5. Fill in the blanks in the text. Use only one word in each gap. The aeroplane is 0) one of the most popular and widely 1)
forms of transport today.
However, it does have 2)
its advantages and disadvantages, as outlined below. A very
strong 3)
against the topic at issue is that air travel can be very expensive and there are
often 4)
delays in airports which can be irritating. Also, many people are afraid 5)
flying, and the cramped seats and claustrophobic 6)
of a plane can be frightening,
especially if there is turbulence. 7)
, you always feel to be well looked 8)
when
travelling by plane. Once you have checked your luggage 9)
there is no need to worry
about it 10)
you reach your destination. What is more, 11)
on board the plane,
you are made to feel comfortable and are served refreshments and 12)
by a friendly,
helpful cabin crew. Finally, the speed of an aircraft ensures 13)
your destination will be
reached in a matter of hours. All things considered, it 14)
that although air travel does
have its bad points, it has one overwhelming positive aspect as it allows one to reach 15)
world destinations.
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b/ told
2. Betty usually ... ice-cream.
a/ wants
3. The son ... in the first-year next year.
c/ will be
4. His daughter ... well the bed yesterday.
b/ did
5. Children often ...the computer.
a/ play
6. Parents usually ... their children.
a/ help
7. In a few days his niece ... a new book.
a/ reads
8. I ... to the college last week.
b/ went
9. The husband ... the room tomorrow.
c/ will tidy
10. It ... cold today.
a/ is
11. ...many students in the street.
c/ there are
12. Where … Marry?
b) is
13. Betty … a black cat.
d) has
14. I … in bed.
a) am
15. … you good at English?
c) are
16. Betty is ... than Masha.
a) taller
17. Sasha is ... in his group.
c) more clever
18. This text is ... then that.
b) more difficult
19. The atmosphere determines the popularity ... the restaurant.
a) of
20. Take the fork ... the table. Eat meat ... a knife.
b) on, c) with