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

10. I know you are busy and I`m sorry … you, but can you tell me the time?

A) bothering B) bothered C) bother D) to bother

11. Could you pass me … salt, please?

A) the B) an C) – D) a

12. Countries with rising population and limited natural resources risk … into demographic trap.

A) falling B) fell C) to fall D) fallen

13. In April 1775, when ships full of British soldiers landed Boston, the United States did not exist … an independent country.

A) such B) as C) though D) despite

14. – We need a TV-set.

– Why don`t you buy … ?

A) one B) ones C) them D) him

15. Jim is away on holiday. He … to Spain.

A) has been B) has gone C) is gone D) had been

16. I wonder where you get your dresses … , they are so fashionable.

A) made B) to make C) make D) being made

17. Stanley Kubrick`s going to be nominated to receive the Academy Award for best director, … he?

A) doesn`t B) won`t C) didn`t D) isn`t