3. Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. Then translate the sentences into Russian. 1) The environmental group could not sway the politicians to help, so it decided to focus its efforts on the film … . A business; B industry; C actors; D releases. 2) The film was successful because it appealed to a wide … of viewers. A range; B extent; C span; D group. 3) His decision to sing only sad or depressing songs has had a very negative … on his album sales. A impression; B burden; C impact; D result. 4) He thought that just because he was famous, he couldn’t get into … for breaking the law. A hardship; B problems; C trouble; D difficulties. 5) The reign of even the greatest of entertainers eventually comes to a(n) … . A end; B finish; C close; D stop. 6) Even though he no longer plays in public, he is still … as the greatest violinist of all time by his peers. A judged; B regarded; C believed; D held. 7) The group were at the height of their … . A approval; B recognition; C popularity; D favour. 8) When he told his parents that he wanted to … a career in acting, they were very distraught. A pursue; B hunt; C chase; D track. 9) They wanted to … a performance by the opera singer, but tickets were not available. A visit; B frequent; C appear; D attend. 10) He couldn’t believe his brother’s film … No. 1 at the box office. A attained; B achieved; C got; D reached.

Перевод задания: Выберите правильное слово, чтобы закончить предложения. Затем переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. The environmental group could not sway the politicians to help, so it decided to focus its efforts on the film industry. (Экологической организации не удалось убедить политиков помочь, поэтому она решила сосредоточить свои усилия на киноиндустрии.)
   Выбор: film industry — «киноиндустрия».
2. The film was successful because it appealed to a wide range of viewers. (Фильм имел успех, потому что понравился широкому кругу зрителей.)
   Выбор: устойчивое сочетание a wide range of — «широкий круг / широкий спектр».
3. His decision to sing only sad or depressing songs has had a very negative impact on his album sales. (Его решение петь только грустные или тоскливые песни очень негативно повлияло на продажи его альбомов.)
   Выбор: impact on — «влияние на».
4. He thought that just because he was famous, he couldn’t get into trouble for breaking the law. (Он думал, что из-за своей известности ему не грозят неприятности за нарушение закона.)
   Выбор: устойчивое сочетание get into trouble — «попасть в неприятности».
5. The reign of even the greatest of entertainers eventually comes to an end. (Правление даже величайших артистов рано или поздно заканчивается.)
   Выбор: устойчивое сочетание come to an end — «подойти к концу».
6. Even though he no longer plays in public, he is still regarded as the greatest violinist of all time by his peers. (Хотя он больше не выступает на публике, коллеги по-прежнему считают его величайшим скрипачом всех времён.)
   Выбор: конструкция be regarded as — «считаться кем-либо».
7. The group were at the height of their popularity. (Группа находилась на пике своей популярности.)
   Выбор: устойчивое сочетание the height of their popularity.
8. When he told his parents that he wanted to pursue a career in acting, they were very distraught. (Когда он сказал родителям, что хочет сделать карьеру в актёрском искусстве, они очень расстроились.)
   Выбор: pursue a career — «стремиться к карьере / строить карьеру».
9. They wanted to attend a performance by the opera singer, but tickets were not available. (Они хотели попасть на выступление оперного певца, но билетов не было.)
   Выбор: attend a performance — «посетить выступление».
10. He couldn’t believe his brother’s film reached No. 1 at the box office. (Он не мог поверить, что фильм его брата занял первое место по кассовым сборам.)
    Выбор: reach No. 1 — «достичь первого места».