Glasses are the tools that help A see the world more clearly. Their history began in the B century when clever inventors in Italy crafted the first pair of spectacles. These early glasses were handmade and only helped people who had trouble seeing things up close. As time went on, people realized that glasses C help with distant vision, too. By the 15th century, sunglasses were even invented to protect the eyes from blinding sunlight, allowing explorers and adventurers to journey under the bright sun without straining their eyes. In the 17th century, lenses became even D with factories springing up to produce better glasses for everyone, not just the rich! Today glasses E an accessory in different shapes, colours and styles. A 1) we B 1) thirteenth C 1) need D 1) advanceder E 1) has became 2) our 2) thirteen 2) can 2) more advanced 2) have become 3) us 3) thirtieth 3) could 3) most advanced 3) became

Решение:

• A) Glasses are the tools that help us see the world more clearly. (Правильный вариант: 3) us, так как местоимение «us» подходит по смыслу и грамматически.)
• B) Their history began in the thirteenth century when clever inventors in Italy crafted the first pair of spectacles. (Правильный вариант: 2) thirteen, так как нужно числительное в именительном падеже.)
• C) As time went on, people realized that glasses can help with distant vision, too. (Правильный вариант: 2) can, так как модальный глагол «can» выражает возможность.)
• D) In the 17th century, lenses became even more advanced with factories springing up to produce better glasses for everyone. (Правильный вариант: 2) more advanced, так как требуется сравнительная степень прилагательного.)
• E) Today glasses have become an accessory in different shapes, colors and styles. (Правильный вариант: 2) have become, так как глагол должен быть в форме Present Perfect.)

Ответ: A - 3, B - 2, C - 2, D - 2, E - 2