On 18th June 1815, the French army, led Napoleon, embarked upon of the most famous battleshistory. Their opponents: the British and allied forces who had joined
together to defeat the powerful emperor. Having scattered the Prussian army two days prior,
Napoleon was confident he would win the battle. He had led France to victory on
multiple occasions and believed that this battle would bedifferent. As such, the French
army were the first to strike. They launched a powerful attack on the allied front line;
however, the British military respondedcannons and managed to maintain their ground.
As the day progressed, neither side seemed to have the advantage. But then, Prussian
army arrived to join the allied forces. Greatly outnumbered, the French army fell. Napoleon
had finally...
defeated. The decisive battle put an end 23 years of war and made the
leader of the allied forces, the Duke of Wellington, a hero throughout Europe. In fact, he was...
popular that he later became the Prime Minister of Britain. As for Napoleon, he was
exiled to the distant island of St. Helena he was condemned to spend the rest
his
days.
2. He has left (to leave) for London, we won't see him for a month.
3. I have read (to read) this story twice; it's very interesting.
4. The weather has changed (to change) greatly; it's so cold now.
5. We have bought (to buy) Granny a nice present for her birthday. We think she will like it.
6. It will be (to be) very warm in Yerevan this week.
7. Where's the picture? I have given (to give) it to Bob.
8. Jane isn't at home now. She has gone (to go) to the playground.
9. They have done (to do) all their work. They are free to play now.
10. Look! Somebody is breaking (to break) the window.