Question

ПОМОГИТЕ ПОЖАЛУЙСТА СРОЧНО!! Даю 20 баллов!! Match each sentence with A or B as the best way of continuing. (Underlined words are stressed.) 1 They will have released the exam results by now. A Mine came in the post this morning. B Why hasn't the school been in touch to let us know? 2 Our parents would leave all the doors open when we were children, including the front door. A It was really annoying because we had no privacy. B There were far fewer worries about security in those days. 3 The representatives of the transport union will always recommend strike action. A We're expecting the result of the ballot at one o'clock. B It's as though they can't possibly accept an amicable settlement. 4 My grandmother will act as guarantor for the loan. A It annoys me when she meddles in my affairs. B She's always very happy to help her grandchildren. 5 Kerry and Mike will be arriving soon. A They left on time and there aren't any hold-ups on the motorway. B They're parking outside right now. 6 My computer wouldn't send any emails this morning. A This is always happening. B I don't know what went wrong with it. 7 Jack will spend every Saturday afternoon in front of the TV watching football. A I really wish we could sometimes do something together. B He retired last week and doesn't have to work on Saturdays any more. 8 The travel agent wouldn't give me my money back. A She was adamant that I needn't have cancelled the flight. B She makes a habit of being unpleasant.

Answer 1

1. A - Mine came in the post this morning.

2. B - There were far fewer worries about security in those days.

3. B - It's as though they can't possibly accept an amicable settlement.

4. B - She's always very happy to help her grandchildren.

5. B - They're parking outside right now.

6. B - I don't know what went wrong with it.

7. A - I really wish we could sometimes do something together.

8. B - She makes a habit of being unpleasant.

Answer 2

Here are the best continuations for each sentence:

1. They will have released the exam results by now. B Why hasn't the school been in touch to let us know?
2. Our parents would leave all the doors open when we were children, including the front door. B There were far fewer worries about security in those days.
3. The representatives of the transport union will always recommend strike action. B It's as though they can't possibly accept an amicable settlement.
4. My grandmother will act as guarantor for the loan. B She's always very happy to help her grandchildren.
5. Kerry and Mike will be arriving soon. A They left on time and there aren't any hold-ups on the motorway.
6. My computer wouldn't send any emails this morning. B I don't know what went wrong with it.
7. Jack will spend every Saturday afternoon in front of the TV watching football. A I really wish we could sometimes do something together.
8. The travel agent wouldn't give me my money back. A She was adamant that I needn't have canceled the flight.