Soon, that distant green colour turned into real trees and grass. There __________________ (be) a small stream of water and some palm trees that gave shade
was
The camel was very thirsty. His last drink had been weeks ago. His feet sank in the hot sand and he __________________(can) hardly move.
could
He hoped for the best and the hope helped __________________ (he) move faster.
him
You certainly know that the Bolshoi Theatre is the __________________ (famous) theatre in Russia and probably in the world.
the most famous
“What are you having? Coffee? No, I __________________ (not/drink) coffee. Never. It’s not good for your health. ” “Look, Jane, do you know the name of the architect of this building?” Martin interrupted her.
After school, I decided to go to university. I __________________ (choose) St Andrews University in Scotland.
chose
It has many traditions – for example, the ‘May Dip’. It is held on the __________________ (one) of May every year.
first
Today he felt really happy because he __________________ (buy) a shirt and a pair of jeans. Jane was still in the changing room so Martin had time for a cup of coffee in the lobby.
had bought
“I wish I __________________ (can)what is going on,” Steven said to himself, and decided to start his own investigation.
could
For me the ‘May Dip’ was the __________________ (cold) experience of my life!
the coldest
As a child, Steven lived in a village. Outside the village there was a house where a strange old woman and her granddaughter Eliza lived. The __________________(child) often played together.
children
The uniform __________________ (make) us all look the same, but it is the only way to keep warm!
made
"I wish Roxy __________________ (know) some tricks”, Robbie thought. “But Roxy can’t perform any.”
knew
“Hi!” Martin __________________ (hear) Jane’s voice.
has heard
It was a great day yesterday. My friends and I __________________ (go) to see a performance at the Bolshoi Theatre.
went
Because the weather is famously cold, St Andrews students designed __________________ (they) own uniform which consists of a warm jacket, jeans and boat shoes.
their
The children promised not to make any fires in the woods and Uncle Jim went on with the tour. He __________________ (show) them the fire alarm equipment, when a siren started wailing...
showed
He was the __________________ (one) dog to catch the ball and he didn’t forget to bring it back to the judge!
first
Martin and Jane were shopping. They were in the __________________ (large) shopping centre in their city.
largest
It was the first time Martin had had a good look at the building itself. The shopping centre building __________________ (be) impressive. The engineers had used advanced technologies to make it light, warm and spacious.
was
It was obvious that if the camel didn’t find any water and food soon, he__________________(die).
would die
In fact, it was their favourite place because it was nice and not very expensive. The centre __________________ (call) Dress for Less.
was called
“I wish we __________________ (can) change our life a bit,” went on Martin. “We probably spend too much time on things like shopping and miss more important things. When was the last time we visited a museum?”
could
At that time I __________________ (not know) much about the University but when I arrived there, I liked it at once.
didn't know
And there is nothing __________________ (dangerous) than forest fires!”
more dangerous
Jane quietly sat down on the chair beside __________________ (he).
him
Robbie took the puppy home and fortunately his mum __________________ (not mind)it.
didn't mind
St Andrews University is a truly special place. It __________________ (build) 600 years ago and it is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world.
was built
But Eliza looked up at __________________(he), stood up and walked away.
him
The collars of some dogs __________________ (decorate) with medals. The contest started, and the judge threw a ball.
were decorated
Now I'm in my last year and I wish I __________________ (can) stay here forever!
could
“Let’s go home and celebrate. Mum will be surprised when she __________________ (learn) the news.”
learns
“It’s __________________ (I)dog.” said Robbie. The judge handed Robbie a small symbolic medal and a certificate for free dog food.
my
Though the sun __________________ (shine), it didn’t burn anymore. Unfortunately, it was impossible to stay there forever.
was shining
At last he __________________ (see)something green in the distance. Was it a mirage or an oasis?
saw
Unlike most __________________ (man), Martin liked shopping.
men
He made a few steps toward another dune. It was __________________ (easy) to walk along the top of a hill, than along the bottom.
easier
Their wide __________________ (leaf) could protect the camel from the sun's rays.
leaves
All the students run into the North Sea at sunrise to celebrate the coming of spring and for good luck! One of my classmates said that the tradition __________________(help) him to pass his exams last summer.
had helped
He decided to take Roxy to the contest anyway, not as a participant but as a viewer. When they arrived there __________________ (be) lots dogs on the contest ground.
were
Robbie's dog Roxy was smart. At least Robbie __________________ (think) so. Robbie had found him on a street. The puppy looked cold and unhappy.
thought
“Congratulations! You__________________(win)!” said Robbie to Roxy and gave him a big hug.
have won
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