Следующий этап соревнования — вставить в предложения недостающие слова, используя следующий список:
1. ...of the state discussed important questions.
2. The Cabinet has the ... influence in the country.
3. Yesterday the discussion of ... questions of foreign policy took place.
4. Your ... of our decision isn't necessary.
5. This powerful group ... the policy of the state.
6. The king refused ... the delegation.
(to support, powerful, approval, representatives, to accept, fundamental).
B: Yes, it is. If it b) was frozen, we could have gone skating.
2 A: Haven't you got enough money for a holiday?
B: Oh yes. I've got some saved up b) in case I suddenly need it.
3 A: What are you going to do next year?
B: I wish I a) knew the answer to that question.
4 A: These figures are too complicated to work out in your head.
B: Yes, if b) only we had a calculator.
5 A: What are you doing later this afternoon?
B: Oh, b) in case the game finishes, I'll go home, I expect.
6 A: Do you think I should take the job?
B: You shouldn't do anything c) unless you think it's the right thing to do.