Variant 1 You could have come first and won the race if you … faster

12. The annual ... in London is 610 mm.
A) rainfall B) hailstorm C) snowball D) storm
13. Kate has lost her passport again, it is the second time this …
A) is happening B) happened C) happened D) has happened
14. Then, the prince walked ... and ... until he reached an extraordinary forest.
A) from/towards B) along/down C) on/at D) on/on
15. It`s about time you … thinking about setting up your own business.
A) started B) start C) to start D) have started
16. My friend insists on doing all the cooking, but I … he … He is not a good cook
A) wish/wouldn't B) wish/would C) wished/wouldn't D) wished/would
17. We went into the house by a side door and the first thing I ... was that the passage was all dark, and that she ... a candle burning there.
A) had noticed/had left B) noticed/ left C) have noticed/had left D) noticed/had left
18. The oncologist studied the results of the biopsy and offered ... additional tests.
A) order B) to order C) being order D) ordering
19. The population ... from 35 million in 1950 to 42 million today.
A) has grown B) grew C) has been growing D) grow
20. He is capable ... much more.
A) for B) of C) at D) to


The Greenland shark, whose scientific name means "small-headed-sleeper", has avoided study until recently and is unique among sharks of the world. As one might imagine, the water of Arctic Bay is extremely frigid, but the Greenland shark is perfectly suited for it. The shark itself may appear horrible, having large nostrils, grey and blotched skin, a mouth full of sharp teeth, and milky eyes with something that appears like a tassel hanging from each of them. Its jaw and teeth look quite similar to those of other sharks, with entire layers of teeth being discarded together and replaced with a new set. The lethargic shark feeds on seals, fish, and carrion, with a power to suck in huge pieces of meat. It is known to grow to at least 20 or more feet and to live for at least 16 years although there is not much data on the subject.