Задание

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences

  1. He [stretched|reached|extended|pulled] for the telephone on his desk.
  2. The [statement|broadcast|declaration|announcement] that the factory would close shocked the workers.
  3. Squirrels gather and store nuts to keep themselves [living|lively|alive|live] through the winter.
  4. Although he is not fully [active|vital|energetic|vigorous] yet, he is making a good recovery.
  5. The new railway line will take passengers right into the very [focus|core|heart|hub] of the city.
  6. The party was in full [swerve|shake|sway|swing] when we got there.
  7. I was so frightened by the sudden noise that I couldn't [stop|halt|prevent|avoid] myself shaking.
  8. The cottage [resides|rests|remains|reclines] on a rocky slope and is surrounded by beautiful old beech trees.