Complete with the correct form of can, could, or be able to

1) If you buy a car, you …………..…… drive to work next year. 2) I ………………… talk until I was three years old. 3) I’ve been looking for a flat for ages but I haven’t …………………. find what I want. 4) He is very fit for his age. He ……………………………….. (run) really fast. 5) I’d like ……………………………….. (work) with you one day. 6) I ……………………………….. (spend) all morning in bed, but I feel like working. 7) I think you should go in the spring. It ……………………………….. (be) very crowded there in the summer (it usually is crowded). 8) ……………………………….. (speak) another language fluently is a great advantage when you’re looking for a job. 9) I’m sure he ……………………………….. (manage) perfectly well on his own if he had to.

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Відповідь:

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. They lie to the northwest of Europe. The British Isles are separated from the continent by the narrow strait of water which is called the English Channel.

The United Kingdom consists of four parts. England, the central part, occupies the most of the island of Great Britain. To the west lies Wales and to the North the third part of the country, Scotland, is situated. The fourth part os called the Northern Ireland and is located on the second island. Each part has its capital. The capital of England is London, Wales has Cardiff, Scotland has Edinburg and the main city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.

Great Britain is a country of forests and plain. There are no high mountains in this country. Scotland is the most mountainous region with the highest peak, Ben Nevis. The rivers of Great Britain are not long. The longest rivers are the Thames and the Severn. The capital of the United Kingdom, London, stands on the bank of Thames. As the country is surrounded by many seas there are some great ports at the seaside: London, Glasgow, Plymouth and others. Wales is a country of lakes. It has the most famous lake in the world – Loch-Ness. Seas and oceans influence the British climate which is not too cold in winter but never hot in summer.

Great Britain is a beautiful country with old traditions and good people.

Пояснення:

1. My brother works in London (since 2010).

My brother has been working in London since 2010.  

2. Ivan knows Olga (for six years).

Ivan has known Olga for six years.  

3. Pol lives in Barcelona (since he was little).

Pol has been living in Barcelona since he was little.

4. Tara is a doctor (for four years).

Tara has been a doctor for four years.

5. Alan has the flu (since Tuesday).

Alan has had the flu since Tuesday.

6. I’m studying engineering (for six months).

I have been studying engineering for six months.

7. We are waiting for you (for half an hour).

We have been waiting for you for half an hour.

8. I like jazz music (since I was thirteen).

I have liked jazz music since I was thirteen.

9. Jeremy is in Thailand (for two months).

Jeremy has been in Tailand for two months.

10. Eva is talking on the phone (all day).

Eva has been talking on the phone all day.