Read the text. decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each space (23-30 alex understood that her husband was charles lamaitre who had killed three wives! she was to become another of his victims. but what (23) her? what could possibly have saved her? had he changed his mind at last moment? no, the answer was the old gardener. she now understood her husband's uncontrollable anger. doubtless he had paved the way by telling everyone he met that they were (24) to london the next day. then george had come unexpectedly and had spoken about london to her. she had contradicted the story! too risky (25) away with her that night. but what an escape! if she hadn't happened to mention that (26) to gerald, she would have been killed. but there was no time (27) . she must get (28) before he returns. alex threw the papers into the (29) and locked it. but suddenly she hears her (30) voice. he has returned! he is smiling to himself looking at a new spade! 23. a) about b)above c) away d) along 24. a) leaving b) going c) walking d) riding 25. a) will do b) would do c) to be done d) to do 26. a) question b) answer c) conversation d) word 27. a) to be lost b) to have been lost c) to have lost d) lost 28. a) out b) away c) in d) above 29. a) draw b) drawing c) drawer d) drew 30. a) husband b) husband's c) husbanded d) husbandin

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Л. он всегда дожди осенью. 2. это было невозможно связаться с ней по телефону. 3. снег сильно в декабре прошлого года. 4. было шесть часов уже 5. это намного дешевле, чтобы добраться сюда на поезде. 6. становилось холодно. 7. это рано утром. 8. это на 10 градусов выше нуля. 9. это довольно дорого, чтобы купить новый автомобиль. 10. это довольно далеко от почтового отделения. 11. это будет в 5 км от деревни. 12. было тихо и таинственное в горах. 13. это не было облачно во второй половине дня. 14. это полдень. 15. это не будет легко найти опытного няню. 16. необходимо соблюдать эти правила. 17 можно сделать это легко 18. не следует курить здесь. 19. они говорят, что он не вернется в ближайшее время. 20. можно сказать, что-либо в настоящее время. 21. нужно быть осторожным при пересечении steet. 22. они говорят, что новый театр будет в скором времени будет построен здесь. 23. можно легко найти морей, озер, рек, на карте 24. они говорят, что он вернется в понедельник. 25. они говорят, что нет жизни без воды. 26. можно легко найти выход из сложной ситуации. 27. пора вставать. 28. темнело. 29. он принимает его 3 минуты, чтобы одеться. 30. будет поздно, чтобы извиниться. 31. шел сильный дождь прошлой ночью.

My name is alexandra and i’m 15 years old. my hobbies are listening to music and roller-skating. sometimes i combine these two activities. i simply can’t imagine a day without music. moreover, i like almost all types of music, be it classical or hard rock. the music genre that i choose depends on my mood. if i want to party with friends, i choose rock music or hip-hop. if i want to relax, i choose classical or instrumental music. whenever i feel sad, i listen to gothic or alternative music. however, my favourite music style is jazz. it cheers me up in any situation. i know that jazz originated in the late 19th century in new orleans, usa. this genre includes the features of improvisation, polyrhythm, swing, syncopation and african blues. it quickly spread around the world and today millions of people are fans of jazz. one of the most famous musicians in this style was louis armstrong. nowadays, there are so many new styles in jazz culture. for example, jazz rap, jazz rock, latin jazz, etc. the core of jazz music is the element of improvisation. it is impossible to make a good jazz music without it. however, the approach to improvisation differs from state to state. the commonly used instruments to play jazz music are saxophone, piano, double bass, clarinet and some others. i especially like when each performer in a band plays solo. i’ve been to several jazz concerts and truly enjoyed it. my parents approve of my tastes in music. it is a family tradition to attend any jazz event that take place in our city.