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​

10 b

11 a

12 a

13 b

Лондон традиционно разделен на несколько частей:Сити, Вестминстер,Вестенд и Истенд.Они очень отличаются друг от друга.

Сити- самая старая часть Лондона, её финансовый и деловой центр. Многочисленные банки, офисы и фирмы сконцентрированы здесь.Немного людей проживают в Сити,но свыше миллиона приезжают работать сюда.В Сити есть две достопримечательности:Собор Святого Павла и Лондонский Тауэр(башня). Собор Святого Павла был построен в 17 веке.Тауэр-в 15 веке.Он использовался как крепость,дворец и тюрьма.Сейчас это музей.

 Я бы так выполнила.

1. I think you should get a professional opinion. 
2. My music teacher expects nothing less than excellence.(или excellent)
3. James knew he wanted to become a sailor the first time he stepped on a yacht. 
4. I`m taking pills to inactivate my high blood pressure. 
5. How many employees do you have working for you? 
6. She had a look of confusion on her face. 
7. The sauce was rich and creamed.
8. We need to finalize the date of our wedding soon. 

9. She asked the dressmaker to lengthen her trousers.

10. He went to a prison for the criminal sanity. 
11. This is a no smoking area. You aren't allowed to smoke in here. 
12. The inhabitants of this city left long ago. 
13. George pointed out the distinction between science fiction and fantasy. 
14. She is extremely childish. She should grow up.

15. My parents give me a small allowance each week.