Reading comprehension 11 form
1) Read the text and fill in the gaps with the verbs in past tenses (active or passive).
The great painter Sir James Thornhill 1
(employ) for decorating
the interior of the dome of St. Paul's in London. One day he 2
(step
back) on the scaffolding x) to see how the work 3
(look) at a distance.
His servant, who 4
(stand) near. was terrified to see his
master within some inches of the edge of the scaffolding. At the last moment
backwards the painter 5
(throw) and o
(dash) to pieces on the pavement. How 7
he
(can, warn) of
this danger? If the servant 8
(cry out). he 9
probably in
his alarm
(take) a fatal step.
So the man
(chrow a pot of paint over the piece of work the
painter II
just
Kadmire). Sin dames, in a ragu. 2
(rush
forward) to punish him. Thus his life
(save). On finding out why the
servant 14
(spoil) his
painting, Sir James
(be) glad to reward him instead of punishing him.
x) Scaffolding a raised structure that supports workers and materials during work on a
building​

Dear Karen,

Thanks for your letter of 10th January.I*m really happy to become your new pen friend.

Ferst of all I*m  really sorry I haven*t written back sooner but I*ve  been buzy.I had to stady for my exams.They were very hard and I didn*t  have time for anything.Fortunately, I passed all of them and now I*m having my winter break.

I*d like to hear more about your work,what music you like,what you do in your free time and anything else you think I should know about you.

As for me,I come from a small familly.There are thre of us:my mum,my dad and me.My parents live in the country.They are retired.I live in the centre of London in a flat.

Anyway ,I*d love to be in touch with you and I can*t wait to hear from you again.

Lots of love

Mary

Прочитайте текст и скажите, что вы думаете о покупках и почему.

У разных людей разные игры. Некоторые увлекаются спортом, другие держат домашних животных и проводят много времени, ухаживая за ними. Моя подруга Алиса любит ходить в магазины. Покупки - ее любимое занятие. Она может часами искать новую блузку, красивое пальто или зимние ботинки. Не могу сказать, что покупки - это моя чашка чая. Я ненавижу делать покупки. Обычно В магазинах много людей, и требуется слишком много времени, чтобы найти то, что вам действительно нравится. Но Алиса часто просит меня пойти с ней и ей выбрать вещи. Я не могу сказать «нет», потому что мы хорошие друзья.