Fill in the gaps with the, a, or –. underline the correct word. __ scientists do __ lot of __ research in order to find __ cues for various diseases. __ lot of money is/are spent on equipment every year, but information collected is/are invaluable.

A,a,-,a
a,is,-,-,are

Вроде должно быть правильно.

Что  ж, попробую. (текст буду писать сразу в прошедшем времени!     1. армия  выиграла битву/ the russian army won the battle.  2. они продавали только газеты на улице/ they were selling newspapers on the street.  3. мальчик появился скоро/ the boy appeared very soon.  4. он всегда говорил правду/ he always spoke the truth.  5. солнце поднималось и всё становилось таким ярким/the sun was rising, and everything was so bright .  6. он вставал в пять и ловил автобус в 6: 30/he was up at five and catch the bus at 6: 30.  надеюсь, всё правильно. 

Task 1.

1. Could I have a kilo of biscuits, please?

2. Remember to get a carton of orange juice when you're at the supermarket.

3. How much does a bag of bananas cost?

4. We eat a loaf of bread a day in our house.

5. Would you like a piece of cake with your tea?

6. Can you get me the packet of rice from the cupboard, please?

7. I can't open this jar of strawberry jam.

8. How can you lose weight if you eat a bar of chocolate every day?

9. Oh, what a mess! I dropped the bottle of olive oil on the floor.

Task 2.

1. Finally, put the cake into the oven.

2. Would you like me to boil you an egg for your breakfast?

3. You fry the bacon and I'll make the toast.

4. Sally, can you stir the soup for me, please?

5. Mix all the ingredients together in a big bowl.

6. Let's bake a birthday cake for Jack.

7. Can you peel the potatoes, please?

Task 3.

1. I think I'd like some honey on my bread.

2. Yes, I think there is some orange juice in the fridge.

3. There aren't any apples in the fridge.

4. There is some bread in the cupboard.

5. Bob usually has some bacon for breakfast.

6. There isn't any coffee in the jar.

7. Is there any cheese in this sauce? I don't like cheese.

Task 4.

1. There aren't many eggs left. I'll go buy some.

2. You put too much sugar in my coffee. It's very sweet.

3. We haven't got many apples left.

4. I think you cooked too many potatoes.

5. I don't drink much milk, but I should.

6. How many pepper is left? (*перец как овощ, а не приправа)

7. There aren't many carrots in the fridge.

Task 5.

My mother usually cooks for the family, but today it is her birthday, so I am planning a special meal for everybody. My mother loves meat, so I am making some delicious meat pie. My father hates meat, though, so I am preparing a nice salad for him.

Task 6.

1. T

2. T

3. F (The chicken comes with vegetables, and the beef curry with rice)

4. F (apple pie, fruit salad)

5. F (A meal for two costs about £40.)

6. T