Read the short paragraphs below and choose the answers (a-d) that best fit each gap. Family history is also referred to as genealogy. It is one of the world's most popular pastimes, and millions of people around the planet 1)___ their origins as I write this. From complete beginners to experienced genealogist, the attraction of finding out more about the past through your own family is hard to resist. Once you 2)___out on the research road, the work can become 3)___ fascinating. There are many reasons why. As you explore this route to the past, you'll develop new skills, 4)___ you can use in many ways. You'll also enjoy the excitement of the detective process. The voyage of discovery into your family's past often 5)___ to a great understanding of history. It's also a social network pastime, and 6)___ you into contact with many new and 7)___ people.
1) a)have investigated;b)are investigating;c) will investigate;d) investigated
2) a) have set; b) had set;c)are set;d) setted
3) a) very ;b) so ;c) quite ;d) absolutely
4) a) what ;b) which ;c) that ;d) -
5) a) led;b) lead ;c) leads ;d) is leading
6) a)will bring b);bring c);bringing;d) brought
7) a) like-minded;b) like-minding;c)alike-minded;d) similar-minding
2. I tried opening the window, but it was still too hot in the room.
3. I‟ll never forget giving my first presentation to the Board.
4. Don‟t forget to look at the audience when you speak.
5. We regret to announce the death of our founder, Mr. Obuchi.
6. I regret quitting my MBA course.
7. The new product is doing really well. I think we should go on selling it for another six months at least.
8. First I‟ll say a little about the history of the company, then I‟ll go on to describe our new range of products.