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

17.They were driving to the airport when they suddenly remembered that they … off the central heating.
A) didn`t turn B) weren`t turning C) haven`t turned D) hadn`t turned
18. Let`s go out today, … ?
A) let we B) don`t we C) let us D) shall we


Snakes are found in nearly all parts of the world, both in water and on land. Most snakes live in tropical regions although some have been found as far north as the Arctic Circle. Many people think that snakes have slimly skins. However, like most reptiles, a snake`s skin is dry to the touch. It does not grow with the animal, and have to be shed regularly. Snakes shed their skins all at once, leaving a hollow skin that is an exact copy of their body surface except that it is inside out. Snakes do not have movable eyelids, which gives them a glassy, unblinking stare. Their eyes never close.
19. Snakes change their skin regularly because …
A) they live in dry areas. C) they are reptiles. B) they have slimy skins. D) their skin does not grow with them.
20. Snakes cannot close their eyes because …
A) they have unblinking stare. C) their eyelids do not move.
B) they live in water in tropical regions. D) their skin is dry to the touch.
21. According to the text it is surprisingly that …
A) Several snakes can live both land and water. B) They can be found top of the highest mountains.
C) Snakes are capable of living near the North Pole. D) They shed their skins one time in their life.
22. What does the word HOLLOW mean in the text?
A) empty B) new C) dry D) coin


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