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

7. As soon as the famous actor appeared on the stage we began to clap him.

A) to applaud B) to whistle C) to show D) to throw

8. Sit down. I have … time before I go. I have … things to tell you.

A) a few/a little B) much/little C) a little/a few D) little/much

9. It is well-known that … you practice speaking, … you will do it.

A) the more/the better B) more/better C) most/best D) the most/the best

10. When we … the fire alarm, we all … the building.

A) heard/left B) heard/leave C) hear/are leaving D) have heard/were leaving

11. If the contract was terminated, they … everything.

A) had lost B) lost C) will lose D) would lose

12. It is known that iron … to make weapons and tools in the 14-12 centuries BC.

A) was used B) was using C) is used D) is using

13. You are very different … your husband. I thought you`d be quite similar … each other.

A) about/of B) for/at C) from/to D) with/with