1b Circle the correct ending, a or b. 1 Although James was very late, a) his boss didn’t say anything. b) his boss got very angry. 2 I got up late, so a) I didn’t have time for breakfast. b) I didn’t hear the alarm clock. 3 The tickets were really expensive, but a) I decided not to buy one. b) I decided to buy one. 4 Laura ran to the station because a) she was late. b) she missed the train. 5 Although my flat is small, a) I need a bigger one. b) it’s perfect for me.

Перевод задания: Обведите правильное окончание предложения: a или b.

1. a) Although James was very late, his boss didn’t say anything. (Хотя Джеймс сильно опоздал, его начальник ничего не сказал.) Контраст: несмотря на опоздание, начальник не отреагировал.
2. a) I got up late, so I didn’t have time for breakfast. (Я поздно встал, поэтому у меня не было времени позавтракать.)
3. b) The tickets were really expensive, but I decided to buy one. (Билеты были очень дорогими, но я решил купить один.) Союз but показывает противопоставление.
4. a) Laura ran to the station because she was late. (Лора побежала на станцию, потому что опаздывала.)
5. b) Although my flat is small, it’s perfect for me. (Хотя моя квартира маленькая, она мне идеально подходит.)