Грамматические навыки: формообразование 27 (Заполнение пропуска)
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 20–28, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию 20–28.
Пример ответа: was built
The camel was very thirsty. His last drink had been weeks ago. His feet sank in the hot sand and he (20) ____________________(CAN) hardly move.
“When will I reach water?” he thought. “And I (21) ____________________(NOT/EAT) for ages.”
It was obvious that if the camel didn’t find any water and food soon, he (22) ____________________(DIE). He made a few steps toward another dune. It was (23) ____________________(EASY) to walk along the top of a hill, than along the bottom.
At last he (24) ____________________(SEE) something green in the distance. Was it a mirage or an oasis? He hoped for the best and the hope helped (25) ____________________(HE) move faster.
Soon, that distant green colour turned into real trees and grass. There (26) ____________________(BE) a small stream of water and some palm trees that gave shade. Their wide (27) ____________________(LEAF) could protect the camel from the sun's rays.
Though the sun (28) ____________________(SHINE), it didn’t burn anymore. Unfortunately, it was impossible to stay there forever. A short rest and the camel had to move on towards his destination.