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

17. Lyle Lovett, … I last saw over ten years ago, is on tour again.
A) whom B) that C) to whom D) whose
18. This rich, black … looks extremely fertile.
A) earth B) floor C) soil D) land
19. If we … the house earlier, we … it more expensive.
A) hadn`t painted/will have sold B) painted/would sell C) had painted/would have sold D) painted/would have sold
20. … someone tries to attack them, people carry guns in some countries.
A) In case B) whether C) unless D) though


Spain is renowned for its numerous festivals that occur throughout the year. One of the most famous holidays is the celebration of Semana Santa (Holy Week) or simply Easter. The entire week before Easter is one big celebration, full of religious as well as secular festivals. Beginning with the Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday) and ending with Lunes de Pascua (Easter Monday), Spain is filled with laughter and tears celebrating spring and renewal. It is a celebration of life itself, and the whole country comes alive. Each area, city, and town has its own way of celebrations. As in any Spanish festival, food and music are central to Easter celebration. While most food served at these feasts are regional specialties (especially of meat, after the long fasting of Lent), there are a few special Easter foods unique to Spain such as an Easter cake, traditional Easter sweets and a variation of what is known in English as “Eggy Bread”.
21. The word RENOWNED in the passage is the nearest in meaning to ...
A) valuable B) exciting C) famous D) respectful
22. All of the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT ...
A) the dishes that can be found only on the Spanish table in Easter are not so many.
B) Easter contains both religious and not religious festivals in itself.
C) a period of seven days earlier than Easter is an immense merriment.
D) Easter is celebrated in the same way in all parts of Spain.