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

1. I liked my school days … I didn`t do very well.

A) because B) so as C) although D) as

2. Our company have spent a lot of money on the … and they expect it to increase sales considerably.

A) advertised B) advertisement C) advertise D) to advertise

3. You will only make her … ! Please, don`t shout at her.

A) to cry B) cry C) cried D) crying

4. It`s going to rain. I`d better take … raincoat.

A) my B) he C) they D) hers

5. As books relatively durable and portable, they … for centuries to preserve and distribute information.

A) have been used B) are being used C) are used D) have been using