The space "street sweeper" will use a combination of grappling arms, harpoons and nets to collect

space debris.

The machine being developed will collect pieces of space junk and dispose of them either in Earth’s

atmosphere or by delivering the fragments to space recycling plants.

The company hopes to use some of the metal gathered by the machine to power it, by turning it

into fuel.

The space "street sweeper" will only be able to swallow one piece of debris in each mission.

Satellites explode every year because they are hit by space debris.

An important part of the machine is the armoured scoop, which is positioned at the front of the

"street sweeper".

The aim of the project is to save human lives and prevent accidents in space.

There are worries that the machine may pose a threat to satellites.

The space "street sweeper" will use a combination of grappling arms, harpoons and nets to collect

space debris.

The machine being developed will collect pieces of space junk and dispose of them either in Earth’s

atmosphere or by delivering the fragments to space recycling plants.

The company hopes to use some of the metal gathered by the machine to power it, by turning it

into fuel.

The space "street sweeper" will only be able to swallow one piece of debris in each mission.

Satellites explode every year because they are hit by space debris.

An important part of the machine is the armoured scoop, which is positioned at the front of the

"street sweeper".

The aim of the project is to save human lives and prevent accidents in space.

There are worries that the machine may pose a threat to satellites.

Where the business making the space "street sweeper" is based.

The name of the company that is developing the space "street sweeper"

machine.

The part of the "street sweeper" machine that is considered to be the most

important breakthrough.

A place where waste or rubbish is taken and left.

The process of getting rid of unwanted materials.

An area of land where large amounts of waste material are buried

under the earth.

A piece of paper, plastic, etc. that is placed around food, etc.

when you buy it in order to protect it and keep it clean.

Things that you throw away because you no longer want or need

them.

It's 8 o’clock. Jim _____ the office by the time we

get there.

A) will leave         B) will have left

             C)

I _____ for this company for more than 30 years, and I

intend to stay here until I retire!

A) 

B)  

C) 

Susan _____ to travel. She _____ abroad almost every

summer. Next year, she plans to go to New Zealand.

A) 

B)  

C) 

I _____ a

shower when somebody knocked on my door.

A) 

Mary _____ overtime since Tuesday, so she will earn

enough money.

A) 

Right now, Jim _____ the newspaper and Kathy _____ dinner.

Last night at this time, they _____ the same thing. She _____ and he _____ the

newspaper. Tomorrow at this time, they _____ the same thing. She _____ dinner and

he _____. They are very predictable people!

A) 

B)  

C) 

Kate looked tired this morning. She _____ all night

long.

A) 

_____ for your exams at the moment?

A) 

My parents _____ the walls all day today.

Every day I _____ up at 6 o'clock, _____ breakfast at

7 o'clock and _____ for walk at 8 o'clock. However, this morning I _____ up at

6:30, _____ breakfast and _____ for work late because I _____ to set my alarm.

A) 

B)  

C) 

Bob was really happy! He _____ an important contract.

A) 

It wasn't raining when I looked out of the window; the

sun was shining. But it _____ earlier. That's why the ground was wet.

A) 

We were late because we had some car problems. By the

time we _____ to the train station, Susan _____ for us for more than two hours.

A) 

B)  

C) 

People _____ by carriage in those days.

A) 

B)  

C) 

While the kids _____ in the garden, their mother was

hurriedly cooking dinner.

A) 

How long _____ your singing lessons?

A) 

We _____ to Berlin in the summer.

A) 

First, he _____ the message. Then, he _____ his boss

to inform him about the accident.

A) 

Rob didn't answer the phone when Mary called. He _____

a shower.

A) 

He _____ for 11 hours, so he felt really exhausted!

A) 

Anna can’t come to the phone because she _____ her

hair.

A) 

They _____ the window went it _____ to rain.

A) 

B)  

C) 

When Carol _____ last night, I _____ my favorite show

on television.

A) 

B)  

C) 

He was put behind bars because he _____ the police

officer.

A) 

Tina _____ writing her essay so far. She can be free.

A) 

At three o'clock yesterday afternoon they _____ at an

outdoor cafe.

A) 

The students _____ taught by Mrs. Voichych. However,

this week they _____ by Mr. Tanzer.

A) 

B)  

C) 

They _____ billiard for quite a long time.

A) 

Stella _____ in the park for half an hour.

They _____ their last winter holiday in Spain.

A) 

I got lost in the forest because I took the road I _____

before.

A) 

They _____ for lunch once a month.

Sue _____ to music since she bought a CD player.

A) 

He _____ sick since afternoon.

If we _____ abroad in summer, we will bring you a

present.

Thomas is an author. He _____ mystery novels and

travel memoirs. He _____ since he was 28. Altogether, he _____ seven novels,

three collections of short stories and a book of poetry.

A) 

B)  

C) 

She _____ a car, while he _____ the guitar.

A) 

B)  

C) 

I saw Jim at the train station an hour ago. He _____ for

his business partner to arrive from London.

A)

Their car is as good as new, though they _____ it for

a number of years.

A) 

Greg didn't want to be late for the theatre. He drove

as fast as he could. The play _____ as he walked in the door of the theatre.

A) 

B)  

C) 

A strong wind _____ and I decided to put on a warm

coat.

A) 

I _____ these books for a year.

A) 

Liz! Answer the phone, please! I _____ dinner.

When _____ Dave _____ chess? On Saturdays.

A) 

Sam _____ to

change the light bulb when he _____ and _____.

A) 

B)  

C) 

She _____ her hair every day.

Can you be quieter, please? I _____ to the radio.

A) 

In 1939 the Second World War _____.

A) 

His grandmother died last night. She _____ from cancer

for more than a year.

A) 

By this time next summer, you _____ your studies and _____

a job. I, on the other hand, _____ anything. I _____ and you _____ in some new

high paying job.

A) 

B)  

C) 

Why did Jacob decide to set up his company? 

A) He saw an opportunity to make a lot of money. 

B) He wants to pass the company onto his son.

C) He hopes that his son will be able to go into space one day and wants to make sure it is safe

for him.

Which reason does Myra give for choosing her profession? 

A) She says that her parents encouraged her to choose that particular profession. 

B) She says that she wanted to explore places that haven’t been ruined by other people.

C) She wanted to see other planets. 

Who does Mei Ling think is responsible for our attitude towards waste? 

A) Our friends. 

B) The government. 

C) Our parents.

What is Mitch’s solution to the waste problem that our planet is experiencing? 

A) He believes we should invent a new way to recycle rubbish. 

B) He thinks that binmen should be paid more.

C) He thinks we should send all of our rubbish into space. 

Business owner

Binman

Student

Astronaut

Computer technician

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The space "street sweeper" will use a combination of grappling arms, harpoons and nets to collect

space debris.

The machine being developed will collect pieces of space junk and dispose of them either in Earth’s

atmosphere or by delivering the fragments to space recycling plants.

The company hopes to use some of the metal gathered by the machine to power it, by turning it

into fuel.

The space "street sweeper" will only be able to swallow one piece of debris in each mission.

Satellites explode every year because they are hit by space debris.

An important part of the machine is the armoured scoop, which is positioned at the front of the

"street sweeper".

The aim of the project is to save human lives and prevent accidents in space.

There are worries that the machine may pose a threat to satellites.

Where the business making the space "street sweeper" is based.

The name of the company that is developing the space "street sweeper"

machine.

The part of the "street sweeper" machine that is considered to be the most

important breakthrough.