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Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1–7. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 1–7, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Strategies and useful tips

1. It is recommended to spend not more than 15 minutes on this task.
2. In that task knowing of the following aspects of the language are checked:

• phrasal verbs (to put up, to come across, to cut down with, etc.);
• difference in using of words similar in meaning and synonyms (to look, to watch, to glance, to see; a trip, travel, a voyage, a journey, etc.);
• difference in using of words very close in sounding and spelling but different in meaning (again/against, effect/affect, beside/besides etc);
• dependent prepositions and word patterns (to rely on smb, to fall in love with smb, to throw in/at, to take care of, etc.).

The Formula of the Perfect Detective

How 1_____ a writer create such a detective story that most readers like it? Are there universal tips that would win all kinds of 2_____ with absolute certainty and, most importantly, the hearts of loyal readers?

A survey was conducted among fans of this 3_____: what is the most important thing in a detective story for them. Opinions were divided. So some stressed the importance of the main character who 4_____ a crime. It should be unique, bright and memorable. Another suggestion was the atmosphere. Readers want a dark atmosphere which can be imbued in the process of reading. Unpredictability is also important in the detective. But at the same time, readers note that they do not want an 5_____ text and sagging moments in the form of unnecessary events and characters. Another point was called 6_____ which, of course, should not be in the detective! A list of already written detectives was also compiled, which the respondents can call ideal or close to ideal.And yet, will there ever be such a detective that everyone will like? Or is it utopia? Summing up, it is worth noting that each reader is a unique person with his own experience and knowledge. It is simply impossible to please everyone.

Plus, the background of each writer is also different. It is unknown 7_____ experienced you need to be to write a masterpiece.

1. 1. should, 2) can, 3) must, 4) has to.

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2. 1. labels, 2) gifts, 3) decorations, 4) awards.

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3. 1. direction, 2) genre, 3) stream, 4) trend.

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4. 1. investigates, 2) considers, 3) deals, 4) applies.

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5. 1. overloaded, 2) uploaded, 3) reloaded, 4) rebooted.

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6. 1. spoiling, 2) damaging, 3) spoilers, 4) ruins.

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7. 1. who, 2) how many, 3) what, 4) how.

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