He was (30)______ enthusiastic in his research that he spent much time on his day-to-day work and at one time was almost penniless.

Let me congratulate you on passing the examination

PLAYERS WANTED — for Friday's basketball match against Barton College - can YOU help the team? Come to the gym at 3 p.m. today, whatever your level.

Francesco! Problem - Maria's borrowed my history textbook and she's away. Could you lend me yours? Leave it with Ken when you see him. Thanks, Natalie.

Whose textbook does Natalie want to borrow?

A: Can you tell me the way to the bus station, please? B:____________________________

THIS CAR PARK IS LOCKED AFTER BUSINESS HOURS EACH DAY

NO BICYCLES AGAINST GLASS PLEASE

My parents are always worried about me because I enjoy to get access to the Internet.

JAZZ ON A SUMMER EVENING - NO TICKETS LEFT FOR SUNDAYS PERFORMANCE

Daughter: Shall we clean up the kitchen, Mum? Mom: _____________

"It was a super show, wasn't it?___________

We suggested he to go on holiday to Italy, but he didn't agree.

Read the passage, and then choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each question

Computing is now at the same stage as printing was when the first printing presses were used. Before printing presses were invented, only rich people like kings and dukes could afford to buy books. Often these people were unable to read and hadn't enough time to learn. In any case, the books were so big that it was difficult for anyone to relax with a book as we do today. They wanted books because they were expensive and there was something magical about them. Only a few people were able to write, and it took an extremely long time to write a book. Monks and other people who could write said ordinary people could not learn to read.

The position with computers in very similar today. A few years ago, computers were very large and expensive. Business managers and rich people ordered them but they didn't know how to use them. In many countries, however, the situation has now completely changed. Lots of people not only own microcomputers but also know how to use them.

A: Would you mind if I used your phone?                                        B:__________

Scientists are looking for an ___________ way to reduce energy consumption.