Variant 101 Choose

Read the text answer the questions 28 – 30 With some practice and self-awareness you can catch yourself unconsciously holding your breath. The reason for the breath holding is to minimize pain, whether real or imagined. For
example, when the dentist's drill bites into your tooth you almost instinctively hold your breath. Or, if you witness an accident or see a fight, you will very likely find yourself holding your breath. With self-observation you might find that you add to your own tension by holding your breath while driving, taking tests, arguing, or simply talking to someone you fear.

28. It is pointed out that in some situations we …

1. 
   hold our breath unconsciously
   
2. 
   breathe more frequently.
   
3. 
   become unconscious
   
4. 
   start dreaming
   

29. The reason why we hold our breath is …

1. 
   to dream better
   
2. 
   to watch the fight better
   
3. 
   to avoid feeling pain.
   
4. 
   driving fast
   

30. In some cases, breath holding …

1. 
   helps us to overcome tension
   
2. 
   make cause death
   
3. 
   helps us drive more carefully
   
4. 
   increases nervous strain
   

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Variant 109

1. 
   Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.
   

Do you have those shoes in … size 44?
A) a B) an C) the D) -

2. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence.

I cannot find the tin-opener anywhere, so I have to open it … a knife.
A) by B) from C) with D) without

3.