Friends' 1. (say) to be
one of the most successful sitcoms of all time. It
ran for 10
It
years on
NBC.
2)
(show) in over 100
countries. The series 3)
(film) in a Warner Bros. studio. It is about six
friends who live together and share expenses.
Audiences 4)
(attract)
instantly to their attempts to make it in New York
City The six actors who
5)
(cast) for the main
roles, were almost unknown. After 10 years of one
successful season after another, they became huge
celebrities.
At first, the sitcom 6)
(call) 'Insomnia Café'. Finally, it
7)
(name) 'Friends'
which proved to be the right choice. Throughout
the ten years the series won a lot of awards and
8)
(nominate) for 63
Emmy Awards. Today, reruns of 'Friends'
9)
(show) worldwide.
46. Complete the sentence: She was working against the clock to finish
her assignment before the deadline.
47. Complete the sentence: You started your essay at the 11th hour.
How do you expect to finish before the deadline?
48. Complete the sentence: I managed to beat the clock and submit my paper before our 10 am deadline.
49. Complete the sentence: I failed that exam twice. But, as they say, third time is a charm ! I have just passed!
50. Complete the sentence: If she continues spending carelessly, it will only be a matter of time before she's broke.
51. Complete the sentence: We are in a race against time to finish the roof before the rainy season starts.
52. Fill in: The obvious limitation of sundials is that they rely on sunlight to work.
53. Fill in: They may discover the remains of ancient timekeeping devices when they excavate the ruins.
54. Fill in: Giving a summary at the end of a presentation can facilitate understanding of the topics covered.
55. Fill in: In the past, sailors used the stars to navigate their way across
the sea.
56. Fill in: Timekeeping devices have changed so much over time – who knows how they will evolve in the future?