Грамматические навыки формообразование 20 (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.
Пример ответа: did not know
First impressions
In 1880 Great Britain began to trade with Morocco. The Moroccan king was one of the (19)__________ (RICH) people of his time.
He was interested in the British fleet, so a group of British diplomats showed him their best ship hoping he (20)__________ (BUY) it.
“We hope our ship (21)__________ (IMPRESS) you,” they finally said at the end of the tour. “Yes, but I like the captain’s face better,” was the reply.
Strange but true
Arthur Conan Doyle is a well-known British writer. When you hear his name, the (22)__________ (ONE) thing that comes to mind is his famous detective Sherlock Holmes.
A lot of people remember Sherlock Holmes’ address. There is now a museum there. But few people know the following facts about (23)__________ (HE).
Sherlock Holmes wasn’t a professional detective. In fact he (24)__________ (EDUCATE) at university to be a chemist.