, I (11. wouldn't be) so indifferent to their problems. If they (12. had had) various approaches to the problem, they (13. would have told) us about them. Let's ask them about it. I wish we (14. could) always predict the near future. If Paul (15. were not) a surgeon, he (16. would be) a scientist now. If he (17. were not interested) in science and technology, he (18. wouldn't have entered) the Science Department of Manchester University. But he is among the best students.
1) Maslenitsa is a Russian holiday that dates back to pagan times. 2) Blini (pancake) feasts along with traditional amusements like snow-fortresses, snow-fights, merry-go-rounds, folklore songs and dancing will be held all over Moscow. 3) All the guests will have a chance to taste delicious pancakes made directly in Red square. 4) Those who wish to present their cooking talents will have an opportunity to compete in a pancake cooking competition. 5) The judges will estimate the cooking abilities of the competitors, counting the number of pancakes they can make without a brake. 6) On the last day of Maslenitsa all the feasting will end by burning down scarecrows symbolizing winter, thus saying good-bye to the cold season until next year.
There are some bread in the kitchen
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