Грамматические навыки формообразование 22 (Заполнение пропуска)
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст / приведённые ниже тексты. Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 19–24, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текстов. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 19–24.
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A special occasion
Sarah and John worked for a transport service helping elderly people get round town. It was Friday and they (19)________ (DRIVE) through heavy London traffic to get to Ms Harris’s house to take her to her doctor’s surgery.
When they arrived, they rang the bell and were greeted by Ms Harris. "Please, come inside. I’m not quite ready to leave, so have a seat and make (20)________ (YOU) comfortable," she said.
They sat in her living room and waited, but after about fifteen minutes, they started to worry. "Maybe she (21)__________ (FALL) down and she can’t get up," said Sarah.
Just then, they heard Ms Harris coming down the stairs. She was wearing a black evening gown and a diamond tiara. Sarah and John were surprised and thought Ms Harris (22)_________ (MAKE) a mistake. When John asked where they were going, Ms Harris replied, "To Dr Amherst’s surgery. I’m his date for the awards ceremony honouring his work!"
Sepak takraw
Have you heard of sepak takraw? It's a sport in Southeast Asia which (23)__________ (PLAY) like volleyball, except players use their feet to kick the ball and not their hands.
The word ‘sepak’ is Malay for ‘kick’ and ‘takraw’ is Thai for ‘woven ball’; thus, the name of the sport literally means ‘kick ball’. The combination of these words from different languages represents a symbol of solidarity between two of the (24)________ (POWERFUL) countries in the region.