Exercise 1 The earthquake took place at three o’clock this midnight. Anvar: How could you find out

Exercise 2
1. Our country is rich in natural resources... such as oil and gas.
2. “Can you tell me the reason ... why you are always late for the class?” The teacher asked.
3. Trees are useful to us. They give us shade and provide... us with wood and fruits.
4. The results of the blood test suggest that he should avoid ... fatty foods.
5. The government tries to supply... villagers with free medical care.
6. A plant will often grow differently in a different environment ... .
7. The driver ignored ... the traffic light and almost hit another car.
8. Scientists try to make medicines as effective ... as possible.
9. The work the children are given to do often involves serious ... risks to their health.
10. Temur is a very careless driver. His parents are worried about his safety ... .
11. In doing a test, first we should read the instructions ... carefully.
12. There is no scientific... explanation for the theory you are talking about.
13. The police searched ... everywhere for the thieves, but couldn’t find them.
14. The clothes were designed... for extremely cold climate.
15. His parents no longer have any real influence... over him.
16. The company needs to employ... a secretary as soon as possible.
17. At last he moved the furniture back to its usual position ... .
18. We want to protect... animals because at the same time we would be saving ourselves.
19. He is studying the influence... of the climate on agricultural production.
20. The noise of the children disturbed ... us the whole morning.
21. While driving, she wears a pair of white cotton gloves to protect... her hands from the sun.
22. She sent her son to bed early to punish... him for breaking the window.
23. If I’m not there when you phone, leave me a message... .
24. It was Ali who first introduced ... me to his family.
25. He hired... a workman to bring his new TV set home.
26. In some stores, music and lighting are used to encourage... shoppers to buy more.
27. The new train line will link... the city with its suburbs.