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

6. During his school years Archibald Cronin … a great interest in literature.

A) took B) had taken C) take D) has taken

7. I slowed down. I wanted the car behind … to overtake.

A) to be able B) be able C) was able D) is able

8. You have had a headache, … ?

A) isn`t it B) don`t you C) haven`t you D) does it

9. When the old lady got … the bus I offered her my seat.

A) on B) into C) off D) in

10. A: I`ve got a headache. Shall I take an aspirin?

B: Well, you can try … an aspirin, if you like.

A) took B) taking C) taken D) to be taken

11. Foxes and deer are almost the only wild animals that can … in England?

A) be hunting B) to be hunted C) hunt D) be hunted

12. My children are fond of games … with a ball.

A) played B) to play C) playing D) play

13. When I was downtown yesterday, I saw the police … a thief.

A) chasing B) is chasing C) chases D) chased