Вот. Task 2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Sometimes you need a passive form. 1 I want to be kept (keep) informed of any developments. 2 Our teacher expects us (use) a dictionary. 3 I hate(keep) waiting. 4 She's thinking of (emigrate 5 Nobody likes(insult). 6 She succeeded in (convince) him that she was right. 7 He was threatening (call) the police. 8 He begged(allow) to come with us. 9 I didn't dare(swim) out to the island. 10 He was made(feel) very small by his boss.

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.

1. May I help you to lay THE table? May I put THE cups on THE table? May I wash THE dishes?
2. Tom, look at THE picture at _ page ten.
3. Did you have _ lunch at _ school yesterday?
4. Did he go to _ Murmansk A week ago?
5. THE day before _ yesterday _ Mike and his friend went to THE forest.
6. It is THE best umbella I have got.
7. It is THE most beatiful picture in THE book.
8. What do you have for _ breakfast? I usually have A sandwich and A cup of _ tea.
9. Yesterday he bought A jacket. THE jacket is nice.
10. Yesterday he bought _ jeans. THE jeans are black.