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a) In this poem some words are missing. Choose the right one from the words given below.
Be careful, there are two words that you do not need to use. <B>about across ahead between by down to on</B> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Roller Skates Wheels clatter ……1…….. the cracks
Like a runaway train.
Alone ………2……of the pack,
You whistle …3…………the sidewalk
Leaving a trail of giggles;
The ground slides ……4……. in a blur,
With the music of wind in your ears,
You race ……5…… the edge of the street,
A whirlwind of arms and legs,
And slide not a second too soon
With a bump and a thump
………6……you seat.
Mark F. Evans</SPAN>b) <IMG alt="" src="/tttt/8519634.jpg" align=left>b) Now choose the best meaning of the following words:
<B>1) runaway</B>
a) сбежавший
b) стремительный
c)доставшийся легко
<B>2) in a blur</B>
a) в тумане
b) смутным пятном
с) кляксой
<B>3) edge</B>
a) грань
b) край
с) конец
<B>4) whirlwind</B>
a) вихрь
b) смерч
с) ураган <I>Answer key
a) 1 across 2 ahead 3 down 4 by 5 to 6 on
b) 1b 2b 3c 4b</I></P>
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