Об­ра­зуй­те от слова CALCULATE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Many encyclopedias say that the first computer was developed by Howard H. Aiken (and his team) in America between 1939 and 1944. It was a large-⁠scale, programme-⁠controlled machine which could make a very complex _____.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова USUAL од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Bubble gum is a type of chewing gum that is especially designed for blowing bubbles. It is ______ pink in colour and has a particular flavour.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова REAL од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Crossword puzzles are the most popular word puzzles in the world. However, their history is ______ short.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова MOVE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

In autumn you can see large flocks of birds flying from Russia to warmer countries. In spring, they come back to us. Migration is the periodic seasonal ______ of birds.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова DARK од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Thomas Nuttall spent many years studying the plants and trees in north-⁠west America. He was different from most other explorers because he was almost always lost.

One night he did not come back and a group went out to search for him. When Nuttall heard them in the ______, he was frightened.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова POPULAR од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Following a recent renovation, the new Hancock Observatory invites you to enjoy Chicago’s best views from the city’s highest open-⁠air Skywalk. It has quickly gained ______ with both Chicagoans and visitors of the city.

Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово MARVEL так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Mamma Mia... They are all stage musicals. The opening night of a new musical is always a ________________ event.

Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово DARK так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The main emergency telephone number in Britain is 999. The number 999 was chosen because, on the old dial phones, it was considered to be the easiest to dial in __________________ or smoke.

Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово VARY так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Protecting the environment is now a major concern in Britain. But, despite many efforts, __________________ threats to the environment remain.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова WIDE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Ray Douglas Bradbury is a US writer of fantasy, horror, science fiction and mystery. He is _________ considered to be one of the 20th century’s greatest and most popular writers of science fiction.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова COUNT од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The importance of animals in British life is reflected in many ways. In the past, landowners liked to be portrayed with their dogs and horses. ______ pictures of this kind can be seen in art galleries and private residences.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова REAL од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

A recent study may have an answer to one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in science  — what is the purpose of sleep? The work suggests it’s ______ about making animals function more efficiently in their environments.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова SCIENCE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The United Nations (UN) has published its prediction about the size and age of the world’s population three hundred years from now. This report can help environmental ______ and policy-⁠makers to understand dramatic changes in the world’s population in the future.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова EXPENSIVE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The potato chip was invented in 1853 by George Crum who was a chef at a restaurant in New York. Fried potatoes were popular at the restaurant because they were rather ______, but one day a visitor complained that the slices were too thick.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова ENVIRONMENT од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The growth of tourism infrastructure related to the base of Ayers Rock, or Uluru began in the 1950s. Soon it started to produce adverse ______ impacts.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова SCIENCE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The English language is famous for the richness of its vocabulary. Webster’s New International Dictionary lists 450,000 words, and the new Oxford English Dictionary has 615,000, but that is only part of the total. Technical and ______ terms would add millions more.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова USUAL од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The most usual way to entertain friends at home is to invite them for a meal, either in the evening or at lunch-⁠time on a Sunday. When guests are invited for a meal, they often sit and chat while they have a drink before the meal, and coffee is ______ served afterwards.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова DEFENSE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Castle Clinton was built in the times of Napoleonic wars and great tension between Britain and the US. New York was almost ______ and in a short time five new forts, Castle Clinton among them, were built.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова EXPENSE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Many years ago, there was a King who spent all his time and money on dressing up. He loved riding round in his ______ garments so that everybody could see him.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова DISCOVER од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Nicknamed the "Golden State", California is the third largest state in area after Alaska and Texas. The ______ of gold

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова POPULAR од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

My job would probably rank as one of the most ______ but I really like it. I am an accountant and I work from 9 am until 6 pm (although it takes an hour by train to reach my office in the City).

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова NECESSARY од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

What is homework? Should it always be done in writing, or can it be oral? Is it ______ connected with the information and tasks from the text books?

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова GREAT од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

France is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. To most people perhaps, the ______ of France lies in her art and culture.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова APPRENTICE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Ilya Yefimovich Repin was born in Kharkov, Ukraine in 1844. Aged 22, after an ______ that covered icon painting and portraiture, he was admitted as a student to the Imperial Academy of Arts in St Petersburg.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова POPULAR од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

For years the old town theatre was a failure. It was very expensive but not comfortable, and most of the plays performed were ______.

Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово POPULATE так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Going for a walk is the most popular leisure activity in Britain. Despite its high __________________ density and widespread urbanization, the UK has many unspoilt rural and coastal areas.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова ROME од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

English Heritage is a public body within the British Government that looks after historic sites. History is all around us  — not just in museums, beautiful castles, stately homes or __________________ ruins.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова AMERICA од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Today children love to buy pens and pencils which come in all shapes and colours in stationary shops. But in early

_______________ schools students used a quill pen and ink to write. Since these schools did not have many supplies, children often had to make their own ink at home.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова SUDDEN од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Before you even see the falls, you hear and feel them. As you walk along the trail to the entrance, the sound of rumbling water sounds in the background and __________________ your face is hit with a breeze of humidity and mist.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова NATURAL од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Robotic engineers are designing the next generation of robots to look, feel and act more human, to make it easier for us to warm up to a cold machine.

Realistic looking hair and skin with embedded sensors will allow robots to react __________ in their environment.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова ABSOLUTE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Some learners of English think that pronunciation is not very important. That is __________________ wrong.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова MASS од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Humans have lived together in cities since ancient times, but even in 1800 urban areas were home to just 3 per cent of the world’s population.

The __________________ explosion of urbanization that accompanied the Industrial Revolution saw that figure rise 15 per cent in the space of 100 years.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова APPEAR од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Britain is often represented by national symbols. There are two personifications of Britain: John Bull and Britannia. John Bull represents the typical Englishman, supposed to have a ‘bullish’ _________ and characteristics.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова OPEN од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

What do your clothes really say about you? Some people wear their personality ___________ on their sleeves, while others try to hide it deep in the dark layers of their clothes. Nonetheless, one’s clothes can often be a window into the workings of their head.

Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово WILLING так, чтобы оно лек­си­че­ски и грам­ма­ти­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

In 1770, James Cook landed on the east coast of Australia and claimed the land for Great Britain. For many years after that, only a few people came to Australia ___________. It was too far from Europe to attract many outsiders.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова OPEN од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

What do your clothes really say about you? Some people wear their personality ___________ on their sleeves, while others try to hide it deep in the dark layers of their clothes. Nonetheless, one’s clothes can often be a window into the workings of their head.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова BEAUTY од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Washington National Cathedral is a dramatic Gothic building. It is so __________________ that it is considered to be one of the greatest architectural treasures of the world.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова DIGIT од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Collage is a well-⁠practiced and popular form of art. It appears in all kinds of media that artists may work in today, including the _________ formats.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова POPULATE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Auckland is the largest and most populous city in New Zealand. The __________________ of Auckland is getting close to 1.4 million residents.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова DIFFICULT од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

In the middle of the cold South Atlantic Ocean, one island stands alone. It lies near Antarctica. But it is far enough away that early explorers had __________________ finding it.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова DIFFER од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Snakes are very good at hiding. Most snakes can camouflage themselves into their environment. That means they have

___________ colours and patterns on their bodies that allow them to look like things around them. This helps them hide

from their enemies and be sneaky when they are trying to catch something to eat.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова PARTNER од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is one of the most well-⁠known art museums both in Russia and around the world. But it is not only its exhibits that it is known for. For the longest time in its history the museum has had a productive __________________ with a much loved animal: the cat.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова FREQUENT од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Ivan Tsvetaev, father of the famous Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva, was a professor of History of Art at Moscow University. When he taught his students, he _________________ regretted not being able to show them the original antique and renaissance sculptures he spoke about.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова MAIN од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Until recently, Pluto was known as the ninth planet in our solar system. It was spotted and labeled as a planet in 1930.Composed __________________ of ice, Pluto was thought to be the farthest planet from the sun.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова IMPRESSED од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

When we study art history or just human history in general, we usually begin with cave paintings. Cave paintings are the most well preserved documents that can tell us at least something about our long forgotten ancestors. However, animals like deer and horses painted by prehistoric man on the walls of caves often leave us __________________. Mostly because we have seen too many of them in textbooks and they all seem alike.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова EDUCATE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Cecil Chubb was born in 1876 in a village not far from Stonehenge  — an iconic British prehistoric monument. His family was not at all rich. So it was his own hard work and, as a result, good __________________ at Cambridge that he had to thank for becoming a rather rich lawyer.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова PERSONAL од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

At her 82 years of age, Grandma Thelma could certainly be considered old. But it was not her age that defined her __________________.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова END од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

After school little Peter often went to the public library where his mum worked. He loved the quiet rooms with __________________ shelves of books.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова USUAL од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

July 24  — My family and I got an early morning start on our driving vacation from Illinois to Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada.

I love reading the street signs and food labels in French and English. How __________________ to be in a country that is bilingual!

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова IMMEDIATE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

When Leo moved to Utah, he saw snowboarders for the first time.

He __________________ wanted to learn how to snowboard too. He asked his mom about the equipment. "That stuff is expensive!" she exclaimed, but she let him take lessons.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова MASS од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

When wind and dry soil meet, dust sweeps across the land. This combination happened on a _________________ scale during the 1930s in the United States. From 1931 to 1939 little or no rain fell across the Great Plains. The Dust and erosion created a "Dust Bowl" across more than 50 million acres of farmland in states that included New Mexico, Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова VARY од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Ivan Sechenov was an outstanding Russian scientist. He was born in 1829 in a noble family. His parents inspired young Ivan to continue his education throughout his entire life, and the boy followed their advice. At the age of 14 he chose to become a military engineer and studied __________________ technical subjects.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова DANGER од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Highways have changed the way Americans live. While highways may have improved travel in some ways, they have also caused many problems. Highways are bad for the environment. Today, more than 244 million cars travel on highways and burn gasoline, which creates air pollution. Highways are always _________________. Cars often travel at high speeds on highways. It is easy for accidents to happen..

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова USUAL од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

People have been trying to predict the weather for thousands of years. In ancient times, they closely observed and remembered changes in clouds, wind and temperature that occurred just before _________________ weather events like hailstorms or floods.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова HISTORIC од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Many people think of the watermelon almost entirely as a dessert, but in some dry places around the world it is an important source of water to the natives. In others, it is a staple food and domestic animal feed. The watermelon belongs to the large gourd family, which includes melons, cucumbers, and squash. Its culture goes back to _________________ times.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова CERTAIN од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

GeoSure Global is a great mobile app for travellers. It is __________________ a revolutionary safety service aimed at ensuring that your trips involve fewer risks.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова DEFINITE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Hobbies are a great way to relax and unwind after a busy day at school or at work. One of the most popular hobbies nowadays is sketching. It is __________________ a good hobby for you if you want to start thinking in a different way.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова DISCUSS од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Television, smartphones, tablets and computers are part of our everyday life. This leads to __________________ on how many hours a day children can spend looking at the screen.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова PROBABLE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

A beginning blogger can make some mistakes while making the first steps online. __________________, the biggest of them is when beginner bloggers do not know their audience.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова AFRICA од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

If you ever see a serval, the first thing you might notice is its ears. These __________________ wild cats have enormous ears, much larger in proportion to their heads than those of a regular house cat. A serval is also about twice the size of a domestic cat.

Об­ра­зуй­те от слова CONTAIN од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The first libraries appeared in around 2600 BC in Sumer. There were no paper books at that time  — people used clay tablets. They were stored in __________________ in special rooms.